Abstract

A multilayer laminar composite material (10) comprising a conductive substrate (1), an electrically conductive buffer structure (2) composed of one or more non-oxide films of metal nitrides and a superconducting film (3) composed of Fe(Se, Te), wherein Fe(Se, Te) is a compound comprising atoms of Fe and at least a chalcogen anion consisting of atoms of Se and atoms of Te in variable proportions; and wherein the conducting non-oxide film (2) is interposed between said conductive substrate (1) and said superconducting film (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 60/01 - Manufacture or treatment
• H10N 60/20 - Permanent superconducting devices

Abstract

The present invention describes immunoglobulins biotechnologically fused with the peroxidase enzyme for use in immunoenzymatic assays.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/08 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on hydrogen peroxide as acceptor (1.11)
• C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies

Abstract

A modified α-gliadin (polypeptide) free of toxicity or with less toxicity as compared to the predominant wild-type form, ideal for the preparation of food intended for individuals suffering from celiac disease or individuals prone to developing the disease. The invention further relates to DNA sequences encoding the modified α-gliadins, organisms capable of producing such modified α-gliadins and products including such modified α-gliadins.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A21D 13/066 - Gluten-free products
• A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

A process for the preparation of a doped photomobile polymer characterised by having no rubbing stage, as well as the photomobile polymer obtained by said process and a method of 3D-printing said photomobile polymer or comprising arranging a tank configured to contain a predetermined amount of a non-cross-linked resin of said photomobile polymer are described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 19/52 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by components which are not liquid crystals, e.g. additives
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
• C09K 19/04 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by the chemical structure of the liquid crystal components
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
• B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials

Abstract

A process for the preparation of a doped photomobile polymer characterised by having no rubbing stage is described, as well as the photomobile polymer obtained by said process and a handling device for moving a single solar cell to a photovoltaic panel comprising said photomobile polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 19/52 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by components which are not liquid crystals, e.g. additives
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
• C09K 19/04 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by the chemical structure of the liquid crystal components

Abstract

A coating of plasma-wall interaction components in machines for the magnetic confinement of thermonuclear plasmas, comprising a capillary retaining structure defining a predefined containment volume, said containment volume being adapted to retain at least one liquid metal; said capillary retaining structure comprising at least one metal multi-wire cable arranged according to an entangling pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21B 1/13 - First wallBlanketDivertor

Abstract

A method for making a braking band (2) for a brake disc (1) for a disc brake, comprising the following steps: a) preparing a mold (10) having an inner cavity (11), which comprises a first portion (11a) of a shape corresponding to the braking band (2) to be made; b) preparing a band preform (20) comprising a central preform (200), an upper outer preform (201) and a lower outer preform (202), said central preform (200) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC), said upper outer preform (201) and lower outer preform (202) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC) and infiltrated with silicon (SiC+Si), wherein a carbon barrier layer (201a, 200a, 200b, 202a) made of carbon is interposed between the upper outer preform (201) and the central preform (200) and between the lower outer preform (202) and the central preform (200), said preforms (200, 201, 202) having the shape of the braking band (2) to be made; c) placing said band preform (20) inside the mold at the first portion (11a) of said inner cavity (11); and d) injecting a liquid or semi-solid aluminum alloy inside the entire inner cavity (11) of the mold (11) to infiltrate the central preform (200) of said band preform (20) made of porous ceramic material with said aluminum alloy, obtaining at the first portion (11a) an aluminum metal matrix composite reinforced by said central preform (200) which defines the braking band (2) to be made. A braking band and a brake disc are made with at least the aforesaid method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 1/10 - Alloys containing non-metals
• C23C 16/26 - Deposition of carbon only
• F16D 65/02 - Braking membersMounting thereof
• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes

Abstract

A method for making a braking band (2) for a brake disc (1) for a disc brake, comprising the following steps: a) preparing a mold (10) having an inner cavity (11), which comprises a first portion (11a) of a shape corresponding to the braking band (2) to be made; b) preparing a band preform (20) comprising a central layer (200) made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC), an upper outer layer (201) and a lower outer layer (202), said upper outer layer (201) and said lower outer layer (202) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC) and infiltrated with silicon (SiC+Si), said upper outer layer (201) and said bottom outer layer (202) being arranged in an opposing way and on opposite sides of the central layer (200); c) placing said band preform (20) inside the mold at the first portion (11a) of said inner cavity (11); and d) injecting a liquid or semi-solid aluminum alloy inside the entire inner cavity (11) of the mold (11) so as to infiltrate only the central layer (200) of said band preform (20) made of porous ceramic material with said aluminum alloy, obtaining at the first portion (11a) an aluminum metal matrix composite reinforced by said central preform (200) which defines the braking band (2) to be made. A braking band and a brake disc are made at least with the aforesaid method.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes
• B22D 19/00 - Casting in, on, or around, objects which form part of the product
• B22D 21/00 - Casting non-ferrous metals or metallic compounds so far as their metallurgical properties are of importance for the casting procedureSelection of compositions therefor

Abstract

A spectrally selective absorbing coating (2) for receivers acting in air of thermal and thermodynamic solar systems comprising a substrate (1) and at least a protective structure (21) capable of protecting the metal component of said protective structure (21) and the metal components of said absorbing coating (2) against the atmospheric oxidizing agents, said protective structure which in turn comprises a metal layer (21a) whereon a ceramic layer (21b) is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 70/225 - Details of absorbing elements characterised by absorbing coatingsDetails of absorbing elements characterised by surface treatment for increasing absorption for spectrally selective absorption

Abstract

Described is an aqueous mixture or grout comprising A) a solid material, itself containing: • calcium sulphate dihydrate, in a concentration between 60 and 90% by weight on the total weight of said solid material A) contained in said grout; • cement material, in a concentration between 5 and 30% by weight on the total weight of the solid material A) contained in said aqueous mixture or grout, B) an aerating agent; C) a fluidizing agent, and D) water in a water / solid weight ratio between 0.2 and 0.6, E) potassium sulphate, wherein i) the calcium sulphate dihydrate contained in the solid material A) is obtained in situ by treatment of synthetic anhydrous calcium sulphate, preferably synthetic anhydrite, with the water D) in which the potassium sulphate E) is dissolved in a concentration between 0.9 and 1.7 % preferably 1.3% by weight with respect to the weight of the anhydrous calcium sulphate (w/w), ii) the cement material comprises or is constituted by cement and sulfoaluminate clinker, iii) the aerating agent comprises or consists of hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution or solid complexed hydrogen peroxide capable of decomposing to release hydrogen peroxide, and a bio-organism containing the enzyme catalase.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 28/06 - Aluminous cements
• C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
• C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
• C04B 111/70 - Grouts

Abstract

A modified α-gliadin (polypeptide) free of toxicity or with less toxicity as compared to the predominant wild-type (WT) form, ideal for the preparation of food intended for individuals suffering from celiac disease or individuals prone to developing the disease. The invention further relates to DNA sequences encoding the modified α-gliadins, organisms capable of producing such modified α-gliadins and products comprising such modified α-gliadins.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A21D 13/066 - Gluten-free products
• A23L 33/185 - Vegetable proteins

Abstract

An apparatus (10, 100) for generating a high-flux of neutrons comprising a neutron generator (20, 120) which comprises an emission window (21, 121) and it is configured to emit, from said emission window (21, 121), a flow of neutrons (99), said neutron generator (20, 120) comprising a deuterium ion source chamber (40, 140) wherein positive deuterium ions (D+) or negative deuterium ions (D-) are generated, characterized in that said deuterium ions source chamber (40, 140) is provided with at least one exit electrode (50, 150) that is provided with at least one opening (51, 151) for the outward passage of at least some of said deuterium ions (D+, D-) from said deuterium ion source chamber (40, 140) in an axial direction (Y) towards said emission window (21, 121) through an acceleration tunnel (51,151); wherein said neutron generator (20, 120) comprises a titanium target (14, 114) that is arranged at one end of said acceleration tunnel (51, 151), before said emission window (21, 121), and that is connected to a voltage generator (AV+, AV-) so as to be biased, said titanium target (14, 114) being configured to be struck by the deuterium ions (D+, D-) emitted from said deuterium ion source chamber (40, 140) and consequently to emit neutrons (99) from said emission window (21, 121); and wherein said acceleration tunnel (51, 151) extends along said axial direction (Y) from said at least one exit electrode (50, 150) to said titanium target (14, 114) and is defined by a lateral wall (27, 127) made of an electrical insulating material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21G 4/02 - Neutron sources
• G21K 1/00 - Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating

Abstract

A method of generating electromagnetic fields comprises the step of using the interaction between a laser source and an appropriate target, as the source for generating high-intensity electromagnetic fields. A strong positive charge is generated in the target hit by the laser. The target has a structure consisting of at least two different elements. The method can be used to obtain the acceleration, deceleration, deflection, focusing or selection of moving charges. Such charges have been previously accelerated by a completely separate process, and therefore the two processes of pre-acceleration and subsequent processing of the beam of particles are completely separate and therefore separately tunable and optimizable Such electromagnetic fields can be used in other fields than those previously indicated, such as—merely by way of example—medicine, biology, studies on materials, electromagnetic compatibility, and generation of terahertz radiation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 7/02 - Circuits or systems for supplying or feeding radio-frequency energy

Abstract

A method for making a braking band (2) for a brake disc (1) for a disc brake, comprising the following steps: a) preparing a mold (10) having an inner cavity (11), which comprises a first portion (11a) of a shape corresponding to the braking band (2) to be made; b) preparing a band preform (20) comprising a central preform (200), an upper outer preform (201) and a lower outer preform (202), said central preform (200) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC), said upper outer preform (201) and lower outer preform (202) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC) and infiltrated with silicon (SiC+Si), wherein a carbon barrier layer (201a, 200a, 200b, 202a) made of carbon is interposed between the upper outer preform (201) and the central preform (200) and between the lower outer preform (202) and the central preform (200), said preforms (200, 201, 202) having the shape of the braking band (2) to be made; c) placing said band preform (20) inside the mold at the first portion (11a) of said inner cavity (11); and d) injecting a liquid or semi-solid aluminum alloy inside the entire inner cavity (11) of the mold (11) to infiltrate the central preform (200) of said band preform (20) made of porous ceramic material with said aluminum alloy, obtaining at the first portion (11a) an aluminum metal matrix composite reinforced by said central preform (200) which defines the braking band (2) to be made. A braking band and a brake disc are made with at least the aforesaid method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/01 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides

Abstract

A method for making a braking band (2) for a brake disc (1) for a disc brake, comprising the following steps: a) preparing a mold (10) having an inner cavity (11), which comprises a first portion (11a) of a shape corresponding to the braking band (2) to be made; b) preparing a band preform (20) comprising a central layer (200) made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC), an upper outer layer (201) and a lower outer layer (202), said upper outer layer (201) and said lower outer layer (202) being made of porous ceramic material comprising silicon carbide (SiC) and infiltrated with silicon (SiC+Si), said upper outer layer (201) and said bottom outer layer (202) being arranged in an opposing way and on opposite sides of the central layer (200); c) placing said band preform (20) inside the mold at the first portion (11a) of said inner cavity (11); and d) injecting a liquid or semi-solid aluminum alloy inside the entire inner cavity (11) of the mold (11) so as to infiltrate only the central layer (200) of said band preform (20) made of porous ceramic material with said aluminum alloy, obtaining at the first portion (11a) an aluminum metal matrix composite reinforced by said central preform (200) which defines the braking band (2) to be made. A braking band and a brake disc are made at least with the aforesaid method.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes
• C04B 35/01 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides

Abstract

A device and the relative process for producing hydrogen and oxygen by means of a thermal decomposition reaction of water is described, which allows solar energy to be used as an energy source thanks to the reduction in the operating temperature achieved by the advantages introduced by the simultaneous use of a membrane to selectively separate the hydrogen and a membrane to selectively separate the oxygen produced.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 12/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting gaseous media with gaseous mediaApparatus specially adapted therefor
• B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
• C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
• C01B 13/02 - Preparation of oxygen

Abstract

A modular apparatus (1) for generating high-intensity, pulsed electric fields for performing a treatment to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms present in a product or for extracting substances present in the product, comprises: a treatment chamber (10), having an internal space in which the organic product to be treated can be placed; a converter module (14A), configured to receive a direct current supply voltage or an alternating current supply voltage at a first frequency and to convert it to an alternating current supply voltage at a second frequency greater than the first frequency; a first electrode (111) and a second electrode (112) which are spaced apart to generate an electric field in the internal space, responsive to a treatment voltage applied therein; a multiplier module (12A) configured to rectify the supply voltage and to amplify it by a predetermined multiplication factor; an interrupter module (13A) configured to enable or inhibit the treatment voltage. The multiplier module (12A) is mounted downstream of the converter module (14A) to receive as input an alternating current voltage having a first amplitude and to output a direct current voltage having a second amplitude which is greater than the first amplitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 3/57 - Generators characterised by the type of circuit or by the means used for producing pulses by the use of an energy-accumulating element discharged through the load by a switching device controlled by an external signal and not incorporating positive feedback the switching device being a semiconductor device

Abstract

A system (1) for treating a tumour comprises: a pulsed electric field generator (2), configured to emit electric pulses directed at a zone of a human body to be treated; an ionizing radiation generator (3), configured to emit ionizing rays directed at the zone of the human body to be treated; a timer, configured for counting a length of time; a control unit (4), programmed to activate the pulsed electric field generator (2) to emit an electric pulse train and, after emitting the electric pulse train, to start the timer to count a predetermined length of time and, thereafter, to provide an information item for activating the ionizing radiation generator (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61N 5/10 - X-ray therapyGamma-ray therapyParticle-irradiation therapy
• A61N 1/06 - Electrodes for high-frequency therapy
• A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
• A61N 1/04 - Electrodes
• A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode

Abstract

An apparatus for generating neutrons may include: a hollow casing configured to rotate about a central axis, the casing including a wall having a central region substantially at the central axis and a peripheral region, wherein the wall defines a cavity, and wherein the cavity is configured to contain a first coolant fluid; an active layer at least partially on the peripheral region external to the cavity, wherein the active layer is configured to realize a neutron-generating reaction; at least one particle accelerator configured to direct an ion beam on the active layer to activate the neutron-generating reaction; movement means configured to rotate the casing about the central axis and to force the first coolant fluid to contact the wall at the active layer for cooling the casing; and external cooling including a second coolant fluid contacting at least an external portion of the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 6/00 - Targets for producing nuclear reactions
• H05H 3/06 - Generating neutron beams
• G21G 4/02 - Neutron sources
• G21K 5/08 - Holders for targets or for objects to be irradiated

Abstract

Radiating device (1) comprising at least one vacuum chamber (2), an electrostatic accelerator or laser of high power and high frequency (5) for producing at least one primary beam inside the vacuum chamber (2), and an active material layer (4) carried by a support (3) into the vacuum chamber (2) to generate an intense neutron flux when the active layer is struck by the primary beam, and at least one target (6) comprising a material, with the target (6) disposed on the same side of the electrostatic accelerator or power laser (5) as the active material layer (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 6/00 - Targets for producing nuclear reactions
• H05H 3/06 - Generating neutron beams
• G21G 1/06 - Arrangements for converting chemical elements by electromagnetic radiation, corpuscular radiation, or particle bombardment, e.g. producing radioactive isotopes outside of nuclear reactors or particle accelerators by neutron irradiation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compound selected from a polynucleotide coding for a glycogen debranching enzyme (GDE), a vector and a host cell comprising the polynucleotide. The present invention further relates to the use of the compound for the treatment of a glycogenosis (GSD), preferably GSDIII.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/47 - Hydrolases (3) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2), e.g. cellulases, lactases
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)

Abstract

The present invention relates an RFID transponder (1 ) comprising means for detecting (11 ) the exceeding of a threshold temperature, wherein said RFID transponder (1 ) comprises a dielectric substrate (S), and an antenna (10) arranged on said dielectric substrate (S), and wherein said detection means (11 ) are arranged on said dielectric substrate (S) and are electrically and physically interfaced with the armatures of an interdigitated capacitor connected to said antenna (10), said RFID transponder (1) being characterised in that said detection means (11 ) comprise a multilayer dielectric structure (D) arranged on said dielectric substrate (S), and a protective layer (A) contacting said multilayer dielectric structure (D), covering and exerting a pressure on said multilayer dielectric structure (D), in the direction of said dielectric substrate (S), wherein said multilayer dielectric structure (D) comprises a first dielectric layer (D1 ) contacting said dielectric substrate (S), and a second dielectric layer (D2) arranged on said first dielectric layer (D1 ) and separated from said dielectric substrate (S), wherein said first dielectric layer (D1 ) comprises a material conformable by pressure and having a melting temperature equal to said threshold temperature, and wherein said second dielectric layer (D2) comprises permeable means capable of absorbing by capillarity said material of said first dielectric layer (D1 ), in its molten state, and further comprising two interdigitated electrodes (E1, E2) to form a capacitive transducer, arranged on said dielectric substrate (S), wherein said material of said first dielectric layer (D1 ) contacts said two electrodes (E1, E2) and said permeable media are separated from said material of said first dielectric layer (D1 ) and from said interdigitated electrodes (E1, E2), in such a way that, when said dielectric substrate (S) is heated to temperatures greater than said melting temperature of said material of said first dielectric layer (D1 ), said material melts and permeates by capillarity said permeable means, varying the resulting average dielectric permittivity of said multilayer dielectric structure (D) and consequently the electrical impedance of the interdigitated capacitor having as armatures the electrodes (E1, E2). The present invention also relates to a method for making an RFID transponder (1) comprising means (11) of detecting that a threshold temperature has been exceeded.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
• G01K 7/34 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using capacitative elements
• G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
• G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

Abstract

A method of generating electromagnetic fields comprises the step of using the interaction between a laser source and an appropriate target, as the source for generating high-intensity electromagnetic fields. A strong positive charge is generated in the target hit by the laser. The target has a structure consisting of at least two different elements. The method can be used to obtain the acceleration, deceleration, deflection, focusing or selection of moving charges. Such charges have been previously accelerated by a completely separate process, and therefore the two processes of pre-acceleration and subsequent processing of the beam of particles are completely separate and therefore separately tunable and optimizable. Such electromagnetic fields can be used in other fields than those previously indicated, such as - merely by way of example - medicine, biology, studies on materials, electromagnetic compatibility, and generation of terahertz radiation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 15/00 - Methods or devices for acceleration of charged particles not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

Food supplements. Structures and transportable buildings of metal; Building and construction materials and elements of metal; Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal; Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not for specified uses; Metal hardware. Machines for the generation of electricity; machines for the generation of power; plant for the generation of electric energy; electrical generators; power units. Electric power analyzers; Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers; instruments, indicators and regulators for measuring, detecting and monitoring; Scientific apparatus and instruments; Research apparatus and instruments. Fresh seaweed; Agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products.

Goods & Services

Food supplements. Structures and transportable buildings of metal; Building and construction materials and elements of metal; Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal; Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal; Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not for specified uses; Metal hardware. Machines for the generation of electricity; machines for the generation of power; plant for the generation of electric energy; electrical generators; power units. Electric power analyzers; Apparatus and instruments for accumulating and storing electricity; Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers; instruments, indicators and regulators for measuring, detecting and monitoring; Scientific apparatus and instruments; Research apparatus and instruments. Fresh seaweed; Agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products.

Abstract

Apparatus (1) for generating neutrons comprising a hollow casing (2) having a central axis (A) and configured for rotating about said central axis (A), said hollow casing (A) comprising a wall (3) having a central region (3a), substantially at the central axis (A) and a peripheral region (3b) external to said central region (3a), said wall (3) defining a cavity (4), said cavity (4) being configured for containing a first coolant fluid; an active layer (6) positioned at least partially on said peripheral region (3b) externally to said cavity (4), said active layer (6) being configured for realizing a neutron-generating reaction; at least a particle accelerator (7) configured for directing a ion beam on said active layer (6) for activating said reaction; movement means (8) configured for rotating said hollow casing (2) about said central axis (A) forcing said first coolant fluid to lightly touch internally said wall (3) at said active layer (6) for cooling said hollow casing (2); external cooling means (9) configured for externally cooling the hollow casing (2), said external cooling means (9) comprising a second coolant fluid lightly touching externally at least partially said wall (3). Said hollow casing (2) is sealed with respect to an external environment for retaining said first coolant fluid inside said cavity (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 3/06 - Generating neutron beams
• H05H 6/00 - Targets for producing nuclear reactions

Goods & Services

Beach umbrellas [beach parasols]; Leather and imitation leather; Animal skins, hides; Luggage and carrying bags; Umbrellas and parasols; Walking sticks; Whips, harness and saddlery; Collars, leads and clothing for animals. Furniture and furnishings; Beach beds; Beach beds; Beach beds incorporating wind shields; Sun loungers; Coffee tables; Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; Unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; Shells; Meerschaum; Yellow amber. Floor coverings and artificial ground coverings; mats, including beach mats; Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; Wall hangings (not of textile). Advertising services to promote public awareness of environmental issues and initiatives; Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions. Upcycling [waste recycling]; Destruction of waste; Recycling of waste; Waste disposal [treatment of waste]; Treatment of waste; Recycling of waste; Consultancy relating to the destruction of waste and trash; Sorting of waste and recyclable material [transformation]; Treatment of waste materials in the field of environmental pollution control.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a energy conversion device (100) configured to convert a light signal into an electrical signal, comprising: an actuator element (50), substantially planar, having at least one activatable portion (30), said activatable portion comprising a photomobile polymeric material; a transducer element (60), substantially planar, having at least a portion of piezoelectric material; wherein said actuator element (50) is coupled to said transducer element (60) so that, at a light beam incident on said photomobile polymeric material, a movement of said transducer element (60) is activated through a movement of said activatable portion (30), said movement of said transducer element (60) providing the generation of a potential difference at the terminal ends of said portion of piezoelectric material. The present invention also relates to a method of production of the aforesaid device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators

Abstract

A method for detecting the position of the mass centre (F) of a passing-through beam of electric charges in a duct (6), having a passage section with a plurality of detection faces directed thereto, allows a simpler and more immediate processing of the signals produced by the detecting elements, even if produced by a great number thereof, by avoiding the treatment of analog signals, and it provides the steps of: arranging, on said detection faces (3), a plurality of couples of detecting elements (2), so that each couple detects a space area (Π) ideally divided into two half-areas (Π+, Π-ii) between the detecting elements (2) of the respective couple; in each couple of detecting elements, obtaining, from each detecting element (2), a signal thereby produced representing the distance thereof from the mass centre to be detected; for each couple of detecting elements, comparing the signals produced by each detecting element, by obtaining a digital signal showing the greater proximity of the mass centre to one or to the other detecting element (2) of the couple, i.e. that it belongs or does not belong to one of the half-areas (Π+, Π-ii); and composing the digital signals produced by the couples of detecting elements of said plurality, by identifying the cross-section (S1) of the beam of electric charges, resulting from the intersection of the half-areas, to which the mass centre (F) of the beam electric charges belongs.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 7/00 - Details of devices of the types covered by groups
• G01T 1/29 - Measurement performed on radiation beams, e.g. position or section of the beamMeasurement of spatial distribution of radiation
• G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of making a porous preform in silicon carbide with controlled porosity. The method comprises the operating steps: - a) forming a mass of silicon carbide powders in a mould obtaining a semi-finished preform with an initial porosity ϕ1 - b) pre- sintering said semi-finished preform in an inert atmosphere at a temperature in the range of 1,600°C to 2,000°C, obtaining a pre-sintered preform with an intermediate porosity (ϕ2) higher than the initial porosity ( ϕ1); - c) subjecting said pre- sintered preform to one or more heat treatment cycles. Each heat treatment cycle comprises in sequence: - a sub- phase c1) of oxidation in air at a temperature in the range of 700°C to 1, 250°C; and - a sub-phase c2) of partial sintering at a temperature in the range of 1,600°C to 2,000°C. After the aforesaid step c) a porous preform in at least partly sintered silicon carbide is obtained with a final porosity ϕ3 higher than the intermediate porosity ϕ2 of said sintered preform. Each heat treatment cycle causing a progressive increase of the porosity of said preform. The number of heat treatment cycles to be performed on said pre-sintered preform is defined as a function of the value of final porosity ϕ3 to be obtained in the porous preform of at least partially sintered silicon carbide so as to control the final porosity value ϕ3 of the porous preform.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/573 - Fine ceramics obtained by reaction sintering
• C04B 35/645 - Pressure sintering
• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof
• F16D 65/12 - DiscsDrums for disc brakes

Abstract

It is described an aqueous mixture or grout containing: a) cementitious material, b) silica sand, c) an aerating agent wherein ii) said aerating agent c) consists of hydrogen peroxide and of a bio-organism containing catalase; iii) said aqueous mixture is obtained without the addition of lime, alkaline and alkaline earth hydroxides and calcium sulphate in hydrated or non-hydrated form. This aqueous mixture is used as starting material in the preparation process of a particular type of autoclaved aerated cement or the autoclaved bioaerated cement here referred to as BAAC.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 28/04 - Portland cements
• C04B 28/06 - Aluminous cements
• C04B 28/18 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing mixtures of the silica-lime type
• C04B 38/02 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by adding chemical blowing agents
• C04B 111/10 - Compositions characterised by the absence of a specified material

Abstract

The present invention concerns a plant protein signal sequence that is able to work as an adjuvant in DNA vaccines. Particularly, the present invention concerns a plant protein signal sequence as adjuvant in DNA vaccines for the prevention and treatment of cancer and infections wherein the plant protein signal sequence is fused to the N-terminal portion of an antigen.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• C07K 14/025 - Papovaviridae, e.g. papillomavirus, polyomavirus, SV40, BK virus, JC virus
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for making fittings of the compression fitting type on thin-wall metallic pipes. The device consists of two special inserts (IS, TS) which act on the flared end of a thin-wall pipe (T) exploiting the compression forces applied by means of appropriate lock nuts (GSI, GSS). The device adapted to make the flaring of the pipe (T) is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 19/04 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts using additional rigid rings, sealing directly on at least one pipe end, which is flared either before or during the making of the connection
• F16L 19/05 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts using additional rigid rings, sealing directly on at least one pipe end, which is flared either before or during the making of the connection with a rigid pressure ring between the screwed member and the exterior of the flared pipe end

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical apparatus consisting of mirrors and rotating motorized bases that allows to perform scans of the laser beams in (amplitude modulation (AM), and pulsed frequency modulation) incoherent laser radar devices or even in coherent laser radar devices. The invention also relates to an optical scanning apparatus of a laser beam onto a target (T), comprising an active module (MA) and a passive module (MP), wherein said passive module (MP) comprises a launch and reception section and the optical scanning system according to the invention, placed in series with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
• G01S 7/00 - Details of systems according to groups , ,
• G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
• G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating

Abstract

The present invention relates to a chimeric virus particle of potato virus X, said particle having, as a capsid protein, a fusion protein containing a capsid protein and an antigenic determinant of lipocalin, and the use thereof in the in vitro diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome using the ELISA method.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• C12N 7/04 - Inactivation or attenuationProducing viral sub-units
• C07K 14/08 - RNA viruses

Abstract

A microcosm for growing plants under biotic and abiotic conditions in order to obtain an environment in which to replicate on a laboratory scale what occurs under natural conditions in a plant or in a plant canopy when given environmental conditions are imposed and organisms intervene capable of interacting or interfering with the plant functions, said microcosm being constituted by an apparatus that comprises in combination two independent chambers, of which one is a hypogeal chamber (1) that forms the part of the apparatus or microcosm that is designed for growing the radical part of the plants and of the rhizosphere, and the other is an epigeal chamber (2) that forms the part of the apparatus or microcosm that is designed for growing the aerial part of the plants and of the phyllosphere, said chambers being assembled vertically on top of one another so as to constitute a single complex and functionally integrated structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/00 - Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhousesEdging for beds, lawn or the like
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

The present invention concerns a multistage hybrid system for the induction, anchorage and stabilization of distributed flame in advanced combustors for gas turbine, comprising: a) a swirler (13), bearing on the input side a plurality of openings distributed according to a circular crown, said openings connecting to as many consecutive and corresponding outlet ports by means of internal paths, or interblade compartments (35), lying enclosed in the body of the same swirler (13), and offered to the passage of secondary combustion air (45); b) a plurality of nozzles for the injection of secondary fuel gas (44), suitably distributed on the inner walls of said interblade compartments (35), so that a secondary air-fuel mixture comes out from the swirler (13), partially pre-formed and driven toward a front and retrograde igniting recirculation (4) of the flue gas; c) a trapping cavity (12), arranged to capture and retain the main flame (15), by means of profiled walls (29, or 32 and 33); d) a conical diffuser (21), which controls the shape and position of the recirculation zone (4), ensuring the trapping inside the cavity (12) of the secondary reagent mixture (44, 45) projected by the swirler (13); e) a plurality of holes (28), distributed over the walls of said trapping cavity (12), said main flame (15) being supplied through said holes (28), with a primary air-fuel mixture (52,53), while the secondary reagents projected from the swirler (13) are being exhausted; f) a multi-perforated membrane (29, or 32 and 33), for the breaking of the thermoacoustic pulsations, in a single body with the walls of the cavity (12); g) a capsule pre-mixer (34), which surrounds the trapping cavity (12) and supplies its injection holes (28) with the primary air-fuel mixture (52, 53), said mixture having previously reached the desired degree of homogenization within the same pre-mixer device; h) a plurality of injection-premixing nozzles (49), which only partially dose and mix the primary fuel gas (53) in the primary air (52), while the task of the additional homogenization between the reagents is entrusted to said capsule pre-mixer (34), of second level; a network of channels (or branches) (30) for internal recirculation (31) of the flue gases, said branches having the input sections on the inner wall of said cavity (12) and the output sections placed between the interblade compartments (35), in correspondence of points of reintroduction of the flue gases preceding the diffusive injection (44) and providing for a more energetic effect of (volumetric) distributed ignition of the main flame (15).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23R 3/20 - Flame stabilising means, e.g. flame holders for after-burners of jet-propulsion plants incorporating fuel injection means
• F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
• F23R 3/34 - Feeding into different combustion zones

Goods & Services

Paper; Paperboard; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Scrapbooks; Almanacs; Stationery; Calendars; Catalogues; Newsletters; Photographs [printed]; Photo-engravings; Stamps; Flags of paper; Books; Handbooks [manuals]; Forms, printed; Booklets; Pens [office requisites]; Periodicals; Document files [stationery]; Ledgers [books]; Magazines [periodicals]; Flyers; Seals [stamps]; Plastic materials for packaging. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Rental of advertising time on communication media; Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; Compilation of information into computer databases; Assistance in management of business activities; Commercial or industrial management assistance; Business management consulting; Professional business consulting; Direct mail advertising; Compilation of statistics; Provision of commercial and business contact information; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; Computerised file management; Providing business information via a web site; Organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; Advertising; On-line advertising on a computer network; Conducting of marketing studies; Marketing studies; Business research; Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]; Consultancy regarding business organisation and business economics; Commercial intermediation services; Systemization of information into computer databases. Providing access to databases; Provision of on-line forums; Teleconferencing services; Providing video conferencing services; Chat services for social networks; Providing online chats via social networks; Chatrooms for the purpose of social networking. Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities; Arranging and conducting of conferences; Arranging and conducting of congresses; Arranging and conducting of colloquiums; Arranging and conducting of seminars; Arranging and conducting of symposiums; Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]; Planning (Party -) [entertainment]; Publication of books; Publication of texts, other than publicity texts; Publication of electronic books and journals on-line; Electronic desktop publishing; Editing of texts (except publicity texts); Translation and interpretation. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Web site design consultancy; Provision of scientific information, advice and consultancy in relation to carbon offsetting; Provision of search engines for the Internet; Engineering services; Surveying; Research in the field of environmental protection; Scientific research; Technical research; Information technology [IT] consultancy; Technological consultation services; Technical project studies; All of the aforesaid services solely in the fields of environmental technologies, eco-innovation of production systems, energy efficiency, renewable energies, nuclear energy, climate and environmental safety and electric system research. Legal services; On-line social networking services.

Abstract

A back-up boiler system for a solar thermal power plant (201) for transferring solar energy into electricity, said back-up boiler system comprising a combustion chamber (70) and a convection section (80) in fluid connection with said combustion chamber (70), wherein in the convection section (80) at least a first heat exchanger (92) is provided for heating a molten salts mixture of the solar thermal power plant and a second heat exchanger (90) for pre-heating boiler feed water of the solar thermal power plant, wherein the back-up boiler system (25) is configured to allow selection between only providing heat to the first heat exchanger (92), only providing heat to the second heat exchanger (90) and providing heat to both heat exchangers (90, 92), preferably dependent on availability of solar radiation and/or dependent on demand of power generation. The invention also relates to a solar thermal power plant (201) for transferring solar energy into electricity and a method for operating a solar thermal power plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 3/24 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein having heaters with heating by separately-fired heaters
• F03G 6/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from solar energy with solar energy concentrating means
• F03G 6/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from solar energy
• F22G 5/04 - Controlling superheat temperature by regulating flue gas flow, e.g. by proportioning or diverting
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F01K 3/22 - Controlling, e.g. starting, stopping
• F01K 3/20 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein having heaters with heating by combustion gases of main boiler
• F22B 1/00 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
• F22B 1/02 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers
• F22D 1/00 - Feed-water heaters, e.g. preheaters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the removal of coherent deposits of various nature, organic and inorganic, from objects of art and/or wall paintings using original bacterial strains immobilized within an inert support of synthetic clay in the form of gel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B44D 7/00 - Preserving paintings, e.g. by varnishing
• C12R 1/01 - Bacteria or actinomycetales

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for realizing a cube textured, low aspect ratio metal profile with rectangular cross section, as substrate for the production of a superconductor wire, having a rectangular cross section with a thickness between 0.1 mm and 1 mm, with all four surfaces available for the growth of epitaxial films by means of physical or chemical techniques, and realized by a face centred cubic (fee) metal, having a cube texture, obtained by cold rolling with thickness reduction of not less than the 90%, followed by longitudinal cutting, and by a final high temperature recrystallization heat treatment in vacuum or in reducing atmosphere, said method comprising the steps of : a. taking as starting material an ingot of a selected metal in the form of a cylinder or parallelepiped of purity not less than 99.9% and with a thickness of at least 8 mm; b. heat treating the ingot according to step a. in high vacuum or in reducing atmosphere at a temperature T0 (expressed in °C) equal to about TM/2, wherein TM is the melting temperature of the metal (expressed in °C), for a time t0 variable between 1 and 12 h, the treatment being prolonged if alloys are used, favouring homogenization; c. cold rolling the ingot, with a reduction rate Δd/d = 5-10% to the desired thickness, reaching a deformation degree exceeding 90%, taking into account that in general the final cube texture improves with increasing the deformation degree; d. cutting longitudinally at room temperature the rolled product, to avoid its recrystallization, and at a speed low enough not to deteriorate the deformation texture obtained by the previous steps to obtain a profile with the desired aspect ratio; e. recrystallizing the profile in high vacuum or in reducing atmosphere at a temperature (expressed in °C) TM/2 < T2 < TM to obtain a cube textured profile, taking into account that in general cube texture improves with increasing annealing time and temperature up to the stability limit of the primary recrystallization.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 12/06 - Films or wires on bases or cores
• H01L 39/14 - Permanent superconductor devices
• H01L 39/24 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of devices provided for in group or of parts thereof

Abstract

Method for the continuous production of hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) from zootechnical effluents, comprising the steps of: in a first tank (SI), preparing a feeding mixture containing zootechnical effluents and agro-food wastes rich in fermentable molecules, which wastes include a substance containing carbohydrates and consisting of whey, scotta or a mixture of scotta and glycerol; in a first bioreactor (Bl), causing fermentation of said mixture, under anaerobic conditions, in the darkness and under controlled temperature, pH and pressure, by means of inoculation of mesophilic microorganisms for promoting the phase of hydrolysis, acidogenesis and acetogenesis, in order to produce H2, under acidic conditions, wherein said fermentation step in the first bioreactor (Bl) is obtained at subatmospheric pressure; in a second bioreactor (B2), causing methanogenic digestion of the fermented broth resulting from the first bioreactor (Bl) under controlled temperature and pH, by means of inoculation of mesophilic microorganisms for promoting the phase of methanogenesis, in order to produce CH4, under neutral pH conditions; introducing into the second bioreactor (B2) at least part of the H2 produced in the first bioreactor for promoting the production of CH4 in the second bioreactor (B2); controlling the composition of the feeding mixture in accordance with the quantities of H2 and CH4 to be obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a storage tank for molten salts, preferably of the thermocline type. The tank is provided with an insulation on the inside, which is provided by molten salts captured and retained in an appropriate metal structure. The metal structure has openings allowing molten salts to flow into it, and may consist of metal supports that hold elements which allow retaining molten salts, such as a structured packing, metal boxes, or gutter wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

Forming the subject of the present invention is a process, and a corresponding plant, for treating the waste waters of oil mills by means of reforming reactions in order to produce a gaseous current rich in hydrogen, CO2, methane, CO, and other gases. In this way, it is possible to avoid the cost of disposal of the waste waters and moreover produce a current of gas that can be used for energy purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
• C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
• C02F 1/04 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
• C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material

Abstract

A back-up boiler system for a solar thermal power plant (201) for transferring solar energy into electricity, said back-up boiler system comprising a combustion chamber (70) and a convection section (80) in fluid connection with said combustion chamber (70), wherein in the convection section (80) at least a first heat exchanger (92) is provided for heating a molten salts mixture of the solar thermal power plant and a second heat exchanger (90) for pre-heating boiler feed water of the solar thermal power plant, wherein the back-up boiler system (25) is configured to allow selection between only providing heat to the first heat exchanger (92), only providing heat to the second heat exchanger (90) and providing heat to both heat exchangers (90, 92), preferably dependent on availability of solar radiation and/or dependent on demand of power generation. The invention also relates to a solar thermal power plant (201) for transferring solar energy into electricity and a method for operating a solar thermal power plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 3/24 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein having heaters with heating by separately-fired heaters
• F22B 1/00 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
• F22B 1/02 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers

Abstract

A pervasive and continuous distributed monitoring method for achieving energy efficiency in buildings and more in general in articulated complexes of buildings envisages the use of multisensor devices that have wireless-communication capacity, capacity for organization in mesh topologies, and capacity of on¬ board intelligence. These devices, appropriately located/distributed in the nodes of a wireless sensor network in the premises to be controlled, enable information to be obtained on the current state of the various premises of the building and of the energy- consuming systems operating therein in order to rationalize and optimize energy consumption. The corresponding apparatus envisages multi-sensor nodes, organized in a multilevel wireless sensor-network architecture, which is able both to exchange with one another the data gathered and locally pre-processed and forward them to a localized co-ordinator and control system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling

Abstract

The present invention concerns a fermenting process of crude glycerol derived from biodiesel production for preparation of ethanol and hydrogen using activated sludge enriched and directly acclimatized on biodiesel by-product

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 1/04 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using bacteria
• C12P 3/00 - Preparation of elements or inorganic compounds except carbon dioxide
• C12P 7/08 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage produced as by-product or from waste or cellulosic material substrate
• C12P 7/14 - Multiple stages of fermentationMultiple types of microorganisms or reuse for microorganisms
• C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
• C12N 1/36 - Adaptation or attenuation of cells

Abstract

A process for removal of tritium from materials that are contaminated thereby envisages the use of a detritiation reactor RT, in which the reaction for the removal of tritium from the waste takes place, said waste being recovered by means of a flow of moist inert gas in which an extremely low percentage of humidity is used. The heated waste releases a current of tritiated gases, said current of gases being removed from the reactor via the moist inert gas, which conveys it into a membrane reactor RM for decontamination. The membrane reactor, in fact, is able to remove selectively the tritium present in the mixture of gases: there is thus the dual advantage of purifying the mixture of gases and of recovering the tritium contained therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21F 9/02 - Treating gases
• G21F 9/30 - Processing

Abstract

An apparatus for recovery of tritium from contaminated gaseous mixtures by means of isotope- exchange processes comprises a container having a preferably cylindrical shape made of steel or other suitable metal or glass, referred to as "module" (1), which contains at least one permeator tube (T) made of metal or metal alloy selectively permeable to hydrogen and its isotopes, wherein said tube (T) is set in cantilever fashion with its free end closed, there being further provided means for applying an axial tensile force on the free end of the permeator tube (T) and means for electrical connection of said free end of said tube (T) to an end flange (FF) of the module (1) adjacent thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 4/00 - Hydrogen isotopesInorganic compounds thereof prepared by isotope exchange, e.g. NH3 + D2 → NH2D + HD
• C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification

Goods & Services

Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Stationery; Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus). Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Putting up and managing of databases; Opinion polling services; Creation and development of business networks for promoting innovative projects and industrial synergy; Evaluation of business projects; Industrial consultancy and management; Statistical surveys. Telecommunications; Arranging access to a computer database. Treatment of materials. Education providing of training; Cultural activities, arranging of conventions, congresses, symposiums and seminars for cultural and training purposes; Electronic publications and multimedia publishing on business strategies. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Development and design of computer hardware and computer software; Consultancy in the field of energy saving; Research and development for others in the industrial field; Research in the field of environmental protection, material testing, studies and technical design, all aforementioned services only in the fields of environmental technologies, eco-innovation of production systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, nuclear energy, climate and environment safety and electric system research. Legal services; Legal consultancy and assistance.

Goods & Services

Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Stationery; Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus). Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Putting up and managing of databases; Opinion polling services; Creation and development of business networks for promoting innovative projects and industrial synergy; Evaluation of business projects; Industrial consultancy and management; Statistical surveys. Telecommunications; Arranging access to a computer database. Treatment of materials. Education providing of training; Cultural activities, arranging of conventions, congresses, symposiums and seminars for cultural and training purposes; Electronic publications and multimedia publishing on business strategies. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Development and design of computer hardware and computer software; Consultancy in the field of energy saving; Research and development for others in the industrial field; Research in the field of environmental protection, material testing, studies and technical design. Legal services; Legal consultancy and assistance.

Abstract

A reflecting panel (1), in particular for linear parabolic solar concentrators, comprising a supporting layer (2) with parabolic geometry and a thin glass (3) applied to the concave surface (4) of the support, wherein said support (2) is a stiff layer formed starting from a sheet -moulding - compound (SMC) composite material comprising randomly arranged glass fibres, impregnated with thermoplastic resins.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 23/70 - Arrangements for concentrating solar rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors
• F24S 23/74 - Arrangements for concentrating solar rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors with trough-shaped or cylindro-parabolic reflective surfaces