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Multi frequency phase fluorimetry (MFPF) for oxygen partial pressure measurement: ex vivo validation by polarographic clark-type electrode.
2013
BACKGROUND: Measurement of partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) at high temporal resolution remains a technological challenge. This study introduces a novel PO2 sensing technology based on Multi-Frequency Phase Fluorimetry (MFPF). The aim was to validate MFPF against polarographic Clark-type electrode (CTE) PO2 measurements. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: MFPF technology was first investigated in N = 8 anaesthetised pigs at FIO2 of 0.21, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0. At each FIO2 level, blood samples were withdrawn and PO2 was measured in vitro with MFPF using two FOXY-AL300 probes immediately followed by CTE measurement. Secondly, MFPF-PO2 readings were compared to CTE in an artificial circulatory s…
Development of net energy ratio and emission factor for quad-generation pathways
2014
Published version of an article in the journal: Energy Systems. Also available from the publisher at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12667-014-0126-4 The conversion of biomass to four different outputs via gasification is a renewable technology that could reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study investigates the energy aspects for a new concept of biomass based quad-generation plant producing power, heat, methanol and methane. Circulating fluidized bed gasifier and the gas technology institute (GTI) gasifier technologies are used for this quad-generation process. Two different biomass feedstocks are considered in this study. The net energy ratio for six diff…
Zvaigžņotā Debess: 2001, Pavasaris (171)
2001
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Ekosistēmu pakalpojumu apzināšana Rīgas pilsētā vides kvalitātes novērtēšanai un uzraudzībai apkaimju līmenī
2021
Maģistra darba “Ekosistēmu pakalpojumu apzināšana Rīgas pilsētvides monitoringam un uzraudzībai apkaimju līmenī” mērķis ir izstrādāt ekosistēmu pakalpojumu apzināšanas un monitoringa modeli, lai efektīvāk plānotu pilsētvidi un ar to saistītus problēmu risinājumus apkaimju līmenī. Pētījuma ietvaros definēti trīs apgādes, septiņi vidi regulējoši un seši kultūras ekosistēmu pakalpojumi, kā arī 41 to raksturojošais indikators. Ekosistēmu pakalpojuma nodrošinājuma apzināšanas metodes matrica ļauj to pēc nepieciešamības pielāgot un piemērot, mainot raksturojošo indikatoru algoritmus un aprēķinus. Pētījuma mērķis ir izstrādāt ekosistēmu pakalpojumu nodrošinājuma apzināšanas metodoloģisku ietvaru, …
Ekoskolas gada tēmas "Atkritumi" integrēšana bioloģijas stundās
2018
Darba mērķis ir noskaidrot, kā tiek attīstīta skolēnu vides apziņa (zināšanas, attieksmes un izturēšanās), pamatojoties uz izglītības ilgtspējīgai attīstībai (IIA) pamatprincipiem. Apkopojot visas pētījumā gūtās atziņas, autore secina, ka Ekoskolas var būt veiksmīgas vides apziņas veicinātājas, ja skolotāji iesaistās vides problēmu integrācijā mācību saturā caur IIA pamatprincipiem un pamatkompetencēm.
RAPPORTO ENERGIA 2015 Monitoraggio sull’energia in Sicilia
2015
Il Rapporto energia, curato dall'Osservatorio regionale, anche quest’anno ci consente di fare il punto sui fatti salienti che riguardano l’energia in Sicilia. Il contributo siciliano al raggiungimento degli obiettivi europei passa attraverso una serie di opportunità che se colte consentiranno di pervenire sicuramente ai risultati indicati. In Sicilia, nel primo semestre del 2015, si registra una forte contrazione delle esportazioni ascrivibile prevalentemente al settore dei prodotti petroliferi raffinati (-18,5%) che rappresentano quasi i tre quinti delle esportazioni totali regionali, incidendo in modo pesante sul PIL siciliano. L’export petrolifero è diminuito in termini nominali a causa …
Future district heating plant integrated with municipal solid waste (MSW) gasification for hydrogen production
2019
Abstract Characterizing municipal solid waste (MSW) is a critical step in planning, designing, operating, or upgrading solid waste management systems. For a theoretical investigation of hydrogen production by gasification and water-gas shift reaction, we characterized Norwegian MSW and used the data. Three different gasification setups, named as ‘A-1’, ‘A&S-2’, and ‘S-3’ were modeled using Aspen plus simulation software for direct and indirect gasification processes according to the different gasification agents. The MSW characterization result showed a reasonable agreement with existing studies in different countries. The maximum hydrogen yield achieved in setup ‘S-3’ was around 94% of the…
A methodology to assess the energetic valorization of bio-based polymers from the packaging industry: pyrolysis of reprocessed polylactide
2012
The energetic valorization process of bio-based polymers is addressed in this study, taking polylactide (PLA) as model. The pyrolysis of virgin and multiple-injected PLA was simulated by means of multi-rate linear-non-isothermal thermogravimetric experiments. A complete methodology, involving control of gases, thermal stability and thermal decomposition kinetics was proposed. The release of gases was monitored by Evolved Gas Analysis of the fumes of pyrolysis, by in-line FT-IR, with the aid of 2D-correlation IR characterization. A novel model to establish the thermal stability of PLAs under any linear heating profile was proposed. A kinetic strategy was methodically applied to assess the th…
High-velocity Impact Location on Aircraft panels Using Macro-fiber Composite piezoelectric Rosettes
2010
In this article, an approach based on an array of macro-fiber composite (MFC) transducers arranged as rosettes is proposed for high-velocity impact location on isotropic and composite aircraft panels. Each rosette, using the directivity behavior of three MFC sensors, provides the direction of an incoming wave generated by the impact source as a principal strain angle. A minimum of two rosettes is sufficient to determine the impact location by intersecting the wave directions. The piezoelectric rosette approach is easier to implement than the well-known time-of-flight-based triangulation of acoustic emissions because it does not require knowledge of the wave speed in the material. Hence, th…
Sulphate Removal from Water by Carbon Residue from Biomass Gasification: Effect of Chemical Modification Methods on Sulphate Removal Efficiency
2016
Sulphate removal from mine water is a problem because traditional chemical precipitation does not remove all sulphates. In addition, it creates lime sediment as a secondary waste. Therefore, an inexpensive and environmental-friendly sulphate removal method is needed in addition to precipitation. In this study, carbon residues from a wood gasification process were repurposed as precursors to a suitable sorbent for SO42- ion removal. The raw material was modified using ZnCl2, BaCl2, CaCl2, FeCl3, or FeCl2. Carbon residues modified with FeCl3 were selected for further consideration because the removal efficiency toward sulphate was the highest. Batch sorption experiments were performed to eval…