Feasibility Study on All Metal Induction Cooker Systems Considering Topology and Control

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been advocated for treatment of plantar fasciitis but there are few good-quality clinical trials to support its use. We conducted a feasibility study of PRP versus saline for treatment of plantar fasciitis. Patients with 6 months or more of magnetic resonance imaging–proven plantar fasciitis, who had failed conservative treatment were invited to participate in the study. Patients were block randomized to either PRP or an equivalent volume of saline. The techniques used for injection and rehabilitation were standardized for both groups. The patient and assessor were blinded. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and painDETECT score were recorded preoperatively and at 6 months follow-up. From 35 patients approached, 28 (19 female, mean age 50 years) were recruited, with 14 randomized to each arm. At 6 months, 8 patients (28.6%) were lost to follow-up. There was a significant change in VAS score from baseline to follow-up in both intervention (mean change 37.2, P = .008) and control (mean change 42.2, P = .003) groups. There was no correlation between preoperative painDETECT score and change in VAS. Recruitment and loss to follow-up rates were relatively high. Both treatments resulted in a similar, significant, improvement in symptoms. Levels of Evidence: Level II

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Feasibility study and control values of transient elastography in healthy children

European Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/s00431-011-1558-7 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 171 (2) ◽

pp. 353-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 73

Author(s):

Guido Engelmann ◽

Caroline Gebhardt ◽

Daniel Wenning ◽

Elke Wühl ◽

Georg F Hoffmann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Feasibility Study ◽

Transient Elastography ◽

Healthy Children ◽

And Control

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The MU-CYL-JET: The Multicylinder Turbojet Engine

Journal of Engineering for Power ◽

10.1115/1.3673357 ◽

1962 ◽

Vol 84 (1) ◽

pp. 131-137

Author(s):

R. W. Pinnes

Keyword(s):

Feasibility Study ◽

Specific Weight ◽

Current Interest ◽

Operating Characteristics ◽

Turbojet Engine ◽

Large Numbers ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Small Engines ◽

And Control

Recent developments in the small turbojet-engine field have again demonstrated the good specific-weight potential of the small engine. Naturally, this has generated interest in the use of these engines for applications of current interest. However, unfortunately, most current thrust requirements are so great that a relatively large number of the small engines would be needed. These large numbers are undesirable from an installation and control stand point. In an effort to obtain the good specific weight of the small engine, without the complexities of large numbers, the concept of a “multicylinder turbojet engine” (MU-CYL-JET) has been developed. This paper (a) outlines the reasoning from which the concept evolved, (b) describes the proposed engine configuration, and (c) estimates the gain in engine specific weight which might possibly be obtained. In addition, the operating characteristics of a multicylinder engine are compared briefly with a single-barrel engine of the same thrust rating. The results of an independent feasibility study of the MU-CYL-JET concept, conducted by an engine contractor, are presented briefly. This study concluded that the concept is completely feasible.

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A Feasibility Study for the Automated Monitoring and Control of Mine Water Discharges

10.33915/etd.6869 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher R. Vass

Keyword(s):

Feasibility Study ◽

Mine Water ◽

Monitoring And Control ◽

Automated Monitoring ◽

And Control

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Automated Measurement System for Room Acoustics – an Initial Feasibility Study

Archives of Acoustics ◽

10.1515/aoa-2015-0043 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 419-428

Author(s):

Bartłomiej Borkowski ◽

Marek Pluta

Keyword(s):

Feasibility Study ◽

Mechanical Design ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Measurement Procedure ◽

Automated System ◽

General Idea ◽

Room Acoustics ◽

Acoustic Characteristics ◽

Control Procedures ◽

And Control

AbstractCurrently used procedures in room acoustics measurements are not automated. Particularly in medium-sized and large areas they require a lot of time and intensive labour which directly translates into an increase in the measurement cost. Introduction of an automated system would increase efficiency of the measurements, and therefore could present both practical and scientific benefit. The paper presents initial feasibility study for designing a system that permits the measurement of selected acoustic parameters for any choice of three-dimensional grid of measurement points throughout the volume of the room. The system will utilize an autonomous probe attached to a blimp, and will be able to measure and analyze acoustic characteristics of the rooms. The article discusses the initial choices of the system elements, starting from the general idea, through the mechanical design and control procedures, the software that controls positioning and flying of the probe, up to the automation of the measurement procedure and its possible impact on the acoustic field.

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