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Woodruff and co-workers introduced the expert system PAIRS [67], a program that is able to analyze IR spectra in the same manner as a spectroscopist would. Chalmers and co-workers [68] used an approach for automated interpretation of Fourier Transform Raman spectra of complex polymers. Andreev and Argirov developed the expert system EXPIRS [69] for the interpretation of IR spectra. EXPIRS provides a hierarchical organization of the characteristic groups that are recognized by peak detection in discrete ames. Penchev et al. [70] recently introduced a computer system that performs searches in spectral libraries and systematic analysis of mixture spectra. It is able to classify IR spectra with the aid of linear discriminant analysis, artificial neural networks, and the method of fe-nearest neighbors. 

On the basis of these differences in species response it was concluded that phthalates do not pose a significant health hazard to humans. This view is home out by the EU Commission decision of July 25, 1990 which states that DEHP shall not be classified or labeled as a carcinogenic or an irritant substance (42). This has been reaffirmed in a comprehensive review (43) which concludes that "peroxisome proliferators constitute a discrete class of nongenotoxic rodent hepatocarcinogens and that the relevance of thek hepatocarcinogenic effects for human hazard assessment is considered to be negligible."... 

PLCs are classified by the number of the I/O functions supported. There are several sizes available, with the smallest PLCs supporting less than 128 I/O channels and the largest supporting over 1023 I/O channels. I/O modules are available that support high-current motor loads, general-purpose voltage and current loads, discrete inputs, ana-... 

Polypeptide chains are folded into one or several discrete units, domains, which are the fundamental functional and three-dimensional structural units. The cores of domains are built up from combinations of small motifs of secondary structure, such as a-loop-a, P-loop-p, or p-a-p motifs. Domains are classified into three main structural groups a structures, where the core is built up exclusively from a helices p structures, which comprise antiparallel p sheets and a/p structures, where combinations of p-a-P motifs form a predominantly parallel p sheet surrounded by a helices. 

Davenport [1] has listed more than 60 major leaks of flammable materials, most of which resulted in serious fires or unconfined vapor cloud explosions. Table 9-1, derived from his data, classifies the leak by point of origin and shows that pipe failures accounted for half the failures— more than half if we exclude transport containers. It is therefore important to know why pipe failures occur. Following, a number of typical failures (or near failures) are discussed. These and other failures, summarized in References 2 and 3, show that by far the biggest single cause of pipe failures has been the failure of construction teams to follow instructions or to do well what was left to their discretion. The most effective way of reducing pipe failures is to ... 

Consider, for e.xample, a box of 100 transistors containing five defectives. Suppose tliat a transistor selected at random is to be classified as defective or non-defective. Let X denote die outcome, widi X = 0 associated with die drawing of a non-defective and X = 1 associated with die drawing of a defective. Then X is a discrete random variable with pdf specified by... 

Bit classification is general and is to be used simply as a guide. All bit types will drill effectively in formations other than those specified. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to classify his bits at his or her own discretion. 

WhiD75 White, D. E. Classifying patterns by automorphism group an operator theoretic approach. Discrete Math. 13 (1975) 277-295. 

There are different ways to classify clinical trial data. As mentioned earlier, data can be classified by their physical nature into discrete chunks or as a more continuous measurable quantity. In clinical trials there are other important contextual ways of grouping data as well. For instance, clinical trials are primarily focused on determining two things about a drug, biologic, or device Is it efficacious, and is it safe The data that help to answer these questions are broadly classified as efficacy data and safety data, respectively. 

A colloid is defined as a system consisting of discrete particles in the size range of 1 nm to 1 pm, distributed within a continuous phase [153], On the basis of the interaction of particles, molecules, or ions of the disperse phase with molecules of the dispersion medium-, colloidal systems can be classified as being lyophilic or lyophobic. In lyophilic systems, the disperse phase molecules are dissolved within the continuous phase and in the colloidal size range or spontaneously form aggregates in the colloidal size range (association systems). In lyophobic systems, the disperse phase is very poorly soluble or insoluble in the continuous phase. During the last several decades, the use of colloids in... 

The various contributions can also be classified in accordance with the optimization techniques used. However, this method of organization gives rise to an even more diverse classification, since the techniques used range all the way from rules of thumb (A3-A5, M6-M8, Ol, T2) and analytical solution (S8) to the more recent developments in mathematical programming. Most of the techniques reported are continuous, but some are discrete (C8, R5) and still others are of mixed integer types (G3). Table VI shows such a classification for the papers reviewed. It is clearly beyond the scope of this review to delve into the mathematical bases of these methods. We shall... 

Along the same theme, the improvement potential in two types of manufacturing equipment for discrete part production has been discussed [29], Power requirements for activities in a machine tool was investigated and classified into productive and non-productive periods. 

As shown in Fig. 3-53, optimization problems that arise in chemical engineering can be classified in terms of continuous and discrete variables. For the former, nonlinear programming (NLP) problems form the most general case, and widely applied specializations include linear programming (LP) and quadratic programming (QP). An important distinction for NLP is whether the optimization problem is convex or nonconvex. The latter NLP problem may have multiple local optima, and an important question is whether a global solution is required for the NLP. Another important distinction is whether the problem is assumed to be differentiable or not. 

Depending on the configuration of the device and the method for sample and reagents introduction, it is possible to classify the systems into static (batch or discrete sampling instrument) or flowing stream, both using continuous-flow or stopped-flow systems. 

Recombinant DNA technology has also facilitated detailed study of cytokine receptors. Based upon amino acid sequence homology, receptors are usually classified as belonging to one of six known superfamilies (Table 8.3). Individual members of any one superfamily characteristically display 20-50 per cent homology. Conserved amino acids normally occur in discrete bands or clusters, which usually correspond to a discrete domain in the receptor. Most receptors exhibit multiple domains. In some cases a single receptor may contain domains characteristic of two or more superfamilies. For example, the IL-6 receptor contains domains characteristic of both the haematopoietic and immunoglobulin superfamilies, making it a member of both. 

Classify the following functions as continuous (specify the range) or discrete ... 

The chemical industry is one of the key global industries with chemical product sales of 1,776 billion globally in 2004 (CEFIC 2005, p. 3). Industries can be classified as mainly process, discrete or service industries between natural resources and the final end consumer need as shown in fig. 25. 

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