a finite volume-lattice boltzmann algorithm is applied to study skin friction behaviour in different channel flows. for this purpose, cell centred scheme is adapted to discretize the boltzmann equation and consistent boundary conditions are also addressed, which resulted in a wider domain of stability. a simulation of flow in a two dimensional channels with different geometries are carried out....

Introduction Effectiveness of veno-venous (VV) ECMO treatment is in part dependent on the magnitude of recirculation. The recirculation fraction (RF) is for example influenced by cannulation type (dual lumen or single lumen cannulas), cannula position, pump flow, and cardiac output. RF might also be affected by cannula design. Knowledge of RF related to a certain cannula design might influence ...

The intent of this proposal is to boost the energy of the SLAC beam into the 40 GeV range by recycling the electrons through the accelerator for a second pass. In order to use the normal klystron repetition rate (360 pps), the beam must be stored for the entire interpulse period (2.8 ms). Storage would be achieved in a 6.9 km-long path extending over the entire length of the accelerator housing...

This thesis addresses several aspects of the problem of determining the effect of the low-frequency eddy variability on the mean circulation of the Western North Atlantic. A framework for this study is first established by scale analysis of the eddy and mean terms in the mean momentum, vorticity, and heat balances in three regions of the Western North Atlantic -the northern recirculation, the s...

Internal combustion engines working at cold conditions lead to the production of excessive pollutant emissions levels. The use exhaust gas recirculation could be necessary reduce nitrogen oxides emissions, even these conditions. This paper evaluates impact using high-pressure strategy while diesel particulate filter is under active regeneration mode on a Euro 6 turbocharged engine running low a...

The mitochondrial respiratory activities and energy metabolism in the fetal rat brain were measured at the end of 30 minutes of intrauterine ischemia and after 2 and 4 hours of recirculation. The transient ischemia was associated with a delayed deterioration of cellular bioenergetic state and mitochondrial activities. The deterioration was not prevented by a free radical scavenger, 3-methyl-1-p...

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is one of the most common life-threatening diseases. The number of patients accepted for renal replacement therapy including hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation in developed and developing countries increases each year and imposes a major social and economic burden on these communities.(1) With an increasing number of elderly patient...

The potential efficacy of the calcium channel blocker verapamil in modifying ischemic brain injury was evaluated in anesthetized rats subjected to 60 or 90 min of diffuse forebrain ischemia produced by bilateral occlusion of the carotid and vertebral arteries. Treated animals received verapamil, 2 mg/kg intravenously, prior to ischemia. Four hours of postischemic recirculation was permitted by ...

Experimental investigations were carried out in the Manchester Tidal flow Facility (MTF) to study the flow patterns in the region around and adjacent to a hypothetical headland in tidal (oscillatory) ambient flow. The Planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) technique was used for visualization, with fluorescent dye released at specific points around the headland perimeter and in its adjacent r...

Distributed combustion, often associated with the low-oxygen condition, offers ultra-low NOX emission. However, it was recently achieved without combustion air dilution or internal flue gas recirculation, using a distinct approach called Mixture Temperature-Controlled combustion. Here, fuel-air stream is cooled at inlet to delay ignition and hence foster homogeneous mixture formation. The aim o...