Ukraine in deadlock - What next? EPC Commentary, 12 February 2014

Some two months since Ukrainians took to the streets, a political solution to the standoff between the EuroMaidan protestors and the Ukrainian authorities remains out of reach, with the situation on the ground remaining volatile. As the clock ticks there is fear that further violence and instability could be on the horizon. Further turmoil risks Ukraine’s territorial integrity, with talk of division and calls for Moscow to intervene coming from a number of Party of Regions speakers. It also increases the likelihood of new security threats going beyond Ukraine’s border including refugees and asylum seekers. Furthermore, as the political crisis deepens, Ukraine’s economic situation becomes more perilous with the chances of default on its debts rising

Osteotomia Pélvica de Salter modificada para tratamento de DDQ que pode melhorar a cobertura da cabeça femoral anterior e posterior

Objective: Three pelvic osteotomies (Salter, Dega, Pemberton) are widely used in walking patients under 7 years old for DDH treatment. We’ve proposed a modified Salter Pelvic Osteotomy (SPO), which has the advantages of the abovementioned osteotomies. Methods: Short- and mid-term results were assessed in 19 patients after modified SPO application. Patients were examined before and after the surgery, at 6 months postoperatively and at follow-up. Results: Acetabular Index (AI) before the surgery was 39.5 ± 7 °, after the surgery - 24.4 ± 5.5 °, at 6 months - 20.4 ± 5 ° (9-28), at follow-up - 14.5 ± 4 °; AI correction - 14.9 ± 5.5 °. Lateral Centre-Edge Angle at follow-up - 22.7 ± 4.7 °. Clinical results at follow-up were I / II McKay grade in 18 patients (94.7%); radiological results were  I / II Severin class in 18 patients (94.7%). Conclusion: Modified SPO allows to improve the FH coverage in any direction; results after modified SPO are excellent and good in the vast majority of patients. Level of Evidence IV, Case SeriesObjetivo: Três osteotomias pélvicas (Salter, Dega, Pemberton) são amplamente utilizadas em pacientes que andam com menos de 7 anos para o tratamento de DDQ. Propusemos uma Osteotomia Pélvica de Salter (SPO) modificada, que tem as vantagens das osteotomias acima mencionadas. Métodos: Os resultados de curto e médio prazo foram avaliados em 19 pacientes após a aplicação de SPO modificada. Os pacientes foram examinados antes e após a cirurgia, aos 6 meses de pós-operatório e no seguimento. Resultados: O índice acetabular (IA) antes da cirurgia era de 39,5 ± 7 °, após a cirurgia - 24,4 ± 5,5 °, aos 6 meses - 20,4 ± 5 ​​° (9-28), no seguimento - 14,5 ± 4 °; Correção AI - 14,9 ± 5,5 °. Lateral angulo centro-borda no acompanhamento - 22,7 ± 4,7 °. Os resultados clínicos no acompanhamento foram grau I / II de McKay em 18 pacientes (94,7%); os resultados radiológicos foram classe I / II de Severin em 18 pacientes (94,7%). Conclusão: O SPO modificado permite melhorar a cobertura de FH em qualquer direção; os resultados após SPO modificado são excelentes e bons na grande maioria dos pacientes. Nível de evidência IV, série de caso

Capacity Assessment Of The System Of Gas Pipelines, Receiving And Transporting Gas Of Inland Production

Today, the majority of gas fields in Ukraine are in the final stages of development, which is characterized by a significant decrease in wellhead pressure, as well as an increased gas-water factor. As is well known, when lowering wellhead pressure arises the problem of ensuring the design capacity of the gas production system as a whole.The main function of the gas pipeline system of the gas producing company of Ukraine is collection of gas from deposits and transport natural gas to consumers.Taking into account the tasks of ensuring the energy independence of Ukraine, as well as the program to build up gas of its own production, the question of assessing the capacity of the gas pipeline system remains relevant, performing the function of collection and transportation.As part of the research, the current state of the gas collection and transportation system is analyzed. The workload of gas pipeline sections in the chain from the wellhead to the consumer is investigated. As a result, it is established that the initial sections of the gas production system are fully loaded. Areas that can be recharged are identified, as a result of which it will reduce the output pressure at the wellheads and stabilize hydrocarbon production.On the basis of the conducted research, it is revealed that one of the alternative methods of increasing the capacity of the gas production system at the initial sections is to increase the equivalent diameter and length of the system by building new gas pipelines. It is also found that the periodic cleaning of pipelines in existing parts of the system prevents the decrease in capacity.It has been established that reducing the backpressure of the system is possible only in conjunction with unloading the system by changing the flow directions, creating centralized gas collection points, as well as retrofitting existing booster compressor stations.The availability of data on the load on the gas transmission system will allow the gas producing company to plan the distribution of gas to areas with available free capacity, while ensuring an increase in the production of its own gas. As a result, when the gas is distributed to areas with partial load, it will prevent excessive pressure losses in the system, as well as provide optimal system operation conditions

Efficiency Evaluation Of Implementation Of Optimization Methods Of Operation Modes Of The "Plast - Gas Pipeline" System By The Methods Of Mathematical Modeling

To date, Ukraine's mature gas fields, which are being developed in the gas regime, are at the final stage of development, which is characterized by a significant depletion of reservoir energy. The final stage of development requires solving complex problems related to watering wells, destruction of the reservoir, removal of formation water and mechanical impurities, increasing back pressure in the system, as well as the moral and physical wear and tear of industrial equipment. In the conditions of falling gas production, a significant part of the operating well stock is unstable, in the mode of unauthorized stops due to the accumulation of liquid at the bottom and insufficient gas velocities for removal to the surface, and also the accumulation of the liquid phase in the lowered places of the gas gathering system.Within the framework of the conducted studies, the gas dynamic models of the operation of the gas collection system of 3 oil/gas-condensate fields (OGCF) are created. A single model of the gas production system "reservoir - well - gas gathering system - inter-field gas pipeline - main facilities" is built. The current efficiency of the gas production, collection and transportation system is assessed. On the basis of model calculations, the current production capabilities of the wells are defined, as well as the "narrow" places of the system.It is established that the introduction of modern technologies for the operation of watered wells without optimizing the operation of the entire gas production system is irrational, since the liquid that is carried out from the wellbore will accumulate in the plumes and increase the back pressure level in the ground part. In conditions of increasing gas sampling, liquid flowlines can be taken out of the loops and deactivated the separation equipment.The feasibility of introducing methods for optimizing the operation modes of the gas production - gathering and transportation system is estimated, which allows choosing the optimal method for increasing the efficiency and reliability of its operation.For the first time in the Ukrainian gas industry, an integrated model of the field is created as a single chain of extraction, collection, preparation and transportation of natural gas, which can be adapted for the development and arrangement of both new and mature deposits.The main advantage of the application for the hydrocarbon production sector is the simulation of the processes, which makes it possible to evaluate the operating mode of the well in the safe zone while reducing the working pressure and introducing various intensification methods, and also to estimate the increase in hydrocarbon production. For the equipment of the ground infrastructure – "midstream" – the main advantage is a reduction in the time required to perform design calculations for gas pipelines, trains and pipelines for transporting multiphase media using public models.The creation and use of integrated models of gas fields gives an understanding of the integral picture of available resources and ensures an increase in the efficiency of field development management.The results of the calculation are clearly correlated with the actual data, which makes it possible to use the models constructed to obtain numerical results

CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF GAS PIPELINES, RECEIVING AND TRANSPORTING GAS OF INLAND PRODUCTION

Today, the majority of gas fields in Ukraine are in the final stages of development, which is characterized by a significant decrease in wellhead pressure, as well as an increased gas-water factor. As is well known, when lowering wellhead pressure arises the problem of ensuring the design capacity of the gas production system as a whole. The main function of the gas pipeline system of the gas producing company of Ukraine is collection of gas from deposits and transport natural gas to consumers. Taking into account the tasks of ensuring the energy independence of Ukraine, as well as the program to build up gas of its own production, the question of assessing the capacity of the gas pipeline system remains relevant, performing the function of collection and transportation. As part of the research, the current state of the gas collection and transportation system is analyzed. The workload of gas pipeline sections in the chain from the wellhead to the consumer is investigated. As a result, it is established that the initial sections of the gas production system are fully loaded. Areas that can be recharged are identified, as a result of which it will reduce the output pressure at the wellheads and stabilize hydrocarbon production. On the basis of the conducted research, it is revealed that one of the alternative methods of increasing the capacity of the gas production system at the initial sections is to increase the equivalent diameter and length of the system by building new gas pipelines. It is also found that the periodic cleaning of pipelines in existing parts of the system prevents the decrease in capacity. It has been established that reducing the backpressure of the system is possible only in conjunction with unloading the system by changing the flow directions, creating centralized gas collection points, as well as retrofitting existing booster compressor stations. The availability of data on the load on the gas transmission system will allow the gas producing company to plan the distribution of gas to areas with available free capacity, while ensuring an increase in the production of its own gas. As a result, when the gas is distributed to areas with partial load, it will prevent excessive pressure losses in the system, as well as provide optimal system operation conditions

MODIFIED SALTER PELVIC OSTEOTOMY FOR THE DDH TREATMENT

ABSTRACT Objectives: Three pelvic osteotomies (Salter, Dega, Pemberton) are widely used in walking patients under seven years old for DDH treatment. We’ve proposed a modified Salter Pelvic Osteotomy (SPO), which has the advantages of the abovementioned osteotomies. Methods: Short- and mid-term results were assessed in 19 patients after the modified SPO application. Patients were examined before and after the surgery, at 6 months postoperatively, and at follow-up. Results: Acetabular Index (AI) before the surgery was 39.5 ± 7 °; after the surgery - 24.4 ± 5.5 °, at 6 months - 20.4 ± 5 ° (9-28), at follow-up - 14.5 ± 4 °; AI correction - 14.9 ± 5.5 °. Lateral Centre-Edge Angle at follow-up - 22.7 ± 4.7 °. Clinical results at follow-up were I / II McKay grade in 18 patients (94.7%); radiological results were I / II Severin class in 18 patients (94.7%). Conclusion: Modified SPO improves the FH coverage in any direction; results after modified SPO are excellent and good in most patients. Level of Evidence IV; Case Series

Instituto Confucio de la Universidad Ricardo Palma

El Instituto Confucio de la Universidad Ricardo Palma es una institución educativa sin fines de lucro, creada gracias a la colaboración entre la Universidad Ricardo Palma y la Universidad Normal de Hebei, a instancias de la Oficina Nacional de Enseñanza del Chino como Lengua Extranjera (Hanban). El principal objetivo es promocionar el estudio de la lengua y la cultura chinas, y desarrollar en la universidad y en la sociedad las actividades que sirvan a este fin, a través de cursos del idioma chino, seminarios, conferencias, talleres, exposiciones de arte, etc., así como del fomento del intercambio educacional, cultural y económico entre China y Perú.El Instituto Confucio se propone cubrir la creciente demanda de conocimientos de la lengua y la cultura chinas que reclama la sociedad. Todas las actividades se desarrollan en colaboración con otras instancias de la Universidad Ricardo Palma y de las asociaciones culturales del país, así como de otros Institutos Confucio nacionales e internacionales