Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes adding a recirculation chemical composition to a hydrocarbon containing stream, wherein the recirculation chemical composition may be an emulsion breaker. The method may also include separating the hydrocarbon containing stream into a stream containing water and a stream containing oil; contacting the stream containing oil in a water wash unit; and removing residual emulsion breaker from the stream containing oil.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for simulating asset transfers (e.g., sweeps) using a user interface generated by various collections of display routines. A sweep management system may generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a webpage to simulate sweeps. The GUI may include a list of entities rendered using a first collection of display routines and a graphical representation of some of the entities rendered using a second collection of display routines. The graphical representation may be rendered using a shared webpage object. Furthermore, callback functions are executed to perform operations based on user interactions. For example, callback functions are used to update the graphical representation after a user has dragged and dropped an entry from the list into the graphical representation.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes adding a recirculation chemical composition to a hydrocarbon containing stream, wherein the recirculation chemical composition may be an emulsion breaker. The method may also include separating the hydrocarbon containing stream into a stream containing water and a stream containing oil; contacting the stream containing oil in a water wash unit; and removing residual emulsion breaker from the stream containing oil.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for simulating asset transfers (e.g., sweeps) using a user interface generated by various collections of display routines. A sweep management system may generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a webpage to simulate sweeps. The GUI may include a list of entities rendered using a first collection of display routines and a graphical representation of some of the entities rendered using a second collection of display routines. The graphical representation may be rendered using a shared webpage object. Furthermore, callback functions are executed to perform operations based on user interactions. For example, callback functions are used to update the graphical representation after a user has dragged and dropped an entry from the list into the graphical representation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for adding a recirculation chemical composition to a hydrocarbon containing stream. The recirculation chemical composition may be an emulsion breaker. The hydrocarbon containing stream may be separated into a stream containing water and a stream containing oil. The stream containing oil may be contacted in a water wash unit, and the residual emulsion breaker may be removed from the stream containing oil.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for simulating asset transfers (e.g., sweeps) using a user interface generated by various collections of display routines. A sweep management system may generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a webpage to simulate sweeps. The GUI may include a list of entities rendered using a first collection of display routines and a graphical representation of some of the entities rendered using a second collection of display routines. The graphical representation may be rendered using a shared webpage object. Furthermore, callback functions are executed to perform operations based on user interactions. For example, callback functions are used to update the graphical representation after a user has dragged and dropped an entry from the list into the graphical representation.

Abstract: Example neurostimulation induced medicine devices and methods of use are described herein. An example endotracheal device can include an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, an inflatable cuff arranged between the proximal and distal ends of the elongate tubular member, and an electrode array disposed in proximity to an exterior surface of the inflatable cuff. The inflatable cuff can be configured to expand to contact a subject's tracheal wall. Additionally, the electrode array can include a plurality of flexible electrodes, where a set of the flexible electrodes anatomically align with a region of the subject's tracheal wall for selectively targeting vagus nerve activity.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for simulating asset transfers (e.g., sweeps) using a user interface generated by various collections of display routines. A sweep management system may generate a graphical user interface (GUI) on a webpage to simulate sweeps. The GUI may include a list of entities rendered using a first collection of display routines and a graphical representation of some of the entities rendered using a second collection of display routines. The graphical representation may be rendered using a shared webpage object. Furthermore, callback functions are executed to perform operations based on user interactions. For example, callback functions are used to update the graphical representation after a user has dragged and dropped an entry from the list into the graphical representation.

Abstract: Multifunctional surfactants useful in, for example, in the oil and gas industry, are provided. In some embodiments, the multifunctional surfactants include at least one amide group and at least one thiol group in the same molecule. In some embodiments, the methods include contacting a metal surface with at least one multifunctional additive that includes at least one amide group and at least one thiol group in the same molecule; and allowing the multifunctional additive to interact with at least a portion of the metal surface.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes adding a recirculation chemical composition to a hydrocarbon containing stream, wherein the recirculation chemical composition may be an emulsion breaker. The method may also include separating the hydrocarbon containing stream into a stream containing water and a stream containing oil; contacting the stream containing oil in a water wash unit; and removing residual emulsion breaker from the stream containing oil.

Abstract: Example neurostimulation induced medicine devices and methods of use are described herein. An example endotracheal device can include an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, an inflatable cuff arranged between the proximal and distal ends of the elongate tubular member, and an electrode array disposed in proximity to an exterior surface of the inflatable cuff. The inflatable cuff can be configured to expand to contact a subject's tracheal wall. Additionally, the electrode array can include a plurality of flexible electrodes, where a set of the flexible electrodes anatomically align with a region of the subject's tracheal wall for selectively targeting vagus nerve activity.

Abstract: A method of facilitating movement of a vessel in a specific navigation environment. Characteristics of the vessel are evaluated relative to conditions in the environment to define a navigation procedure. The procedure is described on a navigational chart that includes information from sources of navigation-related experience, e.g., sovereign governmental authorities, hydrographic offices, port authorities, communication authorities, vessel masters, operators and port pilots. The vessel is indicated as geographically referenced to points in the environment indicative of successive positioning of the vessel in accordance with the procedure. Using such procedures can streamline coordination among masters, operators and ports and can shorten time needed to plan and perform navigation in complex environments.

Abstract: A method of facilitating movement of a vessel in a specific navigation environment. Characteristics of the vessel are evaluated relative to conditions in the environment to define a navigation procedure. The procedure is described on a navigational chart that includes information from sources of navigation-related experience, e.g., sovereign governmental authorities, hydrographic offices, port authorities, communication authorities, vessel masters, operators and port pilots. The vessel is indicated as geographically referenced to points in the environment indicative of successive positioning of the vessel in accordance with the procedure. Using such procedures can streamline coordination among masters, operators and ports and can shorten time needed to plan and perform navigation in complex environments.

Abstract: A retail facility employs various devices, equipment, techniques and methods that are well suited for the retail merchandising of bottled beverages, such as wine and liquors, but may be applied to other products as well, such as clothing, footwear, food items, tools, luggage, office supplies, toys, sporting goods, computer products, and recorded music or video products.

Abstract: A floatable liquid hydrocarbon skimmer system for monitoring possible leaks in hazardous liquid tanks incorporates a vertically disposed tubular housing having an upper end with passages to admit liquid and provides a lower collection chamber for recovered hydrocarbon liquid. The housing has a hydrocarbon liquid-water separator associated with the chamber which has a capillarial filter which will pass only the hydrocarbon liquid through to the collection housing, while being impervious to the passage of water. A wick is in contact with the filter to draw the hydrocarbon liquid to the filter, and a valved outlet passage associated with the collection chamber permits emptying of the collected hydrocarbon liquid back to the tank.

Abstract: A system for detecting leaks in hazardous liquid tanks, particularly underground gasoline tanks at service stations. The tank is filled incompletely to leave a space in the tank which is then filled with a gas under pressure. A reference tank is disposed within this space and continuous streams of gas are forced into the liquid in the reference tank and the liquid in the tank being measured. Resistance to gas introduction in the reference tank is compared with the resistance to gas introduction in the gasoline tank and monitored during a test period to note any differential variation which would indicate a leak in the tank.

Abstract: A system for detecting leaks over a designated test period in liquid storage tanks and like systems having underground tanks which are connected with good withdrawal systems. A fill pipe provides for obtaining a differential pressure measurement reflecting a difference in head of adjacent columns of liquid in the tank. One of the heads is stabilized at the beginning of the test, and prevented from changing as a result of any loss of liquid due to leak over the test period, while the other head is permitted to change with a lowering of surface level due to leaks. Both heads respond in the same way to a change in temperature which occurs during the test period. The differential pressure is monitored and any variation over the test time period is indicated.

Abstract: A method of detecting leaks in hazardous liquid tanks, such as underground gasoline tanks connected with a fuel pump withdrawal system, and having a fuel supply line and a vent pipe to atmosphere. The tank is filled incompletely such that there is a space or volume left in the tank above the liquid level in the tank. The space above the liquid level is then filled with a gas under pressure, which maintains a predetermined regulated pressure on the liquid in the tank from one end of the tank to the other. Next, a continuous stream of gas is forced into the liquid near the bottom of the tank to reflect the resistance or back pressure to gas introduction as influenced by the head of the liquid in the tank.

Abstract: A device and method for detecting average temperature, particularly adapted for determining the average liquid temperature in an underground horizontally disposed cylindrical tank. The sensing element, in the form of a wire of known temperature versus electrical resistance characteristic is contained within an extensible cylindrical helical coil of plastic tubing which can be introduced into the tank and extended to the overall height of the liquid by gravity through a weight on one end of the coil or by the use of an extendible rod inserted into the center of the coil. The tubing is preformed or arranged relative to the extensible rod to present a greater number of coil turns at the center of the tank to compensate for greater liquid volume.

Abstract: A method and device for self-applying natural traction to the lower spinal region with an elongate generally vertical frame contoured to fit the backrest portion of a furniture piece having a seat, the frame having an upwardly extending portion with a pulley system mounted thereon at a substantial level above the backrest. A cable is trained around the pulley system and a removable belt attached to one end of the cable is adapted to be secured around the lower thoracic region of the user. The other end of the cable is free and is passed through a releasable gripper device mounted on the frame to hang therebelow. The frame is first placed on the backrest of the furniture piece such that the pulley system and free end of the cable overlie the seat. Then a seated position in the chair is taken and the belt is snugly secured around the lower thoracic area of the body.