Tests of Samples of Emulsion Explosive Senatel Magnum before and after Introduction of the Marking Composition for Explosive Properties and Safety Criteria

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Zh.A. Amir ◽  
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D.A. Bayseytov ◽  
S.E. Gizatova ◽  
Zh.B. Kudyarova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technological Process ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Materials Testing ◽  
Emulsion Explosive ◽  
Testing Laboratory ◽  
Explosive Materials ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Explosive Properties

The article is devoted to testing samples of the emulsion explosive Senatel Magnum before and after the introduction of the marking composition for explosive properties and safety criteria. It was established that the mixture of marking substances, which was introduced into the composition of the emulsion explosive Senatel Magnum, does not affect its explosive properties, as well as its safety in use during operation and conduct of blasting operations, since no inconsistencies were detected during tests by the specialists of explosive materials testing laboratory of the Expert Certification Center of Explosive Materials LLP. Various dyes were selected as marking agents. This choice is due to the fact that the dyes have a relatively low price, are very common on sale, when mixed with other substances, in particular industrial explosives, are determined visually. The technology was tested related to the introduction of marking additives into the compositions of multicomponent explosives without disrupting the technological process of their manufacture. Laboratory and field studies were carried out concerning safety criteria for explosives containing a marking composition. Thus, the urgent task is to ensure the possibility of marking (tagging) industrial explosives at the stage of their production with hidden marking additives, which will allow the product itself to be identified with the help of technical means — as an explosive, and to establish the brand of the detected explosive, manufacturer, and other required information.

Real-life Field Studies of the NOx Removing Properties of Photocatalytic Surfaces in Roskilde and Copenhagen Airport, Denmark

2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Jensen ◽  
Pernille D. Pedersen
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
High Stability ◽  
Reference Site ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
The Real ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Parking Lot ◽  
Photocatalytic Concrete

Aims: To evaluate the real-life effect of photocatalytic surfaces on the air quality at two test-sites in Denmark. Background: Poor air quality is today one of the largest environmental issues, due to the adverse effects on human health associated with high levels of air pollution, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and lung cancer. NOx removal by TiO2 based photocatalysis is a tool to improve air quality locally in areas where people are exposed. Methods: Two test sites were constructed in Roskilde and Copenhage airport. In Roskilde, the existing asphalt at two parking lots was treated with TiO2 containing liquid and an in-situ ISO 22197-1 test setup was developed to enable in-situ evaluation of the activity of the asphalt. In CPH airport, photocatalytic concrete tiles were installed at the "kiss and fly" parking lot, and NOx levels were continuously monitored in 0.5 m by CLD at the active site and a comparable reference site before and after installation for a period of 2 years. Results: The Roskilde showed high stability of the photocatalytic coating with the activity being largely unchanged over a period of 2 years. The CPH airport study showed that the average NOx levels were decreased by 12 % comparing the before and after NOx concentrations at the active and reference site. Conclusion: The joined results of the two Danish demonstration projects illustrate a high stability of the photocatalytic coating as well as a high potential for improvements of the real-life air quality in polluted areas.

scholarly journals Changes in Online Psychoactive Substance Trade via Telegram during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Matthijs Blankers ◽  
Daan van der Gouwe ◽  
Lavinia Stegemann ◽  
Laura Smit-Rigter
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Relative Increase ◽  
Lysergic Acid ◽  
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide ◽  
Psychoactive Substance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Other Substances

<b><i>Background:</i></b> In this article, we present an evaluation of online psychoactive substance trade via Telegram, a free encrypted social media messenger service. The evaluation took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed us to monitor the effects of the spring 2020 lockdown in the Netherlands on substance trade via Telegram. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The objective of this study was to evaluate whether changes in psychoactive substance trade on Telegram markets in the Netherlands can be observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Between December 2, 2019, and June 29, 2020, a total of 70,226 posts appeared in two analyzed Telegram groups. A total of 5,643 posts were psychoactive substance related. Based on the analyzed posts, Telegram is mostly a ‘“sellers” market as only a minority of the posts (6.3%) could be identified as a request for a substance. The proportion of posts related to specific substances varied between the periods before, during, and after the lockdown. The proportion of posts on the stimulants ecstasy, cocaine, and amphetamine was lower during the lockdown than before and after. For psychedelics – ketamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine (2C-B) – and other substances, there was a relative increase in the number of posts during the lockdown, which was maintained after the lockdown. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Telegram analysis shows that in the Netherlands, online psychoactive substance trade may have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The direction of this effect was different for different classes of substances.

Recycling to Soils: a Sustainable Way of Sludge Disposal and its Practice in China

2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 1417-1422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Sheng Cao ◽  
Xue Jing Meng ◽  
Xue Zheng Meng
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Land Application ◽  
Sludge Treatment ◽  
Sewage Treatment Plants ◽  
Sludge Disposal ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Treatment And Disposal ◽  
Disposal Problem

With the booming construction of sewage treatment plants aiming at environmental protection, China has to face an emerging urgent task to address the sludge treatment and disposal problem. However there is a big controversy in China about the sludge treatment and disposal strategies. Some scientists suggest incinerating, while others insist on landfilling. In this paper, from the perspective of sustainable development and cyclic economy, a detailed analysis of nutrients cycle mainly related to nitrogen and phosphate before and after industrialization was made and a view that sludge should go back to soils to re-establish a sound nutrients cycle was put forward. Then the feasibility for sludge recycle to soils was discussed and some land application methods for sludge were introduced. At last, a successful case of producing compounded fertilizer from dewatered sludge in Northeast China was described in detail.

RATIONALE FOR MONITORING GROUNDWATER LEVELS IN THE REHABILITATED PEATLANDS OF PRIPYAT POLESIE

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-43
Author(s):  
Olga N. Ratnicava ◽  
Irina P. Lisitsyna ◽  
Inna V. Аgeichik
Keyword(s):  
Field Studies ◽  
Natural State ◽  
Groundwater Levels ◽  
Discharge Water ◽  
Peat Deposits ◽  
Disturbed Areas ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Vegetation Maps ◽  
Relationship Of

Based on studies of geomorphology, stratigraphy, hydrology, various maps of Polesie, zones of influence of amelioration canals, vegetation maps, modern satellite images, as well as field studies of peatlands of Pripyat Polesie, two independent drainage systems have been identified, with a network of amelioration canals that intensively discharge water into the rivers Stwiga and Ybort`. Maps of key points were built In GIS-format, on which five sites were laid in the field within the Mezhch and Neresnya peat deposits for further long-term monitoring of GWL parameters. The locations of the sensors installation are based on the relationship of bog phytocenoses with the average annual GWL values and the amplitude of their fluctuations. Analysis of the GWL parameters before and after environmental rehabilitation measures will allow assessing the effectiveness of planned measures in disturbed areas and obtaining new data on areas of peat deposits in their natural state.

Traffic Flow Characteristics on a Three-Lane Rural Highway in Finland: Results from Empirical Studies and Simulations

1997 ◽  
Vol 1572 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsa Enberg ◽  
Matti Pursula
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Optimum Length ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Traffic Flow Characteristics ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Rural Highway

The traffic-flow characteristics on an experimental, 20-km-long three-lane highway section in Finland were studied. The sections of highway that have a separate passing lane consist of three lanes. The central lane is assigned alternately to each direction as a passing lane with a length of 1.05 to 1.70 km. The lengths of the no-overtaking zones between successive passing lanes are 1.5 to 4.0 km. The traffic-flow characteristics on the three-lane highway have been observed by comprehensive before-and-after field studies and complementary simulations. Because it was possible to use passing lanes, the number of overtakings on the three-lane highway was remarkably higher than on the former two-lane highway. The overall average travel speeds were slightly higher, and the speed decreased a little more slowly with increasing flow on the three-lane compared with the two-lane highway. Overall platooning and mean platoon lengths decreased as a result of platoon dispersal on the passing lanes. The speeds used in the passing lanes were clearly higher than in the basic lanes. According to the simulation results, the optimum length for a single passing lane was between 0.5 and 2.5 km depending on flow rate and measure of effectiveness. For the actual three-lane highway conditions, passing lanes 1.0 to 1.5 km long seemed to bring the most benefits.

Sethoxydim and Crop Oil Concentrate Increase Pyridate Phytotoxicity in Transplanted Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin R. Bellinder ◽  
Jonathan Kirkwyland ◽  
Russell W. Wallace ◽  
Marija Arsenovic
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Crop Injury ◽  
Before And After

Greenhouse and field studies were conducted in 1991 and 1992 to determine the potential for interaction among pyridate (0.5, 1.0 kg ai/ha), sethoxydim (0.22 kg ai/ha), and crop oil concentrate (COC) (1.25% v/v) applied alone or in two- and three-way combinations to transplanted cabbage. Additionally, the effect of applying sethoxydim and COC 1 and 2 d before and after application of pyridate was investigated. In greenhouse-grown cabbage, injury increased twofold and dry weight was reduced 15% when pyridate dose was doubled. Sethoxydim increased pyridate injury significantly, reducing dry weight 31%. When COC was applied with pyridate, injury increased and dry weight decreased linearly. Despite substantial crop injury 7 d after treatment with pyridate alone, pyridate + sethoxydim, and pyridate + COC, yields of field-grown cabbage were reduced significantly in 1 yr only when the three materials were combined. Pyridate injury decreased as time between sethoxydim + COC applications, before and after pyridate was applied, increased.

INCREASING THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT BASE TO THE DOSE EFFECTS OF RADIATION EXPOSURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Kozyukov ◽  
Konstantin Zolnikov ◽  
Sergey Mescheryakov ◽  
Artem Groshev ◽  
Dmitriy Sysoev
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Technological Process ◽  
Electronic Component ◽  
Transfer Characteristics ◽  
Dose Effects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effects Of Radiation ◽  
Process Graphs

The article considers the issues of increasing the resistance of the electronic component base (ECB) to dose effects due to the improvement of the technological process. Graphs of the functions of the transfer characteristics of MOSFETs and CMOS inverters before and after radiation exposure are presented. The effect of the charge in the oxide and on the surface formed under the action of radiation is shown.

Maintenance of primary African green monkey kidney (pAGMK) and Vero cells at room temperature (25°). A system for virus isolation in community practice

1974 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius A. A. Mingle ◽  
J. C. N. Westwood
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Adenovirus Type ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
African Green Monkey Kidney ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Simplex Virus

Primary AGMK cells and Vero cells were maintained at room temperature (25 °C) and their sensitivities tested using echovirus type 9, coxsackie B4 and B5, herpes simplex virus, vaccinia, influenza A2/Hong Kong, and adenovirus type 7. pAGMK maintained for 4 days at room temperature was found to be less sensitive to herpes simplex and coxsackie B4 whilst maintenance of Vero cells at room temperature did not affect the sensitivity. Susceptibility of these two cell cultures to prototype viruses indicated that pAGMK was more susceptible.pAGMK cells were held at room temperature both before and after inoculation with viruses and incubated at 37 °C. Cytopathic effect (CPE) was noticed in these cells earlier after switching them to 37 °C incubation than when refrigerated suspensions of the viruses were inoculated into fresh cultures that had not been subjected to room temperature incubation. The usefulness of such a procedure in field studies of virus infections is discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of cotton padding on the setting properties of plaster slabs

2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Barlow ◽  
R Bansal ◽  
T Barlow ◽  
SJ Rhee ◽  
JH Kuiper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Materials Testing ◽  
Optimal Position ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Plastic Cylinder ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
American Society

Introduction Plaster of Paris (PoP) impregnated bandages have been used to maintain the position of bones and joints for over a century. Classically, wool dressing is applied to the limb before the PoP, which can then be moulded to the desired shape. A modification of this practice is to wrap the PoP bandages circumferentially in cotton before wetting and applying to the patient in an attempt to reduce inhalation of plaster dust and reduce mess. However, this may affect the water content of the cast and therefore also its setting properties and strength. This study compared the setting properties of PoP casts when used with and without cotton wrapping. Methods Sixty specimens, compliant with the American Society for Testing and Materials standards for three-point bending tests, were prepared, with thirty wrapped in cotton. All were weighed before and after water immersion, and wrapped around a plastic cylinder to mimic limb application. Bending stiffness and yield strength was measured on a servohydraulic materials testing machine at 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours. Results The water content of cotton-wrapped plaster was significantly higher (50%) than that of standard plaster. It had significantly lower strength up to 24 hours and significantly lower stiffness up to 72 hours. Conclusions The initial decrease in strength and stiffness of the cast wrapped in cotton may comprise the ability of the backslab to hold the joint or bone in an optimal position. Any modification of the standard plaster slab application technique should allow for the potential adverse effects on the plaster setting properties.

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