Abstract

Positive electrodes based on organic active material, including molecules of thianthrene as the active material, substituted at specific positions. The electrodes have electrochemical properties enabling their use in a battery, in particular a recyclable battery. The electrodes thus replace the electrodes based on mineral salts that are conventionally used in batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for detecting, by ultrasound, defects in a material (MS), comprising the steps of transmitting, by M transmitters of index i, and receiving, at sampling times n.Te, by means of M receivers of index j, signals x(n, i, j), forming a sampling matrix (AΔ) having N columns Yn formed by the signals x(n, i, j) for which a distance between the receiver of index j and the transmitter of index i is equal to the deviation Δ and rows Xi,j formed by the signals x(n, i, j), the pair i, j being different from one row Xi,j to the next, calculating a covariance matrix (CΔ) for the projections Xi,jproj,k of the rows Xi,j of the matrix (AΔ) on the K eigenvectors (Vk) corresponding to the K largest eigenvalues (λk), subtracting, from each row Xi,j, the K projections Xi,jproj,k to obtain residual measurement signals x*(n, i, j) for detecting defects.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy

Abstract

The present invention concerns a device for controlling a plant with an electricity generation and/or electricity storage unit and a connection terminal intended to be connected to a microgrid, comprising an automatic controller (100) configured to compute a setpoint voltage Uref(i) of each unit, members (1, 2, 3, 4i, 5) for measuring or determining a total active power Pcentrale, a voltage URmes of the terminal, of a voltage reference UcentraleRef according to a function f depending at least on the total active power Pcentrale, of a first individual reactive power Qmes(i) of each unit, a first voltage corrector (5), having a second prescribed transfer function corr, the automatic controller being configured to compute UcentraleRef=f(Pcentrale), and Uoffset=corr(UcentraleRef−URmes) and Uref(i)=Uoffset(i)−KUQ(i)−Qmes(i).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• H02J 3/48 - Controlling the sharing of the in-phase component
• H02J 3/50 - Controlling the sharing of the out-of-phase component

Abstract

A method for optimizing an existing generator system based on photovoltaic cells and provided with an existing photovoltaic panel or a group of existing photovoltaic panels, each panel having a first plurality of cells of a first type interconnected in series or in series/in parallel. The method includes: determining an operating voltage of the panel(s); producing additional panel module(s) having a second plurality of thin-film cells of a second type and having a different band gap width than the cells of the panel(s), the additional module(s) being configured to supply an operating voltage equal, within ±10%, to the voltage of the panel(s); positioning the additional module to overlap on or under the panel or one of the panel(s), the module being connected in parallel to the panel(s), or positioning several additional modules to overlap on or under several panels, the several modules being connected in parallel to panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• H02S 50/10 - Testing of PV devices, e.g. of PV modules or single PV cells
• H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection

Abstract

A method for assembling an electricity production structure including a plurality of floating modules, each having a frame and at least one photovoltaic panel, the structure further including at least one tarpaulin stretched under the panels of the modules, the method includes the steps of: supplying a first module with at least one tarpaulin having a main direction and being fixed to said frame in an initial folded or rolled-up configuration enabling deployment of a length of the tarpaulin in the main direction starting from said initial configuration, positioning at least one additional module adjacent to the first module in the main direction of the tarpaulin, assembling the modules, and deploying, tensioning, and fixing each tarpaulin of the first module to the frame of a module other than the first module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 30/20 - Collapsible or foldable PV modules
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
• B63B 17/02 - Awnings
• F24S 20/70 - Waterborne solar heat collector modules

Abstract

The original Abstract is canceled in favor of the new Abstract presented on the following page. The original Abstract is canceled in favor of the new Abstract presented on the following page. A system composed of a photovoltaic module, itself composed of a multilayer housed in a frame and of at least one anti-vibration device that is able to be fixed with respect to the multilayer and in which the photovoltaic module as a whole has a total mass, a modal mass, and a natural frequency of vibration; the at least one anti-vibration device has: a mass, a natural frequency equal to a natural frequency of vibration of said photovoltaic module considered on its own, to within 15%, and a level of damping of the anti-vibration device considered on its own, equal to at least twice the level of damping of said photovoltaic module considered on its own.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrolysis device and method for producing molecular hydrogen, the device comprising a negative electrode compartment for reducing H2O into H2 and a positive electrode compartment comprising circulating supercapacitive particles in contact with a conductive substrate. Such a device or method advantageously comprises a power supply provided by one or more photovoltaic cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/40 - Cells or assemblies of cells comprising electrodes made of particles; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof
• C25B 11/037 - Electrodes made of particles
• C25B 11/043 - Carbon, e.g. diamond or graphene
• C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying current; Electrode connections; Electric inter-cell connections

Abstract

A method, implemented by a centralized controller, for controlling a virtual power plant connected to the power grid. The virtual power plant includes a battery controlled by a local controller configured to perform primary frequency control of the power grid. The virtual power plant also includes a set of hydroelectric power plants each controlled by a corresponding local controller. The centralized controller provides a power adjustment setpoint to the local controller of the battery so as to compensate for a variation in the total power relative to an overall target power for the set of hydroelectric power plants, and the centralized controller supplies, to at least one local controller of a hydroelectric power plant, at least one power adjustment setpoint, calculated on the basis of a frequency measurement, in accordance with a management strategy for the battery. Figure for abstract: FIG. 4

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for driving the charging and discharging of a plurality of electrical energy storage devices connected to a common connection point (PCC) of an electrical distribution network, as a function of variation of a requested power value (Ptref) at the common connection point, each electrical energy storage device (i) presenting a respective instantaneous state of charge (SOCi), comprising steps of: The invention relates to a method for driving the charging and discharging of a plurality of electrical energy storage devices connected to a common connection point (PCC) of an electrical distribution network, as a function of variation of a requested power value (Ptref) at the common connection point, each electrical energy storage device (i) presenting a respective instantaneous state of charge (SOCi), comprising steps of: a—determining a number of electrical energy storage devices needed (Nneeded) to provide the requested power value at a time t, b—activating and/or deactivating one or more of the electrical energy storage devices, as a function of the determined number of electrical energy storage devices needed (Nneeded), and the values of the instantaneous states of charge (SOCi) of each of the electrical energy storage devices (i), and c—distributing the requested power (Ptref) between the activated electrical energy storage devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering

Abstract

A method for diagnosing an electrochemical system, including: (a) collecting timestamped measurement data, (b) deducing for each instant: a reference state of charge of the system, a state of charge deviation of the first element having the highest voltage, a state of charge deviation of the second element having the lowest voltage, (c) grouping the data sets by ranges of values of the reference state of charge, and (d) assigning to each data pair composed of the identifier of the electrochemical element and the corresponding state of charge deviation: a diagnostic function among pre-established functions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery

Abstract

A device for holding a flap of a non-return valve in a closed position, which is configured to carry out hydraulic testing of a device or apparatus, includes a body which takes the form of a caliper with two arms that are articulated relative to each other, at a first of the two opposite ends thereof, about a first axis, in that it includes a holder articulated about the first axis and in that the two arms each has, at the second end thereof, a pad pivoting about axes that are parallel to the first axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
• G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum

Abstract

A method for predicting an acceleration of the degradation in capacity of an electrochemical device. The method includes obtaining point measurement data from a function linking a voltage across the terminals of the electrochemical device to a state of charge of the electrochemical device, and a measurement of the capacity of the electrochemical device, calculating the derivative of the function and identifying a peak in the variation of the derivative, due to an inflection in the variation of the function and characterizing a quantity representative of an anode capacity of the electrochemical device, estimating a width of the peak and comparing a combination of the peak width and the quantity representative of the anode capacity, to the measurement of the capacity of the electrochemical device, and if the combination is less than the capacity of the electrochemical device, predicting an acceleration of the degradation in capacity of the electrochemical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for controlling a plurality of nuclear reactors in clusters, comprising, for each reactor, a plurality of sensors for measuring operating parameters as well as a system for controlling the nuclear reactor, the nuclear reactors being grouped into clusters having a cluster head.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 7/36 - Control circuits
• G21C 17/003 - Remote inspection of vessels, e.g. pressure vessels
• G21D 3/00 - Control of nuclear power plant
• G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
• G21D 3/04 - Safety arrangements
• G21D 3/08 - Regulation of any parameters in the plant

Abstract

A photovoltaic system including an output inverter for connection to a third-party network, and at least one string, each string including at least one module of tandem photovoltaic cells, each module having a first and a second pair of connectors. The modules of a string are connected in series via their first pair of connectors. The strings are connected to the output inverter in parallel to each other via connectors of each string among the first pairs of connectors. Several modules are connected in parallel via their second pairs of connectors so as to form a first group that is coupled, via the second pairs of connectors, upstream of the output inverter, to a second group of module(s) composed of a single module or of a series of modules connected to each other in series by their first pairs of connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

Abstract

Disclosed is a bonded assembly comprising at least: a first substrate, a second substrate, an intermediate deformation layer secured to the first substrate, the intermediate deformation layer comprising a material in which cavities are provided so that the intermediate deformation layer has a stiffness which is variable along a direction parallel to the intermediate deformation layer, an adhesive between the intermediate layer and the second substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/12 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
• B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

A method for determination of a maximum real range of an electric vehicle equipped with a battery having a variable charging state within a cycling domain. The method includes getting a first and second magnitude indicative of an electric voltage at the terminals of the battery, respectively for an initial value and for a final value of the state of charge within the cycling domain. The method further includes a predetermined demand on the battery during which the charging state of the battery varies within the cycling domain from the initial value to a final value. The method further includes determining the maximum real range of the vehicle based on an estimate of a difference between the second magnitude and the first magnitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
• B60L 58/14 - Preventing excessive discharging
• B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]

Abstract

A management method for an electric vehicle charging station system. The charging station system includes: several charging stations, each equipped with several charging terminals and one local manager able to pilot the charging terminals; and a main manager able to drive the charging stations. The method includes: the local manager of each charging station getting information associated with vehicles connected to the charging terminals and determining an optimization proposal for electric energy transfer at the level of the charging station; the main manager allocating electric power each charging station on the basis of the optimization proposals; and the local manager of each charging station driving charging terminals based on the allocated power.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/64 - Optimising energy costs, e.g. responding to electricity rates
• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply
• G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a solid metallic component. This component (1) is particularly notable in that it comprises a core (5) and an external shell (3) which surrounds said core (5) in all directions, this core (5) and this shell (3) being made of different grades of steel, the steel of said core (5) having martensite and bainite critical cooling rates lower than those of the steel or steels of said shell (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• G21C 5/10 - Means for supporting the complete structure
• F22B 37/00 - Component parts or details of steam boilers

Abstract

A globe valve, having a body through which a fluid circulation duct passes, the latter delimiting a fluid path with an inlet and an outlet, and a shutoff member housed inside a branch generally perpendicular to the body, this shutoff member being movable between a first end position, in which it shuts off the duct, and a second end position, in which it does not shut off the duct, wherein the duct has, on either side of the region of action of the shutoff member, a generally circular liquid circulation section, which is connected continuously, at least in the region of action of the shutoff member, to a section that is longer than it is wide, the body (2) not having an element that protrudes towards the inside of the duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing faces; Packings therefor
• F16K 3/314 - Forms or constructions of slides; Attachment of the slide to the spindle
• F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
• F16K 27/04 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves

Abstract

A system for generating electrical energy, for instance at an agricultural site. The system includes at least one mobile robot, referred to as “collecting robot” and a plurality of mobile robots, referred to as “producing robots”. Each collect robot includes at least one input port adapted for coupling with an output port of a producing robot and an output port for outputting electrical energy received from each producing robot coupled with the collecting robot. Each producing robot includes a photovoltaic generator, at least one input port adapted for coupling with an output port of another producing robot, and at least one output port for outputting electrical energy generated by the producing robot and received from each other producing robot coupled with the producing robot.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 10/40 - Mobile PV generator systems
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G05D 1/12 - Target-seeking control

Abstract

A method of constructing a chart of correlations between a rapid discharge and a slow discharge in order to measure the wear of at least one electrochemical cell, including a measurement phase that includes a training sequence followed by a characterization sequence, and an aging phase. Each of the sequences includes charging-relaxing-discharging-relaxing under controlled conditions and is repeated with different conditions. The time of each discharge is measured. The aging phase includes an alternation of charges and discharges with no intermediate relaxation and is implemented before each repetition of the measurement phase, such that a real capacity is obtained for a plurality of pairs of imposed parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for treating aqueous effluents from the primary circuit of a nuclear power plant implementing a separation of boric acid using a reverse osmosis membrane, characterized by the fact that it comprises steps consisting of treating the effluents using a multi-stage assembly composed of reverse osmosis modules comprising a membrane with a high boron rejection rate, arranged in parallel and in series, and recycling of the intermediate products to different points in the assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 37/00 - Processes of filtration
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosis; Hyperfiltration
• B01D 61/08 - Apparatus therefor
• B01D 61/12 - Controlling or regulating
• B01D 69/12 - Composite membranes; Ultra-thin membranes
• G21F 9/06 - Processing

Abstract

a mobile arm (6) connecting said motor (2) to the wheelchair (100). The mobile arm (6) allows said motor (2) to be manoeuvred between an engaged position in which the pinion (4) is in contact with the complementary toothset of said tyre (110), a disengaged position in which the pinion (4) is not in contact with the complementary toothset of said tyre (110) and a transport position in which the pinion (4) is distanced from the tyre (110) and retracted beneath the seat (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 5/04 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs motor-driven
• A61G 5/02 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs propelled by the patient or disabled person

Abstract

The use of carbamides as extractants for fully or partially separating uranium(VI) from plutonium(IV) in an aqueous solution obtained by dissolving a spent nuclear fuel in nitric acid, by method of liquid-liquid extraction, without carrying out any reduction of the plutonium(IV) to plutonium(III). The invention also relates to new carbamides. Uses are the processing of spent nuclear fuels based on uranium (especially uranium oxides—UOX) or uranium and plutonium (especially mixed uranium and plutonium oxides—MOX).

IPC Classes  ?

• C22B 60/00 - Obtaining metals of atomic number 87 or higher, i.e. radioactive metals
• C22B 60/02 - Obtaining thorium, uranium or other actinides
• C22B 3/26 - Treatment or purification of solutions, e.g. obtained by leaching by liquid-liquid extraction using organic compounds
• C22B 60/04 - Obtaining plutonium
• G21C 19/46 - Aqueous processes

Abstract

2 represents an ethyl group. A method for synthesising the N,N-dialkylamides, and uses of same for extracting uranium and/or plutonium from an aqueous acid solution or for fully or partially separating the uranium from the plutonium contained in an aqueous acid solution and a solution resulting from the dissolution of spent nuclear fuel in nitric acid. A method for treating an aqueous solution resulting from the dissolution of spent nuclear fuel in nitric acid, which allows the uranium and the plutonium contained in the solution to be extracted, separated and decontaminated in a single cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 233/05 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
• C22B 3/32 - Carboxylic acids
• C22B 60/02 - Obtaining thorium, uranium or other actinides
• C22B 60/04 - Obtaining plutonium
• G21C 19/46 - Aqueous processes
• C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines

Abstract

A method for determining a health status of a system of interest is proposed. The method comprises acquiring (S1) a time series, extracting (S2) subsequences, selecting (S3) a set of subsequences, classifying (S4) the subsequences of the set into several groups on the basis of at least one criterion of resemblance to at least one reference subsequence, and constructing (S5) a normal operating model of the system of interest. The construction includes, for each group, a modeling (S51) of a representative subsequence and a determination (S52) of an associated weight. The normal model is defined by the modeled subsequences and the associated weights. The method further includes an attribution (S6) of a normality score to each subsequence extracted by comparison with the normal model, an identification (S7) of at least one abnormal subsequence, and a determination (S8) of the health status of the system of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/346 - Analysis of electrocardiograms
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A method for determining an aging of a battery having a variable state of charge within a cycling window forming a portion of a nominal operating domain. The method comprises: getting a tracking of a state of charge of the battery as a function of time over an interval of time, where the tracking comprises an alternation of calls for charging and discharging within the cycling window; for a plurality of calls over the time interval, getting a value of an electric measure indicative of energy exchanged by the battery during said call and estimating a state of health of the battery during said call based on said value; and determining an aging of the battery, on the basis of the estimated states of health.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC

Abstract

A method for determining an open circuit voltage of an electrochemical device, including: a. collecting measurement data of the device, the measurements i. including at least the current It and the voltage Ut at the terminals of the device, ii. being time-stamped, and iii. being acquired during an uninterrupted and operational functional period of the device; b. calculating, for a plurality of times t, iv. a corrected intensity by applying a correction function to the measured intensity It, and v. an instantaneous charge based on a time series of the corrected intensity so as to obtain, for each time t, a set of collected and calculated data; c. grouping the data sets into ranges of instantaneous charge values based on the charge value of each set; and d. separately for each group, calculating an open circuit voltage of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G01R 31/3828 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC using current integration
• G01R 31/54 - Testing for continuity

Abstract

A method for managing authentication of an equipment in a data communication system for exchange of data between the equipment and an application server of the system, the system including a first data communication network for using a first security function for securing data communication within the first network, operatively coupled to a second data communication network for using a second security function for securing data communication within the second network including, in an authentication management unit of the system implemented in a node of the second communication network: receiving an authentication request from the equipment according to the second security function for access to the application server; determining whether an equipment identifier in the first communication network was received further to receiving an authentication request from the equipment according to the first function; and, when the equipment identifier was not received, generating an authentication failure response for the equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

th image of the succession, and processed by application of said sign filter, and Δ is a strictly positive coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• H04N 5/213 - Circuitry for suppressing or minimising impulsive noise
• G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of local operators
• H04N 5/217 - Circuitry for suppressing or minimising disturbance, e.g. moire or halo in picture signal generation

Abstract

Example implementations relate to replenishing an energy reserve of a vehicle of interest located in a zone of interest. Such examples comprise emitting, from a computer system and towards a vehicle controller of the vehicle of interest, instructions to direct the vehicle of interest towards a specific replenishing station located in the zone of interest. The specific replenishing station is assigned for replenishing the vehicle of interest based on a set of statistical data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A personal identification device for physical access control systems, including: at least one reader capable of reading data from an identification badge, the data including at least identification data; a processing unit; a data storage member; at least one wireless communication module; and an internal battery arranged to supply power to the components of the device. The processing unit is arranged for: acquiring data from at least one identification badge by way of the reader; storing the acquired data in the data storage member; if the acquired data are encrypted, decrypting the data; and transmitting at least a portion of the acquired data, via the wireless communication module and on request from a reader external to the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for verifying the correctness of markings on a record carrier; Column-detection devices
• G06F 21/35 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards communicating wirelessly
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• G07C 9/29 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass containing active electronic elements, e.g. smartcards
• G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
• G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A method for estimating at least one energy production indicator of a solar energy production system, comprising: reception of at least one image obtained from a wide-angle image capture device, processing of said obtained image by at least one convolutional neural network comprising at least two layers respectively for the application of a convolution filter to the obtained image and for the estimation of an energy production indicator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods

Abstract

A floating module for producing electricity, comprising: at least one photovoltaic panel, and a floating framework on which the panel is mounted, wherein the photovoltaic panel comprises an upper face and a lower face which are capable of generating electricity by photovoltaic effect, and wherein the floating module further comprises a reflective device capable of reflecting light rays towards the lower face of the panel, the reflective device comprising a plurality of floating reflective balls and/or a tarpaulin which is attached to the framework.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 10/40 - Mobile PV generator systems
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

aspiré drawn in downstream of the filter. Such an estimate of the evolution over time of the pressure loss makes it possible to anticipate possible risks of insufficient water supply to the pumping system (POM) downstream of the filter (FIL), or even to design filters (FIL) adapted to the needs of specific pumping facilities.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 35/143 - Filter condition indicators
• B01D 33/04 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with filtering bands or the like supported on cylinders which are impervious for filtering
• B01D 33/073 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for inward flow filtration
• B01D 33/50 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps with backwash arms, shoes or nozzles
• B01D 33/80 - Accessories
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• G01N 15/08 - Investigating permeability, pore volume, or surface area of porous materials
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

A method for producing a graphene oxide-based compound for an air electrode of a metal-air battery. A nitrogen and sulfur-based organic compound is added to an aqueous suspension of a graphene oxide. The water of the suspension is evaporated in order to obtain a powder. This powder is heated under an inert atmosphere in order to sublime the organic compound and stimulate the incorporation of nitrogen from the organic compound into the graphitic sites of the graphene oxide. The nitrogen and sulfur-doped graphene oxide is added to a second aqueous suspension comprising a cobalt nitrate-based compound. This second suspension is heated in order to form nanoparticles of cobalt oxide at the surface of at least one nitrogen and sulfur-doped graphene oxide sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/52 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode

Abstract

A method for enrolling a device in a secure network to which an information system is connected, the method comprising the steps, implemented by a trusted device connected to the secure network, of: a) receiving from a user terminal, distinct from the device to be enrolled, an authorization to connect to the device to be enrolled, b) generating cryptographic keys intended for the device to be enrolled to access the secure network, and c) transmitting the cryptographic keys to the device to be enrolled.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06F 21/44 - Program or device authentication
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A method for managing the electric power passing through a cell of a metal-air battery and the associated cell. The cell comprises a negative electrode connected to a positive terminal of the battery, two positive electrodes, and a switching means. The switching means is maintained in a configuration connecting the positive terminal to the first positive electrode when an electric power to pass through the battery corresponds to a first power range, and in a configuration connecting the positive terminal to the second positive electrode when an electric power to pass through the battery corresponds to a second power range, the second power range being associated with higher electric powers than the electric powers of the first range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators

Abstract

Disclosed is a production method for a zinc electrode with in situ formation of calcium zincate crystals. The method includes notably the steps of preparation of a mixture, growth of crystals, slowing of the growth and production of the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/24 - Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
• H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups

Abstract

A method for determining characteristics of a crack detected in a material, comprising: determining initial mechanical loads applied to the material, applying a plurality of crack-opening mechanical loads to the material, each opening mechanical load being a linear combination of the initial mechanical loads, and measuring the relative displacement of the first point with respect to the second point induced by each opening mechanical load, applying a plurality of crack-closing mechanical loads to the material, each closing mechanical load being a linear combination of the initial mechanical loads, and measuring the relative displacement of the first point with respect to the second point induced by each closing mechanical load, and estimating the direction of the crack as a function of the amplitude of each opening and closing mechanical load applied to the material and of the measured relative displacements.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/32 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces
• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
• G01N 3/34 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces generated by mechanical means, e.g. hammer blows
• G01B 5/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. mechanical strain gauge
• G01N 3/06 - Special adaptations of indicating or recording means
• G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids

Abstract

Disclosed is a management device suitable for managing an electric propulsion assembly of a vehicle. The management device includes: a communication interface suitable for receiving an elevation profile for a predetermined route that the vehicle is intended to take; and a determination module configured to determine, based on the elevation profile, for each of one or more points of the route, a maximum electric power that the electrical energy storage device is configured to supply to the motor at the corresponding point. The management device is further configured to interact with the electric propulsion assembly such that, for each point of the route for which the maximum electric power is determined, the electric power actually supplied by the electrical energy storage device to the motor is less than the corresponding maximum electric power.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
• B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
• B62M 6/45 - Control or actuating devices therefor

Abstract

A method for managing the electrical energy passing through a metal-air battery comprising a cell and the associated cell comprising a negative electrode, a first positive electrode referred to as the air electrode, and a second positive electrode referred to as the power electrode. The cell further comprises a third positive electrode. In a first charging phase, a charging voltage is applied to the cell, this voltage causing current to travel between the negative electrode and the second positive electrode, the first and third positive electrodes being electrically inactive. In a second charging phase, the charging voltage causes current to travel between the negative electrode and said third positive electrode, the first and second positive electrode being electrically inactive.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 12/02 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A method for monitoring and detecting defects in a doubly-fed asynchronous machine including a stator and a rotor, said method implemented by computer means. The method comprises: a. receiving a current and a voltage measurement of the stator, and a measurement of relative rotation speed between the stator and the rotor; b. deducing a stat or power as a function of time; c. performing a harmonic analysis on the resulting stator power including applying a wavelet transform to the stator power; d. comparing the resulting harmonic representation to a reference harmonic representation, where said reference harmonic representation is selected as a function of the rotation speed measurement, so as to detect possible defects in said machine as a function of possible differences identified by the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
• H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
• H02P 101/15 - Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators for wind-driven turbines

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is provided comprising: generating a digital data block comprising transaction data representing at least one energy transfer transaction corresponding to an exchange of charge between a community member device and a charge source device, randomly selecting, in a group of community member devices, a plurality of block verification devices, wherein the block verification devices form a subgroup of block verification devices, partitioning a block verification computation task for the digital data block into a plurality of block verification computation subtasks, assigning the block verification computation so subtasks to respective selected block verification devices, transmitting the digital data block to each selected block verification device, together with its respective block verification computation subtask over a computer network, determining that the digital data block is verified, based on at least one verification results of a corresponding block verification computation subtask, and adding the verified block to a blockchain-enabled storage system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/06 - Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used only among participants of a common payment scheme
• G06Q 20/36 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using electronic wallets or electronic money safes
• H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols

Abstract

A computer-implemented method is provided, which comprises: determining a current block stored in a blockchain data structure stored in the database, which comprises data related to a first energy transfer transaction for transferring charge from a community member device; searching the blockchain data structure for predetermined data indicating an energy transfer from at least one primary energy provider device controlled by a primary energy provider to the community member device, upon determining in the blockchain data structure at least one block containing the predetermined data, generating a new block with data corresponding to a current reward transaction between the primary energy provider and the community member, based on data of the at least one block and data of the current block; and adding the new block in the blockchain data structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply
• G06F 16/21 - Design, administration or maintenance of databases
• G06F 16/23 - Updating
• G06Q 20/38 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols - Details thereof
• G06Q 40/04 - Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange

Abstract

To ensure safety of people needing to service a low-voltage network of an electric power distribution system, dwellings being connected to this network may include autonomous units for producing electricity, thus generating voltage and endangering the people servicing the work. Data are obtained from consumption records from the meter of each dwelling, in regular time intervals, and meteorological data are also obtained in the geographical area of these dwellings, in order to identify at least some weather conditions conducive to the production of energy by autonomous units. A model is then applied for detecting, based on the first and second data, a coincidence between periods of lower consumption measured by a meter and weather conditions conducive to electricity production by autonomous units during these periods. Therefore, information on the presence of autonomous units in the dwelling can be deduced and given to people before their servicing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
• G06F 16/903 - Querying
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

Abstract

A characterization of an electrochemical device in operation for a future functioning prognosis of the device with, in particular: a storage in memory, for a given device type, of a plurality of variation models over time of at least one functioning parameter of the device, according to respective operation points of the device, and the implementation of a processor accessing this memory and comprising at least one connection to the device to: obtain an item of information relating to a current operation point of the device, recover in the memory, at least one variation model corresponding to the current operation point of the device, receive from the device, at least one measurement of a current value of the functioning parameter, compare said measurement to the variation model recovered from the memory, to temporarily locate the functioning of the device, and, from there, estimate a functioning prognosis of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
• G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models

Abstract

A system for charging electric vehicles includes an optimization module configured to construct a charging profile representing a first charging power suitable for being supplied by the charging device in order to charge an electric vehicle, a regulation module for regulating the electric power supplied by the charging device. There is a first mode of operation in which the regulation module applies the charging profile and a second mode of operation in which the device supplies a second charging power. The system further includes a coordination device for communicating with the charging devices, which is suitable for triggering a coordinated optimization phase during which charging devices construct a charging profile from an individual charging data item and for triggering a coordinated regulation phase during which some of the charging devices implement the second mode of operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
• B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
• B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for detecting icing and de-icing of a wind turbine blade, characterized in that it comprises: a sensor, placed on the surface of a blade, and comprising a first so-called “receiving” antenna, a second so-called “emitting” antenna, and a frequency divider inserted between said first and second antennas; and an interrogator, configured to emit an electromagnetic wave towards the receiving antenna of said sensor, and to receive an electromagnetic wave from the emitting antenna of said sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03D 80/40 - Ice detection; De-icing means

Abstract

A method for evaluating a state of health (SOH) of an electric battery of an electric vehicle, said method comprising a step of: performing on said electric battery, under given conditions, a test, called proxy test, said proxy test including a partial charge and/or discharge action of the battery, comparing the results of the proxy test with data stored in a dataset, and estimating the SOH in function of the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

Abstract

A method for evaluating a state of health (SOH) of an electric battery of an electric vehicle, said method comprising a step of: performing a given number (m) of tests on the electric battery, each giving results, associating each result to a state of the battery, a given number (N) of states of the battery being possible, estimating a probability of each state of the battery on the basis of a Bayesian calculation, and estimating the SOH in function of the probability of each state and of the results of the tests, called estimated SOH.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

Abstract

A charging device, whose input is connected to an electricity point of delivery adapted to provide a maximum electric power and delivering regulated electric power as output, comprises an optimization module configured to construct a charging profile representative of a first charging power, and a regulation module having a first mode of operation wherein it regulates the electric power that is output in order to match it to the first charging power, and a second mode of operation wherein said it regulates the electric power that is output in order to match it to a second charging power, the regulation module being configured to switch from the first mode to the second mode in response to the satisfying of at least one condition defined on the basis of power consumption predictions for the other equipment items and on the basis of measured power consumption data for said other equipment items.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
• B60L 53/64 - Optimising energy costs, e.g. responding to electricity rates

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing device (30) intended to be fixed against an edge of a tube and against a column. According to the invention, the body (3060) thereof comprises guides (3030), distributed around its cavity (316) between an inner side (3064) that opens into the cavity (316) and an outer side (3062) that opens out against a concentric clamping ring (305), mounted so as to rotate about the axis (A), fingers (303) integral with outer actuating members (3031) being guided in the guides (3030), the ring (305) having actuating zones (3051) that are able to be positioned against the members (3031) so as make the fingers (303) protrude into the cavity (316) by sliding in order to clamp the fingers (303) against the edge of the tube when the ring (305) and the base (306) are in a first position of relative rotation, the ring (305) and the base (306) being able to pass, by rotation about the axis (A), between the first position and a second position in which the zones (3051) are spaced apart from the members (3031) so as to allow the fingers (303) to be returned into the body (3060).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/086 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of latching members pushed radially by spring-like elements
• G21C 19/02 - Arrangements for treating, for handling, or for facilitating the handling of, fuel or other materials which are used within the reactor, e.g. within its pressure vessel - Details of handling arrangements
• F16L 37/10 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using a rotary external sleeve or ring on one part
• G01K 1/08 - Protective devices, e.g. casings
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
• G21C 17/112 - Measuring temperature

Abstract

processing of normalised time signals for different measurement positions to detect defects in the material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
• G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details providing acoustic coupling
• G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal

Abstract

A sol-gel method for producing an anti-corrosion coating consisting of at least one layer of an oxide on a metal substrate. A non-aqueous solution of a precursor of the oxide is prepared and deposited on one surface at least of the metal substrate in order to cover said surface at least partially with a film comprising the precursor of the oxide. Hydrolysis-condensation of the precursor of the oxide is carried out by exposing the film to a humid atmosphere in order to form an oxide network in the film. Then, a treatment for stabilizing the film on the surface of the substrate is carried out, followed by a heat treatment of the surface of the metal substrate in order to crystallize the network of oxide and form the anti-corrosion coating.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 18/12 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating; Contact plating by thermal decomposition characterised by the deposition of inorganic material other than metallic material
• C23C 22/00 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals

Abstract

A method for exchanging electrical energy between a plurality of private electricity networks each comprising: a coordination unit, groups of electrical devices, and a plurality of relays arranged on the power supply lines of the devices. The method comprises: a) transmitting device status data from the devices to the coordination unit, b) establishing a set of electrical energy resources and requirements, c) comparing the set of resources and requirements with those of other private networks, d) allocating the requirements and resources to one another, e) ensuring at least part of the routing of electrical energy by means of digital certificates and instructions for drawing electrical energy that are sent to the relays, f) keeping record of each energy exchange in order to define a transaction between two private networks.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
• G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networks; Controlling sharing of load between connected networks

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the adjustment of the gating of a hydraulic turbine (1), the turbine (1) is provided with a set of wicket gates (2), wicket gates (2) are moving with a single, conjoined movement between a closing position in which they press against one another and an opening position in which they are apart from one another, by a control ring (4) that is kinematically connected to each one of these wicket gates (2), this control ring (4) being moved in rotation by at least one actuator (3), this actuator (3) including a device (31) for adjusting the travel of its rod (30), the method includes at least the following steps, the turbine (1) is previously stopped and dry and the rod (30) of the actuator (3) is provided with at least one strain gauge: 1) calculating the theoretical force to be applied to the actuator (3) in order to obtain watertight closure of the wicket gates (2); 2) measuring, via the strain gauge, the force applied to the actuator (3), the latter being inoperative; 3) after bringing the actuator (3) online, moving its rod (30) until the wicket gates (2) adopt the closing position and measuring the corresponding force, referred to as the “measured force”; 4) comparing the measured force with the theoretical force calculated in step 1.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 3/18 - Stator blades; Guide conduits or vanes, e.g. adjustable
• F03B 15/04 - Controlling by varying liquid flow of turbines

Abstract

The disclosure relates to controlling electricity production by a facility of photovoltaic panels in order to establish a power reserve. A method is carried out iteratively and includes: issuing respective setpoints to a number k of inverters among the set of N inverters, so that each produces a maximum power, where k

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• G05F 1/67 - Regulating electric power to the maximum power available from a generator, e.g. from solar cell
• H02J 3/04 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for connecting networks of the same frequency but supplied from different sources
• H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers

Abstract

Fabrication of a double-sided photovoltaic cell, with two opposite active surfaces, comprising a step of depositing, on each active surface, at least one electric contact. The deposition step comprises in particular a shared operation of depositing on each of the active surfaces, implemented by electrolysis in a shared electrolysis tank comprising: a first compartment for depositing a metal layer on a first active surface of the cell, for fabrication of a contact comprising said metal layer on the first active surface; and a second compartment for depositing, by oxidation, a metal oxide conductor layer on the second active surface of the cell, for the fabrication of a contact comprising said metal oxide layer on the second active surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 3/38 - Electroplating; Baths therefor from solutions of copper
• C25D 9/06 - Electrolytic coating other than with metals with inorganic materials by anodic processes
• C25D 7/12 - Semiconductors
• C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
• H01L 31/0224 - Electrodes
• H01L 31/068 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the PN homojunction type, e.g. bulk silicon PN homojunction solar cells or thin film polycrystalline silicon PN homojunction solar cells
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
• C25D 17/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cells for electrolytic coating
• C25D 5/00 - Electroplating characterised by the process; Pretreatment or after-treatment of workpieces

Abstract

The invention relates to a belt for measuring physical quantities of an object, comprising at least one measurement sensor, a strip and a device for clamping the strip around the object. According to the invention, the belt comprises a pressing device for pressing the measurement sensor in a first orientation toward the object, comprising a casing attached to the strip, an intermediate part and a constraining member to have the intermediate part assume a first low position in which it presses toward the sensor in the first orientation, a lifting member, for holding the intermediate part in a second lifting position above the first low position against the constraining member, the lifting member being actuable from the outside of the casing to have the intermediate part pass from the second lifting position to the first low position in which it presses toward the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
• G21C 17/112 - Measuring temperature

Abstract

A method for assisting with the management of a pumping device capable of supplying a circuit of a power production facility with water taken from a natural watercourse is disclosed here. In particular, at least some parameters relating to a watercourse and having an influence on the quantity of materials liable to clog filters are collected. A statistical model is developed that is at least based on historical data for said parameters relating to the watercourse for which clogging of the filters has been observed. Current parameters relating to at least the watercourse are collected and said statistical model is used in conjunction with said current parameters to assess the risk of an influx of clogging materials, and an alert signal for deactivating the pumping device at a selected time is generated on the basis of the assessed risk.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 9/00 - Steam engine plants characterised by condensers arranged or modified to co-operate with the engines
• G21D 1/04 - Pumping arrangements
• G21D 3/04 - Safety arrangements
• B01D 29/07 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ;   Filtering elements therefor with flat filtering elements supported with corrugated, folded or wound filtering sheets

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (1) for producing dihydrogen, comprising: an electrolyzer (2) suitable for performing water electrolysis and for producing dioxygen and dihydrogen; a dihydrogen compressor (3); a dihydrogen cooler (4); a main circuit (10) of dihydrogen from the electrolyzer (2), on which at least the compressor (3) and the cooler (4) are successively arranged; and an auxiliary circuit (20) of dioxygen and residual water vapor from the electrolyzer (2), the system being characterized in that it also includes: a condenser of said residual steam; the cooler (4) comprises an expander, an exchanger and a heat-storage module; the condenser, the expander and the exchanger being successively arranged on the auxiliary circuit (20), the exchanger establishing a heat exchange between the dihydrogen compressed by the compressor (3), the dioxygen expanded by the expander and the heat-storage module.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/12 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals of hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water in pressure cells
• C25B 15/02 - Process control or regulation
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytes; Regeneration of electrolytes

Abstract

3, wherein A is an element chosen from group II of the periodic table, B is an element chosen from cerium and group IVB of the periodic table, B′ is an element chosen from lanthanides or group VIIIB of the periodic table, and the layer has a porosity of less than 10% by volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/1041 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends
• H01M 8/1067 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by their physical properties, e.g. porosity, ionic conductivity or thickness
• H01M 8/1213 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
• H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• C25B 3/04 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by reduction
• C25B 1/00 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
• C25B 9/10 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms including an ion-exchange membrane in or on which electrode material is embedded
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• H01M 8/1018 - Polymeric electrolyte materials
• H01M 8/124 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte

Abstract

A method for estimating and forecasting an energy production indicator for a solar system. The method comprises, in particular, the steps of: a) receiving images of the sky taken from the ground, each image comprising an optical marker; b) extracting values of pixels and locating of image pixels from the received images; c) determining distances between the located pixels and the optical marker of the image; d) generating a vector of parameters from a pixel classification, according to the extracted values and the determined distances; e) comparing parameters of the generated vector with predetermined parameters, the predetermined parameters being respectively associated with energy production indicators; f) estimating the energy production indicator of the solar system from energy production indicators of the predetermined parameters compared to the generated vector.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G06T 7/10 - Segmentation; Edge detection
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• H02S 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification

Abstract

A method allowing the cracking of a material to be controlled, and a device for the implementation of the method are disclosed. A target cracking path is defined in a given volume of material. Mechanical loads are applied to the material in order to control the propagation of a crack in the volume so that the crack propagates along the target path. In order to prevent an unstable propagation of the crack, a stabilization load especially designed for stabilizing the propagation of the crack is applied to the volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/08 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces
• G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation

Abstract

The invention concerns a belt for measuring temperature of an object, the belt comprising: at least one measurement sensor, a strip having a circumference intended to surround the object, a device for clamping the strip around the object, characterized in that the temperature sensor is mounted on an individual heat-insulating support displaceable in a guiding direction toward the object between at least two heat-insulating pads which are intended to abut against the object, the pads being attached to the strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
• G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
• G21C 17/112 - Measuring temperature
• G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples

Abstract

A photovoltaic device comprising: a plurality of photovoltaic cells, separated from each other; a support receiving the cells; and a light guide in contact with the cells and comprising a primary guide with a surface that is proximal to the cells, where the proximal surface is oriented towards the cells and the support. The photovoltaic device comprises, between the cells, areas located between the support and the primary guide which comprise a material with an index of refraction less than that of the proximal surface, where the material is in contact with the proximal surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
• H01L 31/054 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means
• H01L 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements

Abstract

An incident wave is emitted into a medium comprising diffusers that can reflect the wave. Signals representing a reflected wave reverberated by the medium from the incident wave are captured, said captured signals being the sum of a simple diffusion component and a multiple diffusion component. The captured signals are treated by separating the multiple diffusion component from the simple diffusion component.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01R 33/20 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 7/52 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems

Abstract

A system for controlling the flow of turbined water from a plurality of hydroelectric plants arranged in series along a watercourse with an open channel flow, defining upstream of each plant, a plurality of head races subject respectively to hydraulic flow and level constraints. The flow of water turbined by each of the plants is controlled by a flow setpoint. The system includes regulation of a global electrical production power set-point for the plurality of hydroelectric plants by a flow regulation setpoint taking into account the flow setpoint of each of the plants. The flow regulation setpoint determined by the regulation is weighted for each of the plants by weighting coefficients as a function of the respective hydraulic characteristics of the head plurality of races.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 15/14 - Regulating, i.e. acting automatically by or of water level
• F03B 15/16 - Regulating, i.e. acting automatically by power output
• E02B 9/02 - Water-ways
• F03B 17/06 - Other machines or engines using liquid flow, e.g. of swinging-flap type

Abstract

(e) triggering of an alarm, by the data processing means (11), if at least one function of the cooling tower (2) is evaluated as being deficient in the test.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28C 1/02 - Direct-contact trickle coolers, e.g. cooling towers with counter-current only
• F28B 11/00 - Controlling arrangements with features specially adapted for condensers
• F28F 27/00 - Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06F 21/52 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems during program execution, e.g. stack integrity, buffer overflow or preventing unwanted data erasure

Abstract

A method for producing a waterproof and ion-conducting flexible membrane intended for protecting a metal electrode. It comprises a synthesis by electrically assisted extrusion of compact fibers forming an ion-conducting fiber array comprising a first material. The fiber array defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. Subsequently, the fiber array is impregnated with a polymer of a second material, to form a metal electrode protection membrane. The fiber array forms paths for conducting ions between the first surface and the second surface and through the second material. The first surface is intended to be in contact with the metal electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/14 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements
• H01M 2/16 - Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material
• H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 8/1007 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes with both reactants being gaseous or vaporised
• H01M 8/1041 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• D01D 5/00 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like
• C04B 35/634 - Polymers

Abstract

A device for local temperature measurement that is suitable for taking temperature measurements of an immediate vicinity of said device. The device comprises: a cell comprising a heat-conductive base and at least one first material having a predetermined fixed state-change temperature and arranged in said base; a heat-energy transfer device thermally connected to said base and said at least one first material; a local temperature measurement probe received in said base and in thermal contact with said at least one first material, the heat-energy transfer device being suitable for causing a change of state of said first material in order to carry out at least one metrological verification of the local temperature measurement probe. An associated cell and method for use are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 5/00 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material
• G01K 1/00 - MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
• G01K 15/00 - Testing or calibrating of thermometers
• G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
• G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
• G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
• G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
• G01K 17/16 - Indicating product of flow and temperature difference directly using electrical means for both measurements

Abstract

A method for detecting and characterizing defects in a heterogeneous material via ultrasound. The method includes the following steps: emitting ultrasound waves from an emitting ultrasound transducer placed against the material; acquiring, using a receiving ultrasound transducer in various positions relative to the material, a plurality of time signals, representing the amplitude of the sound propagated in the material as a function of time, for a position of the receiving ultrasound transducer; determining a time function representing a spatially averaged power of the time signals that correspond to different positions of the receiving transducer; and—normalizing the time signals by the time function so as to obtain normalized time signals. The defects in the material are detected from the normalized tune signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal
• G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
• G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material

Abstract

A method for managing an electrical power generation facility including an electrical power generation device, a storage device, and a control module is described. The method includes: assessing a power generation capacity of the generating device for a given period; determining a weighted generation capacity on the basis of said assessed generation capacity and at least one assessed power generation capacity of said generation device over a period preceding said given period; and determining, for a period after the given period, a discharge limit for the storage device on the basis of said weighted generation capacity. A related computer program, control module, and facility are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/28 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy
• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• H02S 50/00 - Monitoring or testing of PV systems, e.g. load balancing or fault identification

Abstract

The invention concerns a key device intended to hold a nut retainer in the radial position, when tightening the nut on an associated screw connection, characterized in that it comprises a handle (54) and a head (52) comprising a housing (56) into which a tab of the nut retainer is inserted, said tab being intended to be folded 90° on a body carrying the screw connection, after tightening of the nut, one face (58) of the head having geometry that matches a portion of the body carrying the screw connection that receives the nut, such that the end of the nut retainer, inserted into the head of the key, is held exactly perpendicular to the outer surface of said portion of the body when the nut is tightened.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
• B25B 23/00 - TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers

Abstract

A method for controlling the operation of an electrochemical device having at least one operating organ, comprising the steps of: receiving measurements related to the operation of the electrochemical device, and estimating at least diagnostics data based on said measurements, estimating prognostics data based on said diagnostics data and providing operation instructions to control said operating organ of the electrochemical device, said operation instructions being optimized with respect to said estimated diagnostics and prognostics data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04992 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the implementation of mathematical or computational algorithms, e.g. feedback control loops, fuzzy logic, neural networks or artificial intelligence
• H01M 8/0438 - Pressure; Ambient pressure; Flow
• H01M 8/04492 - Humidity; Ambient humidity; Water content
• H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
• H01M 8/04298 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems
• H01M 8/04746 - Pressure; Flow
• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

Abstract

A method for managing the charge of a metal-air battery comprising at least one cell. The cell comprises a negative electrode, a first positive air electrode and a second positive oxygen-release electrode. For each cell, during the application of a charge current circulating in the cell between the negative electrode and the second positive oxygen-release electrode, the absolute value of a potential of the negative electrode is compared with a critical threshold value, the potential of the negative electrode being determined relative to the first positive air electrode. When the absolute value of the potential of the negative electrode reaches the threshold value, a surplus charging current, depending on the difference between the current applied to the cell and the charging current, is diverted.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/06 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
• H02J 7/24 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage by variation of field using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

A method and system for detecting a floating layer on a surveillance area of the sea surface, a site of interest being placed in or around the surveillance area. The method comprises the following steps: a) satellite measurement of a radar feedback return, the radar signal being emitted by a satellite toward the sea surface of the surveillance area; b) recognition of at least one swell profile of the sea surface in accordance with the satellite measurements; c) identification of the fluid properties corresponding to the recognized swell profiles; and d) emission of a warning when the fluid properties identified for one of the recognized profiles correspond to a sea surface that includes undesirable elements for the site of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/41 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisation; Target signature; Target cross-section
• G01N 33/18 - Water
• G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use

Abstract

the system being characterized in that the heating means (110) is supplied via a switching converter (120) rectifying the alternating current of the grid (2) into direct current, the switching converter (120) being controlled by the control module (12) in accordance at least with descriptive data of a state of said power grid (2), so as to adjust the power of the heating means (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 27/00 - Cooking-vessels
• F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• F24D 17/00 - Domestic hot-water supply systems
• F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

Abstract

An anode compartment for rechargeable lithium or sodium batteries, including: a solid electrolyte; a collector deposited on the solid electrolyte; and an active material made of lithium metal or sodium metal which has been grown between the solid electrolyte and the collector in order to form an electrode made of lithium metal or sodium metal with the collector, in which the collector is made of an amorphous alloy. A method for manufacturing such an anode compartment and a battery including said anode compartment is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulators; Processes of manufacture thereof
• H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte
• H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 4/76 - Containers for holding the active material, e.g. tubes, capsules
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• C25D 3/42 - Electroplating; Baths therefor from solutions of light metals
• C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Abstract

A rechargeable battery including a casing containing therein: an air electrode; a negative electrode; and an electrolyte, in which the air electrode can be taken out of the casing. The rechargeable battery also relates to a cathode compartment for an air electrode battery, where the compartment includes an air electrode and is insertable into a casing of the battery without being part of the casing, and the compartment is removably movable.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/02 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type

Abstract

A cable section detection circuit breaker and a method of control making it possible notably to automatically calibrate the circuit breaker according to the section detected. For this purpose, the circuit breaker, provided for the protection of at least one electrical line comprising at least one electrical cable, comprises: an electrical cable diameter sensor; and a data processing unit connected to the diameter sensor for receiving a value of said diameter. The processing unit is capable of verifying that the value of said diameter is greater than or equal to a limit value determined from an assigned current of said circuit breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
• H01H 33/59 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle
• H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
• H01H 71/74 - Means for adjusting the conditions under which the device will function to provide protection
• H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
• H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current

Abstract

A process for controlling a high temperature electrolyzer in which the one or more stacks of cells are arranged in an enclosure pre-heated to a high temperature and thermally insulated, where the electrolyzer is connected to an electric energy source for its power supply in order to implement an electrolytic reaction and where the process includes: monitoring of the power supplied by the energy source; redirecting upstream of the electrolyzer a portion of the power supplied by the energy source in order to heat the one or more stacks of cells when the value of the power supplied becomes lower than a previously set limit value; otherwise, no redirecting. A process for production of hydrogen or syngas incorporating the above driving process, where a driving system implements the above driving process and a hydrogen production system implements the corresponding hydrogen production process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cells; Constructional parts of cells; Assemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assemblies; Process-related cell features
• C25B 9/20 - Assemblies comprising a plurality of cells of the filter-press type
• C25B 15/02 - Process control or regulation

Abstract

A method of monitoring an electrical installation comprising electrical feeders for powering devices in a regulated manner. The method comprises the steps of: consultation of a history of curtailments carried out on the feeders; as a function of the history consulted, determination for each of the feeders of a level of participation in a general electrical regulation of the installation; association of a curtailment priority rank with each of the participation levels determined for each of the feeders; and following the reception of a setting for general electrical regulation of the installation, curtailment of the feeders in order of priority rank.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

i minimizing the distance between the fluid consumptions of the first and second groups, where i is a positive integer included between 1 and m.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models
• G06N 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply

Abstract

A method for fabricating a photosensitive device, comprising: a first step of preparing, on a substrate, at least a first photosensitive portion, active within a range of wavelengths, the first portion being surrounded by a second portion that is inactive. A material, covering the first portion, is selectively arranged into a hydrophilic layer by an electrochemical process. The second portion comprises a hydrophobic material on an upper surface opposite the substrate. The method further comprises the following steps: spraying on the upper surfaces of the first and second portions a liquid comprising a transparent material, and forming a converging lens containing the material, above the first portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0232 - Optical elements or arrangements associated with the device
• H01L 31/0216 - Coatings
• H01L 31/054 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for measuring the voltage of at least one conductor (121, 122, 123) of an electrical power cable (10) comprise providing a container (22) made from a conductive material around a portion of the cable and at least one electric field sensor (301, 302, 303, 304) between the container and the cable and bringing the container to a constant potential and measuring the electric field with a sensor. The voltage is determined by comparing the measured electric field with electric fields simulated for a plurality of configurations of punctual electric charges.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 29/12 - Measuring electrostatic fields
• G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
• G01R 15/16 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using capacitive devices

Abstract

A method and device for electrodeposition in cylindrical geometry. A method for electrochemically depositing a thin layer on a flexible substrate, comprising: providing, in an electrolysis bath, a first closed cylinder in a second hollow cylinder, applying the flexible substrate to one of the surfaces chosen from the outer surface of the first cylinder and the inner surface of the second, the flexible substrate forming a first electrode, providing, in the electrolysis bath, a second electrode, and applying a potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode in order to electrodeposit the thin layer on the flexible substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/00 - Electroplating characterised by the process; Pretreatment or after-treatment of workpieces
• C25D 5/48 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces
• C25D 7/12 - Semiconductors
• C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
• C25D 7/06 - Wires; Strips; Foils
• C25D 17/00 - Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cells for electrolytic coating
• C25D 17/02 - Tanks; Installations therefor
• C25D 17/06 - Suspending or supporting devices for articles to be coated
• C25D 17/10 - Electrodes
• C25D 17/12 - Shape or form
• C25D 21/10 - Agitating of electrolytes; Moving of racks
• C25D 5/04 - Electroplating with moving electrodes
• C25D 5/10 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
• C25D 5/50 - After-treatment of electroplated surfaces by heat-treatment
• C25D 9/08 - Electrolytic coating other than with metals with inorganic materials by cathodic processes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an anion-exchange polymer material having an IPN or semi-IPN structure, said method consisting in: (A) preparing a homogeneous reaction solution containing, in a suitable organic solvent, (a) at least one organic polymer bearing reactive halogen groups, (b) at least one tertiary diamine, (c) at least one monomer comprising an ethylenic unsaturation polymerizable by free radical polymerization, (d) optionally at least one cross-linking agent including at least two ethylenic unsaturations polymerizable by free radical polymerization, and e) at least one free radical polymerization initiator; and (B) heating the prepared solution to a temperature and for a duration that are sufficient to allow both a nucleophilic substitution reaction between components (a) and (b) and a free radical copolymerization reaction of components (c) and optionally (d) initiated by component (e). The invention also relates to the resulting IPN or semi-IPN material and to the use thereof in electrochemical devices, in direct contact with an air electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes
• H01M 8/1044 - Mixtures of polymers, of which at least one is ionically conductive
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
• C08L 71/03 - Polyepihalohydrins
• H01M 8/083 - Alkaline fuel cells
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
• H01M 12/02 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
• H01M 8/1018 - Polymeric electrolyte materials

Abstract

in which the main body (110) comprises several assembly elements forming the cylinder (110), each assembly element having a shape inscribed within a parallelepiped volume defined by three orthogonal dimensions, where at least two of the three dimensions have a length smaller than the second diameter, and the plug further comprising a position holding system comprising several non-slip pads (140; 340) deployable in order to assure a holding of the plug by compression, the set of non-slip pads forming an overall contact surface extending over at least half of the periphery of the section of the cylinder (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
• B65D 90/10 - Manholes; Inspection openings; Covers therefor
• F16L 55/11 - Plugs
• F16L 55/136 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose the closure device being a plug fixed by radially expanding or deforming a split ring, hooks or the like
• G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
• F22B 37/22 - Drums; Headers; Accessories therefor
• G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
• F16L 101/30 - Inspecting, measuring or testing

Abstract

A method for evaluating the clogging of the passages of a tube support plate of a tube heat exchanger, in which an eddy current probe is passed through a tube of the exchanger and a measurement signal is measured with the probe to evaluate the clogging at the downstream edge of a tube support plate. A lower (upper, respectively) edge signal corresponding to the probe passing the downstream (upstream, respectively) edge of the tube support plate is determined from the measurement signal. The impulse response of the probe is estimated. The lower edge signal is deconvolved (530) by the impulse response estimation. The clogging is evaluated (533) by analyzing (532) the lower edge signal thus deconvolved.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
• F22B 37/00 - Component parts or details of steam boilers
• G21C 17/017 - Inspection or maintenance of pipe-lines or tubes in nuclear installations

Abstract

A method for determining positions of elements of fuel assemblies arranged in a nuclear vessel is described herein. According to an implementation, the method involves capturing a plurality of images of a nuclear vessel and using the plurality of images to estimate a first set of positions of S-holes of a fuel assembly of the nuclear vessel. The method further involves determining a value representative of differences between: (a) the distances from the estimated set of positions to a location on a face of the fuel assembly and (b) known actual distances between the S-holes and the location on the face of the fuel assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 17/00 - Monitoring; Testing
• G21C 3/30 - Assemblies of a number of fuel elements in the form of a rigid unit
• G21C 17/08 - Structural combination of reactor core or moderator structure with viewing means, e.g. with television camera, periscope, window
• G21C 19/19 - Reactor parts specifically adapted to facilitate handling, e.g. to facilitate charging or discharging of fuel elements
• G21D 3/00 - Control of nuclear power plant

Abstract

A method for charging a zinc-air battery, wherein the potential of the negative electrode during the charging is lower than, or equal to, the value of a critical charging potential. Also disclosed is a method for storing and restoring electrical energy, comprising such a charging step, and to a zinc-air battery suitable for implementing said charging method, and a discharging phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type

Abstract

A method for storing and releasing power using a metal-air battery, which includes: (a) a discharge phase during which a first positive air electrode is connected to the positive terminal of the battery and a second positive oxygen-release electrode is disconnected from the positive terminal of the battery; (b) a recharging phase during which the second positive oxygen-release electrode is connected to the positive terminal of the battery and the first positive air electrode is disconnected from the positive terminal of the battery, and during which the potential of the negative electrode is measured relative to the first positive air electrode. Also disclosed is a metal-air battery designed especially for implementing said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 12/02 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof - Details

Abstract

The method relates to a method for the radiation hardening of an electronic circuit by partitioning, said circuit including an odd number K of parallel branches connected to a same primary input I and each including a same series of N modules and N−1 nodes linking two consecutive modules, the K branches together forming a series of N−1 gates respectively consisting of parallel K nodes, and a primary arbiter forming a majority vote from the output signal of the K branches, the method being characterized in that it includes the following steps which are repeated for each one of the gates: determining a reliability of a subcircuit upstream from the gate consisting of the portions of the K branches located between the primary input and the gate, and the insertion of at least one arbiter at the gate forming a majority vote from the output signals of said portions of branches constituting the scanned subcircuit and outputting at least one majority signal to the respective inputs of an additional subcircuit formed by the branch portions downstream from the gate, if the reliability of the scanned subcircuit is less than a reliability set point.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 19/003 - Modifications for increasing the reliability

Abstract

The invention relates to a control facility, and the associated control method, for an energy storage battery (2) intended to be coupled to an intermittent electrical production source for providing an electrical energy network with a total electrical power approximating a total power setpoint (Prod (T)) according to a production plan, the control facility (1) is adapted for determining a reference trajectory of the state of charge of the battery (SOC_ref(t)) on the basis of a modeling of the battery (5) and of an optimized battery setpoint (Pbatt(T)), said optimized battery power setpoint (Pbatt(T)) being determined on the basis of the total power setpoint (Prod(T)), and the control facility (1) is adapted for implementing a closed-loop regulation of the state of charge of the battery so as to force the state of charge (SOC(t)) to follow the reference trajectory of the state charge of the battery (SOC_ref(t)).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
• H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
• H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage

Abstract

The sealing of a crack in a pool of a nuclear facility, using a robot. The sealing, concerns in particular, that of a crack in a wall of a pool of a nuclear facility. In particular, it implements a mobile robot carrying an adhesive tape dispenser. At least the following are provided: controlling a plurality of suction systems, the dispenser being mechanically integral with a first suction system, and controlling the movement of the first system relative to the other systems of said plurality of systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 9/00 - Emergency protection arrangements structurally associated with the reactor
• G21C 19/20 - Arrangements for introducing objects into the pressure vessel; Arrangements for handling objects within the pressure vessel; Arrangements for removing objects from the pressure vessel
• E04G 23/02 - Repairing, e.g. filling cracks; Restoring; Altering; Enlarging
• G21C 13/028 - Seals, e.g. for pressure vessels or containment vessels
• G21C 17/013 - Inspection vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal insulation device comprising at least one panel (100) defining a gas-tight chamber (104) containing at least two flexible films (150, 160) suitable for being selectively switched between two states: one of thermal conduction wherein said flexible films (150, 160) are at least partially in mutual contact, and the other of thermal insulation wherein the flexible films (150, 160) are separated, under the influence of pressure variations in said gas-tight chamber (104), applied by fluid control means (170), characterized in that, in the thermal insulation state, the distance separating the flexible films (150, 160) is shorter than the average free path of the gas molecules in the space (158) defined between said flexible films (150, 160). The invention also relates to a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/80 - Heat insulating elements slab-shaped
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E04B 1/74 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls

Abstract

An equipment including a heat pump for heating with a large temperature differential an external fluid, said heat pump including: first and second heat exchangers; a coolant; a coolant circuit including a compression unit connected to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and to an inlet of the second heat exchanger and an expansion unit connected to an outlet of the second heat exchanger and to an inlet of the first heat exchanger, wherein the coolant is one of the coolants selected from among a hydrofluorocarbon coolant and a hydrofluoroolefin coolant, and wherein the second heat exchanger and the coolant circuit are suitable for circulating the coolant in a transcritical cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 17/02 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating liquids, e.g. brine
• F25B 30/02 - Heat pumps of the compression type
• F25B 27/02 - Machines, plants or systems, using particular sources of energy using waste heat, e.g. from internal-combustion engines

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device, in particular a lithium-air battery with an aqueous electrolyte, comprising: a negative electrode compartment containing lithium metal; a positive electrode compartment comprising at least one positive air electrode making contact with an aqueous solution containing lithium hydroxide; and a solid electrode separating, in a gas and fluidtight manner, the negative electrode compartment from the positive electrode compartment, characterized in that the aqueous solution containing the lithium hydroxide furthermore contains at least one additive decreasing the solubility of the lithium ions. The invention also relates to a method for storing and releasing electrical energy using a lithium-air battery according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 12/02 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
• H01M 12/08 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type
• H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
• H01M 10/26 - Selection of materials as electrolytes
• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives