A quick analytical method using direct solid sample introduction and GC-ECD for pesticide residues analysis in crops

In this work, an analytical method for GC using direct solid sample introduction was developed to tackle the problem regarding quick detection of pesticide residue in crops and large-scale screening of samples. 10 mg of the crop solid sample without sample pre-treatment was directly introduced into a modified split/splitless injector for GC analysis. A split/splitless injector was modified to quickly remove oxygen and low boiling-point matrices of the sample. The whole sampling procedure was simple and it required less than 5 min. The experimental parameters including injector-port temperature, removal of oxygen and low boiling point matrices, size and the amount of the solid sample, oven temperature program were studied. Satisfactory recoveries of 6 pesticides (methyl parathion, fenitrothion, aldrin, dieldrin, endosulfan, o,p′-DDT) were obtained in maize and rice sample. Relative standard deviation was less than 15%. Experimental results showed that the proposed method was quick and reliable for pesticide residues analysis in crops.     

Fuzzy logic rotor position estimation based switched reluctance motor DSP drive with accuracy enhancement

This paper describes a novel angle estimation scheme for a real time digital signal processor (DSP) based switched reluctance motor drive using fuzzy logic where several unique techniques are implemented to improve the estimation accuracy. First, an optimized fuzzy model of the motor was created using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) based on accurately measured flux linkage data. Secondly, an improved fuzzy optimal sensing phase selector was developed based on the analysis of both modeling error and measurement error. Lastly, a delayless polynomial predictive filter and an online phase winding resistance estimator are also implemented to further improve the position estimation accuracy. Both simulation and experiment results on a DSP based real time drive are presented to show the effectiveness of this scheme.     

A Comparison of Two Variational Methods

A discussion is given of the relation between the maximum functionaltheorem and Schwinger's variational principle, and it is shownthat the bound given by Schwinger's principle is better thanor the same as that given by the maximum functional theorem.     

新军Netronome出击高端网络处理器市场

前不久，Netlronome系统有限公司参加了2008英特尔信息技术峰会，并集中展示了现有产品及其下一代网络流处理器的发展规划，其现有产品主要是基于英特尔IA＋IXP架构的高性价比安全解决方案，包括NFE加速卡、NFM处理软件以及SSL检测设备。     

Further Gurtin-type Variational Principles for Linear Initial Value Problems

Following the variational principles for linear initial valueproblems associated with the wave and heat conduction equationsdiscussed by Gurtin and Leitmann and using time convolutionsit is shown that general variational principles exist for theseproblems with sources on the boundaries and within the regionunder consideration.     

Modified Locally One Dimensional Methods for Parabolic Partial Differential Equations in Two Space Variables

In this note we consider the locally one dimensional methodas discussed in Gourlay & Mitchell (1969, 1972) and indicatehow this scheme can be used to solve accurately a parabolicpartial differential equation in two space variables.