Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for modulating the flow of fuel to a fuel nozzle at a high frequency or in a stepped manner to actively control combustion in a gas turbine engine which includes a valve housing defining an inlet portion for receiving fuel from a fuel source at an initial flow rate and an outlet portion for delivering fuel to a fuel nozzle at the initial flow rate or a modulated flow rate depending upon a detected combustion condition, and a mechanism disposed within the valve housing for modulating the flow rate of fuel to the outlet portion in response to a detected combustion condition.

Abstract: Techniques for assessing information technology components by comparing a component (including a component still under development) to a set of criteria. Each of the criteria may have one or more attributes, and may be different in priority from one another. In preferred embodiments, a component assessment score is created as a result of the comparison. When necessary, a set of recommendations for component changes may also be created. The criteria/attributes may be prioritized in view of their importance to the target market, and the assessment results are preferably provided to component teams to influence component harvesting, planning, and/or development efforts. Optionally, the assessment process may be used to determine whether the assessed component has achieved at least some predetermined assessment score associated with a special designation.

Abstract: Provided is a system method for providing a Solutions Runtime and Value Assets Assembly (SRVAA) toolset. The toolset includes a listing of available hardware and software components, along with information on each components functions and dependencies. This information is stored in character files, along with information about relevant industries, integration points between components, solution areas or any other criteria depending upon experiences of typical users of the toolset. A deployment package can be assembled for a particular business such that the business is assured that the package includes all required business functionality relating to a particular business problem without unnecessary components. Components include, but are not limited to, hardware, executable logic, or modules, for performing specific functions, setup and installation scripts, user manuals and other documentation.