Abstract: Methods for extracting materials from oil seeds are disclosed. An example method may include extracting a material from an oil seed with an extraction solution to form a mixture. The extraction solution may be free of an organic solvent. The method may also include filtering the mixture into a retentate and a permeate. The method may also include drying the retentate.

Abstract: A technique facilitates smart alarming, event detection, and/or event mitigation. The smart alarming may be achieved by, for example, automating detection processes and using advanced signal processing techniques. In some applications, event detection is enhanced by combining different alarms to facilitate diagnosis of a condition, e.g. a pump condition. The occurrence of certain unwanted events can be mitigated by automatically adjusting operation of a well system according to suitable protocols for a given event.

Abstract: A technique facilitates testing and monitoring of a well. An artificial lift system is operated to produce a well fluid, and data is collected as the artificial lift system is operated at different flow rates. The data collected at the different, e.g. varying, flow rates is used in estimating flow performance and to enable continued monitoring of the well. In some applications, the data may be obtained by utilizing a virtual flow metering technique.

Abstract: A process for treating brewers spent grains for producing a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue, both from brewers spent grains that have not gone through fermentation. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement, or feed for livestock and poultry, and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit, such as for the production of a biofuel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable container for a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel or Cornelius keg. The portable container is specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting and dispensing a beverage, such as beer. The portable container has a self-contained container of CO2, a regulator, and a tap for the keg.

Abstract: A technique facilitates automatic commissioning operations on pumping systems, e.g. electric submersible pumping systems. The automatic commissioning technique employs closed-loop monitoring and control processes which may include monitoring of pump shaft direction and speed measurements. In many applications, the technique reduces the time and manual effort otherwise involved in commissioning pumping systems in well completions. Embodiments also may be employed in automated decision-making related to commissioning and in determining operational settings based on sensed environmental and/or well performance conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable container for a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel or Cornelius keg. The portable container is specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting and dispensing a beverage, such as beer. The portable container has a self-contained container of CO2, a regulator, and a tap for the keg.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable container for a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel or Cornelius keg. The portable container is specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting and dispensing a beverage, such as beer. The portable container has a self-contained container of CO2, a regulator, and a tap for the keg.

Abstract: A process for treating rice bran, preferably defatted rice bran, to produce a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue both from rice bran. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement or feed for livestock and poultry and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit for the production of a biofuel. The rice bran is subjected protein hydrolysis and a resulting liquid stream containing hydrolyzed proteins is sent through a two membrane filtration stages, the first being a microfiltration and the second being a nanofiltration stage.

Abstract: A process for treating brewers spent grains for producing a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue, both from brewers spent grain that have not gone through fermentation. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement, or feed for livestock and poultry, and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit, such as for the production of a biofuel.

Abstract: A process for treating brewers spent grains for producing a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue, both from brewers spent grains that have not gone through fermentation. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement for human consumption, or feed for livestock and poultry. The cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit, such as for the production of a biofuel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable container for a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel or Cornelius keg. The portable container is specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting and dispensing a beverage, such as beer. The portable container has a self-contained container of CO2, a regulator, and a tap for the keg.

Abstract: Brewer's spent-grain based protein powder and related methods for using producing protein-enhanced foodstuff. The brewer's spent-grain based protein powders have beneficial properties including low phytic acid content, high PDCAAS value and retention of significant antioxidant properties. The brewer's spent-grain based protein powders are highly soluble and thus are easily wetable, readily dispersable and blendable in concentrations of up to 50% by weight. The brewer's spent-grain based protein powder possesses beneficial sensory characteristics including light color and mild flavor that allow the brewer's spent-grain based protein powder to be used alone or as a protein value enhancer within foods intended for human consumption, companion pet foods and in commercial livestock feeds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fully self contained, portable apparatus specifically designed for storing, cooling, transporting both upright or on the side, and dispensing a beverage, such as beer, from a Sixth barrel of Cornelius keg.

Abstract: An enzyme system for the extraction of proteins from distillers grains and roots. The enzyme system is a three component system containing a first component of protease enzyme and a buffer, a second component comprised of a deactivating agent, and a third component comprised of neutralizing agent.

Abstract: A process for treating defatted rice bran to produce a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue both from defatted rice bran. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement or feed for livestock and poultry and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit for the production of a biofuel. The defatted rice bran is subjected to both starch hydrolysis and protein hydrolysis and a resulting liquid stream containing hydrolyzed proteins is sent through a two membrane filtration stages, the first being a microfiltration and the second being a nanofiltration stage.

Abstract: A technique facilitates smart alarming, event detection, and/or event mitigation. The smart alarming may be achieved by, for example, automating detection processes and using advanced signal processing techniques. In some applications, event detection is enhanced by combining different alarms to facilitate diagnosis of a condition, e.g. a pump condition. The occurrence of certain unwanted events can be mitigated by automatically adjusting operation of a well system according to suitable protocols for a given event.

Abstract: A technique facilitates automatic commissioning operations on pumping systems, e.g. electric submersible pumping systems. The automatic commissioning technique employs closed-loop monitoring and control processes which may include monitoring of pump shaft direction and speed measurements. In many applications, the technique reduces the time and manual effort otherwise involved in commissioning pumping systems in well completions. Embodiments also may be employed in automated decision-making related to commissioning and in determining operational settings based on sensed environmental and/or well performance conditions.

Abstract: A technique facilitates testing and monitoring of a well. An artificial lift system is operated to produce a well fluid, and data is collected as the artificial lift system is operated at different flow rates. The data collected at the different, e.g. varying, flow rates is used in estimating flow performance and to enable continued monitoring of the well. In some applications, the data may be obtained by utilizing a virtual flow metering technique.

Abstract: A system can include a first electric submersible pump that includes an electric motor with a wye point and a sensor unit coupled to the wye point; a second electric submersible pump that includes an electric motor with a wye point and a sensor unit coupled ot the wye point; a multiphase power cable operatively coupled to the electric motor of the first electric submersible pump and operatively coupled to the electric motor of the second electric submersible pump; and communication circuitry that includes a choke operatively coupled to the multiphase power cable that receives signals transmitted by the sensor unit of the first electric submersible pump and that receives signals transmitted by the sensor unit of the second electric submersible pump.