Abstract:
This invention relates to a coalescence filter (25) for coalescing at least one dispersed liquid phase present in a gas, the coalescence filter (25) comprising an inlet (26) for supplying the gas to a filter element (29) present in the coalescing filter (25), which filter element (29) comprises a coalescence medium (5) for coalescing the at least one disperse phase during a displacement of the gas through the coalescence medium (5) in a flow direction (F), wherein the filter element (29) downstream of the coalescence medium (5) comprises a drainage medium (10) for draining the at least one coalesced disperse phase leaving the coalescence medium (5). The filter element (29) contains a barrier layer (2) positioned downstream of the coalescence medium (5), wherein the coalescence medium (5) and the barrier layer (2) are held at a distance from each other by one or more spacers to provide a drainage zone in the drainage layer (1) of a drainage medium (10) between a surface of the coalescence medium (5) facing the barrier layer (2) and the barrier layer (2) for draining the coalesced disperse phase in a drainage direction (D).
Abstract:
A guide structure (100; 200; 300; 400) for a chain (C h ) for an article conveyor is disclosed. The guide structure comprises a guide portion (105; 205; 305; 405) for guiding the chain along a first direction (X) identifying a direction of movement of the chain. The guide portion has a guide portion first surface (105 u ; 205 L ; 305 L ; 305' U ; 405 U ) that, in use, faces the chain, and a guide portion second surface (105 L ; 205 u ; 305 u ; 305' L ; 405 L ) opposite the guide portion first surface. The guide portion comprises at least two rails (115 i ; 215 i ; 315 i ; 415' i ) each one extending, along a second direction (Y) orthogonal to the first direction, from the guide portion first surface to a guide portion third surface (115 i w ; 215 i w ; 315 i w ; 415 i w ) that, in use, faces the chain, each pair of rails delimiting, along a third direction (Z) orthogonal to the first and second directions, a respective guide channel (120 j ; 220 j ; 320 j ; 420 j ;) for at least partly accommodating the chain. Each guide channel has side walls formed by side walls (115 is1 ,115 is2 ; 215 is1 ,215 is2 ; 315 is1 ,315 is2 ; 415 is1 ,415 is2 ) of said pair of rails and a bottom wall forming said first surface. The guide structure also comprises a base portion (110; 210; 310; 410) for supporting the guide portion. The base portion has a base portion first surface (110 U ; 210 L ; 310 L ; 410 U ) that, in use, faces the guide portion second surface, and a base portion second surface (110 L ; 210 U ; 310 U ; 410 L ) opposite said base portion first surface. The base portion is made of a first material and the guide portion is made of a second material different from the first material. The guide structure further comprises fastening means (150 S ,150 B ; 250 S ,250 B ; 350 S ,350 B ; 450 S ,450 B ;) for fastening the guide portion and the base portion to each other at one or more of said at least two rails.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and device for measuring a height of an agricultural product above ground using a mobile communications device. The method includes positioning the communications device above the agricultural product and determining a distance between the communications device and the agricultural product using a built-in sensor of the communications device. The height of the agricultural product is determined on the basis of the determined distance.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a wall module (3) for constructing a wall for a building, wherein the wall module (3) comprises a plurality of spaced upright pillars (1, 10) which are formed in one part, wherein said pillars (11, 12) comprise a plurality of first connecting means which are disposed at a distance from each other and which have been made integral with the pillar (1, 10) and which are provided to cooperate with corresponding second connecting means (27, 24) on an upper edge of one or more wall panels (21, 22) for connecting the one or more wall panels (21, 22) to the spaced apart pillars (1, 10), the second connecting means being arranged on a side facing the pillar (20) of the one or more wall panels. The invention further relates to a housing containing one or more of such wall modules, and roof profiles for mounting a roof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a composition comprising) (i) one or more ω-3 fatty acids selected from the group consisting of DHA, DPA and EPA and (ii) one or more pyrimidine derivatives selected from the group consisting of uridine sources and cytidine sources for use in decreasing or normalizing the phenyl alanine level in the blood of a PKU patient or for use in dietary management of phenylalanine levels in the blood of a PKU patient.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a free glycine source for use in inducing tolerance against an allergen, or preventing the development of allergy in a human or other mammal. The invention further relates to a composition comprising protein, fat and carbohydrates with at least 7en% protein and at least 60 mg free glycine source per gram protein, preferably at least 70 mg glycine per gram protein. Said free glycine source is preferably the free amino acid glycine, a salt of the free amino acid glycine, or a combination thereof; the protein can be intact protein, hydrolysed protein, peptides, free amino acids, salts of amino acids, or combinations thereof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the field of tissue engineering and cell-based therapy. More in particular, it relates to an oxygen-releasing biomaterial that can enhance and support cell survival in vivo. Provided is an oxygen-delivering microsphere based on a biocompatible polymer, the microsphere comprising an agent capable of generating oxygen in situ encapsulated in a polymer matrix comprising poly (1,3-trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC). Also provided is an implantable device, like a scaffold for tissue engineering, comprising a plurality of oxygen-delivering microparticles according to the invention.
Abstract:
Sliding door rail assembly comprising a guide rail (1) and at least one sliding assembly (2) movable along the guide rail (1), wherein the guide rail (1) comprises a support surface (3) and at least one activating member (5), wherein the sliding assembly (2) comprises a first part (6) provided with at least one sliding element (7) which is movable along said support surface (3), and a second part (8) to which a door panel, configured to close an opening in a wall, is attachable, wherein said second part (8) is connected to said first part (6) via a connecting mechanism (10) and wherein said second part (8) is movable with respect to said first part (6) through a suspension mechanism (11), wherein an axis (X) of said suspension mechanism (11) and a plane of said opening in a wall include an angle.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a water temperature control device for use in a beverage preparation device. The water temperature control device comprises a water reservoir (4) for containing water for beverage preparation, a heat exchanger element (3) for heating and/or cooling water in the water reservoir, and a cup holder (8) for holding a cup (9). The cup holder includes a heat conducting element (10) for conducting heat from water in the reservoir to a cup held by the cup holder or vice versa.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to the purification of gas streams comprising methane and hydrophobic pollutants. The invention provides a method for purifying a gas stream comprising methane and one or more hydrophobic pollutants comprising the steps of contacting the gas stream with a lean liquid stream comprising micelles of a surfactant or a separate surfactant phase. The resulting rich liquid stream comprises at least part of the hydrophobic pollutants. By subsequently changing the temperature of the rich liquid stream, a system of a pollutants-poor phase and a pollutants-rich phase is obtained. These phases are optionally separated and from the aqueous stream the lean liquid stream comprising micelles and/or surfactant can be regenerated.