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Jarvis S P, Yamada H, Yamamoto S-l, Tokumoto H and Pethica J B 1996 Direct mechanical measurement of interatomic potentials Nature 384 247... 

Various techniques are available to separate the different types of particles that may be present in a sohd mixture. The choice depends on the physicochemical nature of the sohds and on site-specific considerations (for example, wet versus diy methods). A key consideration is the extent of the liberation of the individual particles to be separated. Particles attached to each other obviously cannot be separated by direct mechanical means except after the attachment has been broken. In ore processing, the mineral values are generally liberated by size reduction (see Sec. 20). Rarely is liberation complete at any one size, and a physical-separation flow sheet wih incorporate a sequence of operations that often are designed first to rejec t as much... 

Thus far we have discussed the direct mechanism of dissipation, when the reaction coordinate is coupled directly to the continuous spectrum of the bath degrees of freedom. For chemical reactions this situation is rather rare, since low-frequency acoustic phonon modes have much larger wavelengths than the size of the reaction complex, and so they cannot cause a considerable relative displacement of the reactants. The direct mechanism may play an essential role in long-distance electron transfer in dielectric media, when the reorganization energy is created by displacement of equilibrium positions of low-frequency polarization phonons. Another cause of friction may be anharmonicity of solids which leads to multiphonon processes. In particular, the Raman processes may provide small energy losses. 

The technique of contact mechanics has also been applied to the direct mechanical determination of solid-fluid interfacial energies, and the results compare favorably with those obtained by contact angle measurements [19]. 

Accentuate the direct mechanical shearing action of the mixing impeller upon the fluid. 

Figure 5-24E. Baffles positioned in the draft tube accentuate the direct mechanical action of low speed mixing elements. By permission, Weber, A. R, Chem. Engr., Oct. 1953, p. 183 [23].

The mechanical jar provides for a direct mechanical impact load from a metal-to-mctal contact that is a multiple of the tension (or compression) attainable by the drillstring. 

The hydraulic jar again uses a direct mechanical impact blow. The hydraulic fluid in this tool acts mainly to provide a delay while the desired derrick pull is achieved prior to actuation of the tool. Such tools may also be operated by compressed gas in a closed chamber. The compressed gas can be used to drive a hammer within the jar that strikes the top of a tool anvil. 

For accuracy of data, a direct mechanical link between the transducer and the machine s casing or bearing cap is necessary. This makes the method used to mount the transducer cmcial to obtaining accurate data. Slight deviations in this link will induce errors in the amplitude of vibration measurement and may create false frequency components that have nothing to do with the machine. 

Each measurement point, typically located on the bearing housing or machine casing, should provide the shortest direct mechanical link to the shaft. Figure 44.16 illustrates such a location oriented in both the axial and radial planes. If a transducer is not mounted in an appropriate location, the data will be distorted by noise such as fluid flow in the bearing reservoir or through the machine. 

Figure44.16 Measurement points should provide shortest direct mechanical link to shaft...

In most cases, the outboard bearings are not directly accessible and measurement points must be located on the compressor s casing. Extreme care must be taken to ensure proper positioning, A cross-sectional drawing facilitates selection of the best, most direct mechanical link to these bearings. 

Direct mechanical methods can be used to determine the swelling pressure of hydrogels, e.g., by means of devices in the form of a cylindrical chamber equipped with a piston in which the gel contacts the solution through a porous membrane. This technique allows measuring very low pressure (of the order of 0.1-10 kPa) and makes it possible to analyze the SAH with swelling up to 700 ml g-1 [102, 103]. Among others, the method of osmotic deswelling is to be mentioned [104]. 

By using direct mechanical action from the artificial muscle, it would be possible to produce reliable sensing and control devices without electrical and electronic equipment. Another interesting application would be to drive prosthetic devices where the action would be similar to the muscle reaction in the body. This unusual type of chemically induced motion should be an interesting one to explore for the solution of unusual problems where conventional approaches do not work. 

The above statements are adequate for liquid defoamers that are insoluble in the bulk. Experience has proven, however, that certain dispersed hydrophobic solids can greatly enhance the effectiveness of defoaming. A strong correlation between the effectiveness of a defoamer and the contact angle for silicone-treated silica in hydrocarbons has been established [300]. It is believed that the dewetting process of the hydrophobic silica causes the collapse of a foam by the direct mechanical shock occurring by this process. 

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