Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe a headworks and dewatering component coupled to an inlet and disposed above a base of the basin, the headworks and dewatering component to include a filtration element to define a flow restriction for solid materials, dewater the solid materials from the wastewater influent, and pass a remainder of the wastewater influent (e.g., to another compartment of a host WWTP container). In one embodiment, the headworks and dewatering component comprises a box shape (i.e., orthogonal polyhedral). In other embodiments, said component may comprise a circular or free-form shape. In one embodiment, the filtration element defines a flow restriction for solid materials based, at least in part, on dimensions of the solid materials. Said filtration element may comprise fabric netting, or metal mesh netting.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polypeptides have been developed using a de novo sequencing technique. Methods use photodissociation and low-energy fragmentation and the spectra of peptide ions obtained therefrom, such as obtained by post-source decay (PSD), have been developed. The methods include photodissociation and the spectra therefrom obtainable from treating ions with predetermined wavelengths of radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The confidence of amino acid assignments based on x-type ions is evaluated by observing complementary y-, v- and w-type ions that provide additional constraints to sequence identification.

Abstract: Embodiments described methods, systems and apparatuses to utilize a plurality of membrane cartridges and a housing frame comprising a lightweight corrosion resistant material (e.g., non-corrosive metals, non-corrosive composites such as PVC, HDPE and FRP). The anti-corrosive properties of said frame allow of it to be re-used (e.g., with replaced MBR filters). Said MBR frame may be used in a single function or multi-function wastewater treatment container. Said container may also include a corrosion resistant liner coupled to interior portions of each of the base and side walls of the basin, an inlet to receive wastewater treatment influent into the basin, and an outlet to output wastewater treatment process material from the basin.

Abstract: Embodiments describe apparatuses, systems and methods for utilizing a configurable WWTP container having a removable sensor/controller cartridge. Said removable cartridge is configured for collecting and analyzing data for any given configuration of a WWTP container, and is positioned securely separate from the treatment compartment(s) of the WWTP container. The removable cartridge is able to monitor operation conditions of the wastewater treatment compartment(s) via control logic and at least one sensor included in the removable cartridge, and change operating parameters of the container.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe systems, apparatuses and processes for monitoring one or more sensors associated with one or more physical units in order to generate data associated with the one or more sensors. One or more errors associated with the one or more sensors are identified from the generated data. In response to indentifying said error(s), a message including the error(s) is sent alone with and a web-client with a server stub, wherein the web-client with the server stub is operable to provide a user with an interface for accessing the data associated with the one or more sensors in the one or more physical units. Said interface also allows to user to modify operating parameters associated with the one or more physical units.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polypeptides have been developed using a de novo sequencing technique. Methods use photodissociation and low-energy fragmentation and the spectra of peptide ions obtained therefrom, such as obtained by post-source decay (PSD), have been developed. The methods include photodissociation and the spectra therefrom obtainable from treating ions with predetermined wavelengths of radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The confidence of amino acid assignments based on x-type ions is evaluated by observing complementary y-, v- and w-type ions that provide additional constraints to sequence identification.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe wastewater treatment process basins included in containers consistent with an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specification for intermodal containers. Said basin may further include a corrosion resistant liner coupled to interior portions of each of the base and side walls of the basin and an inlet/outlet to receive/output wastewater treatment process material. It is to be understood that embodiments of the invention may function as various components and sub-components of a wastewater treatment processing plant including, but not limited to, equalization tanks, anoxic basins, aeration basins, anaerobic basins, emergency overflow basins, aerobic digester basins, membrane bioreactor (MBR) basins and waste activated sludge storage.

Abstract: Apparatus, device, and methods for fragmenting high molecular weight molecular ions, such as peptides or proteins, by treating the ions with predetermined wavelengths of light are described. Vacuum ultraviolet radiation as a source of predetermined wavelengths of laser light is described in one embodiment. A device (50) is described having a sample, such as a peptide, protein, protein digest, and the like enters through inlet (55) and is irradiated with a first source of light (60), which illustratively may be a laser light. The first source of laser light is illustratively at a wavelength and energy sufficient to convert molecules in the sample into molecular or precursor ions.

Abstract: A cover assembly for covering at least a part of an electrical switch having a rocker switch actuator, including a face plate defining an opening for permitting at least a part of a rocker switch actuator to extend through the face plate; and a rocker switch member, including a recessed portion, in operative engagement with the face plate. The face plate may have a recessed portion for receiving and operatively engaging a surface of the rocker switch actuator which extends through the face plate. Movement of the rocker switch member from a first position to a second position causes a corresponding movement of the rocker switch actuator when the rocker switch actuator is received and engaged in the recessed portion.

Abstract: A control system (12) for a power supply (14), such as a high voltage power supply, includes a control circuit (16) and a feedback circuit (18, 28, 30). The feedback circuit (18, 28, 30) is configured to produce a feedback signal indicative of the voltage of the power supply output. The control circuit (16) is configured to control the power supply (14) based on the feedback signal and a predetermined voltage value to maintain the output of the power supply (14) at about the predetermined voltage value. A portion of the feedback circuit (18, 28, 30) may be included in an isolation shield (88) to improve the accuracy of the feedback signal.

Abstract: A circuit and method for generating a delayed event following a trigger pulse occurring at a random time between clock pulses is disclosed. The circuit includes a clock circuit, a voltage converter, an analog-to-digital converter circuit, a memory storage circuit, and a summing circuit. The method includes representing the time between the triggering pulse and a subsequent clock pulse as a voltage, converting the voltage to a stored digital value, and defining a desired delay time by adding a first time determined by counting a predetermined number of clock cycles to a second time determined by converting the stored digital value first to an analog value and then to a time value.

Abstract: A MALDI mass spectrometer directs a laser shot onto a MALDI sample to generate a sample spectrum which is analyzed to determine if the sample spectrum meets a predetermined criteria. If so, subsequent laser shots are directed to predetermined locations on the MALDI sample. In essence, if the analysis of a previous laser shot indicates that a “sweet spot” of the MALDI sample has be located, subsequent laser shots may be directed to areas proximate to the previous shot thereby allowing the sweet spot to be thoroughly sampled. A method of operating a MALDI mass spectrometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for placement of effluent comprises a substrate positioner, a deposition conduit, and a conduit positioner. The substrate positioner supports and positions a substrate on which effluent exiting from the deposition conduit is to be deposited. The conduit positioner moves an exit end of the deposition conduit relative to the substrate.

Abstract: An MALDI mass spectrometer for the composition analysis of large batch sizes of samples includes a mass spectrometer having an ionization chamber and a sample chamber coupled to the ionization chamber. A transport cart is positioned in the sample chamber with a sample cassette removably coupled thereto. A method of operating a MALDI mass spectrometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: An MALDI mass spectrometer for the composition analysis of large batch sizes of samples includes a mass spectrometer having an ionization chamber and a sample chamber coupled to the ionization chamber. A transport cart is positioned in the sample chamber with a sample cassette removably coupled thereto. A method of operating a MALDI mass spectrometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A circuit and method for generating a delayed event following a trigger pulse occurring at a random time between clock pulses is disclosed. The circuit includes a clock circuit, a voltage converter, an analog-to-digital converter circuit, a memory storage circuit, and a summing circuit. The method includes representing the time between the triggering pulse and a subsequent clock pulse as a voltage, converting the voltage to a stored digital value, and defining a desired delay time by adding a first time determined by counting a predetermined number of clock cycles to a second time determined by converting the stored digital value first to an analog value and then to a time value.

Abstract: A MALDI mass spectrometer directs a laser shot onto a MALDI sample to generate a sample spectrum which is analyzed to determine if the sample spectrum meets a predetermined criteria. If so, subsequent laser shots are directed to predetermined locations on the MALDI sample. In essence, if the analysis of a previous laser shot indicates that a “sweet spot” of the MALDI sample has be located, subsequent laser shots may be directed to areas proximate to the previous shot thereby allowing the sweet spot to be thoroughly sampled. A method of operating a MALDI mass spectrometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A MALDI mass spectrometer has a laser steering assembly operable to steer or otherwise direct movement of a laser focus over the MALDI sample being tested. Such a laser steering assembly may include a mirror array having a pair of independently controlled mirrors. The first of such a pair of mirrors is operable to move the laser focus along the X-axis of the MALDI sample, whereas the second of such a pair of mirrors is operable to move the laser focus along the Y-axis of the MALDI sample. A method of operating a MALDI mass spectrometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for placement of effluent comprises a substrate positioner, a deposition conduit, and a conduit positioner. The substrate positioner supports and positions a substrate on which effluent exiting from the deposition conduit is to be deposited. The conduit positioner moves an exit end of the deposition conduit relative to the substrate.

Abstract: One illustrative embodiment of a voltage pulser circuit comprises a voltage source producing a first voltage, and a thyratron tube having an anode coupled to the output of the voltage source, a cathode connected to a reference potential and a grid responsive to a grid control voltage to electrically connect the anode to the cathode to thereby cause the first thyratron tube to switch the anode between the first voltage and the reference potential. A pulse-shaping circuit may be connected to the anode of the tube to effectuate desired rise and fall times of the voltage pulses produced by the voltage pulser circuit. Such a voltage pulser circuit is particularly suited for use in connection with the operation of pulsed spectrometer instruments, such as time-of-flight mass spectrometers and the like.