Abstract: The method for transporting a payload to a target location, comprises the following steps of providing a hybrid airship comprises a buoyancy enclosure, a gondola carried by the buoyancy enclosure and a payload carrier, and at least one propeller; flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload to a target location, flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprising generating a lift force with the at least one propeller. Flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprises tilting the longitudinal axis of the buoyancy enclosure to a positive pitch to generate an aerodynamic lift force when the hybrid airship carrying the payload moves longitudinally.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid airship comprising at least one buoyancy enclosure containing a gas lighter than air, a gondola attached below the buoyancy enclosure, the gondola extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one propeller configured to propel the hybrid airship, the at least one propeller being attached to the buoyancy enclosure, at least one generator, configured to provide power to the propeller, the generator being connected to the gondola. The hybrid airship comprises an arm protruding from the gondola and connecting the generator to the gondola.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the process for the production of an agricultural composition comprising the photostabilization of indoleacetic add (IAA) of biological and/or synthetic origin in a mixture comprising said IAA and sources of nitrogen and reducing sugars. Photostabilization of IAA phytohormone for application in crops of agricultural interest according to the present invention is achieved by applying high temperatures to said mixture in order to cause conversion of said sources of nitrogen and reducing sugars into melanoidin type pigments via a Maillard reaction to reduce IAA photodegradation.

Abstract: A method, system, and device for controlling energy storage devices are provided, the method including receiving a trained machine learning model from a centralized machine learning system, recording temporal data for a respective energy storage device, periodically transmitting the temporal data to the machine learning system, performing a mode prediction for controlling the energy storage device using the trained machine learning model and the temporal data, and sending a control signal to the energy storage device to operate in the predicted mode. The machine learning system aggregates the temporal data transmitted by each agent and uses the aggregated temporal data to update the machine learning model. By using aggregated temporal data, less data is needed from an individual energy storage device so that when a new energy storage device joins the machine learning system, the new energy storage device can benefit from increased performance with less computation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one diester having formula (I) in a lubricant composition containing at least one base oil, so as to increase the oxidation resistance of said lubricant composition or to decrease the oxidation level of said lubricant composition, Ra—C(O)—O—([C(R)2]n—O)s—C(O)—Rb?? (I)

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen carrier solid, its preparation and its use in a method of combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock by active mass chemical-looping oxidation-reduction, i.e. chemical-looping combustion (CLC). The solid, which is in the form of particles, comprises an oxidation-reduction active mass composed of metal oxide(s) dispersed in a ceramic matrix comprising at least one oxide with a melting point higher than 1500° C., such as alumina, and has, initially, a specific macroporous texture. The oxygen carrier solid is prepared from an aqueous suspension containing precursor oxide grains for the ceramic matrix that have a specific size, by a spray-drying technique.

Abstract: An emollient composition comprising at least one hydrocarbon fluid in an amount of 50 to 100% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition is provided. The fluid can be obtained by a process of catalytically hydrogenating a feed comprising more than 85% by weight of oligomerized olefins, at a temperature from 115 to 195° C. and at a pressure from 30 to 70 bars. A cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition comprising the emollient composition and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells is provided, including a layer of photovoltaic cells that are connected to one another; a front layer and a back layer configured to encapsulate the layer of photovoltaic cells; and an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties disposed on the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 ?m. There is also provided a method for decreasing or limiting soiling on a surface of a flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells, the method including applying an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties to the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 ?m.

Abstract: A composition is obtained by mixing at least one oligomer A1, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least two monomers functionalized by diol functions with at least one second monomer, with at least one compound A2 having at least two boron ester functions. The compositions exhibit very varied rheological properties depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. A composition is also obtained by mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and the use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

Abstract: An additive injection system includes an additive injection controller operable to: (a) receive fuel data; (b) determine, from the fuel data, a total fuel amount corresponding to a total volume of fuel present in a fuel tank; (c) determine an untreated fuel amount corresponding to a delivered volume of untreated fuel delivered into the fuel tank, the untreated fuel amount determined based on the total fuel amount and a treated fuel amount corresponding to an expected volume of treated fuel expected to be present in the fuel tank; and (d) in response to determining that the untreated fuel amount exceeds an injection threshold, generate an injection signal to initiate injection of fuel additive into a fuel stream of untreated fuel being delivered into the fuel tank via the fuel tank inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of lubricating a gas engine using a lubricant including at least one mineral base oil and at least one ester selected from among the polyol esters. The composition includes at least 50% by weight of mineral base oil and at least 5% by weight of polyol ester relative to the total weight of the lubricant composition.

Abstract: An oleaginous composition is solidified at ambient temperature and in divided form, includes an oil, including at least one hydrocarbon oil of petroleum origin, and at least one chemical organogelator additive. The composition is used as a plasticiser, in particular in tyre production, or as a solvent, in particular in ink production. A method transports and/or stores and/or handles oleaginous compositions that are solid at ambient temperature and in divided form.

Abstract: A fluid diverting module includes a multi-position fluid diverting device comprising three-dimensional movable flow-paths with minimal tortuosity in the movable portion (the rotor) of the fluid diverting device. In some embodiments, the device is also equipped with a filtration module that is capable of filtering solid particulates from fluidic samples. The invention relates to an area of non-disruptive sampling from various sample sources including ones containing solids. The fluid diverting device maintains fluid communication between the sample source and a pressure creating device in all positions of the fluid diverting device, thus conserving the pressure inside the sample source during sampling. The sampling operation is controlled from a controller, which is equipped with a software for manual or intelligent control.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as a liquid phase heat-transfer medium, of a fluid having a boiling point in the range of from 200° C. to 400° C. and a boiling range below 80° C., said fluid comprising more than 95% by weight isoparaffins and less than 3% by weight of naphthens, a biocarbon content of at least 95% by weight, containing less than 100 ppm by weight aromatics.

Abstract: A method and devices for mitigating the risk of limb ischemia includes inserting a femoral arterial cannula into a femoral artery of a limb, the femoral arterial cannula having a low-profile balloon to seal the femoral artery. Once in situ in the femoral artery, the femoral arterial cannula balloon is inflated to seal said femoral artery to deliver blood flow in a retrograde direction to said limb while simultaneously delivering systemic arterial blood flow. A femoral venous cannula is also inserted into a femoral vein of said limb, the femoral venous cannula having a broad-profile balloon to seal the femoral vein. Once in situ in said femoral vein, the femoral venous cannula balloon is inflated to seal the femoral vein to drain venous blood flow from the limb while simultaneously draining systemic venous blood flow.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for determination of a real subsoil geological formation. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving a model representing the real subsoil. The model includes a shore line and a fluvial formation connected to the shore line at a point of the model. The shore line divides the model into a marine zone and a continental zone. The method further includes determining a delta zone in the model based on the shore line and based on the fluvial formation, determining a stochastic trajectory in said delta zone, and determining a lobe formation in said delta zone based on the determined stochastic trajectory based on a stochastic process.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a fluid having a boiling point in the range of from 150 to 260° C. and comprising more than 80% by weight of isoparaffins and less than 50 ppm of aromatics, comprising the step of catalytically hydrogenating a feed comprising more than 85% by weight of oligomerized olefins, at a temperature from 115 to 195° C. and at a pressure from 30 to 70 bars. The invention also provides the fluid obtainable by the process of the invention and the use of said fluid.

Abstract: A potted plant turntable including a base and a rotating dish. The rotating dish supports a potted plant which may be rotated with the dish to allow more even exposure of the plant to sunlight. The dish rests on a bearing collar of the base and may be manually rotated or driven by a motor. Drainage holes are spaced from the center of the dish and for many embodiments spaced radially inwardly from an outer edge.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon gas capture from a well stream can involve recovering light hydrocarbon gases from liquids and solids via a multiphase separator that is upstream of a sand removal system. Pressure is controlled in the multiphase separator to facilitate hydrocarbon gas capture. The light hydrocarbon gases can be recovered for sale or can be used on-site.