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A Caenorhabditis elegans Nutritional-status Based Copper Aversion Assay
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2017
Here, we present a Caenorhabditis elegans-specific assay designed to evaluate changes in copper aversion behavior and the ability to locate a common food source, as the organism progresses from a well-fed to starved nutritional state.
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Line Loss
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2024
The different configurations of source-load connections include wye (star) and delta connections. The relationship between line and phase voltages and currents varies depending on the configuration. When the source is supplying power, it is transmitted through the wires to the load, and during this transmission, some power is absorbed by the wires, leading to line loss. Line loss impacts power delivery efficiency in a balanced three-phase circuit. The symmetry in such a circuit simplifies the...
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Positron Emission Tomography Using 64-Copper as a Tracer for the Study of Copper-Related Disorders
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2023
The present protocol describes how to perform 64Cu PET/CT and PET/MRI imaging in humans to study copper-related disorders, such as Wilson disease, and the treatment effect on copper metabolism.
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Piping Networks and Pressure Losses
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2023
Source: Alexander S Rattner, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA This experiment introduces the measurement and modeling of pressure losses in piping networks and internal flow systems. In such systems, frictional flow resistance from channel walls, fittings, and obstructions causes mechanical energy in the form of fluid pressure to be converted to heat. Engineering analyses are needed to size flow hardware to ensure...
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Reducing Line Loss
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2024
In a three-phase circuit, line loss is an indicator of energy dissipated as heat due to the resistance of transmission lines. To address this, incorporating transformers into the system—a step-up transformer at the source and a step-down transformer at the load—is a strategic solution. Two three-phase transformers are introduced to improve this. With a step-up transformer at the source, the voltage is increased, thereby reducing the current in the transmission lines since power loss in...
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A current increase produces a disproportionately large rise in copper losses because power varies with the square of current, according to P = I²R. For example, doubling current increases the loss by a factor of four if resistance remains unchanged. This relationship makes current control especially important for limiting heating and preserving electrical efficiency.
Resistance depends on the conductor’s material properties, length, and cross-sectional area, so these factors directly influence the resulting loss at a given current. A conductor’s dimensions and material therefore determine how much electrical energy is converted to heat. Evaluating these variables helps explain why different windings or cables can have different loss levels.
Temperature matters because conductor resistance varies with temperature. Consequently, the same current may produce a different loss when a winding or cable operates under different thermal conditions. This connection makes temperature rise an important part of loss analysis and links electrical calculations with cooling design for equipment containing copper conductors.
First identify the current flowing through the conductor and its resistance, then apply the Joule heating relationship P = I²R. The result gives the electrical power converted into heat under those conditions. Repeating the calculation for operating cases with different currents, resistances, or temperatures helps compare expected losses and thermal demands.
Loss estimates show how conductor resistance and operating current affect wasted power and heat generation. Designers can use the dependence on material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature when selecting or evaluating conductors. This information supports choices intended to improve efficiency, manage temperature rise, and maintain suitable operation in electrical systems.
The effects are especially relevant in transformer and motor windings, generator windings, and transmission-system cables. In each case, loss calculations help relate current flow and conductor resistance to efficiency and temperature rise. The same analysis also informs cooling requirements and voltage-regulation considerations across different types of electrical equipment.