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3 3 NMED COMMENTS ITEM 3 REVISE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) TARGET ANALYTE LIST OTHER CHANGES TO VOC MONITORING PROGRAM Page 1 of 21 VOC 3┬Ě1: PMR Section 3, Topic 1, Table 1 Recalculated Waste Matrix Code Group Weighting Factors based on the 2004 Compliance Recertification Contact Handled (CH) Transuranic (TRU) Waste Inventory (m 3 ) The new weighting factors appear to be based on CH TRU waste only and do not include remote handled (RH) TRU waste. There was no discussion in the PMR addressing possible differences in Waste Matrix Code Group (WMCG) for RH TRU that could potentially impact the weighting factors. Please provide data characterizing the differences in emissions between the two types of waste, in support of the assertion that modeling data from CH TRU waste adequately
Video analytics algorithm for detecting objects crossing lines in specific direction using blob-based analysis
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This paper presents a video analytics algorithm for detecting event of objects crossing predetermined line-of-interest in the scene in specific direction. A fast blob-based analysis is formulated to detect the event, combined with the object detection ... Keywords: line intrusion, surveillance system, tripwire, video analytics, virtual boundary, wrong direction detection
Zulaikha Kadim; Liang kim meng; Norshuhada Samudin; Khairunnisa Mohamed Johari; Khairil Hafriza; Choong Teck Liong; Hon Hock Woon
Robustness for a single railway line: Analytical and simulation methods
Railway scheduling has been a significant issue in the railway industry. Over the last few years, numerous approaches and tools have been developed to compute railway scheduling. However, robust solutions are necessary to absorb short disruptions. In ... Keywords: Analytical measures, Railway timetabling, Robustness, Simulation tool
Miguel A. Salido; Federico Barber; Laura Ingolotti
A Simple Analytic Approximation of the Ground-Level Concentration for Elevated Line Sources
By an analytical treatment of the advection-diffusion equation, the upper and lower bounds of the ground-level concentration (glc) have been found for a continuous, elevated line source. These two bounds have been used to construct a Fickian-type ...
Renzo Lupini; Tiziano Tirabassi
Analytical time domain electromagnetic field propagators and closed-form solutions for transmission lines
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An analytical solution for the coupled telegrapherĺs equations in terms of the voltage and current on a homogeneous lossy transmission line and multiconductor transmission line is presented. The resulting telegrapherĺs equation solution is obtained in the form of an exact time domain propagator operating on the line voltage and current. It is shown that the analytical equations lead to a stable numerical method that can be used in the analysis of both homogeneous and inhomogeneous transmission lines. A numerical dispersion relation is derived proving that this method has no numerical dispersion down to the two points per wavelength Nyquist limit. Examples are presented showing that exceptionally accurate results are obtained for lossy single and multiconductor transmission lines. The method is extended to represent the general solution to Maxwellĺs differential equations in vector matrix form. It is shown that, given the electromagnetic field and boundary conditions at a given instant in time, the free space time domain propagator and corresponding dyadic Greenĺs functions in 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensions can be used to calculate the field at all subsequent times.
Jeong, Jaehoon
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ACTION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Presentation to the DOE High Level Waste Corporate Board July 29, 2009 Kurt Gerdes Office of Waste Processing DOE-EM Office of Engineering & Technology 2 ACTION ITEMS Action Item Status * Approve Performance Assessment Community of Practice Charter * Charter approved 13 July 2009 by majority vote of Board (balloting conducted by e- mail). * Report on first Performance Assessment Community of Practice meeting * Meeting held on 13-14 July 2009. Report by David Kosson, PhD, Vanderbilt University and CRESP * Update of Tank Waste Corporate Board Charter to include changes resulting from changes in Office of Environmental Management * In progress (pending completion of any reorganization) * Update of Performance Assessment Community of Practice Charter to include
K basin sandfilter backwash line characterization project, analytical results for campaign 15
Sample 183KWBMF was taken from the K West Sandfilter Backwash Pit on August 28, 1998 and received by 222-S Laboratory on August 28, 1998. Analyses were performed in accordance with ''Letter of Instruction for K Basins Sandfilter Backwash Line Samples'' (LOI) in support of the K Basin Sandfilter Backwash Line Characterization Project.
Technical Evaluation for the Determination of CGI Designation for Safety Class Items Incorporated in Hose-in-Hose Transfer Line Assemblies
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The purpose of this technical evaluation is to determine whether the secondary hoses are to be categorized as Commercial Grade Items (CGI) or Engineered Equipment. This determination will identify whether or not use of the CGI Dedication process is appropriate.
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Effects of Downscattering on the Continuum and Line Spectra in Powerful Wind Environment. Monte Carlo Simulations, Analytical Results and Data Analysis
In Paper by Titarchuk & Shrader the general formulation and results for photon reprocessing (downscattering) that included recoil and Comptonization effects due to divergence of the flow were presented. Here we show the Monte Carlo (MC) simulated continuum and line spectra. We also provide an analytical description of the simulated continuum spectra using the diffusion approximation. We have simulated the propagation of monochromatic and continuum photons in a bulk outflow from a compact object. Electron scattering of the photons within the expanding flow leads to a decrease of their energy which is of first order in V/c (where V is the outflow velocity). The downscattering effect of first order in V/c in the diverging flow is explained by semi-analytical calculations and confirmed by MC simulations. We conclude that redshifted lines and downscattering bumps are intrinsic properties of the powerful outflows for which Thomson optical depth is greater than one. We fitted our model line profiles to the observations using four free parameters, \\beta=V/c, optical depth of the wind \\tau, the wind temperature kT_e and the original line photon energy E_0. We show how the primary spectrum emitted close to the black hole is modified by reprocessing in the warm wind. In the framework of the our wind model the fluorescent iron line K_alpha is formed in the partly ionized wind as a result of illumination by central source continuum photons. The demonstrated application of our outflow model to the XMM observations of MCG 6-30-15, and to the ASCA observations of GRO J1655-40, points out a potential powerful spectral diagnostic for probes of the outflow-central object connection in Galactic and extragalactic BH sources.
Philippe Laurent; Lev Titarchuk
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Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 Item Subject FAR Case I. Equal Opportunity for Veterans 2009-007 II. Unique Procurement Instrument Identifier 2009-023 III. Uniform Suspension and Debarment Requirement 2009-036 IV. Extension of Sunset Date for Protests of Task and 2011-015 Delivery Orders V. Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging 2009-028 While Driving. VI. TINA Interest Calculations 2009-034 Item I--Equal Opportunity for Veterans (FAR 2009-007) The interim rule, published September 29, 2010, is adopted as final with minor changes. A definition from the clause at FAR 52.222-35 for ``executive and senior management'' is added to FAR subpart 22.13. The interim rule implemented Department of
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Self-Assign Items Self-Assign Items ┬ę 2011 SuccessFactors, Inc. - 1 - SuccessFactors Learning Confidential. All rights reserved. Job Aid: Self-Assign Items Purpose The purpose of this job aid is to guide users through the step-by-step process of using the catalog to locate and assign items to their To-Do List. Each task demonstrates a different method of searching the catalog. Task A. Locate and Self-Assign Items Using Simple Catalog Search Navigate to the Catalog search box above Easy Links. Enter keywords to search for in the item's title and description. Click the Search icon ( ). 2 1 3 Locate and Self-Assign Items Using Simple Catalog Search - 4 Steps Task A Locate and Self-Assign Items Using Advance Catalog Search - 7 Steps Task B
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Balancing Balancing Item: Represents differences between the sum of the components of natural gas supply and the sum of the components of natural gas disposition. These differences may be due to quantities lost or to the effects of data-report- ing problems. Reporting problems include differences due to the net result of conversions of flow data metered at varying temperature and pressure bases and converted to a standard temperature and pressure base; the effect of vari- ations in company accounting and billing practices; differ- ences between billing cycle and calendar period time frames; and imbalances resulting from the merger of data- reporting systems that vary in scope, format, definitions, and type of respondents. Biomass Gas: A medium Btu gas containing methane and carbon dioxide, resulting from the action of microorganisms on organic materials such as a landfill. British Thermal
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PSD-IT Lab Analytical Evaluation
Today you will develop your skills in analytic evaluation, as you use the cognitive walkthrough method to assess different methods of interaction on the website eBay. Setting the scene In your groups, you will be acting as if you are consultants who have been called in to review the search facility available on the website eBay. As a group of user interaction design experts you have decided to use a cognitive walkthrough to conduct this evaluation. Cognitive Walkthrough (5 mins) Using your lecture notes you should conduct a cognitive evaluation of the search facility of the website eBay. Reminder: 1) The user sets a goal to be accomplished with the system (for example, "find the new Brittney Spears Album for sale"). 2) The user searches the interface for currently available actions (menu items, buttons, command-line inputs, etc.).
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Waste Corporate Board Waste Corporate Board Action Items Action Item Resolution Action Item Strategic Planning Initiative Optimization Study Resolution Presentation by S. Schneider (HLW System Integrated Project Team) Pretreatment Whitepaper Presentation by W. Wilmarth (Role of Liquid Waste Pretreatment Technologies in Solving the DOE Clean-up Mission) Draft Charter for Performance Assessment Sub-Committee Presentation by J. Marra (Performance Assessment Community of Practice) Final Report from Slurry Transport Workshop In final stages of review and Approval; will be distributed when complete This document is intended for planning and analysis purposes, assuming a continuing constrained budget environment. Every effort will be made to comply with all applicable environmental and legal obligations,
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Breakout Items Action Items Fixed Price Contracting Topic Group Summaries
Albuquerque Meeting - July 1997 Albuquerque Meeting - July 1997 Breakout Items Action Items Fixed Price Contracting Topic Group Summaries TOPIC GROUP SUMMARIES Routing * Group reviewed and approved fourth draft of working paper "Routing Issues Related to U.S. Department of Energy Radioactive Materials Transportation: Discussion and Analysis" * Group submitted working paper and draft list of "Stakeholder Recommendations" to TEC/WG and DOE Group reached consensus on three major routing-related issues: * DOE should develop standardized, cooperative approach to route selection * DOE needs to involve all stakeholders * DOE should submit final version of Group's working paper to other federal entities Future topics for consideration: * routing issues relevant to tribal entities and local jurisdictions
The Analytical Division is comprised of members with a variety of interests, including: chromatography (liquid, gas-liquid, high-performance liquid column, thin-layer, and supercritical-fluid), electrophoresis, spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, light-scattering)
SRL online Analytical Development
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The Savannah River Site is operated by the Westinghouse Savannah River Co. for the Department of Energy to produce special nuclear materials for defense. R&D support for site programs is provided by the Savannah River Laboratory, which I represent. The site is known primarily for its nuclear reactors, but actually three fourths of the efforts at the site are devoted to fuel/target fabrication, fuel/target reprocessing, and waste management. All of these operations rely heavily on chemical processes. The site is therefore a large chemical plant. There are then many potential applications for process analytical chemistry at SRS. The Savannah River Laboratory (SRL) has an Analytical Development Section of roughly 65 personnel that perform analyses for R&D efforts at the lab, act as backup to the site Analytical Laboratories Department and develop analytical methods and instruments. I manage a subgroup of the Analytical Development Section called the Process Control & Analyzer Development Group. The Prime mission of this group is to develop online/at-line analytical systems for site applications.
Jenkins, C.W.
The Savannah River Site is operated by the Westinghouse Savannah River Co. for the Department of Energy to produce special nuclear materials for defense. R D support for site programs is provided by the Savannah River Laboratory, which I represent. The site is known primarily for its nuclear reactors, but actually three fourths of the efforts at the site are devoted to fuel/target fabrication, fuel/target reprocessing, and waste management. All of these operations rely heavily on chemical processes. The site is therefore a large chemical plant. There are then many potential applications for process analytical chemistry at SRS. The Savannah River Laboratory (SRL) has an Analytical Development Section of roughly 65 personnel that perform analyses for R D efforts at the lab, act as backup to the site Analytical Laboratories Department and develop analytical methods and instruments. I manage a subgroup of the Analytical Development Section called the Process Control Analyzer Development Group. The Prime mission of this group is to develop online/at-line analytical systems for site applications.
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Measuring Student Learning With Item Response Theory
We investigate short-term learning from hints and feedback in a Web-based physics tutoring system. Both the skill of students and the difficulty and discrimination of items were determined by applying item response theory ...
Lee, Young-Jin
Analytical Microscopy
In the Analytical Microscopy group, within the National Center for Photovoltaic's Measurements and Characterization Division, we combine two complementary areas of analytical microscopy--electron microscopy and proximal-probe techniques--and use a variety of state-of-the-art imaging and analytical tools. We also design and build custom instrumentation and develop novel techniques that provide unique capabilities for studying materials and devices. In our work, we collaborate with you to solve materials- and device-related R&D problems. This sheet summarizes the uses and features of four major tools: transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, the dual-beam focused-ion-beam workstation, and scanning probe microscopy.
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This Facilities Capability Assurance Program (FCAP) project provides for the design and construction of a reconfigured production facility(ies) for Mound`s non-nuclear weapons components. Existing buildings would be rehabilitated in order to locate final production/assembly areas within close proximity and in a facility suitable to operations of this nature. Ancillary operations will be located in nearby buildings, also rehabilitated, in order to provide support to final production with minimal handling and travel-time. Benefits of this reconfiguration include: reduced labor, space requirements, and product cycle time; maximum flexibility to accommodate new mission assignments without new buildings; restores existing manufacturing facilities to a condition that is conducive to state-of-the-art operations. This project is mound`s top priority project for FY93.
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Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. Definition of Line Item Expenses
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Analytical Dashboards
Analytical Dashboards facilitates easy access to essential high-level corporate-wide safety performance information through key metrics, charts, graphs, and text bullets to provide both managers and operations personnel with a current perspective on safety performance within the Department.
Analytical Dashboards Analytical Dashboards Public Final Occurrence Reports: Searchable information on DOE's Final Occurrence Reports since 2009, available to the public and updated daily. Computerized Accident Incident Reporting System (CAIRS) - Injury and Illness Dashboard: The Injury and Illness Dashboard is a tool that allows users to easily explore DOE occupational safety and health injury and illness information. Its features include: Graphical and tabular depictions of injury and illness information Calendar year and fiscal year incidence rates for DOE and DOE contractor total recordable cases (TRC) of injuries and illnesses and cases involving days away from work or on job transfer or restriction (DART) due to injury or illness Incidence rates of injuries and illnesses by DOE program
New technologies for item monitoring
This report responds to the Department of Energy`s request that Sandia National Laboratories compare existing technologies against several advanced technologies as they apply to DOE needs to monitor the movement of material, weapons, or personnel for safety and security programs. The authors describe several material control systems, discuss their technologies, suggest possible applications, discuss assets and limitations, and project costs for each system. The following systems are described: WATCH system (Wireless Alarm Transmission of Container Handling); Tag system (an electrostatic proximity sensor); PANTRAK system (Personnel And Material Tracking); VRIS (Vault Remote Inventory System); VSIS (Vault Safety and Inventory System); AIMS (Authenticated Item Monitoring System); EIVS (Experimental Inventory Verification System); Metrox system (canister monitoring system); TCATS (Target Cueing And Tracking System); LGVSS (Light Grid Vault Surveillance System); CSS (Container Safeguards System); SAMMS (Security Alarm and Material Monitoring System); FOIDS (Fiber Optic Intelligence & Detection System); GRADS (Graded Radiation Detection System); and PINPAL (Physical Inventory Pallet).
Abbott, J.A. [EG & G Energy Measurements, Albuquerque, NM (United States); Waddoups, I.G. [Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Line Management Understanding of QA and Oversight | Department...
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Capillary electrophoresis-fluorescence line narrowing system (CE-FLNS) for on-line structural characterization
DOE Patents (OSTI)
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is interfaced with low temperature fluorescence line-narrowing (FLN) spectroscopy for on-line structural characterization of separated molecular analytes.
Jankowiak, Ryszard J. (Ames, IA); Small, Gerald J. (Ames, IA); Shields, Peter A. (Reading, MA)
Greener Commercial A/C Units Becoming a Cool Item | Department of Energy
Greener Commercial A/C Units Becoming a Cool Item Greener Commercial A/C Units Becoming a Cool Item Greener Commercial A/C Units Becoming a Cool Item July 1, 2010 - 5:11pm Addthis Greener Commercial A/C Units Becoming a Cool Item Stephen Graff Former Writer & editor for Energy Empowers, EERE A new federal tax credit is helping McQuay International expand its line of energy-efficient HVAC products at two of its plants and bring back furloughed workers. With the help of a 48C manufacturing tax credit worth $2 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, McQuay's Minnesota and Virginia plants have been or will be upgraded and expanded to produce new lines of energy efficient products. The tax credit is playing a role, but offering a bigger-and more efficient-selection of HVAC products also came down to basic economics:
Toys and Items Brought from Home
... child wants to bring in a toy from home, please adhere to the following procedures. Do not send in any items of great sentimental or monetary value. ...
Clustering local frequency items in multiple databases
Frequent items could be considered as a basic type of patterns in a database. In the context of multiple data sources, most of the global patterns are based on local frequency items. A multi-branch company transacting from different branches often needs ... Keywords: Association, Clustering, Data mining, Measure of association, Multi-database mining
Animesh Adhikari
Nuclear Analytical Methods
... Nuclear Analytical Methods. Research activities in the Nuclear Analytical Methods Group are focused on the science that ...
Plant Support Engineering: Counterfeit and Fraudulent Items
In today's global marketplace, an increasing percentage of our spare and replacement items (and their contents) originates outside the United States. Enormous growth in the manufacturing capabilities of regions such as Asia has resulted in an increase in the number of fraudulent and counterfeit items. We frequently hear of examples such as baby formula, dog food, lead paint in toys, etc. An increasing number of more industrial examples such as tools, structural steel, bearings, and electronics are also b...
Calorimetry of low mass Pu239 items
Calorimetric assay has the reputation of providing the highest precision and accuracy of all nondestructive assay measurements. Unfortunately, non-destructive assay practitioners and measurement consumers often extend, inappropriately, the high precision and accuracy of calorimetric assay to very low mass items. One purpose of this document is to present more realistic expectations for the random uncertainties associated with calorimetric assay for weapons grade plutonium items with masses of 200 grams or less.
Cremers, Teresa L [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Sampson, Thomas E [Los Alamos National Laboratory
Analytical Division Student Award
Awarded to graduate student(s) in the field of lipid analytical chemistry. Analytical Division Student Award Divisions achievement agricultural analytical application award awards biotechnology detergents distinguished division Divisions edible fa
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Safeguard Application Options for the Laser-Based Item Monitoring System (LBIMS)
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are developing a Laser-Based Item Monitoring System (LBIMS) for advanced safeguards at nuclear facilities. LBIMS uses a low-power laser transceiver to monitor the presence and position of items with retroreflective tags. The primary advantages of LBIMS are its scalability to continuously monitor a wide range of items, its ability to operate unattended, its low cost of implementation, and its inherent information security due to its line-of-sight and non-broadcasting operation. The primary proposed safeguard application of LBIMS is described in its name: item monitoring. LBIMS could be implemented in a storage area to continuously monitor containers of nuclear material and the area in which they are stored. The system could be configured to provide off-site notification if any of the containers are moved or removed or if the area is accessed. Individual tags would be used to monitor storage containers, and additional tags could be used to record information regarding secondary storage units and room access. The capability to register small changes in tag position opens up the possibility of several other uses. These include continuously monitoring piping arrangements for design information verification or recording equipment positions for other safeguards systems, such as tracking the opening and closing of autoclaves as part of a cylinder tracking system or opening and closing valves on a sample or product take-off line. Combined with attribute tags, which transmit information from any kind of sensor by modulating the laser signal, LBIMS provides the capability to wirelessly and securely collect safeguards data, even in areas where radio-frequency or other wireless communication methods are not practicable. Four application types are described in this report: static item monitoring, in-process item monitoring with trigger tags, multi-layered integration with trigger tags, and line-of-sight data transfer with attribute tags. Field trials for each of these applications are described.
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In today's globalized economy, we cannot live without imported products. Most people do not realize how thin the safety net of regulation and inspection really is. Less than three percent of imported products receive any form of government inspection prior to sale. Avoid flea markets, street vendors and deep discount stores. The sellers of counterfeit wares know where to market their products. They look for individuals who are hungry for a brand name item but do not want to pay a brand name price for it. The internet provides anonymity to the sellers of counterfeit products. Unlike Europe, U.S. law does not hold internet-marketing organizations, responsible for the quality of the products sold on their websites. These organizations will remove an individual vendor when a sufficient number of complaints are lodged, but they will not take responsibility for the counterfeit products you may have purchased. EBay has a number of counterfeit product guides to help you avoid being a victim of the sellers of these products. Ten percent of all medications taken worldwide are counterfeit. If you do buy medications on-line, be sure that the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) recommends the pharmacy you choose to use. Inspect all medication purchases and report any change in color, shape, imprinting or odor to your pharmacist. If you take generic medications these attributes may change from one manufacturer to another. Your pharmacist should inform you of any changes when you refill your prescription. If they do not, get clarification prior to taking the medication. Please note that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements. The FDA only steps in when a specific supplement proves to cause physical harm or contains a regulated ingredient. Due to counterfeiting, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) changed their label design three times since 1996. The new gold label should be attached to the cord or body of most office and home electrical products (please see the picture to the left). Holiday lights may have the UL marking in red or green instead of the universal black. A red UL mark indicates the product is approved for outdoor as well as indoor service. The green UL mark indicates the product is only to be used indoors. A small number of home electrical products may bear an Interteck (ETL) approval. This label is also acceptable. An Interteck label includes black print on a white background bearing the circular ETL logo. Most manufacturers are proud of their products and strive to gain name recognition as well as foster repeat business. This is not true of counterfeiters. The very first thing most counterfeiters try to do is make their products untraceable. Their products may bear the nation of origin but that is all. This is a common practice with metal components such as pipe fittings and flanges. This is also true of hoisting and rigging equipment such as shackles, turnbuckles and chain. Sadly, this has also occurred with the purchase of some safety equipment such as arc-flash retardant coveralls. Learn the national standards associated with products you are purchasing. Clearly specify these requirements on the procurements you make.
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER SP0600-06-0525 PAGE 1 OF 19 2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER SP0600-06-Q-0408 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE March 8, 2006 7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION CALL: a.NAME Leslie Simpson (703) 767-8536 b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) Phone: See Block 7A Fax: (703) 767-8757 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME March 15, 2006, 12:00 Noon, Local Time, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 9. ISSUED BY CODE SP0600 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED Ôîž SET ASIDE 100 % FOR
Mound Laboratory: Analytical Capability
The Monsanto Research Corporation, Mound Laboratory Analytical Capability report is intended to fulfill a customer need for basic information concerning Mound Laboratory's analytical instrumentation and techniques.
Hendrickson, E. L.
Analytical Microscopy Group Homepage
... research on autoradiography and nuclear track methods ... and standards that address critical challenges in ... Public Safety and Security in Analytical ...
California Natural Gas Balancing Item (Million Cubic Feet)
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New Mexico Natural Gas Balancing Item (Million Cubic Feet)
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Energy Analytics | Open Energy Information
Energy Analytics Energy Analytics Place Brewster, New York Product New York-based energy management and curtailment company. Coordinates 48.099675┬░, -119.78091┬░ Loading map... {"minzoom":false,"mappingservice":"googlemaps3","type":"ROADMAP","zoom":14,"types":["ROADMAP","SATELLITE","HYBRID","TERRAIN"],"geoservice":"google","maxzoom":false,"width":"600px","height":"350px","centre":false,"title":"","label":"","icon":"","visitedicon":"","lines":[],"polygons":[],"circles":[],"rectangles":[],"copycoords":false,"static":false,"wmsoverlay":"","layers":[],"controls":["pan","zoom","type","scale","streetview"],"zoomstyle":"DEFAULT","typestyle":"DEFAULT","autoinfowindows":false,"kml":[],"gkml":[],"fusiontables":[],"resizable":false,"tilt":0,"kmlrezoom":false,"poi":true,"imageoverlays":[],"markercluster":false,"searchmarkers":"","locations":[{"text":"","title":"","link":null,"lat":48.099675,"lon":-119.78091,"alt":0,"address":"","icon":"","group":"","inlineLabel":"","visitedicon":""}]}
AHP Version 5. 1 user's manual. [Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
As decisions become more and more complex, decision makers are faced with the challenge of sorting through many variables to arrive at a sound decision. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a tool, that allows a systematic, logical approach to reducing complex issues into manageable pieces. The decision maker can then sort through the variables and determine to what degree a particular variable should influence the final decision. The power of the AHP as a management tool comes from the fact that it reduces complex problems to many simple pairwise decisions. Only two items need be compared against one another - a much simpler task than comparing an item to all the others simultaneously. By arranging the items that influence a decision in the form of a matrix and comparing appropriate pairs in this matrix to each other, each item can be compared with every other item. Matrix algebra can then operate on this matrix and rank each item according to its importance to the final decision.
Watkins, J.C.; Ghan, L.S.
Guide to good practices for the development of test items
While the methodology used in developing test items can vary significantly, to ensure quality examinations, test items should be developed systematically. Test design and development is discussed in the DOE Guide to Good Practices for Design, Development, and Implementation of Examinations. This guide is intended to be a supplement by providing more detailed guidance on the development of specific test items. This guide addresses the development of written examination test items primarily. However, many of the concepts also apply to oral examinations, both in the classroom and on the job. This guide is intended to be used as guidance for the classroom and laboratory instructor or curriculum developer responsible for the construction of individual test items. This document focuses on written test items, but includes information relative to open-reference (open book) examination test items, as well. These test items have been categorized as short-answer, multiple-choice, or essay. Each test item format is described, examples are provided, and a procedure for development is included. The appendices provide examples for writing test items, a test item development form, and examples of various test item formats.
Feed mechanism and method for feeding minute items
A feeding mechanism and method for feeding minute items, such as capacitors, resistors, or solder preforms. The mechanism is adapted to receive a plurality of the randomly-positioned and randomly-oriented extremely small or minute items, and to isolate, orient, and position the items in a specific repeatable pickup location wherefrom they may be removed for use by, for example, a computer-controlled automated assembly machine. The mechanism comprises a sliding shelf adapted to receive and support the items; a wiper arm adapted to achieve a single even layer of the items; and a pushing arm adapted to push the items into the pickup location. The mechanism can be adapted for providing the items with a more exact orientation, and can also be adapted for use in a liquid environment.
Stringer, Timothy Kent; Yerganian, Simon Scott
Nonlinear magnetoinductive transmission lines
Power transmission in one-dimensional nonlinear magnetic metamaterials driven at one end is investigated numerically and analytically in a wide frequency range. The nonlinear magnetic metamaterials are composed of varactor-loaded split-ring resonators which are coupled magnetically through their mutual inductances, forming thus a magnetoiductive transmission line. In the linear limit, significant power transmission along the array only appears for frequencies inside the linear magnetoinductive wave band. We present analytical, closed form solutions for the magnetoinductive waves transmitting the power in this regime, and their discrete frequency dispersion. When nonlinearity is important, more frequency bands with significant power transmission along the array may appear. In the equivalent circuit picture, the nonlinear magnetoiductive transmission line driven at one end by a relatively weak electromotive force, can be modeled by coupled resistive-inductive-capacitive (RLC) circuits with voltage-dependent cap...
Lazarides, Nikos; Tsironis, G P
Analytical Chemistry Databases and Links
Analytical chemistry websites, humor, Material Safety Data Sheets,Patent Information, and references. Analytical Chemistry Databases and Links Analytical Chemistry acid analysis Analytical Chemistry aocs applicants april articles atomic)FluorometryDiffer
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Analytic Power LLC | Open Energy Information
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Extreme Scale Visual Analytics
Extreme-scale visual analytics (VA) is about applying VA to extreme-scale data. The articles in this special issue examine advances related to extreme-scale VA problems, their analytical and computational challenges, and their real-world applications.
Wong, Pak C.; Shen, Han-Wei; Pascucci, Valerio
GSA Data Repository item 0000 Supplemental data for
GSA Data Repository item 0000 Supplemental data for Exhumation History of the Alam Kuh Area Data Repository item 0000 Item PDF file name U-Pb data table for Akapol zircon samples (97AK101, 97AK102, and 19-12-1) Akapol_zircon_data.PDF U-Pb data table for Alam Kuh zircon samples (19-29-1) Alam_Kuh_zircon_data
Harrison, Mark
Memory test time reduction by interconnecting test items
The idea is to interconnect test items to reuse memory states left from the previous test item for saving initialization and verification sequences. Meanwhile, signal settling time of the tester between two consecutive test items being applied can also ... Keywords: NP-hard problem, constraints, graph theory, initialization sequences, integer linear programming model, integer programming, integrated circuit testing, integrated memory circuits, interconnection problem, iterations, linear programming, memory test time reduction, rural Chinese postman problem, signal settling time, successive ILP models, test items interconnection, verification sequences
Wen-Jer Wu; Chuan Yi Tang
SF6432-CI (02-01-12) Commercial Items
who will enter a government site to perform Control : SF 6432-CI Title: Standard Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items Owner: Procurement Policy & Quality Dept Release...
Suspect and Counterfeit Items Memo | Department of Energy
(SCI), specifically electronic components and integrated circuits, is an increasing problem throughout the nuclear industry. Suspect and Counterfeit Items Memo More Documents...
Welcome to Analytical Labs
We've been part of the SRS family for over 50 years. Mission To safely operate nuclear and environmental laboratories in providing the highest quality analytical services to all of...
About Analytical Labs
LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT MIX IN ANALYTICAL SERVICES? LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT MIX IN ANALYTICAL SERVICES? Let's break it down. Analytical Laboratories at the SRS offers a wide-range of analytical capabilities; extensive and highly-specialized facilities; in-depth talent; and an unsurpassed record for providing our customers with the highest quality of service. We've served our nation for more than 50 years. Now, we're ready to provide those same services to you. Call us when you are looking for the right proportion of capabilities, facilities, talent and commitment to excellence. Our Facilities Analytical Laboratories at the SRS offers a wide-range of analytical capabilities; extensive and highly-specialized facilities; in-depth talent; and an unsurpassed record for providing our customers with the highest quality of service. We've served our nation for more than 50 years. Now, we're ready to provide those same services to you. Call us when you are looking for the right proportion of capabilities, facilities, talent and commitment to excellence.
U.S. Natural Gas Balancing Item (Million Cubic Feet)
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Analytical Group EAG Analytical Group EAG Jump to: navigation, search Name Evans Analytical Group (EAG) Place Sunnyvale, California Zip 94086 Sector Solar Product California-based firm involved in materials characterization. The company provides testing and performance measurements for solar PV energy systems. Coordinates 32.780338┬░, -96.547405┬░ Loading map... {"minzoom":false,"mappingservice":"googlemaps3","type":"ROADMAP","zoom":14,"types":["ROADMAP","SATELLITE","HYBRID","TERRAIN"],"geoservice":"google","maxzoom":false,"width":"600px","height":"350px","centre":false,"title":"","label":"","icon":"","visitedicon":"","lines":[],"polygons":[],"circles":[],"rectangles":[],"copycoords":false,"static":false,"wmsoverlay":"","layers":[],"controls":["pan","zoom","type","scale","streetview"],"zoomstyle":"DEFAULT","typestyle":"DEFAULT","autoinfowindows":false,"kml":[],"gkml":[],"fusiontables":[],"resizable":false,"tilt":0,"kmlrezoom":false,"poi":true,"imageoverlays":[],"markercluster":false,"searchmarkers":"","locations":[{"text":"","title":"","link":null,"lat":32.780338,"lon":-96.547405,"alt":0,"address":"","icon":"","group":"","inlineLabel":"","visitedicon":""}]}
Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39 Item I--Extend Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (FAR
39 39 Item I--Extend Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (FAR Case 2009-035) This final rule amends the FAR to implement section 81 6 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 201 0. The rule extends for two more years the commercial items test program in FAR subpart 13.5. The program was to expire January 1, 2010. Item 11--Clarification of Submission of Cost or Pricing Data on Non-Commercial Modifications of Commercial Items (FAR Case 2008-0 12) This final rule adopts, with minor changes, the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 1 1826 on March 19,2009. The interim rule amended the FAR to implement section 8 14 of the NDAA for FY 2008. Section 8 14 requires the harmonization of the threshold for cost
Analytical Division List
Name AffiliationCity, State, CountryAnalytical Division2013 Members391 Members as of October 1, 2013Abdurahman, SadegWashington State UniversityPullman, WA, USAAbuzaytoun, ReemDalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS, CanadaAdcock, JacquiDeakin Universityaurn Ponds
Multi-item memory in the primate prefrontal cortex
The ability to retain multiple items in short-term memory is fundamental for cognition, yet almost nothing is known about its neural basis. To explore the mechanisms underlying this ability, we trained two monkeys to ...
Warden, Melissa R. (Melissa Rhoads)
German noch so: scalar degree operator and negative polarity item
This paper describes a puzzle introduced by German noch so, a degree operator and Negative Polarity Item. Noch so sentences allow for paraphrases containing a scalar particle (like even), suggesting that its polarity sensitivity can receive an analysis ...
Bernhard Schwarz
Plant Support Engineering: Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Substandard Items
The contents of this report summarize valuable insights gleaned by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) technical advisory group (TAG) that researched the techniques being used by U.S. government agencies, similar industries, and manufacturers to combat the growing problem of counterfeit and fraudulent items. The report clearly indicates that commercial nuclear licensees need to implement measures to prevent counterfeit items from being introduced into their inventory and facilities to address co...
Requirements for Predictive Analytics
It is important to have a clear understanding of how traditional Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics are different and how they fit together in optimizing organizational decision making. With tradition BI, activities are focused primarily on providing context to enhance a known set of information through aggregation, data cleansing and delivery mechanisms. As these organizations mature their BI ecosystems, they achieve a clearer picture of the key performance indicators signaling the relative health of their operations. Organizations that embark on activities surrounding predictive analytics and data mining go beyond simply presenting the data in a manner that will allow decisions makers to have a complete context around the information. These organizations generate models based on known information and then apply other organizational data against these models to reveal unknown information.
Troy Hiltbrand
Quality Assurance Plan for site electrical replacements at substation line item subproject: 69 KV Substation
The 69 KV Substation Project is based on the recognized need to provide a continuous, reliable source of power and to improve the firm capacity of the electrical service to all production facilities at Mound. The project consists of the following major element: 69 KV Substation: (1) Install a 69 KV Substation and associated equipment with two parallel 18 MVA transformers. (2) Install duct bank as required and provide 15 KV feeder cable from new substation to existing Substation 95 for connection to Mound`s existing primary distribution system. (3) Install duct bank for underground routing of the 15 KV feeder cable from Manhole 5C to the existing power house cable pit. (4) Reconfigure existing Dayton Power and Light Co. 15 KV switchgear in P Building. The purpose of this Quality Assurance Plan (QA Plan) is to assure that the objectives of the United States Department of Energy (D.O.E.) and EG&G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, Ohio (Mound) are met for this non-weapons project relative to health and safety, protection of the environment, reliability and continuity of operations, and documentation of quality efforts. This QA Plan identifies the activities and responsibilities which are necessary in the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and start up of this project in order to meet these objectives.
Ohler, C.K.
Acceptable Materials for Recycling at Colorado State University Mixed Paper -Acceptable Items
Acceptable Materials for Recycling at Colorado State University Mixed Paper - Acceptable Items - Acceptable Items Refrigerators Microwave ovens Electrical Equipment: computers, monitors, TV's, etc. Remember
Suspect/Counterfeit Items Information Guide for Subcontractors/Suppliers
Counterfeiting of industrial and commercial grade items is an international problem that places worker safety, program objectives, expensive equipment, and security at risk. In order to prevent the introduction of Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI), this information sheet is being made available as a guide to assist in the implementation of S/CI awareness and controls, in conjunction with subcontractor's/supplier's quality assurance programs. When it comes to counterfeit goods, including industrial materials, items, and equipment, no market is immune. Some manufactures have been known to misrepresent their products and intentionally use inferior materials and processes to manufacture substandard items, whose properties can significantly cart from established standards and specifications. These substandard items termed by the Department of Energy (DOE) as S/CI, pose immediate and potential threats to the safety of DOE and contractor workers, the public, and the environment. Failure of certain systems and processes caused by an S/CI could also have national security implications at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Nuclear Safety Rules (federal Laws), DOE Orders, and other regulations set forth requirements for DOE contractors to implement effective controls to assure that items and services meet specified requirements. This includes techniques to implement and thereby minimizing the potential threat of entry of S/CI to LANL. As a qualified supplier of goods or services to the LANL, your company will be required to establish and maintain effective controls to prevent the introduction of S/CI to LANL. This will require that your company warrant that all items (including their subassemblies, components, and parts) sold to LANL are genuine (i.e. not counterfeit), new, and unused, and conform to the requirements of the LANL purchase orders/contracts unless otherwise approved in writing to the Los Alamos National Security (LANS) contract administrator/procurements specialist.
Tessmar, Nancy D. [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Salazar, Michael J. [Los Alamos National Laboratory
Analytical Division Newsletter April 2013
Read the March newsletter from the Analytical Division. Analytical Division Newsletter April 2013 Membership Information achievement application award Awards distinguished division Divisions fats job Join lipid lipids Member member get a member Me
The 1992 Pacific Northwest Residential Energy Survey : Phase 1 : Book 3 : Item-by-item Crosstabulations.
This book constitutes a portion of the primary documentation for the 1992 Pacific Northwest Residential Energy Survey, Phase I. The complete 33-volume set of primary documentation provides information needed by energy analysts and interpreters with respect to planning, execution, data collection, and data management of the PNWRES92-I process. Thirty of these volumes are devoted to different ``views`` of the data themselves, with each view having a special purpose or interest as its focus. Analyses and interpretations of these data will be the subjects of forthcoming publications. Conducted during the late summer and fall months of 1992, PNWRES92-I had the over-arching goal of satisfying basic requirements for a variety of information about the stock of residential units in Bonneville`s service region. Surveys with a similar goal were conducted in 1979 and 1983. This volume discerns the information by the particular Bonneville Area Office. ``Selected crosstabulations`` refers to a set of nine survey items of wide interest (Dwelling Type, Ownership Type, Year-of-Construction, Dwelling Size, Primary Space-Heating Fuel, Primary Water-Heating Fuel, Household Income for 1991, Utility Type, and Space-Heating Fuels: Systems and Equipment) that were crosstabulated among themselves.
United States. Bonneville Power Administration. End-Use Research Section; Applied Management & Planning Group (Firm)
Services Services Our Capabilities Analytical Laboratories at the SRS performs analyses on a wide range of materials, including soil, water, gases, foodstuffs, decommissioning debris, waste, urine, fecal matter and process control samples. The laboratories maintain certifications and qualifications through a variety of governing bodies, which allows multiple applications of our services. Each year, we process over 200,000 samples and over half a million determinations, with an error-free rate better than 99.99%. Our Services We offer a full complement of nuclear counting and chemical processing methods, including microwave/hot block digestion of solids; alpha pulse height analyzer (PHA), gamma PHA and liquid scintillation counter, diode array spectrophotometer, ICP emission spectrometer, ICP mass spectrometer, thermal ionization mass spectrometer, chemical titrators, and IR analyzer. In addition, we offer unique environmental and industrial hygiene analytical services, including rapid analysis of radiological contaminants in water, soil, and human matrices; Radiological American Industrial Hygiene Association-accredited beryllium, lead, other metals, hexavalent chromium, and asbestos analyses.
BEAM LINE BEAM LINE 45 W ILHELM ROENTGEN'S INITIAL DISCOVERY of X-radiation in 1895 led immediately to practical applications in medicine. Over the next few decades X rays proved to be an invaluable tool for the investigation of the micro-world of the atom and the development of the quantum theory of matter. Almost a century later, telescopes designed to detect X-radiation are indispensable for understanding the structure and evolution of the macro-world of stars, galaxies, and the Universe as a whole. The X-Ray Universe by WALLACE H. TUCKER X-ray images of the Universe are strikingly different from the usual visible-light images. 46 SUMMER 1995 did not think: I investigated." Undeterred by NASA's rejection of a proposal to search for cosmic X-radiation, Giacconi persuaded the
Analytical Modeling | Open Energy Information
Analytical Modeling Analytical Modeling Jump to: navigation, search GEOTHERMAL ENERGYGeothermal Home Exploration Technique: Analytical Modeling Details Activities (1) Areas (1) Regions (0) NEPA(0) Exploration Technique Information Exploration Group: Data and Modeling Techniques Exploration Sub Group: Modeling Techniques Parent Exploration Technique: Modeling Techniques Information Provided by Technique Lithology: Stratigraphic/Structural: Hydrological: Thermal: Dictionary.png Analytical Modeling: A mathematical modeling technique used for simulating, explaining, and making predictions about the mechanisms involved in complex physical processes. Other definitions:Wikipedia Reegle Introduction Analytical models are mathematical models that have a closed form solution. Or in other words the solution to the equations used to describe changes in
Item Subject I. Preventing Abuse of Interagency Contracts.
(FAC) 2005-55 (FAC) 2005-55 List of Rules in FAC 2005-55 Item Subject I. Preventing Abuse of Interagency Contracts. II. Transition to the System for Award Management (SAM). III. Brand-Name Specifications. IV. Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts for Commercial Items. V. Public Access to the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System. VI. Updated Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting References. VII. Technical Amendments. Item I--Preventing Abuse of Interagency Contracts (FAR Case 2008-032) This rule adopts as final, with changes, an interim rule that implemented section 865, Preventing Abuse of Interagency Contracts, of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417). This final rule further amends FAR
3.1_Item_2_Macondo_Well_07_Jun_1900.pdf | Department of Energy
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External occulters, otherwise known as starshades, have been proposed as a solution to one of the highest priority yet technically vexing problems facing astrophysics-the direct imaging and characterization of terrestrial planets around other stars. New apodization functions, developed over the past few years, now enable starshades of just a few tens of meters diameter to occult central stars so efficiently that the orbiting exoplanets can be revealed and other high-contrast imaging challenges addressed. In this paper, an analytic approach to the analysis of these apodization functions is presented. It is used to develop a tolerance analysis suitable for use in designing practical starshades. The results provide a mathematical basis for understanding starshades and a quantitative approach to setting tolerances.
Cash, Webster [Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309 (United States)
Nuclear Material Dissolution from Destructive Analysis Measurements Nuclear Material Dissolution from Destructive Analysis Measurements Overview The Savannah River Site F/H Laboratories perform nuclear material dissolution of Pu/U oxides and metals plus Np oxide to support site productions/remediation projects. Nuclear material dissolutions are performed in glovebox containment via microwaves, hot blocks and hot plates. Resulting solutions are aliquotted for a variety of elemental and compound analyses. Features Varying sample size (100 mg - 30 g) High temperature digestions up to 200┬░C computer-controlled temperature and pressure dissolutions Excellent analyte recovery in destructive analysis Commercially-available electronic equipment with trained operators capable of handling high alpha activity levels (facility source term limit of 310 Alpha Curies)
Appendix C, Analytical Data | Department of Energy
C, Analytical Data Appendix C, Analytical Data Docket No. EO-05-01: Appendix C, Analytical Data from Final Report: Particulate Emissions Testing, Unit 1, Potomac River Generating...
Seasonality in the Natural Gas Balancing Item: Historical Trends and
Analysis > Seasonality in the Natural Gas Balancing Item: Historical Trends and Corrective Measures Analysis > Seasonality in the Natural Gas Balancing Item: Historical Trends and Corrective Measures Seasonality in the Natural Gas Balancing Item: Historical Trends and Corrective Measures Released: June 4, 2010 Download Full Report (PDF) This special report examines an underlying cause of the seasonal pattern in the balancing item published in the Natural Gas Monthly. Research finds that a significant portion of data collected on EIA┬ĺs primary monthly natural gas consumption survey reflects billing data that does not strictly coincide with the actual calendar month, which creates an aggregate-level discrepancy with EIA┬ĺs other natural gas supply and disposition data series. This discrepancy is especially observable during the fall and spring as one transitions into and out of the winter heating season. The report also outlines improved data collection and estimation procedures that will be implemented later this year to more closely align reported and actual calendar month consumption. This discussion will be helpful to users of EIA┬ĺs volumetric natural gas data. Questions about this report should be directed to Andy Hoegh at email@example.com or (202) 586-9502.
What's hot and what's not: tracking most frequent items dynamically
Most database management systems maintain statistics on the underlying relation. One of the important statistics is that of the "hot items" in the relation: those that appear many times (most frequently, or more than some threshold). For example, end-biased ...
Graham Cormode; S. Muthukrishnan
Most database management systems maintain statistics on the underlying relation. One of the important statistics is that of the ôhot itemsö in the relation: those that appear many times (most frequently, or more than some threshold). For ... Keywords: Data stream processing, approximate query answering.
Item-based top-N recommendation algorithms
The explosive growth of the world-wide-web and the emergence of e-commerce has led to the development of recommender systems---a personalized information filtering technology used to identify a set of items that will be of interest to a certain ... Keywords: e-commerce, predicting user behavior, world wide web
Mukund Deshpande; George Karypis
Representing digital assets usingMPEG-21 Digital Item Declaration
Various XML-based approaches aimed at representing compound digital assets have emerged over the last several years. Approaches that are of specific relevance to the digital library community include the Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS), ... Keywords: Digital Item, Digital asset, MPEG-21 DID, OAI-PMH, OpenURL
Jeroen Bekaert; Emiel De Kooning; Herbert de Sompel
MPEG-21 digital items in research and practice
The aim of the MPEG-21 standard, the so-called Multimedia Framework, is to enable transparent and augmented use of multimedia resources across a wide range of networks, devices, user preferences, and communities, notably for trading (of bits). As such, ... Keywords: DANAE, ENTHRONE, MPEG-21, P2P-Next, UPnP, application, digital item, digital library, usage
Christian Timmerer; Hermann Hellwagner
Microsoft Word - BSA NC Items Rev11.docx
NCItems, Rev. 11; (Jun-12) 1 of 21 NCItems, Rev. 11; (Jun-12) 1 of 21 BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Table of Contents Article 1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 3 Article 2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ............................................................................................. 3 Article 3 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT, SURVIVABILITY ................................................. 4
ICTASDiscoveryAnalyticsCenter Sustainable
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Beex, A. A. "Louis"
NERSC Job Logs and Analytics
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Analytical laboratory quality audits
Analytical Laboratory Quality Audits are designed to improve laboratory performance. The success of the audit, as for many activities, is based on adequate preparation, precise performance, well documented and insightful reporting, and productive follow-up. Adequate preparation starts with definition of the purpose, scope, and authority for the audit and the primary standards against which the laboratory quality program will be tested. The scope and technical processes involved lead to determining the needed audit team resources. Contact is made with the auditee and a formal audit plan is developed, approved and sent to the auditee laboratory management. Review of the auditee's quality manual, key procedures and historical information during preparation leads to better checklist development and more efficient and effective use of the limited time for data gathering during the audit itself. The audit begins with the opening meeting that sets the stage for the interactions between the audit team and the laboratory staff. Arrangements are worked out for the necessary interviews and examination of processes and records. The information developed during the audit is recorded on the checklists. Laboratory management is kept informed of issues during the audit so there are no surprises at the closing meeting. The audit report documents whether the management control systems are effective. In addition to findings of nonconformance, positive reinforcement of exemplary practices provides balance and fairness. Audit closure begins with receipt and evaluation of proposed corrective actions from the nonconformances identified in the audit report. After corrective actions are accepted, their implementation is verified. Upon closure of the corrective actions, the audit is officially closed.
Kelley, William D.
Improved steamflood analytical model
The Jeff Jones steamflood model incorporates oil displacement by steam as described by Myhill and Stegemeier, and a three-component capture factor based on empirical correlations. The main drawback of the model however is the unsatisfactory prediction of the oil production peak: usually significantly lower than the actual. Our study focuses on improving this aspect of the Jeff Jones model. In our study, we simulated the production performance of a 5-spot steamflood pattern unit and compared the results against those based on the Jeff Jones model. Three reservoir types were simulated using 3-D Cartesian black oil models: Hamaca (9├?┬░API), San Ardo (12├?┬░API) and that based on the SPE fourth comparative solution project (14├?┬░API). In the first two field cases, a 45x23x8 model was used that represented 1/8 of a 10-acre 5-spot pattern unit, using typical rock and reservoir fluid properties. In the SPE project case, three models were used: 23x12x12 (2.5 ac), 31x16x12 (5 ac) and 45x23x8 (10 ac), that represented 1/8 of a 5-spot pattern unit. To obtain a satisfactory match between simulation and Jeff Jones analytical model results of the start and height of the production peak, the following refinements to the Jeff Jones model were necessary. First, the dimensionless steam zone size AcD was modified to account for decrease in oil viscosity during steamflood and its dependence on the steam injection rate. Second, the dimensionless volume of displaced oil produced VoD was modified from its square-root format to an exponential form. The modified model gave very satisfactory results for production performance up to 20 years of simulated steamflood, compared to the original Jeff Jones model. Engineers will find the modified model an improved and useful tool for prediction of steamflood production performance.
Chandra, Suandy
Explanatory Business Analytics in OLAP
In this paper the authors describe a method to integrate explanatory business analytics in OLAP information systems. This method supports the discovery of exceptional values in OLAP data and the explanation of such values by giving their underlying causes. ... Keywords: Business Analytics, Exception Reporting, Explanation, OLAP, Variance Analysis
Emiel Caron, Hennie Daniels
Analytic solutions of an unclassified artifact /
This report provides the technical detail for analytic solutions for the inner and outer profiles of the unclassified CMM Test Artifact (LANL Part Number 157Y-700373, 5/03/2001) in terms of radius and polar angle. Furthermore, analytic solutions are derived for the legacy Sheffield measurement hardware, also in terms of radius and polar angle, using part coordinates, i.e., relative to the analytic profile solutions obtained. The purpose of this work is to determine the exact solution for the ôcosine correctionö term inherent to measurement with the Sheffield hardware. The cosine correction is required in order to interpret the actual measurements taken by the hardware in terms of an actual part definition, or ôknot-point spline definition,ö that typically accompanies a component drawing. Specifically, there are two portions of the problem: first an analytic solution must be obtained for any point on the part, e.g., given the radii and the straight lines that define the part, it is required to find an exact solution for the inner and outer profile for any arbitrary polar angle. Next, the problem of the inspection of this part must be solved, i.e., given an arbitrary sphere (representing the inspection hardware) that comes in contact with the part (inner and outer profiles) at any arbitrary polar angle, it is required to determine the exact location of that intersection. This is trivial for the case of concentric circles. In the present case, however, the spherical portion of the profiles is offset from the defined center of the part, making the analysis nontrivial. Here, a simultaneous solution of the part profiles and the sphere was obtained.
Trent, Bruce C.
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, progress report for FY 1993
The purpose of this report is to summarize the activities of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1993 (October 1992 through September 1993). This annual report is the tenth for the ACL and describes continuing effort on projects, work on new projects, and contributions of the ACL staff to various programs at ANL. The Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is a full-cost-recovery service center, with the primary mission of providing a broad range of analytical chemistry support services to the scientific and engineering programs at ANL. The ACL also has research programs in analytical chemistry, conducts instrumental and methods development, and provides analytical services for governmental, educational, and industrial organizations. The ACL handles a wide range of analytical problems. Some routine or standard analyses are done, but it is common for the Argonne programs to generate unique problems that require development or modification of methods and adaption of techniques to obtain useful analytical data. The ACL is administratively within the Chemical Technology Division (CMT), its principal ANL client, but provides technical support for many of the technical divisions and programs at ANL. The ACL has four technical groups--Chemical Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Organic Analysis, and Environmental Analysis--which together include about 45 technical staff members. Talents and interests of staff members cross the group lines, as do many projects within the ACL.
Instability of Surface and Upper-Tropospheric Shear Lines
An analytic linear stability analysis is carried out for a shear line associated with a surface temperature anomaly in uniform potential vorticity, quasigeostrophic flow. Previous studies of this type of flow, albeit with more realistic basic ...
Martin Juckes
Optical Analysis and Optimization of Line Focus Solar Collectors
This paper describes a macroscopic approach that yields all the parameters needed for the optical design of line focus parabolic troughs in closed analytical form, requiring only minimal computation.
Bendt, P.; Rabl, A.; Gaul, H. W.; Reed, K. A.
Ultra-wideband Location Authentication for Item Tracking
International safeguards is increasingly utilizing unattended and remote monitoring methods to improve inspector efficiency and the timeliness of diversion detection. Item identification and tracking has been proposed as one unattended remote monitoring method, and a number of radio-frequency (RF) technologies have been proposed. When utilizing location information for verification purposes, strong assurance of the authenticity of the reported location is required, but most commercial RF systems are vulnerable to a variety of spoofing and relay attacks. ORNL has developed a distance bounding method that uses ultra-wideband technology to provide strong assurance of item location. This distance bounding approach can be coupled with strong symmetric key authentication methods to provide a fully authenticable tracking system that is resistant to both spoofing and relay attacks. This paper will discuss the overall problems associated with RF tracking including the common spoofing and relay attack scenarios, the ORNL distance bounding approach for authenticating location, and the potential applications for this technology.
Rowe, Nathan C [ORNL; Kuhn, Michael J [ORNL; Stinson, Brad J [ORNL; Holland, Stephen A [ORNL
SUMMARY OF FINAL RULES Item Subject FAR Case
CIRCULARS 2005-56 and -57 CIRCULARS 2005-56 and -57 SUMMARY OF FINAL RULES Item Subject FAR Case FAC 56-Miscellaneous I. Women-Owned Small Business Program 2010-015 II. Proper Use and Management of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts 2008-030 III. Requirements for Acquisitions Pursuant to Multiple-Award Contracts 2007-012 IV. Socioeconomic Program Parity 2011-004 V. Trade Agreements Thresholds 2012-002 VI. New Designated Country (Armenia) and Other Trade Agreements Updates 2011-30 VII. Government Property 2010-009 VIII. Technical Amendments FAC 57- Korea Free trade Agreement Item I-Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (FAR Case 2010-015) This rule adopts as final, with changes, an interim rule published in the Federal Register at 76 FR
Microsoft Word - BSA NC Items Rev10.docx
10; (Aug. 2011) 1 of 17 10; (Aug. 2011) 1 of 17 BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Definitions 2 Article 1 Order of Precedence 2 Article 2 Acceptance of Agreement 2 Article 3 Complete Agreement 3 Article 4 Assignment 3 Article 5 Compliance with Laws and Regulations 3 Article 6 Compliance with Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) In Acquiring Information Article 7 Technology. 3 Independent Contractor; Hold Harmless 4 Article 8 Notice Regarding Late Delivery 4 Article 9 Inspection and Acceptance 4 Article 10 No Waiver 5 Article 11 New Materials 5 Article 12 Suspect/Counterfeit Items 5 Article 13 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 6 Article 14 Title and Risk of Loss 6 Article 15
Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52 Item Subject FAR case
Circular 2005-52 Circular 2005-52 Item Subject FAR case I Sustainable Acquisition 2010-001 II Contract Closeout 2008-020 III Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 2008-009 IV Buy American Exemption for Commercial Information Technology - Construction Material 2009-039 V Oversight of Contractor Ethics Programs 2010-017 VI Technical Amendments N/A Item I--Sustainable Acquisition (FAR Case 2010-001) (Interim) This interim rule amends the FAR to implement Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, and Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. It requires Federal agencies to leverage agency acquisitions to foster markets for
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Bearing Analytics | Department of Energy
Bearing Analytics Bearing Analytics National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition 2013 355 likes Bearing Analytics Purdue University Avoidable bearing failures cost the US industrial economy $50B in damage and downtime every year. Current bearing health monitoring systems do not adequately detect failure until it is too late. Bearing Analytics offers a patent-pending micro-sensor technology that monitors temperature and vibration directly on the bearing cage helping predict performance degradation and impending failure while improving operating, performance, and energy efficiencies. Our technology does all of that with a better accuracy, faster response time, and increased reliability over any other competing solution today. We intend to target the wind turbine industry as our initial target point
Computing $\\pi(x)$ Analytically
We describe a rigorous implementation of the Lagarias and Odlyzko Analytic Method to evaluate the prime counting function and its use to compute unconditionally the number of primes less than $10^{24}$.
Platt, David J
Video Analytics for Business Intelligence
Closed Circuit TeleVision (CCTV) cameras have been increasingly deployed pervasively in public spaces including retail centres and shopping malls. Intelligent video analytics aims to automatically analyze content of massive amount of public space video ...
Caifeng Shan; Fatih Porikli; Tao Xiang; Shaogang Gong
A PTAS for the chance-constrained knapsack problem with random item sizes
We consider a stochastic knapsack problem where each item has a known profit but a random size that is normally distributed independent of other items. The goal is to select a profit maximizing set of items such that the probability of the total size ... Keywords: Approximation schemes, Chance constraint, Stochastic knapsack
Vineet Goyal; R. Ravi
Guideline for the Seismic Technical Evaluation of Replacement Items for Nuclear Power Plants
This guideline provides practical, cost-effective techniques for reasonably assuring that replacement items will meet seismic performance requirements. Meeting such requirements is necessary to maintain the seismic design basis of commercial nuclear power plants. The guideline also offers a method for determining when a seismic technical evaluation of replacement items is required as part of the procurement process for spare and replacement items.
Statistically qualified neuro-analytic failure detection method and system
An apparatus and method for monitoring a process involve development and application of a statistically qualified neuro-analytic (SQNA) model to accurately and reliably identify process change. The development of the SQNA model is accomplished in two stages: deterministic model adaption and stochastic model modification of the deterministic model adaptation. Deterministic model adaption involves formulating an analytic model of the process representing known process characteristics, augmenting the analytic model with a neural network that captures unknown process characteristics, and training the resulting neuro-analytic model by adjusting the neural network weights according to a unique scaled equation error minimization technique. Stochastic model modification involves qualifying any remaining uncertainty in the trained neuro-analytic model by formulating a likelihood function, given an error propagation equation, for computing the probability that the neuro-analytic model generates measured process output. Preferably, the developed SQNA model is validated using known sequential probability ratio tests and applied to the process as an on-line monitoring system. Illustrative of the method and apparatus, the method is applied to a peristaltic pump system.
Vilim, Richard B. (Aurora, IL); Garcia, Humberto E. (Idaho Falls, ID); Chen, Frederick W. (Naperville, IL)
Analytical Division Seed Oil Translation Table
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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Progress Report for FY 1994
The purpose of this report is to summarize the activities of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1994 (October 1993 through September 1994). This annual report is the eleventh for the ACL and describes continuing effort on projects, work on new projects, and contributions of the ACL staff to various programs at ANL. The Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is a full-cost-recovery service center, with the primary mission of providing a broad range of analytical chemistry support services to the scientific and engineering programs at ANL. The ACL also has a research program in analytical chemistry, conducts instrumental and methods development, and provides analytical services for governmental, educational, and industrial organizations. The ACL handles a wide range of analytical problems. Some routine or standard analyses are done, but it is common for the Argonne programs to generate unique problems that require significant development of methods and adaption of techniques to obtain useful analytical data. The ACL has four technical groups -- Chemical Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Organic Analysis, and Environmental Analysis -- which together include about 45 technical staff members. Talents and interests of staff members cross the group lines, as do many projects within the ACL. The Chemical Analysis Group uses wet- chemical and instrumental methods for elemental, compositional, and isotopic determinations in solid, liquid, and gaseous samples and provides specialized analytical services. Major instruments in this group include an ion chromatograph (IC), an inductively coupled plasma/atomic emission spectrometer (ICP/AES), spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers (including gas-analysis and thermal-ionization mass spectrometers), emission spectrographs, autotitrators, sulfur and carbon determinators, and a kinetic phosphorescence uranium analyzer.
Green, D.W.; Boparai, A.S.; Bowers, D.L. [and others
Method of locating related items in a geometric space for data mining
A method for locating related items in a geometric space transforms relationships among items to geometric locations. The method locates items in the geometric space so that the distance between items corresponds to the degree of relatedness. The method facilitates communication of the structure of the relationships among the items. The method is especially beneficial for communicating databases with many items, and with non-regular relationship patterns. Examples of such databases include databases containing items such as scientific papers or patents, related by citations or keywords. A computer system adapted for practice of the present invention can include a processor, a storage subsystem, a display device, and computer software to direct the location and display of the entities. The method comprises assigning numeric values as a measure of similarity between each pairing of items. A matrix is constructed, based on the numeric values. The eigenvectors and eigenvalues of the matrix are determined. Each item is located in the geometric space at coordinates determined from the eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Proper construction of the matrix and proper determination of coordinates from eigenvectors can ensure that distance between items in the geometric space is representative of the numeric value measure of the items' similarity. 12 figs.
Hendrickson, B.A.
Control of Suspect/Counterfeit and Defective Items
This procedure implements portions of the requirements of MSC-MP-599, Quality Assurance Program Description. It establishes the Mission Support Alliance (MSA) practices for minimizing the introduction of and identifying, documenting, dispositioning, reporting, controlling, and disposing of suspect/counterfeit and defective items (S/CIs). employees whose work scope relates to Safety Systems (i.e., Safety Class [SC] or Safety Significant [SS] items), non-safety systems and other applications (i.e., General Service [GS]) where engineering has determined that their use could result in a potential safety hazard. MSA implements an effective Quality Assurance (QA) Program providing a comprehensive network of controls and verification providing defense-in-depth by preventing the introduction of S/CIs through the design, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance, and modification of processes. This procedure focuses on those safety systems, and other systems, including critical load paths of lifting equipment, where the introduction of S/CIs would have the greatest potential for creating unsafe conditions.
Sheriff, Marnelle L.
Apparatus and method for identification and recognition of an item with ultrasonic patterns from item subsurface micro-features
The present invention is a means and method for identification and recognition of an item by ultrasonic imaging of material microfeatures and/or macrofeatures within the bulk volume of a material. The invention is based upon ultrasonic interrogation and imaging of material microfeatures within the body of material by accepting only reflected ultrasonic energy from a preselected plane or volume within the material. An initial interrogation produces an identification reference. Subsequent new scans are statistically compared to the identification reference for making a match/non-match decision. 15 figs.
Perkins, R.W.; Fuller, J.L.; Doctor, S.R.; Good, M.S.; Heasler, P.G.; Skorpik, J.R.; Hansen, N.H.
Analytical Dashboards | Department of Energy
Reporting ┬╗ Analytical Dashboards Reporting ┬╗ Analytical Dashboards Analytical Dashboards Public Final Occurrence Reports: Searchable information on DOE's Final Occurrence Reports since 2009, available to the public and updated daily. Computerized Accident Incident Reporting System (CAIRS) - Injury and Illness Dashboard: The Injury and Illness Dashboard is a tool that allows users to easily explore DOE occupational safety and health injury and illness information. Its features include: Graphical and tabular depictions of injury and illness information Calendar year and fiscal year incidence rates for DOE and DOE contractor total recordable cases (TRC) of injuries and illnesses and cases involving days away from work or on job transfer or restriction (DART) due to injury or illness Incidence rates of injuries and illnesses by DOE program
Appendix C Analytical Chemistry Data
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Statistically Qualified Neuro-Analytic system and Method for Process Monitoring
An apparatus and method for monitoring a process involves development and application of a statistically qualified neuro-analytic (SQNA) model to accurately and reliably identify process change. The development of the SQNA model is accomplished in two steps: deterministic model adaption and stochastic model adaptation. Deterministic model adaption involves formulating an analytic model of the process representing known process characteristics,augmenting the analytic model with a neural network that captures unknown process characteristics, and training the resulting neuro-analytic model by adjusting the neural network weights according to a unique scaled equation emor minimization technique. Stochastic model adaptation involves qualifying any remaining uncertainty in the trained neuro-analytic model by formulating a likelihood function, given an error propagation equation, for computing the probability that the neuro-analytic model generates measured process output. Preferably, the developed SQNA model is validated using known sequential probability ratio tests and applied to the process as an on-line monitoring system.
Vilim, Richard B.; Garcia, Humberto E.; Chen, Frederick W.
The Sea-Breeze Front Analytical Model
Analytical solutions to the nonlinear equations of motion are used to describe the sea breeze front.
Yizhak Feliks
PARABOLIC EXHAUSTIONS AND ANALYTIC COVERINGS Finnur L┬┤arusson January 31, 1993 Abstract. Let be a parabolic exhaustion on a Stein manifold X such that is strictly plurisubharmonic at its zeros. The metric to be parabolic because its logarithm is plurisubharmonic and satisfies the so-called Monge-Amp`ere equation
Lárusson, Finnur
Analytic properties of transition amplitudes
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Landshoff, Peter Vincent
Recent testing has identified the presence of hydrogen and oxygen in MIS Item 011589A. This isolated observation has effectuated concern regarding the potential for flammable gas mixtures in containers in the storage inventory. This study examines the known physicochemical characteristics of MIS Item 011589A and queries the ISP Database for items that are most similar or potentially similar. Items identified as most similar are believed to have the highest probability of being chemically and structurally identical to MIS Item 011589A. Items identified as potentially like MIS Item 011589A have some attributes in common, have the potential to generate gases, but have a lower probability of having similar gas generating characteristics. MIS Item 011589A is an oxide that was generated prior to 1990 at Rocky Flats in Building 707. It was associated with foundry processing and had an actinide assay of approximately 77%. Prompt gamma analysis of MIS Item 011589A indicated the presence of chloride, fluorine, magnesium, sodium, and aluminum. Queries based on MIS representation classification and process of origin were applied to the ISP Database. Evaluation criteria included binning classification (i.e., innocuous, pressure, or pressure and corrosion), availability of prompt gamma analyses, presence of chlorine and magnesium, percentage of chlorine by weight, peak ratios (i.e., Na:Cl and Mg:Na), moisture, and percent assay. These queries identified 15 items that were most similar and 106 items that were potentially like MIS Item 011589A. Although these queries identified containers that could potentially generate flammable gases, verification and confirmation can only be accomplished by destructive evaluation and testing of containers from the storage inventory.
Friday, G
Special Study of The Department of Energy's Management of Suspect/Counterfeit Items
SPECIAL STUDY SPECIAL STUDY Independent Oversight Special Study of The Department of Energy's Management of Suspect/Counterfeit Items August 2003 OVERSIGHT Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................... 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 3 2.0 DOE HEADQUARTERS SUSPECT/COUNTERFEIT ITEM PROCESSES .................................................................... 6 3.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSPECT/COUNTERFEIT ITEM REQUIREMENTS AT DOE SITES ................................. 13 4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................... 24 APPENDIX A - Supplemental Information ....................................... 30 Abbreviations Used in This Report CY Calendar Year DCIS Defense Criminal Investigative Service
KCP installs steel cable mesh that can stop a 20 pound item traveling...
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Microsoft Word - BSA_Commercial_Items_Rev13_Apr_2013.docx
3; (Apr-13) 1 of 12 BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Table of Contents Article 1 DEFINITIONS...
Seasonality in the Natural Gas Balancing Item: Historical Trends and Corrective Measures
Reports and Publications (EIA)
This special report examines an underlying cause of the seasonal pattern in the balancing item published in the Natural Gas Monthly.
Andy Hoegh
NQA-1 Requirements for Commercial Grade Item Acceptance: ICONE20-54738
Objectives are: (1) Present the DOE Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) Project Commercial Grade Item (CGI) Dedication Process; and (2) Present CMRR Project CGI Lessons-Learned.
Van Valkenburg, Taunia S. [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Holmes, Richard A. [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Tepley, Daniel J. [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Sandquist, Gary [APPLIED SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
Optimization Online - The multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem ...
Sep 21, 2005 ... Abstract: We address a multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem with setup times and shortage costs that arises in real-world productioná...
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Harms, Kyle E.
Nuclear reactor overflow line
The overflow line for the reactor vessel of a liquid-metal-cooled nuclear reactor includes means for establishing and maintaining a continuous bleed flow of coolant amounting to 5 to 10% of the total coolant flow through the overflow line to prevent thermal shock to the overflow line when the reactor is restarted following a trip. Preferably a tube is disposed concentrically just inside the overflow line extending from a point just inside the reactor vessel to an overflow tank and a suction line is provided opening into the body of liquid metal in the reactor vessel and into the annulus between the overflow line and the inner tube.
Severson, Wayne J. (Pittsburgh, PA)
Google Analytics | OpenEI Community
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Analytical Division Newsletter September 201/span>3
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Analytical Requirements for Petroleum Contaminated Soils
Analytical Requirements for Petroleum Contaminated Soils According to 20 NMAC 9.1.704 704. REQUIRED), or other applicable statutes. Page 1 of 1Analytical Requirements for Petroleum Contaminated Soils 4
Definition: Analytical Modeling | Open Energy Information
Analytical Modeling Jump to: navigation, search Dictionary.png Analytical Modeling 1. A simple version: A model is a simplified representation of some aspect of the real world. 2....
AOCS Analytical Guidelines Am 1a-09
Near Infrared Spectroscopy Instrument Management and Prediction Model Development. Am 1a-09. AOCS Analytical Guidelines Am 1a-09 Methods Methods and Analyses Analytical Chemistry Methods Downloads Methods Downloads AOCS ...
Wind Integration Forum June 6, 2011 Action Items Update December, 2011
Wind Integration Forum June 6, 2011 Action Items Update December, 2011 The action items from the June 6 Wind Integration Steering Committee are repeated below, followed by brief summaries of progress concern over possible impacts on grid stability from the growing wind fleet. BPA will report back
Modeling and optimization for the joint replenishment and delivery problem with heterogeneous items
In the real world, some heterogeneous items are prohibited from being transported together or penalty cost occurs when transporting them together. This paper firstly proposes the joint replenishment and delivery (JRD) model where a warehouse procures ... Keywords: Adaptive hybrid differential evolution, Delivery, Genetic algorithm, Heterogeneous items, Joint replenishment
Hui Qu, Lin Wang, Yu-Rong Zeng
Visual Analytics for Roof Savings Calculator Ensembles
The Roof Savings Calculator (RSC) has been deployed for DOE as an industry-consensus, web-based tool for easily running complex building energy simulations. These simulations allow both homeowners and experts to determine building-specific cost and energy savings for modern roof and attic technologies. Using a database of over 3 million RSC simulations for different combinations of parameters, we have built a visual analytics tool to assist in the exploration and identification of features in the data. Since the database contains multiple variables, both categorical and continuous, we employ a coordinated multi-view approach that allows coordinated feature exploration through multiple visualizations at once. The main component of our system, a parallel coordinates view, has been adapted to handle large-scale, mixed data types as are found in RSC simulations. Other visualizations include map coordinated plots, high dynamic range (HDR) line plot rendering, and an intuitive user interface. We demonstrate these techniques with several use cases that have helped identify software and parametric simulation issues.
Jones, Chad [University of California, Davis; New, Joshua Ryan [ORNL; Sanyal, Jibonananda [ORNL; Ma, Kwan-Liu [University of California, Davis
North Australian Cloud Lines
A satellite classification and climatology of propagating mesoscale cloud fines in northern Australia is presented. These cloud fines range from long, narrow lines of shallow convection to extensive deep convective squall lines with mesoscale ...
W. Drosdowsky; G. J. Holland
Characterization of Planar Transmission Lines
... References on: On-Wafer Measurement and Calibration, Planar Transmission Line Characterization and Multiconductor Transmission Lines. ...
Data, information and analytics as services
While organizations are trying to become more agile to better respond to market changes in the midst of rapidly globalizing competition by adopting service orientation-commoditization of business processes, architectures, software, infrastructures and ... Keywords: Agile analytics, Analytics-as-a-service, Business analytics, Cloud computing, Data-as-a-service, Information-as-a-service, Service-orientation
Dursun Delen, Haluk Demirkan
Using google analytics to explore ETDs use
This poster presents preliminary Google Analytics usage data for a collection of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). Correlation of page views with page type, user location, and source (referring link) shows that, during the study period, most ... Keywords: ETDs, evaluation, google analytics, usage, web analytics, web metrics
Midge Coates
Design considerations for solar industrial process heat systems: nontracking and line focus collector technologies
Items are listed that should be considered in each aspect of the design of a solar industrial process heat system. The collector technologies covered are flat-plate, evacuated tube, and line focus. Qualitative design considerations are stressed rather than specific design recommendations. (LEW)
Kutscher, C.F. (ed.)
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OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics | Department of Energy
OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics May 13, 2013 - 1:51pm Addthis OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics The Energy Department's Office of...
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On Line Spectrophotometric Measurement of Uranium and Nitrate in H Canyon
This report describes the on-line instrumentation developed by the Analytical Development Section of Savannah River Technology Center in support of Highly Enriched Uranium Blend Down processing in H Canyon.
Lascola, R.J.
??The objective of this thesis is to solve a multiple-item, one-retailer inventory control and supplier selection problem with multiple constraints and uncertainties. For each item,ů (more)
Zhu, Rongjia
Plant Support Engineering: Guidance for Managing the Impact of Procured Item Quality Issues on Generating Asset Economic Performance
In 2007, EPRI Plant Support Engineering (PSE) published Technical Update 1015171, Procured Item Quality Initiative, Initial Findings, as the initial output from the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the EPRI Procured Item Quality Initiative. The update categorized data about procured item quality issues provided by TAG members, summarized the analysis performed, and provided initial conclusions. In addition, the update identified types of items for which quality concerns exist and summarized potential c...
Germ-line Allele
Germ-line Allele Germ-line Allele Name: Rachel Location: N/A Country: N/A Date: N/A Question: Can you please explain a "germ-line allele" to me! It is very important for a research paper I am writing about breast cancer. Replies: Mutations in genes are only able to be passed to the offspring if they are found in gametes (egg, sperm) mutations that occur in body cells other than gametes are usually not important because the cells can be replaced and they die eventually. The only way a characteristic can be passed to the offspring is through the eggs and sperm, so if there is a mutation in one these cells, the offspring can inherit the mutation. So a germ-line cell is a gamete. And a germ line allele is a version of the trait that is passed to the offspring through the germ line cell (or gamete).
Series Transmission Line Transformer
A series transmission line transformer is set forth which includes two or more of impedance matched sets of at least two transmissions lines such as shielded cables, connected in parallel at one end ans series at the other in a cascading fashion. The cables are wound about a magnetic core. The series transmission line transformer (STLT) which can provide for higher impedance ratios and bandwidths, which is scalable, and which is of simpler design and construction.
Buckles, Robert A. (Livermore, CA); Booth, Rex (Livermore, CA); Yen, Boris T. (El Cerrito, CA)
Identified By: NRC Item Type: NCV NonCited Violation
Inadequate measures to assure that accurate and conservative values were used to establish second level undervoltage relay setpoint. The measures established by the licensee for the translation of design requirements were not adequate to assure that the values used to establish the second level undervoltage relay setpoint were accurate and conservative with respect to the technical specifications. In addition, the measures for promptly identifying and correcting the adverse condition were not adequate as demonstrated by the length of time this condition has existed (since 1987). The failure to accurately translate design requirements was a violation of Criterion III of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, and the untimely corrective actions was a violation of Criterion XVI of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50. This violation is noncited in accordance with Section VI.A of NRC's Enforcement Policy, and is in the licensee's corrective action program (Notification 10092429). (Section 1R21.5.b.1.) The finding was of very low safety significance because, although the calculated values were not conservative and were not consistent with the technical specification values, there were administrative procedures in place to prevent exceeding the correct analytical limit. Additionally, there was no actual loss of safety function.
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New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant...
Resources Outside Residential Subdivisions (New York) New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant Facilities in Certain Visually Significant...
DOCKET: A-98-49 Item: II-B1-24
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NERSC Users Group Meetings June 5-7, 2000 Notes and Action Items
Items Report on the NUGEX business meeting of June 6, 2000, in Oak Ridge Minute notes by Bas Braams First of all, many thanks to the organizers of the preceding NUG meeting:...
MIP-based heuristics for multi-item capacitated lot-sizing problem ...
is attached to each item as well as a variable unit production cost and a ... the safety stock deficits as well as the setup, the inventory and the production costs.
Plant Engineering: Guidelines for Establishing, Maintaining, and Extending the Shelf Life Capability of Limited Life Items
In accordance with 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR71, and 10CFR72, nuclear utilities have a commitment to establish and maintain material control programs to assure the safety and reliability of generation facilities. Economic considerations demand that shelf life for a limited life item be maximized without affecting plant safety. Once shelf life is established, a utility may need to evaluate the usefulness of an item with an expired shelf life. In addition, technical incongruities may shorten the remaining s...
Nanomechanical Sensor Detects and Identifies Chemical Analytes
ORNL 2010-G00612/jcn UT-B ID 200802066 Nanomechanical Sensor Detects and Identifies Chemical Analytes Technology Summary ORNL researchers developed a ...
AOCS Analytical Guidelines S 3-64
Methods for the Testing of Epoxidized Oils AOCS Analytical Guidelines S 3-64 Methods Downloads Methods Downloads AOCS DEFINITION Not applicableá SCOPE
Contained radiological analytical chemistry module
A system which provides analytical determination of a plurality of water chemistry parameters with respect to water samples subject to radiological contamination. The system includes a water sample analyzer disposed within a containment and comprising a sampling section for providing predetermined volumes of samples for analysis; a flow control section for controlling the flow through the system; and a gas analysis section for analyzing samples provided by the sampling system. The sampling section includes a controllable multiple port valve for, in one position, metering out sample of a predetermined volume and for, in a second position, delivering the material sample for analysis. The flow control section includes a regulator valve for reducing the pressure in a portion of the system to provide a low pressure region, and measurement devices located in the low pressure region for measuring sample parameters such as pH and conductivity, at low pressure. The gas analysis section which is of independent utility provides for isolating a small water sample and extracting the dissolved gases therefrom into a small expansion volume wherein the gas pressure and thermoconductivity of the extracted gas are measured.
Barney, David M. (Scotia, NY)
Balance Calibration and Use in an Analytical Environment ...
... the sources of weighing errors in analytical environments, methodologies for ... to use of balances in an analytical environment where compliance ...
Picasolar Picasolar University of Arkansas 16 likes Picasolar wholly owns the hydrogen selective emitter (HSE) technology. HSE can increase the efficiency of solar cells by up to 15 percent and remove up to 33 percent of the silver grid lines in a conventional silicon solar cell. Learn More SiNode Systems Northwestern University 31 likes SiNode Systems is a battery materials venture developing silicon-graphene anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. SiNode anodes offer higher battery capacity and faster charging rates, all while being produced via a low cost solution chemistry-based manufacturing process. Learn More Pyro-E University of California-Berkeley 190 likes Pyro-E, LLC is developing a solid-state device for waste heat harvesting at the distributed energy scale. The device is designed based on the
Picasolar Picasolar University of Arkansas 16 likes Picasolar wholly owns the hydrogen selective emitter (HSE) technology. HSE can increase the efficiency of solar cells by up to 15 percent and remove up to 33 percent of the silver grid lines in a conventional silicon solar cell. Learn More Pyro-E University of California-Berkeley 190 likes Pyro-E, LLC is developing a solid-state device for waste heat harvesting at the distributed energy scale. The device is designed based on the pyroelectric effect and can be used to improve the fuel-use efficiency of 300 million vehicles and generators in the United States. Learn More SiNode Systems Northwestern University 31 likes SiNode Systems is a battery materials venture developing silicon-graphene anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. SiNode anodes
The Evolving Leadership Path of Visual Analytics
This is a requested book chapter for an internationally authored book on visual analytics and related fields, coordianted by a UK university and to be published by Springer in 2012. This chapter is an overview of the leadship strategies that PNNL's Jim Thomas and other stakeholders used to establish visual analytics as a field, and how those strategies may evolve in the future.
Kluse, Michael; Peurrung, Anthony J.; Gracio, Deborah K.
Technosocial predictive analytics for illicit nuclear trafficking
Illicit nuclear trafficking networks are a national security threat. These networks can directly lead to nuclear proliferation, as state or nonstate actors attempt to identify and acquire nuclear weapons-related expertise, technologies, components, and ... Keywords: analytical gaming, decision making, illicit trafficking, knowledge management, modeling, nuclear proliferation, predictive analytics
Antonio Sanfilippo; Scott Butner; Andrew Cowell; Angela Dalton; Jereme Haack; Sean Kreyling; Rick Riensche; Amanda White; Paul Whitney
Business Intelligence and Analytics: Research Directions
Business intelligence and analytics (BIA) is about the development of technologies, systems, practices, and applications to analyze critical business data so as to gain new insights about business and markets. The new insights can be used for improving ... Keywords: Business intelligence, business analytics
Ee-Peng Lim; Hsinchun Chen; Guoqing Chen
Budget allocation and the analytic hierarchy process
This report demonstrates that the priorities calculated by the Analytic Hierarchy Process can be used as measures of benefit for budget allocation. A procedure is described that optimally allocates a budget among competing DOE waste minimization projects. The projects are compared using an analytic hierarchy already developed by Sandia National Laboratories. 2 refs., 3 tabs.
Hulme, B.L. (Hulme Mathematics (USA))
Nanochannel and its application in analytical chemistry
The nanochannels method for the separation and detection of analytes plays an important role in the analytical chemistry and is exhibiting the great potential advantages and promising future. In this review we bring together and discuss a number of nanochannels ... Keywords: applications, nanochannels, preparation, separation
Zenglian Yue; Guoqing Zhao; Bin Peng; Shasheng Huang
Strong Analytic Controllability for Hydrogen Control Systems
The realization and representation of so(4,2) associated with the hydrogen atom Hamiltonian are derived. By choosing operators from the realization of so(4,2) as interacting Hamiltonians, a hydrogen atom control system is constructed, and it is proved that this control system is strongly analytically controllable based on a time-dependent strong analytic controllability theorem.
Chunhua Lan; Tzyh-Jong Tarn; Quo-Shin Chi; John W. Clark
eoretical Terms without Analytic Truths Michael Strevens
eoretical Terms without Analytic Truths Michael Strevens To appear in Philosophical Studies A When new theoretical terms are introduced into scienti c discourse, pre- vailing accounts imply, analytic a new account of the intro- duction of theoretical terms that avoids both de nition and reference- xing
Strevens, Michael
Visual Analytics at the Pacific Northwest
customers. The success of PNNL's information visualization software, such as IN-SPIRETM and StarlightTM, and publications in top visualization journals and conference proceedings are the results of PNNL researchers with a focus on analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces. PNNL's visual analytics team
Scale and complexity in visual analytics
The fundamental problem that we face is that a variety of large-scale problems in security, public safety, energy, ecology, health care and basic science all require that we process and understand increasingly vast amounts and variety of data. There ... Keywords: analytics, scalability, visual analytics, visualization
George Robertson; David Ebert; Stephen Eick; Daniel Keim; Ken Joy
Maintain HCUs on-line, shorten refueling outages
This article examines how removing maintenance of hydraulic control units from the outage scope lets the outage focus available resources on critical-path items, saving significant time and money and enhancing capacity factors. Because of their cost impact, refueling outages are a prime focus of efforts to improve the competitive operation of nuclear powerplants. An approach drawing wide interest is reducing the outage work scope by performing on-line key tasks normally consigned to refueling outages. applying this approach to maintenance of hydraulic control units (HCUs) on boiling-water reactors (BWRs) can be extremely fruitful.
Bell, T.
Main line natural gas sales to industrial users: 1978
Main line natural gas sales (in million cubic feet) by interstate natural gas companies to industrial users are itemized for 1974 to 1978. Information includes company name, customer name, customer's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), the type of sale (where available and applicable), the delivery point, and the state involved in transactions. Tabulations summarize sales by SIC, by state and SIC, and by natural gas companies and SIC. Also summarized in the tables are sales by state and type (offpeak, interruptible, and not specified) for 1978. A brief narrative highlights recent trends and makes comparisons between the two most recent years. 5 tables.
Main line natural gas sales to industrial users, 1980
Main line natural gas sales (in million cubic feet) by interstate natural gas companies to industrial users and other public authorities are itemized for each year from 1976 through 1980. Information includes company name, customer name, customer's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), the type of sale (where available and applicable), the delivery point, and the state involved in transactions. Tabulations summarize sales by SIC, by State and SIC, and by Natural Gas Companies and SIC. Also summarized in the tables and sales by State and type (offpeak interruptible, and not specified) for 1980 A brief narrative highlights recent trends and makes comparisons between the two most recent years. 5 tables.
Dillard, F.B.
Main-line natural gas sales to industrial users 1979
Main line natural gas sales by interstate natural gas companies to industrial users are itemized for 1975 to 1979. Information includes company name, customer name, customer's standard industrial classification (SIC), the type of sale (where available), the delivery point, and the state involved in transactions. Tabulations summarize sales by SIC, by state and SIC, and by natural gas companies and SIC. Also summarized are sales by state and type (offpeak, interruptible, and not specified) for the year 1979. An accompanying narrative highlights recent trends and makes comparisons between the two most recent years. 5 tables.
Nondestructive Testing of Overhead Transmission Lines: Numerical and Experimental Investigation
Overhead transmission lines are periodically inspected using both on-ground and helicopter-aided visual inspection. Factors including sun glare, cloud cover, close proximity to power lines and the rapidly changing visual circumstances make airborne inspection of power lines a particularly hazardous task. In this research, a finite element model is developed that can be used to create the theoretical dispersion curves of an overhead transmission line. The complex geometry of the overhead transmission line is the primary reason for absence of a theoretical solution to get the analytical dispersion curves. The numerical results are then verified with experimental tests using a non-contact and broadband laser detection technique. The methodology developed in this study can be further extended to a continuous monitoring system and be applied to other cable monitoring applications, such as bridge cable monitoring, which would otherwise put human inspectors at risk.
Kulkarni, Salil Subhash
Power line detection system
A short-range, radio frequency (RF) transmitting-receiving system that provides both visual and audio warnings to the pilot of a helicopter or light aircraft of an up-coming power transmission line complex. Small, milliwatt-level narrowband transmitters, powered by the transmission line itself, are installed on top of selected transmission line support towers or within existing warning balls, and provide a continuous RF signal to approaching aircraft. The on-board receiver can be either a separate unit or a portion of the existing avionics, and can also share an existing antenna with another airborne system. Upon receipt of a warning signal, the receiver will trigger a visual and an audio alarm to alert the pilot to the potential power line hazard. 4 figs.
Latorre, V.R.; Watwood, D.B.
Electric Transmission Lines (Iowa)
Electric transmission lines capable of operating at 69 kV or greater cannot be constructed along, across, or over any public highways or grounds outside of cities without a franchise from the...
A short-range, radio frequency (RF) transmitting-receiving system that provides both visual and audio warnings to the pilot of a helicopter or light aircraft of an up-coming power transmission line complex. Small, milliwatt-level narrowband transmitters, powered by the transmission line itself, are installed on top of selected transmission line support towers or within existing warning balls, and provide a continuous RF signal to approaching aircraft. The on-board receiver can be either a separate unit or a portion of the existing avionics, and can also share an existing antenna with another airborne system. Upon receipt of a warning signal, the receiver will trigger a visual and an audio alarm to alert the pilot to the potential power line hazard.
Latorre, Victor R. (Tracy, CA); Watwood, Donald B. (Tracy, CA)
Deep Sludge Gas Release Event Analytical Evaluation
The purpose of the Deep Sludge Gas Release Event Analytical Evaluation (DSGRE-AE) is to evaluate the postulated hypothesis that a hydrogen GRE may occur in Hanford tanks containing waste sludges at levels greater than previously experienced. There is a need to understand gas retention and release hazards in sludge beds which are 200 -300 inches deep. These sludge beds are deeper than historical Hanford sludge waste beds, and are created when waste is retrieved from older single-shell tanks (SST) and transferred to newer double-shell tanks (DST).Retrieval of waste from SSTs reduces the risk to the environment from leakage or potential leakage of waste into the ground from these tanks. However, the possibility of an energetic event (flammable gas accident) in the retrieval receiver DST is worse than slow leakage. Lines of inquiry, therefore, are (1) can sludge waste be stored safely in deep beds; (2) can gas release events (GRE) be prevented by periodically degassing the sludge (e.g., mixer pump); or (3) does the retrieval strategy need to be altered to limit sludge bed height by retrieving into additional DSTs? The scope of this effort is to provide expert advice on whether or not to move forward with the generation of deep beds of sludge through retrieval of C-Farm tanks. Evaluation of possible mitigation methods (e.g., using mixer pumps to release gas, retrieving into an additional DST) are being evaluated by a second team and are not discussed in this report. While available data and engineering judgment indicate that increased gas retention (retained gas fraction) in DST sludge at depths resulting from the completion of SST 241-C Tank Farm retrievals is not expected and, even if gas releases were to occur, they would be small and local, a positive USQ was declared (Occurrence Report EM-RP--WRPS-TANKFARM-2012-0014, "Potential Exists for a Large Spontaneous Gas Release Event in Deep Settled Waste Sludge"). The purpose of this technical report is to (1) present and discuss current understandings of gas retention and release mechanisms for deep sludge in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex waste storage tanks; and (2) to identify viable methods/criteria for demonstrating safety relative to deep sludge gas release events (DSGRE) in the near term to support the Hanford C-Farm retrieval mission. A secondary purpose is to identify viable methods/criteria for demonstrating safety relative to DSGREs in the longer term to support the mission to retrieve waste from the Hanford Tank Farms and deliver it to the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP). The potential DSGRE issue resulted in the declaration of a positive Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ). C-Farm retrievals are currently proceeding under a Justification for Continued Operation (JCO) that only allows tanks 241-AN-101 and 241-AN-106 sludge levels of 192 inches and 195 inches, respectively. C-Farm retrievals need deeper sludge levels (approximately 310 inches in 241-AN-101 and approximately 250 inches in 241-AN-106). This effort is to provide analytical data and justification to continue retrievals in a safe and efficient manner.
Sams, Terry L.
Transmission Line Grounding
In 2008, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) published a comprehensive grounding report. Published in two parts, the report covered the theoretical and practical aspects of transmission line grounding practices. To further improve the tools available for grounding analysis, an investigation into practical ways to calculate the fault current distribution and ground potential rise of the transmission line grounding system was conducted. Furthermore, a survey of utilities has documented industry pr...
Mutual Design Considerations for Overhead AC Transmission Lines and Gas Transmission Pipelines: Volume 1: Engineering Analysis; Volu me 2: Prediction and Mitigation Procedures
This joint-effort project between Pipeline Research Committee of the A.G.A. and EPRI was initiated to develop analytical techniques for determining the induced potential on pipelines that parallel electric transmission lines. Its purpose was to develop analytical methods for prediction and mitigation of voltages induced on pipelines by nearby ac transmission lines. Required analytical techniques were developed and supported by field test results. New mitigation methods were developed and old ones evaluat...
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Transmission line capital costs
The displacement or deferral of conventional AC transmission line installation is a key benefit associated with several technologies being developed with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy`s Office of Energy Management (OEM). Previous benefits assessments conducted within OEM have been based on significantly different assumptions for the average cost per mile of AC transmission line. In response to this uncertainty, an investigation of transmission line capital cost data was initiated. The objective of this study was to develop a database for preparing preliminary estimates of transmission line costs. An extensive search of potential data sources identified databases maintained by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) as superior sources of transmission line cost data. The BPA and WAPA data were adjusted to a common basis and combined together. The composite database covers voltage levels from 13.8 to 765 W, with cost estimates for a given voltage level varying depending on conductor size, tower material type, tower frame type, and number of circuits. Reported transmission line costs vary significantly, even for a given voltage level. This can usually be explained by variation in the design factors noted above and variation in environmental and land (right-of-way) costs, which are extremely site-specific. Cost estimates prepared from the composite database were compared to cost data collected by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for investor-owned utilities from across the United States. The comparison was hampered because the only design specifications included with the FERC data were voltage level and line length. Working within this limitation, the FERC data were not found to differ significantly from the composite database. Therefore, the composite database was judged to be a reasonable proxy for estimating national average costs.
Hughes, K.R.; Brown, D.R.
Is There a Fundamental Line for Disk Galaxies?
We show that there are strong local correlations between metallicity, surface brightness, and dynamical mass-to-light ratio within M33, analogous to the fundamental line of dwarf galaxies identified by Prada & Burkert (2002). Using near-infrared imaging from 2MASS, the published rotation curve of M33, and literature measurements of the metallicities of HII regions and supergiant stars, we demonstrate that these correlations hold for points at radial distances between 140 pc and 6.2 kpc from the center of the galaxy. At a given metallicity or surface brightness, M33 has a mass-to-light ratio approximately four times as large as the Local Group dwarf galaxies; other than this constant offset, we see broad agreement between the M33 and dwarf galaxy data. We use analytical arguments to show that at least two of the three fundamental line correlations are basic properties of disk galaxies that can be derived from very general assumptions. We investigate the effect of supernova feedback on the fundamental line with numerical models and conclude that while feedback clearly controls the scatter in the fundamental line, it is not needed to create the fundamental line itself, in agreement with our analytical calculations. We also compare the M33 data with measurements of a simulated disk galaxy, finding that the simulation reproduces the trends in the data correctly and matches the fundamental line, although the metallicity of the simulated galaxy is too high, and the surface brightness is lower than that of M33.
Joshua D. Simon; Francisco Prada; Jose M. Vilchez; Leo Blitz; Brant Robertson
NNSA Defense Programs collects nearly 20 large boxes of items for Toys for
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Sitewide Categorical Exclusion for Removal of Polychlorinated Biphenyl-Containing Items
17 SWCX for Removal of PCB-Containing Items Revision 0 17 SWCX for Removal of PCB-Containing Items Revision 0 Sitewide Categorical Exclusion for Removal of Polychlorinated Biphenyl-Containing Items Introduction As defined in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Richland Operations Office Integrated An application of DOE categorical exclusions described in 10 CFR 1021, Appendices A and B, which may apply to Hanford Site proposed actions (activities) that are "sitewide" in nature and extent, which the cognizant DOE Hanford NCO has determined fit within the scope (i.e., same nature and intent, and of the san1e or lesser scope) ofDOE categorical exclusions described in 10 CFR 1021 Appendices A and B. The cognizant DOE Hanford NCO may issue specific sitewide categorical exclusions for use on proposed actions in which separate DOE approval to proceed is
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New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant
New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant Facilities in Certain Visually Significant Resources Outside Residential Subdivisions (New York) New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant Facilities in Certain Visually Significant Resources Outside Residential Subdivisions (New York) < Back Eligibility Investor-Owned Utility Municipal/Public Utility Rural Electric Cooperative Utility Savings Category Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Buying & Making Electricity Water Home Weatherization Solar Wind Program Info State New York Program Type Environmental Regulations Provider New York State Public Service Commission Any proposed construction of distribution lines, service lines, and appurtenant facilities to electric utilities located near scenic areas of
Lee Cyclogenesis. Part I: Analytic Studies
The growth of synoptic scale cyclones imbedded in a baroclinically unstable zonal flow over a long straight mountain range is investigated. Two different analytical models of the phenomenon are used.
J. L. Hayes; R. T. Williams; M. A. Rennick
Analytical Solutions for Cloud-Drop Concentration
This note compares and evaluates the analytical solutions of Squires and Twomey for cloud droplet concentration. Either solution is likely to be fairly accurate (▒30%) when the slope parameter (?) of the cloud condensation nuclei distribution is ...
David B. Johnson
Analytic Representations of Standard Atmosphere Temperature Profiles
Analytic functions which approximate six commonly used standard temperature profiles (the AFGL set, and the 1976 U.S. Standard) are described. These provide a uniform way of rounding off the sharp corners of the original models, and have been ...
Stephen B. Fels
Analytical LandľAtmosphere Radiometer Model
Conversion of radiometric land surface temperature (?r) to an equivalent isothermal (aerodynamic) surface temperature (?i) is important in balancing the land surface energy budget with satellite-based ?r measurements. An analytical landľ...
Ayman Suleiman; Richard Crago
AOCS Analytical Guidelines Ja 12-89
Analysis of Lecithin Co-Products AOCS Analytical Guidelines Ja 12-89 Methods Downloads Methods Downloads AOCS DEFINITION These guidelines identify standard methods that are recommended for th
Visualization and Analytics Software at NERSC
Analytics Analytics Visualization and Analytics AVS/Express AVS/Express includes functionality for data visualization and analysis, image processing and data display. It uses a graphical application development environment. Read More ┬╗ VisIt - 3D Scientific Visualization VisIt is a point-and-click 3D scientific visualization application that supports most common visualization techniques (e.g., isocontouring and volume rendering) on structured and unstructured grids. Due to its distributed and parallel architecture, VisIt is able to handle very large datasets interactively. In addition, VisIt is extensible, allowing users to add data loaders or additional analysis tools to VisIt. The NERSC Analytics Group has developed extensions to VisIt to support NERSC user applications,
Software and Analytical Tools | Department of Energy
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SPEAR3 Beam Line Availability
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Building Adoption of Visual Analytics Software
Adoption of technology is always difficult. Issues such as having the infrastructure necessary to support the technology, training for users, integrating the technology into current processes and tools, and having the time, managerial support, and necessary funds need to be addressed. In addition to these issues, the adoption of visual analytics tools presents specific challenges that need to be addressed. This paper discusses technology adoption challenges and approaches for visual analytics technologies.
Chinchor, Nancy; Cook, Kristin A.; Scholtz, Jean
FGD Chemistry and Analytical Methods Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive guide to sampling, analytical, and physical test methods essential to the operation, maintenance, and understanding of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system chemistry. EPRI sponsored the preparation of the first version of this multi-volume report in the mid-1980s in response to the needs of electric utility personnel responsible for establishing and operating FGD analytical laboratories. Prompted by the results of research into various nonstanda...
Bruhat-Tits buildings and analytic geometry
This paper provides an overview of the theory of Bruhat-Tits buildings. Besides, we explain how Bruhat-Tits buildings can be realized inside Berkovich spaces. In this way, Berkovich analytic geometry canbe used to compactify buildings. We discuss in detail the example of the special linear group. Moreover, we give an intrinsic description of Bruhat-Tits buildings in the framework of non-Archimedean analytic geometry.
Remy, Bertrand; Werner, Annette
Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP) Standby Power System Commercial Grade Item (CGI) Critical Characteristics
PFP's Standby Power System consists of the diesel generators, the generator control system, Rm 308 UPS, switchgear batteries, and the electrical equipment used to distribute this power. Due to the nature of the equipment and its use throughout general industry, the majority of the system falls within the CGI definition HNF-PRO-268, ''Control of Purchased Items and Services'' and HNF-PRO-1819, ''PHMC Engineering Requirements'' require that the critical characteristics of CGI-procured equipment be established in an engineering document prior to placing the order. HNF-5043 established these critical characteristics for the Standby Power System. This modification adds several items to the document.
Criticality Safety Support to a Project Addressing SNM Legacy Items at LLNL
The programmatic, facility and criticality safety support staffs at the LLNL Plutonium Facility worked together to successfully develop and implement a project to process legacy (DNFSB Recommendation 94-1 and non-Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) labeled) materials in storage. Over many years, material had accumulated in storage that lacked information to adequately characterize the material for current criticality safety controls used in the facility. Generally, the fissionable material mass information was well known, but other information such as form, impurities, internal packaging, and presence of internal moderating or reflecting materials were not well documented. In many cases, the material was excess to programmatic need, but such a determination was difficult with the little information given on MC&A labels and in the MC&A database. The material was not packaged as efficiently as possible, so it also occupied much more valuable storage space than was necessary. Although safe as stored, the inadequately characterized material posed a risk for criticality safety noncompliances if moved within the facility under current criticality safety controls. A Legacy Item Implementation Plan was developed and implemented to deal with this problem. Reasonable bounding conditions were determined for the material involved, and criticality safety evaluations were completed. Two appropriately designated glove boxes were identified and criticality safety controls were developed to safely inspect the material. Inspecting the material involved identifying containers of legacy material, followed by opening, evaluating, processing if necessary, characterizing and repackaging the material. Material from multiple containers was consolidated more efficiently thus decreasing the total number of stored items to about one half of the highest count. Current packaging requirements were implemented. Detailed characterization of the material was captured in databases and new ES&H container labels applied. In many cases, legacy material that was inspected was determined to be excess to programmatic needs and it was then either processed to meet the DOE-3013-STD or designated as TRU waste and disposed of accordingly. During FY2003 through FY2004 approximately 1600 items were opened and the items processed if necessary, repackaged and newly labeled with ES&H labels. As of April, 2005, there are only 32 non-ES&H labeled items in existence within the Plutonium Facility. Due to a consolidated effort in dealing with the legacy items, the problems associated with storage of these items at LLNL has been substantially abated. The paper will discuss the background, implementation, and results of the SNM Legacy Items Implementation Project. Benefits and Lessons Learned will be identified.
Pearson, J S; Burch, J G; Dodson, K E; Huang, S T
Developing Guidelines for Assessing Visual Analytics Environments
Visual analytic systems can be evaluated from a user perspective with quantitative metrics (i.e., time to complete the analysis or the accuracy of the solution found). However, qualitative measures are also useful in a user assessment. These include such measures as the utility of the interactive visualizations in the analysis process and the user's assessment of the efficiency of the analytic process. Quantitative measures can be found if data sets with embedded ground truth are used for analysis. Qualitative measures are more elusive. In this paper we report on an experiment with professional analysts who ranked five of submissions to the VAST 2009 Challenge and provided the rationale for their rankings. Their comments were used in conjunction with a meta-analysis of the 2009 VAST Challenge reviews to produce a set of guidelines for visual analytic systems. As visual analytic software is expected to eventually help in all aspects of analysis, we expect to see future systems provide more help with generating the final report. Hence, researchers also need to have an understanding of what makes a good analytic product. Therefore we asked the analysts to rank the situational assessments of four grand challenge entries and to provide comments on those assessments. We used these comments to produce guidelines for researchers to use in evaluating their analytic reports.
Scholtz, Jean
Utility Line Inspections and Audits
Utility Line Inspections and Audits provides utility engineers with a concise reference for the pros, cons, and how to related to performing various line inspections and audits.
Validation examples of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Analytic Network Process
One way to validate a scientific theory is to show that the results predicted by the theory give correct answers; that is, that they match known results. In the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) this usually means finding examples with measures in an ... Keywords: Compatibility index for the AHP, Validating the Analytic Hierarchy Process, Validating the Analytic Network Process, Validation examples for the AHP, Validation examples for the ANP
Rozann Whitaker
Beam-line cryopump
A cryopumping module using metallic surfaces at liquid helium temperature for condensation of hydrogen and deuterium gas has been constructed. This pump, a prototype of four units which will provide pumping for the Livermore 200 kV test stand, will be used to verify the concept and establish engineering parameters. Upon completion of engineering tests and evaluation the pump will be installed in an operating beam line. The design point pumping capacity is 80,000 liters per second for hydrogen and deuterium at 10$sup -4$ torr based on sticking coefficients of 0.15 and 0.25, respectively. Both the liquid helium temperature pumping surface and the liquid nitrogen temperature radiation shields are constructed of quilted double wall cylindrical shells. The pumping shell dimensions are 1.5 meters dia. x 0.6 meters long. Cryogen circulation is convection current driven in both cases. Liquid helium is supplied from an overhead Dewar through bayonet coupling. In the 200 kV beam line, pumping modules will be supplied via transfer lines from a central Dewar. Voltage standoff will be accomplished in the transfer lines. (auth)
Duffy, T.J.; Oddon, L.D.
On line course organization
In order to help users access on-line materials with more specific questions, we build a learning portal named Fusion. First we develop Fusion-Crawler, a link classification focused crawler, to download potential course pages. We then use a binary classifier ... Keywords: focused crawling, learning object management, metadata extraction, ontology
Ming Zhang; Weichun Wang; Yi Zhou; Yu Yang; Yuhong Xiong; Xiaoming Li
Omega Transmission Lines
In this paper, we show how bi-anisotropic media with omega-type response can be realized using periodically loaded transmission lines. General conditions for the needed unit cell circuit block are derived. Also, an implementation is shown and analyzed.
Vehmas, Joni
Peer-to-peer inventory management of returnable transport items: A design science approach
The packaged gas industry suffers from the loss of gas cylinders due to ineffective inventory management and lack of suitably robust identification technologies. This paper takes a design science approach to this problem and contributes a prototype inventory ... Keywords: Inventory, Packaged gas, RFID, Returnable transport item, Wireless sensor network
Alex Mason; Andy Shaw; Ahmed Al-Shamma'a
Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP) Criticality Alarm System Commercial Grade Item (CGI) Critical Characteristics
This document specifies the critical characteristics for Commercial Grade Items (CGI) procured for PFP's criticality alarm system as required by HNF-PRO-268 and HNF-PRO-1819. These are the minimum specifications that the equipment must meet in order to properly perform its safety function. There may be several manufacturers or models that meet the critical characteristics for any one item. PFP's Criticality Alarm System includes the nine criticality alarm system panels and their associated hardware. This includes all parts up to the first breaker in the electrical distribution system. Specific system boundaries and justifications are contained in HNF-SD-CP-SDD-003, ''Definition and Means of Maintaining the Criticality Detectors and Alarms Portion of the PFP Safety Envelope.'' The procurement requirements associated with the system necessitates procurement of some system equipment as Commercial Grade Items in accordance with HNF-PRO-268, ''Control of Purchased Items and Services.''
Personalized mobile English vocabulary learning system based on item response theory and learning memory cycle
Since learning English is very popular in non-English speaking countries, developing modern assisted-learning tools that support effective English learning is a critical issue in the English-language education field. Learning English involves memorization ... Keywords: English vocabulary learning, Item response theory, Learning memory cycle, Mobile learning, Personalized learning
Chih-Ming Chen; Ching-Ju Chung
Extracting Hyponyms of Prespecified Hypernyms from Itemizations and Headings in Web Documents
Extraction Algorithm Car Company List Toyota Honda Nissan Car List Toyota Honda Nissan (A) (B) Figure 1. A hyponym tends to have more than one hypernym. For instance, "Toyota" can have at least two hypernyms, because the itemizations suggesting that "Toyota" is a "car" are likely to again include the names
8/16/2012 Texas Tech University Item Dept. Lab Name Cost
Student Project Work Benches ME Machine Shop $10,398 BOD Incubator CEE Environmental $6,000 Centrifugal Pump Demonstration Unit CEE Fluids $13,600 Centrifuge CEE Environmental $8,000 Concrete Compression - alphabetical by item Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer ChemE Undergraduate Teaching Labs $40,000 Gas
Gelfond, Michael
Guideline for the Utilization of Commercial Grade Items in Nuclear Safety Related Applications (NCIG-07)
The reduced availability of spare and replacement parts designed specifically for nuclear safety related components has made it necessary for utilities to purchase commercial grade parts. This study, the seventh in a series cosponsored by the Nuclear Construction Issues Group (NCIG), outlines an acceptance procedure for ensuring that commercial grade items conform with requirements for their use in safety related applications.
Virtual item sales as a revenue model: identifying attributes that drive purchase decisions
The global market for virtual items, characters and currencies was estimated to exceed 2.1 Billion USD in 2007. Selling virtual goods for real money is an increasingly common revenue model not only for online games and virtual worlds, but for social ... Keywords: Business model, Consumer behaviour, Online communities, Purchase drivers, RMT, Virtual consumption
Vili Lehdonvirta
Microsoft Word - BSA_NonCommercial_Items_Rev13_Apr_2013.docx
3; (Apr-13) 1 of 21 3; (Apr-13) 1 of 21 BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Table of Contents Article 1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 3 Article 2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ............................................................................................. 3 Article 3 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT, SURVIVABILITY ................................................. 4 Article 4 COMPLETE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................. 4 Article 5 RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE POLICY .......................................................................... 4
DOE Hosts Festival to Collect Items for Area Food Banks | Department of
Festival to Collect Items for Area Food Banks Festival to Collect Items for Area Food Banks DOE Hosts Festival to Collect Items for Area Food Banks July 1, 2012 - 12:00pm Addthis The DOE Feeds Families Fest and Hunger Awareness Event are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forrestal West Plaza in Washington, D.C. The DOE Feeds Families Fest and Hunger Awareness Event are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forrestal West Plaza in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman and a representative of the Capital Area Food Bank are among the guest speakers at an event this Tuesday, July 31, to collect food items for the DOE Feeds Families drive. The DOE Feeds Families Fest and Hunger Awareness Event are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forrestal West Plaza in Washington, D.C. The fest features an
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Analytic theory of stable resistive magnetohydrodynamic modes
The spectrum of stable resistive magnetohydrodynamic modes is shown to be determined by the geometry of anti-Stokes lines. Behavior of the eigenfunctions is also examined.
Pao, Y.; Kerner, W.
Solar winds along curved magnetic field lines
Both remote-sensing measurements using the interplanetary scintillation (IPS) technique and in situ measurements by the Ulysses spacecraft show a bimodal structure for the solar wind at solar minimum conditions. At present what makes the fast wind fast and the slow wind slow still remains to be answered. While a robust empirical correlation exists between the coronal expansion rate $f_c$ of the flow tubes and the speeds $v$ measured in situ, further data analysis suggests that $v$ depends on more than just $f_c$. We examine whether the non-radial shape of field lines, which naturally accompanies any non-radial expansion, could be an additional geometrical factor. We solved the transport equations incorporating the heating due to turbulent Alfv\\'en waves for an electron-proton solar wind along curved field lines given by an analytical magnetic field model, representative of a solar minimum corona. The field line shape is found to influence substantially the solar wind parameters, reducing the asymptotic speed ...
Li, Bo; Chen, Yao
Stereoscopic 3D line drawing
This paper discusses stereoscopic 3D imaging based on line drawing of 3D shapes. We describe the major issues and challenges in generating stereoscopic 3D effects using lines only, with a couple of relatively simple approaches called each-eye-based and ... Keywords: binocular rivalry, line drawing, line stylization, non-photorealism, stereo coherence, stereoscopy
Yongjin Kim; Yunjin Lee; Henry Kang; Seungyong Lee
Printed circuit dispersive transmission line
A printed circuit dispersive transmission line structure is disclosed comprising an insulator, a ground plane formed on one surface of the insulator, a first transmission line formed on a second surface of the insulator, and a second transmission line also formed on the second surface of the insulator and of longer length than the first transmission line and periodically intersecting the first transmission line. In a preferred embodiment, the transmission line structure exhibits highly dispersive characteristics by designing the length of one of the transmission line between two adjacent periodic intersections to be longer than the other. 5 figures.
Ikezi, H.; Lin-Liu, Y.R.; DeGrassie, J.S.
A printed circuit dispersive transmission line structure is disclosed comprising an insulator, a ground plane formed on one surface of the insulator, a first transmission line formed on a second surface of the insulator, and a second transmission line also formed on the second surface of the insulator and of longer length than the first transmission line and periodically intersecting the first transmission line. In a preferred embodiment, the transmission line structure exhibits highly dispersive characteristics by designing the length of one of the transmission line between two adjacent periodic intersections to be longer than the other.
Ikezi, Hiroyuki (Rancho Santa Fe, CA); Lin-Liu, Yuh-Ren (San Diego, CA); DeGrassie, John S. (Encinitas, CA)
A printed circuit dispersive transmission line structure is disclosed comprising an insulator, a ground plane formed on one surface of the insulator, a first transmission line formed on a second surface of the insulator, and a second transmission line also formed on the second surface of the insulator and of longer length than the first transmission line and periodically intersecting the first transmission line. In a preferred embodiment, the transmission line structure exhibits highly dispersive characteristics by designing the length of one of the transmission lines between two adjacent periodic intersections to be longer than the other. 5 figs.
Ikezi, Hiroyuki; Lin-Liu, Yuh-Ren; deGrassie, J.S.
Drill string transmission line
A transmission line assembly for transmitting information along a downhole tool comprising a pin end, a box end, and a central bore traveling between the pin end and the box end, is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a protective conduit. A transmission line is routed through the protective conduit. The protective conduit is routed through the central bore and the ends of the protective conduit are routed through channels formed in the pin end and box end of the downhole tool. The protective conduit is elastically forced into a spiral or other non-linear path along the interior surface of the central bore by compressing the protective conduit to a length within the downhole tool shorter than the protective conduit.
Hall, David R. (Provo, UT); Hall, Jr., H. Tracy (Provo, UT); Pixton, David S. (Lehi, UT); Bradford, Kline (Orem, UT); Fox, Joe (Spanish Fork, UT)
Analytical Chemistry Core Capability Assessment - Preliminary Report
The concept of 'core capability' can be nebulous one. Even at a fairly specific level, where core capability equals maintaining essential services, it is highly dependent upon the perspective of the requestor. Samples are submitted to analytical services because the requesters do not have the capability to conduct adequate analyses themselves. Some requests are for general chemical information in support of R and D, process control, or process improvement. Many analyses, however, are part of a product certification package and must comply with higher-level customer quality assurance requirements. So which services are essential to that customer - just those for product certification? Does the customer also (indirectly) need services that support process control and improvement? And what is the timeframe? Capability is often expressed in terms of the currently utilized procedures, and most programmatic customers can only plan a few years out, at best. But should core capability consider the long term where new technologies, aging facilities, and personnel replacements must be considered? These questions, and a multitude of others, explain why attempts to gain long-term consensus on the definition of core capability have consistently failed. This preliminary report will not try to define core capability for any specific program or set of programs. Instead, it will try to address the underlying concerns that drive the desire to determine core capability. Essentially, programmatic customers want to be able to call upon analytical chemistry services to provide all the assays they need, and they don't want to pay for analytical chemistry services they don't currently use (or use infrequently). This report will focus on explaining how the current analytical capabilities and methods evolved to serve a variety of needs with a focus on why some analytes have multiple analytical techniques, and what determines the infrastructure for these analyses. This information will be useful in defining a roadmap for what future capability needs to look like.
Barr, Mary E. [Los Alamos National Laboratory; Farish, Thomas J. [Los Alamos National Laboratory
Second Line of Defense Spares Program
During Fiscal Year 2012, a team from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducted an assessment and analysis of the Second Line of Defense (SLD) Sustainability spare parts program. Spare parts management touches many aspects of the SLD Sustainability Program including contracting and integration of Local Maintenance Providers (LMP), equipment vendors, analyses and metrics on program performance, system state of health, and maintenance practices. Standardized spares management will provide better data for decisions during site transition phase and will facilitate transition to host country sustainability ownership. The effort was coordinated with related SLD Sustainability Program initiatives, including a configuration items baselining initiative, a metrics initiative, and a maintenance initiative. The spares study has also led to pilot programs for sourcing alternatives that include regional intermediate inventories and partnering agreements that leverage existing supply chains. Many partners from the SLD Sustainability program contributed to and were consulted in the course of the study. This document provides a description of the findings, recommendations, and implemented solutions that have resulted from the study.
Henderson, Dale L.; Holmes, Aimee E.; Muller, George; Mercier, Theresa M.; Brigantic, Robert T.; Perkins, Casey J.; Cooley, Scott K.; Thorsen, Darlene E.
What Motivates People to Purchase Digital Items on Virtual Community Websites? The Desire for Online Self-Presentation
The sale of digital items, such as avatars and decorative objects, is becoming an important source of revenue for virtual community (VC) websites. However, some websites are unable to leverage this source of revenue, and there is a corresponding lack ... Keywords: VC involvement, VC norms, desire for online self-presentation, digital item purchase, online presentation self-efficacy, virtual community
Hee-Woong Kim; Hock Chuan Chan; Atreyi Kankanhalli
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (What Has DOE Done For Analytical Chemistry?) CONF-8904181--1
, . - - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (What Has DOE Done For Analytical Chemistry?) CONF-8904181--1 DE89 009559 W. D. Shults Analytical Chemistry Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory* Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6129 ABSTRACT Over the past forty years, analytical scientists within the DOE complex have had a tremendous impact on the field of analytical chemistry. This paper suggests six "high impact" research/development areas that either originated within or wcce brought to maturity within the DOE laboratories. "High impact" means they lead to new subdisciplines or to new ways of doing business. DISCLAIMER This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their
Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant Facilities in Residential Subdivisions (New York) New Construction of Distribution Lines, Service Lines, and Appurtenant Facilities in Residential Subdivisions (New York) < Back Eligibility Commercial Installer/Contractor Institutional Investor-Owned Utility Low-Income Residential Multi-Family Residential Municipal/Public Utility Residential Rural Electric Cooperative Schools Utility Savings Category Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Home Weatherization Water Buying & Making Electricity Solar Wind Program Info State New York Program Type Siting and Permitting Provider New York State Public Service Commission Any proposed construction of electricity-related facilities in residential
Frantisek Svec Frantisek Svec Svec Facility Director, Organic and Macromolecular Synthesis email@example.com 510.486.7964 personal website Biography Frantisek (Frank) received both degrees B.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (Czech Republic) in 1965 and 1969, respectively. In 1976 he joined the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences where he was promoted through the ranks to the Head of Department and the Scientific Secretary of the Institute. He accepted an offer and joined faculty at Cornell University in 1992. Since 1997, he is appointed at the University of California, Berkeley. He currently works as Facility Director in the Molecular Foundry of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr.
Self-assembled Single-layer 2D Frameworks Self-assembled Single-layer 2D Frameworks In the presence of macrocycle rings, rigid triangular struts are jointed and self-assemble in solution to create a supramolecular organic framework (SOF). Each strut contains functional units that resist stacking and results in single-layer 2D structures. Scientific Achievement Foundry Users have created the first 2D supramolecular organic framework (SOF) with honeycomb periodicity using a novel solution-based self-assembly approach. Significance and Impact Highly ordered and tunable SOFs lead to new layer-by-layer routes to the synthesis of complex architectures, with potential applications in gas purification, absorption, separation, sensing, and catalysis. Research Details A cross-linked 2D framework is assembled in water by joining
Combinatorial Nanoscience Shines in Pure Colors Combinatorial Nanoscience Shines in Pure Colors Green/red purity vs. total intensity, observed in the various lanthanide ion combinations. The Molecular Foundry's Delia Milliron and colleagues have employed a powerful combinatorial approach to synthesize nanocrystals that glow in bright, pure colors when excited with near infrared light. - a process known as upconversion. These nanocrystals may allow for biological imaging with less harmful radiation than current methods, and can be more easily tracked and quantified due to their single color emission. Milliron's team used a wide-sweeping approach to identify promising lanthanide ion combinations, using the automatic synthesis robot, WANDA, able to perform 96 different reactions in parallel. Ultimately four
Changes in Fermilab Site Security Changes in Fermilab Site Security Site Security Questions and Answers The Department of Energy has recently approved changes to the Fermilab Security Plan. These changes, which will go into effect on January 24, Security Map Fermilab map showing the public areas and restricted sections on site. (Click on image for larger version.) 2005, will ease some of the site access restrictions that have been in place since 9/11 while at the same time enhancing the overall security of the Fermilab site. Here are the highlights of the coming changes in Fermilab site security: A central corridor of public areas, shown on the attached map, will enable the public to visit much of the Fermilab site without the need for visitors' passes. The public areas include most of the recreational
Foundry User Alveo Energy Receives $4M from ARPA-E Foundry User Alveo Energy Receives $4M from ARPA-E Alveo Energy-a Bay Area start-up company and Molecular Foundry user-has been awarded $4 million by ARPA-E for their project, "Open Framework Electrode Batteries for Cost-Effective Energy Storage." This venture seeks to develop a new class of batteries based on the pigment Prussian Blue to provide efficient, cost-effective support of renewable energy sources. "This ARPA-E award is an enormous opportunity for Alveo." says Colin Wessells, CEO and lead researcher for Alveo Energy. "It will allow us to rapidly push our battery technology from the final stages of lab R&D through initial pilot-scale production. " The new batteries use a family of electrode materials based on a common and
3 3 Probing carrier dynamics below the surface of solar cells (A) Schematic of the 2P microscope. 2D hyperspectral maps of lifetime were created by moving the laser excitation throughout the sample. (B) Comparison of lifetimes measured with 1P and 2P microscopy. A 10x difference in lifetime is seen between traditional 1P surface measurements and the 2P sub-surface measurements. Below, cross-section depth maps of two-photon TRPL of CdTe: total PL (left); fast (center) and slow (right) lifetime components of biexponential fit, indicating potential for 3D tomography. Scientific Achievement Optically probed the charge carrier lifetime below the surface of solar materials using two-photon (2P) time-resolved PL mapping, and demonstrated that the traditional one-photon (1P) technique can underestimate the bulk
Deirdre Olynick Deirdre Olynick Olynick Staff Scientist, Nanofabrication email@example.com 510.495.2893 Biography Education B. S. Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N. C. Ph.D. Department of Materials Science and Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Advisor: J. Murray Gibson. Fannie and John Hertz Fellowship Thesis: "In situ Studies of Copper Nano-particles Using a Novel Tandem Ultra-High Vacuum Particle Production Chamber Transmission Electron Microscope" Past Professional Positions Applied Materials and Technology and Matrix Integrated Systems, Senior Process Engineer Research Interests Dr. Olynick straddles the boundary between Materials Science and Chemistry to understand the science behind nanofabrication. Dr. Olynick studies
3, 2013 3, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Speaker: Alex Weber-Bargioni, The Molecular Foundry Title: Investigating the Propagation of Optically Excited States and Optoelectronic Processes in Nano Building Block Assemblies Location: 67-3111 Chemla room Controlling individual excited states and their deliberate movement through a material is one of the ultimate goals that will provide material scientist with a complete new freedom to develop novel material functionalities. Realizing such a control would enable to direct energy to specific sites in a material where specific work can be performed. Nano materials have in principle the potential to realize this vision since the material property determining electronic structure can be tuned via geometry, material composition, interfaces and environment. However, we are
A Comprehensive Model for Molecular-Bond Formation and Rupture A Comprehensive Model for Molecular-Bond Formation and Rupture Force spectra of ten different kinds of molecular bonds show transition from near-equilibrium to a kinetic regime. Inset, data re-plotted on the natural axes that emerge from the model show that it provides a universal description of bond breaking across the two regimes. Developed a new model for interpreting molecular-bond force spectra and verified it with measurements of ten different molecular systems Resolves inconsistencies in the standard model and provides a comprehensive description of bond formation and rupture Enables prediction of binding free energy of a molecular system, important for both understanding interactions in natural systems and designing synthetic analogues R.W. Friddle, and J.J. De Yoreo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; A.
24, 2013 24, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Speaker: Prof. Holger Schmidt, UC Santa Cruz Title: Detecting and Controlling the Magnetization Dynamics of Single Nanomagnets Location: 67-3111 Chemla room Hosted by Frank Svec: Many emerging spintronics applications will utilize dense arrays of nanomagnetic elements. Device properties depend on both the intrinsic material properties of each element as well as the magnetic environment. Time-resolved magneto-optics provide a means to extract both static and dynamic material parameters and elucidate sub-picosecond dynamic processes. I will review the challenges and capabilities of applying magneto-optic techniques for magnetic characterization of individual nanomagnets, in particular the first observation of single-domain nanomagnet dynamics and
Urban Urban Jeff Urban Facility Director, Inorganic Nanostructures Lead of LBL DOE Thermoelectrics Program (Acting) firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.4526 Biography Education Postdoctoral Studies in Synthesis and Measurements of Nanocrystal Transistors, Thermoelectrics, and Photovoltaics with Professor Christopher B. Murray, University of Pennsylvania Graduate Studies in Synthesis and Physical Characterization of Transition Metal Oxide Nanostructures with Professor Hongkun Park, Harvard University Research Interests I am interested in the development of new materials and measurement tools for solid-state energy storage and conversion applications. One central topical area of interest involves investigating transport at the organic-inorganic interface. This marriage of "hard" and "soft" materials
Foundry User Wins "Genius Award" Foundry User Wins "Genius Award" Courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Molecular Foundry User, Craig Fennie, received one of this year's 24 MacArthur Fellowship Awards - commonly known as "Genius Awards" - for his research on the material properties of new nanostructures. Fennie, assistant professor of applied and engineering physics at Weill Cornell Medical College, has designed new materials with electrical, optical and magnetic properties needed for electronics and communication technology. At the Foundry, he has worked with staff and Users in the Theory of Nanostructured Materials Facility to engineer transition metal oxide thin films to access energetically useful optical properties of photoelectrochemistry. Read the story from the MacArthur Foundation.
October 1, 2013 October 1, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Speaker: Mikhail Zamkov, Bowling Green State University Title: Engineering of Semiconductor Nanocrystals & Nanocrystal Solids for Renewable Energy Applications Location: 67-3111 Chemla room Hosted by Delia Milliron: I will discuss a novel methodology for depositing colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals into all-inorganic solid films with implications both to nanocrystal solar cells and nanocrystal light-emitting devices. The reported strategy utilizes a simple scheme for incorporating PbS or CdSe semiconductor nanocrystals into matrices of a wide-band gap CdS semiconductor for stable and efficient operation of solution-processed devices. The two key benefits of this approach include: (i) all-inorganic architecture promoting superior thermal and chemical stability, and - (ii)
in the lab. The primary objective was to identify influencing factors that may increase the rate of collaboration via analyses of rejected versus accepted Foundry...
Nanostructures email@example.com 510.486.5526 Biography Education Postdoc with Dr. Craig Brown at the NIST Center for Neutron Research Ph.D in Inorganic Chemistry with...
Beams For the high-rep-rate x-ray beams essential to next generation light sources, electron guns with photocathodes that can deliver tight electron bunches with high charge and...
of pyridine and amine-based molecules in gold junctions. Right, schematic of scanning electron microscope-based setup used to trap and measure individual molecules. Molecular...
leader for the Membranes and Mesoscale Assembly at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP). Segalman is also a professor of chemical engineering at UC Berkeley and a...
employed as radiation detector materials in many fields of applied and fundamental research such as medical imaging, high energy physics, astrophysics, oil exploration and...
are developing novel solid supports, synthesis formats, screening methodsand sequencing techniques to facilitate the high-throughputscreening of these libraries for novel...
Engineering Bacteria to Generate Currents Just like electronics, living cells use electrons for energy and information transfer. Despite electrons being a common "language" of the...
R. W. Falcone, 1997 Research Interests My research is focused on understanding the nano- and meso-scale interactions between localized states in materials (i.e. studying the...
to directly observe S-layer formation on mica chips, Foundry scientists show that a kinetic trap occurs during protein self-assembly. Some domains become trapped in high-energy...
Nanofabrication Facility firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.7339 Research Interests Micro-nano-fabrication, electron-beam lithography, focused ion beam lithography, focused electron...
CO2 over other species common in exhaust gas, such as nitrogen, making MOFs desirable for carbon capture. The organic linker molecules, on the other hand, have been largely...
in theoretical physics in 2004 from Oxford University, where he used statistical mechanics to study the dynamics of model glass-forming liquids. He was supervised by Juan P....
at the Molecular Foundry have designed a thin coating of nanocrystals embedded in glass that can dynamically modify sunlight as it passes through a window. Unlike existing...
Seeing in Color at the Nanoscale: Foundry Scientists Develop a New Nanotech Tool to Probe Solar Energy Conversion If nanoscience were television, we'd be in the 1950s. Although...
Alison Hatt to Direct User Program Alison Hatt to Direct User Program Alison Hatt has been chosen to head the Molecular Foundry's User Program. She is succeeding David Bunzow, who is retiring this month. As User Program Director, Alison will be responsible for overseeing the Foundry's scientific proposal process, including administration associated with User proposal submissions, peer reviews, and scheduling approved projects; working with scientific staff to reach out to and grow new diverse, engaged and productive User communities; liaising with User Executive Committee leadership; and supervising the User Program Office staff. As a former Foundry postdoctoral scientist, Alison brings a diverse skill set and unique experience to the position. Since 2011, she has served as Public Affairs Specialist for the Materials Sciences Division (MSD) where
Weber-Bargioni Shares Love of Bike Racing with Local Community Weber-Bargioni Shares Love of Bike Racing with Local Community If you've ever tried to take a sharp turn at high speed on a bicycle, you may have wished you knew more about bicycle physics. And while the basic movement feels simple, riding a bike is in fact quite complex. "It turns out the physics of riding a bike are really, really hard," confessed Alex Weber-Bargioni, a Berkeley Lab materials scientist. Weber-Bargioni was addressing a standing-room-only crowd at the Actual Caf├ę in North Oakland recently, in the first of a new series called "Actual Science" Sponsored by Berkeley Lab's Materials Sciences Division. A nanoscientist by day, Weber-Bargioni helps pioneer new approaches to studying the way light interacts with matter, a crucial aspect of today's burgeoning solar-energy
Enhancing Electron Photoemission with Nanopillar Array Enhancing Electron Photoemission with Nanopillar Array Figures: An array of nano-sized gold pillars, (a), creates a plasmonic surface resonance. (B), photoelectron kinetic energy spectrum for electrons ejected from the nanopillar array, showing significant increases compared to a flat gold surface. Working with the Molecular Foundry's Bruce Harteneck, researchers in the Lab's Ultrafast Materials and Chemical Sciences programs have verified and measured a boost in photoemitted-electron energies when assisted by the plasmonic field of a gold nanopillar array. Such enhancement provides a way to investigate plasmon dynamics, important for possible coupling to active electronics. Groups of electrons on a metal surface can oscillate coherently, a phenomenon known as a surface plasmon resonance. When excited by ultrafast
Delia Milliron Delia Milliron Milliron Staff Scientist, Inorganic Nanostructures Synthesis email@example.com 510.486.6723 personal website Biography Delia J. Milliron is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Molecular Foundry, a research center and user facility for nanoscience supported by the U. S. Department of Energy. She received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2004. From 2004 to 2008 she worked for IBM's research division, initially as a postdoctoral researcher and subsequently as a member of the research staff. Her research is motivated by the potential for nanomaterials to introduce new functionality to and reduce manufacturing costs of energy technologies. Her group's activities span from the fundamental chemistry of nanomaterials
Yi Liu Yi Liu Liu Staff Scientist, Organic and Macromolecular Synthesis firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.6287 personal website Biography Yi Liu is a Staff Scientist in the Organic and Macromolecular Synthesis Facility. He obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2004 from the University of California, Los Angeles under the direction of Sir. J. Fraser Stoddart. After his postdoctoral research with Professor K. Barry Sharpless at the Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, he joined the Foundry in 2006 as an independent Principle Investigator and was promoted to the career Staff Scientist in 2011. Research Interests Dr. Liu's research aims to achieve coherent control of functionality and properties across different scales through molecular level design and synthesis. With the developed materials chemistry, Dr. Liu has not only
15, 2013 15, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Speaker: Paul Abbyad, Santa Clara University Title: Microfluidic Droplet Arrays for the Study of Red Blood Cell Sickling Location: 67-3111 Chemla room We have developed a novel microfluidic device to study individual red blood cells in droplet arrays. This is a two-phase system where aqueous droplets containing cells are produced and transported in inert carrier oil. Droplets are anchored into an array by the reduction in their surface energy as they enter into microfabricated depressions. Thus, microdroplets are anchored and arranged in a 2-dimensional array against the flow of the carrier oil. The perfluorinated carrier oil has a high solubility for gases and is used as both a sink and source for oxygen exchange with the anchored
Holistic Cell Design by Berkeley Lab Scientists Leads to High-Performance, Holistic Cell Design by Berkeley Lab Scientists Leads to High-Performance, Long Cycle-Life Lithium-Sulfur Battery Researchers at Berkeley Lab, including the Molecular Foundry, have demonstrated in the laboratory a lithium-sulfur (Li/S) battery that has more than twice the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries, and that lasts for more than 1,500 cycles of charge-discharge with minimal decay of the battery's capacity. This is the longest cycle life reported so far for any lithium-sulfur battery. Demand for high-performance batteries for electric and hybrid electric vehicles capable of matching the range and power of the combustion engine encourages scientists to develop new battery chemistries that could deliver more power and energy than lithium-ion batteries, currently the best
Frank Ogletree Frank Ogletree Ogletree Staff Engineer, Imaging and Manipulation of Nanostructures firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.4862 Biography Education Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Miquel Salmeron developing ultra-high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy in the Materials and Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, 1987 - 1988. Ph.D. in Experimental Solid State Physics, 1986, University of California, Berkeley, California. Thesis title: "Extending the Range of Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) Surface Structure Determination", advisor Prof. G. A. Somorjai, Department of Chemistry. A.B. with honors in Physics, 1977, College of the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Previous Professional Positions Staff Engineer/Physicist and acting Lead Scientist, Molecular Foundry
Porous Semiconducting Films Tailored for Future Energy Storage and Porous Semiconducting Films Tailored for Future Energy Storage and Conversion Devices Mesoporous films switch composition from CdSe to PbSe, Cu2Se, and Ag2Se through cation exchange: The architecture of these porous films remained intact and the chemical transformations were demonstrated to be reversible. This robustness is promising for various applications as it suggests that electronic and mechanical properties can be maintained through multiple processing and transformation stages. Scientific Achievement Molecular Foundry researchers have developed a method to create and control mesoporous architecture in metal chalcogenides (a class of semiconductors used in light- and energy-harvesting devices) that was maintained during reversible chemical transformations.
Schwartzberg Schwartzberg SSchwartzberg Staff Engineer, Nanofabrication firstname.lastname@example.com 831.247.4932 Biography Dr. Schwartzberg is a Bay Area and California native, growing up in the East Bay Area. He performed both his undergraduate and Ph.D. work at UC Santa Cruz under Professor Jin Z. Zhang in Physical Chemistry. While at Santa Cruz, he also worked at Lawrence Livermore National Labs as a graduate research fellow under Professor Thomas Huser. In graduate school, his work focused on metal nanoparticle synthesis and the application of metal nanoparticles, including surface enhanced Raman for sensing, and ultrafast electron dynamics. He received two postdoctoral research fellowships, first with Professor Stephen R. Leone at UC Berkeley, then with Dr. Jeff Urban of the Molecular. Both of these positions involved the
Friday, August 2, 2013 Friday, August 2, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Speaker: Prof. Lian-Mao Peng, Peking University Title: Carbon Nanotube Electronics: Extending the Moore Law to the End of the Roadmap and Beyond Location: 67-3111 Chemla room Hosted by: Gary Ren Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are quasi-one-dimensional materials with unique properties and are ideal material for nanoelectronics. In particular, perfect n-type [1-2] and p-type [3] contacts are now available for controlled injection of electrons into the conduction band and holes into the valence band of the CNT, paving the way for a doping free fabrication of CNT based ballistic CMOS [4], high performance optoelectronic devices [5-6], and integrated circuits [7,8]. The feasibility of this doping free CMOS technology has been demonstrated by fabricating CMOS circuits,
Weber-Bargioni Weber-Bargioni Weber-Bargioni Staff Scientist, Imaging and Manipulation of Nanostructures email@example.com 510.486.4026 personal website Biography Education University of Konstanz, Germany Physics B.S., 2001 Portland State University Physics M.S., 2003 University of British Columbia Physics Ph.D., 2007 Lawrence Berkeley Nat. Lab Material Science PostDoc 2008-2010 Research Interests Dr. Weber-Bargioni's research revolves around understanding fundamental opto electronic processes at their native length scales. Specifically, he is focused on understanding and eventually controlling exciton transport through complex nano composites, such as small organic molecule semiconducting films, 1, 2, and 3-D nanocrystal assemblies and nanowire systems. This research requires the employment and development of novel
Uncovering the Intrinsic Size Dependence of Hydriding Phase Transformations Uncovering the Intrinsic Size Dependence of Hydriding Phase Transformations in Nanocrystals Scientific Achievement Revealed fundamental size-dependence of metal nanocrystals undergoing phase transitions. Significance and Impact Findings overturn long-held assumptions about nanoparticle behavior and hold important implications for the future design of hydrogen storage systems, catalysts, fuel cells, and batteries. Research Details Developed a unique optical probe based on luminescence that provided the first direct observations of metal nanocrystals undergoing phase transformations during reactions with hydrogen gas. Used statistical mechanical model to quantify the observational data for palladium nanocubes of all sizes. Rizia Bardhan, Lester O. Hedges, Cary L. Pint, Ali Javey, Stephen
Neaton Neaton Jeff Neaton Director, Molecular Foundry Senior Faculty Scientist, Theory of Nanostructured Materials firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.4527 personal website Biography Jeffrey B. Neaton is the Director of the Molecular Foundry, where he also serves as a Senior Faculty Scientist in the Theory of Nanostructured Materials Facility. Dr. Neaton received a B.S. in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University. He was a Departmental Postdoctoral Associate in Physics at Rutgers University prior to joining the Molecular Foundry, first as a postdoc and then as a staff member. In 2009 he was award the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, and 2010 he was an National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow. Since 2012, he has been Division
Revealing nanorod formation with liquid-cell TEM Revealing nanorod formation with liquid-cell TEM Sequential TEM images show Pt3Fe nanorods forming by first making a kinked chain which then straightens out. On right, High-resolution STEM images reveal changes in crystal orientation as the chains relax. Materials Science Division researcher Haimei Zheng, the Molecular Foundry's Stephen Whitelam, and colleagues have imaged iron-platinum nanoparticle forming from solution, helping resolve a decades-long debate about growth dynamics. By understanding how nanoparticles grow, researchers can better tailor their properties for cheap, efficient energy-related technologies. Researchers have long assumed that nanoparticles grow in solution as molecules gradually attach to a nanoparticle nucleus, but recently they
Engineering electron nanoconduits in living bacteria Engineering electron nanoconduits in living bacteria This schematic shows that balanced expression of the Mtr electron conduit from Shewanella oneidensis in Escherichia coli enables E. coli to pass electrons across the membrane to an anode. Scientific Achievement A few specialized bacteria contain electron transfer protein complexes - electron nanoconduits - that allow them to reduce or oxidize an electrode. By exploring factors that control the synthesis of these electron nanoconduits, the model microbe Escherichia coli was engineered to deliver current to an electrode. Significance This work identifies conditions that allow for this electron transport system to be synthesized and function as electrical interface in non-native cell types. These cells can then interact directly with electronics,
Making a Map for Nanotube Exploration Making a Map for Nanotube Exploration Figures: Electron diffraction patterns and Rayleigh spectra of carbon nanotubes with different chiral indices. Inset, top, an illustration of a single nanotube suspended across a gapped substrate for measurement. An international team of scientists headed by Feng Wang of the Materials Science Division of Berkeley Lab and Enge Wang of the International Center for Quantum Materials in Beijing, has mapped out an "atlas" of key structural and optical properties of carbon nanotubes. By painstakingly measuring both electron diffraction and optical scattering for hundreds of samples, the team created a reference to accelerate future nanotube studies for fundamental physics research as well as optoelectronic and photonic
Gang (Gary) Ren Gang (Gary) Ren Ren Staff Scientist, Imaging and Manipulation of Nanostructures firstname.lastname@example.com 510.495.2375 personal website Biography Education B.A., Theoretical Physics, Lanzhou University, China, 1986-1990 M.S., Theoretical Physics (General relativity and gauge theory), Lanzhou University, China, 1990-1993, Advisor: Prof. Yi-shi Duan. Thesis: "Theory and Application of 2+1 Dimensional Topological Current" Ph.D. Material Physics (Electron microscopy), Univ. of Science and Technology Beijing, and Beijing Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China, 1993-1997, Advisor: Profs. Lian-mao Peng (2012 chair of IUCr -Commission of Electron crystallography) and Kehsin Kuo, Thesis: "Quantitative Electron Diffraction Theory and
Prendergast Prendergast David Prendergast Director (acting), Theory of Nanostructured Materials firstname.lastname@example.com 510.486.4948 website Research Interests My current work focuses on using many-body electronic structure techniques to compute the excited state properties of materials from first-principles, with an emphasis on complex nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, which exhibit strong excitonic effects due to quantum confinement. Learn more about my research on my nanotheory page. Current Projects Computing excitonic states with accurate accounting of electron-hole binding via solution of the Bethe-Salpete equation Electron-Hole Interaction in Carbon Nanotubes: Novel Screening and Exciton Excitation Spectra In summary, our analysis shows that the use of an electron-hole interaction
Making Smart Windows Even Smarter Making Smart Windows Even Smarter Nanocrystals of indium tin oxide (shown here in blue) embedded in a glassy matrix of niobium oxide (green) form a composite material that can switch between NIR-transmitting and NIR-blocking states with a small jolt of electricity. A synergistic interaction in the region where glassy matrix meets nanocrystal increases the potency of the electrochromic effect. Scientific Achievement Researchers have created a thin coating of nanocrystals embedded in glass that can dynamically modify sunlight as it passes through a window. Significance and Impact Unlike existing technologies, the coating provides selective control over visible light and heat-producing near-infrared (NIR) light, so windows can maximize both energy savings and occupant comfort in a wide range of
Experimental verification of the key properties of a three-dimensional isotropic transmission line based superlens
Design and experimental realization of a three-dimensional superlens based on LC-loaded transmission lines are presented. Commercially available components and materials are used in the design. Transmission properties of the designed structure are studied experimentally and the observed lens properties are compared with analytical predictions. Backward-wave propagation and amplification of evanescent waves in the prototype structure are verified both analytically and experimentally.
Pekka Alitalo; Stanislav Maslovski; Sergei Tretyakov
Survey of Utility Practices for Rating Overhead Transmission Line and Component Condition: Survey Results
Utilities have expressed an interest in using analytical tools and methods for evaluating the condition of their overhead transmission facilities and line components. These analytical techniques are intended to provide a systematic approach to ensure that planned expenditures for inspection and maintenance programs are being applied in the most cost-effective way that benefits the organization and public as a whole. Prescriptive or time-based methods used by the utilities for many years might not be ...
100-B/C Target Analyte List Development for Soil
This report documents the process used to identify source area target analytes in support of the 100-B/C remedial investigation/feasibility study addendum to DOE/RL-2008-46. This report also establishes the analyte exclusion criteria applicable for 100-B/C use and the analytical methods needed to analyze the target analytes.
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Applying a Modified Triad Approach to Investigate Wastewater lines
Approximately 20 miles of wastewater lines are below grade at an active military Base. This piping network feeds or fed domestic or industrial wastewater treatment plants on the Base. Past wastewater line investigations indicated potential contaminant releases to soil and groundwater. Further environmental assessment was recommended to characterize the lines because of possible releases. A Remedial Investigation (RI) using random sampling or use of sampling points spaced at predetermined distances along the entire length of the wastewater lines, however, would be inefficient and cost prohibitive. To accomplish RI goals efficiently and within budget, a modified Triad approach was used to design a defensible sampling and analysis plan and perform the investigation. The RI task was successfully executed and resulted in a reduced fieldwork schedule, and sampling and analytical costs. Results indicated that no major releases occurred at the biased sampling points. It was reasonably extrapolated that since releases did not occur at the most likely locations, then the entire length of a particular wastewater line segment was unlikely to have contaminated soil or groundwater and was recommended for no further action. A determination of no further action was recommended for the majority of the waste lines after completing the investigation. The modified Triad approach was successful and a similar approach could be applied to investigate wastewater lines on other United States Department of Defense or Department of Energy facilities. (authors)
Pawlowicz, R.; Urizar, L. [Bechtel National, Inc., 1230 Columbia St., Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101 (United States); Blanchard, S. [Brown and Caldwell, 9665 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92123 (United States); Jacobsen, K. [Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132 (United States); Scholfield, J. [EarthTech, 841 Bishop St., Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813 (United States)
Large scale data analytics on clouds
We summarize important overall issues affecting use of clouds to support Data Science. We describe the mapping of different applications to HPCC and Cloud systems and the architecture that support data analytics that is interoperable between these architectures. Keywords: clouds, data science, exascale, hpcc, iterative mapreduce, mapreduce, mpi, programming paradigms
Geoffrey C. Fox
Exploring the analytical processes of intelligence analysts
We present an observational case study in which we investigate and analyze the analytical processes of intelligence analysts. Participating analysts in the study carry out two scenarios where they organize and triage information, conduct intelligence ... Keywords: artifact analysis, collaboration, homeland security, intelligence analysis, national security, participant observation, participatory design, work practices, work-oriented design
George Chin, Jr.; Olga A. Kuchar; Katherine E. Wolf
Analytical Theory of Graphene Nanoribbon Transistors
Graphene has emerged as one of the most promising materials to address scaling challenges in the post silicon era. A simple model for graphene nanoribbon field-effect transistors (GNRFETs) is developed for treating the effects of edge bond relaxation, ... Keywords: Graphene nanoribbons, analytical model, edge bond relaxation, third nearest neighbor interaction, edge scattering
Pei Zhao; Mihir Choudhury; Kartik Mohanram; Jing Guo
Enhancing Law Enforcement Using Data & Visual Analytics
Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA NY/NJ), Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL), Intuidex will integrate visual analytics methods developed at PNNL to mine valuable links between entities in order Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA NY/NJ) ┬Ě Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) ┬Ě Intuidex
Biodiesel Analytical Methods: August 2002--January 2004
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines that is receiving great attention worldwide. The material contained in this book is intended to provide the reader with information about biodiesel engines and fuels, analytical methods used to measure fuel properties, and specifications for biodiesel quality control.
Van Gerpen, J.; Shanks, B.; Pruszko, R.; Clements, D.; Knothe, G.
Analytic theory of ICRF minority heating
We present a one-dimensional analytic theory of the ICRF gyroresonant absorption and mode-conversion, for the problem of minority fundamental resonance. Using the wave phase-space method, and the theory of linear mode conversion therein, we obtain explicit expressions for the coefficients of transmission (T), reflection (R), conversion (C), absorption (A). 7 refs., 2 figs.
Ye, H.; Kaufman, A.N.
Some analytical models of radiating collapsing spheres
We present some analytical solutions to the Einstein equations, describing radiating collapsing spheres in the diffusion approximation. Solutions allow for modeling physical reasonable situations. The temperature is calculated for each solution, using a hyperbolic transport equation, which permits to exhibit the influence of relaxational effects on the dynamics of the system.
Herrera, L.; Di Prisco, A [Escuela de Fisica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas (Venezuela); Ospino, J. [Area de Fisica Teorica. Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Salamanca Salamanca (Spain)
Analytical theory of intensity fluctuations in SASE
Recent advances in SASE experiments stimulate interest in quantitative comparison of measurements with theory. Extending the previous analysis of the SASE intensity in guided modes, the authors provide an analytical description of the intensity fluctuations by calculating intensity correlation functions in the frequency domain. Comparison of the results with experiment yields new insight into the SASE process.
Yu, L.H.; Krinsky, S. [Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
Refinery analytical techniques optimize unit performance
Refinery process engineers need to consider benefits of laboratory analytical techniques when evaluating unit performance. Refinery heavy-oil laboratory analytical techniques use both old and new technologies. Knowing how to use available laboratory analytical techniques within their limitations are critical to obtain correct refinery optimization decisions. Better refinery stream distillation and contaminant data ultimately improves the accuracy of various refinery decision-making tools. These laboratory analytical techniques are covered: high-temperature simulated distillation (HTSD); true boiling point (TBP) distillation--ASTM D2892; vacuum distillation--ASTM D5236; continuous-flash vaporizers; wiped-film evaporators; inductively coupled plasma atomic-emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES); Conradson--ASTM D189/Microcarbon residue--ASTM D4530; and asphaltene IP-143, ASTM D3279, ASTM D4124. Analysis of atmospheric crude, vacuum crude and delayed coker units highlight these laboratory techniques to identify potential yield and product quality benefits. Physical distillation or wiped-film evaporation in conjunction with HTSD, ICP-AES, microcarbon residue and asphaltened data will better characterize a feedstock as well as determine the source of contaminants. Economics are refinery specific, therefore, these examples focus on applying laboratory techniques as opposed to discussing specifics of unit improvement. These are discussed qualitatively.
Golden, S.W. [Process Consulting Services Inc., Grapevine, TX (United States); Craft, S. [Chempro, Inc., LaPorte, TX (United States); Villalanti, D.C. [Triton Analytics Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
Analytical modeling of SRAM dynamic stability
In this paper, for the first time, a theory for evaluating dynamic noise margins of SRAM cells is developed analytically. The results allow predicting the transient error susceptibility of an SRAM cell using a closed-form expression. The key innovation ...
Bin Zhang; Ari Arapostathis; Sani Nassif; Michael Orshansky
NERSC Analytics Program Status and Update
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Commercial Lining Products
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6; (Jan. 2010) 1 of 13 6; (Jan. 2010) 1 of 13 ATTACHMENT A BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Article 1 Definitions 2 Article 2 Order of Precedence 2 Article 3 Acceptance of Agreement 2 Article 4 Complete Agreement 3 Article 5 Assignment 3 Article 6 Compliance with Laws and Regulations 3 Article 7 Independent Contractor; Hold Harmless 3 Article 8 Notice Regarding Late Delivery 3 Article 9 Inspection and Acceptance 4 Article 10 No Waiver 4 Article 11 New Materials 5 Article 12 Suspect/Counterfeit Items 5 Article 13 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 6 Article 14 Title and Risk of Loss 6 Article 15 Warranty 6 Article 16 Payment 6 Article 17 Taxes 7 Article 18 Extras 7
GARS DSOC Open Action Items -9/19/13 Status Action
Open Action Items -9/19/13 Status Open Action Items -9/19/13 Status Action ID # Dept Type of Concern Issue Action Owner Status Originator Priority 46 DA Security/ Operations The use of Entrust is a vital component of cyber security. The team recommends that a solution to funding the startup and enduring cost be evaluated by the GARS Business office and BNL Cyber Security. Expand and encourage greater usage of Entrust across all categories of sensitive information and employees. 8/6 - Gerry sent a message to T. Schlagel 8/24/12-Testing alt approach. ITD /GARS in communication. 10/5 - G. Stokes to contact T. Schlagel 10/12 - T. Schlagel updated Gerry on progress using Entrust for BNL using the Argonne Solution 10/26 - Solution for system is in process 11/9 - K. McIntyre and K. Gillen on Entrust. Working thru
MONTICELLO NPL SITES Minutes and Action Items of the Federal Facilities Agreement Meeting
Minutes and Action Items of the Federal Facilities Agreement Meeting Minutes and Action Items of the Federal Facilities Agreement Meeting September 16 and 17,2008 Meeting Location U.S. Department of Energy Site Office, Monticello, Utah Meeting Attendees Jalena Dayvault- U.S. Department of Energy Tim Bartlett- S.M. Stoller Todd Moon- S.M. Stoller Linda Sheader- S. M. Stoller Paul Wetherstein- S.M. Stoller Brent Everett- Utah Department of Environmental Quality Duane Mortensen- Utah Department of Environmental Quality Paul Mushovic- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rob Stites- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (participated by phone) Christina Wilson- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (participated by phone) Meeting topics and discussion points are summarized under the headings listed below. The agenda and copies of handouts presented during the meeting are attached to this report.
GARS DSOC Closed Action Items -9/19/13 Status Dept.
Closed Action Items -9/19/13 Status Closed Action Items -9/19/13 Status Dept. Type of Concern Issue Action Owner Status Originator NE Security/ Operations B. 130 Security violation should a BNL staff member comment on a classified document that has been published in a newspaper, etc. GARS Operational Security Team has made recommendations. New Issues have been added to the list under Security/Operations. GARS OPSEC Team Closed Stand Down NE & NN Security/ Operations * OUO & Proprietary Materials - concern that every is not aware of how to handle OUO & Proprietary material/documents; B815 custodian has master key to all offices - definite risk when OUO & Proprietary Material being used. Also a concern for personal files containing private information. * Classification review/refresher need for people so that
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9; (Apr. 2011) 1 of 16 9; (Apr. 2011) 1 of 16 BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY Article 1 Definitions 2 Article 2 Order of Precedence 2 Article 3 Acceptance of Agreement 2 Article 4 Complete Agreement 3 Article 5 Assignment 3 Article 6 Compliance with Laws and Regulations 3 Article 7 Independent Contractor; Hold Harmless 3 Article 8 Notice Regarding Late Delivery 4 Article 9 Inspection and Acceptance 4 Article 10 No Waiver 5 Article 11 New Materials 5 Article 12 Suspect/Counterfeit Items 5 Article 13 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 6 Article 14 Title and Risk of Loss 6 Article 15 Warranty 6 Article 16 Payment 7 Article 17 Taxes 7 Article 18 Extras 7
Liquefied natural gas. A literature survey issued quarterly, October--December 1976. [About 130 items
A bibliography is compiled on LNG. In this issue, about 130 items are categorized in the following areas: thermodynamic, other properties, and phase equilibria of methane; other properties of methane mixtures; liquefaction and separation; regasification; peak shaving and terminal storage plants; liquid storage; importation of LNG; ground and sea transport; liquid pipelines; heat and mass transport; safety; sorption; instrumentation; gas fields and cavern storage; transportation and other applications; general references; economic factors; miscellaneous; patents; energy; and SNG. (MCW)
Liquefied natural gas. A literature survey issued quarterly, April--June 1976. [About 250 items
A bibliography is compiled on LNG. In this issue, about 250 items are categorized in the following areas: thermodynamic, other properties, and phase equilibria of methane; other properties of methane mixtures; liquefaction and separation; regasification; peak shaving and terminal storage plants; liquid storage; importation of LNG; ground and sea transport; liquid pipelines; heat and mass transport; safety; sorption; instrumentation; gas fields and cavern storage; transportation and other applications; general references; economic factors; miscellaneous; patents; energy; and SNG. (MCW)
Liquefied natural gas. A literature survey issued quarterly, January--March 1976. [About 400 items
A bibliography is compiled on LNG. In this issue, over four hundred items are categorized in the following areas: thermodynamic, other properties, and phase equilibria of methane; other properties of methane mixtures; liquefaction and separation; regasification; peak shaving and terminal storage plants; liquid storage; importation of LNG; ground and sea transportation; liquid pipelines; heat and mass transport; safety; sorption; instrumentation; gas fields and cavern storage; transportation and other applications; general references; economic factors; miscellaneous; patents; energy; and SNG. (MCW)
Liquefied natural gas. A literature survey issued quarterly, July--September 1976. [About 150 items
A bibliography is compiled on LNG. In this issue, about 150 items are categorized in the following areas: thermodynamic, other properties, and phase equilibria of methane; other properties of methane mixtures; liquefaction and separation; regasification; peak shaving and terminal storage plants; liquid storage; importation of LNG; ground and sea transport; liquid pipelines; heat and mass transport; safety; sorption; instrumentation; gas fields and cavern storage; transportation and other applications; general references; economic factors; miscellaneous; patents; energy; and SNG. (MCW)
Information for Use in Conducting Audits of Supplier Commercial Grade Item Dedication Programs
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a series of documents pertaining to commercial grade item dedication (CGID). Each of these documents was written from a licensees perspective and was intended for use by member utilities. EPRI released six of these documents as copyrighted publications in 2007, making them available to suppliers in the nuclear generation industry. Suppliers can use these documents as guidance for implementing supplier CGID programs. Recent experience conducting N...
An Integrated RFID and Barcode Tagged Item Inventory System for Deployment at New Brunswick Laboratory
New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL) has a numerous inventory containing thousands of plutonium and uranium certified reference materials. The current manual inventory process is well established but is a lengthy process which requires significant oversight and double checking to ensure correctness. Oak Ridge National Laboratory has worked with NBL to develop and deploy a new inventory system which utilizes handheld computers with barcode scanners and radio frequency identification (RFID) readers termed the Tagged Item Inventory System (TIIS). Certified reference materials are identified by labels which incorporate RFID tags and barcodes. The label printing process and RFID tag association process are integrated into the main desktop software application. Software on the handheld computers syncs with software on designated desktop machines and the NBL inventory database to provide a seamless inventory process. This process includes: 1) identifying items to be inventoried, 2) downloading the current inventory information to the handheld computer, 3) using the handheld to read item and location labels, and 4) syncing the handheld computer with a designated desktop machine to analyze the results, print reports, etc. The security of this inventory software has been a major concern. Designated roles linked to authenticated logins are used to control access to the desktop software while password protection and badge verification are used to control access to the handheld computers. The overall system design and deployment at NBL will be presented. The performance of the system will also be discussed with respect to a small piece of the overall inventory. Future work includes performing a full inventory at NBL with the Tagged Item Inventory System and comparing performance, cost, and radiation exposures to the current manual inventory process.
Younkin, James R [ORNL; Kuhn, Michael J [ORNL; Gradle, Colleen [New Brunswick Laboratory, Argonne, IL; Preston, Lynne [U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Health, Safety and Security; Thomas, Brigham B. [ORNL; Laymance, Leesa K [ORNL; Kuziel, Ron [DOE SC - Chicago Office
Utility Lines and Facilities (Montana)
These regulations apply to the construction of utility and power lines and facilities. They address the use of public right-of-ways for such construction, underground power lines, and construction...
IPF Overhead Line Uprating Wizard
The Increased Power Flow (IPF) Wizard ranks various line uprating methods available on the basis of a series of relatively simple questions about the rating increase needed, the condition of the line, regulatory restrictions, and basic design parameters of the existing line. The Wizardĺs knowledge base contains 17 different uprating methods selected and defined by the contractors. A series of 22 questions concerning such variables as line rating assumptions, physical condition, and permitting were define...
Strong Lines of Mercury ( Hg )
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Strong Lines of Plutonium ( Pu )
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Strong Lines of Tungsten ( W )
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Bioanalytical Applications of Fluorescence Line-Narrowing and Non-Line-Narrowing Spectroscopy Interfaced with Capillary Electrophoresis and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are widely used analytical separation techniques with many applications in chemical, biochemical, and biomedical sciences. Conventional analyte identification in these techniques is based on retention/migration times of standards; requiring a high degree of reproducibility, availability of reliable standards, and absence of coelution. From this, several new information-rich detection methods (also known as hyphenated techniques) are being explored that would be capable of providing unambiguous on-line identification of separating analytes in CE and HPLC. As further discussed, a number of such on-line detection methods have shown considerable success, including Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), and fluorescence line-narrowing spectroscopy (FLNS). In this thesis, the feasibility and potential of combining the highly sensitive and selective laser-based detection method of FLNS with analytical separation techniques are discussed and presented. A summary of previously demonstrated FLNS detection interfaced with chromatography and electrophoresis is given, and recent results from on-line FLNS detection in CE (CE-FLNS), and the new combination of HPLC-FLNS, are shown.
Kenneth Paul Roberts
Quantum logic as superbraids of entangled qubit world lines
Presented is a topological representation of quantum logic that views entangled qubit spacetime histories (or qubit world lines) as a generalized braid, referred to as a superbraid. The crossing of world lines is purely quantum in nature, most conveniently expressed analytically with ladder-operator-based quantum gates. At a crossing, independent world lines can become entangled. Complicated superbraids are systematically reduced by recursively applying novel quantum skein relations. If the superbraid is closed (e.g. representing quantum circuits with closed-loop feedback, quantum lattice gas algorithms, loop or vacuum diagrams in quantum field theory), then one can decompose the resulting superlink into an entangled superposition of classical links. In turn, for each member link, one can compute a link invariant, e.g. the Jones polynomial. Thus, a superlink possesses a unique link invariant expressed as an entangled superposition of classical link invariants.
Jeffrey Yepez
A Kaleidoscope of Understanding: Comparing Real with Random Data, Using Binary-Choice Items, to Study Preservice Elementary Teachersĺ Knowledge of Climate Change
The authors used a 59-item survey to probe the understanding of climate change by 89 Ontario preservice teachers. The study investigated the usefulness of comparing real survey data from closed, binary choice items, with randomly generated data. ...
Douglas Hayhoe; Shawn Bullock; Katharine Hayhoe
Comparison of Bottom-Up and Top-Down Forecasts: Vision Industry Energy Forecasts with ITEMS and NEMS
Comparisons are made of energy forecasts using results from the Industrial module of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and an industrial economic-engineering model called the Industrial Technology and Energy Modeling System (ITEMS), a model developed for industrial energy analysis at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Although the results are mixed, generally ITEMS show greater penetration of energy efficient technologies and thus lower energy use, even though the business as usual forecasts for ITEMS uses a higher discount rate than NEMS uses.
Roop, J. M.; Dahowski, R. T
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Technosocial Predictive Analytics for Illicit Nuclear Trafficking
Illicit nuclear trafficking networks are a national security threat. These networks can directly lead to nuclear proliferation, as state or non-state actors attempt to identify and acquire nuclear weapons-related expertise, technologies, components, and materials. The ability to characterize and anticipate the key nodes, transit routes, and exchange mechanisms associated with these networks is essential to influence, disrupt, interdict or destroy the function of the networks and their processes. The complexities inherent to the characterization and anticipation of illicit nuclear trafficking networks requires that a variety of modeling and knowledge technologies be jointly harnessed to construct an effective analytical and decision making workflow in which specific case studies can be built in reasonable time and with realistic effort. In this paper, we explore a solution to this challenge that integrates evidentiary and dynamic modeling with knowledge management and analytical gaming, and demonstrate its application to a geopolitical region at risk.
Sanfilippo, Antonio P.; Butner, R. Scott; Cowell, Andrew J.; Dalton, Angela C.; Haack, Jereme N.; Kreyling, Sean J.; Riensche, Roderick M.; White, Amanda M.; Whitney, Paul D.
Electrospray ion source with reduced analyte electrochemistry
An electrospray ion (ESI) source and method capable of ionizing an analyte molecule without oxidizing or reducing the analyte of interest. The ESI source can include an emitter having a liquid conduit, a working electrode having a liquid contacting surface, a spray tip, a secondary working electrode, and a charge storage coating covering partially or fully the liquid contacting surface of the working electrode. The liquid conduit, the working electrode and the secondary working electrode can be in liquid communication. The electrospray ion source can also include a counter electrode proximate to, but separated from, said spray tip. The electrospray ion source can also include a power system for applying a voltage difference between the working electrodes and a counter-electrode. The power system can deliver pulsed voltage changes to the working electrodes during operation of said electrospray ion source to minimize the surface potential of the charge storage coating.
Kertesz, Vilmos (Knoxville, TN); Van Berkel, Gary (Clinton, TN)
Kertesz, Vilmos; Van Berkel, Gary J
Analytical model for Stirling cycle machine design
In order to study further the promising free piston Stirling engine architecture, there is a need of an analytical thermodynamic model which could be used in a dynamical analysis for preliminary design. To aim at more realistic values, the models have to take into account the heat losses and irreversibilities on the engine. An analytical model which encompasses the critical flaws of the regenerator and furthermore the heat exchangers effectivenesses has been developed. This model has been validated using the whole range of the experimental data available from the General Motor GPU-3 Stirling engine prototype. The effects of the technological and operating parameters on Stirling engine performance have been investigated. In addition to the regenerator influence, the effect of the cooler effectiveness is underlined.
Formosa, Fabien; 10.1016/j.enconman.2010.02.010
Visual Analytics and Storytelling through Video
This paper supplements a video clip submitted to the Video Track of IEEE Symposium on Information Visualization 2005. The original video submission applies a two-way storytelling approach to demonstrate the visual analytics capabilities of a new visualization technique. The paper presents our video production philosophy, describes the plot of the video, explains the rationale behind the plot, and finally, shares our production experiences with our readers.
Wong, Pak C.; Perrine, Kenneth A.; Mackey, Patrick S.; Foote, Harlan P.; Thomas, Jim
Analytical steam injection model for layered systems
Screening, evaluation and optimization of the steam flooding process in homogeneous reservoirs can be performed by using simple analytical predictive models. In the absence of any analytical model for layered reservoirs, at present, only numerical simulators can be used. And these are expensive. In this study, an analytical model has been developed considering two isolated layers of differing permeabilities. The principle of equal flow potential is applied across the two layers. Gajdica`s (1990) single layer linear steam drive model is extended for the layered system. The formulation accounts for variation of heat loss area in the higher permeability layer, and the development of a hot liquid zone in the lower permeability layer. These calculations also account for effects of viscosity, density, fractional flow curves and pressure drops in the hot liquid zone. Steam injection rate variations in the layers are represented by time weighted average rates. For steam zone calculations, Yortsos and Gavalas`s (1981) upper bound method is used with a correction factor. The results of the model are compared with a numerical simulator. Comparable oil and water flow rates, and breakthrough times were achieved for 100 cp oil. Results with 10 cp and 1000 cp oils indicate the need to improve the formulation to properly handle differing oil viscosities.
Abdual-Razzaq; Brigham, W.E.; Castanier, L.M.
Suspect/Counterfeit Items Criteria Review and Approach Document (CRAD) NNSA/Nevada Site Office Facility Representative Division
Management should have a formal system under Quality Assurance with adequate controls defined and implemented to identify and preclude Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI) from being introduced into...
Page 1 Page 1 2012 EIA-821 SURVEY: LINE-BY-LINE REFERENCE GUIDE Kerosene Line No. Sold directly to consumers for: 1 Residential Use (Non-Farm): * Backup generator * Home heating and cooking * Personal lawn equipment * EXCLUDE: Apartment buildings and Farmhouses 2 Commercial Use: * Apartment building * Bank * Casino * Church * College/School/Institution * Department/Retail store * Environmental clean-up service * Flushing fuel lines * Forestry service * Golf course * Government (Federal, State, local, and district; INCLUDE fuel used in vehicles) * Hazardous waste company * Hospital * Hotel/Motel * Landfill site government owned * Landscaping * Laundry company * Lumber yard that sells the lumber * Medical service * Port Authority/publicly owned port or loading dock
EC Transmission Line Materials
The purpose of this document is to identify materials acceptable for use in the US ITER Project Office (USIPO)-supplied components for the ITER Electron cyclotron Heating and Current Drive (ECH&CD) transmission lines (TL), PBS-52. The source of material property information for design analysis shall be either the applicable structural code or the ITER Material Properties Handbook. In the case of conflict, the ITER Material Properties Handbook shall take precedence. Materials selection, and use, shall follow the guidelines established in the Materials Assessment Report (MAR). Materials exposed to vacuum shall conform to the ITER Vacuum Handbook. [Ref. 2] Commercial materials shall conform to the applicable standard (e.g., ASTM, JIS, DIN) for the definition of their grade, physical, chemical and electrical properties and related testing. All materials for which a suitable certification from the supplier is not available shall be tested to determine the relevant properties, as part of the procurement. A complete traceability of all the materials including welding materials shall be provided. Halogenated materials (example: insulating materials) shall be forbidden in areas served by the detritiation systems. Exceptions must be approved by the Tritium System and Safety Section Responsible Officers.
Bigelow, Tim S [ORNL
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On the analytic solutions of the nonhomogeneous Blasius problem
In this article a totally analytic solution of the nonhomogeneous Blasius problem is obtained using the homotopy analysis method (HAM). This solution converges for 0= Keywords: 65-xx, Analytic solution, Blasius problem, Homotopy analysis method
Fathi M. Allan; Muhammed I. Syam
Items Supporting the Hanford Internal Dosimetry Program Implementation of the IMBA Computer Code
The Hanford Internal Dosimetry Program has adopted the computer code IMBA (Integrated Modules for Bioassay Analysis) as its primary code for bioassay data evaluation and dose assessment using methodologies of ICRP Publications 60, 66, 67, 68, and 78. The adoption of this code was part of the implementation plan for the June 8, 2007 amendments to 10 CFR 835. This information release includes action items unique to IMBA that were required by PNNL quality assurance standards for implementation of safety software. Copie of the IMBA software verification test plan and the outline of the briefing given to new users are also included.
Carbaugh, Eugene H.; Bihl, Donald E.
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Aronov, Boris
The Pulse Line Ion Accelerator Concept
be modeled as a transmission line with equivalent inductancez , t ) (see Fig. 1), the transmission line equations in thethese elementary transmission line equations are traveling
Briggs, Richard J.
Data Intensive Architecture for Scalable Cyber Analytics
Cyber analysts are tasked with the identification and mitigation of network exploits and threats. These compromises are difficult to identify due to the characteristics of cyber communication, the volume of traffic, and the duration of possible attack. It is necessary to have analytical tools to help analysts identify anomalies that span seconds, days, and weeks. Unfortunately, providing analytical tools effective access to the volumes of underlying data requires novel architectures, which is often overlooked in operational deployments. Our work is focused on a summary record of communication, called a flow. Flow records are intended to summarize a communication session between a source and a destination, providing a level of aggregation from the base data. Despite this aggregation, many enterprise network perimeter sensors store millions of network flow records per day. The volume of data makes analytics difficult, requiring the development of new techniques to efficiently identify temporal patterns and potential threats. The massive volume makes analytics difficult, but there are other characteristics in the data which compound the problem. Within the billions of records of communication that transact, there are millions of distinct IP addresses involved. Characterizing patterns of entity behavior is very difficult with the vast number of entities that exist in the data. Research has struggled to validate a model for typical network behavior with hopes it will enable the identification of atypical behavior. Complicating matters more, typically analysts are only able to visualize and interact with fractions of data and have the potential to miss long term trends and behaviors. Our analysis approach focuses on aggregate views and visualization techniques to enable flexible and efficient data exploration as well as the capability to view trends over long periods of time. Realizing that interactively exploring summary data allowed analysts to effectively identify events, we utilized multidimensional OLAP data cubes. The data cube structure supports interactive analysis of summary data across multiple dimensions, such as location, time, and protocol. Cube technology also allows the analyst to drill-down into the underlying data set, when events of interest are identified and detailed analysis is required. Unfortunately, when creating these cubes, we ran into significant performance issues with our initial architecture, caused by a combination of the data volume and attribute characteristics. Overcoming, these issues required us to develop a novel, data intensive computing infrastructure. In particular, we ended up combining a Netezza Twin Fin data warehouse appliance, a solid state Fusion IO ioDrive, and the Tableau Desktop business intelligence analytic software. Using this architecture, we were able to analyze a month's worth of flow records comprising 4.9B records, totaling approximately 600GB of data. This paper describes our architecture, the challenges that we encountered, and the work that remains to deploy a fully generalized cyber analytical infrastructure.
Olsen, Bryan K.; Johnson, John R.; Critchlow, Terence J.
Nonperturbative and analytical approach to Yang-Mills thermodynamics
An analytical, macroscopic approach to SU(N) Yang-Mills thermodynamics is developed, tested,and applied.
Ralf Hofmann
Public Safety and Security in Analytical Microscopy Group
Public Safety and Security in Analytical Microscopy Group. Summary: Reliable standards are needed to test, maintain, and ...
Transmission Line Design and Construction
The power industry wants to construct reliable and cost-effective overhead lines. A reliable and cost effective line requires not only that the line and structures meet design criteria for strength, clearances, and electrical considerations, but also that it be designed for safe and easy construction and maintenance. Design and construction practices should therefore go hand in hand. Information among various departments within a utility has to be shared for mutual benefit. Communication is a key ...
HVDC Overhead Line Performance Study
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is documenting the various factors that should be considered when designing and building new high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines or when converting AC lines to HVDC. Given the limited number of HVDC lines that have been designed and built around the world, even some basic factors (for example, insulator flashover in severely contaminated regions) are not completely understood. This report concerns a crucial first step in better understanding and improving...
Photovoltaic Degradation Rates -- An Analytical Review
As photovoltaic penetration of the power grid increases, accurate predictions of return on investment require accurate prediction of decreased power output over time. Degradation rates must be known in order to predict power delivery. This article reviews degradation rates of flat-plate terrestrial modules and systems reported in published literature from field testing throughout the last 40 years. Nearly 2000 degradation rates, measured on individual modules or entire systems, have been assembled from the literature, showing a median value of 0.5%/year. The review consists of three parts: a brief historical outline, an analytical summary of degradation rates, and a detailed bibliography partitioned by technology.
Jordan, D. C.; Kurtz, S. R.
Analytical Performance Models for Geologic Repositories
This report presents analytical solutions of the dissolution and hydrogeologic transport of radionuclides in geologic repositories. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the equations resulting from these analyses. The subjects treated in the present report are: (a) Solubility-limited transport with transverse dispersion (Chapter 2); (b) Transport of a radionuclide chain with nonequilibrium chemical reactions (Chapter 3); (c) Advective transport in a two-dimensional flow field (Chapter 4); (d) Radionuclide.transport in fractured media (Chapter 5); (e) A mathematical model for EPA's analysis of generic repositories (Chapter 6); and (f) Dissolution of radionuclides from solid waste (Chapter 7).
Chambre, P.L.; Pigford, T.H.; Fujita, A.; Kanki, T.; Kobayashi,A.; Lung, H.; Ting, D.; Sato, Y.; Savoshy, S.J.
The line-above-ground attenuator provides a continuously variable microwave attenuator for a coaxial line that is capable of high attenuation and low insertion loss. The device consists of a short section of the line-above- ground plane type transmission lime, a pair of identical rectangular slabs of lossy material like polytron, whose longitudinal axes are parallel to and indentically spaced away from either side of the line, and a geared mechanism to adjust amd maintain this spaced relationship. This device permits optimum fineness and accuracy of attenuator control which heretofore has been difficult to achieve.
Wilds, R.B.; Ames, J.R.
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Recycling policy making of organic waste using analytical network process
The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) has been used widely in multicriteria selection problems. However, AHP can deal with only a simple hierarchy of elements. On the other hand, the Analytical Network Process (ANP) can deal with more complex structures ... Keywords: analytical network process (ANP), group discussion, multicriteria selection, organic waste recycling policy making
Kazuei Ishii; Toru Furuichi
Emerging trends around big data analytics and security: panel
This panel will discuss the interplay between key emerging security trends centered around big data analytics and security. With the explosion of big data and advent of cloud computing, data analytics has not only become prevalent but also a critical ... Keywords: analytics, big data, privacy, security
Rafae Bhatti; Ryan LaSalle; Rob Bird; Tim Grance; Elisa Bertino
Analyte sensing mediated by adapter/carrier molecules
This invention relates to an improved method and system for sensing of one or more analytes. A host molecule, which serves as an adapter/carrier, is used to facilitate interaction between the analyte and the sensor element. A detectable signal is produced reflecting the identity and concentration of analyte present.
Bayley, Hagan (College Station, TX); Braha, Orit (College Station, TX); Gu, LiQun (Bryan, TX)
Functioning, Item Response TheoryImplicit Theories and Beta Change in Longitudinal Evaluations of Training Effectiveness: An Investigation Using Item Response Theory
Golembiewski, Billingsly, and Yeager (1976) conceptualized three distinct types of change that might result from development interventions, called alpha, beta, and gamma change. Recent research has found that beta and gamma change do occur as hypothesized, but the phenomena are somewhat infrequent and the precise conditions under which they occur have not been established. This study used confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory to identify gamma and beta change on a multidimensional, multisource managerial performance appraisal instrument and to examine relations among the change types, training program content, and raters' implicit theories of performance. Results suggested that coverage in training was a necessary but not sufficient condition for beta and gamma change to occur. Further, although gamma change was detected only in the trainee group, beta change was detected in self-ratings from trainees and in ratings collected from their superiors. Because trainees ' superiors were involved in post-training follow-up, this finding was interpreted as a possible diffusion of treatments effect (Campbell & Stanley, 1963). Contrary to expectations, there were no interpretable relations between raters' implicit theories of performance and either of the change types. Perhaps relatedly, more implicit theory change was detected among individuals providing observer ratings than in the trainees
S. Bartholomew Craig; Robert J. Harvey (chair; Kevin D. Carlson; John Donovan; Roseanne J. Foti; Neil M. A. Hauenstein; S. Bartholomew Craig
ParaView on the Data Analytics Cluster on Eureka/Gadzooks | Argonne
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Road Transportable Analytical Laboratory system. Phase 1
This developmental effort clearly shows that a Road Transportable Analytical Laboratory System is a worthwhile and achievable goal. The RTAL is designed to fully analyze (radioanalytes, and organic and inorganic chemical analytes) 20 samples per day at the highest levels of quality assurance and quality control. It dramatically reduces the turnaround time for environmental sample analysis from 45 days (at a central commercial laboratory) to 1 day. At the same time each RTAL system will save the DOE over $12 million per year in sample analysis costs compared to the costs at a central commercial laboratory. If RTAL systems were used at the eight largest DOE facilities (at Hanford, Savannah River, Fernald, Oak Ridge, Idaho, Rocky Flats, Los Alamos, and the Nevada Test Site), the annual savings would be $96,589,000. The DOE`s internal study of sample analysis needs projects 130,000 environmental samples requiring analysis in FY 1994, clearly supporting the need for the RTAL system. The cost and time savings achievable with the RTAL system will accelerate and improve the efficiency of cleanup and remediation operations throughout the DOE complex.
Finger, S.M.; Keith, V.F.; Spertzel, R.O.; De Avila, J.C.; O`Donnell, M.; Vann, R.L.
Analyticity and the Holographic S-Matrix
We derive a simple relation between the Mellin amplitude for AdS/CFT correlation functions and the bulk S-Matrix in the flat spacetime limit, proving a conjecture of Penedones. As a consequence of the Operator Product Expansion, the Mellin amplitude for any unitary CFT must be a meromorphic function with simple poles on the real axis. This provides a powerful and suggestive handle on the locality vis-a-vis analyticity properties of the S-Matrix. We begin to explore analyticity by showing how the familiar poles and branch cuts of scattering amplitudes arise from the holographic description. For this purpose we compute examples of Mellin amplitudes corresponding to 1-loop and 2-loop Witten diagrams in AdS. We also examine the flat spacetime limit of conformal blocks, implicitly relating the S-Matrix program to the Bootstrap program for CFTs. We use this connection to show how the existence of small black holes in AdS leads to a universal prediction for the conformal block decomposition of the dual CFT.
Fitzpatrick, A.Liam; /Stanford U., Phys. Dept.; Kaplan, Jared; /SLAC
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Timing modeling and optimization under the transmission line model
AbstractŚAs the operating frequency increases to gigahertz and the rise time of a signal is less than or comparable to the time-of-flight delay of a wire, it is necessary to consider the transmission line behavior for delay computation. We present in this paper, an analytical formula for the delay computation under the transmission line model. Extensive simulations with SPICE show the high fidelity of the formula. Compared with previous works, our model leads to smaller average errors in delay estimation. Based on this formula, we show the property that the minimum delay for a transmission line with reflection occurs when the number of round trips is minimized (i.e., equals one). Besides, we show that the delay of a circuit path is a posynomial function in wire and buffer sizes, implying that a local optimum is equal to the global optimum. Thus, we can apply any efficient search algorithm such as the well-known gradient search procedure to compute the globally optimal solution. Experimental results show that simultaneous wire and buffer sizing is very effective for performance optimization under the transmission line model. Index TermsŚBuffer sizing, delay model, inductance, interconnect, performance optimization, transmission line, wire sizing.
Tai-chen Chen; Song-ra Pan; Yao-wen Chang
Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Analytical Laboratory (LAB),
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Applications of Line Profile Analysis
Feb 16, 2010 ... Neutron and X-Ray Studies of Advanced Materials III : Applications of Line Profile ... Science: Robert Von Dreele1; 1APS/Argonne National Laboratory .... using an X-ray synchrotron beam line of the Advanced Photon Source.
Software Tackles Production Line Machine ?Cyclic Jitters?
Software Tackles Production Line Machine 'Cyclic ... products, even shutting down assembly lines. ... high-speed data transmission characteristics of ...
OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics May 13, 2013 - 1:51pm Addthis OCIO Technology Summit: Data Analytics The Energy Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer hosted a Data Analytics Technology Summit to showcase how the agency is using data analytics to make better data-driven decisions, provide value, and ultimately create mission impact. Data scientists and practitioners from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are using data analytics to secure information, and as a result have real-time detection capabilities for cyber attacks and intrusions giving the Department the ability to protect its data. Our partners at the Energy Information Administration demonstrated the Electricity Data Browser influence on creating the visualization of data,
Random walk of magnetic field lines in dynamical turbulence: A field line tracing method. I. Slab turbulence
To study the wandering of magnetic field lines is an important subject in theoretical physics. Results of field line random walk theories can be applied in plasma physics as well as astrophysics. Previous investigations are based on magnetostatic models. These models have been used in analytical work as well as in computer simulations to warrant mathematical and numerical tractability. To replace the magnetostatic model by a dynamical turbulence model is a difficult task. In the present article, a field line tracing method is used to describe field line wandering in dynamical magnetic turbulence. As examples different models are employed, namely, the plasma wave model, the damping model of dynamical turbulence, and the random sweeping model. It is demonstrated that the choice of the turbulence model has a very strong influence on the field line structure. It seems that if dynamical turbulence effects are included, Markovian diffusion can be found for other forms of the wave spectrum as in the magnetostatic model. Therefore, the results of the present paper are useful to specify turbulence models. As a further application we consider charged particle transport at early times.
Shalchi, A. [Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 (Canada)
Analytical Improvements in PV Degradation Rate Determination
As photovoltaic (PV) penetration of the power grid increases, it becomes vital to know how decreased power output may affect cost over time. In order to predict power delivery, the decline or degradation rates must be determined accurately. For non-spectrally corrected data several complete seasonal cycles (typically 3-5 years) are required to obtain reasonably accurate degradation rates. In a rapidly evolving industry such a time span is often unacceptable and the need exists to determine degradation rates accurately in a shorter period of time. Occurrence of outliers and data shifts are two examples of analytical problems leading to greater uncertainty and therefore to longer observation times. In this paper we compare three methodologies of data analysis for robustness in the presence of outliers, data shifts and shorter measurement time periods.
Terahertz Quantum-Cascade Transmission-Line Metamaterials
Terahertz Transmission-Line Metamaterials . . . . . . .CRLH Transmission Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terahertz CRLH Transmission-Line Metamaterials . . . . . . .
Tavallaee, Amir Ali
Giant van der Waals and Casimir interactions via transmission lines
We show that the van der Waals (vdW) and Casimir forces between neutral particles can be enhanced by many orders of magnitude upon changing the character of the force-mediating vacuum photon-modes. By considering two induced dipoles in the vicinity of any standard electric transmission line, where photons can propagate in one dimension (1d), we find analytically that the interaction scales nontrivially with the inter-dipolar distance, resulting in much stronger and longer-range interaction than in free-space. This may have profound implications on the non-additivity of vdW and Casimir interactions in many-particle systems, and open the door for Casimir phenomena in 1d. We discuss the possibilities of measuring this effect, e.g. in a coplanar waveguide line.
Ephraim Shahmoon; Igor Mazets; Gershon Kurizki
Electric Transmission Line Siting Compact
Electric Transmission Line Siting Compact Electric Transmission Line Siting Compact 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ 2 ARTICLE I 3 PURPOSE 4 5 Siting electric transmission lines across state borders and federal lands is an issue for states, the 6 federal government, transmission utilities, consumers, environmentalists, and other stakeholders. 7 The current, multi-year application review process by separate and equal jurisdictions constitutes 8 a sometimes inefficient and redundant process for transmission companies and complicates the 9 efforts of state and federal policy-makers and other stakeholders to develop more robust 10 economic opportunities, increase grid reliability and security, and ensure the consumers have the 11 lowest cost electricity possible. 12
Electrical transmission line diametrical retainer
The invention is a mechanism for retaining an electrical transmission line. In one embodiment of the invention it is a system for retaining an electrical transmission line within down hole components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second end of a drill pipe, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The invention allows the electrical transmission line to with stand the tension and compression of drill pipe during routine drilling cycles.
Hall, David R. (Provo, UT); Hall, Jr., H. Tracy (Provo, UT); Pixton, David (Lehi, UT); Dahlgren, Scott (Provo, UT); Sneddon, Cameron (Provo, UT); Briscoe, Michael (Lehi, UT); Fox, Joe (Spanish Fork, UT)
Pulse shaping with transmission lines
A method and apparatus for forming shaped voltage pulses uses passive reflection from a transmission line with nonuniform impedance. The impedance of the reflecting line varies with length in accordance with the desired pulse shape. A high voltage input pulse is transmitted to the reflecting line. A reflected pulse is produced having the desired shape and is transmitted by pulse removal means to a load. Light activated photoconductive switches made of silicon can be utilized. The pulse shaper can be used to drive a Pockels cell to produce shaped optical pulses.
Wilcox, R.B.
Wilcox, Russell B. (Oakland, CA)
Monticello NPL Sites Federal Facilities Agreement Meeting Minutes & Action Items
NPL Sites NPL Sites Federal Facilities Agreement Meeting Minutes & Action Items Location Monticello, Utah- DOE Office of Legacy Management field office Date September 27,2006 Attendees David Bird- Utah Department of Environmental Quality Paul Mushovic- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Att Kleinrath- U.S. Depmtment of Energy Tim Bartlett- S. M. Stoller Meeting topics and discussion points are summarized separately under the headings that follow. Attaclunent 1 to this report includes the agenda and handout materials provided at the meeting. This report also includes disposal cell and Pond 4 leachate collection data (Attachment 2), quarterly site inspection results (Attachment 3), and project schedule and deliverables through the next two qumters (October 2006 through March 2007). With this
DOE-HDBK-1204-97; Guide to Good Practices for the Development of Test Items
4-97 4-97 January 1997 Supersedes DOE-STD-1009-92 July 1992 DOE HANDBOOK GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEST ITEMS U.S. Department of Energy FSC 6910 Washington, D.C. 20585 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This document has been reproduced directly from the best available copy. Available to DOE and DOE contractors from the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, P.O. Box 62, Oak Ridge, TN 37831; (423) 576-8401. Available to the public from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161; (703) 487-4650. Order No. DE97000786 DOE-HDBK-1204-97 iii FOREWORD 1. This Department of Energy (DOE) Handbook is approved for use by all DOE
Proposal For Internationally Standardized Cost Item Definitions For The Decommissioning Of Nuclear Installations
Various international decommissioning projects have shown that there are substantial variations in cost estimates for individual installations. Studies to understand the reasons for these differences have been somewhat hampered by the fact that different types of cost estimation methods are used, having different data requirements. Although some uncertainty is inevitable in any costing method, an understanding of the costing methods used in particular projects is useful to avoid key uncertainties. Difficulties of understanding can be encountered and invalid conclusions drawn in making cost comparisons without regard to the context in which the various cost estimates were made. The above-mentioned difficulties are partly due to the lack of a standardized or generally agreed-upon costing method that includes well-structured and defined cost items and an established estimation method. Such a structure and method would be useful not only for project cost comparisons but would also be a t...
Lucien Teunckens Belgoprocess; Kurt Pflugrad; Lucien Teunckens; Candace Chan-sands; Ted Lazo
Power saving in hand-held multimedia systems using MPEG-21 digital item adaptation,ö ESTImedia
The MPEG-21 Multimedia Framework initiative aims to support a wide range of networks and devices in the delivery and consumption of multimedia resources. One of the primary goals of MPEG-21 is universal multimedia access (UMA) through Digital Item Adaptation (DIA), which supports multimedia streaming to heterogeneous terminal devices ensuring the same readability and seamlessness. We pioneer power saving of terminal devices with MPEG-21 DIA, so that the MPEG-21 DIA can also be used to support power saving, even though the framework is not primarily designed for power reduction and only limited power awareness is defined by DIA. We introduce several power-saving techniques conforming to MPEG-21 DIA specifications and show the dependency relation among introduced techniques. We achieve energy savings of up to 66 % in hand-held multimedia devices with minor QoS (Quality of Service) degradation. 1.
Hojun Shim; Youngjin Cho; Naehyuck Chang
PEP's Standby Power System consists of the diesel generators, the generator control system, Rm 308 UPS, switchgear batteries, and the electrical equipment used to distribute this power. Due to the nature of the equipment and its use throughout general industry, the majority of the system falls within the CGI definition HNF-PRO-268. ''Control of Purchased Items and Services'' and HNF-PRO-1819, ''PHMC Engineering Requirements'' require that the critical characteristics of CGI-procured equipment be established in an engineering document prior to placing the order. HNF-5043 establishes these critical characteristics for the Standby Power System. Equipment will be added to the list as required to support future CGI procurements.
A unique radioisotopic label as a new concept for safeguarding and tagging of long-term stored items and waste
The present paper discuss a novel method of tagging and labeling of waste casks, copper canisters, spent fuel containers, mercury containers, waste pack- ages and other items. In particular, it is related to the development of new long-term security identification tags/labels that can be applied to articles for carrying information about the content, inventory tracking, prevention of falsifi- cation and theft etc. It is suggested to use a unique combination of radioisotopes with different predictable length of life, as a label of the items. The possibil- ity to realize a multidimensional bar code symbology is proposed as an option for a new labeling method. The results of the first tests and evaluations of this are shown and discussed in the paper. The invention is suitable for use in items assigned to long-term (hundreds of years) storing or for final repositories. Alternative field of use includes fresh nuclear fuel handling and shipment of goods.
Chernikova, Dina
Dina Chernikova; Kare Axell
Shape optimization using reflection lines
Many common objects have highly reflective metallic or painted finishes. Their appearance is primarily defined by the distortion the curved shape of the surface introduces in the reflections of surrounding objects. Reflection lines are commonly used ...
E. Tosun; Y. I. Gingold; J. Reisman; D. Zorin
Kentucky Transmission Line Siting Methodology
EPRI, in conjunction with Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) and Photo Science, Inc. (PSI), developed a standardized methodology for siting overhead electric transmission lines. EPRI report 1013080, EPRI-GTC Overhead Electric Transmission Line Siting Methodology, published February 2006, provides additional information. This methodology has been applied in Georgia and currently is being applied to projects in Kentucky by East Kentucky Power Cooperative and E.ON U.S. on behalf of Louisville Gas and El...
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Progress report for FY 1988
The purpose of this report is to summarize the activities of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for fiscal year 1988 (October 1987 through September 1988). The Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is a full-cost recovery service center, with the primary mission of providing a broad range of analytical chemistry support services to the scientific and engineering programs at ANL. In addition, the ACL conducts a research program in analytical chemistry, works on instrumental and methods development, and provides analytical services for governmental, educational, and industrial organizations. The ACL handles a wide range of analytical problems, from routine standard analyses to unique problems that require significant development of methods and techniques.
Green, D.W.; Heinrich, R.R.; Graczyk, D.G.; Lindahl, P.C.; Erickson, M.D.
EA-0970: Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory Project No.
70: Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory 70: Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory Project No. 94-AA-01 Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas EA-0970: Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory Project No. 94-AA-01 Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas SUMMARY This EA evaluates the environmental impacts of the proposal to construct and operate an Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory and subsequent demolition of the existing Analytical Chemistry Laboratory building at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas. PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES None available at this time. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD July 6, 1995 EA-0970: Finding of No Significant Impact Environmental Safety and Health Analytical Laboratory Project No. 94-AA-01 Pantex Plant Amarillo, TX
fault diagnosis of a high voltage transmission line using waveform ...
Oct 4, 2013 ... FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF A HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE USING ... Fault types such as single line to ground, line to line, double line toá...
Optimal evaluation of infectious medical waste disposal companies using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process
Ever since Taiwan's National Health Insurance implemented the diagnosis-related groups payment system in January 2010, hospital income has declined. Therefore, to meet their medical waste disposal needs, hospitals seek suppliers that provide high-quality services at a low cost. The enactment of the Waste Disposal Act in 1974 had facilitated some improvement in the management of waste disposal. However, since the implementation of the National Health Insurance program, the amount of medical waste from disposable medical products has been increasing. Further, of all the hazardous waste types, the amount of infectious medical waste has increased at the fastest rate. This is because of the increase in the number of items considered as infectious waste by the Environmental Protection Administration. The present study used two important findings from previous studies to determine the critical evaluation criteria for selecting infectious medical waste disposal firms. It employed the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to set the objective weights of the evaluation criteria and select the optimal infectious medical waste disposal firm through calculation and sorting. The aim was to propose a method of evaluation with which medical and health care institutions could objectively and systematically choose appropriate infectious medical waste disposal firms.
Ho, Chao Chung, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com [Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan (China)
WINCHESTER ENGINEERING AND ANALYTICAL CENTER WINCHESTER ENGINEERING AND ANALYTICAL CENTER Winchester, Massachusetts Work performed by the Health and Safety Research Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830 March 1980 . .- _ 2. / f OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY operated by UNION CARBIDE CORPOdATIOt'i for the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY as part of the Formerly Utilized Sites-- Remedial Action PL;ogram .-__ - - .--..--_ ~. _.. -. THE FORMER WINCHESTER ENGINEERING AND ANALYTICAL CENTER Winchester, Massachusetts At the request of the Department of Energy (DOE, then ERDA), a preliminary survey was performed at the former Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Winchester, Massachusetts (see Fig. 1), on January 25, 1977, to assess the radiological status of this facility
A fundamental study on analyte adsorption onto metallophthalocyanines
OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO A FUNDAMENTAL STUDY ON ANALYTETHE DISSERTATION A FUNDAMENTAL STUDY ON ANALYTE ADSORPTIONof the material or on the fundamental understanding xviii of
Tran, Ngoc L.
An Analytical Framework for Long Term Policy for Commercial Deployment...
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Biodiesel Utilization: Update on Recent Analytical Techniques (Presentation)
To understand and increase the use of biodiesel, analytical methods need to be shared and compared to ensure that accurate data are gathered on this complex fuel.
Alleman, T. L.; Fouts, L.; Luecke, J.; Thornton, M.; McAlpin, C.
Federal Energy Management Program: Software and Analytical Tools
Resources Site Map Printable Version Share this resource Send a link to Federal Energy Management Program: Software and Analytical Tools to someone by E-mail Share...
SASSI Analytical Methods Compared with SHAKE Free-Field Results
Analytical Methods Compared with SHAKE Results Structural Mechanics - SRS October 4, 2011 1 Objective This study presents a methodology for validating SASSI for use with a...
Analytical foundations of physical security system assessment
Physical security systems are intended to prevent or mitigate potentially catastrophic loss of property or life. Decisions regarding the selection of one system or configuration of resources over another may be viewed as design decisions within a risk theoretic setting. The problem of revealing a clear preference among design alternatives, using only a partial or inexact delineation of event probabilities, is examined. In this dissertation, an analytical framework for the assessment of the risk associated with a physical security system is presented. Linear programming is used to determine bounds on the expected utility of an alternative, and conditions for the separation of preferences among alternatives are shown. If distinguishable preferences do not exist, techniques to determine what information may help to separate preferences are presented. The linear programming approach leads to identification of vulnerabilities in a security system through an examination of the solution to the dual problem. Security of a hypothetical military forward operating base is considered as an illustrative example. For two alternative security schemes, the uncertainty inherent in the scenario is represented using probability assessments consisting of bounds on event probabilities and exact probability assignments. Application of the framework reveals no separation of preferences between the alternatives. Examination of the primal and dual solutions to the linear programming problems, however, reveals insights into information which, if obtained, could lead to a separation of preferences as well as information on vulnerabilities in one of the alternative security postures.
Graves, Gregory Howard
Activated Corrosion Product Analysis. Analytical Approach.
The presence of activated corrosion products (ACPs) in a water cooling system is a key factor in the licensing of ITER and affects nuclear classification, which governs design and operation. The objective of this study is to develop a method to accurately estimate radionuclide concentrations during ITER operation in support of nuclear classification. A brief overview of the PACTITER numerical code, which is currently used for ACP estimation, is presented. An alternative analytical approach for calculation of ACPs, which can also be used for validation of existing numerical codes, including PACTITER, has been proposed. A continuity equation describing the kinetics of accumulation of radioactive isotopes in a water cooling system in the form of a closed ring has been formulated, taking into account the following processes: production of radioactive elements and their decay, filtration, and ACP accumulation in filter system. Additional work is needed to more accurately assess the ACP inventory in the cooling water system, including more accurate simulation of the Tokamak cooling water system (TCWS) operating cycle and consideration of material corrosion, release, and deposition rates.
Golubov, Stanislav I [ORNL; Busby, Jeremy T [ORNL; Stoller, Roger E [ORNL
Analytic approximate radiation effects due to Bremsstrahlung
The purpose of this note is to provide analytic approximate expressions that can provide quick estimates of the various effects of the Bremsstrahlung radiation produced relatively low energy electrons, such as the dumping of the beam into the beam stop at the ERL or field emission in superconducting cavities. The purpose of this work is not to replace a dependable calculation or, better yet, a measurement under real conditions, but to provide a quick but approximate estimate for guidance purposes only. These effects include dose to personnel, ozone generation in the air volume exposed to the radiation, hydrogen generation in the beam dump water cooling system and radiation damage to near-by magnets. These expressions can be used for other purposes, but one should note that the electron beam energy range is limited. In these calculations the good range is from about 0.5 MeV to 10 MeV. To help in the application of this note, calculations are presented as a worked out example for the beam dump of the R&D Energy Recovery Linac.
Ben-Zvi I.
(Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process)
The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a methodology proposed by T.L. Saaty, USA, in 1977, in finding solutions to unstructured decision problems. This first International Symposium was sponsored by the Systems Engineering Society of China, the Operations Research Society of China, the Operations Research Society of Japan, and the National Science Foundation of the USA. This symposium was held at Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, during September 6--9, 1988. There were more than 160 participants, with about 15 from the United States, 7 from Japan, one from USSR, one from Finland, and one from Canada. During the last three years, this methodology was used extensively in the People's Republic of China by decision makers, and books are published on this topic along with the development of computer software. More than 200 papers seem to be in print. The Program Committee, of which I am a member, recommended to hold the Second International Conference on AHP in 1991 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The latest developments summarized by computer software experts are relevant to the CO{sub 2} Project and CASE Tools Project at Oak Ridge.
Uppuluri, V.R.R.
Guided Text Search Using Adaptive Visual Analytics
This research demonstrates the promise of augmenting interactive visualizations with semi- supervised machine learning techniques to improve the discovery of significant associations and insights in the search and analysis of textual information. More specifically, we have developed a system called Gryffin that hosts a unique collection of techniques that facilitate individualized investigative search pertaining to an ever-changing set of analytical questions over an indexed collection of open-source documents related to critical national infrastructure. The Gryffin client hosts dynamic displays of the search results via focus+context record listings, temporal timelines, term-frequency views, and multiple coordinate views. Furthermore, as the analyst interacts with the display, the interactions are recorded and used to label the search records. These labeled records are then used to drive semi-supervised machine learning algorithms that re-rank the unlabeled search records such that potentially relevant records are moved to the top of the record listing. Gryffin is described in the context of the daily tasks encountered at the US Department of Homeland Security s Fusion Center, with whom we are collaborating in its development. The resulting system is capable of addressing the analysts information overload that can be directly attributed to the deluge of information that must be addressed in the search and investigative analysis of textual information.
Steed, Chad A [ORNL; Symons, Christopher T [ORNL; Senter, James K [ORNL; DeNap, Frank A [ORNL
Guided Text Analysis Using Adaptive Visual Analytics
This paper demonstrates the promise of augmenting interactive visualizations with semi-supervised machine learning techniques to improve the discovery of significant associations and insight in the search and analysis of textual information. More specifically, we have developed a system called Gryffin that hosts a unique collection of techniques that facilitate individualized investigative search pertaining to an ever-changing set of analytical questions over an indexed collection of open-source publications related to national infrastructure. The Gryffin client hosts dynamic displays of the search results via focus+context record listings, temporal timelines, term- frequency views, and multiple coordinated views. Furthermore, as the analyst interacts with the display, the interactions are recorded and used to label the search records. These labeled records are then used to drive semi-supervised machine learning algorithms that re-rank the unlabeled search records such that potentially relevant records are moved to the top of the record listing. Gryffin is described in the context of the daily tasks encountered at the Department of Homeland Securitys Fusion Centers, with whom we are collaborating in its development. The resulting system is capable of addressing the analysts information overload that can be directly attributed to the deluge of information that must be addressed in search and investigative analysis of textual information.
Steed, Chad A [ORNL; Symons, Christopher T [ORNL; DeNap, Frank A [ORNL; Potok, Thomas E [ORNL
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Micro-Crater Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy--an Analytical approach in metals samples
The laser ablation has been increasing its popularity like as technique of chemical analysis. This is due to its great potentiality in the analysis of solid samples. On the way to contributing to the development of the technique, we in this work studied the laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in conditions of micro ablation for future studies of coverings and micro crates analysis. Craters between 2 and 7 micrometers of diameter were made using an Nd-YAG nanosecond laser in their fundamental emission of 1064 nm. In order to create these craters we use an objective lens of long distance work and 0.45 of numerical aperture. The atomic emission versus the energy of the laser and its effect on the size of craters was study. We found that below 3 micrometers although there was evidence of material removal by the formation of a crater, it was no detectable atomic emission for our instruments. In order to try to understand this, curves of size of crater versus plasma temperature using the Boltzmann distribution graphs taking the Copper emission lines in the visible region were made. In addition calibration curves for Copper and aluminum were made in two different matrices; one of it was a Cu/Zn alloy and the other a Zinc Matrix. The atomic lines Cu I (521.78 nm) and Al I (396.15 nm) was used. From the Calibration curve the analytical limit of detection and other analytical parameters were obtained.
Piscitelli, Vincent [UCV- Laboratorio de Espectroscopia Laser, Caracas (Venezuela); Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory, Berkeley, US (United States); Gonzalez, Jhanis; Mao Xianglei; Russo, Richard [Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory, Berkeley, US (United States); Fernandez, Alberto [UCV- Laboratorio de Espectroscopia Laser, Caracas (Venezuela)
Subwavelength resolution with three-dimensional isotropic transmission-line lenses
Dispersion, impedance matching and resolution characteristics of an isotropic three-dimensional flat lens ("superlens") are studied. The lens is based on cubic meshes of interconnected transmission lines and bulk loads. We study a practical realization of the lens, based on the microstrip technology. The dispersion equations that have been previously derived, are verified with full-wave simulations. The isotropy of the structure is verified with analytical as well as simulation results. The resolution characteristics of a practically realizable, lossy lens are studied analytically.
Pekka Alitalo; Sergei Tretyakov
The license renewal application (LRA) was submitted pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, "Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants. " The staff determined that the LRA was complete and acceptable for docketing on September 25,2008. The staff has reviewed the KPS LRA and has developed the enclosed "Safety Evaluation Report With Open Items related to the License Renewal of the Kewaunee Power Station," hereinafter referred to as the Safety Evaluation Report (SER). This SER reflects the status of the staff's review of the LRA, requests for additional information (RAts), the applicant's responses to the staff's RAls, and other questions related to the LRA through March 26, 2010, unless otherwise noted. Issuance of the enclosed SER is an important milestone for both the applicant and the staff. The staff has identified four open items in its review which must be resolved before it can make a final determination on the application. SER Section 1.5 includes a listing of the open items with a summary of the information required to satisfactorily resolve the issues. In order to resolve these items, the staff has requested additional information, as identified in the SER.
United States; Mr. David; A. Heacock; Dear Mr. Heacock
Supplemental Guidance for the Application of EPRI Report NP-5652 on the Utilization of Commercial Grade Items
Significant industry activity has occurred in the area of commercial grade dedication since the publication of EPRI NP-5652 in 1988. This document evaluates these activities and provides updated information which can further assist utilities in reducing the engineering and procurement costs associated with commercial grade items (CGIs) intended for nuclear safety-related applications.
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Ungerleider, Leslie G.
Set-based broadcast scheduling for minimizing the worst access time of multiple data items in wireless environments
In wireless environments, data broadcast can offer unlimited mobile users up-to-date and shareable information in the meantime. Traditional schemes favor popular queries and thus sacrifice unpopular queries. This paper considers a broadcast scheduling ... Keywords: Broadcast scheduling, Data allocation, Job partition, Minmax optimization, Multiple data-item query
Jen-Ya Wang
Central Receiver Solar Thermal Power System, Phase 1. CDRL Item 10. First quarterly technical progress report
The current definition of a 10-MWe pilot plant preliminary design base line is presented, as well as a summary of a 100-MWe commercial plant base line. The subsystems described for the plants include the collector, receiver, thermal storage, and electrical power generation. A master control concept employing a centralized computer is also described. The subsystem research experiment activities for the collector, receiver, and thermal storage subsystems are presented, including a summary of SRE test requirements, overall test scheduling, and status through the conceptual design review phase of the SRE effort.
Hallet, Jr., R. W.; Gervais, R. L.
We obtain analytical expressions for the velocity anomaly due to the Rossiter-McLaughlin (RM) effect, for the case when the anomalous radial velocity is obtained by cross-correlation with a stellar template spectrum. In the limit of vanishing width of the stellar absorption lines, our result reduces to the formula derived by Ohta et al., which is based on the first moment of distorted stellar lines. Our new formula contains a term dependent on the stellar line width, which becomes important when rotational line broadening is appreciable. We generate mock transit spectra for four existing exoplanetary systems (HD 17156, TrES-2, TrES-4, and HD 209458) following the procedure of Winn et al., and find that the new formula is in better agreement with the velocity anomaly extracted from the mock data. Thus, our result provides a more reliable analytical description of the velocity anomaly due to the RM effect, and explains the previously observed dependence of the velocity anomaly on the stellar rotation velocity.
Hirano, Teruyuki; Suto, Yasushi; Taruya, Atsushi [Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033 (Japan); Narita, Norio [National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588 (Japan); Sato, Bun'ei [Global Edge Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-21-1 Ookayama, Meguro, Tokyo 152-8550 (Japan); Johnson, John Asher [Department of Astrophysics, California Institute of Technology, MC 249-17 Pasadena, CA 91125 (United States); Winn, Joshua N., E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com [Department of Physics and Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139 (United States)
MAXIMAL ANALYTIC EXTENSIONS OF THE EMPARAN-REALL BLACK RING Piotr T. Chru┬┤sciel & Julien Cortier Abstract We construct a Kruskal-Szekeres-type analytic extension of the Emparan- Reall black ring-Reall [13] metrics form a remarkable class of vacuum black hole solutions of Einstein equations in dimension
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Integrity verification of cloud-hosted data analytics computations
In this position paper, we present efficient and practical integrity verification techniques that check whether the untrusted cloud has returned correct result of outsourced data analytics computations. We consider the computation of summation form that ... Keywords: cloud analytics as a service, cloud computing, integrity verification, machine learning
Hui (Wendy) Wang
Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Applied to Port Logistics Efficiency Evaluation
This paper aims to construct analysis model of port logistics arrangement using Delphi and AHP, furthermore, establishment of fuzzy theory and analytical hierarchy process model and factor set. And calculate every index weight with the weighting methodŚG1 ... Keywords: Mathematical model, Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process, Port Logistics, Efficiency Evaluation
Xuelian Liu
Sol-Gel Matrices For Direct Colorimetric Detection Of Analytes
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the direct detection of analytes using color changes that occur in immobilized biopolymeric material in response to selective binding of analytes to their surface. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions related to the encapsulation of biopolymeric material into metal oxide glass using the sol-gel method.
Charych, Deborah H. (Albany, CA); Sasaki, Darryl (Albuquerque, NM); Yamanaka, Stacey (Dallas, TX)
An interactive sensemaking framework for mobile visual analytics
Increasing mobility for modern life requires people to access information and make decisions "on the go". Mobil applications place special constraints that challenge the existing ways of visual analytic design where relatively stable and interaction-rich ... Keywords: mobile visual analytics, navigation interface design, spatial information sensemaking
Anna Wu; Xiaolong(Luke) Zhang; Guoray Cai
Sol-gel matrices for direct colorimetric detection of analytes
Two terminal line voltage thermostat
A two terminal line voltage thermostat includes a switch which effectively connects line voltage to a heater load. The entire process is controlled by an integrated circuit microcontroller which is powered by a rectified voltage from a transformer secondary connected to a primary which is in series with the heater load. Backup battery power is provided to maintain limited functions of the microcontroller in the event of overall power loss. The microcontroller is programmed to meet the temperature sensing and control requirements specific to a two terminal electric baseboard heating installation. 7 figs.
Stalsberg, K.J.; Ingalls, J.E.; Hoglund, S.R.
Argonne Chemical Sciences & Engineering - Facilities - Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory sullivan ACL manager Vivian Sullivan places a plate for alpha spectrometry into the Alpha Analyst instrument. naik Seema Naik prepares an inorganic sample for analysis on the ICP-Optical Emission Spectrometer. lopykinski Susan Lopykinski prepares a sample for mercury analysis on the cold vapor Atomic Absorption instrument. ICP-Mass Spectrometer Analytical Chemist Yifen Tsai prepares a sample for analysis on the high-resolution ICP-Mass Spectrometer. The Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) provides a broad range of analytical chemistry support services to the scientific and engineering programs at Argonne National Laboratory and specialized analysis for government, academic, and industrial organizations, including other national laboratories and QA/QC programs and audits.
Each of the hypothetical accident test cases for the 9977 prototypes was included in the battery of finite element structural analyses performed for the package. Comparison of the experimental and analytical results provides a means of confirming that the analytical model correctly represents the physical behavior of the package. The ability of the analytical model to correctly predict the performance of the foam overpack material for the crush test is of particular interest. The dissipation of energy in the crushing process determines the deceleration of the package upon impact and the duration of the impact. In addition, if the analytical model correctly models the foam behavior, the predicted deformation of the package will match that measured on the test articles. This study compares the deformations of the test packages with the analytical predictions. In addition, the impact acceleration and impact duration for the test articles are compared with those predicted by the analyses.
Smith, A; Tsu-Te Wu, T
Top Ten Interaction Challenges in Extreme-Scale Visual Analytics
The chapter presents ten selected user interfaces and interaction challenges in extreme-scale visual analytics. The study of visual analytics is often referred to as 'the science of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces' in the literature. The discussion focuses on the issues of applying visual analytics technologies to extreme-scale scientific and non-scientific data ranging from petabyte to exabyte in sizes. The ten challenges are: in situ interactive analysis, user-driven data reduction, scalability and multi-level hierarchy, representation of evidence and uncertainty, heterogeneous data fusion, data summarization and triage for interactive query, analytics of temporally evolving features, the human bottleneck, design and engineering development, and the Renaissance of conventional wisdom. The discussion addresses concerns that arise from different areas of hardware, software, computation, algorithms, and human factors. The chapter also evaluates the likelihood of success in meeting these challenges in the near future.
Wong, Pak C.; Shen, Han-Wei; Chen, Chaomei
DOE National Analytical Management Program Draws Global Interest |
National Analytical Management Program Draws Global Interest National Analytical Management Program Draws Global Interest DOE National Analytical Management Program Draws Global Interest February 27, 2013 - 12:00pm Addthis Hnin Khaing focuses on her work at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico Hnin Khaing focuses on her work at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico Corey White works at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico Corey White works at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico Hnin Khaing focuses on her work at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico Corey White works at WIPP Laboratories near Carlsbad, New Mexico CARLSBAD, N.M. - The National Analytical Management Program (NAMP), which coordinates analytical services and capabilities throughout DOE, has garnered global interest. "NAMP is addressing a vital need to attain the most effective use of
Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and the Analytic Network Process for the assessment of different wastewater treatment systems
Multicriteria analyses (MCAs) are used to make comparative assessments of alternative projects or heterogeneous measures and allow several criteria to be taken into account simultaneously in a complex situation. The paper shows the application of different ... Keywords: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Analytic Network Process (ANP), Sustainability assessment, decision support systems (DSS), wastewater treatment (WWT) technologies
Marta Bottero; Elena Comino; Vincenzo Riggio
Coiled transmission line pulse generators
Methods and apparatus are provided for fabricating and constructing solid dielectric "Coiled Transmission Line" pulse generators in radial or axial coiled geometries. The pour and cure fabrication process enables a wide variety of geometries and form factors. The volume between the conductors is filled with liquid blends of monomers, polymers, oligomers, and/or cross-linkers and dielectric powders; and then cured to form high field strength and high dielectric constant solid dielectric transmission lines that intrinsically produce ideal rectangular high voltage pulses when charged and switched into matched impedance loads. Voltage levels may be increased by Marx and/or Blumlein principles incorporating spark gap or, preferentially, solid state switches (such as optically triggered thyristors) which produce reliable, high repetition rate operation. Moreover, these Marxed pulse generators can be DC charged and do not require additional pulse forming circuitry, pulse forming lines, transformers, or an a high voltage spark gap output switch. The apparatus accommodates a wide range of voltages, impedances, pulse durations, pulse repetition rates, and duty cycles. The resulting mobile or flight platform friendly cylindrical geometric configuration is much more compact, light-weight, and robust than conventional linear geometries, or pulse generators constructed from conventional components. Installing additional circuitry may accommodate optional pulse shape improvements. The Coiled Transmission Lines can also be connected in parallel to decrease the impedance, or in series to increase the pulse length.
McDonald, Kenneth Fox (Columbia, MO)
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Two-point gauge invariant quark Green's functions with polygonal phase factor lines
Polygonal lines are used for the paths of the gluon field phase factors entering in the definition of gauge invariant quark Green's functions. This allows classification of the Green's functions according to the number of segments the polygonal lines contain. Functional relations are established between Green's functions with polygonal lines with different numbers of segments. An integrodifferential equation is obtained for the quark two-point Green's function with a path along a single straight line segment where the kernels are represented by a series of Wilson loop averages along polygonal contours. The equation is exactly and analytically solved in the case of two-dimensional QCD in the large-$N_c$ limit. The solution displays generation of an infinite number of dynamical quark masses accompanied with branch point singularities that are stronger than simple poles. An approximation scheme, based on the counting of functional derivatives of Wilson loops, is proposed for the resolution of the equation in four dimensions.
H. Sazdjian
Three-dimensional isotropic perfect lens based on LC-loaded transmission lines
An isotropic three-dimentional perfect lens based on cubic meshes of interconnected transmission lines and bulk loads is proposed. The lens is formed by a slab of a loaded mesh placed in between two similar unloaded meshes. The dispersion equations and the characteristic impedances of the eigenwaves in the meshes are derived analytically, with an emphasis on generality. This allows designing of transmission-line meshes with desired dispersion properties. The required backward-wave mode of operation in the lens is realized with simple inductive and capacitive loads. An analytical expression for the transmission through the lens is derived and the amplification of evanescent waves is demonstrated. Factors that influence enhancement of evanescent waves in the lens are studied and the corresponding design criteria are established. A possible realization of the structure is outlined.
P. Alitalo; S. Maslovski; S. Tretyakov
Zigzag Survey Designs in Line Transect Sampling
survey lines are frequently used in shipboard and aerial line transect surveys of animal populations; Systematic designs; Zigzag designs. 1. INTRODUCTION Shipboard and aerial line transect surveys are widelyZigzag Survey Designs in Line Transect Sampling Samantha STRINDBERG and Stephen T. BUCKLAND Zigzag
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Analytic Models of High-Temperature Hohlraums
A unified set of high-temperature-hohlraum models has been developed. For a simple hohlraum, P{sub s} = [A{sub s}+(1{minus}{alpha}{sub W})A{sub W}+A{sub H}]{sigma}T{sub R}{sup 4} + (4V{sigma}/c)(dT{sub R}{sup r}/dt) where P{sub S} is the total power radiated by the source, A{sub s} is the source area, A{sub W} is the area of the cavity wall excluding the source and holes in the wall, A{sub H} is the area of the holes, {sigma} is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, T{sub R} is the radiation brightness temperature, V is the hohlraum volume, and c is the speed of light. The wall albedo {alpha}{sub W} {triple_bond} (T{sub W}/T{sub R}){sup 4} where T{sub W} is the brightness temperature of area A{sub W}. The net power radiated by the source P{sub N} = P{sub S}-A{sub S}{sigma}T{sub R}{sup 4}, which suggests that for laser-driven hohlraums the conversion efficiency {eta}{sub CE} be defined as P{sub N}/P{sub LASER}. The characteristic time required to change T{sub R}{sup 4} in response to a change in P{sub N} is 4V/C[(l{minus}{alpha}{sub W})A{sub W}+A{sub H}]. Using this model, T{sub R}, {alpha}{sub W}, and {eta}{sub CE} can be expressed in terms of quantities directly measurable in a hohlraum experiment. For a steady-state hohlraum that encloses a convex capsule, P{sub N} = {l_brace}(1{minus}{alpha}{sub W})A{sub W}+A{sub H}+[(1{minus}{alpha}{sub C})(A{sub S}+A{sub W}{alpha}{sub W})A{sub C}/A{sub T}]{r_brace}{sigma}T{sub RC}{sup 4} where {alpha}{sub C} is the capsule albedo, A{sub C} is the capsule area, A{sub T} {triple_bond} (A{sub S}+A{sub W}+A{sub H}), and T{sub RC} is the brightness temperature of the radiation that drives the capsule. According to this relation, the capsule-coupling efficiency of the baseline National-Ignition-Facility (NIF) hohlraum is 15% higher than predicted by previous analytic expressions. A model of a hohlraum that encloses a z pinch is also presented.
Stygar, W.A.; Olson, R.E.; Spielman, R.B.; Leeper, R.J.
Visual Analytics: Building a Vibrant and Resilient National Science
Five years after the science of visual analytics was formally established, we attempt to use two different studies to assess the current state of the community and evaluate the progress the community has made in the past few years. The first study involves a comparison analysis of intellectual and scholastic accomplishments recently made by the visual analytics community. The second one aims to measure the degree of community reach and internet penetration of visual-analytics-related resources. This paper describes our efforts to harvest the study data, conduct analysis, and make interpretations based on parallel comparisons with five other established computer science areas.
Wong, Pak C.; Thomas, James J.
Electron-Cloud Effects in Transport Lines of a Normal Conducting Linear Collider
In the transport lines of a normal conducting linear collider, the long positron bunch train can generate an electron cloud which can then amplify intra-train offsets. This is a transient effect which is similar to the electron-cloud driven coupled bunch instabilities in a positron storage ring. In this paper, we study this phenomenon analytically. Some criteria on the critical cloud density with respect to given collider parameters are discussed.
Wu, Juhao; Raubenheimer, T.O.; Pivi, M.T.F.; Seryi, A.; /SLAC
BOREAS Survey On-Line
FF33"> FF33"> BOREAS Survey On-Line To improve the BOREAS and BOREAS Follow-On data sets and to meet users' needs, we are conducting a survey. The BOREAS and BOREAS Follow-On data sets continue to be important products at the ORNL DAAC. To date we have provided over 8,000 data products from these projects to nearly 1,500 users. We invite you to fill out this survey, identifying any problems you had with the data and documentation or any difficulties you experienced in finding and acquiring the data sets. Information you provide will enable us to address problems that need attention. It will also help us determine which aspects of the BOREAS and BOREAS Follow-On information need to be expanded. You can complete the survey at the BOREAS Home Page. After you complete the on-line survey, submit your answers to the ORNL
Beam line windows at LAMPF
The A-6 main beam-line window at LAMPF separates the vacuum of the main beam line from the isotope production station, proton irradiation ports, and the beam stop, which operate in air. This window must withstand the design beam current of 1 mA at 800 MeV for periods of at least 3000 hours without failure. The window is water cooled and must be strong enough to withstand the 2.1 MPa (300 psig) cooling water pressure, as well as beam-induced thermal stresses. Two designs have been used to meet these goals, a stepped-plate window and a hemispherical window, both made from a precipitation-hardened nickel base alloy, Alloy 718. Calculations of the temperatures and stresses in each of these windows are presented.
Brown, R.D.; Grisham, D.L.; Lambert, J.E.
Managing Transmission Line Wood Structures
Transmission and distribution infrastructures throughout the world are aging. As such, inspection, assessment, and maintenance of existing facilities have become increasingly important topics. This valuable reference provides an in-depth look at all facets of an inspection, assessment, and maintenance program for transmission line wood structures to help utilities develop and refine individual maintenance programs. The report is part of a broader multi-year effort by EPRI to develop a comprehensive handb...
Guide for Transmission Line Grounding
Electrical utilities have a duty to provide effective grounding for managing steady-state and fault currents, whether near a large generating station or at a remote distribution pole ground. For transmission lines, this imperative is usually met with investment in overhead ground wires and grounding electrodes. Effective grounding at each tower improves reliability8212by providing low path impedance to lightning strokes8212and contributes to safety. However, the fundamental physical parameters in ground ...
In-Line Thermoelectric Module
A thermoelectric module with a plurality of electricity generating units each having a first end and a second end, the units being arranged first end to second end along an-in-line axis. Each unit includes first and second elements each made of a thermoelectric material, an electrically conductive hot member arranged to heat one side of the first element, and an electrically conductive cold member arranged to cool another side of the first element and to cool one side of the second element. The hot member, the first element, the cold member and the second element are supported in a fixture, are electrically connected respectively to provide an electricity generating unit, and are arranged respectively in positions along the in-line axis. The individual components of each generating unit and the respective generating units are clamped in their in-line positions by a loading bolt at one end of the fixture and a stop wall at the other end of the fixture. The hot members may have a T-shape and the cold members an hourglass shape to facilitate heat transfer. The direction of heat transfer through the hot members may be perpendicular to the direction of heat transfer through the cold members, and both of these heat transfer directions maybe perpendicular to the direction-of current flow through the module.
Pento, Robert; Marks, James E.; Staffanson, Clifford D.
In-line thermoelectric module
A thermoelectric module with a plurality of electricity generating units each having a first end and a second end, the units being arranged first end to second end along an in-line axis. Each unit includes first and second elements each made of a thermoelectric material, an electrically conductive hot member arranged to heat one side of the first element, and an electrically conductive cold member arranged to cool another side of the first element and to cool one side of the second element. The hot member, the first element, the cold member and the second element are supported in a fixture, are electrically connected respectively to provide an electricity generating unit, and are arranged respectively in positions along the in-line axis. The individual components of each generating unit and the respective generating units are clamped in their in-line positions by a loading bolt at one end of the fixture and a stop wall at the other end of the fixture. The hot members may have a T-shape and the cold members an hourglass shape to facilitate heat transfer. The direction of heat transfer through the hot members may be perpendicular to the direction of heat transfer through the cold members, and both of these heat transfer directions may be perpendicular to the direction of current flow through the module.
Pento, Robert (Algonquin, IL); Marks, James E. (Glenville, NY); Staffanson, Clifford D. (S. Glens Falls, NY)
Dissolution of FB-Line Residues Containing Beryllium Metal
Scrap materials containing plutonium (Pu) metal are currently being transferred from the FB Line vault to HB Line for dissolution and subsequent disposition through the H-Canyon facility. Some of the items scheduled for dissolution contain both Pu and beryllium (Be) metal as a composite material. The Pu and Be metals were physically separated to minimize the amount of Be associated with the Pu; however, the dissolution flowsheet was required to dissolve small amounts of Be combined with the Pu metal using a dissolving solution containing nitric acid (HNO3) and potassium fluoride (KF). Since the dissolution of Pu metal in HNO3/fluoride (F-) solutions is well understood, the primary focus of the experimental program was the dissolution of Be metal. Initially, small-scale experiments were used to measure the dissolution rate of Be metal foils using conditions effective for the dissolution of Pu metal. The experiments demonstrated that the dissolution rate was nearly independent of the HNO3 concentration over the limited range of investigation and only a moderate to weak function of the F- concentration. The effect of temperature was more pronounced, significantly increasing the dissolution rate between 40 and 105 degrees C. The offgas from three Be metal foil dissolutions was collected and characterized. The production of hydrogen (H2) was found to be sensitive to the HNO3 concentration, decreasing by a factor of approximately two when the HNO3 was increased from 4 to 8 M. This result is consistent with the dissolution mechanism shifting away from a typical metal/acid reaction toward increased production of nitrogen oxides by nitrate (NO3-) oxidation.
Analytical approach to nonperturbative Yang-Mills thermodynamics
An analytical and inductive approach to hot SU(N) Yang-Mills dynamics is developed. For N=2,3 pressure and energy density are pointwise compared with lattice data.
DiAl: distributed streaming analytics anywhere, anytime
Connected devices are expected to grow to 50 billion in 2020. Through our industrial partners and their use cases, we validated the importance of inflight data processing to produce results with low latency, in particular local and global data analytics ...
Ivo Santos, Marcel Tilly, Badrish Chandramouli, Jonathan Goldstein
Light trapping limits in plasmonic solar cells: an analytical investigation
We analytically investigate the light trapping performance in plasmonic solar cells with Si/metallic structures. We consider absorption enhancements for surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) at planar Si/metal interfaces and ...
Sheng, Xing
An Analytical Model of Atmospheric Feedback and Global Temperature Change
An analytical model of the globally averaged surface temperature response to changes in radiative forcing induced by greenhouse gases is developed from a time-dependent version of the global energy budget. The model clarifies the role of feedback ...
John A. Dutton
Analytical Chemistry for Homeland Defense and National Security
The budget was requested to support speaker expenses to attend and speak in the day long symposium at the ACS meeting. The purpose of the symposium was to encourage analytical chemists to contribute to national security.
S.Randolph Long; Dan rock; Gary Eiceman; Chris Rowe Taitt; Robert J.Cotter; Dean D.Fetterolf; David R.Walt; Basil I. Swanson; Scott A McLuckey; Robin L.Garrell; Scott D. Cunningham
was responsible for selling enterprise- level business intelligence solutions as well residents: 61 Number of countries of origin: 13 States of residency (14): AZ North Carolina State University, Institute for Advanced Analytics Master
Liu, Paul
Information Management, Analytics & Optimization Services IMS System Maintenance Service Offering
Information Management, Analytics & Optimization Services IMS System Maintenance Service Offering The IMS System Maintenance Review offering is a special service offering from the IMS laboratory Technical Specialist group. Complex IMS systems require periodic maintenance, coupled with a specific testing process
Development of a Computer-based Benchmarking and Analytical Tool...
a Computer-based Benchmarking and Analytical Tool: Benchmarking and Energy & Water Savings Tool in Dairy Plants (BEST-Dairy) Title Development of a Computer-based Benchmarking and...
An analytically solvable, axially non-homogeneous reactor model
approximation has been investigated numerically (Yasinski and Henry, 1965; Ott and Meneley, 1969; Bell and Glasstone,1970) and analytically in 1-D noise problems (Kosa├? ly et al., 1977). The general conclusion
Pázsit, Imre
Hanford analytical sample projections FY 1998--FY 2002
Analytical Services projections are compiled for the Hanford site based on inputs from the major programs for the years 1998 through 2002. Projections are categorized by radiation level, protocol, sample matrix and program. Analyses requirements are also presented. This document summarizes the Hanford sample projections for fiscal years 1998 to 2002. Sample projections are based on inputs submitted to Analytical Services covering Environmental Restoration, Tank Waste Remediation Systems (TWRS), Solid Waste, Liquid Effluents, Spent Nuclear Fuels, Transition Projects, Site Monitoring, Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Services and miscellaneous Hanford support activities. In addition, details on laboratory scale technology (development) work, Sample Management, and Data Management activities are included. This information will be used by Hanford Analytical Services (HAS) and the Sample Management Working Group (SMWG) to assure that laboratories and resources are available and effectively utilized to meet these documented needs.
Joyce, S.M.
Mass Conservation Considerations in Analytic Representation of Raindrop Fragment Distributions
Model formulation of drop breakup requires a set of analytic functions to describe the size distribution of water fragments that result from the collision of two raindrops of arbitrary diameter. The set of fragment distribution functions derived ...
Philip S. Brown Jr.
Analytical Modeling At Coso Geothermal Area (1980) | Open Energy
Modeling At Coso Geothermal Area (1980) Modeling At Coso Geothermal Area (1980) Jump to: navigation, search GEOTHERMAL ENERGYGeothermal Home Exploration Activity: Analytical Modeling At Coso Geothermal Area (1980) Exploration Activity Details Location Coso Geothermal Area Exploration Technique Analytical Modeling Activity Date 1980 Usefulness not indicated DOE-funding Unknown Exploration Basis 1) Characterize a magma source. 2) To conduct reservoir modeling of a steam reservoir. Notes 1) Closed-form analytical solutions for the conduction heat transfer from various idealized magma geometries (dikes, sills, and spheres) are obtained using either the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation theorem (dikes and sills) or the 'method of images' with superposition (spheres). Comparison of these analytically determined heat flux distributions with
Special Rreview of the Suspect/Counterfeit Items Program at the Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC at the Oak Ridge Reservation
Special Review of the Special Review of the Suspect/Counterfeit Items Program at the Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC at the Oak Ridge Reservation May 2011 July 2011 Office of Enforcement and Oversight Office of Health, Safety and Security U.S. Department of Energy i Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Results ................................................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 Conclusions ........................................................................................................................................... 5
11. THIS ITEM APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS o The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 0 is extended, 0 is not extended.
States Department of Energy functions: (a) Intelligence Related Access Authorization (DOE-15) (b and Contractor Sites (DOE-52) (e) Counterintelligence Administrative and Analytical Records and Reports (DOE-81) (f) Counterintelligence Investigative Records (DOE-84) The parenthetical DOE number designations
Analytic Models for the Mechanical Structure of the Solar Core
All stars exhibit universal central behavior in terms of new homology variables (u,w). In terms of these variables, we obtain simple analytic fits to numerical standard solar models for the core and radiative zones of the ZAMS and present Suns, with a few global parameters. With these analytic fits, different theoretical models of the solar core, neutrino fluxes, and helioseismic observations can be parametrized and compared.
Dallas C. Kennedy; Sidney A. Bludman
Quality assurance management plan (QAPP) special analytical support (SAS)
It is the policy of Special Analytical Support (SAS) that the analytical aspects of all environmental data generated and processed in the laboratory, subject to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy or other project specific requirements, be of known and acceptable quality. It is the intention of this QAPP to establish and assure that an effective quality controlled management system is maintained in order to meet the quality requirements of the intended use(s) of the data.
Analytical considerations in the code qualification of piping systems
The paper addresses several analytical topics in the design and qualification of piping systems which have a direct bearing on the prediction of stresses in the pipe and hence on the application of the equations of NB, NC and ND-3600 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. For each of the analytical topics, the paper summarizes the current code requirements, if any, and the industry practice.
Antaki, G.A.
Reports of the AAAI 2009 Spring Symposia: Technosocial Predictive Analytics.
The Technosocial Predictive Analytics AAAI symposium was held at Stanford University, Stanford, CA, March 23-25, 2009. The goal of this symposium was to explore new methods for anticipatory analytical thinking that provide decision advantage through the integration of human and physical models. Special attention was also placed on how to leverage supporting disciplines to (a) facilitate the achievement of knowledge inputs, (b) improve the user experience, and (c) foster social intelligence through collaborative/competitive work.
Sanfilippo, Antonio P.
Capacities associated with scalar signed Riesz kernels, and analytic capacity
The real and imaginari parts of the Cauchy kernel in the plane are scalar Riesz kernels of homogeneity -1. One can associate with each of them a natural notion of capacity related to bounded potentials. The main result of the paper asserts that these capacities are comparable to classical analytic capacity, thus stressing the real variables nature of analytic capacity. Higher dimensional versions of this result are also considered.
Mateu, Joan; Verdera, Joan
ANALYTIC ANALYTIC EXPRESSIONS FOR THE LIGHT-SCATTERING CROSS SECTION AND ├ůNGSTR├ľM EXPONENT OF AN AEROSOL Ernie R. Lewis Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11933 email@example.com BACKGROUND For an aerosol consisting of spherical particles with size distribution of number concentration dN(r)/dr and real index of refraction m (thus no absorption), the light-scattering coefficient ¤â sp
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. Progress report for FY 1996
The purpose of this report is to summarize the activities of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1996. This annual report is the thirteenth for the ACL. It describes effort on continuing and new projects and contributions of the ACL staff to various programs at ANL. The ACL operates in the ANL system as a full-cost-recovery service center, but has a mission that includes a complementary research and development component: The Analytical Chemistry Laboratory will provide high-quality, cost-effective chemical analysis and related technical support to solve research problems of our clients -- Argonne National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and others -- and will conduct world-class research and development in analytical chemistry and its applications. Because of the diversity of research and development work at ANL, the ACL handles a wide range of analytical chemistry problems. Some routine or standard analyses are done, but the ACL usually works with commercial laboratories if our clients require high-volume, production-type analyses. It is common for ANL programs to generate unique problems that require significant development of methods and adaption of techniques to obtain useful analytical data. Thus, much of the support work done by the ACL is very similar to our applied analytical chemistry research.
Green, D.W.; Boparai, A.S.; Bowers, D.L.
2013 Short Course Analytical Techniques: Quality Control, Process Control, and Refinery Optimization
Analytical Techniques: Quality Control, Process Control, and Refinery Optimization held at the 104th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo. 2013 Short Course Analytical Techniques: Quality Control, Process Control, and Refinery Optimization Analytical Techn
The Rossiter-McLaughlin effect and analytic radial velocity curves for transiting extrasolar planetary systems
A transiting extrasolar planet sequentially blocks off the light coming from the different parts of the disk of the host star in a time dependent manner. Due to the spin of the star, this produces an asymmetric distortion in the line profiles of the stellar spectrum, leading to an apparent anomaly of the radial velocity curves, known as the Rossiter - McLaughlin effect. Here, we derive approximate but accurate analytic formulae for the anomaly of radial velocity curves taking account of the stellar limb darkening. The formulae are particularly useful in extracting information of the projected angle between the planetary orbit axis and the stellar spin axis, \\lambda, and the projected stellar spin velocity, V sin I_s. We create mock samples for the radial curves for the transiting extrasolar system HD209458, and demonstrate that constraints on the spin parameters (V sin I_s, \\lambda) may be significantly improved by combining our analytic template formulae and the precision velocity curves from high-resolution spectroscopic observations with 8-10 m class telescopes. Thus future observational exploration of transiting systems using the Rossiter - McLaughlin effect is one of the most important probes to better understanding of the origin of extrasolar planetary systems, especially the origin of their angular momentum.
Yasuhiro Ohta; Atsushi Taruya; Yasushi Suto
Comparison of Tamspan 90 peanut component lines for aflatoxin production
The 38 lines that comprise 'Tamspan 90' peanut were studied for differential Aspet*llu,s flavus Links and A. parasiticus Spear growth and aflatoxin production under field and laboratory conditions. Required environmental conditions of temperature and moisture were not met for the production of sufficient aflatoxin for analytical studies in any of the three field experiments. Laboratory assays involving seed and pod inoculations with A. flavus and A. parasiticus mutants that produce norsolorinic acid (NOR), an orange-red pigmented precursor of aflatoxin, showed significant differences (P < 0.05) among lines when using immature and dried seed. Although relative NOR production, determined visually on the basis of orange-red pigment in the seed from the pod inoculations test, did not differ at P < 0.05, a three-fold difference was observed among the 38 lines. The relative ranking of the four checks showed Pronto to be the most susceptible followed by Starr, 55-437, and J-11, respectively, for production of NOR and aflatoxin. Comparing the reactions of the lines in three tests for NOR production, six lines were found constantly having low NOR production. Orange coloration in seed challenged by NOR A. flavus and A. parasiticus mutants was initially most prominent in the intercotyledonary cavity and the interfacial surface of cotyledons and testae. External fungal growth and coloration of pods did not consistently reflect seed infection. Orange coloration was consistently apparent in shells of immature pods. Mature pods varied from none to extensive, splotchy orange coloration. Visual assessments of individual seed for orange coloration, classified by color class, were highly correlated with quantity of aflatoxin and NOR as determined by HPLC (r = 0.83 and 0.95, respectively). Neither aflatoxin nor NOR were efficiently extracted from large samples (weight), and NOR was more difficult to extract from peanut seed than aflatoxin. Visual classification of seed for relative amount of aflatoxin contamination can be made successfully using A. parasiticus NOR mutants. Differentiating breeding lines to eliminate highly susceptible genotypes appears possible if laboratory assay and field performance are correlated.
Lopez, Yolanda
Squall-Line Intensification via Hydrometeor Recirculation
Many studies have demonstrated the intimate connection between microphysics and deep moist convection, especially for squall lines via cold pool pathways. The present study examines four numerically simulated idealized squall lines using the ...
Robert B. Seigel; Susan C. van den Heever
Tropical Squall Lines of the Arizona Monsoon
Squall lines possessing nearly all the characteristics of tropical squall lines occasionally develop during the summer monsoon over southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. Initial thunderstorm formation is over the Continental Divide in the ...
Walter P. Smith; Robert L. Gall
Potential Vorticity Anomalies Associated with Squall Lines
This study involves observations and model simulations of potential vorticity anomalies in the wake of midlatitude squall lines. Using data from the OklahomaľKansas PRE-STORM experiment, we analyze potential vorticity fields near two squall linesŚ...
Rolf F. A. Hertenstein; Wayne H. Schubert
A Computer Package for Transmission Line Analysis
A computer program, LIGNE, has been developed as a comprehensive teaching aid for the section on transmission line theory in an electromagnetics course. The program assists the student in the analysis of transmission lines, enabling him to quickly assess ...
Georges-Andre Chaudron; Manfred Nachman
Visualizing DIII-D Tokamak magnetic field lines
Keywords: graphics hardware, haloed lines, illuminated lines, interactive visualization, magentic field, plasma physics, tokamak
Greg Schussman; Kwan-Liu Ma; David Schissel; Todd Evans
Don Cook tours Y-12's analytical chemistry labs | National Nuclear...
Programs, toured Y-12's analytical chemistry labs during a visit to Y-12 National Security Complex yesterday. Y-12's analytical chemistry work is highly technical and...
Methods of Using Existing Wire Lines (power lines, phone lines, internet lines) for Totally Secure Classical Communication Utilizing Kirchoff's Law and Johnson-like Noise
We outline some general solutions to use already existing and currently used wire lines, such as power lines, phone lines, internet lines, etc, for the unconditionally secure communication method based on Kirchoff's Law and Johnson-like Noise (KLJN). Two different methods are shown. One is based on filters used at single wires and the other one utilizes a common mode voltage superimposed on a three-phase powerline.
Laszlo B. Kish
Unique QA/QC requirements for analytical chemistry at LANL
One of the missions of group NMT-1 (Nuclear Materials Technology Division/Analytical Chemistry) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is to provide analysis of both radioactive and nonradioactive materials to address the stockpile stewardship needs of the US Department of Energy (DOE). Trace to high levels of various constituents are measured using traditional analytical methods and state-of-the-art instrumental methods. The capabilities include Pu and U assay, wet chemistry, plasma spectroscopy, mass spectrometry radiochemistry, X-ray fluorescence, anion and cation analysis, special standards preparation, surface analysis, and gas analysis. The authors are currently developing and implementing a plan to independently assess the quality of the analytical data produced by NMT-1. Nuclear materials of a matrix similar to the client`s samples but having different concentration levels of analytes that are representative of the client`s samples will be used. Well-characterized, stable, homogeneous materials have been identified as possible candidates for single-blind quality control (QC) samples. These materials include Pu metal, Pu oxide, U metal, U oxide, and U-Pu mixed oxide (MOX) with varying degrees of purity. These single-blind samples will be periodically distributed along with regular client samples to be analyzed by the aforementioned analytical methods.
Tandon, L.; Gautier, M.A.; Hammond, C.F.; Porterfield, D.R. [Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
One of the missions of group NMT-1 (Nuclear Materials Technology Division/Analytical Chemistry) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is to provide analysis of both radioactive and nonradioactive materials to address the stockpile stewardship needs of the US Department of Energy (DOE). Trace to high levels of various constituents are measured using traditional analytical methods and state-of-the-art instrumental methods. Capabilities include Pu and U assay, wet chemistry, plasma spectroscopy, mass spectrometry radiochemistry, x-ray fluorescence, anion and cation analysis, special standards preparation, surface analysis, and gas analysis. The authors are currently developing and implementing a plan to independently assess the quality of the analytical data produced by NMT-1. Nuclear materials of a matrix similar to the client`s samples but having different concentration levels of analytes that are representative of the client`s samples will be used. Well-characterized, stable, homogeneous materials have been identified as possible candidates for single-blind quality control (QC) samples. These materials include Pu metal, Pu oxide, uranium metal, uranium oxide, and uranium-plutonium mixed oxide with varying degrees of purity. These single-blind samples will be periodically distributed along with regular client samples to be analyzed by the above mentioned analytical methods.
Tandon, L.; Gautier, M.A.; Hammond, C.F.; Porterfield, D.R.
Practical pairwise testing for software product lines
One key challenge for software product lines is efficiently managing variability throughout their lifecycle. In this paper, we address the problem of variability in software product lines testing. We (1) identify a set of issues that must be addressed ... Keywords: feature modelling, software product lines, variability management
Dusica Marijan, Arnaud Gotlieb, Sagar Sen, Aymeric Hervieu
Suspect Counterfeit Items Criteria Review and Approach Document , Phase 1 - Management - Developed By NNSA/Nevada Site Office Facility Representative Division
Suspect/Counterfeit Items Suspect/Counterfeit Items Criteria Review and Approach Document (CRAD) NNSA/Nevada Site Office Facility Representative Division Phase 1 - Management Performance Objective: Management should have a formal system under Quality Assurance with adequate controls defined and implemented to identify and preclude Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI) from being introduced into safety systems and applications that create potential hazards. CRITERIA: Management should have a formal system of controls in place for assurance that all items procured meet the requirements for their intended use. Management should have a system of mechanisms to continuously maintain current, accurate, updated information on SC/Is and associated suppliers using all available sources. Management should have a training program with detailed records that
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory progress report for FY 1984
Technical and administrative activities of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) are reported for fiscal year 1984. The ACL is a full-cost-recovery service center, with the primary mission of providing a broad range of technical support services to the scientific and engineering programs at ANL. In addition, ACL conducts a research program in analytical chemistry, works on instrumental and methods development, and provides analytical services for governmental, educational, and industrial organizations. The ACL is administratively within the Chemical Technology Division, the principal user, but provides technical support for all of the technical divisions and programs at ANL. The ACL has three technical groups - Chemical Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, and Organic Analysis. Under technical activities 26 projects are briefly described. Under professional activities, a list is presented for publications and reports, oral presentations, awards and meetings attended. 6 figs., 2 tabs.
Green, D.W.; Heinrich, R.R.; Jensen, K.J.; Stetter, J.R.
Analytical-Numerical Modeling Of Komatiite Lava Emplacement And Thermal
Analytical-Numerical Modeling Of Komatiite Lava Emplacement And Thermal Analytical-Numerical Modeling Of Komatiite Lava Emplacement And Thermal Erosion At Perseverance, Western Australia Jump to: navigation, search GEOTHERMAL ENERGYGeothermal Home Journal Article: Analytical-Numerical Modeling Of Komatiite Lava Emplacement And Thermal Erosion At Perseverance, Western Australia Details Activities (0) Areas (0) Regions (0) Abstract: We have applied a thermal-fluid dynamic-geochemical model to investigate the emplacement and erosional potential of Archean komatiite flows at Perseverance, Western Australia. Perseverance has been proposed as a site of large-scale thermal erosion by large-volume komatiite eruption(s), resulting in a 100-150-m-deep lava channel containing one of the world's largest komatiite-hosted Fe-Ni-Cu-(PGE) sulfide deposits. Using
Power Line Calculator for DOS
The Power Line Calculator (PLC) for DOS, version 1.0, is a program that describes the electrical characteristics of a transmission or distribution system given user-defined input. This input may consist of a combination of operating currents and phases, symmetric components, power factor, and real or reactive power. The program also allows the user to designate whether currents are present on the system neutral or in the ground. The PLC assumes that any value entered by the user remains fixed (e.g., phase current, power factor), and for underdetermined systems, basic default assumptions are incorporated: the power factor is held at or near 1.0, the net phase current is kept at or near zero, and the phase conductor currents are kept balanced. The program operates under PC/MS-DOS version 3.3 or later, and the output is available in both tabular and graphic formats.
Silva, J.M. (Enertech Consultants, Campbell, CA (United States))
Neutron Drip-Line Topography
The development of microscopic mass models is a crucial ingredient for the understanding of how most of the elements of our world were fabricated. Confidence in drip-line predictions of such models requires their comparison with new mass data for nuclides far from stability. We combine theory and experiment using results that are state of the art: the latest mass measurements from the Penning-trap spectrometer ISOLTRAP at CERN-ISOLDE are used to confront the predictions of the latest Skyrme-Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov (HFB) microscopic mass models. In addition, we compare the new data to predictions of other types of mass models and the extrapolative behavior of the various models is analyzed to highlight topographical trends along the shores of the nuclear chart.
Ramirez, E. Minaya; Audi, G.; Lunney, D.; Naimi, S. [Centre de Spectrometrie Nucleaire et de Spectrometrie de Masse, Universite Paris Sud, Orsay (France); Beck, D.; Herfurth, F. [GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt (Germany); Blaum, K.; Borgmann, C.; George, S.; Kellerbauer, A. [Max-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik, Heidelberg (Germany); Boehm, Ch.; Neidherr, D. [Institut fuer Physik, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universitaet, Mainz (Germany); Breitenfeldt, M.; Rosenbusch, M.; Schweikhard, L. [Institut fuer Physik, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universitaet, Greifswald (Germany); Chamel, N.; Goriely, S. [Institut d'Astronomie et d'Astrophysique, Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium); Herlert, A.; Kowalska, M. [Physics Department, Centre European de Recherche Nucleaire, Geneva (Switzerland); Pearson, J. M. [Department of Physics, Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec (Canada)] (and others)
Gamma-Ray Burst Lines
The evidence for spectral features in gamma-ray bursts is summarized. As a guide for evaluating the evidence, the properties of gamma-ray detectors and the methods of analyzing gamma-ray spectra are reviewed. In the 1980's, observations indicated that absorption features below 100 keV were present in a large fraction of bright gamma-ray bursts. There were also reports of emission features around 400 keV. During the 1990's the situation has become much less clear. A small fraction of bursts observed with BATSE have statistically significant low-energy features, but the reality of the features is suspect because in several cases the data of the BATSE detectors appear to be inconsistent. Furthermore, most of the possible features appear in emission rather than the expected absorption. Analysis of data from other instruments has either not been finalized or has not detected lines.
Michael S. Briggs
On-line transformer monitoring
There are presently many different approaches to transformer monitoring, either on the market or under development. There are also, many different opinions about how on-line monitoring should be accomplished. On the one hand, efforts are being made to develop expert systems that monitor all transformer parameters and generate an estimate of overall transformer condition. On the other hand, a large number of transformer monitors, designed to monitor one or two specific parameters are already on the market. Another important factor to consider in choosing a monitor is who receives the information and how it is transmitted. The ultimate transformer monitor should feed into the supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) system. This paper discusses the various aspects of this issue including asset protection, cost control, dissolved gases, pinpointing bad bushings and current transformers, hot spot measurement partial discharge, and water-in-oil measurements. 10 figs.
Magnetically insulated transmission line oscillator
A magnetically insulated transmission line oscillator employs self-generated magnetic fields to generate microwave energy. An anode of the oscillator includes slow-wave structures which are formed of a plurality of thin conductive vanes defining cavities therebetween, and a gap is formed between the anode and a cathode of the oscillator. In response to a pulsed voltage applied to the anode and cathode, self-generated magnetic fields are produced in a cross-field orientation with respect to the orientation of the electric field between the anode and the cathode. The cross-field magnetic fields insulate the flow of electrons in the gap and confine the flow of electrons within the gap. 11 figs.
Bacon, L.D.; Ballard, W.P.; Clark, M.C.; Marder, B.M.
A magnetically insulated transmission line oscillator employs self-generated magnetic fields to generate microwave energy. An anode of the oscillator includes slow-wave structures which are formed of a plurality of thin conductive vanes defining cavities therebetween, and a gap is formed between the anode and a cathode of the oscillator. In response to a pulsed voltage applied to the anode and cathode, self-generated magnetic fields arfe produced in a cross-field orientation with respect to the orientation of the electric field between the anode and the cathode. The cross-field magnetic fields insulate the flow of electrons in the gap and confine the flow of electrons within the gap.
Bacon, Larry D. (Albuquerque, NM); Ballard, William P. (Albuquerque, NM); Clark, M. Collins (Albuquerque, NM); Marder, Barry M. (Albuquerque, NM)
Superconducting transmission line particle detector
A microvertex particle detector for use in a high energy physic collider including a plurality of parallel superconducting thin film strips separated from a superconducting ground plane by an insulating layer to form a plurality of superconducting waveguides. The microvertex particle detector indicates passage of a charged subatomic particle by measuring a voltage pulse measured across a superconducting waveguide caused by the transition of the superconducting thin film strip from a superconducting to a non-superconducting state in response to the passage of a charged particle. A plurality of superconducting thin film strips in two orthogonal planes plus the slow electromagnetic wave propogating in a superconducting transmission line are used to resolve N.sup.2 ambiguity of charged particle events.
Gray, Kenneth E. (Naperville, IL)
A microvertex particle detector for use in a high energy physic collider including a plurality of parallel superconducting thin film strips separated from a superconducting ground plane by an insulating layer to form a plurality of superconducting waveguides. The microvertex particle detector indicates passage of a charged subatomic particle by measuring a voltage pulse measured across a superconducting waveguide caused by the transition of the superconducting thin film strip from a superconducting to a non- superconducting state in response to the passage of a charged particle. A plurality of superconducting thin film strips in two orthogonal planes plus the slow electromagnetic wave propagating in a superconducting transmission line are used to resolve N/sup 2/ ambiguity of charged particle events. 6 figs.
Gray, K.E.
Separation of magnetic field lines
The field lines of magnetic fields that depend on three spatial coordinates are shown to have a fundamentally different behavior from those that depend on two coordinates. Unlike two-coordinate cases, a flux tube in a magnetic field that depends on all three spatial coordinates that has a circular cross section at one location along the tube characteristically has a highly distorted cross section at other locations. In an ideal evolution of a magnetic field, the current densities typically increase. Crudely stated, if the current densities increase by a factor {sigma}, the ratio of the long to the short distance across a cross section of a flux tube characteristically increases by e{sup 2{sigma}}, and the ratio of the longer distance to the initial radius increases as e{sup {sigma}}. Electron inertia prevents a plasma from isolating two magnetic field structures on a distance scale shorter than c/{omega}{sub pe}, which is about 10 cm in the solar corona, and reconnection must be triggered if {sigma} becomes sufficiently large. The radius of the sun, R{sub Circled-Dot-Operator }=7 Multiplication-Sign 10{sup 10}cm is about e{sup 23} times larger, so when {sigma} Greater-Than-Or-Equivalent-To 23, two lines separated by c/{omega}{sub pe} at one location can be separated by the full scale of any magnetic structures in the corona at another. The conditions for achieving a large exponentiation, {sigma}, are derived, and the importance of exponentiation is discussed.
Boozer, Allen H. [Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027 (United States)
Marine surveys aid gas line
Detailed marine surveys helped B.C. Hydro, a Canadian gas distribution utility, select the submarine route portion of the proposed Vancouver Island gas pipeline system. In 1984, after a series of government hearings, B.C. Hydro's route selection was adopted by the British Columbia Provincial Government. Vancouver Island is the last major population center in Western Canada not supplied with natural gas. In fact, studies of a gas pipeline to the island have been carried out periodically over the past 30 years. But until recently, all schemes have appeared unattractive because of a combination of technical, economic, and political factors. The proposed Vancouver Island project which is awaiting funding, consists of a dual 52.7-km marine transmission pipeline link from the mainland to the island. Diameter of this portion of line will be either 12 of 16-in. Also, part of the proposed system will be an 18.5-km line on the mainland, a 280-km transmission pipeline on the island, compression facilities, and distribution systems in the major population centers. Diameters for the land portions will vary between 6 and 24 in. For several months in late 1983 and early 1984, the project was the subject of public hearings held by the British Columbia Utilities Commission. This process was complicated when two companies applied to construct and operate the marine pipeline link to the island using completely different routes and techniques. In July 1984, the commission recommended to the Provincial Government that B.C. Hydro's proposal for the marine pipeline be accepted. It further recommended that an Energy Project Certificate for construction of the pipeline link to the island be awarded to B.C. Hydro. The recommendation was accepted by the Provincial Government and the project now awaits a funding agreement between the Federal and Provincial Governments.
Park, C.A.; Baines, F.A. Koenig, H.L.
Computing criticality of lines in power systems
Abstract Ś We propose a computationally efficient method based on nonlinear optimization to identify critical lines, failure of which can cause severe blackouts. Our method computes criticality measure for all lines at a time, as opposed to detecting a single vulnerability, providing a global view of the system. This information on criticality of lines can be used to identify multiple contingencies by selectively exploring multiple combinations of broken lines. The effectiveness of our method is demonstrated on the IEEE 30 and 118 bus systems, where we can very quickly detect the most critical lines in the system and identify severe multiple contingencies. I.
Ali P?nar; Adam Reichert; Bernard Lesieutre
Simultaneous specimen and stage cleaning device for analytical electron microscope
An improved method and apparatus are provided for cleaning both a specimen stage, a specimen and an interior of an analytical electron microscope (AEM). The apparatus for cleaning a specimen stage and specimen comprising a plasma chamber for containing a gas plasma and an air lock coupled to the plasma chamber for permitting passage of the specimen stage and specimen into the plasma chamber and maintaining an airtight chamber. The specimen stage and specimen are subjected to a reactive plasma gas that is either DC or RF excited. The apparatus can be mounted on the analytical electron microscope (AEM) for cleaning the interior of the microscope.
Zaluzec, Nestor J. (Bolingbrook, IL)
Top Ten Challenges in Extreme-Scale Visual Analytics
In the current special issue of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications (CG&A), researchers share their research and development (R&D) findings and results on applying visual analytics to extreme-scale data. Having surveyed the special issue articles and other related R&D efforts in the area, we have identified what we consider to be the top challenges of extreme-scale visual analytics. To cater to the diverse readership of CG&A, our discussion evaluates challenges in all areas of the field, including algorithms, hardware, software, engineering, and social issues.
Wong, Pak C.; Shen, Han-Wei; Johnson, Christopher R.; Chen, Chaomei; Ross, Rob
Expanding the Frontiers of Visual Analytics and Visualization
Expanding the Frontiers of Visual Analytics and Visualization contains international contributions by leading researchers from within the field. Dedicated to the memory of Jim Thomas, the book begins with the dynamics of evolving a vision based on some of the principles that Jim and colleagues established and in which Jimĺs leadership was evident. This is followed by chapters in the areas of visual analytics, visualization, interaction, modelling, architecture, and virtual reality, before concluding with the key area of technology transfer to industry.
Dill, John; Earnshaw, Rae; Kasik, David; Vince, John; Wong, Pak C.