Abstract: Processes and systems for biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste. including food waste. Such a process includes biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste by anacrobic fermentation of the organic waste with at least one strain of yeast.

Abstract: A time-synchronized micro-scale continuous point-on-wave (CPoW) measurement device, referred to as micro-CPoW, is provided. The distribution system is an integral part of the electric power system, but not much is known about how it behaves in real-time. To address this knowledge gap, a low-cost, time-synchronized, CPoW measurement system is designed, built, and characterized herein. The purpose of the micro-CPoW measurement device is to monitor the instantaneous electric current flowing through a distribution line in real time. Detection of harmonics, identification of incipient fault conditions, and general power quality monitoring are typical uses for the measured information. Because the micro-CPoW measurement device is self-powered by the line current and communicates wirelessly, it can be installed without ground-mounted instrument transformers, low-voltage power sources, or communications cabling.

Abstract: A sterilization system includes a controller, a transformer including a primary side in communication with the controller and secondary side, an ozone generator in communication with the secondary side of the transformer and the controller, and a power source in communication with the controller, wherein the ozone generator ionizes atmospheric oxygen through the application of corona discharge.

Abstract: Processes and systems for biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste, including food waste. Such a process includes biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste by anaerobic fermentation of the organic waste with at least one strain of yeast.

Abstract: Processes and systems for biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste, including food waste. Such a process includes biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste by anaerobic fermentation of the organic waste with at least one strain of yeast.

Abstract: A method that can include coupling one or more loads of the system to a common direct current (DC) bus, measuring a voltage of the common DC bus, estimating a nominal voltage (Vnom) for the common DC bus, and determining a set point (DCSP) for each inverter based on the Vnom, where the inverters control a flow of DC current through the inverters based on the DCSP. A method that can include coupling one or more loads of the system to a common DC bus, measuring a voltage of the common DC bus, detecting a change in the voltage, managing a DCSP for each of inverters, where the inverters are configured to control the DC current flowing through the one or more inverters based on the DCSP, and managing DC current flowing through the inverters coupled between the ESS and the common DC bus.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adamantine semiconductor. The semiconductor comprises a first element being from one of the following groups: VIII, VII, VI, V, IV, III, II, ? or 0. The semiconductor also comprises at least two other elements, the at least two other elements being from group I, II, III, IV, V, VI and/or VII. The first element being from group VIII, VII, VI, V, IV, III, II, ? or 0 includes an element not formally being from group VIII, VII, VI, V, IV, III, II, ? or 0 but is known to assume the same oxidation state as the elements that do lie in these groups. The at least two other elements from group I, II, III, IV, V, VI and/or VII includes elements not formally being from group I, II, III, IV, V, VI and/or VII but are known to assume the same oxidation state as the elements that do lie in these groups.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for enhancing the viewing experiences of users consuming a content item. The system identifies identifying portions for playback and allows a user to select a playback rate to display the selected portions at. This creates a highlight reel for the user to watch at their selected playback rate.

Abstract: Hypochlorite salts and substantially dehydrated acid-form cation exchange resin beads are combined at specified ratios within a porous enclosure such as a pouch or sachet. Hypochlorous acid solutions are produced on demand by introducing the mixture-containing pouch into a chemical excess of water. Spontaneous exchange reactions occur at room temperature within a few minutes to produce aqueous hypochlorous acid, while the cations from the hypochlorite salt are simultaneously sequestered by the resin beads. The resin beads remain contained within the original porous enclosure to allow mechanical isolation or separation from the resulting solution.

Abstract: A system comprising a rig, a fingerboard, a first sensor, and a second sensor, with the first sensor positioned on an opposite side of the entrance from the second sensor, where the first sensor and the second sensor are used to detect when a tubular enters or exits the fingerboard and to detect a parameter of the tubular, such as diameter of the tubular, speed of the tubular, and an angle of entry of the tubular. A method comprising sensing, via first and second sensors, when a tubular is entering a fingerboard through an entrance of the fingerboard, restricting movement of a top drive at an elevated position until the first and second sensors sense the tubular entering the fingerboard, and enabling movement of the top drive when the first and second sensors sense the tubular entering the fingerboard.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a capacitive coupler for high-voltage step-down include an actively-controlled current-steering circuit connected in series with a current-limiting capacitor in order to transform a higher and potentially variable AC voltage to a lower regulated DC voltage. The actively-controlled current-steering circuit includes a switching element which, during operation, is predominantly either fully open or fully closed, and comparatively spends only a small fraction of operating time in a transition-state between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that enhances the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media. In particular, the media guidance application may enhance the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media by removing portions of redundant media that were previously consumed by the user.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for enhancing the viewing experiences of users consuming a content item. The system identifies identifying portions for playback and allows a user to select a playback rate to display the selected portions at. This creates a highlight reel for the user to watch at their selected playback rate.

Abstract: A time-synchronized micro-scale continuous point-on-wave (CPoW) measurement device, referred to as micro-CPoW, is provided. The distribution system is an integral part of the electric power system, but not much is known about how it behaves in real-time. To address this knowledge gap, a low-cost, time-synchronized, CPoW measurement system is designed, built, and characterized herein. The purpose of the micro-CPoW measurement device is to monitor the instantaneous electric current flowing through a distribution line in real time. Detection of harmonics, identification of incipient fault conditions, and general power quality monitoring are typical uses for the measured information. Because the micro-CPoW measurement device is self-powered by the line current and communicates wirelessly, it can be installed without ground-mounted instrument transformers, low-voltage power sources, or communications cabling.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that enhances the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media. In particular, the media guidance application may enhance the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media by removing portions of redundant media that were previously consumed by the user.

Abstract: Processes and systems for biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste, including food waste. Such a process includes biologically producing hydrogen gas from organic waste by anaerobic fermentation of the organic waste with at least one strain of yeast.

Abstract: A base station configured for charging an autonomous drone may comprise a first conductive groove and a second conductive groove. The first conductive groove and the second conductive groove may be configured to interface with a first conductive strip and a second conductive strip disposed on a landing gear of the autonomous drone. The base station may be configured to charge a battery of the autonomous drone in response to the first conductive groove interfacing with the first conductive strip and the second conductive groove interfacing with the second conductive strip.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a capacitive coupler for high-voltage step-down include an actively-controlled current-steering circuit connected in series with a current-limiting capacitor in order to transform a higher and potentially variable AC voltage to a lower regulated DC voltage. The actively-controlled current-steering circuit includes a switching element which, during operation, is predominantly either fully open or fully closed, and comparatively spends only a small fraction of operating time in a transition-state between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A permanent completion system is disclosed comprising: an upper ACP installed in the wellbore powered by a first power cable from the surface; a lower ACP installed in the wellbore below the upper ACP, and being powered by a second power cable from the surface and being connected to the upper APC by a spacer tube; and a heating assembly connected to the lower ACP in the wellbore and receiving power from the second power cable, the heating assembly, such as a mineral insulated heater cable, providing heat to the wellbore. The heating assembly preferably is retrievable and can be conveyed to the lower ACP by coil tubing. The coil tubing can be removed after conveying the heating assembly into place to permit further access to the upper ACP, e.g., to permit mechanical and electrical connection of a retrievable ESP assembly to the upper ACP.

Abstract: A sterilization system includes a vessel defining a chamber configured to receive one or more materials, a hydrogen peroxide solution positioned within the chamber, and a nonreactive fiber matrix positioned within the chamber, wherein evacuation of the chamber causes vaporization of the hydrogen peroxide in the hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect the materials positioned in the chamber