The characteristics of aqueous lithium recovery by ion exchange were studied using three commercial cation exchange resins: CMP28 (porous type strong acid exchange resin), SCR-B (gel type strong acid exchange resin) and WK60L (porous type weak acid exchange resin). CMP28 was the most effective material for aqueous lithium recovery; its performance was even enhanced by modifying the cation with K+. A comparison to Na+ and H+ form resins demonstrated that the performance enhancement is reciprocally related to the electronegativity of the cation form. Further kinetic and equilibrium isotherm studies with the K+ form CMP28 showed that aqueous lithium recovery by ion exchange was well fitted with the pseudo-second-order rate equation and the Langmuir isotherm. The maximum ion exchange capacity of aqueous lithium recovery was found to be 14.28 mg/g and the optimal pH was in the region of 4-10.

In this paper we have examined the linear stability of triangular equilibrium points in the photogravitational restricted three body problem when both primaries are triaxial rigid bodies, the bigger one an oblate spheroid and source of radiation. The orbits about the Lagrangian equilibrium points are important for scientific investigation. A number of space missions have been completed and some are being proposed by various space agencies. We analyze the periodic motion in the neighbourhood of the Lagrangian equilibrium points as a function of the value of the mass parameter. Periodic orbits of an infinitesimal mass in the vicinity of the equilibrium points are studied analytically and numerically. The linear stability of triangular equilibrium points in the photogravitational restricted three body problem with Poynting- Robertson drag when both primaries are oblate spheroids has been examined by A. Kumar (2007). We have found the equations of motion and triangular equilibrium points for our problem. With the help of the characteristic equation we have discussed stability conditions. Finally, triangular equilibrium points are stable in the linear sense. It is further seen that the triangular points have long or short periodic elliptical orbits in the same range of μ.

This study deals with the generalization of the Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem (ER3BP) by considering the effects of radiation and oblate spheroid primaries. This may illustrate a gas giant exoplanet orbiting its host star with eccentric orbit. In the three dimensional case, this generalization may possess two additional equilibrium points (L6,7, out-of-plane). We determine the existence of L6,7 in ER3BP under the effects of radiation (bigger primary) and oblateness (small primary). We analytically derive the locations of L6;7 and assume initial approximations of (μ-1, ±3A2), where  and A2 are the mass parameter and oblateness factor, respectively. The fixed locations are then determined. Our results show that the locations of L6,7 are periodic and affected by A2 and the radiation factor (q1).

This work considers the elliptic restricted three-body problem under effects of radiation of the bigger primary, and an oblate spheroid for the smaller primary to mimic an exoplanetary system with a gas giant planet. Under the in uences of both effects we look for the existence of the triangular equilibrium points and the in uences of the radiation and oblateness on the locations and motion of the points. We set the system in a normalized rotating coordinate system and derive equations of motion for the third infinitesimal object. Our study shows that the effects modify the equilateral/isosceles triangle shape with respect to the primaries. The triangular points also have non-planar motion with period depending on the value of the planet oblateness.

This study is to develop a mathematical analysis model to grasp the behaviors of cartels. Cartels are formed tacitly and cause tremendous damage to consumers in modern society which is composed of advanced industry structure. The government authorities have instituted the leniency programs to respond cartels. However, cartels will continue unless there are legal sanctions against cartels based on an accurate analysis of leniency programs. The proposed cartel equilibrium analysis model is a mathematical behavior model which is based on the existing methods and the prison’s dilemma of game theory. Therefore, the model has a form of pay off matrix of two players. We use a iterated polymatrix approximation (IPA) method to deduct a Nash equilibrium point. The model is validated by an empirical analysis as well.

For each cable component in a cable dome structure, pre-tension is needed for stability of whole the structure. The summation of these pre-tension at each joint should be zero to achieve the self equilibrium structure. The first step in cable dome structure analysis is to find the ratio of pre-tension in each member which can produce a stable and structure on self-equilibrium. In this paper, a new method based on the basic principle of closed force polygon for equilibrium system is proposed for the determination of self-equilibrium mode of cable dome structure. A single layer cable dome and two multi layer type domes have been analyzed. The ratios of cable members are determined by the presented method, and check the validation of the results by numerical calculation.

텐세그리티 구조시스템의 한 종류인 케이블 돔 시스템은 케이블과 마스트로 이루어져 있다. 이 케이블에 외부하중이 가해지지 않은 상태에서 안정된 구조물이 되기 위하여 일정의 프리텐션이 가해져야 하며 구조물은 가해진 프리텐션 하에서 자기평형응력상태에 있어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 부재의 내력 벡터의 합 원리를 기초하여 자기평형 응력모드를 구하는 새로운 방법을 제안하였으며, 자기평형응력을 유지하기 위해 필요한 응력모드를 시각화할 수 있다는 점이 기존의 논문과 비교하여 독특성을 갖는다. 본 연구에서 제안된 방법에서 사용된 기본 원리는 모든 절점에서 외부하중이 가해지지 않은 상태에서 내력벡터의 합은 0이 되어야 한다는 것이다. 제안된 방법은 CAD를 이용하여 간단히 자기 평형응력모드를 찾을 수 있으며, 예제 케이블 돔 구조물을 대상으로 각 절점에 연결된 부재들의 내력을 결정하였다. 결과 값은 역학적 계산 방법과 기존의 이론에 의해 검증하였으며 잘 일치하였다.

In the field of study about the effect of environment in marine context, various reports have been given on the research of wind forces and moments acting on ship by using wind calculating methods and experiments over a long time.

Bagasse fly ash (BFA) is one of the important wastes generated in the sugar industry; it has been studied as a prospective low-cost adsorbent in the removal of congo red (CR) from aqueous solutions. Chemical treatment with H2O2 was applied in order to modify the adsorbability of the raw BFA. Batch studies were performed to evaluate the influence of various experimental parameters such as dye solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and temperature. Both the adsorbents were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer, energy-dispersive X-ray spectrophotometer and nitrogen adsorption at 77 K. Equilibrium isotherms for the adsorption of CR were analyzed by Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin models using non-linear regression technique. Intraparticle diffusion seems to control the CR removal process. The obtained experimental data can be well described by Langmuir and also followed second order kinetic models. The calculated thermodynamic parameters indicate the feasibility of the adsorption process for the studied adsorbents. The results indicate that BFA can be efficiently used for the treatment of waste water containing dyes.

중고압 하에서 β-glucosidase 효소반응을 물리화학적 관점에서 연구하였다. 모델 기질 (p-nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside)에 대한 β-glucosidase 효소의 작용에 대한 압력 효과를 실험하였다. 즉, 압력 조건(25MPa, 50 MPa, 75 MPa, 100 MPa)과 시간 (10분, 60분, 1시간, 6시간, 24시간, 40시간)의 처리 조건에서 효소 활성도를 분광학적인 표준방법에 따라 측정하였다. 효소-기질 반응의 단계를 크게 kinetic 구간과 평형 구간으로 구분하여 물리화학적 모델을 적용하여, 정역반응속도 상수, 평형상수, 압력에 의한 부피 감소 등을 산출하였다. 대기압에서 100MPa까지 압력이 증가할수록 효소-기질 반응의 생성물이 더 많이 형성되었으며 전형적인 kinetic 구간과 평형 구간이 나타났다. 압력, 시간, 생성물농도 등의 데이터로부터 kinetic 구간과 평형에서의 생성물 예측 모델을 완성하였다. 결론적으로 중고압 처리에 의하여 효소-기질 반응이 촉진됨을 알 수 있었고, 임의의 압력 및 시간 조건에 따른 생성물의 농도를 예측할 수 있게 되었다.

In the present study, the removal of Pb (II) ions on oxidized activated carbons (ACs) was investigated. ACs were derived from activation of indigenous cotton stalks waste with potassium hydroxide (KOH) in two-stage process. The KOH-ACs were subjected to liquid-phase oxidation with hot HNO3 and one untreated sample was included for comparison. The obtained carbons were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), slurry pH and N2-adsorption at 77 K, respectively. Adsorption capacity of Pb (II) ions on the resultant carbons was determined by batch equilibrium experiments. The experimental results indicated that the oxidation with nitric acid was associated with a significant increase in mass of yield as well as a remarkable reduction in internal porosity as compared to the untreated carbon. The AC-800N revealed higher adsorption capacity than that of AC-800, although the former sample exhibited low surface area and micropore volume. It was observed that the adsorption capacity enhancement attributed to pore widening, the generation of oxygen functional groups and potassium containing compounds leading to cation-exchange on the carbon surface. These results show that the oxidized carbons represented prospective adsorbents for enhancing the removal of heavy metals from wastewater.

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the equilibrium price between PSTN and VoIP telephony services in the case of non-linear utility function. Currently there are two types of wired phone services we are known PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Networ

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the equilibrium price between PSTN and VoIP telephony services in the case of non-linear utility function. Currently there are two types of wired phone service we are known that PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). The PSTN telephony which provide high quality service and VoIP which provide relatively low quality service forms a vertically differentiated oligopoly. Therefore, the evaluation of the equilibrium price between PSTN and VoIP services is very important to wired phone service providers. The equilibrium price depends on the state of the service cost function has been proved different value. This paper was evaluated each equilibrium price for the state of the linear cost function and non-linear cost function. Subsequently, analyzed the demand of both services and the equilibrium profit which can maximize the profit of both service providers.

균형대체모형은 시장에 대한 외생적인 충격의 효과를 분석하는데 매우 유용한 분석 모형이고 그러한 이유 때문에 정부정책에 대한 효과 분석에도 빈번하게 이용되어 왔다. 거의 대부분의 균형대체모형을 이용한 선행 연구가 완전경쟁적인 시장을 가정하였다는 사실은 많은 경험적인 연구가 가공식품 시장은 불완전 경쟁구조라는 사실을 보여주고 있다는 점에 비추어 볼 때 가공식품 시장에 적용하는 데는 그 모형상의 한계 또는 결과에 대한 해석상의 한계를 안고 있다고 해야 할 것이다. 이 논문은 가공식품 시장에 적용할 수 있는 과점시장 균형대체모형을 이론적으로 제시하고자 하였다. 과점시장에서는 완전경쟁시장과 달리 공급곡선이 존재하지 않지만, 적절한 가정이 수반된다면 과점시장의 균형을 분석할 수 있는 공급관계 곡선을 도출 할 수 있다. 이 논문이 기존의 과점시장 모형에 관한 연구에 기여한 점은 과점시장의 균형점에서 공급탄성치가 도출이 가능하다는 것을 보여준 것이며, 과점시장의 공급탄성치는 시장구조 파라미터와 수요탄성치로부터 독립해서 존재하지 않는다는 점을 입증한 것이다. 이 논문에서 균형대체모형을 통해 제시한 보조금정책 분석 방법은 조세정책에도 그대로 응용될 수 있으며, 가공식품 산업 이외에도 1차 산품을 가공하는 다른 산업에도 적용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 환경오염과 관련된 이슈에도 적용이 가능하다.

In the present study Sisal fiber obtained from the leaves of Agave sisalana has been chosen to validate its viability as an adsorbent for the removal of Nickel from aqueous solutions. The material was also surface modified and its effect on adsorption of Nickel was also studied. Agave sisalana fiber was found to be a cheap and effective adsorbent doing away with the need to activate the material therby reducing processing cost. The equilibrium studies indicated that the adsorption capacity of raw fiber and the surface modified fiber was 8.66 and 9.77 mg/g respectively with the Langmuir isotherm describing the adsorption phenomena better than the Freundlich and Temkin isotherm. The adsorption was found to be exothermic from the thermodynamic studies and the kinetics showed that the adsorption phenomena were second order.