An air solar-driven open sorption system for comfort cooling is investigated experimentally in an indoor test facility. The main components of the are a solar dehumidifier and cold storage with desiccant. One operation cycle 36 h. On first day cycle, charged. At night charged on two, discharged. A material investigation undertaken to find most suitable desiccant both components, including sampl...

To better constrain models of cool core galaxy cluster formation, we have used X-ray observations taken from the Chandra and ROSAT archives to examine the properties of cool core and non-cool core clusters, especially beyond the cluster cores. Using an optimized reduction process, we produced X-ray images, surface brightness profiles, and hardness ratio maps of 30 nearby rich Abell clusters (17...

Abstract Although rare, basaltic Plinian eruptions represent a considerable volcanic hazard. The low viscosity of crystal-poor magma inhibits fragmentation; however, Las Sierras-Masaya volcano, Nicaragua, has produced multiple eruptions. Here, we quantify the geochemistry and volatile concentrations melt inclusions in samples Fontana Lapilli Masaya Triple Layer to constrain pre-eruptive conditi...

Flow Cytometric Evaluation of Acrosome Function/Dysfunction in the Stallion. (August 2006) Tegan S. Bosard, B.S., University of Alaska, Anchorage Co-Chairs of Advisory Committee: Dr. Charles C. Love Dr. Dickson D. Varner The objective of this study was to establish a rapid and efficient assay that would assess acrosomal status and function of the stallion acrosome. Ejaculates from fertile and s...

Recently, the use of hybrid systems using multiple heat sources in buildings to ensure a stable energy supply and improve the system performance has gained attention. Among them, a heat pump system using both solar and ground heat was developed and various system configurations have been introduced. However, establishing a suitable design method for the solar-assisted ground heat pump (SAGHP) s...

Our planet has reached extreme weather conditions. Recently , a tornado in the US killed 519 people. Floods in Asia and Australia killed 2,000 and left large swaths of each country under water. Korea had its heaviest snowfall in recorded history. My heart goes out to all the families of the victims of the recent serious disasters. These events have been shaped by global warming. Scientists have...