Experimental observations of cohesive sediment dynamics in aquaculture recirculation tanks

se describe un modelo para velcocidad de caida de agregados validado experimentalmente.Cohesive sediments from non-used food and fish excreta are a main concern in aquaculture recirculation tank design. Excess concentrations of sediments can cause fish death or additional costs of energy for aeration. Flow dynamics in these tanks is represented as a multiphase flow with two disperse phases: one of solids (cohesive sediments) and one of gas (oxygen) because aeration is always needed. This research was carried out to understand the settling behavior of flocs when subjected to a liquid shear rate. A reduced scale model of an aquaculture recirculation tank was built in Plexiglas in order to use Particle Image Velocimetry and Particle Tracking Velocimetry techniques to measure fluid velocities, solid settling velocities, floc shape, and size. The optical techniques provided a description of how the phases organize in space and how this organization is related to the microphysics. Different flow rates and solid concentrations were used to develop varied configurations in the system. Models for floc settling velocity based on fractal theory were calibrated. Cohesive sediments from fish food were observed in long-term experiments at constant fluid shear rate and constant gas flow rates in the recirculation tank. Images were obtained each five minutes. Image analysis provided us with floc settling velocity data and floc size. Using floc settling velocity data, floc density data were obtained for different diameters at equilibrium conditions, after one hour or larger experiments. Statistical analysis of floc velocities for different floc sizes allowed us to obtain an expression for the drag coefficient as a function of floc particle Reynolds number (R*=ρwWsD/μ) where Ws is the floc settling velocity, D is floc diameter, ρw is the liquid mass density and μ is the liquid viscosity. The results are helpful to improve cohesive sediment removal in aquaculture recirculation tanks by providing a tool to obtain optimum sedimentation rates as a function of fluid shear ratesUAE

Experimental assessment of Athabasca river cohesive sediment deposition dynamics.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) originating from natural sources, and potentially from the Athabasca Oil Sands development, are of concern for the Athabasca River and Lake Athabasca delta ecosystems. In order to model the transport of fine sediments (and associated PAHs), it is important to describe the sediment dynamics within the river system. Flocs possess different settling characteristics compared to individual particles. A key aspect in modelling floc settling behaviour is the mathematical linkage of the floc density to floc size. In this paper, a rotating annular flume is used to determine the settling characteristics of Muskeg River (a tributary of the Athabasca River) sediments under different shear conditions. Simulations of the settling and flocculation behaviour of these sediments were used to calibrate a density vs. floc size model. A relationship of the parameters relating floc size and density with the fractal dimension F shows that as diameter increases flocs become weaker. Recommendations for the practical application of the model are further formulated in this paper. The deposition tests offer a quantitative measure of the relative amount of sediment that is likely to be transported through the river for given flow conditions.Para el rio Athabasca y los ecosistemas deltaicos del lago athabasca, los hidrocarburos Aromaticos policiclicos (HAPs) originados e fuentes naturales y potencialmente por los desarrollos de arenas bituminosas, son una amenaza. Para poder modelar el transporte de sedimentos finos (y HAPs asociados) es importante describir la dinámica de estos dentro del sistema. Los agregados (floculos) que se forman tiene caracteristicas de sedimentación diferentes a las partículas individuales. Un aspoecto importante para modelar la sedimentación de floculos es la relación matemática entre el tamaño de este y su densidad. En este articulo un canal rotatorio circular es usado para determinar las características de sedimentación de sedimentos del río Muskeg(un tributario del Athabasca) para diferentes condiciones de tasa de corte. Un modelo de densidad de los flóculos vs. tamaño de estos fue calibrado con las simulaciones de la sedimentación de esos sedimentos cohesivos. Una relación obtenida entre tamaño de flóculos, densidad y dimensión fractal F muestra que ha medida que su tamaño aumenta se vuelve mas frágil. Recomendaciones para la aplicación práctica del modelo se sugieren en el artículo. Los tests de deposito presentan una medida cuantitativa de la proporción de sedimentos que es posible que sea transportada por el río dada sus condiciones hidrodinámicas.Environment Canada, CONACY

El control interno y su impacto en la identificación de ingresos de la empresa desarrolladora de proyectos Edifica S.A.C. del distrito de San Isidro - 2020

El siguiente trabajo de suficiencia profesional denominado El control interno y su impacto en la identificación de ingresos de la empresa Desarrolladora de Proyectos Edifica S.A.C. del distrito de San Isidro – 2020 surgió a raíz de la problemática que genera la ausencia de un procedimiento y seguimiento óptimo de las cuotas abonadas de los clientes. El objetivo fue incorporar un plan de control interno en el área del CAV (central administrativa de ventas) encargada de la identificación y asociación de los abonos en el cronograma de pagos de los clientes, con la finalidad de que la totalidad de los ingresos en la cuenta bancaria de la entidad sean boleteados, conciliados y reportados en el área de cobranza. Basándose en la NIFF 15 y la Ley 25632 de comprobantes de pago, todo ingreso procedente de actividades ordinarias debe ser reconocidos y facturados. Esto debe ir acompañado del control interno COSO para una buena organización y administración de las ventas. Como resultado se puede decir que el sistema de control interno tiene un impacto positivo en la gestión facturación y cuentas por cobrar de la empresa Desarrolladora de Proyectos Edifica S.A.C. del distrito de San Isidro

Definition of critical hydrodynamic conditions for sediment motion initiation using optical technique

Sediment motion initiation experiments were performed in a glass rectangular channel, with a loose bed in the central part. The main goal is to obtain the critical hydrodynamic characteristics that causes sediment bed motion initiation, for different cohesionless sediment grain sizes. The optical technique of Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) was used in order to determine the critical velocity profiles for sediment initiation of motion. Between the parameters that define this critical velocity profile is the one known as bed rugosity which represents the height of asperities in the bed. For conditions near bed motion initiation experimental velocity profiles were obtained and they allowed us also to define fluctuating velocities u´, v´ and a value of bed rugosity ks related to a representative grain size of the bed. It was shown that obtained critical velocity profiles are in good agreement with other works in the scientific literature provided an appropriate definition of bed rugosity is made.Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Méxic

Identificación de áreas críticas de erosión en el Curso Alto del Río Lerma

El Curso Alto del Río Lerma (carl) tiene una extensión de 2 117.9 km2, presenta en su parte alta, el Volcán Nevado de Toluca, elevaciones de 4 560 msnm y en su parte baja la presa José Antonio Alzate una elevación de 2 569 msnm. La abrupta topografía, las altas precipitaciones y la intervención humana (tala de bosques y prácticas agrícolas inadecuadas), presentes en la cuenca, generan anualmente una importante pérdida de suelo. En este trabajo se identifican las áreas del carl que producen mayor pérdida de suelo. Se hizo un esfuerzo para identificar los municipios más afectados con el fin de instarles a tomar medidas preventivas. Estos municipios corresponden a Santiago Tianguistenco, Lerma y Ocoyoacac que juntos representan 60% de las zonas con grado de erosión extrema. En índices de erosión alta a los anteriores se le suman Otzolotepec, Temoaya, Xalatlaco, Toluca en las faldas del Nevado y Zinacantepec

Haemophilus parasuis VtaA2 is involved in adhesion to extracellular proteins

International audienceAbstractHaemophilus parasuis is part of the microbiota of the upper respiratory tract in swine. However, virulent strains can cause a systemic disease known as Glässer’s disease. Several virulence factors have been described in H. parasuis including the virulence-associated trimeric autotransporters (VtaAs). VtaA2 is up-regulated during infection and is only found in virulent strains. In order to determine its biological function, the vtaA2 gene was cloned with its native promotor region in pACYC184, and the transformed Escherichia coli was used to perform functional in vitro assays. VtaA2 was found to have a role in attachment to plastic, mucin, BSA, fibronectin and collagen. As other VtaAs from H. parasuis, the passenger domain of VtaA2 contains collagen domains. In order to examine the contribution of the collagen repeats to VtaA2 function, a recombinant vtaA2 without the central collagen domains was obtained and named vtaA2OL. VtaA2OL showed similar capacity than VtaA2 to adhere to plastic, mucin, BSA, fibronectin and plasma but a reduced capacity to adhere to collagen, suggesting that the collagen domains of VtaA2 are involved in collagen attachment. No function in cell adhesion and invasion to epithelial alveolar cell line A549 or unspecific binding to primary alveolar macrophages was found. Likewise VtaA2 had no role in serum or phagocytosis resistance. We propose that VtaA2 mediates adherence to the host by binding to the mucin, found in the upper respiratory tract mucus, and to the extracellular matrix proteins, present in the connective tissue of systemic sites, such as the serosa

Influential factors in determination of biomass termal susceptibility by termal analysis

Las biomasas almacenadas en silos son potencialmente capaces de absorber oxígeno produciendo reacciones exotérmicas de oxidación. Si el calor producido en estas reacciones no se dispersa adecuadamente, provoca un auto-calentamiento de la materia orgánica que puede ser causa de descomposición e inflamación. En el ámbito de la posible auto-combustión en el almacenamiento y manipulación de las biomasas existen diversos factores que influyen en la susceptibilidad térmica de las biomasas, es decir, en su tendencia a la oxidación y posterior inflamación de la materia. Con el fin de analizar este comportamiento se han estudiado diferentes tipos de biomasas. En este estudio se ha trabajado con biomasas de origen agrícola, forestal y residual con distinta composición química. Las muestras de estudio se han acondicionado mediante distintos tratamientos físicos para valorar la influencia de diferentes factores en su auto-combustión

Haemophilus parasuis VtaA2 is involved in adhesion to extracellular proteins

Haemophilus parasuis is part of the microbiota of the upper respiratory tract in swine. However, virulent strains can cause a systemic disease known as Glässer’s disease. Several virulence factors have been described in H. parasuis including the virulence-associated trimeric autotransporters (VtaAs). VtaA2 is up-regulated during infection and is only found in virulent strains. In order to determine its biological function, the vtaA2 gene was cloned with its native promotor region in pACYC184, and the transformed Escherichia coli was used to perform functional in vitro assays. VtaA2 was found to have a role in attachment to plastic, mucin, BSA, fibronectin and collagen. As other VtaAs from H. parasuis, the passenger domain of VtaA2 contains collagen domains. In order to examine the contribution of the collagen repeats to VtaA2 function, a recombinant vtaA2 without the central collagen domains was obtained and named vtaA2OL. VtaA2OL showed similar capacity than VtaA2 to adhere to plastic, mucin, BSA, fibronectin and plasma but a reduced capacity to adhere to collagen, suggesting that the collagen domains of VtaA2 are involved in collagen attachment. No function in cell adhesion and invasion to epithelial alveolar cell line A549 or unspecific binding to primary alveolar macrophages was found. Likewise VtaA2 had no role in serum or phagocytosis resistance. We propose that VtaA2 mediates adherence to the host by binding to the mucin, found in the upper respiratory tract mucus, and to the extracellular matrix proteins, present in the connective tissue of systemic sites, such as the serosa.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Perceived results obtained by companies associated to the use of high involvement work practices

[EN] The main goal of this article is to investigate the relationships between high involvement work practices (HIWP) and the results perceived by managers of the companies using them. In the research we identify both the meta-analyses and the literature reviews done in the last 25 years. We present a revision of the literature of the articles published in the years not included in the previous revisions (from 2007 to 2011) and that analyze the association of productivity, satisfaction, quality, competitiveness or customer care indicators, as a result of the use of HIWP. As a main conclusion we can show that the adoption of HIWP, in general, contribute with positive results to the organizations[ES] El objetivo principal de este artículo es investigar las relaciones entre las prácticas de alta implicación (HIWP) y los resultados percibidos por los mandos de las empresas. En la investigación identificamos los metaanalisis y revisiones de literatura realizados en los últimos 25 años. Aportamos una revisión de literatura de los artículos publicados en los años no contenidos en las revisiones anteriores (del 2007 al 2011) y que analizan la asociación de los indicadores de productividad, satisfacción, calidad, competitividad o atención al cliente como resultados de la aplicación de las HIWP. Como principal conclusión podemos indicar que la adopción de las HIWP, en general, aporta resultados positivos a las organizaciones.Este trabajo se ha realizado con la financiación del proyecto "arquitectura de las practicas de alto rendimiento de gestión de operaciones y gestión de recursos humanos: definición de los constructos, modelo factorial y establecimiento del path dependence" (PAID-06-09-2850) de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.Conci, G. (2012). Resultados percibidos obtenidos por las empresas asociados al uso de las prácticas de alta implicación (HIWP). 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