Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a control system for a non-rotating wind energy generator. The control system can comprise a sensor that senses at least one of: an amplitude of oscillation of a bluff body of the non-rotating wind energy generator, a power output of a linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator, a voltage output of the linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator, and a current output of the linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator. Additionally, the control system can comprise a damper that applies a damping force to the bluff body based in part on at least one of the amplitude, the voltage output, the current output, and the power output.

Abstract: A point cloud data processing device extracts features of an object from point cloud data thereof and automatically generates a three-dimensional model in a short time. The device includes a non-plane removing unit for removing points of non-plane areas from the point cloud data, and a plane labeling unit for adding identical labels to points in the same planes other than the points that are removed by the non-plane removing unit so as to segment the point cloud data into planes. The device also includes a three-dimensional edge extracting unit for extracting three-dimensional edges based on at least one of lines of intersections of the segmented planes and convex lines that convexly cover the segmented planes. The device further includes a two-dimensional edge extracting unit for extracting two-dimensional edges from within the segmented planes, and an edge integrating unit for integrating the three-dimensional edges and the two-dimensional edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of algal biomass with a high lipid content, comprising: (a) the production of inocula in order to effect phase (b), in photoreactors; (b) the massive cultivation of the algal biomass in open ponds, inoculated with phase (a); (c) a thickening phase of the algal biomass, effected blandly; (d) an induction phase of the lipid production, wherein modules are used consisting of photoreactors or open ponds; (e) a separation phase of the biomass with a high lipid content.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for recommending controls. The system comprises: a memory; a processor; and a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to: receive at least one control objective; process the at least one control objective via an electronic workbook; identify at least one gap in controls associated with the at least one control objective based on processing the at least one control objective; and recommend at least one service catalog item to fill the at least one gap in controls associated with the at least one control objective in response to identifying at least one gap in controls associated with the at least one control objective.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for third party control alignment. The system comprises: a memory; a processor; and a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to: receive a guideline associated with a third party; compare the received guideline associated with a third party with a plurality of control objectives; determine a match between the received guideline associated with a third party and at least one control objective from the plurality of control objectives; and assign the at least one control objective to the received guideline associated with a third party in response to determining a match.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for generating an overall control effectiveness. The system comprises: a memory; a processor; and a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to: receive a service catalog item; process the service catalog item via an electronic workbook; determine an overall control effectiveness based on processing the service catalog item; and assign the determined overall control effectiveness to the service catalog item.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system that manages a framework for control quality verification, the framework comprising: a memory; a processor; and a module stored in memory, executable by a processor, and configured to manage a framework comprising: an electronic workbook for evaluating quality of at least one service catalog item against at least one control objective; and an interface for accessing the electronic workbook and information associated with the at least one service catalog item and the at least one control objective.

Abstract: A carbonylation process for making acetic acid using a metallic co-catalyst composition, effective as a rhodium stabilizer and/or rate promoter, at molar ratios of metal/rhodium of about 0.5 to 40. The process includes reacting methanol with carbon monoxide in the presence of a rhodium-based catalytic metal complex with about 1 to 20 weight percent methyl iodide, less than about 8 weight % water and about 0.5 to about 30 weight percent methyl acetate. The crude acetic acid is flashed and further purified.

Abstract: A carbonylation process for making acetic acid using a metallic co-catalyst composition, effective as a rhodium stabilizer and/or rate promoter, at molar ratios of metal/rhodium of about 0.5 to 40. The process includes reacting methanol with carbon monoxide in the presence of a rhodium-based catalytic metal complex with about 1 to 20 weight percent methyl iodide, less than about 8 weight % water and about 0.5 to about 30 weight percent methyl acetate. The crude acetic acid is flashed and further purified. This process is stable in the absence of a lithium iodide cocatalyst, or in low concentrations of lithium iodide, with an STY greater than 10 mol/L/hr.

Abstract: A carbonylation process for making acetic acid uses a metallic co-catalyst composition effective as a rhodium stabilizer and rate promoter at molar ratios of metal/rhodium of from about 0.5 to 30. A preferred process includes: (a) reacting methanol with a carbon monoxide feedstock in a rhodium-based catalytic reaction mixture having: (i) a rhodium catalyst metal, (ii) methyl iodide maintained from about 1 to 20 weight percent, (iii) a lithium iodide co-catalyst, (iv) a metallic co-catalyst composition, (v) water maintained from 0.1 weight percent to less than 8 weight percent, (vi) methyl acetate maintained from about 0.5 to about 30 weight percent, and (vii) acetic acid; (b) flashing crude acetic acid from the reaction mixture; and (c) purifying the crude acetic acid. This process achieves stability and a STY greater than 10 mol/L/hr, with substantially less than a theoretically equivalent inorganic iodide content corresponding to the metallic co-catalyst and lithium iodide.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an odour control material comprising at least one inclusion complex of cyclodextrin with an organic compound which is dispersed in a matrix comprising a polysiloxane oil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one minitablet, where the minitablet comprises a core, comprising pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a coating layer comprising a coating polymer.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an odor control material comprising at least one inclusion complex of cyclodextrin with an organic compound which is dispersed in a matrix comprising a polysiloxane oil.

Abstract: A protection cell having an upper wall and a lower wall spaced with respect to each other through a plurality of side walls integrally connected to each other, to form an open box-like container with an entrance opening. The container defines inside a shelter space arranged to accommodate a user. In particular, the container is produced as a single block that reproduces the open box-like container. The anti-seismic cell has a movable wall portion mounted slidingly on the box-like container, by means of a sliding cooperating element, in particular a plane sliding board that slidingly engages between at least two slide paths, which are arranged at opposite sides with respect to each other. The plane sliding boards allows movable wall portion to move from an open configuration to a closed configuration, where the movable wall portion blocks the opening defining the protection cell.

Abstract: Process for the extraction of fatty acids from algal biomass comprising: producing an aqueous suspension of algal biomass; subjecting the aqueous suspension of algal biomass to acid hydrolysis and extraction by the addition of at least one non-polar organic solvent and at least one inorganic acid to said aqueous suspension of algal biomass, so as to obtain the following three phases: (i) a semisolid phase comprising a slurry of the algal biomass; (ii) an aqueous phase comprising inorganic compounds and hydrophilic organic compounds; (iii) an organic phase comprising fatty acids and hydrophobic organic compounds other than said fatty acids.

Abstract: A carbonylation process for making acetic acid using a metallic co-catalyst composition, effective as a rhodium stabilizer and/or rate promoter, at molar ratios of metal/rhodium of about 0.5 to 40. The process includes reacting methanol with carbon monoxide in the presence of a rhodium-based catalytic metal complex with about 1 to 20 weight percent methyl iodide, less than about 8 weight % water and about 0.5 to about 30 weight percent methyl acetate. The crude acetic acid is flashed and further purified.

Abstract: A protection cell having an upper wall and a lower wall spaced with respect to each other through a plurality of side walls integrally connected to each other, to form an open box-like container with an entrance opening. The container defines inside a shelter space arranged to accommodate a user. In particular, the container is produced as a single block that reproduces the open box-like container. The anti-seismic cell has a movable wall portion mounted slidingly on the box-like container, by means of a sliding cooperating element, in particular a plane sliding board that slidingly engages between at least two slide paths, which are arranged at opposite sides with respect to each other. The plane sliding boards allows movable wall portion to move from an open configuration to a closed configuration, where the movable wall portion blocks the opening defining the protection cell.

Abstract: A point cloud data processing device extracts features of an object from point cloud data thereof and automatically generates a three-dimensional model in a short time. The device includes a non-plane removing unit for removing points of non-plane areas from the point cloud data, and a plane labeling unit for adding identical labels to points in the same planes other than the points that are removed by the non-plane removing unit so as to segment the point cloud data into planes. The device also includes a three-dimensional edge extracting unit for extracting three-dimensional edges based on at least one of lines of intersections of the segmented planes and convex lines that convexly cover the segmented planes. The device further includes a two-dimensional edge extracting unit for extracting two-dimensional edges from within the segmented planes, and an edge integrating unit for integrating the three-dimensional edges and the two-dimensional edges.

Abstract: A method for selecting materials and processing conditions to prepare a heterogeneous structure in situ via the reaction of a homogeneous mixture of a reactive organic compound and a filler, which may then optionally be sintered. The method is employed to provide a heterogeneous composite possessing exceptionally high thermal and/or electrically conductivities for a given concentration of conductive filler. The choice of materials as well as processing conditions employed, as will be described below, have a strong effect on the rate domain formation/heterogeneity of the structure formed, the extent of filler particle-particle interactions within filler-rich domains, and ultimately the thermal and/or electrical conductivity. Proper choice of these conditions can lead to composites having enhanced properties at a reduced bulk filler concentration.