Abstract: One aspect of the application can provide a system and method for replacing a failing node with a spare node in a non-uniform memory access (NUMA) system. During operation, in response to determining that a node-migration condition is met, the system can initialize a node controller of the spare node such that accesses to a memory local to the spare node are to be processed by the node controller, quiesce the failing node and the spare node to allow state information of processors on the failing node to be migrated to processors on the spare node, and subsequent to unquiescing the failing node and the spare node, migrate data from the failing node to the spare node while maintaining cache coherence in the NUMA system and while the NUMA system remains in operation, thereby facilitating continuous execution of processes previously executed on the failing node.

Abstract: Apparatus for simultaneously supplying solvent to a plurality of chromatography columns using a plurality of pumps. Each pump has a chamber with a movable solvent piston therein and inflow and outflow valves. The outflow valve of each pump is connected to a respective chromatography column. The solvent pistons are simultaneously moved in one direction to pull solvent into the respective chambers until all pistons have achieved an adjustable stop position corresponding to a desired delivery volume. The solvent pistons are then simultaneously moved in the opposite direction to deliver solvent to the respective columns until all pistons have delivered the desired delivery volumes. The solvent pistons are driven by a common pneumatic or hydraulic system.

Abstract: A process for the final containerization of bulk cheese discharged from a vertical cheese forming tower operates with variant methods to accommodate direct filling of the final container or preliminary filling for transfer to the final container. In accordance with both methods, initial filling utilizes a false bottom container which allows the cheese section to be lowered into the container for sealing and either final closure or inversion and transfer to another final container such as a fixed bottom steel barrel. Both methods utilize a step of placing a closure over the open top of the initially filled container, and an inverting step to expose the opposite end of the container for a final closure. Common apparatus may be used in the system of the present invention to accommodate either embodiment of the containerization method.