Pipet tip loading of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and other amplification products into an electrophoresis gel represents a potential source of laboratory contamination. We have developed a prototype of the gel contamination control system (GelCCS) that enables gel loading by bottom puncture of PCR tubes. Puncture occurs within a sealed gel casing, preventing contamination of the surrounding...

This study investigates the fire safety problem of a smoke detection system in terms of the probable response of light scattering photoelectric smoke detectors. In particular, response characteristics of the smoke detectors were studied experimentally in a test chamber described in UL268, with cotton wick generated fire smoke flowing at a velocity between of 0.5 ms and 3 ms. Measurements of a ‘...

Industry recognizes wireless sensor networks as one of the next major technical and economical shifts in automation and control systems. Industrial applications need performance assurances of wireless communication, which is hard to attain given the variability of the environment where such applications are deployed. In this paper, we quantify the impact of environmental conditions, namely temp...

The development of chassis dynamometer of hybrid vehicle based on CAN bus was studied. Chassis dynamometer of hybrid vehicle measurement methods and loading devices are analyzed, and laid the foundation for the resistance simulation of chassis dynamometer. Road resistance simulation on HEV chassis dynamometer is researched, getting electric quantity simulation type of chassis dynamometer drivin...

A finite element model was generated of a Søderberg electrode in a ferromanganese smelter. In this model, the casing and fins were modelled explicitly, and temperature-dependent material properties were included. A two-stage analysis procedure was used, the first part being a coupled thermal-electrical analysis using an applied DC current. As the casing material was non–magnetic, the DC current...

Pumping stations play an important role in agriculture development projects. Performance of the pumping stations should satisfy water requirements, and management. There are many problems face these pumping stations affecting their reliability and stability. Hydraulic problems are the most important item in the field of pumping station operation and design. Motivation of this research was prese...

In this study, a low-cost water level measurement device based on an ultrasonic sensor was developed. The used is Maxsonar MB7389, and the data acquisition system uses ATMega328P Microcontroller. Meanwhile, displayed in real-time computer also stored microSD card where can be retrieved at any time for analysis. choice of MB7389 sensing levels its superiority resistance so that it applied field,...