Complex Fluid Analysis with the Advanced Distillation Curve Approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 777-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Bruno ◽  
Lisa S. Ott ◽  
Beverly L. Smith ◽  
Tara M. Lovestead
Keyword(s):  
Distillation Curve ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Complex Fluid

ANALYSIS OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION USING FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED (FTIR) SPECTROCOPY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (SI-TeMIC18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhanifah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Matzaini Katon Katon ◽  
Nurina Alya Zulkifli Zulkifli
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Automatic Transmission ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Oil Analysis ◽  
Wear Particles ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Machine Elements ◽  
Transmission Fluid

Automatic Transmission (AT) system is efficient in the aspects of vehicle safety, comfort, reliability and driving performance. The objectives of this paper are to collect the oil samples from AT systems of engine bus according to manufacturer's recommendations and analyse collected oil samples using oil analysis technique. The sample transmission fluid which was taken from the AT gearbox has been experimentally analyzed. The oil samples were taken with an interval of 5,000km, 30,000km, 50,000km, 80,000km, 180,000km and 300,000km for AT bus operation. These samples then have been analyzed by comparing between new and used transmission fluid using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Oil analysis by FTIR is a form of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to avoid major failure in machine elements. Most machine elements are not easily accessible in the transmission system. Having a reliable technique would avoid the needs to open the components unnecessarily, hence, help to prevent catastrophic failure which are very costly, and ease of regular monitoring. In order to identify the major failures of automatic gearbox, forecasts can be made regarding the lube transmission fluid analysis test. By using this test, the minor problems can be determined before they become major failures. At the end of this research, the wear particles profile for interval mileage of AT system was obtained. Keywords: Wear, Automatic Transmission (AT), Transmission fluid, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Oil analysis.

scholarly journals Pancreatico‑pleural Fistula: Case Series

2018 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 026-031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Munirathinam ◽  
Pugazhendhi Thangavelu ◽  
Ratnakar Kini
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Pleural Fluid ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Acute And Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Pancreatic Pathology

ABSTRACTPancreatico‑pleural fistula is a rare but serious complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The pleural effusion caused by pancreatico‑pleural fistula is usually massive and recurrent. It is predominately left‑sided but right‑sided and bilateral effusion does occur. We report four cases of pancreatico‑pleural fistula admitted to our hospital. Their clinical presentation and management aspects are discussed. Two patients were managed by pancreatic endotherapy and two patients were managed conservatively. All four patients improved symptomatically and were discharged and are on regular follow‑up. Most of these patients would be evaluated for their breathlessness and pleural effusion delaying the diagnosis of pancreatic pathology and management. Hence, earlier recognition and prompt treatment would help the patients to recover from their illnesses. Pancreatic pleural fistula diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in patients presenting with chest symptoms or pleural effusion. Extremely high pleural fluid amylase levels are usual but not universally present. A chest X‑ray, pleural fluid analysis, and abdominal imaging (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography/magnetic resonance imaging abdomen more useful than contrast‑enhanced computed tomography abdomen) would clinch the diagnosis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent or sphincterotomy should be considered when pancreatic duct (PD) reveals a stricture or when medical management fails in patients with dilated or irregular PD. Surgical intervention may be indicated in patients with complete disruption of PD or multiple strictures.

Cytological and Cyst Fluid Analysis of Small (≤3 cm) Branch Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Adds Value to Patient Management Decisions

Pancreatology ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Bishop Pitman ◽  
Paul J. Michaels ◽  
Vikram Deshpande ◽  
William R. Brugge ◽  
Brenna C. Bounds
Keyword(s):  
Patient Management ◽  
Cyst Fluid ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms ◽  
Branch Duct ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Mucinous Neoplasms

scholarly journals Proteomic Advances in Milk and Dairy Products

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 3832
Author(s):  
Rubén Agregán ◽  
Noemí Echegaray ◽  
María López-Pedrouso ◽  
Radwan Kharabsheh ◽  
Daniel Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Post Translational Modifications ◽  
Fundamental Parameters ◽  
Complex Fluid ◽  
Proteins And Peptides ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

Proteomics is a new area of study that in recent decades has provided great advances in the field of medicine. However, its enormous potential for the study of proteomes makes it also applicable to other areas of science. Milk is a highly heterogeneous and complex fluid, where there are numerous genetic variants and isoforms with post-translational modifications (PTMs). Due to the vast number of proteins and peptides existing in its matrix, proteomics is presented as a powerful tool for the characterization of milk samples and their products. The technology developed to date for the separation and characterization of the milk proteome, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) technology and especially mass spectrometry (MS) have allowed an exhaustive characterization of the proteins and peptides present in milk and dairy products with enormous applications in the industry for the control of fundamental parameters, such as microbiological safety, the guarantee of authenticity, or the control of the transformations carried out, aimed to increase the quality of the final product.

scholarly journals THU0406 IDENTIFICATION OF INTRACELLULAR VACUOLES IN SYNOVIAL FLUID WITH CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE AND MONOSODIUM URATE CRYSTALS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 440.1-441
Author(s):  
M. L. Peral ◽  
I. Calabuig ◽  
A. Martín-Carratalá ◽  
M. Andrés ◽  
E. Pascual
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Phase Contrast ◽  
Calcium Pyrophosphate ◽  
Monosodium Urate ◽  
Fluid Analysis ◽  
Cytoplasmic Vacuoles ◽  
Contrast Microscopy ◽  
Ordinary Light ◽  
Msu Crystals

Background:Synovial fluid analysis using polarized microscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of crystal-related arthritis. In our experience, we have noted that, when calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals are observed, they sometimes appear within intracellular vacuoles. However, this phenomenon is not seen in those samples containing monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. This finding has been scantly reported in the literature, but may be useful in clinical practice to ensure accurate crystal identification.Objectives:Our study aims to assess whether the presence of vacuoles contributes to identifying the type of crystal, and also to gauge the frequency of their presentation.Methods:We conducted an observational study in a rheumatology unit between February and June of 2019. Synovial fluids containing CPP or MSU crystals, obtained in daily clinical practice, were consecutively included for analysis. Two observers simultaneously analyzed the presence of vacuoles by ordinary light and phase contrast microscopy in less than 24 hours after their extraction, using a microscope equipped with two viewing stations. The primary study variable was to determine whether CPP and MSU crystals are seen inside intracellular vacuoles, and to calculate the frequency of this finding for each type of crystal, estimating their 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and comparing rates using Fisher’s exact test.Results:Twenty-one samples were obtained. Data is given in the Table. MSU crystals were present in 7 (33.3%) and CPP crystals in 14 (66.6%). Interestingly, none of the MSU samples showed crystal-containing vacuoles (95% CI 0-35.4%). On the contrary, cytoplasmic vacuoles containing crystals were present in all of the CPP samples (95% CI 78.5-100%). The findings were confirmed by phase-contrast microscopy. Differences were statistically significant (p<0.001).Table.SAMPLES ACCORDING TO TYPE OF MICROCRYSTAL(n=21)SAMPLES WITH VACUOLS(UNDER ORDINARY LIGHT)SAMPLES WITH VACUOLS(UNDER PHASE CONTRAST)CPP (14; 66.6%)14 (100%)(95%CI 78.5-100%)14 (100%)(95%CI 78.5-100%)MSU (7; 33.3%)0 (0%)(95%CI 0-35.4%)0 (0%)(95%CI 0-35.4%)Conclusion:The presence of vacuoles may be a useful and easy way to differentiate MSU and CPP crystals when performing synovial fluid microscopy in clinical practice, since it appears to be a distinctive feature in CPP crystal fluids.References:[1]Kohn NN, Hughes RE, McCarty DJ Jr, Faires JS. The significance of calcium phosphate crystals in the synovial fluid of arthritic patients: the «pseudogout syndrome». II. Identification of crystals. Ann InternMed. 1962 May;56:738-45.[2]Pascual E, Sivera F, Andrés M. Synovial Fluid Analysis for Crystals. CurrOpRheumatol 2011;23:161-169.[3]McCarty DJ, Koopman WJ. Arthritis and allied conditions: A textbook of rheumatology, volumen 1. Lea &amp;Febiger. 1993.[4]Pascual E, Sivera F. Synovial fluid crystal Analysis. En Gout and other crystal arthropathies. Terkeltaub R ed. Elsevier; 2012: p.20-34.[5]Hwang HS, Yang CM, Park SJ, Kim HA. Monosodium Urate Crystal-Induced Chondrocyte Death via Autophagic Process. Int J Mol Sci. 2015 Dec 8;16(12):29265-77.Image 1. Microscopy with ordinary light. Cells with cytoplasmic vacuoles are observed, as well as abundant intra and extracellular CPP crystals.Image 2. Microscopy with phase contrast technique. Cells with intracellular vacuoles are observed inside which have microcrystals with parallelepiped morphology, compatible with CPP.Disclosure of Interests: :None declared

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