Abstract: A power generator having an impeller configured to facilitate the translation of balls through a ball-actuated turbine and facilitate the transfer of water to drive a water-actuated turbine. The impeller is located within a fluid compartment and creates a turbulent water flow, which generates an inverted vortex. The impeller includes a central bore having an outlet communicating with the fluid compartment and an inlet communicating with a feed space. An array of balls is supplied to the impeller bore via the feed space and traverses the bore in response to the vortex. The balls ascend through the fluid compartment and an upper water tank. At a higher elevation, the ascending balls are routed downstream via gravity to the ball-actuated turbine, while water is routed downstream via gravity to the water-actuated turbine. After performing their respective turbine-driving actions, the water and balls recirculate to the feed space to repeat the cycle.

Abstract: A power generator having an impeller configured to facilitate the translation of balls through a ball-actuated turbine and facilitate the transfer of water to drive a water-actuated turbine. The impeller is located within a fluid compartment and creates a turbulent water flow, which generates an inverted vortex. The impeller includes a central bore having an outlet communicating with the fluid compartment and an inlet communicating with a feed space. An array of balls is supplied to the impeller bore via the feed space and traverses the bore in response to the vortex. The balls ascend through the fluid compartment and an upper water tank. At a higher elevation, the ascending balls are routed downstream via gravity to the ball-actuated turbine, while water is routed downstream via gravity to the water-actuated turbine. After performing their respective turbine-driving actions, the water and balls recirculate to the feed space to repeat the cycle.

Abstract: A water apparatus comprising a shell surrounding a reservoir that rotates about a pivot point between at least a first position and a second position. When the shell is in the first position, the reservoir and the top portion of the shell are at a first balance point, which comprises the shell being in an open position and the reservoir being able to retain water. When the shell is in the second position, the reservoir and the top portion of the shell are at a second balance point, which comprises the shell being in a closed position and the rigid tube being able to release water.

Abstract: A controller includes a processor and memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, are configured to cause the processor to receive measurements pertaining to a measured operation parameter of at least a portion of a turbine system. The instructions are also configured to cause the processor to generate a customized model for the at least the portion of the turbine system. Moreover, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to estimate an estimated value using the received measurements. The estimated value pertains to a parameter of the turbine system. Furthermore, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to using the customized model, reduce or remove at least some environmental conditions from a corrected estimated value derived from the estimated value.

Abstract: A manufacturing and assembly method of parts of an aircraft comprising the following several steps. Providing a first aircraft part comprising a receptor surface on which a coupling surface of a second aircraft part is to be assembled. Providing a model of the first and the second aircraft parts in their assembled position, the model of the second aircraft part comprising machining allowances in its coupling surface. Digitalizing the receptor surface of the first aircraft part. Positioning the digitalization in the computer model in the assembled position such that the digitalization of the receptor surface intersects the coupling surface of the second aircraft part. Obtaining a model of the second part in which the coupling surface fits the digitalized receptor surface. Mechanizing the second aircraft part.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to retrieve a sensor data, wherein the sensor data comprises one or more signals communicated from a plurality of sensors disposed in a power production system. The processor is further configured to group the sensor data into a first bin of data based on a degradation measure. The processor is additionally configured to quantify an uncertainty in the one or more bins of data, wherein the uncertainty comprises a difference between the one or more bins of data and a corrected data variation inference.

Abstract: A power production system includes a gas turbine system configured to combust a fuel to produce a power. The power production system further includes a lubrication system fluidly coupled to the gas turbine system and configured to move a lubricant through the gas turbine system during operations of the gas turbine system. The power production system also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the power production system. The processor is configured to receive input data from one or more sensors disposed on the gas turbine system, the lubrication system, or the combination thereof. The processor is further configured to execute one or more models to derive a condition of the lubrication system, the gas turbine system, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A catoptric imaging device for drill measuring comprising a laser guide, an imaging unit for converting optical image into image information, and processing the image information to obtain a drill measure, a catoptric assembly including a first conical surface, and a second surface including a frustoconical surface, wherein the first surface is arranged relative to the laser guide to reflect a cone beam onto an cross section of the drill to be measured, and wherein the smallest diameter of the frustoconical surface is larger than the largest diameter of the first surface to receive the cone beam reflections and reflect them towards the imaging unit, and wherein the imaging unit is arranged to receive an optical image from the frustoconical surface reflections to obtain a drill measure.

Abstract: A controller includes a processor and memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, are configured to cause the processor to receive measurements pertaining to a measured operation parameter of at least a portion of a turbine system. The instructions are also configured to cause the processor to generate a customized model for the at least the portion of the turbine system. Moreover, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to estimate an estimated value using the received measurements. The estimated value pertains to a parameter of the turbine system. Furthermore, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to using the customized model, reduce or remove at least some environmental conditions from a corrected estimated value derived from the estimated value.

Abstract: An automaton system (10) adapted for moving on a surface (S) including: movement means (1) for moving the automaton system on said surface, and actuation means (2) attached to the movement means (1) adapted for acting on the surface, wherein the movement means (1) are adapted for being supported on the surface at a fixed height (h), and in that the actuation means (2) are attached to the movement means (1) by means of an adaptation structure (3), such that the adaptation structure (3) allows the actuation means (2) to act on the surface (S) perpendicular to the tangent of the surface (S) at a point of actuation (A).

Abstract: An apparatus for hoisting and positioning a load in a self-balanced manner regardless of the position of its center of gravity. The apparatus comprises an upper platform adapted for being hoisted from a general hoisting point, a lower platform adapted the attachment of a load to be hoisted and positioned, and a six degrees of freedom actuator comprising six variable length tendons, adapted for moving the lower frame with respect the upper frame in the three directions of the space and tilted around the three axis of the space. A configurable counterweight system supported by the upper platform is arranged for modifying the center of mass of the apparatus over a horizontal plane, and processing means are configured for dynamically calculating a desired position of the counterweight system, for balancing the apparatus with the respect to a general hoisting point.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides a robot for inspecting confined space comprising a robotic arm, an end-effector provided with inspection equipment and a control system. The robotic arm is formed by a fixed base and first and second modules respectively formed by first and second links connected by first and second articulations that are configured such that the maximum opening angles ? and ? of their first and second articulations are, respectively, ±30° and ±55°. The first links are driven by tendons attached to them by one of their ends and to first actuating devices located at the fixed base by the other end. The second links are driven by second actuating devices located on the second links. The different configuration of the first and second module of the robot arm allows access to confined spaces in environments with obstacles.

Abstract: A catoptric imaging device for drill measuring comprising a laser guide, an imaging unit for converting optical image into image information, and processing the image information to obtain a drill measure, a catoptric assembly including a first conical surface, and a second surface including a frustoconical surface, wherein the first surface is arranged relative to the laser guide to reflect a cone beam onto an cross section of the drill to be measured, and wherein the smallest diameter of the frustoconical surface is larger than the largest diameter of the first surface to receive the cone beam reflections and reflect them towards the imaging unit, and wherein the imaging unit is arranged to receive an optical image from the frustoconical surface reflections to obtain a drill measure.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an apparatus for hoisting and positioning a load in a self-balanced manner regardless of the position of its center of gravity. The apparatus comprises an upper platform adapted for being hoisted from a general hoisting point, a lower platform adapted the attachment of a load to be hoisted and positioned, and a six degrees of freedom actuator comprising six variable length tendons, adapted for moving the lower frame with respect the upper frame in the three directions of the space and tilted around the three axis of the space. A configurable counterweight system supported by the upper platform is arranged for modifying the center of mass of the apparatus over a horizontal plane, and processing means are configured for dynamically calculating a desired position of the counterweight system, for balancing the apparatus with the respect to a general hoisting point.

Abstract: A cold beverage dispensing system for preparing a cold beverage from cold water and a beverage powder. Water is chilled and introduced to a mixing tube or beverage blender. Powder is simultaneously introduced to the beverage blender or mixing tube at a predetermined rate according to preset parameters. A mixing device in the mixing tube dissolves the powder into the cold water as it traverses the mixing tube. A nozzle dispenses the cold beverage into a cup or other receptacle. Additional ingredients such as caffeine and vitamins may also be injected into the beverage prior to it being dispensed. The water is chilled by a water chiller that forms a sheet of ice over its interior walls to more efficiently store and transfer cold.

Abstract: A method and a system for analyzing turbomachinery is provided. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing turbomachinery is provided. The system includes an intelligent turbomachinery tracking filter (ITTF) system configured to determine one or more performance shifts for one or more components of the turbomachinery based on a plurality of turbomachinery parameters. The system further includes a root cause analyzer configured to determine a root cause of the turbomachinery performance based on the one or more performance shifts. The one or more performance shifts include trended data.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly system used to form insulating floors, in which two types of elements are coupled to one another, namely: hollow prismatic floor modules (100) including one face (110) which forms the load-supporting useful surface and containing cylindrical elements (160, 162, 164, 166) for receiving coupling elements (200); and coupling elements (200) comprising cross-shaped elements with U-sections forming the arms thereof, intended to receive the vertical faces (140, 142, 144, 146) of the floor modules (100), and posts (230) which are coupled to the corresponding hollow cylindrical elements (160, 162, 164, 166) of the floor modules (100) to be joined. The geometric configuration of the modules (100) and the coupling elements (200) ensure that the load on the assembled floor is transmitted to the ground through the vertical walls (140, 142, 144, 146) of the prismatic body (100), the coupling elements (200) and a central cylindrical load body (170).

Abstract: A flame ignition device for a gas burner is described, comprising at least one ignition circuit and electric switching means that are associated with the gas tap for the respective burner. The electric switching means include at least one electric contact member (50) which is integral, at least in translation, with the control rod of said gas tap.

Abstract: A method and a system for analyzing turbomachinery are provided. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing turbomachinery is provided. The system includes an intelligent turbomachinery filter (ITF) system configured to analyze a historical sensor data for one or more components of a turbomachine to produce a filtered trend. The system further includes a detection and diagnostic system configured to determine a root cause of a turbomachine performance based on the filtered trend.

Abstract: A method and a system for analyzing turbomachinery is provided. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing turbomachinery is provided. The system includes an intelligent turbomachinery tracking filter (ITTF) system configured to determine one or more performance shifts for one or more components of the turbomachinery based on a plurality of turbomachinery parameters. The system further includes a root cause analyzer configured to determine a root cause of the turbomachinery performance based on the one or more performance shifts. The one or more performance shifts include trended data.