Abstract: A system and method for verifying contents of a vehicle include weighing the vehicle with a weigh scale, outputting, from the weigh scale, a weight signal indicative of a weight of the vehicle, scanning the contents of at least a portion of the vehicle with a scanner, outputting, from the scanner, a volume signal indicative of a volume of the contents, receiving the weight signal and the volume signal with a verification control unit of a verification system, and verifying, by the verification control unit, a contents declaration based on the weight signal and the volume signal.

Abstract: A rules change management system and method. The system comprises a first computing system comprising a first memory system. The first memory system comprises a rules change management engine. The first computing system receives a set of meta-rules associated with rules stored in a second memory system within a second computing system. The set of meta-rules are stored in the first memory system. The computing system receives a request to change a rule of the rules. The rules change management engine applies at least one associated meta-rule of the set of meta-rules to the request. The rules change management engine determines if the request may be executed based on the applying.

Abstract: A method of testing changes to externalized rules is provided. The method comprises using a rules change management engine and receiving from it a test request for a rules change for a rule. Further, the method comprises providing regression test buckets for testing a version of a rule against each of a plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule, and determining for the test request for the rules change received, which of the regression test buckets should be executed against which of the plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule and running, using a test rules management system, the regression test buckets that are determined should be executed. The method further comprises reporting results of the regression test buckets that are run to the rules change management engine, such that the rules change management engine is able to determine whether or not to implement the rules change.

Abstract: A method of testing changes to externalized rules is provided. The method comprises using a rules change management engine and receiving from it a test request for a rules change for a rule. Further, the method comprises providing regression test buckets for testing a version of a rule against each of a plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule, and determining for the test request for the rules change received, which of the regression test buckets should be executed against which of the plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule and running, using a test rules management system, the regression test buckets that are determined should be executed. The method further comprises reporting results of the regression test buckets that are run to the rules change management engine, such that the rules change management engine is able to determine whether or not to implement the rules change.

Abstract: A method of testing changes to externalized rules is provided. The method comprises using a rules change management engine and receiving from it a test request for a rules change for a rule. Further, the method comprises providing regression test buckets for testing a version of a rule against each of a plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule, and determining for the test request for the rules change received, which of the regression test buckets should be executed against which of the plurality of exploiting systems that exploits the rule and running, using a test rules management system, the regression test buckets that are determined should be executed. The method further comprises reporting results of the regression test buckets that are run to the rules change management engine, such that the rules change management engine is able to determine whether or not to implement the rules change.

Abstract: A rules change management system and method. The system comprises a first computing system comprising a first memory system. The first memory system comprises a rules change management engine. The first computing system receives a set of meta-rules associated with rules stored in a second memory system within a second computing system. The set of meta-rules are stored in the first memory system. The computing system receives a request to change a rule of the rules. The rules change management engine applies at least one associated meta-rule of the set of meta-rules to the request. The rules change management engine determines if the request may be executed based on the applying.

Abstract: Nickel-based superalloys, for fabrication of monocrystalline turbine components to be used in industrial and aircraft turbine engines, having the following composition (in wt %): 5.6-8.1% Al, 4.1-14.1% Ru, 6.1-9.9% Ta, 3.6-7.5% Re, and the remaining balance Ni. The partitioning of alloying elements can be controlled to achieve a wide range of precipitate shapes and exceptional resistance to degradation under high temperature exposure conditions.

Abstract: An in-band method/apparatus whereby a host is enabled to secure predetermined operational information relative to predetermined ports of a fiber channel switch. A set command is generated at the host and sent in-band to the switch. The information content of the set command defines the ports for which operational-parameters are to be monitored. The information content of the set command also defines which operational parameters are to be monitored. In response to receiving the set command, the switch establishes statistical counters for monitoring port operational parameters in accordance with received operational parameter identifiers. An accept signal is then sent in-band to the host, and a time period of port monitoring begins. After a predefined time period has expired, the host sends a read command in-band to the switch. The switch now generates a monitor record in accordance with the count content of the statistical counters that were established in response to the set command.

Abstract: A coating composition for superalloy structural parts, especially, for gas turbine vanes and blades, which has high resistance to oxidation and corrosion and has excellent mechanical behavior. The coating preferably comprises: 18 to 28 wt % of Co; 11 to 15 wt % of Cr; 11.5 to 14 wt % of Al; 1 to 8 wt % of Re; 1 to 2.3 wt % of Si; 0.2 to 1.5 wt % of Ta; 0.2 to 1.5 wt % of Nb; 0.3 to 1.3 wt % of Y; 0 to 1.5 wt % of Mg; 0 to 0.5 wt % of a total of La and La-series; 0 to 0.1 wt % of B; less than 0.1 wt % of Hf; and less than 0.1 wt % of C. The balance of the coating is Ni. A total of Y, La, and La-series is from 0.3 to 2.0 wt %, and a total of Si and Ta is equal to or less than 2.5 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for superalloy structural parts, especially for gas turbine vanes and blades, which provides simultaneously excellent environmental resistance and highly improved thermomechanical behavior. The coating consists essentially of, by weight, 28-35% Co, 11-15% Cr, 10-13% Al, 0-1% Re, 1-2% Si, 0.2-1% Ta, 0.005-0.5% Y, 0-5% Ru, 0-1% Ca, 0-1% Mg, 0-0.5% La (or elements from the La series), 0-0.1% B, balance Ni and incidental impurities.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition packaged in a water soluble or water dispersible sachet is taught. The agrochemical composition is comprised of water-soluble, agrochemically active agent, water and an agent to minimize water loss through the walls of the sachet, wherein the is an ester of an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or arylalkyl acid; an ester or a naturally occurring oil; or a mineral or a synthetic oil; provided that the agent is not dibutylphtalate.