Abstract: Methods for processing machining chips comprising aluminum-lithium alloys are provided. The method comprises cleaning machining chips comprising an aluminum-lithium alloy to remove at least a portion of processing fluid from the machining chips and providing cleaned machining chips. The method also comprises compressing a volume of the cleaned chips to provide a compact comprising a density of at least 70% of the full theoretical density of the aluminum-lithium alloy.

Abstract: A tuned mass damper (TMD) system in combination with a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platform includes a barge type FOWT platform having a hull configured to have a wind turbine tower mounted thereon. A TMD system is mounted in the hull and has a first TMD configured to operate at a first frequency, and a second TMD configured to operate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.

Abstract: A water containment and drainage device for activated sprinkler heads to limit the water damage to the buildings containing such fire or accident activated sprinkler heads. The device comprises of a sprinkler head receiving and water container portion, a drainage portion and a positioning apparatus. The sprinkler head receiving and water container portion comprises of a flexible, non-collapsible, fully posable tube whose interior forms a water receptacle area. An open end of the tube reversibly receives the activated sprinkler head into a water receptacle area formed by the interior of the tube. The other end of the tube is connected to one end of the drainage portion which comprises of a non-collapsible hose of determined length so that the water receptacle area and the interior of the hose are in continuous union.

Abstract: The processability and melt strength of halogen-containing polymers derived at least in part from vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride are significantly improved using a conventional external lubricant in combination with an oxidized ethylene polymer exhibiting a melt viscosity of from 1,000 to about 60,000 centipoises at 140.degree. C. and an acid number of at least 5.