On a boundary value problem in the theory of urine formation

A model of the renal medulla introduced by Shohet and Pinter takes the form of a linear two point boundary value problem. It is shown that this boundary value problem can be reduced to an initial value problem, which is of analytical interest and of computational utility.     

Double diffraction dissociation and test of pomeron factorization at the CERN ISR

We report the observation of double diffraction dissociation in the process p + p → (pπ⁺π^?) + X at √s of 45 GeV and momentum transfer in the ?t range 0.15?0.53 GeV² at the CERN ISR. The relative rates for elastic, single and double dissociation reactions measured here are found to agree with the prediction of Pomeron factorization.     

Fluid mechanics of turbomachines: a review

Future development of more efficient turbomachinery depends on improving understanding of the fluid mechanics. This paper reviews advances made in the last five years in calculation methods for steady flow, unsteady flows and stability, and instrumentation and its applications. Fundamental problems which need further study are also indicated     

Determination of submicromolar amounts of uranium(VI) by compleximetric titration with pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid

Uranium(VI) is selectively determined by a compleximetric titration with pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, using arsenazo-I indicator and hexamethylenetetramine buffer at pH 4.9. Cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid provide masking of interfering metal ions. A probe colorimeter apparatus is recommended for end-point detection. The relative standard deviation is 0.6% for 0.17–0.76 μmol of uranium.     

The concawe model for calculating the propagation of noise from open-air industrial plants

This paper describes a propagation model for calculating neighbourhood-noise from open-air industrial plants such as oil refineries and petrochemical plants. It was developed from a preliminary model derived from a comprehensive survey of the literature on noise propagation. The aim was to develop a model which used parameters and procedures available to engineers engaged in plant design. An experimental programme of measurements was carried out around three industrial plants over a period of about one year and this was used to modify the original model. The final model is based on six meteorological categories and contains separate attenuation values for spherical spreading, atmospheric absorption, ground effects, meteorological category, source/receiver height, and barrier effects. They are given as a function of frequency and distance, either as graphs or as polynomial equations for computer calculations.A statistical assessment has been made to establish the confidence limits of the predictions in dB(A) and in octave bands from 63 Hz to 4 kHz. They are compared with the confidence limits of predictions by two other propagation models frequently used in Europe (OCMA and VDI) and are found to be significantly better.