Optimal control of wave energy converters

    公开(公告)号:US10197040B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-05

    申请号:US15466605

    申请日:2017-03-22

    Abstract: A wave energy converter and method for extracting energy from water waves maximizes the energy extraction per cycle by estimating an excitation force of heave wave motion on the buoy, computing a control force from the estimated excitation force using a dynamic model, and applying the computed control force to the buoy to extract energy from the heave wave motion. Analysis and numerical simulations demonstrate that the optimal control of a heave wave energy converter is, in general, in the form of a bang-singular-bang control; in which the optimal control at a given time can be either in the singular arc mode or in the bang-bang mode. The excitation force and its derivatives at the current time can be obtained through an estimator, for example, using measurements of pressures on the surface of the buoy in addition to measurements of the buoy position. A main advantage of this approximation method is the ease of obtaining accurate measurements for pressure on the buoy surface and for buoy position, compared to wave elevation measurements.

    Method of growing germanium crystals

    公开(公告)号:US10125431B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-13

    申请号:US14900426

    申请日:2014-06-20

    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, taught is a high purity germanium crystal growth method utilizing a quartz shield inside a steel furnace. The quartz shield is adapted for not only guiding the flow of an inert gas but also preventing the germanium melt from contamination by insulation materials, graphite crucible, induction coil and stainless steel chamber. A load cell provides automatic control of crystal diameter and helps to ensure exhaustion of the germanium melt. The method is both convenient and effective at producing high purity germanium crystals by relatively low skilled operators.

    PRODUCTION OF FOOD GRADE DISTILLERS DRIED GRAINS
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    发明申请
    PRODUCTION OF FOOD GRADE DISTILLERS DRIED GRAINS 审中-公开
    生产食品级蒸馏机干粮

    公开(公告)号:US20160135485A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US14845085

    申请日:2015-09-03

    CPC classification number: A23K10/38 A23L7/197 A23L7/198

    Abstract: The invention provides methods and processes that can be used to process industrial FDDG to food grade FDDG (FDDG). The FDDG product is substantially reduced of color, is high in protein and fiber, is odor-neutral, and is safe for human consumption. The present invention further provides processing schemes to minimize FDDG variability, and to insure uniform food functionality traits. The invention also provides novel and effective applications and uses of Supercritical CO2 extraction in the preparation of the FDDG product.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了可用于将工业FDDG加工成食品级FDDG(FDDG)的方法和方法。 FDDG产品的颜色大大降低,蛋白质和纤维含量高,是气味中性的,对人类来说是安全的。 本发明还提供了最小化FDDG变异性并确保均匀的食物功能性状的处理方案。 本发明还提供了在制备FDDG产品中超临界CO 2萃取的新颖有效的应用和用途。

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