| About the Contributors |
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| Preface to the Second Edition |
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| Preface to the First Edition |
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| Introduction |
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Describing the Size of a Single Particle |
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Description of Populations of Particles |
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Conversion Between Distributions |
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5 | (2) |
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Describing the Population by a Single Number |
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7 | (3) |
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10 | (1) |
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Common Methods of Displaying Size Distributions |
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11 | (1) |
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Arithmetic-normal Distribution |
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11 | (1) |
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11 | (1) |
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Methods of Particle Size Measurement |
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12 | (4) |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (12) |
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25 | (1) |
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25 | (4) |
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Single Particles in a Fluid |
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29 | (22) |
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Motion of Solid Particles in a Fluid |
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29 | (2) |
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Particles Falling Under Gravity Through a Fluid |
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31 | (2) |
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33 | (1) |
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Effect of Boundaries on Terminal Velocity |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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35 | (16) |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (5) |
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Multiple Particle Systems |
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51 | (40) |
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Settling of a Suspension of Particles |
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51 | (2) |
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53 | (8) |
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Settling Flux as a Function of Suspension Concentration |
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53 | (1) |
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Sharp Interfaces in Sedimentation |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (3) |
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Relationship Between the Height---Time Curve and the Flux Plot |
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59 | (2) |
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61 | (7) |
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Settling of a Suspension in a Flowing Fluid |
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61 | (2) |
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A Real Thickener (with Upflow and Downflow Sections) |
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63 | (1) |
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Critically Loaded Thickener |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (1) |
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65 | (1) |
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Alternative Form of Total Flux Plot |
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66 | (2) |
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68 | (23) |
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79 | (2) |
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81 | (10) |
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91 | (26) |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (2) |
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Rheological Models For Homogeneous Slurries |
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93 | (10) |
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Non-Newtonian Power-law Models |
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94 | (2) |
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Pressure Drop Prediction for Slurries Exhibiting Power-law Rheology |
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96 | (3) |
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Non-Newtonian Yield Stress Models |
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99 | (2) |
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Pressure Drop Prediction for Slurries Exhibiting Bingham Plastic Rheology |
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101 | (2) |
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103 | (1) |
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Critical Deposition Velocity |
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104 | (1) |
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Components of a Slurry Flow System |
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104 | (5) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (3) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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109 | (8) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (3) |
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Colloids and Fine Particles |
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117 | (36) |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (2) |
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120 | (10) |
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121 | (3) |
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Electrical Double Layer Forces |
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124 | (3) |
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Adsorbing Polymers, Bridging and Steric Forces |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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Result of Surface Forces on Behaviour in Air and Water |
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130 | (2) |
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Influences of Particle Size and Surface Forces on Solid/Liquid Separation by Sedimentation |
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132 | (2) |
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132 | (1) |
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Sediment Concentration and Consolidation |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (5) |
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Influence of Surface Forces on Suspension Flow |
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139 | (5) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (4) |
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144 | (1) |
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145 | (8) |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (3) |
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Fluid Flow Through a Packed Bed of Particles |
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153 | (16) |
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Pressure Drop---Flow Relationship |
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153 | (4) |
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153 | (2) |
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155 | (1) |
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General Equation for Turbulent and Laminar Flow |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (4) |
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157 | (1) |
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157 | (2) |
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Including the Resistance of the Filter Medium |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (8) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (4) |
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169 | (42) |
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169 | (3) |
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Relevant Powder and Particle Properties |
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172 | (1) |
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Bubbling and Non-Bubbling Fluidization |
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173 | (1) |
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Classification of Powders |
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174 | (4) |
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Expansion of a Fluidized Bed |
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178 | (4) |
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Non-bubbling Fluidization |
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178 | (2) |
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180 | (2) |
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182 | (4) |
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Heat Transfer in Fluidized Beds |
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186 | (5) |
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Gas---Particle Heat Transfer |
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186 | (2) |
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Bed---Surface Heat Transfer |
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188 | (3) |
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Applications of Fluidized Beds |
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191 | (3) |
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191 | (1) |
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191 | (3) |
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A Simple Model for the Bubbling Fluidized Bed Reactor |
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194 | (4) |
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Some Practical Considerations |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (12) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (5) |
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Pneumatic Transport and Standpipes |
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211 | (36) |
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211 | (20) |
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Dilute Phase and Dense Phase Transport |
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212 | (1) |
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The Choking Velocity in Vertical Transport |
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212 | (2) |
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The Saltation Velocity in Horizontal Transport |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (4) |
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Design for Dilute Phase Transport |
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219 | (5) |
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224 | (6) |
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Matching the System to the Powder |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (6) |
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Standpipes in Packed Bed Flow |
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231 | (1) |
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Standpipes in Fluidized Bed Flow |
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232 | (3) |
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Pressure Balance During Standpipe Operation |
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235 | (2) |
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237 | (1) |
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237 | (10) |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (3) |
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Separation of Particles from a Gas: Gas Cyclones |
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247 | (18) |
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Gas Cyclones---Description |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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249 | (4) |
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Total Efficiency and Grade Efficiency |
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249 | (1) |
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Simple Theoretical Analysis for the Gas Cyclone Separator |
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250 | (2) |
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Cyclone Grade Efficiency in Practice |
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252 | (1) |
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253 | (2) |
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255 | (2) |
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Some Practical Design and Operation Details |
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257 | (2) |
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Effect of Dust Loading on Efficiency |
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257 | (1) |
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257 | (1) |
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257 | (1) |
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258 | (1) |
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258 | (1) |
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Discharge Hoppers and Diplegs |
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258 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (6) |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (2) |
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Storage and Flow of Powders-Hopper Design |
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265 | (28) |
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265 | (1) |
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265 | (3) |
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268 | (4) |
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268 | (1) |
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The Hopper Flow Factor, ƒƒ |
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269 | (1) |
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Unconfined Yield Stress, σy |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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Critical Conditions for Flow |
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270 | (1) |
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Critical Outlet Dimension |
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270 | (1) |
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271 | (1) |
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272 | (2) |
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Analysis of Shear Cell Test Results |
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274 | (4) |
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274 | (1) |
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Application of Mohr's Circle to Analysis of the Yield Locus |
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274 | (1) |
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Determination of σy and σc |
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275 | (1) |
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Determination of δ from Shear Cell Tests |
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276 | (1) |
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The Kinematic Angle of Friction between Powder and Hopper Wall, Φw |
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276 | (1) |
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Determination of the Hopper Flow Factor, ƒƒ |
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277 | (1) |
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Summary of Design Procedure |
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278 | (3) |
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281 | (1) |
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Pressure on the Base of a Tall Cylindrical Bin |
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281 | (3) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (8) |
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289 | (1) |
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289 | (4) |
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293 | (18) |
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293 | (1) |
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293 | (1) |
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294 | (4) |
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Causes and Consequences of Segregation |
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294 | (1) |
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Mechanisms of Segregation |
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295 | (3) |
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298 | (1) |
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Equipment for Particulate Mixing |
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299 | (2) |
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299 | (1) |
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300 | (1) |
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301 | (4) |
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301 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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Statistics Relevant to Mixing |
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302 | (3) |
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305 | (6) |
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309 | (1) |
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309 | (2) |
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311 | (26) |
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311 | (1) |
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Particle Fracture Mechanisms |
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312 | (2) |
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Model Predicting Energy Requirement and Product Size Distribution |
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314 | (6) |
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314 | (4) |
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Prediction of the Product Size Distribution |
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318 | (2) |
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Types of Comminution Equipment |
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320 | (9) |
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Factors Affecting Choice of Machine |
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320 | (1) |
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320 | (6) |
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326 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Combination with other Operations |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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329 | (8) |
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332 | (1) |
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333 | (4) |
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337 | (22) |
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337 | (1) |
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338 | (3) |
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338 | (1) |
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Forces due to Adsorbed Liquid Layers |
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338 | (1) |
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Forces due to Liquid Bridges |
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338 | (2) |
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340 | (1) |
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340 | (1) |
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Comparison and Interaction between Forces |
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340 | (1) |
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341 | (14) |
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341 | (1) |
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Granulation Rate Processes |
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342 | (7) |
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Simulation of the Granulation Process |
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349 | (3) |
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352 | (3) |
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355 | (4) |
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357 | (1) |
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357 | (2) |
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Health Effects of Fine Powders |
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359 | (14) |
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359 | (1) |
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The Human Respiratory System |
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359 | (3) |
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359 | (2) |
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361 | (1) |
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Interaction of Fine Powders with the Respiratory System |
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362 | (5) |
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362 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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364 | (1) |
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364 | (1) |
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Electrostatic Precipitation |
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364 | (1) |
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Relative Importance of These Mechanisms Within the Respiratory Tract |
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364 | (3) |
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Pulmonary Delivery of Drugs |
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367 | (2) |
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Harmful Effects of Fine Powders |
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369 | (4) |
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371 | (1) |
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371 | (2) |
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Fire and Explosion Hazards of Fine Powders |
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373 | (22) |
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373 | (1) |
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374 | (4) |
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374 | (1) |
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Explosions and Detonations |
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374 | (1) |
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Ignition, Ignition Energy, Ignition Temperature---a Simple Analysis |
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374 | (3) |
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377 | (1) |
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Combustion in Dust Clouds |
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378 | (5) |
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Fundamentals Specific to Dust Cloud Explosions |
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378 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Dust Explosions |
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379 | (1) |
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Apparatus for Determination of Dust Explosion Characteristics |
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380 | (2) |
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Application of the Test Results |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (3) |
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383 | (1) |
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384 | (1) |
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384 | (1) |
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385 | (1) |
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386 | (1) |
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Minimize Dust Cloud Formation |
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386 | (1) |
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386 | (1) |
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386 | (9) |
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392 | (1) |
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393 | (2) |
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395 | (30) |
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395 | (4) |
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399 | (4) |
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403 | (1) |
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404 | (1) |
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405 | (1) |
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406 | (8) |
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414 | (6) |
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420 | (5) |
| Notation |
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425 | (8) |
| References |
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433 | (8) |
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