Abstract: Techniques for identifying and locating a fault within a subsea hydrocarbon extraction system include receiving, via a main channel line and from a first subsea modem, first data associated with a first subsea control module, wherein the main channel line is communicatively coupled to the first subsea modem via a first channel leg line, receiving, via the main channel line and from a second subsea modem, second data associated with a second subsea control module, wherein the main channel line is communicatively coupled to the second subsea modem via a second channel leg line, identifying a fault or a developing fault in the first channel leg line based on an analysis of the first data and the second data, and generating and transmitting a notification indicating the fault or the developing fault in the first channel leg line.

Abstract: A mineral extraction system that includes a christmas tree. The christmas tree includes a valve that controls the flow of hydrocarbons through the christmas tree. A subsea control module couples to the christmas tree. The subsea control module controls the valve to control the flow of hydrocarbons through a conduit in the christmas tree. A high integrity pipeline protection system integrated with the subsea control module. The high integrity pipeline protection system includes a first pressure sensor that emits a first signal indicative of pressure in the conduit. A high integrity pipeline protection controller that receives the first signal indicative of the pressure and automatically controls operation of the valve in response to the pressure exceeding a threshold pressure.

Abstract: Technologies and techniques for providing communication for a control appliance of a vehicle e to update a control appliance and a vehicle. An interface is provided for communication via a vehicle communication channel for the control appliance. The communication is based on information about authorized communication of the control appliance via the vehicle communication channel. The information includes at least one communication rule relating to the communication of the control appliance. The interface is configured such that it is independent from the control appliance such that the information about the authorized communication is protected from access by the control appliance. An updating message relating to the information about the authorized communication of the control appliance is identified via the vehicle communication channel. Information about the authorized communication is updated on the basis of the updating message.

Abstract: A system including an additive management system configured to oversee hydrate formation in a hydrocarbon extraction system, the additive management system including a flow meter configured to measure a fluid flow rate, a first sensor configured to measure at least one of a fluid property and an environmental condition, and a chemical injection device configured to inject a hydrate inhibitor into a fluid flow.

Abstract: A method for accessing an electronic device of a vehicle driver outside the vehicle including providing a vehicle which assists the vehicle driver by at least one driver assistance system while driving the vehicle and providing an electronic device of the vehicle driver outside the vehicle which communicates with the vehicle. The method includes the reproduction inside the vehicle of data contents which are stored on the electronic device of the vehicle driver outside the vehicle while the at least one driver assistance system is active. The disclosure enables a vehicle driver to perform personal tasks via one of his/her personal electronic devices during the assisted driving of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing at least 80% by weight, especially at least 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one magnesium sulfate-urea compound selected from the compound of the formula (I) and mixtures of the compound of the formula (I) with the compound of the formula (II): [MgSO4.mCO(NH2)2.nH2O] (I), [MgSO4.xCO(NH2)2.yH2O] (II), in which m and x are each in the range from 0.9 to 1.1, n is in the range from 1.9 to 2.1 and y is in the range from 2.9 to 3.1, where the compositions, based on the total weight of the composition, contain less than 10% by weight of free MgSO4 in the form of the anhydrate or in the form of hydrates of magnesium sulfate and less than 10% by weight of unbound urea. The invention also relates to the production of the compositions and to the use thereof as fertilizers or fertilizer additive.

Abstract: A method for accessing an electronic device of a vehicle driver outside the vehicle including providing a vehicle which assists the vehicle driver by at least one driver assistance system while driving the vehicle and providing an electronic device of the vehicle driver outside the vehicle which communicates with the vehicle. The method includes the reproduction inside the vehicle of data contents which are stored on the electronic device of the vehicle driver outside the vehicle while the at least one driver assistance system is active. The disclosure enables a vehicle driver to perform personal tasks via one of his/her personal electronic devices during the assisted driving of a vehicle.

Abstract: A system including an additive management system configured to oversee hydrate formation in a hydrocarbon extraction system, the additive management system including a flow meter configured to measure a fluid flow rate, a first sensor configured to measure at least one of a fluid property and an environmental condition, and a chemical injection device configured to inject a hydrate inhibitor into a fluid flow.

Abstract: A subsea production system for producing fluids from a subsea well in a subsea field. The production system includes a production facility and a production umbilical connecting the subsea well with the production facility. The production system also includes a control system for controlling production from the subsea well. The control system includes a first redundant master control station system (redundant MCS) at a first location, the redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The control system also includes a second redundant MCS at a second location, the second redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The redundant MCSs are synchronized to keep the same electronic data at both locations and to prevent conflicts in control signals from the redundant MCSs.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition containing at least 80 wt. %, with reference to the total weight of the composition, of a magnesium-sulfate-urea compound of Formula (I): [MgSO4.m CO(NH2)2.n H2O]??(I), in which m is in the range from 0.9 to 1.1 and n is in the range from 2.1 to 3.1, where the composition, with reference to the total weight of the composition, contains less than 10 wt. % free MgSO4 in the form of the anhydrate or in the form of urea-free hydrates of the magnesium sulfate, such as magnesium sulfate or magnesium-sulfate hexahydrate and/or less than 10 wt. % uncombined urea. In particular, m in Formula (I) indicates the value 1. In particular, n in Formula (I) indicates the value 3. The invention also concerns the manufacture of the compositions and their utilization as fertilizers or fertilizer additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions obtainable by reaction of a hydrate of magnesium sulfate with diammonium hydrogenphosphate and a further inorganic substance, especially anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The invention also relates to the production of the compositions and to the use thereof as flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions obtainable by reaction of a hydrate of magnesium sulfate with diammonium hydrogenphosphate and a further inorganic substance, especially anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The invention also relates to the production of the compositions and to the use thereof as flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing at least 80% by weight, especially at least 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one magnesium sulfate-urea compound selected from the compound of the formula (I) and mixtures of the compound of the formula (I) with the compound of the formula (II): [MgSO4.mCO(NH2)2.nH2O] (I), [MgSO4.xCO(NH2)2.yH2O] (II), in which m and x are each in the range from 0.9 to 1.1, n is in the range from 1.9 to 2.1 and y is in the range from 2.9 to 3.1, where the compositions, based on the total weight of the composition, contain less than 10% by weight of free MgSO4 in the form of the anhydrate or in the form of hydrates of magnesium sulfate and less than 10% by weight of unbound urea. The invention also relates to the production of the compositions and to the use thereof as fertilizers or fertilizer additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions obtainable by reaction of a hydrate of magnesium sulfate with diammonium hydrogenphosphate and a further inorganic substance, especially anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The invention also relates to the production of the compositions and to the use thereof as flame retardants.

Abstract: A subsea production system for producing fluids from a subsea well in a subsea field. The production system includes a production facility and a production umbilical connecting the subsea well with the production facility. The production system also includes a control system for controlling production from the subsea well. The control system includes a first redundant master control station system (redundant MCS) at a first location, the redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The control system also includes a second redundant MCS at a second location, the second redundant MCS capable of controlling production from the subsea well. The redundant MCSs are synchronized to keep the same electronic data at both locations and to prevent conflicts in control signals from the redundant MCSs.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition containing at least 80 wt. %, with reference to the total weight of the composition, of a magnesium-sulfate-urea compound of Formula (I): [MgSO4.m CO(NH2)2.n H2O]??(I), in which m is in the range from 0.9 to 1.1 and n is in the range from 2.1 to 3.1, where the composition, with reference to the total weight of the composition, contains less than 10 wt. % free MgSO4 in the form of the anhydrate or in the form of urea-free hydrates of the magnesium sulfate, such as magnesium sulfate or magnesium-sulfate hexahydrate and/or less than 10 wt. % uncombined urea. In particular, m in Formula (I) indicates the value 1. In particular, n in Formula (I) indicates the value 3. The invention also concerns the manufacture of the compositions and their utilization as fertilizers or fertilizer additives.

Abstract: A circuit for measuring distances and which has at least two inputs (1, 2), at least one measuring coil (3), and at least one signal source, wherein at least two input signals (epos, eneg) are generated by means of the signal source, and the inputs (1, 2) are activatable by means of the input signals (epos, eneg). The input signals (epos, eneg) are applied, preferably preprocessed, to the inputs of the measuring coil (3). The circuit is designed for use where little space is available for the circuit, with the input signals (epos, eneg) being applied to a preferably timed SC network, which generates a measuring output signal that is dependent on temperature. A corresponding method is also described.

Abstract: A circuit and method for demodulating at least one modulated signal (e), such as a measuring signal of a sensor. The circuit comprises at least one input (1), with the signal (e) being applied to the input (1), and the input is connected to at least one switched-capacitor network which is configured to demodulate the signal. The circuit permits use even in a small available space.

Abstract: A circuit for measuring distances comprising at least two inputs (1, 2), at least one measuring coil (3), and at least one signal source, wherein at least two input signals (epos, eneg) are generated by means of the signal source, and the inputs (1, 2) are activatable by means of the input signals (epos, eneg) The input signals (epos, eneg) are applied, preferably preprocessed, to the inputs of the measuring coil (3). The circuit is designed for use where little space is available for the circuit, with the input signals (epos, eneg) being applied to a preferably timed SC network, which generates a measuring signal and/or an output signal that is dependent on temperature. A corresponding method is also described.

Abstract: A circuit and method for demodulating at least one modulated signal (e), such as a measuring signal of a sensor. The circuit comprises at least one input (1), with the signal (e) being applied to the input (1), and the input is connected to at least one switched-capacitor network which is configured to demodulate the signal. The circuit permits use even in a small available space.