Abstract: A system, method, and computer program configured to provide an electronic method for seismic time-lapse characterization of an underground formation are provided. The method includes decomposing, with microprocessor executing a predefined set of instructions stored in a memory, baseline and monitor seismic survey data of a formation into a four dimensional Clifford Algebraic form; extracting, via the microprocessor, time delays from a matrix of decomposed sensor measurement vectors generated based on the four dimensional Clifford Algebra form; and determining, via the processor, time strains for the underground formation from differences in the extracted time delays from the matrix before displaying the determined time strains for the underground formation to a user via a monitor or a hard copy printed document. A procedure is also provided to calibrate and refine the static and dynamic models of an underground formation using the results from the seismic time-lapse characterization.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a method is disclosed for developing an N-phasic finite element model for performing fully coupled analyses of multi-phase compositional fluid flow and heat flow in nonlinearly deforming porous solid media with time-dependent failure. The method can include formulating a finite element model of the behavior of a coupled solid-fluid formation, having complex geometry and behavior, and applying the model to derive the response of the formation in the form of one or more displacement fields for the solid phases and one or more pressure fields for the fluid phases in a zone of interest in a formation. In an exemplary embodiment, a system is disclosed for estimating the uncertainties in the derived displacement and pressure field solutions for the response of the fully coupled solid-fluid phases.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for treating waste containing precious metals, said method comprising the following successive steps: the waste is brought into contact with a composition based on molten lead; the mixture obtained is skimmed; and the skimmed mixture is refined by electrolysis in such a way as to recover the precious metals. The application also relates to a waste treatment installation for implementing said method.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Pink Lady’ characterized by medium sized, clear pink, daisy like flowers, very free flowering, a mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by leaves colored blue green in spring and summer changing to green in the fall and winter with a large dark center following the veins, and a silver veil or overlay, palmately lobed leaves, numerous stalks of warm pink flowers, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Tiarella plant characterized by excellent vigor; a stable uniform speckled variegation; prominent maroon markings along main veins; pink buds to white flowers on pink flowering stems; and a compact habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Ajuga plant characterized by vigor, white mottled variegation, and low creeping habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by bright rose orange spring leaves with maroon along the main veins, summer color of rusty orange to rusty brown and tan with darker veins, fall and winter color of red brown with maroon veins, large, distinctive, palmately lobed leaves, large plant size, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Tradescantia plant characterized by yellow gold to yellow green foliage, lavender pink flowers, a compact clumping habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by very free flowering and with a long bloom time (bloom from early spring to late fall in Canby, Oreg.), excellent warm pink flowers in dense clusters that fade to darker pink, leaf color pewter with dark veins, excellent tolerance to heat and humidity, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by being very free flowering on short flower stalks, having a very long bloom time (bloom from early spring to late fall in Canby, Oreg.), excellent flower size and color, a well branched, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Ruby Frost’ characterized by large, daisy-type flowers that grow to 5.5 cm in diameter, white-edged red purple flowers, grass green foliage on short stems, flowering for the whole summer, and a dense, mounding habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Tangerine Dream’ characterized by medium, bright orange flowers with broad ray florets, well-branched flower stalks, a low habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Leucanthemum plant named ‘Paladin’ characterized by daisy type inflorescences with multiple layers of white ray florets and yellow orange disc florets, excellent bloom size, a medium, compact habit, well-branched flower stalks giving repeat bloom all summer, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by medium gold spring leaves, lime colored leaves with red veins in the summer and fall, amber to rust colored leaves with red veins in the winter, a compact habit, excellent vigor, and excellent tolerance to heat and humidity.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by deep red purple to silver medium-large sized leaves, light pink flowers on short dark burgundy flowering stems, a medium large mounding habit, excellent vigor, and excellent tolerance to heat and humidity.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by its very large purple spring leaves to rose-purple summer leaves with black veins and a silver veil. In addition it has a large mounding habit and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by small veiled purple leaves year round, very free flowering medium to short flower stalks, ivory colored flowers on purple black peduncles, repeat blooming, a well branched, small, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by medium yellow-lime to lime-colored leaves with prominent veins, white flowers on a short flowering stems, excellent vigor, and excellent tolerance to heat and humidity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by ruffled, lime green leaves, large plant size, and excellent vigor.