Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving one or more data packets. Each data packet can be processed by a real-time processing system or a non-real-time processing system. The method can include generating a first data packet sequence including at least a portion of the one or more data packets. The first data packet sequence can be transmitted to the real-time processing system to process each data packet of the first data packet sequence. Subsequently, a report generated by the real-time processing system can be received. The report can indicate that a subset of the data packets failed to be processed by the real-time processing system. A second data packet sequence including the subset of the data packets indicated in the report can be generated. The second data packet sequence can be transmitted to the non-real-time processing system to process each data packet of the second data packet sequence.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving data packets that each encode a data transmission. The data packets include real-time data packets and non-real-time data packets. The method further includes comparing at least a portion of each of the data packets with a characterization sequence, where the real-time data packets are identified based on the portion of the real-time data packets matching the characterization sequence. The non-real-time data packets are identified based on the portion of the real-time data packets not matching the characterization sequence. The method also includes generating a real-time sequence and a non-real-time sequence of data packets. Furthermore, the method includes providing the real-time sequence to a communication interface to transmit the real-time sequence to a real-time processing system. Moreover, the method includes providing the non-real-time sequence to the communication interface to transmit the non-real-time sequence to a non-real-time processing system.

Abstract: A system includes a processing device and a memory device that includes instructions executable by the processing device for causing the processing device to perform operations. The operations include receiving a first configuration update of a first interaction event. The operations further include automatically switching a test channel connection with an interaction processing environment, using the first configuration update of the first interaction event, to generate a first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Additionally, the operations include, in response to establishing the first switched channel connection, facilitating a first validation operation of the first configuration update using the first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Further, the operations include, in response to validating the first configuration update, implementing the first configuration update in an interaction production environment.

Abstract: Request processing performance of a processing network can be increased using certain systems and methods. For example, a request processing platform can receive a plurality of operation requests generated by a load simulator. The load simulator may test a target load associated with the plurality of operation requests. Based on the target load, the request processing platform can adjust an allocation of computing resources in the request processing platform. Additionally, the request processing platform can adjust a configuration of an orchestration engine based on a predetermined throughput threshold associated with the target load. The request processing platform may establish a connection to an internal service platform that can process the plurality of operation requests.

Abstract: A system includes a processing device and a memory device that includes instructions executable by the processing device for causing the processing device to perform operations. The operations include receiving a first configuration update of a first interaction event. The operations further include automatically switching a test channel connection with an interaction processing environment, using the first configuration update of the first interaction event, to generate a first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Additionally, the operations include, in response to establishing the first switched channel connection, facilitating a first validation operation of the first configuration update using the first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Further, the operations include, in response to validating the first configuration update, implementing the first configuration update in an interaction production environment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving data packets that each encode a data transmission. The data packets include real-time data packets and non-real-time data packets. The method further includes comparing at least a portion of each of the data packets with a characterization sequence, where the real-time data packets are identified based on the portion of the real-time data packets matching the characterization sequence. The non-real-time data packets are identified based on the portion of the real-time data packets not matching the characterization sequence. The method also includes generating a real-time sequence and a non-real-time sequence of data packets. Furthermore, the method includes providing the real-time sequence to a communication interface to transmit the real-time sequence to a real-time processing system. Moreover, the method includes providing the non-real-time sequence to the communication interface to transmit the non-real-time sequence to a non-real-time processing system.

Abstract: A system includes a processing device and a memory device that includes instructions executable by the processing device for causing the processing device to perform operations. The operations include receiving a first configuration update of a first interaction event. The operations further include automatically switching a test channel connection with an interaction processing environment, using the first configuration update of the first interaction event, to generate a first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Additionally, the operations include, in response to establishing the first switched channel connection, facilitating a first validation operation of the first configuration update using the first switched channel connection with the interaction processing environment. Further, the operations include, in response to validating the first configuration update, implementing the first configuration update in an interaction production environment.

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method, a processing device may receive an operation request from a channel. The processing device may process the operation request, which may contain one or more operations, which themselves may contain one or more instructions. The instructions may be executable by one or more components of the system. The processing device may detect that a first component among the components of the system is unavailable. The processing device may then bypass the first operations corresponding to the first component and store information associated with the first operations in a memory device. The processing device may execute the operations of the remaining components and transmit a message containing operation request result data. The processing device may detect a status change of the first component, retrieve the information associated with the first operations from the memory device, and then execute the first operations.

Abstract: An airfoil and shroud assembly includes an airfoil including a root end, a free end and a tenon extending from the free end, the tenon including a base and an externally threaded stud extending from the base. A shroud includes an opening configured to receive the base of the tenon. A nut is configured to be threadably coupled to the externally threaded stud on the tenon on the airfoil to couple the shroud to the airfoil.

Abstract: An airfoil and shroud assembly includes an airfoil including a root end, a free end and a tenon extending from the free end, the tenon including a base and an externally threaded stud extending from the base. A shroud includes an opening configured to receive the base of the tenon. A nut is configured to be threadably coupled to the externally threaded stud on the tenon on the airfoil to couple the shroud to the airfoil.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for a gas turbine engine includes a discharge channel for airflow from a compressor, a first cooling channel, and at least one aperture providing communication between the flow of air through the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. A restrictor device in the aperture regulates the flow of air between the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. The restrictor device deforms to vary air flowing through the aperture in response to a physical condition of the engine. This physical condition of the engine may be that of the temperature of air flowing through the discharge channel or the power output of the gas turbine engine. The restrictor device may be a boreplug, which may be a two-way shape memory alloy.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for a gas turbine engine. The cooling arrangement comprises a discharge channel for air flow from a compressor, a first cooling channel and at least one aperture providing communication between the flow of air through the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. A restrictor device in the aperture regulates the flow of air between the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. The restrictor device deforms to vary air flowing through the aperture in response to a physical condition of the engine. This physical condition of the engine may be that of the temperature of air flowing through the discharge channel, the restrictor device responding to regulate the flow of air based on that temperature. The restrictor device may be a two-way shape memory alloy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application include a gas turbine system. The system may include a rotor wheel and one or more impeller vanes radially disposed on the rotor wheel. The system may also include one or more fluid passages defined by adjacent impeller vanes. The one or more fluid passages may be radially disposed across the rotor wheel. Moreover, the system may include one or more shape memory alloy valves disposed within each of the fluid passages. The one or more shape memory alloy valves may be configured to change shape to control a flow of fluid through the fluid passages.

Abstract: A turbine shroud arrangement for a turbine system includes a first region of a tip shroud, the first region disposed in close proximity to an adjacent tip shroud. Also included is a second region of the tip shroud, the second region disposed in close proximity to the adjacent tip shroud, the second region comprising a temperature sensitive material configured to engage the second region and the adjacent tip shroud in contact over a first operating condition of the turbine system and configured to provide a second region gap over a second operating condition of the turbine system.

Abstract: A turbine bucket shroud arrangement for a turbine system includes a contact region of a tip shroud, wherein the contact region is in close proximity to an adjacent tip shroud. Also included is a negative thermal expansion material disposed proximate the contact region, the contact region comprising a first volume during a startup condition and a shutdown condition of the turbine system and a second volume during a steady state condition of the turbine system, wherein the second volume is less than the first volume.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a turbomachine with a plasma seal system. The turbomachine can include: a diaphragm section having: an axially facing diaphragm wall; and a discourager seal protruding axially from the axially facing diaphragm wall; a rotor section having: a bucket having an axially facing bucket wall opposing the axially facing diaphragm wall; and a seal member extending from the axially facing bucket wall, wherein the seal member axially overlaps a portion of the discourager seal of the diaphragm section leaving a radial gap between the seal member and the discourager seal; and a plasma generator coupled to the diaphragm section for generating a plasma which reduces the radial gap between the seal member and the discourager seal.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for a gas turbine engine. The cooling arrangement comprises a discharge channel for air flow from a compressor, a first cooling channel and at least one aperture providing communication between the flow of air through the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. A restrictor device in the aperture regulates the flow of air between the discharge channel and the first cooling channel. The restrictor device deforms to vary air flowing through the aperture in response to a physical condition of the engine. This physical condition of the engine may be that of the temperature of air flowing through the discharge channel, the restrictor device responding to regulate the flow of air based on that temperature. The restrictor device may be a two-way shape memory alloy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application include a gas turbine system. The system may include a rotor wheel and one or more impeller vanes radially disposed on the rotor wheel. The system may also include one or more fluid passages defined by adjacent impeller vanes. The one or more fluid passages may be radially disposed across the rotor wheel. Moreover, the system may include one or more shape memory alloy valves disposed within each of the fluid passages. The one or more shape memory alloy valves may be configured to change shape to control a flow of fluid through the fluid passages.

Abstract: A near flow path seal for a turbomachine includes a support member having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an intermediate portion, and an arm member extending from the first end portion of the support member. The arm member includes a first end that extends to a second end, a first surface extending between the first and second ends, and a second, opposing surface extending between the first and second ends. The second surface includes a plurality of surface features that extend from about the first end toward the second end.

Abstract: A connection ring assembly and connection ring support system for a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The connection ring assembly includes a plurality of connection rings, and a clamp element disposed around a portion of the connection rings. The clamp element provides axial and tangential support to the plurality of connection rings. The connection ring support system includes one or more primary spring bars connected to the connection ring assembly. The primary spring bars permit radial and tangential movement of the connection ring assembly. One or more secondary spring bars are connected to the primary spring bars, and permit axial movement of the connection ring assembly.