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May 2, 2012
Time-Domain Calculations of Drift Forces and Moments
Time-Domain Calculations of Drift Forces and Moments
TOC
1 Problem Definition and Mathematical Model
1.1 Physical problem
1.2 Mathematical model
1.3 Linearization of the boundary conditions
1.3.1 Free-surface condition
1.3.2 Body boundary condition
1.4 Forces and moments
1.4.1 Perturbation series
1.4.2 Hydrodynamic coefficients and equation of motion
1.4.3 Drift forces and moments
1.5 Double-body potential
2 Numerical Method
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Boundary-integral method
2.2.1 Discretization of the boundary conditions
2.3 Time integration
2.3.1 Algorithm for zero speed
2.3.2 New algorithm for forward speeds
2.3.3 Suggestion concerning time integration of non-linear equations
2.4 Matrix solver
3 Two-dimensional test problem: cylinder of infinite length
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Simplified model
3.3 Numerical aspects
3.3.1 Convergence and stability
3.3.2 Effectiveness of absorbing boundary condition
3.4 Results
3.4.1...
April 29, 2012
Biochar Application to Soils
Biochar Application to Soils
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1. BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION
1.1 Biochar in the attention
1.2 Historical perspective on soil improvement
1.3 Different solutions to similar problems
1.4 Biochar and pyrogenic black carbon
1.5 Carbon sequestration potential
1.5.1 Biochar loading capacity
1.5.2 Other greenhouse gasses
1.6 Pyrolysis
1.6.1 The History of Pyrolysis
1.6.2 Methods of Pyrolysis
1.7 Feedstocks
1.8 Application Strategies
2. PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOCHAR
2.1 Structural and Chemical Composition
2.1.1 Structural composition
2.1.2 Chemical composition and surface chemistry
2.2 Particle size distribution
2.2.1 Biochar dust
2.3 Pore size distribution and connectivity
2.4 Thermodynamic stability
2.5 CEC and pH
3. EFFECTS ON SOIL PROPERTIES, PROCESSES AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 Properties
3.1.1 Soil Structure
3.1.1.1 Soil Density
3.1.1.2 Soil pore size distribution
3.1.2 Water...
April 27, 2012
Safety of Foundations Against Liquefaction
Safety of Foundations Against Liquefaction - PhD Thesis
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1. Introductino
2. Review of Studies on Liquefaction Evaluation
2.1 Review
2.2 Deterministic Methods
2.3 Probabilistic and Statistical Methods
3. Problem Definition and General Approach
3.1 Problem Definition
3.2 General Approach
4. Evaluation of the Fraction of Liquefied Area
4.1 Definition of the Fraction of Liquefied Area
4.2 Influential Factors to the Fraction of Liquefied Area
4.3 Expected Fraction of Liquefied Area
4.4 Variability of the Fraction of Liquefied Area
5. Spatial Distribution of Liquefied Area and Probability of Foundation Failure
5.1 General Description
5.2 Spatially Continuous Model
5.3 Spatially Discrete Model
6. Simulation Results
6.1 Four One-Dimensional Cases
6.2 Two-Dimensional Cases
7. Conclusions
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April 25, 2012
Feedback Control Theory
Feedback Control Theory
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1 Introduction
1.1 Issues in Control System Design
1.2 What Is in This Book
2 Norms for Signals and Systems
2.1 Norms for Signals
2.2 Norms for Systems
2.3 Input-Output Relationships
2.4 Power Analysis (Optional)
2.5 Proofs for Tables 2.1 and 2.2
2.6 Computing by State-Space Methods
3 Basic Concepts
3.1 Basic Feedback Loop
3.2 Internal Stability
3.3 Asymptotic Tracking
3.4 Performance
4 Uncertainty and Robustness
4.1 Plant Uncertainty
4.2 Robust Stability
4.3 Robust Performance
4.4 Robust Performance More Generally
4.5 Conclusion
5 Stabilization
5.1 Controller Parametrization: Stable Plant
5.2 Coprime Factorization
5.3 Coprime Factorization by State-Space Methods (Optional)
5.4 Controller Parametrization: General Plant
5.5 Asymptotic Properties
5.6 Strong and Simultaneous Stabilization
5.7 Cart-Pendulum Example
6 Design Constraints
6.1 Algebraic Constraints
6.2 Analytic Constraints
7 Loopshaping
7.1 The Basic Technique of...
April 22, 2012
Linux from Scratch
Linux from Scratch - online book
CONTENTS
I. Introduction
1. Introduction
How to Build an LFS System
What's new since the last release
Changelog
Resources
Help
II. Preparing for the Build
2. Preparing a New Partition
Introduction
Creating a New Partition
Creating a File System on the Partition
Mounting the New Partition
3. Packages and Patches
Introduction
All Packages
Needed Patches
4. Final Preparations
About $LFS
Creating the $LFS/tools Directory
Adding the LFS User
Setting Up the Environment
About SBUs
About the Test Suites
5. Constructing a Temporary System
Introduction
Toolchain Technical Notes
General Compilation Instructions
Stripping
Changing Ownership
III. Building the LFS System
6. Installing Basic System Software
Introduction
Preparing Virtual Kernel File Systems
Package Management
Entering the Chroot Environment
Creating Directories
Creating Essential Files and Symlinks
Linux-3.2.6 API Headers
Re-adjusting the Toolchain
About Debugging Symbols
Stripping Again
Cleaning Up
7. Setting Up System...
April 20, 2012
Integrated Hydrogen Storage System Model
Integrated Hydrogen Storage System Model
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.0 INTRODUCTION
3.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
4.0 MODEL DESCRIPTION
4.1 Model Geometry
4.2 Model Dimensions
4.3 Heat Removal Parameters
4.4 Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions
4.4.1 Hydrogen Mass Balance
4.4.2 Hydrogen Momentum Balance
4.4.3 Bed Energy Balance
4.4.4 Energy Balance for the Tubes and Fins
4.4.5 Reaction Kinetics
4.4.6 Equation of State
4.4 Model Input Parameters
4.5 Mesh Used in 2 and 3-Dimensional Models
5.0 RESULTS
5.1 Bed Capacity
5.2 Loading Rate
5.3 Bed Temperatures
5.4 Bed Gas Flow
5.5 Hydride Concentration Profiles
6.0 CONCLUSIONS
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April 18, 2012
Nuclear Cardiology : Its Role in Cost Effective Care
Nuclear Cardiology : Its Role in Cost Effective Care
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Epidemic of obesity and diabetes in developing countries
2.3. The ageing population
2.4. Importance of early detection and treatment
3. NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY: ONE OF THE MOST ACCEPTED TOOLS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in stable CAD
3.3. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in acute coronary syndromes
3.4. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy before non-cardiac surgery
3.5. Assessment of left ventricular function and other non-perfusion parameters in cardiac diseases
3.6. Assessment of viable and hibernating myocardium in heart failure
3.7. Clinical guidelines
4. NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY UTILIZATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
4.1....
April 17, 2012
Energy Conversion
Energy Conversion
TOC
1 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY CONVERSION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
1.3 Control Volumes and Steady Flows
1.4 Properties of Vapors: Mollier and T-s Diagrams
1.5 Ideal Gas Basics
1.6 Fundamentals of Fluid Flow
1.7 Compressible Flow
1.8 Energy Clasification
1.9 Efficiencies
1.10 The Carnot Engine
1.11 Additional Second-Law Considerations
2 Fundamentals of Steam Power
2.1 Introduction
2.2 A Simple Rankine-Cycle Power Plant
2.3 Rankine-Cycle Analysis
2.4 Deviations from the Ideal Component Efficiencies
2.5 Reheat and Reheat Cycles
2.6 Regeneration and Feedwater Heaters
2.7 A Study of a Modern Steam Power Plant
2.8 Deviations from the Ideal - Pressure Losses
3 FUELS AND COMBUSTION
3.1 Introduction to Combustion
3.2...
April 13, 2012
Combustion Turbine Diagnostic Health Monitoring
Combustion Turbine Diagnostic Health Monitoring
TOC
1 INTRODUCTION
2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Installation and Configuration
Signals
3 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
Software Components
Operational Modes
Data Storage
4 ANALYSIS SPECIFICATION
Automatic Feature Calculations
Time Domain Features
Frequency Domain Features
Manual Data Analysis Tools
5 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
Bayesian Belief Network
Dempster-Shafer Theory
Example of Dempster-Shafer Results Fusion
Fault Diagnosis
6 BASELINE DATA ANALYSIS
Baseline Data Overview
Baseline Features
Bode & Polar Plot Representation of Baseline Data
7 VFDS FEATURES
VFDS System Status
Log
Features
Baseline Comparison
Orbits
Frequency Domain
Order Domain
Order Tracking
Bode and Polar Plot
Nyquist Plot
Utilities
8 REFERENCES
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April 9, 2012
Real Analysis : Measure and Integration
Real Analysis : Measure and Integration
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1 Preliminaries
1.1 Notation and terminology
1.2 Some undergraduate mathematics
2 Families of sets
2.1 Algebras and algebras
2.2 The monotone class theorem
3 Measures
3.1 De finitions and examples
4 Construction of measures
4.1 Outer measures
4.2 Lebesgue-Stieltjes measures
4.3 Examples and related results
4.4 Nonmeasurable sets
4.5 The Carath teodory extension theorem
5 Measurable functions
5.1 Measurability
5.2 Approximation of functions
5.3 Lusin's theorem
6 The Lebesgue integral
6.1 De finitions
7 Limit theorems
7.1 Monotone convergence theorem
7.2 Linearity of the integral
7.3 Fatou's lemma
7.4 Dominated convergence theorem
8 Properties of Lebesgue integrals
8.1 Criteria for a function to be zero a.e
8.2 An approximation result
9 Riemann integrals
9.1 Comparison with the Lebesgue integral
10 Types of convergence
10.1...
April 6, 2012
Platform, Pipeline and Subsea Technology – Lecture Notes
Platform, Pipeline and Subsea Technology - Lecture Notes
CONTENTS
Ultimate Strength Analysis of Fixed Platforms
1 Introduction
2 Types of Analysis
3 Pushover Analysis — the Fundamental Tool
Risk Based Design and Comparison of Working Stress Design (WSD), Load and Resistance Factored design (LRFD) and Reliability Based Limit State Design (RBLSD)
1 Introduction
2 Random Variables
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Loads and Resistances
2.3 Loads on Offshore Structures
3 Design Philosophies
3.1 Target Probability of Failure
3.2 Working Stress Design
3.3 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
3.4 Limit States
Gravity base offshore structures
• Characteristics & Types of GBSs
• Key Issues in GBS Selection
• Steel & Concrete GBSs
• GBS Development
• Design
•...
April 4, 2012
Superconducting Cable Construction and Testing Technical
Superconducting Cable Construction and Testing Technical
TOC
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 HTS Materials
1.2.1 Superconducting Characteristics - Tc, Ic, Hc
1.3 Applications
1.3.1 Impact of HTS on Superconducting Cable Development
2 PROJECT ACTIVITIES
2.1 Bismuth Compounds - Structure and Composition
2.1.1 Physical Features (Tc, Jc, Hc)
2.2 HTS Material Development
2.2.1 Processability
2.2.2 Tape Conductor - Fabrication Process
2.2.3 Transport Electrical Properties
2.2.4 Mechanical Properties
2.3 Superconducting Tapes for the Prototype Cable
2.3.1 Specifications
2.4 Cable Design
2.4.1 Design Process and Parameters
2.4.2 Conductor Design
2.4.3 Former Design
2.4.4 Conductor Assembly and Manufacturing
Stranded Configuration
Stranding Process Development
Conductor Testing
2.4.5 Cryostat
Cryostat Design
Cryostat Tests
Cryostat Manufacture
2.4.6 Dielectric
2.5 Cable System Design
2.5.1 Terminations
Cryogenic Termination (CT)
2.5.2 Joint
2.5.3 Feed-Through-Bushing
2.6 Refrigeration Plant
2.6.1 Specification
2.6.2 Description
2.6.3 Engineering and Test
2.6.4 Monitoring System
2.7 Oil Pumping...
April 2, 2012
Automobile Storage Battery, Its Care and Repair
Automobile Storage Battery, Its Care and Repair
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Section I - Working Principles, Manufacture,
Maintenance, Diseases and Remedies
1. INTRODUCTORY
2. BATTERIES IN GENERAL
3. MANUFACTURE OF STORAGE BATTERIES
4. CHEMICAL CHANGES IN THE BATTERY
5. WHAT TAKES PLACE DURING DISCHARGE
6. WHAT TAKES PLACE DURING CHARGE
7. CAPACITY OF STORAGE BATTERIES
8. INTERNAL RESISTANCE
9. CARE OF BATTERY ON THE CAR
10. STORAGE BATTERY TROUBLES
Section II - Shop Equipment Shop Methods
11. SHOP EQUIPMENT
12. GENERAL SHOP INSTRUCTIONS
13. BUSINESS METHODS (Omitted)
14. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE BATTERY?
15. REBUILDING THE BATTERY
16. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Section III
17. FARM LIGHTING BATTERIES
DEFINITIONS
GENERAL INDEX
A VISIT TO THE FACTORY
BUYERS INDEX
ADVERTISEMENTS
LEAD POISONING AND SAFETY
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March 30, 2012
Android Programming Tutorials
Android Programming Tutorials
TOC
Lifecycle of a CommonsWare Book
Roster of Tutorials
Your First Android App
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step #1: Choose a Place For Your Applications
Step #2: Check Your Java Environment
Step #3: Download and Install the Android SDK
Step #4: Generate the Application Files
Step #5: Examine and Modify the Layout File
Step #6: Examine the Activity Java Source
Step #7: Install Ant
Step #8: Compile the Application
Step #9: Configure and Start Your Emulator
Step #10: Install the Application in Your Emulator
Step #11: Run the Application in Your Emulator
A Simple Form
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step #1: Generate the Application Skeleton
Step #2: Modify the Layout
Step #3: Compile and Install the Application
Step #4: Run the Application in...
March 27, 2012
An Evaluation of Electric Field Exposure Measurements Using the Positron Meter
An Evaluation of Electric Field Exposure Measurements Using the Positron Meter
TOC
Introduction
Background
Description of Free-Body and Electric Field Vest Measurements
Field Measurement Environments and Protocol
Characterization of the Positron Meter
- Measurement Resolution and Linearity
- Positron Noise Floor Characteristics
- Analysis Methods for Comparing Measurment Data
- Comparison of Positron Measurements to Free-Body and Best Measurements
- Variation in Positron Readings Due to Arm Position
Conclusion
- Resolution, Linearity and Noise Floor
- Comparison to Free-Body and Vest Sensor Methods
- Variation Due to Arm Position
- Variation Due to Meter Placement
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