Abstract: A method for placing and routing devices in a circuit layout is provided. The method includes determining devices to be placed in a circuit layout and a relative position of two devices in the circuit layout. In some embodiments, the method includes pre-routing channels in the circuit layout, determining routing trunk information from the pre-routed channels, and placing the two devices in the circuit layout based on the routing trunk information. Further, the method includes forming a first routing trunk along channels in the circuit layout, coupling the first routing trunk to one device of the two devices, and checking that a placement of a plurality of devices and the coupling the first routing trunk to one device of the plurality of devices meet a circuit layout specification. A computer system and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing commands to execute the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A method, assembly and apparatus for equalizing pressure around a sealing device in a production or injection tree. The method includes coupling a circulating assembly to an oil field tree and forming an isolated region between a portion of the circulating assembly, a portion of the tree and a sealing device within the tree. Then, a circulating mechanism in the circulating assembly is adjusted to create a flow path between the interior of the circulating assembly and a location below the sealing device. When the pressure below the sealing device has substantially equalized with the pressure within the interior of the circulating assembly, the sealing device is removed through the circulating assembly. Further, remediation and production operations may be performed on wellbore tools or a subsurface formation below the tree.

Abstract: An absorbent polymer composition, which can be in the form of a foam, that includes a polymeric material, absorbent particles and thermally expandable (or expanded) microspheres.

Abstract: A polymer composition that includes a hydrophilic polymer, an optional secondary organic polymer, and a bioactive agent distributed therein, wherein the bioactive agent is selected from the group consisting of a silver compound, a copper compound, a zinc compound, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A wound dressing that includes apertured, liquid permeable substrate and an absorbent, nonadherent polymer composition comprising: a hydrophobic organic polymer matrix; an optional plasticizing agent; and hydrophilic organic microparticles.

Abstract: A silver composition containing sparingly soluble silver compounds and a method of coating the composition on a substrate is disclosed.