This survey article illustrates many important current trends and perspectives for the field and their applications, of interest to researchers in modern algebra, mathematical logic and discrete mathematics. It covers...This survey article illustrates many important current trends and perspectives for the field and their applications, of interest to researchers in modern algebra, mathematical logic and discrete mathematics. It covers a number of directions, including completeness theorem and compactness theorem for hyperidentities;the characterizations of the Boolean algebra of n-ary Boolean functions and the bounded distributive lattice of n-ary monotone Boolean functions;the functional representations of finitely-generated free algebras of various varieties of lattices via generalized Boolean functions, etc.展开更多
A significant portion of the national water supply can be attributed to de facto or unplanned potable reuse, though the extent of its contribution is difficult to estimate. Fortunately, the contribution of Water Resou...A significant portion of the national water supply can be attributed to de facto or unplanned potable reuse, though the extent of its contribution is difficult to estimate. Fortunately, the contribution of Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) effluent to waters that supply drinking water treatment plants has been documented by some communities. In the United States (US), among the top 25 most impacted drinking water treatment plants by upstream WRRF, 16% of the influent flow to the drinking water treatment plant under average streamflow and up to 100% under low-flow conditions is WRRF effluent. Currently, the full extent of de facto reuse in the US may be much higher because of population growth. The scenario is no different for Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) in South Carolina, US, with contributions to the Savannah River originating from numerous WRRF and other upstream dischargers. South Carolina coastal utilities such as BJSWA are considering direct and indirect potable reuse options, driven by disposal limitations and challenges. Currently, South Carolina does not have a framework, guidelines, or regulations for reuse, but discussions have started among the regulated community. In addition to understanding the extent of de facto reuse, the state will need to develop standards and best practices to enable future adoption of planned potable reuse solutions to water resources challenges. Such guidance should address human health risk management and technical considerations regarding treatment in addition to other factors, including source control, storage, fail-safe operation, monitoring, non-cost factors, and public acceptance. This study conducted a mapping assessment specific to BJWSA, sampled at four locations on Savannah River, and observed that de facto reuse is approximately 4.6% to 5.9% during low-flow months and is within the range generally observed nationwide. When coupled with evidence that planned potable reuse can improve human health and environmental risks, this practice is a meaningful option in the water supply portfolio for many utilities.展开更多
This article aims to study the efficiency of coupled vertical drains for the treatment of long-lasting compressible clay soils for the road project platform of the ring road of Porto Novo, capital of Benin. The experi...This article aims to study the efficiency of coupled vertical drains for the treatment of long-lasting compressible clay soils for the road project platform of the ring road of Porto Novo, capital of Benin. The experimental data allowed us to estimate a consolidation of 29% in 9 months, justifying the drainage of the soil. In order to study the efficiency of drainage, a FEM model was proposed simulating different scenarios. These include a drainless road, pavements equipped with vertical drains with meshes of 0.5 m 0.5 m, 1 m 1 m and 1.5 m 1.5 m respectively and horizontal drains. The results expressed in terms of variations in vertical stresses, effective stresses and shear deformations revealed significant variations in pavement performance depending on the mesh size of the vertical drains. The configuration with a mesh of 0.5 m 0.5 m showed the least deformations, thus indicating a reduction in deformations and better stress distribution. However, the other mesh configurations showed variable results, underlining the importance of choosing the right mesh for the specific project conditions.展开更多
Many specifications of paving asphalts are closely related to their colloidal stability, which is, however, determined by their exact chemical compositions. The Yumen vacuum residue (YVR), the bottoms of a paraffinic...Many specifications of paving asphalts are closely related to their colloidal stability, which is, however, determined by their exact chemical compositions. The Yumen vacuum residue (YVR), the bottoms of a paraffinic crude oil is unfit for the production of highway paving asphalts directly, Neither are the de-oiled asphalts of the YVR. In this research a blending method and an optimal process of solvent de-asphalts are adopted to investigate the feasibility of formulating highway-paving asphalts from YVR. Results show that highway paving asphalts are formulated by blending solvent de-oiled asphalts with one or more of the materials including YVR, decanted oil from FCC process, and furfural extracts from lubricating base stocks. Further investigations indicate that adding oil decanted from FCC process to the solvent de-asphalting process can increase the de-asphalted oil production, improve the de-oiled asphalts quality, and thus optimize the refinery processes. The methodology of this research can be extended even to refineries processing non-paraffinic crude oils.展开更多
为探究des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside体外抗乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)的活性作用和机制,本研究以des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside为实验药物对HepG2.2.15细胞进行干预,实验分为药物干预组和对照组,采用串联质谱标签(Tandem Mass Tag,TMT)蛋白质组学...为探究des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside体外抗乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)的活性作用和机制,本研究以des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside为实验药物对HepG2.2.15细胞进行干预,实验分为药物干预组和对照组,采用串联质谱标签(Tandem Mass Tag,TMT)蛋白质组学方法对提取的总蛋白进行分析。结果表明,共筛选得到300个差异表达蛋白,其中有109个上调蛋白,191个下调蛋白。基因本体论(Gene Ontology,GO)分析结果显示,差异蛋白主要参与DNA复制(DNA replication)、鞘糖脂代谢(Glycosphingolipid metabolic process)、细胞增殖(Cell proliferation)、寡糖分解代谢(Oligosaccharide catabolic process)等生物学过程,以及DNA聚合酶活性(DNA polymerase activity)、丝氨酸型羧肽酶活性(Serine type carboxypeptidase activity)、DNA引物酶活性(DNA primase activity)等分子功能。京都基因与基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)分析结果显示,差异蛋白主要参与细胞代谢(Metabolism)、遗传信息传导(Genetic information processing)、生物系统通路(Organismal systems)等相关信号通路。亚细胞定位分析表明,差异蛋白大多定位在细胞质和细胞核。本研究共筛选出13个与抗HBV密切相关的蛋白。通过定量蛋白组学初步揭示des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside可能通过增加HGF、SORT1、MAN2B1,减少PRIM1、PRIM2、POLA1、POLD3、POLD2、POLD1、POLE、ERCC2、LAMC1、SDC1等蛋白表达来起到体外抗HBV的作用。展开更多
For ultra-low-carbon(ULC)steel production,the higher oxygen content before Ruhrstahl-Heraeus(RH)decarburization(de-C)treatment could shorten the de-C time in the RH degasser.However,this would lead to oxidation rates ...For ultra-low-carbon(ULC)steel production,the higher oxygen content before Ruhrstahl-Heraeus(RH)decarburization(de-C)treatment could shorten the de-C time in the RH degasser.However,this would lead to oxidation rates being exceeded by molten steel production,affecting ULC steel surface quality.In this work,a carbon powder addition(CPA)process was proposed to reduce the dissolved oxygen content at the end of RH de-C through addition of carbon powder to molten steel in the vacuum vessel.Carbon and oxygen behavior during the CPA and conventional process was then studied.The results demonstrated that the de-C rate with CPA was lower compared to the conventional process,but the carbon content at the end of de-C presented no difference.The de-C reaction for CPA process took place in the four reaction sites:(1)within the bulk steel where the spontaneous CO bubbles form;(2)splashing area on the liquid steel surface;(3)Ar bubble surface;(4)molten steel surface.The CPA process could significantly reduce the dissolved oxygen content at the end of de-C,the sum content of FeO and MnO in the slag,the aluminum consumption,and the defect rate of rolled products.This was beneficial in improving ULC steel cleanliness.展开更多
文摘This survey article illustrates many important current trends and perspectives for the field and their applications, of interest to researchers in modern algebra, mathematical logic and discrete mathematics. It covers a number of directions, including completeness theorem and compactness theorem for hyperidentities;the characterizations of the Boolean algebra of n-ary Boolean functions and the bounded distributive lattice of n-ary monotone Boolean functions;the functional representations of finitely-generated free algebras of various varieties of lattices via generalized Boolean functions, etc.
文摘A significant portion of the national water supply can be attributed to de facto or unplanned potable reuse, though the extent of its contribution is difficult to estimate. Fortunately, the contribution of Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) effluent to waters that supply drinking water treatment plants has been documented by some communities. In the United States (US), among the top 25 most impacted drinking water treatment plants by upstream WRRF, 16% of the influent flow to the drinking water treatment plant under average streamflow and up to 100% under low-flow conditions is WRRF effluent. Currently, the full extent of de facto reuse in the US may be much higher because of population growth. The scenario is no different for Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) in South Carolina, US, with contributions to the Savannah River originating from numerous WRRF and other upstream dischargers. South Carolina coastal utilities such as BJSWA are considering direct and indirect potable reuse options, driven by disposal limitations and challenges. Currently, South Carolina does not have a framework, guidelines, or regulations for reuse, but discussions have started among the regulated community. In addition to understanding the extent of de facto reuse, the state will need to develop standards and best practices to enable future adoption of planned potable reuse solutions to water resources challenges. Such guidance should address human health risk management and technical considerations regarding treatment in addition to other factors, including source control, storage, fail-safe operation, monitoring, non-cost factors, and public acceptance. This study conducted a mapping assessment specific to BJWSA, sampled at four locations on Savannah River, and observed that de facto reuse is approximately 4.6% to 5.9% during low-flow months and is within the range generally observed nationwide. When coupled with evidence that planned potable reuse can improve human health and environmental risks, this practice is a meaningful option in the water supply portfolio for many utilities.
文摘This article aims to study the efficiency of coupled vertical drains for the treatment of long-lasting compressible clay soils for the road project platform of the ring road of Porto Novo, capital of Benin. The experimental data allowed us to estimate a consolidation of 29% in 9 months, justifying the drainage of the soil. In order to study the efficiency of drainage, a FEM model was proposed simulating different scenarios. These include a drainless road, pavements equipped with vertical drains with meshes of 0.5 m 0.5 m, 1 m 1 m and 1.5 m 1.5 m respectively and horizontal drains. The results expressed in terms of variations in vertical stresses, effective stresses and shear deformations revealed significant variations in pavement performance depending on the mesh size of the vertical drains. The configuration with a mesh of 0.5 m 0.5 m showed the least deformations, thus indicating a reduction in deformations and better stress distribution. However, the other mesh configurations showed variable results, underlining the importance of choosing the right mesh for the specific project conditions.
文摘Many specifications of paving asphalts are closely related to their colloidal stability, which is, however, determined by their exact chemical compositions. The Yumen vacuum residue (YVR), the bottoms of a paraffinic crude oil is unfit for the production of highway paving asphalts directly, Neither are the de-oiled asphalts of the YVR. In this research a blending method and an optimal process of solvent de-asphalts are adopted to investigate the feasibility of formulating highway-paving asphalts from YVR. Results show that highway paving asphalts are formulated by blending solvent de-oiled asphalts with one or more of the materials including YVR, decanted oil from FCC process, and furfural extracts from lubricating base stocks. Further investigations indicate that adding oil decanted from FCC process to the solvent de-asphalting process can increase the de-asphalted oil production, improve the de-oiled asphalts quality, and thus optimize the refinery processes. The methodology of this research can be extended even to refineries processing non-paraffinic crude oils.
文摘为探究des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside体外抗乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)的活性作用和机制,本研究以des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside为实验药物对HepG2.2.15细胞进行干预,实验分为药物干预组和对照组,采用串联质谱标签(Tandem Mass Tag,TMT)蛋白质组学方法对提取的总蛋白进行分析。结果表明,共筛选得到300个差异表达蛋白,其中有109个上调蛋白,191个下调蛋白。基因本体论(Gene Ontology,GO)分析结果显示,差异蛋白主要参与DNA复制(DNA replication)、鞘糖脂代谢(Glycosphingolipid metabolic process)、细胞增殖(Cell proliferation)、寡糖分解代谢(Oligosaccharide catabolic process)等生物学过程,以及DNA聚合酶活性(DNA polymerase activity)、丝氨酸型羧肽酶活性(Serine type carboxypeptidase activity)、DNA引物酶活性(DNA primase activity)等分子功能。京都基因与基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)分析结果显示,差异蛋白主要参与细胞代谢(Metabolism)、遗传信息传导(Genetic information processing)、生物系统通路(Organismal systems)等相关信号通路。亚细胞定位分析表明,差异蛋白大多定位在细胞质和细胞核。本研究共筛选出13个与抗HBV密切相关的蛋白。通过定量蛋白组学初步揭示des(rhamnosyl)verbascoside可能通过增加HGF、SORT1、MAN2B1,减少PRIM1、PRIM2、POLA1、POLD3、POLD2、POLD1、POLE、ERCC2、LAMC1、SDC1等蛋白表达来起到体外抗HBV的作用。
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51874021)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.FRF-IC-18-002)State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy Foundation of China(No.41618019)
文摘For ultra-low-carbon(ULC)steel production,the higher oxygen content before Ruhrstahl-Heraeus(RH)decarburization(de-C)treatment could shorten the de-C time in the RH degasser.However,this would lead to oxidation rates being exceeded by molten steel production,affecting ULC steel surface quality.In this work,a carbon powder addition(CPA)process was proposed to reduce the dissolved oxygen content at the end of RH de-C through addition of carbon powder to molten steel in the vacuum vessel.Carbon and oxygen behavior during the CPA and conventional process was then studied.The results demonstrated that the de-C rate with CPA was lower compared to the conventional process,but the carbon content at the end of de-C presented no difference.The de-C reaction for CPA process took place in the four reaction sites:(1)within the bulk steel where the spontaneous CO bubbles form;(2)splashing area on the liquid steel surface;(3)Ar bubble surface;(4)molten steel surface.The CPA process could significantly reduce the dissolved oxygen content at the end of de-C,the sum content of FeO and MnO in the slag,the aluminum consumption,and the defect rate of rolled products.This was beneficial in improving ULC steel cleanliness.
