Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.

Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.

Abstract: The methods and embodiments described herein involve installation of a gas sparging manifold into crude oil storage tanks, which facilitates removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from bulk crude oil. Hydrogen sulfide stripped from the crude oil is scavenged via a forced-draft scavenging gas into a scavenging duct, and passes through an in-line filter. An alternative embodiment can be adapted for mobile use in a tank trailer/tank car capable of being towed by a tractor truck or locomotive.

Abstract: Probe sets capable of detecting pathogen nucleic acids in a sample are described. The probe set can be provided on a solid support, such as a microarray. Methods of detecting pathogen nucleic acids in a sample using the probe set are also provided. In some examples, the probes and methods are capable of detecting one or more RNA viruses, one or more DNA viruses, one or more bacterial nucleic acids, and/or one or more protozoan nucleic acids in a sample.

Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using existing building HVAC cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage. In another embodiment, a portion of the exhaust air from an HVAC cooling tower fan is used to draw atmospheric air directly into a scrubber unit that fits compactly at the top of the exhaust assembly of the cooling tower.

Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using existing building HVAC cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage. In another embodiment, a portion of the exhaust air from an HVAC cooling tower fan is used to draw atmospheric air directly into a scrubber unit that fits compactly at the top of the exhaust assembly of the cooling tower.

Abstract: A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage.

Abstract: An ignition safety system and method. A control circuit is coupled to a warning circuit indicating a safety condition. The control circuit is further coupled to a fuse circuit to control an operation of a motor ignition circuit in response to the safety condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying electrodes to a body for impedance plethysmograph measurements, comprising a garment of elastic fabric which fits tightly over the body. Conductive strips encircle the sleeves for the arms, gloves for the hands, and the sections for the legs, in parallel pairs, at selected intervals. Conductive strips are also located on the back of the garment, adjacent the thorax region and on the hood covering the neck and the head. The conductive strips are elastic fabric impregnated with a conductive material and woven into the nonconductive portions of the garment. Instruments may be clipped to the various conductive strips, which are insulated electrically from each other, for making blood flow measurements.