Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling the position of a spread moored marine vessel (1). In particular, the method of the present invention substantially maintains the position of a spread moored vessel (1) in, or on the boundary of a target area (2) using thruster assistance. This is done by monitoring the position of the vessel and when the vessel (1) is positioned outside of the target area (2) applying a position correcting thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in the direction of an aim position located on the boundary of the target area (2) and when the vessel (1) is positioned within the target area (2) reducing the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) or maintaining the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) at zero. The present invention may also apply a damping thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in order to damp the positional variation of the vessel (1).

Abstract: A secondary redox flow battery having a charge capacity and an efficiency includes an anode half-cell and a cathode half-cell having a fluid-containing vessel defining a cavity in which is disposed an electrode and a catholyte. The catholyte consists of a solvent, at least two cation species, and an anionic transition metal complex. The catholyte cation species are selected from the group consisting of Group I element ions, Group II element ions and ammonium ions. The battery also includes a reservoir fluidly communicating with the cavity and a separator ionically communicating between the anode half-cell and the cathode half-cell. The battery is capable of a discharge current equal to or greater than 20 milliamperes/cm2.

Abstract: Gas turbine engine turbine blade includes a silicon-modified aluminide coating on at least an under platform region formed from a slurry composition being substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The silicon-modified aluminide coating provides oxidation resistance comparable to PtAl coatings without adding a weight penalty.

Abstract: A method for bonding airfoil sections includes aligning upper and stub airfoil sections having upper airfoil pressure and suction sides and stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively, pressing together upper and stub airfoil cross sections at upper and stub airfoil distal ends of the upper and stub airfoil sections respectively, and then resistance welding, preferably solid state resistance welding, the upper and stub airfoil sections together along the upper and stub airfoil cross sections by passing electrical current across the upper and stub airfoil cross sections. The upper and stub airfoil sections may be clamped between pressure and suction side upper airfoil electrodes and between the stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively. The method may be performed while the stub airfoil section is attached to an airfoil carrier such as a rotor disk rim, a gas turbine engine drum, or a gas turbine engine blade platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling the position of a spread moored marine vessel (1). In particular, the method of the present invention substantially maintains the position of a spread moored vessel (1) in, or on the boundary of a target area (2) using thruster assistance. This is done by monitoring the position of the vessel and when the vessel (1) is positioned outside of the target area (2) applying a position correcting thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in the direction of an aim position located on the boundary of the target area (2) and when the vessel (1) is positioned within the target area (2) reducing the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) or maintaining the position correcting thrust (7) applied to the vessel (1) at zero. The present invention may also apply a damping thrust (7) to the vessel (1) in order to damp the positional variation of the vessel (1).

Abstract: A method for bonding airfoil sections includes aligning upper and stub airfoil sections having upper airfoil pressure and suction sides and stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively, pressing together upper and stub airfoil cross sections at upper and stub airfoil distal ends of the upper and stub airfoil sections respectively, and then resistance welding, preferably solid state resistance welding, the upper and stub airfoil sections together along the upper and stub airfoil cross sections by passing electrical current across the upper and stub airfoil cross sections. The upper and stub airfoil sections may be clamped between pressure and suction side upper airfoil electrodes and between the stub airfoil pressure and suction sides respectively. The method may be performed while the stub airfoil section is attached to an airfoil carrier such as a rotor disk rim, a gas turbine engine drum, or a gas turbine engine blade platform.

Abstract: Formation of a silicon-modified aluminide coating on the under platform region of a superalloy gas turbine engine blade for improved corrosion and oxidation resistance. The coating is formed from a slurry composition including colloidal silica and aluminum-based powder and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The coating provides aluminum and silicon content in the outer 25% of a coating thickness of at least about 20% by weight aluminum and about 3% by weight silicon.

Abstract: Formation of a silicon-modified aluminide coating on the under platform region of a superalloy gas turbine engine blade for improved corrosion and oxidation resistance. The coating is formed from a slurry composition including colloidal silica and aluminum-based powder and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The coating provides aluminum and silicon content in the outer 25% of a coating thickness of at least about 20% by weight aluminum and about 3% by weight silicon.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for inspecting a component are provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of data points that define a shape of the component, fitting the received data points to a curve that defines a predetermined model shape, and comparing the received data points to the curve defining the predetermined model shape to determine a break radius of the component.

Abstract: Nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc.) having desirable eye appeal, excellent taste and good storage stability are prepared by coating raw nuts with an adhesive solution containing honey, followed by a coating of powdered sugar, roasting the coated nuts, preferably in oil, and then applying a coating of a dry mixture of sugar and salt. The adhesive solution employed in the initial coating step preferably comprises a mixture of honey, corn syrup, sucrose, carbohydrate gum and water. The final coating is tightly adherent after roasting.A method of operating the process on a continuous basis is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavorful partially-defatted nuts and a process of preparing them by infusing partially-defatted nuts with an edible oil, preferably containing a flavoring agent and a sweetener. This process makes it possible to produce partially-defatted nuts having both an improved flavor and a low caloric content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-fat roasted nuts. This process comprises pressing raw redskin nuts with a moisture content of 6% or greater to remove about 40% to about 52% of their oil content and then roasting the nuts. The resulting nuts are low in fat yet retain a significant portion of their flavor-imparting substituents.

Abstract: Nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc.) having desirable eye appeal, excellent taste and good storage stability are prepared by coating raw nuts with an adhesive solution containing honey, followed by a coating of powdered sugar, roasting the coated nuts, preferably in oil, and then applying a coating of a dry mixture of sugar and salt. The adhesive solution employed in the initial coating step preferably comprises a mixture of honey, corn syrup, sucrose, carbohydrate gum and water. The final coating is tightly adherent after roasting.

Abstract: Roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc.) having desirable eye appeal, excellent taste and good storage stability are prepared by applying a predusting of a minor amount of an adhesive, film-forming material; coating raw nuts with an adhesive solution comprising an adhesive, film-forming material, honey and water; enrobing the adhesive coated nuts with a dry mixture of honey, sugar and salt; and subjecting the coated nuts to roasting, preferably air roasting. A method of operating the process on a continuous basis is also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing dry roasted nuts, comprising applying a uniform coating of a starch to raw nuts, applying a uniform coating of a gelatin solution to the starch-coated nuts, applying a coating of a seasoning mix to the coated nuts, and roasting the resulting nuts. The invention further relates to the nuts produced thereby. The process of this invention produces nuts exhibiting increased uniformity of coating, improved flavor, enhanced coating adhesion and reduced clumping and sticking.

Abstract: Roadted nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc.) having desirable eye appeal, excellent taste and good storage stability are prepared by applying a predusting of a minor amount of an adhesive, film-forming material; coating raw nuts with an adhesive solution comprising an adhesive, film-forming material, honey and water; enrobing the adhesive coated nuts with a dry mixture of honey, sugar and salt; and subjecting the coated nuts to roasting, preferably air roasting. A method of operating the process on a continuous basis is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for preparing low-fat nuts, such as peanuts, wherein the nuts are initially moistened, and then roasted at a temperature and for a time effective to develop a roasted flavor and color and to obtain a uniform moisture content of about 3.5 to 8% prior to pressing them to remove a limited amount of the oil. After the initial roasting, the nuts are preferably blanched. The pressed nuts, from which is removed from about 20 to about 60% of the oil, are hydrated to a moisture content sufficient to cause the nuts to regain approximately their normal shape during a final roasting which fully develops the flavor and color of the nuts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for preparing low-fat nuts, such as peanuts. The resulting products retain more of their natural flavor than products prepared according to prior art procedures. According to the process, the nuts are initially roasted at a temperature and for a time effective to develop a roasted flavor and color prior to pressing them to remove only a limited amount of the oil. After the initial roasting, the nuts are hydrated and equilibrated for a period of time to obtain a uniform moisture content within the range of from about 4 to 8%. The hydrated nuts are then pressed to remove from about 20 to about 55% of the oil and then hydrated to a moisture content sufficient to cause the nuts to regain approximately their normal shape prior to a final roasting to fully develop the flavor and color of the nuts.