Abstract: A UV curing system and method for manufacture and repair of composite parts, such as for use in wind blade manufacture and repair is disclosed. The system and method utilize UV as the single radiation source to cure laminates such as glass fiber reinforced laminates containing a photo initiator. The use of Co naphthenate or phenoxyethyl methacrylate in the curing of thick laminates produces high glass transition and complete curing of thick laminates. The addition of cobalt naphthenate and phenoxyethyl methacrylate shows no significant reduction on the bonding strength.

Abstract: An identification system for surgical navigation is described. The navigation system contains an instrument assembly containing a coil (of a receiver) having an interior space, an instrument configured to be removably coupled to the coil, and a prong affixed to the instrument and configured to be at least partially disposed within the interior space of the coil when the instrument is coupled to the coil. The prong can have a length corresponding to the physical dimensions of the instrument. The navigation system can also contain a transmitter located within the body of a patient. The navigation system can be used to identify interchangeable instruments. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A water treatment system combines a microfiltration or ultrafiltration membrane system with a downstream reverse osmosis membrane system. The MF or UF system has multiple trains of immersed membrane modules. The trains are connected to a common permeate pump. The permeate pump discharges directly into the inlet of an RO feed pump. The membrane trains are each subjected to the same suction. The permeate pumps are operated to provide the required flow to the RO feed pump at or above the minimum inlet pressure of the RO feed pump.

Abstract: A system including a primary manifold adapted to receive an ammonia feed and a distribution array coupled to the primary manifold to receive the ammonia feed from the primary manifold is provided. The distribution array includes a first supply tube extending approximately perpendicular to the primary manifold and a first plurality of injection tubes extending perpendicularly from the first supply tube. Each injection tube of the first plurality of injection tubes includes a plurality of apertures configured to expel the ammonia feed from the distribution array along a length of the first supply tube.

Abstract: There is provided a method of determining the state of a signal lamp. The method includes receiving time series data corresponding to an electrical signal used to power a signal lamp. The state of the signal lamp can switch from one of the following states to another of the following states: an on state, an off state, and a flashing state. The method also includes determining the state of the signal lamp, based at least in part on both the time series data and an amplitude value of the electrical signal relative to an amplitude-change threshold value over a determined number of amplitude changes.

Abstract: There is provided a control system and method related to the use of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) devices in vehicles. An exemplary control method includes applying a voltage to a gate of an IGBT device to turn the IGBT on, measuring the collector-to-emitter voltage of the IGBT, and comparing the measured collector-to-emitter voltage to a voltage reference. The exemplary method also includes generating a fault condition if the measured collector-to-emitter voltage exceeds the voltage reference. The exemplary method additionally includes initiating a soft turn-off in response to the fault condition by reducing the voltage applied to the gate of the IGBT to a voltage slightly greater than a rated threshold voltage of the IGBT.

Abstract: There is provided a control system and method related to the use of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) devices in vehicles. An exemplary control method includes receiving a status signal that indicates a fault condition in the operation of an IGBT device of an affected converter. The exemplary method also includes sending a control signal that turns off all IGBTs of the affected converter. The exemplary method additionally includes receiving a second status signal for each of the IGBTs that indicates whether each of the IGBTs successfully turned off. The exemplary method further includes generating an indication that the fault condition relates to a saturation condition or a power supply being outside a designated range, depending on a duration of the fault signal.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device that includes a heatsink and a set of IGBTs coupled to the heatsink and configured to deliver power to a field exciter and a battery. The electronic device also includes a temperature sensor disposed in the heatsink and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor and, based on the temperature reading, determine a junction temperature for at least one of the IGBTs of the set of IGBTs. The controller is also configured to de-rate an output power provided by each of the IGBTs based, at least in part, on the junction temperature.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device that includes a heatsink, a first dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and configured to provide electrical power to a field exciter, a second dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and configured to provide electrical power to a battery, and a third dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and common to the field exciter and the battery charger. The exemplary electronic device also includes a single temperature sensor disposed in the heatsink, a controller configured to receive a temperature reading from the single temperature sensor and, based on the temperature reading, estimate a junction temperature of at least one of the first, second, or third dual IGBT.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device that includes a heatsink, a first dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and configured to provide electrical power to a field exciter, a second dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and configured to provide electrical power to a battery, a third dual IGBT coupled to the heatsink and common to the field exciter and the battery. The electronic device also includes a temperature sensor disposed in the heatsink, a cooling unit comprising a plenum and a variable source of air flow, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor and, based on the temperature reading, determine a desired level of cooling for at least one of the dual IGBTs, wherein an air flow rate provided by the cooling unit is determined based on the desired level of cooling.

Abstract: There is provided a method of determining thermal behavior of a double H-bridge. An exemplary method includes applying current to a set of dual IGBTs of the double H-bridge, the dual IGBTs thermally coupled to a heatsink. The method also includes measuring case temperatures of each of the dual IGBTs. The method also includes, based on the measured case temperatures, determining a set of thermal resistance parameters that describe a thermal effect that the current through each dual IGBT has on the case temperatures of each dual IGBT. The method also includes using the thermal resistance parameters to generate a computer model for analyzing heat flow in the double H-bridge. The method also includes using the thermal model to estimate junction temperatures of the double H-bridge during operation of the double H-bridge.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamic customization of clinical workflows are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a script that implements one or more actions of a clinical workflow from a first healthcare entity that utilizes an electronic clinical information system, wherein the electronic clinical information system aggregates healthcare information from a plurality of healthcare entities including the first healthcare entity; loading the script into a dynamic module core framework that interacts with a runtime environment to execute application bundles; and publishing the script of the dynamic module core framework to the runtime environment such that the clinical workflow is installed into the electronic clinical information system dynamically at runtime.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to correlate healthcare information are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a healthcare message from a first entity of a healthcare enterprise, wherein the healthcare message is configured according to a first identification schema of the first entity; identifying one or more subjects of the healthcare message for correlation into an electronic clinical information system; selecting one of a plurality of correlators for each identified subject to correlate each identified subject, wherein each of the correlators are customizable to handle a specific type of healthcare message subject; and correlating the identified subjects of the message to associate each of the identified subjects with an identifier internal to the electronic clinical information system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a strut airfoil for use in an exhaust diffuser. The strut airfoil described herein generally is asymmetric. The strut airfoil has a curved leading edge, a curved tail edge, and two surfaces connecting the leading edge and tail edge. This disclosure also relates to gas turbines that contain an exhaust diffuser with struts that are covered with a strut airfoil.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for medical case research and collaboration are disclosed herein. An example method includes receiving, by a processor, information from a person via a research tool related to one or more health issues of the person; generating a medical case based on the information received from the person; calculating one or more likelihoods associated with one or more potential causes of the health issues, wherein a first one of the likelihoods indicates a probability that a first one of the potential causes of the health issue is an accurate diagnosis; determining whether the one or more likelihoods indicate that the medical case is complex; and when the medical case is complex, granting the person access to a collaboration module.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to perform log file analyses are disclosed herein. An example method includes generating, by a processor, a plurality of data points by analyzing information in a log file; displaying one or more graphical representations of the data points; and in response to detecting an engagement of a first portion of a first one of the graphical representations, identifying a section of the log file corresponding to the engaged first portion and displaying the section of the log file in association with the graphical representations.

Abstract: There is provided a method of selecting a maintenance operation to be performed on a device. An exemplary method comprises determining a health parameter for the device, the health parameter being predictive of a probability of failure of the device based on archival data about a plurality of devices similar to the device. The exemplary method also comprises performing a first maintenance operation on the device if the health parameter indicates that the probability of failure of the device is below a threshold. The exemplary method additionally comprises performing a second maintenance operation on the device if the health parameter indicates that the probability of failure of the device exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing user interfaces are disclosed herein. An example method includes extracting object data from a file associated with a user interface; storing a plurality of object definitions corresponding to the extracted object data in a computer readable storage medium; and generating, at a computer having a tangible memory, a test script for the user interface using the object definitions, wherein the test script is to be generated based on one or more test definitions defining one or more attributes of the object definitions to be tested in the test script, and wherein the test script is to be generated based on one or more automation rules defining how the object definitions are to be tested.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method for controlling an electronic device. An exemplary method comprises employing a look-up table to derive waveform value data for a multi-phase reference waveform. The exemplary method also comprises employing the look-up table to derive waveform value data corresponding to harmonic data for the multi-phase reference waveform. Harmonic data is injected into the multi-phase reference waveform to produce a harmonic reference waveform. The exemplary method additionally comprises generating a plurality of control signals from the harmonic reference waveform.

Abstract: An example emergency response coordination apparatus includes a memory to store at least patient information, symptom knowledge base information, and care provider information. The apparatus includes a first communication interface to receive symptom information from a patient to be stored in the memory. The apparatus includes a processor to process the received symptom information based on stored patient information, symptom knowledge base information, and care provider information to determine a recommended care plan for the patient and to identify a care provider suitable to treat the patient's symptoms. The apparatus includes a timer to track elapsed time beginning with receipt of symptom information to aid in determining a time window for patient treatment. The apparatus includes a second communication interface to generate an output of the recommended care plan for the patient and directions to the care provider suitable to treat the patient's symptoms.