For many expensive deterministic computer simulators, the outputs do not have replication error and the desired metamodel (or statistical emulator) is an interpolator of the observed data. Realizations of Gaussian spatial processes (GP) are commonly used to model such simulator outputs. Fitting a GP model to n data points requires the computation of the inverse and determinant of n × n correlat...

An incrementally coupled electrical – thermal – mechanical model is developed to simulate small scale resistance spot welding (SSRSW) using the finite element method. This numerical model is then employed to study the differences between SSRSW and ‘large scale’ resistance spot welding (LSRSW). The variations in contact area, current distribution, and temperature profile at the workpiece/workpie...

OBJECTIVE To develop a molecular technique that is fast and reliable in detecting porcine contamination or ingredients in foods. METHODS The method applied involved DNA amplification using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Thus, the sequence of a certain gene found uniquely in pork was identified and its sequence was used to design specific primers for the PCR. The extraction of DNA...

A novel pelage color variant appeared in a laboratory colony of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) from Massachusetts. The mature adult coat color of this variant exhibits a rich golden tan appearance on the dorsum with white underparts. The trait is inherited as an autosomal recessive. Phenotypic comparisons with other rodents suggest that the trait is attributable to an allele at the bro...

A Robotic System is being developed to automate the crucible packing process in CZ semiconductor wafer production. It requires the delicate manipulation and packing of highly irregular polycrystalline silicon nuggets, into a fragile fused silica crucible. For this application, a dual optical 3-D surface geometry measuring system that uses active laser triangulation has been developed and succes...

Vegetable nuggets are low fat but have a high protein and fiber content in order to support vegetarian diet. The purpose of this study was obtain the best formulation vegetables made from oyster mushrooms red beans terms nutritional sensory characteristics. research method used completely randomized design with four treatments replications. consisted JK1 (95 mushrooms:5 beans), JK2 (90 mushroom...

Physicochemical and sensory properties of chicken nuggets extended with flours processed from fermented cowpeas (FCF) and fermented partially defatted peanuts (FPDPF) were investigated. Addition of FCF or FPDPF decreased moisture loss and fat gain. Reductions in protein content of nuggets were 20.2% and 15.8% when, respectively, 20% FCF and 20% FPDPF were added. Regardless oflevel ofFPDPF, nugg...

Belalang kembara merupakan hama yang sangat merugikan pertanian pada beberapa kabupaten di NTT setiap tahunnya. Pengendalian belalang melalui pemanfaatan potensi pangan serangga ini dapat menjadi solusi ekonomis bagi masyarakat. diketahui salah satu sumber kaya protein. Konsumsi dalam bentuk produk olahan seperti nugget introduksi awal belalang. Penelitian pengembangan dilakukan dengan 5 perlak...