Abstract: Examples described herein relate to converting and printing tags such as radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An example device can execute an application to be used for the process. The application can receive information associated with a first physical label, including a first product code, a company indication, and a product indication. A GUI associated with the application displays a graphical element representing the first physical label in a second information format different from the first. This second information format incorporates information associated with both the company indication and the product indication. The application generates a new value to be encoded into the memory storage of a second physical label and instructs an encoding device to encode the second physical label with the new value. The application can also instruct that human-readable elements associated with the new value be printed onto the second physical label.

Abstract: A system and method for molten electrolysis includes a molten electrolyte reactor, a silicon refiner reactor, and an aluminum refiner reactor to accommodate the extraction of metals and oxygen from metal oxide feedstock. The reactor systems, designed to operate in the vacuum environment of the Moon, incorporate heat sources to melt the metal oxide feedstock, anodes and cathodes to support electrolysis, systems interconnecting the reactors, and systems allowing for removal of materials from the reactors.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for preventing flaring at a facility, by a system, includes receiving a plurality of pressure measurements from a sensor disposed downstream of the facility. The method further includes comparing the plurality of pressure measurements to a threshold pressure, wherein the threshold pressure corresponds to mitigating a flaring event. In response to determining that at least one of the plurality of pressure measurements is greater than the threshold pressure, the method further includes analyzing injection response curves for a plurality of wells to determine a first well for adjusting a back pressure on a reservoir intersected by the first well. The method further includes transmitting an instruction to the first well to adjust the back pressure on the reservoir.

Abstract: A fuel gas conditioning unit includes a brazed aluminum heat exchanger including a plurality of parting sheets defining a plurality of separate flow channels positioned between the plurality of parting sheets, a plurality of fin sheets positioned in the plurality of flow channels, a feed inlet configured to receive a raw feed stream, a cooled feed outlet configured to discharge a cooled feed stream formed from the raw feed stream, a fuel outlet configured to discharge a finished fuel gas stream, and a liquids outlet configured to discharge a finished liquids stream, an expansion device coupled to the heat exchanger and configured to receive a cooled fuel stream from the heat exchanger and discharge an expanded fuel stream formed from the cooled fuel stream, and a feed separator where the heat exchanger is configured to form the finished fuel gas stream and the finished liquids stream.

Abstract: A thief hatch for a pressure vessel system including an annular seal flange attachable to an opening of a pressure vessel of the pressure vessel system, a piston coupled to the seal flange, an annular seal assembly located between an outer surface of the piston and an inner surface of the seal flange, and a biasing element coupled to the piston and configured to apply a biasing force against the piston to bias the piston towards a first position corresponding to a closed configuration of the thief hatch.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing are provided. A system for additive manufacturing may include a feedstock shaping system for shaping an elongated metal-containing feedstock; a force applicator for applying force to the elongated metal-containing feedstock; a print head for passing a pulsed electric current through the elongated metal-containing feedstock and a substratum; and a power supply associated with the print head for sending pulsed power to the print head.

Abstract: A pumping system for performing a hydraulic fracturing operation includes an inlet conduit extending from a manifold, wherein a pair of inlet valves disposed along the inlet conduit, a fluid pump including an outlet configured to be inserted into the inlet conduit, and a connector assembly including an engagement member having a first position configured to lock the outlet within the inlet conduit and a second position configured to unlock the outlet from the inlet conduit. The pumping system additionally includes a pair of branch conduits extending from the inlet conduit, a pair of branch valves, wherein one of the pair of branch valves is disposed along each of the pair of branch conduits, and a dump conduit extending from the pair of branch conduits, wherein a dump valve is disposed along the dump conduit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dissolvable matrix composition, a liquid precursor formulation, and methods of preparing the same. Disclosed compositions and formulations have may be substantially free of polyvinyl alcohol, among other environmental pollutants. The dissolvable matrix composition can be used for household and industrial applications, including laundry, cleaning, personal care, and agricultural uses. Dissolvable matrix compositions in sheet form can be laundry sheets, in-scent booster sheets, odor neutralizer sheets, fabric softener sheets, all-purpose cleaning sheets, toilet bowl sheets, bathroom cleaner sheets, had soap, dishwashing sheets, or auto dishwash sheets. Thus, the dissolvable matrix composition can function as a carrier for various additives, such as household cleaning and laundry products.

Abstract: A transcoding engine communicatively coupled to a broadcast source receiver for receiving the broadcast stream, decoding the broadcast stream, extracting and storing the PSIP tables from the broadcast stream and inserting metadata into the decoded broadcast stream, encoding the broadcast stream and the metadata, and attaching the PSIP tables to the encoded broadcast stream. A listener server device is communicatively coupled to the transcoding engine for receiving the encoded broadcast stream and establishing a low-latency tunnel with a caller client over a public internet and providing the encoded broadcast stream to the caller client through the low-latency tunnel.

Abstract: A powered vanity system with a power outlet positioned on the bottom of a drawer box adjacent a face plate with an optical trigger that prevents the flow of electricity to the power outlet when the drawer box is in a closed position and allows the flow of electricity to the power outlet when the drawer box is in an open position. A cable manager controls the power cord as the drawer box moves between open and closed positions. The drawer box is easily removable from the cabinet carcass and provides for a novel convenience lighting system.

Abstract: A system and method for space resource mining and maneuvering may utilize at least one linear transformer driver, a selective ionization plasma pyrolysis extractor, and at least one pulsed plasma thruster.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are concrete and asphalt crack filler compounds and methods for utilizing them. According to some embodiments, a method of utilizing one of the compounds can include the steps of (1) obtaining a surface crack filler compound, (2) depositing the surface crack filler compound into a surface crack (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.), and (3) depositing water onto the surface crack filler compound to cause the surface crack filler compound to solidify and fill the surface crack. Additionally, and according to some embodiments, the method can further include, prior to depositing the surface crack filler compound into the surface crack: removing debris from the surface crack using at least one of a brush, pressurized air, or pressurized water.

Abstract: A natural gas system includes a pneumatic controller configured to discharge vent gas, an expansion vessel configured to discharge an expanded pilot gas, wherein the expansion vessel includes an internal volume configured to expand the vent gas discharged from the pneumatic controller whereby the expanded pilot gas discharged from the outlet port falls within a predefined discharge pressure range, a vent gas flowpath extending from the pneumatic controller to the expansion vessel, a burner assembly coupled to the expansion vessel and configured to ignite the expanded pilot gas discharged by the expansion vessel, and a pilot gas flowpath extending from the expansion vessel to the burner assembly.

Abstract: A low power consumption multi-contact micro electro-mechanical strain/displacement sensor and miniature autonomous self-contained systems for recording of stress and usage history with direct output suitable for fatigue and load spectrum analysis are provided. In aerospace applications the system can assist in prediction of fatigue of a component subject to mechanical stresses as well as in harmonizing maintenance and overhauls intervals. In alternative applications, i.e. civil structures, general machinery, marine and submarine vessels, etc., the system can autonomously record strain history, strain spectrum or maximum values of the strain over a prolonged period of time using an internal power supply or a power supply combined with an energy harvesting device. The sensor is based on MEMS technology and incorporates a micro array of flexible micro or nano-size cantilevers. The system can have extremely low power consumption while maintaining precision and temperature/humidify independence.

Abstract: A method of continuously recovering hydrocarbons from carbon ores can include providing first and second vessels containing rubblized carbon ore. A cooling fuel gas can be introduced into the first vessel. The cooling fuel gas can include oxygen and a recycle gas from the second vessel, which includes hydrocarbons and oxidation products. The oxygen can be consumed through oxidation in an oxidation zone in the first vessel. The temperature of the oxidation zone can be controlled by limiting the oxygen concentration in the cooling fuel gas. This can produce a hot oxidation product gas that heats rubblized carbon ore in a pyrolysis zone downstream of the oxidation zone. Gaseous and vapor hydrocarbons can be produced in the pyrolysis zone. The vapor hydrocarbons can be condensed in a condensing zone downstream of the pyrolysis zone and then collected. The remaining gaseous hydrocarbons and oxidation products can be recycled as the recycle gas.

Abstract: A powered vanity system with a power outlet positioned on the bottom of a drawer box adjacent a face plate with a pressure switch the prevents the flow of electricity to the power outlet when the drawer box is in a closed position and allows the flow of electricity to the power outlet when the drawer box is in an open position. A cable manager controls the power cord as the drawer box moves between open and closed positions. The drawer box is easily removable from the cabinet carcass and provides for a novel convenience lighting system.

Abstract: A production inlet assembly for use within a subterranean wellbore, the wellbore including a central axis and the production inlet assembly including a landing sub that affixable within the wellbore, a sand catcher including a chamber that is configured to receive particulates separated from formation fluids that enter the production inlet assembly, and a telescoping joint coupled between the landing sub and the sand catcher, wherein the telescoping joint is permitted to translate axially along the landing sub.

Abstract: A kitchen pullout for storage of knives, miscellaneous utensils and appliances is provided. A reversable base frame and an adjustable top rail is provided to secure the pullout in the cabinet carcass in an extremely stable configuration. The reversable base frame is concealed in the pullout in both a stowed and a deployed position. The bottom slide assembly installable from either the inside or the outside of the cabinet carcass.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for preventing flaring at a facility, by a system, includes receiving a plurality of pressure measurements from a sensor disposed downstream of the facility. The method further includes comparing the plurality of pressure measurements to a threshold pressure, wherein the threshold pressure corresponds to mitigating a flaring event. In response to determining that at least one of the plurality of pressure measurements is greater than the threshold pressure, the method further includes analyzing injection response curves for a plurality of wells to determine a first well for adjusting a back pressure on a reservoir intersected by the first well. The method further includes transmitting an instruction to the first well to adjust the back pressure on the reservoir.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a drilling operation in a subterranean formation are disclosed. The method includes generating a simulated well log based, at least in part, on a subset of an MWD log from a horizontal well, wherein the subset of the MWD log is for measured depths between a starting measured depth and an ending measured depth. The method further includes monitoring and/or controlling a drilling operation based, at least in part, on the simulated well log.