Abstract: Method for producing logs (B1, B2) of continuous thin products, or web products, in optimized manner by tracking defects in the surface and/or in the thickness detected on the products, comprising •—a step of continuously winding a thin product (T) into logs (B1, B2) on a winding machine, in order to produce at least one primary log, •—a step of identifying any defects in the surface and/or the thickness of said continuous thin product, •—a step of storing in a database system (31), outside the primary log, information related to said defects comprising at least the position of said defects with respect to a reference system associated with the primary log, •—a step of assigning a primary ID code to said primary log, •—a step of marking said primary log with said primary code, •—a step of associating, in said database system (31), information on said defects with the primary ID code of the primary log, so that, in said database, to a given primary ID code information are associated related to defects in the s

Abstract: Method for predicting the presence of product defects during an intermediate processing step of a thin product wound in a roll, which provides for—receiving a roll of thin product that has been assigned a unique identification code stored in a database system, this latter containing process and/or product parameters detected in the production steps of said thin product wound in said roll upstream of said intermediate processing step, associated with said unique identification code, —accessing said database system, —entering one or more of the process and/or product parameters associated with the unique identification code of said roll contained in said database system in a predictive model, which uses a correlation, created by means of machine learning logics, from historicized values related to the process and/or product parameters output from said intermediate processing step and historicized values related to process and/or product parameters of the same rolls detected in the production steps of said rolls

Abstract: The machine (1; 100) comprises a winding station (3; 101), adapted to receive secondary winding cores (T) coaxial with, and adjacent to, one another. A cutting device (11; 104) is also provided, with a plurality of blades (13; 105), arranged upstream of the winding station (3; 101) with respect to the feeding direction of the web material (N) and adapted to subdivide the web material into plurality of strips (S1-S5) of web material; The machine has a web material evaluation system and a programmable unit (71) for processing data collected by the web material evaluation system.

Abstract: The machine (1;100) comprises a winding station (3; 101), adapted to receive secondary winding cores (T) coaxial with, and adjacent to, one another. The machine further comprises a cutting device (11; 104) with a plurality of blades (13; 105), arranged upstream of the winding station (3; 101) with respect to the feeding direction of the web material (N) and adapted to slit the web material into a plurality of strips (S1-S5) of web material. An in-line measurement arrangement (81-87) is also provided for measuring the Poisson's ratio of the web material (N).

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide an improved monitoring and security system to identify the presence of persons within a premises, to track the relative location of the person as he or she traverse the premises, and to generate an alert and optionally enter a lockdown mode if the person does not possess a pre-registered computing device or wireless transceiver. In the lockdown mode, doors optionally can be shut and locked through remote or local control or automatically if the distance between the person and the particular door falls below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for a riser extending from a subsea well component through an opening in a floating platform has at least two partially cylindrical inner sleeve segments that mount around the riser. Inner sleeve grooves are on an outer surface of each of the inner sleeve segments, defining inner sleeve ribs. The inner sleeve segments have abutting side edges when mounted around the riser. At least two partially cylindrical outer sleeve segments are mounted around the inner sleeve segments. The outer sleeve segments have abutting side edges when mounted around the inner sleeve segments. Outer sleeve grooves on an inner surface of each of the outer sleeve segments define outer sleeve ribs that fit within the inner sleeve grooves between the inner sleeve ribs. The abutting side edges of the outer sleeve segments are circumferentially offset from the abutting side edges of the inner sleeve segments.

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for a riser extending from a subsea well component through an opening in a floating platform has at least two partially cylindrical inner sleeve segments that mount around the riser. Inner sleeve grooves are on an outer surface of each of the inner sleeve segments, defining inner sleeve ribs. The inner sleeve segments have abutting side edges when mounted around the riser. At least two partially cylindrical outer sleeve segments are mounted around the inner sleeve segments. The outer sleeve segments have abutting side edges when mounted around the inner sleeve segments. Outer sleeve grooves on an inner surface of each of the outer sleeve segments define outer sleeve ribs that fit within the inner sleeve grooves between the inner sleeve ribs. The abutting side edges of the outer sleeve segments are circumferentially offset from the abutting side edges of the inner sleeve segments.

Abstract: A riser tensioner for maintaining a tensile force on a riser extending through an opening in a deck of a floating platform includes a frame assembly that may be quickly bolted together in the field. The frame assembly includes a plurality of tensioner legs that may be installed on an un-level deck yet still provide a level support of the riser. Lower leg mounting assemblies include a slip ring for mounting directly to the deck and a deck mounting member received in the slip ring at a variable angle and having an upwardly extending shaft passing into a bore in a lower end of a tensioner leg.

Abstract: A riser tensioner assembly for supporting risers on an offshore drilling platform includes a frame assembly and a plurality of riser centralizers circumferentially spaced about the frame assembly. The riser centralizers each include a clevis supporting roller for bearing on a riser to limit lateral movement of the riser with respect to the frame assembly. The clevis includes an elongated channel along which the roller is movable to accommodate angular movement of the riser with respect to the frame assembly.

Abstract: At least one crystalline hydrate of (S)—[N-3-(3?-fluoro-4?-(4?-phenyl piperazinyl))phenyl-2-oxo-5-oxazolidinyl]methyl acetamide, such as those with the following formula: wherein y is a number ranging from 1/12 to 1. Also provided are methods for the preparation of such crystalline hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline hydrates, and methods for their uses.

Abstract: A riser tensioner for maintaining a tensile force on a riser extending through an opening in a deck of a floating platform includes a frame assembly that may be quickly bolted together in the field. The frame assembly includes a plurality of tensioner legs that may be installed on an un-level deck yet still provide a level support of the riser. Lower leg mounting assemblies include a slip ring for mounting directly to the deck and a deck mounting member received in the slip ring at a variable angle and having an upwardly extending shaft passing into a bore in a lower end of a tensioner leg.

Abstract: A riser tensioner assembly for supporting risers on an offshore drilling platform includes a frame assembly and a plurality of riser centralizers circumferentially spaced about the frame assembly. The riser centralizers each include a clevis supporting roller for bearing on a riser to limit lateral movement of the riser with respect to the frame assembly. The clevis includes an elongated channel along which the roller is movable to accommodate angular movement of the riser with respect to the frame assembly.

Abstract: A riser tensioner system maintains a tensile force in a riser having an axis and extending from a subsea wellhead assembly through an opening in a floating platform deck. The tensioner includes a plurality of tensioner legs having lower ends mounted to the deck, and upper ends having slots formed therein to receive leg attachment plates having an opening therein through which a tubular support ring passes. A plurality of cylinders extend between the tubular support ring and a tensioner ring and couple to the support ring with cylinder attachment plates through which the tubular support ring passes. An upper end of each cylinder pivots about the mounting point, and a lower end of each cylinder adjustably mounts to the tensioner ring.

Abstract: A riser tensioner system maintains a tensile force in a riser having an axis and extending from a subsea wellhead assembly through an opening in a floating platform deck. The tensioner includes a plurality of tensioner legs having lower ends mounted to the deck, and upper ends having slots formed therein to receive leg attachment plates having an opening therein through which a tubular support ring passes. A plurality of cylinders extend between the tubular support ring and a tensioner ring and couple to the support ring with cylinder attachment plates through which the tubular support ring passes. An upper end of each cylinder pivots about the mounting point, and a lower end of each cylinder adjustably mounts to the tensioner ring.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for handling a tubular above a wellbore. In one aspect, the present invention provides a pipe handling apparatus operable with a pipe pick-up and lay-down machine. The pipe handling apparatus includes at least one arm having a first end and a second end and at least one stop member coupled to the second end of the arm. Preferably, the first end is pivotally coupled to the pipe pick-up and lay-down machine. The pipe handling apparatus may be actuated to limit movement of the tubular as it is moved toward the wellbore.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe-handling machine (100) for picking up and laying down pipe, such as at a rig site. The machine first comprises three elongated and nested truss members. First, a trestle (200) is provided; second, a trough carrier (300) is received within the trestle; and third, a trough (400) is slidably received within the trough carrier. The machine next comprises an inclined ramp (500). A lower end of the ramp is pivotally connected to the trestle, while an upper end of the ramp extends upward to the rig floor. The length of the ramp is adjustable to accommodate rig floors of varying heights. A trestle transport mechanism (550) selectively moves a front end of the trestle upwards along the ramp, thereby delivering a joint of pipe to the rig floor. The trough may optionally be moved along the trough carrier and out over the rig floor to aid in delivery.

Abstract: A gage for measuring a diameter of a workpiece has a pair of parallel spaced apart side rails. A pair of block sets is mounted between the side rails and spaced apart from each other. A pair of arms extends transverse to the rails through mating profiles in the blocks of each block set. The arms are slidable in a transverse direction to the side rails. Each block set can slide along the side rails and has a single fastener that secures the blocks to the side rails and the arms to the blocks in a desired position. Drag brakes between the blocks and the side rails prevent the components from sliding of their own weight while the fasteners are loosened. The block sets and arms are rotatable 180 degrees about the fasteners when loosened to accommodate outside and inside measurements.

Abstract: A plant commercialization system includes a structure that is adapted for growing plants therein, a waste-conversion unit that is adapted to provide energy for the structure, and a production facility that is adapted to produce a product from plants grown in the structure. A plant commercialization method includes providing a structure that is adapted for growing plants therein, converting waste to energy to be used by the structure, growing plants in the structure, and producing a product from the plants grown in the structure.

Abstract: A steel pipe is welded to a threaded connector that has an end with a desired nominal inner diameter. A swage is forced over an end of the pipe, reducing an outer diameter and an initial inner diameter of the end of the pipe. A die is then forced into the end of the pipe, the die having an outer diameter sized to increase the inner diameter of the end of the pipe to the nominal inner diameter of the end of the connector. A weld groove is machined on the end of the pipe and the ends are abutted and welded at the weld grooves.

Abstract: A pipe connector has a rigid seal/support ring mounted on its pin. The pin has a nose and external threads extending rearward from the nose. The rigid seal/support ring is fixedly mounted on an exterior portion of the pin farther from the pin nose than the pin threads. The rigid seal/support ring is installed by a shrink- or press-fit and has a tapered exterior seal surface. The box has a rim and internal threads that mate with the external pin threads. The box has a seal surface for engaging the seal surface of the rigid seal/support ring to form an external seal. The box also has a seal surface to form an internal seal with the nose of the pin.