Abstract: A high solvency dispersive power (HSDP) crude oil is added to a blend of incompatible oils to proactively address the potential for fouling heat exchange equipment. The HSDP component dissolves asphaltene precipitates and maintains suspension of inorganic particulates before coking affects heat exchange surfaces. An HSDP oil is also flushed through heat exchange equipment to remove any deposits and/or precipitates on a regular maintenance schedule before coking can affect heat exchange surfaces.

Abstract: Fouling of heat exchange surfaces is mitigated by a process in which a mechanical force is applied to a fixed heat exchanger to excite a vibration in the heat exchange surface and produce shear waves in the fluid adjacent the heat exchange surface. The mechanical force is applied by a dynamic actuator coupled to a controller to produce vibration at a controlled frequency and amplitude output that minimizes adverse effects to the heat exchange structure. The dynamic actuator may be coupled to the heat exchanger in place and operated while the heat exchanger is on line.

Abstract: A system and method of distributing software licenses in a networked computing environment is provided. The system and method in one aspect comprise a management application and a plurality of agents. The plurality of agents each reside on computers in a network, for example, remote from the management application. The management application includes a user interface from which information about the plurality of computers in a network may be obtained via the plurality of agents and license information may be distributed to the plurality of computers.

Abstract: A system and method of distributing software licenses in a networked computing environment is provided. The system and method in one aspect comprise a management application and a plurality of agents. The plurality of agents each reside on computers in a network, for example, remote from the management application. The management application includes a user interface from which information about the plurality of computers in a network may be obtained via the plurality of agents and license information may be distributed to the plurality of computers.

Abstract: A method for racemizing an enantiomer of an alkoxyamine represented by formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl group. A feed containing an enantiomer of the alkoxyamine is passed over a nickel or cobalt catalyst in the presence of hydrogen and ammonia. The racemic mixture formed by this method contains substantially no by-products.

Abstract: A compressor protector system is an air conditioning system that includes a compressor driven by an engine through an electromagnetic clutch. If the refrigerant charge is below the level necessary for proper compressor cooling and lubrication a pressure or temperature responsive switch cycles at an excessive rate. A digital counter adds the number of cycles occuring over a given time, compares the rate of switch pulses to a predetermined maximum and operates to disengage the clutch and signal the vehicle operator that corrective action to restore the refrigerant charge is required.