Abstract: A method of processing user requests of a user device by networked computing devices involves: (a) receiving a first user request by a first computing device; (b) selecting from among the networked computing devices an optimal device having an optimal response time; and (c) directing subsequent user requests from the user device to the optimal device. The method may also involve determining whether the first computing device is optimally selected, and selecting the optimal device if the first computing device is not optimally selected. A method of maintaining a computing process executable by a computing device involves: (a) receiving by a maintenance device a status indication of the computing process; (b) selecting a maintenance action for that status; and (c) executing the maintenance action at the computing device. The method may also involve determining proposed actions for the status, and selecting the maintenance action from among the proposed actions.

Abstract: A slurry, an electrode, and a method for manufacturing an electrode for Lithium-ion batteries, wherein the electrode is a compound consisting in a water-based binder system and an electrochemically activatable compound with Li-metal oxides comprising Ni, wherein the Ni amount in Metal (LiMeO2) is at least 80% wt, and wherein the pH value in the slurry is adjusted to be between 9 to 10.5.

Abstract: A system and method for processing user requests of a user device by a plurality of networked computing devices is provided. The method involves: (a) receiving a first user request by a first computing device; (b) determining whether the first computing device is optimally selected for processing the user requests; (c) if not optimally selected, selecting from among the networked computing devices an optimal device having an optimal response time; and (d) directing subsequent user requests from the user device to the optimal device. A system and method for maintaining a computing process executable by a computing device is provided. The method involves: (a) receiving by a maintenance device a status indication associated with the computing process; (b) determining one or more proposed actions associated with the status indication; (c) selecting a maintenance action from among the proposed actions; and (d) executing the maintenance action at the computing device.

Abstract: A system and method for processing user requests of a user device by a plurality of networked computing devices is provided. The method involves: (a) receiving a first user request by a first computing device; (b) determining whether the first computing device is optimally selected for processing the user requests; (c) if not optimally selected, selecting from among the networked computing devices an optimal device having an optimal response time; and (d) directing subsequent user requests from the user device to the optimal device. A system and method for maintaining a computing process executable by a computing device is provided. The method involves: (a) receiving by a maintenance device a status indication associated with the computing process; (b) determining one or more proposed actions associated with the status indication; (c) selecting a maintenance action from among the proposed actions; and (d) executing the maintenance action at the computing device.

Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water-based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.

Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water-based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.

Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing (large format) Lithium Battery packs, comprising the steps of providing one or more electrochemical cells, entering the one or more electrochemical cells into a pouch, partly sealing the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells, entering the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells into a drying oven, resting the pouch in the drying oven for a defined time, removing the pouch from the drying oven, transferring the dried pouches to an electrolyte filling station, filling the pouch with electrolyte and sealing the pouch wherein the manufacturing steps are performed under a normal manufacturing environment conditions, and only selected critical manufacturing steps are performed under dry room conditions.

Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.

Abstract: Use of an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell and a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one conductive salt comprising lithium ions, at least one solvent and at least one wetting agent. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one anode, at least one cathode and at least one separator arranged between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode. The electrolyte may be filled between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to the reduction of gassing in a lithium titanate cell, a method for the preparation of electrodes leading to reduced gassing, manufacturing of a titanate-based lithium cell comprising such electrodes and the manufactured electrochemical cell. The invention provides a method for the preparation of an electrode for a lithium titanate cell comprising the use of fluorine acrylic hybrid latex for the preparation of at least one electrode of an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas. At least one of the first and second purification assemblies includes a separator assembly having one or more separators which removes particulates and a shell mounted to one or more of the separators to collect and contain the removed particulates.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least a modular separator assembly and a modular filter assembly in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the modular separator and filter assemblies to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. An openable/closable barrier is positioned in the pressure vessel between the first and second purification assemblies. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly, the open barrier, and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas. At least one of the first and second purification assemblies includes a separator assembly having one or more separators which removes particulates and a shell mounted to one or more of the separators to collect and contain the removed particulates.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least first and second purification assemblies in the interior of the pressure vessel. An openable/closable barrier is positioned in the pressure vessel between the first and second purification assemblies. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the first purification assembly, the open barrier, and the second purification assembly to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: A purification arrangement for a gas pipeline system includes a pressure vessel and at least a modular separator assembly and a modular filter assembly in the interior of the pressure vessel. A gas flow may be established through the pressure vessel, and the gas may pass through the modular separator and filter assemblies to remove liquid and/or solid particulates from the gas.

Abstract: Use of an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell and a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one conductive salt comprising lithium ions, at least one solvent and at least one wetting agent. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one anode, at least one cathode and at least one separator arranged between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode. The electrolyte may be filled between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.

Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.