Abstract: Some embodiments include a system. The system can comprise an energy source supply hub and an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply hub can comprise a hub energy source supply system and a hub vehicle configured to transport the hub energy source supply system. Further, the hub energy source supply system can comprise a hub energy source supply subsystem configured to receive an energy source. Meanwhile, the energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system and an appliance vehicle configured to transport the appliance energy source supply system. Further, the appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem configured to receive the energy source from the hub energy source supply subsystem and to make available the energy source received to a receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a system. The system can comprise an energy source supply hub and an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply hub can comprise a hub energy source supply system and a hub vehicle configured to transport the hub energy source supply system. Further, the hub energy source supply system can comprise a hub energy source supply subsystem configured to receive an energy source. Meanwhile, the energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system and an appliance vehicle configured to transport the appliance energy source supply system. Further, the appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem configured to receive the energy source from the hub energy source supply subsystem and to make available the energy source received to a receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method of capturing and recycling carbon dioxide from on-island combustion emissions using sustainable solar energized aquaculture of algae, including the steps of: generating electrical power from at least two renewable power producing systems, wherein the renewable power producing systems comprise at least a solar photovoltaic cell and a water turbine; and storing the electrical power in a battery array.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing an integrated system for water treatment energized by sustainable hydrogen, including the steps of: generating electrical power from at least two renewable power producing systems, wherein the renewable power producing systems comprise at least a solar photovoltaic cell and a wind turbine; converting the electrical power with a controller in electrical communication with the two renewable power producing systems and a power bus to power an electrolyzer.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an appliance energy source supply system for an energy source supply appliance. The appliance energy source supply system can comprise a first thermal control device and a second thermal control device. The appliance energy source supply system can be configured so that a hydrogen fuel energy source is selectively received by one of the first thermal control device or the second thermal control device before the hydrogen fuel energy source is made available to a receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system, and the appliance energy source supply system can comprise a first thermal control device and a second thermal control device. The appliance energy source supply system can be configured to receive a hydrogen fuel energy source and to make available the hydrogen fuel energy source to a receiver vehicle, and the receiver vehicle can comprise a drive system configured to use the hydrogen fuel energy source received by the receiver vehicle to motively power the receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem, and the appliance energy source supply subsystem can comprise a pressure regulator, a first thermal control device, and a second thermal control device. The appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a hydrogen fuel energy source and to make available the hydrogen fuel energy source to a receiver vehicle, and the receiver vehicle can comprise a drive system configured to use the hydrogen fuel energy source received by the receiver vehicle to motively power the receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: A powder trickier is provided. The trickier includes a hopper for containing powder in bulk. A dispensing tube has a portion thereof in flow communication with the hopper. A vibrator is associated with the dispensing tube to induce powder flow from the hopper into and through the tube for dispensing powder from a tube outlet.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem, and the appliance energy source supply subsystem can comprise a pressure regulator, a first thermal control device, and a second thermal control device. The appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a hydrogen fuel energy source and to make available the hydrogen fuel energy source to a receiver vehicle, and the receiver vehicle can comprise a drive system configured to use the hydrogen fuel energy source received by the receiver vehicle to motively power the receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: A powder trickier is provided. The trickier includes a hopper for containing powder in bulk. A dispensing tube has a portion thereof in flow communication with the hopper. A vibrator is associated with the dispensing tube to induce powder flow from the hopper into and through the tube for dispensing powder from a tube outlet.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem, and the appliance energy source supply subsystem can comprise a pressure regulator, a first thermal control device, and a second thermal control device. The appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a hydrogen fuel energy source and to make available the hydrogen fuel energy source to a receiver vehicle, and the receiver vehicle can comprise a drive system configured to use the hydrogen fuel energy source received by the receiver vehicle to motively power the receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system, which in turn can comprise a first appliance energy source supply subsystem and a second appliance energy source supply subsystem. The first appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a first energy source. Meanwhile, the second appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to make available a second energy source to a first receiver vehicle, and the second energy source can be different from the first energy source. Further, the first receiver vehicle can comprise a first drive system, and the first drive system can be configured to use the second energy source received by the first receiver vehicle to motively power the first receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a system. The system can comprise an energy source supply hub and an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply hub can comprise a hub energy source supply system and a hub vehicle configured to transport the hub energy source supply system. Further, the hub energy source supply system can comprise a hub energy source supply subsystem configured to receive an energy source. Meanwhile, the energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system and an appliance vehicle configured to transport the appliance energy source supply system. Further, the appliance energy source supply system can comprise an appliance energy source supply subsystem configured to receive the energy source from the hub energy source supply subsystem and to make available the energy source received to a receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system, which in turn can comprise a first appliance energy source supply subsystem and a second appliance energy source supply subsystem. The first appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a first energy source. Meanwhile, the second appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to make available a second energy source to a first receiver vehicle, and the second energy source can be different from the first energy source. Further, the first receiver vehicle can comprise a first drive system, and the first drive system can be configured to use the second energy source received by the first receiver vehicle to motively power the first receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a mobile fueling system. The mobile fueling system includes a fueling lid configured to cover a fueling compartment opening, and a recessed fueling compartment having the fueling compartment opening. The recessed fueling compartment includes one or more compartment walls having at least one recessed wall portion that is recessed a predetermined distance away from the fueling compartment opening, with the one or more compartment walls defining an interior compartment volume. The recessed fueling compartment further includes a fueling port configured to couple the recessed fueling compartment to a fuel storage tank, and a gas inlet in at least one of the one or more compartment walls of the recessed fueling compartment. The gas inlet is configured to introduce a gas into the interior compartment volume. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a mobile fueling system. The mobile fueling system includes a fueling lid configured to cover a fueling compartment opening, and a recessed fueling compartment having the fueling compartment opening. The recessed fueling compartment includes one or more compartment walls having at least one recessed wall portion that is recessed a predetermined distance away from the fueling compartment opening, with the one or more compartment walls defining an interior compartment volume. The recessed fueling compartment further includes a fueling port configured to couple the recessed fueling compartment to a fuel storage tank, and a gas inlet in at least one of the one or more compartment walls of the recessed fueling compartment. The gas inlet is configured to introduce a gas into the interior compartment volume. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A grill riser for preparing foods in an outdoor grill or over an open heating source comprising a first plate for holding cookware; a second plate for supporting the first plate over a heat source; and a scissors element connecting the first plate and the second plate, the scissors element secured to each plate and secured within a space between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the scissors element comprises a first support and a second support, the supports pivotably connected to one another and pivotably adjustable with respect to one another so as to provide a plurality of varying heights between the plates.

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting algae to liquid methane are disclosed. The system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an algae cultivator, an anaerobic digester operatively coupled to the algae cultivator to receive algae and produce biogas, and a biogas converter coupled to the anaerobic digester to receive the biogas and produce liquefied methane and thermal energy, at least a portion of the thermal energy resulting from a methane liquefaction process. The system can further include a thermal path between the biogas converter and at least one of the algae cultivator and the anaerobic digester. The system can still further include a controller coupled to the biogas converter and at least one of the algae cultivator and the anaerobic digester. The controller can be programmed with instructions that, when executed (e.g., based on measured variables of the system), direct the portion of thermal energy between the biogas converter and the algae cultivator and/or anaerobic digester.

Abstract: A system and method for an automated improvised explosive device training is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the system utilizes an IED mock-up that embeds a processor and wireless modem. A separate processor and wireless modem is embedded in a trainee unit. A wireless network interface is provided, allowing for communication between the IED and trainee processors. Upon a simulated detonation, the IED processor queries each trainee unit for their current position using a wireless local area network message. The IED processor is configured to determine distance differentiation and casualty assessment data based on received signal strength of exchanged wireless messages or GPS coordinates. The trainee processor is configured to automatically signal casualty status to the trainee based on casualty assessment data.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system, which in turn can comprise a first appliance energy source supply subsystem and a second appliance energy source supply subsystem. The first appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a first energy source. Meanwhile, the second appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to make available a second energy source to a first receiver vehicle, and the second energy source can be different from the first energy source. Further, the first receiver vehicle can comprise a first drive system, and the first drive system can be configured to use the second energy source received by the first receiver vehicle to motively power the first receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.