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Statistical Concepts in Metrology

by admin @ Monday, January 28th, 2008. Filed under Mathematics, Mechanical engineering

File : pdf, 2.64 MB, 47 pages
TOC
Statistical Concepts of a Measurement Process
Arithmetic Numbers and Measurement Numbers
Computation and Reporting of Results
Properties of Measurement Numbers
The Limiting Mean
Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation
Population and the Frequency Curve
The Normal Distribution
Estimates of Population Characteristics
Interpretation and Computation of Confidence Interval and
Limits
Precision and Accuracy
Index of Precision
Interpretation of Precision
Accuracy
Statistical Analysis of Measurement Data
Algebra for [...]

Active Solar Preheat Systems

by admin @ Sunday, January 27th, 2008. Filed under civil engineering, physics

File : pdf, 2.45 MB, 97 pages
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INTRODUCTION
1-1  PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1-2  APPLICABILITY
1-3  REFERENCES
1-4 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
REQUIREMENTS
2-1  INTRODUCTION
2-2  ECONOMIC EVALUATION
2-2.1  Screening Tool
2-2.2  Detailed Analysis and Study
2-3  FEASIBILITY DISCUSSION
2-3.1  System Selection
2-3.2  Summary
2.4   FUNDING
SYSTEM SELECTION, PLANNING, AND COORDINATION
3-1  INTRODUCTION
3-2  STANDARD SYSTEM TYPES
3-2.1  Closed-Loop System
3-2.2  Direct Circulation System
3-3  SYSTEM SELECTION
3-4  SYSTEM LAYOUT
3-4.1  Collector Sub-System
3-4.2  Storage Sub-System
3-4.3  Transport Sub-System
3-4.4  Control Sub-System
3-5  COORDINATION
3-5.1  [...]

A Finite Element Scheme for Shock Capturing

by admin @ Saturday, January 26th, 2008. Filed under Mechanical engineering, civil engineering

File : pdf, 2 MB, 69 pages
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1. Introduction
Background
Basic Equation
Shock equations
shock relations in 2-D
2. Numerical Approach
Advective Dominated Flow
The Problem
Petrov-Galerkin formulation
Shock Capturing
3. Testing
Case 1: Analytic Shock Speed
Case 2 : Dam Break
Case 3 : 2-D Lateral Transition
4. Conclusions
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Engineering Use of Geotextiles

by admin @ Thursday, January 24th, 2008. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 90KB, 61 pages
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CHAPTER  1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Scope
References
Geotextile Types and Construction
Geotextile Durability
Seam Strength
Geotextile Functions and Applications
2. GEOTEXTILES IN PAVEMENT APPLICATIONS
Applications
Paved Surface Rehabilitation
Reflective Crack Treatment for Pavements
Separation and Reinforcement
Design for Separation
Geotextile Survivability
Design for Reinforcement
3. FILTRATION AND DRAINAGE
Water Control
Granular Drain Performance
Geotextile Characteristics Influencing Filter Functions
Piping Resistance
Permeability
Other Filter Considerations
Strength Requirements
Design and Construction Considerations
4. GEOTEXTILE REINFORCED EMBANKMENT ON SOFT [...]

Heating System Operation and Maintenance

by admin @ Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008. Filed under Mechanical engineering, Uncategorized

File : pdf, 15.1 MB, 277 pages
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Cancellation
1.3 Training
1.4 Educational Program
1.5 Keeping As-Built Drawing Records
1.6 Manufacturers’instructions
1.7 Maintenance Program
1.8 Tool Requirement
1.8.1 Required Tools
1.9 safety
2 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GAS FIRED FURNACES
2.1 FUELs
2.2 Gas Burning Equipment
2.3 Atmospheric Gas valve
2.4 Light off
2.5 Pilot Burner
2.6 Combination Gas valve
2.7 Bimetal type pilot
2.8 Automatic Reignition
2.9 Low Gas Pressure Cutout
2.10 Heat [...]

Precipitation/Coagulation/Flocculation

by admin @ Saturday, January 19th, 2008. Filed under Chemical engineering

File : pdf, 2.31 MB, 101 pages
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CHAPT 1 INTRODUCTION
Background
Scope
CHAPT 2 PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Theory and Discussion
CHAPT 3 HYDROXIDE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroxide Precipitation
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Lime
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Caustic Soda
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Magnesium Oxide
Process Performance
CHAPT 4 SULFIDE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sulfide Precipitation
Soluble Sulfide Precipitation (SSP)
Insoluble Sulfide Precipitation
Calcium Sulfide Precipitation
CHAPT 5 CARBONATE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbonate [...]

Soil Mechanics

by admin @ Thursday, January 17th, 2008. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 5 MB, 391 pages

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CHAPT 1. IDENTIFICATION ID CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL ID ROCK
1. Introduction
2. Soil Deposits
3. Soil Identification
4. Soil Classification and Properties
5. Rock Classification and Properties
6. Special Materials
CHAPT 2. FIELD EXPLORATION, TESTING, AND INSTRUMENTATION
1. Introduction
2. Published Soil and Geological Maps
3. Remote Sensing [...]

The Fundamentals of Neutron Powder Diffraction

by admin @ Tuesday, January 15th, 2008. Filed under physics

File : pdf, 1.5 MB, 42 pages
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I. INTRODUCTION
I.1 Structure and Properties
I.2 Diffraction
I.3 The Meaning of “Structure”
I.4 Crystals and Powders
I.5 Scattering, Diffraction and Absorption
II. METHODS
II.1 Definitions
II.2 Basic Theory
II.3 Instrumentation
II.4 The BT1 Spectrometer at the NISTResearch Reactor
II.5 Scattering of Neutrons and X-rays
II.6 Absorption of Neutrons and X-rays
II.7 Incoherent Scattering
II.8 Atomic Disorder
II.9 Magnetic Scattering
II.10 Rietveld Profile Refinement
III.EXAMPLES
III.1 High [...]

Reservoir Water Quality Analysis

by admin @ Monday, January 14th, 2008. Filed under Chemical engineering, civil engineering

File : pdf, 11.21 MB, 191 pages
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Section I. General
Purpose
Applicability
References
Background
Section II. Water Quality Assessment in Water
Quality Control Management
General
Planning and Analysis
Water Control Management
CHAPTER 2 WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS
Section I. Introduction
Definition of Water Quality
Reservoir-WatershedRelationship
Section II. Reservoir Description
Definition
Comparison to Natural Lakes
Classification of Reservoirs
Section III. Reservoir Characteristics and Processes
General
Physical Characteristics and Processes
Chemical Characteristics of Reservoir
Processes
Biological Characteristics and Processes
Section IV. [...]

DTA and Heat-flux DSC Measurements of Alloy Melting and Freezing

by admin @ Thursday, January 10th, 2008. Filed under Mechanical engineering

File : pdf, 7.1 MB, 96 pages
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Part 1: Introduction
1.1 Focus of the guide
1.2 Information sought from DTA/heat-flux DSC measurements
1.3 Relevant standards
1.3.1 Terms and definitions
1.3.2 Calibration and sensitivity
1.3.3 Analysis of data
1.4 Major points
Part 2: Instruments and Operation
2.1 Variations among instruments
2.1.1 Heat transfer between system components
2.1.2 DTA/ heat flux DSC vs. power compensating (true) DSC
2.1.3 How does [...]

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