Abstract: A thermoelectric module pumps heat reversibly from one side to another side when energized with a voltage. The dimensions of the module may be configurable, allowing the thermal management area to be matched to the thermal load. The thickness of the module may be compressible, allowing for vibrational and clamped environments. The thermal connections of the module may allow for thermal expansion and contraction without physically stressing the thermoelectric elements.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for monitoring of a pipe inspection tool in a pipeline, the apparatus comprising at least one sensor carrier apparatus being locatable along and in close proximity to a pipeline, a plurality of acoustic sensors being locatable on the sensor carrier apparatus, a pipeline inspection tool which is moveable through the pipeline being detectable by means of the acoustic sensors, and the location of the pipeline inspection tool being able to be determined by means of the acoustic sensors.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for monitoring of a pipe inspection tool in a pipeline, the apparatus comprising at least one sensor carrier apparatus being locatable along and in close proximity to a pipeline, a plurality of acoustic sensors being locatable on the sensor carrier apparatus, a pipeline inspection tool which is moveable through the pipeline being detectable by means of the acoustic sensors, and the location of the pipeline inspection tool being able to be determined by means of the acoustic sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a thermoelectric device comprising a panel comprising an electrically and thermally insulating material, and a thermoelectric string comprising a plurality of thermoelectric elements mounted on a strain relief element within the panel. The thermoelectric elements may comprise an n-type thermoelectric element and a p-type thermoelectric element electrically coupled to one another in series. The thermoelectric string may be (i) compacted in cross section inside the panel and (ii) expanded in cross section outside the panel. The strain relief element may permit the thermoelectric string to be movable in proximity to the strain relief element.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic oligonucleotides that mimic the function of short RNAs such as, for example, microRNAs or short interfering RNAs. In particular, the synthetic oligonucleotides comprise a duplex region comprising an unpaired bulge in one of the strands.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic oligonucleotides that mimic the function of short RNAs such as, for example, microRNAs or short interfering RNAs. In particular, the synthetic oligonucleotides comprise a duplex region comprising an unpaired bulge in one of the strands.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for monitoring of a pipe inspection tool in a pipeline, the apparatus comprising at least one sensor carrier apparatus being locatable along and in close proximity to a pipeline, a plurality of acoustic sensors being locatable on the sensor carrier apparatus, a pipeline inspection tool which is moveable through the pipeline being detectable by means of the acoustic sensors, and the location of the pipeline inspection tool being able to be determined by means of the acoustic sensors.

Abstract: Swellable compositions and methods of using and controlling them are disclosed. In certain examples, the swellable composition may comprise an active phase responsive to swell upon exposure to a swelling fluid. In some examples, the active phase of the swellable composition is effective to deswell in response to an applied stimulus in the presence of the swelling fluid. In other examples, the swellable composition may further comprise a passive phase responsive to swell to a lesser degree than the active phase upon exposure to the swelling fluid. Devices and systems using the swellable compositions are also described.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing foreign exchange price information and entering into foreign exchange transactions are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a price provider receives foreign exchange rates and, based thereon, provides clients with foreign exchange indicative rates. Such indicative rats are preferably in the form of a streaming price feed. Clients, in turn, may use the indicative rates to revalue existing positions or translate offers in multiple currencies. Additionally, the client can enter into trades with the price provider based on the indicative rates or deal rates generated by the price provider.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing foreign exchange price information and entering into foreign exchange transactions are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a price provider receives foreign exchange rates and, based thereon, provides clients with foreign exchange indicative rates. Such indicative rats are preferably in the form of a streaming price feed. Clients, in turn, may use the indicative rates to revalue existing positions or translate offers in multiple currencies. Additionally, the client can enter into trades with the price provider based on the indicative rates or deal rates generated by the price provider.

Abstract: A system to determine the mixture of fluids in the deviated section of a wellbore comprising at least one distributed temperature sensor adapted to measure the temperature profile along at least two levels of a vertical axis of the deviated section. Each distributed temperature sensor can be a fiber optic line functionally connected to a light source that may utilize optical time domain reflectometry to measure the temperature profile along the length of the fiber line. The temperature profiles at different positions along the vertical axis of the deviated wellbore enables the determination of the cross-sectional distribution of fluids flowing along the deviated section. Together with the fluid velocity of each of the fluids flowing along the deviated section, the cross-sectional fluid distribution enables the calculation of the flow rates of each of the fluids. The system may also be used in conjunction with a pipeline, such as a subsea pipeline, to determine the flow rates of fluids flowing therethrough.

Abstract: A graphical user interface can be automatically generated from a command syntax for managing multiple computer systems as one computer system. The command syntax is represented using an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) document file, an XML schema file, and a text description file. The XML document file, XML schema file, and text description file are maintained on a server and downloaded to a client as required. A user interface program uses the XML document, XML schema, and text descriptions to generate a “Wizard” that comprises the graphical user interface, wherein the Wizard provides a series of step-by-step dialogs for assisting the operator in creating a command from the command syntax.

Abstract: A graphical user interface can be automatically generated from a command syntax for managing multiple computer systems as one computer system. The command syntax is represented using an eXtensible Markup Language (XML) document file, an XML schema file, and a text description file. The XML document file, XML schema file, and text description file are maintained on a server and downloaded to a client as required. A user interface program uses the XML document, XML schema, and text descriptions to generate a “Wizard” that comprises the graphical user interface, wherein the Wizard provides a series of step-by-step dialogs for assisting the operator in creating a command from the command syntax.