View Full Version : Has anyone tried the new Winchester SX3 ?
February 9, 2008, 12:13 PM
A buddy of mine told me , before I buy a Berreta or Benelli semi-auto that I should check out one of these.
A little research shows it beat the Benelli users record for fire speed ... 12 clays in 1.442 seconds !!! :eek:
I'm wondering how reliable they are , as well as easy to clean and durability.
February 9, 2008, 12:23 PM
They are very reliable. I don't have one but my son does. As for cleaning, he does a once a year cleaning whether his guns need it or not. He hasn't torn his down yet but reports no reliability issues.
February 10, 2008, 09:40 AM
Thanks for the reply!
I'm surprised their aren't more opinions on the SX3's considering it's the gun that beat the best in exhibition shooting!
I found an SX3 with nicely figured wood stock's and excellent buttstock pad for what I think is a great price.
I noticed on the barrel it says they're being made by FN !
February 10, 2008, 02:31 PM
Wow ... I thought this would be a fairly well known Shotgun as the current speed king ??? :confused:
February 10, 2008, 06:35 PM
i have this one on order
February 10, 2008, 11:18 PM
I have a 2003 SX-2 Waterfowl I bought used and it's a great gun. The SX-3's are almost identical to the 2's, just a bit lighter.
February 11, 2008, 03:34 PM
I put a few shells thru one a few months back - one of the guys at the range had one. I have a lot of shotguns, so I don't need anything and I wasn't impressed enough to order one .....but I didn't see anything in particular wrong with it ....except its a gas gun. The one this guy had was a composite stock and I think he said he paid about $1,000 for it.
It is fast - but I don't know that its any faster than the Benelli super sport / or if it is / I couldn't tell it - we were shooting skeet. For a semi-auto in 12 or 20ga I'll stick with my Benelli super sports. Mostly, I think the Benelli is a much cleaner shooting gun - handles my needs for going to Mexico or as a travel gun in general.
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SWEDESBORO — Experience the music, joy and beauty of African-American culture at the area’s premiere Black History Program, Feb. 26 at 3:00, at the First Baptist Church, 700 Auburn Ave., in Swedesboro. This joyous program, now back in-person after the pandemic, promises to have something for everyone. The program is free and open to the public.
This year’s theme is “Oh, Freedom,” and will celebrate the African-American struggles and triumphs on the road to freedom with Negro Spirituals, gospel music, dance, storytelling, dramatizations, and more. Headliners include Omar Frederick Pratt and Devotion (Stellar award-nominated gospel recording artists), the South Jersey Community Choir, PACE Jazz Band, along with Millicent Sparks (professional Harriet Tubman reenactor), Tiffany ThrBak (as Sojourner Truth), and keynote speaker, Rev. Derek Gatling, First Baptist Church of Jericho.
“We are super excited with this year’s line-up. Five hundred people attended our last Black History Program. So, everyone is encouraged to come early,” remarked Rev. Sherry Lynn Hall, Director of Community Programming, HELP Inc. Seating is first come, first served.
Leading up to the event, the South Jersey Community Choir, composed of singers from various denominations, ages, and racial backgrounds, will rehearse at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (an Underground Railroad station). Singers will hear the church’s connection to Harriet Tubman, view the trap door where slaves hid, and speak to descendants whose ancestors found refuge there.
Then, they will learn two Negro Spirituals, used as signals on the Underground Railroad, to sing at the program on Feb. 26. This will be a life-changing event for all.
All singers are welcome to join the choir. Rehearsals are on Thursday, Feb. 16, and Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., 172 Garwin Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ.
The program is sponsored by HELP, Inc., whose mission is to celebrate, educate, and preserve African-American history and culture. HELP, Inc. sponsors several widely attended public programs throughout the year including the Swedesboro MLK Day Celebration, Juneteenth Festival, Black History Program, educational historic tours, Art and Essay contests, Legacy (a film about the historic Richardson Avenue School), and much more.
Donations are needed to support its youth educational programs, community programs/events, and preservation of its three historic sites. HELP, Inc., is a non-profit organization. To donate and/or volunteer, and for more information, please visit www.helpinc.org. Inquiries can be sent to email@example.com. Check out its Facebook page at Swedesboro Black History Program.

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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opened the new headquarters of the Australian Cyber Security Center in Canberra. The office is said to act as a central hub to Australians when it comes to Cybersecurity related info, advice and assistance. The objective of the center will be to keep Australians safe from all sorts of Cyber Threats.
The new facility is said to house around 700 IT expertise and will be monitoring around 16 incidents per day. It will be the 5th center in line and will act as a hub to the other 4 which were established in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
Note- The Perth center was opened last month.
In a media briefing hosted yesterday, Turnbull said that the aim of the new center will be to offer three cybersecurity priorities
1.) to offer advice and assistance to businesses and the community
2.) to prevent IT disruption from offshore cyber-enabled crime
3.) To protect the tools used to fulfill functions by the Australian Signals Directorate(ASD).
Sixty-four-year-old Turnbull added in his statement that the new center will also coordinate with nations like UK and US to investigate, prevent and retaliate cyber attacks such as phishing, malware, and denial of service faced by businesses and governments operating on and offshore.
Th federal government added that from now cyber.gov.au website will replace a number of government websites and services related to security in cyber landscape. This includes websites such as ACORN and acsc.gov.au. The new website is said to provide a platform to report a Cybercrime and find advice on Cybersecurity in the Australian region.


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Spring has sprung friends. Flowers are blooming. The leaves are returning. The bees are buzzing around the yard. The grass is growing again which means I get to drag my mower and beloved Stihl weed trimmer out of storage. Like the spring time returning, I can always count on that weed trimmer to start. (Author's note, stating this now can only mean that the engine will blow by season's end.) I can always count on the fact, that my favorite sport returns. Yes, it's football season.
A not so long time ago, in a galaxy that looked much like ours, baseball was king. Springtime was meant for baseball. The crack of the bat, the dirt in the infield, and the syringes in the lockers were all apart of the game that we all loved. Many of us still love it, but it is no longer our nation's past time. Football is king. I believe this now more than ever.
The last few weeks, around our nation's college campuses, the multi-million dollar practice facilities were alive with the crack of the pads, the crunch of the tackles and the screams of overpaid, yet underachieving coaches. Over-hyped high school recruits were making their initial visits and some are even making their future intentions known. Many of us, including myself are lapping up each piece of it. It is truly the end of the winter blues.
Last weekend, at the University of Nebraska, had more than 80,000 faithful show up to watch nothing more than a scrimmage. Virginia Tech had more than 30,000. Last year Alabama had 92,000 show up for their spring game. If football isn't king, I would like to see 80,000 show up for batting practice at a baseball game. I remember going to the spring game and it would be a good turn out with a few thousand. The times have changed.
The NHL and NBA playoffs are under way. MLB is in its third week of the season. With all that said, at the top of all the sports headlines this week, is the NFL draft. I ask how many of you have ever seen an MLB draft or have read the scouting report on a Canadian Junior League left winger. I can say on good authority that many of us have looked at tons of NFL mock drafts and hold Mel Kiper's word as the gospel. We all will be watching and waiting to see who our teams pick. What other event allows us to talk smack on potential?
A few years ago before I got married, my wife and I had to go through pre-marriage classes in our church before we were to be married. We were in these classes with several other couples. One of our classes happened to fall on the day of the NFL draft. I set my phone on vibrate to notify me of the picks as they came in. I let some of the other husbands know what I was up to. To keep from being discovered, I would share their favorite teams picks. I was like a kid again in school giving secret messages to the others as the picks came in. I still don't remember what any of the speaker's said that day, but I do know that my Steelers picked Ben Roethlisberger. Somehow, my marriage has survived and Ben has guided my beloved Steelers to a Super Bowl title.
Now I will be working on the script for Field of Dreams 2. This time, a long haired hippy in West Virginia builds a football field where his pot plants used to grow. Players from long ago are again playing the game as we knew them. He is drawn to Canton, Ohio by a voice from the heavens. Why? Because It's Football Ray...


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A cozy baking party was happening at Sweet Petite K earlier with four lovely girls, celebrating one of their besties’ big moment. When we say party, we make sure you can enjoy at least two types of freshly baked homemade goodies, a beautiful cake & some pastry bites after the workshop – a f t e r – p a r t y!
It was a special baking menu designed for the group – bride-to-be baking a four-layered earl grey lavender buttercream cake while the other girls baking earl grey rosewater cupcakes! #floraloverloaded so they could bring all the freshly baked goodies to the dinner party afterwards and share with all other friends!
This was the most powerful way of slicing a cake?! One holding the ruler, one stabilizing the turning stand, and one checking and directing from the side while the bride-to-be (Evelyn) slicing each slice precisely to 1 inch. Perfecto!
So perfect and the best way to demonstrate #girlspower !
Time to stack them all up and mask the cake, and the earl grey chocolate ganache drip of course.
Carefully and elegantly dripping at the edge, well done Evelyn!
Final garnish of some icing sugar and last but not least, edible flowers! Evelyn truly has talent on baking and decorating this earl grey-lavender ombre cake. Was so proud of her!
While Evelyn was busy masking and decorating the main centre piece, other besties were also busy frosting their lovely baked earl grey tea cupcakes! Look at them, nicely risen and spongy in the centre (slightly dome but not overwhelming). Let them be cool and get ready for the icing – rosewater buttercream!
Very well done, girls ♠
If you not quite are earl grey person, you can go for another combination option like another bride-to-be picked previously:
Gateau au the vert (Korean matcha cream cake)
Tartlet au Citron
Class size: 4 (min) ~ 8 (max)
Rate: $400up per head
Shoot us a message if you are interested. Plan for your bestie’s next big moment ahead!

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Nicole Brown spent six weeks complaining to Whirlpool about a burning smell from her new washing machine.
The mum of two panicked when she realised half a million of the firm’s tumble dryers were to be recalled by the Government as they posed a potential fire risk.
Yet four engineers failed to pinpoint a problem with the wiring of the Hotpoint-branded model.
It was only when a fifth pulled the appliance out to replace it that he discovered there had been a fire.
Nicole, 32, a mum to Freya, six, and one-year-old Finley, said: “I was very shaken and upset. It still stresses me out.
“The whole house could have gone up and my kids’ bedrooms are right above the kitchen. It doesn’t bear thinking about.”
Nicole, a nurse, and her road worker husband Matthew, 35, ordered the machine online from Currys in August.
The £448.99 cost included installation and it was delivered and fitted on September 8.
Nicole, of Motherwell, first noticed a burning smell in April.
She said: “Currys advised me to contact Whirlpool and an engineer was dispatched. But he couldn’t find a fault. He replaced a door seal in case that was the problem.”
She called again when the burning smell prevailed.
Nicole said: “By this time, I was paranoid that the machine was going to go up in flames.
“I’d stopped using it and was closing every door in the house at night.”
A second engineer claimed the door seal had been fitted too tightly and adjusted it.
But Nicole said: “There was still a smell. A third guy came out and was supposed to have carried out a full fire safety check and no fault was found. Yet the next time I put the machine on, all my downstairs sockets tripped.”
Nicole contacted Whirlpool again. A further engineer visited and arranged for the machine to be replaced.
But she said: “When Whirlpool came to install the new model and pulled out the old one, they noticed there had been a fire behind the socket. It’s an integrated appliance so was wired in by Currys. I trusted them. I’m furious the wiring issue was not spotted.”
The machine was later replaced. Whirlpool would not comment on individual cases but said: “The safety of consumers is our priority and we investigate all incidents.”
Currys said: “The installation was by a fully trained team. We always follow manufacturers’ guidelines and install in line with latest standards and regulative requirements. We would like Mrs Brown’s electrician’s report so we can investigate further and agree an appropriate resolution.”


His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to bestow the state honorary medals to another 635 recipients on the fourth day of the Investiture Ceremony.
The medals were to recognise their dedication and commitment towards executing their roles and duties to the government and nation.
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, with the consent of His Majesty, bestowed the medals in a ceremony held at the Balai Singgahsana Indera Kenchana, Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.
The ceremonial proceedings began with the presentation of 'Pingat Indah Kerja Baik' (PIKB) or the Excellent Service Medal to a total of 290 recipients while another 345 recipients received their 'Pingat Kerja Lama' (PKL) or Long Service Medal.
The honorary medals were awarded based on individual merits and work that represented their contributions to the nation through the government and non-government sectors.
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Sebastian Vettel led the field in Friday's rain-hit second practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton dominated the dry running at the Hungaroring on Friday morning, but the six-time world champion remained in his garage as poor weather disrupted the final action of the day.
Ferrari's Vettel finished two tenths clear of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas with just 13 of the 20 runners setting a competitive lap in the difficult conditions.
Carlos Sainz was third for McLaren, 1.3 seconds behind Vettel, with Racing Point's Lance Stroll fourth.
Hamilton is bidding to win the race in Hungary for an eighth time.
The 35-year-old is six points behind team-mate and championship leader Bottas in the drivers' standings.
First positive Covid-19 tests
Formula One has confirmed its first two positive Covid-19 results ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
It is understood that the individuals were involved in setting up this week's race and are not employed by the 10 teams.
They have since been removed from the sport's bubble, with no impact on the third round of the championship at the Hungaroring expected.
"The FIA and Formula One can today confirm that between July 10 and July 16, 4,997 tests for COVID-19 have been performed on drivers, teams and personnel and of these, two people have tested positive," read a statement issued by the sport's governing body.
"The individuals were not present in Austria, with the affected people removed from operations and isolated.
"Tracing of close contacts has been completed and isolated. No specific details as to teams or individuals will be provided by the FIA or Formula One and results will be made public every seven days."
The sport is operating under strict Covid-19 rules to ensure the races can go ahead, with personnel being tested for the virus every four days.
The Hungarian government last week issued strict lockdown measures in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease.
All UK and non-EU members of the sport's 2,000-strong travelling circus are required to stay in their hotels when they are not at the track, which is situated 12 miles from the centre of Budapest.
The use of public transport and taxis have also been banned. Failure to adhere to the rules could result in a £13,000 fine or imprisonment. Seven of the sport's 10 teams are based in the UK.


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Tom Petty was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who had a profound impact on the music industry throughout his four-decade-long career. Known for his catchy melodies, insightful lyrics, and signature blend of rock, country, and blues, Petty became one of the most beloved and influential musicians of his generation. In 2002, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a true icon of American music.
Petty’s influence on American music cannot be overstated. With his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, he produced a string of hit albums and singles throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s. His songs, such as “American Girl,” “Refugee,” and “Free Fallin’,” became anthems of a generation, and his live performances were legendary for their energy and passion. In addition to his work with the Heartbreakers, Petty collaborated with other iconic musicians, including Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and George Harrison, in the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.
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But Petty’s legacy extends far beyond his music. He was also a dedicated philanthropist, using his fame and fortune to support causes he cared deeply about. He was a strong advocate for animal rights, and he worked with the Humane Society to help rescue and care for animals in need. He also supported organizations that helped to promote music education and preserve historic music venues, recognizing the importance of music in shaping our culture and connecting people from all walks of life.
In 2017, Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a fitting tribute to his incredible talent, and his influence on American music will be felt for decades to come. As we continue to listen to his timeless songs and remember his dedication to making the world a better place, we can take comfort in the fact that his spirit and legacy will continue to live on.
In the end, Tom Petty was more than just a musician. He was a philanthropist, an activist, and a true icon of American culture. His music and his message continue to inspire us to this day, and his legacy is a testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together, promote positive change, and make the world a better place. As we celebrate his life and his many contributions, we can take comfort in the fact that his spirit and his music will always be with us.
Want to learn more about some other of Rock’s heavy hitters? Check out our acticle about Eric Clapton’s Iconic Unplugged!


The opinions on the charisma of a car that sounds like an elevator are split in our office and yet we can’t deny the power of the thing. No, we’re not referring to the 760+ electric horses, but to the EV’s aura.
As far as we know, a single example of the P100D has taken to YouTube so far, but the amount of buzz the electric sedan has managed to generate is amazing.
We’ve discussed its initial acceleration tests, which were performed on the street, just like the races against a Lamborghini Huracan. Subsequently, the two took the brawl to the drag race, where the Tesla also competed against a Nissan GT-R (obviously). Oh, and let’s not forget the P100D vs. P90D games. Mind you, these involved a second car, one dressed in White.
Well, we’re back on the drag strip topic, as the 2017 Tesla also met a Shelby GT500 and a Golf R on the prepped surface – these races were held at the Palm Beach International Raceway, just like the battles mentioned above.
The fight involving the Vee-Dub won’t get too much attention here. After all, we’re talking about an all-wheel-drive hot hatch that starts out in life as a 296 hp machine, so, unless it gets modded beyond recognition, which isn’t the case here, it can’t put up a proper fight against such a Tesla.
Instead, we’ll focus on the Mustang battle. The car we have here is a 2014 Shelby GT500, which means we’re dealing with 662 ponies. The Blue Oval beast comes in stock form, but its driver has turned to drag radials.
As those of you who have launched stick shift machines know, sprint-prepped tires will boost your performance, but don’t expect things to go perfectly smooth.
So while you’re watching the P100D vs. GT500 race (the other battles, Lambo and GTR included, can also be seen in this clip) keep in mind that the Mustang driver is 100 percent engaged, while the guy in the Tesla has the AWD Model S doing all the work for him.
And we can tell you this much: both speeding toys delivered 1,320 feet numbers that are perfectly normal for each car’s specs.
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I wanted to see if anyone else has had phantom pregnancy? I don’t know for sure that’s what I have, but I had my 3rd baby a year ago, and it was adopted, so it was pretty traumatic, and I am on nexplanon, there’s no way I’m pregnant, I’ve taken tests, but I gained so much belly weight. People constantly ask how far along I am, etc. It’s so embarrassing; I look 6/7 Months pregnant. I’ve asked my doctor about it, and they just say it’s weight gain.
Well they are not wrong. Pretty much all birth control makes you gain weight which sucks!! But I’d take a doctors pregnant blood test that way you know a solid answer.
Dude if you’re pregnant you better file a lawsuit someone missed somethimg
I gained 50 pounds with nexplanon after my first pregnancy and a common side effect is that it can make you feel pregnant. It could very well be the birth control.
Everybody carries weight differently and weight gain is almost a given with most birth controls
I was told if i got pregnant on the nexplamon that id more than likely misscarry
Yourve gained weight that is all.
Nexplanon made me gain a ton of weight. It was awful.
Birth controls often cause weight gain. Maybe try another switching to something else and see if it helps.
It’s weight gain. I gain all my weight I my stomach and hips, I look 7 months pregnant. Everyone gains weight differently and weight problems and feeling pregnant are both birth control side effects.
Phantom pregnancies have PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
Gaining weight and looking pregnant aren’t really symptoms
Nexplanon is awful. I was only on it for 3 months and just got it removed a few weeks ago. Not only did I gain almost 30 lbs but my mood swings were all over the place. If I didn’t know for sure that I wasn’t pregnant I would have sworn I was. Honestly is probably the birth control and I hate to say this, but based off my terrible reaction to it I would never recommend it.
So this was my post. I’m not active, and I get periods, I am not pregnant. But is there any health conditions that make you look pregnant? Other than unexplained phantom pregnancy… I get gaining weight, but my belly looks like a basketball compared to my body, and I don’t drink alcohol.
Could be tumors or cysts or something else find a new doctor
I’m going through this right now. My youngest is 18 months, I’ve had the nexplanon for 1 year. Didn’t have any weight gain until 2 months ago. I gained 15 pounds in one month. Doctor is doing bloodwork to test for pregnancy and my thyroid. Also scheduled an ultrasound. I look and feel like I’m pregnant!
I know someone that gained 45lbs on that birth control. Needless to say she is getting it removed. Not worth your health being affected like that. I mean unless you need to gain that weight. But if you do not then I would just go with a different birthday control. As for the phantom pregnancy… I have never heard of that…?
I went to doctor because I always felt bloated and looked 6 months pregnant. Was not on any bc. It was bc my stomach produced too much acid.
Maybe a thyroid issue? This is my 4th implant and I haven’t had any weight gain issues. Everyone reacts differently to birth control though
My 4th child was extremely big stretched my belly the most from all my 5 births 12.9oz 23 1/2 inches long at birth he looked like he was 3mos at birth so that and I gained alot of weight so no matter how much weight I loose I’ll always have excess tummy! And I seem to pick up more weight in the winter I’m like a bear in hibernation but with eating.
Nexplanon or implanon was what it was called when I had it, is the worst birth control, if you have pcos it causes the symptoms of pcos to go to the extreme and the weight gain is intense not to mention it doesn’t actually help regulate periods at all. I got it 8 years ago and did the full three years and went to get it removed 5 years ago and when the dr was removing it it broke in half and the pain when she was removing it felt like she was setting my arm on fire while stabbing it with a hot blade, now five years later I’m still dealing with the side effects of it causing my pcos to have severe symptoms and weight problems.
That nexplanon was absolutely miserable for me. I bled constant for 9 months. And gained so much weight so fast. It’ll make you gain very quickly. I only had it in for 9 months and got it removed.
It’s probably your birth control. Nexplanon is hormone based and can absolutely cause excessive weight gain. I was on the shot when I was younger and it was what started my weight problems. I gained like 60 lbs on it. And I was young and hadn’t had any babies then. I’m pregnant now with my 3rd and couldn’t be happier to get my tubes tied this time. No more birth control for me!
Nexplanon can and will cause you to gain a ton of weight I had it for a year I bled the whole year I had it but it caused me to lose weight it had the opposite effect on me with the whole weight problem
I think it’s more likely that your nexplanon is causing the weight gain.
You can possibly still be pregnant, I never showed up on pee test with my oldest at all
I don’t think it’s considered a phantom pregnancy when you don’t think you can be pregnant. I think your nexplanon is causing weight gain.
Mabye holding onto to emotions that have not been dealt with are resulting in weight gain. It could be a protective layer. Honestly I have one myself.
I hated the nexplanon. Made me gain weight like crazy. I felt crazy while on it. It messed me up so bad.
Nexaplon fucked me up mentally and made me gain weight I also started going bald. So I would becareful of it.
You need to seek a mental health doctor. Sounds like you didn’t handle the adoption well and this is probably the result from it. I knew a girl in high school that had multiple abortions and had major guilt from it and she swore she was pregnant like for longer than 10 months. She wasn’t it was all in her head.

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Sheridan County Community Foundation
The Foundation became an affiliate of GNWKCF in 2012. An affiliate is a collection of community funds to increase philanthropic giving in a geographic area. Both endowed and non-endowed funds are developed to provide financial support to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying non-profit organizations and for charitable purposes to benefit area residents.
The mission of Sheridan County Community Foundation is to encourage, prudently manage, and distribute charitable contributions to improve the quality of life in Sheridan County residents, now and in the future.
- Cultivate Sheridan County Fund
The Fund was established in 2017 through a matching initiative provided by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Incoming donations into this endowment fund were eligible for a $1 for $1 match up to $50,000 during the designated Match Month. The Hansen Foundation has pledged to continue this annual match challenge through 2025.
- Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund for Sheridan County
To date, Sheridan County is one of 26 counties in northwest Kansas that has been awarded 14 rounds of $50,000 grants from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, with 12 of those county funds established through the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation. This grant fund was established in March 2015 to allow qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; or educational, governmental or religious institutes per IRS, to apply for funding assistance for projects intended for Sheridan County benefit. Qualifying entities may apply online; grants are awarded through a competitive application process. The Hansen Foundation has guaranteed additional rounds of funding to continue through 2025, providing continual county-wide participation in the Sheridan County Strategic Doing Initiative, but this funding will adjust to $25,000 increments as of April 2022. For criteria and application information, click here.
Click HERE to see a list of all grants awarded from January 2017 to April 2019.
- Gerald A. & Darlene R. Schaffer Fund
Thanks to the Schaffer Family, this newly established endowment Fund will provide grant funding to projects and organizations within Hoxie and Sheridan County. Grant oversight and awards will be determined by the SCCF Board of Directors.
- Kathy Bergin-Schiltz Memorial Fund
The Kathy Bergin-Schiltz Memorial Fund was established to honor Kathy; supporting programs and causes that would have been important to her. To learn more about Kathy and her passions in life, click here.
- Opal and Adolph Harris Estate Scholarship Fund for Hoxie
A memorial scholarship to honor Opal and Adolph Harris was established with the foundation; first scholarships awarded were in 2016.
This Fund supports any charitable cause to benefit residents in Sheridan County, Kansas and/or the communities within as determined by the SCCF Board of Directors.
This endowment Fund was established in 2021 to assist with projects and needs within the Selden community. The City of Selden board will provide oversight of this Fund. Donors may continue to make contributions and leave memorial donations that will provide grant funding for generations to come.
- Sheridan County Community Initiative Fund
The Sheridan County Community Initiative Fund was established to support community development projects and programs in Sheridan County, Kansas.
- Sheridan County Health Complex Fund
The Sheridan County Health Complex Fund was established to accept charitable contributions to provide funding for operations and for facility improvements for the Sheridan County Health Complex.
The Youth on the Move Fund has been established to offer opportunities to Sheridan County youth.
- Youth on the Move Scholarship Fund
Two scholarship awards are made from this fund annually to Hoxie USD 412 seniors who have been actively engaged in the community, especially youth activities, during their high school career.
- Bainter Family Fund
- Sheridan County Community Foundation Operating Fund
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Method and installation for the combined production of electrical and mechanical energy
(57) Abstract:The invention relates to the field of combined production of mechanical and electrical energy using fuel cells. The technical result is to increase the efficiency. According to the invention when the endothermic reforming reaction of hydrocarbon compounds get gas containing H2part of this gas is burned for receiving exhaust gas, compressed oxygen-containing gas and serves on stage combustion. The energy produced by the supply of the exhaust gas at least one gas turbine. Expanded in the gas turbine exhaust gas is used for indirect heating endothermic reaction. Part of the fuel gas produced in the endothermic reforming reaction, is fed into the fuel cell system as the anode gas to generate electricity, and the anode exhaust gas is used to produce exhaust gas by combustion. 2 C. and 42 C.p. f-crystals, 5 Il., table 1. The invention relates to a method for the combined production of electric and mechanical energy according to the restrictive part of paragraph 1 of the claims, and device for its implementation.Therefore, so far from fuel combustion only about 35% of the heat released during this efficiently used for energy production, while about 65% was lost or used only for heating purposes.A significant increase in mechanical or electrical efficiency in more remote times was due to the fact that when converting thermal energy into mechanical energy was used a combination of gas and steam turbines, and hot combustion gases are first expanded in a gas turbine, the heat of the exhaust gases after these Mazowieckie indicators are that expanding steam after the steam turbine is returned into the combustion chambers of gas turbines and to drive gas turbines creates a greater volume flow. Such events allow you to get the efficiency of conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy on larger installations /over 50 MW/ order 48 - 50%.From European application (EPO 318122 A2 a method and device for producing mechanical energy from a gaseous fuel, in which mechanical energy is used to produce current, it is not given only partially steam turbine and gas turbine. This gas turbine, which, in particular, has a capacity of from 50 to 3000 KW, is the efficiency in terms of the applied thermal energy /low value/ average of approximately 42%. This is provided that first the air for combustion is compressed in the compressor. Then the compressed air for combustion is preheated in the heat exchanger for exhaust gases, partially expanding the first gas turbine, which drives only the compressor, and then is supplied into the combustion chamber, in which this air is combusted fuel.Grief is been created mechanical energy. The exhaust from the second gas turbine is still hot gases are used for the operation of the heat exchanger flue gases to preheat the compressed air for combustion.In the unpublished application Germany 40 03 210.8 applicant has proposed a method of obtaining mechanical energy, which is converted electric generator into electrical energy. This method requires that the original fuel-based compounds hydrocarbon is first converted in the transducer pair and the high-quality from the point of view of energy enriched H2the gas that is enriched in H2the gas is burned in one or more combustion chambers. Burning is carried out using compressed containing O2gas /for example, compressed air/. Received hot exhaust gas is expanded in a gas turbine, which produces exhaust mechanical energy, while it is cooled and finally used for indirect heating the reforming steam. The exhaust gas cooled in the steam Converter is then used to heat the compressed air supplied for combustion in the following indirect heat exchanger. Due to this, the compressed air for combustion gets so much energy that Gia, required to obtain compressed air. In another embodiment, this method is compressed and heated by indirect heat exchange air for combustion of the first fuel supplied to the combustion chamber and there burned part is enriched in H2gas, allowing for expansion in a gas turbine there is hot gas.This method allows to increase the efficiency of converting the energy contained in the usual fuel /for example, natural gas or biogas/ /lower value of heat of combustion Hu/ into mechanical energy with the usual costs for small units /up to 3 MW/ at least 50%, and for large installations, at least up to 55%.In the normal case, this method provides that the produced mechanical energy is eventually transformed into electricity. In this form of execution is the easiest way to transfer energy at any place and it is relatively easy can then be converted with high efficiency into energy of another form /for example, mechanical or thermal/. On the other hand, should take into account that required huge expenditures to eliminate clicks ectricity current or mechanical energy. This requirement component of the CO2if do not want to incur additional costs to the Department of CO2from the resulting flue gas, can be satisfied in that case, if the conversion of chemically bound in the fuel energy is a more effective way than it was done before. Therefore, the need to improve efficiency of energy conversion is called not so much a purely economic aspects, but by the need to protect the environment.Object of the invention is therefore a method and installation for carrying out the method, which will ensure the conversion of chemically bound in the fuel-energy /low value heat of combustion Hu/ electrical and mechanical energy with an efficiency of at least 60%, possibly even more than 65%.This problem is solved by the invention. The method may be the preferred way hallmarks of subparagraphs 2 - 21. Installation for carrying out the method has the characteristics of paragraph 22 of the claims and may be the preferred way distinctive features of endothermically reaction /for example, reforming-pair/ using waste heat in a high-value fuel containing H2and then at least partially be used as a fuel in a fuel cell for the direct generation of electricity. While most of the content of H2consumed for oxidation. The remaining H2and other combustible components /CO and unreacted compounds hydrocarbon/ original enriched gas containing H2then are fed to the combustion of fuel. The resulting combustion exhaust gas may consist of a mixture formed in the combustion process, gas flow and further enriched parts of the initially applied fuel. The pressure resulting hot exhaust gases is reduced in the system of the gas turbine to produce mechanical or /when connecting to the generator/ additional electrical energy. Significant is the fact that released during the combustion process, heat energy is due to the systematic use of energy of the exhaust gases at the highest possible level largely converted to those forms of energy that are desirable. This is done in cast what about the exhaust gas is first used to heat in the conversion process steam and then used also for heating the compressed oxygen-containing gas, necessary to obtain the exhaust gas.Before allotment largely cooled exhaust gases into the atmosphere, they, in addition to the production of electrical and mechanical energy by means of heat-force interaction, can be used for such heating purposes /for example, heat buildings, greenhouses, etc./, which increases energy use. In terms of the lower value of the calorific value of the used fuel electrical efficiency of the method according to the invention can be increased to values between 60 and 80%, depending on the form of running /normal is 65 - 75%/. The invention can be performed with one or more gas turbines, one or more plants for the conversion of a pair, with one or more fuel cells, one or more combustion chambers to obtain the necessary gas combustion. Optionally, you can provide one or more steam generators and one or more steam turbines. In this case the same generators can be switched in series or in parallel. The term "fuel cell" in this context refers to any combination connected together fuel in Fig. 1 - 5. The figures schematically presents the whole set or individual parts of it.The installation according to the invention, shown in Fig. 1, consists of a compressor system K with two compression stages K1 and K2, where oxygen-containing gas (for example, air) is compressed to a higher pressure. This gas enters the pipe 1 and is fed through line 2 to the first compression stage K1 to the second compression stage K2.In the pipe 2 includes a heat exchanger which receives the intermediate cooling of the partially compressed oxygen-containing gas and gives out selected heat through the cooling circuit 3. Selected heat can be used in case of need for heating purposes outside the process.In principle, it is also possible to use this heat, for example, to preheat water in the production process steam. Needless to say that the compressor system K can be performed in a single stage or more than two stages.Compressed oxygen-containing gas exits the second-stage compression K2 through line 4 and enters indirectly heated heat exchanger W. After raising the temperature of the oxygen-containing gas is fed nagretogo compressed exhaust gas, containing H2and, if necessary, other combustible components supplied through the pipe 15. Additionally containing H2gas can also /at least sometimes/ burn primary fuel /for example, natural gas/. Hot exhaust gas exits the combustion chamber B through the pipe 6 and is fed to the gas turbine T approximately the operating pressure of the fuel element C. the Mechanical energy generated in the gas turbine T, partially used /for example, through mechanical coupling means/ for compressor drive system K, and the other part is used for generating electrical alternating current connected to the generator 6.Partially lost pressure, but still hot exhaust gas is directed through the pipe 2 as the heating medium indirectly heated proprioreceptive R. Propriospinal R downloaded through the pipeline 13 gaseous hydrocarbon substance /the primary fuel/ and steam, resulting in the obtained gas containing H2which is discharged through line 14. Cooling further in proprioreceptive R exhaust gas still has a high content of heat. Therefore, being under an elevated pressure oxygen-containing gas. After that, the exhaust gas can be discharged.Needless to say, it is the use of residual heat /for example, for process water pre-heating or heating of buildings/. In this example, it is also possible to use before the final challenge. It is necessary in the case when the combustion in the combustion chamber B is in excess O2. Chilled largely exhaust gas can be fed through line 11 to the fuel element C as the cathode gas, and to cover his need for O2. Only after this is accomplished through the outlet pipe 12.Required in a fuel cell FC as fuel gas enriched in H2gas is supplied by pipeline 14 to the anode of the fuel cell FC. Due to the electrochemical oxidation process in a fuel cell FC, an electric direct current, which is discharged through wire 16 and, if necessary, can be transformed through not shown in the drawing of electropneumatically into alternating current. Constant current can be fed directly to the generator 6.Because the fuel cell is their combustible gas components with /for example, CO and not reacts hydrocarbon substances/, the anode gas is fed into the combustion chamber B of the fuel cell FC through line 15 as a fuel gas. Additionally, in the combustion chamber B can be fed and the primary fuel, that is, without prior conversion to an endothermic reaction, to cover the heat requirement. This is advisable especially in the beginning of the process and simplify the regulation. In order to increase the pressure of the anode gas to the required pressure in the combustion chamber B, the pipe 15 may be embedded not shown in the drawing, the compressor.Converter R could also work with the respective pressure in the reaction chamber to the anode gas in the pipeline 14 with sufficient pressure. However, this requires structural changes in fuel cells FC, which provide the appropriate pressure difference between anode and cathode cavities.The operation of the fuel elements is preferably such that the remaining calorific value of the anode gas was enough to heat proprioreceptive R and to the Location of the fuel cell system FC at the end of the process from the outlet side of exhaust gases is preferred in the case when used fuel elements with relatively low working temperatures. Especially suitable fuel cells with electrolytes on the basis of phosphoric acid /PAFC/ alkalis /AFC/ or solid polymers /SP/E/FC/.In Fig. 2 to 5 schematically illustrates other forms of execution of the invention, which in General correspond to the implementation shown in Fig. 1.Functional parts are denoted by the same positions. Below will focus only on the differences from previous executions.In Fig. 2 shows two gas turbines, the first - CT of which is intended to drive the compressor system K, while the second gas turbine - T - produces mechanical energy. In principle, this separation of functions between the gas turbines CT and T, unlike shown in the drawing is complete, it is possible that both turbines are located on a common shaft. A significant difference from Fig.1 is that the combustion chamber B is for turbine CT to drive the compressor. Therefore, the turbine CT for driving the compressor is driven only by the partial pressure drop is still quite heated in the heat exchanger W compressed combustion air. After the gases. The exhaust gas is directed, in particular, through the pipe 10d immediately upon exit from the heating chamber proprioreceptive R to the cathode of the fuel cell system FC. Only after that it gets through the pipeline 12a in the heat exchanger W for indirect heating of the compressed air for combustion. This arrangement is preferred for fuel elements with higher operating temperature /for example, for fuel cells fuse carbonate salt (MCFC) and/ or fuel cells based on solid oxidizers /SOFC/.A variant of the method according to Fig. 3 is the same as the method according to Fig. 2, two separate gas turbine CT and T. However, the burning of combustible components of the anode gas to the fuel cell system FC is carried out in two combustion chambers B1 and B2 located directly in front of both gas turbines CT and SoAs passing through the combustion chamber B1 compressed gas loses pressure in the turbine CT, intended to drive the compressor, covers the General requirement O2in the process, you can count on a higher energy level than is practically possible when increasing t in order to use this gas turbine CT to produce mechanical or electrical energy. Therefore, in the drawing shown connected to the turbine CT to drive additional compressor electric generator GK /shaded/.Another possible modification of the method according to the invention is the use of multiple gas turbines and combustion chambers, and a few pair of transducers. The latter can be included, for example, in parallel. But especially preferred is their series connection, as shown by the dashed line in Fig. 3. The first transducer pair R1 included directly behind the turbine CT to drive the compressor. Cooled gas for combustion of the fuel resulting from the heating chamber of the transducer pair P1, which has a significant concentration of O2slurry is fed through the pipeline 8 to the second combustion chamber B2. In this combustion chamber B2 burns partial stream 15b anode gas discharged through the pipe 15, while the other partial stream 15a is compressed in the first combustion chamber B1. In the process of combustion in the second combustion chamber B2 occurs the flow of hot exhaust gases, which is considerably higher amount of flow than the flow of exhaust gases generated in the first combustion chamber B1.the pressure of the fuel cell FC, and given further along the pipeline 10. Then the exhaust gas is directed through nozzle 10a of the pipe 10, and passes through shown by the dashed line pipe 10c in the heating chamber of the second transducer pair 2 and after heat is returned through the pipe 10 into the outlet 10b of the pipe 10. This pipe 10 leads directly to the heat exchanger W as in Fig. 1. Supply of the inverter pair R2 gaseous hydrocarbon and steam is shown by a dashed line pipe 13a. Enriched with H2the gas, resulting in the transducer pair R2, is fed through the pipe 14a to the pipeline 14 and flows through the pipe 14b together with the obtained in the Converter pair R1 enriched H2gas in the anode chamber system, fuel cell FC, which, of course, can consist of several individual fuel cells.The scheme depicted in Fig. 3, contains two other forms of execution of the method, which could be preferable in some cases. So, for example, gas, rich H2before supply to the fuel element FC may be subjected to an exchange reaction of CO/H2in one or more reactors 5. She PR CO2and H2there is an increase in the content of H2. In addition, it is expedient to provide in the fuel cells that are sensitive to specific components of gas /for example, CO/, purified gas P /for example, using membranes or adsorption under variable pressure PSA/. This cleaning gas is preferred to improve the efficiency of fuel cells. The separated gas in the case, if it contains flammable components, preferably served directly in the combustion chamber B1 and B2, which is not shown.In Fig. 4 schematically shows another form of execution of the invention, including additional process in a steam turbine for energy production, thereby significantly increases the overall conversion efficiency related to the primary fuel energy /low value, calorific value, mechanical and electrical energy to values of the order of 70 - 80%. In contrast to Fig. 3 compress the air for combustion is performed in the compressor system K without intermediate cooling, i.e. a single stage. In order nevertheless to achieve a high compression ratio, it is preferable to suck through the pipeline 1 is already pre-cooled in the B>2gas streams /pipes 14 and 14a/ included the heat exchanger 1, which provides indirect heat exchange enriched H2gas for pre-heating fuel containing H2gas, supplied through the piping 15 /from the fuel cell FC/ and 17 /cleaning gas P/, which is supplied through pipe 15a and 15b into the combustion chamber of the pair of transducers 1 and 2.In addition, Fig. 4 differs from the Fig. 3 two steam generators D1 and D2, in which by indirect heat exchange with the hot combustion gas is fresh pairs, which can be applied with advantage to obtain a mixture of the hydrocarbon /steam/ material used for conversion/ /not shown/. As other applications get a couple you should consider the cooling of turbine blades and the input pair 1 in the combustion chamber B1 and B2 to increase mass flow.If the pipeline 11 and 11a included the steam generator D1, and the exhaust gas is cooled to approximately the operating temperature of fuel cells FC, steam generator D2 is embedded in the pipe 12c through which goes only part of the cathode off-gas /pipeline 12a/. The other part of the cathode exhaust gas postdoctorial LW2supplied then again in the pipe 12c. In this form of the invention the oxygen content in the exhaust gas, as a rule, is not sufficient to supply the fuel cell system FC only cathode gas. Therefore, in the cathode chamber of the fuel cell system FC is additionally supplied through the pipe 18, the flow of fresh air. To heat this extra flow of air which is brought in the compressor V to the working pressure, except for the heater LW2there is another heater LW1that is built from the heat in the pipe 12, through which is directed to a substantially cooled gas combustion.These variants of the invention can be carried out in the framework of the forms of execution according to Fig. 1 to 3. Significant progress towards achieving the highest possible efficiency of energy conversion reached, however, due to the additional embedding process in the steam turbine according to the invention. For this purpose, in Fig. 4 has a complement in the form of a dot-dashed line is related primarily to the installation.Before combustion gas, the pressure of the UB>2will go in the heater LW1he is separated in the separation setup MD /for example, in membrane sieve/ on two separate partial flow, namely the true flow of exhaust gases discharged through the pipe 12, and the flow of steam is removed from the separator installation of the MD via a separate line 23. It is significant that this separation unit MD separates the portion of water contained in the exhaust gas is not in liquid form, as, for example, by using a capacitor/ and in vaporous form. This steam is applied because of its low pressure through the appropriate inlet for steam low pressure steam turbine DT and there expanded to depression. This is possible because the capacitor C, is connected to a steam turbine DT through the pipe 19, operates under vacuum. Without separation of the gaseous component of the exhaust stream in the separation unit MD it would be impossible to maintain the necessary vacuum in the condenser is technically and economically feasible way.The steam turbine DT, in addition, through line 22 is fed to the steam of higher pressure. This steam is produced within the cooling system of fuel cells FC, which Se part of the condensate, obtained in the condenser C, which is supplied through the pipe 20 and the pipe 22a in the cooling system of the fuel cell system FC. Excess condensate can be discharged through the pipe 21 and applied, for example, for the production of steam in the steam generators of D1and D2or in the form of valuable deionized soda in other processes. Since the method according to the invention is based on the continuous oxidation of H2with the receipt of H2O, is the inevitable formation of excess water and thereby obtaining a valuable by-product.The mechanical energy produced by the expansion of low-pressure steam and high pressure steam, is converted in this case, connected to a steam turbine DT electric generator GD AC. Needless to say, both the generator GD and G can be integrated into one unit or be mechanically linked to each other.The steam produced in the steam generators of D1and D2advisable to use, in particular, for the aforementioned cooling of turbine blades and entering into the combustion chamber B1and B2/as well as for regulating the temperature of the exhaust gas. Needless to say, the resulting steam is mikeski related to the primary fuel energy converted into mechanical or electrical energy.In the forms of execution shown in Fig. 1 to 4, always assume that the cathode exhaust gas (for example, type PAFC/, contains a proportion of H2O that occurs in the fuel cell system FC. But this is not always the case. Therefore in Fig. 5 shows a part of an overall installation, operating according to the option in which the fuel cell system operates on the basis of alkaline electrolytes /AFC/. In this case, through the pipe 14 to the anode again fed the enriched gas H2.Water vapor generated in a fuel cell FC, extracted from it together with the anode gas through the pipeline 15. Therefore, for extraction of steam to the pipe 15 connected to the separation unit MD2. Separated steam may be supplied by the pipe 23b, for example, again in the steam turbine, not shown in the drawing, while the gaseous portion is fed via a pipe 15c in the combustion chamber /not shown on the drawing/ using-combustible components. Since the gas discharged from the combustion chambers, contains elements that adversely affect the service life of alkaline fuel cells, this exhaust gas teleshop brasno to use fresh air, which is compressed in the compressor V to the working pressure and pre-indirectly heated in the heater LW using heat contained in the gas combustion. Compressor V and the heater LW built-in pipe 18 for supplying air. In order to be able to use water vapor contained in the gas combustion between the threads 11 and 12 of the pipeline can be positioned corresponding to the separation unit MD /for example, membrane sieve/. The separated vapor is discharged through pipes 23a and served, for example, in a steam turbine.The efficiency of the method according to the invention is confirmed particularly well in the following example running, which presents structural form of the installation shown in Fig. 4, which also does not mention specific details already described above. It should be noted that the mixture of hydrocarbons with water vapor used in the heat exchanger W is heated to a certain temperature for proprioreceptive R1 and R2. This expedient form of the invention is not reflected particularly in Fig. 4. Through line 1 to the compressor K is supplied already pre-cooled air. The water vapor produced in the steam generator D1used, respectively, the water vapor produced in the steam generator D2that is partly used for cooling the blades of the gas turbine T or served in the second combustion chamber B2. Another part of the received pair serves as a backup for both steam generators R1 and R2. The nature of the process is reflected in the table below the main parameters.Compared with the known methods of obtaining electrical or mechanical energy with the use of conventional fuels by the method according to the invention has not only higher efficiency and produces, respectively, significantly fewer CO2in terms of electric power, but additionally, gases have a minimum content of nitrogen oxides. In addition, as a by-product obtained is of high water, which can be used for a variety of purposes.This particular advantage is that the combination of units combustor - turbine - Converter provided according to the execution according to Fig. 3 and 4 double /consistently included/ can be embedded in the installation, without additional cost, making despite the relatively more complex layout in realtimebondage production of electric and mechanical energy by oxidation of the fuel, when producing a hydrogen-containing gas by the endothermic reaction for the conversion of compounds of hydrocarbon in at least one stage of the indirect supply of heat to sustain the reaction, introducing at least part of the hydrogen-containing gas obtained in the endothermic reaction conversion in the anode cavity fuel cells to generate electricity fail anode exhaust gas from the fuel cell system at least one stage of combustion, compressed oxygen-containing gas, serves the compressed oxygen-containing gas in at least one stage of combustion; introducing at least part of the oxygen-containing exhaust gas from at least one stage of combustion in the cathode cavity fuel cells to generate electricity, produce mechanical energy by feeding at least part of the exhaust gas from the degree of combustion of at least one gas turbine, use at least part of the flow of exhaust gas for indirect heating at least the same degree of conversion of the hydrocarbon fuel, wherein the use of the exhaust gases after the step of converting hydrocarbon compounds for casinovideogames gas, supplied in the cathode cavity of the fuel elements, and the exhaust gases immediately after the step of converting hydrocarbon compounds or after heat exchange with the compressed oxygen-containing gas is used at least as part of the oxygen-containing gas supplied into the cathode space of the fuel element.2. The method according to p. 1, characterized in that the fuel cell system using low-temperature fuel cells with electrolytes based on phosphoric acid (PAFC), alkaline (AFC) or solid polymer (SP(E)FC).3. The method according to p. 2, characterized in that the exhaust gas having high blood pressure, get in at least two stages.4. The method according to p. 3, characterized in that after each stage of the combustion exhaust gas is fed into one of the gas turbine where it is expanded.5. The method according to any of paragraphs.3 and 4, characterized in that the at least partially expanded exhaust gas after the gas turbine is used for indirect heating during the endothermic reaction to one of several separate steps.6. The method according to p. 5, characterized in that the collecting portion of the hydrogen-containing gas produced in various article according to any one of paragraphs.1-6, characterized in that the hydrogen-containing gas prior to supply to the fuel cell system is subjected to the exchange reaction of CO/H2.8. The method according to any of paragraphs.1-7, characterized in that the hydrogen-containing gas prior to supply to the fuel cell system is subjected to a cleaning process which separate the gas components, and the separated combustible components containing gas component, used for receiving exhaust gas.9. The method according to any of paragraphs.1-8, characterized in that when receiving the exhaust gas is additionally used as the primary fuel, such as natural gas.10. The method according to any of paragraphs.1-8, characterized in that the residual heat of the cathode gas to the fuel cell system is used for heating, regardless of the production of mechanical or electrical energy.11. The method according to any of paragraphs.1-10, wherein separating at least part of the water formed in the fuel cell system and/or the production of exhaust gas from the exhaust gases of the fuel elements (cathode or anode gas) or from the exhaust.12. The method according to p. 11, characterized in that the separated water in the form of water vapor.
1, LW2), heated by gas combustion.41. Installation on p. 38 or 40, characterized in that the steam turbine (TD) is connected to the capacitor (C) working with depression.42. Installation according to any one of paragraphs.21 to 41, characterized in that the reactor or reactors (R, R1, R2for endothermic reactions performed in the form of steam reforming.43. Installation according to any one of paragraphs.21-42, characterized in that it is equipped with at least one heat exchanger (I), through which the heat receiving at least one steam reforming reactor (R, R1, R2enriched with pure hydrogen gas, indirectly transferred hydrogen-containing gas supplied into at least one combustion chamber (B, B1B2).44. Installation according to any one of paragraphs. 21-43, characterized in that the system of the fuel cell (FC) is made in the form of a system of low-temperature fuel cells, in particular in the form of a system of fuel cells with electrolytes based on phosphoric acid (PAFC), alkaline (AFC) or solid polymer (SP(E)FC).
FIELD: power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: proposed combined cycle plant has boiler 14 for steam production that incorporates furnace for fuel combustion to produce furnace gas and process-gas inlet pipeline 78 passing process gas to furnace; steam turbine 38 that receives steam and is set in motion by means of this steam for energy generation; combustion chamber 52 for burning secondary fuel to produce gaseous combustion products; gas turbine 46 for expanding gaseous combustion products coming from combustion chamber to generate energy and to pass waste gas to process-gas inlet pipeline 78; return pipeline 86 for recirculation of part of furnace gas; first governor of furnace gas circulation speed in return pipeline 86; feeder 80 for fresh air supply to process gas inlet pipeline; second speed governor for fresh air supplied to feeder 80; and control device for first and second governors designed to maintain at least almost optimal performance characteristics of boiler under various operating conditions of combustion chamber.
EFFECT: enhanced energy generation efficiency under various operating conditions of combustion chamber.
24 cl, 1 dwg
FIELD: power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to power station and method of power generation basing on principle of combination of cycles providing higher specific capacity and flexibility of operating parameters of power station without corresponding increase of its thermal power rating. Process of improving thermal efficiency of combination cycles can be provided owing to use additional fuel and/or supply of heat. Particularly, gas turbines whose exhaust gases are delivered into steam generator for regeneration of heat can be additionally heated. Proposed system, as a whole, provides high efficiency of power station with combination of cycles mainly owing to Rankine (lower) cycle. Models of implementation of invention include load driven by engine of upper cycle set into action by liquid from upper cycle delivered into heat regeneration device. Said heat regeneration device is heated by additional fuel and/or from additional heat source to form higher energy consuming liquid of lower cycle and/or increase of amount of said liquid used as energy source for engine of lower cycle setting into motion load (potentially the same load as that in engine of upper cycle). Energy of liquid of upper cycle and liquid of lower cycle sets into action engines of upper and lower cycles, respectively, however, said liquids and/or exhaust of corresponding engines can found wide application at combined generation of heat and electric energy.
EFFECT: considerable increased of power rating of steam turbines and total efficiency of power station.
33 cl; 51 dwg
FIELD: heat power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: invention can be used at building steam-gas plants of increased efficiency by means of gas-turbine unit mounted on steam-turbine plant on operating thermal power station. According to invention, all heating surfaces of boiler required for its operation on previous fuel are preserved, heating surface in additional so similar boiler surfaces are installed in separate convective gas conduit of gas turbine, and consumption of fuel in boiler reduced so that total steam-generating capacity of steam boiler with additional surfaces should be preserved at level of steam generating capacity of steam boiler at its operation with out gas turbine plant.
EFFECT: possibility of use of gas turbine plant on steam turbine power unit with boiler operating on any fuels, without long standstill of power unit for reconstruction and correlation of power of gas turbine and steam turbine operating en-bloc.
2 cl, 2 dwg
FIELD: heat power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: invention can be used at creation and modernization of power-generating gas-turbine plants operating on natural gas as fuel. According to known method of partial substitution of gas-turbine fuel in which air compressed by compressor of gas-turbine plant is heated before delivering into combustion chamber in recuperator by superheated steam generated in steam boiler at combustion of replacement fuel, steam into recuperator is fed directly after steam boiler, and after recuperator at least part of steam and reheated by exhaust gases of gas-turbine plant to temperature required by consumer, for instance, to required temperature of steam to be delivered to turbine. According to invention, steam, before delivery into recuperator, can be superheated to temperature exceeding temperature required by consumer. Moreover, part of reheated steam can be directed into combustion to be used in mixture with combustion products of gas-turbine fuel as working medium of gas-turbine plan.
EFFECT: possibility of use of low-cost ash-bearing fuels, such as coals, which can not be used in other spheres of application instead of natural gas.
5 cl, 4 dwg
FIELD: power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: system is proposed in which hybrid cycle of gasification is used where carbon dioxide is recirculated in gas generator for use as gasification reagent and working fluid medium. System includes source of fresh clean oxygen, gas generator particles separator arranged for communication in flow with gas generator, combustion chamber for syngas, gas turbine arranged with communication in gas flow with output of gas turbine and gas compression system putting out flow of compressed outgoing gas. First part of compressed outgoing gas is delivered into gas generator to regulate temperature in gas generator and get carbon dioxide and steam for gasification and decrease requirement of fresh clean oxygen.
EFFECT: increased efficiency of power generation.
21 cl, 1 dwg
FIELD: heat power engineering.
SUBSTANCE: according to invention, heat system of gas-turbine plant is communicated with heat system of steam-turbine plant with possibility of changing over heat flows from waste-heat boiled and steam extractions from compartment of steam turbine to optimize heat and energy loads by making waste-heat boiled with possibility of cutting off its system water heaters and delivering feed water into steam generator from condenser through waste-heat boiler. Invention provides cutting off specific capital outlays, high reliability and long service life, reduced exhaust of dangerous nitro gen oxides (NOx) to levels below tolerable ones.
EFFECT: possibility of self-contained operation of gas-turbine plant and steam-turbine plant.
5 cl, 4 tbl, 2 dwg
FIELD: power production.
SUBSTANCE: method of combined heat and power plant operation is proposed by the invention. The considered combined heat and power plant is overbuilt with steam and gas unit with double-circuit steam recovery heat generator. Part of steam generated in steam boiler is replaced with steam generated in the first circuit of the double circuit steam recovery heat generator. Low-pressure steam from the double circuit steam recovery heat generator is supplied to the heat recovery elements of the combined heat and power plant steam turbine with lesser fuel consumption per the produced power unit. The steam remaining from high-pressure regenerative recoveries and heat recoveries is subject to expansion in steam turbine producing additional action.
EFFECT: reduction of specific fuel consumption for electrical and heat power, increase of cycle economy, use of power reserves available in heat steam turbines and increase of their operating power; power generation at combined heat and power plants at lesser additional capital costs.
FIELD: engines and pumps.
SUBSTANCE: invention is related to steam engines. Suggested engine with heat regeneration uses water both as working fluid and as lubricating material. During operation water is supplied by pump from collecting tray via coil around exhaust opening of cylinder, and as a result water is previously heated by steam exhausted from cylinder. Then preliminarily heated water is supplied to steam generator and is heated by means of combustion chamber to generate superheated high-pressure steam. Air is preliminarily heated in heat exchanger, and then is mixed with fuel from fuel sprayer. Spark plug ignites sprayed fuel, and flame and heat centrifuge is created inside combustion chamber. Speed and torque moment of engine are controlled by system of yoke and cam, which opens needle valve for inlet of superheated high-pressure steam in cylinder, inside of which there is piston of reciprocal travel. Supplied steam expands in explosive action at piston top at high pressure, which makes the piston go down, at that piston with the help of driving force transfer turns joined crank cam and crankshaft. Spent steam is sent via centrifugal condenser, having system of flat plates. Cooling air from air blowers circulates via flat plates to transfer steam into liquid condition. Condensed water is returned into collecting tray for further use with the purpose of steam generation. Method is considered for energy generation in engine.
EFFECT: provides for increased efficiency factor and engine performance, by provision of heat regeneration and engine operation at critical pressure and temperature.
12 cl, 14 dwg
FIELD: engines and pumps.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to heat power engineering, particularly to combined-cycle units with boiling bed. Proposed plant comprises boiler and boiling bed at pressure, housing accommodating furnace with boiling bed and cyclones, gas turbine unit, steam turbine, heat exchangers to cool gases coming out of gas turbine unit and boiler outlet ash. Swirling chamber is arranged in boiler exhaust gas path, downstream of cyclones, to receive swirled gases coming out of cyclone and combustion gas. Gas temperature in said chamber is maintained higher than that of fluid gas. Swirling chamber bottom accommodates fluid slurry separator. Swirling chamber outlet accommodates tube bundle to catch slurry and solid ash catcher is arranged there behind.
EFFECT: higher reliability and efficiency.


Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, a rural conservative who has presented himself as a devoted husband and father of four, resigned on Friday, citing a sexual harassment claim that emerged in the Australian press on Thursday. Joyce was already facing a sex scandal from recent revelations that he had impregnated his former press secretary after an extramarital affair; the woman is reported to be 33, which would have made her 9 when Joyce got married. That scandal prompted Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to instate a ban on government ministers having sex with their personal staff, and while the so-dubbed "bonk ban" has majority approval, The Washington Post notes, it opens a new chapter in Australian politicians' presumption of privacy.
"That's just not who we are in Australia," Joyce said upon announcing his resignation. "Don't go after private individuals. It's just wrong." That may be the Australian way, it isn't how things are done in the U.S. or Britain. So for more more information about Joyce's affair, watch this overview from Sunday's Last Week Tonight, where John Oliver not only explains Joyce's previous claim to fame but also introduces the very Australian father of Joyce's paramour. Peter Weber
Australian Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull at least temporarily lost his governing majority on Friday when Australia's High Court ruled that his deputy prime minster, Barnaby Joyce, and five other members of parliament are ineligible to serve because they held dual citizenship when elected. Three of the seven lawmakers implicated in a dual-citizenship flap that began over the summer belong to Turnbull's governing coalition, which drops to 75 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, from 76 before Joyce's departure. Turnbull said he is disappointed at the ruling but noted that the opposition Labor Party only has 69 seats.
Joyce renounced his New Zealand citizenship after discovering he was a dual citizen, and he's eligible to run for his old seat in a Dec. 2 special election; he said he will run again, and if he wins back his seat, Turnbull's government will have a majority again. Another Turnbull Cabinet member, Fiona Nash, will be replaced by a lawmaker from their party, while the third member of the governing party, Matt Canavan, was declared eligible to hold office, as was an independent lawmaker, Nick Xenophon, who resigned anyway. Two of the other members of Parliament disqualified — Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam, both of the Greens party — had already stepped down and urged the court to disqualify all seven lawmakers.
The seven-member High Court deliberated for two weeks on whether holding dual citizenship, even if unknowingly, should bar Australians from running for federal office as "subject or citizen of a foreign power," as stipulated under Section 44 of the Constitution. Their decision that it does clears up an ambiguous point of law, but it also opens to scrutiny decisions made by Joyce and Nash while they were still dual citizens. "This is all uncharted territory," says Anne Twomey, a constitutional law professor at the University of Sydney. Peter Weber
On Monday, Australia's ruling conservative Liberal Party is voting on a challenge to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's leadership from former party leader Malcolm Turnbull (pictured), who resigned as communications minister to mount a bid to unseat Abbott. If the 101 Liberal lawmakers vote in favor of Turnbull, he will automatically become not just party leader but also prime minister. "I will be a candidate and I expect to win," Abbott told reporters on Monday.
Analysts aren't so sure. Abbott led the Liberal Party to victory in 2013, but his popularity has steadily declined since then, and most recent polls suggest a Labor Party victory in national elections next year. "It is clear that the people have made up their mind about Mr. Abbott's leadership," said Turnbull, a social moderate and policy centrist popular with swing voters but not with the party's conservative wing. "Now if we continue with Mr. Abbott as prime minister, it is clear what will happen, he will cease to be prime minister and will be succeeded by [Labor leader Bill] Shorten."
But the Labor Party's recent history with mid-rule leadership switches might save Abbott's job. "After being toppled by his deputy Julia Gillard, Labor PM Kevin Rudd seized back his old job in a reverse coup only to lose it forever when the public punished his party at a general election in 2013," explains BBC News editor Wendy Frew. But there are signs that the Liberal-National governing coalition might be through with Abbott anyway, she adds: "As one unnamed cabinet minister told local media on Monday morning: 'This time I think they will get him.'" Peter Weber


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"Normally, if you think about it, the guy doesn't swing at the pitch that he runs on because he's giving him a chance to steal a base," Leyland said. "If you throw a fastball, whether it's a strike or ball, you should have a chance to throw the guy out. So why waste a pitchout if you know the guy is going to take the pitch?"
Leyland said the Royals take more pitches when a runner is attempting to steal a base than other teams. While that doesn't mean pitching out with a runner on first base isn't an option for the Tigers, a pitchout isn't guaranteed to catch the runner either.
"I think we have pitched out a little bit more recently," Leyland said. "We had a guy the other day, we just didn't execute, we dropped the ball. But that's a part of the game, I have no problem with that."

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I’ve had the priveldge of working with weight-loss surgery patients for the past
six years seven years (at the time of this post). During this time, I’ve learned what habits my most successful patients change in their life, and stick to long-term. I try not to “get on my soap box” too often when I’m counseling pre-op patients, but at the same time…I want them to succeed so I love sharing with them what habits they should focus on to get the most out of their surgery.
Without a doubt my most successful patients DON’T put off their changes until surgery makes them change. They start the second they walk out the door of their first visit to clean out the house, quit the soda and sweet tea, and cook more at home instead of eating out. They know these things will be tough, so they jump on it right away. Learn more about an effective Pre-Surgery diet plan.
2. They have a strong support system.
In all my visits I ask my patients “who is your biggest cheerleader going through this journey?” When they say “myself” I don’t disagree, but I strongly encourage them to think of who they could reach out to for cheerleading and accountability. We weren’t meant to do this alone. Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, family member or someone at support group I am a firm believe that having a great support system can make all the difference. When your family is not on board, make sure you have someone outside of the family cheering you on.

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Progusta Calcium Acetate
The need for preservation
High moisture content of bread and other bakery products encourages the growth of molds. Molds are killed during the baking process, but airborne contamination of bakery goods occurs when they leave the oven and mold spores are subsequently picked up from the atmosphere, during and after cooling, and from the equipment. Although strict attention to bakery hygiene can greatly reduce contamination, it is not completely eliminated. The rate of mold growth on bread is affected by the number and type of spores present. It is accelerated by high storage temperatures and humidity and it is also influenced by the recipe employed. Wrapped sliced bread is particularly susceptible to mold. The use of a preservative is therefore beneficial in extending the mold-free shelf life of bakery products.
In addition, bacteria can also spoil bakery products because their spores survive baking, causing rope formation that makes the crumb brownish, sticky, wet and with an unpleasant odor. In order to prevent the growth of those bacteria in bakery goods, the use of a preservative is suggested.
Bread preservation with Progusta CA (calcium acetate)
Progusta CA is an effective growth inhibitor of most bacteria. It is widely employed in bread and other yeast leavened products to prevent rope formation and to extend their shelf life. Progusta CA is easy to handle and easy to incorporate into flour.

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KALAMAZOO, MI – Some Western Michigan University men’s basketball followers might be starting to think about what the Broncos can do in the Mid-American Conference Tournament, but Steve Hawkins has his team focusing on what it can do this week.
The Broncos can close out the regular season with a pair of wins to finish 14-4 in the Mid-American Conference and clinch at least a share of their first MAC regular season championship since 2004.
Western Michigan also won the MAC Tournament in 2003-04, which was Hawkins' first season as head coach.
WMU, Buffalo and Toledo all have 12-4 conference records entering the final two games and have all clinched a spot as one of the top three seeds in the league tournament. There are several scenarios that could play out to determine which team is seeded where, but Hawkins said a regular season championship would be strong validation of this year’s squad.
“We know if we win both games we get at least a share of the MAC title," Hawkins said. "We haven’t done that around here in a long time. I was looking up at the banners and there have only been five other teams that have won a MAC title. This could be the team that wins the sixth. Even though it might be a share, that’s fine. When I say, ‘that’s fine,’ it’s because we have no control over what the other two teams are going to do. We just have to concentrate on this week, and specifically Northern Illinois. We’ll see where we’re at after Tuesday and we’ll know what Friday brings us.”
The Broncos (19-9 overall) host the Huskies (13-15, 7-9 MAC) at 7 p.m. tonight on Senior Night at University Arena.
Senior center Shayne Whittington and senior guard David Brown have been catalysts for the Broncos, who had won eight in a row before Saturday’s 96-85 overtime loss at Toledo.
Whittington averaged 26.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and three blocks per game in WMU’s two games last week. He was named the MAC West Player of the Week for his work.
Whittington is the fifth-leading scorer in conference play at 16.5 points per game. Brown is atop that list at 19.5 points per MAC game.
“Shayne has been very businesslike with his approach to everything,” Hawkins said. “DB has been pretty businesslike also, but he’s a little more emotional in terms of showing emotion on the floor. In terms of willing the team to win, it can look and feel like David is doing it and in Shayne’s case he’s been very steady and workman-like, but he’s playing at a high level and playing his best basketball of the year right now.”
Coming off the game at Toledo, which WMU led by 12 with just over three minutes to play, Whittington said the team’s focus is on Northern Illinois. He added that he and Brown have had their eyes on the bigger picture and both had an unspoken understanding of what’s on the line down the stretch this season.
“We both know there is a lot on the line,” Whittington said. “Coach (Larry) Farmer came up to me four games ago and said, ‘What are you going to do with these last six games? You have two home games left? What are you going to do with them?’ That hit home with me pretty hard. He had the same talk with David and I think he took it the same way I did. We’re proving who we are. We can compete with anybody.”
Said Brown: "It’s our last go-around. We haven’t made the (NCAA) tournament. We haven’t won any MAC championships. Me and Shayne don’t want to leave Western without winning a championship ring. We don’t want to leave here without people knowing the 2013-14 Bronco men’s basketball team was something spectacular. It’s our duty to make sure we get everyone on board. We want to go out with a bang."
Western Michigan will have to get past a scrappy NIU team to put itself in a position to enter the record books on Friday at Central Michigan.
This NIU team isn't like the ones of recent years and still has its own goals to reach for in the final two games, like hosting a first round MAC Tournament game.
The Broncos led by as many as 16 points in the second half of their 74-71 win in DeKalb, Ill. on Feb. 9, but Northern Illinois came storming back to pull within two points in the final two minutes.
NIU is the top offensive rebounding team in MAC play at 13.1 per game and have the best rebounding margin in league play at plus-4.1 per game. The Huskies out-rebounded WMU 27-25 in the first meeting.
The Huskies beat Toledo, 74-66, on Wednesday.
"If you’re an educated basketball person and have any understanding of the MAC, there is nothing that can be counted on," Hawkins said. "We have had the first place team in the West lose to the last place team in the East (Bowling Green beat WMU). We have had the first place team in the East lose to the first place team in the West (Ball State beat Buffalo). There is so little separating 1-12 in the MAC."

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On recent patrols in Tsavo National Park, located in southeast Kenya, wildlife rangers found the carcasses of 10 baby elephants over two months – all victims of the drought. In the last nine months, 78 elephants in the park have died in total. One of the largest national parks in the world, Tsavo is home to around 12,000 elephants – about a third of Kenya's elephant population.
Targeted for their ivory tusks and hunted as bushmeat, Africa's elephants were already in danger of extinction. Now, decades in the making, the devastating effects of climate change have arrived. This is the newest threat to this beloved species, which is critical to ecological stability.
East Africa is facing its worst drought in forty years. For the fourth year straight, the Horn of Africa's traditionally rainy season has been a failure, sending massive ripple effects through this region's diverse and vibrant ecosystems.
We can't afford to wait until the next decade, next year, or even tomorrow. Climate change is here – today. And Africa's communities, wildlife, and wild lands are already paying the price.
It gets worse. Hunger now threatens up to 20 million people in the Horn of Africa. In Kenya, harvests are down as much as 70%. More than one million livestock have died. The drought is also driving species to invade crops and kill livestock, making matters worse for farmers and provoking human-wildlife conflict.
It doesn't have to be this way. In communities where we work with farmers to use water more efficiently and effectively, crops are more resilient to drought. Where we help build bomas (fencing that protects livestock), pastoralists have no need to retaliate against lions and leopards. Where we teach people how to use beehive fencing, elephants keep their distance from farmland.
In emergencies like this, it becomes clear how the well-being of people, wildlife, and protected areas are all connected. Can we count on you to be one of 50,000 advocates for a swift climate response that centers people and nature?
I commit to taking the following steps...
- African countries contribute only 4% of global carbon emissions, but climate emergencies are hitting them hardest. I will urge elected officials to act now to stabilize greenhouse emissions, limit global warming to 1.5°C, allocate funds to climate-proof African protected areas, and invest in sustainable development in Africa.
- I pledge my support for protected area conservation. People and nature are connected, so building climate resilience in Africa's ecosystems will climate-proof human well-being in turn.
- I will spread awareness about the growing impacts of climate inaction on Africa's people, wild lands, and wildlife by speaking with friends, attending protests, signing petitions, and sharing climate solutions online.
- While water is a local issue, we can fight climate change anywhere on Earth to prevent droughts. I will act directly as an individual, in my community, in my workplace, and wherever I can to reduce greenhouse emissions and build a sustainable future.


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