The synthesis of effective control structures for reactive distillation (RD) columns through a systematic analysis of the steady state relationship between potential manipulated variables (inputs) and potential controlled variables (outputs) is demonstrated. The industrially important double feed RD columns for MTBE and methyl acetate production are used as examples. In order to regulate produc...

Differences in flow rates of this nature have a significant effect on the unevenness moisture content dried material, since material which remains drying chamber for an unnecessarily long time is over-dried and under-drying problem remaining dryer too short time. In article, I analyzed increasing particle-wall friction particle velocity field. The research has shown that dead zones are formed v...

We have explored the design of an interactive, persuasive game to assist adults to improve dietary behaviors of kindergarten children. The persuasive game is played over a smart lunch tray. The smart lunch tray incorporates both context-awareness and interactive media persuasion, enabling the creation of a persuasive smart object.

I conducted a series of laboratory experiments to quantify the effects and elucidate the mechanisms by which Pseudacteon tricuspis Borgmeier phorid ßies affect the exploitative and interference components of interspeciÞc competition in host Solenopsis invicta Buren ants. In manipulative experiments, workers retrieved 50% less food in a foraging tray with phorids present, compared with an equidi...

This paper will highlight various methods utilized for cnvironmcntal compliance with solvent coating and laminating applications. Discussion will summarize the recovery and oxidation alternatives, including a brief overview of thc advantages and disadvantages. The paper concludes by focussing on more specific examples of solutions, including capture hooding and enclosures, dryer air flow scheme...

We intended to relate the geographic distribution of ruminant gastrointestinal nematodes in relation to steppe climate (and vegetation). Data are either from literature or from newly acquired/available results. Simple or more sophisticated meteorological indices were used to characterize the climate. Regression analyses were used to correlate climatic factors and presence of endoparasites from ...