The distortions of input voltage and current waveforms generated by switch mode power supply (SMPS) operation are a major cause of concern in the power quality performance of commercial office buildings. These distortions are usually evaluated by performing a site survey of the building. In this thesis, a power quality...
Vehicle dynamics evaluation is divided in two domains: ride quality and handling. The evaluation of characteristics related to both of these domains requires the knowledge of the vibrations developed by the vehicle. Vibrations can be described by acceleration, velocity or displacement (linear or angular). The inertial properties of large vehicles...
Byproducts of bamboo processing, such as leaves and branches, may have potential as a livestock feedstuff. The objectives of this study were to evaluate seasonal changes in proximate composition of several bamboo species and reed canarygrass, and subsequently determine the digestibility of bamboo in ponies. Monthly samples of Phyllostachys bissetii,...
The effects of various pressure treatments (OK, 30K, 60K, 75K psig) and packing medium (water or cocktail sauce) on shucked oysters were investigated. The pH, moisture content, microbiological tests (including aerobic plate count (APC) and anaerobic plate count (ANPC)), enzyme assays (i.e. α-amylase, β-amylase, lipase and peroxidase activities) were conducted...