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Test 1183: Belarus 250 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS East tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories can be disconnected only when it is convenient for the operator to do so in practice. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures muse conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crank case is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The …

Test 1182: White Field Boss 2-150 Diesel 18-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT

GENERAL CONDITIONS

East tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories can be disconnected only when it is convenient for the operator to do so in practice. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures muse conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS

The engine crank case is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The …

Test 1187: Massey-Ferguson Mf 235 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS East tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories can be disconnected only when it is convenient for the operator to do so in practice. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures muse conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crank case is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The …

Test 1193: Massey-Ferguson Mf 275 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Test 1190: Massey-Ferguson Mf 255 Gasoline, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Test 1191: John Deere 2040 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Test 1198: Kubota L 285 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Test 1210: Case 1410 Power Shift (David Brown 1412 Hydra-Shift) Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Impacts Of Energy Development On Utah Water Resources, Barry C. Saunders

Reports

Introduction: Choosing a theme for a conference especially one for a group of diverse disciplines such as the American Water Resources Association encompasses, is always a challenge. you find yourself torn between thigns you'd really like to talk and hear about, and topics you think will draw attendance. It was most fortunate when somebody came up with the idea of Water for Energy, becasue to my way of thinking, it met both of these ends. There is no denying that starting in late 1973, energy has been the catchword, and the energy crisis has been the bandwagon to leap upon. …

Test 1181: White Field Boss 2-105 Diesel (Also White Farm Equipment 2-105 Diesel) 18-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT

GENERAL CONDITIONS

East tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories can be disconnected only when it is convenient for the operator to do so in practice. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures muse conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS

The engine crank case is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The …

Test 1192: John Deere 2240 Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF TEST REPORT GENERAL CONDITIONS Each tractor is a production model equipped for common usage. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operator station. Additional weight can be added as ballast if the manufacturer regularly supplies it for sale. The static tire loads and the inflation pressures must conform to recommendations in the Tire Standards published by the Society of Automotive Engineers. PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE RUNS The engine crankcase is drained and refilled with a measured amount of new oil conforming to specifications in the operator’s manual. The fuel …

Generalized Likelihood Signal Resolution, John A. Stuller

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This Paper Defines an M-Ary Generalized Likelihood Ratio Test (MGLRT) that overcomes Root's Early Objection to the Application of Generalized Likelihood Ratio Testing to the Resolution of Correlated Signals. the Proposed Test Extends the Form of a Conventional Binary Generalized Likelihood Ratio Test (GLRT) in a Manner that Permits a Generalization of the Minimax Properties of the Binary Test to the M-Hypotheses Case. When the Estimated Signals Are Orthogonal, the Test Reduces to a Sequence of Conventional Binary Tests Duplicating the Performance of a Narrow-Band Matched Filter Envelope-Detector Receiver. © 1975, IEEE. All Rights Reserved.

Verifications Of The Kalman Conjecture For Irrational Transfer Functions, D. Ronald Fannin, Charles E. Connelly

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The sufficient conditions for the Kalman conjecture to be satisfied given by Fannin and Rushing [1] are relaxed in such a way as to allow their approach to be applied to irrational transfer functions. Specific results for a class of systems containing transportation lag are presented. © 1975, IEEE. All rights reserved.

A Computer-Automated Laboratory System In A University Environment, James H. Tracey, Hardy J. Pottinger, Richard D. Rechtien

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A computer-automated laboratory system at the University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, which serves a wide variety of instruction and research disciplines including Geophysics, Cloud Physics, and Computer Graphics, is described. The system serves as an example for campuses which are relatively small in geographic area and with budget limitations which dictate a step-by-step evolution. The paper describes 1) the constraints and economics realized in the development of the system, 2) the characteristics of the minicomputer network, and 3) an evaluation of the system philosophy and performance. Also included is a description of diverse laboratory projects supported by the computer-automated system. © …

A Unit Hydrograph For The Missouri Ozark Region., Melvin G. Schaefer

Masters Theses

"Eleven small watersheds from the Missouri Ozark region are used in generating a synthetic unit hydrograph. The analysis is composed of three parts: First, a prediction equation is developed which correlates the time lag parameter with the physical features of the watershed. Second, an equation is developed which predicts the peak flow ordinate for 30-, 60- and 120-minute unit hydrographs. Third, an average dimensionless unit hydrograph is determined"-- Abstract, p. iii

Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of A Viscous Ring Nutation Damper., Roy Alexander Campbell Iii

Masters Theses

"The dynamics of passive dampers applied to high s peed gyro systems is reviewed briefly and the partially filled viscous ring nutation damper is investigated. Particular attention is given to 1 the broken ring or nutation synchronous configuration where the fluid moves as a rigid slug and the damping is greatest. In this mode the damping is assumed to be viscous and expressions for a linear damping constant are presented. Data from an experimental, high-speed gyro is used to verify the theoretical analysis"-- Abstract, p. 1

A Strategic Planning Model For Implementing Community Development Block Grant Programs., John M. Lang

Masters Theses

"As problems of metropolitan areas have multiplied, the federal government has been drawn into an ever-increasing intimate funding association with city governments. Although federal funding for ii urban problems may have been considered a panacea by some, most local government agencies have now discovered that their problem has shifted in emphasis from where to find funds to that of meeting federal standards and requirements of application in order to get the funds.

The impact of federal programs on local government management is evident in the recently enacted federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Title I of the act …

The Influence Of Oxygen Activity On Sintering Of Strontium Doped Lanthanum Chromite., Leslie Groupp

Masters Theses

"The influence of oxygen activity upon the sintering of lanthanum chromite (La_1-xSr_x CrO₃) with x ranging from Oto 0.2 was investigated using chemically prepared powders of <0.1 microns particle size. The results show that at a temperature of 1740 ° C densities of >92% of theoretical could be achieved if the oxygen activities were maintained in the 10^-11 to 10^-12 atm. range. If oxygen activity exceeds 10^-10 atm., densities of not >80% theoretical could be obtained. For the compositions studied, room temperature X-ray analysis of both the starting powders and sintered compacts show the compositions to be orthorhombic and single phase. The ambient lattice parameters and resistivity measurements decreased …

An Experimental Study Of Mass Transfer To Droplets In Aqueous Polymer Solutions., Richard Gerard Schafermeyer

Masters Theses

"Instantaneous and time-average mass transfer coefficients for 1 the free-fall period was obtained for transfer of iodine from nonNewtonian continuous phases to carbon tetrachloride drops. The nonNewtonian continuous phases were aqueous solutions of carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxy polymethylene. Although a few exceptions were found, the continuous phase mass transfer coefficients were, in general, found to decrease with increasing time of drop contact. Comparisons of the experimental data to theoretical relations showed that changes in drop internal circulation probably occurred for that data which showed a time effect for the mass transfer coefficient. Several explanations for the time effect were offered, …

Computer Simulation Of Radiation Effects In Fe₃Al By Using Alternating Direction Implicit Numerical Techniques., Dean Lewis Tibbitts

Masters Theses

"An analysis was conducted to see if the alternating direction implicit (a.d.i.) numerical technique could be applied to a many-body dynamical radiation damage model.

The computer program which resulted was named ADI. It was numerically stable for small time steps used in conjunction with low ev knock-ens. It was also able to relax the a toms in the system simultaneously in the implicit direction. However, an existing explicit computer code, which was to be replaced by ADI, proved to be more numerically stable and about 40% faster"-- Abstract, p. ii

A Study Of Stability Of Ac And Dc Transmission Lines Operated In Parallel., Tzyy-Cheng Wang

Masters Theses

"This thesis is concerned with the analysis, optimization and simulation of parallel operation of ac and de transmission lines.

An introduction and literature review are provided to give background information on how the parallel operation should be considered. The parallel system is analyzed, and the state equation is derived for determining the stability limit. The optimization of the control law U = Fx is determined by a standard quadratic cost function. Prefault, during fault and postfault situations in the parallel operation has been simulated by Continuous System Modeling program. Some comparison and comments are made between 1 ac, 1 de …

A Study Of Product Inhibition In The Reaction Of P-Nitrophenyl- Α - D - Glucoside Catalyzed By The Enzyme Glucoamylase I., Mark L. Dickhaus

Masters Theses

"The entire time course of the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl-a-D-glucoside by the enzyme glucoamylase I was followed spectrophotometrically. Using time versus absorbance data the constants in the Michaelis-Menten equation were determined. The effect of the addition of product to the initial reaction mixture and the effect of solvent and temperature were determined. It was found that product produced during the reaction did not have the same effect upon the rate as did product added initially to the reaction mixture. The presence of substrate caused the enzyme to acquire protection against inhibition by the product"-- Abstract, p. ii

Vapor Pressures For The Ternary System 1-Butene, Isobutane, And 1, 3-Butadiene., Kevin Steele

Masters Theses

"An innovative apparatus suitable for the rapid but accurate measurement of vapor pressures of liquid solutions is described. Liquid solutions of known composition are prepared in a test cell by volumetric metering of degassed liquids. The operation of the apparatus is feasible over a wide range of temperature and pressure, producing data with an estimated probable error of ± 0.05 percent. Experimental P-X data for a system of C₄ hydrocarbons (1-Butene, Isobutane, and 1,3- Butadiene) are reported from 40-160 degrees Fahrenheit. The data are in agreement with the literature, and vapor pressures are expressed as a function of temperature …

Performance Evaluation Of Linear Systems Using The Fast Fourier Transform., Larry Leonard Lamano

Masters Theses

"In order for a computer simulation of a communication system to yield useful and meaningful results, a method for determining system performance is often essential. The computer postprocessor, described in this thesis, allows accurate determination of the mean-square-error induced by the system being simulated and the noise power at any point in the system.

Measurements of the mean-square-error induced by a system due to amplitude distortion, phase distortion, and amplitude and phase distortion, along with measurements of the power in a Gaussian noise waveform are performed. The values obtained using simulation are compared to the corresponding theoretical values in order …

A Study Of Trace Organics And Trace Organic-Bound Metals In Raw And Finished Waters., Robert Lee Stewart

Masters Theses

"The main objectives of this study were: (a) to prepare a comprehensive review and evaluation of the literature pertaining to trace substances, with emphasis on their status in water supplies, health effects, and fate in treatment; ( b) to establish the methodology needed for measuring trace metals in trace organic substances; and (c) to determine the metal content of organic extracts recovered from surface, subsurface, and finished waters.

Raw and finished water was obtained at the Sedalia, MO, water treatment plant, and 5 sources were sampled (3 surface, 1 well, 1 plant-treated). The 0-CA* and SEM procedures were employed to …

Image Detection In Signal Dependent Noise., Robert D. Laramore

Masters Theses

"This thesis deals with the detection of two-dimensional signals in the presence of noise, including signal dependent noise. The object to be detected and the background are assumed known a priori. A decision rule based on a likelihood ratio test is obtained and the associated probabilities of detection and false alarm are evaluated. This is done first in general terms, where neither the form of sampling nor the model used for noise is specified. Then results are obtained for three examples: Poisson noise, signal dependent Gaussian noise, and binomial noise. Finally, the degradation resulting from a point spread function is …

The Spheriodization Of Tool Steels., Siri Ram Rai

Masters Theses

"Four different tool steels--AISI 01, Sl, A9 and Tl5--were obtained in the 1/2-inch diameter hot rolled and air-cooled condition from the steel mill. The lower critical temperatures of these steels were determined. The spheroidization of each steel by three different spheroidizing procedures was evaluated with the use of hardness testing and metallographic techniques. Isothermal annealing completely spheroidized each steel yielding coarse carbides and low hardness. Cyclic annealing was an effective spheroidization procedure only for 01 and Tl5 steels. Hardening and tempering resulted in rather fine spheroidized structures in these steels. The total time consumed to produce the best spheroidized structures …

Wastewater Treatment With Activated Carbon., Chia-Soui Joseph Lu

Masters Theses

"The objectives of this study was to determine the capabilities of selected types of activated carbon as an adsorbent for the removal of organic materials from municipal wastewater and sludges. The organic sources included primary and secondary clarifier effluent, blended sludge, and digester supernatant. Two other organic sources, glucose and alanine, were also examined to determine their removal from aqueous solution by activated carbon adsorption.

The organic impurities, in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD), were reduced from 68 mg/1 in the primary effluent and 35 mg/1 in the secondary clarifier effluent to approximately 15 mg/1 for both. However, the …

The Availability And Development Of An Automated Accounting System For Small Businesses., Margy Rice Beckmeyer

Masters Theses

"A good accounting system is a very essential part of the successful operation of a small business but is often lacking. Therefore, the objective of this research is to furnish a general automated accounting system suitable for use by the small business firm.

To determine the feasibility, a statistical survey was made to evaluate the availability of automated accounting systems now available to small business. The results of the survey suggest that computer systems are presently available to small business firms at economical prices, but to minimize cost the small firm may need to supply its own accounting program.

The …

Ultrasonic Instrumentation And The Dynamic Evaluation Of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures., John Edward Hill

Masters Theses

"Ultrasonic probes have been constructed for use in the dynamic and nondestructive testing of asphaltic concrete specimens. The probe systems exhibited characteristics superior to the solitary ii use of their main components, the piezoelectric crystals. The probes have the advantages of the reduction of ringing time, the concentration of ultrasound in one direction, the elimination of "noise" due to unshielded connections and the increased durability of the probe system.

The probes constructed were used in a limited testing program. Compression and transverse wave velocities in the specimens tested were measured simultaneously. Sample conditions suitable for maximum wave velocity corresponded to …