Abstract: The present invention is a system and methods for an immediate shutdown of charging for an electric vehicle charger. The system may include a sensor, which is communicatively connected to a charging connection, and a control circuit, which is communicatively connected to the sensor. If a disruption element is determined by the control circuit as a function of a charging datum of the sensor, then control circuit is configured to conduct an immediate shutdown of charger by disabling a communication of a charging connection to prevent harm to an electric vehicle, a charger, and/or a user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the atmosphere of a multizone calcination (firing) furnace for production of high-quality nickel-rich cathode material for lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. A high-quality oxygen-rich atmosphere is maintained to ensure the quality of the cathode material. An atmosphere control system continuously measures and analyzes the composition of the calcination furnace atmosphere in different zones and adjusts the flowrate of oxygen-rich atmosphere into the furnace to optimize the calcination process.

Abstract: A fitting that provides a sealed connection can include a face seal surface defining an annular groove having an outer wall that extends inward from the face seal surface, a floor and an inner ramp wall that extends away from the floor toward the face seal surface. The inner ramp wall can be disposed at an acute angle relative to the floor. In some applications, this angle can be about 64° to about 68°. An O-ring can be disposed in the annular groove and under tension due to being stretched over the inner ramp wall. The O-ring can exert a force radially inward toward the longitudinal axis along the inner ramp wall to thereby improve retention of the O-ring in the annular groove.

Abstract: Provided are a method for controlling a full bus load to discharge in a household electrical appliance and related apparatuses. In the method, in response to determining that a half bus load is turned on and a full bus load is turned off, a voltage difference between a first DC power and a second DC power is determined to obtain a voltage difference. The first DC power and the second DC power are obtained by converting three-phase power through a three-level active PFC unit. Subsequent to the voltage difference between the first DC power and the second DC power being determined, a full bus load is controlled to be turned on or off based on the voltage difference to stabilize a half bus voltage in a predetermined voltage interval.

Abstract: Provided are a three-phase power conversion circuit for a household electrical appliance, a household electrical appliance, and a power-on control method for a household electrical appliance. The three-phase power conversion circuit includes a three-level active PFC unit, at least two power-on units, and a control unit. The three-phase power, subsequent to being converted by the three-level active PFC unit, obtains a first DC power and a second DC power to supply power to corresponding loads. The power-on unit is arranged at input terminals of the three-level active PFC unit to buffer a device in the three-level active PFC unit when the three-level active PFC unit is powered on. A first controllable switch module and a second controllable switch module in the power-on unit and the three-level active PFC unit are controlled by the control unit to complete buffering.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for distillation column fabrication can include forming multiple distillation column packing units that are positionable in a column to define a single packing section so that multiple columns of packing can be positioned in parallel with each other within a single distillation pressure vessel. Each of these multiple columns can have a pre-selected cross-sectional shape, such as a hexagonal shape, and each packing unit can have the same cross-sectional shape (e.g. hexagonal). Each column can include a riser, or distributor, attached to its upper or top portion. A plurality of outer jigsaw seal elements can be arranged between the outer portion of the columns and the inner wall of the pressure vessel. Each packing unit can include a plurality of layered corrugated sheets that are provided in a pre-selected arrangement to facilitate gas and liquid separation via the packing.

Abstract: A fresh air equipment is provided. The fresh air equipment includes a casing and a first heat exchange system. An air supply channel is formed in the casing. The first heat exchange system includes a fresh air heat exchanger structure and a first switching device. The fresh air heat exchanger structure is located in the air supply channel, and the fresh air heat exchanger structure is provided with a refrigerant pipeline. The first switching device is communicated with the fresh air heat exchanger structure, and the first switching device is configured to switch the flow direction of a refrigerant in the fresh air heat exchanger structure. When the first heat exchange system is in different operation modes, refrigerants of the first heat exchange system pass through the refrigerant pipeline located downstream of the air supply channel and subsequently pass through the refrigerant pipeline located upstream of the air supply channel.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, controllers, and processes that are configured to facilitate controlling visual information provided via a display at a dispenser while a vehicle is being fueled can be adapted so no use of communication protocols is needed for control of the display. For instance, a controller can be connected with a payment terminal having a screen via multiple different physical connections (e.g. wiring for conveying electricity, optical fiber cables, etc.). One or more of these connections can be activated while others are deactivated in an accordance with a pre-defined scheme to indicate to the payment terminal which of a number of different pre-defined display graphics should be displayed during fueling. Embodiments can be adapted so no payment information or other information is shared between a payment processing device and a fuel dispensing controller and no communication protocol is needed for transport of data between such devices.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes: an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, an indoor fan, a compressor, a four-way valve, a temperature control assembly, an outdoor assembly, a signal control assembly, and an indoor assembly. The indoor heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between indoor air and a refrigerant flowing in the indoor heat exchanger. The outdoor heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between outdoor air and a refrigerant flowing in the outdoor heat exchanger. The expansion valve is connected between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger, and the expansion valve is configured to adjust a pressure of a refrigerant flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger, so that a flow rate of the refrigerant flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger is adjusted.

Abstract: An apparatus for gathering intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance [ISR] in a hostile environment. The apparatus may be generally cylindrical to blend in with the environment, particularly with indicia which are visible to people viewing the apparatus. The apparatus may have a tinted skin which does not allow viewers to see inside. Inside the apparatus are one or more sensors which gather the ISR. The sensors may be disposed on a payload delivery mechanism having a first, retracted position inside the hollow body and extending outwardly through a port to a second position to deliver a payload to a hostile target. The sensor may be separable from the apparatus or may remain internal to the apparatus.

Abstract: An automated camera system and method are provided that are configured to search for an object emitting or reflecting a certain wavelength of light. The camera can be infrared, electro-optical, or otherwise. Image processing software is configured to isolate pixel groups in each image, wherein those pixel groups fit a wavelength or color patterns of an object being searched. The system also includes processing methods for determining the relative location of the object (GPS or other) based upon the location of the camera and the field of view of the camera. Materials can also be used to tag the object so that the object is easier to find in adverse lighting conditions. Alternatively, the tag can be a wavelength that only one group of searchers knows about, and hence the object can remain relatively hidden from others. The system can be readily mounted in an aircraft or other vehicle so that large areas can be scanned and searched.

Abstract: An electric aircraft battery pack that includes an integrated battery management component, which determines if a power supply connection between the battery pack and the electric aircraft should be terminated due to a failure, defect, or malfunction of the battery pack, such as a failure of a battery module of the battery pack.

Abstract: A dehumidifier includes a water tank, a body configured to be located over the water tank when the body is in a working state, and a drain pump provided at the body. A housing of the body is provided with a drain position. A water outlet end of the drain pump is connected to the drain position. A water inlet end of the drain pump is connected to the water tank. The water inlet end is provided with a filter.

Abstract: A process for the microfluidic electrochemical synthesis of geminal dipseudohalide or halide-pseudohalide compounds comprising the steps of pumping a solution comprising a compound of Formula I into a microfluidic electrochemical reactor in the presence of a base, one of a halide or pseudohalide salt (MY), and a mediator; applying an electrical current through the microfluidic electrochemical reactor; and performing oxidative addition to create a geminal dipseudohalide or halide-pseudohalide compound of the general Formula II

Abstract: A multi-junction resistance strain gauge comprises a substrate; a sinterable ink deposited directly on the substrate forming a non-conductive pattern; a stripe pattern generated on the sinterable ink by sintering, the stripe pattern having one or more non-conductive gaps, the stripe pattern having a first electrical conductivity; a sintered bridge across each of the one or more gaps and providing electrical continuity through the stripe and across the gaps, each bridge having a second electrical conductivity which is lower than the first electrical conductivity. The substrate is a non-conductive material or a conductive material coated with a thin insulator on which the stripe pattern is generated. The sinterable ink is a silver ink. The first electrical conductivity and the second electrical conductivity comprise different electrical conductivity. The first electrical conductivity of the stripe is a factor of about 1.7 or more higher than the second electrical conductivity of the bridge.

Abstract: A method and system for purifying a carbon dioxide feed stream in which the carbon dioxide feed stream is cooled and partially condensed to remove water upstream of an adsorber to produce a dry carbon dioxide stream. The dry carbon dioxide stream is further cooled and partially condensed in a carbon dioxide purification unit to form a carbon dioxide product stream. Excess refrigeration duty from the carbon dioxide purification unit is used to cool the carbon dioxide feed stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods of gas sequestration of carbon dioxide from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant. The method includes producing at least hydrogen and carbon dioxide above ground from a fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant, injecting at least a portion of the hydrogen and carbon dioxide produced from the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant into a geological hydrogen storage unit and a geological carbon dioxide storage unit, respectively, wherein the portion of the carbon dioxide is injected concurrently with the portion of the hydrogen. The injection of the portion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen underground are performed through carbon dioxide injection well(s) and hydrogen injection well(s), respectively, wherein a hydrogen injection wellhead(s) and a carbon dioxide injection wellhead(s) are located on a multi-well pad proximate the fossil-fueled hydrogen production plant.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of delivering, by intermittent inhalation, 200 ppm to 320 ppm gNO for 10 to 45 minutes 2 to 5 times per day to provide a therapeutic amount of gaseous nitric oxide (gNO) wherein the therapeutic amount is a nitric oxide-load (NO load) of 300 ppm-hrs to 900 ppm-hrs of gNO per day over a period of at least 14 days to a patient in need thereof, wherein the patient has a condition associated with a pathogenic microorganism, wherein the intermittent inhalation comprises inhalation of the gNO for a first time period, followed by inhalation of a gas essentially devoid of gNO for a second time period.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a base, a housing, an indoor unit, an outdoor unit and an electrical control assembly. The housing is disposed on the base, and an accommodating space is provided between the housing and the base. The indoor unit is located in the accommodating space, and the indoor unit includes an indoor air passage component. The outdoor unit is located in the accommodating space and arranged at an interval with the indoor unit. The outdoor unit includes an outdoor air passage component. At least one of sides of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit proximate to each other is provided with a groove. The electrical control assembly is installed between the indoor air passage component and the outdoor air passage component, and at least a part of the electrical control assembly is installed in the groove.