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Testing of fire safety is based on the premise that a band should not be a fire, it would be hard to ignite and if was ignited by an external source of fire should not flame retardant. While fire resistance specifications vary from country to country, formulated to meet any fire performance specifications in the world. Tests on conveyors to assess their compliance with fire safety standards are: Drum friction test: The danger associated with a stalled belt and a driven rotating drum or pulley resulting in frictional heat build up. Laboratory flame test: The possibility of igniting the considerable mass of a conveyor belt with a relatively small ignition source. Gallery fire test: The possibility of a belt, ignited from a larger ignition source, spreading the fire to other areas (often referred to as fire propagation). Electrical resistance test: The possible build-up and subsequent discharge of static electrical charge on moving conveyors.

In this research, the impact behavior of hybrid composite materials subjected to low-velocity impact using the drop-weight installation was investigated. For this study were manufactured eight hybrid materials. All the materials were tested to 90J impact energy. The effect of fabric types used in outer layers on impact performance was studied. The impact characteristics of hybrid materials with G1 glass fabric sheets were compared with those of hybrid materials with G2 glass fabric sheets. The damage surfaces of hybrid laminates were examined by visual investigation. The results obtained showed that the using of G2 glass fabric in structure of hybrid materials improved considerable the impact characteristics.

Our study aimed to identify inorganic elements and bacterial load on the inner surface of the CPAP masks and tubing using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and microbiological surface analysis. By SEM were identified structures similar to Staphylococcus and Candida types. When completed by EDX were identified Cl, K, Ca, O, Ti, Na, Mg, Al, Si, S, Cl. Microbiological analysis identified Staphylococcus epidermidis (5000 CFU/mL), Staphylococcus hominis (8600 CFU/mL), and Staphylococcus haemolyticus (6500 CFU/mL). The presence of microbiological and inorganic structures raises concerns on the risk of their inhalation into the airways.

Introducing polymer ligating clips (PLC) or Hem-o-lok clips was a useful alternative to titanium clips in order to perform a safe, efficient and rapid ligation of the vascular structures during laparoscopic and/or conventional surgical procedures. In urologic surgery they are useful during ablative laparoscopic surgery for renal tumor, urothelial tumors, non-functional kidney, bladder tumors and prostate tumors. Polymers’ properties depend on the structure of molecules and vary from flexible substances to expandable rigid materials. They have a high resistance to shock, considerable abrasion resistance and precise durability. Polymers can easily take the desired shape, due to different processing modes. They also have the property of resistance to sustainable action of external forces. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PLC used during renal pedicle ligation in retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal tumors, high urothelial tumors and nonfunctional kidney.

The purpose of this experimental study is to present the design and biomechanical characteristics of bipolar polyethylene radial head prostheses type KPS (CHM â Poland), as well as to evaluate their use in comminuted fractures type Mason III associated with ligament injuries. We retrospectively evaluated 7 patients with 7 complex radial head fractures with an average age of 38.5 years. The prostheses were implanted through a lateral Kocher approach and patients immediately began the rehabilitation of the elbow. The functional results according to the MEPS score (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) were excellent in 3 cases and good in 4 cases, without stem loosening or residual instability of the elbow. Due to the overwhelming advantages of this bipolar prosthesis (better joint tracking and easier implantation technique) and its very good functional results, the authors recommend this type of arthroplasty in posttraumatic elbow instability.

Polyartetrtys nodosa (PAN) was diagnosed histologically in a dog 14 months old, that presented in the necropsy a hemorrhagic diathesis. The specific lesions were present in the muscular arteries of middle and small caliber and in the arterioles from heart. The modifications are segmentail, chronic, evolving from fibrinoid necrosis to the polyphasic, transmural, neutrophilic, leucocytodastic, macrophagic, lympho-plasmodtic and finally fibrotic vasculitis. The elastolisis predisposes to micro-aneurisms and micro-hemorrhages. Unlikethe perivascularitis, the inflammatory processis extended to the surrounding tissues.

Sleep apnea episodes represent a problem both for the patients and for the patient’s bed partners. The objective of this study was to record the comparative effects of two types of polymeric appliances in the therapy of some mild apnea symptoms (bruxism and snoring). The effect of therapy with the used appliances was pursued on 42 patients, divided in two groups. In the first group of 21 patients, we used a custom made appliance achieved by Erkoflex disks, and in the second group of 21 patients, the preformed SomnoFit®-Oscimed polymeric appliance. The survey lasted for a 12 month period, 1 month before the insertion in mouth of the appliances and 11 months therapy with polymeric appliances. The authors’ questionnaire was completed daily by the patients and their bed partners, which noted the night comfort with inserted appliances in the mouth, the existence/absence of morning pain in the area of the masseter muscle, existence/absence of the morning fatigue, respectively the maintaining, diminishing and the absence of snoring and of nocturnal bruxism. The results of the study were favorable and proved that the nocturnal therapy of bruxism and of snoring, by using these two polymeric appliances were efficient. SomnoFit® appliance performed better in reducing bruxism and snoring, but custom made Erkoflex appliances presented a greater resistance in time.

The aim of this study was the evaluation of the long term results in the clinical applicability of two root canal sealers, Sealapex Xpress - Kerr Endodontics (non-eugenol, calcium hydroxide polymeric root canal sealant) and AH Plus Jet - Dentsply Maillefer (epoxy resin-based sealant). 225 teeth of 159 patients included in this study, were endodontic treated and filled with the previously mentioned root canal sealers, in accordance with a standard clinical protocol. The long term results regarding the evaluation of the used two root sealers were realized clinically and radiologically, after annually monitoring conducted during three years. Long-term results of the study showed that, although their different chemical composition, the two root filling material showed good results in the treatment of various types of endodontic disease.

This paper aims to assess the postoperative evolution of edentulous patients treated by guided bone regeneration technique using a xenograft bone substitute (Cerabone) and collagen membrane. A group of 40 patients, programmed for guided bone regeneration, randomly divided between laser-assisted technique and scalpel technique, were investigated to compare the postoperative evolution, healing time and prevalence of new bone formation, graft stability and inflammatory reactions. The guided bone regeneration technique associated with laser or scalpel technique offers reliable and predictable treatment results in the implant-prosthetic treatments. The accelerated healing time recommends the laser technique in the surgical procedures used for the alveolar augmentation.

The objective of this study was to analyse the role of package obtained from a natural biopolymer of Quercurs robur L incorporating natural antioxidant compounds found in roasted seeds of grapes to lipid oxidation of butter during storage. Also were determined the properties of film: solubility in water, determination of antioxidant activity and water sorption activity. Were formed two sets of butter samples packed in paper respectively in a biopolymer mixed with antioxidant. Samples were stored at a temperature of +6°C for a period of fourty days. Frequently was determined the peroxide index. The values of peroxide index show the role of package obtained from starch and polyphenolics extract of roasted seeds of Vitis vinifera grapes on lipid found in butter.