Sorting Integers on the AP1000

Sorting is one of the classic problems of computer science. Whilst well understood on sequential machines, the diversity of architectures amongst parallel systems means that algorithms do not perform uniformly on all platforms. This document describes the implementation of a radix based algorithm for sorting positive integers on a Fujitsu AP1000 Supercomputer, which was constructed as an entry in the Joint Symposium on Parallel Processing (JSPP) 1994 Parallel Software Contest (PSC94). Brief consideration is also given to a full radix sort conducted in parallel across the machine.Comment: 1994 Project Report, 23 page

Rondoletto

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Cataloging the Degree of Sensitization via Electrochemical Reactivation for Studying the Corrosion Behavior of Inconel 718, Austenitic, and Duplex Stainless Steels

Corrosion resistant materials can be expensive, but usually reduce the life cycle cost of metallic assets. However, negligent sensitization of these materials can lead to aggressive, intergranular corrosion. Using the methodology of the double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation (DL-EPR), this project investigates different steel reinforced bars and Inconel to determine the degree of sensitization after a heat treatment of 900°C for 2 hours. The purpose of this research is to validate and determine the appropriate test parameters for performing further DL-EPR test in the future. Additionally, the kinetics observed for each sample during the DL-EPR test will be analyzed and discussed. It was found that a DL-EPR solution of 0.5M H2SO4 and 0.01M KSCN was sufficient in facilitating the desired test behavior in Inconel 718, AISI 316, AISI 24100, SS 2205, and SS 2304 samples. SS 2205 displayed the lowest affinity for sensitization (0.18%) and Inconel 718 showed the highest (45.04%) according to the DL-EPR tests performed

The Water Wheel

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Implementation of Methods for Cell Therapy Research and Assessment of the Impact of Cryopreservation

Cell therapy is the administration of living cells into a patient to prevent or treat a variety of diseases and illnesses. The cell therapy industry is rapidly expanding, and continued research is necessary for manufacturing safe and effective therapies. Although cell therapy manufacturing generally involves cryopreservation processes for storage, there are limited standards for cryopreservation processes and assays required to evaluate cell therapies post-thaw, and limited understanding exists about how a recovery period post-thaw could impact cell health. The overall goal of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of cryopreservation and potential subsequent recovery time on cell viability. Because of cell therapy research’s novelty within Dr. Kristen Cardinal’s Tissue Engineering Laboratory at Cal Poly, the first aim of this thesis was to establish and implement protocols for cell therapy applicable cell types and evaluation assays. Methods for thawing, culturing, and freezing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC-ATs) and RAW 264.7 murine macrophages were designed and optimized. Protocols for three viability assays – Trypan Blue, alamarBlue, and MT Cell Viability – were developed for both cell types. The results of the first aim showed successful establishment of new cell types for cell therapy research and development of cell viability assays. The second aim of this thesis was to establish baseline viabilities for hMSC-ATs and RAW 264.7s post-thaw and assess the impact of protocol timing on cell viability. Documentation of baseline viabilities is important for future hMSC-AT and RAW 264.7 cell therapy-based work. The results of this aim demonstrated cell viabilities of hMSC-ATs in the 90-95% range and of RAW 264.7s in the 36-46% range immediately post-thaw. After a period of culture, cell viabilities of hMSC-ATs were in the 95-99% range and RAW 264.7s were in the 55-78% range. Protocol timing showed no significant effect on viability of hMSC-ATs and RAW 264.7s up to 100 min. at ambient conditions. The third aim of this thesis was to assess the impact of recovery time, cell density, and the culture chamber on viability of hMSC-ATs and RAW 264.7s. Trypan Blue viability measurements were taken over a 24 hr. recovery period at different cell densities and culture chambers (petri dish or conical). The results of this aim showed a statistical decrease in hMSC-AT viability after 1 hr. of recovery time and no statistical significance for RAW 264.7s. Densities did not impact either cell types’ viability. Culturing cells in a conical post-thaw showed statistically higher viability for both hMSC-ATs and RAW 264.7s than cells in a petri dish. Overall, the work of this thesis developed methods for continued cell therapy research and assessment of recovery time in the Tissue Engineering Laboratory. The data provided a foundation for evaluation of freshly thawed cells and recovery time, which will hopefully lead to more cell therapy research at Cal Poly and ultimately improve cell therapy efficaciousness

Sonatina : Song - Form

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Song of the Woodman

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