Abstract: A model of a power transformer describes a transfer behavior for input data into output data as a function of model parameters. In successive time windows, measurement dataset is received from first and second sensors of the power transformer. The model parameters are optimized by executing, for each of the time windows, the following group of steps a) to c), repeatedly: a) determining the output of the model using the input data defined by first sensor data, for the first execution of predefined parameters are used; b) determining a target value, which includes at least one squared error, weighted by a first weighting factor, the squared error is between the second sensor data from the measurement dataset assigned to the given time window and a previously determined output data, and c) determining optimization parameters as new model parameters based on the target value.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that use resistivity log data to estimate water saturation of formation rock and/or other useful formation parameters (such as CEC) in a manner that accounts for one or more electrically conductive mineral components contained in the formation rock.

Abstract: In contrast to existing methods wherein derived horizons are interpreted in isolation, the disclosure provides a process that does not interpret patches themselves but determines the relationships between patches, in order to associate and link patches to derive a holistic geological interpretation. Predefined patches, such as from a pre-interpreted suite, are received as inputs to determine the relationships and derive an interpretation for a complete volume. In one aspect the disclosure provides an automated method of generating a geological age model for a subterranean area. In one example, the automated method includes: (1) abstracting seismic data of a subsurface into a limited number of patches, (2) abstracting the patches by defining patch-links between the patches, and (3) generating a geological age model of the subsurface by solving for the relative geological age of each of the patches using the patch-links.

Abstract: An interface for power and data exchange with sensors system used in a locale, with the system comprising at least one active external adapter and at least one passive stationary beacon, with the beacon being affixed to or within bulk material. The system utilizes an innovative transmitted power system that allows the adapter to provide power to the beacon whenever the adapter passes within proximity of the beacon. Each beacon communicates in real time with the adapter to detect, collect, transmit, and receive environmental information and metadata.

Abstract: A display assembly with condensation control includes an electronic display and airflow pathway located within the housing. At least one sensor is located along said airflow pathway. A controller in electronic communication determines a local dewpoint and an internal temperature for the display assembly based, at least in part, on data received from the at least one sensor, calculates a dewpoint spread between the dewpoint temperature and the internal temperature, and initiates modified operations where said dewpoint spread is less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system for intelligently implementing an autonomous agent that includes an autonomous agent, a plurality of infrastructure devices, and a communication interface. A method for intelligently calibrating infrastructure (sensing) devices using onboard sensors of an autonomous agent includes identifying a state of calibration of an infrastructure device, collecting observation data from one or more data sources, identifying or selecting mutually optimal observation data, specifically localizing a subject autonomous agent based on granular mutually optimal observation data, identifying dissonance in observation data from a perspective of a subject infrastructure device, and recalibrating a subject infrastructure device.

Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and processes to estimate a position parameter, an orientation parameter, a dip parameter, and a diameter parameter of an object or subterranean formation change proximate an active borehole. The object or formation can be an adjacent borehole. The parameters can be utilized by a geo-steering system or a well site job plan system to reduce an uncertainty surrounding or looking ahead of the active borehole to avoid a collision with the object or formation, to intercept the object or formation, or to place the active borehole in a more advantageous position. The parameters can be derived from collected component resistivity data that has been reconstructed utilizing a three-dimensional inversion algorithm. In some aspects, low resistivity data can be extracted to improve the estimating of the parameters. In some aspects, the process can be implemented in a downhole tool, in a surface system, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for perforating louver perforations into a pipe are contemplated. Systems, methods, and devices for transporting pipes for perforation are contemplated. Systems, methods, and devices for performing quality control inspections of such perforations contemplated. A pipe may be oriented vertically and raised over a device that punches perforations into the pipe from the inside of the pipe toward the outside of the pipe. Various supports may contact the pipe for stabilization and to facilitate the formation of perforations without removing cut away pieces from the pipe. Electronic monitoring of the features of the pipe facilitate quality control inspection during processing. In this manner, a structurally robust pipe having a series of louver perforations along the pipe may be formed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for designing an allosteric modulator library begin with identifying a plurality of different allosteric sites on a plurality of different proteins. Biophysical information for each of the allosteric sites is recorded and structural, charge and other chemical properties at each of the allosteric sites are calculated. The biophysical information and calculated properties are analyzed to create a set of functional groups distribution in allosteric modulators. Using this information, existing chemical libraries and fragment libraries are screened for compounds that strongly interact with the set of residues in the allosteric sites. From that, a plurality of new chemical compounds are generated, evaluated and stored in a chemical library that is optimized for allosteric modulator discovery.

Abstract: A method of determining a probability of a fire within one or more rooms of a building comprising: determining a geometry of a room in response to a floor plan: determining whether one or more articles are located within the room and a flammability of each of the one or more articles: determining whether one or more hazards are located within the room: and determining a probability of a fire in the room in response to at least one or more articles are located within the room, the flammability of each of the one or more articles, and the one or more hazards are located within the room.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that performs seasonality-compensated prognostic-surveillance operations for an asset. During operation, the system obtains time-series sensor signals gathered from sensors in the asset during operation of the asset. Next, the system identifies seasonality modes in the time-series sensor signals. The system then determines frequencies and phase angles for the identified seasonality modes. Next, the system uses the determined frequencies and phase angles to filter out the seasonality modes from the time-series sensor signals to produce seasonality-compensated time-series sensor signals. The system then applies an inferential model to the seasonality-compensated time-series sensor signals to detect incipient anomalies that arise during operation of the asset. Finally, when an incipient anomaly is detected, the system generates a notification regarding the anomaly.

Abstract: A nozzle cap for a fire hydrant includes a cap cover comprising a metal material; and a cap body defining a cap axis, the cap body comprising: an inner housing comprising a metal material; and an outer housing comprising a non-metal material, the outer housing disposed axially between the inner housing and the cap cover, the outer housing comprising a substantially circumferential wall, the substantially circumferential wall defining a cavity between the inner housing and the cap cover, wherein a first end of the substantially circumferential wall engages the inner housing.

Abstract: A data collection device and method for determining an alternative event condition is presented. The method includes receiving a first data communication including a first data value from a first sensor and determining a first event condition based on the first data value being beyond a predetermined threshold. The method further includes receiving additional data communications including additional data values from one or more second sensors, aggregating the first data value and the additional data values, and determining that the determination of the first event condition is incorrect based on the aggregated data values and a known relationship between the first sensor and the one or more second sensors. The method additionally includes determining a second event condition based on the first data value and the additional data values being beyond the predetermined threshold. An action may then be performed in response to the determination of the second event condition.

Abstract: A metrology system may arrange metrology measurements for a plurality of metrology targets distributed in a plurality of fields on one or samples into a signal vector, where the metrology measurements associated with the metrology targets in each of the plurality of fields are grouped within the signal vector. The system may further decompose the signal vector into reconstruction vectors associated with different spectral components of the signal vector. The system may further classify a subset of the reconstruction vectors as components of a metrology model, where a sum of the components corresponds to a metrology model describing the metrology measurements on the one or more samples. The system may further generate control signals to control one or more processing tools based on the metrology model.

Abstract: A method for analyzing debris bed formation based on a multi-resolution multiphase particle algorithm, which uses the least-squares moving particle semi-implicit method with second-order computational accuracy and improves surface tension model and free surface particle identification model. The method also utilizes a particle-based gas-liquid phase transition model and a particle-based liquid-solid phase transition model with multi-resolution features, such that the coolant vaporization and melt solidification processes during the falling process of the melt can be calculated. Moreover, a solid-solid collision model is coupled to calculate the collision and debris bed deformation during the falling process of the debris particles. In this way, the momentum exchange, energy transfer and phase transition between different phases are taken into account, and the computational instability caused by the large physical difference between phases is mitigated.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to the interpretation of borehole sonic data using machine learning. In one example of a method in accordance with aspects of the instant disclosure, borehole sonic data is received, and machine learning is used to interpret the borehole sonic data.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a meta-data inspection data store may contain hierarchical components and subcomponents of an industrial asset and define points of interest. An industrial asset inspection platform may access that information and generate an inspection plan, including an association of at least one sensor type with each of the points of interest. The platform may then store information about the inspection plan in an inspection plan data store and receive inspection data (e.g., from a manual inspection, from an inspection robot, from a fixed sensor, etc.). A smart tagging algorithm may be executed to associate at least one point of interest with an appropriate portion of the received inspection data based on information in the inspection plan data store.

Abstract: The present method and apparatus use information on the voltage V and the current I drawn by a pump motor to determine the water or liquid level height H in a well in which the pump is employed. In typical examples, the power of the motor can be related to the pressure and the fluid flow, and equations can then be used to relate fluid flow Q1 to fluid height H in the well. Glossary for FIG Calc.=Calculation Meas.=Measurement Detr.=Determines Avg.=Average Param.=Parameter Calib.=Calibration =command CD=Control device (example smart phone).

Abstract: A post-harvest crop management platform is provided for regulating conditions of an agricultural crop being dried and/or stored. The platform utilizes data collected from sensors positioned proximate to, or embedded within, an agricultural crop, and analyzes selected crop characteristics affecting the stored crop in multiple sections thereof. The platform identifies parameters relative to achieving a desired crop characteristic level in the agricultural crop, generates a profile of the selected crop characteristic across the multiple sections of the stored crop, and models an application of a fluid flow pattern to achieve the desired crop characteristic level in each section. The crop storage monitoring and management platform also actuates a multi-stack assembly, configured within the stored crop, to automatically apply the fluid flow pattern in one or more cycles that are adjustable to changing conditions within the stored crop in real time.

Abstract: Methods and related systems for operating a climate control system for an indoor space are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes operating an indoor fan of the climate control system to rotate an impeller of the indoor fan in a reverse rotational direction opposite a nominal rotational direction of the impeller. Additionally, the method includes determining an airflow of the indoor fan when the impeller of the indoor fan is rotated in the reverse rotational direction. Further, the method includes determining a duct leakage rate associated with at least one duct of the climate control system based on the determined airflow, wherein the at least one duct is sealed-off at an end thereof.