Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a conductive Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) electrolyte composition that is compatible with Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC). The conductive SOFC electrolyte composition comprises gadolinium doped ceria, glass composite and additives. The conductive SOFC electrolyte composition is physically and chemically compatible with the LTCC. A process for preparing a conductive SOFC electrolyte composition is also provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: System and method for layer-wise training of deep neural networks (DNNs) are disclosed. In an embodiment, multiple labelled images are received at a layer of multiple layers of a DNN. Further, the labelled images are pre-processed. The pre-processed images are then transformed based on a predetermined weight matrix to obtain feature representation of the pre-processed images at the layer, the feature representation comprise feature vectors and associated labels. Furthermore, kernel similarity between the feature vectors is determined based on a predefined kernel function. Moreover, a Gaussian kernel matrix is determined based on the kernel similarity. In addition, an error function is computed based on the predetermined weight matrix and the Gaussian kernel matrix. Also, a weight matrix associated with the layer is computed based on the error function and predetermined weight matrix, thereby training the layer of the multiple layers.

Abstract: A low temperature co-fired ceramic substrate miniature fuel cell and manufacturing method therefor is disclosed. The method can be used for rapid, flexible and precise fabrication of gas distribution network as well as for a conventional membrane electrode assembly, for providing high power density. The construction results in a light weight assembly offering 5 optimum cavity for robust set-up and planer series configuration as compared to other established methods of fabrication.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a system for a rotary machine, such as a compressor or turbocharger. In one example, the rotary machine includes a volute assembly and a bearing housing. The volute assembly has a first connector that is configured to interlock with a second connector of the bearing housing. The first and second connectors are configured to engage to a greater extent through relative rotation between the volute assembly and the bearing housing.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to image processing, and more particularly to system and method for image inpainting. In one embodiment, a method for image inpainting includes aligning a plurality of multi-view images of a scene with respect to a reference image to obtain a plurality of aligned multi-view images. A region of interest (ROI) representing a region to be removed from the reference image for image inpainting is selected. A dictionary is created by selecting image-patches from the reference image and the plurality of aligned multi-view images, and 3D rotations thereof. A priority value of each of a plurality of pixels of the ROI is created. The ROI is systematically reconstructed in the reference image based at least on the priority values of the plurality of pixels and the dictionary by computing a linear combination of two or more image-patches selected from the plurality of image-patches of the dictionary.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a glass ceramic composite electrolyte comprising gadolinium doped ceria and glass composite with desired ionic conductivity in the temperature range of 400 to 600° C., suitable for applications in solid oxide fuel cells. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of the glass ceramic composite electrolyte.

Abstract: The present application provides a method and system for unsupervised word image clustering, comprises capturing one or more image wherein the one or more image comprises at least one word images. Extracting at least one feature vector using an untrained convolution neural network architecture, wherein the convolution filters are initialized by random filter based deep learning techniques using Gaussian random variable with zero mean and unit standard deviation, and wherein the convolution filters are constrained to sum to zero. The extracted feature vectors are used for clustering, wherein clustering is performed in two stages. First stage includes clustering word images which are similar using a graph connected component. Second stage clustering includes clustering a remaining word images which are not clustered during the first stage by evaluating the remaining images against the clusters formed during the first stage and assigning them to clusters based on the evaluation.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a variable geometry ported shroud for a turbocharger. In one example, a compressor system includes a compressor housing defining an air inlet, a shroud, and a bypass passage, a compressor wheel housed in the compressor housing and surrounded by the shroud, only a single port passing through the shroud and fluidically coupled to the bypass passage, and a ring configured to move axially to adjust a restriction of the port.

Abstract: Optimizing task allocation requires taking into account cognitive load on workers and their response time to allocated tasks. The present disclosure provides for allocation of task by receiving data pertaining to current activity of workers; receiving data pertaining to at least one task to be allocated and determining activity-task pairs based on an activity feature vector corresponding to at least one human body part used during the current activity and a task feature vector corresponding to at least one human body part required for the at least one task to be performed by the workers. Cognitive load on the workers is then estimated for the determined activity-task pairs. An optimum activity-task pair based on the estimated cognitive load is determined and at least one task is allocated to the workers based on the determined optimum activity-task pair.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided related to an emissions control system. The emissions control system has an exhaust after-treatment system defining a plurality of distinct exhaust flow passages through which at least a portion of an exhaust stream can flow, e.g., the exhaust stream is produced by an engine. The emissions control system also includes a controller for controlling injection of reductant into the exhaust stream flowing through each of the flow passages. In one example, the emissions control system is configured for use in a vehicle, such as a locomotive or other rail vehicle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to image processing, and more particularly to system and method for image inpainting. In one embodiment, a method for image inpainting includes aligning a plurality of multi-view images of a scene with respect to a reference image to obtain a plurality of aligned multi-view images. A region of interest (ROI) representing a region to be removed from the reference image for image inpainting is selected. A dictionary is created by selecting image-patches from the reference image and the plurality of aligned multi-view images, and 3D rotations thereof. A priority value of each of a plurality of pixels of the ROI is created. The ROI is systematically reconstructed in the reference image based at least on the priority values of the plurality of pixels and the dictionary by computing a linear combination of two or more image-patches selected from the plurality of image-patches of the dictionary.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided related to an emissions control system. The emissions control system has an exhaust after-treatment system defining a plurality of distinct exhaust flow passages through which at least a portion of an exhaust stream can flow, e.g., the exhaust stream is produced by an engine. The emissions control system also includes a controller for controlling injection of reductant into the exhaust stream flowing through each of the flow passages. In one example, the emissions control system is configured for use in a vehicle, such as a locomotive or other rail vehicle.

Abstract: Various systems are provided for an apparatus. In one example, the apparatus includes an expansion plenum with a plurality of outlets directing flow in a common first direction, and an inlet receiving flow in a second direction angled with respect to the first common direction. The apparatus further includes at least one mating structure operatively coupled to one of the plurality of outlets, the at least one mating structure configured to provide a determined amount of exhaust gas to an exhaust gas treatment system.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger comprising a turbine disc rotatable about a rotational axis of the turbocharger, a compressor wheel mechanically coupled to the turbine disc via a shaft, a compressor casing including an air inlet and a blower casing formed as one piece, the air inlet configured to admit air to the compressor wheel, and a turbine casing housing the turbine disc, the turbine casing including a shroud surrounding the turbine disc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a microbicidal composition comprising combination of selected extracts of aerial parts of plants such as Polygonum glabrum, Rhus mysorensis, Terminalia paniculata, Cuscuta reflexa, Terminalia crenulata, Scutia myrtina, and Cassytha filiformis along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients or carriers, for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, particularly HSV-2 type infections.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a system for a rotary machine, such as a compressor or turbocharger. In one example, the rotary machine includes a volute assembly and a bearing housing. The volute assembly has a first connector that is configured to interlock with a second connector of the bearing housing. The first and second connectors are configured to engage to a greater extent through relative rotation between the volute assembly and the bearing housing.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided related to an emissions control system. The emissions control system has an exhaust after-treatment system defining a plurality of distinct exhaust flow passages through which at least a portion of an exhaust stream can flow, e.g., the exhaust stream is produced by an engine. The emissions control system also includes a controller for controlling injection of reductant into the exhaust stream flowing through each of the flow passages. In one example, the emissions control system is configured for use in a vehicle, such as a locomotive or other rail vehicle.

Abstract: Various systems are provided for an apparatus. In one example, the apparatus includes an expansion plenum with a plurality of outlets directing flow in a common first direction, and an inlet receiving flow in a second direction angled with respect to the first common direction. The apparatus further includes at least one mating structure operatively coupled to one of the plurality of outlets, the at least one mating structure configured to provide a determined amount of exhaust gas to an exhaust gas treatment system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for production of ethanol from lignocellulosic material. Lignocellulosic material treated with a dicarboxylic acid, preferably with oxalic acid, separating a hemicellulosic fraction to ferment pentose sugar. The lignin is dissolved in alkali, preferably with NaOH, separating a cellulose fraction for further enzymatic treatment with one or more than one cellulytic enzymes capable of hydrolyzing cellulose. The enzyme hydrolyasate is further subjected to fermentation in the presence of ethanol-producing yeast, preferably Sacchoromyces cerevisiae. The fermented broth is further subjected to distillation followed by dehydration to yield ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a separation process for removing permanganate reducing compounds from a process stream in the methanol carbonylation process for making acetic acid, where the method includes the steps of measuring the density of a stream containing acetaldehyde and methyl iodide, optionally calculating the relative concentrations of acetaldehyde and methyl iodide in the stream, and adjusting distillation or extraction process parameters based on the measured density or one or more relative concentrations calculated therefrom.