Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a data write engine configured to store data into a block of a memory. The device also includes a post-write read engine configured to adjust a read voltage responsive to an output of the temperature sensor and to read stored data from the block based on the adjusted read voltage to verify integrity of the data. The device also includes a block manager configured to initiate a corrective operation responsive to an error characteristic of the data read from the block.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a data write engine configured to store data into a block of a memory. The device also includes a post-write read engine configured to adjust a read voltage responsive to an output of the temperature sensor and to read stored data from the block based on the adjusted read voltage to verify integrity of the data. The device also includes a block manager configured to initiate a corrective operation responsive to an error characteristic of the data read from the block.

Abstract: A curable composition including (a) at least one cyclic diamine, (b) at least one non-heterocyclic amine that has a pKa value of approximately 9.5 to about 12 at 25° C. for the most basic amine group in the non-heterocyclic amine molecule, (c) at least one epoxy resin, and (d) at least one alkylated phenol; (i) wherein the equivalents of the amine hydrogens from the cyclic diamine compared to the total amine hydrogens from both the cyclic diamine and the non-heterocyclic amine in the composition are greater than about 5%; (ii) wherein the ratio of the equivalents of the total amine hydrogens in the composition to the equivalents of the total epoxies in the composition is greater than or equal to about 1; and (iii) wherein the alkylated phenol is in an amount greater than about 10 wt % of the curable composition.

Abstract: An epoxy system having a Part A and a Part B, where the Part A has an epoxy resin component present in a range of 20 weight percent (wt %) to 70 wt %, based on the total weight of the Part A; a flexibilizer present in a range from 20 wt % to 60 wt %, based on the total weight of the Part A; and a catalyst present in the range of 3 wt % to 7 wt % based on the total weight of the Part A, where the wt % of the components of the Part A of the epoxy system totals 100 wt %; and a Part B having a Mannich base hardener. Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a concrete structure that includes a reaction product of the epoxy system.

Abstract: A laminate article preferably including two or more layers adapted to be applied to a surface of a roadway that can function as a reflective marker, such as a lane marker or road feature marker. The article includes one or more reflective compounds, preferably particles, aggregates, or clusters that are partially embedded in an exposed outer surface layer of the article. In order to increase the durability of the material, protective media compounds are also present in the outer layer and extend outward therefrom with the protective material protruding a greater distance than the reflective compounds. The articles of the present invention are weather resistant, durable and resistant to damage by vehicles and snowplows.

Abstract: A laminate article preferably including two or more layers adapted to be applied to a surface of a roadway that can function as a reflective marker, such as a lane marker or road feature marker. The article includes one or more reflective compounds, preferably particles, aggregates, or clusters that are partially embedded in an exposed outer surface layer of the article. In order to increase the durability of the material, protective media compounds are also present in the outer layer and extend outward therefrom with the protective material protruding a greater distance than the reflective compounds. The articles of the present invention are weather resistant, durable and resistant to damage by vehicles and snowplows.

Abstract: A curable composition including (a) at least one cyclic diamine, (b) at least one non-heterocyclic amine that has a pKa value of approximately 9.5 to about 12 at 25° C. for the most basic amine group in the non-heterocyclic amine molecule, (c) at least one epoxy resin, and (d) at least one alkylated phenol; (i) wherein the equivalents of the amine hydrogens from the cyclic diamine compared to the total amine hydrogens from both the cyclic diamine and the non-heterocyclic amine in the composition are greater than about 5%; (ii) wherein the ratio of the equivalents of the total amine hydrogens in the composition to the equivalents of the total epoxies in the composition is greater than or equal to about 1; and (iii) wherein the alkylated phenol is in an amount greater than about 10 wt % of the curable composition.

Abstract: Formulations are provided comprising, at least two parts, such as, a first part comprising at least one polyamine and at least one polyol, the first part being substantially free of polyetheramine; and a second part comprising at least one polyisocyanate, or a first part comprising at least one polyamine, at least one polyol and a catalyst; and a second part comprising at least one polyisocyanate. Also, provided are compositions, such as coating and paint compositions, and methods of preparing and using compositions, including coating and paint compositions and methods.

Abstract: The present application concerns apparatus for a hydrocarbon production facility, and a method of launching a pig into a pipeline. The apparatus may include export riser that provides a first flow path for production fluid from a production well, a pig launcher for launching a pig into the export riser at a first location, together with bypass tubing providing a second flow path for the production fluid which bypasses the export riser at the first location. This may allow production fluid to continue to flow from a production well through the export riser even when a pig or pig train is being located in the export riser.

Abstract: An article generally comprises an epoxy base coat and a urethane top coat which has particular use for application. The epoxy composition is generally a two-part, 100 percent volatile-free system containing one or more hardeners which are reacted with an epoxy component such as the glycidyl ether of bisphenol-A. The urethane composition is also generally a two-part, 100 percent volatile-free system containing a polyisocyanate component and an intermediate component comprising a polylactone polyol, and/or a polyether polyol, a polyester polyol, or a polyether-ester polyol, an aliphatic polyol chain extender and a moisture scavenger. The two-part epoxy composition can be applied to a road with the urethane composition coated thereon whereupon it serves as a lane marker. The urethane composition has exceptional weatherability, abrasion-resistance and non-yellowing characteristics.