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Numerical models for 2D free boundary analysis of groundwater in slopes stabilized by drain trenches
AbstractA numerical model for 2D free boundary analysis of groundwater in slopes stabilized by drain trenches has been developed. It consists of a front-tracking method (based on an original way of adapting the space derivatives), very effective in saving calculation time respect to classical fix-grid methods. The method analyses the trenches effect inside slopes in which the soils above the water table are partially saturated, for which a boundary can be recognized between the saturated domain (water table) and the unsaturated one (above the water table). In this case pore pressure lowering, due to trenches, can be analyzed considering the progressively reduction of the saturated domain. This approach efficiently solves the problem of fixing hydraulic boundary conditions on the sides of the trenches. Results have been compared with those obtained by a fix-grid method, observing difference less than 0.14%. Applying the method, the capability of drain trenches to control the effect of heavy rainfalls has been investigated, calculating (during the transient process of water table lowering) limit values of water recharge for which water table keeps on constant
Analysis of aroma and polyphenolic compounds in Saperavi red wine vinified in Qvevri
The purpose of this study is to analyze and characterize a Georgian red wine from Saperavi grape, obtained in Qvevri (Georgian traditional winemaking method), by using innovative techniques for the determination of the polyphenolic content, aroma, and its correlation to the sensory characteristics. This peculiar red wine, after highâperformance liquid chromatography with diodeâarray detection and mass spectrometry (HPLCâDADâMS), headspace solidâphase microextractionâgas chromatographyâmass spectrometry (HSâSPMEâGCâMS), and HSâSPMEâGCxGCâMS/TOF (twoâdimensional gas chromatography) chemical characterization showed a high polyphenol content (19.6Â ĂÂ 10(2)Â mg/L, 38.4% anthocyanins) and a wide range of volatile compounds, among which terpenes were associated with the aroma of flowers, lemongrass, and wood. Analyses were also conducted to determine the total polyphenol content correlated to antioxidant activity with the FolinâCiocalteu spectrophotometric in vitro method (4.650Â g GAE/L). In conclusion, for the first time on Saperavi wine, innovative techniques such as HPLCâDADâMS, GCâMS, and GCxGCâMS/TOF were simultaneously applied in association with the traditional analytic techniques to perform a complete chemical characterization. These activities are part of a project about circular viticulture in the Georgian territory that will lead the production of traced quality wines and the valorization of the Georgian wine sector
Spectroscopy of Li-9(Lambda) by electroproduction
Background: In the absence of accurate data on the free two-body hyperon-nucleon interaction, the spectra of hypernuclei provides information on the details of the effective hyperon-nucleon interaction. Purpose: To obtain a high-resolution binding-energy spectrum for the Be-9(e, e\u27 K+) Li-9(Lambda) reaction. Method: Electroproduction of the hypernucleus Li-9(Lambda) has been studied for the first time with sub-MeV energy resolution in Hall A at Jefferson Lab on a Be-9 target. In order to increase the counting rate and to provide unambiguous kaon identification, two superconducting septum magnets and a ring imaging Cherenkov detector were added to the Hall A standard equipment. Results: The cross section to low-lying states of Li-9(Lambda) is concentrated within 3 MeV of the ground state and can be fit with four peaks. The positions of the doublets agree with theory while a disagreement could exist with respect to the relative strengths of the peaks in the doublets. The Lambda separation energy, B-Lambda, of 8.36 +/- 0.08 (stat.) +/- 0.08 (syst.) MeV was measured, in agreement with an earlier experiment
Update of High Resolution (e,e'K^+) Hypernuclear Spectroscopy at Jefferson Lab's Hall A
Updated results of the experiment E94-107 hypernuclear spectroscopy in Hall A
of the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), are
presented. The experiment provides high resolution spectra of excitation energy
for 12B_\Lambda, 16N_\Lambda, and 9Li_\Lambda hypernuclei obtained by
electroproduction of strangeness. A new theoretical calculation for
12B_\Lambda, final results for 16N_\Lambda, and discussion of the preliminary
results of 9Li_\Lambda are reported.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, submitted to the proceedings of Hyp-X Conferenc
Performance of the Two Aerogel Cherenkov Detectors of the JLab Hall A Hadron Spectrometer
We report on the design and commissioning of two silica aerogel Cherenkov
detectors with different refractive indices. In particular, extraordinary
performance in terms of the number of detected photoelectrons was achieved
through an appropriate choice of PMT type and reflector, along with some design
considerations. After four years of operation, the number of detected
photoelectrons was found to be noticeably reduced in both detectors as a result
of contamination, yellowing, of the aerogel material. Along with the details of
the set-up, we illustrate the characteristics of the detectors during different
time periods and the probable causes of the contamination. In particular we
show that the replacement of the contaminated aerogel and parts of the
reflecting material has almost restored the initial performance of the
detectors.Comment: 18 pages, 9 Figures, 4 Tables, 44 Reference
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Spectroscopy of Li-9 (Lambda) by Electroproduction
Background: In the absence of accurate data on the free two-body hyperon-nucleon interaction, the spectra of hypernuclei provides information on the details of the effective hyperon-nucleon interaction.
Purpose: To obtain a high-resolution binding-energy spectrum for the 9Be(e, e\u27 K+)9ÎLi reaction.
Method: Electroproduction of the hypernucleus 9ÎLi has been studied for the first time with sub-MeV energy resolution in Hall A at Jefferson Lab on a 9Be target. In order to increase the counting rate and to provide unambiguous kaon identification, two superconducting septum magnets and a ring imaging Cherenkov detector were added to the Hall A standard equipment.
Results: The cross section to low-lying states of 9ÎLi is concentrated within 3 MeV of the ground state and can be fit with four peaks. The positions of the doublets agree with theory while a disagreement could exist with respect to the relative strengths of the peaks in the doublets. The Î separation energy, BÎ, of 8.36 ± 0.08 (stat.) ± 0.08 (syst.) MeV was measured, in agreement with an earlier experiment
Hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein-enriched extracts obtained from olive oil wastes and by-products as active antioxidant ingredients for poly (Vinyl alcohol)-based films
Oxidative stability of food is one of the most important parameters affecting integrity and consequently nutritional properties of dietary constituents. Antioxidants are widely used to avoid deterioration during transformation, packaging, and storage of food. In this paper, novel poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-based films were prepared by solvent casting method adding an hydroxytyrosol-enriched extract (HTyrE) or an oleuropein-enriched extract (OleE) in different percentages (5, 10 and 20% w/w) and a combination of both at 5% w/w. Both extracts were obtained from olive oil wastes and by-products using a sustainable process based on membrane technologies. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of each sample carried out by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and nuclear resonance magnetic spectroscopy (NMR) proved that the main components were hydroxytyrosol (HTyr) and oleuropein (Ole), respectively, two well-known antioxidant bioactive compounds found in Olea europaea L. All novel formulations were characterized investigating their morphological, optical and antioxidant properties. The promising performances suggest a potential use in active food packaging to preserve oxidative-sensitive food products. Moreover, this research represents a valuable example of reuse and valorization of agro-industrial wastes and by-products according to the circular economy model
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