SANTA MONICA, California - Long before most other auto companies even considered diesel engines for their U.S.-market passenger cars, Volkswagen tucked such a powerplant into its subcompact Rabbit. That was way back in the late 1970s, as memories of the VW Beetle were fading in favor of a far different breed of automobile.
Through the 1980s and into the 1990s, Volkswagen was among the handful of manufacturers to offer diesel-powered cars in the U.S. market. Mercedes-Benz also remained strong in diesel. But most other automakers either ignored that end of the market, or abandoned it after the General Motors fiasco of the late 1970s and early 1980s. In an attempt to grab a foothold of what might have been a new and potentially profitable niche for American buyers, GM transformed its conventional gasoline V-8 engine into one that runs on diesel power. Frightful durability problems soon ensued, and those diesel V-8s faded away - leaving behind a distaste for diesel in the public mind, which continued for years afterward.
Diesel engines of the past have been considered dirty, smelly, and noisy, emitting nasty black smoke as they clattered along. In Europe, diesel has long been a popular choice, largely because of its better fuel consumption. High fuel prices in Europe have kept diesel high on the desirability list, and many if not most passenger vehicles are offered with a diesel option.
Except for ardent diesel advocates, who adopted them early on, fewer and fewer Americans have been tempted by diesel power. All the more in recent years, when diesel fuel has cost as much as - or lately, more than - gasoline.
Most of the perceived problems with diesel engines were related to the high-sulfur fuel that went into them. Recent introduction of "clean" diesel, with a low sulfur content, has made today's diesel engines far more satisfying, virtually eliminating the previously familiar noise, smoke, and smell.
"The time for clean diesel is now," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the non-profit Diesel Technology Forum. Diesel "technology has come of age," and there's a suitable "mindset right now in the population." Half of surveyed Americans "think diesel has gotten better," Schaeffer added.
After a brief step back from diesel for its passenger cars, during the changeover to "clean" fuel, Volkswagen has returned for 2009 with a modern diesel edition of its Jetta sedan and wagon.
The new TDI (turbodiesel) 2.0-liter engine with common rail injection delivers "clean, effortless performance," said Norbert Krause, director of Volkswagen's environmental engineering office. Rated at 140 horsepower, the TDI engine produces 236 pound-feet of torque. Either a six-speed manual transmission or Volkswagen's six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox, which shifts automatically, mahy be installed.
With manual shift, the Jetta TDI gets a fuel-economy estimate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 30 mpg in city driving and 41 mpg on the highway. "We believe the Jetta TDI will overdeliver on these estimates," Krause stated.
To help demonstrate that improvement, Volkswagen launched a Diesel Inspiration Tour. John and Helen Taylor, an Australian couple who have achieved nearly 40 fuel-economy records, partnered with Volkswagen and Shell to try and set a Guinness record for fuel economy on an 8000-mile trek through the U.S. When the Taylors arrived in Santa Monica, to participate in the media launch of the new Jetta TDI, they were about halfway through the tour and had averaged a startling 58.24 mpg. Through the southwestern desert, they'd managed to eke out 66.5 mpg.
Taylor explained that they drove in a normal manner, not trying to avoid rush-hour traffic or other fuel-usage pitfalls that ordinary drivers might face. When they drove through Manhattan, for example, it was the height of rush hour. They rolled through Boston during the morning rush.
On the road, one of the first things noticed about the Jetta TDI is that it's not noisy. Still, it's not quite quiet, either. Little is heard at idle, but light clatter is evident at times when accelerating. One difference from the past: the sound is not annoying at all, though it does serve as a gentle reminder of what you're driving. Uphill, there's more exhaust sound than expected; but it's a pleasant tone.
Acceleration with the DSG transmission is not quite exuberant, but not far from it - well past expectations for a 140-horsepower engine. DSG shifts are curt and positive, and the DSG unit is confident and effective. Ride quality is generally smooth, but slightly wavy pavement does produce some jumpy reactions at times. Like other Jettas, the TDI excels in steering feel, roadholding, and overall road behavior.
Achieving high fuel economy is easier with the manual gearbox, which shifts easily and is accompanied by satisfying clutch action. Making use of a few simple frugal-driving "tricks," such as getting into higher gears as quickly as possible, yielded fuel economy that approached 40 mpg during a drive through the Mulholland Drive area near Santa Monica.
Placed on sale in late summer, the Jetta TDI starts at a moderate $21,990 with the manual transmission.
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The Hyundai Staria has become one of the South Korean automaker’s popular models in the Philippines. Replacing the Starex, the Staria comes in various forms, ranging from a fleet-oriented Cargo variant for P1,560,000 all the way to an upmarket and luxurious Premium variant for P2,930,000. The Cargo variant, however, comes with almost none of the fancy tech of the higher variant, but Hyundai thinks that there’s room for a fleet-oriented model that isn’t bare bones. Say hello to the 2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium.
Available in both windowed and window-less panel van configurations, the Staria Load Premium is not your typical fleet-oriented variant. Whereas the fleet-oriented models come with black bumpers and an absence of any LED lighting, the Staria Load Premium gets full LED exterior lighting, and even 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to just hubcaps. In fact, the front and rear bumpers of this variant are event painted, which makes it look a lot more premium and less bare to look at. As a whole, the Staria Load Premium looks properly modern despite being a variant that’s catered to fleets.
Likewise, the interior of the 2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium gets most of the premium features of the mid-spec GLS+, which include a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, automatic climate control, along with smart entry with push-button start. Oh, and there’s no need to manually lift the tailgate here because even in this variant, the tailgate is automated.
In terms of materials, though, this is where its fleet-oriented nature is still retained. Hard plastics are the order for the day as opposed to the soft-touch materials of the higher variants. On the upside, the Staria Load Premium gets a leather steering wheel as opposed to just urethane.
As for its engine, it gets the same 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel as the other variants, 174 hp and 430 Nm of torque. This drives the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic. Again–this is a fleet-oriented model that doesn’t scrimp on comfort features.
Even its kit of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is comprehensive. The 2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium gets the full Hyundai SmartSense suite of ADAS, such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and even the Blind Spot View Monitor cameras.
Unfortunately, if you want a fleet-oriented Staria but with all of the creature comforts of the higher trims, you have to be in Australia to get this model. With that said, do you think a premium fleet-oriented model like the Staria Load Premium makes sense in the Philippines?


Criminals released early from prison because of the overcrowding crisis committed eight more offences within days of the controversial scheme being introduced, it has been revealed.
A further 18 offenders are on the run after failing to meet terms of the emergency measures, such as failing to report to their probation officer.
Criminals are supposed to be let out of jail 18 days early but one was released 25 days early because of a mix-up, it emerged. Opposition politicians condemned the situation as “shambolic”. Six criminals committed a total of eight new crimes after being let out.
Two other offenders are back in custody after being freed “without appropriate authorisation”.
The Ministry of Justice said 1,701 prisoners – including 344 convicted of violence against the person – were freed from jail early in the first week of the scheme from June 29. The total also included 24 robbers and 149 burglars.
It was the first time the department had provided a breakdown of the early release scheme, which ministers have predicted will lead to the freeing of 25,500 inmates over a year. Prisons minister David Hanson said 30 of those freed had been recalled to jail.
Prisoners convicted of violence against the person were the second largest category after those serving time for theft and handling, who numbered 404 of the 1,701 total. The figure also included 65 people sentenced for drug offences, 37 for fraud and forgery and 219 for motoring offences. Most of the total had been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment or less but 289 had been jailed for between one and four years.
If the first week’s total was repeated every week over the course of a year, it would mean nearly 88,500 offenders being freed early. But this seems unlikely as the first day of the scheme saw a “surge” of 884 releases, with the total falling to just 87 on the fourth day and 100 on the fifth.
Shadow justice secretary Nick Herbert said: “It is totally unacceptable that over 1,700 prisoners have been released early on to the streets, including violent offenders, those who have committed theft and drugs-related offences and a fifth of whom have committed crimes sufficiently serious that they were originally sentenced to longer than a year in prison.
“The public is being placed at risk and the blame lies squarely with ministers who 10 years ago ignored future projections of the prison population and failed to build adequate capacity.”


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Recently, the demand for accuracy measurement of microstructures has been remarkable. We have been developing a measurement system for microstructures using a stylus made of an optical fiber and prisms. In this measurement system, the oblique irradiation of the laser beam was employed to detect the displacement of the stylus shaft generated by contact between the stylus tip and the measured surface, and to expand the measurable area and depth. After these evaluations, we discovered that the sensitivity was enhanced with the increase in the incident angle of the laser beam on the stylus shaft. Therefore, in this study, we focus on the effect of the incident angle of light on the measurement sensitivity. First, the enhancement sensitivity is confirmed by using the basic experimental apparatus. Next, the relationship between the incident angle of the laser beam and the sensitivity is theoretically examined using the 3D ray-tracing method. Finally, the factor of the sensitivity enhancement is analyzed using the same method. As a result, it was confirmed that the sensitivity was enhanced with the increase in the incident angle of the laser beam on the stylus shaft.
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Seaside police issue 15 criminal citations for illegal fireworks
"Chaotic" is how Seaside police described this Fourth of July in Seaside.
“We literally would go on to a street and there'd be fireworks shooting off directly in front of us,” said Seaside Police Chief Deputy, Nick Borges.
Police said they were very well prepared with drones and extra patrols, and that the night was pretty quiet until around 8:30 pm.
“It was a good operation. But again, if our goal is to stop fireworks altogether, that did not happen. Fireworks continued,” Borges said.
They said that neighbors played a key role in helping them track people down.
“The thing that impressed me the most was the community members this year, who were willing to sign a citation and provide specific information,” Borges said.
Many people watched from up on top of the hill on General Jim Moore Boulevard.
“We just drove to the top of the hill there to overlook the whole city,” said Seaside resident, Michael Oswald.
Some neighbors describe it as being like a free show.
“It's a lot like being in the middle of Disneyland. Going to bed with fireworks and you know, like enough booms, you go and look, it's pretty,” said Seaside resident, Anne Quamen.
In the end, Seaside police confiscated a total of 15 illegal fireworks.

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Here is another lesson that I have learned running an animation studio. It would be great if having your own studio meant that you could draw, animate or create whatever suits your fancy. Unfortunately this is not the case. Your ability to create is limited by your ability to pay your rent, pay phone bills, pay utilities, pay credit cards, pay the line of credit, pay travel expenses, pay equipment leases and pay your employees' salaries. If you can cover all those things every month you can think about being creative after that.
As I'm writing this, it saddens me that to be a true artist in a field like animation, it either requires you to live in abject poverty and doodle away in you mom's attic or have to work for a much larger company who has ownership of everything you create.
Here is some more artwork from a television project we are developing called POV. The artist here is Normand Lemay. He is the second fastest sketcher I know next to Mark Andrews at Pixar.

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Dubai's 200 MW CSP tender framework offers potential cost savings from engineering through to operations and new entrants from China could help lower prices, Inaki Perez, Solar Team Leader at Mott MacDonald, DEWA's Technical Advisor, said at the MENA New Energy 2017 conference.
A new Investment Tax Credit proposal linked to installation costs would raise CSP tax breaks from the end of 2016, the point at which the 30% credit for all solar projects is currently scheduled to drop to 10%.
California's SolarReserve wants to bring in an investor with the financial clout to raise more than $4 billion in equity to help fund the next phase of the company's global development, Kevin Smith, CEO of SolarReserve, said.
GlassPoint Solar’s massive 1.0 GW Miraah CSP plant in Oman establishes solar thermal as a key asset for enhanced oil recovery as operators continue to optimise production in a low oil price environment.
We caught up with ACWA Power’s President and CEO, Paddy Padmanathan, the CEO of SolarReserve, Kevin Smith, and the President of Estela, Luis Crespo to discuss the road to cost reduction and bid success.
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Concentrated Solar Power has the potential to produce 10% of South Africa’s electricity requirements but grid connections need to be improved in key solar Provinces like the Northern Cape, Nandu Bhula, CEO of ACWA Power Solafrica Bokpoort, said.
The development of scalable storage-only technology, using electricity to heat molten salts, would help reduce costs for CSP projects, Justin Raade, CEO of energy storage systems supplier Halotechnics, said.
The development of scalable storage-only technology, using electricity to heat molten salts, would help reduce costs for CSP projects, Justin Raade, CEO of energy storage systems sup-plier Halotechnics, said.
Lebanese engineering firm Phoenix Energy has developed a dish Stirling CSP system for off-grid use but its mass production is being held back by the lack of competitively priced 1-5 kW Stirling engines, Dany Kaddoum, project manager at Phoenix Energy, said.
CSP suppliers and developers will need to focus on local content and local presence, in addition to component cost reductions, to be successful in the growing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market, Jeroen van Schijndel, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Rioglass, told CSP Today.


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The New flagship smartphone Galaxy S6 Edge has caused great interest not only potential buyers, but also test different profiles.
Recently, the Samsung along with iPhone 6 and One M9, prosal a test of strength. The next round of tests — complete disassembly and assessment of the maintainability of iFixit.
The Main problem faced during the preparation of the smartphone, a large amount of glue that holds the back cover is made of glass Gorilla Glass 4.
Another design flaw — the inability to easily replace the battery. Now, without the repairman from the service center this will be an almost impossible task.
In the end, the experts iFixit put the curved smartphone from Samsung only 3 out of 10 points what is a low assessment of maintainability. Employees of the resource is not liked glued to the underside of the display battery, and a large amount of glue. However, the advantages listed "modular" design, through which separate elements are really easy to replace.


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Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl to take on the Los Angeles Rams, and Ohio State’s fingerprints were all over Cincinnati’s AFC Championship Game win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Not only did Joe Burrow engineer a comeback when the Chiefs took a 21-3 lead in the second quarter, a trio of former Buckeyes on the defensive side of the football made some huge plays for the Bengals. Sam Hubbard had a crucial sack late in the fourth quarter to hold the Chiefs to a game-tying field goal. Eli Apple and Vonn Bell both made huge plays in overtime, with Apple breaking up a pass on Kansas City’s only drive in the extra session and Bell intercepting a Patrick Mahomes pass on the next play.
With the number of Bengals that are former Buckeyes, there is likely to be a huge play by an Ohio State alum in next Sunday’s Super Bowl. Over the years there have been a number of memorable moments where a player that wore the scarlet and gray in college did something that will live forever in Super Bowl lore.
Today’s question: What is your favorite Super Bowl moment by a former Buckeye?
We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.
Brett’s answer: Santonio Holmes’ game-winning catch in Super Bowl XLIII
After a career at Ohio State that saw him rank in the top-10 in a number of receiving categories, Santonio Holmes was taken with the 25th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were coming off a win over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. By Holmes’ third season in the league, he had become a strong compliment to Hines Ward at wide receiver for the Steelers.
Pittsburgh looked to be in control of the Super Bowl at halftime, as James Harrison intercepted a Kurt Warner pass and returned it 100 yards just before half to give the Steelers a 17-7 lead. Pittsburgh would extend the lead to 20-7 before Arizona started their comeback, eventually taking a 23-20 lead with just over two minutes to go when Larry Fitzgerald scored on a 64-yard touchdown pass.
The Steelers didn’t lose their cool though, going on an eight play, 78-yard drive to take the lead with 35 seconds to go. Holmes accounted for all but five yards on that drive, grabbing four passes for 73 yards. The game-winning touchdown catch saw Holmes reach high for the football and get two feet in-bounds near the back corner of the end zone. The play was reviewed, and rightfully ruled a catch. Arizona had 35 seconds left to try and score a touchdown to win the game, but the Cardinals fumbled a couple plays into the drive.
Holmes finished the game with nine catches for 131 yards, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. The wide receiver is the first, and only, Ohio State alum to be named Super Bowl MVP. The game-winning catch by Holmes is one of the most iconic plays in Super Bowl history, not only because of its importance, but also because of how picturesque it was as Holmes was able to get both feet down in-bounds.
Meredith’s answer: Mike Vrabel’s offensive touchdowns in Super Bowls XXXVIII and XXIX
It’s hard to pick a play from a member of the New England Patriots, but we can still pay homage to one of our favorite defensive Buckeyes of his generation. Mike Vrabel, despite being a two-time Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, fell to the third round in the 1997 NFL Draft. After a couple seasons with Pittsburgh, he came to the Pats in 2001 — and that’s when the magic started.
While Vrabel was an anchor on the New England defense during his tenure there from 2001-2008, earning three Super Bowl rings along the way, his biggest Super Bowl moment came on offense. In 2004, in Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers, Vrabel’s one-yard touchdown catch from Tom Brady would put the Patriots up on the Panthers late in the fourth quarter. It was the first touchdown catch by a defensive player in a Super Bowl since 1986.
Vrabel and Brady would repeat the feat in Super Bowl XXIX the following season against the Philadelphia Eagles with a two-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
In all, Mike Vrabel had 11 touchdowns in his career. It’s definitely not as lovable as a big man touchdown, but it still warms the soul to see someone from the defensive front seven score six.
Looking ahead, despite their lukewarm showing in the NFL Playoffs this year, the Tennessee Titans are a team on the rise in recent seasons under the leadership of Vrabel the coach. It’s possible we could have more great Super Bowl moments from Vrabel in years to come.


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October 13, 2005
“Lost” actor, wife robbed at gunpoint in home
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A cast member of the Emmy-winning
TV series "Lost" and his wife were robbed at gunpoint in their
Honolulu home, police and a spokeswoman for the actor said on
A spokeswoman for actor Josh Holloway confirmed that he and
his wife had been robbed but declined to comment further.
couple living at his property was awakened at 4:10 a.m. local
time on Wednesday by a man wearing gray-and-black shirt and
baseball cap holding a handgun.
Local KHON-TV reported that it was Holloway and his wife
and said the robber took cash and the keys to a Mercedes Benz
later found in the area.
Holloway, 36, plays Sawyer on ABCs top-rated show "Lost"
about survivors of a plane crash trying to survive on a
mysterious, uncharted Pacific Island.
The show is shooting its second season on Hawaii's Oahu.


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October 31, 2013
Gina M. Paige explained that the organization, African Ancestry, started with Dr. Rick Kittles, genetic researcher at Howard University who was interested in isolating the gene that caused prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in our community. He found this research methodology applicable in other genetic detective research and so in 2003 African Ancestry was founded with Ms. Paige.
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“Long Distance Revolutionary,” the new documentary about political prisoner and prolific writer Mumia Abu Jamal, will have its international premiere in the Bay Area on Oct. 6 and 8 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. There have been a number of documentaries done about the case of Mumia Abu Jamal, but this one puts his life at the center of the discussion.


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A League Of Right-Wing Leaders Grows Under Trump’s Lead
Right-wing leaders join forces with the U.S. president-elect
It almost seems as if a league of far right-wing leaders is being created across the world with president-elect Donald Trump as the leader. In reality, far-right figureheads have been emboldened by Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
Controversial Hungarian leader and Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, said in an interview with the newspaper Vilaggazdasag that President-elect rump has invited him to visit Washington (although no date was specified) during a telephone conversation. As reported by Reuters, Orbán said:
“I spoke on the phone with the new U.S. president and I can say that our position has improved remarkably. Donald Trump has made it clear that he regards Hungary highly.”
PM Orbán has been in power in Hungary since 2010, and ever since he frequently clashed with senior U.S. officials, including Hilary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State, who believes his reforms and ideas undermine democratic ideals in the European country. In October this year, as a result of the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees fleeing the war, Orbán tried to win a referendum to ban Hungary from taking a EU quota of refugees; which fortunately he lost. He is also known for his strong stance against migrants and Islam. Last year, he was behind a series of fences built along the southern borders of the country, aimed at halting the flow of migrants. These proposals and ideas from Orbán raised tensions between the U.S. and Hungary for some time. In fact, during the same telephone call between the president-elect and the Hungarian PM, Orbán expounded upon his country’s relationship with the United States:
“He invited me to Washington, I told him that I hadn’t been there for a long time as I had been treated as a ‘black sheep’, to which he replied, laughing: ‘Me too’.”
Since the beginning of his presidential campaign, Orbán was the first European leader, even among the right-wing ones, who expressed preference for Trump and praised his immigration and security proposals, while referring to a possible victory from Clinton as a bad option for Hungary, and generally speaking for all Europe. As told by The Independent, the Hungarian right-wing leader believes the U.S will have with Trump a president who is “not ideologically restricted, but an open person. He is much more interested in success, efficiency and results than in political theories.”
PM Orbán has been highly criticized by the European Union for his efforts to centralize power, control and repress civic groups, corruption and increasing his influence over the media. No surprise a bond is growing between him and Trump; unfortunately Orbán is not the only one of this type in Europe, with France soon to decide its fate, too.
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Brutai’s “Flood” as captured by the talented students of The Brit School
We’ve not covered Brutai an awful lot, but we have seen them a couple of times in recent months – including a supporting slot for gamer metal dudes Centiment and a review of their EP last year – and we’ve been impressed with what we’ve seen. As such, we’re very proud to premiere the band’s new video for “Flood“, the opening track from said record.
What’s quite cool about this endeavour is that it was recorded and edited by a group of 16 and 17 year-olds from The Brit School in London. Have a look:
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It has come about via a collaboration between Brutai’s PR representatives Incendia and The Brit School’s media department, with the former supplying fodder for the latter to shoot in a professional environment. The Brit School is a college devoted to the performing arts and technology, and provides “education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible.” Which sounds exactly the kind of place I’d like to have gone when I was 14-19. Damn.
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CFD development and modeling applied to thermal-hydraulics of hydrogen storage in salt caverns
A PhD thesis is available at LMSF lab of CEA in collaboration with Storengy, a world specialist in natural gas storage in salt caverns. Measurements carried out in the cavity showed that gas is in convective motion in the upper part of the cavity and is not necessarily in thermodynamic equilibrium with the brine at the bottom of the cavity, leading to gas stratification phenomena. The different flow regimes (convective or not) will strongly influence, on the one hand, mass exchanges between the gas and the brine and therefore the evolution of the gas composition (in moisture and other components) at the cavity exit and, on the other hand, thermal exchanges between the gas and the rock mass surrounding the cavity. In this context, CFD-based prediction tools are highly beneficial for understanding these phenomena and will contribute to a better interpretation of the physical measurements made in the cavity, to the design improvment of surface installations and to monitoring storage facilities, particularly for hydrogen storage. In this doctoral project, the aim is to develop a thermal-hydraulics model based on TrioCFD software for gas storage in realistically-shaped cavities and under cavity operating conditions (injection and withdrawal phases). To this end, the operation of storage salt cavities will be modeled, initially for a real geometry and in single-phase flow, then in two-phase flow, taking into account mass exchanges between the brine and the gas in the cavity.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) resolution of "point-saddle" problems arising from the mechanics of contact between deformable structures
In the field of structural mechanics, simulated systems often involve deformable structures that may come into contact. In numerical models, this generally translates into kinematic constraints on the unknown of the problem (i.e. the displacement field), which are dealt with by the introduction of so-called dual unknowns that ensure the non-interpenetration of contacting structures. This leads to the resolution of so-called "saddle-point" linear systems, for which the matrix is "indefinite" (it has positive and negative eigenvalues) and "sparse" (the vast majority of terms in this matrix are zero).
In the context of high-performance parallel computing, we're turning to "iterative" methods for solving linear systems, which, unlike "direct" methods, can perform well for highly refined numerical models when using a very large number of parallel computing processors. But for this to happen, they need to be carefully designed and/or adapted to the problem at hand.
While iterative methods for solving "positive definite" linear systems (which are obtained in the absence of kinematic constraints) are relatively well mastered, solving linear point-saddle systems remains a major difficulty . A relatively abundant literature proposes iterative methods adapted to the treatment of the "Stokes problem", emblematic of incompressible fluid mechanics. But the case of point-saddle problems arising from contact constraints between deformable structures is still a relatively open problem.
The proposed thesis consists in proposing iterative methods adapted to the resolution of linear "saddle-point" systems arising from contact problems between deformable structures, in order to efficiently handle large-scale numerical models. The target linear systems have a size of several hundred million unknowns, distributed over several thousand processes, and cannot currently be solved efficiently, either by direct methods, or by "basic" preconditioned iterative methods. In particular, we will validate the approach proposed by Nataf and Tournier  and adapt it to cases where the constraints do not act on all the primal unknowns.
The work carried out can be applied to numerous industrial problems, particularly in the nuclear industry. One example is the case of fuel pellets, which expand under the effect of temperature and the generation of fission products, and come into contact with the metal cladding of the fuel rod, which can lead to cladding failure .
This thesis is in collaboration with the LIP6 laboratory (Sorbonne-université).
An internship can be arranged in preparation for thesis work, depending on the candidate's wishes.
 Benzi, M., Golub, G. H., & Liesen, J. (2005). Numerical solution of saddle point problems. Acta numerica, 14, 1-137. (https://page.math.tu-berlin.de/~liesen/Publicat/BenGolLie05.pdf)
 Nataf, F., & Tournier, P. H. (2023). A GenEO Domain Decomposition method for Saddle Point problems. Comptes Rendus. Mécanique, 351(S1), 1-18. (https://doi.org/10.5802/crmeca.175)
 Michel, B., Nonon, C., Sercombe, J., Michel, F., & Marelle, V. (2013). Simulation of pellet-cladding interaction with the pleiades fuel performance software environment. Nuclear Technology, 182(2), 124-137. (https://hal.science/hal-04060973/document)
Implicit/explicit transition for numerical simulation of Fluid-Structure Interaction problems treated by immersed boundary techniques
In many industrial sectors, rapid transient phenomena are involved in accident scenarios. An example in the nuclear industry is the Loss of Primary Coolant Accident, in which an expansion wave propagates through the primary circuit of a Pressurized Water Reactor, potentially vaporizing the primary fluid and causing structural damage. Nowadays, the simulation of these fast transient phenomena relies mainly on "explicit" time integration algorithms, as they enable robust and efficient treatment of these problems, which are generally highly non-linear. Unfortunately, because of the stability constraints imposed on time steps, these approaches struggle to calculate steady-state regimes. Faced with this difficulty, in many cases, the kinematic quantities and internal stresses of the steady state of the system under consideration at the time of occurrence of the simulated transient phenomenon are neglected.
Furthermore, the applications in question involve solid structures interacting with the fluid, undergoing large-scale deformation and possibly fragmenting. A immersed boundary technique known as MBM (Mediating Body Method ) recently developed at the CEA enables structures with complex geometries and/or undergoing large deformations to be processed efficiently and robustly. However, this coupling between fluid and solid structure has only been considered in the context of "fast" transient phenomena treated by "explicit" time integrators.
The final objective of the proposed thesis is to carry out a nominal regime calculation followed by a transient calculation in a context of fluid/immersed-structure interaction. The transient phase of the calculation is necessarily based on "explicit" time integration and involves the MBM fluid/structure interaction technique. In order to minimize numerical disturbances during the transition between nominal and transient regimes, the calculation of the nominal regime should be based on the same numerical model as the transient calculation, and therefore also rely on an adaptation of the MBM method.
Recent work defined an efficient and robust strategy for calculating steady states for compressible flows, based on "implicit" time integration. However, although generic, this approach has so far only been tested in the case of perfect gases, and in the absence of viscosity.
On the basis of this initial work, the main technical challenges of this thesis are 1) to validate and possibly adapt the methodology for more complex fluids (in particular water), 2) to introduce and adapt the MBM method for fluid-structure interaction in this steady-state calculation strategy, 3) to introduce fluid viscosity, in particular within the framework of the MBM method initially developed for non-viscous fluids. At the end of this work, implicit/explicit transition demonstration calculations with fluid-structure interaction will be implemented and analyzed.
An internship can be arranged in preparation for thesis work, depending on the candidate's wishes.
 Jamond, O., & Beccantini, A. (2019). An embedded boundary method for an inviscid compressible flow coupled to deformable thin structures: The mediating body method. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 119(5), 305-333.
Seismic analysis of the soil-structure interface: physical and numerical modelling of global tilting and local detachment
The effect of soil-structure interaction, currently not taken into account in the seismic design of civil engineering structures and their foundations in professional practice, could influence the design of load-bearing structures. Soil-structure interaction effects are linked to inertial interaction (forces in the soil-structure system) and kinematic interaction (influence of the soil-foundation contact surface) (Semblat and Pecker, 2009). A more precise analysis of these two aspects requires three-dimensional (3D) numerical modeling of the soil-foundation-structure system and its temporal response, the definition of relevant constitutive laws for materials in the nonlinear plastic regime and the characterization of their mechanical properties. This makes it possible to consider directly the reduction in soil bearing capacity resulting from loss in soil strength, and the modification over time of the seismic action at the base of the structure. In 3D soil-structure interaction models, the connection between the soil and the embedded part of the footing structure is generally considered to be rigid, and the effects of friction and up-lift are neglected.
A series of tests on the CEA's Azalée shaking table in October 1999 (CAMUS IV, Combescure and Chaudat, 2000) demonstrated the existence of complex phenomena of structural detachment from the ground during seismic shaking. This involved a 1/3 scale model of the structure resting on a sandbox, anchored to the shaking table. Tests revealed up lifting at the foundation level, leading to energy dissipation, as well as significant residual settlement and rotation. Other studies have also highlighted the significant impact of rocking and consequent up-lift at the soil-foundation interface on the seismic response of the structure (Abboud, 2017; Chatzigogos, 2007; Gajan et al., 2021; Gazetas and Apostolou, 2004), as well as the loss of elasticity and nonlinear behavior of the soil, which increases permanent settlement (Pelekis et al., 2021). However, few studies in the literature evaluate the effect of the roughness of the soil-foundation interface and propose contact laws to model settlement and up lifting during rocking of the structure under seismic action.
In the context of interaction effects, understanding the parameters influencing the behavior of the soil-foundation interface and modeling the contact surface remains a challenge. A combined experimental and numerical approach will be developed in the proposed thesis.
The main aim of this thesis is to enable the transition from the modeling of local effects (friction, up lifting) to the simulation of the structure's global response (rocking, settlement, sliding). This is achieved by identifying the experimentally measurable physical parameters that manage the phenomenon locally and, at the same time, the global dynamic parameters altered by interaction effects (change in effective height).
On the one hand, an experimental campaign will be conducted on Vesuve, a single-axis vibrating table. The experimental model will consist of a rigid box containing the reference soil and a structure placed on the surface. The behavior of the system will be monitored using pressure sensors, LVDTs, flexiforce, accelerometers, etc. In addition, a numerical modeling method will be proposed and validated by comparison with experimental results. Finally, a numerical strategy will be proposed for different study cases. The output parameters obtained by the numerical simulations will be correlated with the measured parameters in order to optimize their calibration on the one hand, and to validate the numerical approach on the other.
Numerical simulation of turbulence models on distorted meshes
Turbulence plays an important role in many industrial applications (flow, heat transfer, chemical reactions). Since Direct Simulation (DNS) is often an excessive cost in computing time, Reynolds Models (RANS) are then used in CFD (computational fluid dynamics) codes. The best known, which was published in the 70s, is the k - epsilon model.
It results in two additional non-linear equations coupled to the Navier-Stokes equations, describing the transport, for one, of turbulent kinetic energy (k) and, for the other, of its dissipation rate (epsilon). ). A very important property to check is the positivity of the parameters k and epsilon which is necessary for the system of equations modeling the turbulence to remain stable. It is therefore crucial that the discretization of these models preserves the monotony. The equations being of convection-diffusion type, it is well known that with classical linear schemes (finite elements, finite volumes, etc ...), the numerical solutions are likely to oscillate on distorted meshes. The negative values of the parameters k and epsilon are then at the origin of the stop of the simulation.
We are interested in nonlinear methods allowing to obtain compact stencils. For diffusion operators, they rely on nonlinear combinations of fluxes on either side of each edge. These approaches have proved their efficiency, especially for the suppression of oscillations on very distorted meshes. We can also take the ideas proposed in the literature where it is for example described nonlinear corrections applying on classical linear schemes. The idea would be to apply this type of method on the diffusive operators appearing in the k-epsilon models. In this context it will also be interesting to transform classical schemes of literature approaching gradients into nonlinear two-point fluxes. Fundamental questions need to be considered in the case of general meshes about the consistency and coercivity of the schemes studied.
During this thesis, we will take the time to solve the basic problems of these methods (first and second year), both on the theoretical aspects and on the computer implementation. This can be done in Castem, TrioCFD or Trust development environments. We will then focus on regular analytical solutions and application cases representative of the community.
Greedy method for the model order reduction in neutronics : application of the reduced basis method
We are interested in a methodology that perform a computation in a very short amount of time while preserving the accuracy. A reduced basis approach could meet this requirement.
In the framework of the reduced basis methods [1,3], we devise an approximation space associated to a parameter-dependent partial differential equation. The construction of this approximation space includes a phase of exploration of the space of parameters where it is important to quantify the error between the solution obtained from the approximation space (in construction) and the solution obtained from a standard (fine) discretization.
This crucial step allows to certify the construction of the reduced basis.
Recently, some research work in the laboratory have provided a posteriori error estimator in the context of neutronics .
In this context , we are interested in generalized non-symmetric eigenvalue problems. Typically, we consider a linear Boltzmann operator of the form:
Find (u, v) such that Lu = Hu + v Fu,
where Lu is the advection operator, Hu is the scattering operator that modelize the collisions of the neutrons, Fu is the fission operator and the unknown u represents the neutron flux. The equation is also called the neutron transport equation. The fact the operator is not symetric comes form the scattering operator.
A first implementation of the reduced basis method based on the Proper Orthogonal Decomposition has been made for the neutron diffusion model in the APOLLO3® code . Reduced basis methods have been studied for the neutron diffusion model [6-8] and the neutron transport model [9-14] with a varying degree of intrusivity.
The objective of this thesis is to contribute to the construction of greedy reduced basis methods for a model of neutronics, especially on assembling the reduced problem and the computation of an a posteriori estimator based on an affine decomposition of the operator. In a second step, many possibilities may be investigated :
- The extension of the reduced basis method to the simplified transport;
- The extension of the reduced basis method to the transport model;
- The application to the loading pattern of a research reactor.
 Y. Maday, O. Mula, A generalized empirical interpolation method: application of reduced basis techniques to data assimilation. Analysis and Numerics of Partial Differential Equations, XIII:221-231,2013.
 O. Mula, Some contributions towards the parallel simulation of time dependent neutron transport and the integration of observed data in real time, Chapter 1, 2014.
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Toward robust simulations of uncertain industrial nonlinear dynamical systems
Vibrations are encountered in many components of nuclear reactors subject to fluid flows (steam generator for example). Resulting impacts and friction contacts can lead to wear of the materials which must be controlled for improved maintenance and to guarantee the lifespan of these industrial components.
Thus, it is necessary to know the solicitation experienced by the structure, define a reliable modeling of the system and implement efficient and accurate numerical methods to obtain the non-linear dynamic responses of the system.
In order to improve the robustness and performance of the numerical methods currently used at Framatome, CEA and EDF, this phD thesis have the following objectives:
- implement an efficient temporal integration algorithm suited for the case of systems with contact and friction, in particular to accurately reproduce “stick-and-slip” regimes and then the wear power of the surfaces in contact.
- demonstrate the ability to simulate both a single tube and a bundle of nearly 5000 interacting tubes,
- study the applicability of fluid-elastic coupling models identified on a single straight tube to a bundle of multi-supported 3D tubes,
- identify the relative influence of physical and numerical parameters by probabilistic approaches.
A Master 2 internship is planned before the phD as an introduction to this work.
Profile required: Final year engineer or Master 2 equivalent. Specialized in mechanics, attracted by numerical methods (both computer development and practical use).
Detection and diagnosis of anomalies in civil engineering structures using machine learning and numerical simulation
Monitoring reinforced concrete structures is of particular importance when it comes to identifying potential anomalies (cracking or excessive deformation, for example) in relation to nominal operation. These anomalies can have consequences both for the overall behavior (strength, etc.) and the functionality (tightness, etc.) of the structure. To meet this challenge (fault detection and prediction of consequences), a strong coupling between measurement data and simulations is essential. Current methodology relies mainly on initial instrumentation of the structure, based on expert opinion or feedback, but the data is not processed and analyzed using numerical calculation codes. The subject of the proposed thesis falls within the framework of a methodological breakthrough, through the combination of machine learning and numerical simulation tools for the detection and diagnosis of anomalies on civil engineering structures, in order to develop intelligent and adaptive instrumentation for monitoring the life of the structure. The methodology revolves around the following axes: processing of measurement data by machine learning, leading to the identification of potentially faulty zones, reconstruction of suitable boundary conditions around the previously detected anomaly by metamodeling, and identification of the fault and its consequences by numerical simulation. The thesis will be carried out jointly by two CEA laboratories: LM2S, specializing in structural mechanics, and LIAD, a unit specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
The desired candidate (M2 level) should have an appetite for advanced numerical methods (including machine learning), as well as knowledge of mechanics and/or civil engineering. By the end of the thesis, the candidate will have developed knowledge and skills in numerical simulation, data assimilation and mechanics that can be effectively exploited in both industrial and academic environments.
The thesis may be combined with a preliminary M2 internship.
New condensation model in stratified flow at CFD and macroscopic scale by two-phase upscaling
In the context of safety of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), the Primary Coolant Loss Accident (LOCA) is of great importance. The LOCA is a hypothetical accident caused by a breach in the primary circuit. This leads to a pressure decrease in the primary circuit and a loss of water inventory in this circuit. Its resulting in heating of the fuel rods, which must remain limited so that damage to the fuel does not reduce cooling of the reactor core and prevents meltdown.
To remedy this situation, safety injection is activated to inject cold water, in the form of a jet, into the horizontal cold branch, which is totally or partially dewatered by the presence of pressurized steam. A stratified flow appears in the cold branch, with significant condensation phenomena in the vicinity of the jet and at the free surface in stratified flow zones. Numerous experimental and numerical works have been carried out on interfacial transfers at the free surface on rectangular and cylindrical cross-sections. CFD simulations of condensation at the free surface are carried out with the Neptune_CFD code, used by FRAMATOME, EDF and CEA. Currently, three models for heat transfer at the free surface are available in Neptune_CFD. These models have been established from a reduced number of simulations (DNS, LES and RANS) on rectangular configurations that remain far from the configuration of interest. Flows in a rectangular section tend to be parallel, whereas flows in a cylindrical section are three-dimensional.
The aim of this thesis is to improve the modeling of free surface condensation in a cylindrical cross-section configuration. Initially, a bibliographic study will be carried out on the free surface flow map, as well as on experimental works devoted to characterizing of interfacial area, mean interfacial velocity, turbulence terms in the vicinity of the free surface and heat transfer. In parallel, a new model will be developed in relation to the various improvement elements identified, and the associated validation carried out. Work is also planned to upscale two-phase CFD simulations to a macroscopic CATHARE approach. This up-scaling method will be based on Tanguy Herry's thesis work.
Uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis for vibrations of thin structures under axial flow
Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) phenomena are omnipresent in industrial installations where structures are in contact with a flowing fluid that exerts a mechanical load. In the case of slender flexible structures, IFS can induce vibratory phenomena and mechanical instabilities, resulting in large displacement amplitudes. The nuclear industry is confronted with this problem, particularly concerning piping, fuel assemblies, and steam generators. Computation codes are an essential tool that, based on several input parameters, provide access to quantities of interest (output variables) that are often inaccessible experimentally for the prevention and control of vibrations. However, knowledge of input parameters is sometimes limited by a lack of characterization (measurement error or lack of data) or simply by the intrinsically random nature of these parameters.
In this context, this thesis aims to analyze the vibratory response of a thin structure with uncertain geometric characteristics (structure with a curvature defect, localized or global). In particular, we aim to understand how geometric uncertainties affect the stability of the flexible structure.
This characterization will be carried out both theoretically and numerically. As the work progresses, the effect of different uncertainties (linked, for example, to the material characteristics of the structure or the properties of the incident flow) may be considered. Ultimately, the work carried out as part of this thesis will enable us to improve the prediction and control of vibrations of thin structures under axial flow.
Fluid-structure interactions and associated instabilities are present in many fields, whether in aeronautics with the phenomena of wing flutter, in nuclear power with the vibrations of components under flow, in biology for the understanding of underwater animal locomotion, in botany for the understanding of plant growth, in sport for performance optimization, in energy recovery from fluid-excited flexible structures. The thesis will enable the student to acquire a wide range of skills in mathematics, numerical simulation, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics, and to train for research in the field of fluid and solid mechanics, leading ultimately to a career in this field, whether in academia or in applied research and development in numerous fields of interest to scientists and society in general. A 6-month internship subject is also offered as a preamble to the thesis (optional).
Education level: Master 2 / Final year of engineering school.
Required training: continuum mechanics, strength of materials (beam theory)
fluid mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, numerical simulation (finite elements).


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Initial Coin Offering, known as "ICO", is a relatively new phenomenon in the crowdfunding industry being the main subject of discussion in the Blockchain and financial communities.
During the last year, ICOs have exploded and became an increasingly popular method of fundraising for start - ups and other companies with the intention to fund innovative projects based on the Blockchain technology.
Although, specific regulatory framework does not yet exist for ICOs, this does not mean that the market for ICOs is not regulated through other various laws in place.
Regulators are applying existing securities and financial market legislation to ICOs and issue guidelines as to the risks involved and the applicability of such laws on ICOs.
The Cyprus Jurisdiction
Companies Limited by Shares
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, (CySec) for the time being, follows the guidelines and warnings of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and issues circulars to the public as to the dealings in virtual currencies.
There is no regulatory framework as to ICOs and thus no express prohibition of following such a step. The Cyprus regulator, CySec, remains silent on the matter without taking an official position so far.
In view of the absence of any sort of specific rules on the ICO regime, the road is open for such a step using a Cyprus Company exploiting all the Cyprus benefits of the surrounding financial and tax environment.
The current legislation does not impose any restrictions on the investment policy of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with Limited Number of Investors, (AIFLNP).
In view of this legislative gap, the regulator, CySec, accepts applications for the establishment of AIFLNPs which will also be trading in cryptocurrencies or investing in ICOs. Various conditions must be met though.
In view of the above, it seems that a Fund dealing in cryptocurrencies could also be established in Cyprus through the Regulator process in addition to the ICOs through a limited liability company outside the control of the Regulator.
B. INITIAL COIN OFFERING - ICO
An ICO is the way by which companies, usually start-ups, raise funds from the public within a limited period of time by issuing digital Coins or Tokens (hereinafter referred to as Tokens) that are related to a specific innovative project. The Tokens are issued by means of Blockchain Technology and may be tradable on specific platforms.
The issuer company initiating the ICO, transfers to the investors Tokens being the subject of the issue, usually in exchange of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ether or Fiat currencies, such as US dollar or Euro.
The issuer can use the proceeds of the ICO to finance its business operations and future growth related to the project for which the ICO was set up. In the event that Tokens are exchanged for other cryptocurrencies, the issuing company can exchange them for fiat currencies like, US dollar or Euro, as required.
The Tokens, subject to the particular issue, are in effect "contracts" granting certain rights to the investors. Subject to the issue, Tokens may represent rights to a specific or recurring service to be developed or a right to participate to a share in a project or a portion of the expected returns in the project.
In simple words, the Tokens issued, are usually connected with the project that will be developed by the issuer and for which financing is requested.
Although this is not exclusive, Tokens may have the form of Payment Tokens, which are similar to cryptocurrencies and do not have any connection with any project. They are accepted as means of payment.
Tokens may also have the form of Utility Tokens which give access to an application or service.
They may also have the form of an Asset Token representing an asset of the issuing company or of the project or right to dividends or to interest payments. These are analogous to equities, bonds or derivatives.
Payment Tokens will hardly be identified as securities but Utility Tokens and Asset Tokens under certain circumstances might be qualified as securities and the laws on Investment Services and Public Offer might be applicable with drastic negative effect on the ICO process.
Distinction from IPO
Contrary to a traditional Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), Tokens typically do not represent an ownership interest or dividend right in an entity. ICO investors seek to directly benefit from the issuing company's future business and particular project, while investors in IPOs tend to pursue a long-term interest in the value-creation of the IPO entity as a whole. to continue reading this article please click here

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A middle-aged woman suffered burns when a fire erupted in the car she was driving at Malad on Saturday morning.
The woman, Rashmi Vyas, 35, is being treated for 20% burns at a private hospital and her condition is said to be stable.
The incident happened at about 11.30am, while Vyas was on her way from her house at Raheja Complex to her son’s school for a parents’ meeting.
Vyas had reached the T-junction on the Madh-Marve road when a fire erupted in the Tata Indica vehicle. She managed to steer the car to the side of the road where passersby broke the window and got her out.
The Malwani police said the woman was taken to a local hospital where she was given first aid.
“She suffered burns on the hands and the temple area,” a police official said. She was subsequently shifted to a private hospital. The police suggested that the fire may have been caused by a short-circuit.


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Xenon Xe 133 is used as a diagnosis tool by doctors in order to examine the lungs through CT scans or other x-ray tests. It is a readily diffusible gas that is capable of passing through cell membranes, allowing doctors to study pulmonary function and to image the lungs. It can also be applied for assessment of cerebral blood flow.
As a gaseous radioactive agent, Xenon Xe 133 can be utilized with a CT scan or other forms of x-ray test in a controlled environment for diagnosis and examination of the lungs. It is also used by doctors to monitor the blood flow to the brain, depending upon the needs of the patient.
Xenon Xe 133 Gas is both physiologically and chemically similar to elemental xenon (Xe), a non-radioactive gas which is physiologically inert except for anesthetic properties at high doses. The radioactive element of Xenon Xe 133 comes from its production, as the drug is produced by fission of Uranium U 235.
Radiopharmaceuticals can only be used by physicians who are qualified and experienced in the use of the drug, and in controlled environments due to the nature of radionuclides. Xenon Xe 133 gas that enters circulation from a single breath is returned to the lungs and exhaled after passing through the peripheral circulatory system, making it a short-term form of monitoring.
There are no known side or adverse effects recorded of the use of Xenon Xe 133 as a diagnostic aid. Most patients experience no side effects of this drug. However, there are several potential side effects of which incidence is not known.
These side effects are based on the respiratory inhalation of Xenon Xe 133, that can potentially result in a variety of different side effects including coughing, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, tightness in the chest, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Due to the nature of Xenon Xe 133's usage for the diagnosis of various lung-based conditions, the cause may not be the drug itself but rather the disease that Xenon Xe 133 reveals.
In addition, patients should be aware of other potential side effects, including a faster heartbeat, hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, a skin rash, unusual tiredness and other physical exhaustion.
If any of the above symptoms are experienced, or anything else out of the ordinary is noted following the use of Xenon Xe 133, medical attention should be sought immediately to ensure wellbeing.
Due to the radioactive nature and diagnostic purpose of Xenon Xe 133 Gas, this drug is only to be administered by trained and qualified professionals prior to certain diagnostic testing. Preparation of Xenon Xe 133 includes measurement of the final patient dose by a suitable radioactivity calibration system prior to administration.
The minimum recommended dosage for Xenon Xe 133 Gas is 74 megabecquerels (2 millicuries), with the average inhalation amount for adult and adolescent administered activity being between 74 megabecquerels to 1.1 gigabecquerels (2 to 30 millicuries) per 3 liters of air for pulmonary studies and imaging purposes.
For pediatric administration, dosage should be individualized by the physician to match requirements, with the minimum recommended dosage being 74 megabecquerels (2 millicuries) for effective diagnosis. Beyond this, the amount used should be dependent on the weight and age of the patient as decided by their physician
For the usage of Xenon Xe 133 in the diagnosis and examination of cerebral blood flow, rather than lung-based diagnosis, 370 to 1110 megabecquerels (10 to 30 millicuries) is the recommended dosage for an average patient 70kg of weight.
For all applications and requirements listed above, Xenon Xe 133 gas can be administered as a bolus into the tubing near the patient's mouthpiece/mask after the completion of a tidal exhalation, or by rebreathing for a period of approximately five minutes.
Due to the physician-based administration of Xenon Xe 133 Gas, there is no requirement for this drug to be taken outside the listed circumstances. However, should the patient receive a higher dosage than anticipated or receive Xenon Xe 133 outside the recommended circumstances, resulting in side effects, either 911 or the FDA (1-800-FDA-1088) should be contacted in order to record these issues.
Many drugs can interact with other drugs within the human body, which can lead to changing effects of medication and even additional side effects that can cause the medication to become ineffective or even cause harm to the patient.
Patients and physicians should keep an up-to-date list of all medications and diagnostic drugs currently in use in order to prevent issues with negative drug interaction.
It's critical that the patient's doctor is aware of every drug within their system, from long-term medication to over the counter drugs, and makes their doctor aware of their current and recent medication usage to ensure effective treatment that is less likely to cause harm.
There are no known drug interactions for Xenon Xe 133 Gas. However, patients should remain vigilant of any side effects or differences physically and psychologically that may appear following the usage of the drug for diagnostic purposes. Always consult and discuss your worries with your doctor both prior to diagnostic testing and after diagnosis to ensure that there is a low chance of negative drug interactions.
Though relatively harmless when used in diagnostic testing, Xenon Xe 133 is a radiopharmaceutical drug and therefore carries the warnings of all radioactive material. There are no known side effects or drug interactions of the drug, but patients should always consult with their physician prior to the taking of Xenon Xe 133 in order to have a further understanding of the undertaking and purpose of using the gas for diagnosis.
The system of delivery for Xenon Xe 133 Gas, such as respirators or spirometers, must be well maintained and leak-proof in order to avoid loss of radioactivity into the laboratory environs that are not protected by exhaust systems.
Xenon Xe 133 Gas also adheres to various plastics and rubber and therefore shouldn't be allowed to remain or stand in tubing or respirator containers. Not following these care procedures may result in loss of radioactivity, rendering studies performed with this equipment as nondiagnostic in nature.
All radiopharmaceutical drugs, including Xenon Xe 133 Gas, must be handled with care and appropriate safety measures as a radioactive material, in order to minimize radiation exposure to clinical personnel. In addition, care should be taken in order to minimize possible radiation exposure to patients.
Both inhaled and exhaled Xenon Xe 133 Gas should be controlled in a manner that is in compliance with the appropriate regulations of the government agency authorized to license the use of radionuclides.
It is unknown whether the use of Xenon Xe 133 Gas can cause fetal harm upon administration to a pregnant woman, or if it can affect reproduction capacity. Xenon Xe 133 Gas should only be given during pregnancy if absolutely needed in order to negate any potential risks.
Xenon Xe 133 Gas should be stored at a carefully controlled room temperature (68° to 77°F) in order to maintain the quality and standard required for accurate diagnosis an effective vision of x-rays. The drug should only be accessible to trained and qualified physicians for use in diagnostic testing, and never readily available to patients for at home use or otherwise.
The storage and disposal of containers and equipment involved in the usage of Xenon Xe 133 should be performed as per the appropriate requirements for radiopharmaceutical drugs and other radioactive agents in order to ensure the safety of both patients and medical staff involved both in stock and the diagnosis process.
Xenon Xe 133 is developed for use as a diagnosis tool for the examination of the lungs through various x-ray tests. As a form of diagnosis with very few known side effects and drug interactions, it is the ideal solution for the diagnosis of a variety of diseases and illnesses without affecting already active drugs or treatments being taken by the patient.
In addition, the radioactive agent allows physicians to perfect diagnoses in a relatively risk-free environment that is quick and painless to the patient. While Xenon Xe 133 may require special storage and additional training for its use, in this case the benefits outweigh the costs of usage, especially with the addition of diagnoses for cerebral blood flow that can provide support for the diagnosis of cerebral diseases.
Xenon Xe 133 allows a less invasive form of diagnosis for lung diseases; when used correctly in combination with effective treatment the use of the radiopharmaceutical drugs can reduce the time required for effective diagnosis and treatment.

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After 21 years in northern Minnesota, I reluctantly relocated to the Twin Cities in 2009. Yes, there were better employment opportunities, but there was also rush hour traffic, hotter summers, and I couldn’t figure out how to get anywhere. Since then, my sense of direction has improved, although I still don’t like extremely hot weather or rush hour. But I have fallen in love with everything that the Twin Cities metro has to offer (especially the ice cream).
- Roseville, MN: Perfectly Positioned for a Twin Cities Vacation
- Distillery Tour at Tattersall Distilling
- The Mad Hatter: Tea in Anoka, Minnesota
- My favorite things about downtown Minneapolis
- Midtown Global Market

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Jeff Lifson, an analyst, host, and reporter with TVG since the racing network went on the air in 1999, has joined West Point Thoroughbreds as vice president for Midwest operations.
TV Games Network will present a 90-minute preview show of the Keeneland April 2-year-olds in training sale Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Eastern.
TVG will offer live coverage of the Keeneland September yearling sale next Monday through Wednesday (Sept. 9-11). Reports from the Keeneland sale pavilion will start each day at 1 p.m. (ET). A 30-minute recap show of the sales' first three days will air on Wednesday at 10 p.m. with a repeat showing on Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
TVG will again produce "The Works" from Churchill Downs, focusing on Kentucky Derby and Oaks-bound horses and their daily doings at the Louisville track.
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