Abstract: A system for detecting electricity theft with an integrity checks analysis includes a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to display information related to a flow of electricity within a power distribution system and a controller in communication with the GUI. The controller is configured to receive electrical readings taken by a plurality of electricity meters and examine the electrical readings of the plurality of electricity meters for electricity theft indicators. The controller is also configured to determine a probability that electricity is being stolen at each of the plurality of electricity meters according to any electricity theft indicators affiliated therewith and output each probability to the GUI for display.

Abstract: A system for detecting theft of electricity from a utility includes a controller configured to receive electricity readings from an upstream metering device configured to sense electricity flowing therethrough and electricity readings from a first downstream metering device that is electrically downstream from the upstream metering device and configured to sense electricity flowing to a first load. The controller is further configured to compare the electricity readings from the first downstream metering device to the electricity readings from the upstream metering device. The controller is additionally configured to calculate a level of interference with an electrical path through the upstream metering device based on an extent that the electricity readings from the first downstream metering device deviate from the electricity readings from the upstream metering device and to output to the utility the level of interference with the electrical path.

Abstract: A system for detecting theft of electricity from a utility includes a controller configured to receive electricity readings from a metering device configured to sense electricity flowing therethrough to a primary load, disaggregate the electricity readings from the metering device into electricity readings for sub-loads identified within the primary load, and compare the disaggregated electricity readings for the identified sub-loads to expected electricity readings for each identified sub-load. The controller is also configured to calculate a level of interference with an electrical path through the metering device based on an extent that the disaggregated electricity readings deviate from the expected electricity readings and output to the utility the level of interference with the electrical path.

Abstract: A system for detecting theft of electricity from a utility includes a controller configured to receive electricity readings from a metering device configured to sense electricity flowing therethrough to a primary load, disaggregate the electricity readings from the metering device into electricity readings for sub-loads identified within the primary load, and compare the disaggregated electricity readings for the identified sub-loads to expected electricity readings for each identified sub-load. The controller is also configured to calculate a level of interference with an electrical path through the metering device based on an extent that the disaggregated electricity readings deviate from the expected electricity readings and output to the utility the level of interference with the electrical path.

Abstract: A system for detecting theft of electricity from a utility includes a controller configured to receive electricity readings from an upstream metering device configured to sense electricity flowing therethrough and electricity readings from a first downstream metering device that is electrically downstream from the upstream metering device and configured to sense electricity flowing to a first load. The controller is further configured to compare the electricity readings from the first downstream metering device to the electricity readings from the upstream metering device. The controller is additionally configured to calculate a level of interference with an electrical path through the upstream metering device based on an extent that the electricity readings from the first downstream metering device deviate from the electricity readings from the upstream metering device and to output to the utility the level of interference with the electrical path.

Abstract: A system for detecting electricity theft with an integrity checks analysis includes a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to display information related to a flow of electricity within a power distribution system and a controller in communication with the GUI. The controller is configured to receive electrical readings taken by a plurality of electricity meters and examine the electrical readings of the plurality of electricity meters for electricity theft indicators. The controller is also configured to determine a probability that electricity is being stolen at each of the plurality of electricity meters according to any electricity theft indicators affiliated therewith and output each probability to the GUI for display.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for efficiently improving the working capacity and useful service life of an adsorber system by selectively heating the adsorbent towards the purge outlet of the fluid path.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for efficiently improving the working capacity and useful service life of an evaporative emission control canister by selectively heating the adsorbent towards the purge outlet of the vapor path.

Abstract: An adsorbent material, and method for making same, is disclosed wherein an application is made on the adsorbent material of a polymer coating with surface porosity. The product adsorbent material retains it adsorptive properties, while the coating provides advantages such as reduced dusting. For particulate or pellet forms of adsorbents, a reduction in attrited dust is useful for improved performance in emission control systems. The coating may also be used to color the product.

Abstract: Activated carbon for automobile emission control canisters is disclosed to be heated by modular adsorbent structures within the canister in which activated carbon is bonded to very thin, electrically conductive heating elements, such that all of the carbon in the canister is in close proximity to a heated surface.

Abstract: Novel forms of adsorbent media and, more specifically, novel forms of sub-micron adsorbent media are disclosed that can be coated onto substrates and adsorb vapor-phase contaminants. Such media is disclosed to be activated carbon, which is combined with a dispersant and defoamer, milled to a sub-micron particle size, and mixed with a wax and a binder.

Abstract: Color-coated activated carbon and method of preparation are disclosed in the product of application of a thin, continuous coating of an insoluble colorant-containing polymer emulsion on the material, without causing a reduction in adsorption capacity of the untreated activated carbon. In addition, the resultant avoidance of carbon dust leads to improved performance for contaminant removal.

Abstract: Product attrition by dusting of granular and shaped activated carbons is disclosed to be reduced significantly, or essentially eliminated, by the application of a thin, continuous polymer coating on the granular or shaped activated carbon, without a reduction in adsorption velocity, packing density, or volumetric capacity of the activated carbon when used in fluid stream filters for removing contaminants. The avoidance of carbon dust and the maintenance of the carbon particle packing density lead to improved fluid stream filter performance in contaminant removal.