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Figure 7. Principles of bundling or group buying for transportation optimization.

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In the previous chapter we discussed the polarization curve and all of the losses associated with the generation of current that result in decreased operating efficiency and generation of heat. At a fundamental level, all of these polarizations are a result of transport limitations. The ohmic polarization is a result of ion and electron transport losses, and the concentration and activation polarization is a result of mass transport limitations of the reactant to the catalyst surface and charged particles across the double layer, respectively. Even the crossover and internal short current loss from the expected Nemst potential is a result of transport. Optimization of the fuel cell design therefore must include an optimization of the (desired) modes of transport and minimization of the undesired modes of transport. In this chapter, the modes of transport relevant to fuel cells are described in greater detail. 

Whole blood is seldom used ia modem blood transfusion. Blood is separated into its components. Transfusion therapy optimizes the use of the blood components, using each for a specific need. Red cell concentrates are used for patients needing oxygen transport, platelets are used for hemostasis, and plasma is used as a volume expander or a source of proteins needed for clotting of the blood. 

Eurther research on convective transport under low Reynolds number, quasicontinuum conditions is needed before the optimal design of such a micro heat exchanger is possible. The cooling heat exchanger is usually thermally linked to a relatively massive substrate. The effects of this linkage need to be explored and accurate methods of predicting the heat-transfer and pressure-drop performance need to be developed. 

The rate of side-chain cleavage of sterols is limited by the low solubiUty of substrates and products and thek low transport rates to and from cells. Cyclodextrins have been used to increase the solubiUties of these compounds and to assist in thek cellular transport. Cyclodextrins increase the rate and selectivity of side-chain cleavage of both cholesterol and P-sitosterol with no effect on cell growth. Optimal conditions have resulted in enhancement of molar yields of androsta-l,4-diene-3,17-dione (92) from 35—40% to >80% in the presence of cyclodextrins (120,145,146,155). 

Process equipment has been optimized over the years. Initial cost has been balanced against performance and also against ease of transportation, construction, and... 

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