Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for correcting for gravitational force variation in measuring the melt flow index of a polymer at a location. For example, ample, some embodiments may involve determining a value representing an extent to which gravitational force at the location varies from standard gravity, such as based at least in part upon the latitude of the location. The value may be used in correcting the melt flow index measured for the polymer using a plastometer at the location.

Abstract: A sample pressure reducing system is provided that integrates various pressure applications into a single system that provides the end user with a high-integrity sample without damaging equipment. The system facilitates sampling high-pressure product into a low-pressure container. The system fills and transfers product to reduce pressure automatically and repeatedly.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described to maintain a liquid sample segment of a sample transmitted through a transfer line from a remote sampling to an analysis system. A system, embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample transfer line configured to transport a liquid sample from a remote sampling system via gas pressure; a sample loop fluidically coupled with the sample transfer line, the sample loop configured to hold a sample fluid; and a backpressure chamber fluidically coupled with a gas pressure source and with the sample transfer line, the backpressure chamber configured to supply a backpressure against the liquid sample during transport through the sample transfer line.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safe collection and transportation of fluid samples for analysis are described to avoid exposure of hazardous materials to personnel during collection and transfer of samples to laboratory processing equipment. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample module including an enclosure configured to separate a sample from an external environment; a filling station defining a compartment into which the sample module can be received, the filling station configured to direct a fluid sample into the sample module and to rinse fluid connections between the filling station and the sample module prior to decoupling of the sample module from the filling station; and a sample transfer station configured to receive the sample module and to transfer sample from the sample module and direct the sample into a sample container.

Abstract: A rheometer docking station and methods of use are provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of docking a rheometer to a rheometer docking station. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of locating a rheometer in one, two or three dimensions.

Abstract: A method produces a micromechanical sensor element having a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein electrode wall surfaces of the first and the second electrodes are situated opposite one another in a first direction and form a capacitance, wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode is movable in a second direction, in response to a variable to be detected, and a second one of the first electrode and the second electrode is fixed. The method includes producing a cavity in a semiconductor substrate, the cavity being closed by a doped semiconductor layer; producing the first and the second electrodes in the semiconductor layer, including modifying the electrode wall surface of the first electrode in order to have a smaller extent in the second direction than the electrode wall surface of the second electrode.

Abstract: The dispensing unit includes a disc, a cartridge, and a dispensing holder. The disc has a disc shape and includes a track region provided with recesses and projections alternately arranged in a radial direction. The cartridge includes a penetration hole, and a well is formed by the penetration hole and the track region in a state in which the cartridge is attached to the disc. The dispensing holder includes a holding part to be inserted into the penetration hole, and a guide hole penetrating the holding part. The guide hole has a truncated cone shape in which a first opening diameter on the holding part side is smaller than a second opening diameter on a side opposite to the holding part, and a center line of the guide hole is located on a line passing through the center of the disc and the center of the well.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device, system, and method for evaluating the condition of a wooden structure by automated profiling of the hardness of the structure. More particularly, the present invention is directed towards a probing device comprising a blade coupled to a resistance mechanism and a mechanical sensor for measuring the hardness of wood in a structure; a system comprising such a device, and a computing device coupled to the device that outputs the hardness measurements of the device; and a method for operating such a device and determining the condition of wood by identifying changes in hardness in a wooden structure.

Abstract: A method for determining the locations of sensor devices in a sensor array in a structure is disclosed. The method may include placing a sensor device at a location. The method may also include receiving, at a mobile device, an identifier of the sensor device. The method may further include determining, by the mobile device, a compass direction and elevation angle from the sensor device to a base station. The method may additionally include determining a distance between the sensor device and the base station. The method may moreover include determining a location of the sensor device based at least in part on the compass direction and the elevation angle from the sensor device to the base station, and the distance between the sensor device and the base station. The method may furthermore include storing the location of the sensor in association with the identifier of the sensor device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mounting press for hot mounting a sample, comprising: a mounting cylinder for receiving the sample, having a main cylinder axis and a cylinder opening, the main cylinder axis extending inside the mounting cylinder and out through the cylinder opening, a sliding closure with a sliding carriage, an upper piston and a closing lever that is operatively connected to the upper piston, wherein the sliding carriage is configured so as to be displaceable in a direction transverse to the main cylinder axis, for example by means of the closing lever, and wherein in a position of use of the sliding carriage the upper piston can be driven to or into the cylinder opening of the mounting cylinder, wherein the closing lever has at least one open position and one closed position and can be transferred from the open position into the closed position, and wherein the closing lever cooperates with the upper piston such that the upper piston closes the cylinder opening when guiding the closing

Abstract: A sample delivery system for liquid chromatography is provided. The sample delivery system includes: a sample receptacle; a sample aspiration cannula for aspirating a sample located in the sample receptacle, the sample aspiration cannula being directed using a drive in a direction towards the sample receptacle so that a tip at a distal end of the sample aspiration cannula is immersed in the sample; and a guide element for the sample aspiration cannula provided above the sample receptacle, the guide element being designed as a washing device. The sample aspiration cannula can be retracted using the drive at least so far from the sample receptacle such that the distal end of the sample aspiration cannula may be cleaned in the washing device.

Abstract: A viscosity measurement unit includes a first stage having a first surface, a second stage having a second surface and configured to rotate with the second surface which is opposed and in proximity to the first surface, a motor including a motor body and a shaft that is an output shaft of the motor body and configured to rotate synchronously with the second stage, a fixed member arranged to rotatably support the shaft and the motor body, and a strain gauge unit fixed to the fixed member and configured to be biased by a contact of the motor body when the motor body rotates in a first direction with respect to the fixed member.

Abstract: Embodiments of a mobile carrier monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility. A mobile carrier control system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, as are one or more sensors that are coupled to the mobile carrier control system. A communication system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, and an electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Provided is a fluid viscosity measuring device including a support structure having an opening part, the opening part penetrating the support structure in a first direction, a driving resonator fixed to the support structure and extending to overlap the opening part, and a detection resonator fixed to the support structure and extending parallel to the driving resonator, the detection resonator being spaced apart from the driving resonator in the first direction. The driving resonator includes a first piezoelectric body. The detection resonator includes a second piezoelectric body. The first piezoelectric body and the second piezoelectric body have the same shape.

Abstract: This sample injection device is provided with a plunger drive unit for driving a plunger by a pulse motor, an encoder for detecting an operating position of the pulse motor, and a control unit for adjusting a reference position of the tip end of the plunger with respect to the syringe based on the operating position detected by the encoder when the tip end of the plunger is brought into contact with the end portion in the syringe on the tip end side.

Abstract: A method for evaluating phase stability of an electrode mixture slurry, including the steps of: (S1) introducing the electrode mixture slurry to a rheometer; (S2) applying a first shear rate to the electrode mixture slurry; (S3) applying a second shear rate after applying the first shear rate to the electrode mixture slurry, wherein the second shear rate is higher than the first shear rate; (S4) applying a third shear rate after applying the second shear rate to the electrode mixture slurry, wherein the third shear rate is lower than the second shear rate; and (S5) comparing the shear viscosity at the first shear rate with the shear viscosity at the third shear rate. An apparatus for evaluating phase stability of the electrode mixture slurry is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of test equipment, in particular to a test device for simulating pollutant migration and transformation in icing and melting processes of a water body. The device comprises: a transparent cylinder body with the top open and the bottom closed, used for holding a test water body; a transparent box body, wherein the top of the box body is provided with a through hole through which the cylinder body is provided in the box body; a first refrigerating system including a first evaporator provided in the cylinder body close to an opening of the cylinder body, wherein the first refrigerating system is used for controlling the temperature of a first space from a surface of a test water body in the cylinder body to the opening of the cylinder body through the first evaporator; and a second refrigerating system used for controlling the temperature in the box body.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method including obtaining m measured values for each field sensor by measuring with respect to a first sensor group including first type of field sensors and a second sensor group including different second type of field sensors, which are attached to the rigid body, at m time steps; and calibrating a sensor frame of the first type of field sensor and a sensor frame of the second type of field sensor by using a correlation between the first type of field sensor and the second type of field sensor based on measured values of at least some of the m time steps, wherein the multiple field sensors include different field sensors of a magnetic field sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a force sensor, and a system therefor.

Abstract: A biological fluid dilution device can include a syringe body including a diluent chamber at a front end of the syringe body and a piston tube at a rear end of the syringe body. The diluent chamber can be partially filled with a diluent fluid. A moveable piston can be slidably engaged in the piston tube and form a fluid-tight seal with an interior surface of the piston tube. The moveable piston can include a metering groove to contain a precise volume of a biological fluid between the metering groove and the interior surface of the piston tube. A biological fluid inlet on the piston tube can be capable of delivering the biological fluid to the metering groove. The moveable piston can be slidable toward to diluent chamber to introduce the biological fluid in the metering groove into the diluent chamber.

Abstract: A system, device, and a method for determining a compound content in transformer oil are provided. The method includes positioning a syringe filled with transformer oil in the device to transfer the oil to a vial using the device. The device includes a stand, a threaded rod, a handle, a disc, and a syringe holder. The threaded rod is movable in a vertical direction by rotation of the handle and is configured to apply pressure via the disc on a plunger of the syringe positioned in the syringe holder to maintain an airtight connection between the vial and the device. The compound content is determined using a gas chromatograph by analyzing an aliquot extracted from a headspace gas of the vial.