Abstract: A photovoltaic retrofit device for a concentrating solar thermal power plant having a parabolic trough reflector, and a fluid receiver with working fluid therein spaced from the reflector and positioned at a focal point of the reflector. The photovoltaic device includes a plurality of adjustable angle dichroic mirrors positioned between the parabolic trough reflector and the fluid receiver. A photovoltaic receiver assembly has multiple photovoltaic panels in angular relationship to each other. A photovoltaic temperature regulating system includes a fluid medium to regulate temperature of the photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: A method for creating devices facilitating secure data transmission, storage and key management. At least two devices are each comprised of at least part of a physically unclonable function unit originally shared by the at least two devices on a single, monolithic original integrated circuit. The process includes physically segmenting the shared physically unclonable function unit between the at least two devices. The at least two devices which share the single, monolithic integrated circuit are physically separated into individual device units.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing graphene from solid hydrocarbons including biomass and coal. The disclosed method does not require the presence of hydrogen and does not operate under a vacuum. The method begins by converting biomass to a graphene precursor while coal is used as is. Subsequently, the method grinds the graphene precursor to provide a desired particle size. The particles of graphene precursor (biocoal or coal) are converted to graphene by catalytic conversion on metallic foil under atmospheric conditions and in the absence of hydrogen.

Abstract: A method and system for recommending online content based upon the predictive value of reviews provided by third party reviewers correlated to the identity of those reviewers. The correlated data is used to predict how a target user would rate an unrated item, and to make recommendations to the target user.

Abstract: Impedance is used to determine the performance of paraffin inhibitors in oil containing paraffin. The method and system can use a specially designed impedance cell having a cell constant of less than 1 cm?1. Further, the method can include obtaining at least impedance measurements above the wax appearance temperature (WAT) for an oil sample treated with a paraffin inhibitor and an oil sample not treated, and impedance measurements below the WAT for the treated oil sample and the untreated oil sample. Thereafter, the impedance measurements are correlated to determine paraffin inhibitor performance.

Abstract: An annular axial mixing system for combined gas and liquid flow. The system includes a gas-liquid separator to separate a multiphase gas and liquid into a gas flow and a liquid flow. A lower leg in communication with the gas-liquid separator is configured to receive liquid flow. An upper leg in communication with the gas-liquid separator is configured to receive gas flow. An annular mixing chamber receives gas from the upper leg. A static liquid chamber, at least a portion of which is within the mixing chamber, is in communication with the lower leg and includes perforations therein to receive gas bubbles from the gas in the annular mixing section chamber in order to mix the flows.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gas-liquid flow separation system configured to separate a fluid stream containing both gas and liquid components into separate gas and liquid streams. The separation of the components permits the collection of data relating to the volume of each stream. In some embodiments, the separation system provides for the subsequent recombination of the streams in a homogeneous mixture for processing by downstream facilities. Also, the present disclosure provides a manifold system configured to receive fluid streams from a plurality of sources, combine the streams into a single blended stream containing both gas and liquid components. Subsequently, the system provides for separation of the gas from the liquid components and optional recombination of the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of viral infections via the use of chemical substances administered in a combinatory fashion for the suppression, inhibition, and elimination of viral loads. These compositions and methods use a glycolysis inhibitor (e.g., 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG)) in combination with one or more compounds comprising one or more aromatic rings and at least one alkylamino(C?12) group or substituted alkylamino(C?12) group.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for the co-production of high temperature thermal energy and electrical energy from solar irradiance includes a photovoltaic cell (30) laminated to a metal extrusion device (40) and a transparent channel (20) in front of the photovoltaic cell (30). The transparent channel (20) contains a heat transfer fluid that is seeded with metallic, semiconducting, and/or non-metallic nanoparticles and absorbs wavelengths of solar energy that are not utilized or underutilized by the photovoltaic cell (30).

Abstract: Embodiments of a Flow Conditioning System (“FCS”) of this disclosure may be used for homogenizing a fluid containing a gas phase and a liquid phase. In some embodiments the FCS may be applied to a fluid containing hydrocarbons. The FCS may be located where appropriate, including but not limited to subsea. The FCS may be used for homogenizing slug flow. In embodiments, the FCS may be composed of an outer shroud pipe section, into which a concentric perforated smaller pipe is inserted at the top. The inlet slug flow regime is changed at the shroud section whereby the slugs are broken, transitioning to well-mixed flow regimes, such as bubbly flow or continuous churn flow. The bubbly or continuous churn flow that occur in the shroud section are forced to pass through the perforations of the perforated smaller diameter pipe, which promote a more thorough mixing of the phases upstream of devices such as multiphase pumps.

Abstract: An eccentric pipe-in-pipe downhole gas separator apparatus for separation of gas from liquid in a downhole well. The separator apparatus includes an outer tube having an inner diameter and an inner tube having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the outer tube. The inner tube is eccentric to the outer tube wherein a conduit having a crescent shaped cross-section is formed between the inner diameter of the outer tube and the outer diameter of the inner tube.

Abstract: A process of sputter deposition of both a cathode material and an anode material from a single target source. The process includes the steps of deposition sputtering on a porous substrate from a lithiated metal oxide target source to produce an anode. In addition, deposition sputtering on a porous substrate from the same lithiated metal oxide target source is utilized to produce a cathode. A nanostructured battery may be produced having a metal oxide anode and a lithiated metal oxide cathode, wherein the anode and the cathode are generated from a single target source.

Abstract: A device, system and method for detecting flaws in a magnetic material includes a wheeled scanner having two detectors and arranged for travel over a flat surface. The first detector is a horizontal magnet-sensor arrangement that generates a magnetic field in a direction generally parallel to a central horizontal axis of the scanner. The second is a vertical magnet-sensor arrangement that generates a magnetic field in a direction generally perpendicular to the central horizontal axis of the scanner. A set of computer executable instructions uses data collected by the first detector to detect a flaw in the magnetic material and data collected at a same time by the second detector to determine a location of the detected flaw relative to a top and bottom surface of the magnetic material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact separation system suitable for separating components of a multiphase fluid stream. The compact separation system utilizes a cylindrical cyclone in conjunction with a filtration system. The filtration system incorporates filtration media having at least one of the following characteristics: hydrophilic-oleophobic characteristics or oleophilic-hydrophobic characteristics. The separation system is configured to substantially preclude gas under-carrying into the liquid conduit lines.

Abstract: A method for creating devices facilitating secure data transmission, storage and key management. At least two devices are each comprised of at least part of a physically unclonable function unit originally shared by the at least two devices on a single, monolithic original integrated circuit. The process includes physically segmenting the shared physically unclonable function unit between the at least two devices. The at least two devices which share the single, monolithic integrated circuit are physically separated into individual device units.

Abstract: A method of making a fiber reinforced composite material having a two-part liquid solution forming magnetic nanoparticles. The method includes the steps of preparing a fiber reinforced composite having dispersed fibers and a polymer matrix and having a plurality of vascular channels therethrough. A first liquid solution is incorporated in at least one of the vascular channels and a second liquid solution is incorporated in at least one other of the vascular channels. When the liquid solutions are joined together because of damage or cracking to the composite, the liquids form a ferrous magnetic material. Non-destructive evaluation of internal damage to the fiber reinforced composite material may be accomplished by magnetic field disturbance detection, thermal detection, or visual detection.

Abstract: A controller area network (CAN) controller and transceiver device implementing an output CAN network as a mirror of an adjacent connected input CAN network, the output CAN network and the input can network both comprising at least first data wires. The system includes a first diode device interposing the input and output CAN networks such that a signal on the first data wire of the input CAN network can propagate to the first data wire of the output CAN network but not vice versa.

Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.

Abstract: A process to detect damage to a bonded composite repair of metal equipment. The process includes the steps of monitoring electrical resistance in a direct current impressed current cathodic protection circuit having a power supply and an anode in electrical communication with metal equipment having a bonded composite repair thereto. Deterioration of the bonded composite repair is detected based on a change in the electrical resistance of the circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a limonene-sulfur polysulfide and methods for preparing the same. The polysulfide prepared according to these methods is flexible, moldable and otherwise capable of being formed in any manner consistent with a thermoplastic polymer. The limonene-sulfur polysulfide has been demonstrated to sequester inorganic palladium and inorganic mercury dissolved in water.