Abstract: A utility meter system for metering a building is described. The utility meter system includes a conduit, a meter box assembly and a support mechanism. The conduit can be adapted to house and provide at least one utility cable to the utility meter system. The meter box assembly can be adapted to house at least one connector, the connector in communication with the utility cable from the conduit, wherein the meter box assembly is in communication with the conduit. The support mechanism can provide stability to the meter box assembly, and the support mechanism can include a first end and a second end, wherein the meter box assembly is in communication with the first end of the support mechanism.

Abstract: A non-boring support system, or a temporary arm gain, is described. The support system enables attaching a supporting arm to an existing utility pole. The support system can include a securing assembly and a mounting member. The securing assembly can define an aperture sufficiently large enough to receive and secure the supporting arm. The mounting member can be adapted to mount the securing assembly to the utility pole.

Abstract: A quick-release conductor head for engaging a conductor, but capable of quickly releasing the conductor, if necessary. The quick-release conductor head includes a body for receiving the conductor, a latch pivotally connected to the body, a locking system for temporarily maintaining the latch in a closed position, and an opening system for automatically moving the latch from the closed position to the open position. In the closed position, the conductor is maintained within the body, while in the open position the body can be easily disengaged from the conductor. The present invention can include a guide system adapted to guide the conductor towards the body and guide the latch towards the locking system, when the latch is moved towards the closed position. The opening system can include a triggering mechanism and a bias adapted to disengage the latch from the locking system and move the latch towards the open position.

Abstract: An improved automatic gel splice is described. The automatic splice can include a tapered cylindrical body having end funnels positioned at opposite ends. Within the end funnels, a gel is positioned to protect the splice from potential contaminants. The gel can be a semi-conductive, waterproof gel. The gel acts with positioned finger joints within the splice to seal the interior of the splice.

Abstract: A post top receptacle adapter is described. The post top receptacle adapter fits on a light pole between the pole and a light source. The adapter can include a fuse assembly to protect for overcurrent. Additionally, the adapter can include a sensor system. A switch can also be implemented on the adapter to allow switching on or off the power to the light fixture and the adapter.

Abstract: An actual real-time reactive power output reserve of a generator is calculated by determining a real-time reactive power output of the generator at present operating conditions, determining a maximum reactive power output of the generator at the present operating conditions based on a maximum volt-ampere output capability of the generator, a real-time transmission voltage level of a transmission system connected to the generator, and a real-time maximum acceptable generator terminal voltage, and subtracting the real-time reactive power output from the maximum reactive power output.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing a contaminant in situ from soil containing the contaminant, by contacting the soil containing the contaminant with a reagent in situ to remove the contaminant from the soil and form a mixture; removing the mixture from the soil; and removing the contaminant from the mixture, wherein the reagent is not citric acid. The invention further relates to a method for removing a contaminant in situ from soil containing the contaminant, by contacting the soil containing the contaminant with a reagent in situ and mobilizing the contaminant by electroremediation to form a mixture containing the contaminant; and removing the contaminant from the mixture.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging an electrostatic precipitator, powered by a power supply and having a plurality of corona electrodes and a plurality of collector electrodes, such that a precipitator capacitance may be formed therebetween, includes a storage capacitor across the power supply, having a storage capacitance. A voltage switch is capable of selectively electrically coupling the electrostatic precipitator to the storage capacitor. The storage capacitance is sufficient to charge the electrostatic precipitator to a preselected operative voltage within a rise time greater than a first preselected value and less than a second preselected value.

Abstract: A composition for manufacturing concrete containing cement, coal ash, and organic plant ash, and a process of making such composition.

Abstract: A cap formed with a pan that defines a central dish which receives a portion of the securing members that secure the pan to a manhole opening. A cover closes over the central dish to restrict entry of water and dirt contaminants into the central dish. The cover and the central dish thereby define an enclosure for the securing members which connect the cap to the manhole cover.

Abstract: An improved three-component velocity probe for use in measuring velocity of non-uniform gas flows. Specifically, a new probe geometry enables characterization of a flow in three dimensions in large scale applications. The three-component gas flow velocity probe is a cylinder having three equally spaced sensing ports located on the cylindrical surface in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder and having two recesses in the cylinder transverse of the length of the cylinder. The recesses are on the opposite sides of the three sensing ports and equally spaced from the sensing ports. The five sensing ports are connected to pressure sensing means remote from the probe to determine the gas flow velocity.

Abstract: A battery which facilitates the measurement and recording of data is provided. The battery has a transparent casing wall and a scale attached to the wall for measuring the level of electrolyte within the battery. The scale contains first measuring indicia for measuring the distance the electrolyte level falls below a high level mark, and second indicia aligned literally opposite and having values, for example, specific gravity value correction factors, correlating to those of the first indicia.

Abstract: An economical full capacity integrated heat pump water system which utilizes the basic components of conventional heat pump systems and a hot water heat exchanger incorporated in the system. The invention may be operated in three refrigerant flow configurations, with five associated operational modes. In one configuration, the refrigerant flow is from the compressor, through the hot water heat exchanger, through the outdoor heat exchanger, through an expansion device, through the indoor heat exchanger and back to the compressor. In a second configuration, the refrigerant flow is from the compressor, through the hot water heat exchanger, through the indoor heat exchanger, through an expansion device, through the outdoor heat exchanger, and back to the compressor.