Adaptive–interpolative binarization with stroke preservation for restoration of faint characters in degraded documents

A novel technique for binarization with stroke preservation of faint characters in degraded documents is proposed. It works in a multi-scale framework with an adaptive–interpolative thresholding technique. Instead of computing a global threshold value, it computes the local threshold values for a small set of grid points by observing the intensity pattern of the pixels lying in the concerned grid cells. Estimated thresholds are used, in turn, to compute the threshold values of all the remaining pixels using a fast-yet-efficient interpolation procedure. To handle noises in degraded images, this grid-based adaptive thresholding is applied in successively reducing scales to obtain the near-optimal binarization as a set of connected components. After a post-processing meant for stroke preservation with these connected components, we get the final output. Exhaustive experimentation and comparison with other existing methods have been successfully carried out with benchmark datasets and also with our own datasets.     

A multi-objective approach to optimal placement and sizing of multiple active power filters using a music-inspired algorithm

This paper proposes a new multi-objective framework for optimal placement and sizing of the active power filters (APFs) with satisfactory and acceptable standard levels. total harmonic distortion (THD) of voltage, harmonic transmission line loss (HTLL), motor load loss function (MLLF), and total APFs currents are the four objectives considered in the optimization, while harmonic distortions within standard level, and maximum allowable APF size, are modeled as constraints. The proposed model is one of non-convex optimization problem having a non-linear, mixed-integer nature. Since, a new modified harmony search algorithm (MHSA) is used and followed by a min–max technique in order to obtain the final optimal solution. The harmony search algorithm is a recently developed optimization algorithm, which imitates the music improvisation process. In this process, the Harmonists improvise their instrument pitches searching for the perfect state of harmony. The newly developed method has been applied on the IEEE 18-bus test system and IEEE 30-bus test system by different scenarios and cases to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method. The detailed results of the case studies are presented and thoroughly analyzed. The obtained results illustrate the sufficiency and profitableness of the newly developed method in the placement and sizing of the multiple active power filters, when compared with other methods.     

Dendrimer as nanocarrier for drug delivery

Dendrimers are novel three dimensional, hyperbranched globular nanopolymeric architectures. Attractive features like nanoscopic size, narrow polydispersity index, excellent control over molecular structure, availability of multiple functional groups at the periphery and cavities in the interior distinguish them amongst the available polymers. Applications of dendrimers in a large variety of fields have been explored. Drug delivery scientists are especially enthusiastic about possible utility of dendrimers as drug delivery tool. Terminal functionalities provide a platform for conjugation of the drug and targeting moieties. In addition, these peripheral functional groups can be employed to tailor-make the properties of dendrimers, enhancing their versatility. The present review highlights the contribution of dendrimers in the field of nanotechnology with intent to aid the researchers in exploring dendrimers in the field of drug delivery.     

无卤阻燃增强高流动性尼龙6的研究

采用高流动性尼龙(PA)6为原料,制备了一系列玻璃纤维(GF)增强无卤阻燃PA6材料。考察了材料配方和挤出工艺对改性材料阻燃性能、力学性能、热性能及熔体流动速率(MFR)的影响,并对其原因进行了分析。结果表明,与普通PA6相比,高流动性PA6由于熔体黏度低、MFR高,有利于无卤阻燃剂和GF在基体材料内的混合和分散,因此在同样配方和工艺条件下,显示出更好的阻燃效果与更优的力学性能。     

Belco脱硫塔的在线清洗

介绍了美国Belco公司脱硫塔在正常运行的情况下,通过一系列的数据分析,获取设备内部的结垢状况和结垢的部位,通过管道机器人,牵动柔性喷淋器,实现设备内部清洗流程的布置,进行清洗.     

浅谈乘用车免中涂涂装工艺

简单介绍了免中涂涂装工艺分类、工艺及涂料差异,并以B1B2工艺为例,通过与3C2B工艺进行比较,介绍了中涂功能,工艺流程,底材对涂膜质量的影响,工艺质量控制难点,施工注意要点及B1B2工艺在经济性及环保方面的优势,并介绍了免中涂工艺在国内外应用情况。     

浅谈流变助剂在油漆中的应用

介绍了世界顶尖级流变助剂生产厂家的产品特点,及其在重防腐领域、工业金属闪光漆、木器漆、水性工业漆的应用。     

增产丙烯技术及其研究进展

介绍了国内外丙烯增产技术的发展现状,简述了传统丙烯增产工艺及新型丙烯增产工艺的技术特点及其催化剂的应用。指出了丙烷脱氢、MTO/MTP以及合成气制取低碳烯烃作为一种以液化气或煤为原料的工艺路线,对我国多煤少油的状况而言,具有重要的战略意义。     

与食品接触不锈钢制品痕量铅迁移量的测定

通过GF-AAS分析技术,采用标准加入法,对基体效应、基体改进剂、共存元素干扰、仪器分析参数等因素的研究,确定分析的最佳条件,建立了与食品接触不锈钢制品中痕量铅迁移量测定的方法。结果表明,该分析方法准确、可靠、操作性强;检出限为0.2μg/L;相对标准偏差在1.9%~3.1%之间;回收率在95%~107%之间。     

顺-1,4-聚异戊二烯橡胶工业化技术研究

顺-1,4-聚异戊二烯橡胶,是由异戊二烯经溶液聚合而生成的一种合成橡胶,因其性能接近天然橡胶而倍受关注。而其耐水性、电绝缘性能则超过天然橡胶,不但可以单独使用,也可与天然橡胶或其它合成橡胶并用。主要用于制造轮胎,还可用于制造帘布胶、输送带、密封垫、胶管、胶板、胶带、海绵、胶粘剂、电线电缆、运动器械、医疗用具和胶鞋等。