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Nebel, Barbara, Bernhard Zimmer, and Gerd Wegener. "Life Cycle Assessment of Wood Floor Coverings - A Representative Study for the German Flooring Industry (11 pp)." International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 11, no. 3 (October 12, 2004): 172–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1065/lca2004.10.187.

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Nurzyński, Jacek, and Łukasz Nowotny. "Acoustic Performance of Floors Made of Composite Panels." Materials 16, no. 5 (March 6, 2023): 2128. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16052128.

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Airborne and impact sound insulation of composite panels arranged in different configurations were investigated in this study. The use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) in the building industry is growing; however, poor acoustic performance is a critical issue for their general employment in residential buildings. The study aimed to investigate possible methods of improvement. The principal research question involved the development of a composite floor satisfying acoustic expectations in dwellings. The study was based on the results of laboratory measurements. The airborne sound insulation of single panels was too low to meet any requirements. The double structure improved the sound insulation radically at middle and high frequencies but the single number values were still not satisfactory. Finally, the panel equipped with the suspended ceiling and floating screed achieved adequate level of performance. Regarding impact sound insulation, the lightweight floor coverings were ineffective and they even enhanced sound transmission in the middle frequency range. Heavy floating screeds behaved much better but the improvement was too small to satisfy acoustic requirements in residential buildings. The composite floor with a dry floating screed and a suspended ceiling appeared satisfactory with respect to airborne and impact sound insulation; the single number values were Rw (C; Ctr) = 61 (−2; −7) dB, and Ln,w = 49 dB, respectively. The results and conclusions outline directions for further development of an effective floor structure.
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A. N. Ravindranath and U. S. Sarma. "BIOINOCULANTS FOR COIR RETTING." CORD 11, no. 01 (June 1, 1995): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.37833/cord.v11i01.287.

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The mesocarp of the coconut or its husk is the source of coir. Coir fibre has several potential end uses like for the manufacture of various coir products predominantly coir floor coverings, yarn, rope, rubberized coir and latest as geotextile material. Coir is extracted from the coconut husk which is subjected to steeping in saline backwa­ters for six to nine months. This prolonged period of steeping is disadvantageous on economic considerations and also deprives the coir industry of sufficient raw material for the product sector. The treatment of selected strains of phenol de­grading bacterial cultures on to husks immersed for retting is reported to reduce the period of ret­ting to some extent 3. This paper reports the find­ings of a field study on the treatment of selected strains of bacteria on one lakh husks steeped for retting. Samples of husks drawn out after three months of steeping were observed to be fully retted and yielded fibre suitable for spin­ning superior quality coir yarn.
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Saki, Zahra, Marguerite Moore, Ivan Kandilov, Lori Rothenberg, and A. Blanton Godfrey. "Revealed comparative advantage for US textiles and apparel." Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 29, no. 4 (July 15, 2019): 462–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-03-2018-0025.

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify US textile and apparel (TAP) products and categories that demonstrate export comparative advantage and their respective country destinations. Design/methodology/approach Revealed comparative advantage (RCA) and normalized revealed comparative advantage (NRCA) in the long term (1996-2016) and short term (2010-2016) using two-digit Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System codes (HS codes) provide an insight into export advantage of TAP products. Non-parametric rank correlation (i.e. Spearman rank correlation) tests consistency between RCA and NRCA. Subsequently, NRCA using four-digit HS codes identify textile sub-categories with export comparative advantage. Bilateral trade data identify export destinations for sub-categories that indicate US export comparative advantage in the short term. Findings Aggregated product-level comparison of RCA and NRCA ranking indicates a consistent positive correlation between the two indices. The disaggregated findings reveal cotton fiber HS5201, artificial filament tow HS5502, non-wovens HS5603, cotton yarn HS5205, carpet and other floor coverings HS5703 and worn clothing HS6309 as sources of US TAP export advantage. Originality/value This research provides a comprehensive, current analysis of the US competitive position within the TAP global environment. Incorporation of NRCA into the study’s design demonstrates the flexibility of this measure in a new industry context.
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Chohan, Afaq Hyder, Jihad Awad, Julahi Bin Wahid, and Wael Hamdan. "The Art of Reverence, a Study of Cognitive and Metaphorical Insights into Design of Religious Prayer Mat." Journal of Islamic Architecture 8, no. 1 (June 20, 2024): 21–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/jia.v8i1.21977.

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This study ventures into the interrelation of religious tradition and the design of floor coverings, specifically, the prayer mats utilized in the mandatory quintuple daily prayers by Muslims worldwide. Its primary focus is the relatively unfamiliar area of how religious sensitivities intersect with, and at times challenge, the development of patterns in mat design. Delving into the enigmatic metaphors intricately woven into these designs, the research reviewed the literature and illuminated the profound interplay between symbolic religious representation and the language of aesthetics. It additionally scrutinizes the potential conflicts that can emerge when sacred symbols are used unintentionally, underscoring the pivotal role of cultural consciousness and sensitivity in the realm of design. An extensive analysis of various prayer mats was conducted, dissecting their design composition to decipher any underlying symbolism. Upon its conclusion, the study proposed a set of 11 well-rounded recommendations, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). These guidelines are drafted through understanding of concept and design development, within the domain of Islamic aesthetics and religious sensitivities. These adaptable suggestions, backed by thorough research, hold the potential to act as valuable guidance for those involved in the designing and manufacturing industry of prayer mats, thus shaping the future direction of this art form.
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Gazi, Anna, George Skevis, and Maria Founti. "Potential for Implementation of Environmental Management Systems & the EU Ecolabel in the Marble Sector." Key Engineering Materials 548 (April 2013): 157–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.548.157.

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Marble is a financially important and highly versatile material used extensively in construction, decoration and art. The marble industry however is generated with low production efficiency, high waste material generation, high production costs and overall lack of sustainable resources management. A step towards improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of the marble sector would be the adoption of ecological schemes that are already into force both at national and international levels. The most commonly used schemes are Environmental Management Systems that are focused on the general environmental performance of the enterprise, such as the EU EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) and the international EN ISO 14001:2004 standard and ecolabelling schemes, such as the EU Ecolabel, focusing on specific products or services. The present work aims to provide a concise summary of the technical requirements and procedures for obtaining such environmental certificates, assess the current state of the art in terms of environmental performance of a typical marble plant and enhance the ecological awareness of the sector. A detailed analysis of the technical requirements for achieving EMAS III registration and obtaining the EU Ecolabel for hard floor coverings is presented and the potential for a typical SME marble industry for meeting the above requirements is quantified. Possible measures that may improve the overall environmental impact are proposed. It is further shown that the process of meeting the necessary criteria for obtaining the above certificates will also lead to the adoption of best engineering practices and the production of high added value products.
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Ak, Şerife, Osman Aytekin, Hakan Kuşan, and İsmail Zorluer. "Environmental Sustainability of Building Materials in Turkey: Reference Information Recommendations for European Green Deal Declarations." Buildings 14, no. 4 (March 25, 2024): 889. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14040889.

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This study provides weight and normalization reference information for declaring the environmental information of building materials produced and exported in Turkey. Reference information was first determined for the global warming potential based on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is the subject of the European Union Green Deal Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). For a more holistic approach, reference information is also recommended for environmental impact categories acidification, air pollution, ecological toxicity, eutrophication, fossil fuel depletion, human health, indoor air quality, land use, ozone depletion, photochemical smog formation, and water depletion, in addition to GHG emissions. Reference information is determined based on the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology defined in the international standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. Semi-structured interviews were held with twenty-one industry stakeholders in Turkey to determine the weight reference values. The results obtained from the semi-structured interviews were combined using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. Normalization reference information was determined by compiling Turkey’s national emission values. The suggested reference information has been tested using a case study. Total environmental impact scores were calculated for floor coverings and exterior wall finishes, including global warming potentials based on GHG emissions, and eleven other environmental impact categories. The findings support the need to use regional reference information in Turkey. The reference information recommended in this study can be used both in declarations within the scope of the EU Green Deal and in other possible environmental impact declarations resulting from building materials.
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Radhakrishnan S. "Quantitative Evaluation of the Production of Ligninolytic Enzymes- Lignin Peroxidase and Manganese Peroxidase by P. Sajor Caju During Coir Pith Composting." CORD 28, no. 1 (April 1, 2012): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.37833/cord.v28i1.107.

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Coir is the natural hard fruit fibre extracted from the exocarp of the coconut. The fibre has over 40 percent lignin and is spun into yarn and rope. Coir is used globally for manufacturing floor coverings as home furnishing. The Coir Industry enjoys the status as the largest cottage industry in Kerala giving employment to over a million people, of which 80 percent constitute women. Coir pith is a biomass residue generated during the extraction of coir fibre from coconut husk. Coir pith produced during coir fibre extraction is of environmental concern as its dumping on shore line and leaching of its constituents alter water quality and aquatic life. Management of coir pith is a major problem with all coir industrialists. Hillocks of coir pith accumulate in the vicinities of coir fibre extraction units in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Orissa. These agricultural wastes have traditionally been disposed by burning which resulted in various environmental problems. Therefore, composting is an alternate way to dispose coir pith and is of critical importance. Ligninolytic enzyme production during coir pith composting by Pleurotus sajor caju has been studied in detail. Pleurotus sajor caju produces oxidative enzymes which degrade lignin in the presence of urea as nitrogen source. Substitution of urea with vegetative sources has resulted in the vigorous growth of the mushroom which leads to decreased lignin content and C: N ratio in the biodegraded coir pith. Combination of Azolla and Soya hulls as biological supplements was observed to be the best substitute for lignin peroxidase and manganese peroxidase production. Activity of manganese peroxidase and lignin peroxidase was maximum on the twentieth day of fermentation of coir pith. The level of enzyme activity during biological composting using vegetative sources was compared with the conventional process using urea. The enzyme profile exhibited variation with change in substrate and duration of decomposition. The colonization of Pleurotus sajor caju by its utilization leads to biochemical changes in coir pith converting it into an ideal plant nutrient.
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Siddiqui, F., M. A. Akhund, A. H. Memon, A. R. Khoso, and H. U. Imad. "Health and Safety Issues of Industry Workmen." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8, no. 4 (August 18, 2018): 3184–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.48084/etasr.2138.

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Flour milling is considered the oldest trade industry, initiated at least 6000 years ago. Like every other industry, numerous problems arise during functioning and maintenance operations. The production process involves the breakdown of grains to separate their outer covering and inner endosperm grinding to fine flour particles. Workers serving in the industry have been in an environment exposed to flour dust. After conducting several interviews and a questionnaire survey to the workers and sales managers of flour mills within Hyderabad in Pakistan, the workforce was found to be suffering from sensitization, occupational asthma, allergic rhinitis, obstructive lung diseases and eye infection. The core reason was the inhaled and swallowed flour dust. The majority of the respondents highlighted improper flour milling process including intake and final product collection systems as the main causes of these health problems. The other part of the research work revealed that the majority of safety issues emerged due to the unavailability, the failure to use and the unawareness of personal protective equipment. Regarding the suggestions received during the survey from respective stakeholders, the health and safety issues can be controlled by improving feeding and collection systems and by wearing personal protective equipment.
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Sekki, Pauli, Pasi Marttila, and Tarja Merikallio. "A new tool for the drying time and the moisture risk estimation in concrete floors." E3S Web of Conferences 172 (2020): 04011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202017204011.

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Moisture management in building site has improved significantly in recent years. However, problems with concrete floors are repeatedly found. One possible reason for the failure may be that the time required for adequate drying of the concrete has not been properly considered when scheduling the building process and because the pressure to complete the building, the floor covering has been installed too early. In building industry, there is a clear need for better understanding of the adequate drying times of concrete structures, as well as tools to make sufficient drying estimates. The new tool BY2020 provides a new approach to drying and moisture risk estimations. The simulation tool is a FEM-based model that allows change in geometry with time so that the material layers are automatically added into the model, based on the determined schedule. The boundary conditions are also changing with time based on the schedule. In addition, the water vapor resistance of the flooring material can be modelled to evaluate the long-term moisture behavior of the floor structure. Preliminary results are encouraging and the feedback on the new approach has been positive. Validation process is ongoing and target completion time for the tool is late 2020.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Floor coverings industry"

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Marcos, Francisco Lucas Pereira Lenz. "Field lab on internationalization: a case study of a Portuguese SME in the floor covering industry - financial forecast." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/131267.

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Company X is a growing Portuguese SME operating in the floor covering industry as a wholesaler. The company intends to expand globally and consolidate its financial stability after experiencing a deep crisis and down sizing its business. This dissertation’s purpose is to develop realistic guidelines for Company X to successfully implement an internationalization strategy. To formulate the final recommendation, both company and sector were analyzed, as well as macro and industry-specific dimensions that resulted in a shortlist of five potential target countries .A detailed evaluation of each country allowed for the selection of Denmark as the optimal destination. Ultimately, a comprehensive marketing plan and the project’s financial implications reflected the direct exporting strategy to be executed by the company.
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Sequeira, Diogo Almeida E. Silva De Matos. "Field lab on internationalization: a case study of a Portuguese SME in the floor covering industry - in-depth analysis of Germany and Japan." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/131000.

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Company X is a growing Portuguese SME operating in the floor covering industry as a wholesaler. The company intends to expand globally and consolidate its financial stability after experiencing a deep crisis and down sizing its business. This dissertation’s purpose is to develop realistic guidelines for Company X to successfully implement an internationalization strategy. To formulate the final recommendation, both company and sector were analyzed, as well as macro and industry-specific dimensions that resulted in a shortlist of five potential target countries. A detailed evaluation of each country allowed for the selection of Denmark as the optimal destination. Ultimately, a comprehensive marketing plan and the project’s financial implications reflected the direct exporting strategy to be executed by the company.
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Marques, Maria Beatriz Figueira. "Field lab on internationalization: a case study of a Portuguese SME in the floor covering industry - marketing plan (marketing mix: price, promotion and place)." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/131497.

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Company X is a growing Portuguese SME operating in the floor covering industry as a wholesaler. The company intends to expand globally and consolidate its financial stability after experiencing a deep crisis and down sizing its business. This dissertation’s purpose is to develop realistic guidelines for Company X to successfully implement an internationalization strategy. To formulate the final recommendation, both company and sector were analyzed, as well as macro and industry-specific dimensions that resulted in a shortlist of five potential target countries. A detailed evaluation of each country allowed for the selection of Denmark as the optimal destination. Ultimately, a comprehensive marketing plan and the project’s financial implications reflected the direct exporting strategy to be executed by the company.
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Bernardes, Tatiana Jorge. "Field lab on internationalization: a case study of a Portuguese SME in the floor covering Industry." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/132395.

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Books on the topic "Floor coverings industry"

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Research, Catalina. Chinese floor coverings market. Boca Raton, FL: Catalina Research, 2005.

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F, Babington Mary, Lodge Autumn N, Socha Sean T, and Freedonia Group, eds. Private companies in the floor covering industry. Cleveland, Ohio: Freedonia Group, 1998.

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Mayfield, Frank. Frank Mayfield, columns on retailing. Cleveland, OH: Flooring, 1992.

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Babington, Mary F., and Christine Marie Fowler. Private companies in the flooring industry. Cleveland, Ohio: Freedonia Group, Inc., 1997.

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United States International Trade Commission. Certain laminated hardwood flooring from Canada. Washington, DC: U.S. International Trade Commission, 1996.

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United States International Trade Commission., ed. Certain laminated hardwood flooring from Canada. Washington, DC: The Commission, 1996.

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Ontario. Ministry of Skills Development. Floor covering installer: Apprenticeship training standards =Poseur de revêtements de sol : normes de formation en apprentissage. [Toronto]: [Apprenticeship Branch]. Ministry of Skills Development, 1992.

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Ontario. Ministry of Skills Development. Floor covering installer =: Poseur de revêtements de sol : normes de formation en apprentissage. [Toronto]: [Apprenticeship Branch]. Ministry of Skills Development, 1990.

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Specialists in Business Information, inc., ed. SBI market profile. New York, NY: Specialists in Business Information, 1996.

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Specialists in Business Information, inc., ed. SBI market profile. New York, NY: FIND/SVP, 1998.

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Book chapters on the topic "Floor coverings industry"

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Singh, Pushpam, Madhuri Yadav, and Sukanta Kumar Baral. "EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF MSME: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INDIAN HANDLOOM INDUSTRY." In Futuristic Trends in Management Volume 3 Book 19, 79–86. Iterative International Publisher, Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.58532/v3bhma19p2ch4.

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The potential of the handloom industry to adapt to the constantly changing requirements of the marketplace makes it one of its strongest attributes. This industry has managed to position itself against the hard-core challenges of the power textile industry by generating 19% of the country’s overall textile production and notably boosting export revenue. Seeing the economic significance of handloom exports, this research seeks to evaluate the trade movements and export competitiveness of handloom categories in the global market by adopting the Revealed Comparative Advantage Index. The study applied a quantitative method to evaluate the RCA indices by applying the Balassa index. The handloom products with Harmonized System (HS) codes that are used for export trade were examined by taking the export data for the year 2012 to 2021. Additionally, the official websites of handloom and journals were taken for study. The calculated value shows that cotton, carpets and other textile floor coverings have a high index score which indicates that the country has an extensive range of specialized skills in the production of cotton and other textile floor coverings in addition to possessing a substantial competitive advantage.
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Horn Filho, Norberto Olmiro, and Carlos Roney Tagliani. "Recursos Minerais da Planície Costeira." In Recursos Minerais Marinhos. Sociedade Brasileira de Geofísica - SBGf, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.22564/sbgfbook.cad5.2023.cap2.

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Resumo Os principais recursos minerais da planície costeira com uso direto pelo homem são a água doce e salgada, rochas, saibreiras, areias e cascalhos, argilas, placeres, carbonatos e turfas, utilizados para o abastecimento de áreas urbanas e centros industriais; brita, enrocamentos, molhes, aterros, chapa de revestimento e pedra de cantaria; construção civil, aterros, revestimentos de estradas e loteamentos; indústria da cerâmica branca ou nobre (pisos, azulejos e louças) e cerâmica vermelha (tijolos, telhas e lajotas); indústria (metálicos) e gemas; corretivo agrícola e cimento na construção civil e corretivo de solo e fertilizante, respectivamente. O uso indireto dos recursos minerais está relacionado à urbanização, parques eólicos, culturas em geral, reflorestamento, salinas solares, extração de sais e talassoterapia. Palavras-chave: exploração e explotação mineral, uso direto e indireto, desenvolvimento costeiro. Abstract The main mineral resources of the coastal plain with direct use by man are fresh and salt water, rocks, saibreiras, sand and gravel, clay, placers, carbonates and peat, used to supply urban areas and industrial centers; brita, rockfills, breakwaters, embankments, cladding and masonry stone; civil construction, landfills, road coverings and allotments; white or noble ceramics industry (floors, tiles and tableware) and red ceramics (bricks, tiles and tiles); industry (metals) and gemstones; agricultural corrective and cement in civil construction and soil corrective and fertilizer, respectively. The indirect use of mineral resources is related to urbanization, eolic farms, crops in general, reforestation, solar saline, salt extraction and thalassotherapy. Keywords: mineral exploration and explotation, direct and indirect use, coastal development.
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Conference papers on the topic "Floor coverings industry"

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Kennedy, Eugenia, Michelle Chen, and Mark Guttag. "Slips, Trips and Falls Associated With Floor Mats and Runners." In ASME 2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2023-114028.

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Abstract Floor mats and runners are commonly used to protect floor surfaces, prevent exposure to slippery floor surfaces, remove dirt, grit and moisture from footwear and provide ergonomic relief to workers. Floor mats are often installed to prevent slip, trip and fall incidents. However, it has been estimated that annually about 38,000 adults over the age of 65 years old are treated in U.S. emergency departments for slip, trip and fall injuries associated with carpets and rugs. [1] Furthermore, it is estimated that 85% of worker injuries resulting in workers’ compensation claims are attributed to slipping on slick floors. [2] Incidence of falls reportedly increases with each decade of life. [3] In 2012, an industry standard, “Standard Guide for Commercial Entrance Matting in Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls” was introduced to provide “Criteria for the selection, installation, inspection, care and maintenance of entrance mats and runners in commercial facilities to reduce slips, trips and falls. [4] This paper will focus on identifying the hazards associated with floor coverings, reviewing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2002 to 2022 injury data for all age groups to better understand the trends, quantifying risks associated with floor coverings, and exploring safety controls available to mitigate these risks. Furthermore, the number of incidents related to slips, trips and falls due to floor mats and runners before and after the introduction of the industry standard will be studied.
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Cicciarelli, Bradley A., David L. Davidson, Edward H. Hart, and P. Robert Peoples. "CFD Analysis of the Behavior of Airborne Allergens in Carpeted and Uncarpeted Dwellings." In ASME 2002 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference. ASMEDC, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/pvp2002-1557.

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There is considerable concern today over indoor air quality (IAQ). The factors that influence IAQ may be numerous, and there is considerable research aimed at quantifying these factors. This research is of particular interest to industries that manufacture products used in residential and commercial dwellings, such as the carpet industry. With respect to carpet, there are various opinions about its role in IAQ, but little quantitative data. Much of the quantitative data that does exist either ignores or makes crude assumptions about the influence of fluid dynamics on the experimental observations. In this paper we discuss our use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model the transient behavior of airborne particles in dwellings with and without carpeted floors to quantify the impact of floor covering on IAQ. In particular, we discuss the theoretical considerations that are required to construct an accurate and practical CFD model that captures the correct fluid and particle dynamics, and present and summarize CFD predictions that account for the effects of HVAC systems, room geometry and virtual objects, such as people moving about the dwelling. In addition to getting the fluid and particle dynamics correct, there are two additional aspects of this problem that will be discussed. First, in order to draw reasonable conclusions about IAQ, a large number of simulations are required to capture the wide range of realistic dwelling conditions of interest. In order to perform these simulations in a timely manner, the process of building and meshing the geometry, specifying all relevant room conditions, conducting the simulation and interrogating the results has been automated by constructing a Digital Expert for the problem, wherein the user can automatically complete these tasks with little CFD expertise and no intervention. Second, it is essential to communicate the results of these simulations to lay audiences — the wide range of people interested in IAQ, including school boards, politicians and other government officials. We have developed a means of generating “Hollywood grade” animations that are more realistic in appearance than conventional CFD animations, and consequently more appealing and more readily understandable, but that reflect the correct fluid and particle dynamics. We believe that the integration of CFD with realistic animation capability will see greater applicability as our society becomes increasingly dependent on technology and decreasingly technically literate.
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Andersone-Trezina, Elizabete, and Tatjana Kince. "Use of peas (Pisum Sativum L.) and beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) In high-moisture food extrusion: a review." In Research for Rural Development 2022 : annual 28th international scientific conference proceedings. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.22616/rrd.28.2022.014.

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Demands for plant-based food in the European Union are growing especially nowadays. Pulses are common and regional; they have an excellent nutritive value but its consumption in food industry is still low. In last decades extrusion technology has become extremely popular in food development. The aim of this study was to investigate the latest findings about pea Pisum sativum L. and beans Phaseolus vulgaris L. flour suitability for high-moisture food extrusion. Monographic method was used to analyse pulse seeds chemical content, possible pre-treatment methods, functional properties, covering the latest information about high-moisture extrusion, raw materials and technical parameters used. Pulses are a good source of protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Chemical content, functional properties of yellow peas and different varieties of beans, except grey peas are well described in scientific literature. Germination can be promising pre-treatment for pulse seeds, it increases folic acid content, water absorption capacity and reduces the amount of antinutrients. Extrusion technology increases ready product protein digestibility and induces changes in antinutrient activity. High-moisture food extrusion characterises with moisture of raw materials above 40.00% where mostly protein concentrate and isolates from pulses are used.
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Rachapudi Venkata, Subba Ramarao, Dipen Patel, Moza Saeed Abdulla Al Dhuhoori, Ruben Dario Albarracin, Khalid Javid Iqbal Javid, Sami Al Jasmi, Sarath Konkati, et al. "Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS): An Attempt to Compare Multivendor Data Acquisition and Interpretation Process for Possible Standardization at Field A." In ADIPEC. SPE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/210939-ms.

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Abstract In Oil and gas industry, demand for DTS (distributed temperature sensing) completions installation is rapidly increasing in recent times. Currently multiple vendors are installing the DTS completions at field A for real-time water flood conformance monitoring and to meet target production rate. This paper discusses about the insights of data acquisition process and interpretation approaches to generate a standard operating procedure specific to Field A. DTS Completions are being installed in field A for few years, and they will be key in generating the optimum water injection profiles, proactive water flooding surveillance, injection/ production optimization and better reservoir management. However, the data acquisition, conditioning and interpretation is vendor specific. Moreover, the interpretation is influenced by the procedure followed for data collection, warm back period, the fluid at down hole, reservoir rock properties as well as the models being used for interpretation. In view of this multivendor installations available at field A, there is a need to standardize the data acquisition & interpretation process that will allow all reservoir and petroleum engineers in the field to analyze the DTS profiles regardless of the type of vendor DTS completion installations. Field A has 13 DTS Completions installed in multiple reservoirs from three different vendors, and the injection profiles for these wells are being generated. This paper summarizes the influence of key parameters and/or assumptions that play a major role on the interpretation results and their variability during data collection stage. Further, the comparison of the injection profile generated by DTS with mechanical PLT will be discussed, and the use of PLT data for fine-tuning the interpretation model. In addition, time-lapse injection profile generated at a specific well will be compared to understand the reasons for variation of it over a period. Additionally, the recommendations for improving/ optimizing the injection profile in few cases will be discussed including stimulations for better conformance and injection rate adjustments. In the conclusion, the proposed unified procedure covering data acquisition, format, storage, and standardized interpretation approach will be discussed. This is an attempt to standardize the DTS data collection and to unify the interpretation process among the multiple vendors in a specific Field A.
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