Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising combusting a feed stream to form combustion products; and reforming the combustion products to produce a gaseous composition comprising hydrogen. Disclosed herein too is a method for producing hydrogen comprising introducing a feed stream comprising natural gas and air or oxygen into a cyclical compression chamber; compressing the feed stream in the cyclical compression chamber; combusting the feed stream in the cyclical compression chamber to produce combustion products; discharging the combustion products from the cyclical compression chamber into a reforming section; and reforming the combustion products with steam in the reforming section to produce a gaseous composition comprising hydrogen.

Abstract: A low emission turbine includes a reverse flow can-type combustor that generally includes a primary and secondary fuel delivery system that can be independently controlled to produce low CO, UHC, and NOx emissions at design set point and at conditions other than design set point. The reverse flow can-type combustor generally includes an annularly arranged array of swirler and mixer assemblies within the combustor, wherein each swirler and mixer in the array includes a primary and secondary fuel delivery system that can be independently controlled. Also disclosed herein is a can-type combustor that includes fluid passageways that perpendicularly impinge the backside of a heat shield. Processes for operating the can-type combustors are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low emission turbine includes a reverse flow can-type combustor that generally includes a primary and secondary fuel delivery system that can be independently controlled to produce low CO, UHC, and NOx emissions at design set point and at conditions other than design set point. The reverse flow can-type combustor generally includes an annularly arranged array of swirler and mixer assemblies within the combustor, wherein each swirler and mixer in the array includes a primary and secondary fuel delivery system that can be independently controlled. Also disclosed herein is a can-type combustor that includes fluid passageways that perpendicularly impinge the backside of a heat shield. Processes for operating the can-type combustors are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrolyzer assembly comprises at least one electrolyzer cell including at least two electrodes and an electrolyte interposed therebetween. The electrolyzer assembly further comprises an interconnect structure in intimate contact with at least one of the two electrodes or the electrolyte. The interconnect structure includes at least one flow channel initially defined by a removable sacrificial material, wherein the interconnect structure is configured to provide support for the electrodes and the electrolyte.

Abstract: A method of controlling electrical load power consumption during operation of an aircraft (12) includes determining current operating conditions of the aircraft (12). An engine secondary power extraction limit is determined in response to the current operating conditions. Engine secondary power extraction is determined. Multiple secondary loads (18) are operated in response to the engine secondary power extraction limit and the engine secondary power extraction.

Abstract: A hydrogen reforming system includes a cyclical compression chamber having an entry port for receiving hydrogen-containing gas and an exit port for delivering reformed hydrogen-containing gas, an arrangement for heating the hydrogen-containing gas to a non-combustible temperature, and a drive system for cycling the cyclical compression chamber. The cyclical compression chamber has an operational cycle with an internal pressure and temperature absent combustion effective for reforming the hydrogen-containing gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating a disease or condition, wherein expression or activity of soluble CLCA1 is up-regulated, by administering inhibitors of soluble CLCA1. The invention also relates to methods of isolating soluble CLCA1 from a bodily fluid.

Abstract: A turbomachinery system for cooling a high power density device includes a turbomachine configured to deliver a high flux cooling medium toward the high power density device, a housing containing a motor, a compressor, or both, of the turbomachine, a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the turbomachine and arranged for being thermally coupled to the high power density device, and a transition duct arranged intermediate the heat exchanger and turbomachine.

Abstract: A turbomachinery system for cooling a high power density device includes a turbomachine configured to deliver a high flux cooling medium and a high power density device arranged in fluid communication with the turbomachine, the turbomachine having a motor and a compressor driven by the motor.

Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door to an enclosure includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pin. The first leaf includes a first tongue attached to a surface formed on one of the door or the enclosure, and a first knuckle depending from the first tongue. The first knuckle includes a tab depending therefrom, and the tab extends through an aperture in a flange depending from the surface. The second leaf includes a second tongue coupled to another of the door or the enclosure, and a second knuckle coupled to the second tongue. The pin extends through the first and second knuckles. A method of assembling a hinge to a door includes: extending a portion of the hinge within an aperture in the door; applying a magnetic force to the portion of the hinge to secure the portion of the hinge within the aperture; and securing the hinge to the door with a fastener while applying the magnetic force.

Abstract: Systems and methods help explain search logic and search results to a user, who performed a search. The search is part of any application, such as email, word processing, e-commerce, database queries, Internet search engines, website searches, document management. Systems and methods of displaying similarity profiles and manipulating the profile of a relevancy search help a user to understand how a search is performed and why the results are what they are. In this way, a user learns more quickly and searches more efficiently.

Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door to an enclosure includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pin. The first leaf includes a first tongue attached to a surface formed on one of the door or the enclosure, and a first knuckle depending from the first tongue. The first knuckle includes a tab depending therefrom, and the tab extends through an aperture in a flange depending from the surface. The second leaf includes a second tongue coupled to another of the door or the enclosure, and a second knuckle coupled to the second tongue. The pin extends through the first and second knuckles. A method of assembling a hinge to a door includes: extending a portion of the hinge within an aperture in the door; applying a magnetic force to the portion of the hinge to secure the portion of the hinge within the aperture; and securing the hinge to the door with a fastener while applying the magnetic force.

Abstract: A novel secreted protein, BA3.1, is disclosed. Polynucleotides encoding BA3.1 are also provided.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a machine for shaping a bus bar comprises a first retaining device, a second retaining device, a twisting device and an offset mechanism. The first retaining device is arranged to secure a first section of the bus bar in a first plane. The second retaining device is arranged to secure a second section of the bus bar. The twisting device is connected to the second retaining device and rotates the second retaining device to twist the second section of the bus bar about a longitudinal axis of the bus bar positioning the bus bar in a second plane. The offset mechanism is connected to the first retaining device and is arranged to offset the second section of the bus bar in a third plane, the third plane generally parallel to the second plane.

Abstract: Novel polynucleotides and the proteins encoded thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel polynucleotides and the proteins encoded thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel polynucleotides and the proteins encoded thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel secreted protein, BA3.1, is disclosed. Polynucleotides encoding BA3.1 are also provided.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding retenoid receptor-1 (RR1) are disclosed. RR1 proteins and methods for their production, ligands for the RR1 and methods for their identification, and inhibitors of binding of RR1 and its ligands and methods for their identification are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conveyor belt support mechanism comprising a plurality of slider bars, each having multiple low friction wear surfaces with one wear surface in sliding engagement with the conveyor belt and an adjustment mechanism to compensate for wear to said wear surface by moving the slide bar closer to the conveyor belt as the wear surface wears, and a vertical support system for positioning said slider bars. When loads such as impact loads are placed on the conveyor belt, the slider bars support the conveyor belt and prevent the belt from sagging and stretching. As one wear surface of a slider bar becomes worn past an acceptable limit, the slider bar may be removed and repositioned so that a new wear surface engages the conveyor belt.