Abstract: An end-to-end well construction system includes an e-program for receiving a first input selected from well planning data, rig historical performance data, rig parameters, drilling engineering input, management of change, and a combination thereof, and configured to produce a first output selected from a machine and/or human readable sequence, a time depth curve, a drilling program, and a combination thereof, and a second output including analytics data. Further, the end-to-end well construction system includes a drilling control layer, configured to receive the first output from e-program, and to produce a third output including an automated sequence, and a smart well analytics system configured to receive the analytics data from the e-program and a second input selected from drilling data, downhole data, base data from the e-program, a modeling software, and a combination thereof, and to produce a fourth output to the drilling control layer for automated adjustment.

Abstract: Systems and methods to manufacture a collimator include deposition of a first layer of material in a first pattern, the first pattern comprising a first plurality of substantially parallel lines oriented in a first direction, and deposition of a second layer of material in a second pattern directly upon the first layer of material, the second pattern comprising a second plurality of substantially parallel lines oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. An area bounded by a first pair of the first plurality of substantially parallel lines and a second pair of the second plurality of substantially parallel lines intersecting the first pair defines a septum of the collimator.

Abstract: A method for visual representation of a facility mimic diagram of a technical facility, in particular a process or manufacturing facility, which has an operator station server, an engineering station server and an operator station client, wherein a) a facility mimic diagram of the technical facility is transferred from the operator station server to the operator station client, b) visually limiting representation of the facility mimic diagram by the operator station client, and c) automatically notifying the engineering station server about the limitation of the visual representation of the facility mimic diagram set by the operator station client via a message.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, a communications port communicatively coupled to the processor, and a basic input/output system (BIOS) comprising boot firmware configured to be executed by the processor of the information handling system when the information handling system is booted and/or powered on, and configured to initialize information handling resources of the information handling system and/or initialize interoperation of the information handling system with other information handling systems, the BIOS further configured to: responsive to a failure to complete a phase of execution of the BIOS, create a virtual disk on the memory such that the virtual disk is mountable as a volume by a second information handling system coupled to the information handling system via the communications port, and store telemetry information relevant to the failure to the virtual disk.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for recoating parameter control are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a blade holder, a blade, and a control element disposed within the blade holder, the control element to move the blade between a first position and a second position, the apparatus having a first stiffness when the blade is in the first position, the apparatus having a second stiffness when the blade is in the second position, the first stiffness greater than the second stiffness.

Abstract: We describe a calibration method for calibrating one or more optical elements of an additive layer manufacturing apparatus useable for producing a three-dimensional workpiece, the method comprising: projecting, using the one or more optical elements, an optical pattern onto a material in order to prepare, from said material, solidified material layers using an additive layer manufacturing technique to form a test sample; determining a geometry of the test sample; comparing the determined geometry with a nominal geometry to generate calibration data; and calibrating the one or more optical elements using said calibration data.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-device site selection method for an integrated energy virtual power plant, and belongs to the field of virtual power plants. The multi-device site selection method for an integrated energy virtual power plant includes the following steps: constructing a calculation method for calculating a comprehensive energy flow distribution entropy through power flow distribution in a power distribution network and flow distribution in a heat distribution network, to reflect energy distribution balance in an energy network; under a condition that capacity of each device is known, establishing a multi-device site selection optimal planning model of the integrated energy virtual power plant with a goal of maximizing a comprehensive energy flow distribution entropy index; and determining an installation location of each device of the integrated energy virtual power plant in the energy network, and determining an operating state of each device.

Abstract: A system and method for energy distribution leveraging dynamic feedforward allocation of distributed energy storage using multiple energy distribution pathways to maximize load-balancing to accelerate return on investment, reduce system energy consumption, and maximize utilization of existing energy infrastructure particularly for modular construction.

Abstract: A rapid material development process for a powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (PBF AM) process generally utilizes a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to facilitate selection of a simulated parameter set, which can then be used in a design of experiments (DOE) to generate an orthogonal parameter space to predict an ideal parameter set. The orthogonal parameter space defined by the DOE can then be used to generate a multitude of reduced volume build samples using PBF AM with varying laser or electron beam parameters and/or feedstock chemistries. The reduced volume build samples are mechanically characterized using high throughput techniques and analyzed to provide an optimal parameter set for a 3D article or a validation sample, which provides an increased understanding of the parameters and their independent and confounding effects on defects and microstructure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling transmit power in a wireless local area network (WLAN). For example, a station may receive, from an access point (AP), a beacon frame that includes a field indicating a maximum transmission power for at least one of a plurality of operational bandwidth that the AP supports. The station may determine a transmission power for a signal to be transmitted to the AP based on the at least one of the plurality of operational bandwidths indicated in the received beacon. The station may then transmit the signal at the determined transmission power.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a manufacturing of a metal product, the metal product being manufactured according to a manufacturing process, is implemented by an electronic monitoring device. This method includes acquiring (100) a measured value of at least one representative parameter, each representative parameter being a parameter relating to the metal product or a parameter relating to the manufacturing process, determining (130) a status of the metal product among a compliant status and an analysis status, depending on the at least one acquired value and on at least one target, and when the determined status is the analysis status, computing (150) a corrective action to be applied to the product, among a set of corrective actions and depending on the at least one acquired value, the set of corrective actions including a product repair, a product downgrading, a product expertise and a product acceptance.

Abstract: A beam steering system in which the printhead follows a printpath along a curve, such as printing of a heat exchanger thin walls, typically undergoes errors due to varying beam angles, beam focus and beam speed. The present disclosure provides solutions to error reduction and increases reliability for printing rings and hollow objects related to 3D printing. Accordingly, a wall described by a curve function, may be fabricated using a printhead, which is moved in a print path that keeps the print lines orthogonal to the print path and tangent to the inner center line curve between the outer wall and the inner wall.

Abstract: A method of characterizing an optical system of a laser processing system includes directing an energy beam through a plurality of portions of a sample by adjusting an orientation of an adjustable beam redirection element of the optical system in accordance with a predetermined movement pattern to form a plurality of test patterns in the sample at each portion. The optical system comprises an imaging system having an expected focal position. In the movement pattern, the energy beam is directed in a plurality of different directions in the sample in the formation of each test pattern. At least two of the plurality of test patterns are formed at different calibration distances from an expected focal position of the optical system. An accuracy of the expected focal position is determined by detecting a level of modification in the sample caused by the energy beam at the plurality of test patterns.

Abstract: A controller for equipment that operate to store, discharge, generate, or consume one or more resources is configured to provide an objective function indicating a total value of obtaining a resource from a utility provider over a plurality of time steps subject to a load-following-block rate structure. The objective function includes a first term representing a load-following-block of the resource as being sourced from the utility provider at a fixed rate and a second term representing a remainder of the resource as being sourced from the utility provider at a variable rate. The controller is configured to use the objective function to generate values for decision variables and control the equipment to store, discharge, generate, or consume amounts of the resources indicated by the values of the decision variables at the plurality of time steps.

Abstract: The present application describes machines and methods that leverage enabling technologies such as robotics, sensing, machine learning, and wireless internet coverage (e.g., 5G cell coverage) in order to monitor photovoltaic systems such as solar sites. Machines according to the present disclosure can be operated remotely by users to traverse a solar site and perform a series of inspection steps, such as via an online portal. Autonomous and semi-autonomous operations are also possible. These methods and machines can eliminate the need for a technician to visit the site in person for routine inspection, and can provide better information when a site alarm is triggered so that if a technician does need to visit the site, he or she is better prepared. Also described herein are systems and methods for inventorying solar sites, and systems and methods for inspection of structure-mounted photovoltaic systems.

Abstract: A build on-demand chassis with a universal bay system that can be assembled into different configurations to support different system requirements from end users includes positionable partitions and a bay support assembly for each set of devices. A controller communicates with a microcontroller unit (MCU) in each bay support assembly to determine a slot identifier and a type of device supported by the bay support assembly to provide greater flexibility in what configurations are possible. When a processor in the information handling system sends an instruction for a type of device, the controller knows the location and capabilities of the device and manages the communication.

Abstract: Motorized window treatments may each adjust a position of a covering material to allow light into a space in a building. The control information for controlling the motorized window treatments may be stored and/or accessed to understand how the motorized window treatments are operating. The control information may indicate a control state and/or a position of the covering material when an identified daylight intensity is being received at the space. The control information may inform a user of the operation of the motorized window treatments and allow the user to adjust various control parameters by which the motorized window treatments may be controlled. Recommended adjustments may also be provided to the user based on a user-identified problem with the operation of the motorized window treatments. The recommended adjustments to the control parameters may be accepted by the user and may be stored for being accessed and/or edited.

Abstract: A controller unit in a programmable controller includes a real-time OS implementer including a first processor to implement a real-time OS, and a general-purpose OS implementer including a second processor to implement a general-purpose OS. The real-time OS implementer further includes a receiver circuit to receive a device value indicating an instruction for changing a power supply state of the general-purpose OS including activation and deactivation of the general-purpose OS, and a power operation circuit to activate the general-purpose OS. The real-time OS implementer activates the general-purpose OS using the power operation circuit when the receiver circuit receives the device value for activating the general-purpose OS. The general-purpose OS implementer deactivates the general-purpose OS when the receiver circuit receives the device value for deactivating the general-purpose OS.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes receiving, by at least one processor, object model data representing at least a portion of a first object that is to be generated by an additive manufacturing apparatus. An indication of a proportion of the first object which is solid may be determined, and, based thereon, a dimensional compensation value may be determined. The determined dimensional compensation value may be applied to the object model data to determine modified object model data.

Abstract: A building monitoring computer system for monitoring building integrity may be provided. Various types of sensors may be embedded throughout or within certain portions of different types of building or construction material making up the building, such as within roofing, foundation, or structural materials. The sensors may be in wireless communication with a home controller. The sensors may be water, moisture, temperature, vibration, or other types of sensors, and may detect unexpected or abnormal conditions within the home. The sensors and/or home controller may transmit alerts to a mobile device of the home owner associated with the unexpected condition, and/or that remedial actions may be required to repair the home or mitigate further damage to the home. The sensor data may also be communicated to an insurance provider remote server to facilitate the insurance provider communicating insurance-related recommendations, updating insurance policies, or preparing insurance claims for review for home owners.