Abstract: Process for treating an alcohol composition containing nitrogen-containing contaminants by contacting the alcohol composition with an adsorbent in an adsorption zone. The adsorbent is a transition metal-loaded solid porous material selected from aluminosilicates, silica-aluminas, silicates and aluminas, and the alcohol composition is contacted with the adsorbent either alone or in the presence of an inert carrier gas.

Abstract: An independent power system provides electrical power to an electric submersible pumping system positioned in a well that produces petroleum products. The independent power system includes a generator and an engine connected to the generator. The engine is preferably provided with combustible gases from the petroleum products of the well. The independent power system further includes an integrated control system that is connected to the electric submersible pumping system and the generator. The independent power system is configured to balance the loads created by the electric submersible pumping system with the output from the electrical generator.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems and methods for process alarm reduction. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a method is provided for process alarm reduction. The method can include generating at least one alarm event modality based at least in part on the received alarm information or alarm events; filtering the received alarm information or alarm events using the at least one alarm event modality; and prioritizing at least a portion of the filtered alarm information or alarm events.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of an alcohol composition comprising nitrogen-containing contaminants, the process comprising contacting the alcohol composition with an adsorbent in an adsorption zone, wherein the adsorbent is a transition metal-loaded solid porous material selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, silica-aluminas, silicates and aluminas.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems and methods for process alarm reduction. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a method is provided for process alarm reduction. The method can include generating at least one alarm event modality based at least in part on the received alarm information or alarm events; filtering the received alarm information or alarm events using the at least one alarm event modality; and prioritizing at least a portion of the filtered alarm information or alarm events.

Abstract: A system for the management of rack-mounted field replaceable units (FRUs) that affords the enhanced availability and serviceability of FRUs provided by blade-based systems but in a manner that accommodates different types of FRUs (e.g., in relation to form factors, functionality, and the like) installed within a rack or cabinet.

Abstract: An independent power system provides electrical power to an electric submersible pumping system positioned in a well that produces petroleum products. The independent power system includes a generator and an engine connected to the generator. The engine is preferably provided with combustible gases from the petroleum products of the well. The independent power system further includes an integrated control system that is connected to the electric submersible pumping system and the generator. The independent power system is configured to balance the loads created by the electric submersible pumping system with the output from the electrical generator.

Abstract: A management record specification for use with a frame or other structure holding one or more field replaceable units (FRUs) such as rack-mount servers or blade enclosures that broadly allows for management of installed FRUs. The management record specification is implemented within a number of programmable read-only memory (PROM) images such as a worker PROM image stored in memory of a number of frame arms that receive or interface with respective FRUs, and a manager PROM image that is accessed by the “frame manager” of the frame. Installed FRUs access respective worker PROM images to determine their roles within the frame, physical locations, and the like. The frame manager obtains manager PROM image information to manage installed FRUs in relation to hot-swapping, firmware updates, and the like.

Abstract: A system for the management of rack-mounted field replaceable units (FRUs) that affords the enhanced availability and serviceability of FRUs provided by blade-based systems but in a manner that accommodates different types of FRUs (e.g., in relation to form factors, functionality, and the like) installed within a rack or cabinet.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has a carrier for removably receiving a plurality of information processing modules and a switching module. Each shelf also has an interconnection member for providing connections between the information processing modules and the switching module. The switching modules of the respective shelves are interconnected in a logical stacking configuration to form a logical stacking arrangement.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has a carrier for removably receiving a plurality of information processing modules and a switching module. Each shelf also has an interconnection member for providing connections between the information processing modules and the switching module. The shelves are logically connected into a plurality of stacks, the switching modules of the respective shelves in each stack being interconnected in a logical stacking configuration.

Abstract: An educational software system is disclosed which includes interactive notes which automatically adapt to each student. Each note represents an individual item to learn and has an associated mastery level which is visually represented for the student. Built-in activities are provided which serve the dual purpose of providing practice and measurement in a multi-sensory, rapid response environment with immediate and specific feedback. The mastery level of each note is automatically adjusted by the student's performance. The software automatically selects notes to be practiced along with the activity to be used, thereby optimizing the student's practice time. The algorithm used for this selection takes into account such factors as the current mastery level of each note and the length of time since the note was last practiced.