Novel process designs for increased selectivity and capacity for hydrogen sulfide capture from acid gases

A system and process for selectively separating H ...

Synthetic apolipoprotein E mimicking polypeptides and methods of use

METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL NITRIDES AND METAL CARBIDES

A method for producing a metal nitride and/or a metal carbide, a metal nitride and/or metal carbide optionally produced according to the method, and the use of the metal nitride and/or carbide in catalysis optionally catalytic hydroprocessing. Optionally, the method comprises: i) contacting at least one metal oxide comprising at least one first metal M1 with a cyanometallate comprising at least one second metal M2 to form a reaction mixture; and, ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a temperature of at least 300°C for a reaction period. Optionally, the metal nitride and/or metal carbide is a metal nitride comprising tungsten nitride.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION AND DIRECT CONTACT COOLER

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Separation of carbon dioxide from gas mixtures by calcium based reaction separation

A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration in the stream. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases (such as flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide). The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRSCO2) process consists of contacting a CO2 laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO2 by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCOa). Once spent, CaCO3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The regenerated CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRSCO2 process. This process also identifies the application of a mesoporous CaCO3 structure, developed by a process ...

PROCESS FOR ADSORPTION OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS FROM HYDROCARBON STREAMS

The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material containing particles of a nickel phosphide complex NixP. The adsorbent is utilized in a sulfur removal process that does not require added hydrogen, and run at relatively low temperatures ranging from about 150 °C to about 400 °C. The process of this invention enables "ultra-deep" desulfurization down to levels of about 1 ppm and less.

STAGED SOLVENT ASSISTED HYDROPROCESSING AND RESID HYDROCONVERSION

Systems and methods are provided for processing a heavy oil feed, such as an atmospheric or vacuum resid, using a combination of solvent assisted hydroprocessing and slurry hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed. The systems and methods allow for conversion and desulfurization/denitrogenation of a feed to form fuels and gas oil (or lubricant base oil) boiling range fractions while reducing the portion of the teed that is exposed to the high severity conditions present in slurry hydroconversion.

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO ...

SYNTHETIC APOLIPOPROTEIN E MIMICKING POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) FROM GAS MIXTURES BY CALCIUM BASED REACTION SEPARATION (CARS-CO2) PROCESS

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) FROM GAS MIXTURES BY CALCIUM BASED REACTION SEPARATION (CARS-CO2) PROCESS

Carbon dioxide is selectively removed from a gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO sub 2 compared to the inlet stream The CO sub 2 is separated from a gas mixture (e g flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide) Calcium-based reaction separation for CO sub 2 (CaRS-CO sub 2) consists of contacting a CO sub 2 laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO sub 2 by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO sub 3) Once "spent", CaCO sub 3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO sub 2 The "regenerated" CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO sub 2 A mesoporous CaCO sub 3 structure that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles is identified Thermal regeneration (calcination) under vacuum proves a sorbent structure that maintains reproducible reactivity levels over multiple cycles

Method and apparatus for setting communicating session

A method of setting a communicating session for executing an application includes determining an available bandwidth of each of a plurality of communicating sessions connected to a first device; determining a required bandwidth that is used to execute each of a plurality of applications that are executed on the first device; allocating at least one communicating session of the plurality of communicating sessions to at least one application of the plurality of applications, based on strengths of the respective available bandwidths of the plurality of communicating sessions and strengths of the respective required bandwidths of the plurality of applications; and executing the at least one application using the allocated at least one communicating session.

Intelligent Pre-Processing and Fulfillment of Mixed Orders

A pre-processing and fulfillment system and method are described. In some implementations, the method may include receiving an order containing a retail component and a pharmacy component, processing the order for the pharmacy component and the retail component, and generating a tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a party to receive a component of the order. The method may include transmitting fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the order, and transmitting the tracking token to a computing device of the authorized party. Some implementations may also include receiving a signal indicating receipt of the tracking token and an authorized transfer of the component, and updating a status of the order based on the received signal. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving an order from a user containing a retail component and a pharmacy component;generating an encrypted electronic tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a party to receive the order;receiving a provided encrypted electronic tracking token from a computing device of the party in response to an attempt to pick up the order;decrypting the provided encrypted electronic tracking token; anddispensing the order to the party in response to the decrypting of the provided encrypted electronic tracking token indicating the party as being authorized to pick up the order.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein generating the encrypted electronic tracking token further comprises:transmitting fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the pharmacy component and processed information for the retail component, the fulfillment system configured to fulfill the order including the retail component and the pharmacy component; andtransmitting the encrypted electronic tracking token to the computing device of the party.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein receiving ...

PROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any "pitch" generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACID GAS REMOVAL

A method and system for the selective removal of CO2 and/or H2S from a gaseous stream containing one or more acid gases. In particular, a system and method for separating CO2 and/or H2S from a gas mixture containing an acid gas using an absorbent solution and one or more ejector venturi nozzles in flow communication with one or more absorbent contactors. The method involves contacting a gas mixture containing at least one acid gas with the absorbent solution under conditions sufficient to cause absorption of at least a portion of said acid gas. The absorbent contactors operate in co-current flow and are arranged in a counter-current configuration to increase the driving force for mass transfer. Monoliths can be used that operate in a Taylor flow or slug flow regime. The absorbent solution is treated under conditions sufficient to cause desorption of at least a portion of the acid gas.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

A fuel, an oxidant, and a diluent can be introduced to a combustion zone, wherein the oxidant comprises air, oxygen-enriched air, or oxygen-lean air. At least a portion of the fuel can be combusted to produce an exhaust gas comprising, nitrogen, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. The exhaust gas can be expanded to produce mechanical power and an expanded exhaust gas. A concentration of at least one of oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, in the exhaust gas or the expanded exhaust gas or both can be determined, and an amount of the oxidant or the fuel introduced to the combustion zone, or both, can be adjusted based on the determined concentration to produce an exhaust gas containing a combined amount of oxygen and carbon monoxide of less than about 2 mol % and a nitrogen concentration ranging from 20 mol % to 75 mol %. The diluent to the combustion zone can include at least a portion of the exhaust gas containing a combined amount of oxygen and carbon monoxide of less than 2 mol % and a nitrogen concentration ranging from 20 mol % to 75 mol %.

Systems and methods for controlling combination of a fuel

Abstract A method for combusting a fuel, for example in a gas turbine, which controls the composition of exhaust gas produced by the combustion, the method comprising the steps of: introducing a fuel, an oxidant, and a diluent to a combustion zone; combusting at least a portion of the fuel to produce an exhaust gas comprising water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and carbon monoxide; expanding the exhaust gas to produce mechanical power and an expanded exhaust gas; determining a concentration of at least one of oxygen and carbon monoxide, in at least one of the exhaust gas and the expanded exhaust gas; and adjusting an amount of at least one of the oxidant and the fuel introduced to the combustion zone based at least in part on the determined concentration of at least one of oxygen and carbon monoxide to produce an exhaust gas containing a combined amount of oxygen and carbon monoxide of less than about 2 mol%. (LO N cco (0o coY N p.C _ _ _ __ p. co~ CD V' cLO C)0 ...

NOVEL PROCESS DESIGNS FOR INCREASED SELECTIVITY AND CAPACITY FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE CAPTURE FROM ACID GASES

A system and process for selectively separating H2S from a gas mixture which also comprises CO2 is disclosed. A water recycle stream is fed to the absorber in order to create a higher concentration absorbent above the recycle feed and having a greater H2S selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a more dilute absorbent below the recycle feed and having a greater H2S selectivity at higher acid gas loadings. Also disclosed is a system and process for selectively separating H2S by utilizing two different absorbents, one absorbent for the upper section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater H2S selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a second absorbent for the lower section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater H2S selectivity at higher acid gas loadings.

Method for the treatment of activated carbonaceous material containing alkali/alkaline earth metals for the reduction of nox from flue gas

Method and system for bookmarking a webpage

The present disclosure describes method and systems for bookmarking. The method includes detecting a plurality of webpage elements having the same Uniform Resource Locator (URL) from among webpage elements on a webpage. The method further includes determining a default display index value associated with each of the plurality of webpage elements having the same URL. The method further includes updating the default display index value of at least one of the plurality of webpage elements in response to a bookmark event and storing the updated display index value. The method further includes bookmarking the webpage according to the at least one updated display index value.

Reconfigurable wireless data center network using free-space optics

A reconfigurable free-space optical inter-rack network includes a plurality of server racks, each including at least one switch mounted on a top thereof, where each top-mounted switch includes a plurality of free-space-optic link connector, each with a free-space optical connection to a free-space-optic link connector on another top-mounted switch, a single ceiling mirror above the plurality of server racks that substantially covers the plurality of server racks, wherein the single ceiling mirror redirects optical connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors to provide a clear lines-of-sight between each pair of connected free-space-optic link connectors, and a controller that preconfigures a free-space optical network connecting the plurality of server racks by establishing connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors, and that reconfigures connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors in response to network traffic demands and events.

System and method for building a cloud aware massive data analytics solution background

Embodiments of the invention provide data management solutions that go beyond the traditional warehousing system to support advanced analytics. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for extracting data from an existing data warehouse, storing the extracted data in a reusable (intermediate) form using data parallel and compute parallel techniques over cloud, query processing over the data with/without compute parallel techniques, and providing querying using high level querying languages.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION AND DIRECT CONTACT COOLER

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION OF ENRICHED AIR WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO2 content in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration.

MESOPOROUS CATALYST COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure provides mesoporous catalyst compounds and compositions having one or more group 13 atoms. The present disclosure further relates to processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstocks to small olefins. In one aspect, a catalyst compound includes a zeolite having a structural type selected from MFI, MSE, MTW, Theta-One (TON), Terri erite (TER), ATI, ATS, ATO, BEA, BEC, BOG, BPH, CAN, CON, EMT, EON, EZT, FAU, GME, GON, IFR, ISV, ITN, IWR, IWW, LTL, MAZ, MEI, MOR, MOZ, OFF, OKO, OSI, SAF, SAO, SEW, SEE, SFO, SSF, SSY, and ETSI, or a combination thereof, the zeolite having a silicon to aluminum molar ratio (Si/Al ratio) of from about 5 to about 40. In one aspect, a catalyst composition includes the catalyst compound and one or more group 13 metal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING COMBUSTION OF A FUEL

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.

PROCESS FOR ADSORPTION OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS FROM HYDROCARBON STREAMS

The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sul fur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material c ontaining particles of a nickel phosphide complex NixP. The adsorbent is uti lized in a sulfur removal process that does not require added hydrogen, and run at relatively low temperatures ranging from about 150 °C to about 400 °C . The process of this invention enables "ultra-deep" desulfurization down to levels of about 1 ppm and less.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION OF ENRICHED AIR WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO2 content in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration.

SEQUENTIAL DEASPHALTING FOR BASE STOCK PRODUCTION

Separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas mixtures by calcium based reaction separation (CaRS-CO2) process

A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO₂ compared to the inlet CO₂ concentration in the stream. The proposed process effects the separation of CO₂ from a mixture of gases (such as flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide). The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO₂ (CaRS-CO₂) process consists of contacting a CO₂ laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO₂ by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Once "spent", CaCO₃ is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO₂. The "regenerated" CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO₂. This carbonation-calcination cycle ...

Separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas mixtures by calcium based reaction separation (CaRS-CO2) process

A reaction-based process developed for the selective removal of CO2 from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases by its reaction with metal oxides. The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRS-CO2) process consists of contacting CO2 laden gas with CaO in a reactor such that CaO captures CO2 by the formation of CaCO3. CaCO3 is regenerated by calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The "regenerated" CaO is then recycled for the further capture of CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS-CO2 process. This process also may use a mesoporous CaCO3 structure that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles.

PROCESS FOR MAKING LUBE BASE STOCKS FROM RENEWABLE FEEDS

Provided are processes for making hydrocarbons from renewable feed sources. In an embodiment, there is provided a method for producing a lube basestock including: contacting a compound of Formula (I) and a feedstock of biological origin with a catalyst component including a basic material: wherein R1 is selected from acyclic hydrocarbyl, cyclic hydrocarbyl, and aryl, wherein R1 has one or more optional substitutions selected from the group consisting of -Ra, -ORa, -C(O)Ra, and -C(O)ORa, wherein Ra is H or C1C6 alkyl group; and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; and hydrogenating a ketone to a hydrocarbon with a catalyst including a hydrogenation catalyst and a hydrothermally stable binder.

SYNTHETIC APOLIPOPROTEIN E MIMICKING POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE

The present invention provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides. Also disclosed are methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to reduce plasma glucose levels. Methods of using the disclosed apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to treat diabetes and diabetic complications are also disclosed.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION OF ENRICHED AIR WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO2 content in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration.

Synthetic apolipoprotein E mimicking polypeptides and methods of use

ORGANOSILICA MATERIALS AND USES THEREOF

Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which are a polymer comprising of at least one independent cyclic polyurea monomer of Formula (I) wherein each R1 is a Z1OZ2SiZ4 group, wherein each Z1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; Z2 and Z3 each independently represent a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; and each Z4 represents a C1-C8 alkylene group bonded to a nitrogen atom of the cyclic polyurea are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, color removal, etc., are also provided herein.

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO2 content in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration.

PROCESS FOR MAKING LUBE BASE STOCKS FROM RENEWABLE FEEDS

Multi-level colocation and processing of spatial data on MapReduce

Methods, systems, and computer program products for multi-level colocation and analytical processing of spatial data on MapReduce are provided herein. A method includes correlating multiple items of spatial data and multiple items of attribute data within a file system to generate multiple blocks of correlated data; colocating each of the multiple blocks of correlated data on a given node within the file system based on a data block placement policy; and clustering multiple replicas generated for each of the multiple data blocks at multiple levels of spatial granularity within the file system.

Gimbaled table riser support system

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING BLOOD VESSEL

A method and system for evaluating physiological properties of a segment of blood vessel is provided. The method includes: acquiring a first measurement and a second measurement respectively at the first point and the second point; obtaining a transfer function configured to produce an output given an input, using the first measurement and the second measurement as the input and the output respectively; and determining the physiological properties of the section of the blood vessel based on the transfer function. The transfer function can be a velocity transfer function based on the blood velocity waveforms, or can be a pressure transfer function based on the blood pressure waveforms. The method and system can be used to non-invasively diagnose PH, COPD, and PA impedance in a pulmonary artery, and to detect a stenosis in a coronary artery.

PROCESS FOR MAKING LUBE BASE STOCKS FROM RENEWABLE FEEDS

Provided are processes for making hydrocarbons from renewable feed sources. In an embodiment, there is provided a method for producing a lube basestock including: contacting a compound of Formula (I) and a feedstock of biological origin with a catalyst component including a basic material: wherein R1 is selected from acyclic hydrocarbyl, cyclic hydrocarbyl, and aryl, wherein R1 has one or more optional substitutions selected from the group consisting of -Ra, -ORa, -C(O)Ra, and -C(O)ORa, wherein Ra is H or C1C6 alkyl group; and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; and hydrogenating a ketone to a hydrocarbon with a catalyst including a hydrogenation catalyst and a hydrothermally stable binder.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING COMBUSTION OF A FUEL

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.

Systems and methods for tracking and reporting provenance of data used in a massively distributed analytics cloud

In the context of cloud computing, effective methods and arrangements for storing and tracking provenance. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a distributed file system is advantageously employed to store large amounts of provenance data. File creation involves the creation both of output files and reduce logs.

Synthetic Apolipoprotein E Mimicking Polypeptides And Methods Of Use

The present invention provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides. Also disclosed are provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to reduce plasma glucose levels. Methods of using the disclosed apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to treat diabetes and diabetic complications are also disclosed. 196-. (canceled)97. A method of reducing oxidative stress in a subject , comprising:administering a synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide to the subject, whereby the oxidative stress in the subject is reduced.98. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide is administered in a pharmaceutical composition comprising the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.99. The method of claim 97 , wherein the subject has diabetes.100. A method of reducing β-cell apoptosis in a subject claim 97 , comprising: administering a synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide to the subject claim 97 , whereby β-cell apoptosis in the subject is reduced.101. The method of claim 100 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide is administered in a pharmaceutical composition comprising the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.102. The method of claim 100 , wherein the subject has diabetes.103. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide consists of a receptor binding domain of apolipoprotein E and a lipid-associating peptide.104. The method of claim 103 , wherein said receptor binding domain is covalently linked to said lipid-associating peptide.105. The method of claim 103 , wherein the receptor binding domain contains an acetyl group on the N-terminus and the lipid-associating peptide contains an amide group on the C-terminus.106. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide comprises a sequence ...

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO ...

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Processing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any "pitch" generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING COMMUNICATING SESSION

Disclosed is a method for setting a communicating session. The method for setting a communicating session for executing an application determines an available bandwidth of each of a plurality of communicating sessions connected to a device, determines a required bandwidth which is used to execute each of a plurality of applications which are executed on the device, allocates at least one communicating session to at least one application based on sizes of the available bandwidths of the communicating sessions and sizes of the required bandwidths of the applications, and uses the allocated communicating session to execute at least one application. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

Systems and methods for acid gas removal

A method and system for the selective removal of CO and/or HS from a gaseous stream containing one or more acid gases. In particular, a system and method for separating COand/or HS from a gas mixture containing an acid gas using an absorbent solution and one or more ejector venturi nozzles in flow communication with one or more absorbent contactors. The method involves contacting a gas mixture containing at least one acid gas with the absorbent solution under conditions sufficient to cause absorption of at least a portion of said acid gas. The absorbent contactors operate in co-current flow and are arranged in a counter-current configuration to increase the driving force for mass transfer. Monoliths can be used that operate in a Taylor flow or slug flow regime. The absorbent solution is treated under conditions sufficient to cause desorption of at least a portion of the acid gas.

Method and apparatus for providing compatible components for purchase

Online purchasing of components compatible with particular hardware devices of a computer system. In one aspect, the identity of a hardware device capable of communicating with computer systems is automatically determined. At least one component for the hardware device is displayed on a computer system based on the identity of the hardware device such that the user can select the at least one component for purchase, where the at least one component is compatible with and for use with the hardware device.

Gimbaled table riser support system

For a spar type floating platform having risers passing vertically through the center well of a spar hull, there is provided apparatus for supporting the risers from a gimbaled table supported above the top of the spar hull. The table flexibly is supported by a plurality of non-linear springs attached to the top of the spar hull. The non-linear springs compliantly constrain the table rotationally so that the table is allowed a limited degree of rotational movement with respect to the spar hull in response to wind and current induced environmental loads. Larger capacity non-linear springs are located near the center of the table for supporting the majority of the riser tension, and smaller capacity non-linear springs are located near the perimeter of the table for controlling the rotational stiffness of the table. The riser support table comprises a grid of interconnected beams having openings therebetween through which the risers pass. The non-linear springs may take the form of elastomeric ...

SLIDING WINDOW BUFFER FOR MINIMUM LOCAL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

A sliding window buffer is implemented on a local computing device that places chunks of content from a data source into a local buffer for transmission on a per-chunk basis. A portion of memory in the local buffer can be re-used for a single data transmission operation until the content is fully transmitted to a remote computing device. Logical positions on the local buffer which correlate to inner positions on the data source are utilized to enable the sliding window buffer to retrieve and retransmit chunks of data, if necessary. An inner position indicates a byte location in the data source and a logical position indicates a corresponding byte position in the local buffer. The local computing device can utilize byte positions to retrieve and re-transmit chunks of data if, for example, the device fails to receive an acknowledgement from the remote computing device for any of the data. 1. A method performed by a local computing device configured with a sliding window buffer including a buffer interface and a local buffer to transmit data in chunks to a remote computing device , comprising:initiating an operation to transmit content from a data source;invoking the buffer interface responsive to the initiation of the operation to transmit content;placing a first chunk of the content into a portion of memory of a local buffer managed by the buffer interface, wherein the first chunk is less than a whole of the content to be transmitted;transmitting the first chunk to the remote computing device;reusing the portion of memory of the local buffer in which the first chunk was placed by placing a second chunk of the content into the portion of memory; andtransmitting the second chunk to the remote computing device independent of whether the local computing device receives acknowledgement of receipt of the first chunk at the remote computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:failing to receive an acknowledgement that the first chunk was received at the ...

Enhanced Carbon Dioxide Capture in a Combined Cycle Plant

Methods and systems for enhanced carbon dioxide capture in a combined cycle plant are described. A method includes compressing a recycle exhaust gas from a gas turbine system, thereby producing a compressed recycle exhaust gas stream. A purge stream is extracted from the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream. Carbon dioxide is removed from the extracted purge stream using a solid sorbent. 1. A method for enhanced carbon dioxide capture in a combined cycle plant , comprising:compressing a recycle exhaust gas from a gas turbine system, thereby producing a compressed recycle exhaust gas stream;extracting a purge stream from the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream; andremoving carbon dioxide from the extracted purge stream using a solid sorbent.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising using the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream to cool a combustor in the gas turbine system.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising compressing a gaseous fuel for use in the combustor.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising recovering heat energy from the recycle exhaust gas stream to generate steam in a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG).5. The method of claim 4 , comprising using the generated steam to generate power or facilitate oil recovery in a cyclic steam stimulation system claim 4 , or both.6. The method of claim 4 , comprising re-generating the solid sorbent using heat from the HRSG.7. The method of claim 1 , comprising using a residual stream of the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream as a diluent in a combustor of the gas turbine system or a coolant for at least a portion of an expander of the gas turbine system claim 1 , or both.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a volume of the purge stream extracted from the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream is less than half of a volume of the compressed recycle exhaust gas stream.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the recycle exhaust gas is compressed to a pressure level above atmospheric pressure.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided. Exemplary methods include introducing a fuel, an oxidant, and a diluent to a combustion zone and combusting at least a portion of the fuel to produce an exhaust gas comprising water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and carbon monoxide. The exhaust gas may be expanded to produce mechanical power and an expanded exhaust gas. A concentration of at least one of oxygen and carbon monoxide Is determined in at least one of the exhaust gas and the expanded exhaust gas. The method continues by adjusting an amount of at least one of the oxidant and the fuel introduced to the combustion zone based at least in part on the determined concentration of at least one of oxygen and carbon monoxide to produce an exhaust gas containing a combined amount of oxygen and carbon monoxide of less than about 2 mol%.

Extending a map-reduce framework to improve efficiency of multi-cycle map-reduce jobs

Methods and arrangements for managing map-reduce jobs. There are identified intermediate data produced, in a current map-reduce cycle, by a plurality of nodes in the distributed network, the nodes being selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of map nodes, and a plurality of reducer nodes. There are identified a plurality of classes of data, for classifying the intermediate data. Discrete portions of the intermediate data are classified into respective ones of the classes of data, wherein at least one of the classes of data comprises intermediate data which are processed in a map-reduce cycle subsequent to the current map-reduce cycle. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein.

Intelligent pre-processing and fulfillment of mixed orders

A pre-processing and fulfillment system and method are described. In some implementations, the method may include receiving an order containing a retail component and a pharmacy component, processing the order for the pharmacy component and the retail component, and generating a tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a party to receive a component of the order. The method may include transmitting fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the order, and transmitting the tracking token to a computing device of the authorized party. Some implementations may also include receiving a signal indicating receipt of the tracking token and an authorized transfer of the component, and updating a status of the order based on the received signal.

Efficient updating of journey instances detected within unstructured event data

Systems and methods are disclosed for efficiently storing information identifying journey instances within unstructured event data of a data intake and processing system. Each journey instance is illustratively associated with a series of events within the unstructured event data occurring over a journey duration. Because the unstructured event data may be constantly updated, any given inspection of the event data may yield both complete and incomplete instances. Storage of instance data over time can require updating of prior incomplete journey instances with complete versions of such instance detected at a later point in time. However, a data store of the unstructured event data may be unsuited for such updating, as the store may maintain version information for deleted data to reduce possibility of data loss. To address this issue, a separate structured data store, such as a columnar time series data store, is provided to efficiently store instance information.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASSIVE STRUCTURED DATA MANAGEMENT OVER CLOUD AWARE DISTRIBUTED FILE SYSTEM

Methods and arrangements for accommodating a query, directing the query to datasets, creating partitions and partitioning the datasets, and returning a response to the query, the response being structured in accordance with the created partitions. 1. A method comprising:accommodating a query;directing the query to datasets;creating partitions and partitioning the datasets; andreturning a response to the query, the response being structured in accordance with the created partitions.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said creating of partitions comprises creating horizontal partitions.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said creating of partitions comprises creating smart replicas.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said creating of partitions comprises indexing the partitions.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the datasets include data from a distributed file system.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the datasets include data from a data warehouse.7. An apparatus comprising:one or more processors; anda computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith and executable by the one or more processors, the computer readable program code comprising:computer readable program code configured to accommodate a query;computer readable program code configured to direct the query to datasets;computer readable program code configured to create partitions and partition the datasets; andcomputer readable program code configured to return a response to the query, the response being structured in accordance with the created partitions.8. A computer program product comprising:a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith, the computer readable program code comprising:computer readable program code configured to accommodate a query;computer readable program code configured to direct the query to datasets;computer readable program code configured to create ...

Process for adsorption of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams

The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material containing particles of a nickel phosphide complex Ni_xP. The adsorbent is utilized in a sulfur removal process that does not require added hydrogen, and run at relatively low temperatures ranging from about 150° C. to about 400° C. The process of this invention enables "ultra-deep" desulfurization down to levels of about 1 ppm and less.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.

Synthetic apolipoprotein E mimicking polypeptides and methods of use

Automatically Suggesting a Temporal Opportunity for and Assisting a Writer in Writing One or More Sequel Articles Via Artificial Intelligence

Methods, systems, and computer program products for automatically suggesting a temporal opportunity for writing one or more sequel articles via artificial intelligence are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes extracting one or more types of information from a prior written document; automatically determining, based on the extracted information, at least one temporal opportunity for generating a follow-up written document to the prior written document; automatically generating a follow-up written document to the prior written document, the follow-up written document being written in a style that indicates that it is in response to the prior written document, in accordance with the at least one determined temporal opportunity, and based on (i) one or more items of information, related to the extracted information, derived from one or more web sources, and (ii) a writing model attributed to a user.

CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OBJECT STORAGE

Provides is a system and method for tracking changes in object storage and pushing notifications of the changes to client systems. In one example, the method may include detecting a change within a cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage, identifying contextual attributes of the change from an updated state of a log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object, generating a notification that indicates the detected change and the identified contextual attributes of the detected change, and transmitting the generated notification message to one or more recipients associated with the unstructured storage object.

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

System and a method for hierarchical data column storage and efficient query processing

An embodiment provides intermediate data derived in the form of column stores which are in turn based on hierarchical data stores. This intermediate data represents a reduced subset of data matched appropriately to a query (or modified query) such that the amount of data handled in a query processing task on large data is greatly reduced. An embodiment may appropriately choose column data stores and/or modify queries in order leverage parallelization techniques such as map-reduce in order to query large data. The result is the ability to query large data stores in parallel while reducing the amount of data that must be handled.

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the CO 2 content in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration.

Method and system for spectrum management

A method and apparatus for defining spectral usage at a base station in a wireless network. In various embodiments, the wireless network is divided into a plurality of regions, such that each of the regions may have associated with it one or more interfering adjacent regions, which are associated with different portions of a spectral allocation.

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Methods of reducing impurities in diesel fuel

Methods for reducing impurities and improving color in liquid hydrocarbon products (e.g., diesel fuel) are provided herein.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Sliding window buffer for minimum local resource requirements

A sliding window buffer is implemented on a local computing device that places chunks of content from a data source into a local buffer for transmission on a per-chunk basis. A portion of memory in the local buffer can be re-used for a single data transmission operation until the content is fully transmitted to a remote computing device. Logical positions on the local buffer which correlate to inner positions on the data source are utilized to enable the sliding window buffer to retrieve and retransmit chunks of data, if necessary. An inner position indicates a byte location in the data source and a logical position indicates a corresponding byte position in the local buffer. The local computing device can utilize byte positions to retrieve and re-transmit chunks of data if, for example, the device fails to receive an acknowledgement from the remote computing device for any of the data.

Process for adsorption of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams

The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material containing particles of a nickel phosphide complex NixP. The adsorbent is utilized in a sulfur removal process that does not require added hydrogen, and run at relatively low temperatures ranging from about 150° C. to about 400° C. The process of this invention enables ultra-deep desulfurization down to levels of about 1 ppm and less.

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING CONTEXTUAL STRUCTURED DATA WITH UNSTRUCTURED DOCUMENTS ON MAP-REDUCE

In an approach for integrating documents a processor extracts a first set of keywords from at least one structured document. A processor generates a first batch of keywords from the first set of keywords, wherein each keyword in the first batch of keywords includes a weight. A processor extracts a second set of keywords from at least one unstructured document. A processor compares the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor determines that the at least one unstructured document matches, based on a predetermined threshold, the at least one structured document, based on the comparison of the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor removes the at least one unstructured document from a list of unstructured documents which are to be processed. 17-. (canceled)8. A computer program product for integrating documents , the computer program product comprising:one or more computer readable storage media and program instructions stored on the one or more computer readable storage media, the program instructions comprising:program instructions to extract a first set of keywords from at least one structured document;program instructions to generate a first batch of keywords from the first set of keywords, wherein each keyword in the first batch of keywords includes a weight;program instructions to extract a second set of keywords from at least one unstructured document;program instructions to compare the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords;program instructions to determine that the at least one unstructured document matches, based on a predetermined threshold, the at least one structured document, based on the comparison of the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords; andprogram instructions to remove the at least one unstructured document from a list of unstructured documents which are to be processed.9. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the weight of each keyword in the first ...

Anonymizing selected content in a document

A method and system for anonymizing selected content in a document, by receiving as input a document comprising content; assigning user access privileges to identified users based on an access control policy, the access control policy for the user based on a context and a set of pre-defined named entities stored in a repository; identifying named entities in the document; comparing the pre-defined set of named entities based on a context with named entities in the document; concealing the named entities identified in the document matching with the pre-defined set of named entities; and providing as output a document, wherein the set of pre-defined named entities have been concealed based on the identified user access.

Systems and Methods for Acid Gas Removal

A method and system for the selective removal of CO 2 and/or H 2 S from a gaseous stream containing one or more acid gases. In particular, a system and method for separating CO 2 and/or H 2 S from a gas mixture containing an acid gas using an absorbent solution and one or more ejector venturi nozzles in flow communication with one or more absorbent contactors. The method involves contacting a gas mixture containing at least one acid gas with the absorbent solution under conditions sufficient to cause absorption of at least a portion of said acid gas. The absorbent contactors operate in co-current flow and are arranged in a counter-current configuration to increase the driving force for mass transfer. Monoliths can be used that operate in a Taylor flow or slug flow regime. The absorbent solution is treated under conditions sufficient to cause desorption of at least a portion of the acid gas.

Process designs for increased selectivity and capacity for hydrogen sulfide capture from acid gases

A system and process for selectively separating H2S from a gas mixture which also comprises CO2 is disclosed. A water recycle stream is fed to the absorber in order to create a higher concentration absorbent above the recycle feed and having a greater H2S selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a more dilute absorbent below the recycle feed and having a greater H2S selectivity at higher acid gas loadings. Also disclosed is a system and process for selectively separating H2S by utilizing two different absorbents, one absorbent for the upper section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater H2S selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a second absorbent for the lower section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater H2S selectivity at higher acid gas loadings.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING BLOOD VESSELS

A computerized information processing method for evaluating blood vessels is provided. The method includes acquiring a series of sequences of measurements, each at different time points in at least one cardiac cycle and at a different point along a blood vessel segment of a subject, generating corresponding profiles, calculating a transfer function for a subsegment between two selected points along a blood flow direction, and based thereon determining the physiological property of the subsegment. The measurements can contain information of blood velocity or blood pressure. A processing device and system implementing the information processing method are also provided. This approach can be used to evaluate arteries or veins and can be applied in screening, diagnosis, or prognosis of a variety of vascular diseases. For example, when combined with MRI scan, this approach can be used for non-invasively diagnosing pulmonary hypertension (PH) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc. 1. An information processing method , applied to a processing device and for evaluating physiological properties of a segment of a blood vessel in a subject , the information processing method comprising:acquiring measurement data comprising a series of sequences of measurements, wherein the series of sequences of measurements comprises at least two sequences of measurements, and are acquired, by means of a measuring device and at different time points in at least one cardiac cycle of the subject, respectively and correspondingly at a series of points along a centerline within the segment of the blood vessel, wherein each of the series of sequences of measurements contains blood velocity information or blood pressure information;generating a series of profiles from the series of sequences of measurements respectively and correspondingly, wherein each of the series of profiles is a velocity profile or a pressure profile; and calculating a transfer function corresponding to each of ...

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION OF ENRICHED AIR WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

BIAS DETECTION FOR UNSTRUCTURED TEXT

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving a target unstructured document for determining whether the target unstructured document comprises biased information; identifying an objective of the target unstructured document by extracting, from the target unstructured document, (i) entities and (ii) relationships between the entities; creating a structured knowledge base, wherein the creating comprises (i) creating an entry in the structured knowledge base corresponding to the target unstructured document, (ii) identifying other unstructured documents having a similarity to the target unstructured document, and (iii) generating an entry in the structured knowledge base corresponding to each of the other unstructured documents; applying a bias detection technique on the structured knowledge base; and providing an indication of whether the target unstructured document comprises bias. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a target unstructured document for determining whether the target unstructured document comprises biased information;identifying an objective of the target unstructured document by extracting, from the target unstructured document, (i) entities and (ii) relationships between the entities;creating a structured knowledge base, wherein the creating comprises (i) creating an entry in the structured knowledge base corresponding to the target unstructured document, from the extracted entities and relationships and other features of the target unstructured document, (ii) identifying other unstructured documents having a similarity to the target unstructured document, and (iii) generating an entry in the structured knowledge base corresponding to each of the other unstructured documents, the entry being generated from entities, relationships between the entities, and other features of the corresponding unstructured document;applying a bias detection technique on the structured knowledge base; andproviding, based upon a result of the applied bias ...

Declarative specification of data integration workflows for execution on parallel processing platforms

A method for receiving a declarative specification including a plurality of stages. Each stage specifies an atomic operation, a data input to the atomic operation, and a data output from the atomic operation. The data input is characterized by a data type. Links between at least two of the stages are generated to create a data integration workflow. The data integration workflow is compiled to generate computer code for execution on a parallel processing platform. The computer code configured to perform at least one of data preparation and data analysis.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND REPORTING PROVENANCE OF DATA USED IN A MASSIVELY DISTRIBUTED ANALYTICS CLOUD

In the context of cloud computing, effective methods and arrangements for storing and tracking provenance. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a distributed file system is advantageously employed to store large amounts of provenance data. File creation involves the creation both of output files and reduce logs. 1. A method comprising:assimilating input data;writing the input data to storage;reducing the input data written to storage;creating an output file and a reduce log from the reduced data;accommodating a provenance query with respect to data in the reduce log.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising writing the output file to storage.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said writing of the output file to storage comprises writing the output file to warehouse storage.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said writing comprises writing the input data to one or more intermediate files.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said writing comprises mapping the input data to storage.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said assimilating comprises assimilating input data split into multiple files.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said accommodating comprises assessing the query and splitting the query.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said splitting comprises directing a first query to a data warehouse.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein said splitting comprises directing a second query to cloud storage.10. An apparatus comprising:one or more processors; anda computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith and executable by the one or more processors, the computer readable program code comprising:computer readable program code configured to assimilate input data;computer readable program code configured to write the input data to storage;computer readable program code configured to reduce the input data written to storage;computer readable ...

System und Verfahren zum Aufbauen eines Clouds berücksichtigenden Lösungshintergrundes zur Massendatenanalyse

Ausführungsformen der Erfindung stellen Datenverwaltungslösungen bereit, die über das herkömmliche Warehousing-System hinausgehen, um erweiterte Analysen zu unterstützen. Außerdem beziehen sich Ausführungsformen der Erfindung auf Systeme und Verfahren zum Entnehmen von Daten aus einem vorhandenen Data-Warehouse, zum Speichern der entnommenen Daten in einer wiederverwendbaren (Zwischen-)Form unter Verwendung datenparalleler und datenverarbeitungsparalleler Techniken über eine Cloud, zum Verarbeiten von Abfragen der Daten mit/ohne datenverarbeitungsparallele Techniken und zum Bereitstellen von Abfragen unter Verwendung von Abfragesprachen einer hohen Ebene.

ORGANOSILICA MATERIALS AND USES THEREOF

Method for the treatment of activated carbonaceous material containing alkali/alkaline earth metals for the reduction of NOx from flue gas

Economical NOx reduction from the flue gas is essential for the long-term profitability and existence of fossil fuel based thermal power plants. The proposed process describes the application of activated carbonaceous materials for the post-combustion control of nitric oxide (NOx) emissions from flue gas. Integral experiments were carried out on a variety of carbonaceous species such as graphite, activated carbons and coal char. A selectivity parameter (g carbon consumed/g NO reduced) has been used as a basis for quantifying the effect of the various parameters such as oxygen concentration, alkali impregnation and temperature of reaction on the carbon-NO selectivity. The reaction between pure structured carbon (graphite) required very high temperature. The reaction rate with char and activated carbon was determined to be higher compared to the rate with graphite. The reaction temperature was significantly reduced by the impregnation of carbons with alkali metals. For a given carbon, the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILDING A CLOUD AWARE MASSIVE DATA ANALYTICS SOLUTION BACKGROUND

Embodiments of the invention provide data management solutions that go beyond the traditional warehousing system to support advanced analytics. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for extracting data from an existing data warehouse, storing the extracted data in a reusable (intermediate) form using data parallel and compute parallel techniques over cloud, query processing over the data with/without compute parallel techniques, and providing querying using high level querying languages.

System and method for assigning a senderID

A method for sending Short Message Service (SMS) messages includes receiving a request to generate a senderID, determining senderIDs based on a business name, and receiving a selected senderID from the senderIDs. The method further includes receiving a request to send an SMS message using the selected senderID, and sending a request to an SMS server to send the SMS message using the senderID.

Order Status

Given information identifying a user who is not logged into a system, the user is provided a guest order status of one or more pharmacy orders; the guest order status masks sensitive information of the user. 1. A method for providing order status for a pharmacy order , the method comprising:receiving an input from a user, the input comprising a date of birth of the user and a prescription number;validating that the user has been correctly identified by the input;retrieving an order associated with the input, the order comprising information identifying a prescribed medication prescribed to the user, the prescribed medication comprising a medication name and a medication prescription number;determining a level of less than all of the information related to the order to mask based on validating that the user has been correctly identified;masking at least a portion of sensitive information comprising a name portion of the medication name and a number portion of the medication prescription number related to the order;generating a prescribed medication processing status related to the prescribed medication; andtransmitting an order status comprising an unmasked portion of the sensitive information comprising an unmasked name portion of the medication name, an unmasked number portion of the medication prescription number, and the prescribed medication processing status related to the prescribed medication.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the order originated from a third party; andprompting the user to consent to ship the order in response to determining that the order originated from the third party.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user is not logged into a system comprising:a client device for providing the order status for the pharmacy order.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining information identifying the user, the information comprising a date of birth of the user and a prescription number.5. The method of ...

Method and system for incremental database maintenance

The present invention is a method and system for incrementally maintaining a database having at least one materialized view based on at least one table. When changes to the table are received, a change table based on the received changes is generated. The generated change table is propagated upwards to form a higher-level change table and the materialized view is updated by applying the higher-level change table to the materialized view using a refresh operation. In one aspect, the change table includes a plurality of tuples representing the changes and the materialized view includes a plurality of tuples. The refresh operation has two parameters, a join condition and an update function specification. The materialized view is updated by finding all tuples in the materialized view that match the tuple in the change table, using the join condition, for each tuple in the change table and updating each found tuple in the materialized view by performing operations indicated by the update function ...

Processing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.

Process for adsorption of sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams

The present invention provides a high capacity adsorbent for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon streams. The adsorbent comprises a composite material containing particles of a nickel phosphide complex NixP. The adsorbent is utilized in a sulfur removal process that does not require added hydrogen, and run at relatively low temperatures ranging from about 150 DEG C to about 400 DEG C The process of this invention enables ''ultra-deep'' desulfurization down to levels of about 1 ppm and less.

Sharing intermediate data in map-reduce

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving a plurality of data for job processing, wherein the job processing processes the plurality of data into (i) at least one map phase and (ii) at least one reduce phase; generating a plurality of key-value groups from the plurality of data, wherein the plurality of key-value groups are grouped from data pairs including a key and a value and wherein each of the key-value groups include a grouping of data pairs having a common key and a plurality of values associated with the common key; identifying values common to at least a subset of the key-value groups; generating, based upon the identifying, new key-value groups, wherein at least a subset of the new key-value groups includes key-value groups having common keys and the identified common values; and communicating the new key-value groups to the at least one reduce function for processing.

Systems and methods for massive structured data management over cloud aware distributed file system

Methods and arrangements for accommodating a query, directing the query to datasets, creating partitions and partitioning the datasets, and returning a response to the query, the response being structured in accordance with the created partitions.

Synthetic apolipoprotein E mimicking polypeptides and methods of use

The present invention provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides. Also disclosed are methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to reduce plasma glucose levels. Methods of using the disclosed apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to treat diabetes and diabetic complications are also disclosed.

ORDER STATUS

Given information identifying a user who is not logged into a system, the user is provided a guest order status of one or more pharmacy orders; the guest order status masks sensitive information of the user. 1. A system for providing guest order statuses for pharmacy orders , the system comprising:a non-volatile computer memory for storing status information for a plurality of pharmacy orders made by a plurality of users;a network interface configured for transmitting and receiving data over a computer network; and i. receive, from a client device via the network interface, information identifying a user;', 'ii. retrieve, from the computer memory, using the received identifying information, a status of an order placed by the user;', 'iii. mask sensitive information in the status; and', 'iv. transmit the masked information to the client device for presentation to the user., 'a computer processor for executing software instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user is not logged into the system.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the user comprises a date of birth of the user and a prescription number.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the information identifying the user comprises one of a Social-Security number claim 1 , a telephone number claim 1 , an email address claim 1 , a street address claim 1 , an order number claim 1 , or a benefit member number.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensitive information comprises a prescription number claim 1 , an order number claim 1 , a medication name claim 1 , and a prescribing doctor name.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is further configured for executing software instructions to prompt the user for consent for shipping the order.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the client device is a desktop computer claim 1 , laptop computer claim 1 , tablet computer claim 1 , smartphone claim 1 , or telephone.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer ...

Sequential deasphalting for base stock production

Methods are provided for producing lubricant base stocks from deasphalted oils formed by sequential deasphalting. The deasphalted oil can be exposed a first deasphalting process using a first solvent that can provide a lower severity of deasphalting and a second deasphalting process using a second solvent that can provide a higher severity of deasphalting. This can result in formation of at least a deasphalted oil and a resin fraction. The resin fraction can represent a fraction that traditionally would have been included as part of a deasphalter rock fraction.

STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION OF ENRICHED AIR WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) FROM GAS MIXTURES BY CALCIUM BASED REACTION SEPARATION (CaRS-CO2) PROCESS

A reaction-based process developed for the selective removal of CO2 from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases by its reaction with metal oxides. The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRS-CO2) process consists of contacting CO2 laden gas with CaO in a reactor such that CaO captures CO2 by the formation of CaCO3. CaCO3 is regenerated by calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The “regenerated” CaO is then recycled for the further capture of CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS-CO2 process. This process also may use a mesoporous CaCO3 structure that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles. 1. A facility separating carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from a flow of gas comprising carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide , comprising:a gas-solid contact reactor receiving said flow of gas;a sorbent within said gas-solid reactor, comprising a metal oxide, said sorbent reacting with said carbon dioxide and said sulfur dioxide so as to convert at least a portion of said sorbent to a metal carbonate and at least a portion of said sorbent to a metal sulfate; anda calcinator, said calcinator receiving said at least a portion of said metal carbonate, said calcinatory calcining said metal carbonate to form said metal oxide and carbon dioxide,wherein said sorbent is replenished in said gas-solid reactor with said metal oxide formed in said calcinatory.2. The facility of claim 1 , further comprising a cyclone claim 1 , said cyclone separating said metal carbonate from said flow of gas.3. The facility of claim 1 , wherein said gas-solid reactor is operated at between about 600° to about 650° Celsius to facilitate the reaction between said carbon dioxide and said sulfur dioxide with said sorbent.4. The ...

DECLARATIVE SPECIFICATION OF DATA INTEGRATON WORKFLOWS FOR EXECUTION ON PARALLEL PROCESSING PLATFORMS

A method for receiving a declarative specification including a plurality of stages. Each stage specifies an atomic operation, a data input to the atomic operation, and a data output from the atomic operation. The data input is characterized by a data type. Links between at least two of the stages are generated to create a data integration workflow. The data integration workflow is compiled to generate computer code for execution on a parallel processing platform. The computer code configured to perform at least one of data preparation and data analysis. 1. A method comprising:receiving a declarative specification that includes a plurality of stages, each stage specifies an atomic operation, a data input to the atomic operation, and a data output from the atomic operation, the data input is characterized by a data type;generating links between at least two of the stages to create a data integration workflow; andcompiling, on a computer, the data integration workflow to generate computer code for execution on a parallel processing platform, the computer code configured to perform at least one of data preparation and data analysis.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising executing the computer code on the parallel processing platform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the declarative specification is received from a user via a user interface screen.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer code is a MapReduce application.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising optimizing the computer code for execution on the parallel processing platform.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data type includes at least one of structured data claim 1 , semi-structured data claim 1 , and unstructured data.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of stages in the data integration workflow have data inputs characterized by different data types.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the data inputs to each of the stages are characterized by a ...

Stoichiometric Combustion With Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Direct Contact Cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Stoichiometric Combustion of Enriched Air With Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant derived from enriched air and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a recycle exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor receives and increases the pressure of the recycle exhaust stream and prior to being compressed in a compressor configured to generate the compressed recycle exhaust gas. To promote the stoichiometric combustion of the fuel and increase the COcontent in the recycle exhaust gas, the enriched air can have an increased oxygen concentration. 1. A gas turbine system , comprising:a first compressor configured to receive and compress a recycled exhaust gas into a compressed recycle exhaust gas;a second compressor configured to receive and compress enriched air to generate a compressed oxidant;a combustion chamber configured to receive the compressed recycle exhaust gas and the compressed oxidant and stoichiometrically combust a fuel stream, wherein the compressed recycle exhaust gas serves as a diluent to moderate combustion temperatures; andan expander coupled to the first compressor and configured to receive a discharge from the combustion chamber to generate the recycled exhaust gas and at least partially drive the first compressor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enriched air has an oxygen concentration between about 30 wt % and about 50 wt %.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the enriched air is mixed with atmospheric air to obtain the oxygen concentration between about 30 wt % and about 50 wt %.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enriched air is derived from membrane separation claim 1 , pressure swing adsorption claim 1 , temperature swing adsorption claim 1 , and any combination thereof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enriched air is ...

DECLARATIVE SPECIFICATION OF DATA INTEGRATON WORKFLOWS FOR EXECUTION ON PARALLEL PROCESSING PLATFORMS

A method for receiving a declarative specification including a plurality of stages. Each stage specifies an atomic operation, a data input to the atomic operation, and a data output from the atomic operation. The data input is characterized by a data type. Links between at least two of the stages are generated to create a data integration workflow. The data integration workflow is compiled to generate computer code for execution on a parallel processing platform. The computer code configured to perform at least one of data preparation and data analysis. 1. A method comprising:receiving a declarative specification that includes a plurality of stages, each stage specifies an atomic operation, a data input to the atomic operation, and a data output from the atomic operation, the data input is characterized by a data type;generating links between at least two of the stages to create a data integration workflow; andcompiling, on a computer, the data integration workflow to generate computer code for execution on a parallel processing platform, the computer code configured to perform at least one of data preparation and data analysis.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising executing the computer code on the parallel processing platform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the declarative specification is received from a user via a user interface screen.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer code is a MapReduce application.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising optimizing the computer code for execution on the parallel processing platform.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data type includes at least one of structured data claim 1 , semi-structured data claim 1 , and unstructured data.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of stages in the data integration workflow have data inputs characterized by different data types.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the data inputs to each of the stages are characterized by a ...

PROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude. 1. A process for producing a hydroprocessed product , comprising:exposing a feedstock to a catalyst under effective slurry hydroconversion conditions to form a slurry hydroprocessing effluent, the effective slurry hydroconversion conditions being effective for conversion of at least about 90 wt % of the feedstock relative to a conversion temperature, the catalyst comprising catalyst particles having a particle size of at least about 2 μm; andseparating at least about 95 wt % of the catalyst particles having a particle size of at least about 2 μm from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent using a catalyst recovery system comprising one or more drum separators and a cross-flow filter.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the feedstock has a T95 distillation point of about 600° C. or less.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the feedstock has a 10% distillation point of at least about 900° F. (˜482° C.) claim 1 , a Conradson carbon residue of at least about 27.5 wt % claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more drum separators comprise cyclone separators.5. The process of claim 1 , further comprising exposing the feedstock to a demetallization catalyst under slurry ...

EXTENDING A MAP-REDUCE FRAMEWORK TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF MULTI-CYCLE MAP-REDUCE JOBS

Methods and arrangements for managing map-reduce jobs. There are identified intermediate data produced, in a current map-reduce cycle, by a plurality of nodes in the distributed network, the nodes being selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of map nodes, and a plurality of reducer nodes. There are identified a plurality of classes of data, for classifying the intermediate data. Discrete portions of the intermediate data are classified into respective ones of the classes of data, wherein at least one of the classes of data comprises intermediate data which are processed in a map-reduce cycle subsequent to the current map-reduce cycle. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein. 1. A method of managing map-reduce jobs in a distributed network , said method comprising:utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of:identifying intermediate data produced, in a current map-reduce cycle, by a plurality of nodes in the distributed network, the nodes being selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of map nodes, and a plurality of reducer nodes;identifying a plurality of classes of data, for classifying the intermediate data; andclassifying discrete portions of the intermediate data into respective ones of the classes of data;wherein at least one of the classes of data comprises intermediate data which are processed in a map-reduce cycle subsequent to the current map-reduce cycle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the intermediate data comprise intermediate data produced by the map nodes in the current map-reduce cycle; andthe plurality of classes comprise at least two classes of the intermediate data produced by the map nodes in the current map-reduce cycle.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the at least two classes include:a first class of data, which are communicated to one or more of the reducer nodes within the current map-reduce cycle; anda second class of data, which are ...

STAGED SOLVENT ASSISTED HYDROPROCESSING AND RESID HYDROCONVERSION

Systems and methods are provided for processing a heavy oil feed, such as an atmospheric or vacuum resid, using a combination of solvent assisted hydroprocessing and slurry hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed. The systems and methods allow for conversion and desulfurization/denitrogenation of a feed to form fuels and gas oil (or lubricant base oil) boiling range fractions while reducing the portion of the teed that is exposed to the high severity conditions present in slurry hydroconversion. 1. A method for processing a heavy oil feedstock , comprising:providing a heavy oil feedstock having a 10% distillation point of at least about 650° F. (343° C.);{'sup': '−1', 'exposing the heavy oil feedstock to a catalyst in the presence of hydrogen and a solvent under first effective hydroprocessing conditions to form an effluent comprising at least a plurality of liquid products and a hydroprocessing bottoms product, the effective hydroprocessing conditions including a temperature of at least about 360° C. and a liquid hourly space velocity of the fraction of the combined feedstock boiling above 1050° F. (566°) of at least about 0.10 hr;'}exposing the hydroprocessing bottoms product to a catalyst in the presence of hydrogen under second effective slurry hydroconversion conditions to form a slurry hydroconversion effluent comprising at least a second plurality of liquid products and a bottoms product; andfractionating the first plurality of liquid products and the second plurality of liquid products.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent component comprises a recycle component claim 1 , the process further comprising recycling a second portion of the liquid effluent to form the recycle component.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ratio of the recycle component to the heavy oil feed component on a weight basis is from about 0.3 to about 6.0.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the effective hydroprocessing conditions are effective for conversion of from about 50 to ...

EFFICIENT UPDATING OF JOURNEY INSTANCES DETECTED WITHIN UNSTRUCTURED EVENT DATA

Systems and methods are disclosed for efficiently storing information identifying journey instances within unstructured event data of a data intake and processing system. Each journey instance is illustratively associated with a series of events within the unstructured event data occurring over a journey duration. Because the unstructured event data may be constantly updated, any given inspection of the event data may yield both complete and incomplete instances. Storage of instance data over time can require updating of prior incomplete journey instances with complete versions of such instance detected at a later point in time. However, a data store of the unstructured event data may be unsuited for such updating, as the store may maintain version information for deleted data to reduce possibility of data loss. To address this issue, a separate structured data store, such as a columnar time series data store, is provided to efficiently store instance information. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:executing, on a data store of unstructured event data, a query for instances of a journey representing a series of steps;obtaining, in response to the query, query results representing one or more complete journey instances, each of the one or more complete journey instances representing a series of events conforming to an entirety of the series of steps; andupdating a structured data store with the query results obtained from the unstructured event data, wherein the structured data store is configured to store each journey instance as a distinct data entry within the structured data store, and wherein updating the structured data store comprises replacing an existing data entry within the structured data store representing a partial journey instance, representing at least one event conforming to a beginning of the series of steps and less than the entirety of the series of steps, with a new data entry representing a complete journey instance corresponding to the ...

Processing Multi-Way Theta Join Queries Involving Arithmetic Operators on Mapreduce

Methods, systems, and computer program products for processing multi-way theta join queries involving arithmetic operators on MapReduce are provided herein. A method includes converting (i) a multi-way theta join query into a multi-way interval join query, and (ii) one or more items of data associated with the multi-way theta join query to one or more items of interval data; executing the multi-way interval join query on the one or more items of interval data via MapReduce to generate an output, wherein the output comprises a set of multiple responses to the multi-way interval join query; and processing the output to generate a solution to the multi-way theta join query, wherein said processing comprises discarding each response from the set that does not satisfy the multi-way theta join query. 1. A method comprising:converting (i) a multi-way theta join query into a multi-way interval join query, and (ii) one or more items of data associated with the multi-way theta join query to one or more items of interval data;executing the multi-way interval join query on the one or more items of interval data via MapReduce to generate an output, wherein the output comprises a set of multiple responses to the multi-way interval join query; andprocessing the output to generate a solution to the multi-way theta join query, wherein said processing comprises discarding each response from the set that does not satisfy the multi-way theta join query;wherein at least one of said converting, said executing, and said processing is carried out by a computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said processing comprises generating the solution without a series of intermediate joins.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:storing said one or more items of interval data.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:optimizing the multi-way interval join query.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said optimizing comprises reducing the number of conditions in the multi-way interval join query ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BOOKMARKING A WEBPAGE

The present disclosure describes method and systems for bookmarking. The method includes detecting a plurality of webpage elements having the same Uniform Resource Locator (URL) from among webpage elements on a webpage. The method further includes determining a default display index value associated with each of the plurality of webpage elements having the same URL. The method further includes updating the default display index value of at least one of the plurality of webpage elements in response to a bookmark event and storing the updated display index value. The method further includes bookmarking the webpage according to the at least one updated display index value. 1. A method of bookmarking a webpage , the method comprising:detecting a plurality of webpage elements having the same Uniform Resource Locator (URL) from among webpage elements on a webpage;determining a default display index value associated with each of the plurality of webpage elements having the same URL;updating the default display index value of at least one of the plurality of webpage elements in response to a bookmark event and storing the updated display index value; andbookmarking the webpage according to the at least one updated display index value.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detecting the plurality of webpage elements having the same URL comprises:parsing source code of the webpage; andidentifying a plurality of identifiers in the source code, the plurality of identifiers indicating the plurality of webpage elements having the same URL.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the updating the default display index value of at least one of the plurality of webpage elements comprises updating the default display index values of the plurality of webpage elements.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the updating the default display index values of the plurality of webpage elements comprises interchanging the default display index values with the updated ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING CONTEXTUAL STRUCTURED DATA WITH UNSTRUCTURED DOCUMENTS ON MAP-REDUCE

In an approach for integrating documents a processor extracts a first set of keywords from at least one structured document. A processor generates a first batch of keywords from the first set of keywords, wherein each keyword in the first batch of keywords includes a weight. A processor extracts a second set of keywords from at least one unstructured document. A processor compares the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor determines that the at least one unstructured document matches, based on a predetermined threshold, the at least one structured document, based on the comparison of the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor removes the at least one unstructured document from a list of unstructured documents which are to be processed. 1. A method for integrating documents , the method comprising:extracting, by one or more processors, a first set of keywords from at least one structured document;generating, by one or more processors, a first batch of keywords from the first set of keywords, wherein each keyword in the first batch of keywords includes a weight;extracting, by one or more processors, a second set of keywords from at least one unstructured document;comparing, by one or more processors, the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords;determining, by one or more processors, that the at least one unstructured document matches, based on a predetermined threshold, the at least one structured document, based on the comparison of the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords; andremoving, by one or more processors, the at least one unstructured document from a list of unstructured documents which are to be processed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weight of each keyword in the first batch of keywords indicates a frequency of appearance in the at least one structured document.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the first batch of keywords from the first set of ...

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) FROM GAS MIXTURES BY CALCIUM BASED REACTION SEPARATION (CaRS-CO2) PROCESS

A reaction-based process developed for the selective removal of CO2 from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases by its reaction with metal oxides. The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRS—CO2) process consists of contacting CO2 laden gas with CaO in a reactor such that CaO captures CO2 by the formation of CaCO3. CaCO3 is regenerated by calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The “regenerated” CaO is then recycled for the further capture of CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS—CO2 process. This process also may use a mesoporous CaCO3 structure that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles. 1. A method for separating carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from a flow of gas comprising carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide , said method comprising the steps of:reacting said carbon dioxide and said sulfur dioxide with a metal oxide sorbent to convert at least a portion of said metal oxide sorbent to a metal carbonate and at least a portion of said sorbent to a metal sulfate;calcining at least a portion of said metal carbonate to form a reformed metal oxide sorbent and carbon dioxide; andreplenishing said metal oxide sorbent with said reformed metal oxide sorbent formed during calcination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:separating said metal carbonate from said gas flow in a cyclone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said conversion of said metal oxide sorbent to metal carbonate and metal sulfate occurs at a temperature in the range of about 600° to about 650° Celsius.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:removing said carbon dioxide produced during calcination.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said metal oxide sorbent has a mesoporous pore size distribution.6. The ...

METHOD AND DEVICE OF TAGGING LINKS INCLUDED IN A SCREENSHOT OF WEBPAGE

The present disclosure relates to methods and systems of tagging a screenshot. In accordance with one example embodiment of the disclosure, one or more links present in a first webpage and a corresponding location of the one or more links in the first webpage are identified. The first webpage being rendered on a first browser window on a electronic device. Upon identifying, the one or more links are tagged at a relative position on a screenshot of the first webpage corresponding to the identified location, such that accessing a tagged link on the screenshot renders a second webpage associated with the tagged link in a second browser window. 1. A method of tagging links included in a screenshot of a webpage , the method comprising;identifying one or more links included in a first webpage and a location of the one or more links in the first webpage, the first webpage being rendered on a electronic device; andtagging the one or more links at a position on a screenshot of the first webpage, the position corresponding to the identified location, and accessing a tagged link included in the screenshot includes rendering a second webpage associated with the tagged link.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identifying and the tagging are based on a request to capture the screenshot of the first webpage claim 1 , the request being received by the electronic device from a user.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the request to capture the screenshot is received via one of: a browser window claim 2 , the electronic device claim 2 , and a screen capture application installed on the electronic device.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tagging further comprises:generating metadata indicative of a mapping of the tagged one or more links and the position on the screenshot; andassociating the metadata with the screenshot.5. The method as claimed in further comprises:receiving an input selecting an area of the first webpage to be captured in the ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR HIERARCHICAL DATA COLUMN STORAGE AND EFFICIENT QUERY PROCESSING

An embodiment provides intermediate data derived in the form of column stores which are in turn based on hierarchical data stores. This intermediate data represents a reduced subset of data matched appropriately to a query (or modified query) such that the amount of data handled in a query processing task on large data is greatly reduced. An embodiment may appropriately choose column data stores and/or modify queries in order leverage parallelization techniques such as map-reduce in order to query large data. The result is the ability to query large data stores in parallel while reducing the amount of data that must be handled. 1. A method for data storage and searching , comprising:utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code configured to perform the steps of:creating column data based on a store of hierarchical data;said creating comprising pre-processing the hierarchical data such that values of a column with respect to different rows are stored together;accepting a data query with respect to the column data;deriving hierarchy information from the store of hierarchical data;using the column data and hierarchy information to create intermediate data;generating a modified query based on the data query and on an input data schema; andexecuting the modified query using the intermediate data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said generating comprises changing the data query based on a data schema derived from the store of hierarchical data and a data schema of the intermediate data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said executing comprises executing the modified query using a parallelized claim 1 , distributed architecture.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the hierarchical data comprise data organized as a plurality of tree-structures;at least one of the tree-structures includes data not relevant to the data query; andsaid intermediate data does not include the at least one tree-structure having data not relevant to the data query.5. The method of ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING LUBE BASE STOCKS FROM RENEWABLE FEEDS

Provided are processes for making hydrocarbons from renewable feed sources. In an embodiment, there is provided a method for producing a lube basestock including: contacting a compound of Formula (I) and a feedstock of biological origin with a catalyst component including a basic material: 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrothermally stable binder comprises TiO claim 1 , ZrOor CeO.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising hydroisomerizing the hydrocarbon product.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein n is 1 claim 1 , 2 or 3.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula (I) is selected from the group consisting of myristic acid claim 1 , palmitic acid claim 1 , stearic acid claim 1 , sebacic acid claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , cyclohexane 1 claim 1 ,2-dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , cyclohexane 1 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , cyclohexane 1 claim 1 ,4-dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , naphthalene 1 claim 1 ,2-dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , naphthalene 1 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , and naphthalene 1 claim 1 ,4-dicarboxylic acid.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the feedstock of biological origin comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of fatty acid claim 1 , fatty acid ester claim 1 , fatty alcohol claim 1 , fatty olefin claim 1 , mono-glyceride claim 1 , di-glyceride claim 1 , tri-glyceride claim 1 , phospholipid and saccharolipid.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the feedstock of biological origin is selected from the group consisting of rapeseed oil claim 6 , soy bean oil claim 6 , palm oil claim 6 , camelina oil claim 6 , jatropha oil claim 6 , jojoba oil claim 6 , fish oil claim 6 , lard claim 6 , beef tallow claim 6 , and algae oil.8. The method according to claim 1 , comprising providing the feedstock as a solution in a hydrocarbon solvent.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Ris phenyl or naphthalenyl and n is 1 claim 1 , 2 or 3.10. ...

Mesoporous Catalyst Compounds and Uses Thereof

The present disclosure provides mesoporous catalyst compounds and compositions having one or more group 13 atoms. The present disclosure further relates to processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstocks to small olefins. In one aspect, a catalyst compound includes a zeolite having a structural type selected from MFI, MSE, MTW, Theta-One (TON), Ferrierite (FER), AFI, AFS, ATO, BEA, BEC, BOG, BPH, CAN, CON, EMT, EON, EZT, FAU, GME, GON, IFR, ISV, ITN, IWR, IWW, LTL, MAZ, MEI, MOR, MOZ, OFF, OKO, OSI, SAF, SAO, SEW, SFE, SFO, SSF, SSY, and USI, or a combination thereof, the zeolite having a silicon to aluminum molar ratio (Si/Al ratio) of from about 5 to about 40. In one aspect, a catalyst composition includes the catalyst compound and one or more group 13 metal. 1. A catalyst compound comprising:a zeolite having a structural type selected from MFI, MSE, MTW, TON, FER, AFI, AFS, ATO, BEA, BEC, BOG, BPH, CAN, CON, EMT, EON, EZT, FAU, GME, GON, IFR, ISV, ITN, IWR, IWW, LTL, MAZ, MEI, MOR, MOZ, OFF, OKO, OSI, SAF, SAO, SEW, SFE, SFO, SSF, SSY, and USI, or a combination thereof, the zeolite having a silicon to aluminum molar ratio (Si/Al ratio) of from about 5 to about 40.2. The catalyst compound of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite is a mesoporous MCM-68.3. The catalyst compound of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite has a ring size of at least an 8-membered ring.4. The catalyst compound of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite has a plurality of 12-membered rings.5. The catalyst compound of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite has at least one of the following properties: a total surface area of from 400 m2/g to 600 m2/g claim 1 , a total mesopore volume of 0.1 mL/g or greater claim 1 , or a total pore volume of from about 0.2 mL/g to about 0.6 mL/g.6. The catalyst compound of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite has a hexane sorption capacity at 75 Torr claim 1 , and 90° C. claim 1 , of about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % claim 1 , based on the total weight of the catalyst.7. A catalyst composition ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONALITY TO A USER WITH RESPECT TO AT LEAST ONE OF A PLURALITY OF WEBPAGES

Devices and methods for providing at least one functionality to the user with respect to at least one of a plurality of webpages are provided. The method may include: extracting at least one key point from each of a plurality of webpages corresponding to each of a plurality of tabs that are open on a web browser; comparing the at least one key point corresponding to the each of the plurality of web-pages with each other; and providing, based on a result of the comparing the at least one key point, at least one functionality to a user with respect to at least one of the plurality of webpages. 1. A method for providing at least one functionality using an electronic device , the method comprising:extracting at least one key point from each of a plurality of webpages corresponding to each of a plurality of tabs that are open on a web browser;comparing the at least one key point corresponding to the each of the plurality of webpages with each other; andproviding, based on a result of the comparing the at least one key point, at least one functionality with respect to at least one of the plurality of webpages.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying claim 1 , based on a predetermined criterion claim 1 , whether the plurality of webpages are related to each other claim 1 ,wherein the predetermined criterion comprises presence of at least one related text in at least one of:uniform resource locators (URLs) of the plurality of webpages;titles of the plurality of webpages, the titles being extracted from a document object model (DOM) tree structure created for the each of the plurality of webpages; andmetadata within the plurality of webpages.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one key point is extracted using at least one of natural language processing (NLP) claim 1 , web scraping claim 1 , DOM parsing claim 1 , summarization claim 1 , and semantic analysis.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a plurality of indicators on a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING BLOOD VESSEL

A method and system for evaluating physiological properties of a segment of blood vessel is provided. The method includes: acquiring a first measurement and a second measurement respectively at the first point and the second point; obtaining a transfer function configured to produce an output given an input, using the first measurement and the second measurement as the input and the output respectively; and determining the physiological properties of the section of the blood vessel based on the transfer function. The transfer function can be a velocity transfer function based on the blood velocity waveforms, or can be a pressure transfer function based on the blood pressure waveforms. The method and system can be used to non-invasively diagnose PH, COPD, and PA impedance in a pulmonary artery, and to detect a stenosis in a coronary artery. 1. A method for evaluating physiological properties of a blood vessel at a segment thereof between a first point and along a direction of blood flow a second point in a subject , the method comprising:acquiring a first measurement and a second measurement respectively at the first point and the second point;obtaining a transfer function configured to produce an output given an input, using the first measurement and the second measurement as the input and the output respectively; anddetermining the physiological properties of the section of the blood vessel based on the transfer function.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first measurement and the second measurement is one of blood velocity waveform claim 1 , blood flow waveform claim 1 , or blood pressure waveform.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first measurement and the second measurement is blood velocity waveform or blood flow waveform claim 2 , and the acquiring a first measurement and a second measurement respectively at the first point and the second point is by means of a phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging claim 2 , a ...

Synthetic Apolipoprotein E Mimicking Polypeptides And Methods Of Use

The present invention provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides. Also disclosed are provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to reduce plasma glucose levels. Methods of using the disclosed apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to treat diabetes and diabetic complications are also disclosed. 196-. (canceled)97. A method of reducing oxidative stress in a subject , comprising:administering a synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide to the subject, whereby the oxidative stress in the subject is reduced.98. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide is administered in a pharmaceutical composition comprising the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.99. The method of claim 97 , wherein the subject has diabetes.100. A method of reducing β-cell apoptosis in a subject claim 97 , comprising: administering a synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide to the subject claim 97 , whereby β-cell apoptosis in the subject is reduced.101. The method of claim 100 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide is administered in a pharmaceutical composition comprising the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.102. The method of claim 100 , wherein the subject has diabetes.103. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide consists of a receptor binding domain of apolipoprotein E and a lipid-associating peptide.104. The method of claim 103 , wherein said receptor binding domain is covalently linked to said lipid-associating peptide.105. The method of claim 103 , wherein the receptor binding domain contains an acetyl group on the N-terminus and the lipid-associating peptide contains an amide group on the C-terminus.106. The method of claim 97 , wherein the synthetic apolipoprotein E-mimicking peptide comprises a sequence ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING COMMUNICATING SESSION

A method of setting a communicating session for executing an application includes determining an available bandwidth of each of a plurality of communicating sessions connected to a first device; determining a required bandwidth that is used to execute each of a plurality of applications that are executed on the first device; allocating at least one communicating session of the plurality of communicating sessions to at least one application of the plurality of applications, based on strengths of the respective available bandwidths of the plurality of communicating sessions and strengths of the respective required bandwidths of the plurality of applications; and executing the at least one application using the allocated at least one communicating session. 1. A method of setting a communicating session for executing an application , the method comprising:determining available bandwidths of a plurality of communicating sessions connected to a first device;determining required bandwidths that are used to execute a plurality of applications that are executed on the first device;allocating at least one communicating session of the plurality of communicating sessions to at least one application of the plurality of applications, based on strengths of the respective available bandwidths of the plurality of communicating sessions and strengths of the respective required bandwidths of the plurality of applications; andexecuting the at least one application using the allocated at least one communicating session.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the allocating comprises allocating a first communicating session of plurality of communicating sessions to a first application from among the plurality of applications claim 1 , based on the strengths of the respective available bandwidths of the plurality of communicating sessions and the strengths of the respective required bandwidths of the plurality of applications claim 1 , andwherein the available bandwidth of the first ...

PRODUCTION OF HIGH-VALUE FUEL MIXTURES FROM SYNTHETIC AND BIOLOGICALLY DERIVED HYDROCARBON MOLECULES

A process for converting light paraffins and/or light hydrocarbons to a high octane gasoline composition is disclosed. The process involves: (1) oxidation of iso-paraffins to alkyl hydroperoxides and alcohol; (2) conversion of the alkyl hydroperoxides and alcohol to dialkyl peroxides; and (3) radical coupling of one or more iso-paraffins and/or iso-hydrocarbons using the dialkyl peroxides as radical initiators, thereby forming a gasoline composition comprising gasoline-range molecules including a C7 enriched gasoline composition having a road octane number (RON) greater than 100. 1. A process for the production of a high octane gasoline composition comprising gasoline-range molecules , the process comprising the steps of:(a) providing a first feed stream comprising one or more iso-paraffins and oxiding the iso-parrafins to form alkyl hydroperoxides and alcohol;(b) converting the alkyl hydroperoxides and alcohols to dialkyl peroxides; and(c) providing a second feed stream comprising two or more light paraffins or light hydricarbons and coupling the light paraffins and/or light hydrocarbons using the dialkyl peroxides as a radical initiator to form a gasoline composition comprising gasoline-range molecules;(d) optionally fractionating the gasoline-range molecules to isolate a desired gasoline fraction having a road octane number (RON) greater than about 100.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more iso-paraffins in the first feed stream is iso-butane.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second feed stream comprises two or more C3-C8 paraffins.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second feed stream comprises two or more C3-C8 hydrocarbons.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the second feed stream comprises two or more C3-C5 paraffins.6. The process of claim 4 , wherein the second feed stream comprises two or more C3-C5 hydrocarbons.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the second feed stream comprises a mixture of propane and isobutane; a mixture of ...

Organosilica materials and uses thereof

Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which are a polymer comprising of at least one independent cyclic polyurea monomer of Formula wherein each R 1 is a Z 1 OZ 2 Z 3 SiZ 4 group, wherein each Z 1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; each Z 2 and Z 3 independently represent a hydroxyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; and each Z 4 represents a C 1 -C 8 alkylene group bonded to a nitrogen atom of the cyclic polyurea are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, color removal, etc., are also provided herein.

RECONFIGURABLE WIRELESS DATA CENTER NETWORK USING FREE-SPACE OPTICS

A reconfigurable free-space optical inter-rack network includes a plurality of server racks, each including at least one switch mounted on a top thereof, where each top-mounted switch includes a plurality of free-space-optic link connector, each with a free-space optical connection to a free-space-optic link connector on another top-mounted switch, a single ceiling mirror above the plurality of server racks that substantially covers the plurality of server racks, wherein the single ceiling mirror redirects optical connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors to provide a clear lines-of-sight between each pair of connected free-space-optic link connectors, and a controller that preconfigures a free-space optical network connecting the plurality of server racks by establishing connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors, and that reconfigures connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors in response to network traffic demands and events. 1. A reconfigurable free-space optical inter-rack network , comprising:a plurality of server racks, each including at least one switch mounted on a top thereof,wherein each top-mounted switch includes a plurality of free-space-optic link connector, each with a free-space optical connection to a free-space-optic link connector on another top-mounted switch;a single ceiling mirror above the plurality of server racks that substantially covers the plurality of server racks, wherein the single ceiling mirror redirects optical connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors to provide a clear lines-of-sight between each pair of connected free-space-optic link connectors; anda controller that preconfigures a free-space optical network connecting the plurality of server racks by establishing connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors, and that reconfigures connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors in response to network traffic demands and ...

SEQUENTIAL DEASPHALTING FOR BASE STOCK PRODUCTION

Methods are provided for producing lubricant base stocks from deasphalted oils formed by sequential deasphalting. The deasphalted oil can be exposed a first deasphalting process using a first solvent that can provide a lower severity of deasphalting and a second deasphalting process using a second solvent that can provide a higher severity of deasphalting. This can result in formation of at least a deasphalted oil and a resin fraction. The resin fraction can represent a fraction that traditionally would have been included as part of a deasphalter rock fraction. 1. A method for making lubricant base stock , comprising:{'sub': '5+', 'performing solvent deasphalting using a C solvent under first solvent deasphalting conditions on a feedstock having a T5 boiling point of at least about 400° C. to produce a first deasphalted oil and a first deasphalter residue, the effective solvent deasphalting conditions producing a yield of first deasphalted oil of at least 70 wt % of the feedstock{'sub': 3', '4, 'performing solvent deasphalting on at least a portion of the first deasphalted oil under second solvent deasphalting conditions using a Csolvent, a Csolvent, or a combination thereof to form a second deasphalted oil and a second deasphalter resin;'}hydroprocessing at least a portion of the second deasphalted oil under first effective hydroprocessing conditions to form a hydroprocessed effluent, the at least a portion of the second deasphalted oil having an aromatics content of at least about 50 wt %, the hydroprocessed effluent having a sulfur content of 300 wppm or less, and a nitrogen content of 100 wppm or less;separating the hydroprocessed effluent to form at least a fraction comprising a fuels boiling range fraction and a bottoms fraction; andhydroprocessing at least a portion of the hydroprocessed bottoms fraction under second effective hydroprocessing conditions, the second effective hydroprocessing conditions comprising catalytic dewaxing conditions, to form a ...

Processing Spatial Joins Using a Mapreduce Framework

Techniques, systems, and articles of manufacture for processing spatial joins using a MapReduce framework. A method includes partitioning a spatial data domain based on a distribution of spatial data objects across multiple nodes of a cluster of machines, defining at least one operation to be performed on the partitioned spatial data domain based on one or more predicates of a query, and executing the at least one defined operation on the partitioned spatial data domain to determine a response to the query. 1. A method comprising:partitioning a spatial data domain based on a distribution of spatial data objects across multiple nodes of a cluster of machines;defining at least one operation to be performed on the partitioned spatial data domain based on one or more predicates of a query; andexecuting the at least one defined operation on the partitioned spatial data domain to determine a response to the query;wherein at least one of the steps is carried out by a computer device.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:defining the distribution of spatial data objects across multiple nodes of the cluster of machines.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said defining comprises defining the distribution of spatial data objects such that said distribution of spatial data objects across the multiple nodes of the cluster of machines is balanced.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said partitioning comprises partitioning the spatial data domain in the x-dimension and/or the y-dimension of the spatial data domain.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said partitioning comprises partitioning in accordance with a partition strategy.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said partitioning comprises configuring multiple containers in the x-dimension and/or the y-dimension of the spatial data domain claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple containers has a uniform size.7. The method of claim 6 , comprising:determining the number of spatial data objects starting in each of the multiple containers ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING CONTENT FROM PLURALITY OF EXTERNAL CONTENT SOURCES

The present disclosure relates to a method of processing content from a plurality of external content sources and a content processing device performing the method. Contents of the plurality of external content sources are analysed by an external content analyser, while one or more source modes of the content processing device are analysed by a source mode analyser. Accordingly, the contents of the plurality of external content sources are mapped by a content mapping engine to a content listing in the one or more source modes of the content processing device, based on at least one content parameter. 1. A content processing device comprising: a content mapping engine to map contents of a plurality of external content sources to a content listing in one or more source modes of the content processing device, based on at least one content parameter,', 'an external content analyser to analyse the contents of the plurality of external content sources,', 'a source mode analyser to analyse the one or more source modes of the content processing device; and, 'a processor configured to control'}a user interface configured to present a modified content listing of the one or more source modes, the modified listing comprising mappings of the contents of the plurality of external content sources to the content listing in the one or more source modes of the content processing device.2. The content processing device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of external content sources comprise two or more of a universal serial bus (USB) device claim 1 , a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) device claim 1 , a mobile device claim 1 , a tablet device claim 1 , a personal computer (PC) claim 1 , a laptop claim 1 , a storage device claim 1 , a wirelessly connected device claim 1 , a set top box claim 1 , or a broadcasting system.3. The content processing device of claim 1 , wherein the content listing comprises at least one of an electronic program guide (EPG) claim 1 , an interactive ...

DEVELOPMENT OF GEO-SPATIAL PHYSICAL MODELS USING HISTORICAL LINEAGE DATA

One embodiment provides a method for recommending model characteristics to be used in developing a target geo-spatial physical model for a target geographic location utilizing historical lineage data corresponding to historical geo-spatial physical models, including: receiving information related to the target geographic location, wherein the information describes geographical and domain features of the target geographic location; identifying, using at least one similarity algorithm, at least one other geographic location that is similar to the target geographic location, wherein the at least one geographic location has at least one corresponding historical geo-spatial physical model; and recommending, using at least one machine-learning model and based upon the at least one other geographic location, initial model characteristics for developing and deploying the target geo-spatial physical model. 1. A method for recommending model characteristics to be used in developing a target geo-spatial physical model for a target geographic location utilizing historical lineage data corresponding to historical geo-spatial physical models , the method comprising:receiving information related to the target geographic location, wherein the information describes geographical and domain features of the target geographic location;identifying, using at least one similarity algorithm, at least one other geographic location that is similar to the target geographic location, wherein the at least one geographic location has at least one corresponding historical geo-spatial physical model; andrecommending, using at least one machine-learning model and based upon the at least one other geographic location, initial model characteristics for developing and deploying the target geo-spatial physical model, wherein the initial model characteristics comprise (i) at least one input data source, (ii) at least one data transformation, (iii) at least one model, and (iv) at least one model ...

HYDRAULIC POSITIONING CONTROL FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS

A downhole tool, such as a logging-while-drilling tool, includes hydraulics that can provide real-time, automated control of the position of the downhole tool relative to a formation face. The positioning of the downhole tool is accomplished using processor-control of the hydraulics and using fluid present within the downhole tool, for example, mud from the downhole tool's mud bore. During operation the processor receives a signal that is indicative of the distance between the tool and a formation wall in the wellbore. The processor uses this information to position the downhole tool relative to the formation face by controlled injection of fluid into the annulus around the downhole tool. The reaction force from the pressure acts against the tool and pushes the downhole tool towards the opposite side where the annular pressure is lower. 1. A downhole tool comprising:a housing defining a fluid bore;a sensor responsive to a distance between the downhole tool and a formation wall of an annulus of a wellbore to provide a signal indicative of the distance; anda hydraulic valve controllable by a processor connectable to the sensor, the hydraulic valve operable to position the downhole tool by selectively diverting fluid from the fluid bore to the annulus based on the signal from the sensor.2. The downhole tool of further comprising the processor connected to the sensor to control the hydraulic valve.3. The downhole tool of wherein the hydraulic valve further comprises a plurality of hydraulic valves angularly distributed around the downhole tool.4. The downhole tool of further comprising a detector to make measurements claim 1 , observations claim 1 , or both claim 1 , of or within the formation wall.5. The downhole tool of wherein the detector comprises a gamma ray density sensor.6. The downhole tool of further comprising a hydraulic pump connected to the hydraulic valve between the fluid bore and an orifice.7. The downhole tool of wherein the hydraulic valve further ...

Intelligent Pre-Processing and Fulfillment of Mixed Orders

A pre-processing and fulfillment system and method are described. In some implementations, the method may include receiving an order containing a retail component and a pharmacy component, processing the order for the pharmacy component and the retail component, and generating a tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a party to receive a component of the order. The method may include transmitting fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the order, and transmitting the tracking token to a computing device of the authorized party. Some implementations may also include receiving a signal indicating receipt of the tracking token and an authorized transfer of the component, and updating a status of the order based on the received signal. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, by a server, an order containing a retail component and a pharmacy component;processing, by the server, the order for the pharmacy component;processing, by the server, the order for the retail component;generating, by the server, a tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a first party to receive one or more of the pharmacy component and the retail component of the order;transmitting, by the server, fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the pharmacy component and processed information for the retail component, the fulfillment system configured to fulfill the order including the retail component and the pharmacy component;transmitting, by the server, the tracking token to a first computing device of the first party;receiving, by the server, a signal indicating receipt of the tracking token and an authorized transfer of the one or more of the pharmacy component and the retail component of the order to the first party; andupdating, by the server, a status of the order based on the received signal.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein generating the ...

GENERATION OF LINEAGE DATA SUBSET BASED UPON BUSINESS ROLE

One embodiment provides a method, including: generating a plurality of ontologies wherein each ontology is generated by: monitoring interactions of a user with lineage information, wherein the monitoring comprises monitoring (i) filter interactions and (ii) access interactions; aggregating the monitored interactions of the user with monitored interactions of other users having a given business role; and generating an ontology for the given business role, wherein the subset comprises (i) event types, (ii) event constraints, (iii) event metadata, and (iv) event context; and upon a user having one of the plurality of business roles accessing lineage information on the data platform, providing a subset of the lineage information. 1. A method , comprising: monitoring interactions of a user with lineage information of data assets hosted on a data platform, wherein the user has a given business role from the plurality of business roles, wherein the monitoring comprises monitoring (i) filter interactions that identify how the user filters the lineage information and (ii) access interactions that identify how the user manipulates views of the lineage information;', 'aggregating the monitored interactions of the user with monitored interactions of other users having the given business role; and', 'generating an ontology for the given business role, wherein the ontology identifies a subset of the lineage information that is of interest to the given business role as identified from the aggregated monitored interactions, wherein the subset comprises (i) events of interest to the given business role, (ii) constraints that reduce the lineage information, (iii) event metadata of interest, and (iv) event context identifying other lineage events that provide context for the events; and, 'generating a plurality of ontologies, each ontology corresponding to one of a plurality of business roles of users, wherein each ontology is generated byupon a user having one of the plurality of ...

DATA ARCHIVE

An example operation includes one or more of identifying, by an archiving server node, a unique archival policy for each of a plurality of blockchain nodes, executing, by the archiving server node, a consensus mechanism to determine at least one block from a plurality of blocks of the plurality of the blockchain nodes to be archived, and running the unique archival policy to archive the at least one block from the plurality of the blocks.

Sharing intermediate data in map-reduce

One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving a plurality of data for job processing, wherein the job processing processes the plurality of data into (i) at least one map phase and (ii) at least one reduce phase; generating a plurality of key-value groups from the plurality of data, wherein the plurality of key-value groups are grouped from data pairs comprising a key and a value and wherein each of the key-value groups comprises a grouping of data pairs having a common key and a plurality of values associated with the common key; identifying values common to at least a subset of the key-value groups; generating, based upon the identifying, new key-value groups, wherein at least a subset of the new key-value groups comprises key-value groups having common keys and the identified common values; and communicating the new key-value groups to the at least one reduce function for processing.

LIGAND-EXCHANGED ZEOLITE IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS

Disclosed are zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) compositions in which at least a portion of the ligands in its shell have been exchanged with other ligands, and methods of making such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs. Also disclosed is the use of such shell-ligand-exchanged ZIFs in hydrocarbon separation processes. 1. A method for making a shell-ligand-exchanged zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , said method comprising the steps of:{'sup': 1', 'a', '2', 'a', '1', '2, '(a) providing a source of an initial zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having outermost layer of ligands of tetrahedral arrangement which comprise a general structure of M-IM-M, wherein IMis a initial imidazolate ligand and Mand Mcomprise the same or different metal cations;'}{'sup': b', 'b', 'a, '(b) providing a source of a liquid composition comprising a IM, wherein said IMis an exchange imidazolate ligand which is different from said IM; and'}{'sup': 1', 'a', 'b', '2', 'b, '(c) contacting said initial zeolitic imidazolate framework composition with said liquid composition under conditions sufficient to produce a shell-ligand-exchanged zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having outermost layer of ligands of tetrahedral arrangement which comprises a general structure of M-IM-IM-M, wherein said IMcomprises no more than 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of said shell-ligand-exchanged zeolitic imidazolate framework composition.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said outermost layer of ligands of IMof said initial zeolitic imidazolate framework composition are exchanged with said IM.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least 95% or more of said outermost layer of ligands are comprised of said IM claim 1 , based on the total weight of said shell-ligand-exchanged zeolitic imidazolate framework composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said initial zeolitic framework composition is ZIF-7 and said IMcomprises benzimidazolate.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Method for Producing Metal Nitrides and Metal Carbides

A method for producing a metal nitride and/or a metal carbide, a metal nitride and/or metal carbide optionally produced according to the method, and the use of the metal nitride and/or carbide in catalysis optionally catalytic hydroprocessing. Optionally, the method comprises: i) contacting at least one metal oxide comprising at least one first metal Mwith a cyanometallate comprising at least one second metal Mto form a reaction mixture; and, ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a temperature of at least 300° C. for a reaction period. Optionally, the metal nitride and/or metal carbide is a metal nitride comprising tungsten nitride. 121.-. (canceled)22. A method for producing a metal nitride and/or a metal carbide , the method comprising:{'sup': 1', '2, 'i) contacting at least one metal oxide comprising at least one first metal Mwith a cyanometallate comprising at least one second metal Mto form a reaction mixture, wherein the cyanometallate comprises a dicyanometallate, a tetracyanometallate, a hexacyanometallate, and/or an octacyanometallate; and,'}ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a temperature of at least 300° C. for a reaction period.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein Mis a transition metal selected from Groups 5 claim 22 , 6 or 7 of the Periodic Table of the Elements.24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein Mis selected from the list consisting of: W claim 23 , Re claim 23 , Nb and Mo; in particular from W and Re.25. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the metal oxide comprises WOand/or wherein the metal oxide comprises ReO.26. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the cyanometallate is a tetracyanometallate and/or a hexacyanometallate.27. The method according to claim 25 , wherein the cyanometallate comprises a material having the formula M[M(CN)] claim 25 , wherein Mand Mare the same or different metals claim 25 , wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4 claim 25 , y is 4 or 6 claim 25 , and z is an integer from 1 to 3.28. The ...

RECONFIGURABLE WIRELESS DATA CENTER NETWORK USING FREE-SPACE OPTICS

A reconfigurable free-space optical inter-rack network includes a plurality of server racks, each including at least one switch mounted on a top thereof, where each top mounted switch includes a plurality of free-space-optic link connector, each with a free-space optical connection to a free-space-optic link connector on another top-mounted switch, a single ceiling mirror above the plurality of server racks that substantially covers the plurality of server racks, wherein the single ceiling mirror redirects optical connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors to provide a clear lines-of-sight between each pair of connected free-space-optic link connectors, and a controller that preconfigures a free-space optical network connecting the plurality of server racks by establishing connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors, and that reconfigures connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors in response to network traffic demands and events. 1. A reconfigurable free-space optical inter-rack network , comprising:a plurality of server racks, each including at least one switch mounted on a top thereof;wherein each top-mounted switch includes a plurality of free-space-optic link connector, each with a free-space optical connection to a free-space-optic link connector on another top-mounted switch;a plurality of ceiling mirrors above the plurality of server racks, wherein each of the plurality of ceiling mirrors has an area that is smaller than an area of the top of a server rack, wherein each single ceiling mirror redirects optical connections between one or more pairs of free-space-optic link connectors to provide a clear lines-of-sight between each pair of connected free-space-optic link connectors; anda controller that preconfigures a free-space optical network connecting the plurality of server racks by establishing connections between pairs of free-space-optic link connectors, and that reconfigures connections between ...

PROCESSING JOBS USING TASK DEPENDENCIES

One embodiment provides a method, comprising: receiving a plurality of jobs for processing, wherein each of the plurality of jobs comprises a plurality of tasks and wherein at least one of the plurality of jobs is dependent on another of the plurality of jobs; receiving task dependencies between tasks of the at least one of the plurality of jobs and tasks of the another of the plurality of jobs, wherein the task dependencies identify dependent tasks from the tasks of the at least one of the plurality of jobs and dependee tasks from the tasks of the another of the plurality of jobs; scheduling the processing of the dependent tasks as being based upon only the completed processing of the dependee tasks; and performing job processing of the dependent tasks after processing of the dependee tasks irrespective of the overall job processing status of the another of the plurality of jobs. 1. A method , comprising:utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of:receiving a plurality of jobs for processing, wherein each of the plurality of jobs comprises a plurality of tasks and wherein at least one of the plurality of jobs is dependent on another of the plurality of jobs;receiving task dependencies between (i) tasks of the at least one of the plurality of jobs and (ii) tasks of the another of the plurality of jobs, wherein the task dependencies identify dependent tasks from the tasks of the at least one of the plurality of jobs and identify dependee tasks from the tasks of the another of the plurality of jobs;scheduling, using the identified task dependencies, the processing of the dependent tasks as being based upon only completed processing of the dependee tasks; andperforming, based upon the scheduling, processing of the dependent tasks after processing of the dependee tasks, irrespective of the overall job processing status of the another of the plurality of jobs.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving task dependencies ...

NOVEL PROCESS DESIGNS FOR INCREASED SELECTIVITY AND CAPACITY FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE CAPTURE FROM ACID GASES

A system and process for selectively separating HS from a gas mixture which also comprises COis disclosed. A water recycle stream is fed to the absorber in order to create a higher concentration absorbent above the recycle feed and having a greater HS selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a more dilute absorbent below the recycle feed and having a greater HS selectivity at higher acid gas loadings. Also disclosed is a system and process for selectively separating HS by utilizing two different absorbents, one absorbent for the upper section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater HS selectivity at lower acid gas loadings, and a second absorbent for the lower section of the absorber, tailored to have a greater HS selectivity at higher acid gas loadings. 1. A process for selectively separating HS from a sour gas stream which also comprises CO , the process comprising the steps of:providing an absorber column and an absorbent regenerator column;feeding the sour gas stream near the bottom of the absorber;feeding an absorbent comprising one or more amines near the top of the absorber; andfeeding a water stream to the absorber above the sour gas stream feed point and below the absorbent feed point.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the one or more amines is selected from the group consisting of amines claim 1 , alkanolamines claim 1 , sterically hindered akanolamines claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the water stream comprises at least a portion of the condensed water from the regenerator overhead condenser.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the water stream further comprises fresh water.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the water stream is cooled prior to feeding to the absorber.6. A process for selectively separating HS from a sour gas stream which also comprises CO claim 1 , the process comprising the steps of:providing an absorber column having an upper section and a lower section;feeding the sour gas stream near the ...

Multi-Level Colocation and Processing of Spatial Data on Mapreduce

Methods, systems, and computer program products for multi-level colocation and analytical processing of spatial data on MapReduce are provided herein. A method includes correlating multiple items of spatial data and multiple items of attribute data within a file system to generate multiple blocks of correlated data; colocating each of the multiple blocks of correlated data on a given node within the file system based on a data block placement policy; and clustering multiple replicas generated for each of the multiple data blocks at multiple levels of spatial granularity within the file system. 1. A method , comprising:correlating multiple items of spatial data and multiple items of attribute data within a file system to generate multiple blocks of correlated data, wherein said correlating is carried out by a file system component executing on a computing device;colocating each of the multiple blocks of correlated data on a given node within the file system based on a data block placement policy, wherein said colocating is carried out by the file system component executing on the computing device; andclustering multiple replicas generated for each of the multiple data blocks at multiple levels of spatial granularity, wherein said clustering is carried out by the file system component executing on the computing device within the file system.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:matching execution of one or more analytical operations from a set of multiple analytical operations of difference classes to the colocated blocks of correlated data.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:aggregating different amounts of correlated data for each of the multiple replicas.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:mapping a given analytics operation to the data block placement policy.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the file system comprises a file system implementing a MapReduce framework.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multiple items of attribute data comprise multiple items ...

PROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude. 115.-. (canceled)16. A process for producing a hydroprocessed product , comprising:{'sup': '−1', 'exposing a combined feedstock comprising a heavy oil feed component and at least about 5 wt % of a High Solvency Dispersive Power (HSDP) crude component to a hydroprocessing catalyst under effective fixed bed hydroprocessing conditions to form a hydroprocessed effluent, the effective fixed bed hydroprocessing conditions including a pressure of about 1500 psig (˜10.3 MPa) or less, a temperature of at least about 360° C., and a liquid hourly space velocity of the fraction of the combined feedstock boiling above 1050° F. (˜566° C.) of at least about 0.10 hr,'}the HSDP crude component having a TAN of at least about 0.3 and a solubility blending number of at least about 75, the HSDP crude component optionally comprising an aromatics content of at least about 50 wt %.17. The process of claim 16 , wherein the HSDP crude component has a 10% distillation point of at least about 800° F. (˜427° C.).18. The process of claim 16 , wherein the heavy oil feed component has a 10% distillation point of at least about 900° F. (˜482° C.).19. The process of claim 16 , wherein the effective fixed bed hydroprocessing conditions are ...

METHODS OF REDUCING IMPURITIES IN DIESEL FUEL

Methods for reducing impurities and improving color in liquid hydrocarbon products (e.g., diesel fuel) are provided herein. 1. A method for reducing impurities in a diesel fuel comprising contacting the diesel fuel with activated carbon , wherein the diesel fuel has a change in color level of greater than 2.7 , wherein the change in color level is measured as a difference between the diesel fuel color level prior to contact with the activated carbon and the diesel fuel color level after contact with the activated carbon , and wherein the color level is measured according to D6045 ASTM ,wherein the impurities comprise double ring aromatics and multi-ring aromatics, and at least about 15% of the double ring aromatics and multi-ring aromatics are removed from the diesel fuel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diesel fuel has a change in color level of at least about 3.5.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the impurities further comprise single ring aromatics and polar compounds selected from the group consisting of nitrogen-containing compounds claim 1 , sulfur-containing compounds and a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least about 20% of the multi-ring aromatics are removed from the diesel fuel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least about 30% of the multi-ring aromatics are removed from the diesel fuel.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least about 10% of the double ring aromatics are removed from the diesel fuel.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diesel fuel is contacted with the activated carbon at a temperature of about 18° C. to about 28° C. and/or a pressure of about 5 psig (about 35 kPa) to about 16 psig (about 110 kPa).8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diesel fuel prior to contact with the activated carbon comprises at most about 10 ppm sulfur.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diesel fuel prior to contact with the activated carbon comprises one or more of the following:(i) about 0.5 ppm to about 10 ppm sulfur;( ...

Object Storage Change-Events

Described herein is a system and method for a user accessible log of object storage change-events system. A change is detected within a cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage. Contextual attributes of the change are identified from an updated state of the log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object. An output is provided based, at least in part, upon the detected change and at least some of the contextual attributes, wherein the output is an immutable, read-only log of change events. 1. A system for a user accessible log of object storage change-events system , comprising: detect a change within a cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage;', 'identify contextual attributes of the change from an updated state of the log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object; and', 'providing an output based, at least in part, upon the detected change and at least some of the contextual attributes, wherein the output is an immutable, read-only log of change events., 'a computer comprising a processor and a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereupon which, when executed by the processor, cause the computer to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the change is detected based upon at least one of creation of the unstructured storage object claim 1 , modification of the unstructured storage object claim 1 , or claim 1 , deletion of the unstructured storage object.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the change is stored as an event which identifies at least one of a location of the unstructured storage object within the cloud storage claim 1 , or claim 1 , an account associated with the unstructured storage object.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the change is stored as an event which identifies at least one of a timestamp of the change claim 1 , metadata of the change claim 1 , or claim 1 , a context of the change.5. The system of ...

PROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude. 120.-. (canceled)21. A process for producing a hydroprocessed product , comprising:passing a feedstock comprising resid to a first reactor operating at about 1000 psig (˜6.9 MPag) or less,demetallizing at least about 60 wt % and up of the feedstock to create a liquid product,passing the liquid product from the first reactor to a fractionator,separating out in the fractionator a heavy residuum fraction having a boiling point of about 1050° F. (˜566° C.),passing the heavy residuum fraction from the fractionator to a second reactor operating at from about 1500 psig (˜10.4 MPag) to about 3400 psig (˜23.5 MPag).22. The process of claim 21 , wherein the temperature of first reactor is between 650° F. (˜343° C.) and 850° F. (˜454° C.).23. The process of claim 21 , wherein demetallizing further comprises exposing the feedstock to a demetallization catalyst at a pressure of about 300 psig (˜2.1 MPag) to about 800 psig (˜5.6 MPag) and a temperature of about 600° F. (˜316° C.) to about 1000° F. (˜538° C.).24. The process of claim 23 , whereina) the demetallization catalyst has a mean pore diameter of 60 Å or less,{'sup': 2', '3, 'b) the demetallization catalyst comprises a catalyst with a surface area of at least ...

MODEL QUALITY AND RELATED MODELS USING PROVENANCE DATA

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for utilizing provenance data to improve machine learning is provided. Embodiments of the present invention may include collecting provenance data. Embodiments of the present invention may include identifying model quality improvements based on the collected provenance data. Embodiments of the present invention may include identifying related models based on the collected provenance data. Embodiments of the present invention may include recommending model quality improvements to a user. 1. A method for utilizing provenance data to improve machine learning , the method comprising:collecting provenance data;identifying model quality improvements based on the collected provenance data;identifying related models based on the collected provenance data; andrecommending model quality improvements to a user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data is collected from a provenance store.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data includes data origins claim 1 , data characteristics claim 1 , data relationships claim 1 , data transformations or data movements.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data related to a machine learning model includes model metrics claim 1 , training datasets claim 1 , feature sets claim 1 , a usage history claim 1 , reviews claim 1 , ratings claim 1 , feedback claim 1 , machine learning algorithms claim 1 , model metadata or deployment metadata.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data relating to a dataset includes a usage history claim 1 , a forward lineage claim 1 , a backward lineage claim 1 , transformations applied for data preparation and data cleaning claim 1 , column classifications claim 1 , reviews claim 1 , ratings claim 1 , feedback or a data distribution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the model quality improvements include analyzing datasets claim 1 , transformations of data and machine learning algorithms and ...

CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OBJECT STORAGE

Provides is a system and method for tracking changes in object storage and pushing notifications of the changes to client systems. In one example, the method may include detecting a change within a cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage, identifying contextual attributes of the change from an updated state of a log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object, generating a notification that indicates the detected change and the identified contextual attributes of the detected change, and transmitting the generated notification message to one or more recipients associated with the unstructured storage object. 1. A computing system comprising:a storage configured to store a log file for a cloud storage; and detect a change within the cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage,', 'identify contextual attributes of the change from an updated state of the log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object,', 'generate a notification that indicates the detected change and the identified contextual attributes of the detected change, and', 'transmit the generated notification message to one or more recipients associated with the unstructured storage object., 'a processor configured to'}2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to detect at least one of a creation of the unstructured storage object claim 1 , a modification of the unstructured storage object claim 1 , and a deletion of the unstructured storage object.3. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to read an event state of the unstructured storage object stored within the log file to detect the change to the unstructured storage object.4. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the log file comprises an append-only log file that stores a chronological order of changes detected to a plurality of unstructured storage objects stored ...

DEEP LEARNING MODEL INSIGHTS USING PROVENANCE DATA

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for generating deep learning model insights using provenance data is provided. Embodiments of the present invention may include collecting provenance data. Embodiments of the present invention may include generating model insights based on the collected provenance data. Embodiments of the present invention may include generating a training model based on the generated model insights. Embodiments of the present invention may include reducing the training model size. Embodiments of the present invention may include creating a final trained model. 1. A method comprising:collecting provenance data;generating model insights based on the collected provenance data;generating a training model based on the generated model insights;reducing the training model size; andcreating a final trained model.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:classifying a query sample using the final trained model;determining a misclassification of the query sample in a final trained model output;analyzing the misclassification using the provenance data; andproviding generated insights based on the misclassification to a user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data includes data collected during a deep learning training phase.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data includes learned weights claim 1 , learned activation values claim 1 , learned nodes and learned gradients based on a training image being passed through one or more iterations of a deep learning model.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provenance data includes learned weights claim 1 , learned activation values claim 1 , learned nodes and learned gradients based on a training image being passed through one or more layers of a deep learning model.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model insights are generated by analyzing the provenance data claim 1 , wherein the model insights include an analysis of neuron weights claim 1 , neuron ...

Organosilica materials and uses thereof

Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which are a polymer comprising of at least one independent cyclic polyurea monomer of Formula (I) wherein each R 1 is a Z 1 OZ 2 SiZ 4 group, wherein each Z 1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; Z 2 and Z 3 each independently represent a hydroxyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; and each Z 4 represents a C 1 -C 8 alkylene group bonded to a nitrogen atom of the cyclic polyurea are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, color removal, etc., are also provided herein.

Object Storage Change-Events

Described herein is a system and method for an append-only block-oriented object storage system. An unstructured storage object is stored in cloud storage. A block is data is received, from a client, to append to the unstructured storage object. A universally unique identifier of the client, and client contextual information regarding the block of data, are received from the client. The client contextual information comprises an identifier of a most recently appended block from the client. When the identifier of the most recently appended block from the client matches a stored identifier associated with the universally unique identifier of the client, the block of data is appended to the unstructured storage object, and the stored identifier associated with the universally unique identifier of the client is updated in accordance with the received client contextual information. 1. A system , comprising:a processor; and store an unstructured storage object stored in cloud storage;', 'receive, from a client, a block of data to append to the unstructured storage object;', 'receive a universally unique identifier of the client, and client contextual information regarding the block of data, the client contextual information comprising an identifier of a most recently appended block from the client; and', 'when the identifier of the most recently appended block from the client matches a stored identifier associated with the universally unique identifier of the client, append the block of data to the unstructured storage object and update the stored identifier associated with the universally unique identifier of the client in accordance with the received client contextual information., 'a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereupon which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein identifiers of the most recently appended block are stored for each of a plurality of clients.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PROCESSES FOR REFINING BIOCOMPONENT FEEDSTOCK AND MINERAL HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK AND APPARATUS THEREOF

The present disclosure provides processes for refining hydrocarbon feedstocks and apparatus thereof. In at least one embodiment, a process includes hydroprocessing a mineral hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a first catalyst in a first reactor, and removing a first reactor effluent from the first reactor. The process includes hydroprocessing a biocomponent feedstock in the presence of a second catalyst in a second reactor, and removing a second reactor effluent from the second reactor. The process includes mixing the first reactor effluent and the second reactor effluent to form a mixture. The process includes introducing the mixture to a separation unit to form a fuel product. In at least one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a second hydroprocess reactor coupled with the first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a separation unit coupled with the second hydroprocess reactor.

Organosilica materials and uses thereof

Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which are a polymer comprising of at least one independent cyclic polyurea monomer of Formula (I) wherein each R 1 is a Z 1 OZ 2 SiZ 4 group, wherein each Z 1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; Z 2 and Z 3 each independently represent a hydroxyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, a C 1 -C 4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; and each Z 4 represents a C 1 -C 8 alkylene group bonded to a nitrogen atom of the cyclic polyurea are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, color removal, etc., are also provided herein.

Processing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds

Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any "pitch" generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Synthetic apolipoprotein E mimic polypeptides and methods of use

Separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas mixtures

A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide from a multicomponent gas mixture. The proposed process effects the separation of CO 2 from a mixture of gases by its reaction with metal oxides. The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO 2 process consists of contacting a CO 2 laden gas with calcium oxide in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO 2 by the formation of calcium carbonate. Once “spent”, CaCO 3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent. The “regenerated” CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO 2 . This process also identifies the application of a mesoporous CaCO 3 structure, that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles. Lastly, thermal regeneration (calcination) under vacuum provided a better sorbent structure that maintained reproducible reactivity levels over multiple cycles.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBUSTING A FUEL ARE PROVIDED. EXEMPLARY METHODS CAN INCLUDE INTRODUCING FUEL (114, 117), OXIDANT (112), AND DILUENT (154) TO A COMBUSTION ZONE (120). THE OXIDANT CAN BE AIR, OXYGEN-ENRICHED AIR, OXYGEN-LEAN AIR, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H2O2), OZONE (OS), AND/OR A GASEOUS MIXTURE OF OXYGEN AND WATER. THE METHOD CAN ALSO INCLUDE COMBUSTING (120) AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE FUEL (114, 117) TO PRODUCE AN EXHAUST GAS (123); EXPANDING (125) THE EXHAUST GAS (123); DETERMINING (130, 131) A CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE OF OXYGEN, HYDROGEN, NITROGEN OXIDES, AND CARBON MONOXIDE IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE EXHAUST GAS (123) AND THE EXPANDED EXHAUST GAS (127); AND ADJUSTING (110, 115) AN AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE OXIDANT (112) AND THE FUEL (114, 117) INTRODUCED TO THE COMBUSTION ZONE USING AT LEAST THE DETERMINED CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE OF OXYGEN, HYDROGEN, NITROGEN OXIDES AND CARBON MONOXIDE TO PRODUCE AN EXHAUST GAS (123) CONTAINING A COMBINED AMOUNT OF OXYGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE OF LESS THAN 2 MOL%. (FIG. 1)

Sorbent for separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas mixtures

A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO 2 compared to the inlet CO 2 concentration in the stream. The proposed process effects the separation of CO 2 from a mixture of gases (such as flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide). The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO 2 (CaRS-CO 2 ) process consists of contacting a CO 2 laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO 2 by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ). Once “spent”, CaCO 3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO 2 . The “regenerated” CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO 2 . This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS-CO 2 process. This process also identifies the application of a mesoporous CaCO 3 structure, developed by a process detailed elsewhere, that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles. Lastly, thermal regeneration (calcination) under vacuum provided a better sorbent structure that maintained reproducible reactivity levels over multiple cycles.

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Synthetic apolipoprotein e mimicking polypeptides and methods of use

The present invention provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides. Also disclosed are provides methods for using synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to reduce plasma glucose levels. Methods of using the disclosed apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides to treat diabetes and diabetic complications are also disclosed.

Identifying anomalous transformations using lineage data

Methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying anomalous transformations using lineage data are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes generating a set of column profiles for a corresponding set of columns within one or more datasets based at least in part on lineage data and glossary data, wherein the lineage data comprises information related to transformations performed on each column in the set by a computing platform, and wherein the glossary data comprises information related to one or more terms assigned to one or more of the columns; obtaining information related to a new transformation involving at least one column in the set of columns; comparing the new transformation to the set of column profiles to determine whether the new transformation is anomalous; and in response to determining the new transformation is anomalous, outputting an alert to a user of the computing platform.

Multi-factor promotional offer suggestion

The invention relates to a method to send a promotional offer from a business entity. The method steps include obtaining a profile of the business entity from a financial management application (FMA) executing on a central processing unit (CPU) and configured to manage operations of the business entity, analyzing a plurality of messages from a message source based on a pre-determined criterion to identify a keyword, qualifying the keyword to generate a qualified keyword with a keyword rating, wherein the keyword rating represents how relevant the keyword is to the business entity based on the profile of the business entity, searching for the qualified keyword in the promotional offer among a plurality of promotional offers in a library to generate a match between the qualified keyword and the promotional offer, adjusting a score of the promotional offer, in response to generating the match, based on the keyword rating, and sending the promotional offer to a consumer based on the score.

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler.

Se proporcionan métodos y sistemas para la generación de potencia de baja emisión en procesos de recuperación de hidrocarburos. Un sistema incluye un sistema de turbina de gas configurado para quemar estequiométricamente un oxidante comprimido y un combustible en la presencia de un gas de escape reciclado comprimido y expandir la descarga en un expansor para generar una corriente de escape gaseosa e impulsar un compresor principal. Un compresor de refuerzo puede recibir e incrementar la presión de la corriente de escape gaseosa e inyectarla en una torre de enfriamiento evaporativa configurada para usar un gas nitrógeno de escape que tiene una baja humedad relativa como un medio de enfriamiento evaporativo. La corriente de escape gaseosa enfriada luego se comprime y se recircula a través del sistema como un diluyente para moderar la temperatura de la combustión estequiométrica.

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) FROM GAS MIXTURES BY CALCIUM BASED REACTION SEPARATION ( CaRS-CO2) PROCESS

A reaction-based process has been developed for the selective removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from a multicomponent gas mixture to provide a gaseous stream depleted in CO2 compared to the inlet CO2 concentration in the stream. The proposed process effects the separation of CO2 from a mixture of gases (such as flue gas/fuel gas) by its reaction with metal oxides (such as calcium oxide). The Calcium based Reaction Separation for CO2 (CaRS-CO2) process consists of contacting a CO2 laden gas with calcium oxide (CaO) in a reactor such that CaO captures the CO2 by the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCOa). Once 'spent', CaCO3 is regenerated by its calcination leading to the formation of fresh CaO sorbent and the evolution of a concentrated stream of CO2. The 'regenerated' CaO is then recycled for the further capture of more CO2. This carbonation-calcination cycle forms the basis of the CaRS-CO2 process. This process also identifies the application of a mesoporous CaCO3 structure, developed by a process detailed elsewhere, that attains >90% conversion over multiple carbonation and calcination cycles. Lastly, thermal regeneration (calcination) under vacuum provided a better sorbent structure that maintained reproducible reactivity levels over multiple cycles.

Method for producing metal nitrides and metal carbides

A method for producing a metal nitride and/or a metal carbide, a metal nitride and/or metal carbide optionally produced according to the method, and the use of the metal nitride and/or carbide in catalysis optionally catalytic hydroprocessing. Optionally, the method comprises: i) contacting at least one metal oxide comprising at least one first metal M 1 with a cyanometallate comprising at least one second metal M 2 to form a reaction mixture; and, ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a temperature of at least 300° C. for a reaction period. Optionally, the metal nitride and/or metal carbide is a metal nitride comprising tungsten nitride.

Automatically linking documents with relevant structured information

A method of associating a given text document with relevant structured data is disclosed. The method receives as inputs a text document, and structured data in the form of a relational database. The method then identifies terms in the text document, and searches and queries the structured data using the terms to identify fragments of the structured data that are relevant to the document. Finally, the text document and the identified fragments of structured data are output to a user.

Sliding window buffer for minimum local resource requirements

Stoichiometric combustion with exhaust gas recirculation and direct contact cooler

Methods and systems for low emission power generation in hydrocarbon recovery processes are provided. One system includes a gas turbine system configured to stoichiometrically combust a compressed oxidant and a fuel in the presence of a compressed recycle exhaust gas and expand the discharge in an expander to generate a gaseous exhaust stream and drive a main compressor. A boost compressor can receive and increase the pressure of the gaseous exhaust stream and inject it into an evaporative cooling tower configured to use an exhaust nitrogen gas having a low relative humidity as an evaporative cooling media. The cooled gaseous exhaust stream is then compressed and recirculated through the system as a diluent to moderate the temperature of the stoichiometric combustion.

Object storage change-events

Described herein is a system and method for a user accessible log of object storage change-events system. A change is detected within a cloud storage based on an unstructured storage object stored in the cloud storage. Contextual attributes of the change are identified from an updated state of the log file that stores information about the unstructured storage object. An output is provided based, at least in part, upon the detected change and at least some of the contextual attributes, wherein the output is an immutable, read-only log of change events.

Processes for refining biocomponent feedstock and mineral hydrocarbon feedstock and apparatus thereof

The present disclosure provides processes for refining hydrocarbon feedstocks and apparatus thereof. In at least one embodiment, a process includes hydroprocessing a mineral hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a first catalyst in a first reactor, and removing a first reactor effluent from the first reactor. The process includes hydroprocessing a biocomponent feedstock in the presence of a second catalyst in a second reactor, and removing a second reactor effluent from the second reactor. The process includes mixing the first reactor effluent and the second reactor effluent to form a mixture. The process includes introducing the mixture to a separation unit to form a fuel product. In at least one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a second hydroprocess reactor coupled with the first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a separation unit coupled with the second hydroprocess reactor.

Stoichiometric combustion of enriched air with exhaust gas recirculation

Processes for refining biocomponent feedstock and mineral hydrocarbon feedstock and apparatus thereof

The present disclosure provides processes for refining hydrocarbon feedstocks and apparatus thereof. In at least one embodiment, a process includes hydroprocessing a mineral hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of a first catalyst in a first reactor, and removing a first reactor effluent from the first reactor. The process includes hydroprocessing a biocomponent feedstock in the presence of a second catalyst in a second reactor, and removing a second reactor effluent from the second reactor. The process includes mixing the first reactor effluent and the second reactor effluent to form a mixture. The process includes introducing the mixture to a separation unit to form a fuel product. In at least one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a second hydroprocess reactor coupled with the first hydroprocess reactor. The apparatus includes a separation unit coupled with the second hydroprocess reactor.

Liquid-liquid extraction of vacuum resid-containing fluid

Methods comprising contacting a residue comprising paraffinic, olefinic, and aromatic hydrocarbons with a polar solvent under conditions effective to extract at least a portion of the aromatic hydrocarbons from the residue into the polar solvent, thereby generating: an extract phase comprising the portion of aromatic hydrocarbons and the polar solvent; and, a raffinate phase comprising a majority of the paraffinic and olefinic hydrocarbons.

System and a method for associating contextual structured data with unstructured documents on map-reduce

In an approach for integrating documents a processor extracts a first set of keywords from at least one structured document. A processor generates a first batch of keywords from the first set of keywords, wherein each keyword in the first batch of keywords includes a weight. A processor extracts a second set of keywords from at least one unstructured document. A processor compares the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor determines that the at least one unstructured document matches, based on a predetermined threshold, the at least one structured document, based on the comparison of the first batch of keywords to the second set of keywords. A processor removes the at least one unstructured document from a list of unstructured documents which are to be processed.

Systems and methods for controlling combustion of a fuel

Systems and methods for controlling the composition of a combustion exhaust gas are provided.