Ultrasonic Absorption: An Introduction to the Theory of Sound Absorption and Dispersion in Gases, Liquids, and Solids

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Interesting applications for disperse systems exist in many areas of modern technology. Weight and cost savings achieved in engineered foams for complex designs and computer-modeled optical pigments for creating astounding effects in coating are but two examples of such diverse applications. In addition to the cost and material reductions already achieved in existing applications, future applications of disperse systems are ripe with many heretofore-undeveloped products possessing unprecedented properties. A thorough understanding of the relationship between microscopic composition and the measurable macroscopic behaviour of disperse systems is necessary for technologists to exploit the unique properties of these systems. With such an understanding, the reader will be equipped to develop new products efficiently and to effectively achieve required material properties.

Professor Makoto Takeo, the renowned expert from Portland State University, addresses this need for an understanding of disperse systems in a remarkable new text. The current knowledge base is presented and the underlying principles of these systems are revealed in a straightforward and easily accessible manner. It is an indispensable work for those who want to competently enter this fascinating field, and an absolute must for tomorrow's physicists and materials scientists.

Liquid Crystal Dispersions (Liquid Crystals Series,V0l 1)

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Liquid Crystal Dispersions (Liquid Crystals Series,V0l 1)

Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company
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Solid - Liquid Dispersions (Surfactant Science)

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Solid - Liquid Dispersions (Surfactant Science)

Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0824700147

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Reviews a range of fundamental concepts, recent developments and practical applications in dispersion theory, along with relevant insights from colloidal and interfacial science. The text contains new work on the stabilization of solid-liquid dispersions. It focuses on topics as varied as electrostatics, hydrodynamics and rheology.

Spatial Dispersion in Solids and Plasmas (Electromagnetic Waves:Recent Developments in Research, Vol 1)

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Spatial Dispersion in Solids and Plasmas (Electromagnetic Waves:Recent Developments in Research, Vol 1)
P. Halevi
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Ultrasonic Absorption: an Introduction to the Theory of Sound Absorption and Dispersion in Gases, Liquids and Solids

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Ultrasonic Absorption: an Introduction to the Theory of Sound Absorption and Dispersion in Gases, Liquids and Solids

Manufacturer: Clarendon Press
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Axial dispersion model for solid flow in liquid suspension in system of two mixers in total recycle [An article from: Chemical Engineering Journal]

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Axial dispersion model for solid flow in liquid suspension in system of two mixers in total recycle [An article from: Chemical Engineering Journal]
J. Cermakova , F. Scargiali , N. Siyakatshana , and Kudrn
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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This digital document is a journal article from Chemical Engineering Journal, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The measurement of residence time distribution of solid particles in solid-liquid suspension is experimentally difficult. However, the twin system approach is particularly suited for the assessment of particle RTD in flow systems as it allows overcoming some of the usual difficulties generally encountered in this kind of measurement. Twin system consists of two vessels and external piping in total recycle. Experimental results from this system can be evaluated using Z-transforms to derive particle RTD for subsequent testing of alternative flow models. Recently, the axial dispersion model was applied using the ''advection diffusion equation'' (sometimes called the ''diffusion with bulk flow equation'') derived thereof, which was solved numerically. This contribution presents an analytical solution of analogous equations, which enables direct and precise evaluations of this problem.

Evaluation of transversal and longitudinal dispersion in a flow injection system by exploiting laser induced fluorescence: influence of flow-cell positioning [An article from: Analytica Chimica Acta]

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Evaluation of transversal and longitudinal dispersion in a flow injection system by exploiting laser induced fluorescence: influence of flow-cell positioning [An article from: Analytica Chimica Acta]
C.M. Quintella , Y.N. Watanabe , A.M.V. Lima , and Korn
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This digital document is a journal article from Analytica Chimica Acta, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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A fully mechanized set-up was built for the experimental determination of bi-dimensional dispersion with high spatial resolution (2400@mm^2). Gravitational and wall effects in a single stream were evaluated by using time-based sampling and a micro-flow cell. Vertical upward and downward flows as well as horizontal flows were investigated. Ethylene glycol (MEG) and Rhodamine B in MEG were used as carrier and sample solutions, respectively. Longitudinal profiles were obtained by laser induced total fluorescence (LIF) at up to 19 transversal sites and combined to generate high-resolution bi-dimensional profiles. A two frontal maxima pattern was observed for all flows. The volumetric fraction of RB shape was highly stretched for downward flow and there was high asymmetry for horizontal flow. The sensitivity of three dispersion parameters was evaluated: maximum peak value, peak half-width at half-height, and peak area. Data modeling showed that the tanks-in-series was more sensitive to wall effects, had good adjustment with only one tank for upward and horizontal flow and needed two tanks for downward flow which was attributed to the latter having higher dispersion. A black box empirical modeling described better the gravitational effect and allowed to identify a parameter sensitive to upward and downward flow as well as hinting to two inner streams within the horizontal flow. It also pointed to a wall dispersion contribution of twice that of the liquid-liquid dispersion.

Liquid phase mixing in 2-phase liquid-solid inverse fluidized bed [An article from: Chemical Engineering Journal]

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Liquid phase mixing in 2-phase liquid-solid inverse fluidized bed [An article from: Chemical Engineering Journal]
T. Renganathan , and K. Krishnaiah
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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ASIN: B000RQZ39U

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This digital document is a journal article from Chemical Engineering Journal, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Liquid phase residence time distribution studies are reported in 2-phase inverse fluidized bed for the first time in the literature. Using a pulse tracer technique and deconvolution method of analysis, RTD of the system, residence time, Peclet number and dispersion coefficient are determined. The liquid phase axial dispersion coefficient increases with increase in liquid velocity and Archimedes number and is independent of static bed height. An empirical correlation has been proposed for liquid phase axial dispersion coefficient in 2-phase IFB.

Coating of Solid Surfaces with Monodispersed Drops of Liquid/Solid Dispersions to Produce Surfaces with Defined Roughness

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Coating of Solid Surfaces with Monodispersed Drops of Liquid/Solid Dispersions to Produce Surfaces with Defined Roughness
G Brenn
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which microbial cells can establish stable synergistic consortia. Cohesion and adhesion as well as morphology, structure, biological function and other properties such as mechanical stability, diffusion, sorption and optical properties of microbial aggregates are determined by the EPS matrix. Also, the protection of biofilm organisms against biocides is attributed to the EPS. Their matrix allows phase separation in biofiltration and is also important for the degradation of particulate material which is of great importance for the self purification processes in surface waters and for waste water treatment.

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Structure and Function of Biofilms

Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Structure and Function of Biofilms W.G. Characklis P.A. Wilderer Editors Biofilms, the accumulation of microorganisms at surfaces (e.g. a rock, a heat exchanger tube, an oil droplet, a tooth, or a medical implant) play an important role in nature and have recently received increasing attention in science as well as in technology. This volume contains a summary of the current state of knowledge concerning the behavior of microorganisms in a biofilm and their physical, chemical, and biological interactions with each other and with the environment at both the biofilm—substratum and the biofilm—bulk liquid interfaces. New techniques to investigate biofilms and to predict the performance of biofilm systems are presented and future research needs are identified. An excellent source of information for microbiologists, medical scientists and engineers is provided.

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Terry McMillan's sixth novel, The Interruption of Everything, is every bit as enthralling and empowering as her earlier hits Waiting to Exhale and A Day Late and a Dollar Short. However, as McMillan matures as an author, her characters follow suit, which leads her to a wiser, more introspective lead character in the form of Marilyn Grimes. Our reward, as readers, is a tale of midlife crisis, mixed with family and personal drama, all told in the witty, honest, and inspiring style we've come to expect from this seasoned storyteller.

As Marilyn approaches middle-age, we follow her struggle to discover herself outside the constraints of a passionless marriage, a demanding family and an ever-growing list of dreams deferred. With three children in college, a husband who suffers from destructive professional and personal inertia, a demanding mother-in-law, a senile mother and a drug-addicted sister, Marilyn has more on her plate than she expected at this stage of the game. Torn between taking care of her friends and family and attending to her own needs, she's faced with choices, like deciding to finish her graduate degree, that never before seemed hers to make. Along the way, supporting characters like Marilyn's feisty little niece and supportive-yet-opinionated best friends Paulette and Bunny add humor and depth to our heroine's character. And as always, McMillan does a flawless job of incorporating humor into even the most traumatic situations, as evidenced by a scene in which Marilyn ends up babysitting her hairdresser's children while waiting twelve hours for new braids. ("At three, Blue has to make a run. Orange has to go to the bank to get a money order. I ask Lexus to find me a Pamper and I take the baby in the bathroom.")

Warm and witty, sincere and heartfelt, The Interruption of Everything is sure to delight McMillan devotees and attract a host of new fans. --Gisele Toueg

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Since Terry McMillan's breakout novel, Waiting to Exhale, surged onto the bestseller lists, her irreverent, hilarious, and pitch-perfect tales of women's lives and contemporary issues have captivated critics and readers alike. With The Interruption of Everything, McMillan takes on the fault lines of midlife and family life and reminds us once again of the redeeming power of friendship.

Marilyn Grimes, wife and mother of three, has made a career of deferring her dreams to build a suburban California home and lifestyle with her workaholic husband, Leon. She also troubleshoots for her grown kids, cares for her live-in mother-in-law (and elderly poodle, Snuffy), keeps tabs on her girlfriends Paulette and Bunny and her own aging mother and foster sister— and holds down a part- time job. But at forty-four, Marilyn's got too much on her plate and nothing to feed her passion. She feels like she's about ready to jump. She's just not sure where.

Highly entertaining, deeply human, a page-turner full of heart and soul, this time McMillan turns her eye to the question of how one woman can start putting her own needs higher on the to-do list while not shortchanging those she loves. The Interruption of Everything is a triumphant testament to the fact that the detour is the path, and living life “by the numbers” never quite adds up.

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quick ending.......2007-10-09

I have been a Terri fan for years. But this book was disappointing. The first 2/3rds were good. However, the "wrap up" felt rushed. And I was disappointed in the ending.It felt too holywood.

This one just didnt do it for me........2007-10-04

I really could not get into this book, I started it but could not finish it as well.Thank God I borrowed it from the library!!!

ummm no.......2007-09-14

i didnt like this book. i started it but couldnt finish it. i think its still in the trunk of my car

Great!!!.......2007-08-26

I have been taking a long break from my reading habit, but recently decided to jump back in and selected this as the first book to read. I have always enjoyed Terry McMillan's books and really wanted to read this one since I felt like I had a lot in common with the main character. I loved this book from Page 1, which is not always the case for me with Ms. McMillan's books. I loved Marilyn and could definitely identify with a lot of things that she was feeling and experiencing. Her family and friends were such a trip; in fact, I felt like I knew them. I really liked the way that the unexpected pregnancy and the storyline with Marilyn and her husband was handled. All in all, I loved the book. And now, what to read next???

Better than "Stella" but not as good as her classics!.......2007-08-10

For $2 - this book is a STEAL. Buy it now before it goes up in price!!!

"Interruption" is fast-paced, wittily-written and incredibly entertaining. The only drawback I would say is that although for the most part the dialogue is pretty realistic, there are quite a few parts that sound really awkward when you read it, and then when you try to say it out loud to see if you're just crazy, it actually DOES sound kind of forced and awkward in real life too.

Also, the first-person narrative by Marilyn Grimes - she has GREAT insight and observations about a lot of day-to-day and other extraordinary events, but then, there are moments when she goes on a crazy rambling off-tangent thing that reminds me too much of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (which had a great storyline but was really badly written in my opinion).

La Interruption De Todo/the Interruption of Everything (Biblioteca Formentor)

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La Interruption De Todo/the Interruption of Everything (Biblioteca Formentor)
Terry McMillan
Manufacturer: Editorial Seix Barral
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The Interruption of Everything
Terry McMillan
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Interruption of Everything
Terry Mcmillan
Manufacturer: VIKING
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The Interruption of Everything (Mcmillan, Terry)

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The Interruption of Everything (Mcmillan, Terry)
Terry McMillan
Manufacturer: Penguin Audio
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