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In their second simulation, they examined the Type I error rate when a covariate influenced residual variability, i.e., residual variability was partitioned into two groups. FOCE-I and FO-approximation had a Type I error rate of about 0.075 and 0.11, respectively, with two observations per subject (collected at 1.75 and 7 h after administration) and a residual error of 10%. When residual error increased to 31%, the Type I error rate for FOCE-I decreased to the nominal value, but increased to 0.16 with FO-approximation. With 19 observations per subject, the Type I error rate for both FO-approximation and FOCE-I was unchanged as residual error increased from 10 to 31%, but FOCE-I remained near 0.05. 

In this context Contractor et al. (1989) eonclude that the relative attrition rate depends on the attrition test method used. Knight and Bridgwater (1985) subjected spray-dried powders to a compression test, a shear test, and a test in a spiral classifier. They found that each test gave a different ranking of the materials. Werther and Reppenhagen (1999a) observed this phenomenon as they subjected various types of fluidized bed catalysts to both a cyclone attrition and a jet attrition test, each simulating one of the three major attrition sources in fluidized bed systems (cf. Sec. 5). 

This is similar to the simple atom-atom truncation except that dipolar groups will never be split by the cutoff distance. There is still the problem of discontinuities, but these are less extreme than in the case of atom-atom truncations. In cases where water is explicitly included, this approach exhibits the curious phenomena of hot water and cold protein if the entire system is coupled to a heatbath. This is because the more mobile atoms (the water) are subjected to more discontinuities which makes them hotter than the less mobile atoms (the protein) (Levitt, M., Weizmann Institute, personal communication, 1986.). It should be noted that this is one of the most commonly used methods of truncation for simulations where CHARMM is not used. For the group-group truncation, these calculations are in progress and will be reported elsewhere. For this type of truncation, both methods where the list is updated on... 

The dimensionless model equations are programmed into the ISIM simulation program HOMPOLY, where the variables, M, I, X and TEMP are zero. The values of the dimensionless constant terms in the program are realistic values chosen for this type of polymerisation reaction. The program starts off at steady state, but can then be subjected to fractional changes in the reactor inlet conditions, Mq, Iq, Tq and F of between 2 and 5 per cent, using the ISIM interactive facility. The value of T in the program, of course, refers to dimensionless time. 

One of the important limitations of these methods, in their current state of development, is the necessity to conduct a new coarse-graining for each new type of polymer that is simulated. Major opportunities to increase the utility of this class of simulations lie in the development of methods, which make the mapping to the coarse-grained structure (and the reverse-mapping back to the structure expressed in fully atomistic detail) as general (and painless) as possible when new polymers are treated. This area is the subject of continuing work by all four groups. 

Although FEP is mostly useful for binding type of simulations rather than chemical reactions, it can be valuable for reduction potential and pKa calculations, which are of interest from many perspectives. For example, prediction of reliable pKa values of key groups can be used as a criterion for establishing a reliable microscopic model for complex systems. Technically, FEP calculation with QM/MM potentials is complicated by the fact that QM potentials are non-seperable [78], When the species subject to perturbation (A B) differ mainly in electronic structure but similar in nuclear connectivity (e.g., an oxidation-reduction pair), we find it is beneficial to use the same set of nuclear geometry for the two states [78], i.e., the coupling potential function has the form,... 

When the work is carried out on a compaction simulator, it is possible to subject the formulation to high-speed tableting cycles in order to evaluate strain forces in the compacts. This work can be of utmost importance, since it appears that strain rates can exert strong influences on a variety of tablet properties [64]. The information gathered in this way can be used to aid in the transfer of the manufacturing process among different types of instrumentation, and to aid ir the technology transfer process. 

In real life, the parcels or blobs are also subjected to the turbulent fluctuations not resolved in the simulation. Depending on the type of simulation (DNS, LES, or RANS), the wide range of eddies of the turbulent-fluid-flow field is not necessarily calculated completely. Parcels released in a LES flow field feel both the resolved part of the fluid motion and the unresolved SGS part that, at best, is known in statistical terms only. It is desirable that the forces exerted by the fluid flow on the particles are dominated by the known, resolved part of the flow field. This issue is discussed in greater detail in the next section in the context of tracking real particles. With a RANS simulation, the turbulent velocity fluctuations remaining unresolved completely, the effect of the turbulence on the tracks is to be mimicked by some stochastic model. As a result, particle tracking in a RANS context produces less realistic results than in an LES-based flow field. 

One distinction between test types is that some use a loose abradant and others use a solid abradant. A loose abrasive powder can be used rather in the manner of a shotblasting machine as a logical way to simulate the action of sand or similar abradants impinging on the plastic in service. Conveyor belts or tank linings are examples of products subject to abrasion by loose materials. A loose abradant can also be used between two sliding surfaces to simulate a contaminant or wear debris. The majority of wear situations involve the plastic moving in contact with another solid material and solid abradants can consist of almost anything. 

Bayesian methods are very amenable to applying diverse types of information. An example provided during the workshop involved Monte Carlo predictions of pesticide disappearance from a water body based on laboratory-derived rate constants. Field data for a particular time after application was used to adjust or update the priors of the Monte Carlo simulation results for that day. The field data and laboratory data were included in the analysis to produce a posterior estimate of predicted concentrations through time. Bayesian methods also allow subjective weight of evidence and objective evidence to be combined in producing an informed statement of risk. 

The useful life of a practical primary battery is determined principally by the nature of its discharge pattern. Thus the best way of assessing a system for some particular application is to subject it to a discharge which simulates the service conditions. Tests have therefore been developed which recognize the principal function of various types of battery and specify the generation of intermittent or continuous currents of appropriate levels. Such procedures have been standardized for batteries of uniform size and cell configuration by bodies such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). New test routines are continually being devised to keep pace... 

One of the most important new areas of theory of charge transfer reactions is direct molecular simulations, which allows for an unprecedented, molecular level view of solvent motion during reactions in this class. One of the important themes for research of this type is to ascertain the validity at a molecular level of the linear response theory estimates of solvent interactions that are inherent in Marcus theory and related approaches. In addition, the importance of dynamic solvent effects on charge transfer kinetics is being examined. Recent papers on this subject have been published by Warshel [71], Hynes [141] and Bader and Chandler [137, 138],... 

Laboratory Flocculant Testing. The objective of laboratory testing of flocculants is lo determine which chemical composition and molecular weight will give the best cost performance. The usual method is lo simulate on a laboratory scale the formation of floes and then subject them to the same or similar types of forces as would be encountered in a full-scale dewatering device. 

In 2005 and 2007 (Phase 2), a more recent study for the U. S. Marine Corps, by Hill et al., evaluated 13 self-applied tourniquets for their applicability in combat applications. This study attempted to measure the functionality of the candidate tourniquets in battlefield conditions by immersing them in a simulated blood/sand mixture prior to testing. In contrast to the earlier Army study by Walters et al., the conclusion drawn from this study was the recommendation that one of the ratcheting or stretch-retention type tourniquet systems be adopted for combat deployment. These types had the best user subjective ratings as well as the lowest application times especially on the upper extremities where one-handed application was required. The recommended group had application times 30-50% lower on the upper extremities than the windlass types recommended by the Army study. Velcro was observed to lose its effectiveness as a clamp when it became fouled with wet sand or mud and, therefore, should be avoided. It should be noted that none of the tourniquet types used in the Marine Corps study were pneumatic. 

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