A microchannel heat exchanger was designed for diesel waste heat recovery and its performance was evaluated. The 21x15x8 cm unit was constructed from diffusion brazed stainless steel lamina and weighed 11 kg. Operating from a 13.4 kW generator with an exhaust temperature of 500 °C the unit delivered 11.1 kW...
Selenium deficiency in rats results in increased carbon metabolism,
approaching twice the rate of selenium supplemented animals
(normal). This is also reflected in a 50 percent increase in lysosomal
enzyme activity in tissues of selenium deficient animals.
Isolation of rat liver lysosomes shows a 17 percent increase in
membrane thickness...
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether sex-role
identification differences among college students were related to place
of residence, and if so, whether certain factors affect these
differences. Six hypotheses were developed. The study sought to
ascertain if sex-role identification is related to certain dimensions of
peer association...
Wild fish populations are typically infected with a variety of micro- and macroparasites that may affect fitness and survival, however, there is little published information on parasite distribution in wild juvenile salmonids in three upper tributaries of the Willamette River, OR. The objectives of this survey were to document (1)...
Jalapeño peppers are usually consumed raw and fresh with minimal processing. They
contain antioxidants and bioactive compounds which are of human health benefits.
There have been an increasing number of reports of foodborne outbreaks attributed to
inaccessibility of sanitizers to Salmonella , E.coli and Listeria monocytogenes when
embedded in fruit...
This compilation of theses and dissertations (a part of the OSU Bibliographic Series) for the period 1970-1977 reflects this university's emphasis on research and graduate study. It may be viewed as an indicator of the contributions made to the state of Oregon through graduate study and research at Oregon State...
Oregon’s coast draws millions of visitors every year to witness the natural wonders of one the world’s most vibrant and publicly accessible areas where mountain forests meet sandy beaches and the sea. Communities along the Oregon coast are restricted to narrow stretches of developable land overlying sand deposits between the...