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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073543
title: Analysis of apical root canal disinfection prepared at three different working lengths with either continuous or reciprocating movement systems and two irriganting substances: in vitro study

description: Abstract Introduction The preparation of the root canal is fundamental for the success of endodontic therapy, especially the apical third, since it contains the root foramen, where the endodontium and the periradicular tissues communicate. Objective The present study evaluated the contamination of the apical third after the root canal instrumentation in three different lengths, through two types of automated instrumentation (continuous or reciprocating rotating) and two irrigating substances used. Material and method Sixty-six biradicular maxillary premolars were selected, which had their crowns removed and roots separated, totaling 132 specimens. In the first phase, six experimental groups were divided according to the length of instrumentation (before, beyond and in the radicular foramina) and the type of instrumentation (continuous or reciprocating rotatory) with sodium hypochlorite as irrigator. In the second phase the same protocol was repeated, using sodium chloride as the irrigant. In order to confirm the results, two control groups were created: positive and negative, each with six specimens. Result For the same irrigant, no differences were found between the groups with continuous or reciprocating rotational instrumentation in their different working lengths. The groups irrigated with hypochlorite showed no bacterial growth, whereas those irrigated with sodium chloride remained contaminated after instrumentation. Conclusion Mechanical action of endodontic instruments, without bactericidal irrigating substance, does not promote the apical root canal disinfection and the choice of kinematic type of endodontic instruments (continuous or reciprocating rotatory) does not significantly influence the reduction of bacteria within the root canals as well instrumentations ranging from one millimeter before to one millimeter beyond the foramen also did not present differences in the reduction of bacteria in this research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11966019
title: Energy potential of biogas and sludge from UASB reactors in the state of Paraná, Brazil

description: Abstract Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors are widely used for domestic sewage treatment in Brazil, and generate sludge and biogas as by-products. Typically, the sludge is sent to sanitary landfills, and the biogas is burned in flares. This study assessed the energy potential of these by-products in sewage treatment plants (STPs) located in the state of Paraná, Brazil. First, an overview of biogas energy recovery potential in a full-scale STP based on UASB reactors was carried out. Afterwards, a total of 239 STPs in the state of Paraná were assessed, and the energy potential of the by-products was estimated by a mathematical model. Data were spatially classified using ArcGIS®, taking into account the different effluent characteristics (worst, typical and best scenario), sludge dehydration systems (drying bed and centrifuge) and sizes (small, medium and large). Among the states in Brazil, Paraná presented the highest biogas potential, although nowadays it exploits only 0.4% of its capacity. Biogas was the main by-product generated by UASB reactors in Paraná, and if used in the entire state, it could supply the energy demands of a city with 111,000 inhabitants. Biogas corresponded to 65, 64 and 74% of the total potential (sludge and biogas) for small, medium and large STPs, respectively. The study of the energy potential of the by-products associated with GIS tools positively contributes to the decision-making process in sanitation management and to improve energy sustainability.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11966019.v1
title: Energy potential of biogas and sludge from UASB reactors in the state of Paraná, Brazil

description: Abstract Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactors are widely used for domestic sewage treatment in Brazil, and generate sludge and biogas as by-products. Typically, the sludge is sent to sanitary landfills, and the biogas is burned in flares. This study assessed the energy potential of these by-products in sewage treatment plants (STPs) located in the state of Paraná, Brazil. First, an overview of biogas energy recovery potential in a full-scale STP based on UASB reactors was carried out. Afterwards, a total of 239 STPs in the state of Paraná were assessed, and the energy potential of the by-products was estimated by a mathematical model. Data were spatially classified using ArcGIS®, taking into account the different effluent characteristics (worst, typical and best scenario), sludge dehydration systems (drying bed and centrifuge) and sizes (small, medium and large). Among the states in Brazil, Paraná presented the highest biogas potential, although nowadays it exploits only 0.4% of its capacity. Biogas was the main by-product generated by UASB reactors in Paraná, and if used in the entire state, it could supply the energy demands of a city with 111,000 inhabitants. Biogas corresponded to 65, 64 and 74% of the total potential (sludge and biogas) for small, medium and large STPs, respectively. The study of the energy potential of the by-products associated with GIS tools positively contributes to the decision-making process in sanitation management and to improve energy sustainability.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516025
title: Collaborative study to evaluate the dry matter content in feeds

description: AbstractThe objective was to conduct a collaborative study to evaluate the dry matter contents in feeds in six feed analysis laboratories from institutions linked to the National Institute of Science and Technology in Animal Science (INCT-CA). Six feeds were evaluated: sugarcane, corn silage, elephant grass, soybean meal, citrus pulp, and corn mixed with urea (9:1). It was asked to each laboratory that the samples were analyzed for eleven days, consecutive or not, with three replicates per sample per day of evaluation. There were variations among laboratories, days of analysis and interaction effect of material and laboratory. Comparative evaluation between the average contents produced by the laboratories and the Karl Fischer method indicated that 11.1% of the assessments were found accurate. The variation of results among laboratories accounted from 54.1 to 79.2% of the total random variation. It was found that the repeatability represented 6.24 to 26.45% of reproducibility. There are Horwitz ratios less than 2 for all materials tested. It was noticed that 52.8% of the assessments show variations of the estimates as a function of days in which analysis was performed. High inter-laboratory variability was checked through the evaluation of questionnaires sent to laboratories to elucidate the main procedures used in each laboratory, which can possible explain the great variation of the estimates obtained here.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516025.v1
title: Collaborative study to evaluate the dry matter content in feeds

description: AbstractThe objective was to conduct a collaborative study to evaluate the dry matter contents in feeds in six feed analysis laboratories from institutions linked to the National Institute of Science and Technology in Animal Science (INCT-CA). Six feeds were evaluated: sugarcane, corn silage, elephant grass, soybean meal, citrus pulp, and corn mixed with urea (9:1). It was asked to each laboratory that the samples were analyzed for eleven days, consecutive or not, with three replicates per sample per day of evaluation. There were variations among laboratories, days of analysis and interaction effect of material and laboratory. Comparative evaluation between the average contents produced by the laboratories and the Karl Fischer method indicated that 11.1% of the assessments were found accurate. The variation of results among laboratories accounted from 54.1 to 79.2% of the total random variation. It was found that the repeatability represented 6.24 to 26.45% of reproducibility. There are Horwitz ratios less than 2 for all materials tested. It was noticed that 52.8% of the assessments show variations of the estimates as a function of days in which analysis was performed. High inter-laboratory variability was checked through the evaluation of questionnaires sent to laboratories to elucidate the main procedures used in each laboratory, which can possible explain the great variation of the estimates obtained here.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513052
title: PHYTOTOXIC POTENTIAL OF THE GEOPROPOLIS EXTRACTS OF THE JANDAIRA STINGLESS BEE ( Melipona subnitida ) IN WEEDS

description: ABSTRACT The objective of the present research is to characterize the phytotoxic activity of geopropolis from the Jandaira bee (Melipona subnitida Ducke) in the state of Ceará in Northeast Brazil and to analyze its effects. Extracts were prepared in 80% v/v grain alcohol at 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0%. Their effects were determined on seed germination, radicle elongation, and hypocotyl growth of the pasture weeds malícia (Mimosa pudica) and mata-pasto (Senna obtusifolia). Extract phytotoxicity varied as functions of plant species, application dosage, and plant organ. M. pudica was more sensitive to the inhibitory effects of geopropolis than S. obtusifolia. There was a phytotoxic effect of 50% (PE50) for S. obtusifolia in terms of seed germination and in rootlet development near the maximum applied concentrations. M. pudica had PE50 and PE90 at the minimum concentration (0.25%) and near the maximum (1.00%), respectively. Thus, geopropolis extracts from the Jandaira bee (M. subnitida) are potentially phytotoxic to certain plant species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11966025.v1
title: Furosemide in water matrix: HPLC-UV method development and degradation studies

description: Abstract This study developed a method for furosemide quantification through high performance liquid chromatographic technique. Special attention was given to solute loss and storage stability due to furosemide’s low solubility and photosensitivity, respectively. The performance of Nylon and PVDF filters was tested in a 2 mg.L-1 furosemide solution. PVDF filters showed better recovery capacity and therefore are more suitable for furosemide filtration. Over eight days, three different storage conditions were studied to access furosemide degradation susceptibility: (i) exposure to light at room temperature, (ii) storage at room temperature without exposure to light, and (iii) storage at 4ºC without exposure to light. The study demonstrated that after 48 h under natural light exposure furosemide was completely degraded. Furosemide solution stored in the dark was stable. Storage temperature did not seem to affect furosemide concentration. The study shows that the selection of more suitable filter and storage conditions for furosemide determination is crucial to avoid underestimation errors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513052.v1
title: PHYTOTOXIC POTENTIAL OF THE GEOPROPOLIS EXTRACTS OF THE JANDAIRA STINGLESS BEE ( Melipona subnitida ) IN WEEDS

description: ABSTRACT The objective of the present research is to characterize the phytotoxic activity of geopropolis from the Jandaira bee (Melipona subnitida Ducke) in the state of Ceará in Northeast Brazil and to analyze its effects. Extracts were prepared in 80% v/v grain alcohol at 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0%. Their effects were determined on seed germination, radicle elongation, and hypocotyl growth of the pasture weeds malícia (Mimosa pudica) and mata-pasto (Senna obtusifolia). Extract phytotoxicity varied as functions of plant species, application dosage, and plant organ. M. pudica was more sensitive to the inhibitory effects of geopropolis than S. obtusifolia. There was a phytotoxic effect of 50% (PE50) for S. obtusifolia in terms of seed germination and in rootlet development near the maximum applied concentrations. M. pudica had PE50 and PE90 at the minimum concentration (0.25%) and near the maximum (1.00%), respectively. Thus, geopropolis extracts from the Jandaira bee (M. subnitida) are potentially phytotoxic to certain plant species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9870977
title: Assessment of the effects of vegetational cover on the long-term stabilityof a waste rock dump

description: Abstract Waste rock dump reclamation includes re-grading the banks to flatten the overall slope followed by re-vegetation. These measures are required to reduce surface erosion, provide physical stability, and meet future use goals. In some cases, the presence of trees can cause localized shear zones in a waste rock dump by the load of the tree mass and the action of wind, the presence of roots in the soil and the death of some species. In geotechnical assessment, however, the influence of trees on slope stability of waste rock dumps is only qualitative. This article assesses the effects of trees on slope stability of a reclaimed waste rock dump of an iron ore mine. Historic data of construction, laboratory tests, and stability analysis were evaluated. Slope stability assessments were performed after an extensive geotechnical and forest campaign, considering two scenarios - the final waste rock dump without the vegetational cover and the final waste rock with vegetational cover. Tree vegetation in slopes produces both positive and negative effects on slope stability. For scenario 1, the lowest factor of safety occurs for a potential failure surface near the bottom of the waste dump, passing by a layer 6 m depth from the surface. In scenario 2 the factor of safety is increased by 10%. For deeper failure surface, the smallest factor of safety occurs 30 m deep. However, very tall trees at the top of the waste dump are subject to wind action, which has a negative impact on slope stability.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506788
title: The Effects of Scalloping Width and Position on Jet Mixing of Lobed Nozzles

description: ABSTRACT: A series of geometric models of lobed nozzles with a central plug was created by different scalloping positions and widths. The shapes of lower and upper edges, cutting depth were kept unchanged. In this study, by the use of numerical simulation, the effects of scalloped width and position on the performance of jet mixing in the pumping condition were analyzed. The results indicated that, as the position of scalloped lower edge kept constant, the radial position of the accelerated mixing region of sidewalls did not change. The accelerated mixing region is enlarged as scalloped width increased, while the growth rate of enlarged region is less than the growth rate of scalloping width. When the scalloped region with the same width moved outward in the radial direction, the mixing rate of the region of the lobe outer edges increased. However, the distance for complete mixing of the primary stream in the core region was increased. It was also found that inward moving of scalloped lower edge enhanced the effect of strengthening streamwise vortices but induced more pressure loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516889
title: Feeding time under performance and eggs quality of quails in production

description: SUMMARY In order to evaluate the performance and egg quality of quails on different time feeding, One hundred ninety two Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) at 24 weeks of age were distributed in a completely randomized design with two replications and twelve treatments eight birds each. The treatments consisted of two different times of feeding at 6h and 16h. The performance was evaluated by the feed intake (g/bird/day), egg production (%), egg mass (g), feed conversion per egg mass (kg/kg ), feed conversion per dozen eggs (kg/dz) and viability (%). The egg quality was evaluated by the eggshell thickness (mm), percentage of albumen, yolk percentage and average egg weight (g). The feeding time at 16h favored the performance of Japanese quails at 26 and 34 wk of age considering egg production, egg mass and average egg weight. Thus, it is recommended to feed the quails at times that coincide with the highest egg laying intensity, which ranges from 16 to 19h.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506788.v1
title: The Effects of Scalloping Width and Position on Jet Mixing of Lobed Nozzles

description: ABSTRACT: A series of geometric models of lobed nozzles with a central plug was created by different scalloping positions and widths. The shapes of lower and upper edges, cutting depth were kept unchanged. In this study, by the use of numerical simulation, the effects of scalloped width and position on the performance of jet mixing in the pumping condition were analyzed. The results indicated that, as the position of scalloped lower edge kept constant, the radial position of the accelerated mixing region of sidewalls did not change. The accelerated mixing region is enlarged as scalloped width increased, while the growth rate of enlarged region is less than the growth rate of scalloping width. When the scalloped region with the same width moved outward in the radial direction, the mixing rate of the region of the lobe outer edges increased. However, the distance for complete mixing of the primary stream in the core region was increased. It was also found that inward moving of scalloped lower edge enhanced the effect of strengthening streamwise vortices but induced more pressure loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516889.v1
title: Feeding time under performance and eggs quality of quails in production

description: SUMMARY In order to evaluate the performance and egg quality of quails on different time feeding, One hundred ninety two Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) at 24 weeks of age were distributed in a completely randomized design with two replications and twelve treatments eight birds each. The treatments consisted of two different times of feeding at 6h and 16h. The performance was evaluated by the feed intake (g/bird/day), egg production (%), egg mass (g), feed conversion per egg mass (kg/kg ), feed conversion per dozen eggs (kg/dz) and viability (%). The egg quality was evaluated by the eggshell thickness (mm), percentage of albumen, yolk percentage and average egg weight (g). The feeding time at 16h favored the performance of Japanese quails at 26 and 34 wk of age considering egg production, egg mass and average egg weight. Thus, it is recommended to feed the quails at times that coincide with the highest egg laying intensity, which ranges from 16 to 19h.
DOI: 10.25919/01fq-5661
title: CCS - MV Bluefin 2020 V01 Bioacoustics

description: This bio-acoustic data was collected during a December 2020 voyage on the Australian Maritime College training vessel MV Bluefin as part of the Carbon Capture and Storage project. The survey was conducted in the nearshore of the Gippsland region. See voyage report MV Bluefin 202001 Voyage Summary.docx for detailed overview of the voyage. Simrad 120 kHz bio-acoustic water column and seafloor backscatter + experimental gas-seep detection multibeam Simrad 120 kHz echosounders are part of the Bluefin’s installed instrument suite. Simrad 38 kHz was installed but not used as ws interfering with Kongsberg EM2040 multibeam. An experimental multibeam system was used on this voyage. This comprised four 28 degree transducers that were powered by 200 kHz WBT Transceiver. A custom built multiplexer was used to cycle through the four transducers. This system was used to conduct experiments with a gas-release system on the seafloor to assess utility of the system to detect the release. Data was acquired using Simrad EK80 Version 1.12 software logging at EK60 resolution. Acoustic data were recorded in UTC time. UTC offset would be 10 hrs. Echosounder details Echosounder | Frequency | Mode | Transceiver Serial no | Transducer Model & serial No | Comments Simrad EK60 | 38 kHz | CW | - | ES38B, SN30333 | Not operated as was interfering with EM2040 multibeam Simrad EK60 | 120 kHz | CW | - | ES120-7C, 120 | Simrad WBT Tube | 200 kHz | CW | - | 253687 | ES200-28. | Custom four transducer pseudo multibeam head Survey settings: Frequency (kHz) | Power | Pulse duration (ms) | Logging Range (m) 120 | 125 | 1.024 | 30 105 | 45 | 1.024 | 30 Calibration Information: Bio-acoustic system was calibrated using the standard sphere method for survey settings on 14th of August 2020 at CCS study site. See separate calibration report for details
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515653
title: A New Algorithm for Shock Sensor Calculation at Supersonic Speeds on a 3D-Unstructured Grid

description: ABSTRACT In this paper, 3-Dsupersonic flow around two types of wings is solved using a new algorithm for shock sensor calculation. A dual-time-stepping implicit method with 2nd-order accuracy is used for time integration of the equations. In each real time step, the non-linear system of equations is solved by iterating in pseudo-time, using a multi-step integration method. A cell-center finite volume scheme is applied to discretize the solution domain. Governing equations are discretized using 2nd-order central scheme of Jameson. Undesirable oscillations are prevented using artificial dissipation terms containing 2nd and 4th-order derivative terms. The second-order derivative term is proportional to shock sensor, which is a function of pressure gradient in general and is devised to capture shock waves correctly. Appropriate calculation of shock sensor is very important especially for the solution of 3-D supersonic flow on unstructured grids. In this study, a simple efficient algorithm is proposed for shock sensor calculation to stabilize solution in supersonic 3-D flows on unstructured grids. The new algorithm, implemented at an in-house code, is evaluated by comparison of its results with wind tunnel test data and upwindtype differencing scheme of Roe for a tailplane model tested at Royal Aircraft Establishment. The results show that supersonic flow with shock waves has been accurately captured.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515653.v1
title: A New Algorithm for Shock Sensor Calculation at Supersonic Speeds on a 3D-Unstructured Grid

description: ABSTRACT In this paper, 3-Dsupersonic flow around two types of wings is solved using a new algorithm for shock sensor calculation. A dual-time-stepping implicit method with 2nd-order accuracy is used for time integration of the equations. In each real time step, the non-linear system of equations is solved by iterating in pseudo-time, using a multi-step integration method. A cell-center finite volume scheme is applied to discretize the solution domain. Governing equations are discretized using 2nd-order central scheme of Jameson. Undesirable oscillations are prevented using artificial dissipation terms containing 2nd and 4th-order derivative terms. The second-order derivative term is proportional to shock sensor, which is a function of pressure gradient in general and is devised to capture shock waves correctly. Appropriate calculation of shock sensor is very important especially for the solution of 3-D supersonic flow on unstructured grids. In this study, a simple efficient algorithm is proposed for shock sensor calculation to stabilize solution in supersonic 3-D flows on unstructured grids. The new algorithm, implemented at an in-house code, is evaluated by comparison of its results with wind tunnel test data and upwindtype differencing scheme of Roe for a tailplane model tested at Royal Aircraft Establishment. The results show that supersonic flow with shock waves has been accurately captured.