Automated tuning of multiple fuel gas turbine combustion systems

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits.

Sharing execution states among storage nodes during testing of stateful software

A service testing system is disclosed to enable consistent replay of stateful requests on a service whose output depends on the service's execution state prior to the requests. In embodiments, the service implements a compute engine that executes service requests and a storage subsystem that maintains execution states during the execution of stateful requests. When a stateful request is received during testing, the storage subsystem creates an in-memory test copy of the execution state to support execution of the request, and provides the test copy to the compute engine. In embodiments, the storage subsystem will create a separate instance of execution state for each individual test run. The disclosed techniques enable mock execution states to be easily created for testing of stateful requests, in a manner that is transparent to the compute engine and does not impact production execution data maintained by the service.

Automated tuning of multiple fuel gas turbine combustion systems

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

Automated tuning of multiple fuel gas turbine combustion systems

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF MULTIPLE FUEL GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter.

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Stake cabling system for securing bins

A stake-cable system for securing wheeled trash bins and lids thereof is provided. The stake-cable system includes a cable connecting an object attachment point associated with the bin or lid and an anchor attachment point affixed to or adjacent to the ground. The stake-cable system also includes quick-release interconnectors between the attachment points and the cable, which may terminate in opposing loops to facilitate such quick-release interconnections.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter.

Consistent replay of stateful requests during software testing

A service testing system is disclosed to enable consistent replay of stateful requests on a service whose output depends on the service's execution state prior to the requests. In embodiments, the service implements a compute engine that executes service requests and a storage subsystem that maintains execution states during the execution of stateful requests. When a stateful request is received during testing, the storage subsystem creates an in-memory test copy of the execution state to support execution of the request, and provides the test copy to the compute engine. In embodiments, the storage subsystem will create a separate instance of execution state for each individual test run. The disclosed techniques enable mock execution states to be easily created for testing of stateful requests, in a manner that is transparent to the compute engine and does not impact production execution data maintained by the service.

Optimization of gas turbine combustion systems low load performance on simple cycle and heat recovery steam generator applications

Provided herein is a system and method for tuning the operation of a turbine and optimizing the mechanical life of a heat recovery steam generator. Provided therewith is a turbine controller, sensor means for sensing operational parameters, control means for adjusting operational control elements. The controller is adapted to tune the operation of the gas turbine in accordance preprogrammed steps in response to operational priorities selected by a user. The operational priorities preferably comprise optimal heat recovery steam generator life.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF MULTIPLE FUEL GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits. 1. A method for automated control of a combustion turbine fuel composition through automated modification of a ratio of fuel gas , comprising:providing a first fuel source;providing a second fuel source;supplying fuel to a combustion turbine in a blend of fuel from the first source and second source;specifying desired tuning priorities to change stored operational standards, the stored operational standards in the form of tuning alarm levels;sensing in real-time or near real operational parameters of the gas turbine;determining whether the operational parameters are within the stored operational standards;adjusting the blend of the first fuel source and the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the stored operational standards.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing a hierarchy of the tuning priorities; andsetting the stored operational standards based on the hierarchy of the tuning priorities.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein providing a hierarchy of the tuning priorities comprises ranking the tuning priorities according to an end user's preferences.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:making incremental adjustments of at least one operational parameter of the turbine.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein making incremental adjustments of at least one operational parameter of the turbine comprises making incremental adjustments in one or ...

Bypassing generation of non-repeatable parameters during software testing

A service testing system is disclosed to enable consistent replay of stateful requests on a service whose output depends on the service's execution state prior to the requests. In embodiments, the service implements a compute engine that executes service requests and a storage subsystem that maintains execution states during the execution of stateful requests. When a stateful request is received during testing, the storage subsystem creates an in-memory test copy of the execution state to support execution of the request, and provides the test copy to the compute engine. In embodiments, the storage subsystem will create a separate instance of execution state for each individual test run. The disclosed techniques enable mock execution states to be easily created for testing of stateful requests, in a manner that is transparent to the compute engine and does not impact production execution data maintained by the service.

STAKE CABLING SYSTEM FOR SECURING BINS

A stake-cable system for securing wheeled trash bins and lids thereof is provided. The stake-cable system includes a cable connecting an object attachment point associated with the bin or lid and an anchor attachment point affixed to or adjacent to the ground. The stake-cable system also includes quick-release interconnectors between the attachment points and the cable, which may terminate in opposing loops to facilitate such quick-release interconnections.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

OPTIMIZATION OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS LOW LOAD PERFORMANCE ON SIMPLE CYCLE AND HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATOR APPLICATIONS

Provided herein is a system and method for tuning the operation of a turbine and optimizing the mechanical life of a heat recovery steam generator. Provided therewith is a turbine controller, sensor means for sensing operational parameters, control means for adjusting operational control elements. The controller is adapted to tune the operation of the gas turbine in accordance preprogrammed steps in response to operational priorities selected by a user. The operational priorities preferably comprise optimal heat recovery steam generator life. 1. A tuning system for optimizing the mechanical life of a heat recovery steam generator , the heat recovery steam generator being operated in connection with a combustion turbine , the tuning system comprising:a turbine controller;sensor means for sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and heat recovery steam generator; andcontrol means for controlling various operational control elements, selecting operational priorities for at least one of the heat recovery steam generator or turbine operation, whereby each selected operational priority will determine operational standards for the heat recovery steam generator and turbine,', 'receiving operational parameter data for the operation of the turbine and the heat recovery steam generator from the sensor means,', 'comparing the operational data to stored operational standards based on the selected operational priorities to determine if both heat recovery steam generator and turbine operation conform to the operational standards,', 'determining the dominant tuning criteria for non-conforming operation of the heat recovery steam generator and turbine, based on the preset operational priorities,', 'communicating with the control means to perform a selected adjustment in a first operational control element of the gas turbine,', 'receiving operational data from the sensor means upon passage of a set period of time to determine if an additional incremental change is desired, and ...

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning. 1. A tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine , the system comprising:operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, the operational control elements producing a change in operational parameter data of the gas turbine; receiving real-time or near real-time operational parameter data about the turbine,', 'specifying desired tuning priorities to change stored operational standards, the stored operational standards in the form of tuning alarm levels,', 'determining whether sensed operational parameter data is within the stored operational standards and producing one or more indicators if said operational data is not within the stored operational standards,', 'ranking the one or more indicators based on the hierarchy of tuning priorities to determine the dominant tuning concern,', 'determining whether the one or more indicators has continued for a predetermined period of time; and', 'tuning the operation of the turbine by causing an ...

Combustion cap with integral air diffuser and related method

A combustion cap assembly for closing a forward end of a combustion chamber includes a radially inner substantially cylindrical component; a radially outer substantially conical component, extending substantially along an entire length dimension of the radially inner component; and an annular airflow passage therebetween. The invention also provides a method for reducing pressure loss across a combustion liner cap assembly located in a gas turbine combustor, the cap assembly supporting a plurality of premix tubes adapted to receive portions of a like number of nozzles, and wherein air flows in an annular passage radially outwardly of the combustor where it reverses direction to flow through the premix tubes, the method including adding a diffuser to the forward end of the cap assembly, the diffuser configured to increase the cross sectional area of the annular flow passage along an axial length of the cap assembly to thereby cause a reduction in velocity of the air in the annular flow passage ...

AUTOMATED TUNING OF MULTIPLE FUEL GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

Provided herein is a method for automated control of the gas turbine fuel composition through automated modification of the ratio of fuel gas from multiple sources. The method includes providing first and second fuel sources. The method further includes sensing the operational parameters of a turbine and determining whether the operational parameters are within preset operational limits. The method also adjusting the ration of the first fuel source to the second fuel source, based on whether the operational parameters are within the preset operational limits. 1. A tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine , the system comprising:operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, receiving operational data about the turbine,', 'providing a hierarchy of tuning issues,', 'determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators if said operational data is not within predetermined operational limits,', 'ranking the one or more indicators to determine the dominant tuning concern, and', 'tuning the operation of the turbine based on the dominant tuning concern., 'a tuning controller communicating with the operational turbine controls, the turbine controller configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following'}2. The tuning system according to claim 1 , wherein tuning the operation of the turbine comprises making incremental adjustments of at least one operational control element of the turbine.3. The tuning system according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor for sensing at least one of combustor dynamics or turbine exhaust emissions.4. The tuning system according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more indicators are ranked based on the severity of each indicator.5. The tuning system according to claim 4 , wherein the one or more indicators are further ranked based on the tuning priorities claim 4 , such that ...

Spoofing stateful dependencies during software testing

A service testing system is disclosed to enable consistent replay of stateful requests on a service whose output depends on the service's execution state prior to the requests. In embodiments, the service implements a compute engine that executes service requests and a storage subsystem that maintains execution states during the execution of stateful requests. When a stateful request is received during testing, the storage subsystem creates an in-memory test copy of the execution state to support execution of the request, and provides the test copy to the compute engine. In embodiments, the storage subsystem will create a separate instance of execution state for each individual test run. The disclosed techniques enable mock execution states to be easily created for testing of stateful requests, in a manner that is transparent to the compute engine and does not impact production execution data maintained by the service.

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter. 1. A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine , the turbine having sensors for measuring operational parameters of the turbine , the operational parameters including combustor dynamics , and turbine exhaust emissions , the turbine also having operational controls for adjusting various operational control elements of the turbine , the operational control elements comprising one or more of turbine fuel distribution splits , inlet fuel temperature , and fuel-air ratio , and a communication link for the sensors and controls , the system comprising: receiving real-time or near real-time operational data regarding the operational parameters including combustor dynamics and turbine exhaust emissions from the sensors,', 'comparing the operational data to stored operational standards and determining if turbine operation conforms to the operational standards, the operational standards based on one or more tuning priorities,', 'communicating with the operational controls to perform a selected adjustment in an operational control element of the turbine,', 'receiving operational data from the sensors upon communicating the selected adjustment to determine if an additional incremental adjustment is desired, ...

AUTOMATED TUNING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter. 1. A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine , the turbine having sensors for measuring operational parameters of the turbine , the operational parameters including combustor dynamics , and turbine exhaust emissions , the turbine also having operational controls for adjusting various operational control elements of the turbine , the operational control elements comprising the turbine fuel distribution splits , the inlet fuel temperature , and fuel-air ratio , and a communication link for the sensors and controls , the system comprising: receiving operational data regarding the operational parameters including combustor dynamics and turbine exhaust emissions from the sensors,', 'comparing the operational data to stored operational standards and determining if turbine operation conforms to the operational standards, the operational standards based on operational priorities,', 'communicating with the operational controls to perform a selected adjustment in an operational control element of the turbine,', 'receiving operational data from the sensors upon communicating the selected adjustment to determine if an additional incremental adjustment is desired, and', 'upon completing a series of ...

Thermal Imager with Hermetically Sealed and Pressurized Housing

The present invention relates to an imaging device with a thermal imaging surveillance capability for safety, security and situational awareness. Closed circuit television systems (CCTV) are usually supported on drive and actuating mechanisms so that their active imaging portions are housed in a protective environment in a transparent dome. Existing thermal imaging devices are used in fixed configurations or on platforms and are bulky and expensive. In addition they are unsuitable for harsh marine environments. The invention is an imaging device and comprises: a thermal imager, which in use is housed within a sealed housing. A pan and tilt mechanism is supported in the housing for displacing the thermal imager. A dome, formed from an infra-red (IR) transmitting material, covers and seals the housing (which is ideally filled with an inert gas) thereby resulting in an arrangement that is resistant to exposure to water and salt and so provides an imager suitable for marine environments, as well resulting in an overall reduction in size of the imager compared with exposed pan and tilt mechanisms. 1. An imaging device comprises: a thermal imager for forming an image of an object from IR radiation from the object , the imager being housed within a hermetically sealed housing , a pan and tilt mechanism for displacing the thermal imager; and a window , defined by at least a portion of dome , formed from an infra-red (IR) transmitting material , the window in sue is located intermediate the object and the thermal imager.2. An imaging device according to wherein the thermal imager forms an image of objects from IR radiation emanating from the objects.3. An imaging device according to wherein the portion of the dome is fixed to the housing preventing relative motion between them.4. An imaging device according to includes an automatic focus control mechanism.5. An imaging device according to includes a temperature dependent automatic focusing controller.6. An imaging device ...

COMPUTER VISION AND MACHINE LEARNING SOFTWARE FOR GRADING AND SORTING PLANTS

The present invention encompasses software that brings together computer vision and machine learning algorithms that can evaluate and sort plants into desired categories. While one embodiment of the present invention is directed toward strawberry plants, the software engine described is not specifically designed for strawberry plants but can be used for many different types of plants that require sophisticated quality sorting. The present invention is a sequence of software operations that can be applied to various crops (or other objects besides plants) in a re-usable fashion. 1. A system to recognize and classify a bare-root plant on a surface , the system comprising the steps of:classifying a bare-root plant from a raw image to form a classified bare-root image based on trained parameters; andevaluating the classified bare-root plant based on trained features to assign the evaluated bare-root plant to a configured category,whereby, the bare-root plant can be dispositioned based on the assigned configured category.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the step of classifying comprises a step of detecting and extracting foreground objects to identify a plurality of sub-parts of the bare-root plant to form a cropped image.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the step of detecting and extracting foreground objects comprises a step of creating the cropped image containing only the bare-root plant and minimal background.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the step of detecting and extracting objects comprises a step of color masking.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the step of color masking comprises a step of selecting a color of the surface to form a background color being maximally different compared to colors of the plurality of sub-parts of the bare-root plant to form foreground color.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the step of selecting the color of the surface to form the background color comprises the step of ...

SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL

A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction. 1. An engine controller arranged to control working chamber firings in an engine , the engine controller comprising:a firing fraction calculator arranged to determine a reference firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output;an engine settings controller arranged to set selected engine settings, wherein the selected engine settings affect the output of the working chamber firings and are not constrained to cause actual working chamber firing outputs to equal the reference working chamber firing output;a firing fraction adjuster arranged to determine an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output; anda firing controller arranged to direct working chamber firings in a skip fire manner that ...

SKIP FIRE ENGINE CONTROL

A variety of methods and arrangements for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine in a skip fire variable displacement mode are described. Generally, an engine is controlled to operate in a skip fire variable displacement mode. In one aspect, the spark timing associated with each fired working cycle is based at least in part on the firing history of the fired working chamber. 1. A method of controlling the operation of a spark ignition internal combustion engine including a plurality of working chambers , each working chamber being generally arranged to operate in a succession of working cycles , the method comprising:operating the engine in a skip fire operational mode, wherein during operation of the engine, a selected one of the working chambers will be fired during some working cycles and not fired during other working cycles; andadjusting the spark timing associated with a selected firing of the selected working chamber based at least in part on a firing history of the selected working chamber.2. A method as recited in wherein the spark timing associated with each firing event of the selected working chamber is determined at least in part based on a then current firing history of the selected working chamber.3. A method as recited in wherein the spark timing associated with each working cycle firing is determined at least in part based on a then current firing history of the associated working chamber.4. A method as recited in wherein the spark timing of the selected firing of the selected working chamber is further based in part upon an operational parameter associated with at least one previous firing of the selected working chamber.5. A method as recited in wherein the combustion characteristic is fuel charge.6. A method as recited in wherein when an active working cycle follows a skipped working cycle in the same working chamber claim 1 , the spark timing is advanced relative to the spark timing of the working chamber when the active ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROL FOR IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY

A variety of methods and arrangements for improving the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines based on skip fire operation of the engine are described. In one aspect the skip fire decisions are made on a working cycle by working cycle basis. During selected skipped working cycles, the corresponding cylinders are deactivated such that air is not pumped through the cylinder during the selected skipped working cycles. In some implementations, the cylinders are deactivated by holding associated intake and exhaust valves closed such that an air charge is not present in the working chamber during the selected skipped working cycles. 1. A method of controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine having a plurality of working chambers , each working chamber being generally arranged to operate in a succession of working cycles , the method comprising:operating the engine in a skip fire operational mode, wherein during operation of the engine in the skip fire operational mode, a selected one of the working chambers will be fired during some working cycles and not fired during other working cycles; andadjusting a setting of a component that affects a torque output associated with a selected firing of the selected working chamber based at least in part on a current skip/fire firing history of the selected working chamber.2. A method as recited in wherein the internal combustion engine is a spark ignition internal combustion engine and the adjusted setting is spark timing.3. A method as recited in wherein the adjusting setting controls the amount of fuel injected into the selected working chamber in association with the selected firing.4. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein each working chamber has an associated intake valve and an associated exhaust valve claim 1 , the method further comprising:deactivating the associated working chamber during the skipped working cycles by holding the intake and exhaust valves closed such that air is not pumped through ...

HIGH POWER LASER DIODE TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A high power laser diode test system is disclosed which includes a housing body defining at least one device test module compartment therein, a power supply, the system controller, and thermal control system positioned within the device test module compartment, a device test module having at least one carrier device receiver formed therein detachably coupled to the housing body, and at least one carrier device configured to support at least one laser diode device coupled thereto detachably positioned within the carrier device port formed on the device test module. 1. A high power laser diode test system , comprising:at least one housing body defining at least one device test module compartment formed within the at least one housing body;at least one power supply positioned within the at least one device test module compartment;at least one interconnect system positioned within the at least one device test module compartment, the interconnect system in communication with the at least one power supply;at least one system controller positioned within the at least one device test module compartment, the system controller in communication with the at least one power supply via the at least one interconnect system;at least one thermal control system within the at least one device test module compartment, the thermal control system in communication with at least one of the at least one power supply and the at least one system controller via the at least one interconnect system;at least one device test module configured to be positioned within the at least one device test module compartment and in communication via the at least one interconnect system with at least one of the at least one power supply, the at least one system controller, and the at least one thermal control system, the at least one device module having a defining at least one carrier device port therein; andat least one carrier device configured to support at least one laser diode device detachably coupled ...

BATTERY PARTS HAVING SOLVENTLESS ACID BARRIERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material. 120.-. (canceled)21. A battery part manufacturing system , comprising:a support configured to receive a battery part;a sealant applicator configured to coat at least a portion of the battery part with a sealant; anda light source configured to irradiate the sealant on the battery part to cure the sealant on the battery part.22. The battery part manufacturing system of wherein the support is movable to sequentially move the battery part past the sealant applicator and the light source.23. The battery part manufacturing system of wherein the support includes a spindle configured to releasably support and transfer the battery part claim 21 , and wherein the spindle is rotatable to rotate the battery part relative to the sealant applicator and the light source.24. The battery part manufacturing system of wherein the spindle is configured to rotate the battery part at a first speed when the battery part is positioned near the sealant applicator and to rotate the battery part at a second speed claim 23 , different than the first speed claim 23 , when the battery part is positioned near the light source.25. The battery part manufacturing system of wherein the sealant applicator includes a pressurized sprayer having a spray nozzle for directing the sealant toward the battery part.26. The battery part manufacturing system of wherein at least one of the sealant applicator and the support is electromechanically ...

High Power Laser Diode Test System and Method of Manufacture

A method of characterizing the performance of laser diode is disclosed wherein at least one laser diode device configured to emit optical radiation is detachably coupled to at least one carrier device, the carrier device configured to be positioned within at least one device test module, at least one unitary clamping force is controllably applied to the laser diode device thereby coupling the carrier device to the device test module, and at least one optical characteristic of the laser diode device is measured during use. 1. A method of characterizing the performance of at least one laser diode device , comprising:providing at least one power supply positioned within at least one device test module compartment formed within at least one housing body;positioning at least one of at least one thermal control system, at least one system controller, and at least one device test module within the at least one device test module compartment;coupling at least one of the at least one thermal control system, the at least one system controller, and the at least one device test module to the at least one power supply via at least one interconnect system positioned within the at least one housing body;detachably coupling at least one laser diode device to at least one carrier device, the at least one laser diode device configured to emit optical radiation;detachably coupling the at least one carrier device having the at least one laser diode device detachably coupled thereto to the at least one device test module;controllably applying at least one uniform clamping force to the at least one laser diode device positioned on the at least one carrier device thereby selectively coupling the at least one laser diode device to at least one of the at least one power supply, the at least one system controller, and the at least one thermal control system via the at least one interconnect system; andmeasuring at least one optical characteristic of the optical radiation emitted by the at ...

USING CYLINDER FIRING HISTORY FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL IN A SKIP FIRE ENGINE

Various methods and arrangements for determining a combustion control parameter for a working chamber in an engine are described. In one aspect, an engine controller includes a firing counter that stores a firing history for the working chamber. A combustion control module is used to determine a combustion control parameter, which is used to help manage combustion in the working chamber. The combustion control parameter is determined based at least in part on the firing history. 1. An engine controller for an internal combustion engine operated in a skip fire manner , the engine controller comprising:a firing counter that stores a firing history of a working chamber in the engine; anda combustion control module that is arranged to determine a combustion control parameter that helps manage combustion in the working chamber wherein the determination of the combustion control parameter is based at least in part on the firing history.2. An engine controller as recited in wherein the combustion control parameter is selected from the group consisting of injection timing claim 1 , injection pulse width claim 1 , fuel pressure claim 1 , ignition dwell time claim 1 , valve lift and cam phasing.3. An engine controller as recited in wherein the firing history indicates at least one selected from the group consisting of 1) a number of consecutive skips since a fire; 2) a number of skips over a plurality of consecutive working cycles of the working chamber; and 3) a number of fires and skips over a plurality of consecutive working cycles of the working chamber.4. An engine controller as recited in wherein:the firing counter is arranged to store a plurality of firing histories for a plurality of working chambers, respectively; andthe firing counter is arranged to store a distinct firing history for each working chamber.5. An engine controller as recited in wherein the firing histories indicate that the working chambers were operated in a skip fire manner such that selected ...

BATTERY PARTS HAVING SOLVENTLESS ACID BARRIERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material. 1. A battery part , comprising:a body having a lug portion extending from a base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be a least partially embedded in battery container material; anda light-curable material applied to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the base portion, wherein the light-curable material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the battery container material when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material.2. The battery part of wherein the base portion includes a plurality of sealing portions extending radially outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the battery part claim 1 , and wherein the light-curable material is applied directly to an exterior surface of the sealing portions.3. The battery part of wherein the light-curable material includes an acrylated urethane.4. The battery part of wherein the light-curable material is a masking resin that is curable via exposure to UV light.5. The battery part of wherein the light-curable material is a solventless compound that is resistant to corrosion by electrolytes.6. The battery part of wherein the light-curable material is omitted from an exterior surface of the lug portion.7. The battery part of wherein the body further includes a circumferential flange projecting radially outward beyond the base portion claim 1 , wherein the flange is configured to be at least ...

BATTERY PARTS HAVING SOLVENTLESS ACID BARRIERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material. 1. A battery part configured to be at least partially embedded in battery container material , the battery part comprising:a body having a lug portion extending from a base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be at least partially embedded in the battery container material; anda light-cured material applied to and cured on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the base portion before the base portion is embedded in the battery container material, wherein the light-cured material is configured to seal an interface between the base portion and the battery container material when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material, and wherein the light-cured material is a solventless compound that is resistant to corrosion by electrolytes.2. The battery part of wherein the base portion includes a plurality of sealing portions extending radially outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the battery part claim 1 , and wherein the light-cured material is applied directly to and cured directly on an exterior surface of the sealing portions.3. The battery part of wherein the sealing portions have a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape.4. The battery part of wherein the light-cured material has a generally uniform thickness along the exterior surface of the sealing portions.5. The battery part of wherein the light-cured material is a masking resin that is cured via ...

A Self-Guided Blossom Picking Device

Disclosed is a self-guided blossom picker that uses a vision system to identify and locate blossoms or inflorescence growing on a plant. The device is intended to be used on a farm and towed by a tractor, for example, or it can be self-propelled. As the device is moved over the blossom the image data captured by the vision system is sent to a machine vision module, which interprets the data and identifies a location of blossom. A controller uses the location data to command a picker to the proper location. A cutter on the picker is actuated to remove the blossom. 1. A device for removing inflorescence from a field-grown plant comprising:a picker comprising at least one cutter; an image capture device for capturing image data of at least one plant, and', 'a machine vision module capable of identifying the inflorescence in the image data; and, 'a machine vision system comprising wherein the controller receives a location of the inflorescence from the machine vision system,', 'wherein the controller directs a movement of the picker to the location, and', 'wherein the controller actuates the cutter to remove at least a portion of the inflorescence., 'a controller,'}2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising: wherein the first end attaches to the picker, and', 'wherein the second end attaches to a pivoting joint;, 'an arm having a first end and a second end,'}a base for supporting the pivoting joint; anda motor connected to the arm capable of causing a pivoting motion of the arm.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising:a position encoder that provides a signal comprising a position of the arm to the controller.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the picker further comprises:an extension having a first end and a second end, wherein the cutter is attached to the first end; andan actuator to move the extension in a vertical direction, wherein the actuator receives a signal from the controller.5. The device of claim 4 , further comprising:a vacuum conduit attached to ...

USING CYLINDER FIRING HISTORY FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL IN A SKIP FIRE ENGINE

Various methods and arrangements for determining a combustion control parameter for a working chamber in an engine are described. In one aspect, an engine controller includes a firing counter that stores a firing history for the working chamber. A combustion control module is used to determine a combustion control parameter, which is used to help manage combustion in the working chamber. The combustion control parameter is determined based at least in part on the firing history. 1. An engine controller for an internal combustion engine operated in a skip fire manner , the engine controller comprising:a firing counter that stores a firing history of a working chamber in the engine; anda combustion control module that is arranged to determine a combustion control parameter that helps manage combustion in the working chamber wherein the determination of the combustion control parameter is based at least in part on the firing history.2. An engine controller as recited in wherein the combustion control parameter is selected from the group consisting of injection timing claim 1 , injection pulse width claim 1 , fuel pressure claim 1 , ignition dwell time claim 1 , valve lift and cam phasing.3. An engine controller as recited in wherein the firing history indicates at least one selected from the group consisting of 1) a number of consecutive skips since a fire; 2) a number of skips over a plurality of consecutive working cycles of the working chamber; and 3) a number of fires and skips over a plurality of consecutive working cycles of the working chamber.4. An engine controller as recited in wherein:the firing counter is arranged to store a plurality of firing histories for a plurality of working chambers, respectively; andthe firing counter is arranged to store a distinct firing history for each working chamber.5. An engine controller as recited in wherein the firing histories indicate that the working chambers were operated in a skip fire manner such that selected ...

Vapor phase corrosion inhibitor package utilizing plastic packaging envelopes

A package containing a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor for use in forming film packaging envelopes. The package, and the method of forming the package include the selection of a suitable substrate board, and the application of a thermally activated adhesive film containing a quantity of vapor phase corrosion inhibitor onto the surface of the board. The films are thermal forming resins, such as a copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl monomer having an acid group thereon, and with the film resin also being blended with a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor. The vapor phase corrosion inhibitors used in the adhesive and in the film are selected from the group consisting of blends of alkali metal molybdates, alkali metal nitrites, triazoles, and amine salts. In forming the package, the films are initially heated or formed separately, and thereafter moved into contact with the substrate, this being undertaken with the peripheral areas of the film thereby becoming bonded to the substrate.

Biodegradable vapor corrosion inhibitor products

Biodegradable resin products consisting essentially of a polymeric resin of polyethylene, starch, polyesters such as polylactic acid, or other suitable polyesters. In admixture with the resin is a particulate vapor phase corrosion inhibitor selected from amine salts, ammonium benzoate, triazole derivatives, tall oil imidazolines, alkali metal molybdates, alkali dibasic acid salts, and mixtures thereof, and is present in an amount ranging from between about 1% and 3% by weight of the polymeric resin.

Sealed PTZ thermal imaging system for use at sea

A thermal imaging surveillance system comprises a thermal imager 1 manoeuvrable on a pan and tilt mechanism and mounted in a hermetically-sealed housing 5. An opaque dome end portion 2 is formed from an infra-red (IR) transmitting material. The housing 5 may be cylindrical and made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon fibre, to which the opaque dome end portion 2 is fitted and sealed using nitrile 0-rings. The device is designed to be used in marine environments where the hermetically sealed housing prevents moisture ingress and salt damage. Optionally, gyroscope motion stabilisers may stabilise the pan and tilt mechanism, when supported on a gimbal, to compensate for unwanted motion. The thermal infrared camera 1 may have a zoom lens and automatic temperature-dependent focus control. The device may automatically track target subjects, and a joystick play be used for remote control.

Thermal imager with hermetically sealed and pressurized housing

The present invention relates to an imaging device with a thermal imaging surveillance capability for safety, security and situational awareness. Closed circuit television systems (CCTV) are usually supported on drive and actuating mechanisms so that their active imaging portions are housed in a protective environment in a transparent dome. Existing thermal imaging devices are used in fixed configurations or on platforms and are bulky and expensive. In addition they are unsuitable for harsh marine environments. The invention is an imaging device and comprises: a thermal imager, which in use is housed within a sealed housing. A pan and tilt mechanism is supported in the housing for displacing the thermal imager. A dome, formed from an infra-red (IR) transmitting material, covers and seals the housing (which is ideally filled with an inert gas) thereby resulting in an arrangement that is resistant to exposure to water and salt and so provides an imager suitable for marine environments, as well resulting in an overall reduction in size of the imager compared with exposed pan and tilt mechanisms.

An imaging device, a related system and method of fabrication

Corrosion inhibitor solution applicator

A package for facilitating the protection of metallic surfaces against corrosion and including a blend of corrosion inhibitor and surface-conditioning component such as a degreaser, descaler, and/or anti-static component in liquid state impregnated into a substrate such as a wipe for simultaneous and direct application to the surface of the article being protected. The corrosion inhibitor component is preferably an amine salt of carboxylic acid, triazole, an alkali metal salt of aldonic acid, or alkanolamine salts of fatty acids, an alkali metal or alkanolamine salt of aromatic sulfonic acid, or blends thereof. The substrate is preferably a wipe fabricated from a fabric such as soft cotton, but may also include other wipe materials such as woven or non-woven polyolefin fabric, or non-woven materials such as paper toweling.

Battery parts having solventless acid barriers and associated systems and methods

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material.

Skip fire engine control

A variety of skip fire engine controllers and control techniques are described. In some preferred embodiments, a skip fire engine controller is provided that includes a firing fraction calculator, an engine settings controller, a firing fraction adjuster and a firing controller. The firing fraction calculator determines a reference firing fraction indicative of a firing fraction suitable for delivering a desired engine output at a reference working chamber firing output. The engine settings controller is arranged to set selected engine settings. The firing fraction adjuster determines an adjusted firing fraction that scales the reference firing fraction appropriately such that the engine will deliver the desired engine output at the current engine settings even when the actual working chamber firing outputs do not equal the reference working chamber firing output. The firing controller direct workings chamber firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the adjusted firing fraction.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

The present disclosure provides a tuning system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine. The system comprises operational turbine controls for controlling operational control elements of the turbine, including at least one of turbine fuel distribution or the fuel temperature. The system also has a tuning controller communicating with the turbine controls. The tuning controller is configured to tune the operation of the turbine in accordance with the following steps: receiving operational data about the turbine, providing a hierarchy of tuning issues, determining whether sensed operational data is within predetermined operational limits and producing one or more indicators. If the operational data is not within predetermined operational limits, the tuning controller will rank the one or more indicators to determine dominant tuning concern, and tune the operation of the turbine based on dominant tuning concern. Also provided herein are a method and computer readable medium for tuning.

High power laser diode test system and method of manufacture

Biodegradable vapor corrosion inhibitor products

Using cylinder firing history for combustion control in a skip fire engine

Various methods and arrangements for determining a combustion control parameter for a working chamber in an engine are described. In one aspect, an engine controller includes a firing counter that stores a firing history for the working chamber. A combustion control module is used to determine a combustion control parameter, which is used to help manage combustion in the working chamber. The combustion control parameter is determined based at least in part on the firing history.

Automated tuning of gas turbine combustion systems

A system for tuning the operation of a gas turbine is provided based on measuring operational parameters of the turbine and directing adjustment of operational controls for various operational elements of the turbine. A controller is provided for communicating with sensors and controls within the system. The controller receiving operational data from the sensors and comparing the data to stored operational standards to determining if turbine operation conforms to the standards. The controller then communicates selected adjustment in an operational parameter of the turbine. The controller then receives additional operational data from the sensors to determine if an additional adjustment is desired or is adjustment is desired of a further selected operational parameter.

Biodegradable vapor corrosion inhibitor products

Biodegradable resin products consisting essentially of a polymeric resin of polyethylene, starch, polyesters such as polylactic acid, or other suitable polyesters. In admixture with the resin is a particulate vapor phase corrosion inhibitor selected from amine salts, ammonium benzoate, triazole derivatives, tall oil imidazolines, alkali metal molybdates, alkali dibasic acid salts, and mixtures thereof, and is present in an amount ranging from between about 1% and 3% by weight of the polymeric resin.

Optimization of gas turbine combustion systems low load performance on simple cycle and heat recovery steam generator applications.

Se proporcionan en la presente un sistema y método para afinar la operación de una turbina y optimizar la vida mecánica de un generador de vapor por recuperación de calor. Junto con la presente se proporciona un controlador de turbina, un medio sensor para detectar parámetros operativos, un medio de control para ajustar elementos de control operativos. El controlador está adaptado para afinar la operación de la turbina de gas de acuerdo con etapas preprogramadas en respuesta a prioridades operativas seleccionadas por un usuario. Las prioridades operativas comprenden de preferencia vida óptima del generador de vapor por recuperación de calor.

Enzymic triglyceride conversion.

THE INVENTION CONCERNS A PROCESS FOR THE ENZYMIC PRODUCTION OF CHIRAL TRIGLYCERIDES-COMPOSITIONS ENRICHED IN ONE POSSIBLE ENANTIOMER BY APPLYING A LIPASE, DERIVED FROM MUCOR SPECIES UNDER VERY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF WATER ACTIVITY AND OVERALL DEGREE OF CONVERSION.

Automated tuning of multiple fuel gas turbine combustion systems

Computer vision and machine learning software for grading and sorting plants

The present invention encompasses software that brings together computer vision and machine learning algorithms that can evaluate and sort plants into desired categories. While one embodiment of the present invention is directed toward strawberry plants, the software engine described is not specifically designed for strawberry plants but can be used for many different types of plants that require sophisticated quality sorting. The present invention is a sequence of software operations that can be applied to various crops (or other objects besides plants) in a re-usable fashion.

Optimization of gas turbine combustion systems low load performance on simple cycle and heat recovery steam generator applications

System and method for tuning the operation of a turbine and optimizing the mechanical life of a heat recovery steam generator. Provided therewith is a turbine controller, sensor means for sensing operational parameters, control means for adjusting operational control elements. The controller is adapted to tune the operation of the gas turbine in accordance to preprogrammed steps and in response to operational priorities selected by a user. The operational priorities preferably comprise optimal heat recovery steam generator life.

Digestible fats

The invention concerns triglyceride compositions useful as nutrient fats having improved digestibility. The compositions comprise :    1-95 wt.% of M 2 L;    99-1 wt.% of ML 2 , M = saturated fatty acid C 2 -C 14 ; L = unsaturated fatty acid C 18 +, 35-99.5 mole % of the total M being bonded at the 2-position, while the asymmetric and symmetric triglycerides are present in a weight ratio of at least 1,75.

Biodegradable products comprising a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor

Biodegradable resin products consisting essentially of a polymeric resin of starch, polyesters of polylactic acid and polycaprolactone. In admixture with the resin is a particulate vapor phase corrosion inhibitor selected from amine salts, ammonium benzoate, triazole derivatives, tall oil imidazolines, alkali metal molybdates, alkali dibasic acid salts, and mixtures thereof, and is present in an amount ranging from between about 1% and 3%, by weight of the polymeric resin.

Method and apparatus for controlling finite impulse responses using alert definitions in policy-based automation

Method and apparatus for the control of finite impulse responses for alerting in policy-based automation. Embodiments of the alert definition mechanism may provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that assists the user in generating complex alert definitions by graphically displaying the signal waveform and providing graphical user interface elements according to a GUI paradigm for manipulating various parameters, such as thresholds, edges, rates, and sustain and repeat periods, to define the alert or alerts. Embodiments of the alert definition mechanism may be used, for example, to assist the user in configuring the policies used in a policy-based automation system. This graphical shaping paradigm may be used to graphically, rather than textually, define the various parameters for alert definitions for relatively simple to complex alert definitions. This graphical approach may be more intuitive to the user than conventional, text-based alert definition mechanisms.

A self-guided blossom picking device

Disclosed is a self-guided blossom picker that uses a vision system to identify and locate blossoms or inflorescence growing on a plant. The device is intended to be used on a farm and towed by a tractor, for example, or it can be self-propelled. As the device is moved over the blossom the image data captured by the vision system is sent to an machine vision module, which interprets the data and identifies a location of blossom. A controller uses the location data to command a picker to the proper location. A cutter on the picker is actuated to remove the blossom.

Method and apparatus for a package with two substrates

Vorrichtung, die umfaßt: – einen Halbleiterchip, der ein darin ausgebildetes Durchgangs-Via aufweist, – eine erste Zwischenverbindung, die auf einer Vorderseite des Chips ausgebildet ist, und eine zweite Zwischenverbindung, die auf einer Rückseite des Chips ausgebildet, die mit dem Durchgangs-Via gekoppelt sind, und – ein erstes Paket-Substrat, das elektrisch mit der ersten Zwischenverbindung gekoppelt ist, und ein zweites Paket-Substrat, das elektrisch mit der zweiten Zwischenverbindung gekoppelt ist. Device comprising: A semiconductor chip having a through via formed therein, A first interconnection formed on a front side of the chip and a second interconnection formed on a back side of the chip coupled to the via via, and A first package substrate electrically coupled to the first interconnect and a second package substrate electrically coupled to the second interconnect.

Battery parts having solventless acid barriers and associated systems and methods

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material.

Human milk fat substitutes

THE INVENTION CONCERNS FAT COMPOSITIONS THAT RESEMBLE HUMAN MILK FAT.THESE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISE TRIGLYCERIDES IN WHICH AT LEAST 40 WT%.OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SATURATED FATTY ACID RESIDUES PRESENT IN THE TRIGLYCERIDES ARE BONDED AT THE 2-POSITION, WHILE THE FATTY ACID RESIDUES IN 1- AND 3- POSITIONS ARE RANDOMLY OR NON-RANDOMLY DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN THESE POSITIONS AND INCLUDE OLEIC, LINOLEIC AND LINOLENIC ACID AND OTHER UNSATURATED RESIDUES.THE INVENTION IS FURTHER CONCERNED WITH SUBSTITUTE MILK FAT, INFANT FOOD AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COMPOSITIONS.

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Human milk fat substitutes

The invention concerns fat compositions that resemble human milk fat. These compositions comprise triglycerides in which at least 40 wt.% of the total amount of saturated fatty acid residues present in the triglycerides are bonded at the 2-position, while the fatty acid residues in 1- and 3-positions are randomly or non-randomly distributed between these positions and include oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid and other unsaturated residues. The invention is further concerned with substitute milk fat, infant food and a process for the preparation of the compositions.

Enzymatisches triglycerid-umsetzverfahren

Dispositivo autoguiado para la recolección de flores

Se divulga un recolector de flores autoguiado que utiliza un sistema de visión para identificar y localizar flores o inflorescencias que crecen en una planta. El dispositivo está destinado a ser utilizado en una granja y remolcado, por ejemplo, por un tractor, o puede ser autopropulsado. A medida que el dispositivo se mueve sobre la flor, los datos de la imagen capturados por el sistema de visión se envían a un módulo de visión artificial, que interpreta los datos e identifica la ubicación de la flor. Un controlador utiliza los datos de ubicación para ordenar a un recolector que llegue a la ubicación adecuada. Se acciona un cortador en el recolector para quitar la flor. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Software development project infrastructure builder tool

A method of building a software development project environment. The method comprises creating a software repository in a software repository and workflow tool system by a project microservice executing on a computer system, wherein the software repository comprises a workflow executable; transmitting an identification of the application development framework tool by the project microservice to a templates microservice; in response to receiving the identification of the application development framework tool, selecting by the template microservice executing on the computer system an application development tool based on the identification of the application development framework tool; requesting by the template microservice a code builder tool associated with the identified application development framework tool to build a software repository; returning software repository artifacts built by the code builder tool by the template microservice to the project microservice; and installing the software repository artifacts by the project microservice in the software repository.

Battery parts having solventless acid barriers and associated systems and methods

Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a battery part includes a body having a base portion and a lug portion extending from the base portion. The battery part can further include a light-curable sealing material at least partially covering an exterior surface of the base portion. The sealing material is configured to seal an interface between the battery part and the material of a battery container when the base portion is embedded in the battery container material.

Muttermilch-Fettersatzstoffe.

Identifying security threats via user-input metrcs

Techniques described herein are directed to, in part, receiving input data from a computing device that includes a data capturing component; receiving, from the computing device, sensor data representing one or more characteristics associated with an interaction between a user and the data capturing component while the input data is being captured; authenticating an account associated with the user based at least in part on the input data and the one or more characteristics; and sending, to the computing device, an indication that the account of the user has been authenticated.

Schaltungsanordnung zum Ausblenden und Weiterübertragen der Datensignale einer äquidistante Taktsignale und zwischen diese eingestreute Datensignale enthaltenden Summensignalfolge

A self-guided blossom picking device

Disclosed is a self-guided blossom picker that uses a vision system to identify and locate blossoms or inflorescence growing on a plant. The device is intended to be used on a farm and towed by a tractor, for example, or it can be self-propelled. As the device is moved over the blossom the image data captured by the vision system is sent to an machine vision module, which interprets the data and identifies a location of blossom. A controller uses the location data to command a picker to the proper location. A cutter on the picker is actuated to remove the blossom.

A self-guided blossom picking device

A self-guided blossom picking device

Optimization of gas turbine combustion systems low load performance on simple cycle and heat recovery steam generator applications

System and method for tuning the operation of a turbine and optimizing the mechanical life of a heat recovery steam generator. Provided therewith is a turbine controller, sensor means for sensing operational parameters, control means for adjusting operational control elements. The controller is adapted to tune the operation of the gas turbine in accordance to preprogrammed steps and in response to operational priorities selected by a user. The operational priorities preferably comprise optimal heat recovery steam generator life.

Computer System Execution Environment Builder Tool

A method of automatically setting up a computer system execution environment based on declarative statements about environment requirements input by a user. The method comprises analyzing a manifest file by a decision engine application executing on a computer system to identify computer system environment requirements; determining available computer system resources by the decision engine application; defining by the decision engine application a computer system execution environment that meets the computer system environment requirements identified in the manifest file; invoking at least one pluggable interaction component executing on the computer system by the decision engine based on the computer system execution environment defined by the decision engine application; and setting-up by the at least one pluggable interaction component at least some of the computer system execution environment defined by the decision engine application.

Schaltungsanordnung zum ausblenden und weiteruebertragen der datensignale einer aequidistante taktsignale und zwischen diese eingestreute datensignale enthaltenden summensignalfolge

An Improved Means for Utilizing Refuse from Dust Heaps and other places.

19,130. Chandler, C. Aug. 18. Earthenware and like pipes and tubes.-Rubbish from dust heaps, factory refuse, spent lime, cinders, ashes, and the like are used in the manufacture of drain pipes &c. The said refuse is ground and mixed with lime or cement. Water is then added to bring it to the required consistency for moulding. The moulded articles are dried by hot air, preferably in the open.

Cyclone recovery system and cyclone separator with perforated thimble

Internal combustion engine control for improved fuel efficiency

A variety of methods and arrangements for improving the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines based on skip fire operation of the engine are described. In one aspect the skip fire decisions are made on a working cycle by working cycle basis. During selected skipped working cycles, the corresponding cylinders are deactivated such that air is not pumped through the cylinder during the selected skipped working cycles. In some implementations, the cylinders are deactivated by holding associated intake and exhaust valves closed such that an air charge is not present in the working chamber during the selected skipped working cycles.

High power laser diode test system and method of manufacture

A high power laser diode test system is disclosed which includes a housing body defining at least one device test module compartment therein, a power supply, the system controller, and thermal control system positioned within the device test module compartment, a device test module having at least one carrier device receiver formed therein detachably coupled to the housing body, and at least one carrier device configured to support at least one laser diode device coupled thereto detachably positioned within the carrier device port formed on the device test module.