Abstract: A method for providing data blocking to facilitate distributed entity resolution is disclosed. The method includes receiving data sets from a source, the data sets including records that correspond to an entity; grouping each of the records into a block based on a shared characteristic, the block including a blocking key; converting the block into a data file, the data file corresponding to a predetermined file format; partitioning the data file based on the corresponding blocking key; determining, via a worker node, a potential record pair by using the partitioned data file; and persisting the potential record pair.

Abstract: This drop tube loading arm assembly is adaptable for loading asphalt into tank trailers at marketing terminals. The telescoping drop tube employs guides made of steel rollers of polymers such as fluorocarbon polymers and aluminum. The guides are located in the annular space between the tubes in combination with increased radial clearance between the tubes or sleeves and in combination with protection for the overfill probe. With the addition of vapor control systems and overfill protection probes, the telescoping drop loading spouts are less susceptible to cold weather sticking problems.

Abstract: This drop tube loading arm assembly is adaptable for loading asphalt into tank trailers at marketing terminals. The telescoping drop tube employs guides made of polymers such as fluorocarbon polymers and aluminum. The guides are located in the annular space between the tubes in combination with increased radial clearance between the tubes or sleeves and in combination with protection for the overfill probe. With the addition of vapor control systems and overfill protection probes, the telescoping drop loading spouts are less susceptible to cold weather sticking problems.