Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the measurement of patient outcomes in a rehabilitation setting. In one exemplary method, an assessment relating to self-care is provided, an assessment relating to mobility is provided, and an assessment relating to cognition is provided, wherein the assessments have been pre-selected using item response theory.

Abstract: A heat exchange system includes a heat-absorbing substance such as Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), a heat dissipation apparatus, a water storage tank, a heat exchanger, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is coupled between the LNG and the water storage tank. The heat exchanger is coupled between the heat dissipation apparatus and the water storage tank. The heat exchanger transfers heat of the heat dissipation apparatus to water of the water storage tank to lose heat to the heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger transfers heat of the water to the LNG.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the measurement of patient outcomes in a rehabilitation setting. In one exemplary method, an assessment relating to self-care is provided, an assessment relating to mobility is provided, and an assessment relating to cognition is provided, wherein the assessments have been pre-selected using item response theory.

Abstract: A system for better utilization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on gasification of the liquid includes a gas power generation subsystem, a steam power generation subsystem, an energy storage subsystem, and a cooling subsystem. A gasification device of the gas power generation subsystem renders the LNG gaseous and collects cold energy generated during the gasification. The gas is supplied to the gas power generation device for generating electrical power and the cold energy is supplied to the steam power generation subsystem and the cold storage subsystem. Electrical power generated by the gas power generation subsystem and the steam power generation subsystem is supplied to the cooling subsystem, and the energy stored in the energy storage subsystem is also supplied to the cooling subsystem.

Abstract: A data center heat recovery system includes a building heat pump system providing a first liquid when an ambient temperature is lower than a first preset temperature, a heat exchanger receiving the first liquid from the building heat pump system when the ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, and modular data centers. Each of the modular data centers includes an air chiller and a data center. Each of the modular data centers is coupled to the heat exchanger through a second pipeline containing a second fluid. When the ambient temperature is higher than a second preset temperature, the air chiller cools the second fluid. When the ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the heat exchanger collects heat from the second fluid, and the heat exchanger transports the collected heat to the building heat pump system through the first fluid in the first pipeline.

Abstract: An immersion cooling tank includes a tank body and a liquid flow tube. The tank body holds a coolant and an electronic device. The tank body defines an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are respectively located at opposite ends of the electronic device for inputting and outputting the coolant. The coolant flows through the electronic device. The liquid flow tube includes at least one adjuster. The liquid flow tube is located inside the tank body and coupled to at least one of the inlet or the outlet. The at least one adjuster faces the electronic device for controlling an amount of the coolant flowing in or out of the tank body.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a control device, an ice water unit, a cooling tower, and an ice water storage tank. The ice water unit, the ice water storage tank, and the data center are coupled through a pipeline. According to a first condition, the ice water unit provides cooling water to the data center. According to a second condition, the ice water unit provides cooling water to the data center and the ice water storage tank. According to a third condition, the ice water storage tank provides cooling water to the data center and the ice water unit refills cooling water to the ice water storage tank, and heated water of the data center flows to the ice water unit.

Abstract: A cooling and heating energy saving system includes a cooling and heating device, a data center, a boiler, a heat exchanger, and a circulating pump. The boiler receives waste heat of the data center and heat generated by the cooling and heating device, and then generates high-temperature heat and transfers the high-temperature heat to an indoor heating device. The heat exchanger receives heat from the cooling and heating device and the data center. The circulating pump receives the heat generated by the data center and transmits the heat to an outdoor cold source, and further transmits the outdoor cold source to an indoor device through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A containerized data system, including a container body, a first cabinet array, a second cabinet array and a plurality of first air-conditioning devices. The first cabinet array and the second cabinet array are positioned in the container body and spaced apart from each other. Air intake areas of the first cabinet array and the second cabinet array communicates with a cold aisle connection space of the container body. Heat dissipation areas of the first cabinet array and the second cabinet array communicates with a hot aisle connection space of the container body. Air inlets of the first air-conditioning devices are communicated with the hot aisle connection space to collect the hot air flow in the container body, and air outlets of the plurality of first air-conditioning devices are communicated with the cold aisle connection space to convey the cold air flow to the container body.

Abstract: An immersion cooling tank includes a tank body and a liquid flow tube. The tank body holds a coolant and an electronic device. The tank body defines an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are respectively located at opposite ends of the electronic device for inputting and outputting the coolant. The coolant flows through the electronic device. The liquid flow tube includes at least one adjuster. The liquid flow tube is located inside the tank body and coupled to at least one of the inlet or the outlet. The at least one adjuster faces the electronic device for controlling an amount of the coolant flowing in or out of the tank body.

Abstract: A heat exchange system includes a heat-absorbing substance such as Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), a heat dissipation apparatus, a water storage tank, a heat exchanger, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is coupled between the LNG and the water storage tank. The heat exchanger is coupled between the heat dissipation apparatus and the water storage tank.

Abstract: A cooling device for data center includes: a housing chamber configured for housing the data center; an air inlet plenum positioned at one side of the housing chamber and configured for inflowing of external natural wind; an air outlet plenum positioned at another side of the housing chamber; an air return plenum defining two opposite ends communicated with the air inlet plenum and the air outlet plenum, and comprising a return air damper; a controller connected to the return air damper and adapted for controlling the opening and closing of the return air damper; and a refrigeration module located in the air inlet plenum and connected to the controller. A cooling system for data center is also provided.

Abstract: A heat exchange system includes a heat-absorbing substance such as Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), a heat dissipation apparatus, a water storage tank, a heating portion, and a cooling portion. The heating portion is coupled between the LNG and the water storage tank. The cooling portion is coupled between the heat dissipation apparatus and the water storage tank. The cooling portion transfers heat of the heat dissipation apparatus to water of the water storage tank to heat the heating portion, and the heating portion transfers heat of the water of the water storage tank to the LNG.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an additive-containing alloy that exhibit improved strength, particularly at high temperatures, creep resistance, thermal fatigue resistance, and oxidation resistance. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for making such additive-containing alloys, including methods whereby the additive component of such alloys can be selectively deposited according to a pre-designed pattern. Such method embodiments facilitate producing programmable alloy embodiments wherein the additive component can be provided in desired regions of the alloy and/or at desired concentrations within the alloy.

Abstract: A variable coupled inductor comprises a first core having a first protrusion, a second protrusion, a third protrusion, a first conducting-wire groove and a second conducting-wire groove on the top surface of the first core, wherein the second protrusion is disposed between the first protrusion and the third protrusion, wherein a first conducting wire is disposed in the first conducting-wire groove, and a second conducting wire is disposed in the second conducting-wire groove, wherein a second core, disposed over the first core, wherein a magnetic structure is integrally formed with the second core and protruded on the bottom surface of the second core, wherein the bottom surface of the magnetic structure is located over the top surface of the second protrusion.

Abstract: A movable equipment loading and unloading structure for movably mounting equipment within a container includes a loading and unloading assembly and a guide assembly. The loading and unloading assembly includes a loading and unloading rail mounted to a ceiling of the container and a loading and unloading wheel assembly movably coupled to the loading and unloading rail. The loading and unloading wheel assembly is mounted to a side of the equipment. The guide assembly includes a guide rail mounted to a floor of the container and at least one guide wheel rollably coupled to the guide rail. The guide wheel is mounted to another side of the equipment opposite to the side mounted to the loading and unloading wheel assembly.

Abstract: An immersion cooling tank includes a tank body and a liquid flow tube. The tank body holds a coolant and an electronic device. The tank body defines an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are respectively located at opposite ends of the electronic device for inputting and outputting the coolant. The coolant flows through the electronic device. The liquid flow tube includes at least one adjuster. The liquid flow tube is located inside the tank body and coupled to at least one of the inlet or the outlet. The at least one adjuster faces the electronic device for controlling an amount of the coolant flowing in or out of the tank body.

Abstract: A system for cooling an electronic device includes a pressure tank in a sealed cavity, the cavity being filled with an insulating liquid. The electronic device is also housed in the cavity and is immersed in the insulating liquid. The pressure tank is immersed in water. The liquid when heated becomes less dense and flows to exchange and lose heat to the cold water via the pressure tank. After cooling by the pressure tank, the now-denser liquid flows back to the other side of the electronic device because of density differences.

Abstract: A system for cooling an electronic device includes a pressure tank in a sealed cavity, the cavity being filled with an insulating liquid. The electronic device is also housed in the cavity and is immersed in the insulating liquid. The pressure tank is immersed in water. The liquid when heated becomes less dense and flows to exchange and lose heat to the cold water via the pressure tank. After cooling by the pressure tank, the now-denser liquid flows back to the other side of the electronic device because of density differences.

Abstract: A self-compensating heat dissipating system able to adjust its own coolant level to take account of additions and removals of electronic devices in a heat dissipating device includes a plurality of the electronic devices. The heat dissipating device includes a refrigeration tank and a filling member, the refrigeration tank contains refrigerant. The electronic devices are installed inside of the refrigeration tank and submerged in the refrigerant. When one electronic device is taken out from or one electronic device is added to the refrigeration tank, the same effective immersed volume of the electronic device taken out or added is achieved by the filling member being added to or removed from the tank.