Abstract: A system and method for remotely disconnecting a high-pressure pump from an active fracturing operation that includes a missile side valve in fluid communication with a missile or manifold of a fracturing system, a pump side valve in fluid communication with a moveable high-pressure pump and the missile side valve, and a bleed valve in communication with a fluid passage interconnecting the missile side valve and the pump side valve, wherein the operation of missile side valve, the pump side valve, and the bleed valve are controlled remotely.

Abstract: A multi-sensor system may include a catheter that has lumen, is flexible, is made of a polymer, and has a circular cross section that has an outer diameter of no more than 0.5 cm; and one or more sensors that sense multiple characteristics of material flowing within the lumen, including at least two of the following: flow rate, pressure, and composition of the material. A multi-sensor system may include a catheter that has lumen, is flexible, is made of a polymer, and has a circular cross section that has an outer diameter of no more than 0.5 cm; and one or more sensors that sense multiple characteristics of material flowing within the lumen, including at least two of the following: flow rate, pressure, and composition of the material.

Abstract: A system and method for stereo vision measurement are provided. A three-dimensional visual stimulus is generated. The visual stimulus is composed of a plurality of spatially filtered dot elements configured to isolate stereo function. The visual stimulus is then presented to a user via a display device and input data is received in response to the user viewing the visual stimulus as presented. A stereo performance of the user is then determined from the input data.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed a system and method of creating personalized doses of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) dispersed in a palatable oral formulation. The APIs are encapsulated into microparticles that are dispersed within a thixotropic suspension vehicle to create a customized oral formulation. The formulation can be customized for a particular subject based on medical condition, time release of the API, release profile of the API, and taste preference of the subject.

Abstract: A method for monitoring machines is provided. According to the method, a computer server determines a location of at least one machine. The complier server transmits a request to an external source for ambient conditions associated with the location of the at least one machine. The computer server receives a response indicative of the ambient conditions associated with the location of the at least one machine. In addition, the computer server evaluates operation of the at least one machine based in part on the received ambient conditions.

Abstract: A thermal energy system includes a solar energy collector, a ground loop having an inlet and an outlet, and a heat pump. A first fluid conduit extends from the outlet to the solar energy collector, and from the solar energy collector to the inlet, for transporting a heat exchange fluid, from the outlet to the inlet through the solar energy collector. A second fluid conduit extends from the outlet to the heat pump, and from the heat pump to the inlet, for transporting the heat exchange fluid, from the outlet to the inlet through the heat pump. A fluid pump is provide for urging the fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet through the ground loop, and from the outlet to the inlet through at least one of the first and second conduits. Control valves and a controller may be provided to automatically select a fluid flow mode from a number of selectable modes.