Pyrotechnic device provides one-shot heat source

Pyrotechnic heater provides a one-shot heat source capable of creating a predetermined temperature around sealed packages. It is composed of a blend of an active chemical element and another compound which reacts exothermically when ignited and produces fixed quantities of heat

Analytical comparison of Rankine cycle space radiators constructed of central, double, and block-vapor-chamber fin-tube geometries

Weight, heat transfer, and efficiency comparison for Rankine cycle space radiators constructed of three different finned tube geometrie

Analysis and design of a flat central finned-tube radiator

Computer program based on fixed conductance parameter yields minimum weight design. Second program employs variable conductance parameter and variable ratio of fin length to tube outside radius, and is used for radiator designs with geometric limitations. Major outputs of the two programs are given

Functional and Psychiatric Correlates of Comorbid Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are common comorbid conditions that affect large segments of the population. Individuals with comorbid PTSD/AUD face greater clinical and functional stressors than those with diagnoses of either PTSD or AUD alone. The purpose of this article is to review the phenomenology and functional associations of PTSD/AUD and address the common social, occupational, and psychological concerns associated with both disorders. Given the increased problems associated with comorbid PTSD/AUD, clinical and research efforts should focus on targeting functional and psychosocial problems in conjunction with psychiatric symptoms

Computer program for preliminary design and analysis of V/STOL tip-turbine fans

Computer program for design and analysis of V/STOL tip turbine fan

Analysis of low-temperature direct-condensing vapor-chamber fin and conducting fin radiators

Analysis of flat, direct-condensing finned-tube space radiator with vapor chamber, and central fin tube geometries for low temperature Rankine space power electric generating syste

The eruption of the Peteroa volcano (35°15'S, 70°18'O) on 4th September, 2010

The Peteroa volcano, located in the SouthernVolcanic Zone of the Andes at 35°15'S latitude, erupted for about 48 days, beginning on September 4th, 2010. After a period of increased fumarole activity, the eruption began with a strong eruption column of ca. 1,800 m in height, to continue later with a weak column of 200 meters. Particulate emitted material contains mainly glass shards and glass fragments with subordinate crystaloclasts. The tephra fallout was mainly accumulated in the vicinity of the volcano, while in more remote areas formed only a thin layer. Due to the low volume of ejected tephra and limited volcanic ash spread, and the fact that the vicinity o the volcano was uninhabited, the eruption of 2010 did not have much effect on people.Fil:Haller, M.J. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina.Fil:Risso, C. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina

Benchmark Modeling of the Near-Field and Far-Field Wave Effects of Wave Energy Arrays

This project is an industry-led partnership between Columbia Power Technologies and Oregon State University that will perform benchmark laboratory experiments and numerical modeling of the near-field and far-field impacts of wave scattering from an array of wave energy devices. These benchmark experimental observations will help to fill a gaping hole in our present knowledge of the near-field effects of multiple, floating wave energy converters and are a critical requirement for estimating the potential far-field environmental effects of wave energy arrays. The experiments will be performed at the Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory (Oregon State University) and will utilize an array of newly developed BuoysÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ that are realistic, lab-scale floating power converters. The array of Buoys will be subjected to realistic, directional wave forcing (1:33 scale) that will approximate the expected conditions (waves and water depths) to be found off the Central Oregon Coast. Experimental observations will include comprehensive in-situ wave and current measurements as well as a suite of novel optical measurements. These new optical capabilities will include imaging of the 3D wave scattering using a binocular stereo camera system, as well as 3D device motion tracking using a newly acquired LED system. These observing systems will capture the 3D motion history of individual Buoys as well as resolve the 3D scattered wave field; thus resolving the constructive and destructive wave interference patterns produced by the array at high resolution. These data combined with the device motion tracking will provide necessary information for array design in order to balance array performance with the mitigation of far-field impacts. As a benchmark data set, these data will be an important resource for testing of models for wave/buoy interactions, buoy performance, and far-field effects on wave and current patterns due to the presence of arrays. Under the proposed project we will initiate high-resolution (fine scale, very near-field) fluid/structure interaction simulations of buoy motions, as well as array-scale, phase-resolving wave scattering simulations. These modeling efforts will utilize state-of-the-art research quality models, which have not yet been brought to bear on this complex problem of large array wave/structure interaction problem