Abstract: A method of identifying a location of pathogens in a structure including monitoring air within the structure for pathogens to set a baseline level, detecting a rise in pathogen density with respect to the baseline level, at least partially closing at least a first zone of the system, monitoring air from a second zone for a change in relative pathogen density to the previously detected pathogen density, and toggling the first zone and the second zone based on the change in relative pathogen density.

Abstract: A supervisory-level control system is provided and includes a summation unit receptive of first and second signals, an HVAC system to generate the second signal according to first set-point signals and to a second set-point signal and a supervisory controller. The supervisory controller includes a control unit, a set-point scheduler and a zone level set-point distribution unit. The control unit is receptive of an error signal representing a difference between the first and second signals from the summation unit. The set-point scheduler is receptive of a demand signal generated by the control unit according to the error signal. The set-point scheduler generates a set-point command signal and the second set-point signal according to the demand signal. The zone level set-point distribution unit is configured to generate the first set-point signals in accordance with the set-point command signal.

Abstract: Building response systems and methods of building responses are described. The building response systems include a building monitoring system configured to detect the presence of a harmful agent within an enclosed space, a building management system configured to monitor a building status and control building systems, a middleware system configured to receive information from each of the building monitoring system and the building management system, wherein the information from the building monitoring system comprises an alarm status and the information from the building management system comprises building status information, and a decision engine configured to receive information from the middleware system and to determine a mitigation action in response to receiving a positive alarm status.

Abstract: A method of identifying a location of pathogens in a structure including monitoring air within the structure for pathogens to set a baseline level, detecting a rise in pathogen density with respect to the baseline level, at least partially closing at least a first zone of the system, monitoring air from a second zone for a change in relative pathogen density to the previously detected pathogen density, and toggling the first zone and the second zone based on the change in relative pathogen density.

Abstract: Building response systems and methods of building responses are described. The building response systems include a building monitoring system configured to detect the presence of a harmful agent within an enclosed space, a building management system configured to monitor a building status and control building systems, a middleware system configured to receive information from each of the building monitoring system and the building management system, wherein the information from the building monitoring system comprises an alarm status and the information from the building management system comprises building status information, and a decision engine configured to receive information from the middleware system and to determine a mitigation action in response to receiving a positive alarm status.

Abstract: A supervisory-level control system is provided and includes a summation unit receptive of first and second signals, an HVAC system to generate the second signal according to first set-point signals and to a second set-point signal and a supervisory controller. The supervisory controller includes a control unit, a set-point scheduler and a zone level set-point distribution unit. The control unit is receptive of an error signal representing a difference between the first and second signals from the summation unit. The set-point scheduler is receptive of a demand signal generated by the control unit according to the error signal. The set-point scheduler generates a set-point command signal and the second set-point signal according to the demand signal. The zone level set-point distribution unit is configured to generate the first set-point signals in accordance with the set-point command signal.

Abstract: A method of forming modified conjugated diene rubber includes (a) reacting an alkali metal ion-containing conjugated diene rubber with a first modifier having a structural formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C12 of alkyl and C2-C12 of alkenyl groups and C6-C12 of aromatic group, and R4 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C12 of alkyl, C2-C12 of alkenyl, C1-C12 of alkoxy groups and C6-C12 of aromatic group; and (b) adding a second modifier having a structural formula (II) after (a), HO—R5—Y??(II) wherein R5 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C12 of alkylene, C2-C12 of alkenylene, C3-C12 of alicyclic groups and C6-C12 of aromatic group, and Y is selected from the group consisting of oxygen-containing C1-C12 group and nitrogen-containing, C1-C12 group, wherein Y has the oxygen atom or the nitrogen atom directly connected to a carbon atom of R5.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene rubber is disclosed. A method for producing the modified conjugated diene rubber includes providing an alkali metal ion-containing conjugated diene rubber; and reacting the alkali metal ion-containing conjugated diene rubber with an alkoxysilane to generate the modified conjugated diene rubber, the alkoxysilane being of the structural formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 are each independently selected from a group consisting of oxygen-containing C2-C12 group and nitrogen-containing C3-C12 group, the oxygen-containing C2-C12 group has a carbon atom directly connected to oxygen atom of the alkoxysilane, the nitrogen-containing C1-C12 group has a nitrogen atom directly connected to oxygen atom of the alkoxysilane, and R4 is selected from a group consisting of C3-C12 of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, and alkoxy.

Abstract: A process for producing conjugated diene rubber and its composite includes polymerizing a conjugated diene or a conjugated diene and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon in a hydrocarbon solution by anionic polymerization to obtain conjugated diene rubber containing alkali metal in the polymer chain end reacting with at least one organic silane compound to become a modified conjugated diene rubber. After or during the modified conjugated diene rubber contacting with large amount of water, solvent and water content are removed from the modified conjugated diene by applicable hot sources, wherein coupling ratio of modified conjugated diene rubber is less than 40%, coupling ratio of modified conjugated diene rubber after contact with water is at least 50% The conjugated diene rubber and composite exhibit storage stability.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene rubber is disclosed. A method for producing the modified conjugated diene rubber includes providing an alkali metal ion-containing conjugated diene rubber; and reacting the alkali metal ion-containing conjugated diene rubber with an alkoxysilane to generate the modified conjugated diene rubber, the alkoxysilane being of the structural formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 are each independently selected from a group consisting of oxygen-containing C2-C12 group and nitrogen-containing C3-C12 group, the oxygen-containing C2-C12 group has a carbon atom directly connected to oxygen atom of the alkoxysilane, the nitrogen-containing C1-C12 group has a nitrogen atom directly connected to oxygen atom of the alkoxysilane, and R4 is selected from a group consisting of C3-C12 of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, and alkoxy.

Abstract: A process for producing conjugated diene rubber and its composite includes polymerizing a conjugated diene or a conjugated diene and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon in a hydrocarbon solution by anionic polymerization to obtain conjugated diene rubber containing alkali metal in the polymer chain end reacting a with at least one organic silane compound to become a modified conjugated diene rubber. After or during the modified conjugated diene rubber contacting with large amount of water, solvent and water content are removed from the modified conjugated diene by applicable hot sources, wherein coupling ratio of modified conjugated diene rubber is less than 40%, coupling ratio of modified conjugated diene rubber after contact with water is at least 50% The conjugated diene rubber and composite exhibit storage stability.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and a method for hydrogenating a polymer having a conjugated diene are provided. The catalyst composition includes (a) a first composition having one of a bis(cyclopendienyl, fluorenyl, indenyl and derivatives thereof) titanium compound and a mixture thereof; (b) a second composition having one selected from the group consisting of a first compound of a formula (II), a second compound of a formula (III) and a mixture thereof: wherein the formula (II) has a chain structure, the formula (III) has a cyclic structure, the R is C1˜C12 alkyl, the X1 and X2 are ones selected from the group consisting of C1˜C12 alkyl, C1˜C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, C1˜C12 alkyl aryl and carbonyl, and n>1 and m>2; and (c) a third composition having an organic metallic compound.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and a method for hydrogenating a polymer having a conjugated diene are provided. The method includes a step of hydrogenation of dissolving the polymer in one of an inert organic solvent and an inert organic solvent which includes a portion of ether and amine polar compound to be reacted with a hydrogen in a presence of a hydrogenation catalyst composition so as to selectively hydrogenate an unsaturated double bond in the polymer.

Abstract: An arranging-line mechanism comprises a cam, an axle connecting to the cam, a sliding element and a transmitting mechanism to drive the cam and the axle. The cam comprises an inclined surface and the sliding element to slide thereon. When the axle revolves, the transmitting mechanism drives the cam to revolve. A power line is wound regularly via the sliding element to slide on the inclined surface.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenation of an unsaturated polymer. The conjugated diene polymer in an inert organic solvent is brought into contact with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst composition to selectively hydrogenate the unsaturated double bonds in the conjugated diene units of the conjugated diene polymer. The hydrogenation catalyst composition includes: (a) a titanium compound; (b) a compound represented by formula (II) or formula (III): wherein L1 is a Group IVA element, L2 is a Group IVA element, R3 is C1–C12 alkyl or C1–C12 cycloalkyl, R4 is C2–C12 alkyl or C3–C12 cycloalkyl, and X1, X2, and X3 can be the same or different and are C1–C12 alkyl, C1–C12 alkoxy, C1–C12 cycloalkoxy, phenyl, or phenoxy; and (c) a trialkylaluminum compound.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenation of an unsaturated polymer. The conjugated diene polymer in an inert organic solvent is brought into contact with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst composition to selectively hydrogenate the unsaturated double bonds in the conjugated diene units of the conjugated diene polymer. The hydrogenation catalyst composition includes: (a) a titanium compound; (b) a compound represented by formula (II) or formula (III): wherein L1 is a Group IVA element, L2 is a Group IVA element, R3 is C1-C12 alkyl or C1-C12 cycloalkyl, R4 is C2-C12 alkyl or C3-C12 cycloalkyl, and X1, X2, and X3 can be the same or different and are C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkoxy, C1-C12 cycloalkoxy, phenyl, or phenoxy; and (c) a trialkylaluminum compound.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenation of a conjugated diene polymer. The conjugated diene polymer in an inert organic solvent is brought into contact with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst composition to selectively hydrogenate the unsaturated double bonds in the conjugated diene units of the conjugated diene polymer. The hydrogenation catalyst composition includes: (I) a titanium compound; (II) a compound represented by formula (II): wherein L is a Group IVB element, R is C1-C12 alkyl or C1-C12 cycloalkyl, X can be the same or different and is C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkoxy, C1-C12 cycloalkoxy, halogen, or carbonyl; and (III) a trialkylaluminum compound.