Abstract: A vehicular control system includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle and operable to capture sensor data. An electronic control unit (ECU) is disposed at the equipped vehicle. Sensor data captured by the plurality of sensors is transferred to the ECU. The ECU includes primary core circuitry and a plurality of secondary core circuitry. Each secondary core circuitry of the plurality of secondary core circuitry is operable to process sensor data captured by at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors and transferred to the ECU. At least one secondary core circuitry of the plurality of secondary core circuitry, responsive to processing captured sensor data, communicates an error status to an inter-process communication (IPC) layer. The primary core circuitry, responsive to receiving the error status from the at least one secondary core circuitry via the IPC layer, degrades a driving assistance system that uses the sensor data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising: (a) nickel; (b) at least one promoter selected from Cu Zn, Mo, Co, Mg, Ce, Ti, Zr, Fe, Pd, Ag, Pt, or combinations thereof; and (c) a support material, wherein, the nickel loading is in the range of 6-19 wt % and the at least one promoter loading is in the range of 0.2-5 wt % with respect to the support material. The present disclosure further discloses a process for preparing a catalyst composition and a process each for the production of hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes. Also disclosed herein, is use of a catalyst composition for obtaining hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a resid FCC (RFCC) catalyst composition and a process for preparation thereof. More particularly, the present invention discloses a catalytic cracking catalyst composition designed for the RFCC process, characterized by reduced coke, bottom cracking, and dry gas formation. The present invention also discloses a process for preparation of the catalyst composition suitable for larger molecules of resid oil, ensuring minimal coke and dry gas production during the resid oil cracking process.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the processing of petroleum-based materials. The present invention disclosure specifically relates to a process for preparing bottoms cracking catalyst for fluid catalytic cracking unit, wherein the process comprises treating Y zeolite with an organic acid, followed by treating with an alkali to obtain Meso Y zeolite; preparing an aqueous solution of pseudoboehmite alumina and phosphororic acid and mixing with Meso Y zeolite to obtain a solution A; mixing a dispersion of colloidal silica and aqueous solution of boric acid to obtain a solution B; mixing the solution A and the solution B to obtain the bottom cracking catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalytic cracking. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of a catalyst for cracking a hydrocarbon stream wherein the catalyst comprises a modified zeolite and a modified alumina. The present invention further provides a process and an apparatus for the cracking of a hydrocarbon stream into higher yield of lighter olefins and aromatics by employing the catalyst while sustaining the unit heat balance. The catalyst of the present invention shows enhanced coke formation, higher propylene to ethylene weight ratio and a higher BTX selectivity when used in the cracking of hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a catalyst composition comprising: (a) at least one steamed biochar; and (b) at least one tri-metallic catalyst, comprising metals selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, zinc, and combinations thereof, wherein nickel loading is in the range of 20-60 wt %, the copper loading is in the range of 0.5-5.0 wt %, and the zinc loading is in the range of 0.5-5.0 wt with respect to the at least one steamed biochar. The instant disclosure further relates to a process of preparation of the catalyst composition and a process for production of hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A system for generating mechanical power using super critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) is disclosed. The system includes at least one expansion cylinder (5) housing a first piston (5a) and at least one compression cylinder (6) housing a second piston (6a). A first heat exchanger (C) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5), and a second heat exchanger (H) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5). The first heat exchanger (C) cools the CO2 received from the expansion cylinder (5), and the compression cylinder (6) pressurizes the CO2 cooled by the first heat exchanger (C). The second heat exchanger (H) heats the CO2 from the compression cylinder (6) and supplies to the expansion cylinder (5). The high temperature and high-pressure CO2 drives the first piston (5a) housed inside the expansion cylinder (5) to generate mechanical energy.

Abstract: A gas-solid contacting system (100) with structured packing (108) is disclosed. The structured packing (108) comprises a gas header (102) with an inlet to receive a gas. A plurality of vertically aligned tubes (104) is fluidically connected to the gas header (102), wherein each vertically aligned tube (104) comprises openings (180) to distribute the gas at different heights in a radial direction. A structured packing element (106) is arranged on each vertically aligned tube (104), wherein the structured packing element (106) comprises one or more plates attached to the vertically aligned tube (104) to create a convoluted 3-dimensional flow path for smooth flow and radial distribution of a solid particulate stream.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for preparation of high silica Y-zeolite by utilizing waste silica source. The steps include preparing a dilute nucleating agent, preparing a dense nucleating agent by mixing sodium silicate, sodium aluminate, deionized water and sodium hydroxide. Further, preparing an aluminosilicate gel by mixing the dilute nucleating agent with sodium silicate, aluminium sulphate, deionized water and dense nucleating agent, followed by crystallizing the aluminosilicate gel filtering and washing to obtain a Y-zeolite cake. The Y-zeolite is ammonia exchanged, dried and calcined to obtain high silica Y-zeolite.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to co-producing H-CNG and CNTs. The process comprises adding catalyst to a first reactor (110) and activating the catalyst and performing a reaction to obtain H-CNG and CNTs. At a first predetermined time after reaction has progressed in the first reactor (110), catalyst is added to a second reactor (120), activated, and then the reaction proceeds simultaneously in the first reactor (110) and second reactor (120). The use of multiple reactors with staggered start times helps in the continuous co-production of H-CNG and CNTs. Catalyst preparation process is integrated with the co-production process for efficient heat recovery. The first and second reactors are fluidized bed reactors with cantilever trays having weirs for controlling the residence time of the catalyst in the reactor and thereby controlling the purity of CNTs produced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel, cost-effective and simple synthetic process for preparing a nano ZSM-5 catalyst which is further utilized in fluid catalytic cracking of feedstock oil containing organic compounds. The nano-ZSM-5 catalyst shows higher selectivity towards olefines and low selectivity towards LCO and bottoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an engine (100) including a cylinder (102) that is filled with carbon dioxide. A first piston (104) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a first cylinder (108) with a first end (130) of the cylinder (102). A second piston (106) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a second cylinder (110) with a second end (132) of the cylinder (102). A heater (112) is circumferentially disposed around the first cylinder (108) and the first piston (104) is configured to expand a hot carbon dioxide received inside the first cylinder (108) from the heater (112). A cooler (116) is circumferentially disposed around the second cylinder (110) and second piston (104) is configured to compress a cold carbon dioxide received inside the second cylinder (110) from the cooler (116).

Abstract: A configurable door system includes a first and second door panel, an astragal, and a frame. The frame defines a first axis and is configured to pivotally support the door panels in a first configuration of the door system and in a second configuration of the door system. The first door panel is disposed to one side of the second door panel along the first axis within the frame in both the first and second configurations. The door system, in the first configuration, includes the astragal fixed to the first door panel and releasably attaches the first door panel to the frame, and the second door panel is releasably secured to the astragal. The door system, in the second configuration, includes the astragal fixed to the second door panel and releasably attaches the second door panel to the frame, and the first door panel is releasably secured to the astragal.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for improving resiliency and performance of clustered memory. A computing device can acquire a chunk of byte-addressable memory from a cluster memory host. The computing device can then identify an active set of allocated memory pages and an inactive set of allocated memory pages for a process executing on the computing device. Next, the computing device can store the active set of allocated memory pages for the process in the memory of the computing device. Finally, the computing device can store the inactive set of allocated memory pages for the process in the chunk of byte-addressable memory of the cluster memory host.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an engine (100) including a cylinder (102) that is filled with carbon dioxide. A first piston (104) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a first cylinder (108) with a first end (130) of the cylinder (102). A second piston (106) is slidably configured inside the cylinder (102) and being configured to form a second cylinder (110) with a second end (132) of the cylinder (102). A heater (112) is circumferentially disposed around the first cylinder (108) and the first piston (104) is configured to expand a hot carbon dioxide received inside the first cylinder (108) from the heater (112). A cooler (116) is circumferentially disposed around the second cylinder (110) and second piston (104) is configured to compress a cold carbon dioxide received inside the second cylinder (110) from the cooler (116).

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for improving the resiliency and performance for clustered memory. A computing device can mark a page of the memory as being reclaimed. The computing device can then set the page of the memory as read-only. Next, the computing device can submit a write request for the contents of the page to individual ones of a plurality of memory hosts. Subsequently, the computing device can receive individual confirmations of a successful write of the page from the individual ones of the plurality of memory hosts. Then, the computing device can mark the page as free in response to receipt of the individual confirmations of the successful write from the individual ones of the plurality of memory hosts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel, cost-effective and simple synthetic process for preparing a nano ZSM-5 catalyst which is further utilized in fluid catalytic cracking of feedstock oil containing organic compounds. The nano-ZSM-5 catalyst shows higher selectivity towards olefines and low selectivity towards LCO and bottoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a 13X zeolite, a 13X zeolite adsorbent and a synthesis method thereof. Wherein, the synthesis method includes preparing a seed material by mixing sodium aluminate, sodium silicate, NaOH into water to get a seed mixture, stirring the seed mixture and aging. Then preparing the 13X zeolite by mixing sodium aluminate, sodium silicate, NaOH into water, followed by 0-5 wt. % addition of the seed material to obtain a gel mixture. Stirring the said gel mixture for 1 hour and crystallization of the gel mixture, then a filtration step and a washing step is performed to obtain a 13X zeolite cake. Further, the 13X zeolite cake is dried at 120° C. for 24 hours, then crushed and grinded to obtain a 13X zeolite powder. The 13X zeolite adsorbent is prepared by binding the 13X zeolite powder with a binder.

Abstract: A system for generating mechanical power using super critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) is disclosed. The system includes at least one expansion cylinder (5) housing a first piston (5a) and at least one compression cylinder (6) housing a second piston (6a). A first heat exchanger (C) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5), and a second heat exchanger (H) is fluidically connected to the compression cylinder (6) and the expansion cylinder (5). The first heat exchanger (C) cools the CO2 received from the expansion cylinder (5), and the compression cylinder (6) pressurizes the CO2 cooled by the first heat exchanger (C). The second heat exchanger (H) heats the CO2 from the compression cylinder (6) and supplies to the expansion cylinder (5). The high temperature and high-pressure CO2 drives the first piston (5a) housed inside the expansion cylinder (5) to generate mechanical energy.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method (200) of manufacturing an energy exchanging device (100). The method includes defining a plurality of through slots (14, 17) in a plurality of plates (2) by a through cut machining process, in which, each of the plurality of through slots define a flow channel. The method further includes stacking the plurality of plates (2) with at least one blanking member (24) positioned therebetween. Such stacking of the plurality of plates (2) forms a plurality of fluid flow paths about the plurality of through slots. The method further includes bonding the at least one blanking member with the plurality of plates, to form an energy exchanging core (1). The method further includes defining at least two inlet ports (45a, 45b) and at least two outlet ports (46a, 46b) in the core, for flow of fluid along the plurality of fluid flow paths within the core.