Improvement Of Power Excellence In Sharing Scheme Using Distribution Static Compensator

Enhanced power sag, harmonic distortion and low power object using a static distribution compensator (D-STATCOM) has a passive LCL filter in the phase system. The mode is based on the voltage source transformer core (VSC). D-STATCOM introduces current system to stabilize electrical sag. Then a negative LLC filter was added to D-STATCOM to correct harmonics and low power factor. The music was performed with MATLAB SIMULINK. D-STATCOM (Static Distribution Compensator), shown professionally in the figure, contains a two-segment voltage source transformer (VSC), a DC power storage device, and a coupling transformer connected in the switch to the distribution network via a coupling transformer. IVSC converts a DC crossover storage device to create a range of three phase AC voltages. These voltages are in phase and connected to the AC system through a plug-in transformer experiment. Adequate adjustment of D-STATCOM's phase and output voltages allow for effective control of the active and efficient electrical exchange between D-STATCOM and AC system. This adjustment allows the device to inject or eject an active and efficient control panel

OPTIMIZATION OF SPEED PARAMETERS IN BURNISHING OF SAMPLES FABRICATED BY FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is one of the best Rapid Prototyping Processes proved to be. Many researchers have produced a lot of work using the FDM process and many papers were published. Many researchers have concentrated on optimizing the parameters to obtain higher surface finish. Burnishing is one of the processes used to get higher surface finish on light metals. The present paper deals with the application of burnishing process on the samples fabricated with FDM. The burnishing process is applied on the samples at different speeds and the surface finish results are recorded in the present experimentation

CHEMICAL SPECIATION OF Pb(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) AND Zn(II) BINARY COMPLEXES OF L-METHIONINE IN 1,2-PROPANEDIOL–WATER MIXTURES

Chemical speciation of Pb(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of L-methionine in 0.0-60 % v/v 1,2-propanediol-water mixtures maintaining an ionic strength of 0.16 M at 303 K has been studied pH metrically. The active forms of ligand are LH2+, LH and L-. The predominant species detected are ML, MLH, ML2, ML2H, ML2H2 and MLOH. Models containing different numbers of species were refined by using the computer program MINIQUAD 75. The best-fit chemical models were arrived at based on statistical parameters. The trend in variation of complex stability constants with change in the dielectric constant of the medium is explained on the basis of electrostatic and non-electrostatic forces. KEY WORDS: Complex equilibria, Chemical speciation, L-Methionine, 1,2-Propanediol, Metals Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2007, 21(3), 363-372

Quality Assessment of Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Signals by Noise Detection using Optimal Binary Classification

In order to improve the diagnostic capability in Ambulatory Electrocardiogram signal and to reduce the noise signal impacts, there is a need for more robust models in place. In terms of improvising to the existing solutions, this article explores a novel binary classifier that learns from the features optimized by fusion of diversity assessment measures, which performs Quality Assessment of Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Signals (QAAES) by Noise Detection. The performance of the proposed model QAAES has been scaled by comparing it with contemporary models. Concerning performance analysis, the 10-fold cross-validation has been carried on a benchmark dataset. The results obtained from experiments carried on proposed and other contemporary models for cross-validation metrics have been compared to signify the sensitivity, specificity, and noise detection accuracy

The effect of magnesium sulfate as an adjuvant to 0.5% bupivacaine on motor and sensory supraclavicular brachial plexus blockade

Background: Magnesium is a physiologic cation that blocks neuromuscular transmission and does not allow the nerve to be stimulated. This study investigates the effect of adding magnesium sulfate to 0.5% bupivacaine to extend the duration of sensory and motor blocks of the supraclavicular brachial plexus in orthopedic surgeries of the upper extremities.Methods: This controlled randomized double-blind study was performed on patients who were candidates for orthopedic surgery of the upper extremities. A total of 60 patients between 18 and 60 years with ASA Class 1 or 2 participated in the study. One Group M received 0.5% bupivacaine (1.5 mg/kg) with magnesium sulfate 20% (3 ml) as the case group, while the second Group P received 0.5% bupivacaine (1.5 mg/kg) with normal saline (3 ml) as a placebo to block the supraclavicular brachial plexus using nerve locator. The duration of the sensory and motor block of the supraclavicular brachial plexus was monitored and evaluated using the pinprick and modified Bromage scale.Results: A total of 60 patients were included in the study with 30 patients having received 0.5% bupivacaine plus magnesium and the other 30 patients having received 0.5% bupivacaine plus normal saline. The mean sensory block duration in the case Group M was 249±9.36 and in control Group P was 160±5.62 (p<0.39). The mean motor block duration in the case Group M was 232±9.64 and in control Group P was 147±26.52 (both p<0.32). The mean onset of sensory block in case Group M was 15.5±2.16 and the onset block in control Group P was 12.73±1.18 (p<0.49; statistically not significant). The mean onset of motor block in case Group M was 23.5±1.1 and the onset block in control Group P was 41±3 (p<0.53; statistically not significant).Conclusions: The addition of magnesium sulfate to 0.5% bupivacaine increased the duration of motor and sensory supraclavicular brachial block in the upper extremities during surgeries when compared to the use of 0.5% bupivacaine alone, though statistically not significant, but definitely in clinically significant proportions

3,​3-​dichloro-​1,​2-​diphenylcyclopropene (CPICl)​-​mediated synthesis of Nα-​protected amino acid azides and α-​ureidopeptides

Rapid synthesis of acid azides via in situ generation of acid chlorides using CPICl as chlorinating agent from the corresponding Nα -protected amino acids is described. Also the conversion of acid azides into ureidopeptides through the Curtius rearrangement under ultrasonication is delineated. The mildness of the protocol renders the acid-sensitive substrates to afford the corresponding amino acid azides and ureidopeptides in good yields. Diphenylcyclopropenone has also been recovered from the reaction mixture and reused

Phylogenetic relationships of three new microsporidian isolates from the silkworm, Bombyx mori

The pathogenicity, mode of transmission, tissue specificity of infection and the small subunit rRNA (SSU-rRNA) gene sequences of the three new microsporidian isolates from the silkworm Bombyx mori were studied. Out of the three, NIK-2r revealed life cycle features and SSU-rRNA gene sequence similar to Nosema bombycis, suggesting that it is N. bombycis. The other two, NIK-4m and NIK-3h, differed from each other as well as from N. bombycis. NIK-4m was highly pathogenic and did not show any vertical transmission, in accordance with the apparent lack of gonadal infection, whereas NIK-3h was less pathogenic and vertical transmission was not detected but could not be excluded. Phylogenetic analysis based on SSU-rRNA gene sequence placed NIK-3h and NIK-4m in a distinct clade that included almost all the Vairimorpha species and Nosema species that infect lepidopteran and non-lepidopteran hosts, while NIK-2r was included in a clade containing almost all the Nosema isolates that infect only lepidopteran hosts. Thus, we have presented molecular evidence that one of the three isolates is in fact the type species N. bombycis, while the other two isolates are Vairimorpha spp. There was distinct separation of microsporidian isolates infecting only lepidopteran hosts and those infecting lepidopteran and non-lepidopteran hosts, reflecting possible co-evolution of hosts and microsporidian isolates

“ Thioureidopeptide”: Novel Synthon for the Synthesis of N, N′, N″-Trisubstituted Guanidinopeptide Mimics

The synthesis of N α-protected N,N′,N″-trisubstituted guanidinopeptide mimic molecules suitably decorated in peptide backbone has been delineated in one pot employing HgCl2 as a desulphurizing agent. Chiral N α -protected thioureidopeptide esters were employed as synthons for the synthesis of title molecules. The protocol is simple and the reaction conditions employed were mild, amenable to the amino acid chemistry

Influence of Exogenous Glycinebetaine on Hot Pepper under Water Stress

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of exogenous application of glycinebetaine (GB) on physiological response in hot-pepper (Capsicum annuum L. vs. Arka Lohit and Pusa Jwala) under water stress. Glycinebetaine was applied to seeds as well as plants through foliar applications. Water stress affected considerably the morphophysiological parameters in both the cultivars. However, in glycinebetaine (GB) treated plants, plant height, leaf area (LA), flower and fruit number and total dry matter (TDM) were greater compared to the untreated stress plants (T4) under water stress. Glycinebetaine application enhanced the photosynthesis (PN) in water deficit experiencing plants, mostly due to a greater stomatal conductance (gs) and carboxylation efficiency of CO2&nbsp;assimilation. In both the cultivars after 12 day of stress, the PN&nbsp;decreased from 10.1 to 1.0-1.3 μ mol m-2&nbsp;s-1&nbsp;in untreated stressed plants (T4), while in the treated stressed plants PNhad reduced to 2.0 - 3.0 μ mol m-2&nbsp;s-1&nbsp;(T1 - T3). The application of GB increased the WUE in both the cultivars. The better WUE in treated plants of hot-pepper under stress was attributed to the improved PN. The higher per plant yield in the GB applied plants under stress in both the cultivars associated with higher PNrate, gs and WUE in treated plants. Though there was an increase in PN&nbsp;rate, WUE and plant yield in the treated plants (T1 - T3), the better results were found in the plants (T2) where seeds were treated and foliar application was given at the time of imposing stress