Abstract: Banding and clamp for use to in high voltage environments of over 15 kV. The banding includes and inner core and an outer insulative layer. The inner core has non-piercing edges. The inner core is configured to have strength to prevent movement of components to which the banding is attached. The outer insulative layer surrounds at least a portion of the inner core. The outer insulative has a phase-to-ground rating of greater than 15 kV.

Abstract: A modular landing port for use on a top of a building structure. The modular landing port includes a base portion. One or more landing module extend from the base portion. The one or more landing modules have a first end provide proximate the base portion and a second end spaced from the base portion. Each of the one or more landing modules have a landing/take-off zone proximate the second end and at least one loading/unloading zone proximate the first end. The landing/take-off zone and the at least one loading/unloading zone are configured to receive a vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Abstract: A device and method for finishing a surface of a work piece. The device includes a finishing apparatus which cooperates with the surface of the work piece. A mounting member is provided which cooperates with the surface of the work piece to removably mount the device to the surface of the work piece. At least one support member extends between the mounting member and the finishing apparatus. The finishing apparatus is moveable relative to the mounting member to allow the finishing apparatus to perform a finishing operation on the surface of the work piece.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the monitoring of scour in a streambed at a site. The apparatus has a support member and at least one float sensor attached to the support member. The at least one float sensor is buried in the streambed and has a switch device, with the switch device being movable between a first position and a second position. As a scour event occurs which causes the streambed to be eroded beyond the at least one float sensor, the at least one float sensor will rise causing the switch device to be moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: The Vertical Transportation-Maintenance Management System (VTMMS) invention described herein is directed towards an automated system and method for monitoring, management, and maintenance of transportation equipment, including but not limited to escalators, elevators, moving walkways, baggage carousels, revolving doors, and automated doors. The system and method is also adaptable to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and other building equipment. The system and method collects data from the monitored equipment and preserves data that is related to equipment alarms, faults, failures, and maintenance requirements and activities as determined by monitoring software.

Abstract: Inexpensive, highly effective methods for the in-situ reduction of hexavalent chromium to the non-toxic trivalent oxidation state in soil and groundwater containing hexavalent chromium are provided, which may reduce hexavalent chromium concentration in soil to as low as 5 mg/L. The methods involve sampling soil comprising hexavalent chromium to determine a reaction amount of a reducing agent, providing a frame on a top surface of the soil, wetting the soil, spreading a reducing agent on the top surface of the soil, and flushing the soil with water to dissolve the reducing agent. The reducing agent may be a chemical agent, a biological agent, or a combination of chemical and biological agents. The biological reducing agents may include sludge from wastewater, return activated sludge, waste activated sludge, leachate from landfill or from composting operations, or compost material from municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, or solid waste operations.

Abstract: The present invention is a web-based transportation decision support system and geographic information system (GIS) application that leverages intelligent transportation system (ITS) information available from federal, state, local, and commercial transportation sources. The invention provides users with detailed road and rail information about routes and infrastructure characteristics, as well as real-time information from cameras, speed sensors, construction and accident reporting systems, and GIS based weather. Additionally, the invention provides users with the immediate ability to track and report surface shipments on an extremely accurate spatial data background.

Abstract: Inexpensive, highly effective methods for the in-situ reduction of hexavalent chromium to the non-toxic trivalent oxidation state in soil and groundwater containing hexavalent chromium are provided, which may reduce hexavalent chromium concentration in soil to as low as 5 mg/L. The methods involve sampling soil comprising hexavalent chromium to determine a reaction amount of a reducing agent, providing a frame on a top surface of the soil, wetting the soil, spreading a reducing agent on the top surface of the soil, and flushing the soil with water to dissolve the reducing agent. The reducing agent may be a chemical agent, a biological agent, or a combination of chemical and biological agents. The biological reducing agents may include sludge from wastewater, return activated sludge, waste activated sludge, leachate from landfill or from composting operations, or compost material from municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, or solid waste operations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method provided for electronic gathering, monitoring, analyzing, managing, and utilizing of grouting information in order to facilitate and control drilling, testing, installation of grouting materials, and other grouting operations. The present invention permits electronic creation of a grouting plan, initiation of grouting operations pursuant to the plan, and monitoring, manipulation, and control of grouting operations, and storage and retrieval of data from said grouting operations. The apparatus and method utilize electronic apparatus and software to provide graphical user interfaces to monitor and control all phases of grouting operations.

Abstract: Inexpensive, highly effective methods for the in-situ reduction of hexavalent chromium to the non-toxic trivalent oxidation state in soil and groundwater containing hexavalent chromium are provided, which may reduce hexavalent chromium concentration in soil to as low as 5 mg/L. The methods involve sampling soil comprising hexavalent chromium to determine a reaction amount of a reducing agent, providing a frame on a top surface of the soil, wetting the soil, spreading a reducing agent on the top surface of the soil, and flushing the soil with water to dissolve the reducing agent. The reducing agent may be a chemical agent, a biological agent, or a combination of chemical and biological agents. The biological reducing agents may include sludge from wastewater, return activated sludge, waste activated sludge, leachate from landfill or from composting operations, or compost material from municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, or solid waste operations.

Abstract: A water quality management system and method that controls the exchange of water between two bodies of water (e.g., estuary and ocean) separated by at least one land barrier. The system consists of a series of water exchange units that are disposed in the estuary and knowledge-linked into a water quality management system that is remotely controlled from a central location. Each water exchange unit may comprise a conduit extending through the land barrier having a terminal end on the ocean side and a terminal end on the estuary side. The exchange of water between the ocean and estuary through the conduit may be effected using reversible pumps connected to the terminal end of the conduit on the estuary side. The pumps are preferably controlled from a remote location based on feed back data received from sensors located both in the estuary and ocean.

Abstract: Inexpensive, highly effective methods for the in-situ reduction of hexavalent chromium to the non-toxic trivalent oxidation state in soil and groundwater containing hexavalent chromium are provided, which may reduce hexavalent chromium concentration in soil to as low as 5 mg/L. The methods involve sampling soil comprising hexavalent chromium to determine a reaction amount of a reducing agent, providing a frame on a top surface of the soil, wetting the soil, spreading a reducing agent on the top surface of the soil, and flushing the soil with water to dissolve the reducing agent. The reducing agent may be a chemical agent, a biological agent, or a combination of chemical and biological agents. The biological reducing agents may include sludge from wastewater, return activated sludge, waste activated sludge, leachate from landfill or from composting operations, or compost material from municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, or solid waste operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a product recovery system for recovering residual product from processing food or feed in manufacturing facilities, and more particularly to a product recovery system for recovery of residual raw or processed food or feed from processing plant lines and equipment. The product so recovered is useful as an ingredient in further food or feed manufacture. The product recovery system provides the further utility of removing the residual product from the waste effluent stream of the manufacturing facility.