Abstract: A multi-functional slurry processing system (“VARCOR”) and associated methods is disclosed. The present examples provide a multi-functional slurry processing system incorporating systems and methods for separating liquid and solid components in slurries. In particular the systems and methods described herein produce clean water, dried solids, and potential concentration of desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water. At least one example of the multi-functional slurry processing system provides a self-contained processing facility configured to efficiently convert high water-content slurries into its constituent solid and liquid fractions and subsequently generating and collecting clean water and concentrating desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water.

Abstract: A multi-functional slurry processing system (“VARCOR”) and associated methods is disclosed. The present examples provide a multi-functional slurry processing system incorporating systems and methods for separating liquid and solid components in slurries. In particular the systems and methods described herein produce clean water, dried solids, and potential concentration of desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water. At least one example of the multi-functional slurry processing system provides a self-contained processing facility configured to efficiently convert high water-content slurries into its constituent solid and liquid fractions and subsequently generating and collecting clean water and concentrating desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water.

Abstract: A multi-functional slurry processing system (“VARCOR”) and associated methods is disclosed. The present examples provide a multi-functional slurry processing system incorporating systems and methods for separating liquid and solid components in slurries. In particular the systems and methods described herein produce clean water, dried solids, and potential concentration of desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water. At least one example of the multi-functional slurry processing system provides a self-contained processing facility configured to efficiently convert high water-content slurries into its constituent solid and liquid fractions and subsequently generating and collecting clean water and concentrating desirable constituents with a boiling point lower than water.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for supporting disease diagnosis is provided that includes: a) generating and storing a list of user-selected broad symptoms; b) using the list of user-selected broad symptoms to generate and store a list of related disease presentations or diseases; c) using at least one machine knowledge system to identify a collection of disease-specific symptoms that are related to the disease presentations or diseases of the list of related disease presentations or diseases; d) presenting to the user disease-specific symptoms belonging to the collection of disease-specific symptoms for associated user input; e) using the user input associated with the disease-specific symptoms to determine matching scores for diseases presentations or diseases of the list of related disease presentations or diseases; and f) using the matching scores for the diseases presentations or diseases to present to the user rankings or groupings for diseases corresponding to the of the list of related disease presenta

Abstract: The invention is directed to a die cutter monitoring system. In an exemplary embodiment the system includes a frame that supports a die. A counter plate is located opposite and aligned with the die. A substrate is placed between the counter plate and die. The counter plate forces the substrate into contact with the die. A force measuring device measures the force of the cutting stroke. The force measuring device generates an output signal. The output signal is analyzed relative to acceptable conditions and operating parameters. If the die cutter is operating outside of acceptable limits, an adjustment signal is generated and sent to the die cutter control system or operator.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a die cutter monitoring system. In an exemplary embodiment the system includes a frame that supports a die. A counter plate is located opposite and aligned with the die. A substrate is placed between the counter plate and die. The counter plate forces the substrate into contact with the die. A force measuring device measures the force of the cutting stroke. The force measuring device generates an output signal. The output signal is analyzed relative to acceptable conditions and operating parameters. If the die cutter is operating outside of acceptable limits, an adjustment signal is generated and sent to the die cutter control system or operator.