Abstract: A method of applying a coating composition to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator include the steps of providing the high transfer efficiency applicator comprising an array of nozzles wherein each nozzle defines a nozzle orifice having a diameter of from 0.00002 m to 0.0004, providing the coating composition, and applying the coating composition to the substrate through the nozzle orifice without atomization such that at least 99.9% of the applied coating composition contacts the substrate to form a coating layer having a wet thickness of at least 5 microns, wherein the coating composition includes a carrier, a binder, and a radar reflective pigment or a LiDAR reflective pigment. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6, a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200, and a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.

Abstract: A method includes determining, by a sensor node in communication with a communication network, an evacuation condition, retrieving by a decision node, occupancy information pertaining to an area, retrieving area data, and determining an evacuation route, at least in part using the evacuation condition, occupancy information, and area data, and communicating the determined evacuation route to area occupants.

Abstract: An in-vessel fuel transfer machine may be permanently affixed to a nuclear reactor and remain in place during power operations. The in-vessel fuel transfer machine may include a pantograph machine that positions a grapple in order to access any fuel socket location within the core and move any of the core assemblies between the core, an in-vessel fuel storage area, and a fuel elevator. The grapple may be positioned through a combination of movements, such as, rotating a rotating plug assembly, rotating the in-vessel fuel transfer machine, extending the pantograph arms, and shuttling the grapple along a leg. The grapple may be compliant to accommodate deformed core assemblies and may be configured to pivot to more closely align to an eccentric core assembly handling socket or be moveable in a horizontal plane to accommodate a deformed core assembly during insertion or withdrawal.

Abstract: A coating composition for application to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator. The coating composition includes a carrier, a binder, a corrosion inhibiting pigment. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6. The coating composition has a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200. The coating composition has a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.

Abstract: Computer system and method builds and deploys a custom industrial (chemical) processing plant asset failure prediction engine that integrates disparate calculation methods and information (data) sources. The diverse calculation methods improve quality and accuracy of the asset failure predictions by embedding domain knowledge and providing a holistic assessment of plant assets.

Abstract: An oral hygiene system including a head with a base portion with arms extending to support a sweep and flossing filament. The system may include removeable heads with different configurations directed to different oral environments and uses.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: A qualification system for gas turbine engine components includes a computer system configured to receive a set of measured parameters for each gas turbine engine component in a plurality of substantially identical gas turbine engine components, and determine a variation model based on the set of measured parameters. The computer system includes at least one simulated engine model configured to determine a predicted operation of each gas turbine engine component in the plurality of substantially identical gas turbine engine components, a correlation system configured to correlate variations in the set of parameters for each of the gas turbine engine components with a set of the predicted operations of each gas turbine engine, thereby generating a predictive model based on the variations. The computer system also includes a qualification module configured to generate a qualification formula based on the predictive model.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a digital communications system is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, power of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, timing of a transmitted signal is controlled to improve reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is detected. In accordance with at least one embodiment, interference is localized. In accordance with at least one embodiment, combinatorial processing is used to increase reliability. In accordance with at least one embodiment, gradual rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, confirmed stepwise progression rekeying is performed. In accordance with at least one embodiment, transmission detection is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, reporting of cryptographic mode utilization is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage mat designed to accommodate beer/beverage buckets and other beverage containers typically served in restaurants, bars and the like. The beverage mat is comprised of a base, a continuous raised sidewall positioned around the perimeter of the base, and a plurality of rubber nubs that extend outwardly from a top surface of the base to support the beverage bucket or beverage containers in an elevated position, wherein condensation, moisture and spillage from the same is permitted to drip downwardly onto the mat and away from the containers. The mat then collects the condensation, moisture and spillage from the containers and stores the same until proper disposal. In a preferred embodiment, the beverage mat further comprises a heating/cooling element for use with the beverage containers, one or more logos, and a plurality of lights.

Abstract: A three dimensional printing system for manufacturing a three dimensional article includes a print engine, a receptacle, a pump motor system, a removable conduit assembly, and a resin container. The receptacle includes an upper portion with an opening and a lower interface portion. The removable conduit assembly includes: a fluid inlet extending upwardly from the lower interface portion; a pump head removably coupled to the pump motor system; a fluid outlet for supplying resin to the print engine. The resin container includes an internal reservoir and a leading and trailing end relative to a direction of insertion of the resin container into the receptacle. The resin container includes a fluid outlet that extends downwardly from the leading end. Installation of the resin container includes passing the leading end through the opening and lowering and coupling the leading end to the lower interface portion.

Abstract: An oral hygiene system including a head with a base portion with arms extending to support a gum sweep and flossing filament. The system may include removeable heads with different configurations directed to different oral environments and uses.

Abstract: An exemplary method for qualifying a gas turbine engine component includes creating a first set of substantially identical gas turbine engine components via a uniform manufacturing procedure, determining a set of as-manufactured parameters of each gas turbine engine component in the first set of substantially identical gas turbine engine components, determining a variance model of the first set of substantially identical gas turbine engine components, and determining a plurality of predicted response models based at least in part on the variance model, each of the predicted response models corresponding to one of an engine type and an engine assembly, and each of the predicted response models being configured to determine a predicted response of including a gas turbine engine component from the first set of substantially identical gas turbine engine components in the corresponding one of the engine type and the engine assembly.

Abstract: A turbomachine airfoil element comprises an airfoil having: an inboard end; an outboard end; a leading edge; a trailing edge; a pressure side; and a suction side. A span between the inboard end and the outboard end is 1.35-1.65 inches. A chord length at 50% span is 1.20-1.60 inches. At least two of: a first mode resonance frequency is 2858±10% Hz; a second mode resonance frequency is 4916±10% Hz; a third mode resonance frequency is 7160±10% Hz; a fourth mode resonance frequency is 10268±10% Hz; a fifth mode resonance frequency is 14235±10% Hz; and a sixth mode resonance frequency is 15088±10% Hz.

Abstract: A method for qualifying a gas turbine engine component includes creating a first set of substantially identical gas turbine engine components via a uniform manufacturing procedure, determining a set of as-manufactured parameters of each gas turbine engine component in the first set, and determining a variance model of the first set. The variance model includes a representative parameter profile, which includes a plurality of component parameter profiles. The sum of each of the component parameter profiles is the representative parameter profile.

Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus for a printing system includes a fluid outlet defining an upper fluid flow path. The fluid outlet includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a lateral surface, and an electronic device. The upper and lower portions of the fluid outlet each surround the upper fluid flow path. The lateral surface is between the upper and lower portions. The electronic device is disposed upon the lateral surface and includes a substrate, an information storage device, and a plurality of electrical contact pads. The information storage device stores information pertaining to the fluid delivery apparatus. The plurality of electrical contact pads are disposed upon the substrate and face downwardly to receive upwardly extending pressure contacts.

Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a three dimensional (3D) printing system includes a printhead and an ink supply subsystem. The printhead is for ejecting drops of phase change ink to define a three dimensional article of manufacture. The ink supply subsystem includes an ink tube, a helical resistor, a return conductor, and an outer tube. The ink tube has an inside surface for contacting and transporting the phase change ink and an outer tubular surface. The resistor is helically wound around the outer tubular surface of the ink tube. The return conductor is helically wound around the resistor and has a resistance that is lower than that of the resistor. The outer tube surrounds and protects the resistor and the return conductor and provides insulation to the heated ink transport component.