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On the Effects of Tip Clearance and Operating Condition on the Flow Structures Within an Axial Turbomachine Rotor Passage
Authors: Li Yuanchao , Chen Huang , Tan David , Katz Joseph 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Effects of tip clearance size and flowrate on the flow around the tip of an axial turbomachine rotor are studied experimentally. Visualizations and stereo-particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements in a refractive index-matched facility compare the performance, leakage velocity, and the trajectory, growth rate, and strength of the tip leakage vortex (TLV) for gaps of 0.49% and 2.3% of the blade chord, and two flowrates. Enlarging the tip clearance delays the TLV breakup in the aft part of the rotor passage at high flowrates but causes earlier breakup under pre-stall conditions. It also reduces the entrainment of endwall boundary layer vorticity from the separation point where the leakage and passage flows meet. Reducing the flowrate or tip gap shifts the location of the TLV detachment from the blade suction side (SS) upstream to points where the leakage velocity is 70–80% of the tip speed. Once detached, the growth rates of the total shed circulation are similar for all cases, i.e., varying the gap or flowrate mostly shifts the detachment point. The TLV migration away from the SS decreases with an increasing gap but not with the flowrate. Two mechanisms dominate this migration: initially, the leakage jet pushes the TLV away from the blade at 50% of the leakage velocity. Further downstream, the TLV is driven by its image on the other side of the endwall. Differences in migration rate are caused by the smaller distance between the TLV and its image for the narrow gap, and the increase in initial TLV strength with decreasing flowrate and gap.
Thermophysical Properties of Steam–Air Under High Temperature and High Pressure
Authors: Wu Zhengbin , Jiang Shu , Wang Lei , Zhang Yiguo 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Air-assisted steam injection is a new technique for heavy oil reservoir exploitation. This paper focused on the thermophysical properties of the air/steam system, such as density, viscosity, specific heat capacity, enthalpy, and thermal conductivity coefficient, and these have been calculated using the Redlich–Kwong equation of state (RK EOS). The viscosity of the air/steam system under high temperature and high pressure was calculated with the corresponding state principle and rectified with the Dean–Stiel residual viscosity method. The results showed that compared with the saturated steam of the same mass, the viscosity, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and enthalpy of the air/steam mixture decreased, while the specific volume increased, which indicated that the addition of air to steam weakened the thermal effect of the steam and makes use of the heat insulation and thermal expansion of air. This study can provide guidance for parameter design of air-assisted steam injection for heavy oil recovery.
The Concurrent Control of Motion and Contact Force in the Presence of Predictable Disturbances
Authors: Piovesan Davide , Kolesnikov Maxim , Lynch Kevin , Mussa-Ivaldi Ferdinando A. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The simultaneous control of force and motion is important in everyday activities when humans interact with objects. While many studies have analyzed the control of movement within a perturbing force field, few have investigated its dual aspects of controlling a contact force in nonisometric conditions. The mechanism by which the central nervous system controls forces during movements is still unclear, and it can be elucidated by estimating the mechanical properties of the arm during tasks with concurrent motion and contact force goals. We investigate how arm mechanics change when a force control task is accomplished during low-frequency positional perturbations of the arm. Contrary to many force regulation algorithms implemented in robotics, where contact impedance is decreased to reduce force fluctuations in response to position disturbances, we observed a steady increase of arm endpoint stiffness as the task progressed. Based on this evidence, we propose a theoretical framework suggesting that an internal model of the perturbing trajectory is formed. We observed that force regulation in the presence of predictable positional disturbances is implemented using a position control strategy together with the modulation of the endpoint stiffness magnitude, where the direction of the endpoint stiffness ellipse's major axis is oriented toward the desired force.
Investigation of Flow Field at the Inlet of a Turbocharger Compressor Using Digital Particle Image Velocimetry
Authors: Banerjee Deb , Dehner Rick , Selamet Ahmet , Tallio Kevin , Miazgowicz Keith , Keller Philip , Shutty John 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The flow field at the inlet of a turbocharger compressor has been studied through stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (SPIV) experiments under different operating conditions. It is found that the flow field is quite uniform at high mass flow rates; but as the mass flow rate is reduced, flow reversal from the impeller is observed as an annular ring at the periphery of the inlet duct. The inception of flow reversal is observed to occur in the mid-flow operating region, near peak efficiency, and corresponds to an incidence angle of about 15.5 deg at the inducer blade tips at all tested speeds. This reversed flow region is marked with high tangential velocity and rapid fluctuations. It grows in strength with reducing mass flow rate and imparts some of its angular momentum to the forward flow due to mixing. The penetration depth of the reversed flow upstream from the inducer plane is found to increase quadratically with decreasing flow rate.
Silicone/Carbon Nanotube Sheet Biofidelic Piezoresistive Sandwich Composites
Authors: Jiang Nengda , Namilae Sirish , Unnikrishnan Vinu 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Silicone-based biofidelic surrogates are used in many biomedical applications. Apart from mimicking the mechanical behavior of bodily tissues, there is an increasing requirement for these materials to be electrically conductive and piezoresistive to facilitate direct instrumentation. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been extensively investigated as fillers to impart electrical conductivity and piezoresistivity to polymeric materials including silicone. In this paper, we fabricate, test, and characterize a two-part silicone/CNT sheet sandwich composites that exhibit conductivity, piezoresistivity, and biofidelic with mechanical properties corresponding to that of the white matter of human brain tissue. The electromechanical performance of the sandwich composite improves in subsequent loading after the core fracture during initial loading. Analytical models developed for discontinuous core sandwich structures are used to analyze and explain the experimental results. The results indicate the potential for using this discontinuous core biofidelic-piezoresistive sandwich nanocomposite for biomedical applications without deploying external deformation sensors.
Comprehensive Well Test Interpretation Method, Process, and Multiple Solutions Analysis for Complicated Carbonate Reservoirs
Authors: Yang Renfeng , Jiang Ruizhong , Patil Shirish , Liu Shun , Gao Yihua , Chen Han , Sun Zhaobo 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The main characteristic of the complicated carbonate reservoirs is notably strong heterogeneous, leading to a high uncertainty in formation parameter evaluation. The most reliable method for obtaining the dynamic parameters is well test interpretation. However, the well test curve shows similar characteristics for multi-layers reservoirs, dual-medium reservoirs, and carbonate reservoirs with lithology mixed sedimentation lithology. Sometimes the well test fitting result under the mentioned three kinds of models is satisfied, but the interpretation result is quite different. In order to reduce the parameter evaluation multiplicity, the synthetic identification and evaluation method for obtaining the physical parameters of the complicated carbonate reservoir was proposed, based on completion types, core analysis, lithology analysis, and well test results. The evaluation method distinguishes the different carbonate reservoir characteristics from similar well test responses by summarizing and classifying the completion method, reservoir fracture characteristics, and production logging test (PLT) results. The reliability of the proposed method is verified by an application of actual carbonate reservoir parameters evaluation. The proposed method can distinguish among multi-layers reservoirs, dual-medium, and complicated reservoirs with mixed sedimentation lithology whose main characteristic is that concavity existing in the pressure derivative curve. If the well test match results were satisfied enough which lead to the proposed method and process was ignored, the interpretation results and production performance prediction may deviate largely from the actual situation.
An Investigation of Risk Management Plans in Intramural Sports Programs within Public Universities
Authors: Lee Soonhwan 
Published: September 2019

This study surveyed 369 public four-year institutions in an effort to determine the preparedness of these organizations with regard to risk management and its effects on the operation a recreational sports program. A total of 195 responses were tabulated in the data. Sixty-one percent of the responding institutions stated that they had a risk management plan in place. Three-fourths of the respondents stated that this risk management plan improved the quality of their services and two-thirds stated that the risk management plan reduced injury rates within their programs. The existence of risk management plan was found to be significantly related to the size of the annual operating budget of the organization. Future research should focus on four areas: (1) The relationship between risk management plans and the number of participants; (2) The specific roles of risk managers; (3) The differences between public and private institutions with regard to legal issues; and (4) The impact of risk management plans from the perspective of the participants.
Neonate with persisting respiratory distress after resolution of pneumothorax
Authors: Ray Sagarika 
Published: September 2019

­A preterm baby boy was born in good condition at 31+5 weeks gestation with a birth weight of 1956 g, following a precipitous labour with no prolonged rupture of membranes and no opportunity for administration of antenatal steroids to mother. Following admission to the neonatal unit, he developed respiratory distress and was commenced on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) of 6 cm of water. At 24 hours of age, he developed a left-sided tension pneumothorax (figure 1), requiring endotracheal intubation and insertion of a chest drain. He received two doses of surfactant and was extubated onto CPAP on day 3. There was reaccumulation of the pneumothorax on day 4, which was subsequently drained. He remained self-ventilating in air in the second week of life. From day 15 to day 30, he required humidified high flow nasal cannula oxygen (fractional inspired oxygen up to 0.4), in view of marked subcostal and intercostal recession, intolerance to handling and a compensated respiratory acidosis on capillary blood gases. Figure 2 is the chest radiograph undertaken in the third week of life.Figure 1Chest radiograph (supine anteroposterior) on day 1.Figure 2Chest radiograph (supine anteroposterior) in week 3.QuestionsWhat is the most likely diagnosis in this case?Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)Respiratory distress syndromePulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE)PneumatocoeleCongenital diaphragmatic herniaWhich of the following is not an effective option for treatment of this condition?Corticosteroid therapyLateral decubitus with affected side downHigh frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)Selective main bronchial intubation of contralateral lung (which is not affected)Chest physiotherapyWhich of the following statements is false about this condition?Complications can include other air leak syndromesMost neonates presenting with this condition have been mechanically ventilatedDiagnosis is usually made on a chest radiographSurfactant therapy has been associated with an increase in this conditionAir embolism can be a fatal complicationAnswers can be found on page 2
Anti-TNF therapy in IBD exerts its therapeutic effect through macrophage IL-10 signalling
Authors: Koelink Pim J , Bloemendaal Felicia M , Li Bofeng , Westera Liset , Vogels Esther W M , van Roest Manon , Gloudemans Anouk K , van 't Wout Angelique B , Korf Hannelie , Vermeire Séverine , te Velde Anje A , Ponsioen Cyriel Y , D'Haens Geert RAM , Verbeek J Sjef , Geiger Terrence L , Wildenberg Manon E , van den Brink Gijs R 
Published: September 2019

ObjectiveMacrophage interleukin (IL)-10 signalling plays a critical role in the maintenance of a regulatory phenotype that prevents the development of IBD. We have previously found that anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) monoclonal antibodies act through Fcγ-receptor (FcγR) signalling to promote repolarisation of proinflammatory intestinal macrophages to a CD206+ regulatory phenotype. The role of IL-10 in anti-TNF-induced macrophage repolarisation has not been examined.DesignWe used human peripheral blood monocytes and mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages to study IL-10 production and CD206+ regulatory macrophage differentiation. To determine whether the efficacy of anti-TNF was dependent on IL-10 signalling in vivo and in which cell type, we used the CD4+CD45RbhighT-cell transfer model in combination with several genetic mouse models.ResultsAnti-TNF therapy increased macrophage IL-10 production in an FcγR-dependent manner, which caused differentiation of macrophages to a more regulatory CD206+ phenotype in vitro. Pharmacological blockade of IL-10 signalling prevented the induction of these CD206+ regulatory macrophages and diminished the therapeutic efficacy of anti-TNF therapy in the CD4+CD45RbhighT-cell transfer model of IBD. Using cell type-specific IL-10 receptor mutant mice, we found that IL-10 signalling in macrophages but not T cells was critical for the induction of CD206+ regulatory macrophages and therapeutic response to anti-TNF.ConclusionThe therapeutic efficacy of anti-TNF in resolving intestinal inflammation is critically dependent on IL-10 signalling in macrophages.
HIV testing barriers and intervention strategies among men, transgender women, female sex workers and incarcerated persons in the Caribbean: a systematic review
Authors: Hamilton Akeen , Shin Stephen , Taggart Tamara , Whembolua Guy-Lucien , Martin Indira , Budhwani Henna , Conserve Donaldson 
Published: September 2019

Background
This systematic review summarises evidence on the HIV testing barriers and intervention strategies among Caribbean populations and provides pertinent implications for future research endeavours designed to increase rates of HIV testing in the region.

Methods
We used a systematic approach to survey all literature published between January 2008 and November 2018 using four electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Global Health). Only peer-reviewed articles published in English that examined HIV testing uptake and interventions in the Caribbean with men, men who have sex with men, female sex workers, transgender women and incarcerated individuals were included.

Results
Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. Lack of confidentiality, access to testing sites, stigma, discrimination, poverty and low HIV risk perception were identified as key barriers to HIV testing. These barriers often contributed to late HIV testing and were associated with delayed treatment initiation and decreased survival rate. Intervention strategies to address these barriers included offering rapid HIV testing at clinics and HIV testing outreach by trained providers and peers.

Conclusion
HIV testing rates remain unacceptably low across the Caribbean for several reasons, including stigma and discrimination. Future HIV testing interventions should target places where at-risk populations congregate, train laypersons to conduct rapid tests and consider using oral fluid HIV self-testing, which allows individuals to test at home.
Effect of HIIT versus MICT on body composition and energy intake in dietary restrained and unrestrained adolescents with obesity
Authors: Miguet Maud , Fearnbach Nicole S. , Metz Lore , Khammassi Marwa , Julian Valérie , Cardenoux Charlotte , Pereira Bruno , Boirie Yves , Duclos Martine , Thivel David 
Published: September 2019

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been suggested as an effective alternative to traditional moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) that can yield improvements in a variety of health outcomes. Yet, despite the urgent need to find effective strategies for the treatment of pediatric obesity, only a few studies have addressed the impact of HIIT on eating behaviors and body composition in this population. This study aimed to compare the effect of HIIT versus MICT on eating behaviors in adolescents with obesity and to assess if the participants’ baseline dietary status is associated with the success of the intervention. Forty-three adolescents with obesity were randomly assigned to a 16-week MICT or HIIT intervention. Body composition and 24-h ad libitum energy intake were assessed at baseline and at the end of the program. Restrained eating, emotional eating, and external eating were assessed using the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire at baseline. Both interventions led to significant weight, body mass index (BMI), and fat mass percentage (FM%) reductions, with better improvements in FM% in the HIIT group; whereas 24-h ad libitum energy intake increased to a similar extent in both groups. HIIT provides better body composition improvements over MICT, despite a similar increase in energy intake. Restrained eaters experienced less weight loss and smaller BMI reduction compared with unrestrained eaters; higher baseline cognitively restrained adolescents showed a greater increase of their ad libitum energy intake. Novelty HIIT favors better body composition improvements compared with MICT. Both MICT and HIIT increased ad libitum energy intake in adolescents with obesity. Weight loss achievement is better among unrestrained eaters.
Prolonged treadmill running in normobaric hypoxia causes gastrointestinal barrier permeability and elevates circulating levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines
Authors: Hill Garrett W. , Gillum Trevor L. , Lee Ben J. , Romano Phebe A. , Schall Zach J. , Hamilton Ally M. , Kuennen Matthew R. 
Published: September 2019

This study examined the impact of treadmill running in normobaric hypoxia on gastrointestinal barrier permeability and the systemic inflammatory response. Ten recreationally active participants completed two 1-h bouts of matched-workload treadmill exercise (65% normoxic maximal oxygen consumption) in counterbalanced order. One bout was performed in normoxia (NORM: fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) = 20.9%) and the other in normobaric hypoxia (HYP: FIO2= 13.5%). Minute ventilation, respiratory rate (RR), tidal volume (VT), oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, respiratory exchange ratio (RER), and heart rate (HR) were measured with a metabolic cart. Peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) was measured with pulse oximetry. Absolute tissue saturation (StO2) was measured with near-infrared spectroscopy. Fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) and circulating cytokine concentrations (interleukin (IL)-1Ra, IL-6, IL-10) were assayed from plasma samples that were collected pre-exercise, postexercise, 1 h-postexercise, and 4 h-postexercise. Data were analyzed with 2-way (condition × time) repeated-measures ANOVAs. Newman–Keuls post hoc tests were run where appropriate (p < 0.05). As compared with NORM, 1 h of treadmill exercise in HYP caused greater (p < 0.05) changes in minute ventilation (+30%), RR(+16%), VT(+10%), carbon dioxide production (+18%), RER (+16%), HR (+4%), SpO2(–16%), and StO2(–10%). Gut barrier permeability and circulating cytokine concentrations were also greater (p < 0.05) following HYP exercise, where I-FABP was shown increased at postexercise (+68%) and IL-1Ra at 1 h-postexercise (+266%). I-FABP and IL-1Ra did not change (p > 0.05) following NORM exercise. IL-6 and IL-10 increased with exercise in both study conditions but were increased more (p < 0.05) following HYP at postexercise (+705% and +127%, respectively) and 1 h-postexercise (+400% and +128%, respectively).Novelty Normobaric hypoxia caused significant desaturation and increased most cardiopulmonary responses by 10%–30%. Significant gut barrier permeability and increased pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine concentrations could promote an “open window” in the hours following HYP exercise.
Radial anharmonic oscillator: Perturbation theory, new semiclassical expansion, approximating eigenfunctions. I. Generalities, cubic anharmonicity case
Authors: del Valle J. C. , Turbiner A. V. 
Published: September 2019

For the general [Formula: see text]-dimensional radial anharmonic oscillator with potential [Formula: see text] the perturbation theory (PT) in powers of coupling constant [Formula: see text] (weak coupling regime) and in inverse, fractional powers of [Formula: see text] (strong coupling regime) is developed constructively in [Formula: see text]-space and in [Formula: see text]-space, respectively. The Riccati–Bloch (RB) equation and generalized Bloch (GB) equation are introduced as ones which govern dynamics in coordinate [Formula: see text]-space and in [Formula: see text]-space, respectively, exploring the logarithmic derivative of wave function [Formula: see text]. It is shown that PT in powers of [Formula: see text] developed in RB equation leads to Taylor expansion of [Formula: see text] at small [Formula: see text] while being developed in GB equation leads to a new form of semiclassical expansion at large [Formula: see text]: it coincides with loop expansion in path integral formalism. In complementary way PT for large [Formula: see text] developed in RB equation leads to an expansion of [Formula: see text] at large [Formula: see text] and developed in GB equation leads to an expansion at small [Formula: see text]. Interpolating all four expansions for [Formula: see text] leads to a compact function (called the Approximant), which should uniformly approximate the exact eigenfunction at [Formula: see text] for any coupling constant [Formula: see text] and dimension [Formula: see text]. As a concrete application, the low-lying states of the cubic anharmonic oscillator [Formula: see text] are considered. 3 free parameters of the Approximant are fixed by taking it as a trial function in variational calculus. It is shown that the relative deviation of the Approximant from the exact ground state eigenfunction is [Formula: see text] for [Formula: see text] for coupling constant [Formula: see text] and dimension [Formula: see text] In turn, the variational energies of the low-lying states are obtained with unprecedented accuracy 7–8 s.d. for [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]