Calculating the Sum of Multidigit Values in a Parallel Computational Model

Cybernetics and Systems Analysis - The authors propose a new method for finding the sum of two or more multidigit values in a parallel computational model. The method reduces finding the sum of a...     

Applications of analytical electron microscopy to guide the design of boron carbide

Compositional analysis of boron carbide on nanometer length scales to examine or interpret atomic mechanisms, for example, solid-state amorphization or grain-boundary segregation, is challenging. This work reviews advancements in high-resolution microanalysis to characterize multiple generations of boron carbide. First, ζ-factor microanalysis will be introduced as a powerful (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) analytical framework to accurately characterize boron carbide. Three case studies involving the application of ζ-factor microanalysis will then be presented: (1) accurate stoichiometry determination of B-doped boron carbide using ζ-factor microanalysis and electron energy loss spectroscopy, (2) normalized quantification of silicon grain-boundary segregation in Si-doped boron carbide, and (3) calibration of a scanning electron microscope X-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopy (XEDS) system to measure compositional homogeneity differences of B/Si-doped arc-melted boron carbides in the as-melted and annealed conditions. Overall, the improvement and application of advanced analytical tools have helped better understand processing–microstructure–property relationships and successfully manufacture high-performance ceramics.     

Evolution and stability of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole inhibitor film upon Al alloy 6061

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry - Organic corrosion inhibitors have become competent alternatives to hazardous chrome conversion coatings due to their rapid adsorption over metal surfaces in...     

Energy-Efficient Separation of Water–Petroleum Emulsion

Russian Engineering Research - Systems are considered for the dehydration of petroleum so as to separate water–petroleum emulsions. In particular, the low-temperature microwave (UHF)...     

Adaptive Group Teaching Based Clustering and Data Aggregation with Routing in Wireless Sensor Network

Wireless Personal Communications - Nowadays, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is enhancing for different applications. Simultaneously, energy consumption for processing the tasks in most of the...     

Pseudosound Pressure Oscillations Caused By the Interaction of a Fluid Flow with the Obstacle in the Form of a Circular Cylinder in a Pipe

Journal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics - A simulation of the vibroacoustic processes proceeding in a long pipe with an obstacle in the form of a circular cylinder, in which a fluid flows,...     

Development of a Sorption Technique for the Selective Separation of Plutonium and Americium from Nitric Acid Intermediate-Level Wastes of Chemical and Metallurgical Production

Radiochemistry - The sorption extraction of Pu and Am from nitric acid simulation solutions were studied on a solid extractant (TVEX) AXIONIT MND 40T in a static mode. It is shown that the...