Abstract: A marine vessel is provided comprising a liquefied gas (LG) handling system. The LG handling system comprises an LG tank which is installed on a portion of the marine vessel. The LG handling system comprises a vent line system which is connected to the LG tank and which has an outlet arranged on a elevated structure on the marine vessel at a vertical distance from the portion of the marine vessel on which the LG tank is installed. Optionally or additionally, the outlet may be arranged on an elevated structure on the marine vessel at a vertical distance from the deck or a working area below the outlet.

Abstract: An integrated steam generator/steam superheater apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus can be used in a process, such as an ammonia synthesis process, to cool an ammonia converter effluent process gas and to generate superheated steam. The integrated apparatus includes a steam superheater portion wherein hot process gas is used to generate superheated steam by heat transfer to saturated steam. The apparatus also includes a steam generator portion wherein the process gas is used to generate saturated steam by heat transfer to water. Both the superheater and the steam generator are integrated into a single unit, without intervening pluming, etc., thereby saving space and equipment.

Abstract: Methods of biosolids processing disclosed herein may be configured in a two-stage process. The methods include the step of distributing biosolids in an input state onto a first thermal floor disposed within a first greenhouse, the first thermal floor adapted to transfer heat to the biosolids from a working fluid communicated through the first thermal floor thereby transforming the biosolids from the input state into a first processed state at a first stage of the two-stage process. The method includes the step of distributing the biosolids in the first processed state onto a second thermal floor disposed within a second greenhouse and then heating the biosolids thereby transforming the biosolids from the first processed state into a second processed state at a second stage of the two-stage process by heating the biosolids. Apparatus that functions to implement the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing, delaying or reversing age-associated inflammation, by administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of at least one long interspersed nuclear element 1 (LINE-1, L1) endonuclease inhibitor (L1 EN inhibitor), either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent. Effectiveness of the methods can be measured via biomarkers and/or by a decrease in symptoms compared to those symptoms before administration of the L1 EN inhibitor. Specific chemical structures of the L1 EN inhibitors are identified and shown herein.

Abstract: A firearm barrel and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, a barrel for a firearm may be provided. The barrel may comprise a chamber, an entire geometry of which is formed to a final depth. After providing the barrel with the entire geometry of the chamber being formed to the final depth, a material modification process that modifies one or more properties of the barrel may be performed. After performing the material modification process, a composite matrix wrapping that surrounds an outer circumference of the barrel over a length of the barrel may be applied.

Abstract: A method includes engaging Parkinson's Disease (PD) subjects in a continuous motor performance task that elicits natural motor variability, quantifying natural motor variability of each PD subject with an array of motor metrics at short timescales, applying a machine-learning classification or regression algorithm to determine weights for each of these metrics to maximally differentiate each patient's motor performance from that of controls performing the same task, and combining the weights to determine a scalar metric of motor performance for each short epoch of motor behavior.

Abstract: A method for purifying cumene may include splitting an alkylation reaction product into a first portion and a second portion; feeding the first portion as mostly a liquid into a benzene column; at least partially vaporizing the second portion in a heater; feeding the at least partially vaporized second portion into the benzene column. A method for purifying cumene may also include the steps of providing a benzene column and a cumene column; directing a liquid side draw from the benzene column to the cumene column, the liquid side draw being a liquid substantially free of DIPB; returning a benzene enriched vapor from the cumene column to the benzene column using an overhead line, the benzene enriched vapor having a higher concentration of benzene than the liquid side draw; and drawing purified cumene from the cumene column.

Abstract: A system includes a high density surface emitting laser array source, the high density surface emitting laser array source comprising a near infrared vertical cavity semiconductor laser (VCSEL) array that enables individual access to closely packed laser elements on a sub-microsecond timescale, a detector comprising a dynamic vision sensor having low latency, high dynamic range and ultralow power, and a chip scale neuromorphic computing platform configured to perform real-time target image reconstruction, the distinctly separate high density surface emitting laser array source, the detector and the chip scale neuromorphic computing platform integrated into a single functional whole.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a system for extracting volatile components from produce. In an embodiment, a conveying mechanism is configured to transit produce from a first point to a second point, where a peel of the produce is penetrated during said transit such that a portion of volatile components in the produce peel are released from the peel as a vapor. A hood is positioned over the conveying mechanism for capturing the vapor, where the system is configured to extract at least a portion of the volatile components of the vapor captured via the hood.

Abstract: A powder dispenser generally includes a reservoir adapted to contain a powder, a rotor disposed within the reservoir, a plate, and an engagement member. The rotor is configured to rotate about an axis and engage the powder within the reservoir. The plate is positioned below the rotor and defines a slot configured to receive the powder as the rotor rotates about the axis. The plate is arranged to rotate relative about the axis. The engagement member is aligned with at least one opening and is configured to extend into the slot defined in the plate. The engagement member is configured to direct a volume of the powder from the slot into the at least one opening as the plate rotates. The volume of the powder is dispensed through the opening as the plate rotates.

Abstract: A method for treating a wastewater comprising phosphates and other nutrients and organic solids comprises feeding the wastewater into an acid gas digester where digestible carbohydrates in the wastewater undergo acidogenesis and acetogenesis forming volatile fatty acids and a suspended solids content to produce an organic acid digest. The acid gas digester effluent is fed into a plurality of harvesting anaerobic digesters connected in series downstream from the acid gas digester. A portion of the solubilized phosphates are precipitated from the wastewater in a first harvesting digester to produce a harvesting digester effluent from the first harvesting digester in the series having a reduced solubilized phosphate content. The harvesting digester effluent is fed into an anaerobic methane digester downstream of the last harvesting digester in the series. Organic solids in the harvesting digester effluent are converted into methane and a digested anaerobic sludge.

Abstract: A dividing wall column is used in an alkylation process flow scheme to fractionate an alkylate reactor effluent to produce an iso-butane-rich stream as a recycle feed for the alkylation reactor while also separating iso-butane, normal butane and alkylate as separate product streams depending on the reactor effluent composition. In an optional embodiment, the scheme may contain propane.

Abstract: A method for forming versatile action models for video understanding may gather data from a video. The data may comprise textual video representations and other task specific language inputs. The method may use a pre-trained large language model (LLM) next token prediction for action anticipation based on the data from the video.

Abstract: A liftgate with rearward facing camera is provided. The rearward facing camera is positioned on the liftgate such as to comply with manufacturer recommended placement guidelines. The liftgate is moveable between stowed and deployed configurations, and the rearward facing camera is protected from damage when the liftgate is in the deployed configuration. The camera assemble includes at least one protective element. Accommodation is made for the routing and protection of wiring associated with the camera.

Abstract: Methods involving physics-informed deep learning to help solve inverse problems of solid materials/structures related to unknown geometry include (1) identifying and characterizing unknown materials/structures and defects with accuracy and predictive capability and limited non-destructive measurements, and/or (2) designing geometrical features and parameters of solid materials and structures to achieve optimized and/or improved performance.

Abstract: Compositions and process, along with systems using those compositions and processes are described herein for remediation of environmental contamination, including organic compound contamination of soil and ground water, including polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Abstract: A tamper evident container comprises a base, a lid, a first hinge, a locking mechanism, a second hinge, and a tamper evidence feature. The base retains items for storage. The lid engages with and covers the base. The first hinge rotatably couples the base and the lid. The locking mechanism secures the lid to the base and includes a plug and a receptacle. The locking mechanism is engaged when the plug is within the receptacle. The second hinge rotatably couples the base and the plug. The tamper evidence feature provides evidence of the container being tampered with or opened and is positioned between the plug and the second hinge.