JUSTIFICATION OF PARAMETERS FOR SELECTING EQUIPMENT FOR EXTINGUISHING WASTE COAL

Purpose. Investigation of the choice of parameters of equipment for extinguishing coal mining wastes that go to the formation of waste dumps, the choice of the main components of equipment for the operation of technological units and a schematic diagram of equipment for extinguishing coal mining wastes are proposed. Methods. Analysis of existing approaches to technological solutions to prevent combustion of waste dumps; environmental assessment of alternative options for technological solutions to prevent combustion of waste dumps; creation of an environmentally friendly design technology for the use of coal mining waste. Results. Based on in-depth analysis of the main components of technological units for the operation of the equipment, MFP FullJet irrigation nozzles by Spraying Systems Co. were proposed. – USA, their main advantages are considered. The expediency of using a hydraulic network, which includes pipelines made of polypropylene material produced by “Aquatherm” – Germany, are substantiated; the main component of the pipelines is the material “Fusiolen”, the advantages of which are given in the article. An integral part is pumping equipment, consisting of centrifugal pumps for water supply (1VNS 60-66) and (VNSp 2.5) for supplying limestone suspension to irrigation nozzles of the transporting dump mass. Scientific novelty. Equipment for extinguishing coal mining waste (rock dumps) resistant to spontaneous combustion is proposed, in which the introduction of new structural elements and their interconnection is achieved by the continuous control and management of spraying per unit of the transported surface of the dump rock, dispersed with an inert substance (lime suspension), which prevents the formation of active combustion centers during the operation of waste heaps. Timely coverage of the dump mass with an inert substance reduces the time of contact of the rock with the environment, which is an important stage in the formation of rock dumps, especially of a conical shape, reduces the cost of operation and maintenance due to the formation of fire-resistant dumps, regardless of the influence of environmental conditions. Practical implication. Efficiency from the use of equipment for extinguishing coal waste can be obtained due to the continuous work achieved by covering the dump mass with an inert mixture during transportation, this reduces the contact of the rock with the environment, which is an important stage in the formation of rock dumps of a particularly conical shape, and reduces operating costs and their maintenance due to the formation of fire-resistant waste dumps regardless of the influence of environmental conditions.

Comparative nocebo effects in older patients enrolled in cancer therapeutic trials: Observations from a 446-patient cohort—NCCTG 97-24-51 and ACOSOG Z9001 (Alliance A151602).

e21545 Background: A nocebo is an inert substance that causes adverse events. Although previous studies have examined the favorably positive (placebo) effects of an inert substance, few studies have examined negative (nocebo) effects, particularly in older patients who sometimes experience frequent and severe adverse events from cancer therapy. Methods: This study focused on placebo/nocebo-exposed patients who participated in two double-blind, placebo-controlled, cancer therapeutic studies, namely, North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) 97-24-51 and American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) Z9001, with the goal of reporting comparative, age-based adverse event rates. Results: Among the 446 patients who received placebo/nocebo exclusively, 161 were 65 years of age or older at the time of respective trial entry; 5234 adverse events occurred. Unadjusted adverse event rates did not differ significantly between patients 65 years of age or older and those younger: rate ratio (99% confidence intervals (CI): 1.01 (0.47, 2.02) with similar findings for grade 2 or worse adverse events and for all symptom-driven adverse events (for example, pain, loss of appetite, anxiety). Adjustment for sex, ethnicity, baseline performance score, and trial resulted in no significant age-based rate differences in adverse event rates. Similar findings were observed with an age threshold of 70. Conclusions: A nocebo effect appears to occur irrespective of age. This observation suggests that adverse events should be taken no less seriously in older than in younger cancer patients and that education to manage patients’ expectations from cancer therapy might improve tolerability. [Table: see text]

Explosive Compaction of Solid Inert Three-Component Mixtures Taking into Account a Different Thickness of the Explosive Axial Layer

We consider the axisymmetric problem of explosive compaction of a mixture from aluminum, sulfur and carbon placed into a cylindrical steel ampoule. The inert substance (graphite) is added to the mixture to avoid the reaction between aluminum and sulfur. We found the essential influence of the thickness of the explosive layer on the final result of explosive compaction. Insufficient thickness of explosives, as well as the excessive thickness may be a reason for an incompletely compacted final product or lead to the formation of cracks or damage.

Solid State Chemical Reaction Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cerium Carbonate Rare Earth Compound

Under the conditions of the presence of surfactants and ultrasonication, the use of different cerium salt, respectively, with carbonate under solid state chemistry reactions, the synthesis of nanorare earth metal complexes of cerium carbonate crystals was formed. The solid phase was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction (ED). The particle size, its distribution, and morphology of the prepared nanocrystallite were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that particle sizes are relatively uniform, the morphology of the crystal is spherical, the average particle diameter is about 60 nm, and the yield rate is approximately 93.2%. Furthermore, during the synthesis, the solid-state reaction conditions including raw materials, matching proportion of reactants, additions of inert substance, addition of trace solvents, surfactants and porphyrization time, etc, all have some influence on the morphology, particle size and size distribution of the final products. During the synthesis of the cerium carbonate nanocrystallites, the solid state reaction conditions such as changing reactant, matching proportion of reactant, adding inert substance, joining a little solvent or surface active solvent and grinding at different times may influence morphology, particle size and the size distribution of final products.

Solid State Chemical Reaction Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cerium 8-Quinolinolate

Under the conditions of the presence of surfactants and ultrasonication, the use of different cerium salt, respectively, with 8-quinolinolate under solid state chemical reactions, the synthesis of nanorare earth metal complexes of cerium 8-quinolinolate crystals was formed. The solid phase was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction (ED). The particle size, its distribution, and morphology of the prepared nanocrystallite were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that particle sizes are relatively uniform, the morphology of the crystal is spherical, the average particle diameter is about 30 nm, and the yield rate is approximately 89.9%. Furthermore, during the synthesis, the solid-state reaction conditions including raw materials, matching proportion of reactants, additions of inert substance, addition of trace solvents, surfactants and porphyrization time, etc, all have some influence on the morphology, particle size and size distribution of the final products. During the synthesis of the cerium 8-quinolinolate nanocrystallites, the solid state reaction conditions such as changing reactant, matching proportion of reactant, adding inert substance, joining a little solvent or surface active solvent and grinding at different times may influence morphology, particle size and the size distribution of final products.

Solid-State Chemical Reaction Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline CePO4 under Ultrasonication Spectra

Under the conditions of the presence of surfactants and ultrasonication, the use of different cerium salt, respectively, with phosphate under solid state chemistry reactions, the synthesis of nano-rare earth metal complexes of CePO4 crystals was formed. The solid phase was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and electron diffraction. The particle size, its distribution, and morphology of the prepared nanocrystallite were observed by transmission electron microscopy. The results show that particle sizes are relatively uniform, the morphology of the crystal is spherical, the average particle diameter is about 50 nm, and the yield rate is approximately 92.8%. Furthermore, during the synthesis, the solid-state reaction conditions including raw materials, matching proportion of reactants, additions of inert substance, addition of trace solvents, surfactants and porphyrization time, etc, all have some influence on the morphology, particle size and size distribution of the final products. During the synthesis of the nanocrystalline CePO4, the solid state reaction conditions such as changing reactant, matching proportion of reactant, adding inert substance, joining a little solvent or surface active solvent and grinding at different times may influence morphology, particle size and the size distribution of final products.

Solid State Chemical Reaction Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cerium Oxalate under Ultrasonication Spectra

Under the conditions of the presence of surfactants and ultrasonication, the use of different cerium salt, respectively, with oxalic acid under solid state chemistry reactions, the synthesis of nano-rare earth metal complexes of cerium oxalate crystals was formed. The solid phase was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction (ED). The particle size, its distribution, and morphology of the prepared nanocrystallite were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that particle sizes are relatively uniform, the morphology of the crystal is spherical, the average particle diameter is about 40 nm, and the yield rate is approximately 91.6%. Furthermore, during the synthesis, the solid-state reaction conditions including raw materials, matching proportion of reactants, additions of inert substance, addition of trace solvents, surfactants and porphyrization time, etc, all have some influence on the morphology, particle size and size distribution of the final products. During the synthesis of the cerium oxalate nanocrystallines, the solid state reaction conditions such as changing reactant, matching proportion of reactant, adding inert substance, joining a little solvent or surface active solvent and grinding at different times may influence morphology, particle size and the size distribution of final products.

A Method for the Evaluation of the Direct Failure Causes and Lines of Defense of Installations With Dangerous Substances

According to the Hazards of Major Accidents Decree, the operator of an establishment should demonstrate in a safety report the risks of an operation and that these risks are adequately reduced. For each installation the most important failure causes should be described together with the effectiveness of the lines of defense installed. For this, a method is developed where in the first step a default is defined for each type of installation together with the default lines of defense related to this installation. A default system is defined as a system containing an inert substance and situated in surroundings not leading to any external causes of failure. The most important failure causes for a default installation are determined using historical data for the different parts of an installation, where also the stage of an installation (design, construction, operation and maintenance) is taken into account. Also a method is used that identifies failure causes based on the process phenomena. After this step it is investigated whether the substances used in the installation or the surroundings of an installation give rise to additional failure causes to be taken into account and subsequent the need for additional lines of defense. Guidelines are given to estimate the effectiveness of additional lines of defense.