Descriptive analysis module

For historical reasons, intensity has been generally recorded in the first TDS studies because the first TDS software (developed by Fizz, Biosystemes) was based on an evolution of a Descriptive Analysis module. This is, however, not reconunended because it mixes up two different cognitive processes the selection of a dominant attribute (qualitative task) and the intensity scoring (quantitative task). The use of buttons is therefore better aligned with the primary task of the subject, to identily the dominant attribute/sensation. The use of buttons is an easier alternative and was proven to be as efficient as the historical solution and simpler to handle by the subjects (Saint-Eve et al, 2011). Most of the time, it is therefore more suitable to use buttons rather than intensity scales. 

Presented system consists of several modules, each connected with different aspect of functional safety analysis. There is a hazard identification and analysis module, which generates the risk scenarios and descriptions of safety-related functions. Next module is risk analysis and assessment, which allow determining required SIL for each safety function. The last... 

The chapter includes brief descriptions of the analysis modules, ZEUS-NL and Vec-Tor2, as well as the simulation coordinator program UI-SIMCOR (Kwon et ah, 2005), that was used to combine these analysis tools. The modeling details for the 54-story dnal-system high-rise structure used as the reference implementation are presented including the techniques used to model the interface between the two structural models. The influence of different interface assumptions on predicted response is also examined. Using the selected interface boundary conditions, comprehensive comparisons between and discussions of the predicted static and dynamic responses by the MDFEA and by a conventional finite element analysis are presented. 

Description of the discriminant analysis modules of Statistica program package [11] A discrimination model will be built with the forward stepwise (forward selection) module of discriminant analysis step by step. Specifically, at each step the Statistica program will review all variables and evaluate which one will contribute to the most of the discrimination between groups. This variable will then be included into the model, and Statistica will proceed to the next step. In the general discriminant analysis module, a significance limit (1 — a, say 95%) can be predefined. All variables that do not surpass the error limit (a, say 5%) will be included in the model, and all variables that surpass it will be eliminated. 

An additional feature of ELECTRAS is a module which provides an introduction to various data analysis techniques One part of this module provides a typical work flow for data analysis. It explains the important steps when conducting a data analysis and describes the output of the data analysis methods. The second part gives a description of the methods offered. This modvJe can be used both as a guideline for novice users and as a reference for experts. 

The above description refers to a Lagrangian frame of reference in which the movement of the particle is followed along its trajectory. Instead of having a steady flow, it is possible to modulate the flow, for example sinusoidally as a function of time. At sufficiently high frequency, the molecular coil deformation will be dephased from the strain rate and the flow becomes transient even with a stagnant flow geometry. Oscillatory flow birefringence has been measured in simple shear and corresponds to some kind of frequency analysis of the flow... 

The multimedia model present in the 2 FUN tool was developed based on an extensive comparison and evaluation of some of the previously discussed multimedia models, such as CalTOX, Simplebox, XtraFOOD, etc. The multimedia model comprises several environmental modules, i.e. air, fresh water, soil/ground water, several crops and animal (cow and milk). It is used to simulate chemical distribution in the environmental modules, taking into account the manifold links between them. The PBPK models were developed to simulate the body burden of toxic chemicals throughout the entire human lifespan, integrating the evolution of the physiology and anatomy from childhood to advanced age. That model is based on a detailed description of the body anatomy and includes a substantial number of tissue compartments to enable detailed analysis of toxicokinetics for diverse chemicals that induce multiple effects in different target tissues. The key input parameters used in both models were given in the form of probability density function (PDF) to allow for the exhaustive probabilistic analysis and sensitivity analysis in terms of simulation outcomes [71]. 

Such competition between ion-pair collapse of MT+, C(N02)f and the radical-pair collapse of MT+, NO is also readily modulated by the addition of inert salt.14 The description of the solvent and salt effects in equations (82) and (83) is further confirmed by direct kinetics analysis of the decay of the cation radical MT+ on the nanosecond/microsecond timescale. 

Prior to an effective Hamiltonian analysis it is, in order to get this converging to the lowest orders, typical to remove the dominant rf irradiation from the description by transforming the internal Hamiltonian into the interaction frame of the rf irradiation. This procedure is well established and also used in the most simple description of NMR experiments by transforming the Hamiltonian into the rotating frame of the Zeeman interaction (the so-called Zeeman interaction frame). In the Zeeman interaction frame the time-modulations of the rf terms are removed and the internal Hamiltonian is truncated to form the secular high-field approximated Hamiltonian - all facilitating solution of the Liouville-von-Neumann equation in (1) and (2). The transformation into the rf interaction frame is given by... 

With the increased computational power of today s computers, more detailed simulations are possible. Thus, complex equations such as the Navier—Stokes equation can be solved in multiple dimensions, yielding accurate descriptions of such phenomena as heat and mass transfer and fluid and two-phase flow throughout the fuel cell. The type of models that do this analysis are based on a finite-element framework and are termed CFD models. CFD models are widely available through commercial packages, some of which include an electrochemistry module. As mentioned above, almost all of the CFD models are based on the Bernardi and Verbrugge model. That is to say that the incorporated electrochemical effects stem from their equations, such as their kinetic source terms in the catalyst layers and the use of Schlogl s equation for water transport in the membrane. 

After the initial programming of the state-of-the-art data collector units, a display window on the module provides a description of each piece of equipment on the surveillance route in sequence. The vibration inspector, prompted by the instrument readout, walks up to the operating equipment described on the display and thrusts a probe on the indicated bearing or other data point. When the analyst presses a button, the module captures the vibration level and any required analysis data. The data collector automatically identifies troubled sets based upon preset alarm values and collects spectrum data. Once the data col-... 

An alternative way to regard this Selection phase is to see it as the point at which it is decided that a lot or just a little is to be learned from processing a particular near miss report this in turn justifies a substantial amount of time and effort to be spent in the following NMMS modules, or just the bare minimum of resources, respectively. In the former case a complete analysis will be performed, tracing the near miss situation back to all its root causes, while in the latter case only the most obvious, direct factor will be classified as the cause of the entire incident, which will then be added to the database for statistics . Of course such a case of "coarse" description and analysis might always later be selected again for further detailed processing. 

Module 3 (Description) a dozen employees already have been trained in qualitative fault tree analysis by an external training institute. 

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