With the emerging concern on trace element content in rice on both toxicological and nutritional standpoints, validation of analytical method to determine both essential and toxic elements in rice is important in orde...With the emerging concern on trace element content in rice on both toxicological and nutritional standpoints, validation of analytical method to determine both essential and toxic elements in rice is important in order to produce reliable results. Therefore, this study was aimed to validate analytical method to determine As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Ni, Se, Cu, Mn, Mo, Fe, Co and Zn in rice while giving an overview of the challenges encountered and application of the method to analysis trace elements in selected traditional rice varieties available in Sri Lankan market. Sample digestion was carried out by microwave digestion and analysed by ICP-MS. The analytical method was validated by measuring precision, accuracy, limits of detection (LODs), limits of quantification (LOQs), working and linear range, recovery percentage and measurement uncertainty. They showed that the method is fit for its purpose as those complies with the standard method performance requirements of AOAC. Percentage of relative standard deviations (RSD) of repeatability was not greater than 9.9% and RSDs (%) of reproducibility were not greater than 10.1% for all elements. Mean recoveries varied from 81% to 110%. Limits of detections of elements were in the range of 0.04 - 0.8 mg/kg and LOQs were in the range of 0.05 - 1.2 mg/kg. Expanded uncertainties of trace elements lay between 1.1% and 6.0%. Good agreement with the certified values of Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1568b—Rice Flour analysed by the proposed method with recovery percentages between 89.4% and 105.7% further confirms the accuracy and traceability of the method. The distribution pattern of essential elements in all rice varieties analysed was Mn > Zn > Fe > Cu > Mo > Se > Co. Even though arsenic was detected in all varieties, only the mean concentration of lead of Kaluneenati exceeds the maximum level (FAO/WHO CODEX Alimentarius).展开更多
In order to achieve prediction for vibration of rotating machinery, an accurate finite element （FE） model and an efficient parameter identification method of the rotor system are required. In this research, a test r...In order to achieve prediction for vibration of rotating machinery, an accurate finite element （FE） model and an efficient parameter identification method of the rotor system are required. In this research, a test rig is used as a prototype of a rotor system to validate a novel parameter identification technique based on an FE model. Rotor shaft vibration at varying operating speeds is measured and correlated with the FE results. Firstly, the theories of the FE modelling and identification technique are introduced. Then disk unbalance parameter, stiffness and damping coefficients of the bearing supports on the test rig are identified. The calculated responses of the FE model with identified parameters are studied in comparison with the experimental results.展开更多
In this paper, the Von Mises stresses and stiffnesses measured by experiments on a human cadaveric tibia and composite ones compared to those predicted by a FE model based on the same bone. Modeling of exact geometric...In this paper, the Von Mises stresses and stiffnesses measured by experiments on a human cadaveric tibia and composite ones compared to those predicted by a FE model based on the same bone. Modeling of exact geometrical tibia including cortical and spongy bone using human bone CT scan images and mechanical validating of obtained model, is the aim of this study .The model produced by the current study supplies a tool for simulating mechanical test conditions on human tibia.展开更多
<span style="font-family:Verdana;">We studied the temperature distribution and fluid velocity in a box-type solar cooker by using the Finite Element Method (FEM) in Ziguinchor southern of Senegal. Inde...<span style="font-family:Verdana;">We studied the temperature distribution and fluid velocity in a box-type solar cooker by using the Finite Element Method (FEM) in Ziguinchor southern of Senegal. Indeed, this is one of the sunniest countries in the world: more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year with an average temperature of around 30<span style="white-space:nowrap;">˚</span>C. This abundant and exploitable solar energy contributes to the development of more efficient, profitable and clean sources of energy. This will help to satisfy the increasing demand of energy. This numerical model was validated by comparing the numerical results with those of the experiment carried out on a single day. The relative error obtained is below 3%. The model results confirmed the performance of this cooker as its cooking temperature is available for more than seven hours. They have shown that the temperature and internal fluid velocity fields are not homogeneous. The results, although preliminary and encouraging, are a first step towards the complete simulation of a solar cooker integrated into a drying column.</span>展开更多
文摘With the emerging concern on trace element content in rice on both toxicological and nutritional standpoints, validation of analytical method to determine both essential and toxic elements in rice is important in order to produce reliable results. Therefore, this study was aimed to validate analytical method to determine As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Ni, Se, Cu, Mn, Mo, Fe, Co and Zn in rice while giving an overview of the challenges encountered and application of the method to analysis trace elements in selected traditional rice varieties available in Sri Lankan market. Sample digestion was carried out by microwave digestion and analysed by ICP-MS. The analytical method was validated by measuring precision, accuracy, limits of detection (LODs), limits of quantification (LOQs), working and linear range, recovery percentage and measurement uncertainty. They showed that the method is fit for its purpose as those complies with the standard method performance requirements of AOAC. Percentage of relative standard deviations (RSD) of repeatability was not greater than 9.9% and RSDs (%) of reproducibility were not greater than 10.1% for all elements. Mean recoveries varied from 81% to 110%. Limits of detections of elements were in the range of 0.04 - 0.8 mg/kg and LOQs were in the range of 0.05 - 1.2 mg/kg. Expanded uncertainties of trace elements lay between 1.1% and 6.0%. Good agreement with the certified values of Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1568b—Rice Flour analysed by the proposed method with recovery percentages between 89.4% and 105.7% further confirms the accuracy and traceability of the method. The distribution pattern of essential elements in all rice varieties analysed was Mn > Zn > Fe > Cu > Mo > Se > Co. Even though arsenic was detected in all varieties, only the mean concentration of lead of Kaluneenati exceeds the maximum level (FAO/WHO CODEX Alimentarius).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50775028)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China for the 863 High-Tech Scheme(2007AA04Z418)
文摘In order to achieve prediction for vibration of rotating machinery, an accurate finite element （FE） model and an efficient parameter identification method of the rotor system are required. In this research, a test rig is used as a prototype of a rotor system to validate a novel parameter identification technique based on an FE model. Rotor shaft vibration at varying operating speeds is measured and correlated with the FE results. Firstly, the theories of the FE modelling and identification technique are introduced. Then disk unbalance parameter, stiffness and damping coefficients of the bearing supports on the test rig are identified. The calculated responses of the FE model with identified parameters are studied in comparison with the experimental results.
文摘In this paper, the Von Mises stresses and stiffnesses measured by experiments on a human cadaveric tibia and composite ones compared to those predicted by a FE model based on the same bone. Modeling of exact geometrical tibia including cortical and spongy bone using human bone CT scan images and mechanical validating of obtained model, is the aim of this study .The model produced by the current study supplies a tool for simulating mechanical test conditions on human tibia.
文摘<span style="font-family:Verdana;">We studied the temperature distribution and fluid velocity in a box-type solar cooker by using the Finite Element Method (FEM) in Ziguinchor southern of Senegal. Indeed, this is one of the sunniest countries in the world: more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year with an average temperature of around 30<span style="white-space:nowrap;">˚</span>C. This abundant and exploitable solar energy contributes to the development of more efficient, profitable and clean sources of energy. This will help to satisfy the increasing demand of energy. This numerical model was validated by comparing the numerical results with those of the experiment carried out on a single day. The relative error obtained is below 3%. The model results confirmed the performance of this cooker as its cooking temperature is available for more than seven hours. They have shown that the temperature and internal fluid velocity fields are not homogeneous. The results, although preliminary and encouraging, are a first step towards the complete simulation of a solar cooker integrated into a drying column.</span>
