Abstract: A method includes a processor for determining a life cycle of a first performance of a task flow for a telecommunication service order, determining that a performance of a first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded a threshold processing time, and determining that there is a problem with a first centralized system component in response to determining that the performance of the first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded the threshold processing time. The method may further include identifying the centralized system component for servicing when it is determined that there is a problem with the centralized system component.

Abstract: A method includes a processor for determining a life cycle of a first performance of a task flow for a telecommunication service order, determining that a performance of a first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded a threshold processing time, and determining that there is a problem with a first centralized system component in response to determining that the performance of the first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded the threshold processing time. The method may further include identifying the centralized system component for servicing when it is determined that there is a problem with the centralized system component.

Abstract: Multiple chemical tracers are provided in a fluid system, and measured to evaluate parameters of the system. The multiple chemical tracers include at least one reactive chemical tracer that provides a measurable signal with an intensity that changes as the reactive chemical tracer reacts in the fluid system. The signals of the multiple chemical tracers are compared to each other to evaluate a system parameter, such as temperature, pH, or system events.

Abstract: A method includes a processor for determining a life cycle of a first performance of a task flow for a telecommunication service order, determining that a performance of a first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded a threshold processing time, and determining that there is a problem with a first centralized system component in response to determining that the performance of the first task within the first performance of the task flow has exceeded the threshold processing time. The method may further include identifying the centralized system component for servicing when it is determined that there is a problem with the centralized system component.

Abstract: Methods and systems for producing high purity gaseous chlorine dioxide are provided. A solid chlorite reactant is contacted with an ozone-containing reactant gas, or a gas containing both ozone and a component that reacts with any hydroxide byproduct (such as carbon dioxide), to produce chlorine dioxide. The reaction can be monitored and controlled to ensure that excess chlorite reactant is provided and to prevent ozone from passing into the product gas.

Abstract: A rotor hub configured to support and rotate a plurality of rotor blades about an axis of rotation is includes a cylindrical body having a central shaft hole including the axis of rotation. The shaft hole has a radius extending from the axis of rotation radially. A plurality of radial spokes extends from the cylindrical body in a spoke direction. A plurality of arcuate segments extends between the distal ends of adjacent spokes to define a plurality of hub apertures. The spoke direction extends at an angle to the radial direction in both the horizontal plane, and a vertical plane, perpendicular to the horizontal plane. A line defined by the spoke direction does not intersect the axis of rotation. The spoke direction extends at an angle in the horizontal plane in a direction opposite to a direction of rotation of the rotor hub about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus comprising all apparatus, as well as a method that incorporates the apparatus. The apparatus includes an upper flying disk and a lower flying disk having an upper surface, and a cord connecting the two flying disks.

Abstract: A bellow actuated pump may be attached to a pouch using a pouch fitment integrated with a base of the pump or to which the pump may be attached, wherein the pouch fitment includes one or more curved wings and each of the wings has one or more weld ribs wherein at least two weld ribs cross to provide a contact for sealing with a pouch.

Abstract: An apparatus for diagnosing and/or quantifying the degree of strabismus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a beam that supports at least two targets, a video camera, a light source for generating Purkinje reflexes, and a computer. The patient gazes at the targets while the video camera captures the patient's eyes. The frames of the video are then analyzed as described herein to determine the location of the pupil and the first Purkinje reflex. With this information, strabismus can be diagnosed, as well as the angle of deviation, which is useful for surgically correcting the strabismus. Methods of analyzing the frames are also discussed herein.

Abstract: A wall element of a gas turbine engine having an inner hot surface, and an outer cooler surface, during use. A plurality of projections is provided on the outer surface to facilitate heat transfer to a coolant flow during use. The projections are arranged in a first density pattern and in a second higher density pattern for increased cooling. The second higher density pattern is positioned adjacent a hotter region of the tile than the first density pattern to reduce the thermal gradient throughout the wall element.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus comprising all apparatus, as well as a method that incorporates the apparatus. The apparatus includes an upper flying disk and a lower flying disk having an upper surface, and a cord connecting the two flying disks.

Abstract: A method of estimating battery lifetime includes monitoring a charge characteristic of a battery during a first time period, monitoring an operating condition of the battery, determining a first battery life value for the first time period based on the operating condition of the battery, the charge characteristic, and a duration of the first time period, determining an overall battery life value using the first battery life value and a second battery life value for a second time period, and estimating a remaining battery lifetime for the battery based on the overall battery life value.

Abstract: A bellow actuated pump may be attached to a pouch using a pouch fitment integrated with a base of the pump or to which the pump may be attached, wherein the pouch fitment includes one or more curved wings and each of the wings has one or more weld ribs wherein at least two weld ribs cross to provide a contact for sealing with a pouch.

Abstract: An adjustable nozzle dispenser and a multi-nozzle dispenser are disclosed for washing an aerofoil of a gas turbine engine. The dispensers are characterized by their nozzle arrangements being capable of washing at least two different parts of the aerofoil. A system and a method of operating such a nozzle dispenser is included.