At present, the filter theory of $BL$textit{-}algebras has been widelystudied, and some important results have been published (see for examplecite{4}, cite{5}, cite{xi}, cite{6}, cite{7}). In other works such ascite{BP}, cite{vii}, cite{xiii}, cite{xvi} a study of a filter theory inthe more general setting of residuated lattices is done, generalizing thatfor $BL$textit{-}algebras. Note that fil...

This thesis describes the design and implementation of a parallel algorithm for data assimilation with ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) for oil reservoir management. The implemented application works on large number of observations from time-lapse seismic, which lead to a large turnaround time for the analysis step, in addition to the time consuming simulations of the realizations. Provided that p...

Conventional arterial-line filters commonly use a large volume circular shaped housing, a wetted micropore screen, and a purge port to trap, separate, and remove gas bubbles from extracorporeal blood flow. Focusing on the bubble trapping function, this work attempts to explore how the filter housing shape and its resulting blood flow path affect the clinical application of arterial-line filters...

Acid scrubbers and biotrickling filters have been developed for ammonia (NH3) removal at pig and poultry houses in The Netherlands over the last 20 years to prevent acidification and eutrophication of soils. Because of growing suburbanization, odor removal is increasingly considered important as well. In this review, we report the results of the on-farm research on full-scale operated scrubbers...

OBJECTIVE Many interventions to reduce allergen levels in the home are recommended to asthma and allergy patients. One that is readily available and can be highly effective is the use of high performing filters in forced air ventilation systems. METHODS We conducted a modeling analysis of the effectiveness of filter-based interventions in the home to reduce airborne asthma and allergy trigger...

Gaseous microemboli (GMEs) have been connected to neurologic impairment and other ischemic complications after surgery. The components of the extracorporeal circuit (ECC) have a large influence on GME production. This in vitro study investigates the use of carbon dioxide flushing of the 38-microm Medtronic Affinity CB351 and 38-microm Medtronic Affinity 351 arterial line filters (ALFs) to decre...

Introduction Current research has shown that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) can be transmitted to naïve pig populations through bioaerosols from infected pigs and high biosecurity farms have implemented air filtration to reduce this risk. Installation of fiberglass filters has been shown to be a valid method in preventing spread; however, damage to the filters durin...

Optical interference filters utilizing tunable refractive index layers are shown to have higher spectral fidelity as compared to conventional filters consisting of non-tunable refractive index layers. To demonstrate this increase in spectral fidelity, we design and compare a variety of optical interference filters employing both tunable and non-tunable refractive index layers. Additionally, a f...

Breathing circuit filters (BCFs) are used in respiratory and critical-care settings for humidification of air and to limit transmission of respiratory pathogens. Three types of BCFs (Pall BB 25A, BB 100, and HME 15-22) were evaluated (in triplicate) for removal of Mycobacterium species. Filters were challenged with aerosolized Mycobacterium bovis (a surrogate for Mycobacterium tuberculosis), at...