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View article: Simulation Methods for Transactive Energy
Simulation Methods for Transactive Energy Open
Transactive energy is a new approach for managing the electric power distribution system based on principles of economic value, with engineering constraints. This combined approach is well established in the bulk power system, but transact…
View article: MIQE 2.0: Revision of the Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments Guidelines
MIQE 2.0: Revision of the Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments Guidelines Open
Background In 2009, the Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE) guidelines established standards for the design, execution, and reporting of quantitative PCR (qPCR) in research. The expansion of…
View article: An exploration of anomalous electrical noise in shocked cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX)-based explosives
An exploration of anomalous electrical noise in shocked cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX)-based explosives Open
Gas gun shock experiments on cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX)-based explosive compositions that employ embedded gauge particle velocity tracers have noted a significant amount of electrical noise when compared to other explosive formula…
View article: The reactive flow evolution of the polymer-bonded explosive PBX 9502: Experiments and model validation in extreme pressure regimes
The reactive flow evolution of the polymer-bonded explosive PBX 9502: Experiments and model validation in extreme pressure regimes Open
The shock-to-detonation transition properties of the triaminotrinitrobenzene based PBX 9502 high explosive (HE) are experimentally and computationally explored in extremely high input pressure conditions. These include both slightly sub-Ch…
View article: Shock initiation of low density polymer bonded explosive LX-14: A study of two morphologies
Shock initiation of low density polymer bonded explosive LX-14: A study of two morphologies Open
A series of six shock initiation experiments have been carried out on low density LX-14 powder in order to simulate a shock insult on the heavily damage polymer bonded explosive, LX-14. Two distinct morphologies were studied (tap density m…
View article: Validation of Two Real-Time PCR Approaches for the Relative Quantitation of Pork and Horse DNA in Food Samples
Validation of Two Real-Time PCR Approaches for the Relative Quantitation of Pork and Horse DNA in Food Samples Open
Two real-time PCR methods for the relative quantitation of DNA from meat species in food samples are described: these methods are applicable for horse in processed beef meat products, and pork in raw/processed beef meat products. Test samp…
View article: Efficient connection of reactive shock wave profiles to reaction models
Efficient connection of reactive shock wave profiles to reaction models Open
The future of energetic materials development, especially high-performance high explosives, demands new efficient and cost-effective experimental methods to understand the performance of new materials when only limited, development-scale q…
View article: Developing KASP Markers for Identification of Basmati Rice Varieties
Developing KASP Markers for Identification of Basmati Rice Varieties Open
Authentication of Basmati rice has relied on microsatellite markers since 2004, but microsatellites cannot distinguish between all of the forty-one Basmati varieties approved in 2017. This study investigated whether single nucleotide polym…
View article: Shock Initiation of PBX 9502: Material Lots 006 and 007 heated to 76 Celsius
Shock Initiation of PBX 9502: Material Lots 006 and 007 heated to 76 Celsius Open
Two shock initiation experiments have been carried out on PBX 9502 material Lots 006 and 007 heated to 76 Celsius. The purpose of these shots is to assess the reactant equation of state and shock-todetonation transition behavior relative t…
View article: Shock initiation of the HMX-based explosive PBX 9012: Experiments, uncertainty analysis, and unreacted equation-of-state
Shock initiation of the HMX-based explosive PBX 9012: Experiments, uncertainty analysis, and unreacted equation-of-state Open
Shock initiation experiments have been carried out on the polymer-bonded explosive PBX 9012 [nominally 90% octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazine (HMX), 10% vinylidene–hexafluoropropylene copolymer (Viton A) by weight] in order to …
View article: Shock initiation of cyclotol (75/25) at both ambient temperature and 70 °C
Shock initiation of cyclotol (75/25) at both ambient temperature and 70 °C Open
Here, six shock initiation experiments have been carried out to study the shock sensitivity and develop the unreacted Hugoniot for the Cyclotol composition 75/25 %wt RDX/TNT. The experiments were carried out both at ambient temperature, an…
View article: One dimensional shock initiation of hot isostatically pressed composition B
One dimensional shock initiation of hot isostatically pressed composition B Open
Twelve one dimensional shock experiments have been carried out on the UK isostatically pressed Composition B (59.5% RDX, 39.5% TNT, 1% wax) comprising of seven sustained pulse experiments and three short shock experiments using the embedde…
View article: Almond or Mahaleb? Orthogonal Allergen Analysis During a Live Incident Investigation by ELISA, Molecular Biology, and Protein Mass Spectrometry
Almond or Mahaleb? Orthogonal Allergen Analysis During a Live Incident Investigation by ELISA, Molecular Biology, and Protein Mass Spectrometry Open
It is now well known that an incident investigated in the United Kingdom in 2015 of cumin alleged to be contaminated with almond, a risk for people with almond allergy, was caused by the Prunus species, Prunus mahaleb. In the United Kingdo…
View article: Development and validation of a multi-locus DNA metabarcoding method to identify endangered species in complex samples
Development and validation of a multi-locus DNA metabarcoding method to identify endangered species in complex samples Open
DNA metabarcoding provides great potential for species identification in complex samples such as food supplements and traditional medicines. Such a method would aid Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and …
View article: A year in the life of a LANL secondee: HE gas gun experiments at TA-40
A year in the life of a LANL secondee: HE gas gun experiments at TA-40 Open
evaluation of a gas loading system built for the LANL 50 mm bore two-stage light gas gun. Targets for the gun are made of 6061 Al or OFHC Cu, and assembled to form a gas containment cell with a volume of approximately 1.38 cc. The compatib…
View article: LANL Explosives Site processes and Tech career paths
LANL Explosives Site processes and Tech career paths Open
This presentation describes processes for explosive sites at LANL. Related career paths are also included.
View article: Spall response of annealed copper to direct explosive loading
Spall response of annealed copper to direct explosive loading Open
Taylor wave spall experiments were conducted on annealed copper targets using direct explosive loading. The targets were mounted on the back of an explosive disc which was being used for a shock to detonation transition (SDT) test in a gas…
View article: Novel Approach to the Rapid Differentiation of Common <i>Prunus</i> Allergen Species by PCR Product Melt Analysis
Novel Approach to the Rapid Differentiation of Common <i>Prunus</i> Allergen Species by PCR Product Melt Analysis Open
Food allergies represent a clear threat to the general health and wellbeing of those affected which place increasing pressure on food producers and regulatory authorities. Current analytical techniques typically find difficulties distingui…
View article: Development of a Real-Time PCR Approach for the Specific Detection of &lt;i&gt;Prunus mahaleb&lt;/i&gt;
Development of a Real-Time PCR Approach for the Specific Detection of <i>Prunus mahaleb</i> Open
In 2015 a number of cumin spice products were withdrawn from the international market because of the suspected presence of almond, a known allergen from the Prunus genus. However, immunoassay results were unable to provide unequivocal evid…
View article: Feasibility Study for Applying Spectral Imaging for Wheat Grain Authenticity Testing in Pasta
Feasibility Study for Applying Spectral Imaging for Wheat Grain Authenticity Testing in Pasta Open
Authentication of pasta is currently determined using molecular biology-based techniques focusing on DNA as the target analyte. Whilst proven to be effective, these approaches can be criticised as being destructive, time consuming, and req…