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Hydrocracked kerosene represents an additional source of jet fuel in oil refineries. The objective of this study was to re-distill hydrocracked kerosene (distillation range of 155-211 °C) into narrow cuts (distillation range of 10 °C) and to determine the dependence of the critical parameters of jet fuel, i.e., density, aromatics, smoke, and freezing point on the mean boiling point (tmean) of these cuts, utilizing modern and well established analytical methods. Re-distillation yielded seven narrow cuts composed of hydrocarbons with maximally three different carbon numbers. The analyzed properties deteriorated significantly with increasing tmean of cuts. Already the cuts with tmean of 190 °C + did not meet the jet fuel specification for aromatics and the 210 °C + cut did not meet any of the studied properties. Aromatics were crucial in controlling the distillation range and this provided an explanation for why hydrocracked jet fuel can be produced only as a narrow fraction. Since a low freezing point characterized all narrow cuts, this property represents a crucial synergy of blending of the hydrocracked kerosene with a straight-run kerosene or SAF. Overall, we demonstrated that narrow-cut research provides new insights into the characteristics of the hydrocracked kerosene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zwitterionic polymers are an important class of polymers with far‐ranging applications. In the widely studied poly(meth)acrylate and poly(meth) acrylamide‐based zwitterions, properties can be tuned by changing the nature of substituents attached to ammonium ions. However, these changes influenced salt tolerance of zwitterionic polymers only to a limited extent. Upon adding salt these polymers expanded in solution initially. Further increase in salt concentration caused the polymer chains to shrink similar to the common water soluble, uncharged polymers thereby deteriorating the viscosity of aqueous solutions. In contrast to the conventional poly(meth)acrylate and poly(meth)acrylamide‐based zwitterions, zwitterionic copolymaleimides showed substituent dependent salt‐tolerant nature. In the absence of any substituent on the polymer backbone such as zwitterionic poly(ethylene‐alt‐maleimide) (ZI‐PEMA) the viscosity of salt solutions increased both with the increasing salt concentration as well as the concentration of polymer. This is likely due to the continuous expansion of polymer coil in salt solutions with increasing salt concentration caused primarily by the rigidity of the polymer backbone. ZI‐PEMA also enhanced the saturation limit of mono‐ and divalent salts like sodium chloride and hydrated calcium bromide in water. This property is useful for various applications like fish curing, for making high‐density fluids, refrigeration, etc. across various industrial sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under laboratory conditions, a novel composition comprising ND-12, Gossypol resin, and isopropanol in a ratio of 4:1.5:0.5, denoted as A-3, was investigated for the first time. Its efficacy in the demulsification of Muradkhanli and Umbaki heavy oil samples, with emulsion degrees of 41% and 31% respectively, was studied, along with its effects on freezing point, dynamic viscosity, and corrosion rate in hydrogen sulfide reservoir water. The optimal concentration of the reagent was determined to be 600 g/t. Over a two-hour period, the demulsification of Muradkhanli oil was conducted at 400 C, 500 C, and 600 C, and of Umbaki oil at 400 C, 500 C, 600 C, and 700 C. The minimum amount of ballast water, with optimal composition thickness participation, was observed at 600 C for Muradkhanli oil and 700 C for Umbaki oil, constituting 0.1% and 0.13%, respectively. The freezing temperature of Muradkhanli oil decreased from +12.50 C to +50 C, and Umbaki oil from +110 C to +40 C due to the optimal viscosity effect of A-3 composition. At +200 C, with 600 g/t of composition A-3, the dynamic viscosity of Muradkhanli oil decreased from 201 Pa⋅s to 111 Pa⋅s and from 1540 Pa⋅s to 237 Pa⋅s for emulsion degrees of 0.0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 41%. At +400 C, the dynamic viscosity of Umbaki oil decreased from 182 Pa⋅s to 64 Pa⋅s and from 1183 Pa⋅s to 163 Pa⋅s for emulsion degrees of 0.0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 31%. Furthermore, A-3 composition exhibited higher efficiency in affecting the corrosion rate in hydrogen sulfide formation water compared to its constituent Gossypol resin. While the corrosion protection effect of Gossypol resin at optimal concentrations was 90%, A-3 composition reached 98%. These results indicate the complex and synergistic effects of the A-3 composition due to its constituent components. In conclusion, numerous laboratory tests revealed that the A-3 composition, comprising ND-12 demulsifier, corrosion agent Gossypol resin, and isopropanol solvent, is suitable for the demulsification, freezing point reduction, and dynamic viscosity adjustment of heavy oils such as Muradkhanli and Umbaki, as well as for effectively influencing corrosion rates in acidic environments. Therefore, the application of the new A-3 composition is recommended as an economically and ecologically efficient reagent for demulsification and transportation of heavy oils in mining conditions, as well as for corrosion protection of internal surfaces of transportation preparation facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Asphaltene-resin-paraffin deposition (ARPD) is a complicated and prevalent issue in the oil and gas industry, impacting the efficiency and integrity of petroleum extraction, production, transportation and processing systems. Considering all witnessed ARPD problems in Azerbaijan oil fields, this paper proposed a chemical method and optimized the type and concentration of chemical inhibitors. Then, the effect of selected chemical reagents on inhibiting the ARPD amount and thus enhancing oil recovery was detected by reservoir simulation during both waterflooding and CO2 flooding production. Three new chemical compounds (namely, Chemical-A, Chemical-B and Chemical-C) were examined in laboratory conditions, and their impact on rheological properties of high-paraffin oilfield samples of Azerbaijan (X, Y and Z) were investigated. Experimental results show that Chemical-C with a concentration of 600 g/t has the best efficiency for alleviating the problems. After adding Chemical-C to the crude oil, the freezing point of oil was decreased from 12 °C to (−4) °C, the ARPD amount declined from 0.185 to 0.016 g, and oil effective viscosity was reduced from 16.2 mPa·s to 3.1 mPa·s. It was determined that for water and CO2 flooding, higher injection pressure resulted in reduced asphaltene precipitation. Adding the selected ARPD inhibitor, the oil recovery for waterflooding can increase from 52% to 62%, while it can rise from 55% to 68% for CO2 flooding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Freezing points play a crucial role in distinguishing between salt expansion and frost heave in frozen saline soil. Through a series of cooling experiments, the freezing points of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate saline soils were measured, considering various salt concentrations and ratios of c(Cl−)/2c( SO 4 2 - ). The results revealed a three-stage cooling process: rapid cooling, constant cooling, and decreasing cooling. The freezing point of saline soil decreases with increasing salt concentration ranging from 1.5 to 4.9 times, attributed to the presence of more hydrated water molecules. Furthermore, influenced by the solubility of sodium sulfate, the freezing point of saline soil decreases with an increasing ratio of c(Cl−)/2c( SO 4 2 - ) in the range of 0.7–4 times. The reduction of water content, on the other hand, enhances capillary action and soil particle adsorption, causing the freezing point of the soil to decrease by 0.5 to 1.7 times. To accurately predict the freezing point of saline frozen soil, a prediction model was proposed and validated, taking into account the effects of salt types, salinities, and water contents. This research serves as a valuable theoretical reference for predicting the freezing point of saline frozen soil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The determination of molar mass by the freezing-point depression method is one of the classical experiments in physical chemistry. Given the existing materials and literature of physical chemistry on some content in regard to freezing point determination is not detailed enough, such as the cause of the undercooling phenomenon is short of a comprehensive, in-depth explanation; the determination of the approximate freezing point of pure solvent needs to observe ‘when there is solid precipitation’, where does the precipitation of solid appear firstly in the glass tube? What is the morphology of the precipitated solid? The existence of these problems will cause students trouble when operating experiments. Aiming at the above problems, the whole process of solvent solidification was filmed through experimental innovation in this paper, the specific position and morphology of solid precipitation were analyzed, and it can be concluded that it was appropriate for students to observe the solid to precipitate flocculent preferentially from the glass tube bottom during experimental operation. Through the freezing-point depression method, the details of solvent solid precipitation were observed, the molecular weight of the solute was calculated and analyzed, and reliable experimental results were obtained. In this paper, the operation details of the freezing-point depression method are deeply studied and discussed, which can effectively avoid or eliminate the problems in the experimental operation and greatly improve the experimental effect on students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Relevance. The article provides an overview of the problem of drilling wells for oil and gas in conditions of permafrost. When constructing wells for various purposes in conditions of permafrost rocks, special requirements are imposed on the selection of the optimal drilling fluid. Deposits in the permafrost zone have significant differences from conditions where rocks have a positive temperature. Aim. For permafrost conditions, the choice of optimal drilling technology plays an important role. The temperature of the drilling fluid during drilling should be equal to the temperature of the rocks being drilled or be slightly lower. Methods. An analysis of the types of flushing agents used for drilling permafrost has been carried out, and the main technologies used in this case have been considered. A description of the developed flushing liquid is given, and its optimal composition is determined. Results and conclusions. The objectives are solved by developing a clay-free polymer drilling fluid with antifreeze additives, which has a freezing point of minus 7°C. The paper considers the issues of reverse freezing of wells and the use of a thermal case in order to improve the thermal regulation of wells. The choice of thermal insulation equipment is outlined based on predicting temperature changes in the properties of rocks. It was shown that reverse freezing of rocks during the construction of oil and gas wells leads to leaks and collapse of casing columns, freezing of casing columns to the walls of the well, and failure of columns to reach a given design depth. The paper introduces the formula to determine the pressure, at which the stress in the casing reaches the yield point and collapse of the casing occurs. The article shows the diagram of the hydration of ions of the proposed drilling fluid with permafrost and the main causes of complications. Using the laboratory studies, the optimal composition of the drilling fluid was determined. The introduction of the proposed drilling fluid into the practice of permafrost drilling will make it possible to successfully construct oil and gas wells.

Electrolytes that can keep liquid state are one of the most important physical metrics to ensure the ions transfer with stable operation of rechargeable lithium‐based batteries at a wide temperature window. It is generally accepted that strong polar solvents with high melting points favor the safe operation of batteries above room temperatures but are susceptible to crystallization at low temperatures (≤−40 °C). Here, a crystallization limitation strategy was proposed to handle this issue. We demonstrate that, although the high melting points of ethylene sulfite (ES, −17 °C) and fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC, ≈23 °C), their mixtures can avoid crystallization at low temperatures, which can be attributed to low intermolecular interactions and altered molecular motion dynamics. A suitable ES/FEC ratio (10 % FEC) can balance the bulk and interface transport of ions, enabling LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2||lithium (NCM811||Li) full cells to deliver excellent temperature resilience and cycling stability over a wide temperature range from −50 °C to +70 °C. More than 66 % of the capacity retention was achieved at −50 °C compared to room temperature. The NCM811||Li pouch cells exhibit high cycling stability under realistic conditions (electrolyte weight to cathode capacity ratio (E/C)≤3.5 g Ah−1, negative to positive electrode capacity ratio (N/P)≤1.09) at different temperatures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Ice cream is a popular type of dairy foods containing up to 6% of lactose. In connection with the lactose intolerance by many consumers and the possibility of its crystallization during storage of finished products, there is a need for a decrease in the content of this nutrient in the composition of ice cream. The aim of the research was to study an effect of the lactose hydrolysis process in ice cream with the fat mass fraction of 15% and different mass fractions of dry skim milk residue on technologically significant and sensory properties of its quality. The main objects of the study were samples of ice cream subjected to lactose hydrolysis at the stage of mixture maturation. The fat mass fraction in the samples was 15%, mass fractions of dry skim milk residue were 7, 10, 12 and 15%. The composition of sugars was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography, the dynamic viscosity of mixes and the consistency of ice cream by rheological methods and the dispersion of structural elements by microcopy. The effects of the mass fraction of dry skim milk residue and lactose hydrolysis on quality indicators of mixtures and ice cream were determined. As the mass fraction of dry skim milk residue rose from 7 to 15%, the residual content of lactose increased from 0.2 to 1.1%, while the dynamic viscosity of the mixture increased by 1.3 times. A decrease in the freezing point by 0.6–0.8 °C and an increase in melting resistance were also observed. The mass fraction of melt after 2 hours of holding decreased to 4.7–0.7%. Also, indicators of consistency (hardness, adhesiveness, adhesion force and rigidity) decreased by 1.1–1.7 times (upon a mass fraction of dry skim milk residue of 7 and 10%). The samples of ice cream subjected to lactose hydrolysis were characterized by a high dispersion of structural elements typical for a traditional product, and by improved texture and increased sensation of sweetness. The complex of investigations to study quality indicators of ice cream with the fat mass fraction of 15% showed that a change in the mass fraction of dry skim milk residue upon enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose results in formation of different structural-mechanical and sensory indicators that should be considered during the creation of assortment and development of formulations of low-lactose products.

Asphaltene-resin-paraffin deposition (ARPD) is a complicated and prevalent issue in the oil and gas industry, impacting the efficiency and integrity of petroleum extraction, production, transportation and processing systems. Considering all witnessed ARPD problems in Azerbaijan oil fields, this paper proposed a chemical method and optimized the type and concentration of chemical inhibitors. Then, the effect of selected chemical reagents on inhibiting the ARPD amount and thus enhancing oil recovery was detected by reservoir simulation during both waterflooding and CO2 flooding production. Three new chemical compounds (namely, Chemical-A, Chemical-B and Chemical-C) were examined in laboratory conditions, and their impact on rheological properties of high-paraffin oilfield samples of Azerbaijan (X, Y and Z) were investigated. Experimental results show that Chemical-C with a concentration of 600 g/t has the best efficiency for alleviating the problems. After adding Chemical-C to the crude oil, the freezing point of oil was decreased from 12 °C to (−4) °C, the ARPD amount declined from 0.185 to 0.016 g, and oil effective viscosity was reduced from 16.2 mPa·s to 3.1 mPa·s. It was determined that for water and CO2 flooding, higher injection pressure resulted in reduced asphaltene precipitation. Adding the selected ARPD inhibitor, the oil recovery for waterflooding can increase from 52% to 62%, while it can rise from 55% to 68% for CO2 flooding.

• Super-cooled storage to improve the quality of aquatic products is feasible. • The factors affecting super-cooling are analyzed in detail. • The differences between super-cooling and super-chilling are compared. • Store aquatic products under super-cooled condition is promising. Frozen storage is the most popular method for food preservation, but the ice crystals formed cause irreversible cell damage. Super-cooling has the potential to significantly improve product quality and energy efficiency. Super-cooling has been successfully applied to a variety of vegetables, fruits, and meat, while less research has been done on aquatic products. The focus of this article is to review research on super-cooled storage of aquatic products and to explore the potential for application. This paper introduces the super-cooling phenomenon, and analyses the microscopic mechanism of the super-cooling phenomenon from the perspective of thermodynamics. Freezing point and nucleation point are two key factors that affect the super-cooling state. This paper summarizes the physical means of regulating freezing point and nucleation point. The effect of super-cooling on the shelf life and quality of aquatic products is also reviewed, which provides a basis for the further development of super-cooling preservation, for this food category. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies on effect of capric acid and stearic acid based reactive phase change materials (rPCM) on physical properties and thermal comfort of cotton khadi fabric are reported by direct application of Capric acid (CA) and Stearic Acid (SA) as rPCM with Poly-Hydroxy-Amino-Methyl-Silicone reactive binder and MgCl2 as catalyst by simple pad-dry-cure technique (instead of cumbersome and costlier microencapsulation) which are embedded under PHAMS reactive binder film. Thermal characterization of pure Capric acid (CA), pure Stearic acid (SA) and mixture of each with PHAMS binder treated cotton substrate were carried out by cryogenic DSC at 0–100°C and at also at ambient (30°C) to 500°C. Between these two PCM materials, Capric Acid (CA) shows superior results. Amongst different concentrations of CA, 4% CA applied on Cotton khadi fabric with 2% PHAMS binder and 1/5th (on weight of PCM material) of MgCl2 catalyst shows good thermo-regulating character in cotton khadi fabric showing freezing temperature (Tf) 8.3°C, Melting Temperature (Tm) 22.6°C with melting enthalpy 34.1 J/g and freezing enthalpy 36.5 J/g . water vapor transmission value of 28.3 gm/hour/m2 and air permeability value of 262.3 ft3/ft2/min, showing favorable thermal comfort, enabling storage and release of heat energy to improve the thermal comfort with changing environmental conditions.

The article considers the possibility of reducing the man-made load on surface and ground waters in Lysychansk-Severodonetsk industrial agglomeration caused by numerous sludge collectors and tailings storage facilities of various industries formed many decades ago. The paper providesinformation on the location and technical condition of the sludge collectors of the liquidated “LYSSODA”manufacture(Luhansk oblast), the amount of waste currently stored in them as well as the impact of these wastes on the quality of groundwater in the area where the sludge collectors are located. The work shows one of several possible options for using such wastes as a valuable secondary mineral raw material for obtaining a marketable product. The averaged data on the chemical composition of the solid phase of sludge and indicators of the liquid phase composition are given.According to the results of the analysis of scientific and technical information, it has been found that such wastes can ultimately be used for the production of anti-icing reagents. The obtained results of research on the dependence of the freezing point of working solutions on the concentration of salts, including the added corrosion inhibitors (triethanolamine, hexamethylenetetramine), indicate the feasibility of using soda ash production waste to obtain effective liquid anti-icing reagents without a mechanical component, while the optimal amount of added corrosion inhibitors is 0.5% wt. Such reagents can be used both undiluted at temperatures up to minus 20°C andstrengthened to 15–20% wt. by calcium chloride at temperatures up to minus 40°C with consumption on highways at the level of about 100 g/m2of the treated surface.

Simple Summary: Freezing point is an indicator used regularly in the dairy industry to detect adulteration in cow milk, but for camel milk there is a lack of reference values. The few published references in the literature are based on few milk samples and overall, on routine analytical methods using automatic milk analyzers, which are generally not calibrated for camel milk. The present study was based on the monitoring over several months of many milk samples, analyzed with two methods, including the reference method. In addition, several potential variation factors, such as season, breed, milk composition and microbiological status, were considered. The preliminary results showed a higher freezing point of camel milk compared to cow milk published in the literature and a relatively weak correlation between the Reference and the Express method. The freezing point degree of milk (FPD) is a classical indicator of cow milk quality. In camel milk, few references are available in the literature regarding the main factors of variation. In the present paper, two methods of FPD determination were used: the Reference method (RM) (using Cryostar) and the Express method (EM), using a milk analyzer (Milkoscan-FT1). The RM was used to determine FPD in 680 bulk raw or pasteurized camel milk samples. Regarding EM, 736 individual milk samples, 1323 bulk samples, 635 samples of pasteurized milk and 812 samples of raw milk used for cheese making were available. The variability of FPD was investigated according to month, lactation stage, milk composition, milk production and microbiological status. Correlations between methods were explored. FPD was highly correlated with most of the milk components and tended to decrease in cases of high contamination by coliforms or high total flora count. However, the weak significant correlations between the two methods indicated the necessity to specifically calibrate an automatic milk analyzer for camel milk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] A method for simultaneous labeling and multicolor fluorescence imaging of different hepatic immune cells below freezing point is established based on quantum dots. In the experiment, carbon quantum dots with emission wavelength of 435 nm, CdTe@CdS quantum dots at 542 nm and CdSe@ZnS quantum dots at 604 nm are synthesized respectively, it is found that when the mass fractions of KCl (as antifreeze) are 12 %, 14 %, and 12 %, respectively, the three quantum dot dispersion systems remain liquid state at −20 °C. After they are conjugated with the corresponding secondary antibodies, agarose gel electrophoresis, circular dichroism and capillary electrophoresis confirm the effectiveness of conjugation. By indirect immunofluorescence method, the above three quantum dot fluorescent probes are used to simultaneously and specifically target a variety of liver immune cells, and the multi-color simultaneous imaging of different liver immune cells is realized under the same excitation wavelength, it is found that hepatic macrophages are arranged radially in the liver, hepatic stellate cells present punctate distribution, and hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells present circular distribution, which is consistent with the results of H&E staining and ultrathin section TEM. This study provides an important technical means for elucidating the structure and function of the liver. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper is devoted to the study of the physicochemical properties of aviation biofuels, in particular, to the substantiation of the influence of bio-additives based on various vegetable oils on the properties of jet fuels and to the assessment of the possibility of using new bio-additives to produce aviation biofuels. The aviation industry’s current state is considered and its development’s key directions are presented. Considering the tasks of minimizing the environmental impact of aviation, decarbonizing the aviation sector and increasing its energy efficiency, one of the industry’s main priorities is the development of technologies for the production of alternative aviation fuels and their practical use. This paper considers alternative aviation fuels (biofuels), which are a mixture of traditional aviation fuels and bio-additives derived from various vegetable oils. Taking into account the trends of active transition from first-generation biofuels to second- and third-generation biofuels, the article considers new types of plant raw materials for obtaining bio-additives to fuels. In particular, the possibilities of using bio-additives based on palm kernel and coconut oils to produce second-generation biofuels are considered. The chemical composition and physicochemical properties of bio-additives based on various vegetable oils were investigated and analyzed. It is shown that the quantitative and qualitative composition of bio-additives determines their physicochemical properties. Further, the physicochemical properties of aviation biofuel samples based on petroleum aviation fuel and bio-additives were investigated. It is shown that the introduction of bio-additives into the composition of petroleum aviation fuels leads to changes in their properties, in particular, to an increase in density, viscosity, and crystallization temperature. The experimental results substantiate that bio-additives based on palm kernel and coconut oils have better characteristics than the previously studied bio-additives (based on rapeseed and castor oils), in particular, regarding the possibility of their use as components of aviation biofuels. Thus, the new bio-additives can be successfully used for further research on the development of alternative aviation fuels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kerosene from the hydrocracking is commonly used to produce JET fuel. Depending on the deactivation of the catalyst, the aromatic content of such kerosene increases to a level where it can no longer be used for JET fuel production. The objective of this study was to determine whether the aromatic content of kerosene from hydrocracking can be reduced under the conditions used for hydrotreating straight-run middle distillates. The kerosene obtained from a real hydrocracker unit was investigated in a laboratory fixed-bed unit packed with a Ni-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst. Aromatics content was analyzed utilizing ASTM D6379 (HPLC). As a result of the hydrogenation, the aromatic content was reduced from 22.6 to 14.5 wt.% (3 MPa) and 3.0 wt.% (6 MPa). The product contained 60–70 wt.% cycloalkanes. The smoke point was improved by 3.3 mm (3 MPa) up to 9.7 mm (6 MPa), and the cetane index by 1.1 or 3.9 units, respectively. The (H/C)at ratio in kerosene increased from 1.89 to 1.98. Furthermore, no significant cracking occurred during the hydrogenation. Overall, we demonstrate that the aromatic content of such kerosene can be very well controlled by downstream hydrogenation under conditions common in oil refineries for the desulfurization of middle distillates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With regard to speed, comfort, and a dense network of destinations, the popularity of air transport is on the rise. For this reason, jet fuel is a commodity with rapidly growing consumption and interesting refinery margins. At the same time, however, it is becoming a focus of attention in terms of reducing negative environmental impacts. As a response to these trends, it will be necessary to coprocess alternative petroleum fractions with sustainable aviation components in oil refineries. Six alternative jet fuel samples of different origin were used to investigate their jet fuel-specific properties, that is, aromatics (from 0 to 59.7 vol%), smoke point (from 12.2 to >50 mm), freezing point (from −49 to <−80 °C) and net specific energy (41.2–43.7 MJ·kg−1), and these properties were compared to standard hydrotreated straight-run Jet A-1 kerosene. The properties of the components studied differed significantly with respect to each other and to the requirements of Jet A-1. Nevertheless, the properties could be well correlated. This provides an opportunity to study possible synergies in blending these components. It was also found that the current methods and instruments used do not always allow a precise determination of the smoke point (>50 mm) and freezing point (<80 °C). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Melt electrospinning has been recognized as an attractive solvent-free process over the past few decades to alleviate the solvent-related problems generated by traditional electrospinning techniques. In melt spinning, the drawing process of molten jets occurs in the liquid phase region before the phase transformation. Besides, the insufficient chain flow in the solid phase results in the non-stretchable properties of the jet in this state. This analysis predicted the phase transition displacement in the polymer jet during the melting process using a two-dimensional non-isothermal flow model integrated with an electric field. High-speed photography was employed to collect photographs of the phase transition point of the jet to verify the simulation results. Additionally, we evaluated the diameters of fibers manufactured with various phase transition displacements induced by different applied voltages. The findings of the experiments reveal that as the applied voltage is enhanced, the freezing point of the jet becomes gradually closer to the nozzle side, and the solidification length significantly reduces, resulting in smaller fiber diameter. Moreover, the results mentioned above are consistent with the law predicted by the simulation, proving the feasibility and accuracy of the model. This work will provide potential guidance for the study of nanoscale melt fibers from the perspective of fluid phase transformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As a result of the special advantages of infrared such as ambient does not affect by IR heating, being environmentally friendly, reducing the size of equipment used in food heating and ease of control. Moreover, it is one of the most promising techniques, so the current study aimed to investigate the application of infrared ray in extracting the oil of common carp fish wastes (Cyprinus carpio L.), and the study of the effect of the independent factors, which are: power (130, 190, 250 watts), temperature (50, 60, 70 ºC), the distance between the radiation source and the surface of the waste (1, 15.5, 30 cm) on the freezing point, cloud point and pour of carp waste oil using response surfaces methodology. The results showed that the lowest practical and predicted values for the above traits were -4.6, -3.1, 11.9, 12.2, 6.8, and 7.01, respectively, and that the increase in power and temperature had a negative effect, as it led to an increase in the cloud point. The results illustrated that the interaction between distance, power and temperature led to a decrease in the freezing point. The results also clarified that the increase in power with a decrease in temperature and stability of the distance led to an increase in the pour point. The results indicated that the optimal conditions were the power 315.94W, the temperature 66.14° C, and the distance is 20.02 cm. The results of the statistical showed that the nonlinear multiple regression equation was used to predict the values of the cloud point, while the multiple linear regression equation was used to predict the pour point values. The nonlinear multiple regression equation had a non-significant effect to predict the freezing point values, with an error rate ranging from 0.32% to 30%.

In order to the main influence factors of glutinous rice farinographical properties on freezing point temperature, 25 representative glutinous rice flours in practical applications were used as test materials, and the physical and chemical properties of the glutinous rice flours were measured. Through correlation analysis and principal component analysis, the influence of the raw material characteristics of glutinous rice flour on the freezing point temperature was discussed. The results showed that the freezing point temperature of the 25 kinds of glutinous rice flour was between −1.35~−2.65 ℃. The fat content had a significant negative correlation with the freezing point temperature (P

The honey locusts (genus Gleditsia) are a genus of high-value trees in Asia. Seed beetle, Megabruchidius dorsalis (Fåhraeus) (Col.: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), is a Gleditsia oligophagous pest that causes severe yield reduction. To understand the cold tolerance of M. dorsalis adults, this study investigated its cold tolerance strategy and the influence of low temperatures on its physiology and biochemistry. The lowtemperature treatments were divided into three groups: long-term temperature acclimation (Group 1; 15°C, or 20°C, or 25°C, or 28°C [control check, CK] for 10 days), short-term low-temperature exposure (Group 2; 0°C or 4°C for 2 h), and long-term low-temperature induction (Group 3; 0°C or 4°C for 1, 3, or 5 d). The supercooling point (SCP; temperature at which spontaneous nucleation and ice lattice growth begin), freezing point (FP; temperature at which insect fluids freeze), low lethal temperature (LLT; temperature at which all individuals are killed), water, lipid, glycerol, and total sugars contents were measured under different temperature stresses. The results showed that M. dorsalis adults were a freeze-avoidant species. The SCP and LLT at 28°C were -10.62°C and -19.48°C, respectively. The SCP and FP of long-term temperature acclimation (15°C, or 20°C, or 25°C) were significantly lower than that of the control group (28°C). The water content of the long-term low temperature induction (0°C) group was significantly lower than that of the control group. The lipid and glycerol content in the acclimated group at 20°C and 25°C were significantly higher than in the control group. M. dorsalis adults may maintain their biofluids in a supercooled state via cryoprotectant accumulation and cryoprotective dehydration to prevent ice nucleation. This study provides a theoretical basis for future research on overwintering and potential distribution and related prediction of M. dorsalis adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mandate on jet fuel requires a gradual reduction in the fuel's GHG emissions, up to 50%, by 2050. For this reason, the demand for bio-jet fuel blended with conventional petroleum-derived jet fuel will increase. In order to meet the quality requirement of blended fuels (ASTM D7566), modeling that can predict the correlation between properties is required. Our aim was to predict the low-temperature properties using the distillation profile results obtained from Simulated Distillation (SIMDIS) according to the carbon number and chemical compositions of bio-jet fuel through correlation and regression analysis. We used hydroprocessed ester and fatty acid (HEFA) bio-jet fuel and hydrocarbon reagents that included C8, C10, and C12 carbons and five main families of hydrocarbons for blended jet fuel. This study shows an overall trend for each component, indicating that the distilled volume fraction is more affected than the carbon number. In the case of the freezing point, by composition, n-paraffin and naphthene have regression coefficients of more than 0.85 for the 50% and 60% recovery temperatures, respectively. In terms of carbon number, the C8 sample has a significant regression coefficient for the 40% recovery temperature, and C10 has a significant regression coefficient for the initial boiling point (IBP) and 10% recovery temperature. In the case of kinematic viscosity, by composition, the regression coefficient is significant for the 20% to 40% recovery temperatures. For naphthene, the kinematic viscosity exhibited no relationship with carbon number. This information can be utilized to determine the blended ratio of bio-jet fuel and conventional jet fuel in newly certified or commercial applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pine shoot beetles Tomicus minor and Tomicus yunnanensis are important stem borers of Pinus yunnanensis in southwestern China. To determine strategies for cold resistance and changes in major cold-resistant substances in adults of two Tomicus species during two critical transferring periods, "shoot-to-trunk" and "trunk-to-shoot", the insects' supercooling point (SCP), freezing point (FP), and antifreeze protective substances were determined. The SCP and FP did not differ between female and male adults in the shoot-to-trunk phase, but were significantly lower in females in the trunk-to-shoot period. Although there was no difference in the SCP and FP between the two Tomicus species adults, both indexes were significantly lower in the shoot-to-trunk period than in the trunk-to-shoot period. The trehalose content in females of two Tomicus species was significantly lower than that in males in the trunk-to-shoot period, and the protein, glycerol, glycogen, fat, and sorbitol contents were different between the species in the same period. The protein and water content in adults of both species were significantly lower in the shoot-to-trunk period than in the trunk-to-shoot period, but the content of glycerol, trehalose, water, sorbitol, glycogen, and fat content were significantly higher in the shoot-to-trunk. Different types of cold-resistant substances regulating sex, species, and developmental stages were found, and the most abundant were cold-resistant substances regulating developmental stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies on effect of capric acid and stearic acid based reactive phase change materials (rPCM) on physical properties and thermal comfort of cotton khadi fabric are reported by direct application of Capric acid (CA) and Stearic Acid (SA) as rPCM with Poly-Hydroxy-Amino-Methyl-Silicone reactive binder and MgCl2 as catalyst by simple pad-dry-cure technique (instead of cumbersome and costlier microencapsulation) which are embedded under PHAMS reactive binder film. Thermal characterization of pure Capric acid (CA), pure Stearic acid (SA) and mixture of each with PHAMS binder treated cotton substrate were carried out by cryogenic DSC at 0–100°C and at also at ambient (30°C) to 500°C. Between these two PCM materials, Capric Acid (CA) shows superior results. Amongst different concentrations of CA, 4% CA applied on Cotton khadi fabric with 2% PHAMS binder and 1/5th (on weight of PCM material) of MgCl2 catalyst shows good thermo-regulating character in cotton khadi fabric showing freezing temperature (Tf) 8.3°C, Melting Temperature (Tm) 22.6°C with melting enthalpy 34.1 J/g and freezing enthalpy 36.5 J/g. water vapor transmission value of 28.3 gm/hour/m2 and air permeability value of 262.3 ft3/ft2/min, showing favorable thermal comfort, enabling storage and release of heat energy to improve the thermal comfort with changing environmental conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract CO2 storage in form of hydrate in stratigraphic sediment has been considered to be one of the effective strategies against global warming and mitigating CO2 emission, which has attracted extensive research interest in the field of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and natural gas hydrate exploitation in permafrost regions. How the formation characteristics of CO2 hydrate influences the storage process is a fundamental issue related to the hydrate‐based technology of CO2 sequestration and storage in the permafrost regions. In this study, the formation experiments of CO2 hydrate were carried out in porous media below freezing point under the condition of different particle sizes and temperatures. The influence of different factors on the formation rate, conversion rate, and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate were studied through experiments. It was indicated that temperature and ice particle size had a significant effect on the formation characteristics of CO2 hydrate in porous media below the freezing point. However, it did not mean that the greater the degree of supercooling was the better the hydrate formation would be. The formation rate and conversion rate of hydrate were relatively higher when the temperature approached to the freezing point. In contrast, the gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate was higher than that above the freezing point. The average formation rate, conversion rate, and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate were obtained under the temperature of 270.15 K, which was 3.68 × 10−4 mol h−1, 40.47%, and 75.09 L/L, respectively. When the ice particle size was 700 µm under the same particle size of quartz sand, the conversion rate and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate was the maximum, reached to 49.69% and 92.19 L/L, respectively. These results provide greater insights into the hydrate‐based technology of CO2 sequestration and storage in sediments.

Introduction. A herd of zeboid cattle was created by the Snegiri Scientific and Experimental Farm (Moscow region, Russia) as a result of long-term selection and crossbreeding zebu (Bos indicus L.) with cattle (Bos Taurus L.). These hybrid cows have good physiological parameters, high resistance to diseases, and a significant adaptive potential. The quality of milk produced by zebu cows at different lactation and milking times has not been studied as well as their milking capacity. Therefore, we aimed to assess the variability of specific physicochemical indicators of milk produced by Snegiri’s zeboid dairy herd. Study objects and methods. The milk of 193 zeboid cows (6–12% of zebu blood) from the Snegiri Farm was analyzed by standard methods for quality indicators such as fat, nonfat milk solids, density, bound water, freezing point, protein, and lactose. Then, we determined how these indicators changed depending on the lactation number and the time of milking (morning/evening). Statistical analysis was applied to process the data. Results and discussion. Such indicators as nonfat milk solids, density, bound water, freezing point, protein, and lactose of zeboid cow milk were consistent with the normal indicators for raw cow’s milk. Only its fat content (4.39%) exceeded the norm. We found no correlation between the quality of milk and the number of lactations. However, the evening milk was more concentrated, with a significant increase in nonfat milk solids and density, as well as with a lower freezing point. Conclusion. Zeboid cows, which can be bred in suboptimal conditions, produce milk suitable for dairy products since it has a high fat content regardless of lactation and milking time.

In the work, laboratory tests are carried out to create a grease with the introduction of waterproof components into the composition with further analysis of samples of the resulting lubricant. A technique has also been developed to measure the washout of greases. During the tests, the values of the following technological properties of greases are obtained: dropping point, penetration at 25 °C with stirring, colloidal stability, welding load, washout, freezing point, tensile strength at 20 °C and at 80 °C. A comparative analysis of each of the considered indicators of five samples of the developed lubricant and samples of already manufactured products are carried out.

In order to improve the quality of frozen bream and use it to produce high-quality surimi, the effect of phosphate ratio in compound cryoprotectant on frozen Acanthopagrus latus was studied. The freezing point and latent heat of fish were measured by differential scanning calorimeter. The ratio of phosphates in compound cryoprotectant was optimized by orthogonal experiment based on the results of single-factor experiment. The results of orthogonal experiment showed that when 3% sodium pyrophosphate, 3% sodium tripolyphosphate and 1% sodium hexametaphosphate were added into the compound cryoprotectant, the freezing point and latent heat of fish decreased to −2.3 ℃ and 147.2 J/g respectively. Acanthopagrus latus were treated with the optimized compound cryoprotectant and frozenat −18 ℃ for 30 days, the protein solubility of the fish increased by 8.1%, and the activities of Ca2+-ATPase, Mg2+-ATPase and Mg2+-Ca2+-ATPase increased by 75.6%, 26.9% and 113.7% respectively, compared with the unsoaking group. The activities of Ca2+-ATPase and Mg2+-Ca2+-ATPase could reach 98.6% and 84.5% of those in fresh fish. The breaking force and breaking distance of the surimi prepared by fish of the soaking group were 84.9% and 96.3% of those in surimi prepared by fresh fish respectively, and the gel strength was more similar to the surimi prepared by fresh fish compared with the unsoaking group. In conclusion, the optimized compound cryoprotectant could effectively reduce the denaturation of Acanthopagrus latus proteins during frozen storage.

The freezing point (FP) is an important quality indicator of the superchilled meat. Currently, the potential of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for predicting beef FP as affected by multiple freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles was explored. Correlation analysis revealed that the FP had a negative correlation with the proportion of bound water (P 21) and a positive correlation with the proportion of immobilized water (P 22). Moreover, the optimal wavelengths were selected by principal component analysis (PCA). Principal component regression (PCR) and partial least squares regression (PLSR) models were successfully developed based on the optimal wavelengths for predicting FP with determination coefficient in prediction (R P 2) of 0.76, 0.76 and root mean square errors in prediction (RMSEP) of 0.12, 0.12, respectively. Additionally, PLSR based on full wavelengths was established for predicting P 21 with R P 2 of 0.80 and RMSEP of 0.67, and PLSR based on the optimal wavelengths was established for predicting P 22 with R P 2 of 0.87 and RMSEP of 0.66. The results show the potential of hyperspectral technology to predict the FP and moisture distribution of meat as a nondestructive method. • Effect of freeze-thawing on the freezing point were studied. • The freezing point of beef was successfully predicted by HSI combining PLSR. • HSI successfully revealed the proportion of bound water and immobilized water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of season of collection on the quantity, quality and hygienic properties of the raw milk delivered from one dairy farm. The studied traits were: bulk tank milk yield, chemical composition (fat, protein, lactose, and total solids), freezing point, density, total bacteria count, coliform bacteria count and somatic cell count, during years 2010 and 2011. A total of 727 samples were drawn and analysed in two laboratories, using the standard methods. Average milk production per day per head in the farm was 13.58 kg, obtained from 252 cows. Year of collection had a significant effect on the bulk tank raw milk yield, quality and hygiene, except for freezing point and total bacteria count. The raw milk yield and chemical composition improved (p

Soil freezing characteristic curve (SFCC) defines the relationship between unfrozen water content and subzero temperature. The SFCC is widely applied to estimate the soil properties. The current study explored the effects of initial water content, dry density, soil type and desalination on the SFCC during a freezing-thawing process. It showed that the initial water content, soil type and desalination had great impacts on SFCC, while the dry density had an insignificant effect on SFCC. Hysteresis behavior was observed for all the soil samples. The hysteresis behavior was obvious in the temperature range of -5°C < T < 0, but not obvious in the temperature range of T ≤ -10 °C. A new equation containing freezing/thawing point was proposed to model the SFCC. The new model and four SFCC models were evaluated with measured data in this study. It showed that the new model performed best among these models. The new model accurately mimics the SFCC and is continuous near the freezing/thawing point and 0 °C. It can be easily incorporated into numerical algorithms for coupled heat and mass transfer in cold regions.

Taking the freeze-sealing pipe roof method (FSPR) adopted in the Gongbei Tunnel project as the background, this study develops a simplified calculation model by considering different soil freezing points, tube layout, and site conditions. The analytical solution of the linear single row tubes is then used to formulate the analytical solution of the freezing temperature field of two kinds of linear single row tubes, with equal spacing in the image plane. This is achieved through conformal mapping and the variable separation method. Finally, the analytical solution to the steady-state temperature field of FSPR in the object plane is obtained. The numerical solutions of common freezing parameters in freezing engineering are analyzed to evaluate the accuracy of the analytical solution, and the influence of parameter differences on the freezing temperature field are also discussed, to provide a theoretical reference for popularization and application of similar construction methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The formation process of gas hydrate is a stochastic phenomenon considered to be significant for its application in the areas such as hydrate‐based technology and natural gas hydrate exploitation. The formation behaviors of CO2 hydrate were studied in porous media below the freezing point. In addition, the formation experiments were conducted in the high‐pressure vessel under different temperature and pressure conditions. The formation process of CO2 hydrate showed different formation behaviors in the porous media under different experimental conditions. The results showed that the formation rate was higher in earlier stage and the largest formation rate attained 7.18 × 10−4 mol h−1. The influence of initial pressure on the formation rate was indistinctive in porous media below the freezing point. Particle size of the porous media played an important role in affecting the formation characteristic of CO2 hydrate below the freezing point. The results indicated that, the smaller the particle size of porous media was, the larger the formation rate and the conversion rate of CO2 hydrate. The maximum conversion rate was attained 90.61%. The results also indicated that CO2 hydrate had a good gas storage capacity in porous media below the freezing point. The gas storage capacity was close to 160 L/L in frozen quartz sand with the particle size of 250 μm in the experiments. The relative results will provide some insight for sequestration and storage process of CO2 gas in the form of hydrates into sediments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The replacement technique of CO2–CH4 hydrate in naturally occurring gas hydrates is a promising method for achieving CO2 storage and CH4 recovery in permafrost regions. Revealing the formation characteristics of CH4 hydrate becomes an urgent need in porous medium below the freezing point. For this purpose, the formation experiment was carried out under different conditions and the formation characteristics were systematically investigated. The result indicated that the initial pressure was the key factor affecting the formation process of CH4 hydrate. And the final pressure drop was greater at higher initial pressure conditions. The final pressure drop reached to 0.92 MPa when the initial pressure was 9 MPa under the same temperature conditions. The results also illustrated that, the formation rate of hydrate was the fastest when the temperatures were closely to the freezing point. The average formation rate of CH4 hydrate reached to 0.646 mmol/h when the temperature was 273.15 K. Moreover, the smaller the particle size was, the higher the final conversion rate of ice. The final conversion rate reached to 56.5% when the initial pressure was 9 MPa. The results are of significance for exploiting natural gas hydrate in the permafrost regions. The formation characteristics of methane were studied in porous media below the freezing point. The higher initial pressure could enhance the final conversion rates of ice. The formation rate of methane was the fastest when the temperature was closely to the freezing point. The pressure disturbance could improve the formed amount of methane hydrate in porous media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A cold mix overlay is a typical preventive maintenance treatment that is applied to an existing pavement surface. However, the service life of cold mix overlay is limited because of its poor skid resistance and high tendency to crack, especially in cold regions. This study presents a new technology of high-performance cold mix overlay materials that slows skid resistance reduction, increases the resistance to thermal cracking, and shows long-lasting anti−icing performance. The sustainable performance of paving cold mix overlays can be assured by adding high-performance anti−icing agents, fiber, and emulsified asphalt to the cold mix. A series of laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the performance and anti−icing effect of the cold mix. The results showed that the freezing temperature of the cold mix dropped to more than −10 °C. The open-to-traffic time can be shortened to 3.5 h after construction. The anti-wearing ability and cracking resistance were evidently increased in comparison with traditional micro-surfacing techniques by conducting indoor wet-wheel wearing tests and low-temperature bending beam tests. Based on the study, the new-tech cold mix overlay has shown promising applications in North America.

This study describes an electrochemical machining (ECM) approach that uses a vacuum, freezer, or other means to seal the electrolyte in an electrode. ECM can be performed on any workpiece regardless of its hardness. However, the machining direction is confined to the gravitational direction because ECM uses electrolyte. This study uses an ECM method that circulates the electrolyte in an electrode to enable horizontal and vertical machining. The electrodes used in this method comprise inner and outer cylinders, and the electrolyte supplied between these cylinders is sucked from the inside of the inner cylinder. As this machining technique circulates the electrolyte in an electrode, the electrolyte should be sealed. Therefore, we devise two sealing methods. In the first method, the electrolyte is sealed via vacuum adsorption. In this method, space is created in an electrode to form a vacuum, and the workpiece and electrode are adsorbed by the ambient pressure difference between the outside and inside of an electrode to seal the electrolyte. In the second method, the electrolyte is frozen using a Peltier device. This method uses the principle of the Peltier device to freeze the electrolyte and seal it in an electrode. In this study, the effects of these electrolyte-sealing methods are confirmed via experiments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The differences in particle composition and consistency limits result in the challenge in comparing the freezing points of different types of loess. The clay activity that well links the clay content and the plasticity index suggests a response to the above challenge. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between freezing point and clay activity of loess in different areas of Loess Plateau of China. Materials and methods: The test loess was sampled from eight typical areas of the Loess Plateau of China, which could be classified as the lean clay (CL). The clay activity of loess was obtained based on the plasticity index and the clay fraction (< 5 μm). The freezing point and soil freezing characteristic curve (SFCC) of loess were measured by the 5TM transducer from METER Group, while the soil water characteristic curves (SWCC) were determined by the filter-paper method. Results: When the clay activity is below 0.948, the freezing point increases with higher clay activity; otherwise it rises slightly, which is in contrast to the change of matric suction. A proportional function was approximated between freezing point and matric suction. The SFCC decays more sharply at greater initial water content, compared to that at higher clay activity. The free water content increases slightly with higher clay activity while the weakly bound water content declines, resulting in an insignificant change in the freezable water content. Based on the normalization of SFCC, an exponential model incorporating the effect of clay activity was established and verified. The clay activity of loess decays as the calcium chloride content increases, which shows a good linear relationship with freezing point. Conclusions: The freezing point of loess shows high relevance to the clay activity. The clay activity–based freezing point predictive model well considers the differences in clay content and consistency limits of loess in different regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the experiments on the hydroconversion of mixtures of safflower oil (SO) mixed with straight run gas oil (SRGO) in a different ratio as an alternative to obtain biojet. The research was conducted in two stages; the first stage a mixture of SO/SRGO was subjected hydrotreating at 350 °C, 380 °C, 80 bar, LHSV 1 h−1 and 1.5 h−1, over the sulfided NiMo/Al2O3 catalyst, while in the second stage a mixture of SO/SRGO which was already hydrotreated was subjected to a hydroisomerization at 280 °C, LHSV 1 h−1, P = 30 bar, over the sulfided Pt-ZrO2/Al2O3 catalyst. It was studied the influence of SO/SRGO ratio and hydroconversion conditions on the biojet quality produced, compared with characteristics required by standard ASTM D1655. The best condition for obtaining the biojet were 380 °C, 80 bar, LHSV 1 h−1 for hydrotreating followed by hydroisomerization of 20% SO in the mixture at 280 °C, LHSV 1 h−1, P = 30 bar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The freezing point degree of milk (FPD) is a classical indicator of cow milk quality. In camel milk, few references are available in the literature regarding the main factors of variation. In the present paper, two methods of FPD determination were used: the Reference method (RM) (using Cryostar) and the Express method (EM), using a milk analyzer (Milkoscan-FT1). The RM was used to determine FPD in 680 bulk raw or pasteurized camel milk samples. Regarding EM, 736 individual milk samples, 1323 bulk samples, 635 samples of pasteurized milk and 812 samples of raw milk used for cheese making were available. The variability of FPD was investigated according to month, lactation stage, milk composition, milk production and microbiological status. Correlations between methods were explored. FPD was highly correlated with most of the milk components and tended to decrease in cases of high contamination by coliforms or high total flora count. However, the weak significant correlations between the two methods indicated the necessity to specifically calibrate an automatic milk analyzer for camel milk.

CO2 storage in form of hydrate in stratigraphic sediment has been considered to be one of the effective strategies against global warming and mitigating CO2 emission, which has attracted extensive research interest in the field of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and natural gas hydrate exploitation in permafrost regions. How the formation characteristics of CO2 hydrate influences the storage process is a fundamental issue related to the hydrate‐based technology of CO2 sequestration and storage in the permafrost regions. In this study, the formation experiments of CO2 hydrate were carried out in porous media below freezing point under the condition of different particle sizes and temperatures. The influence of different factors on the formation rate, conversion rate, and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate were studied through experiments. It was indicated that temperature and ice particle size had a significant effect on the formation characteristics of CO2 hydrate in porous media below the freezing point. However, it did not mean that the greater the degree of supercooling was the better the hydrate formation would be. The formation rate and conversion rate of hydrate were relatively higher when the temperature approached to the freezing point. In contrast, the gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate was higher than that above the freezing point. The average formation rate, conversion rate, and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate were obtained under the temperature of 270.15 K, which was 3.68 × 10−4 mol h−1, 40.47%, and 75.09 L/L, respectively. When the ice particle size was 700 µm under the same particle size of quartz sand, the conversion rate and gas storage capacity of CO2 hydrate was the maximum, reached to 49.69% and 92.19 L/L, respectively. These results provide greater insights into the hydrate‐based technology of CO2 sequestration and storage in sediments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study was conducted on the Erbil Dairy Herd of the Erbil city, to evaluate the effect of body condition score of Bokani dairy cow on milk composition. Milk samples were examined weekly for milk yield and milk fat, protein percentage, fat / protein ratio, lactose, solids not fat (SNF) and freezing point for sixty days. Body condition score of individual cows was recorded in a 1-5 scale. Milk samples were collected from individual cow. Samples collected from cows having similar body condition score were mixed together to make composite sample. The results revealed that the body condition score was affected milk yield and fat percentage significantly (P<0.01). This score was also influenced the percentage of milk protein, fat/protein ratio, lactose, solids-non-fat (SNF) and freezing point (P<0.05). In conclusion, the body condition score is an important indicator to predict the milk yield traits in dairy cows and can be used as a marker for milk yield and milk quality in dairy cows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Babassu oil is extracted from the babassu palm, one of the most important plants in the north and northeast Brazilian regions, and like many biofuels, it does not have adequate properties to be used as pure fuel, especially under low-temperature conditions. Therefore, researches to improve the physical-chemical properties of these biofuels are needed, one of the most common methods is using additives, usually synthetic ones, which are not environmentally friendly. A good alternative would be to try to found natural compounds with this potential. This paper describes the effects of the addition of two natural compounds, tung biodiesel, and camphor, in the physical properties of babassu biodiesel. These additives were select because of their physical-chemical properties, which can potentially improve the babassu biodiesel ones. They were tested separately, the camphor at the 3, 4, 5, 6 % proportions, and the tung biodiesel at 3, 5, 9, 12 %. The results were compared to biodiesel standards, limited by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP), and for both additives, the 3 % proportion showed the best suited to the quality standards established at the Brazilian normative. Thus, was observed that the camphor and the tung biodiesel has the potential to be efficient additives in babassu biodiesel

Adding a corrosion inhibitor to the chloride deicing salt can prevent the corrosion and pollution of Cl-, which is very important. Layered double hydroxide (LDHs), calcined at high temperature is used as adsorbents to remove various anionic contaminants, and it can reduce the freezing point of solution after adsorbing anions. Therefore, this paper reports the use of calcined LDHs as corrosion inhibitors in deicing salts, which are denoted as MgAlOx or MgAlFeOx depending on the preparation element. By analyzing the removal efficiency and the freezing point of MgAlOx and MgAlFeOx to Cl-, the feasibility of the study was determined. Resulted that the removal efficiency to Cl- of MgAlFeOx at low temperature (0 ± 2 °C) and room temperature (25 ± 2 °C) was higher than that of MgAlOx, reaching 39.4% and 85.60%, respectively. And the freezing point of MgAlFeOx was lower than that of MgAlOx, the value was −12.0 °C. At the same time, we also found that CaCl2-MgAlOx and CaCl2-MgAlFeOx significantly reduced the corrosion of carbon steel and concrete compared with chloride salts, and CaCl2-MgAlFeOx had the lowest corrosion degree. Hence, MgAlFeOx was chosen as the corrosion inhibitor in chloride deicing salt. The metal molar ratio, synthesis temperature, and calcination temperature for preparation of MgAl/MgAlFe-LDHs were determined by XRD and TG-DSC analysis that were 9/2/1, 120 °C, and 500 °C, respectively. Characterization methods such as Zeta, XRD, XPS, BET, and SEM were used to study in detail the characteristic changes of MgAlFe-LDHs and MgAlFeOx after Fe3+ was added, and the mechanism of corrosion inhibitors was further determined that was achieved by adsorption and neutralization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]