Abstract: An olefin and methanol co-production plant for co-production of an olefin and methanol from a source gas containing methane includes: an olefin production unit for producing the olefin; and a methanol production unit for producing methanol from a carbon oxide gas in the olefin production unit. The olefin production unit includes a partial oxidative coupling device for producing the olefin by partial oxidative coupling reaction of methane contained in the source gas. The methanol production unit includes a reforming device for producing hydrogen by reforming reaction of methane, and a methanol production device for producing methanol by reaction with hydrogen produced by the reforming device. At least one of the reforming device or the methanol production device is configured to perform reaction using the carbon oxide gas in the olefin production unit.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier, a first conductive post and a first adhesive layer. The first conductive post is disposed on the carrier. The first conductive post includes a lower surface facing the carrier, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface and a lateral surface extended between the upper surface and the lower surface. The first adhesive layer surrounds a portion of the lateral surface of the first conductive post. The first adhesive layer comprises conductive particles and an adhesive. The first conductive post has a height measured from the upper surface to the lower surface and a width. The height is greater than the width.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for detecting faults in an electric power delivery system. In one embodiment, system may include a data acquisition subsystem configured to receive a plurality of representations of electrical conditions. The system may also include an incremental quantities subsystem configured to calculate an incremental current quantity and an incremental voltage quantity based on the plurality of representations. A fault detection subsystem may be configured to determine a fault type based on the incremental current quantity and the incremental voltage quantity, to select an applicable loop quantity, and to declare a fault based on the applicable loop quantity, the incremental voltage quantity, and the incremental current quantity. A protective action subsystem may implement a protective action based on the declaration of the fault.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a dielectric layer, a package body and a protection structure. The dielectric layer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lateral surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The package body is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer. The package body covers a first portion of the lateral surface of the dielectric layer and exposes a second portion of the lateral surface of the dielectric layer. The protection structure is disposed on the second portion of the lateral surface of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: An electric motor comprises a stator and a rotor having a specified number of rotor poles that magnetically interact with the stator so as to rotate in relation to the stator. The stator is a slotted stator with a specified number of stator poles with slots between those poles and is provided with a set of conductive windings that are fitted into the slots and wound around the stator poles according to a specified pattern. The motor has a single-layer winding configuration, wherein there are one or more empty stator poles without windings on each side adjacent to those stator poles with a winding, so that only one set of windings is present in each slot. Stator poles with a winding terminate in a stator shoe, while stator shoes are absent from each empty stator pole, thereby expanding the gap for machine winding into the slots.

Abstract: A semiconductor package device includes a transparent carrier, a first patterned conductive layer, a second patterned conductive layer, and a first insulation layer. The transparent carrier has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a third surface extended between the first surface and the second surface. The first patterned conductive layer is disposed on the first surface of the transparent carrier. The first patterned conductive layer has a first surface coplanar with the third surface of the transparent carrier. The second patterned conductive layer is disposed on the first surface of the transparent carrier and electrically isolated from the first patterned conductive layer. The first insulation layer is disposed on the transparent carrier and covers the first patterned conductive layer.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper includes a piston slidable within a cylinder and dividing the cylinder into first and second chambers and a piston rod for driving the piston, the piston rod including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first and second fluid chambers wherein the piston is slidably moveable along the cylinder in compression and rebound, where compression results in fluid flowing through the passageway from the first to the second fluid chamber, and rebound results fluid flowing through the passageway from the second to the first fluid chamber. An adjustment mechanism located within the fluid passageway includes a compression member and a tapered valve head for adjusting the restriction of fluid flow through the passageway when the piston is in compression and a rebound adjustment member and a tapered valve head for adjusting the restriction of fluid flow through the passageway when the piston is in rebound.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to methods of preparing a safety battery. Methods can include dispensing a safety ink formulation between the two poles of a battery. Upon exposure to moisture, the formulation provides an electrical connection between two poles, thus minimizing electrical discharge and/or reducing the formation of electrochemically generated ions at the pole(s).

Abstract: Products, systems and methods are disclosed for lowering the concentrations of at least one of preservatives and fibrils in a liquid insulin composition. One method comprises replacing at least a portion of at least one of phenol and m-cresol with at least one of cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin polymers, cyclodextrin beads, and an ion exchange resin.

Abstract: A load control apparatus and method for controlling movement of a suspended load is disclosed. The load control apparatus includes: a base for attachment to or forming part of a load; a support element pivotally secured to and extending from the base for receiving and/or connecting to a lift line; and actuation means connected to the support element and to the base at respective positions which are spaced from the pivotal connection between the support element and the base such that actuation, in use, of the actuation means causes the base to pivot relative to the support element.

Abstract: A system for noise and vibration sealing of a vehicle while providing reduced impact resistance includes a block of compressible material positionable between a vehicle hood and a support structure of the vehicle. The block of compressible material may include an attachment surface configured to be secured to a portion of the vehicle and an impact surface formed opposite the attachment surface. The impact surface may be positioned in the vehicle to be contacted by the hood or support structure during an impact event. An exterior surface may extend between the attachment surface and the impact surface. A cavity may be formed in the exterior surface. The cavity may have a first inner surface and a second inner surface opposing the first inner surface, and may be shaped to accommodate crushing of the block of compressible material during the impact event.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detecting a broken conductor in a power transmission line. In an embodiment, a processor receives a signal indicating current on the transmission line. The processor determines that a broken conductor is present on the transmission line based at least in part on a magnitude of the current being less than a line charging current of the transmission line and a phase angle of the current leading a respective phase voltage of the transmission line. The processor effects a control operation based on the determined broken conductor.

Abstract: A bicycle may include a front triangle and a rear suspension system that couples the front triangle to a rear wheel and is dampened by at least one shock absorber. The rear suspension system includes a six-bar linkage having two ternary links separated from each other by one or more binary links, such that the two ternary links do not share a common joint. One of the ternary links may comprise a chain stay. In some examples, the other ternary link may comprise the front triangle. In some examples, the other ternary link may comprise a rocker arm coupling a seat stay link to the shock absorber.

Abstract: A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system may include the steps of (1) providing a plurality of operating parameters selected from the group consisting of condenser fan speed, evaporator fan speed, inlet solenoid valve position, outlet solenoid valve position, and compressor control to the air conditioner or the heat pump system wherein each of the plurality of operating parameters has a respective operating parameter value; (2) calculating an initial efficiency of the system using signals received from a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a voltage sensor, and a current sensor; and (3) proceeding, starting with a first of the plurality of operating parameters, to iteratively adjust values of each of the plurality of operating parameters and accept the new values only if the measured efficiency increases.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a hexagonal boron nitride epoxy compound anticorrosive paint, and a preparation method and use thereof. The anticorrosive paint mainly comprises hexagonal boron nitride, an oligoaniline or polyaniline nanofiber, an epoxy resin, a dispersing medium, a paint additive, an epoxy resin curing agent, and a solvent. The hexagonal boron nitride epoxy compound anticorrosive paint provided by the present disclosure has the advantages, such as good stability, simple preparation process, and low cost, does not tend to precipitate, is suitable for large-scale production, forms a coating that has excellent barrier properties and lasting corrosion resistance, and has very good application prospects in the industries, such as chemical industry, petroleum, electric power, shipping, light textile, storage, transport, and spaceflight.

Abstract: A system and method therefor for use with a conveyor carrying cartons inbound to a printing area and outbound away from the printing area. The system has a printer located in the printing area for printing documents to be inserted into corresponding cartons on the conveyor and a controller for cooperatively controlling operations of the conveyor and the printer based on the positions of the cartons relative to the printer. The controller includes a staging processor for determining when to cause the conveyor to carry the cartons inbound past the printer and when to cause the printer to print the documents. In operation, the controller queues the documents for printing, monitors outbound capacity of the conveyor based on detected positions of the cartons, releases a group of the cartons inbound on the conveyor in response to the outbound capacity reaching a predetermined threshold, and initiates printing the queued documents corresponding to the cartons in the group when the group of the cartons is released.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a propulsion module for a vehicle, and a control module communicatively connected to the propulsion module. The propulsion module is structured to be detached from the vehicle for mechanical connection to an off-board device. The propulsion module includes an electric motor and a power supply, and the power supply is operable to power the electric motor to output mechanical power. The control module is configured to receive a connection status of the propulsion module. In response to the connection status indicating that the propulsion module is detached from the vehicle, the control module is configured to operate the power supply at an off-board rated power to power the electric motor.

Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.

Abstract: A method for rapid, high throughput screening of the activities of enzymes, especially ligninases and its enzyme cocktails, using nanostructure initiator mass spectrometry (NIMS) surfaces, substrates and methodology.

Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a housing having an attachment surface defining a keyed slot. The keyed slot includes a first pair of recesses extending in a first direction and a second pair of recesses extending in a second direction. The attachment surface includes an outwardly extending protrusion. The assembly includes a clamp having a main body including an intermediate portion positioned between distal and proximate end portions, and a connection portion extending outwardly from the intermediate portion. The connection portion is configured to be inserted within the keyed slot in an insertion direction. The clamp is configured to be received within the keyed slot and rotatable between an engaged and disengaged position. In the engaged position the connection portion engages the first pair of recesses to inhibit movement in an extraction direction and the proximate end portion abuts the protrusion to inhibit rotation of the clamp to the disengaged position.