Abstract: An electro-hydraulic brake assembly comprises a hydraulic control unit (HCU) body having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and defining a master cylinder bore and a pressure supply bore. A fluid reservoir is disposed on the top surface. A primary piston is slidably disposed in the master cylinder bore and configured to supply brake fluid to a wheel brake in response to pressing of a brake pedal. A pressure supply unit includes: a pressure supply piston disposed within the pressure supply bore; a motor located on the bottom surface of the HCU body and having a motor shaft. An actuator mechanism includes a threaded shaft configured to be rotated by the motor shaft, and a nut coupled to the pressure supply piston, together causing the pressure supply piston to translate linearly through the pressure supply bore in response to rotation of the motor shaft.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method for plasma plating are disclosed. The system may comprise a vacuum chamber, a filament positioned within the vacuum chamber and operable to receive a depositant, and a depositant positioned at the filament. The system may also comprise a platform positioned within the vacuum chamber, a substrate positioned at the platform, a DC power supply generating a DC signal, a radio frequency transmitter generating a radio frequency signal, an electrically conductive path that electrically couples the DC signal and the radio frequency signal to the substrate, and a filament power control electrically coupled to the filament and generating a current through the filament at an amplitude to generate heat in the filament to melt the depositant.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method for plasma plating are provided to generate a deposition layer on a substrate. The method for plasma plating includes positioning a substrate within a vacuum chamber, positioning a depositant in a filament within the vacuum chamber, reducing the pressure in the vacuum chamber to a level at or below 4 milliTorr, and introducing a gas into the vacuum chamber at a rate to raise the pressure in the vacuum chamber to a level at or between 0.1 milliTorr and 4 milliTorr. In other embodiments, the gas is not required to be introduced. The method also includes applying a dc signal to the substrate at a voltage amplitude at or between 1 volt and 5000 volts, applying a radio frequency signal to the substrate at a power level at or between 1 watt and 50 watts, and heating the depositant to a temperature at or above the melting point of the depositant to generate a plasma in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An exemplary method for using a mobile plating system is provided that includes locating the mobile plating system at a desired location for plating, positioning an external vacuum pump from an interior position of a mobile storage volume of the mobile plasma plating system to an exterior position, and coupling the external vacuum pump to a vacuum chamber within the mobile storage volume of the mobile plasma plating system using a flexible piping segment, rigid coupling with a dampening effect, or other arrangement operable to reduce and/or eliminate the mechanical vibrations within the vacuum chamber due to the operation of the external vacuum pump.

Abstract: An exemplary configurable vacuum system is provided for use in coating or plating that provides the capability and versatility to handle substrates of significantly different shapes and sizes. The configurable vacuum system includes a vacuum table assembly, a mechanical drive, an electrical feed through, a filament, and a vacuum chamber. The vacuum table assembly may include a support frame, a sliding means, such as a roller or rollers, an insulated surface, and a platform operable to rotate and support the substrate. The mechanical drive is operable to rotate the platform, the electrical feed through provides an electrical signal to the substrate, and the filament is positioned relative the substrate. The vacuum chamber includes a main opening, an internal volume, and a receiving means, such as a railing or member, operable to receive and support the vacuum table assembly within the internal volume of the vacuum chamber and through the sliding means of the vacuum table assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary mobile plating system is provided for performing a plating process using virtually any known or available deposition technology for coating or plating as substrate. The mobile plating system may include a vacuum chamber positioned in a mobile storage volume, an external vacuum pump, and a control circuitry to control the operation of some or all of the operations of the external vacuum pump. The external vacuum pump is positioned in the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is in transit, and is positioned external to the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is stationary and in operation. The external vacuum pump may be mounted on a skid, and, in operation, the external vacuum pump couples with the vacuum chamber to assist with producing a desired pressure in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A method for plasma plating circuit breaker components to prevent circuit breaker failure is provided. The method includes positioning a circuit breaker component of a circuit breaker within a vacuum chamber and positioning a depositant in an evaporation source within the vacuum chamber. The method further provides for applying a dc signal to the circuit breaker component and applying a radio frequency signal to the circuit breaker component. The method also includes heating the depositant to a temperature at or above the melting point of the depositant to generate a plasma in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An exemplary configurable vacuum system is provided for use in coating or plating that provides the capability and versatility to handle substrates of significantly different shapes and sizes. The configurable vacuum system includes a vacuum table assembly, a mechanical drive, an electrical feed through, a filament, and a vacuum chamber. The vacuum table assembly may include a support frame, a sliding means, such as a roller or rollers, an insulated surface, and a platform operable to rotate and support the substrate. The mechanical drive is operable to rotate the platform, the electrical feed through provides an electrical signal to the substrate, and the filament is positioned relative the substrate. The vacuum chamber includes a main opening, an internal volume, and a receiving means, such as a railing or member, operable to receive and support the vacuum table assembly within the internal volume of the vacuum chamber and through the sliding means of the vacuum table assembly.

Abstract: An exemplary method for using a mobile plating system is provided that includes locating the mobile plating system at a desired location for plating, positioning an external vacuum pump from an interior position of a mobile storage volume of the mobile plasma plating system to an exterior position, and coupling the external vacuum pump to a vacuum chamber within the mobile storage volume of the mobile plasma plating system using a flexible piping segment, rigid coupling with a dampening effect, or other arrangement operable to reduce and/or eliminate the mechanical vibrations within the vacuum chamber due to the operation of the external vacuum pump.

Abstract: An exemplary mobile plating system is provided for performing a plating process using virtually any known or available deposition technology for coating or plating as substrate. The mobile plating system may include a vacuum chamber positioned in a mobile storage volume, an external vacuum pump, and a control circuitry to control the operation of some or all of the operations of the external vacuum pump. The external vacuum pump is positioned in the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is in transit, and is positioned external to the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is stationary and in operation. The external vacuum pump may be mounted on a skid, and, in operation, the external vacuum pump couples with the vacuum chamber to assist with producing a desired pressure in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An exemplary configurable vacuum system and method are provided for use in coating or plating that provides the capability to handle substrates of significantly different shapes and sizes. The configurable vacuum system includes a vacuum table assembly and a vacuum chamber. The vacuum table assembly may include a support frame, an insulated surface, a mechanical drive mounted to the support frame, an electrical feed through mounted to the support frame, a filament positioned above the insulated surface between a first filament conductor and a second filament conductor, a filament power connector electrically coupled to the first filament conductor through a first filament power contact pad of the filament power connector and to the second filament conductor through a second filament power contact pad of the filament power connector, and a platform operable to support the substrate.

Abstract: An exemplary mobile plating system and method are provided for performing a plating process using virtually any known or available deposition technology for coating or plating. The mobile plating system may include a vacuum chamber positioned in a mobile storage volume, an external vacuum pump, and a control module to control the operation of some or all of the operations of the external vacuum pump. The external vacuum pump is positioned in the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is in transit, and is positioned external to the mobile storage volume when the mobile plating system is stationary and in operation. The external vacuum pump may be mounted on a skid, and, in operation, the external vacuum pump couples with the vacuum chamber to assist with producing a desired pressure in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A process for reducing scale formation in off-shore production platforms where sea water is used as a water-flooding medium. During production, sea water and connate water interact to make scale forming precipitates. Said precipitates fall out in an oil/water separator. Subsequently, additional sea water is injected as the separated aqueous phase leaves said separator thereby causing additional precipitates to form. Via this method, decreased amounts of scale preventing inhibitors are required.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining crack initiation and propagation in metals subjected to environmental conditions encountered in drilling deep wells wherein strain sensors are used to measure crack initiation and propagation so that a prediction can be made about the life expectancy of the metal in actual operating conditions.

Abstract: Viscous oil is recovered from a subterranean, viscous oil-containing formation by a steam flooding technique wherein steam is generated in a downhole steam generator located in an injection well by spontaneous combustion of a pressurized mixture of a water-soluble fuel such as sugars and alcohols dissolved in water or a stable hydrocarbon fuel-in-water emulsion containing an anti clay-swelling agent and substantially pure oxygen. The generated mixture of steam and combustion gases pass through the formation, displacing oil and reducing the oil's viscosity and the mobilized oil is produced from the formation via a spaced-apart production well. Suitable anti clay-swelling agents include metal halide salts and diammonium phosphate.

Abstract: Viscous oil is recovered from a subterranean, viscous oil-containing formation by a steam flooding technique wherein steam is generated in a downhole steam generator located in an injection well by spontaneous combustion of a pressurized mixture of a water-soluble fuel such as sugars and alcohols dissolved in water or a stable hydrocarbon fuel-in-water emulsion containing an anti clay-swelling agent and substantially pure oxygen. The generated mixture of steam and combustion gases pass through the formation, displacing oil and reducing the oil's viscosity and the mobilized oil is produced from the formation via a spaced-apart production well. Suitable anti clay-swelling agents include metal halide salts and diammonium phosphate.

Abstract: Viscous oil is recovered from a subterranean, viscous oil-containing formation by a steam flooding technique wherein steam is generated in a downhole steam generator located in an injection well by spontaneous combustion of a pressurized mixture of a water-soluble fuel such as sugars and alcohols dissolved in water or a stable hydrocarbon fuel-in-water emulsion and substantially pure oxygen. The generated mixture of steam and combustion gases pass through the formation, displacing oil and reducing the oil's viscosity and the mobilized oil is produced from the formation via a spaced-apart production well.

Abstract: Viscous oil is recovered from a subterranean, viscous oil-containing formation by a steam flooding technique wherein steam is generated in a downhole steam generator located in an injection well by spontaneous combustion of a pressurized mixture of a water-soluble fuel such as sugars and alcohols dissolved in water and substantially pure oxygen. The generated mixture of steam and combustion gases pass through the formation, displacing oil and reducing the oil's viscosity and the mobilized oil is produced from the formation via a spaced-apart production well.