Fluid pressurization of critically stressed sheared zones can trigger slip mechanisms at work in many geological processes. Using discrete element modeling, we simulate pore-pressure-step creep test experiments on a granular layer under sub-critical stress state to investigate the micromechanical processes stake during fluid induced reactivation. The global response is consistent with available...

Generation and dissipation of temperature-induced pore water pressure can alter the mechanical behavior characteristics soil media. Experimental observations indicate that heating/cooling cycles fabric which may result in irrecoverable deformations. Previous studies suggest contribution thermo-osmotic (non-Darcian) flow clays have a significant role thermal pressurization diffusion. Hence, this...

This work describes the optimization of pressure–time combination for inactivation Listeria monocytogenes in fish medium using a wide range pressure (225–525 MPa) and holding time (5–30 min). Thereafter, yellowfin seabream ( Acanthopagrus arabicus ) filets (100 g each) were subjected to high-pressure (HP) treatment at optimum pressure/time combination, impact HP on amino acid profile, fatty pro...

Figure 1. High-resolution manometry findings. (A) It illustrates a swallow with rapid contractile front velocity (CFV) attributable to spasm. The CFV of 30 and 50 mmHg isobaric contours parallel each other, indicating that no compartmentalized esophageal pressurization has occurred. The CFV value is 10 cm/sec with normal esophagogastric junction relaxation. (B) It shows a swallow with normal CF...

A large amount of fuel cell research focuses on porous gas diffusion (PGD) fuel cells which currently produce the best power density. However, this sect of fuel cell technology has many obstacles to overcome before becoming a viable large scale source or power. Nevertheless, alternatives to PGD fuel cells exist. Fluidized bed electrodes (FBE), packed bed electrodes, and packed screen electrodes...