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Design Of Multipass Fractionating Trays, Paul W. Becker

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Multipass fractionating trays are vapor-liquid contacting devices with high liquid handling capabilities which can be economically used in large fractionating towers. However, process design engineers in the chemical and petroleum industries seem to have an aversion to specifying multipass trays for their tower designs. This thesis presents the case for using multipass trays as well as methods for their design.

Because multipass trays are not symmetrical, as one and two pass trays are, the liquid and vapor need not split equally between the three or four passes. Equations are developed which enable the vapor and liquid flowrate for each pass …

Absorption Of Methoxyflurane By Conductive Rubber And Polyethylene Anesthetic Hose, Edward A. Kippel

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This thesis presents the results of an investigation into the absorption of methoxyflurane by conductive rubber and polyethylene anesthetic hose. Previous studies are reviewed and theoretical considerations governing the diffusion process are discussed.

Diffusion coefficients are calculated for commercially available hose materials using different anesthetic concentrations and oxygen flow rates.

Data obtained is compared with the results of previous investigations (primarily concerned with sorption into rubber hose) and similar results are presented for polyethylene hose.

Graphical data is used to demonstrate the effect of hose material on inspired anesthetic concentration.

The advantage of disposable conductive polyethylene hose over reusable rubber …

An Experimental Study Of The Separation Of Multicomponent Mixtures Via Thermal Parametric Pumping, Wayne Weywen Lin

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A thermal continuous parametric pump for separating multi-component mixtures was experimentally investigated using the model system toluene-aniline-n-heptane on silica gel adsorbent. A simple method for predicting separations is presented and is found to be in good agreement with the experimental results. The method, based on an equilibrium theory, is under the assumption that a multicomponent mixture contains a series of pseudo-binary systems, each system consisting of one of the solutes as one component and the common inert solvent as the other component.

Densities Of Polar And Non-Polar Compounds And Their Mixtures, Peter Norman Notwick

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Two principal studies were conducted as part of this thesis: evaluation of existing correlations for predicting densities of polar and non-polar liquids and their mixtures and experimentally measuring the densities of certain liquid systems.

Utilizing a modification of the simple picnometer experimental method, data were obtained for both pure compounds and liquid mixtures. Comparison of the pure compound data with available literature sources established the reliability of the technique.

The results of the correlation comparison indicate that the Riedel equation, is the most generally reliable for predicting the densities of pure "normal" compounds. Lydersen, et al., prepared tables for the …

An Evaluation Of The Applicability Of A.N.S.I. Standard Ph-2.9 To Contemporary Medical X-Ray Films Designated For Automated Processing, David Binko

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Three medium speed screen-type medical x-ray films were exposed and manually processed in accordance with the procedures outlined in A.N.S.I. Standard PH-2.9, "Sensitometry of Medical X-Ray Films". Subsequent to processing, all samples were evaluated upon the response variables of base plus fog density, maximum density, A.N.S.I. speed, and A.N.S.I. contrast. A second set of film samples, exposed identically to the manually processed samples, were processed in a ninety-second cycle automated system. After sensitometric evaluation of the automated samples, a statistical comparison of the results obtained by both processing procedures was executed. In the second phase of the investigation, a factorial …

Image Spread In The Infectious Development Of Graphic Arts Film, William Colgan

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The problem of this experiment is to determine which of three factors; sulfite level, bromine level, and development time, affect the image spreading during the infectious development of a graphic arts film. Three different levels of each factor will be studied. The method used consists of measuring the distance between two fine edges on a test target. This test target is then contact printed onto the graphic arts film. The distance between the two fine edges on the graphic arts film is then measured. Any difference between the two distances will be the result of image spreading. It is these …

The Formulation Of A Woodworking Studio, D. Hunter Kariher

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Postwar Vignettes, Dana Brown

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The Magnificent American, Stanley Feingold

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Two Studies In Animation, Irene Feingold

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A Comparison Of Phenidone Determinations In Photographic P.Q. Developers, Ernest Dankert Jr

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Five methods for determining Phenidone in Phenidone-hydroquinone were investigated with aspect to accuracy, precision, and time required to perform the analysis. The methods include ultraviolet spectroscopy, colorimetric estimation, and cerimetric titrations. A cerimetric analysis was found to have the greatest precision, a 7% error at the 95% confidence level. All analyses required approximately the same time to complete. Each analysis allowed the accuracy to be adjusted, i0 compensate for operator techniques

Communication Of The Master Site Plan Of Rochester Institute Of Technology, Barbara Ewig

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An Experimental Study Of Parametric Pump, Khalid Omar Ranginwala

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In this research for Master's Project, the possibility for separation of glucose and fructose by parametric pumping was investigated. In this research activated carbon was used as adsorbent. First Langmuir's isotherms for glucose and fructose were experimentally found. These results were utilized in the thermal parametric pumping. The pump was run semicontinuously. Parametric pumping was also carried out with KCl +H₂O solution using a resin as adsorbent, and the 'b' value of KCl was found.

Design Seminar, Clifford Bull

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Analog Control Of Sampled-Data Systems, Harry Trietley

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The use of conventional analog controllers to produce a one- quarter -decay transient response in sampled output control systems is studied. In particular, the control of processes which can be adequately represented by a first order lag plus deadtime is analyzed, where the process deadtime does not exceed the sampling interval. The process output is measured by a sample-and-hold device, which introduces additional deadtime equal to the sampling interval. This extends previous work, which considered only the plant delay. Proportional and proportional- integral (two-mode) controllers are studied. Controller settings yielding a one-quarter-decay transient response are calculated using z-transform theory. Plant …

A Study Of Fluid Flow Entering A Sharp-Edged Channel, Rocco Racano

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Experimental investigations were carried out on an newtonian fluid In the two dimensional case through the regions of a sharp-edged entrance and exit. Qualitative and quantitative results were compared to a variation of a two dimensional case of converging flow in a capillary as originally derived by Oka and proposed by Philippoff. In addition velocity profiles were taken in the entrance region. Furthermore, the effect of temperature gradients in the slit region with their resulting optical effects were considered. The methods used to obtain these goals were photoelasticity and streak photography.

Results were four, to be consistent with the theory …

An Experimental Study Of Equilibrium Parametric Pumps, John A. Park

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Parametric pumping is a separation process characterized by periodic changes in axial displacement, coupled with synchronized changes in some variable affecting the position of the interphase equilibrium. Both continuous and semicontinuous pumps were investigated at various operating conditions using a model system of toluene-n-hep-tane on a silica gel adsorbent. It has been shown that when the penetration distance for the cold cycle is less than or equal to that for the hot cycle and the height of the column, the pump has the capacity of complete removal of solute from one product stream. A quantity which is important in determining …

Multispectral Techniques Applied To Photomicrography, William Richard Mueller

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Based upon an objects absorbtion and reflection characteristics to varying amounts of radiation, a series of selective wavelength band exposures were made for color separation of a microscopic specimen. The exposures axe made to record the specimens characteristic transmission or reflection patterns as a visible density value. The exposeures were made in a overlapping band width manner. The exposures were in the blue, green, and red regions of the spectrum. The resultant negetives were printed on Polycontrast paper using filter No. 2. The main purpose of the experiment was the design of a photographic system to remove the biological step …

The Recovery Of Images From X-Ray Fogged Film Using Controlled Diffusion Development, William Jameson

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An, investigation of improving the quality of light formed images uniformly fogged by X-rays was done using Kodak Super-XX film. A viscous developer containing glycerine as a thickening agent was used as the means of obtaining recovery. The results indicate no evidence of image improvement in terms of overall contrast; however, small area contrast was extended to more density levels using the image recovery technique.

Development And Applications Of A Quadratic Isoparametric Finite Element For Axisymmetric Stress And Deflection Analysis, F. X. Janucik

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The theory and computer program for an axisymmetric finite element for static stress and deflection analysis is presented. The element is an eight noded isoparametric quadrilateral based on the displacement method which is capable of representing quadratic variation of element boundaries and displacements. Element stiffness properties are developed for linear elastic small displacement theory using homogeneous isotropic material. Test cases are compared with theoretical solutions from the theory of elasticity to identify program capabilities and limitations. Ability to analyse axisymmetric problems and to represent curved element boundaries has been demonstrated. Example problems including a cylindrical pressure vessel, a disk of …

Design Of A Water Table Analog To Study The Dynamic Forces On Turbine Blades, Nicholas Yobbagy

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This thesis describes the design of a water table analog to simulate and study the parameters associated with non-steady forces on turbine blades. The reasoning used to develop the water table method of analysis is presented, as well as the complete design details. The table has now been constructed to the extent where preliminary data has been generated to substantiate the design given herein.

A Unified Matrix Formulation For The Unbalance Response Of A Flexible Rotor In Fluid-Film Bearings, Charles Thomas Jr

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An analysis and a computer program for determining the steady-state response of a general rotor-bearing system, based on the concept of a dynamic stiffness matrix, are presented in this thesis. The rotor is idealized as an axial assemblage of beam elements that have continuous mass and isotropic, elastic properties. These properties are developed by using the Bernoulli-Euler beam theory equations to form the dynamic stiffness matrix. Transverse shear effects are neglected. Gyroscopic coupling effects, asymmetric linearized bearing properties, and unbalanced loading are represented as optional end effects on the beam elements. The development necessitated the use of complex variables to …

Relationship Between Image Size And Tone Reproduction Curve, Kenneth Hansen, Robert Pisa

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This project attempts to find a relationship between preferred tone reproduction and image size. Photographic prints with different tone reproduction characteristics were made. The differences were very small but just noticeable. Prints were made in three different sizes and compared to a standard size print by a paired comparison method. Analysis showed that there was no tone reproduction difference in the preferred prints of both smaller and larger sizes.

Modification Of The Inprocess Infrared Densitometer, Ernest Balch, Jeffrey Chan

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A model of an infrared scanning densitometer was constructed using the basic designs developed by Hisler and Casinelli in their 1970 research work, and by Beaupre and Jasper in their 1971 research work, plus several new ideas which greatly improved the reliability and usefulness of the machine. Among the changes were: use of an infrared sensitive photomultiplier tube on recommendation of Hisler and Caslnelli; Z axis modulation for oscilloscope display, a new idea; and addition of a diffuser to illuminate the sample to provide better correlation between wet and dry densities, on recommendation of Dr. Schumann.

A Near Time Optimal Adaptive Control Algorithm For Second Order Systems, Carlton Warren

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During the past few years, many non-linear and/or adaptive control algorithms have been developed for industrial processes. Many have been rather complex schemes either requiring or specifically developed for an on line digital computer. As an alternative to such systems, at least on low order plants, the development of a near time optimal, adaptive control algorithm is proposed. This rule must encompass a significantly large group of the systems to be encountered and yet be simple enough for hardware implementation as a single loop controller. The author's attention is confined primarily to systems whose transfer functions may be approximated by …

Automatic Color, Gopal Srivastava

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Separation Of Gas Mixtures Via Batch Parametric Pumping : A Theoretical Study, Jose G. Lopez

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An equilibrium plug?flow model, for the batch isothermal separation of a binary gas mixture in a pressure changing parametric pump, was investigated for the system propane?argon on carbon, with the aid of a G. E. Pack 4020 computer. Separation factors comparable to a temperature changing parametric pump are predicted by the model. A change in pressure of the gas mixture may be carried out very rapidly, compared with a temperature change of similar magnitude. The effects of temperature, pressure, concentration, and penetration are discussed.

The Corporate Identity Game: A Simulation Game Involving Graphic Design Methodology, Alonzo Foster

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Papillomas, Warts, And Related Neoplasms: Forms Of Generative Cancers, Jonathan Atkin

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The Effect Of Variation In The Ratio Of Specific Heats With Temperature And Pressure On Horsepower Requirements Of Reciprocating Compressors, Selim Piskin

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The expansion and compression of fluids is discussed in relation to the design of reciprocating compressors. As part of this thesis, the design equations for reciprocating compressors are developed for both ideal and reel gases.

The resulting design equations contain, as one of the parameters, the ratio of the specific heats. Using published componential specific heat data, a correlation was developed relating the dependence of the ratio of specific heat on temperature and pressure for the nore common gases. These correlations were developed so as to be compatible with the compressor design equation and to provide rapid evaluation of the …