Abstract: Techniques for detecting and mitigating Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in distributed networking environment are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a DoS detection and mitigation system is disclosed that automatically monitors and analyzes network traffic data in a distributed networking environment using a set of pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically invoking various mitigation techniques that take actions on malicious traffic based on the analysis and the pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically detecting and mitigating “outbound” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from an entity within the network to a public network (e.g., the Internet) outside the network as well as detect and mitigate “east-west” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from a first entity located in a first data center of the network to a second entity located in a second data center of the network.

Abstract: A method of treatment performed on a subject's brain includes a step of applying one or more neuromodulation signals to the lateral habenula and the posterior commissure.

Abstract: Methods for resolving emulsions in a hydrocarbon stream by contacting the hydrocarbon stream with a demulsifying composition are disclosed. Demulsifying compositions for treating a hydrocarbon stream are also disclosed, wherein the demulsifying composition comprises at least one C4-C12 alkyl phenol-formaldehyde resin alkoxylate.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting and mitigating Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in distributed networking environment are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a DoS detection and mitigation system is disclosed that automatically monitors and analyzes network traffic data in a distributed networking environment using a set of pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically invoking various mitigation techniques that take actions on malicious traffic based on the analysis and the pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically detecting and mitigating “outbound” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from an entity within the network to a public network (e.g., the Internet) outside the network as well as detect and mitigate “east-west” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from a first entity located in a first data center of the network to a second entity located in a second data center of the network.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for evaluating and mitigating the wax risks of a given hydrocarbon composition such as crude oil. The disclosed systems and methods enable rapid and ready prediction of wax risks using algorithms based on a small sample of the hydrocarbon composition. The wax risks are predicted using predictive models developed from machine learning. The disclosed systems and methods include mitigation strategies for wax risks that can include chemical additives, operation changes, and/or hydrocarbon blend.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting and mitigating Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in distributed networking environment are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a DoS detection and mitigation system is disclosed that automatically monitors and analyzes network traffic data in a distributed networking environment using a set of pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically invoking various mitigation techniques that take actions on malicious traffic based on the analysis and the pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically detecting and mitigating “outbound” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from an entity within the network to a public network (e.g., the Internet) outside the network as well as detect and mitigate “east-west” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from a first entity located in a first data center of the network to a second entity located in a second data center of the network.

Abstract: A method of cleaning and disinfecting a surface comprises producing a diluted cleaning disinfectant solution from a concentrated cleaning disinfectant solution, and contacting the surface with the diluted solution. A concentrated cleaning disinfectant solution is stable at freezing temperatures and comprises antimicrobial acid, surface cleaning acid, solubilizing agent, hydrotrope, and surfactant. The antimicrobial acid comprises a synergistic combination of (i) salicylic acid, derivative of salicylic acid, or a combination thereof, and (ii) gluconic acid, derivative of salicylic acid, or a combination thereof. The surface cleaning acid comprises at least one acid selected from mineral acid, methane sulfonic acid, formic acid, or sulfonic acid having an alkyl group with no greater than three carbon atoms. The surfactant selected from anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting and mitigating Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in distributed networking environment are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a DoS detection and mitigation system is disclosed that automatically monitors and analyzes network traffic data in a distributed networking environment using a set of pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically invoking various mitigation techniques that take actions on malicious traffic based on the analysis and the pre-defined threshold criteria. The system includes capabilities for automatically detecting and mitigating “outbound” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from an entity within the network to a public network (e.g., the Internet) outside the network as well as detect and mitigate “east-west” DoS attacks by analyzing network traffic data originating from a first entity located in a first data center of the network to a second entity located in a second data center of the network.

Abstract: A wax inhibitor composition, the composition having at least one alpha-olefin maleic anhydride copolymer of the formula: wherein R1 is selected from hydrocarbyl groups containing 10-30 carbon atoms, and R2 is selected from a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups containing 10-80 carbon atoms, and R2, if not hydrogen, is broadly dispersed, wherein R2 comprises a weight fraction of carbon numbers greater than 30, wherein R2 can be the same or different, and n is a number of repeating units ranging from 1 to 100.

Abstract: Power management may be performed in a basic input/output system (BIOS) of an information handling system to provide flexibility in system operation. The BIOS may include a user setting specifying a power level, and that power level used to control a central processing unit (CPU) or other hardware components. For example, the BIOS power level may specify a sustained power setting for the CPU. One example sustained power setting is the PL1 value, which is a fixed value that specifies a thermal design power (TDP) for the CPU. As another example, the power level may specify whether to enable and/or disable a discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) or other hardware component operating from the same battery as the CPU.

Abstract: Antifoulant compositions and methods are used for inhibiting fouling on structural parts of a system exposed to a fluid hydrocarbon or petrochemical stream. Polyamine antifoulants are added to such systems. The polyamine antifoulants may be conjointly used with dispersants and/or fatty acids. The fatty acids have been found to reduce thermal degradation of the polyamine antifoulants.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for evaluating and mitigating the fouling potential of a given crude oil. The system and methods enable the refiner to rapidly and readily identify the particular mechanisms by which a crude oil may foul, and to select the optimal chemical treatment and/or crude blend to mitigate fouling potential.

Abstract: Antifoulant compositions and methods are used for inhibiting fouling on structural parts of a system exposed to a fluid hydrocarbon or petrochemical stream. Polyamine antifoulants are added to such systems. The polyamine antifoulants may be conjointly used with dispersants and/or fatty acids. The fatty acids have been found to reduce thermal degradation of the polyamine antifoulants.

Abstract: A method of treatment performed on a subject's brain includes a step of applying one or more neuromodulation signals to the lateral habenula and the posterior commissure.

Abstract: Power management may be performed in a basic input/output system (BIOS) of an information handling system to provide flexibility in system operation. The BIOS may include a user setting specifying a power level, and that power level used to control a central processing unit (CPU) or other hardware components. For example, the BIOS power level may specify a sustained power setting for the CPU. One example sustained power setting is the PL1 value, which is a fixed value that specifies a thermal design power (TDP) for the CPU. As another example, the power level may specify whether to enable and/or disable a discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) or other hardware component operating from the same battery as the CPU.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for evaluating and mitigating the wax risks of a given hydrocarbon composition such as crude oil. The disclosed systems and methods enable rapid and ready prediction of wax risks using algorithms based on a small sample of the hydrocarbon composition. The wax risks are predicted using predictive models developed from machine learning. The disclosed systems and methods include mitigation strategies for wax risks that can include chemical additives, operation changes, and/or hydrocarbon blend.

Abstract: A wax inhibitor composition, the composition having at least one alpha-olefin maleic anhydride copolymer of the formula: wherein R1 is selected from hydrocarbyl groups containing 10-30 carbon atoms, and R2 is selected from a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups containing 10-80 carbon atoms, and R2, if not hydrogen, is broadly dispersed, wherein R2 comprises a weight fraction of carbon numbers greater than 30, wherein R2 can be the same or different, and n is a number of repeating units ranging from 1 to 100.

Abstract: Antifoulant compositions and methods are used for inhibiting fouling on structural parts of a system exposed to a fluid hydrocarbon or petrochemical stream. Polyamine antifoulants are added to such systems. The polyamine antifoulants may be conjointly used with dispersants and/or fatty acids. The fatty acids have been found to reduce thermal degradation of the polyamine antifoulants.

Abstract: Antifoulant compositions and methods are used for inhibiting fouling on structural parts of a system exposed to a fluid hydrocarbon or petrochemical stream. The antifoulant compositions may comprise at least one polyalkylene anhydride ester (“PAAE”) dispersant. Other antifoulant compositions may comprise an alkylphenol sulfide (“APS”).

Abstract: Treatment compositions for neutralizing acidic species and reducing hydrochloride and amine salts in a fluid hydrocarbon stream are disclosed. The treatment compositions may comprise at least one amine with a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0. Methods for neutralizing acidic species and reducing deposits of hydrochloride and amine salts in a hydrocarbon refining process are also disclosed. The methods may comprise providing a fluid hydrocarbon stream and adding a treatment composition to the fluid hydrocarbon stream. The treatment compositions used may have a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0 and comprise either water-soluble or oil-soluble amines.