Abstract: Processes for converting one or more C1-C5 linear or branched alcohols to one or more C2-C5 olefins are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the process can be a single stage process for the direct conversion of C1-C5 alcohols to olefinic mixtures (e.g., C2-C5) carried out in a reactor using a catalyst that includes zeolite doped with boron and phosphor. Systems for carrying out these processes are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a single stage process for the direct conversion of alcohols, e.g. ethanol, to olefinic mixtures (C2-C7) with low levels of aromatics carried out in a single reactor with two fixed catalyst beds in series, or two catalytic fixed bed reactors in series wherein the first reactor operates at a lower or higher temperature than the operating temperature of the second reactor. The process transformation of ethanol is comprised of ethanol dehydration to ethylene and water in high yield with the first catalyst in the first reactor, or via the first fixed catalyst bed, followed by directly feeding the ethylene and water to the second reactor, or second fixed catalyst bed, with conversion of said ethylene and water to a C2-C7 olefinic mixture with the second catalyst(s) in high yields with minimal aromatic compound formation.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device stores root metadata data structures (DSs) together in a group root metadata filesystem block, and stores, in a data filesystem block, at least first file data referenced by the first root metadata DS and second file data referenced by a second root metadata DS. The computing device may determine a reference count of the data filesystem block based on the first file data referenced by the first root metadata DS and the second file data referenced by the second root metadata DS. In addition, the computing device may determine a third file data having content that matches the first file data and referenced by a third root metadata DS. The computing device may update the third root metadata DS to reference the first file data, and update the reference count of the data filesystem block based on updating the third root metadata DS.

Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a bondline structure for bonding a shear web to a wind turbine blade shell. The bondline structure comprises an elongate inner core made from a deformable material, and one or more outer layers comprising reinforcing fibres at least partially surrounding the inner core. The inner core and/or the one or more outer layers comprise an adhesive.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and compositions for producing renewable alcohols, conversion of C1-C5 alcohols to a mixture of C2-C7 olefins to generate stream for recycle to the alcohol conversion step to create or separate oligomerization conversion to generate a predominantly C4+ stream, oligomerizing stream into fuel range olefins to create a stream, separating stream into fractions appropriate for use as gasoline, jet, and diesel fuels. The disclosure also provides systems, methods, and compositions of bio-based ethanol that can be converted to ethylene and subsequently to mixtures of C3-C8 olefins in a single-step.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a single stage process for the direct conversion of alcohols, e.g. ethanol, to olefinic mixtures (C2-C7) with low levels of aromatics carried out in a single reactor with two fixed catalyst beds in series, or two catalytic fixed bed reactors in series wherein the first reactor operates at a lower or higher temperature than the operating temperature of the second reactor. The process transformation of ethanol is comprised of ethanol dehydration to ethylene and water in high yield with the first catalyst in the first reactor, or via the first fixed catalyst bed, followed by directly feeding the ethylene and water to the second reactor, or second fixed catalyst bed, with conversion of said ethylene and water to a C2-C7 olefinic mixture with the second catalyst(s) in high yields with minimal aromatic compound formation.

Abstract: Processes for converting one or more C2-C7 linear or branched olefins to one or more C8-C24 hydrocarbons are provided.

Abstract: System and processes are provided for converting glycerol to acrolein, an aldehyde to isoprene, and one or more fusel oils to isoprene. Each of this processes utilize at least one catalyst that includes a zeolite and one or more metals dopants (e.g., Group 1A metal(s), Group 2A metals(s), or any combination thereof). The at least one catalyst can optionally include one or more non-metal dopants (e.g., boron, phosphor, or a combination thereof).

Abstract: A vehicle accessory carrier system for mounting to opposing upright members of the vehicle, includes a mounting bar extending between the opposing upright members, The mounting bar has upper and lower surfaces having slots therein. An accessory carrier is removably mounted to the mounting bar and a system for removably mounting the accessory carrier to the mounting bar includes one or more clips. The clips have a rear wall, and upper and lower forwardly extending legs. The clip upper leg inserts into the mounting bar upper surface slot and the clip lower leg secures onto the mounting bar at the lower surface to secure the accessory carrier onto the mounting bar.

Abstract: Processes for converting one or more C1-C5 linear or branched alcohols to one or more C2-C5 olefins are provided. In one exemplary aspect, the process can be a single stage process for the direct conversion of C1-C5 alcohols to olefinic mixtures (e.g., C2-C5) carried out in a reactor using a catalyst that includes a zeolite doped with at least one or more metal dopants. Systems for carrying out these processes are also provided.

Abstract: Processes for converting one or more C1-C5 linear or branched alcohols to one or more C2-C5 olefins are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the process can be a single stage process for the direct conversion of C1-C5 alcohols to olefinic mixtures (e.g., C2-C5) carried out in a reactor using a catalyst that includes zeolite doped with boron and phosphor. Systems for carrying out these processes are also provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a mould for making a wind turbine blade shear web. The shear web comprises a longitudinally-extending web panel and a mounting flange extending along a longitudinal edge of the web panel and transverse to the web panel. The mounting flange comprises a first portion extending on a first side of the web panel and a second portion extending on a second side of the web panel. The mould comprises a longitudinally-extending main surface shaped to form the web panel, the main surface having a longitudinal edge. The mould further comprises a side surface arranged transverse to the main surface and extending downwards from the longitudinal edge of the main surface.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a mould for making a wind turbine blade shear web. The shear web comprises a longitudinally-extending web panel and a mounting flange extending along a longitudinal edge of the web panel and transverse to the web panel. The mounting flange comprises a first portion extending on a first side of the web panel and a second portion extending on a second side of the web panel. The mould comprises a longitudinally-extending main surface shaped to form the web panel, the main surface having a longitudinal edge. The mould further comprises a side surface arranged transverse to the main surface and extending downwards from the longitudinal edge of the main surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for converting lower linear and branched mono-olefins, derived from C2-C5 bio-based alcohols to higher hydrocarbons, to one or more C8-C24 hydrocarbons. Certain embodiments provide a process for oligomerization of branched and/or linear C3-C8 olefins to renewable diesel fuel and/or jet fuel in overall yields of at least 70% in the presence of tungstated ?-alumina or tungstated silica catalysts admixed with ZSM-5 type zeolites.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a single stage process for the direct conversion of alcohols, e.g. ethanol, to olefinic mixtures (C2-C7) with low levels of aromatics carried out in a single reactor with two fixed catalyst beds in series, or two catalytic fixed bed reactors in series wherein the first reactor operates at a lower or higher temperature than the operating temperature of the second reactor. The process transformation of ethanol is comprised of ethanol dehydration to ethylene and water in high yield with the first catalyst in the first reactor, or via the first fixed catalyst bed, followed by directly feeding the ethylene and water to the second reactor, or second fixed catalyst bed, with conversion of said ethylene and water to a C2-C7 olefinic mixture with the second catalyst(s) in high yields with minimal aromatic compound formation.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory carrier system for mounting to opposing upright members of a windshield frame of the vehicle includes a mounting bar extending between and operably connected to the opposing upright members, mounting clips for mounting the mounting bar to the opposing upright members, the mounting clips operably connecting the mounting bar to the opposing upright members, and one or more storage containers removably mounted to the mounting bar. A fastening system removably attaches the storage containers to the mounting bar.

Abstract: An example method of sharing content within a private group comprises implementing an instance of a content review application; establishing, in the implemented instance of the content review application, a private connection between two individual user accounts of the content review application included in the private group; collecting content feedback data from a first user account of the two individual user accounts within the private group, the content feedback data corresponding to a media product or a family of media products; determining, based on first user request, a first user-defined authorized class for the private group within a plurality of other user accounts having a private connection with the first user account; delivering first user-selected content, to the authorized class, the delivered content including one of the collected feedback data or a content recommendation corresponding to the content feedback data from the first user account; and establishing a reciprocity of limited access to

Abstract: Processes for converting one or more C1-C5 linear or branched alcohols to one or more C2-C5 olefins are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the process can be a single stage process for the direct conversion of C1-C5 alcohols to olefinic mixtures (e.g., C2-C5) carried out in a reactor using a catalyst that includes zeolite doped with boron and phosphor. Systems for carrying out these processes are also provided.

Abstract: A three-dimensional print head apparatus comprising a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, a heating system, a fume extraction system, a dry air purge system, and an agitator. The hopper may having a cavity and may have a lower aperture. The nozzle may have an upper aperture and may have a lower aperture. The heating system may be positioned along at least a portion of the barrel, which may defined a heated zone of the barrel. The dry air purge system may be in fluid communication with the hopper. The agitator may have at least one paddle.

Abstract: An insert (105) for a wind turbine blade root. The insert (105) has a bushing (40) and an outer surface with circumferential annular grooves (68). A transition layer (102) is built up around the bushing (40). The transition layer (102) has fibrous material sheet layers and filamentary material windings (80) in the grooves which alternate with fibrous plies (98) covering the grooves (68). Each fibrous ply (98) is anchored into the grooves (68) by the windings (80). Fibrous battens (148) are fitted around the transition layer (102) to form an insert body (108). Each batten (148) has a deltoid cross-section so that the battens give the insert a quadrilateral or trapezoidal cross-section.