Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractArchitecture for Combined Energy and Attitude Control SystemIbrahim Mustafa Mehedi, Renuganth Varatharajoo, Harlisya Harun, Mohd Nizam FilipskiCombining the energy and attitude control system is a feasible technology for small satellites to improve the space missions. In this Combined Energy and Attitude Control System (CEACS) a double rotating flywheel is used to replace the conventional battery for energy storage as well as to control the attitude of an earth oriented satellite. Each flywheel is to be controlled … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,404 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Successful Industrial Academic Cooperation, Development of Closed-cell Metallic FoamsSheng-Chung Tzeng, Chu-Wei Lin, Wei-Ping MaThis investigation proposes a successful case of industrial-academic cooperation between the Chienkuo Technology University and J. King Aluminum Inc. This study was proposed by the rotating machinery and heat transfer laboratory. They studied the optimal heat transfer and structural strength of closed-cell aluminum porous material. The cooperation involved the exchange of technical skills; the determination of policies and methods for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,888 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLaser Interaction and Related Plasma PhenomenaFrederick Osman, Peter Evans, Peter Toups et al.Computations are to be performed using the laser driven inertial fusion energy option based on volume ignition with the natural adiabatic self-similarity compression and expansion hydrodynamics [1]. The numerical work includes the establishing of a multi-branch reaction code to be used for simultaneous fusion reactions of D-D, D-T D-He3 and mutual nuclear reaction products. This will permit the studies of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,816 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTransducer for Tension Force Measuring of Strip MaterialsEmad Said AddasiIn winding-up motor drive systems, such as that used in textile industry, it is very important to get a constant tension force for the winding strip material (thread) and to reduce its oscillations. This study recommends a transducer with a special design to be used in the mentioned motor drive systems. By using a piston damper, spring, levers, slider and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,967 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractApplication of Polyelectrolyte in Turbidity Removal from Surface WaterA. H. Mahvi, M. RazaviOne of the most important treatment processes in surface water treatment plants is coagulation. Surface waters such as rivers and lakes contain suspended particles and turbidity. With the aid of coagulants, and by flocculation process, followed by sedimentation and filtration, these impurities can be removed from raw waters these days, besides conventional chemicals such as Alum and Ferric chloride, polymers … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 8,237 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWill Financial Analysts Mistake Stocks of Good Companies for Good Stocks? Evidence from Taiwan Stock MarketI-Ju ChenIt has been shown that the individual or institutional investors rely on the information provided by the financial analysts. A good stock recommended by financial experts is expected to make profit to the investors. However, due to the cognitive biases, the financial analysts or investors are probably confused in the firm characteristics between the good stocks and the stocks of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,805 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTeawaste as An Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal from Industrial WastewatersAmir Hossein Mahvi, Dariush Naghipour, Forugh Vaezi, Shahrokh NazmaraWater used in industries creates a wastewater that has a potential hazard for our environment because of introducing various contaminants such as heavy metals into soil and water resources. In this study, removal of cadmium, lead and nickel from industrial wastewaters has been investigated by using teawaste as a natural adsorbent. The research is a bench scale experimental type and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 9,165 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIndustrial-academic Co-operation of Technical University and Automobile Industry in TaiwanS. C. Tzeng, J. P. Yeh, W. P. MaThis study discusses a successful case of industrial-academic cooperation involving the technical university and the Ford Motor Company in Taiwan. The cooperation involved the exchange technical skills via industry-academic cooperation. Both sides have been cooperating since 1991. This study describes the process of how the cooperation was initiated with a small project, the interactions between the two parties and the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2005 · 6,845 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Secure Database Encryption SchemeZongkai Yang, Samba Sesay, Jingwen Chen, Du XuThe need to protect database, would be an every growing one especially so in this age of e-commerce. Many conventional database security systems are bugged with holes that can be used by attackers to penetrate the database. No matter what degree of security is put in place, sensitive data in database are still vulnerable to attack. To avoid the risk … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2004 · 7,348 accessesView PDFCite