this paper addresses an experimental investigation in the hydrodynamic behavior of a modified slotted sieve tray. slotted sieve tray (push valve sieve tray) is a sieve tray that the push valves have been utilized on the tray deck to eliminate liquid gradients and non-uniformity of liquid distribution on the tray. the air-water system was used in an industrial scale experimental rig with an inte...

This paper addresses an experimental investigation in the hydrodynamic behavior of a modified slotted sieve tray. Slotted sieve tray (Push valve sieve tray) is a sieve tray that the push valves have been utilized on the tray deck to eliminate liquid gradients and non-uniformity of liquid distribution on the tray. The air-water system was used in an industrial scale experimental rig with an inte...

System parameters for solenoid actuators are important for high performance control and for self-sensing. Due to the nonlinearities in the solenoid actuators, parameter identification procedures that aim to obtain the electro-mechanical property can be complex and time consuming. In this paper, a self-calibration procedure for solenoid actuators in push-pull configurations is proposed. Utilizin...

used to perforate the oval foramen was novel and an alternative to transeptal catheterization and the radiofrequency technique. We used a Cross-It 200 guidewire (Guidant) normally used to completely unblock coronary vessels, which is characterized by a greater push capacity, as well as a sharp distal end of up to 0.010 inches, capable of perforating cardiac structures and atresic valves using a...

This paper demonstrates a methodology for storing and pumping fluids that provide a useful capability for microfluidic devices. It uses microfluidic screw valves to isolate fluids in poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) microcompartments, in which the pressure of the liquid is stored in the elastic deformation of the walls and ceiling of the compartments. Fluids can be stored under pressure in these s...

Adjustable throat-area expansion valves (ATAEV) are functioned as area regulator control units. In literatures, there are many expansion valves normally used in automotive air-conditioning systems, as regulator and electrical type valves. Nevertheless, a review study for such issue has not been introduced, according to the best of author knowledge. The present paper presents a review study for ...