Measurement of single event upsets in the ALICE-TPC front-end electronics

The Time Projection Chamber of the ALICE experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider features highly integrated on-detector read-out electronics. It is following the general trend of high energy physics experiments by placing the front-end electronics as close to the detector as possible -- only some 10 cm away from its active volume. Being located close to the beams and the interaction region, the electronics is subject to a moderate radiation load, which allowed us to use commercial off-the-shelf components. However, they needed to be selected and qualified carefully for radiation hardness and means had to be taken to protect their functionality against soft errors, i.e. single event upsets. Here we report on the first measurements of LHC induced radiation effects on ALICE front-end electronics and on how they attest to expectations

IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF A WALL CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS (MATHEMATICAL APPROXIMATION) FOR AN ABSORPTION REFRIGERATING SYSTEM BY KNOWING ITS REFRIGERATING POWER AND THE SOLAR INTENSITY

The heat load of the inner space of the building, which comes through the wall construction, or develops inside (by people, machines, etc.) is equal to or less than the refrigerator power in the examination period. We consider the allowed refrigerator power to be given, which means the heat load of the inner space. This enters the inner space through the wall construction the parameters of which are unknown to us. The question is, which wall contsruction fulfills the given requirements. The method is suitable for determining the wall parameters

The PreAmplifier ShAper for the ALICE TPC-Detector

In this paper the PreAmplifier ShAper (PASA) for the Time Projection Chamber (TPC) of the ALICE experiment at LHC is presented. The ALICE TPC PASA is an ASIC that integrates 16 identical channels, each consisting of Charge Sensitive Amplifiers (CSA) followed by a Pole-Zero network, self-adaptive bias network, two second-order bridged-T filters, two non-inverting level shifters and a start-up circuit. The circuit is optimized for a detector capacitance of 18-25 pF. For an input capacitance of 25 pF, the PASA features a conversion gain of 12.74 mV/fC, a peaking time of 160 ns, a FWHM of 190 ns, a power consumption of 11.65 mW/ch and an equivalent noise charge of 244e + 17e/pF. The circuit recovers smoothly to the baseline in about 600 ns. An integral non-linearity of 0.19% with an output swing of about 2.1 V is also achieved. The total area of the chip is 18 mm$^2$ and is implemented in AMS's C35B3C1 0.35 micron CMOS technology. Detailed characterization test were performed on about 48000 PASA circuits before mounting them on the ALICE TPC front-end cards. After more than two years of operation of the ALICE TPC with p-p and Pb-Pb collisions, the PASA has demonstrated to fulfill all requirements

Utilization of Wastes as an Alternative Energy Source for Sustainable Development: A REVIEW

Generally, the greater the economic prosperity and the higher percentage of urban population, the greater the amount of solid waste produced. Reduction in the volume and mass of solid waste is a crucial issue especially in the light of limited availability of final disposal sites in many parts of the world. To meet the rising demand for energy and to address environmental concerns, a conversion from conventional energy systems to renewable resources is essential. For the sustainability of human civilization, an environmentally techno – economically feasible waste treatment method is very important to treat waste. Several technologies are available for converting solid waste to energy source, ranging from very simple systems of disposing of waste to more complex technologies capable of dealing with large amounts of industrial waste. There are three main pathways for conversion of waste material to energy: thermochemical, biochemical and physicochemical conversion. Therefore, this paper examines how waste can be utilized to produce energy for sustainable development with adequate use of science and technology. It is recommended that, awareness campaign should be carried out to enlighten the general populace on the benefit of utilizing waste to energy source.Keywords: Waste, sustainable development, utilisation, energy source

Survei Dan Pemetaan Unsur Hara N, P, K, Dan Ph Tanah Pada Lahan Sawah Tadah Hujan Di Desa Durian Kecamatan Pantai Labu

The objective of this research are to survey and to map the nutrients which is nitrogen (N),phosphate (P), and potassium (K) and the soil pH of rain fed lowland in Desa Durian KecamatanPantai Labu. The soil analysis was conducted in Research and Technology Laboratory inAgricultural Faculty of North Sumatra University on July – November 2013. The researchconducted the survey grid method semi-detailed lavel with 1 sample each 250 meter observationdensity. For the nutrient the researcher used Khejdhal method for soil total nitrogen, Extraction HCl25% for soil Potential phosphate, extraction 1 N NH4OAc pH 7 for soil potassium exchange, forsoil pH the researcher used electrometric method, and the result will be interpreted on nutrientstatus map. The result showed that total nitrogen is classified into two status, low nitrogen (582,048Ha) and medium nitrogen (167,952 Ha). Potential phosphate is classified into very low status (750Ha). And potassium exchange is classified into three status, medium potassium (137,202 Ha), highpotassium (515,303 Ha) and very high potassium (97,495 Ha). Soil pH classified into aciditytendency

EXPERIMENTAL STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR IN CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBULAR T-JOINTS

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd An experimental investigation of stress concentration factor (SCF) in Steel circular hollow section brace welded to concrete-filled circular hollow section chord (CHS-to-CFCHS) T-joints has been performed under axial tension, axial compression, in-plane bending and out-of-plane bending. The distribution of SCF around the welded brace-to-chord intersection on both the brace and chord has been investigated using three CHS-to-CFCHS T-joint specimens. The experimental SCF results have been compared with the predicted SCF in empty T-joints. The relationship between the maximum SCF in relation to parameter β, with fixed other geometrical parameters, has been investigated for the basic load conditions. The experimental maximum SCF under axial tension has been compared with the predicted maximum SCF from parametric equations for CHS-to-CFCHS T-joints previously developed by the authors. The results show that the concrete has a significant effect in reducing the SCF, mostly under axial tension and the parametric equations for predicting SCFs in empty T-joints are not suitable for CHS-to-CFCHS T-joints. The effect of parameter β on the maximum SCF in CHS-to-CFCHS T-joints is significant under axial tension and out-of-plane bending moment

Pengaruh Pemberian Kompos Kulit Durian Dan Kompos Kulit Kakao Pada Ultisol Terhadap Beberapa Aspek Kimia Kesuburan Tanah

Ultisol is a quite large of soil and have many constraints to be used as agricultural soil. Some of theconstraints are: Low level of the organic content, soil acidity, high level of Al saturation and lowCEC so that this land productivity is quite low. To increase the productivity can be done by increasethe availability of nutrient by adding organic compost i.e. Durian Shell compost and Cacao Shellcompost. The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Design methode with 3replications consistedof nine treatment. I.e by adding Durian's Shell compost and Cacao's Shellcompost consisting of ;1,5 g (Z1), 3,0 g (Z2), 4,5 g (Z3), 6,0 g (Z4)Durian's Shell compost in every300 g Ultisol, and 1,5 g (C1), 3,0 g (C2), 4,5 g (C3), 6,0 (C4) Cacao's Shell in every 300 g Ultisol,and Blanko treatment (Z0). The result shows that the addition of Durian's Shell Compost andCacao's Shell Compost give very real effect on Al-dd, and generally tend to increase the pH, CEC,Organic C, Total N of the soil and decrease the level of exchangeable Al

Cutibacterium (formerly Propionibacterium) acnes clavicular infection.

Cutibacterium (formerly Propionibacterium) acnes13, 16 is a slow growing, gram-positive bacteria that is naturally found in higher concentrations as skin flora on the chest and back, as well as in other areas with greater numbers of hair follicles.25, 37 Most of the reported cases of C. acnes shoulder girdle infection follow arthroplasty surgery,18, 20, 26, 27, 32, 35 which then often requires debridement, administration of intravenous antibiotics, and surgical revision of the implanted device.12, 15, 21, 28-30 In a recent study, 56% of 193 shoulder revisions had a positive culture, 70% of which grew C. acnes.30 Despite the relatively common presumed association of C. acnes humeral osteomyelitis with prosthetic infection, infection of the scapula or clavicle secondary to C. acnes is rare.4, 23, 36 Osteomyelitis of the clavicle involving any organism is also an uncommon event that can arise spontaneously via presumed hematogenous spread, or secondary to open fractures or internal fixation.6, 33 The most commonly found organism in clavicular osteomyelitis is Staphylococcus aureus.9 We here report two cases of clavicular infection secondary to C. acnes that were not associated with implants

Efek Interaksi Pemberian Silikat Dan Mikoriza Pada Andisol Terhadap P-tersedia Dan Pertumbuhan Tanaman Jagung (Zea Mays L.)

The objective of this research is to know the interaction effects of Silicate and Mycorrhizaapplication to Andisol on the phosphorus and maize growth. The experiment was conducted at thescreen house, at Laboratory of Chemistry and Soil Fertility, and Research and TechnologyLaboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of North Sumatera, Medan from July until December2012 . Andisol soil was taken from horticultural farms at Kuta Rakyat Village, Naman Teran Subdistrict, Karo District. The design used was Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 3 replicationand 2 (two) factors, namely Silicate (Si) consists which of 5 level: Si0(control), Si1(0.89 g/4 kg soil)Si2(1.78 g/4 kg of soil), Si3(2.67 g/4 kg soil), Si4(3.56 g/4 kg soil) and Mycorrhiza factor (Mi),which consists of three levels, that is: Mi0 (0 g/4 kg soil), Mi1(15 g/4 kg soil) Mi2(30 g /4 kg soil)and 3(three) replication to meet 45 experimental units. The results of this research showed thatapplication of Silicate on Andisol without mycorrhizal and higher dosage did not increase Pabsorptionand corn growth, while Silicate application at medium dosage (15 g/4 kg soil) increasedP-Available, P-absorption and corn growt