Abstract: A system includes a control system. The control system includes a coherence derivation system configured to derive a coherence between respective outputs of each of a plurality of combustors coupled to a gas turbine system, and a phase derivation system configured to derive a phase difference between the respective outputs of each of the plurality of combustors coupled to the gas turbine system. The control system is configured to derive an indication of an impending lean blowout (LBO) or an actual LBO of at least one of the plurality of combustors based at least in part on the coherence derivation, the phase derivation, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A turbomachine is provided and includes a compressor to compress inlet gas to produce compressed gas, a combustor coupled to the compressor in which the compressed gas is combusted along with a first fuel and/or a second fuel to produce a fluid flow, a turbine coupled to the combustor through which the fluid flow is directed for power and/or electricity generation and first and second supply circuits to supply the first fuel and the second fuel to the combustor, respectively. The first and second supply circuits are operable to enable transfers between operations associated with the first fuel and the second fuel being respectively supplied to the combustor at a high load.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus adapted to deliver a fat based confectionery product on demand, in a foodservice or household environment, which exhibits play value and enhanced decorative attributes. The apparatus of the invention comprises barrel means for receiving a predetermined amount of fat based confectionery material, a pressure engaging means for engaging under pressure the fat based confectionery material contained in the barrel means. The apparatus further comprises die means arranged for producing at least one elongated strand of the fat based confectionery product of a surface-area-to-mass ratio that is higher than 8.0 cm2 per gram unit, and control means for actuating the pressure engaging means with the barrel means upon the push of a button and for extruding the at least one strand of the fat based confectionery.

Abstract: A natural toothpaste having a unique jelly-like composition and sweet flavor capable of providing sufficient oral hygiene care.

Abstract: A visually attractive, freshly prepared, fat based confectionery product formed of at least one elongated strand of extrudate of fat based confectionery material; the at least one strand being capable of being handled while exhibiting a temporary flexibility and the eat least one strand being formed to a surface area to-mass ratio that is higher than 8.0 CM2 per gram unit with the at least one strand having a continuous total length that is more than 30 mm. The product can be produced freshly on demand by cold extrusion at food service outlets and can be associated with food or beverages. The product exhibits enhanced melting properties, high volume occupancy and play value.

Abstract: A method for efficiently stress testing a service oriented architecture based application. A business process flow is recorded between a client and a server. When an XML document is extracted from the recorded business process flow, an XML document file is created for the extracted XML document, an XML document descriptor file is created comprising XPath queries for data elements in the XML document file, a configuration file is created comprising user input parameters obtained from the recorded business process flow, and test input data file is created. The user input parameters in the configuration file are used to generate a test script to test the service oriented architecture based application, wherein data values from the test input data file are inserted into a template of the XML document file at locations specified by the XPath queries in the XML document descriptor file. The test script is then executed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus for testing having a controller to perform test case conflict resolution by comparing an execution descriptor to one or more platform descriptors. The execution descriptor can have one or more platforms to be tested, each platform comprising at least one among one or more bases, one or more modules, and combinations thereof. Each of the one or more platform descriptors can have one or more test cases and a description of one or more platform limitations for executing the one or more test cases. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus for testing having a controller to perform test case conflict resolution by comparing an execution descriptor to one or more platform descriptors. The execution descriptor can have one or more platforms to be tested, each platform comprising at least one among one or more bases, one or more modules, and combinations thereof. Each of the one or more platform descriptors can have one or more test cases and a description of one or more platform limitations for executing the one or more test cases. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Atomic testing of a multiplicity of scenarios includes generating a listing of interacting scenarios which are likely to cause a failure, and testing ones of the scenarios not included in the listing according to a binary search strategy to identify a subset of the scenarios as a source of failure among the scenarios. Additionally, the listing can be updated with newly identified interacting scenarios which are likely to cause a failure.

Abstract: A method for inserting fasteners fastener in a hole defined by a workpiece is provided. The method aligns an opening defined by an insertion tube with the hole defined by the workpiece, generates air flow through the insertion tube in a direction toward the workpiece, places the fastener into the insertion tube and carries the fastener into the hole defined by the workpiece as a result of the air flow through the tube. In order to prevent the fastener from inhibiting the air flow when the fastener is placed in the tub, air flow is permitted through openings about a circumferential surface of the tube.

Abstract: A method for efficiently stress testing a service oriented architecture based application. A business process flow is recorded between a client and a server. When an XML document is extracted from the recorded business process flow, an XML document file is created for the extracted XML document, an XML document descriptor file is created comprising XPath queries for data elements in the XML document file, a configuration file is created comprising user input parameters obtained from the recorded business process flow, and test input data file is created. The user input parameters in the configuration file are used to generate a test script to test the service oriented architecture based application, wherein data values from the test input data file are inserted into a template of the XML document file at locations specified by the XPath queries in the XML document descriptor file. The test script is then executed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for discriminating among sparking modes are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving light from a spark into a spectrometer, generating a light intensity spectrum using the spectrometer, and classifying the sparking mode based on an analysis of the light intensity spectrum. The light intensity spectrum may be analyzed for the presence of an atomic emission and a broad blackbody emission. In further embodiments, light emitted by the spark may be received into a photodetector, and the classification of the sparking mode may be based on an analysis of an intensity profile, including at least one of a rise-time phase, a peak intensity, and a drop-off phase.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for drilling holes and optionally inserting fasteners of the present invention provide for efficiently drilling holes through a multiple-layer structure because the layers are securely held together during the drilling by an electromagnet and a clamp, each on opposite sides of the structure. The electromagnet and clamp hold the layers together so tightly that burrs do not form within the holes and debris does not accumulate between the layers and, therefore the layers do not have to be disassembled after drilling. In addition, the apparatus and method of the present invention provide for initially drilling the hole with a countersink and for inserting a fastener into the hole, through the electromagnet, immediately after drilling the hole, such that the hole does not have to be revisited after reassembly and drying of the sealant in order to drill a countersink and/or insert a fastener.

Abstract: A method for inserting fasteners fastener in a hole defined by a workpiece is provided. The method aligns an opening defined by an insertion tube with the hole defined by the workpiece, generates air flow through the insertion tube in a direction toward the workpiece, places the fastener into the insertion tube and carries the fastener into the hole defined by the workpiece as a result of the air flow through the tube. In order to prevent the fastener from inhibiting the air flow when the fastener is placed in the tub, air flow is permitted through openings about a circumferential surface of the tube.

Abstract: A method of of fabricating an electromagnet is provided in which a core having a flux return backplate on one end and a cover plate on the other end of the core is provided. For example, the flux return backplate may be fixed to one end of the core and the cover plate may be fixed to the other end of the core. A plurality of layers of wire may then be wound about the core between the flux return backplate and the cover plate, prior to fixing a flux return ring to the cover plate to at least partially enclose the wire.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for drilling holes and optionally inserting fasteners of the present invention provide for efficiently drilling holes through a multiple-layer structure because the layers are securely held together during the drilling by an electromagnet and a clamp, each on opposite sides of the structure. The electromagnet and clamp hold the layers together so tightly that burrs do not form within the holes and debris does not accumulate between the layers and, therefore the layers do not have to be disassembled after drilling. In addition, the apparatus and method of the present invention provide for initially drilling the hole with a countersink and for inserting a fastener into the hole, through the electromagnet, immediately after drilling the hole, such that the hole does not have to be revisited after reassembly and drying of the sealant in order to drill a countersink and/or insert a fastener.

Abstract: A visually attractive, freshly prepared, fat based confectionery product formed of at least one elongated strand of extrudate of fat based confectionery material; the at least one strand being capable of being handled while exhibiting a temporary flexibility and the eat least one strand being formed to a surface area to-mass ratio that is higher than 8.0 CM2 per gram unit with the at least one strand having a continuous total length that is more than 30 mm. The product can be produced freshly on demand by cold extrusion at food service outlets and can be associated with food or beverages. The product exhibits enhanced melting properties, high volume occupancy and play value.

Abstract: An electromagnet and associated apparatus and method are provided. The electromagnet includes a core and at least one winding disposed circumferentially about the core such that the winding extends at least one revolution around the core. The electromagnet further includes at least one spacer having channels defined therein and disposed circumferentially about the core and adjacent to the at least one winding. The channels facilitate cooling by directing fluid about the windings of the coil as fluid is introduced into the electromagnet.

Abstract: An equipment-carrying crawler (20) includes a rolling track (44) and a structural support (70). The structural support (70) supports equipment (16). Lifting magnets (72) are coupled to the rolling track (44) and to the structural support (70). The lifting magnets (72) are configured to oppose each other, lift the structural support (70), and aid in the translation of the rolling track (44).

Abstract: An electromagnet and associated apparatus and method are provided. The electromagnet includes a core and at least one winding disposed circumferentially about the core such that the winding extends at least one revolution around the core. The electromagnet further includes at least one spacer having channels defined therein and disposed circumferentially about the core and adjacent to the at least one winding. The channels facilitate cooling by directing fluid about the windings of the coil as fluid is introduced into the electromagnet.