Abstract: A separation device assembly with efficiency that allows for multi-fault-tolerance. The separation device assembly comprising an inflation device that applies force to a shear plate assembly which in turn applies focused force to a frangible portion which has a groove or stress riser to facilitate fracturing. The assembly further comprising a means for limiting excess movement after fracture so that residual energy from the inflation device is applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly.

Abstract: An improved separation system comprising an inflation device which applies force directly to the frangible portions without the efficiency of shear plates. The assembly further comprising a means for limiting excess movement after fracture so that residual energy from the inflation device is applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly.

Abstract: A separation device assembly with efficiency that allows for multi-fault-tolerance. The separation device assembly comprising an inflation device that applies force to a shear plate assembly which in turn applies focused force to a frangible portion. The assembly further comprising a means for limiting excess movement after fracture so that residual energy from the inflation device is applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly. Wherein the stopping means is integrally formed with a frangible portion.

Abstract: A separation device assembly with efficiency that allows for multi-fault-tolerance. The separation device assembly comprising an inflation device that applies force to a shear plate assembly. The shear plate assembly focuses force in the optimal leg locations for efficient shearing of the frangible portions. The separation device assembly further comprising a means for limiting excess movement after fracture so that residual energy from the inflation device is applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly.

Abstract: A separation device assembly with efficiency that allows for multi-fault-tolerance. The separation device assembly comprising an inflation device that applies force to a shear plate assembly which in-turn applies focused force to a frangible portion. The assembly further comprising a set of upper and lower compressive load bearing elements which are configured as a stopping means. The limitation of excess movement after fracture allows residual energy from the inflation device to be applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the field of Photonic Doppler Velocimetry (PDV), specifically a new method of handling laser light in order to record the velocity history of a moving surface. Send and receive paths are separated to produce a high optical signal to noise ratio (S/N). For non-mirror like (non-specular) surfaces, designs which optimize the S/N for a send path compete with those that optimize the S/N for a receive path. A small solid angle for the send optics minimizes noise through laser stabilization. A large solid angle for receive optics maximizes the signal. When these separate optimized designs are combined in a probe, the S/N of overall system is greatly increased.

Abstract: A separation device assembly with efficiency that allows for multi-fault-tolerance. The separation device assembly comprising an inflation device that applies force to a shear plate assembly which in turn applies focused force to a frangible portion. The assembly further comprising a means for limiting excess movement after fracture so that residual energy from the inflation device is applied to non-fractured portions of the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for the treatment of exhaust gas from industrial processes comprising at least the following consecutive steps: a) passing an exhaust gas comprising volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and/or amines through a catalytic zone at elevated temperatures, said catalytic zone comprises a deNOx-catalyst and an oxidation catalyst thereby providing a first treated gas stream, and b) subjecting the first treated gas stream to ultraviolet radiation in order cause photooxidation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for the treatment of exhaust gas from industrial processes comprising at least the following consecutive steps: a) passing an exhaust gas comprising volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and/or amines through a catalytic zone at elevated temperatures, said catalytic zone comprises a deNOx-catalyst and an oxidation catalyst thereby providing a first treated gas stream, and b) subjecting the first treated gas stream to ultraviolet radiation in order cause photooxidation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system includes capabilities for receiving suspect item definitions (e.g. item serial numbers, lot numbers, operation identifiers, date ranges, etc.) into a computer database, detecting item identifiers in a manufacturing or assembly process, and comparing the item identifiers with the suspect item definitions. If the detected item identifier falls within one of the suspect item definitions, the item is automatically isolated or otherwise rejected from manufacturing or assembly process. Other aspects of the invention include functionality for determining the location of suspect items. Locations may be inferred and off-site. Another aspect includes automatically modifying the manufacturing or assembly process to bypass one or more suspect manufacturing or assembly operations. A plurality of user interfaces are provided for defining, locating and managing suspect items.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system includes capabilities for receiving suspect item definitions (e.g. item serial numbers, lot numbers, operation identifiers, date ranges, etc.) into a computer database, detecting item identifiers in a manufacturing or assembly process, and comparing the item identifiers with the suspect item definitions. If the detected item identifier falls within one of the suspect item definitions, the item is automatically isolated or otherwise rejected from manufacturing or assembly process. Other aspects of the invention include functionality for determining the location of suspect items. Locations may be inferred and off-site. Another aspect includes automatically modifying the manufacturing or assembly process to bypass one or more suspect manufacturing or assembly operations. A plurality of user interfaces are provided for defining, locating and managing suspect items.