Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving real-time sensor data from a plurality of pump sensors, wherein each pump sensor of the plurality of pump sensors is configured to generate sensor data associated with at least one characteristic of the pump's operation, comparing the real-time sensor data to at least one threshold value, determining fault information in response to determining the real-time sensor data is outside of one or more of the at least one threshold value, determining a real-time operating point of the pump on a pump performance curve associated with the pump based on the real-time sensor data, displaying, on a graphical user interface of an administrative device, the real-time operating point of the pump on the pump performance curve, and displaying, on the graphical user interface of the administrative device, the fault information in real time.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving real-time sensor data from a plurality of pump sensors, wherein each pump sensor of the plurality of pump sensors is configured to generate sensor data associated with at least one characteristic of the pump's operation, comparing the real-time sensor data to at least one threshold value, determining fault information in response to determining the real-time sensor data is outside of one or more of the at least one threshold value, determining a real-time operating point of the pump on a pump performance curve associated with the pump based on the real-time sensor data, displaying, on a graphical user interface of an administrative device, the real-time operating point of the pump on the pump performance curve, and displaying, on the graphical user interface of the administrative device, the fault information in real time.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes receiving real-time sensor data from a plurality of pump sensors, wherein each pump sensor of the plurality of pump sensors is configured to generate sensor data associated with at least one characteristic of the pump's operation, comparing the real-time sensor data to at least one threshold value, determining fault information in response to determining the real-time sensor data is outside of one or more of the at least one threshold value, determining a real-time operating point of the pump on a pump performance curve associated with the pump based on the real-time sensor data, displaying, on a graphical user interface of an administrative device, the real-time operating point of the pump on the pump performance curve, and displaying, on the graphical user interface of the administrative device, the fault information in real time.

Abstract: A flow-through solid catalyst formed by coating a zeolite material on a metal or ceramic solid substrate. In some embodiments, the solid substrate is formed as flat plates, corrugated plates, or honeycomb blocks.

Abstract: A flow-through solid catalyst formed by coating a zeolite material on a metal or ceramic solid substrate. In some embodiments, the solid substrate is formed as flat plates, corrugated plates, or honeycomb blocks.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc. The method and apparatus also result in production of fertilizer products by purging with gaseous or liquid nitrogen the zeolite beds through which the stack gas flows. The oxygen generated may be recycled to the burners in the plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel amino lipids and a method for synthesizing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides new amino lipids and a convenient method for synthesizing these compounds. These (cationic) amino lipids have good properties as transfection agents. The method is an economic versatile two step synthesis allowing the preparation of various amino lipids thus leading to the assembly of a combinatorial library of transfection agents. Moreover, the present invention provides lipid particles (liposomes) containing said amino lipids and their use for delivering bioactive agents into cells. The invention encompasses also the use of lipid particles containing the cationic amino lipids as medicament.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc. The method and apparatus also result in production of fertilizer products by purging with gaseous or liquid nitrogen the zeolite beds through which the stack gas flows. The oxygen generated may be recycled to the burners in the plant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc. Bauxite compounds can also be separately collected if desired. The method and apparatus also result in production of fertilizer products by purging with gaseous or liquid nitrogen the zeolite beds through which the stack gas flows. The oxygen split in the beds may be recycled to the burners in the plant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning carbon oxides, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, from stack gas, from combustion of coal, combustion of natural gas or propane, or from a cement kiln by reaction using calcium zeolite and sodium zeolite catalysts. The method also includes cleaning the catalytic beds with nitrogen to remove the collected reactants and recover a fertilizer product and the catalysts for reusable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling stack gas from coal-fired power plants, from natural or propane burning heating plants, or from cement kilns by using renewable catalysts of zeolite to separate pollutants into recyclable and reusable materials. The method reduces from the stack gas carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx) as well as halogens such as chloride and fluorides and trace metals particularly, mercury, lead, and zinc. Bauxite compounds can also be separately collected if desired. The method and apparatus also result in production of fertilizer products by purging with gaseous or liquid nitrogen the zeolite beds through which the stack gas flows. The oxygen split in the beds may be recycled to the burners in the plant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning carbon oxides, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, from stack gas, from combustion of coal, combustion of natural gas or propane, or from a cement kiln by reaction using calcium zeolite and sodium zeolite catalysts. The method also includes cleaning the catalytic beds with nitrogen to remove the collected reactants and recover a fertilizer product and the catalysts for reusable.

Abstract: The present invention provides new amino lipids and a convenient method for synthesising these compounds. These (cationic) amino lipids have good properties as transfection agents. The method is an economic versatile two step synthesis allowing the preparation of various amino lipids thus leading to the assembly of a combinatorial library of transfection agents. Moreover, the present invention provides lipid particles (liposomes) containing said amino lipids and their use for delivering bioactive agents into cells. The invention encompasses also the use of lipid particles containing the cationic amino lipids as medicament.

Abstract: A method for producing process equipment having a wear surface having extended resistance to one or more of abrasion, erosion, or corrosion, associated with fillers or solids processed by said process equipment includes applying to said process equipment wear surface a metal matrix coating filled with superabrasive particles. Diamond and cubic boron nitride superabrasive particles can fill the metal matrix, which can be a nickel coating.

Abstract: Product forming molds have surfaces conformally coated with a coating composite comprising superabrasive particles. In one embodiment, the mold surface is plated (electrolessly or electrolytically) or coated with a metal having superabrasive particles dispersed therein. In another embodiment, the composite is a SiC composite having superabrasive particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: A system and method for providing prepaid wireless services. One embodiment includes a mobile unit configured to maintain an amount of time units for which the mobile unit is authorized to utilize wireless services. The amount of time units is preferably prepaid for by the customer. The mobile unit prevents utilization of wireless services upon the expiration of the amount of prepaid time units. Furthermore, it is preferred that a prepaid application server receive notification from the wireless service provider of the use of time units by the mobile unit. In this manner, the prepaid application server may monitor the availability of time units and prevent fraudulent use when the amount of prepaid time units expire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile unit (e.g., phone) for wireless communication that includes an antenna for detecting wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) signals from a local area network and logic for switching the unit's operation from conventional cellular transmissions to Wi-Fi transmissions (i.e. 802.11) upon detection of Wi-Fi signals. The handheld device can communicate with a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using Voice Over Internet Protocol VOIP. In one embodiment, the logic for performing the switch to Wi-Fi transmission is programmed into a subscriber identity module (SIM) card in the device and can perform the switch automatically or in response to manual input after prompting the user. Memory and code in the mobile unit measure and store the duration of both cellular and Wi-Fi transmissions by the mobile unit.