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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (POSCO Energy [Member]) | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2013
POSCO Energy [Member] |  |
Common stock ownership percentage | 13.00% |
significant customer revenue percentage | 73.00% | 69.00%

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