Thermochemical cycle analysis using linked CECS72 and HYDRGN computer programs

A combined thermochemical cycle analysis computer program was designed. Input to the combined program is the same as input to the thermochemical cycle analysis program except that the extent of the reactions need not be specified. The combined program is designed to be run interactively from a computer time-sharing terminal. This mode of operation allows correction or modification of the cycle to take place during cycle analysis. A group of 13 thermochemical cycles was used to test the combined program

Calculation of transonic flow in a linear cascade

Turbomachinery blade designs are becoming more aggressive in order to achieve higher loading and greater range. New analysis tools are required to cope with these heavily loaded blades that may operate with a thin separated region near the trailing edge on the suction surface. An existing, viscous airfoil code was adapted to cascade conditions in an attempt to provide this capability. Comparisons with recently obtained data show that calculated and experimental surface Mach numbers were in good agreement but loss coefficients and outlet air angles were not

A class of nonideal solutions. 2: Application to experimental data

Functions for the representation of the thermodynamic properties of nonideal solutions were applied to the experimental data for several highly nonideal solutions. The test solutions were selected to cover both electrolyte behavior. The results imply that the functions are fully capable of representing the experimental data within their accuracy over the whole composition range and demonstrate that many nonideal solutions can be regarded as members of the defined class of nonideal solutions

Long term health consequences of chronic spinal cord injury

BACKGROUND: A spinal cord injury (SCI) often results from a traumatic fracture or dislocation of the vertebral structures causing the spinal cord or surrounding nerves to become bruised, crushed or severed. Spinal cord injuries can leave an individual with a range of deficits from nerve impingement to life-threatening complete paralysis. There are hundreds of thousands of Americans living every day with various forms paralysis. Although advancements in acute care and rehabilitative medicine have transpired, individuals with chronic SCIs combat a number of secondary health complications and frequently encounter premature death. LITERATURE REVIEW FINDINGS: The neurologic dysfunction that ensues causes a vast number of secondary health complications including skin breakdown, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, blood pressure dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and frequently premature death. This comprehensive literature review focuses on these secondary health consequences of chronic spinal cord injuries. Current evidence has presented healthcare providers with guidelines to identify and manage health consequences in the general population. There is a lack of acknowledgement to the SCI population within these guidelines, yet, this subset of patients is, on average, found to have higher rates of osteoporotic fractures, infections, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular events and depression due to their sedentary lifestyles. PROPOSED METHODS: The proposed hypothesis of this study states that Primary Healthcare providers will appropriately identify risk factors for secondary illness and proactively manage long-term care for patients with spinal cord injuries after completing CME training. CME seminars will be available for primary healthcare providers to attend at national AAFP, AAPA and AANP conferences. CONCLUSIONS: A SCI can be one of the most life altering experiences as one’s physical, social and psychological welfare are challenged. Beyond these discernible obstacles, lies a life of adverse health consequences linked with significantly reduced lifespans. By educating Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners about health consequences in the chronic SCI population the care will become centralized and patient-provider relationships will be strengthened. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: In the current medical model, there is a lack of provider education regarding SCI health consequences and subsequently care becomes fragmented to many different subspecialty providers. Educating the primary healthcare providers creates awareness and supports the need for further research in the field of chronic SCI