Wave energy conversion devices are a rapidly growing interest worldwide for the potential to harness a sustainable and renewable energy source. Due to the oscillatory nature of ocean waves, the power generated from a permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) for ocean wave energy conversion is pulsed. Focusing on direct drive...
As more wind farms are connected to the grid, the variable nature of wind energy begins to influence grid stability. Energy storage could help smooth the variable nature of wind energy. Laboratory demonstration and exploration of the interaction between different energy storage devices and wind energy could help improve and...
As the capital requirements for the modern dairy enterprise increase, the Oregon milk producer and his lender need more information concerning the profitability, solvency and liquidity of the enterprise on which to base their financial decisions. This research examines three areas where more information could be used to
evaluate financial...
Essential to the testing of propositions in economic theory is the estimation of the parameters involved in relationships among economic variables. Probably the most widely used method of estimation is ordinary least squares (OLS). However, severe multicollinearity or near linear
dependence of the explanatory variables can cause the OLS estimates...
Effect of diets varying in amount of cholesterol and
polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acid ratio (P/S) on plasma lipid
levels and lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) activity was
determined in fourteen young adult male subjects during a 13-week
experimental period in a crossover design.
Control diet was fed for two weeks prior...
Little is known about the effects of arabinoxylans (AX) on noodle quality. The aim of this study was to observe interrelationships between wheat flour AX, SRC tests, and noodle quality attributes, and to investigate the use of SRCs to predict cookie diameter. Cookie diameter is the most common index of...
Thiamin and ascorbic acid content and retention were determined
in raw, blanched, pouched and canned green beans immediately
after processing and after storage for four months at room temperature
or at 37.5°C. Ascorbic acid was also determined in raw, pouched
and canned Royal Ann cherries immediately after processing and after...
Using recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a replacement for natural aggregate in new concrete is a promising way to increase the overall sustainability of new concrete. This has been hindered, however, by a general perception that RCA is a sub-standard material due to the lack of technical guidance, specifically related...