The biochemical, physiological, and metabolic evaluation of human subjects in a life support systems evaluator and on a liquid food diet Final report, 12 Jun. 1964 - 23 Feb. 1965 [PDF]
Biochemical, physiological, and metabolic analysis of subjects in life support system on liquid food diets during space environment ...
Homer, G. M. +4 more
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Human Perception of Diesel Engine Idle Vibration [PDF]
, 2004 While the human perception of diesel engine noise has been the subject of numerous studies, the perception of the vibrational disturbance reaching the driver has not previously been investigated.
Ajovalasit, M, Giacomin, J
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Influence of a Conical Axial Injector on Hybrid Rocket Performance [PDF]
, 2006 This paper analyzes the results obtained from a series of static firings of a lab-scaled hybrid rocket in which gaseous oxygen was supplied into axial-symmetric polyethylene cylindrical grains through two different injector configurations: an axial ...
CARMICINO, CARMINE, RUSSO, ANNAMARIA
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Conventional engine technology. Volume 3: Comparisons and future potential [PDF]
The status of five conventional automobile engine technologies was assessed and the future potential for increasing fuel economy and reducing exhaust emission was discussed, using the 1980 EPA California emisions standards as a comparative basis. By 1986,
Dowdy, M. W.
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ENERGY AND ENTROPY BALANCES IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER: ANALYTICAL SOLUTION. [PDF]
, 1983 An analytical solution of the energy and entropy balance equations for a combustible gas mixture contained in an open combustion chamber, for example of an internal combustion engine, is presented.
Beretta G.P., Keck J.C.
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An experimental canine model for adult shunt infection [PDF]
, 2008 Background Detailed human studies of the mechanisms and development of shunt infection in real time are not possible, and we have developed a canine hydrocephalus model to overcome this.
Roger Bayston +6 more
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Experimental Evaluation of a Low Emissions High Performance Duct Burner for Variable Cycle Engines (VCE) [PDF]
An evaluation was conducted with a three stage Vorbix duct burner to determine the performance and emissions characteristics of the concept and to refine the configuration to provide acceptable durability and operational characteristics for its use in ...
Lohmann, R. P., Mador, R. J.
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Experimental Investigation on Knock Characteristics from Pre-Chamber Gas Engine Fueled by Hydrogen
EnergiesHydrogen-fueled engines require large values of the excess air ratio in order to achieve high thermal efficiency. A low value of this coefficient promotes knocking combustion.
Ireneusz Pielecha +2 more
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Study to define and verify the personal oral hygiene requirements for extended manned space flight Annual report, 1 Jul. 1968 - 30 Jun. 1969 [PDF]
Astronaut oral hygiene requirements for extended manned space ...
Allen, S. +2 more
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Hydrothermal preparation of highly photoactive TiO2 nanoparticles [PDF]
, 2006 TiO2 nanoparticles have been prepared by amine assisted sol–gel precipitation of Ti4+ aqueous solutions and further hydrothermal treatment. The effect of different starting acidic solution (nitric, chlorhydric and acetic acids) as well as the addition ...
Hidalgo, M.C. +4 more
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