X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure of FePt nanoclusters

X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure [XANES] of FePt nanoclusters has been studied using a full multiple scattering, self-consistent field [SCF], real-space Green`s function approach realized via the powerful ab initio FEFF8 code. One purpose of our study is to determine the sensitivity of Pt L3 edge with respect to the size and shape of the FePt nanoclusters. We also give the results of the calculations with respect to the Fe L3 edge. Calculations are made with and without core-hole for two main reasons, to check and cross-check the FEFF code and also since in some cases it is known such as Pt clusters that better results are obtained without the core-hole. This is mainly because the screening electron will occupy empty d or f states and correspondingly reduce the white line intensity.Comment: TeX version 3.14159, LaTex2e, 6 pages with 6 figure

Influence of micro jets on the flow development in the enlarged duct at supersonic Mach number

In this paper, Computational fluid dynamics method is used to simulate the supersonic flow. Convergent-divergent (C-D) nozzle have been used with sudden expansion. The base pressure controlled by using the microjets of 1 mm of orifice diameter is arranged at ninety degrees at PCD 13 mm. The Mach number is 1.87, and the area ratio of 3.24 was considered for the present study. The L/D of the duct was used 10, and the nozzle pressure ratio (NPR) considered for simulation was from 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. The two-dimensional planar model has been used using ANSYS commercial software. The total wall pressure distribution and Mach number variation from the inlet to the outlet was observed. From the results, it is found that the microjets are capable of controlling the base pressure, the loss of pressure and decreases in the drag. In the present study, the C-D nozzle designed and modeled: K-ε standard wall function turbulence model has been used and validated with the commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Factors Affecting job satisfaction of employees in Pakistani banking sector

The job satisfaction has got tremendous attention in organizational research. The focus of this study is to determine the impact of various human resource management practices like job autonomy, team work environment and leadership behavior on job satisfaction. It also investigates the major determinants of job satisfaction in Pakistani banking sector. This study further evaluates the level of difference in job satisfaction among male and female employees. The sample of the study consisted of 450 employees working in different banks of Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore through the questionnaire, of which 295 were returned and processed. SPSS was used to analyze the data, using Independent Sample T Test, Correlation and regression analysis. There is a positive and significant link between job satisfaction and human recourse management practices like team work environment, job autonomy and behavior of leadership. From the findings of the study, it is also inferred that male and female workers have significantly different level of job satisfaction.Human resource management practices, job satisfaction, employees, banking sector

Simultaneous determination of anti-diabetic drugs

A novel reverse phase, isocratic HPLC method is described to separate five anti-diabetic drugs i.e., glimepiride, metformin, sitagliptin, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone. Nucleosil C18 analytical column was used as stationary phase, while mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile:phosphate buffer: methanol (40/40/20, v/v) pH 2.0. Effluent was monitored at a flow rate 1 mL/min and detected at wavelength of 240 nm. This research produced excellent chromatography over a wide concentration range of 25‑10000 ng/mL. Sepprated and well resolved quantifiable peaks were obtained and test results were linear in this range. Correlation coefficient of more than 0.9990 was witnessed as well as Low %RSD values i.e., maximum 2.0% documented excellent precision of the method. Good recoveries from pharmaecutical (99-101%), urine and plasma samples (>96%) in a range of concentrtion granted very good linearity, accuracy and precision. The projected method has satisfactory applications in quality control of these molecules as well as quantification of these molecules in urine and plasma samples

Investigation of base pressure variations in internal and external suddenly expanded flows using CFD analysis

The Aerodynamic base drag because of negative pressure at the backward-facing step is a general obstacle connected with all the moving projectiles. The aerodynamic base drag is undesirable since its contribution to the cumulative drag is substantial. The study of pressure variations in the base region is of immense help for all moving projectiles. The experimental study of aerodynamic drag over missile/ projectile in a wind tunnel has various disadvantages like a considerable amount of air supply is required to conduct the test, the support mechanism is required to hold the model in the wind tunnel test section which creates disturbance in the flow field and introduce the errors in the measurements. In this research paper, the similarities of base pressure variations in internal and external flows are studied using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. The CFD analysis is carried out at Mach numbers from 0.1 to 3.0. From the results, it has been found that the flow field in the base region of internal and external suddenly expanded flows are nearly the same. The base pressure in external flow can be studied relatively easily by considering it as an internal flow for Mach numbers in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 and 1.4 to 3.0, except when the Mach number is close to unity

Passive control of base drag in compressible subsonic flow using multiple cavity

Compressible flow in a suddenly expanded square duct was investigated experimentally to assess the effectiveness of the passive control in the form of the cavities. The flow parameters studied were the Mach number, nozzle pressure ratio, L/W ratio, and area ratio. The test were conducted for multiple cavities and without multiple cavities. From experimental results it is seen that the multiple cavity has a very good effect in reduction of base drag by decreasing the base suction and hence increasing the base pressure. From experimental investigation it is found that for all the L/W ratios the effect of multiple cavities are able to control the base pressure, further, it was seen that with the increase in the duct length control is becoming very effective. The wall pressure in the duct indicates that the passive control in the form of cavity do not disturb the flow field in the duct

Base pressure studies from over expanded nozzle for area ratio 2.56

The present paper aims at study of variations in base pressure at different levels of over expansion of jet in a suddenly expanded axi-symmetric duct. The results of an experimental investigation carried out at two different fixed levels of Over Expansion namely 0.277 and 0.56 are compared. The area ratio of the present study is 2.56. The jet Mach numbers at the entry to the suddenly expanded duct, studied are 2.2 and 2.58. The length-to-diameter ratio of the suddenly expanded duct is varied from 10 to 1. Active control in the form of four micro jets of 1mm orifice diameter located at 900 intervals along a pitch circle diameter of 1.3 times the nozzle exit diameter in the base region are employed. In addition to base pressure, wall pressure field along the duct is also studied. From the present studies it is found that at a high level of over expansion micro jets are marginally effective. It is also found from wall pressure studies that the micro jets do not disturb the flow field in the enlarged duct

Effect of nozzle pressure ratio and control jets location to control base pressure in suddenly expanded flows

In this paper, computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis and experiments have been carried out to study the effect of nozzle pressure ratio, i.e. the ratio of inlet pressure to atmospheric pressure, and the pitch circle diameter of the control jets to regulate the base pressure. The variables considered for the analysis as well as the experiments are the nozzle pressure ratio (NPR), the Mach number (M) and the pitch circle diameter (PCD) of the control jets. The area ratio considered for the study is kept constant at 4.84 while the length to diameter (L/D) ratio of an enlarged duct is set constant at 5. The inertia parameter considered for the study is the Mach number. The Mach numbers considered for the study are 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5. The nozzle pressure ratio considered for the study is 2, 5 and 8. Three different pitch circle diameters of control jets considered for the study are 13.1 mm, 16.2 mm and 19.3 mm. From the numerical simulations and the results of the experimental tests, it is found that the control jets are very beneficial to increase the base pressure at higher NPR when the jets issuing from the nozzles are under-expanded. The control jets were able to increase the base pressure value from 160% to 400% at a nozzle pressure ratio 8. It is concluded that the parameter D3 is the most effective pitch circle diameter of the control jets to increase the base pressure