The objective of this paper is to present a new formulation for the optimal scheduling of multipurpose batch plants where equipment redesign is considered simultaneously with the scheduling decisions. The equipment redesign is characterized by the implementation of modifications in the existent processing units so as to change their suitability to perform certain tasks, while regarding tasks’ c...

Abstract: Trigonometric functions are used in many applications including real time digital signal processing (DSP), navigation and astronomy. Today’s demand for fast, small and portable equipment in those areas has resulted in the need for optimised structures for real-time processing of complex mathematical functions. Therefore, the multipurpose algorithms used traditionally for such implemen...

The timing system of the proton accelerator of the PEFP requires synchronization between the accelerator and the multipurpose beam lines. The system is based on an event distribution system that broadcasts the timing information globally to all the equipment. Fast I/O hardware of the timing system is to distribute appropriate timing signals to accelerator systems, including the Injector, RFQ, D...

A simple technique is presented to make a multipurpose duplicate of the patient's complete denture to plan and fabricate a mandibular implant-retained overdenture. This duplicate serves 3 different functions. It can be used as a radiographic guide, surgical template, and custom tray adapted to the patient's occlusion. Advantages of the technique described are twofold: it is cost effective and m...

In this thesis, it is presented the proposed development of the Switching MUX with the array transducer by use of Delay-And-Sum Beamforming technology for a more accurate measurement. Among the several measurement methods, it is studied two ways, i.e. Pulse-Echo method and the radiation conductance measurement. In this paper, we propose to the multipurpose Switching MUX all interfacing the two ...

The Mayo Clinic was one of the first institutions to develop an in-house rapid parathyroid hormone (PTH) assay that used homegrown antibodies to monitor plasma PTH levels during parathyroidectomy. This PTH assay is economical, but it requires highly trained technologists and an experienced laboratory director and it is difficult to perform in the operating suite. We sought a fully automated mul...