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Effective Recovery (effective + recovery)
Selected AbstractsA method for determination of fruit-derived ascorbic, tartaric, oxalic and malic acids, and its application to the study of ascorbic acid catabolism in grapevinesAUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH, Issue 3 2009V.J. MELINO Abstract Background and Aims:, The majority of the acidity of a grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) berry is a result of the accumulation of l -tartaric (TA) and l -malic acids (MA). TA is synthesised from l -ascorbic acid (Asc, vitamin C), the metabolism of which is poorly characterised in grapevines. In a distinct pathway, oxalic acid (OA) is also formed from Asc degradation. The aim of this study was to develop a single method whereby the distribution of Asc and its catabolites from fruit and vegetative sources could be determined. Methods and Results:, Effective recoveries of total Asc, TA, OA and MA were achieved with this extraction method, while chromatographic separation was accomplished with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). These results demonstrate that Asc and its catabolites TA and OA rapidly accumulate in immature berries, and that the Asc to dehydroascorbate ratio increases with berry maturity. Conclusions:, A method for the simultaneous analysis of Asc, TA, OA and MA in fruits is provided; moreover, we have demonstrated its use to study their distribution in fruits, rachis, leaves and roots. Significance of the Study:, This method enables accurate monitoring of the accumulation of Asc, permitting further research towards understanding acid metabolism during berry ripening. [source] A new type of EFHAT power generation system with effective utilization of latent heatINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH, Issue 13 2005Hongguang Jin Abstract On the basis of synergetic integration of an externally fired humid air turbine (EFHAT) cycle and effective recovery of latent heat from the exhaust gas of gas turbine, we have proposed a new type of EFHAT power generation system with effective utilization of latent heat, different from traditional EFHAT system. Due to use of clean humid air as working substance, latent heat can be recovered and utilized to generate hot water for the humidifier. This will enhance the humidification ability, giving rise to performance improvement of the system. As a result, at the turbine inlet temperature of 1123 K, the thermal efficiency of this new system may be expected to be as high as 47,48%. Additionally, we obtained the analytical expressions of system performance, and disclosed the relative relationship of system efficiency between the new EFHAT system and the pure externally fired power system. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] The Application of Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis to Assess Dumped and Subsequently Scattered Human Remains,JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES, Issue 3 2006Mary H. Manhein M.A. ABSTRACT: This study utilizes geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis (SA) technology to address the problems associated with prediction of location and effective recovery of dumped and scattered human remains in Louisiana. The goals are to determine if a selective bias exists in Louisiana as to where and when human remains are dumped and to assess whether or not geographically specific patterns exist in the dispersal of human remains. We hypothesized that a positive relationship exists between postmortem interval (PMI) and dispersal distance, and that there are negative relationships between PMI and dispersal direction and between dispersal direction and distance. Our results indicate that, in Louisiana, remains are more often dumped in rural areas away from a structure, and are found within ¼ mile of the nearest road. For Louisiana, no seasonal bias was found in the analysis of when remains are dumped. Furthermore, with the exception of the relationship between PMI and the shortest distance remains were dispersed, no geographically specific patterns were detected in the analyses of dispersal distance, dispersal direction, and PMI. [source] Ceramic membranes for ammonia recoveryAICHE JOURNAL, Issue 6 2006Olivier Camus Abstract An extensive screening program has been performed to find a suitable membrane configuration and operating conditions for the effective recovery of ammonia from the syngas loop. All the experiments have been performed at steady state. MFI zeolite membranes in tubular and multi-channel fiber configurations have been tested along with tubular silica membranes. At 80°C, a high ammonia permeance (2.1 × 10,7 mol.m,2.s,1.Pa,1), and a selectivity of about 10 were found with the tubular zeolite membrane, whereas for the silica membrane an even higher ammonia permeance was measured (7.6 x 10,7 mol.m,2.s,1.Pa,1) with a selectivity of about 7. For both silica and zeolite membranes, the selectivity was found to increase with increasing temperature up to 80°C. This is a combined effect of weaker adsorption of ammonia and increased diffusion at higher temperature. The results have been modeled using both the well-mixed reactor and the log mean pressure difference approaches. To overcome their limitations in addressing changes in feed concentration along the membrane surface, a segmental model has been used to obtain suitable operating conditions and membrane areas required for an industrial application. © 2006 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2006 [source] Survival and retention of the probiotic Lactobacillus casei LAFTI® L26 in the gastrointestinal tract of the mouseLETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, Issue 2 2007P. Su Abstract Aims:, This study aimed to develop methods for the detection of the probiotic Lactobacillus casei LAFTI® L26 (L26) from mouse faeces, and to determine the survival and retention time of L26 in the mouse gastrointestinal tract. Methods and Results:, A selective medium, de Man Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) + bromocresol green + vancomycin (MGV), was designed for the isolation and enumeration of L26 from faecal samples of mice. PCR primers were designed to confirm the identity of L26-like colonies on MGV. These primers did not produce PCR products from related organisms that grew on MGV. Following the administration of L26 to BALB/c mice, faecal samples were collected and analysed using the designed methods. Survival studies showed viable L26 cells to be present in the faeces of mice for >48 h. Conclusions:, Our results suggest that L26 is able to survive and be retained within the digestive tract of mice for at least 48 h following oral administration. Significance and Impact of the Study:, MGV allows effective recovery of L26 from the background microbiota, including lactobacilli of mice. PCR was used to confirm that L26-like colonies were correctly identified as L26. Given the long retention time of L26 in the gastrointestinal tract of mice, it would appear that this probiotic strain may survive in the human gastrointestinal tract. [source] | ||||||||||