Composite channels

Recendy, storm doors have been constmcted of advanced thermoplastic composites. Stampable, glass-mat reinforced polypropylene sheet is used to create a high strength outer skin. These compression molded skins are welded together using a friction or ultrasonic process then injection molded with a polyurethane foam core to produce an insulated structure. New technology for window frames incorporate the pultrusion of frame channels to produce a thermoset composite channel that can be filled with fiber glass for further insulation enhancement (12,31,33,34,48,49,54—56,60—67). 

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In composite plastic microchannels, there is an additional problem of extra dispersion (Taylor dispersion) in EOF which is caused by the difference in zeta potentials of the different materials forming the channels [258]. Caged fluorescent dye (fluorescein bis[5-carboxymethyoxy-2-nitrobenzyl]ether dipotassium salt) was used to visualize the greater dispersion obtained in acrylic or composite channels due to non-uniformity in the surface charge density [259]. 

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Feraboli P, Wade B, Deleo F, Rassaian M. Crush energy absorption of composite channel section specimens. Compos Part A 2009 40 1248-56. 

Figure 9. Composite channel waveguide cross-section.

Figure 10. Numerical simulation of the intensity distribution in composite channel waveguide structures.

By definition, a spontaneous capillary flow (SCF) occurs when a liquid volume is moved spontaneously by the effect of capillary forces—without the help of auxiliary devices such as pumps or syringes. Capillary systems can be either confined or open, i.e. the Uquid moves inside a closed channel or in a channel partially open to the air. On the other hand, composite channels—sometimes partly open or with apertures—are increasingly used, and spontaneous capillary flow is a convenient method to move liquids in such geometries. Some examples of SCF are shown in Figure 1.1. 

We find that the condition for SCF in a composite channel is simply that the generalized Cassie angle is smaller than 90°, i.e. the Cassie angle must be less than n/2. It is straightforward to see that the relation (1.20) reduces to the usual criterion for confined homogeneous channels. 

SCF in two different types of composite channels is investigated first a confined, rectangular mlcrochannel, and second two different geometries of open channels, i.e. channels having a boimdary with the surrounding air. 

Composite channels with walls of different nature, and sometimes with virtual walls, i.e. open boundaries, are increasingly used in modern biotechnology. In such designs, capillarity is used to move the liquid through the system. In particular, spontaneous capillary flow (SCF) is especially interesting since it does not require any pressure to move the liquid. 

Let us consider a confined composite channel of uniform cross section, of arbitrary shape, composed of different walls, i.e. walls of different surface energies, as depicted in Figure 1.12. 

The general condition for spontaneous capillary flow onset has been presented in this chapter it shows that SCF occurs when both geometrical and wetting conditions are met. In the case of composite channels, capillary flow may take place even if some of the walls are not hydrophilic, under the conditions that the other walls coxmterbalance their hydrophobicity. In the... 

Zeolite IZA structure code Typical unit cell composition Si02/Al203 range by synthesis Dimensionality of channel system Pore apertures (nm)... 

Several wick stmctures are in common use. First is a fine-pore (0.14—0.25 mm (100-60 mesh) wire spacing) woven screen which is roUed into an annular stmcture consisting of one or more wraps inserted into the heat pipe bore. The mesh wick is a satisfactory compromise, in many cases, between cost and performance. Where high heat transfer in a given diameter is of paramount importance, a fine-pore screen is placed over longitudinal slots in the vessel wall. Such a composite stmcture provides low viscous drag for Hquid flow in the channels and a small pore size in the screen for maximum pumping pressure. 

A number of analytical solutions have been derived for iC as a function of channel dimensions and fluid velocity (30). In practice, the fit between theory and data for K is poor except in idealized cases. Most processes exhibit either higher fluxes, presumably caused by physical dismption of the gel layer from the nonideal hydrodynamic conditions, or lower fluxes caused by fouling (31). In addition, iCis a function of the fluid composition. 

A number of processes have been used to produce carbon black including the oil-furnace, impingement (channel), lampblack, and the thermal decomposition of natural gas and acetjiene (3). These processes produce different grades of carbon and are referred to by the process by which they are made, eg, oil-furnace black, lampblack, thermal black, acetylene black, and channel-type impingement black. A small amount of by-product carbon from the manufacture of synthesis gas from Hquid hydrocarbons has found appHcations in electrically conductive compositions. The different grades from the various processes have certain unique characteristics, but it is now possible to produce reasonable approximations of most of these grades by the od-fumace process. Since over 95% of the total output of carbon black is produced by the od-fumace process, this article emphasizes this process. 

The electrophysiological effects of amiodarone may be a composite of several properties. In addition to prolonging action potential duration and refractory period in ad tissues of the heart, the compound is an effective sodium channel blocker (49), calcium channel blocker (50), and a weak noncompetitive -adrenoceptor blocking agent (51). Amiodarone slows the sinus rate, markedly prolongs the QT interval, and slightly prolongs the QRS duration (1,2). 

Directed Oxidation of a Molten Metal. Directed oxidation of a molten metal or the Lanxide process (45,68,91) involves the reaction of a molten metal with a gaseous oxidant, eg, A1 with O2 in air, to form a porous three-dimensional oxide that grows outward from the metal/ceramic surface. The process proceeds via capillary action as the molten metal wicks into open pore channels in the oxide scale growth. Reinforced ceramic matrix composites can be formed by positioning inert filler materials, eg, fibers, whiskers, and/or particulates, in the path of the oxide scale growth. The resultant composite is comprised of both interconnected metal and ceramic. Typically 5—30 vol % metal remains after processing. The composite product maintains many of the desirable properties of a ceramic however, the presence of the metal serves to increase the fracture toughness of the composite. 

It is generally preferable to meter each of the individual components of a two-phase mixture separately prior to mixing, since it is difficult to meter such mixtures accurately. Problems arise because of fluctuations in composition with time and variations in composition over the cross section of the channel. Information on metering of such mixtures can be obtained from the following sources. 

In addition to elemental compositional information, RBS also can be used to study the structure of single-crystal samples. When a sample is channeled, the rows of atoms in the lattice are aligned parallel to the incident He ion beam. The bombard-... 

As in RBS analysis, ERS can provide information on the atomic concentration of hydrogen as a function of depth (measured in atoms/cm ). This is derived from the height Aobs°f ERS spectrum (counts per channel), at energies corresponding to particular depths within the sample (see Figure 3c). For a sample consisting of H and another material X, with composition the spectrum height... 

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