Abstract: An exhaust air shutter assembly may include a housing having a dividing wall separating the exhaust air shutter assembly into an inside portion and an outside portion. An opening may be formed in the dividing wall and a frame may be mounted around the perimeter of the hole. Disposed on the frame may be a gasket that extends around the entire perimeter of the hole. The exhaust air shutter also may include at least one shutter flap mounted adjacent to the frame with a hinge such that the shutter flap can pivot between a closed position and an open position. When the shutter flap is in the open position, an air flow path exists from the inside portion of the exhaust air shutter assembly to the outside portion. When the shutter flap is in the closed position the air flow path is blocked. The shutter flap is configured to contact the gasket mounted to the frame when the shutter flap is in the closed position, thereby creating a seal between the shutter flap and the opening in the dividing wall.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a diaphragm, at least one conductor layer disposed on the diaphragm, at least one dielectric film layer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to operate the cooling system in a contact mode and in a non-contact mode. In the contact mode, the diaphragm is controlled to oscillate at a first amplitude such that the conductor layer contacts the dielectric film layer. In the non-contact mode, the diaphragm is controlled to oscillate at a second amplitude such that the conductor layer does not contact the dielectric film layer while the diaphragm oscillates.

Abstract: A MEUV that is able to navigate aerial, aquatic, and terrestrial environments through the use of different mission mobility attachments is disclosed. The attachments allow the MEUV to be deployed from the air or through the water prior to any terrestrial navigation. The mobility attachments can be removed or detached by and from the vehicle during a mission.

Abstract: An anti-seismic apparatus for control element drive mechanisms of a nuclear reactor includes: an anti-seismic support plate including a plurality of insertion holes in which the control element drive mechanisms are respectively inserted; and bushings inserted between outer surfaces of the control element drive mechanisms and inner surfaces of the insertion holes. The support plate includes an upper support plate comprising a plurality of first insertion holes, a lower support plate comprising a plurality of second insertion holes at positions corresponding to the first insertion holes, and a connection part connecting the upper support plate and the lower support plate. The connection part includes a support beam vertically extending from an end portion of the lower support plate, an inner flange extending inward from an upper end portion of the support beam, and an outer flange extending outward from the upper end portion of the support beam.

Abstract: A system for recycling energy within an assembly line includes a mobile power generator attached to a conveyer platform (a.k.a. a “skillet”) or other conveyance within the assembly line. The mobile power generator has a drive wheel that contacts an adjacent surface, such as a floor, and is rotated by movement of the conveyance along or past the surface. Rotation of the drive wheel is transmitted to a low RPM electrical generator to produce electrical energy at the conveyance.

Abstract: A new family of neutron/gamma discriminating scintillators is disclosed that comprises stable organic glasses that may be melt-cast into transparent monoliths. These materials have been shown to provide light yields greater than solution-grown trans-stilbene crystals and efficient PSD capabilities when combined with 0.01 to 0.05% by weight of the total composition of a wavelength-shifting fluorophore. Photoluminescence measurements reveal fluorescence quantum yields that are 2 to 5 times greater than conventional plastic or liquid scintillator matrices, which accounts for the superior light yield of these glasses. The unique combination of high scintillation light-yields, efficient neutron/gamma PSD, and straightforward scale-up via melt-casting distinguishes the developed organic glasses from existing scintillators.

Abstract: A wear part includes at least one wear component made from abrasion-resistant material and an upper seal groove around a central aperture on the upper face of the wear part. The upper seal groove is adapted to receive an axially compressible seal. A spray nozzle assembly includes at least one wear part made from a hard and abrasion-resistant material and a protective housing made from a strong and resilient material and having a downstream chamber adapted to receive one or more of the wear parts in releasably trapped relationship, the downstream chamber having a wall including a post defined by a slot in the downstream chamber wall either side of the post, the post including an inwardly extending protuberance at or near its end and adapted to prevent the wear part from escaping from the downstream chamber.

Abstract: A ram with a multi-axis, multi-directional “self-centering shell holder” having predetermined spacing with respect to its engagement with the shell holder so that the shell holder supporting the cartridge case has the ability to deviate from the ram centerline in any direction to re-align with a centerline of the die bore is provided. The present invention also provides a retaining clip with push down tab allowing for quick insertion and removal of the self-aligning shell holder from the ram top.

Abstract: Arrangements related to the confirmation of component connections made during manufacturing or assembly processes are described. Acoustic data resulting from the connection can be received by a microphone. A controller can analyze the acoustic information to determine if a predetermined acoustic signature is present in the acoustic information. Responsive to the determination, a confirmation signal can be generated and transmitted by the controller. One or both of the microphone and controller can be included in a wearable device and worn by a user. In some arrangements, a motion sensor can be included in the wearable device to allow determination whether motion data during a connection is acceptable.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrotreating step (A) containing a hydroisomerization step (A1) that obtains a hydroisomerized oil (a1) by bringing a FT synthesis oil into contact with a hydroisomerization catalyst and/or a hydrocracking step (A2) that obtains a hydrocracked oil (a2) by bringing it into contact with a hydrocracking catalyst, and a fractionation step (B) that transfers at least a portion of the hydrotreated oil (a) composed of the hydroisomerized oil (a1) and/or the hydrocracked oil (a2) to a fractionator and, at the very least, obtains a middle distillate (b1) with a 5% distillation point of 130 to 170° C. and a 95% distillation point of 240 to 300° C., and a heavy oil (b2) that is heavier than the middle distillate (b1).

Abstract: A hot and cold water delivery apparatus comprising a multi-channel hose for simultaneously carrying hot and cold water to a water delivery device such as the spray head of a shower. The preferred hose is formed from an extruded length of material with a longitudinally running dividing wall to create the channels. A shut off valve may be provided for selectably connecting the channels to a source of hot and cold water respectively.

Abstract: Selectively mobile system and method detect and locate information to determine repair or replacement needs for bridge and roadway infrastructure by detection of subsurface defects. Multiple sensors collect data to be fused include 1) Visual capture device or devices [16] aboard a mobile carrier [10] capture visual spectrum in either HD or regular video and/or as still frame camera images; 2) Infrared spectrum sensors [18] aboard the mobile carrier capture video or still frame images; 3) Global positioning sensors (GPS) [12] aboard the mobile carrier determine position; 4) Light detection and ranging system (LIDAR) aboard the mobile carrier gives precise locations. Further, 5) ground penetrating microwave radar (GPR) sensors carried by a vehicle [22] and related electronics determine depth of subsurface defects. The sensor systems supply data to a digital processor [40] having analysis and graphical information system (GIS) software [44] that fuses the data and presents it for delivery and use.

Abstract: Phase selection for traveling wave fault detection systems is disclosed herein. Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) may be used to monitor and protect electric power delivery systems by detecting and acting upon traveling waves. A phase of the electric power delivery system may be selected based on the relative polarity of the traveling waves detected. The amplitude and/or polarity of the selected phase may be compared with the amplitudes and/or polarities of the other phases to determine a fault condition. For instance, the IED may determine a single-phase-to-ground fault based on the relative polarities and magnitudes of the detected traveling waves, send a protective action to the identified faulted phase, and/or continue to monitor the system for a continuation of the event or identification of a different event, such as a three-phase fault, using incremental quantities.

Abstract: An intake system of engine comprises an intake pipe (8), an air intake manifold (6), and an auxiliary intake assembly (4) disposed on the intake pipe (8) and located before the air intake manifold (6) of an engine. The auxiliary intake assembly (4) comprises an auxiliary air inlet passage, an auxiliary air outlet passage (21), and a central passage (39). Air enters through the auxiliary air inlet passage, comes out from the auxiliary air outlet passage (21) and enters the central passage (39), so as to be mixed with air from the intake pipe (8). The present invention further relates to an engine intake system, comprising an electronic booster (4?) located upstream of the air intake manifold (6) of an engine. An air flow enters from an air inlet (4241?), flows out from an air outlet (4242?), is mixed with air that flows through the intake pipe (8), and then is inhaled into a cylinder of the engine. The present invention further relates to a engines comprising the above intake systems.

Abstract: A system and method that detects, using processing circuitry, a predetermined energy condition. The processing circuitry determines a geographic location of a vehicle, identifies at least one energy station as a function of a plurality of factors, determines a vehicle range based on an energy level of the vehicle and a first mode of vehicle operation, determines whether an energy saving condition is satisfied based on the vehicle range, a location of the at least one energy station, and the geographical location of the vehicle, and enters an economy mode when the energy saving condition is satisfied.

Abstract: Provided are a moisture detection sensor, a defect detection sensor, and a sensor array using the same that make use of moisture-sensitive compounds reversibly reacting to water (moisture) to emit fluorescence, thereby reversibly sensing the moisture within a short period of time and also providing a high degree of sensitivity even to an extremely small quantity of moisture. The moisture detection sensor includes one or more moisture-sensitive compounds selected from the group consisting of Calcein, Calcein-AM (Calcein acetoxymethyl ester), and Calcein blue.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for editing data object variants of at least one software tool is described and presented, whereby the data object variants have at least one common software/hardware attribute and in each case a configuration of the attribute. It is possible to react to changing configurations of hardware attributes of different data object variants and thereby to changing matching groups during the editing of a data object variant in that for at least one attribute matching configurations of the attribute in different data object variants are captured and that for the attribute information on matching groups of data object variants is stored with the matching configurations of the attribute.

Abstract: A microcontroller uses a combination of several synchronized PWM outputs to generate a low distortion sine wave by summing the PWM outputs and filtering the summed signal. The sine wave is used as a guard voltage. The unknown impedance is measured by impinging the guard voltage on the sense electrode by a transistor connected in common base configuration and then transferring the sense current through the common base connected transistor to a transimpedance amplifier made out of a second transistor connected in common emitter configuration. The output voltage at the collector of the second transistor is measured by an ADC input of the microcontroller. The microcontroller translates the ADC output values into the unknown impedance to be measured by doing a software demodulation of the ADC output values. A reference impedance can be connected in parallel to the unknown impeder to eliminate gain errors of the signal sensing circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for supervising protective elements in electric power systems. In one embodiment, a system may be configured to selectively enable a protective action an electric power system. The system may include a data acquisition subsystem receive a plurality of representations of electrical conditions associated with at least a portion of the electric power delivery system. An incremental quantities module may calculate incremental quantities from the plurality of representations. A protective module may be configured to detect an event, to determine an incremental quantities value during the event, and to determine a time-varying threshold. The incremental quantities value during the event may be compared with the time-varying threshold, and a protective action module may be enabled to implement a protective action when the value of the incremental quantities value during the event exceeds the time-varying threshold.

Abstract: A method for detecting a position of a signal source in a living body includes: arranging three electrodes on a surface of the living body and alternately connecting a first external resistance and a second external resistance in parallel between the electrodes and a ground potential; measuring first voltages Vi (i=1, 2, 3) generated at the respective electrodes when the first external resistance is connected in parallel between the electrodes and the ground potential, and second voltages Vi (i=1, 2, 3) generated at the respective electrodes when the second external resistance is connected in parallel between the electrodes and the ground potential; and calculating three ratios Vi/V?i (i=1, 2, 3) from the first and second voltages Vi and V?i, and detecting the position of the signal source in the living body based on the three ratios Vi/V?i (i=1, 2, 3).