Abstract: A system may include a gas mixing apparatus configured to generate a gas mixture and fill a gas reservoir with the gas mixture; a constant volume combustion chamber configured to receive the gas mixture from the gas mixing apparatus; and perform a combustion test on a test sample using the received gas mixture; and a controller. The controller may be configured to select a target oxygen concentration for the gas mixture; measure an oxygen concentration in a inlet air gas source received by the gas mixing apparatus; control a nitrogen gas flow and an inlet air gas flow from the inlet air gas source to fill the gas reservoir with the gas mixture having the selected target oxygen concentration; and output the gas mixture from the filled gas reservoir for use in the combustion test.

Abstract: A device may include a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain a motor octane number for a sample; perform a combustion test for the sample in a constant volume combustion chamber; and record, at time points during the combustion test, pressure values associated with the sample. The processor may be further configured to calculate values for one or more pressure parameters for the sample based on the pressure values; generate a motor octane number function for the constant volume combustion chamber based on the determined motor octane number and the calculated values for the one or more pressure parameters; and use the generated motor octane number function to determine motor octane numbers for samples using the constant volume combustion chamber.

Abstract: A device may include a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain a research octane number for a sample; perform a combustion test for the sample in a constant volume combustion chamber; and record, at time points during the combustion test, pressure values. The processor may be further configured to calculate values for one or more pressure parameters for the sample based on the pressure values; generate a research octane number function for the constant volume combustion chamber based on the determined research octane number and the calculated values for the one or more pressure parameters; and use the generated research octane number function to determine research octane numbers for samples using the constant volume combustion chamber.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating visual media metadata-based software configuration using design systems according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes identifying a visual image of contents including a workflow of transactions to be performed by a software application associated with a software design system, where the visual image represents a digital photograph captured by a camera. The method may further include translating the contents into metadata compatible with the software design system, generating a process flow corresponding to the workflow and based on the metadata, and configuring the software application based on the process flow such that one or more objects of the software application are augmented based on the process flow.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating auditory media metadata-based software configuration using design systems according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes identifying an auditory message of contents including a workflow of transactions to be performed by a software application associated with a software design system, where the auditory image represents a digital voice message captured by one or more of a microphone and a digital audio recorder. The method may further include translating the contents into metadata compatible with the software design system, generating a process flow corresponding to the workflow and based on the metadata, and configuring the software application based on the process flow such that one or more objects of the software application are augmented based on the process flow.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating visual media metadata-based software configuration using design systems according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes identifying a visual image of contents including a workflow of transactions to be performed by a software application associated with a software design system, where the visual image represents a digital photograph captured by a camera. The method may further include translating the contents into metadata compatible with the software design system, generating a process flow corresponding to the workflow and based on the metadata, and configuring the software application based on the process flow such that one or more objects of the software application are augmented based on the process flow.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating auditory media metadata-based software configuration using design systems according to one embodiment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes identifying an auditory message of contents including a workflow of transactions to be performed by a software application associated with a software design system, where the auditory image represents a digital voice message captured by one or more of a microphone and a digital audio recorder. The method may further include translating the contents into metadata compatible with the software design system, generating a process flow corresponding to the workflow and based on the metadata, and configuring the software application based on the process flow such that one or more objects of the software application are augmented based on the process flow.

Abstract: An open cup flash point detector is shown that rapidly increases the temperature of the substance being tested until temperature is close to a theoretical flash point. Thereafter, as temperature is slowly increased, an igniter flame moves in an arc over the upper lip of the test cup while simultaneously a UV sensor senses a wedge-shaped area, also immediately over the upper lip of the test cup. The arc of the igniter flame and the wedge-shaped area do not overlap. By incremental increases in temperature and repeating the arc movement of the igniter flame, the flash point can be detected by the UV sensor.

Abstract: An open cup flash point detector is shown that rapidly increases the temperature of the substance being tested until temperature is close to a theoretical flash point. Thereafter, as temperature is slowly increased, an igniter flame moves in an arc over the upper lip of the test cup while simultaneously a UV sensor senses a wedge-shaped area, also immediately over the upper lip of the test cup. The arc of the igniter flame and the wedge-shaped area do not overlap. By incremental increases in temperature and repeating the arc movement of the igniter flame, the flash point can be detected by the UV sensor.

Abstract: An open cup flash point detector is shown that rapidly increases the temperature of the substance being tested until temperature is close to a theoretical flash point. Thereafter, as temperature is slowly increased, an igniter flame moves in an arc over the upper lip of the test cup while simultaneously a UV sensor senses a wedge-shaped area, also immediately over the upper lip of the test cup. The arc of the igniter flame and the wedge-shaped area do not overlap. By incremental increases in temperature and repeating the arc movement of the igniter flame, the flash point can be detected by the UV sensor.

Abstract: An open cup flash point detector is shown that rapidly increases the temperature of the substance being tested until temperature is close to a theoretical flash point. Thereafter, as temperature is slowly increased, an igniter flame moves in an arc over the upper lip of the test cup while simultaneously a UV sensor senses a wedge-shaped area, also immediately over the upper lip of the test cup. The arc of the igniter flame and the wedge-shaped area do not overlap. By incremental increases in temperature and repeating the arc movement of the igniter flame, the flash point can be detected by the UV sensor.

Abstract: A hydraulic manifold assembly for variable actuation of engine valves. First and second plates have portions of flow passages integrally molded therein. The plates are formed preferably by injection molding of a suitable polymer, for example, glass-filled nylon, and are joined together as by cementing or preferably by fusion welding (vibration welding) along mating surfaces to form the full pattern of flow passages. This method of forming the manifold obviates the need for separate fasteners to connect the plates and for internal seals to form the flow passages. The assembly further comprises a retainer for retaining a plurality of individual solenoid-actuated valves in sockets formed in the plates. Preferably, the retainer is formed to function simultaneously as a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) baffle that attaches to the plates via integrally molded releasable snap tabs.

Abstract: A hydraulic manifold assembly for variable actuation of engine valves. First and second plates have portions of flow passages integrally molded therein. The plates are formed preferably by injection molding of a suitable polymer, for example, glass-filled nylon, and are joined together as by cementing or preferably by fusion welding (vibration welding) along mating surfaces to form the full pattern of flow passages. This method of forming the manifold obviates the need for separate fasteners to connect the plates and for internal seals to form the flow passages. The assembly further comprises a retainer for retaining a plurality of individual solenoid-actuated valves in sockets formed in the plates. Preferably, the retainer is formed to function simultaneously as a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) baffle that attaches to the plates via integrally molded releasable snap tabs.