Webexpo: Towards A Better Interpretation Of Measurements Of Occupational Exposure To Chemicals In The Workplace,
2020
Université de Montréal; Centre de recherche du CHUM
Webexpo: Towards A Better Interpretation Of Measurements Of Occupational Exposure To Chemicals In The Workplace, Jérôme Lavoué, Lawrence Joseph, Tracy L. Kirkham, France Labrèche, Gautier Mater, Frédéric Clerc
Rapports de recherche scientifique
Une grande partie de l'activité des hygiénistes du travail consiste à mesurer les niveaux d'exposition professionnelle des travailleurs. La plupart des rapports d'évaluation de l'exposition font état d'une importante variabilité spatiale et temporelle quant à l'intensité de l'exposition, laquelle fluctue souvent du simple au décuple en dépit de conditions apparemment similaires. Il en résulte depuis toujours un défi de taille en ce qui concerne l'interprétation des niveaux mesurés par rapport aux valeurs limites d’exposition professionnelle (VLEP). Il existe désormais un cadre consensuel – issu d'une élaboration progressive au cours des deux dernières décennies – concernant l'analyse des niveaux d’exposition par …
Air Quality Assessment Due To Particulate Matter (Pm2.5 And Pm10) In Three Indian Cities (Delhi, Kolkata And Guwahati) And Implication On Health,
2020
Faculty of Science
Air Quality Assessment Due To Particulate Matter (Pm2.5 And Pm10) In Three Indian Cities (Delhi, Kolkata And Guwahati) And Implication On Health, Abhishek Dutta
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aimed to understand the level of air pollution in three Indian cities, i.e., Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati, evaluate the predictive ability of multiple linear regression (MLR) forecast models and assess the association between air pollution and daily hospital visits for the respiratory diseases (ICD-10, J00-J99). This study found that the mean value of PM concentrations for 2016-2018 was substantially higher than standard in all three cities. During COVID-19 in 2019-2020, air pollution compared control measurement, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and CO were reduced drastically for Delhi but O3 and SO2 took an upward surge. Frequency analysis indicated winter season …
Defects Analysis Of Seat Belt Tensioner Cast Body,
2020
Warsaw University of Technology
Defects Analysis Of Seat Belt Tensioner Cast Body, Artur Soroczński, Piotr Czyżewski, Krzysztof Rechowicz
VMASC Publications
The article presents an analysis of the implementation of a selected element of the traveler safety system used in road transport. The results of metallographic tests were presented, and the state of stress introduced to the casting by means of forming the element by means of plastic forming was analyzed. An analysis of the manufacturing process was carried out indicating the risks that may lead to cracks in the material structure. Possible causes of founding defects were pointed out and possible technological solutions were pointed out in order to avoid them.
Safety Concepts For Every Ride: A Statistical Ensemble Simulation To Mitigate Rotational Falls In Eventing Cross Country,
2020
University of Kentucky
Safety Concepts For Every Ride: A Statistical Ensemble Simulation To Mitigate Rotational Falls In Eventing Cross Country, Shannon Wood
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Rotational falls are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the equestrian sport of eventing. Previous studies to develop safety devices used physical models representing one or at most several physical situations leading to different designs and no common understanding. In this thesis, a statistical ensemble model is developed and applied to generate and evaluate 10,000 different situations that might potentially lead to rotational falls. For accurate statistical representation of the horse and rider inertia distributions, measurements of over 400 training or competing horses and riders were recorded and incorporated. Video was recorded of 218 total competitors approaching …
Expanded Predictive Equation For Dc Arc-Flash Incident Energy In 125v Battery Systems,
2020
University of Kentucky
Expanded Predictive Equation For Dc Arc-Flash Incident Energy In 125v Battery Systems, Austin Gaunce
Theses and Dissertations--Electrical and Computer Engineering
Arc-flash is a dangerous phenomenon that can occur during an arcing fault in an electrical system. People nearby may be subjected to extreme heat, light, pressure, and sound. Research regarding arc-flash has focused primarily on AC arc-flash due to the prevalence of AC electricity in the grid. However, the grid has begun to integrate more DC electrical sources as a result of decentralization efforts and environmental concerns. The increased proliferation of DC electrical sources demands research into DC arc-flash to assess the hazard as low-voltage DC sources have already become commonplace. Some DC arc-flash models have been produced to estimate …
Heterogeneous Uncertainty Quantification For Reliability-Based Design Optimization,
2020
Michigan Technological University
Heterogeneous Uncertainty Quantification For Reliability-Based Design Optimization, Mingyang Li
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
Uncertainty is inherent to real-world engineering systems, and reliability analysis aims at quantitatively measuring the probability that engineering systems successfully perform the intended functionalities under various sources of uncertainties. In this dissertation, heterogeneous uncertainties including input variation, data uncertainty, simulation model uncertainty, and time-dependent uncertainty have been taken into account in reliability analysis and reliability-based design optimization (RBDO). The input variation inherently exists in practical engineering system and can be characterized by statistical modeling methods. Data uncertainty occurs when surrogate models are constructed to replace the simulations or experiments based on a set of training data, while simulation model uncertainty …
Modeling Hydrologic Impacts Of Tribal Water Rights Quantification And Settlement On The Flathead Indian Irrigation Project,
2020
University of Montana, Missoula
Modeling Hydrologic Impacts Of Tribal Water Rights Quantification And Settlement On The Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, Jordan Andrew Jimmie
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) of the Flathead Reservation are a federally-recognized group of tribes (Kootenai, Salish, and Pend d’Oreille) located in western Montana. On the reservation lies the expansive Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP), which supplies irrigation water to approximately 127,000 acres of tribal and non-tribal agricultural land. The 1904 Flathead Allotment Act opened “surplus” land to non-native homesteaders without tribal consent, initiating the land ownership fragmentation observed on the reservation today. This legacy, combined with historically unquantified tribal reserved water rights and the antiquated state of the FIIP infrastructure, including water losses from unlined earthen canals, …
Microplastics In Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant: Quantification, Identification And Ecological Risk Assessment,
2020
Faculty of Science
Microplastics In Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant: Quantification, Identification And Ecological Risk Assessment, Sujarat Saiwaree
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are one of the significant pathways of microplastics (MPs) entering the environment. Thus, information regarding this issue is still requisite in Thailand. In this study, wastewater and sludge samples were collected from various treatment units of industrial WWTP in dry season (February 2020) and wet season (July 2020). The MP particles were identified by size, shape, and polymer types. From the wastewater, MPs were detected in the highest amounts after the aeration unit (134.35 ± 20.79 particles/L) in dry season sample. In addition, sludge contained relatively low MPs. The size fraction in wastewater varied, but in …
การประเมินความเสี่ยงต่อสุขภาพจากการรับสัมผัส Pm10 Pm2.5 และสารประกอบอินทรีย์ระเหยง่ายในโรงพิมพ์,
2020
คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
การประเมินความเสี่ยงต่อสุขภาพจากการรับสัมผัส Pm10 Pm2.5 และสารประกอบอินทรีย์ระเหยง่ายในโรงพิมพ์, นพรัตน์ พงศ์บุญคุ้มลาภ
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างกระบวนการพิมพ์และการได้รับสัมผัสมลพิษอากาศของผู้ปฏิบัติงานได้มีการติดตามตรวจสอบในช่วงระยะเวลา 5 วันทำงานติดต่อกัน เป็นระยะเวลา 8 ชั่วโมงต่อวัน โดยได้ทำการตรวจวัดปริมาณความเข้มข้นในการได้รับสัมผัส TVOC และ PM2.5 ในกระบวนการพิมพ์จากโรงพิมพ์อาสาสมัครในประเทศไทยจำนวน 5 แห่ง ในการศึกษาครั้งนี้ ได้ทำการเปรียบเทียบระหว่างระบบการพิมพ์ออฟเซตและระบบการพิมพ์ดิจิตอล พบว่าค่าเฉลี่ย 8 ชั่วโมงของ PM2.5 ในจุดอ้างอิง, จุดออฟเซต A, จุดออฟเซต B, จุดออฟเซต C, จุดดิจิตอล D, และจุดออฟเซต E มีค่าเท่ากับ 7.46 ± 0.89, 21.51 ± 1.74, 44.26 ± 11.11, 77.92 ± 11.85, 42.08 ± 7.81 และ 28.21 ± 8.80 มคก/ลบม. ตามลำดับ ค่าเฉลี่ยของ PM2.5 ในจุดออฟเซต C มีค่าสูงสุดเท่ากับ 77.92 มคก/ลบม. เกิดจากมีปริมาณฝุ่นกระดาษเป็นจำนวนมากในบริเวณที่ตรวจวัด ค่าเฉลี่ย 8 ชั่วโมงของ TVOC ในจุดอ้างอิง, จุดออฟเซต A, จุดออฟเซต B, จุดออฟเซต C, จุดดิจิตอล D, และจุดออฟเซต E มีค่าเท่ากับ 0.12 ± 0.04, 2.68 ± 0.89, 5.02 ± 3.02, 21.86 ± 6.82 0.68 ± 0.08, และ 0.52 ± 0.19 ส่วนในล้านส่วน ค่าเฉลี่ยของ TVOC ในจุดออฟเซต C …
Analysis Of Runway Incursion Trends: Implications For Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Mitigation Investments,
2020
Northcentral University
Analysis Of Runway Incursion Trends: Implications For Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Mitigation Investments, David C. Ison
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
This causal-comparative and correlation study investigated the costs of runway incursion safety improvements in relation to their effectiveness to assess potential aviation system benefits.Two airports (Los Angeles International and Dallas-Ft. Worth International), which were early adopters of Runway Status Lights (RWSL), a runway incursion technology, were targeted in this analysis. Findings indicated that there were no significant differences in counts or rates of Category A, B, and D incursions at LAX and DFW when comparing the time periods before versus after RWSL installation. Category C counts and rates were found to have increased significantly after RWSL installation. The findings of …
Health Risk Assessment Of Particulate Matter Associated With Polychlorinated Biphenyls And Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Bangkok And Chiang Mai, Thailand,
2020
Faculty of Science
Health Risk Assessment Of Particulate Matter Associated With Polychlorinated Biphenyls And Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Bangkok And Chiang Mai, Thailand, Nareerat Punvitayakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Atmospheric pollutants have become a severe problem in creating health issues in Thailand. Due to the increase in fine particles in the air environment, the city population is facing acute respiratory problems. For understanding the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), 24 samplings were done in Chiangmai and Bangkok of Thailand using Polyurethane (PUF) disk passive samplers. There were five sampling sites in Bangkok, and three in Chiang Mai. Data were collected in the dry season from December 2018- June 2019. A total of 24 samples were extracted and further quantitatively analyzed by the standard method …
Dynamic Delegated Corridors And 4d Required Navigation Performance For Urban Air Mobility (Uam) Airspace Integration,
2020
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dynamic Delegated Corridors And 4d Required Navigation Performance For Urban Air Mobility (Uam) Airspace Integration, Trong Van Nguyen
Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research
Increased traffic congestion on urban road networks has impacted the travel time for commuters in highly populated urban centers. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is recognized as a system that transports the passenger and air cargo from any location to any destination within a metropolitan area. UAM may offer a solution to the problematic issue of automobile urban surface transportation congestion. However, the predicted significant growth in the demand for integration of UAM operations into the existing airspace system in the next 20 years and beyond may exceed the capacity of current air traffic control (ATC) system resources, particularly the ATC …
Mental Workload Assessment Among Healthcare Workers During Pandemic Covid-19 At Hospital Tunku Azizah,
2020
Universiti Malaya
Mental Workload Assessment Among Healthcare Workers During Pandemic Covid-19 At Hospital Tunku Azizah, Mohd Basari Mohd 'Aizat
Student Works (2020-2029)
Workload is the amount of work an individual has to do. There is a distinction between the actual amount of work and the individual's perception of the workload. In addition, with current pandemic situation, definitely causes an increased workload among healthcare workers. Somehow, front-liners are doing their best in battling COVID-19 to protect publics from any adverse effects by this aggressive identified Coronavirus. The purpose of this study is to determine level of mental workload and its relationship on mental health status and job satisfaction among healthcare workers. Scope of this study involving medical laboratory workers in Pathology Department Hospital …
Time-Dependent Reliability Framework For Durability Design Of Frp Composites,
2020
West Virginia University
Time-Dependent Reliability Framework For Durability Design Of Frp Composites, Rajneesh Kumar Bharil
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The life-cycle performance, durability, and aging characteristics of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP or Structural Composites) have been of keen interest to the engineers engaged in the FRP design, construction, and manufacturing. Unlike conventional construction materials such as steel and concrete, the design guidelines to account for the aging of FRP are somewhat scattered or not available in an approved or consistent format. Loss of strength over time or aging of any structural material should be of concern to engineers as the in-service lifespan of many engineering structures is expected to exceed 100 years. Use of durability strength-reduction factors or factors …
Implications Of Variability Of Electromyographic Measurements For Assessing Localized Muscle Fatigue,
2020
West Virginia University
Implications Of Variability Of Electromyographic Measurements For Assessing Localized Muscle Fatigue, Hamad Nasser Alasim
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is enormous due to a combination of direct and indirect costs associated with healthcare, lost workdays and human suffering. Because of the established relationship between Localized Muscle Fatigue (LMF) development and WMSDs, and in order to reduce and/or prevent WMSDs in workplaces, different fatigue assessment methods have been developed. Surface Electromyography (SEMG) is a commonly used LMF assessment technique. The SEMG signals are typically analyzed in time and frequency domains to predict LMF based on a relative change with respect to initial, or under no-fatigue conditions. Quantifying such change, however, relies on the …
Analysis Of Factors Influencing The Stationarity Of Surface Electromyography Signals Measured In Non-Fatigued Shoulder Muscles,
2020
West Virginia University
Analysis Of Factors Influencing The Stationarity Of Surface Electromyography Signals Measured In Non-Fatigued Shoulder Muscles, Hui Ci
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A reduction in the % stationarity of surface electromyography (SEMG) signals with respect to the initial or fresh condition is used to predict localized muscle fatigue. However, factors other than muscle fatigue can also influence the stationarity of SEMG signals. This study was aimed at analyzing the effect of various work/task related factors on the stationarity of SEMG signals obtained from non-fatigued shoulder muscles. Twelve participants were recruited for data collection and each one performed 120 trials characterized by the combination of 2 shoulder angles (60° and 120°), 2 planes of exertions (sagittal and scapular), 3 force levels (0lb, 2.5lb, …
Assessment Of Unmanned Aerial Systems And Lidar For The Utility Vegetation Management Of Electrical Distribution Rights-Of-Ways,
2020
West Virginia University
Assessment Of Unmanned Aerial Systems And Lidar For The Utility Vegetation Management Of Electrical Distribution Rights-Of-Ways, Matthew R. Walker
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is often the largest maintenance expense for many utilities. However, with advances in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS; or more commonly, “drones”) and lidar technologies, vegetation managers may be able to more rapidly and accurately identify vegetation threats to critical infrastructures. The goal of this study was to assess the utility of Geodetics’ UAS-lidar system for vegetation threat assessment for 1.6 km of a distribution electric circuit. We investigated factors which contribute to accurate tree crown detection and segmentation of trees from within an UAS-lidar derived point cloud, and the factors which contribute to accurate tree risk …
Internet Of Things For Sustainability: Perspectives In Privacy, Cybersecurity, And Future Trends,
2020
Purdue University
Internet Of Things For Sustainability: Perspectives In Privacy, Cybersecurity, And Future Trends, Abdul Salam
Computer Information Technology Faculty Publications
In the sustainability IoT, the cybersecurity risks to things, sensors, and monitoring systems are distinct from the conventional networking systems in many aspects. The interaction of sustainability IoT with the physical world phenomena (e.g., weather, climate, water, and oceans) is mostly not found in the modern information technology systems. Accordingly, actuation, the ability of these devices to make changes in real world based on sensing and monitoring, requires special consideration in terms of privacy and security. Moreover, the energy efficiency, safety, power, performance requirements of these device distinguish them from conventional computers systems. In this chapter, the cybersecurity approaches towards …
Land Use/Cover Change And Their Impacts On Streamflow In Kikuletwa Catchment Of Pangani River Basin, Tanzania,
2019
Department of Water Resources Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam,
Land Use/Cover Change And Their Impacts On Streamflow In Kikuletwa Catchment Of Pangani River Basin, Tanzania, Upendo Msovu
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
Streamflow perturbation is highly prevalent in Kikuletwa catchment. However, little is known concerning land use/cover change (LULCC) with regard to streamflow perturbation in the catchment. This study aims to detect the historical and predict future LULCC and assess their impacts on streamflow amounts using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model. Supervised classification of Landsat imagery data for 1985, 2000 and 2015 years was done in ERDAS 14 Imagine software. Future prediction of LULCC was done using Module for Land Use Change Evaluation (MOLUSCE) tool, a QGIS plug-in. An accuracy ranging from 79% to 82% was obtained for all …
The Potentials Of Faecal Sludge Treatment Using Local Conditioners In Tanzania: A Review,
2019
Department of Water Supply and Irrigation Engineering, Water Institute, P. O. Box 35059, Dares Salaam
The Potentials Of Faecal Sludge Treatment Using Local Conditioners In Tanzania: A Review, Doglas Benjamin1
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
Worldwide, every day human beings generate millions of tons of Faecal Sludge (FS), which is rich in water, nutrients, energy, and organic compounds. Yet FS is not being managed in a way that permits us to derive value from its reuse, while at the same time, millions of farmers struggle with depleted soils and lack of water. In most of the developing countries, energy for cooking is mainly derived from cutting of trees, either as wood or charcoal. Resource recovery and reuse from FS can create livelihoods, enhance food security, support green economies, reduce waste and contribute to cost recovery …
