scholarly journals Applications of the COST Plasma Jet: More than a Reference Standard

Plasma ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gorbanev ◽  
Golda ◽  
Gathen ◽  
Bogaerts

The rapid advances in the field of cold plasma research led to the development of many plasma jets for various purposes. The COST plasma jet was created to set a comparison standard between different groups in Europe and the world. Its physical and chemical properties are well studied, and diagnostics procedures are developed and benchmarked using this jet. In recent years, it has been used for various research purposes. Here, we present a brief overview of the reported applications of the COST plasma jet. Additionally, we discuss the chemistry of the plasma-liquid systems with this plasma jet, and the properties that make it an indispensable system for plasma research.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Tong Cai ◽  
Guolai Zhang ◽  
Yusheng Pei ◽  
Hua Gao

<p><strong>Objective</strong>  To establish the 3rd national reference standard for Tachypleus Tridentatus Lysate Reagent. <strong>Method</strong> <strong>and Results</strong>  The candidates of reference standard were studied for the physical and chemical properties, and the stability. To determined its sensitivity by collaboration calibration. <strong>Conclusions</strong>  The sensitivity of the 3rd national reference standard for TAL is 0.06EU / ml, lot number is 150603-201003.</p>


Author(s):  
Petar Radanliev

The slate aggregate has long been perceived as a substandard, low quality waste material with its physical and chemical properties not being competitive with those of the primary aggregates. It is assumed that the slate aggregate particles are not strong, that is not durable and will not compact. This research aims to address those claims and review the available literature on the performance of the slate aggregate. The review inaugurates by analysing the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of slate, before expanding into a literature review of laboratory testing&rsquo;s on the effect of moisture content on density, compaction and layer thickness of slate aggregate.The paper reviews case studies of construction projects in North Wales, where the slate aggregate has been used for general fill and road building for many years. Some of the case studies include the A55 coastal road and duelling of the A5 in Anglesey (WRAP, 2004), where slate aggregate was successfully used as sub-base. The paper also investigates why many civil engineers are reluctant to use the slate aggregate and regard the material as sub-standard, flaky aggregate. The research paper reviews the potential usages and various products the slate aggregate is suitable for and satisfies the requested standards. The final topic reviewed is the cost of transporting slate aggregate compared with the cost of transport for primary aggregate and the introduction of the Primary Aggregates Tax (Parliament of the United Kingdom, 2011). The last topic includes a critical analyses of the claims that the slate aggregate a commercially viable construction material despite its remote location (Woodward et al, 2004). The transportation cost and the supply chain complexities must be evaluated prior to considering the long-term sustainability of the product (Radanliev et al1-6, 2014, 2015, 2016).


This research concentrates on the determination of feasibility of using Eggshell powder and Fly ash as alternate materials of Cement in concrete and their effects on mechanical properties of concrete. The production of cement produces Green house gasses into the atmosphere which pollute the Environment .To overcome this problem we are replacing cement with eggshell powder and fly ash. As the eggshell powder and fly ash are waste material they can available easily and their cost is also very low compared to the production of same amount of cement. The chemical composition of Eggshells is roughly 95% similar to that of cement, which has more calcium content; both physical and chemical properties of cement are almost similar to that of Fly ash. By replacing cement with these two materials in the concrete we can reduce the cost of production of cement and can safeguard the environment. The specimens were prepared and tested for compressive strength, Slump cone test, splitting tensile strength, Modulus of elasticity and flexural strength at 7,14, 28 & 56 days. Results show that the strength of conventional concrete is less than compared to the concrete prepared by replacing the cement with eggshell powder and fly ash.


1966 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
W. Iwanowska

In connection with the spectrophotometric study of population-type characteristics of various kinds of stars, a statistical analysis of kinematical and distribution parameters of the same stars is performed at the Toruń Observatory. This has a twofold purpose: first, to provide a practical guide in selecting stars for observing programmes, second, to contribute to the understanding of relations existing between the physical and chemical properties of stars and their kinematics and distribution in the Galaxy.


2017 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Berta Ratilla ◽  
Loreme Cagande ◽  
Othello Capuno

Organic farming is one of the management strategies that improve productivity of marginal uplands. The study aimed to: (1) evaluate effects of various organic-based fertilizers on the growth and yield of corn; (2) determine the appropriate combination for optimum yield; and (3) assess changes on the soil physical and chemical properties. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design, with 3 replications and 7 treatments, namely; T0=(0-0-0); T1=1t ha-1 Evans + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T2=t ha-1 Wellgrow + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T3=15t ha-1 chicken dung; T4=10t ha-1 chicken dung + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T5=15t ha-1 Vermicast; and T6=10t ha-1 Vermicast + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1. Application of organic-based fertilizers with or without inorganic fertilizers promoted growth of corn than the control. But due to high infestation of corn silk beetle(Monolepta bifasciata Horns), its grain yield was greatly affected. In the second cropping, except for Evans, any of these fertilizers applied alone or combined with 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1 appeared appropriate in increasing corn earyield. Soil physical and chemical properties changed with addition of organic fertilizers. While bulk density decreased irrespective of treatments, pH, total N, available P and exchangeable K generally increased more with chicken dung application.


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