Abstract:
A method and system to provide a distributed local energy production system with high-voltage DC bus is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a management unit to be interconnected via a network bus to a set of link modules, each link module coupled to a separate local energy production unit, each link module to include a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) step-up converter and a parameter monitoring unit to produce parameter data for the respective local energy production unit, and the local energy production units to be coupled to a high voltage power line to deliver produced electrical energy to a consumer of the energy; and the management unit to receive measured parameters from the link modules, and to send control signals to link modules to provide individual operational control of the local energy production units, the management unit to be coupled to one or more separate computers to provide the computers with access to the parameter data and control of the local energy production units.
Abstract:
Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, to yield a less contaminated aqueous specifically in the area of soluble organic containing effluent for discharge. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and a powered activated carbon (PAC) is injected into the wastewater, and after a delay on the order of about ten seconds or greater, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent polymer solution is injected into the wastewater which reduces oil and grease (FOG), (BOD). (COD), volatiles total suspended solids (TSS), and other contaminants.
Abstract:
Vehicle includes a vehicular frame and a steering wheel connected to the vehicular frame, the steering wheel includes an annular frame and one or more user-manipulatable input devices arranged thereon. Each input device includes electronic components which initiate a change in the operation of a component of the vehicle or a display system based on the user's manipulation thereof. Types of input devices include a joy stick, trackball, directional pad or scroll wheel, as well as a universal stick actuator. A display system includes a display arranged to be visible to the driver, with the input device or devices being arranged to control the display system to alter the display upon being manipulated. The display system can be programmed to display menus on the display. Variation of the menus and selection of items on the menus may be implemented by the input device(s).
Abstract:
A wafer alkaline cell of a laminar structure is disclosed. The cell comprises an anode assembly and a cathode assembly bonded together to form a laminate structure. There may be one and desirably two anode frames securing an anode current collector sheet sandwiched therebetween. There may be a cathode frame bonded to the anode frames. There is an anode current collector sheet within the anode assembly. There is a cathode current collector sheet, optionally with an attached metal mesh embedded within the cathode assembly to assure good electrical contact with the cathode. Alternatively, a cathode endplate with spring action is employed which can move in response to changes of volume or pressure within the cathode, thereby maintaining good contact. The anode current collector may be precoated with a sealing metal forming an alkaline resistant metal oxide film to improve bonding to the frame. The cell is durable and preferably rigid and resists electrolyte leakage.
Abstract:
Batteries and methods of making batteries are disclosed. In some embodiments, a battery includes a housing, a positive electrode comprising a copper material in the housing, a negative electrode in the housing, a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolytic solution comprising soluble aluminum in the housing. A method of making a battery can include providing a positive electrode comprising a copper material into a housing, adding a material comprising aluminum to an electrolytic solution, and adding the electrolytic solution into the housing.
Abstract:
Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, specifically industrial laundries to yield a less contaminated aqueous effluent for discharge to a sewer and reduce the sludge generated therefrom. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and an inorganic aluminum species is injected into the wastewater, and after at least a two second delay, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent polymer solution is injected into the wastewater which reduces sludge generation, while maintaining or exceeding effluent quality. Also, no coagulant, flocculent or sludge aids are needed to attain the results and the sludge can be dewatered in a plate and frame press.
Abstract:
Batteries are disclosed. In some embodiments, a battery has a cathode that includes CuxMyOzXt, where M is a metal, X includes one or more halides and/or nitrate, x+y is from about 6.8 to about 7.2, and z and t are selected so that the copper in CuxMyOzXt has a formal oxidation state of +2 or greater.
Abstract translation:电池被公开。 在一些实施例中,电池具有包括Cu x的阴极,其中M 是金属,X包括一种或多种卤化物和/或硝酸盐,x + y为约6.8至约7.2,并且选择z和t,使得Cu x y O z具有+2或更大的正式氧化态。