Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and method for smoothing photovoltaic power generation. Photovoltaic power plants have the inherent problem of generation intermittency caused by the variation in weather conditions over a period of seconds, minutes, and hours. This intermittency results in a variability of active power injection into the electrical grid by the photovoltaic power plant.
Abstract:
The present invention is in relation to a process for preparing calcium phosphate-based sulfated adsorbents that capture mercury in gas streams, comprised of the steps of synthesis of the precursors, incorporation of a transition metal, and sulfation of the material. These adsorbents present high efficiency both for removal of low concentrations of mercury, such as in natural gas, and for stabilization of this pollutant. The adsorbents obtained in the invention may be used in the Mercury Removal Units (MRUs) present in natural gas processing plants, which mercury removal units may be located either upstream or downstream of the dehydration and H2S removal units, due to the adsorbents obtained showing resistance to H2S poisoning, and maintaining their performance in the presence of water.
Abstract:
The present invention provides N-phenylpiperazine derivatives for use as multiple binders and/or antagonists of α1A adrenoceptors, α1D adrenoceptors and 5-HT1A serotonin receptors. These substances are candidates to prototypes for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms, and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and method for smoothing photovoltaic power generation. Photovoltaic power plants have the inherent problem of generation intermittency caused by the variation in weather conditions over a period of seconds, minutes, and hours. This intermittency results in a variability of active power injection into the electrical grid by the photovoltaic power plant.
Abstract:
The present invention addresses to a catalyst, and the method for obtaining the same, for generating hydrogen and/or syngas. More specifically, the present invention describes a catalyst based on nickel, molybdenum and tungsten, for steam reforming processes of natural gas or other hydrocarbon streams (refinery gas, propane, butane, naphtha or any mixture thereof) that presents high resistance to deactivation by coke deposition. According to the present invention, the catalyst has NiMoW as its active phase, in bulk form and/or supported on an alumina oxide and other high surface area oxide supports, and may also contain other promoters. Furthermore, the present invention teaches the production of a catalyst whose active phase of NiMoW has high activity for hydrocarbon steam reforming reaction.
Abstract:
The present invention describes a process for pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass that comprises the step of contacting a lignocellulosic biomass with an ionic liquid consisting of a phthalic salt of dicholine in the weight ratio from 1:1 to 1:100 of biomass:ionic liquid, said step taking place for a period of time that varies from 0.4 to 48 hours and in a temperature range that varies from 60 to 200° C. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of the pretreated lignocellulosic biomass in an enzymatic hydrolysis process.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to technologies used to inspect flexible undersea pipes, in particular to detect flooding of the annular space in said pipes. The present invention discloses a device for detecting annular flooding with gamma transmission in a flexible pipe, comprising a structure (07), in which said structure (07) contains in its interior, a first pressure vessel (10) containing an encapsulated radioactive source (03) in its interior, a second pressure vessel (11) containing radiation sensors (04) in its interior, and a third pressure vessel (12), containing electronic means for collecting and amplifying signals (05) in its interior, in which said radiation sensors (04) are connected to the electronic means (05) for collecting and amplifying signals using an internal cable (13). The present invention also discloses a unit for detecting annular flooding with gamma transmission in a flexible pipe based on the gamma transmission technique, comprising a device (50) for detecting annular flooding with gamma transmission in a flexible pipe (01) coupled to an ROV (02), in which coupling occurs through a control arm (08) of the ROV (02), and the device is controlled and operated exclusively via the umbilical cable (06) connected to the ROV (02), and a method for detecting annular flooding with gamma transmission in a flexible pipe.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a robotic inspection device (10) comprising at least one pair of robotic modules (1) connected together by means of an articulated joint (9), with at least one displacement device (2) coupled to a rail (11); the displacement device (2) comprising at least one pair of pivoted brackets (3); at least one of the robotic modules (1) comprising at least one within an instrumentation system (7) and a manipulator arm (8).
Abstract:
N-acylhydrazone compounds that are Nav 1.7 and/or Nav 1.8 inhibitors, including N-acylhydrazone compounds of Formula (I), wherein the substituents R1 to R6 are independently selected from the groups defined in the specification, as well as to the processes for the preparation thereof, compositions comprising at least one of said compounds, uses, treatment methods for treating or preventing pain-related pathologies, and kits, and which are applicable in the fields of medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis, as well as in the treatment of pain-related disorders.
Abstract:
The present invention is in relation to a process for preparing calcium phosphate-based sulfated adsorbents that capture mercury in gas streams, comprised of the steps of synthesis of the precursors, incorporation of a transition metal, and sulfation of the material. These adsorbents present high efficiency both for removal of low concentrations of mercury, such as in natural gas, and for stabilization of this pollutant. The adsorbents obtained in the invention may be used in the Mercury Removal Units (MRUs) present in natural gas processing plants, which mercury removal units may be located either upstream or downstream of the dehydration and H2S removal units, due to the adsorbents obtained showing resistance to H2S poisoning, and maintaining their performance in the presence of water.