Abstract: Systems and methods for granularly recovering a backup are provided. An image of a backup is mounted as a file system such that the files can be granularly restored. Image-level recovery and file-level recovery can be achieved from the same backup. The backup may also be de-duplicated.

Abstract: An application on a client is presented with a target destination for a backup of data managed by the application. The target destination includes a virtual drive. Data backed up by the application to the virtual drive is received. The data is directed to a de-duplication library executing on the client, where the de-duplication library is separate from the application.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for determined a route or distance traveled of a vehicle. A computer-implemented method for determining a route of a vehicle during a trip comprises obtaining sensor information from a vehicle and obtaining position information from the vehicle using a global positioning system (GPS) component. Next, a route of the vehicle may be determined based at least in part on the position information and route information provided by a user onboard the vehicle during the trip. For portions of the trip in which the GPS component is not available or accurate, at least a portion of a corresponding route segment may be determined using the sensor information without the position information.

Abstract: A system including: a first turbine segment comprising a first blade coupled to a first shank. The system also includes a second turbine segment including a second blade coupled to a second shank, as well as an elongated flexible seal disposed in a gap between the first and second shanks. The elongated flexible seal includes an opening configured to channel a fluid flow into a hollow region of the elongated flexible seal to induce expansion of the elongated flexible seal in the gap.

Abstract: A turbine includes a turbine seal. The turbine seal includes a first straight portion extending along a first axis. The turbine seal also includes a second straight portion extending along the first axis. The first and second straight portions of the turbine seal intersect to form a V-shaped cross section with an opening extending along the first axis. The first and second straight portions of the turbine seal are also configured to resiliantly move towards and away from each other and the first and second straight portions of the turbine seal are configured to pre-load the turbine seal along a gap between first and second bucket segments of the turbine.

Abstract: A system including a first turbine segment comprising a first blade coupled to a first shank. The system also includes a second turbine segment including a second blade coupled to a second shank, as well as a plunger seal disposed in a gap between the first and second shanks. The system also includes a biasing element disposed in a hollow region of the first shank, wherein the biasing element is directly adjacent to the plunger seal.

Abstract: A cooling sleeve includes a first end that extends to a second end, and at least one coolant inlet member. The cooling sleeve also includes a second sleeve portion. The second sleeve portion includes a first end section that extends to a second end section, and a coolant outlet member. The first and second ends of the first sleeve portion are operatively connected to corresponding ones of the first and second end sections of the second sleeve portion to form a continuous cooling zone. The coolant passing into the inlet member circulates through the cooling zone to create a localized temperature reduction.

Abstract: A system including: a first turbine segment comprising a first blade coupled to a first shank. The system also includes a second turbine segment including a second blade coupled to a second shank, as well as an elongated flexible seal disposed in a gap between the first and second shanks. The elongated flexible seal includes an opening configured to channel a fluid flow into a hollow region of the elongated flexible seal to induce expansion of the elongated flexible seal in the gap.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an exhaust hood is provided for use with a turbine engine. The method includes providing an upper shell casing wherein the upper shell casing is fabricated from a composite material, and coupling the upper shell casing to a lower shell casing such that a turbine is housed within the exhaust hood, the shell casing is fabricated from a composite material. A turbine assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an exhaust hood is provided for use with a turbine engine. The method includes providing an upper shell casing wherein the upper shell casing is fabricated from a composite material, and coupling the upper shell casing to a lower shell casing such that a turbine is housed within the exhaust hood, the shell casing is fabricated from a composite material. A turbine assembly is also provided.