Abstract: A system for analyzing fluid flow in unconventional, hydraulically-fractured porous media. In one embodiment, the system comprises a reservoir test sample, wherein the reservoir test sample comprises a core barrel, annular fluid, a synthetic tubing, supporting layers, and a core sample stack, wherein the core sample stack comprises one or more core slots.

Abstract: An electrical scheme and architecture intended for a Fire Suppression System utilizing resonant or impulsive acoustic waves. The system is capable of surviving within an active wildfire environment and harvesting energy from the fire to power itself or actively diverting thermal energy for temporary cooling. The electrical systems optimize and modulate the fire suppression acoustic wave output for the changing ambient environment and actively tune the system to reduce power requirements.

Abstract: A propulsion system for an aerial vehicle having a wing structure operating in a wildfire environment, wherein the wing structure includes a drive extending through a top and a bottom surface of the wing structure and configured to provide a thrust through the top and bottom surface of the wing structure along a vertical axis of the aerial vehicle. The drive may be magnetohydrodynamic drive or an open Nacelle Fan assembly. The drive may be magnetohydrodynamic drive or an open Nacelle Fan assembly The Open Nacelle Propulsion Fan uses a drive mechanism with an induced magnetic field generated by an induction coil housed within the fan assembly open to the ambient environment, a counter-rotating fan assembly including a first fan rotating clockwise, and configured to adjust the pitch of the propulsion fan, thereby enabling the aerial vehicle's thrust to be vectored as determined by the command module.

Abstract: A novel fire control and extinguishing method intended for a Fire Suppression System. This system can be mounted statically, deployed from a vehicle, or incorporated into a complete unmanned vehicle (autonomous or remotely operated) using an electrical system or thermoacoustic means to generate acoustic waves to accomplish fire control and/or fire suppression. This approach eliminates the need for a vehicle to carry chemical flame retardants/extinguishers, or other traditional fire combating means, resulting in an impactful environmental footprint reduction and a marked specific efficiency improvement. The acoustic wave is generated through thermoacoustic or mechanical means using a linear actuator of magnet-and-coil, piezoelectric, or magnetostrictive construction and operating near mechanical, electrical, and acoustic resonance to reduce system power and mass.

Abstract: A multimodal propulsion system of a remotely operated, semi-autonomous, autonomous operated aerial vehicle of a fire-resistant aerial vehicle for suppressing widespread fires deploying hybrid convergent-divergent nozzle systems, electric fans, compressed air subsystems, individually or in combination, primarily powered by ambient air from the fire environment, providing thrust, lift, thrust and lift.

Abstract: Within the Fire Suppression Delivery System the fire extinguishment encasement is modified to produce a hybrid smart fire extinguishment encasement incorporating drone-like functions to effect fire suppression. This will allow for standard smart fire extinguishment encasement deployment or an extended range, propulsion assisted smart fire extinguishment encasement with the capacity to navigate within a structure and hover within same, in anticipation of access to an obstructed fire zone, discharge while hovering, surface attached or on-the-fly.

Abstract: Within the Fire Suppression Delivery System, also referred to as The Fire Nemesis System™, Fire Nemesis System™, and Fire Nemesis™, the fire extinguishment encasements are modified to include a projectile airbrake to improve maneuverability; foam firefighting material encasement; and for direct application within marine vessels, including a sentinel encasement. The software security means of the System is enhanced to prevent unauthorized access to its data and software controlled functions. Two new adaptations of the Fire Nemesis System™, i.e., the Fourth and the Fifth Generation systems, were created. The Aerial Fire Suppression Drone is enhanced and includes a vertical flight design.