The operation of a water distribution system is a complex task which involves scheduling of pumps, regulating water levels of storages, and providing satisfactory water quality to customers at required flow and pressure. Pump scheduling is one of the most important tasks of the operation of a water distribution system as it represents the major part of its operating costs. In this paper, a nove...

The otic vesicle consists of a pseudostratified epithelium with some features of transporting epithelia. The present work questions whether Na-pumps are polarized in this epithelium and what is the relation between the location or density of pumps and development. This was done by measuring the binding of [3H]ouabain to isolated otic vesicles in developmental stages 16 to 22. The results show t...

This study examined the effectiveness of an open channel, low pressure (LP), ultraviolet (UV) reactor for water treatment in a low head (LH) recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). Currently available UV reactors use high pressure pumps and submerged bulbs. The reactor in this study makes use of the head gained by the water recirculation of the LH-RAS without the need for additional pumps, whil...

An analytical model for electroosmotic flow rate, total pump current, and thermodynamic efficiency reported in a previous paper has been applied as a design guideline to fabricate porous-structure EO pumps. We have fabricated sintered-glass EO pumps that provide maximum flow rates and pressure capacities of 33 ml/min and 1.3 atm, respectively, at applied potential 100 V. These pumps are designe...

Abstract: To study the influence of turning maneuvering navigation angle on inflow characteristics water jet propulsion pumps, numerical simulations were conducted mixed flow pumps under straight and left right 15 °/30 ° states. By comparing hydraulic performance differences five states, intrinsic relationship between pump morphology was elucidated, evolution mechanism conditions emphasized, co...

conclusions intraperitoneal migration of a subfascially placed baclofen pump is a rare, yet serious complication, which has been reported only once in the literature. we advise neurosurgeons to have a low level of threshold in confirming the location of a baclofen pump with imaging and surgical exploration if necessary in order to avoid detrimental outcomes such as bowel perforation. case prese...

The pumping mechanism maintaining water flow across the gills has been investigated in the trout using pressure transducers and cine analysis (Hughes & Shelton, 1957, 1958). It was shown that the mechanism could be considered as being made up of a buccal pressure pump and opercular suction pumps, the two being separated functionally by the gill resistance. In this species, Salmo gairdneri, the ...

PURPOSE Current forms of insulin delivery used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (diabetes) include syringes, pens, and insulin pumps. Technical advantages of insulin pump therapy, or continuous subcutaneous insulin delivery (CSII), include precise and flexible insulin dosing. In the context of intensive diabetes management, insulin pumps can facilitate improved long-term glycemic control a...