Abstract: The disclosure discloses enabling/disabling receive diversity, including determining the UE in a receive diversity enabled state; comparing a first and second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratio to an EcI0 threshold, wherein the first and second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratios are based on at least two power measurements obtained in the receive diversity enabled state; comparing a first receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples below EcI0_LCR_thrshld to a non-receive diversity threshold, wherein the first receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples is based on the first receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratio; and comparing a second receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples below EcI0_LCR_thrshld to the non-receive diversity threshold, wherein the second receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples is based on the second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference densi

Abstract: A cleaning system and method use an ultrasound probe, a coupling mechanism, and a controller to clean equipment of a vehicle system. The ultrasound probe enters into an engine. The ultrasound probe emits ultrasound pulses and the coupling mechanism provides an ultrasound coupling medium between the ultrasound probe and one or more components of the engine. The controller drives the ultrasound probe to deliver the ultrasound pulse through the coupling medium to a surface of the one or more components of the engine. The ultrasound probe delivers the ultrasound pulse to remove deposits from the one or more components of the engine.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a polymerized toner material which comprises silicon (Si) nanoparticles. The process comprises mixing together and allowing to react: a water-based dispersion medium comprising silicon (Si) nanoparticles and at least one conventional dispersant, a polymer resin comprising one type of monomers or more, a coloring agent, and a charge control agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymer-encapsulated carbon nanotube material is described. The process comprises a suspension polymerization process involving a carbon nanotube material. The process can also involve a charge control agent. The polymer-encapsulated carbon nanotube material has particles size in the micron range. The material can be used in toner applications.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for selective simultaneous production of para-xylene, para-ethyltoluene and para-diethylbenzene from a reactant stream containing ethylbenzene and methanol, as an alkylating agent. The process comprises alkylation of the feedstock in a fluidized-bed rector under alkylating conditions, over a modified ZSM-5-based catalyst to produce streams containing above 95% para-isomers of dialkylbenzenes. The method also includes the steps of multilayer silylation to achieve simultaneous selectivity of the para-isomers of dialkylbenzenes.

Abstract: A method for providing variable padding for tune away on a mobile communication device includes: performing a first tune away to a first radio access technology (RAT) on a first subscription; determining a status of a second RAT on a second subscription based on activities performed by the second RAT during a time period prior to the first tune away; determining padding for a second tune away to the first RAT based on the determined status of the second RAT; and causing the first RAT on the first subscription to wake up before a next page slot boundary by an amount of time equal to the padding.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition and a method to prepare a polymer nanoparticle using miniemulsion polymerization (MEP) comprising a monomer, a reactive co-stabilizer and a reactive surfactant. The reactive co-stabilizer as disclosed is a methacrylate containing perfluorinated or semifluorinated side chains like 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl methacrylate (H2F8MA). Further, the reactive stabilizer as used in the preparation is cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (CTAB). The polymer nanoparticle as formed has an enhanced stability and low VOC as compared to a pure polymer prepared by MEP.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition, comprising a monomer; a reactive co-stabilizer; a carbon black; a surfactant; and a filler, wherein the composition is used to prepare a polymer/carbon black composite particle by MEP technology along with a method for same. The reactive co-stabilizer as disclosed is methacrylate derivative containing a long alkyl chain R, with R consisting of 6-22 C atoms and being branched or linear, saturated and/or unsaturated such as stearyl methacrylate (SteaMA). The polymer/carbon black composite particle as prepared has an enhanced stability and low VOC as compared to a pure polymer prepared by MEP. Further, the prepared polymer can be used as basic resins in materials for toner applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition and a method to prepare a polymer nanoparticle using miniemulsion polymerization (MEP) comprising a monomer, a reactive co-stabilizer and a reactive surfactant. The reactive co-stabilizer as disclosed is a methacrylate containing perfluorinated or semifluorinated side chains like 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl methacrylate (H2F8MA). Further, the reactive stabilizer as used in the preparation is cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (CTAB). The polymer nanoparticle as formed has an enhanced stability and low VOC as compared to a pure polymer prepared by MEP.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a polymer/carbon black composite material. The process comprises a mini emulsion polymerization (MEP) process involving a reactive co-stabilizer. Optionally, the co-stabilizer is a long alkyl chain methacrylate or a mixture of long alkyl chain methacrylates.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses enabling/disabling receive diversity, including determining the UE in a receive diversity enabled state; comparing a first and second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratio to an EcI0 threshold, wherein the first and second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratios are based on at least two power measurements obtained in the receive diversity enabled state; comparing a first receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples below EcI0_LCR_thrshld to a non-receive diversity threshold, wherein the first receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples is based on the first receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference density ratio; and comparing a second receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples below EcI0_LCR_thrshld to the non-receive diversity threshold, wherein the second receive chain measured number of Ec/I0 samples is based on the second receive chain filtered channel chip energy to interference densi

Abstract: Switching interference is a primary artifact which affects the accuracy of arc detectors. To address switching interference, conventional arc detectors employ computationally intensive techniques which are often designed specifically for a target application. Thus, conventional arc detectors require a significant amount of hardware to accurately detect arc faults, which can increase costs of the power systems and prohibit wide deployment of arc detectors. With improved signal processing, a unique method for arc detection can accurately detect arc faults efficiently while tolerate switching interference from an inverter of the power system. Specifically, the method provides accurate but efficient arc detection by using a small Fast Fourier Transform with coherent sampling that is accomplished with a common clock generator in combination with signal conditioning. The overall system implementing the method is also programmable to suit a variety of target applications.

Abstract: A radio-chromic film dosimeters based on polystyrene binder and dithizone dye are invented for high dose applications. The dose response of Dz-PS film dosimeters increases linearly with increase absorbed dose up to 100 kGy. The dose sensitivity of the films increases strongly with increase of concentrations of dithizone dye. The effects of irradiation temperature, relative humidity, dose rate and the stability of the response of the films after irradiation were investigated and found that these films could be used as routine dosimeter in industrial radiation processing.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method for lifespan modeling for a turbine engine component includes determining a design-phase model of the lifespan of an turbine engine component; fusing the design-phase model with sensor data collected during operation of the turbine engine component to produce an updated model of the lifespan of the turbine engine component; and fusing the updated model with data collected during an inspection of the turbine engine component to produce an overall model of the lifespan of the turbine engine component. Systems for lifespan modeling for a turbine engine component are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymer-encapsulated carbon black material is described. The process comprises: (a) preparing a mixture of an ionic monomer, a stabilizer and carbon black in water; (b) adding an initiator; (c) adjusting the temperature to a temperature above room temperature; and (d) adding at least one other monomer and a charge control agent to obtain the material. The process is performed under continuous stirring. The polymer-encapsulated carbon black material is surfactant-free and is used in the production of toners.

Abstract: A press apparatus comprising a microwave energy source, a resonator cavity to receive microwave energy from the microwave energy source and to resonate the microwave energy within the resonator cavity, the resonator cavity having a peripheral side, a top side and a bottom side, a food container for receiving food from which juice is extracted, the container adapted to be located within the resonator cavity for heating the food using the microwave energy, the food container having a peripheral side, a top side and a bottom side, a plunger to press the food inside the food container, a press mechanism located outside the resonator cavity and in force communication with the plunger for exerting mechanical pressure on the food inside the food container during the heating operation for extracting the juice; and a juice collector located outside the resonator cavity in fluid communication with the container for collecting the juice.

Abstract: A method and process to remove sulfur compounds from a real fuel product of straight-run diesel (SRD) by the action of ozone bubbling and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BUOOH) under normal laboratory conditions is disclosed. Slight desulfurization is taken place after ozone bubbling process which may be assigned to a removal of sulfur compounds in a gaseous form (SOx). Most of the organically bound sulfur and/or elemental sulfur and hydrogen sulfide still exist in the ozonized samples. Sulfur removal from SRD samples was achieved by combining ozone bubbling with extraction by using different solvents to remove the oxidized sulfur compound (polar) from ozonized samples. This method provides a considerable level of total sulfur reduction where the reduction of sulfur reaches 93%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amine grafted chitosan nanofiber having the formula (I) wherein R1 to R5 are independently selected from linear or branched C1-C20 alkandiyl C6-C24 arenediyl; k and m are independently selected from 1 to 10, wherein, in case that k and/or m are >1, each R4 and R5 group can be independently selected; and l and n are independently selected from 50-3000, a method for the preparation thereof and its use in heavy metal adsorption.

Abstract: NBT-PVA film dosimeters performance is affected due to high humidity levels. NBT-PVB film dosimeters with a relatively small effect of high humidity levels on its performance are invented. NBT-PVB film dosimeters are made by using alcoholic solution to dissolve both of NBT and PVB. The films are very useful for routine dosimeter in industrial radiation processing. A very high sensitivity NBT-PVB Radio-chromic film dosimeter is achieved due to high solubility of NBT dye in 2-methoxyethanol enabling the addition of very high concentrations of NBT dye in the film dosimeters. The dose response of conventional NBT-PVA dosimeter films are normally saturated after 50 kGy, while the invented composites of NBT-PVB dosimeter films demonstrated high dose range up to 100 kGy for high dose industrial use.

Abstract: A memory mechanism for providing semaphore functionality in a multi-master processing environment is disclosed. An exemplary memory unit includes a memory controller that manages access to a shared memory. The memory controller includes a semaphore context monitor associated with each master having access to the shared memory. A semaphore context monitor associated with a semaphore-capable master is activated by the semaphore-capable master (for example, by exclusive request signal(s) received by memory controller from semaphore-capable master). A semaphore context monitor associated with a non-semaphore-capable master is activated by the memory controller (for example, by exclusive request signal(s) generated by the memory controller).