Reaction-diffusion lattice gas: Theory and computer results

We report on the study of nonequilibrium ordering in the reaction-diffusion lattice gas. It is a kinetic model that relaxes towards steady states under the simultaneous competition of a thermally activated creation-annihilation $(reaction$) process at temperature T, and a diffusion process driven by a heat bath at temperature T?T. The phase diagram as one varies T and T, the system dimension d, the relative priori probabilities for the two processes, and their dynamical rates is investigated. We compare mean-field theory, new Monte Carlo data, and known exact results for some limiting cases. In particular, no evidence of Landau critical behavior is found numerically when d=2 for Metropolis rates but Onsager critical points and a variety of first-order phase transitions.

Ising critical behavior of a non-Halmiltonian lattice system

We study steady states in d-dimensional lattice systems that evolve in time by a probabilistic majority rule, which corresponds to the zero-temperature limit of a system with conflicting dynamics. The rule satisfies detailed balance for d=1 but not for d>1. We find numerically nonequilibrium critical points of the Ising class for d=2 and 3.

Improved flooding of broadcast messages using extended multipoint relaying

A common operation in wireless ad hoc networks is the flooding of broadcast messages to establish network topologies and routing tables. The flooding of broadcast messages is, however, a resource consuming process. It might require the retransmission of messages by most network nodes. It is, therefore, very important to optimize this operation. In this paper, we first analyze the multipoint relaying (MPR) flooding mechanism used by the Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) protocol to distribute topology control (TC) messages among all the system nodes. We then propose a new flooding method, based on the fusion of two key concepts: distance-enabled multipoint relaying and connected dominating set (CDS) flooding. We present experimental simulationsthat show that our approach improves the performance of previous existing proposals.

Les mesures medievals del claustre de la Catedral de Barcelona

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Milk yield and reproductive performance of dairy heifers and cows supplemented with polyunsaturated fatty acids

The objective of this work was to determine productive and fertility responses of Holstein-Friesian heifers and cows to supplementation with extruded linseed and soybean as sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Supplementation had a positive effect on profitability, with significant increases in milk yield in supplemented cows, but not in heifers. Treatments had no effect on milk fat content, but higher milk protein contents were observed with supplementation. A higher conception rate was found for supplemented heifers, but not for cows. Fat sources containing PUFAs are recommended for dairy cattle supplementation, since they improve fertility in heifers and milk yield in cows.

Proyecto de abastecimiento a las poblaciones de Térmens y Menàrguens desde el sistema del Canal de Piñana

Este proyecto resuelve el precario sistema de abastecimiento de agua potable actual de las poblaciones de Térmens y Menàrguens sustituyéndolo por otro nuevo, que utiliza aguas del sistema del canal de Piñana, en concreto de la tubería de abastecimiento a Lleida que actualmente se está ejecutando en su segunda fase. Se llega a la solución mediante dos tuberías de fundición dúctil una para cada localidad que llenan los depósitos ya existentes, además se ponen las bases del sistema de telegestión que deberá integrarse en la red general que se construirá en la fase que se está construyendo en la actualidad.

Projecte bàsic d’una presa al Barranc del Solà per a regulació de reg al Terme Municipal de Salàs de Pallars (Pallars Jussà)

Confecció d’un projecte que doni les bases tècniques necessàries per la construcció d’una presa al Barranc del Solà (o de Rivert) per regular el reg d’una superfície aproximada de 500 ha al terme municipal de Salàs de Pallars a la comarca del Pallars Jussà, per la Comunitat de Regants “Sèquia del Molí”.

Estudio de la eficiencia energética del sector XXI de la Comunidad de Regantes “San Pedro” de Castelflorite (Huesca)

El presente Proyecto Final de Carrera, titulado “Estudio de la eficiencia energética del sector XXI de la Comunidad de Regantes “San Pedro” de Castelflorite (Huesca)”, tiene como objetivo analizar energéticamente el bombeo del sector XXI de dicha Comunidad de Regantes. El proceso seguido ha consistido en diagnosticar la situación actual, identificar los puntos críticos menos eficientes y establecer una serie de medidas destinadas a gestionar de forma más eficiente y sostenible los recursos energéticos. Estas medidas se han estudiado cuantificando el impacto energético y económico que supondría su implantación, así como su viabilidad.