Abstract: A total biological count associated with treated water produced by a wastewater treatment system may be monitored online in a decentralized non-potable water system. Preventative and/or corrective action can be taken in response to a deviation from a predetermined threshold level.

Abstract: A resource allocation network data store data store contains information about a plurality of resource allocations. Each allocation is associated with a multi-level hierarchical resource identifier. A pre-processing cache periodically retrieves information from the resource allocation network data store, pre-aggregates the information for multiple combinations of selectable analysis options, and stores the pre-aggregated data. An analysis server receives an analysis initiation request (including a plurality of selected analysis options) from a network point. The server then determines a first value of resource amounts based on the selected analysis options, information in the cache, and allocation amounts for the network point initiating the analysis. The server also determines a second value of resource amounts based on allocation amounts for points including points other than the point initiating the analysis.

Abstract: A resource allocation network data store data store contains information about a plurality of resource allocations. Each allocation is associated with a multi-level hierarchical resource identifier. A pre-processing cache periodically retrieves information from the resource allocation network data store, pre-aggregates the information for multiple combinations of selectable analysis options, and stores the pre-aggregated data. An analysis server receives an analysis initiation request (including a plurality of selected analysis options) from a network point. The server then determines a first value of resource amounts based on the selected analysis options, information in the cache, and allocation amounts for the network point initiating the analysis. The server also determines a second value of resource amounts based on allocation amounts for points including points other than the point initiating the analysis.

Abstract: An integrated apparatus and method for co-production of carbon and hydrogen by biomass cascade pyrolysis-microwave gasification are provided. The apparatus includes an integrated reaction system, an internal and external radial energy supply system, and a product separation and collection system. The method includes firstly performing low-temperature pyrolysis on feedstock to greatly improve its absorbing property, and then preparing co-production of a hydrogen-rich gas and a porous carbon product by microwave gasification and online reforming, where the combustion of the pyrolysis gas provides heat for feedstock drying and its low-temperature pyrolysis reaction; performing separation and purification on the hydrogen-rich gas to prepare a high-purity hydrogen product, where the separated gas serving as a gasification agent returns for gasification reaction.

Abstract: The provided is energy storage method and device for biomass cascade pyrolysis coupled with new energy power generation. The key point of the technical solution is that, with inexpensive, clean and safe biomass as energy storage medium, the redundant unstable electric energy is converted by a cascade pyrolysis energy storage system into an easy-to-store liquid and solid chemical energy in biomass pyrolytic products, and based on use requirements, can be further converted into clean fuels for power generation or exported renewable chemicals, so as to realize continuous stable output of the new energy power generation systems. Furthermore, the cascade pyrolysis energy storage system can, based on the principle of “energy level matching”, fully recover and utilize the electric energy, high-temperature heat energy and low-temperature heat energy generated in pyrolysis processes, thereby maximizing the energy utilization efficiency of the system.

Abstract: The provided is energy storage method and device for biomass cascade pyrolysis coupled with new energy power generation. The key point of the technical solution is that, with inexpensive, clean and safe biomass as energy storage medium, the redundant unstable electric energy is converted by a cascade pyrolysis energy storage system into an easy-to-store liquid and solid chemical energy in biomass pyrolytic products, and based on use requirements, can be further converted into clean fuels for power generation or exported renewable chemicals, so as to realize continuous stable output of the new energy power generation systems. Furthermore, the cascade pyrolysis energy storage system can, based on the principle of “energy level matching”, fully recover and utilize the electric energy, high-temperature heat energy and low-temperature heat energy generated in pyrolysis processes, thereby maximizing the energy utilization efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A total biological count associated with treated water produced by a wastewater treatment system may be monitored online in a decentralized non-potable water system. Preventative and/or corrective action can be taken in response to a deviation from a predetermined threshold level.

Abstract: An electrode of a chemical cell includes a structure having an outer surface, a plurality of catalyst particles distributed across the outer surface of the structure, and a catalyst layer disposed over the plurality of catalyst particles and the outer surface of the structure. Each catalyst particle of the plurality of catalyst particles includes a metal catalyst for reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the chemical cell. The catalyst layer includes an oxide material for the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the chemical cell.

Abstract: A mechanical chameleon through dynamic real-time plasmonic tuning, the external surface of which is covered by plasmonic cells is provided. Plasmonic cells, based on the combination of bimetallic nanodot arrays and electrochemical bias, use the electrochemical method elctrodepositing and stripping Ag shells on plasmonic Au nanodomes and then we achieve the reversible full color plasmonic cells/display. Plasmonic cells, under the control of circuits and sensors, make mechanical chameleon automatically change the color of its own when it's walking to the corresponding background color and always keeping the same color with the color background. This mechanical chameleon through dynamic real-time plasmonic tuning can capture and simulate the entire color-patterns of the environment and then drive the color-changing process in individual cells, fully merging the mechanical chameleon into the surroundings, which makes this technology is readily approachable.

Abstract: A mechanical chameleon through dynamic real-time plasmonic tuning, the external surface of which is covered by plasmonic cells is provided. Plasmonic cells, based on the combination of bimetallic nanodot arrays and electrochemical bias, use the electrochemical method elctrodepositing and stripping Ag shells on plasmonic Au nanodomes and then we achieve the reversible full colour plasmonic cells/display. Plasmonic cells, under the control of circuits and sensors, make mechanical chameleon automatically change the color of its own when it's walking to the corresponding background color and always keeping the same color with the color background. This mechanical chameleon through dynamic real-time plasmonic tuning can capture and simulate the entire colour-patterns of the environment and then drive the colour-changing process in individual cells, fully merging the mechanical chameleon into the surroundings, which makes this technology is readily approachable.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning of an interior space includes a heat exchanger core and a heating/cooling device in fluid connection with the heat exchanger core. A recirculation port is arranged between a supply air chamber and an outside air chamber. A damper is adapted to move between a first position in which the damper blocks the recirculation port and a second position in which the recirculation port is unblocked. When the damper is in the second position, at least a portion of supply air is guided to flow from the supply air chamber through the outside air chamber to the heat exchanger core so as to defrost the heat exchanger core.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning of an interior space includes a heat exchanger core and a heating/cooling device in fluid connection with the heat exchanger core. A recirculation port is arranged between a supply air chamber and an outside air chamber. A damper is adapted to move between a first position in which the damper blocks the recirculation port and a second position in which the recirculation port is unblocked. When the damper is in the second position, at least a portion of supply air is guided to flow from the supply air chamber through the outside air chamber to the heat exchanger core so as to defrost the heat exchanger core.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electrically pumped, surface-emitting and edge emitting ZnO ultraviolet diode lasers are disclosed. The ZnO diode laser may be fabricated using growth processes (e.g., MBE) to form Sb-doped ZnO as a p-type layer and doped ZnO as an n-type layer. ZnO-based quantum well structures may be further formed in between the n- and p-type ZnO layers. The ZnO layers and quantum wells may be grown in columnar structures which act as resonant cavities for generated light, significantly improving light amplification and providing high power output. For example, ultraviolet lasing at around 380 nm was demonstrated at about room temperature at a threshold current density of about 10 A/cm2. The output power was further measured to be about 11.3 ?W at about 130 mA driving current.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electrically pumped, surface-emitting and edge emitting ZnO ultraviolet diode lasers are disclosed. The ZnO diode laser may be fabricated using growth processes (e.g., MBE) to form Sb-doped ZnO as a p-type layer and doped ZnO as an n-type layer. ZnO-based quantum well structures may be further formed in between the n- and p-type ZnO layers. The ZnO layers and quantum wells may be grown in columnar structures which act as resonant cavities for generated light, significantly improving light amplification and providing high power output. For example, ultraviolet lasing at around 380 nm was demonstrated at about room temperature at a threshold current density of about 10 A/cm2. The output power was further measured to be about 11.3 ?W at about 130 mA driving current.