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Pandemic Response Planning

The Type A Influenza virus is both highly pathogenic and easily transmitted. This plan looks at and addresses the various issues that health authorities will encounter in handling an influenza pandemic. The plan envisages a coordinated approach that iwll involve both local and state agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and others who will work in Read More

Pramit S November 22nd, 2011

Design & Technology Enhancements in the Modern Ultrasonic Cleaner

Here is an interesting article from A2C2 magazine (September 2004). It highlights different aspects of ultrasonic cleaning technology development. Till the 1980s ultrasonics was considered as a mature technology having hit the design and performance plateau a decade or so earlier. However with the availability of new materials or spurred by need there have been Read More

Pramit S November 3rd, 2011

Moisture in Stored Grains Tested with Moisture Analyzer

This preliminary report looks at chemical changes in food grain storage in government storage in Bangladesh. The objective being to come up with recommendations that can help improve the longevity of food grain storage in the country. Preliminary analysis showed that sampled grains had decreased moisture percentage (as measured with a moisture analyzer) and increasing Read More

Pramit S October 28th, 2011

Ultrasonic Cleaning Study Estimates Net Forces Applied to Contaminants

This study examines the problem of an ultrasonic cleaner being unable to effectively remove 1 um diameter particles. Used regularly in the semiconductor industry ultrasonic cleaning is an important important process step in the cleaning of contaminated wafers by immersing them in a solvent bath. The study focuses on understanding the net forces applied to Read More

Pramit S October 27th, 2011

How to Use An Analytical Balance

Last week we showed you a brief video on how to use an analytical balance. This is a much more detailed video explained by Professor Yee of thinkwell.com. This demo explains different aspects of the Analytical Balance in clear, umabiguous language that is easily understood. Read More

Pramit S September 13th, 2011

Undercounter Refrigerator & Freezer Suitable for Vaccine Storage

In a similar note to our last post this guide also discusses refrigeration of vaccines. However, we’d like to point out a different section where they discuss the benefits of using an undercounter refrigerator or an undercounter freezer. If you have limited space scientific grade undercounter units are ideal. Other than the space benefits these Read More