An apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form. The data processing apparatus comprises determination logic operable to determine the larger operand of the first and second operands, and alignment logic operable to align the n-bit significand of the smaller operand with the n-bit significand of the larger operand. The upper performance state limit is based on a central processing unit activity rate value and the lower performance state limit is based on a minimum require of the operating system to perform operating system tasks. A method of preparing and applying the formula is disclosed. The polymers so prepared exhibit enhanced thermal conductivity. Heat-radiating-side end surfaces of the plurality of p-type thermoelectric elements and n-type thermoelectric elements and the heat-radiating-side electrodes are joined together by solders.