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A Microfabricated Flow Controller for Refrigerant Expansion

October 1, 2007
Author(s)
David A. Yashar, Piotr A. Domanski, Don DeVoe
A flow controller for refrigerant expansion is reported. Devices are fabricated using a micromolding technique developed for thick nickel electroplating. The device consists of a short tube restrictor with an integrated normally-open valve which, when

The Decontamination for Building Plumbing Systems - Analysis and Procedures

September 30, 2007
Author(s)
Stephen J. Treado
This report describes the results of measurements and analysis of methods to decontaminate building plumbing systems in the event of the accidental or intentional introduction of undesirable substances via the water supply system. The work described was

Analysis of Thermocouple Behavior in Compartment Fires

September 27, 2007
Author(s)
Sung C. Kim, Anthony P. Hamins, Matthew F. Bundy, Gwon Ko, Erik L. Johnsson
The present study uses numerical simulations and analytical solutions to investigate the heat transfer processes associated with bare bead and double shield aspirated thermocouples. The uncertainty of thermocouple temperature measurements is emphasized

Effect of Lubricant on R410A Horizontal Flow Boiling

September 27, 2007
Author(s)
N N. Sawant, Mark A. Kedzierski, J S. Brown
The paper experimentally quantified the effect of lubricant on horizontal flow boiling of R410A. This was accomplished by first establishing a baseline by measuring the convective boiling heat transfer performance of pure R410A. The heat transfer

Evaluating a Ranging Protocol For 3D Imaging Systems

September 19, 2007
Author(s)
Geraldine S. Cheok, Kamel S. Saidi, Alan M. Lytle
In 2006, the ASTM E57 committee was established to develop standards for 3D imaging systems. A 3D imaging system is a non-contact instrument that is used to measure the range and bearing to and/or the 3D coordinates of points on an object or within a

A New Approach to Ventilation Measurements in Enclosure Fires

September 5, 2007
Author(s)
Rodney A. Bryant
The application of Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (SPIV) is a new approach to quantifying the ventilation in enclosure fires. SPIV is a non-intrusive optical measurement technique which measures the displacement of tracer particles in a flow. The

Cement and Concrete Materials Research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

September 5, 2007
Author(s)
Edward J. Garboczi, Dale P. Bentz, Jeffrey W. Bullard, Chiara F. Ferraris, Nicos Martys, Max A. Peltz, Sudalin Rodrigues, Paul E. Stutzman, Kenneth A. Snyder, John A. Winpigler
The materials science of cement and concrete is the focus of the Inorganic Materials Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These experimental and computational research efforts include component and finished materials

Modeling Polymer Melt Flow Using the Particle Finite Element Method

September 5, 2007
Author(s)
Kathryn M. Butler, E Onate, S R. Idelsohn, R Rossi
A new particle-based approach is applied to the modeling of experiments on the effects of the melt flow behavior of thermoplastics. The Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) combines convection of particles by the flow field with a finite element solution

Fatal Training Fires: Fire Analysis for the Fire Service

September 3, 2007
Author(s)
Daniel M. Madrzykowski
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has investigated the fire conditions of two very different fire training incidents that resulted in the loss of life. One incident occurred in an acquired structure and the other occurred in a

New Approach to Ventilation Measurements in Enclosure Fires

September 3, 2007
Author(s)
Rodney A. Bryant
The application of Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (SPIV) is a new approach to quantifying the ventilation in enclosure fires. Stereoscopic PIV is a non-intrusive optical measurement technique which measures the displacement of tracer particles in

Benefit-Cost Analysis of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

September 2, 2007
Author(s)
David T. Butry, M H. Brown, S Fuller
This report documents a benefit-cost analysis performed to measure the expected present value of net benefits resulting from the installation of a multipurpose network fire sprinkler system in a newly-constructed, single-family house. The benefits and
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