Experimental analysis of heat transfer in packed beds with air flow

Heat-transfer studies were carried out in a packed bed of glass beads, cooled by the wall, through which air percolated. Tube-to-particle diameter ratios (D/dp) ranged from 1.8 to 55, while the air mass flux ranged from 0.204 to 2.422 kg/m2·s. The outlet bed temperature (TL) was measured by a brass ring-shaped sensor and by aligned thermocouples. The resulting radial temperature profiles differed statistically. Angular temperature fluctuations were observed through measurements made at 72 angular positions. These fluctuations do not follow a normal distribution around the mean for low ratios D/dp. The presence of a restraining screen, as well as the increasing distance between the temperature measuring device and the bed surface, distorts TL. The radial temperature profile at the bed entrance (T0) was measured by a ring-shaped sensor, and T 0 showed to be a function of the radial position, the particle diameter, and the fluid flow rate.

Influence of bleaching treatment on flexural resistance of hybrid materials.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the flexural resistance of three types of restorative materials: compomer (Freedom), resin-modified glass-ionomer (Vitremer) and composite resin (Esthet-X), observing whether the application of bleaching agent can cause alterations of their flexural properties. Sixty samples were made using a 10 x 1 x 1 mm brass mold, and divided into three groups: G1- Freedom (SDI); G2- Vitremer (3M ESPE); G3- Esthet-X (Dentsply). On half of the samples of each group (10 samples) the bleaching treatment was applied and the other half used as control, was stored in distilled water at a temperature of 37 degrees C. Whiteness HP Maxx bleaching system was applied on the sample surface following the manufacturer's recommendations, simulating the bleaching treatment at the clinic. After this period, a flexural strength (three-point bending) test was conducted using (EMIC DL 1000) machine until the samples fractured. The data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests. Of the restorative materials studied, G3-(87.24 +/- 31.40 MPa) presented the highest flexural strength, followed by G1-(61.67 +/- 21.32 MPa) and G2-(61.67 +/- 21.32 MPa). There was a statistical difference in flexural strength after the bleaching treatment. It was concluded that the use of a beaching agent can promote significant alteration of the flexural strength of these restorative materials.

Comentarios sobre estrategias de comparacion para la evaluacion del impacto de la planificacion de la familia

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Guatemala: diferencias socioeconómicas de la mortalidad de los menores de dos años 1968-1976

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Introduccion al estudio de la fecundidad

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La mortalidad en los primeros años de vida en países de la América Latina: Paraguay, 1967-1968

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Estimacion de tasas de mortalidad infantil a partir de informacion de sobrevivencia de hijos clasificados por edad de la madre

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La mortalidad en los primeros años de vida en países de la América Latina: Colombia 1968-1969

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Seminario sobre metodos para medir variables demograficas: fecundidad y mortalidad

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Seminario sobre estimaciones demograficas

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Critica de metodos para estimar el crecimiento de la poblacion en los paises con datos limitados

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Ajuste e interpretacion de datos demograficos

Documento presentado a la Conferencia del UIECP en 1969