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Proceedings Article
Global Energy Transition and Its Impacts on Arab Oil-Exporting Economies
Belkacem Laabas
The discovery of hydrocarbons in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC countries are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) (GCC) countries, Iraq, Libya, and Algeria, hitherto Arab Oil and Exporters (AOEs), largely contributed to their economic development and improved...
Proceedings Article
Systematic Meta-Analysis of Weather Effects on Human Health: A Comprehensive Examination
Emad Amkhatirah, Helal Al-Rohmi, Yousif Manisi, Aml Mohammed, Ali Ali
There has long been recognition of how the weather affects human health and happiness. Numerous studies have been conducted on the relationship between weather and other health effects. The purpose of this study is to know the effect of weather on health. Electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar,...
Journal: Intensive Care Research
Review Article
Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Sepsis: From Basic Research to Clinical Application
Junyi Sun, Xianfei Ding, Tongwen Sun
Pages: 2 - 10
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a deregulated host response to infection, and is the most common cause of death in the intensive care unit. Although the pathogenesis of sepsis has made substantial progress, the current clinical treatment of sepsis is basically symptomatic treatment,...
Proceedings Article
Target Detection Algorithm Based on Region Segmentation in Moving Background
Shanqiu Zhang, Jianhua Yang, Wei Lu
A new method of target detection based on region segmentation was proposed for the problem of reciprocating pumps and other disturbances for segmenting moving foreground. In this method, the background region is segmented by means of mean and variance, and divided into static background area and dynamic...
Proceedings Article
A Comparative Diagnosis Approach on Transformer’s Insulating Oil
Ming-Jong Lin
The immersed oil power transformer is so vital equipment in power system that maintenance-engineers take more cautious on transformer’s insulating oil as the criterion of maintenance. The dissolved gas analysis (DGA) is known for an effective technique to detect transformer’s incipient faults. In this...
Proceedings Article
A Calculation Method for the Micro-vibration Amplitude of an Aerostatic Thrust Bearing and the Influence of Bearing Parameters on the Vibration
Yuntang Li, Xin Wan, Xiaolu Li, Weihong Sun, Zai Sun
The micro-vibration caused by the locally unstable gas flow field of an aerostatic thrust bearing does always occur even if an invariable load acts on the bearing, which is harmful to the accuracy of an ultra-precision measuring device or manufacturing equipment. However, most researchers forecasted...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Characterization of Superplastic Behavior of AA2195 by Bulging Test
Ho-Sung Lee, Jong-Hoon Yoon, Joon-Tae Yoo, Kyung-Ju Min
Superplasticity is the ability of polycrystalline materials to deform plastically to exhibit very large strains. Using this property in manufacturing process makes many of aerospace components lighter and stiffer, with efficient energy and cost saving. Since in most sheet metal forming operation biaxial...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of Volatiles from Fresh and Dry Rhizome, Pseudostem and Leaf of Musa Basjoo
Chenxi Zhu, Feng Xu, Hongmei Wu, Xiangpei Wang
Background: Musa basjoo Sieb. et Zucc. is widely distributed around the world, used to treat a variety of diseases. Volatile oils as an important component of the Musa basjoo, but it received less attention. In this study, Volatile constituents in both fresh and dry rhizome, pseudostem and leaf of Musa...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Development of Environmental Tension in Zones of Extraction of Solid Minerals on Eastern Caucasus Slopes
I.D. Alborov, O.G. Burdzieva, F.G. Tedeeva, I.G. Arkhireeva, S.A. Bekuzarova, M.V. Maysuradze, L.V. Dzobelova, N.G. Dzhusoeva
The article contains a retrospective of the development of extraction of mineral resources in the mountain ecosystem of the Eastern Caucasus; the stages of environmental tension growth in various components of the biosphere of the region are also shown. It has been proved that in the areas of dislocation...
Proceedings Article
Green Growth Strategy in Natural Resources Management and Its Correlation to Prevention of Corruption: Practices in Indonesia
Wanodyo Sulistyani, Ida Nurlinda
Short term of cash return in natural resources management as economic benefit has been considered as a usual approach in practice. However, environmental degradation has been escalated since this approach ignores its negative impacts to the environment. This, of course, has caused the increase of greenhouse...
Proceedings Article
Redesigning Customer Satisfaction Measurement Instrument Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Perspective
Primahasmi Dalulia, Ni Made Wiati, Aang Fajar P, Vetty Kartikasari, Ika Anggraeni KK, Erwin Dwi Pambudi, Pindo Tutuko
As an oil fuel distributor, Malang Oil Fuel Terminal should have some strategies in carrying out service activities to customers (gas stations / SPBU). Customer satisfaction is one of the goals of company to increase customer loyalty by fulfilling customer expectations. This study aims to re-design the...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
LDL fatty acids composition as a risk biomarker of cardiovascular disease
Hashem Nayeri, Gholam Ali Naderi, Sedigheh Asgari, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Maryam Boshtam, Samaneh Mohamadzadeh, Nasim Babaknejad
Pages: 1 - 7
Objective: Fatty acid composition of Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particle is an effective factor in LDL oxidation and atherosclerotic plaques formation. This study evaluates the relationship between LDL fatty acid composition and coronary artery disease (CAD).
Methods: 42 men with coronary artery...
Proceedings Article
Flame Symptom Modelling Near Lean Blowout in a Swirl-Stabilized Gas Turbine Model Combustor
WANG Lijun, QI Dongdong, YANG Haifeng
Abstract—Lean premixed combustion offers a practical approach for the reduction of NOx emissions, but increases the risk of lean burn blow out (LBO) in gas turbines. Flame behavior in terms of stability is simulated in a model gas turbine combustor burning aviation kerosene at atmospheric pressure. The...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Comprehensive Analysis of Safety Risk Assessment HRSG: PT. “X” Indonesia with the Combination Method of HAZOP, LOPA and SIL
Anton Irawan, Indar Kustiningsih, Sayid Jakfar
Gas turbine cogeneration or combined heat and power is an efficiency in generating electricity while utilizing hot exhaust gases to generate steam in HRSG. The facility has significant risk in operation, need to comprehensively risk analysis and carry out of mitigation. Comprehensive risk analysis of...
Proceedings Article
Characterization of Blending Composition Variations in Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Biofuels With Diesel to Biodiesel
Yusabri, Muhammad Yerizam, Aida Syarif
The increase in national fuel consumption has an impact on the decline in fossil energy reserves. Therefore, one of the solutions to overcome this problem is to look for alternative fuels, such as biosolar or biodiesel. This biodiesel is environmentally friendly, has no effect on health, can be used...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Research on Tectonic Coal Structure Based on NMR Technology
Wei Qiao, Linchao Dai
The understanding of coal body structure has important research significance for the prevention of coal and gas outburst and the development of coalbed methane. In order to further determine the difference between the primary structure coal and the structural microstructure of coal mines, and analyze...
Proceedings Article
The Application of Law Number 22 of 2001 Concerning Oil and Natural Gas Against People’s Oil Mining in the Village of Wonocolo, Kecamatan Kedewan, Bojonegoro, East Java
R. Rahaditya, Agoes Dariyo
This research conducted in order to find out the related cases of distillation and illegal sales of crude oil mining products in the Bojonegoro East Java Province area remain in Wonocolo village. Whereas according to the mandate of the 1945 Constitution that all natural resources should be controlled...
Proceedings Article
The Feasibility Study of Issuing Carbon Coins from the Perspective of Currency Attributes
Feiyue Xu
The increasing greenhouse gas emissions have made environmental problems increasingly acute, and a low-carbon economy has become an inevitable requirement for social development. In recent years, some scholars have proposed the concept and role of carbon currencies from the perspective of international...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Hydrogen sulfide gas drilling site online spectra monitor Feasibility Study
Guoliang Li, Mingzhu Chen, Mengjie Gao
Through the hydrogen sulfide and other common small molecular gas near infrared absorption spectrum analy-sis, propose that analyzing spectral absorption peak at a wavelength of hydrogen sulfide 1.578um neighbor-hood undisturbed common gases and water vapor from small molecules, which can be used for...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of Chemical Kinetics Simulation of the Removal of Formaldehyde in Dielectric Barrier Discharge
Yaping Li
This paper mainly analyzes chemical kinetics simulation of the removal of formaldehyde (HCHO) in atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge, builds a time-space average model, and verifies relevant results through experiment. Changes in concentration of various substances with discharge time are analyzed...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Study On Oxidation of Calcium Sulfite in Wet Sintering Flue Gas Desulphurization Process
Zhaohui Zhang, Jiangkai Wan, Bailong Liu, Hanlong Jiang
Due to oxidation of calcium sulfite in wet sintering flue gas desulfurization process, it has difficulty in comprehensive utilization of desulfurization gypsum (DG). Based on the analysis of principle and characteristics of wet flues gas desulfurization, reasons and resolve solutions for oxidation of...
Proceedings Article
Oil and Gas Cooperation between China and Central Asia
Yusufu Gulinaer
Oil and gas resources are related to China's economic lifeline,but because of the limited geological resources,domestic production has been far from being able to meet consumer demand. In the future,with growing demand for oil and gas,its dependence on imports will continue to grow,foreign dependence...
Proceedings Article
Energy Cooperation between China and Central Asia under the Background of New Silk Road Economic Belt
Yusufu Gulinaer
Deepening China and Central Asia energy cooperation is not only feasible, but also need to accelerate. Chinese economy is moving at an unprecedented rate, and demand for energy is increasing. Chinese domestic energy supply has been unable to meet the needs of sustained and rapid economic growth, therefore,...
Proceedings Article
Preconditions and Implementation Paths of the Energy Cooperation between China and Central Asia--under the Background of New Silk Road Economic Belt
Yusufu Gulinaer
With the modernization of China's construction, the demand for energy is also increasing, Central Asia because it is rich in oil and become a big country to compete for land, but also China's energy diversification strategy of the inevitable choice. China is connected with the landscape of Central Asia,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Determination of the Volatile Constituents in Banana Flowers and Bracts by Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry
Yuanmin Wang, Xiangpei Wang, Feng Xu, Hongmei Wu
The volatile constituents in banana flowers and banana bracts were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, coupled with headspace solid-phase microextraction. A quantitative analysis in percent was performed by peak area normalization measurements. 31 compounds were identified in banana flowers...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Research on the influences of high salt water on CaCO3 dissociation
Xiaoyu Weng
For the consideration of wastewater zero discharge,many coal-fired power plants reuse the reverse osmosis concentrated water and chemical drainage in the desulfurization system ,but studies of influence to the CaCO3 dissociation by highly concentrated saline wastewater are rare. This paper analyzes negative...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Constraints of Developing Natural Gas Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP) Systems
Ke Li
The Chinese government has put forward specific demands for the development of natural gas distributed energy, but there are still a number of constraints in the development process. This paper describes the technical principles of natural gas CCHP systems, analyzes its positive role, and demonstrates...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Methane release analysis on gas hydrate at the Okhotsk Sea slope based on SONIC technology
Hechao Zang, Zhili Hua, Bo Liu
This paper studies the case of the methane release of the Okhotsk Sea slope, It is made a large scale acoustic sweep focusing on the east slope of Sakhalin Island based self-developed software SONIC. Detecting and judging the location of undersea methane gas leaks (GF),reisen and seabed, surveying morphological...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Methods review of recycling mercury from waste mercury chloride catalyst of PVC production
Zinan Xie, Xia Wang
Serious pollution of waste gas, waste water and waste residue are generated by calcium carbide-based polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production in China, especially the mercury pollution on account of using a mass of mercury chloride catalyst (HgCl2). This study introduced main methods and techniques which...
Proceedings Article
Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Air Flapper Valve Used for the Pulse Combustor
Zhiren Yin, Lijun Yang
The basic process of air flapper valve was analyzed and the mass flow rate model of air flapper valve was established. The loss of flow through the air valve was considered. The opening process of the flapper was modeled with a non-viscous model, and the closing process was modeled with a viscous one....
Proceedings Article
Numerical Investigation of Hypersonic Slip Flow
Kai Luo, Yueming Yang, Hua Liu, Xuewei Xin, Xuewei Liu
Rarefied gas effects have to be considered when doing the research and design of hypersonic flight vehicle in near space, in which accurate prediction of flow field and surface properties such as pressure, shear stress and heat flux are needed. Research on the mechanism of hypersonic slip flow must consist...
Proceedings Article
The study of carbon monoxide placenta blood hemoglobin oxygenation
Chen Chen, Xiang Wang, Pei Wang, Donglai Qi
With the great progress of hemoglobin-based blood substitutes, however, they all have a same problem that is hard to get effective stable structure of hemoglobin. The hemoglobin can be oxidized into met hemoglobin in the process of purification, lead to the loss of the function of carrying and transporting...
Proceedings Article
Study of Longkou Oil Shale Pyrolysis Behavior with Bitumen as the Intermediate
Jian Shi, Yue Ma, Jili Hou, Shuyuan Li, Jinsheng Teng
Oil shale as the petroleum alternative is widely distributed in China, the total oil shale resources and potential shale oil resources are estimated at 719.937 billion tons and 47.644 billion tons, respectively. Shale oil and gas can be obtained through the pyrolosis of the oil shale. In order to study...
Proceedings Article
Web-based Building Energy Consumption Monitoring and Conservation Service
Wei Dong
Building in operational use energy consumption including energy consumption of buildings in the course of the lighting, refrigeration equipment, power equipment and services, gas, water, elevators and the like. In energy-efficient buildings, not only to emphasize energy conservation technology, but also...
Proceedings Article
Pressure characteristics of pneumatic driven microfluidic chip system adopting a stepper motor
Yunfeng Zhu, Jinxian Wang, Songjing Li
A pneumatic driven microfluidic chip system adopting a stepper motor is presented in this paper which changing the valve opening with a stepper motor and controlling the pressure of the gas cavity. The simulation model was built by using Simulink nonlinear module after expounding the structure and working...
Proceedings Article
Optimization design of downsize engine structure based on dynamic knock excitation
Bo Yang, Wenrui Wang, Zhiyong Li
The small size of the city vehicle gasoline engine is the key point of the current energy saving and emission reduction. The application of multi stage turbocharger technology has become a research hotspot, which leads to a higher compression ratio, the average effective pressure in the combustion chamber...
Proceedings Article
Engineering practices of deodorization for odor in urban sewage treatment plants in China
Jiancheng Liang, Guanwen Cheng, Haopin Feng
As to the publishing of "13th Five-Year" Environmental Planning whose core is improving the quality of the environment. So the deodorization of odor in urban sewage treatment plants has become an important part of their comprehensive upgrading and transformation in China. It can be seen that the technology...
Proceedings Article
The Analysis of Automotive Starter's Common Broken Gear
Na Yang, Kun Wu
Also known as the starter motor or starter motor, the main role is that the electric energy of battery is converted into mechanical energy to drive the engine flywheel rotating, thus starting the engine.This paper is Electromagnetic soft starter meshing and Engine for gas engine.The main parts of the...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
A Critical review on friction stir based processes
M Puviyarasan, L Karthikeyan, C Gnanavel, K Dhineshkumar
Friction stir based processes are solid state processes which significantly contribute to joining/processing of materials and surface property enhancement. It replaces conventional joining/processing techniques owing to their unique features such as reduced distortion, reduced porosity defect, reduced...
Proceedings Article
Dimensionality Reduction using GA-PSO
Cheng-Hong Yang, Chung-Jui Tu, Jun-Yang Chang, Hsiou-Hsiang Liu, Po-Chang Ko
The feature selection process can be considered a problem of global combinatorial optimization in machine learning, which reduces the number of features, removes irrelevant, noisy and redundant data, and results in acceptable classification accuracy. In this paper, we propose a combination of genetic...