Abstract: The present invention discloses apparatuses, systems, and methods for controlling liquid impact pressure in liquid impact systems. The liquid impact systems include at least one gas and a liquid, the gas having a density (PG) and a polytropic index (?) and the liquid having a density (PL). The methods include the step of calculating a liquid impact load of the liquid on the object by determining a parameter ? for the system, wherein ? is defined as (PG/PL) (??1)/?. The systems are also configured to utilize the parameter ?. The parameter ? may be adjusted to increase or reduce the liquid impact load on the system. Automatic, computer-implemented systems and methods may be used or implemented. These methods and systems may be useful in applications such as LNG shipping and loading/off-loading, fuel tank operation, manufacturing processes, vehicles dynamics, and combustion processes, among others.

Abstract: Methods for detecting a liquid under a surface and characterizing Ice are provided The liquid may be a liquid hydrocarbon such as crude oil or fuel oil or mineral oil The surface may be ice, snow, or water, and the method may be practiced in an arctic region to detect oil spills, leaks, or seepages The methods may be used with a range finder to characterize marine ice The methods may include a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tool with antenna to send a radio-frequency (RF) excitation pulse or signal into volume of substances being detected, detect an NMR response signal to determine the presence of the liquid of interest The NMR response may include a relaxation time element and an intensity level and may include a free induction signal (T2*), a spin echo signal (T2), a train of spin echo signals (T2), or a thermal equilibrium signal (T 1).

Abstract: A tissue specimen imaging device, comprising: a container having an upwardly facing surface, adapted to receive a tissue specimen and a liquid, an ultrasound imaging assembly, adapted to automatically form a three dimensional image of the tissue specimen interior. In one preferred embodiment the device includes a transducer head that is automatically moved relative to the specimen.

Abstract: The described invention relates to an integrated LNG re-gasification apparatus suitable for broad use and effective utilization of LNG containers comprising: a) modular storage tank holding structures adapted for storing and accessing LNG containerized in one or more storage tanks; b) a heat exchange re-gasification chamber adapted for converting said LNG to natural gas using a working fluid of higher temperature than the LNG; c) fluid transfer means for transporting the LNG from said storage tanks to the at least one heat exchange re-gasification chamber; d) at least one working fluid holding tank; e) fluid transfer means for transporting the working fluid from said holding tank to the at least one heat exchange re-gasification chamber; f) fluid transfer means for transporting a cooled working fluid, to one or more ancillary refrigeration or air conditioning units.

Abstract: A method and system for transporting fluid is described. The method includes coupling a transit vessel to a terminal vessel associated with at least one terminal. The transit vessel and the terminal vessel are coupled at an open sea or lightering location, which may be selected based upon operational conditions. Then, cryogenic fluid is transferred between the transit vessel and the terminal vessel, while the transit vessel and terminal vessel are moving in substantially the same direction. Once the transfer is complete, the terminal vessel decouples from the transit vessel and moves a terminal to provide the cryogenic fluid to the terminal. The cryogenic fluid may include liquefied natural gas (LNG) and/or liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2).

Abstract: Methods and systems for receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) and delivering vaporized natural gas to a pipeline in fluid communication with onshore equipment and methods for importing LNG. In one embodiment, an open-sea berth import terminal includes a platform, which is fixed to the sea floor and includes two or more sets of berthing structures. LNG carriers berth at the open-sea berth import terminal to transfer LNG to a storage vessel moored at one of the berthing structures. LNG vaporization facilities, either on the storage vessel or the platform, vaporize the LNG prior to delivery to the pipeline. The storage vessel may include a barge or another LNG carrier. In other embodiments, the open-sea berth import terminal may have no storage facilities, but two LNG carriers may berth at the berthing structures to concurrently perform offloading operations, with one transferring LNG and the other performing other offloading operations to enhance operations.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to testing apparatus and methodology for measuring fluid dynamic properties of structures within fluid flows. One embodiment includes a fluid induced motion testing apparatus of the type which includes a test rig suitable for holding a test body in a fluid body. The apparatus may include any of an actuator suitable for producing a force upon the test body; a turbulence generator located in the fluid body up current from the test body suitable for generating a turbulent flow field with uniform turbulence intensity across the fluid body-test body interface, the turbulent flow field including dominate vortical structures, the axis of the vortical structures about parallel to the longitudinal axis of the test body; or a test body adjuster suitable for adjusting the test body relative to the fluid current in four or more increments, thereby enabling multiple headings of the test body to be tested against the current of the fluid body.

Abstract: A tank is provided that reduces sloshing pressures in the corner sections of a tank, such as an LNG membrane tank. The tank includes a sloshing impact reduction system placed in selected corner sections within the tank. The system serves as a slosh attenuation system, and reduces the severity of the corner geometry and improves the flow of fluids into the tank corner. In one embodiment, an impermeable structure is disposed in an internal corner section of the tank. The impermeable structure may be a triangular planar surface, or a non-planar structural surface. The non-planar structural surface may be a concave surface or other curved surface. In another arrangement, a permeable structure is placed in an internal corner section of the tank. Such a permeable structure would enable fluid to pass through the device, but would reduce the fluid velocities and accelerations via friction or eddies. The permeable structure may be either rigid or flexible.

Abstract: A method of treating a tumor, comprising creating an elevated concentration of free radicals in said tumor and creating a magnetic field that traverses said tumor and that inhibits the recombination of said free radicals in said tumor, thereby increasing the rate of apoptosis of cancerous cells. A magnetic field of 0.1 mTesla to 10 mTesla is generally used for this purpose.

Abstract: A method of creating an elevated concentration of free radicals having augmented lifetimes within a tumor, that includes creating an elevated concentration of free radicals in the tumor and creating a magnetic field that traverses the tumor and that inhibits the recombination of the free radicals in the tumor. A magnetic field of 0.1 mTesla to 10 mTesla is generally used for this purpose.

Abstract: A method of treating a tumor, comprising creating an elevated concentration of free radicals in said tumor and creating a magnetic field that traverses said tumor and that inhibits the recombination of said free radicals in said tumor. A magnetic field of 0.1 mTesla to 10 mTesla is generally used for this purpose.