High-temperature Short-time
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Short run
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2024
The short run is defined not by a fixed timeframe, but by the condition in which at least one input in the production process remains fixed. The input whose quantity cannot be changed is called the fixed input. The input whose quantity can be changed is called the variable input. When all inputs can be changed, the time frame becomes the long run. Typically, the fixed input is capital, such as machinery or the physical size of a production facility, which cannot be easily or quickly changed. In...
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Synthesis and Microdiffraction at Extreme Pressures and Temperatures
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2013
The laser heated diamond anvil cell combined with synchrotron micro-diffraction techniques allows researchers to explore the nature and properties of new phases of matter at extreme pressure and temperature (PT) conditions. Heterogeneous samples can be characterized in situ under high pressure by 2D mapping and combined powder, single-crystal and multigrain diffraction approaches.
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Pulmonary Structural MRI using Free-Breathing, Self-Gated Ultra-short Echo Time Imaging
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2024
A protocol is described for generating high-resolution structural images of the lungs using ultra-short-echo time (UTE) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This protocol allows for images to be acquired using a simple MRI pulse sequence during free-breathing.
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An Automated Method to Determine the Performance of Drosophila in Response to Temperature Changes in Space and Time
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2018
Here we present a protocol to automatically determine the locomotor performance of Drosophila at changing temperatures using a programmable temperature-controlled arena that produces fast and accurate temperature changes in time and space.
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Temperature Dependence on Reaction Rate
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2020
The Collision Theory Atoms, molecules, or ions must collide before they can react with each other. Atoms must be close together to form chemical bonds. This premise is the basis for a theory that explains many observations regarding chemical kinetics, including factors affecting reaction rates. The collision theory is based on the postulates that (i) the reaction rate is proportional to the rate of reactant collisions, (ii) the reacting species collide in an orientation allowing contact between...
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Elevated temperatures rapidly challenge microbial membrane integrity and protein activity. When these structures and functions are disrupted, microorganisms lose the ability to remain viable or multiply effectively. The short exposure is important because it targets microbial survival while limiting the time available for heat to produce broader quality changes in the treated material.
HTST outcomes depend on the relationship between temperature and exposure time, not on either factor in isolation. A higher temperature can be paired with a brief treatment, whereas longer heating increases the opportunity for thermal damage. Controlling both variables helps balance microbial reduction with retention of product quality and supports consistent processing and assessment.
Prompt cooling after treatment limits continued exposure to heat, reducing the chance that thermal effects continue after the intended processing interval. This step complements the brief heating phase: it helps preserve quality while maintaining the intended control of microbial reduction. In practice, the heating and cooling sequence must be considered together when evaluating process performance.
A basic HTST workflow heats the biological material for a controlled short interval, then cools it promptly. The purpose of this sequence is to create a defined thermal exposure while limiting additional heating afterward. Process conditions and the resulting microbial reduction can then be considered alongside quality observations during assessment.
It is especially relevant when a liquid food or other biological material needs lower microbial risk without the extensive changes associated with longer heating. In food microbiology, the approach supports pasteurization and shelf-life extension; in biotechnology, it provides a controlled thermal treatment for biological materials when quality preservation matters.
A useful assessment considers whether the treatment achieved the intended reduction in harmful or spoilage microorganisms while retaining acceptable quality. Researchers can also examine whether the controlled heating and cooling conditions support more consistent outcomes and shelf-life extension. This connects microbiological results with practical product performance rather than evaluating microbial control alone.