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Signs and symptoms The hallmark of the condition is a sunken appearance of the sternum. The heart can be displaced and/or rotated. Mitral valve prolapse may also be present. Base lung capacity is decreased. Causes Researchers are currently unsure as to the actual cause of pectus excavatum but hypothesize genetic defect. Approximately 37% of individuals with pectus excavatum have a first degree family member with the condition. Physiologically, increased pressure in utero, rickets and increased traction on the sternum due to abnormalities of the diaphragm have been postulated as specific mechanisms.

Pectus excavatum is also a relatively common symptom of Marfan syndrome. Many children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy develop pectus excavatum due to the diaphragmatic breathing that is common with the disease. Pathophysiology Because the heart is located behind the sternum, and because individuals with pectus excavatum have been shown to have visible deformities of the heart (seen both on radiological imaging and after autopsies), it has been hypothesized that there is impairment of function of the cardiovascular system in individuals with pectus excavatum. While some studies have demonstrated decreased cardiovascular function in pectus excavatum, there has been no consensus reached based on newer physiological tests (such as echocardiography) of the presence or degree of impairment in cardiovascular function in people with pectus excavatum. Similarly, there is no consensus on the degree of functional improvement after corrective surgery. Diagnosis Cross sectional scan of a chest with pectus excavatum Pectus excavatum is initially suspected from visual examination of the anterior chest. Auscultation of the chest can reveal displaced heart beat and valve prolapse. There can be a heart murmur occurring during systole caused by proximity between the sternum and the pulmonary artery. Lung sounds are usually clear yet diminished due to decreased base lung capacity. Many scales have been developed to determine the degree of deformity in the chest wall. Most of these are variants on the distance between the sternum and the spine. One such index is the Backer ratio which grades severity of deformity based on the ratio between the diameter of the vertebral body nearest to xiphosternal junction and the distance between the xiphosternal junction and the nearest vertebral body. More recently the Haller index has been used based on CT scan measurements.

An index over 3.25 is often defined as severe. The Haller index is the ratio between the horizontal distance of the inside of the ribcage and the shortest distance between the vertebrae and sternum. Chest x-rays are also useful in the diagnosis. The chest x-ray in pectus excavatum can show an opacity in the right lung area that can be mistaken for an infiltrate (such as that seen with pneumonia). Some studies also suggest that the Haller index can be calculated based on chest x-ray as opposed to CT scanning in individuals who have no limitation in their function. Pectus excavatum is differentiated from other disorders by a series of elimination of signs and symptoms. Pectus carinatum is excluded by the simple observation of a collapsing of the sternum rather than a protrusion. Kyphoscoliosis is excluded by diagnostic imaging of the spine, where in pectus excavatum the spine usually appears normal in structure. Treatment Treatment for pectus excavatum can involve either invasive or non-invasive techniques or a combination of both. Before an operation proceeds several tests are usually to be performed. These include, but are not limited to, a CT scan, pulmonary function tests, and cardiology exams (such as auscultation and ECGs). After a CT scan is taken the Haller index is measured. The patient’s Haller is calculated by obtaining the ratio of the transverse diameter (the horizontal distance of the inside of the ribcage) and the anteroposterior diameter (the shortest distance between the vertebrae and sternum).

A Haller Index of greater than 3.25 is generally considered severe, while normal chest has an index of 2.5. The cardiopulmonary tests are used to determine the lung capacity and to check for heart murmurs. Surgery Surgical correction has been shown to repair any functional symptoms that may occur in the condition, such as respiratory problems or heart murmurs, provided that permanent damage has not already arisen from an extremely severe case. Ravitch technique The Ravitch technique is an invasive surgery that was introduced in 1949, and developed in the 1950s to treat the condition. This procedure involves creating an incision along the chest through which the cartilage is removed and the sternum detached. A small bar is then inserted underneath the sternum to hold it up in the desired position.

The bar is left implanted until the cartilage grows back, typically about 6 months. The bar is subsequently removed in a simple out-patient procedure. The Ravitch technique is not widely practiced because it is so invasive. It is often used in older patients, where the sternum has calcified, when the deformity is asymmetrical, or when the less invasive Nuss procedure has proven unsuccessful.[citation needed] Nuss procedure Main article: Nuss procedure Lung exercisers, used after corrective surgery to avoid pneumonia and increase base lung capacity X-Ray of a 15 year old male after undergoing the Nuss procedure Since then, Dr. Donald Nuss, based at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, Virginia, has developed a technique that is minimally invasive. The Nuss procedure involves slipping in one or more concave steel bars into the chest, underneath the sternum. The bar is flipped to a convex position so as to push outward on the sternum, correcting the deformity. The bar usually stays in the body for about two years, although many surgeons are now moving toward leaving them in for up to five years. When the bones have solidified into place, the bar is removed through outpatient surgery. Vacuum bell and Rib compressor Main article: Vacuum bell (medicine) A relatively new alternative to surgery is the vacuum bell. It consists of a bowl shaped device which fits over the caved-in area; the air is then removed by the use of a hand pump.

The vacuum created by this lifts the sternum upwards, lessening the severity of the deformity. As it is such a recent device there is currently no information as to whether it is effective in the long term. The use of the Rib Compressor along with the use of a 7″ suction device has proven effective in permanently correcting pectus excavatum. The ribs are compressed while the sternum is lifted by a small 7″ suction device this sets the ribs into the desired position and thus corrects the postition of the sternum. Cosmetic and light treatments The cosmetic appearance of pectus excavatum can be treated with a dermal filler called Bio-Alcamid. However, as this does nothing to alleviate the actual deformity it will not prevent any physiological symptoms caused by the condition. Mild cases have also reportedly been treated with corset-like orthopedic support vests and exercise. There are also prosthetic implants available to fill the depressed area. Solid silicone implants have been successfully used for many years with acceptable results in some cases. More recently a porex implant has been used which is a similar material used to replace skull in brain surgery and severe head injuries. Magnetic mini-mover procedure The magnetic mini-mover procedure (3MP) is a technique used to correct pectus excavatum by using two magnets to realign the sternum with the rest of the chest and ribcage. One magnet is inserted 1 cm into the patients body on the lower end of the sternum, the other is placed externally onto a custom fitted brace. These two magnets generate around 0.04 tesla (T) in order to slowly move the sternum outwards over a number of years. The maximum magnetic field that can be applied to the body safely is around 4 T, making this technique safe from a magnetic viewpoint. The 3MP technique’s main advantages are that it is more cost-effective than major surgical approaches such as the Nuss procedure and it is considerably less painful postoperatively.

One potential adverse effect of 3MP is inactivation of implanted devices such as an artificial pacemaker. Since the 3MP is still in a trial period it is unknown whether long term wearing of the magnet will affect the skin or other vital organs. Epidemiology Pectus excavatum occurs in an estimated 1 in 150-1000 births, with male predominance (male-to-female ratio of 3:1). Occurrences of the condition in family members have been reported in 35% to 45% of cases. In animals Pectus excavatum is also known to occur in animals, e.g. the Munchkin breed of cat. Some procedures used to treat the condition in animals have not been used in humans, such as the use of a cast with sutures wrapped around the sternum and the use of internal and external splints. These techniques are generally used in immature animals with flexible cartilage. See also Pectus carinatum References ^ chief lexicographer: Douglas M. 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PMID 2759902.  ^ Risselada M, de Rooster H, Liuti T, Polis I, van Bree H (2006). “Use of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in a cat with pectus excavatum”. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 228 (7): 104752. doi:10.2460/javma.228.7.1047. PMID 16579783. http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.228.7.1047.  ^ McAnulty JF, Harvey CE (1989). “Repair of pectus excavatum by percutaneous suturing and temporary external coaptation in a kitten”. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 194 (8): 10657. PMID 2651373.  External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Pectus excavatum Look up pectus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. 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Source: HC market Shown: in January 2008? In June, Fans Consistent trend of supply and demand, except in March? In April between the supply rate slightly lower than the buy rate of addition. February and May, or buy both the supply has reached a peak, in February 2008 is Chinese New Year, fans of this month the market transactions are active in the network shows, fans also got into a deal to New Year’s bus, procurement for production ; and in May of this is the traditional Refrigeration Sales season, in May 2008 in addition to fan manufacturers, and as in previous years of participation in regular commercial trade, the more is more a social responsibility, the magnitude 8 earthquake makers can not stand for the fans both products are used for relief or supply, the May natural trend showing a peak. In contrast, the in January, March and April supply and demand in the hemline.

Fans including the fan, turbine blower, Roots blower and turbine Compressor , A detailed breakdown, including centrifugal compressor, axial compressor, centrifugal blowers, roots blower, centrifugal fan, axial fan and blower, etc. Yip 7 categories. Demand from the fan characteristics

predict the use of small and medium fan out widely, product structure and manufacturing process is relatively simple, low cost, the user is the main pursuit of high efficiency, low noise, long life and low cost. The other is the capital and technology intensive, complex product structure, manufacturing cycle is long, complete and systematic also strong, but also in the high-pressure, high temperature and high-speed running condition, some even in bad working condition, the user of the class fans have different requirements. On the turbine and compressor and large fan blower, the user is the main pursuit of high quality, high reliability, smooth operation and long life cycle.

Demand from the major areas of structure prediction for general ventilation fan (usually for small and medium centrifugal and axial fan) the most widely used, demand is up, manufacturers have the most. Overall speaking, this type of product oversupply. Special purpose fans (including anti-corrosion fan, heat fan, fan wear, fire exhaust fan, etc.) demand, while not great, but the special operating environment, require separate treatment, because the main material required more special. Roots Blower The most important feature is that when the pressure within the allowable range adjustment, the flow rate has changed little, the pressure wide range of options has forced gas transmission characteristics, the main drawback is noisy. In recent years, through the introduction of technology, joint ventures and self-development, etc., China has launched a low noise Lobe Roots Blower, well received by users and the market prospect. Turbine compressor (including the centrifugal compressor, axial compressor and axial – Centrifugal Compressors) complete sets of equipment is an important equipment of major projects, played an important role in the national economy. The performance of the turbine compressor to the pressure of high demand, but also flows. With the complete set of device size, and required increasing turbine compressor parameters. Such as blast furnace equipment, large-scale coal-chemical equipment, large-scale chemical fertilizer plant, large plant, large air separation plants, natural gas pipeline to transport equipment and oil field gas injection devices. The total demand for such products accounted for very few fans, but important, and complex structure, the manufacturing cycle length, high technology, therefore, have better economic and social benefits. Turbine compressor manufacturing level represents the overall level of the fan. Forecast from the domestic market capacity

fan pressure and flow rate according to different requirements vary widely. Therefore, the fans should demand of its type, size distinction, according to the demand of different industries to predict. According to incomplete statistics, fan output from 1980 to 1996, average annual growth rate of 13.8%. Production is expected in 2005, 2.6 million fans nationwide to 290 million between 2010 to reach 3.1 million ~ 325 million. Calendar year under the fan industry statistics, forecasts annual production of centrifugal compressor 2005, 160 million to 1.8 million units in 2010 will reach two million to 210 million; axial compressor output is 26 million units in 2005, is expected to reach 360,000 in 2010 Taiwan; turbine compressors and blowers up to 2005, about 70% market share.

Present, more and more obvious trend of globalization, countries will be further economic interdependence, international economic Cooperation And increasingly close relations, the international market in large cross and the integration stage. Meanwhile, the global industrial restructuring is gathering pace, scale and depth of the international division significant progress, developed countries continue to be industrial production to capital intensive and technology-intensive industry, labor-intensive products to developing countries and regions. This is for our own superiority, among the international market provides good opportunities for development.

70s from the 20th century China began introducing foreign advanced technology, centrifugal compressor, after digestion and absorption and innovation, improve product grade. As long as quality assurance and delivery, using the price advantage is in the international competitive. Especially after China’s accession to WTO, to increase fan exports is entirely possible. From the historical analysis, the main export variety is small and medium sized fans and fan accessories. Domestic production of such fans of enterprises, the main difference is the quality and reach the surface of the export requirements, a higher quality appearance, but also has a price advantage in foreign markets, the prospects are bright. From 1991 to 2000 the export situation fan, small fan export is not stable enough, no clear trend. But as technology advances, expect that these fans will continue to increase exports is forecast in 2000 will be based on 5% average annual rate of increase.

Centrifugal compressors and blowers from 1991 to 2000, exports increased more significantly in 2000 has reached 87. Major exporting countries are India, Pakistan, Iran, Vietnam and other developing countries. This trend is also expected to develop 100 units per year.

With the continuous development of science and technology, people are demanding more and more fans are using high technology development on the current trends in foreign fans will continue to increase towards the fan capacity, high efficiency, small size and low speed noise direction. These technologies is the development trend of foreign fans as well as domestic fan industry efforts in technology direction.

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Axis Shift or Axial Age Ii?

While I do not disagree with Karl Jaspers on his Axial age premise (800-200BCE), I believe there is an even greater promise found in that era which is within a 50 year period (600-550BCE) that encourages me as to how fast things can happen. If the human consciousness was increased as much as it was in 50 years (2,500+ years ago), just think what advances in consciousness we might come to anticipate with such communications, internet, and mind realities that we’ve come to embrace today. We are headed to and in the beginning throes of a most miraculous and marvelous era.

We are also faced with a potential axis shift. They do happen you know. And, it’s in our best interest to heighten our understanding of ourselves, and our galaxy, as fast as we can.

What I call the heart of the axis age, happened in a condensed axial age period of just 50 years.

Who has not heard of Buddha, Sappho, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Thespis, Isaiah, Mahavira, Zoroaster, Pythagoras, Nebuchadnezzar, Thales, and Anaximander to name a few. You may not know all those names and for those that you don’t, look them up. Each individual had a great impact on how we saw and see the world in such categories as religion, philosophy, mathematics, art, theatre, and the like.

Amazing men!

They brought to our world massive, unique, and profound ways of seeing the ourselves and interpreting our world. A major spiritual awakening was birthed throughout the world: from China, to India, and on to the Middle East. Thales shocked the world with his prediction of an eclipse in 585. Pythagoras was much more than a mathematician. He was the founder of the religious movement and often revered as a great mystic and scientist.

Thespis of Icaria is claimed to be the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor in a play, although the reality is undoubtedly more complex. And it is his name from which offer the Thespian Awards today. Nebuchadnezzar restored ever temple in the kingdom and turned what was known as the then known “western world” upside down. And it’s not just what all these men DID, but what they unearthed for those that followed them to pursue.

I don’t have the “names” of great people to put forth for this coming era; however, they are there. But most importantly, I believe that we are looking at a “collective consciousness” hat is arising that will make Axial Age II different than the initial age 2,500 years ago. Times they are a changing. The water in the kettle has been rising ever so slowly that few realize what’s happening.

Everyone is so tied to the internet and yet it did not exist two decades ago. What would we do without email which has only been the replacement for the likes of mail and telephone in the last decade? And who among us remembers that antique called a typewriter, now that we have computers? These are culturally altering innovations in just the last few years and they are the fuel of consciousness and spiritual changes coming in the next five.

May we not see a physical axis shift, but an axis (axial) era of super-charged consciousness!

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Magnetic flux leakage

Introduction to pipeline examination

There are many methods of assessing the integrity of a pipeline. In-line-Inspection (ILI) tools are built to travel inside a pipeline and collect data as they go. The type of ILI we are interested in here, and the one that has been in use the longest for pipeline inspection, is the magnetic flux leakage inline inspection tool (MFL-ILI). MFL-ILIs detect and assess areas where the pipe wall may be damaged by corrosion. The more advanced versions are referred to as “high-resolution” because they have a large number of sensors. The high-resolution MFL-ILIs allow more reliable and accurate identification of anomalies in a pipeline, thus, minimizing the need for expensive verification excavations (i.e. digging up the pipe to verify what the problem is). Accurate assessment of pipeline anomalies can improve the decision making process within an Integrity Management Program and excavation programs can then focus on required repairs instead of calibration or exploratory digs. Utilizing the information from an MFL ILI inspection is not only cost effective but, as well, can also prove to be an extremely valuable building block of a Pipeline Integrity Management Program.

The reliable supply and transportation of product in a safe and cost-effective manner is a primary goal of most pipeline operating companies and managing the integrity of the pipeline is paramount in maintaining this objective. In-line-inspection programs are one of the most effective means of obtaining data that can be used as a fundamental base for an Integrity Management Program. There are many types of ILI tools that detect various pipeline defects, but high-resolution MFL tools are becoming more prevalent as its applications are surpassing those to which it was originally designed. Originally designed for detecting areas of metal loss, the modern High Resolution MFL tool is proving to be able to accurately assess the severity of corrosion features, define dents, wrinkles, buckles, and, in some cases, cracks. Having a device that can perform simultaneous tasks reliably is more efficient and ultimately provides cost saving benefits.

MFL pipeline inspection tools

In the field, a device that travels inside a pipeline to clean or inspect it is typically known as a “PIG”. There is no history to back up this term as an acronym as it was first derived from the squealing pig-like sound made as the tool passed by. In some countries a pig is known as a “Diablo,” literally translated to mean “the Devil” relating to the shuddering sound the tool would make as it passed beneath people feet. The pigs are built to match the diameter of a pipeline and use the very product being carried to end users to transport them. Pigs have been used in pipelines for many years and have many uses. Some separate one product from another, some clean and some inspect. An MFL tool is known as an “intelligent” or “smart” inspection pig because it contains electronics and collects data real-time while travelling through the pipeline. Sophisticated electronics on board allow this tool to accurately detect features as small as 1 cm by 1 cm.

Typically, an MFL tool consists of two or more bodies. One body is the magnetizer with the magnets and sensors and the other bodies contain the electronics and batteries. The magnetizer body houses the sensors that are located between powerful “rare-earth” magnets. The magnets are mounted between the brushes and tool body to create a magnetic circuit along with the pipe wall. As the tool travels along the pipe, the sensors detect interruptions in the magnetic circuit. Interruptions are typically caused by metal loss and which in most cases is corrosion. Mechanical damage such as shovel gouges can also be detected. The metal loss in a magnetic circuit is analogous to a rock in a stream. Magnetism needs metal to flow and in the absence of it, the flow of magnetism will go around, over or under to maintain its relative path from one magnet to another, similar to the flow of water around a rock in a stream. The sensors detect the changes in the magnetic field in the three directions (axial ,radial, or circumferential) to characterize the anomaly. An MFL tool can take sensor readings based on either the distance the tool travels or on increments of time. The choice depends on many factors such as the length of the run, the speed that the tool intends to travel, and the number of stops or outages that the tool may experience.

The second body is called an Electronics Can. This section can be split into a number of bodies depending on the size of the tool. This can, as the name suggests, contains the electronics or “brains” of the smart pig. The Electronics Can also contains the batteries and is some cases an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) to tie location information to GPS coordinates. On the very rear of the tool are odometer wheels that travel along the inside of the pipeline to measure the distance and speed of the tool.

MFL principle

As an MFL tool navigates the pipeline a magnetic circuit is created between the pipewall and the tool. Brushes typically act as a transmitter of magnetic flux from the tool into the pipewall, and as the magnets are oriented in opposing directions, a flow of flux is created in an elliptical pattern. High Field MFL tools saturate the pipewall with magnetic flux until the pipewall can no longer hold any more flux. The remaining flux leaks out of the pipewall and strategically placed tri-axial Hall effect sensor heads can accurately measure the three dimensional vector of the leakage field.

Given the fact that magnetic flux leakage is a vector quantity and that a hall sensor can only measure in one direction, three sensors must be oriented within a sensor head to accurately measure the axial, radial and circumferential components of an MFL signal. The axial component of the vector signal is measured by a sensor mounted orthogonal to the axis of the pipe, and the radial sensor is mounted to measure the strength of the flux that leaks out of the pipe. The circumferential component of the vector signal can be measured by mounting a sensor perpendicular to this field. Earlier MFL tools recorded only the axial component but high-resolution tools typically measure all three components. To determine if metal loss is occurring on the internal or external surface of a pipe, a separate eddy current sensor is utilized to indicate wall surface location of the anomaly. The unit of measure when sensing an MFL signal is the gauss or the tesla and generally speaking, the larger the change in the detected magnetic field, the larger the anomaly.

Signal analysis

The primary purpose of an MFL tool is to detect corrosion in a pipeline. To more accurately predict the dimensions (length, width and depth) of a corrosion feature, extensive testing is performed before the tool enters an operational pipeline. Using a known collection of measured defects, tools can be trained and tested to accurately interpret MFL signals. Defects can be simulated using a variety of methods.

Creating and therefore knowing the actual dimensions of a feature makes it relatively easy to make simple correlations of signals to actual anomalies found in a pipeline. When signals in an actual pipeline inspection have similar characteristics to the signals found during testing it is logical to assume that the features would be similar. The algorithms and neural nets designed for calculating the dimensions of a corrosion feature are complicated and often they are closely guarded trade secrets. An anomaly is often reported in a simplified fashion as a cubic feature with an estimated length, width and depth. In this way, the effective area of metal loss can be calculated and used in acknowledged formulas to predict the estimated burst pressure of the pipe due to the detected anomaly.

Another important factor in the ongoing improvement of sizing algorithms is customer feedback to the ILI vendors. Every anomaly in a pipeline is unique and it is impossible to replicate in the shop what exists in all cases in the field. Open lines of communication usually exist between the inspection companies and the pipeline operators as to what was reported and what was actually visually observed in an excavation.

After an inspection, the collected data is downloaded and compiled so that an analyst is able to accurately interpret the collected signals. Most pipeline inspection companies have proprietary software designed to view their own tool collected data. The three components of the MFL vector field are viewed independently and collectively to identify and classify corrosion features. Metal loss features have unique signals that analysts are trained to identify.

Estimation of corrosion growth rate

High-resolution MFL tools collect data approximately every 2 mm along the axis of a pipe and this superior resolution allows for a comprehensive analysis of collected signals. Pipeline Integrity Management programs have specific intervals for inspecting pipeline segments and by employing high-resolution MFL tools an exceptional corrosion growth analysis can be conducted. This type of analysis proves extremely useful in forecasting the inspection intervals.

Other features that an MFL tool can identify

Although primarily used to detect corrosion, MFL tools can also be used to detect features that they were not originally designed to identify. When an MFL tool encounters a geometric deformity such as a dent, wrinkle or buckle, a very distinct signal is created due to the plastic deformation of the pipe wall.

Crack detection

There are cases where large non-axial oriented cracks have been found in a pipeline that was inspected by a magnetic flux leakage tool. To an experienced MFL data analyst, a dent is easily recognizable by trademark “horseshoe” signal in the radial component of the vector field. What is not easily identifiable to an MFL tool is the signature that a crack leaves.

Summary

MFL technology has evolved to a state that now makes it an integral part of any cost effective pipeline integrity program. Although high-resolution MFL tools are designed to successfully detect, locate and characterize corrosion, a pipeline operator should not dismiss the ability of an MFL tool to identify and characterize dents, wrinkles, corrosion growth, mechanical damage and even some cracks.

References

MILLER, Scott, FENYVESI, Louis Determining Corrosion Growth Accurately and Reliability

MORRISON, Tom, MANGAT, Naurang, DESJARDINS, Guy, BHATIA, Arti Validation of an In-Line Inspection Metal Loss Tool, presented at International Pipeline Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2000

NESTLEROTH, J.B, BUBENIK, T.A, – Magnetic Flux Leakage ( MFL ) Technology for The Gas Research Institute United Stated National Technical Information Center 1999

REMPEL, Raymond – Anomaly detection using Magnetic Flux Leakage ( MFL ) Technology – Presented at the Rio Pipeline Conference and Exposition, Rio De Janeiro, Brasil 2005

WESTWOOD, Stephen, CHOLOWSKY, Sharon. – Tri-Axial Sensors and 3-Dimensional Magnetic Modelling of Combine to Improve Defect Sizing From Magnetic Flux Leakage Signals. presented at NACE International, Northern Area Western Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2004

WESTWOOD, Stephen, CHOLOWSKY, Sharon. Independent Experimental Verification of the Sizing Accuracy of Magnetic Flux Leakage Tools, presented at 7th International Pipeline Conference, Puebla Mexico 2003

AMOS, D. M. – “Magnetic flux leakage as applied to aboveground storage tank flat bottom tank floor inspection”, Materials Evaluation, 54(1996), p.26

Online information

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MFL inspection Equipment

MFL information from Battelle

MFL tutorial

Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Technology For Natural Gas Pipeline Inspection

Intro to Pipeline Inspection, including MFL

A Comparison of the Magnetic Flux Leakage and Ultrasonic Methods in the detection and measurement of corrosion pitting in ferrous plate and pipe, John Drury

Detection of Mechanical Damage Using the Magnetic Flux Leakage Technique, L. Clapham, Queen University, Canada.

MFL Tube inspections

MFL for tanks

Magnetic Flux Inspection of Thick Walled Components

MFL and Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) Tools for Plant Inspection

MFL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Magnetic Flux Leakage Technical Articles by John Drury

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Best Buy Wins, Circuit City Fails

Consider a decent search at equally merchants: Best Buy and Circuit City. For lots of many years equally used to be highly victorious electronics websites. Despite the overall economy Finest Invest in has ongoing to develop when Circuit City eventually closedall their retail retailers in March of 2009. Why ever did Circuit Urban centre fail whilst Best Buy succeed? And the other question is what’s best place to buy a pc? Let’s dig in.

Circuit City was made as a television hold by Samuel Wurtzel in 1949. They have been really outstanding in the 1970?s because they forged the electronics superstore format. They went on an acquiring rampage through the 70?s and earlier 80?s and experienced steady development. Wikipedia points out that in the late 80?s and earlier 90?s Circuit City was recognised for its exceptional service, intending so far as to have quite a few of its store employees educated by by factory technicians. Its slogan at that time was “Welcome to Circuit where service is state of the of the art.” Circuit City was definately a best place to buy a pc back then.

If Circuit City was doing so properly why did they end up in bankruptcy? In this Time piece of writing analyst David Schick says that “Circuit City was extremely victorious in the 1980s and 1990s, but they in no way transformed soon after that.” He goes on to say that if Circuit City had adjusted with time like Best Buy they might have made it.

Circuit City experienced of success in the 80?s and 90?s and grew to become 100 % complacent. Whereas other merchants have been choosing prime real estate for their end users Circuit City was not. Even though other firms like Sears extended to sell home appliances Circuit City stopped promoting appliances. When Best Buy partnered up with thriving firms like Apple and enhanced their Web presence and Circuit City was not proactive. They literally did do a thing in 2007 when they fired their highest paid commission staff and replaced them with untaught more affordable employees. Undesirable move! It was entirely murderous and completely broke down their huge level of quality consumer system. At that time someone could punch in “Circuit City complaints” in Google and provide up hundreds of thousands of outcomes. Items ongoing to spiral as they have been uncovered to have illegally broke state labor laws, ended up being sued, and the financial state soured. By November of 2008 it was the end when they filed for Bankruptcy.

The final day of business for Circuit City’s brick and mortar locations was March 8, 2009. Apart from retail auto dealerships, Circuit City closed much more retail areas in the U.S. than any other retail chain in ’09.

Best Buy
In contrast to Best Buy’s achievements has been due to the fact that they’ve evolved. They used to be began by Richard M Schultze in 1966 and have steadily grown actually considering that. Now Best Buy is a best place to buy a pc. Just glance at this Wikipedia page of their background and see their growth for your self. I’ve only selected some of the leading highlights from that web page:

* 1985 – Best Buy (symbol BBY) debuts on the New York Stock Exchange[17] with an featuring of 8.3 million shares
* 1990 – Best Buy eliminates commissions for standalone sales citizens, but retains bonuses for management and supervisors
* 1992 – Best Buy hits the $one billion mark in annual revenues
* 1997 – Best Buy turns into the first of all national retailer to market DVD hardware and computer software.
* 2000 – Best Buy enters the over the internet retailing industry by launching Bestbuy.com; Best Buy acquires Magnolia Hi-Fi, a retailer of large-stop customer electronics;[17] music Compact Cassettes are removed from most outlets
* 2002 – Brad Anderson was in place of Schulze as Best Buy Buy’s CEO; the organization acquires Geek Squad, a 24-hour machine help taskforce; primary Canadian Best Buy save opens in Markham, Ontario
* 2003 – U.S. Best Buy merchants surpass the 600 mark. The business opens its earliest worldwide sourcing office in Shanghai; the corporate offices are consolidated in 1 headquarters campus; Best Buy divests itself of Musicland;[17] the enterprise begins to segment their merchants, which is regarded a primary component of the company’s “buyers centricity” transformation; the Reward Zone loyalty routine is released in the U.S.
* 2004 – Geek Squad precincts are opened in each and every Most beneficial Decide to buy retailer across the United States, featuring in-retail outlet services throughout keep corporation a long time
* 2007 – On January 26, 2007, the very first Best Buy in China experienced its grand opening – touted as the largest Best Buy in existence. In March, Best Buy introduced plans to obtain Seattle, WA basedSpeakeasy, Inc., a broadband and VOIP providers provider. Best Buy gets the primary significant store to exit the analog tv market, carrying only digital merchandise that started to be mandatory in June 2009 by the FCC.
* 2008 – Best Buy clears 1,000th physical retail outlet on October 24, this hold situated inside of the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota opened in August 2008.
* 2009 – Best Buy Canada in Partnership with Carphone warehouse clears a Best Buy Mobile “Keep Inside of a Store” at all Best Buy locations. While in October ’09, the internet site BestBuy.com had a facelift. The font utilized in the webpage was adjusted to the font noticed in the choice logo that was visable in 2008. In November, Best Buy introduced strategies to team with Roxio CinemaNow to start an on-demand movie download company that will enable people to pipe Hollywood hits into any device sold by Best Buy that connects to the net. This at present[when?] unnamed company is expected to be attainable in early 2010. The moment presented, customers will be in a position to choose or view even more than 20,000 of CinemaNow’s motion picture and television titles. On 19 December, the to start with Best Buy in Turkey opened inI.zmir.
* 2010 Best Buy clears its earliest UK retailer in Thurrock, Essex. New destinations have currently been introduced in Aintree in Liverpool, Hedge Stop in Southampton and Merry Hill, Dudley. Coinciding with their primary retail store start, Best Buy also began their Shoppers engagement package for UK named as My Best Buy.

It’s painless to see that Best Buy thrives alone on innovation! Even as Circuit City became lazy in their achievements Best Buyextended to steadily develop by growing into new markets, trying new suggestions, listening to the site visitor, and relentlessly moving onward. This BNet report explains that Best Buy evaluates their staff from their prospects! Wow. Envision that. Best Buy grades their employees solely on what clients believe of them.

Best Buy: Our Mission this July
This July at BuyaPC.org we’re intending to carry a close glimpse at Best Buy’s most flourishing desktops, laptops, and netbooks. We’re heading to indicate you the bottom line why every single machine is outstanding and the particular good reasons for why you’d shop for an item. We’re intending to drill down into the purchaser evaluations and give you the general buyer synopsis. When to choose from we’ll link you to the direct YouTube or CNet movies so you can see the machine in action. Also, simply because they’re a important store, if you have a nearby keep you can there and attempt out methods your self! Hoperfully in the end uou’ll find out why Best Buy is a best place to buy a pc.

It’s going to be great month!

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