Abstract: A waste heat gathering and transfer system and method that, in certain embodiments, includes a collector for collecting at least a portion of waste heat dissipating from one or more waste heat sources, such as equipment surfaces and flames, a heat-to-electricity converter; and an electricity-to-grid transfer interface. In some instances, the system and method also include an electric-to-grid optimizer. In some embodiments, the heat-to-electricity converter is a semiconductor-based converter. In other embodiments, the heat-to-electricity converter is an organic rankine cycle. In some instances, the heat collector includes an external collector layer with an inner and outer surface, an internal collector layer with an internal and external surface, an interior gap area between the external collector layer inner surface and the internal collector layer internal surface, an insulating material, a heat collecting component, and a heat transfer component.

Abstract: A waste heat gathering and transfer system and method that, in certain embodiments, includes a collector for collecting at least a portion of waste heat dissipating from one or more waste heat sources, such as equipment surfaces and flames, a heat-to-electricity converter; and an electricity-to-grid transfer interface. In some instances, the system and method also include an electric-to-grid optimizer. In some embodiments, the heat-to-electricity converter is a semiconductor-based converter. In other embodiments, the heat-to-electricity converter is an organic rankine cycle. In some instances, the heat collector includes an external collector layer with an inner and outer surface, an internal collector layer with an internal and external surface, an interior gap area between the external collector layer inner surface and the internal collector layer internal surface, an insulating material, a heat collecting component, and a heat transfer component.

Abstract: This specification discloses an optimization system that uses a plug-in optimizer, such as a Genetic Algorithm and Simulated Annealing optimization algorithm. The optimization system may be run from a GUI, including remotely from a centralized computing cluster or other server. The optimization can be Internet-based, and may include O-cubed processing and multiple model averaging, providing enhanced robustness. The optimization GUI also provides multiple views of data output files, such as Pickfiles, Hitfiles, and velocity model files in seismic applications. The optimization system also provides the ability to analyze and constrain particular areas of the optimization model as well as alter the location of date recording devices to analyze the impact of such alteration on date procurement or the optimization model. A fee-for-service-based optimization business model and others can be provided with the disclosed systems and methods.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a method and apparatus for a web-centric statistics service and related hardware sales activities, most preferably for use in connection with collection, compilation, analysis, display, and communication of sports statistics. The apparatus includes a dedicated hand-held computing PDA apparatus with modular, removable, activity-dedicated statistics program cartridges, modular, removable save cartridges, an RF transceiver, a modem, and other communication ports. The hand-held computing apparatus can communicate with other such apparatus and with PCs and input/output devices, and the hand-held computing apparatus and other PCs running compatible programs can upload statistics and multimedia to a centralized statistics web site provided by the service operator.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination carrier truck and umbilical drilling rig (10) which can reach into confined locations has sufficient power and can drill without any undue noise and fumes. Its preferred embodiment comprises a carrier truck (14), which carries a power plant, a control system and a self propelled drill rig (54) which is designed to drill in confined locations and is carried on the truck bed to a place desired for drilling. The drill rig has all the necessary mechanisms for locomotion over rough terrain and for actuating drill tools (86). The drill rig (54) is connected to the truck (14) by a hose (24) through which power and control signals are transmitted which may be bypassed for direct connection between the carrier truck (14) and the drilling rig (54). While being transported the drill rig (54) is secured to the bed (16) of the carrier truck (14). The rig (54) can drill holes while secured to the bed (16) of the truck (14).