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Itraconazole Nanocomposites Prepared Via Rotary Evaporator Drying Of Nanomilled Suspensions, Alexander Santos Coelho
Itraconazole Nanocomposites Prepared Via Rotary Evaporator Drying Of Nanomilled Suspensions, Alexander Santos Coelho
Theses
The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of rotary evaporation for drying wetmilled drug suspensions as a novel approach to produce drug nanocomposites that exhibit fast redispersion and immediate drug release. To this end, the physical stability of the nanomilled itraconazole (drug) suspensions, a.k.a., nanosuspensions, during the milling and storage; the drying of the itraconazole nanosuspensions via the rotary evaporator; and the type/loading of various polymers/surfactants (dispersants) on aqueous redispersion and drug release from the nanocomposites were examined. Our results suggest that smaller drug particle size, owing to nanomilling, and smaller nanocomposite particle size, owing to optimized …
Thermochemical Conversion Of Plastic To Value Added Products, Anastasia L. Maslak
Thermochemical Conversion Of Plastic To Value Added Products, Anastasia L. Maslak
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
In this study, the use of pyrolytic cracking for managing non-recyclable plastic waste by conversion into value-added liquid and gaseous products was investigated. A single-stage reactor and a novel, two-stage reactor set-up were used for experiments involving polyethylene and polypropylene. Parameters including feedstock composition, feed rate, temperature and residence time were studied. The two-stage approach was investigated to overcome existing transportation limitations involved in the typical plastic waste lifecycle. Bulky plastic collected in towns and cities must be transported to industrial facilities typically located elsewhere for reprocessing. Both HDPE and LDPE showed promising results for olefin recovery with ethylene gas …
Scalable Synthesis Of Alumina Nanowires By Wet Chemical Method., Luis N Moreno
Scalable Synthesis Of Alumina Nanowires By Wet Chemical Method., Luis N Moreno
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
To satisfy an increasing demand for large-scale processes for producing alumina nanomaterials, a wet chemical method was evaluated. A potassium salt precursor was combined with aluminum to produce alumina – based nanowires. Compared with current methods such as thermal oxidation, sol-gel, and laser ablation, this method is highly scalable due to relatively low energy requirements and the ability to carry out the primary reaction under ambient conditions. The nanowire samples were evaluated using SEM, XRD, BET, and TEM to confirm morphology, phases present, and surface area. A porous nanowire structure was confirmed which has a BET surface area of 324.6 …
An Introductory Study Of Coal Fly Ash Enhancement For Heavy Metal Removal In Wastewater Treatment., Samuel T. Romes
An Introductory Study Of Coal Fly Ash Enhancement For Heavy Metal Removal In Wastewater Treatment., Samuel T. Romes
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Coal Combustion Products are the materials that remain after pulverized coal is burned to generate electricity. The fine portion, fly ash, has many re-use capabilities across various industries. Most recent data shows that approximately 60% of fly ash produced in the United States was used with the largest re-use being concrete additives. This work aims to enhance fly ash via hydrothermal treatment in order to expand the re-use capabilities of the material. These materials were tested as adsorbents for heavy metal removal from wastewater samples. The metals tested for removal were Copper (II) Acetate, Cadmium Chloride, Boric Acid, Sodium Selenite, …
Entrepreneurially Minded Learning In The Unit Operations Laboratory Through Community Engagement In A Blended Teaching Environment, Erick S. Vasquez, Kelly Bohrer, Abraham Noe-Hays, Arthur Davis, Matthew Dewitt, Michael J. Elsass
Entrepreneurially Minded Learning In The Unit Operations Laboratory Through Community Engagement In A Blended Teaching Environment, Erick S. Vasquez, Kelly Bohrer, Abraham Noe-Hays, Arthur Davis, Matthew Dewitt, Michael J. Elsass
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
Online and blended learning opportunities in Chemical Engineering curriculum emerged due to COVID-19. After eight weeks of in-person Unit Operations Laboratory sessions, a remote-learning open-ended final project was assigned to student teams. The assignment involved aspects related to entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML) and community-based learning (CBL). Results show correlations between self-directed learning and the EML framework. Continuous support and involvement of a community partner correlate to students' m
Synthesis Of Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Microparticles, Shreyas Joshi
Synthesis Of Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Microparticles, Shreyas Joshi
Masters Theses
The self-assembly of isotropic and anisotropic colloidal particles into higher-ordered structures has been of great interest recently due to the promise of creating metamaterials with novel macroscopic properties. The physicochemical properties of these metamaterials can be tailored to achieve composites with tunable functionalities. The formation of these metamaterials can be used as a pathway to emulating advanced biological systems. In particular, synthetically mimicking the surface of a moth’s eye, which consists of arrays of ellipsoidal protuberances, can be used as a strategy for fabricating antireflective coatings.
To enable this technology, it is necessary to design a synthesis scheme that produces …
Anti-Corrosion Protection Of Metal Parts Of Transportation Equipment With A Polymer Coating Based On Epoxiurethane, Aida Barkhanadjyan, Ravshan Khakimov, Botir Ibragimov, Oybek Vafayev, Dmitriy Ayrapetov
Anti-Corrosion Protection Of Metal Parts Of Transportation Equipment With A Polymer Coating Based On Epoxiurethane, Aida Barkhanadjyan, Ravshan Khakimov, Botir Ibragimov, Oybek Vafayev, Dmitriy Ayrapetov
CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Automotive vehicles are constantly exposed to corrosion processes, and the durability of metal parts depends on the intensity of corrosion. The loss of metals from corrosion is 8-10% of the initial metal mass. In total, losses from corrosion are 4-6% of national income in many countries. This indicates the need for research and the importance of scientific and technical work in this area. This can be achieved by developing a technology for producing anticorrosive compounds and applying them as protective coatings. The anticorrosive protection of a coating synthesized on the basis of local raw materials - epoxyurethane with an additive …
Investigation Of Electrochemical And Hybrid Microbial Desalination Cells For Environmental Applications, Shawn Nicholas Hamilton
Investigation Of Electrochemical And Hybrid Microbial Desalination Cells For Environmental Applications, Shawn Nicholas Hamilton
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
ABSTRACT
Road salt is a global problem especially in cold countries that are focused on road safety in urbanized and big cities. On an average approximately 5 million tonnes of road salt is applied on Canadian highways annually. Road salt impacts aquatic ecosystems, bridges, buildings and corrodes metal structures. Therefore the treatment of road salt is important and needs to be studied.
In this study, a batch lab-scale 3-compartment electrochemical desalination cell was invented and studied to reduce NaCl(aq) (model of road salt) through the utilization of NaBH4/H2O2 redox reaction. Using of several commercial …
Analytical Model For Electromagnetic Induction In Pulsating Ferrofluid Pipe Flows, Huiyu Wang, John G. Monroe, Swati Kumari, Serhiy O. Leontsev, Erick S. Vasquez, Scott M. Thompson, Matthew J. Berg, Dibbon Keith Walters, Keisha B. Walters
Analytical Model For Electromagnetic Induction In Pulsating Ferrofluid Pipe Flows, Huiyu Wang, John G. Monroe, Swati Kumari, Serhiy O. Leontsev, Erick S. Vasquez, Scott M. Thompson, Matthew J. Berg, Dibbon Keith Walters, Keisha B. Walters
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Wetting And Drying Dynamics For Tio2 With Pbs Quantum Dots., Kelly M. Lee
Wetting And Drying Dynamics For Tio2 With Pbs Quantum Dots., Kelly M. Lee
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Initial solar cells utilized silicon and alloys for their economic viability. Photoelectrochemical photovoltaic cells were discovered with technological advancement which increased solar efficiency and further improved economic feasibility leading to quantum dot sensitized solar cells. Lead sulfide quantum dots and titanium dioxide were studied for wetting and drying effects. Zeta potential, pH values, SEM, and optical microscopes quantified or observed the colloidal suspension and dried sample behavior. Combined mixtures of lead sulfide and titania were dried at 3.6 pH and 12.56 pH values. This due to the observed zeta potential isoelectric point of titania, and behavior showed increased stability occurring …
Mixed Metal Oxide Nanowires Via Solid State Alloying., Veerendra Atla
Mixed Metal Oxide Nanowires Via Solid State Alloying., Veerendra Atla
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Mixed metal oxide materials with composition control find applications in energy conversion and storage processes such as heterogenous catalysis, photoelectrochemical catalysis, electrocatalysis, thermal catalysis, and lithium-ion batteries. Mixed metal oxides and/or complex oxides with composition control and in one-dimensional form as nanowires could be interesting to various catalysis applications due to control on single crystal surfaces, active sites, acidity versus basicity site density, and oxygen vacancies. The major challenge is to synthesize mixed metal oxide nanowires beyond binary oxides with composition control. In this dissertation, solid state alloying of binary oxide nanowires with solid and liquid precursors is studied to …
The Study Of Copper Corrosion Mechanisms Using Electrochemical Experimental Techniques., Evan Grimm
The Study Of Copper Corrosion Mechanisms Using Electrochemical Experimental Techniques., Evan Grimm
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to discover and thoroughly explain the corrosion mechanisms of copper in saltwater, tap water and deionized water, and to apply these methods and findings when testing the corrosion mechanisms of other materials. The experimental procedure consisted of measuring the open circuit potential, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, linear sweep voltammetry, and Tafel analysis.
The copper was found to corrode at a greater rate in saltwater, followed by tap water then deionized water, with a larger difference between saltwater and tap water than between tap water and deionized water. Each reaction was found to be both kinetically …
Room Temperature Alkali Treatment Of Rice Straw For Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis., Seth Mains
Room Temperature Alkali Treatment Of Rice Straw For Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis., Seth Mains
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Due to the pollution of fossil fuels due to greenhouse emissions, researchers continue to search for alternative methods that allow for the clean production of energy, fuels, and polymer fibers. A method currently under investigation is the use of lignocellulosic biomass as a solution to current problems with energy and polymer fiber production. Through the process of pretreatment, possibilities for lignocellulosic biomass expand due to improved accessibility of the cellulose and hemicellulose which can be broken down via enzymatic hydrolysis into C5 and C6 sugars such as xylose and glucose. This study investigated the fermentation of the rice straw into …
Impact Of Local Fluidized Bed Hydrodynamics On The Distribution Of Liquid Sprayed Into The Bed, Yuan Li
Impact Of Local Fluidized Bed Hydrodynamics On The Distribution Of Liquid Sprayed Into The Bed, Yuan Li
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
In Fluid Coking, heavy oil is sprayed into a fluidized bed of hot coke particles that provide heat for the reaction and vaporization of the products, using nozzles located at different radial and axial locations of the reactor. In industrial units, imperfect initial liquid-solid contact results in the formation of wet agglomerates, which have been shown to cause fouling of the stripper sheds.
This thesis aims to reduce agglomerate formation by modifying the bed hydrodynamics in the spray region by adjusting the initial fluidization gas distribution or using a baffle.
Experimental methods were developed to study local gas flow, solids …
Mitigation Of Fouling And Liquid Losses In A Fluid Coker™: Influence Of Operating Conditions And Internals On Wet-Agglomerates Contribution To Liquid Carry-Under, Yohann Alain François Cochet
Mitigation Of Fouling And Liquid Losses In A Fluid Coker™: Influence Of Operating Conditions And Internals On Wet-Agglomerates Contribution To Liquid Carry-Under, Yohann Alain François Cochet
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
In Fluid Cokers, heavy oil is sprayed into a fluidized bed of hot particles through feed ring nozzles located at different heights. Unreacted or partially reacted feedstock, trapped in wet‑agglomerates, reaches the reactor bottom where it causes fouling or is lost to the system burner. The thesis objective is to determine whether modifying the feed distribution between rings or adding baffles can reduce the amount of liquid reaching the reactor bottom.
A model was developed to predict the amount of liquid reaching the reactor bottom. It integrates models for agglomerate formation and rewetting in spray jets, agglomerate drying through heat …
Facile Fabrication And Characterization Of Kraft Lignin@Fe3o4 Nanocomposites Using Ph Driven Precipitation: Effects On Increasing Lignin Content, Frankie A. Petrie, Justin M. Gorham, Robert T. Busch, Serhiy O. Leontsev, Esteban E. Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez
Facile Fabrication And Characterization Of Kraft Lignin@Fe3o4 Nanocomposites Using Ph Driven Precipitation: Effects On Increasing Lignin Content, Frankie A. Petrie, Justin M. Gorham, Robert T. Busch, Serhiy O. Leontsev, Esteban E. Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
This work offers a facile fabrication method for lignin nanocomposites through the assembly of kraft lignin onto magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4) based on pH-driven precipitation, without needing organic solvents or lignin functionalization. Kraft lignin@Fe3O4 multicore nanocomposites fabrication proceeded using a simple, pH-driven precipitation technique. An alkaline solution for kraft lignin (pH 12) was rapidly injected into an aqueous-based Fe3O4 nanoparticle colloidal suspension (pH 7) under constant mixing conditions, allowing the fabrication of lignin magnetic nanocomposites. The effects of increasing lignin to initial Fe3O4 mass content (g/g), increasing in ratio from 1:1 to 20:1, are discussed with a complete chemical, structural, and …
A Study Of Hygrometer Based On The Method Of Intracavity Laser Absorption, Abdulaziz Muminovich Nazarov Prof, Mirkomil Mirhidoyat Ogli Xasanov
A Study Of Hygrometer Based On The Method Of Intracavity Laser Absorption, Abdulaziz Muminovich Nazarov Prof, Mirkomil Mirhidoyat Ogli Xasanov
Chemical Technology, Control and Management
The article presents the results of experimental studies of a fiber-optic humidity sensor, the principle of operation of which is based on the method of intracavity laser absorption. A method of intracavity laser absorption is described, which makes it possible to dramatically increase the sensitivity of the fiber humidity sensor by switching to it. A schematic diagram of a fiber optical humidity sensor using a differential detection scheme and a design of an active ring laser fiber consisting of a diode pump laser, a fiber pump beam splitter, two directional couplers, a measuring ring laser, a ring comparison laser, two …
Bimetallic Catalyst For Lignin Depolymerization, Qishen Lyu
Bimetallic Catalyst For Lignin Depolymerization, Qishen Lyu
McKelvey School of Engineering Theses & Dissertations
This thesis is motivated by concerns regarding the need to develop more sustainable and economic technologies to meet rising global manufacturing and energy demands. These concerns have renewed governmental, industrial, and societal determination to reduce the world’s dependence on conventional natural resources and has led to considerable research on producing fuels and chemicals from feedstocks other than petroleum. Lignocellulosic biomass represents an abundant and renewable resource that could displace petroleum feedstock producing biofuels and multiple valuable chemical products with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Lignin is the second abundant biopolymer source in nature and is found almost everywhere. Since the 1950’s, …
Exploration Of The Sludge Biodiesel Pathway, Zachary Christman
Exploration Of The Sludge Biodiesel Pathway, Zachary Christman
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Wastewater sludge is an overlooked source of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) that could be converted into biodiesel. The United States produces about 8 million tons of sludge per year. The disposal cost for this amount of sludge is about 2 billion dollars. The widespread availability and low cost of sludge compared to other biodiesel raw materials make it an economical choice for a renewable fuel. Using sludge as a raw material can produce 25 to 30 mg per gram of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME); the main component of biodiesel. Sludge biodiesel has the potential of transforming a portion …
2020-21 Aiche Student Design Competition: Naphtha Processing, Brenna Kathleen Flynn, Hannah Orebaugh, Paul Deaton
2020-21 Aiche Student Design Competition: Naphtha Processing, Brenna Kathleen Flynn, Hannah Orebaugh, Paul Deaton
Honors Capstone Projects and Theses
No abstract provided.
Ceramic Tiles Production From Cullet And Agricultural Wastes Obtained From Wheat And Sugarcane Cultivation, Mai H. Roushdy
Ceramic Tiles Production From Cullet And Agricultural Wastes Obtained From Wheat And Sugarcane Cultivation, Mai H. Roushdy
Chemical Engineering
Agricultural wastes are a big source for environmental pollution so it’s a good choice to recycle them so as to get an environmental and economic benefit. The purpose of this research is to determine the possibility of recycling two types of agriculture wastes obtained from wheat and sugarcane cultivation in addition to broken glass (cullet) as raw materials for ceramic wall tiles production. The used agriculture wastes are the agricultural residue obtained from wheat and sugarcane cultivation. The experimental work starts with performing XRF and sieve analysis for all raw materials. Ceramic wall tiles specimens were made with dimensions 110.4 …
Comparison Of Tensile Properties Of Triaxial Braided Carbon Fiber Composites Made From Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (Vartm) And Autoclave Molding, Donald A. Klosterman, Charles Browning
Comparison Of Tensile Properties Of Triaxial Braided Carbon Fiber Composites Made From Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (Vartm) And Autoclave Molding, Donald A. Klosterman, Charles Browning
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
Triaxially braided fiber composites are increasingly being used in aerospace, ballistic, and sporting good applications due to their inherent damage tolerance, torsional stability, and cost compared to woven fabrics and unidirectional preforms. There have been numerous publications over the past 15-20 years on the mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of triaxial braided composites. However, most of these have involved panels made with autoclave curing. In the present study, braided carbon fiber composites were made using autoclave curing and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). The goal of the study was to compare the physical and tensile properties of quasi-isotropic panels …
Garver Industrial Design Project: Designing A Full-Scale Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility For The City Of Lawton, Oklahoma, Kayliana Warden, Marlando Collins, Sandrina Depaz, Reid Eakin, Reed Leasure, Vera Rodriguez
Garver Industrial Design Project: Designing A Full-Scale Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility For The City Of Lawton, Oklahoma, Kayliana Warden, Marlando Collins, Sandrina Depaz, Reid Eakin, Reed Leasure, Vera Rodriguez
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
A groundwater treatment facility was designed for Lawton, Oklahoma to address potential water scarcity due to drought conditions in southwest Oklahoma. The facility will produce five million gallons per day (MGD) of treated water. The plant will have the capacity of treating 4,085 gallons per minute of influent water at an 86% recovery. The water to be treated will come from the Arbuckle-Timbered Hills Aquifer. Studies have been conducted around the aquifer to identify the best well site locations.
A centralized treatment facility using reverse osmosis filtration as the main treatment technology has been designed. To prevent reverse osmosis membrane …
Peptoid-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles For Zika Virus Envelope Protein Detection, Meagan Olsen
Peptoid-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles For Zika Virus Envelope Protein Detection, Meagan Olsen
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Detection and identification of viral pathogens is essential in providing effective and rapid medical treatment. Well-established detection methods can be expensive, slow, and sometimes unable to provide the needed sensitivity and specificity. The Zika virus is one clinically relevant pathogen that cannot be easily identified due to cross-reactivity with other viruses from the same family. Electrochemical sensors enhanced with peptoid-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are an alternative to traditional techniques that offers rapid, accurate, label-free pathogen detection for point-of-care diagnostics. To this end, a peptoid capable of binding to the Zika virus envelope protein was developed and its binding affinity for …
Economic Feasibility Of Mixed Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Using Twin Reactor System In Northwest Arkansas, Carol Rogers, Patricia Means, Renato Gonzalez, Kaida Sheets, Hayden Townsend
Economic Feasibility Of Mixed Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Using Twin Reactor System In Northwest Arkansas, Carol Rogers, Patricia Means, Renato Gonzalez, Kaida Sheets, Hayden Townsend
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Plastic waste generation is increasing at an unsustainable rate while recycling solutions remain stagnant. As a chemical means of recycling, mixed plastic waste pyrolysis can generate synthetic oil appropriate for use as fuel in power generation from plastic waste that otherwise accumulates in landfills. With the scaling of a commercial plastic pyrolysis process in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) modeled after an operational sawdust pyrolysis unit in Huntsville, Arkansas, economic analysis resulted in 26.3% internal rate of return. Therefore, construction of a commercial mixed plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant is economically justified and should be pursued. To effectively implement the proposed design, NWA must …
Household Income And Air Pollution At Public Schools In The United States, Katyland Facas, Kristina Wagstrom
Household Income And Air Pollution At Public Schools In The United States, Katyland Facas, Kristina Wagstrom
Honors Scholar Theses
Poor air quality at schools may negatively impact students’ academic performance.1 2 3 In this study we look at the relationship between ambient, outdoor air quality and student socioeconomic status at United States public schools. We used free and reduced lunch eligibility, as part of the USDA’s National School Lunch Program, as an indicator of household income. We focus on nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5). We used ambient pollutant concentration estimates at census block group resolution (Kim et al.) as the outdoor air pollution concentration at each school.4 We found a positive …
Design And Analysis Of A Process To Convert Methanol Into Dimethyl Ether, Elisa M. White
Design And Analysis Of A Process To Convert Methanol Into Dimethyl Ether, Elisa M. White
Honors Theses
A recent economic downturn led to the loss of a contract for a company that sells methanol. The company has two options to recover some of the profit lost from the contract termination. One option is to sell the excess methanol at the spot market price, and the second option is to implement a process to convert the excess methanol into dimethyl ether. This project investigated the implementation of a process to convert the methanol from the lost contract into dimethyl ether. The process was simulated in AVEVA Process Simulation to estimate the size of equipment needed. A toller provided …
Aveva Competition 2021: Dimethyl Ether Production Process, Nicholas Gaouette
Aveva Competition 2021: Dimethyl Ether Production Process, Nicholas Gaouette
Honors Theses
The following study was conducted to assess the economic and process feasibility of a dimethyl ether (DME) production process. A portion of the methanol produced by an existing facility would be used to produce DME through a dehydration reaction. DME production is being considered as a means to compensate for lost methanol revenue, as methanol prices have recently decreased and an excess supply is present on the open market.
The first milestone in the study was the construction of a working process model within AVEVA Process Simulation. This steady-state process model would provide information essential to further design and optimization …
Ethylbenzene Production Case Study And Optimization, Brandon Borek
Ethylbenzene Production Case Study And Optimization, Brandon Borek
Honors Theses
The objective of this project was to investigate the process of producing ethylbenzene from the liquid-phase reaction of ethylene and benzene and perform parametric and topological optimizations to increase the net present value of the production facility. To do so, the base case conditions of the process were modeled and quantified economically followed by an investigation into the existing process to determine conditions that could be altered to improve the economic viability of the project. After optimizing the parametric conditions and topology of the process, the net present value of the project was increased by 305 million dollars to 191 …
Design, Analysis, And Optimization Of A Process To Produce Dimethyl Ether From Methanol, Thomas Mathwig
Design, Analysis, And Optimization Of A Process To Produce Dimethyl Ether From Methanol, Thomas Mathwig
Honors Theses
The company that the engineering team works for is facing a contract loss with one of its customers of methanol. To avoid economic losses, a process has been proposed for converting the unused methanol to dimethyl ether (DME) through a dehydration reaction. After a preliminary simulation of the base case and optimization of the distillation column, an Equivalent Annual Operating Cost (EAOC) of $140,000 was calculated for the column. The EAOC was the sum of the annualized capital investment and the annual operating cost. Determining the process to be worth pursuing, a Toller was brought in to provide rental equipment …