Abstract: Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component.

Abstract: Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component.

Abstract: An adjustable beam anchor system comprising a first elongated bar member having a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures, an attachment system, a first pivot system, a second pivot system, and a second elongated bar member having a plurality of apertures. The attachment system comprises a saddle and a connector ring. The first pivot system broadly comprising a first coupling unit, a first pivot unit, and a first ball bearing pin, wherein the first pivot system may rotate or pivot around the first elongated bar member. The second pivot system comprising a second coupling unit, a second pivot unit, and a second ball bearing pin, wherein the second pivot system may rotate or pivot around the first elongated bar member. The second elongated bar member comprising a plurality of apertures and an anchor foot, wherein the second elongated bar member may rotate or pivot around the second coupling unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against target gene expression.

Abstract: A method for assessing or validating wind turbine or wind farm performance produced by one or more upgrades is provided. Measurements of operating data from wind turbines in a wind farm are obtained. Baseline models of performance are generated, and each of the baseline models is developed from a different portion of the operating data. A generating step filters the wind turbines so that they are in a balanced randomized state. An optimal baseline model of performance is selected from the baseline models and the optimal baseline model includes direction. The optimal baseline model of performance and an actual performance of the wind farm or wind turbine is compared. The comparing step determines a difference between an optimal baseline model of power output and an actual power output of the wind farm/turbine. The difference is reflective of a change in the power output produced by the upgrades.

Abstract: A method for print scaling includes receiving, at a computing device, a request to print a digital markup-based document as a printed document, the digital markup-based document including one or more markup tags of a markup-based language specifying formatting of the markup-based document. Target page dimensions are received for the printed document, including at least a target page height. A native-background print view of the digital markup-based document is rendered, the native-background print view having a format compatible with a print driver of the computing device. Rendered dimensions of the native-background print view are calculated. The native-background print view is resealed into a scaled-background print view having a print height that is a function of the target page height by applying a height scaling factor to the native-background print view. The scaled-background print view is output for printing.

Abstract: A method for assessing or validating wind turbine or wind farm performance produced by one or more upgrades is provided. Measurements of operating data from wind turbines in a wind farm are obtained. Baseline models of performance are generated, and each of the baseline models is developed from a different portion of the operating data. A generating step filters the wind turbines so that they are in a balanced randomized state. An optimal baseline model of performance is selected from the baseline models and the optimal baseline model includes direction. The optimal baseline model of performance and an actual performance of the wind farm or wind turbine is compared. The comparing step determines a difference between an optimal baseline model of power output and an actual power output of the wind farm/turbine. The difference is reflective of a change in the power output produced by the upgrades.

Abstract: A system includes a cloud-based computing system communicatively coupled to a first communication network. The system includes one or more remote terminal units (RTUs) configured to control operations of one or more well devices associated with a hydrocarbon well, wherein the one or more RTUs are inaccessible to the first communication network. The system also includes a mobile computing device configured to communicatively couple to the one or more RTUs via a second communication network in response to the mobile computing device being within a coverage range of the second communication network. The mobile computing device is also configured to download data from the one or more RTUs via the second communication network, communicatively couple to the cloud-based computing system in response to detecting access to the first communication network, and transmit the data to the cloud-based computing system via the first communication network.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPKL95 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPKL95, cells from soybean variety 5PPKL95, plants of soybean 5PPKL95, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPKL95. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPKL95 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPKL95, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPKL95. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95 are further provided.

Abstract: A method for evaluating performance of a wind turbine includes operating the wind turbine in a first operational mode. The method also includes generating a first set of operational data relating to the first operational mode. More specifically, the first set of operational data includes, at least, a first parameter and a second parameter. Further, the first and second parameters of the first set are measured during different time periods during the first operational mode. The method further includes changing the first operational mode to a second operational mode. Moreover, the method includes generating a second set of operational data relating to the second operational mode. The second set of operational data also includes, at least, a first parameter and a second parameter. Thus, the method includes determining a performance characteristic of the first and second operational modes based on the first and second sets of operational data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against target gene expression.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a drive train starter system. The drive train starter system includes a generator mechanically coupled to a drive train of a gas turbine system and an exciter system electrically coupled to the generator and configured to provide a magnetic field. The drive train starter system additionally includes a load commutated inverter (LCI) electrically coupled to the generator and configured to provide electrical power to the generator and a controller communicatively coupled to the generator, the exciter system, and the LCI. The controller is configured to start up the drive train via the LCI and the generator up to less than a drive train operating speed, wherein the generator is converting electricity into mechanical motion; drive the drive train via a gas turbine up to the drive train operating speed; and to drive the drive train via the generator at the drive train operating speed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPKL95 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPKL95, cells from soybean variety 5PPKL95, plants of soybean 5PPKL95, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPKL95. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPKL95 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPKL95, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPKL95. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGDV09 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGDV09, cells from soybean variety 5PGDV09, plants of soybean 5PGDV09, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGDV09. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGDV09 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGDV09, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGDV09, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGDV09. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGDV09 are further provided.

Abstract: A method includes forming a mixture including a therapeutic agent and a solid delivery medium, injecting the mixture into a reservoir within an orthopedic implant body, and storing the injected mixture in the reservoir.

Abstract: A system includes a cloud-based computing system communicatively coupled to a first communication network. The system includes one or more remote terminal units (RTUs) configured to control operations of one or more well devices associated with a hydrocarbon well, wherein the one or more RTUs are inaccessible to the first communication network. The system also includes a mobile computing device configured to communicatively couple to the one or more RTUs via a second communication network in response to the mobile computing device being within a coverage range of the second communication network. The mobile computing device is also configured to download data from the one or more RTUs via the second communication network, communicatively couple to the cloud-based computing system in response to detecting access to the first communication network, and transmit the data to the cloud-based computing system via the first communication network.

Abstract: Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDEC49 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDEC49, cells from soybean variety 5PDEC49, plants of soybean 5PDEC49, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDEC49. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDEC49 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDEC49, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDEC49, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDEC49. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDEC49 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSNE71 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSNE71, cells from soybean variety 5PSNE71, plants of soybean 5PSNE71, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSNE71. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSNE71 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSNE71, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSNE71, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSNE71. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSNE71 are further provided.