Facing the contradiction of water scarcity and water wastage in most cities of China, this study aims at probing into the factors influencing water-use efficiency and assessing water-saving potential by adopting press...Facing the contradiction of water scarcity and water wastage in most cities of China, this study aims at probing into the factors influencing water-use efficiency and assessing water-saving potential by adopting pressure control measures based on field survey conducted in 23 high-rise buildings in Suqian, China and laboratory tests. Results showed that per capita water consumption (PCWC) exceeding water consumption norms is common in these buildings. The hourly water consumption variation law is quite different among different types of buildings. These differences should be considered in designing building water supply systems to lower water and energy consumption. On the basis of correlation analysis, the order of factors influencing the PCWC follows average tap water pressure, percapita building area, and building age, suggesting pressure management in high-rise buildings is a key water-saving measure. Field tests of outflow characteristics under different water pressures indicated that over-pressure outflow (OPO) is a common cause of water wastage in buildings, however, no branch pipe pressure control measures were found in all the surveyed buildings. Laboratory tests showed that branch pipe pressure-reducing measures can lower water consumption and improve the comfortability of use as well. Therefore, in addition to applying high efficiency water-saving devices, we strongly recommend that branch pipe pressure-reducing measures should be strictly implemented in designing new building water supply systems and reconstruction of existing old building water supply systems, thereby, promoting water, energy saving and development of green building.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the intra- and inter-reliability for measuring infants with plagiocephaly and brachycephaly with a craniometer when using a marked headband as landmarks. Subjects: Six ...Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the intra- and inter-reliability for measuring infants with plagiocephaly and brachycephaly with a craniometer when using a marked headband as landmarks. Subjects: Six physiotherapists and eight infants participated in the study. Methods: The physiotherapists measured all infants twice;each infant was measured with the same headband and craniometer. The physiotherapists were blinded to measurements carried out by their colleagues. The infants with their parents changed places in the room to minimize the possibility that the physiotherapists would remember their first measurements of any infant. Results: There was a high intra- and inter-reliability, for intra-reliability ICC 0.96 to 0.99 and for inter-reliability ICC 0.98. Conclusion: It is possible to achieve a high intra- and inter-reliability when using a headband and craniometer when measuring cranial vault asymmetry for plagiocephaly and cephalic ratio for brachycephaly.展开更多
In the ligh of the features of a superpressure system for hydrodynamic deep drawing (HDD) and the need of CNC, a pressure-reducer is applied. The dynamic performane’s stability of pressure-reducer,strength and sealin...In the ligh of the features of a superpressure system for hydrodynamic deep drawing (HDD) and the need of CNC, a pressure-reducer is applied. The dynamic performane’s stability of pressure-reducer,strength and sealing structure of cylinder are devised. The dynamic response of the pressure contro system is analyzed, based on which the sultable control pattern can be chosen.展开更多
为了提高无创血压连续测量的便捷性和准确度,提出了一种基于脉搏波传导时间(PTT)的头戴式血压测量方法,该方法将光电容积脉搏波(PPG)信号和心电(ECG)信号的采集集中在头部,将PPG信号一阶微分最大点与ECG信号R波峰的时间差值作为脉搏波...为了提高无创血压连续测量的便捷性和准确度,提出了一种基于脉搏波传导时间(PTT)的头戴式血压测量方法,该方法将光电容积脉搏波(PPG)信号和心电(ECG)信号的采集集中在头部,将PPG信号一阶微分最大点与ECG信号R波峰的时间差值作为脉搏波传导时间,并在血压的计算中加入了卡尔曼滤波器。实验结果表明,利用改进方法计算出的血压值平均误差率在5%以内,数据误差均在10 mm Hg以内,能够满足连续血压测量误差的要求;与传统方法相比,稳定性更好,误差率更小,最大误差更小。展开更多
目的:设计一种头戴式血压测量装置,实现连续血压(blood pressure,BP)测量的便捷性。方法:该装置利用脉搏波速法采集脸颊的心电(electrocardiogram,ECG)信号和额头的脉搏波(photoplethysmography,PPG)信号,将PPG信号最大值点与ECG信号R...目的:设计一种头戴式血压测量装置,实现连续血压(blood pressure,BP)测量的便捷性。方法:该装置利用脉搏波速法采集脸颊的心电(electrocardiogram,ECG)信号和额头的脉搏波(photoplethysmography,PPG)信号,将PPG信号最大值点与ECG信号R波峰的时间差值作为脉搏波传导时间(pulse transit time,PTT),利用线性模型计算BP。结果:通过一系列实验表明,与传统无创测量法相比,该装置测量的BP值平均误差率在6%以内,数据误差在10 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=133.322 Pa)以内,能够满足美国医疗仪器促进协会(The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation,AAMI)国际标准对无创BP监测的要求。结论:该装置不仅实现了对BP的连续、可靠测量,而且佩戴灵活方便、舒适性强,测量精度较高,在远程医疗、智慧医疗、生命关怀等众多领域具有广泛的应用前景。展开更多
A method named as 'volume-expanding and pressure-reducing adsorption' is proposed. It can be used to measure the isotherms under supercritical condition. The adsorption isotherms of phenol on activated carbons...A method named as 'volume-expanding and pressure-reducing adsorption' is proposed. It can be used to measure the isotherms under supercritical condition. The adsorption isotherms of phenol on activated carbons and polymeric adsorbents are estimated and compared respectively for the systems of 'phenol-activated carbon-supercritical fluid CO2' and 'phenol-polymeric adsorbent-supercritical fluid CO2'. The results show that the amount of phenol adsorbed on the activated carbons and the polymeric adsorbents under the supercritical condition is much less than that under the general condition, which can be utilized to develop a technology regenerating the activated carbon with supercritical fluid. Moreover, the effects of ethyl alcohol, used as the third component, on the isotherms of phenol on the activated carbons and polymeric adsorbents under the supercritical condition are also investigated.展开更多
Sleep disorders affect an individual’s ability to sleep well on a regular and natural basis. Inadequate sleep can have adverse outcomes for health and safety. Electroencephalogram (EEG) has been presented as an authe...Sleep disorders affect an individual’s ability to sleep well on a regular and natural basis. Inadequate sleep can have adverse outcomes for health and safety. Electroencephalogram (EEG) has been presented as an authentic indicator to monitor brain activities. In this review paper, different procedures of EEG tests for recording and monitoring brain activity during sleep such as the EEG electrodes system and the Dreem headband (DH) have been introduced. Also, the processes of recording and analyzing the data have been discussed and compared with each other. The results of various stages of sleep from EEG tests help sleep specialists diagnose or evaluate sleep disorders accurately and choose appropriate strategies. Sleep disorder management is integral to provide patients with a safe sleeping environment.展开更多
文摘Facing the contradiction of water scarcity and water wastage in most cities of China, this study aims at probing into the factors influencing water-use efficiency and assessing water-saving potential by adopting pressure control measures based on field survey conducted in 23 high-rise buildings in Suqian, China and laboratory tests. Results showed that per capita water consumption (PCWC) exceeding water consumption norms is common in these buildings. The hourly water consumption variation law is quite different among different types of buildings. These differences should be considered in designing building water supply systems to lower water and energy consumption. On the basis of correlation analysis, the order of factors influencing the PCWC follows average tap water pressure, percapita building area, and building age, suggesting pressure management in high-rise buildings is a key water-saving measure. Field tests of outflow characteristics under different water pressures indicated that over-pressure outflow (OPO) is a common cause of water wastage in buildings, however, no branch pipe pressure control measures were found in all the surveyed buildings. Laboratory tests showed that branch pipe pressure-reducing measures can lower water consumption and improve the comfortability of use as well. Therefore, in addition to applying high efficiency water-saving devices, we strongly recommend that branch pipe pressure-reducing measures should be strictly implemented in designing new building water supply systems and reconstruction of existing old building water supply systems, thereby, promoting water, energy saving and development of green building.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the intra- and inter-reliability for measuring infants with plagiocephaly and brachycephaly with a craniometer when using a marked headband as landmarks. Subjects: Six physiotherapists and eight infants participated in the study. Methods: The physiotherapists measured all infants twice;each infant was measured with the same headband and craniometer. The physiotherapists were blinded to measurements carried out by their colleagues. The infants with their parents changed places in the room to minimize the possibility that the physiotherapists would remember their first measurements of any infant. Results: There was a high intra- and inter-reliability, for intra-reliability ICC 0.96 to 0.99 and for inter-reliability ICC 0.98. Conclusion: It is possible to achieve a high intra- and inter-reliability when using a headband and craniometer when measuring cranial vault asymmetry for plagiocephaly and cephalic ratio for brachycephaly.
文摘In the ligh of the features of a superpressure system for hydrodynamic deep drawing (HDD) and the need of CNC, a pressure-reducer is applied. The dynamic performane’s stability of pressure-reducer,strength and sealing structure of cylinder are devised. The dynamic response of the pressure contro system is analyzed, based on which the sultable control pattern can be chosen.
文摘为了提高无创血压连续测量的便捷性和准确度,提出了一种基于脉搏波传导时间(PTT)的头戴式血压测量方法,该方法将光电容积脉搏波(PPG)信号和心电(ECG)信号的采集集中在头部,将PPG信号一阶微分最大点与ECG信号R波峰的时间差值作为脉搏波传导时间,并在血压的计算中加入了卡尔曼滤波器。实验结果表明,利用改进方法计算出的血压值平均误差率在5%以内,数据误差均在10 mm Hg以内,能够满足连续血压测量误差的要求;与传统方法相比,稳定性更好,误差率更小,最大误差更小。
文摘目的:设计一种头戴式血压测量装置,实现连续血压(blood pressure,BP)测量的便捷性。方法:该装置利用脉搏波速法采集脸颊的心电(electrocardiogram,ECG)信号和额头的脉搏波(photoplethysmography,PPG)信号,将PPG信号最大值点与ECG信号R波峰的时间差值作为脉搏波传导时间(pulse transit time,PTT),利用线性模型计算BP。结果:通过一系列实验表明,与传统无创测量法相比,该装置测量的BP值平均误差率在6%以内,数据误差在10 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=133.322 Pa)以内,能够满足美国医疗仪器促进协会(The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation,AAMI)国际标准对无创BP监测的要求。结论:该装置不仅实现了对BP的连续、可靠测量,而且佩戴灵活方便、舒适性强,测量精度较高,在远程医疗、智慧医疗、生命关怀等众多领域具有广泛的应用前景。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.29936100)and the National Science Foundation ofGuangdong Province(No.990629).
文摘A method named as 'volume-expanding and pressure-reducing adsorption' is proposed. It can be used to measure the isotherms under supercritical condition. The adsorption isotherms of phenol on activated carbons and polymeric adsorbents are estimated and compared respectively for the systems of 'phenol-activated carbon-supercritical fluid CO2' and 'phenol-polymeric adsorbent-supercritical fluid CO2'. The results show that the amount of phenol adsorbed on the activated carbons and the polymeric adsorbents under the supercritical condition is much less than that under the general condition, which can be utilized to develop a technology regenerating the activated carbon with supercritical fluid. Moreover, the effects of ethyl alcohol, used as the third component, on the isotherms of phenol on the activated carbons and polymeric adsorbents under the supercritical condition are also investigated.
文摘Sleep disorders affect an individual’s ability to sleep well on a regular and natural basis. Inadequate sleep can have adverse outcomes for health and safety. Electroencephalogram (EEG) has been presented as an authentic indicator to monitor brain activities. In this review paper, different procedures of EEG tests for recording and monitoring brain activity during sleep such as the EEG electrodes system and the Dreem headband (DH) have been introduced. Also, the processes of recording and analyzing the data have been discussed and compared with each other. The results of various stages of sleep from EEG tests help sleep specialists diagnose or evaluate sleep disorders accurately and choose appropriate strategies. Sleep disorder management is integral to provide patients with a safe sleeping environment.