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Distributions, origins, and health-risk assessment of nitrate in groundwater in typical alluvial-pluvial fans, North China Plain
High concentration of nitrate (NO 3 − ) in groundwater is a major concern because of its complex origin and harmful effects on human health. This study...
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Experimental Study of the Performance of Solar Evaporative Watercooler with Clay Tank
The main goal of this research is to use integrated solar photovoltaic systems to cool drinking water evaporative cooling. For this purpose, a...
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Fans and Flow Control Devices
So far, indications have been given of the general movement of air within the mine. However, little has been said about how this movement is induced...
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Heat abatement during the pre-weaning period: effects on growth, feed efficiency, metabolites, and insulin of male Holstein calves
Heat stress abatement strategies for pre-weaned dairy calves are seldom evaluated. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of housing...
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Quantifying the impact of heat on human physical work capacity; part II: the observed interaction of air velocity with temperature, humidity, sweat rate, and clothing is not captured by most heat stress indices
Increasing air movement can alleviate or exacerbate occupational heat strain, but the impact is not well defined across a wide range of hot...
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Relationship between the variations in glacier features classified on a large scale with climate variables: a case study of Gangotri Glacier
Changes in glacier area, glacial lakes, debris cover, and geomorphological features such as debris fans have a significant impact on glacial...
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Effect of heat stress mitigations on physiological, behavioural, and hormonal responses of Buffalo calves
This study assessed the effect of heat stress mitigations on the physiological, behavioural, and hormonal responses of buffalo during the hot summer...
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Cooling Holstein cows for 60 days prepartum in summer: effects on prepartum physiology, postpartum productivity, and calf growth
Heat stress (HS) during the dry period of dairy cows in hot and dry conditions compromises the physiological status and mammary gland development of...
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Live oak pollen as a source of atmospheric particles
Pollen grains are released from plants and rupture, releasing pollen grain fragments referred to as subpollen particles (SPPs). This study is a...
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Research on air curtain dust control technology for environmental protection at fully mechanized working faces
The development of coal industry is restricted by dust pollution. Air curtain dust control technology was proposed as a solution to the serious...
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Energy Efficiency Analysis of Control Algorithms for Fan Electric Drives in Gas Air-Cooling Plants
To ensure the required temperature regime of the main gas transport at compressor stations, gas cooling units are used. They are a set of heat...
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Quantitative risk assessment for static and mobile road users: methodology and application at A82 Glen Coe, Scotland
BackgroundIn August 2004 a series of debris flows caused significant disruption to the Scottish (strategic) Trunk Road Network. The subsequent...
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Heat abatement during the pre-weaning period: effects on lying behavior and disbudding-related responses of male Holstein calves
Strategies to abate heat stress are seldom adopted for pre-weaned dairy calves and little is known about their effects on behavior and pain...
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Fungal diversity in Sahara dust: Aspergillus sydowii and other opportunistic pathogens
The Caribbean is influenced by Sahara Dust Storms (SDS) every year. SDS can transport a diversity of microorganisms, including potential pathogens of...
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Analysis and comparison of the performance parameters of passive and active indirect solar dryers with heat storage facility while drying carrot
The performance of passive and active convection indirect solar drying systems provisioned with paraffin wax as heat storage was examined while...
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Discharge Coefficients for Adjustable Slot Inlets Used to Ventilate Animal Production Buildings
The purpose of this study was to empirically determine discharge coefficients (Cd) for inlets with an adjustable baffle and to compare the results...
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Photovoltaic Greenhouses in Hot and Arid Regions: Modeling for Optimal Micro-Climate Control and Energy Savings
Hot and arid climate regions are facing challenging water scarcity, harsh weather conditions and growing demand for food. Protected cultivation...
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Groundwater Artificial Recharge in Jordan—Case Studies and Potential Areas
In this article, managed aquifer rechargeManaged aquifer recharge (MAR) projects and high-potential areas for groundwater recharge in Jordan are...
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Heat stress in horses: a literature review
Healthy adult horses can balance accumulation and dissipation of body heat to maintain their body temperature between 37.5 and 38.5 °C, when they are...
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A comprehensive review of advances and techniques in muffler acoustics and design
This article presents a comprehensive overview of the various types of mufflers that researchers have studied based on their acoustic performance....
