Abstract: A system and method are provided for operating a power generating asset. Accordingly, at least one external data set indicative of a plurality of variables affecting the performance of the power generating asset is received by the controller. The controller also receives at least one operational data set indicative of the performance of the power generating asset. A plurality of production-assessment models for the power generating asset are generated and trained based on the data sets. A performance prediction is then generated for each of a plurality of model-variable combinations and a control action is implemented based on one of the performance predictions.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a barrier is disclosed that is configured for connection to a vehicle dash assembly including an HVAC opening defined by a flange. The barrier includes a body that is configured to obstruct a flow of suds into the HVAC opening, and at least one clip that is supported on the body. The body includes open upper and rear portions to allow for continued airflow through the HVAC opening, and the at least one clip includes first and second clip members defining a receiving space therebetween that is configured to receive the flange such that the first and second clip members are positioned on opposite sides of the flange.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for operating a power generating asset. Accordingly, at least one external data set indicative of a plurality of variables affecting the performance of the power generating asset is received by the controller. The controller also receives at least one operational data set indicative of the performance of the power generating asset. A plurality of production-assessment models for the power generating asset are generated and trained based on the data sets. A performance prediction is then generated for each of a plurality of model-variable combinations and a control action is implemented based on one of the performance predictions.

Abstract: A system and method including receiving historical time series sensor data associated with operation of an industrial asset; generating visual representation images of scatter plots based on the historical time series sensor data based on a reference to a digitized knowledge domain associated with the industrial asset; assigning a root cause label to each image; generating a convolutional neural network (CNN) model trained and tested using subsets of the labeled images; and processing, by the CNN model, a real-time image to detect at least one anomaly in the real-time image and one or more root causes associated with the at least one anomaly.

Abstract: A method of correcting turbine underperformance includes calculating a power production curve using monitored data, detecting changes between the monitored data and a baseline power production curve, generating operability curves for paired operational variables from the monitored data, detecting changes between the operability curves and corresponding baseline operability curves, comparing the changes to a respective predetermined metric, and if the change exceeds the metric, providing feedback to a turbine control system identifying at least one of the paired operational variables for each paired variable in excess of the metric. A system and a non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly having a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member with a front-end portion. The first tow hook has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The rearward portion of the first tow hook is attached the front-end portion of the first front side member by a first mechanical fastener. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section, the first attachment flange being fixed to the first front side member by the first mechanical fastener.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a floor assembly, a B-pillar assembly, a seatbelt tensioning mechanism, a seatbelt pre-tensioning device and a support bracket. The B-pillar assembly is attached to the floor assembly and extends upwardly from the floor assembly. The seatbelt tensioning mechanism is supported to the floor assembly adjacent to an intersection between the floor assembly and the B-pillar. The seatbelt pre-tensioning device is positioned adjacent to the seatbelt tensioning device. The support bracket is fixed to the B-pillar and the seatbelt pre-tensioning device.

Abstract: A method for protecting a wind turbine from extreme and fatigue loads associated with high wind speed events includes receiving, via a wind turbine condition estimator programmed in a turbine controller of the wind turbine, operating data indicative of current wind turbine operation. Further, the method includes determining, via the wind turbine condition estimator, a plurality of estimated wind turbine conditions at the wind turbine by solving a control algorithm having one or more equations using the operating data. The estimated wind turbine conditions include, at least, an estimated wind speed at the wind turbine and a loading proxy of the wind turbine. As such, the method includes implementing, via the turbine controller, a corrective action only when each of the estimated wind turbine conditions indicates that one or more loading conditions of the wind turbine exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The first tow hook has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The rearward portion of the first tow hook is attached a front-end portion of a first front side member of the vehicle frame by a mechanical fastener. The skid plate has a main section and a first attachment flange that extends from the main section. The first attachment flange is attached to the front-end portion of the first front side member by the mechanical fastener. The first attachment flange has a first alignment projecting surface. During installation of the skid plate to the first front side member, the first alignment projection contacts a surface of the rearward portion of the first tow hook moving the first tow hook into alignment with the first front side member.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure that includes a rear pillar assembly that has an upper end and a lower end. The rear pillar structure at least partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly further includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel extends downward from the upper end and the second panel extending from the upper end in a vehicle forward direction at least partially defining a roof rail assembly. The first panel and the second panel overlap one another at the upper end of the rear pillar assembly defining an overlap area. The first and second panels are fixedly attached to one another at the overlap area.

Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member with a front-end portion. The first tow hook is attached to a downward facing surface of the first front side member. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section. The first attachment flange overlays a portion of the first tow hook and is attached to the downward facing surface of the first front side member such that the main section covers a central forward area of an underside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger compartment vent structure that includes a rear wall structure, a drafter vent assembly, a baffle and a trim panel. The rear wall structure defines a rearward area of a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The rear wall structure defines at least one vent opening. The drafter vent assembly is installed to the rear wall structure covering the at least one vent opening. The baffle is installed to the rear wall structure adjacent to the drafter vent assembly and is configured to dampen sound from the drafter vent assembly. The trim panel is installed to the rear wall structure contacting the baffle and concealing the drafter vent assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a barrier is disclosed that is configured for connection to a vehicle dash assembly including an HVAC opening defined by a flange. The barrier includes a body that is configured to obstruct a flow of suds into the HVAC opening, and at least one clip that is supported on the body. The body includes open upper and rear portions to allow for continued airflow through the HVAC opening, and the at least one clip includes first and second clip members defining a receiving space therebetween that is configured to receive the flange such that the first and second clip members are positioned on opposite sides of the flange.

Abstract: A method of correcting turbine underperformance includes calculating a power production curve using monitored data, detecting changes between the monitored data and a baseline power production curve, generating operability curves for paired operational variables from the monitored data, detecting changes between the operability curves and corresponding baseline operability curves, comparing the changes to a respective predetermined metric, and if the change exceeds the metric, providing feedback to a turbine control system identifying at least one of the paired operational variables for each paired variable in excess of the metric. A system and a non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a rear pillar assembly, an attachment panel and a reinforcement panel. The rear pillar assembly has an upper end, a lower end and a mid-section and partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly includes an inner panel that has a first upright edge that at least partially defines one side of a rear window opening and a second upright edge that at least partially defines a door opening. The attachment panel is fixedly attached to the inner panel along the mid-section of the rear pillar assembly. The reinforcement panel overlays the inner panel and the attachment panel and has a curved portion that extends from the attachment panel along the inner panel and curves downward along the inner panel. The curved portion is welded to the mid-section of the inner panel.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure that includes a rear pillar assembly that has an upper end and a lower end. The rear pillar structure at least partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly further includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel extends downward from the upper end and the second panel extending from the upper end in a vehicle forward direction at least partially defining a roof rail assembly. The first panel and the second panel overlap one another at the upper end of the rear pillar assembly defining an overlap area. The first and second panels are fixedly attached to one another at the overlap area.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a rear pillar assembly, an attachment panel and a reinforcement panel. The rear pillar assembly has an upper end, a lower end and a mid-section and partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly includes an inner panel that has a first upright edge that at least partially defines one side of a rear window opening and a second upright edge that at least partially defines a door opening. The attachment panel is fixedly attached to the inner panel along the mid-section of the rear pillar assembly. The reinforcement panel overlays the inner panel and the attachment panel and has a curved portion that extends from the attachment panel along the inner panel and curves downward along the inner panel. The curved portion is welded to the mid-section of the inner panel.

Abstract: A rear wall structure of a passenger compartment includes a vent opening and a horizontally extending seal protruding in a vehicle forward direction. A trim panel has a rear surface facing the rear wall structure. A vertically extending seal extends from the rear surface. With the trim panel installed to the rear wall structure the vertically extending seal contacts the rear wall structure, and, the horizontally extending seal of the rear wall structure contacts the rear surface of the trim panel such that the rear surface and the vertically extending seal of the trim panel and the upright interior surface and the horizontally extending seal of the rear wall structure define an air outlet passageway that extends from an opening in the trim panel to the vent opening.

Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member and a second front side member. Each of the first and second front side members has a corresponding front-end portion with a downward facing surface. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section and a second attachment flange extending from a second lateral side of the main section. The first attachment flange is attached to the downward facing surface of the first front side member. The second attachment flange is attached to the downward facing surface of the second front side member such that the main section covers a forward area of an underside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a floor assembly, a B-pillar assembly, a seatbelt tensioning mechanism, a seatbelt pre-tensioning device and a support bracket. The B-pillar assembly is attached to the floor assembly and extends upwardly from the floor assembly. The seatbelt tensioning mechanism is supported to the floor assembly adjacent to an intersection between the floor assembly and the B-pillar. The seatbelt pre-tensioning device is positioned adjacent to the seatbelt tensioning device. The support bracket is fixed to the B-pillar and the seatbelt pre-tensioning device.