Dataset on physical-chemical and marine water quality variables in San Andrés Island, Colombian Caribbean.

In situ measurements and laboratory analysis considering i) marine water quality measurements, ii) Physical, chemical, and heavy metals characteristics of desalination brine, and iii) Conductivity- Temperature-Depth (CTD) profiles, were conducted. For marine water quality, the data collection aimed to evaluate the distribution of salinity, temperature, and heavy metals both at the surface and close to the seabed and other water quality parameters at specific locations. For salinity and temperature, a salinity tester model HQ40d was used.

Assessing decontamination and laundering processes for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and flame retardants from firefighting uniforms.

Firefighter uniforms protect firefighters from exposure to potentially harmful chemicals including a range of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). Contaminated uniforms can become a secondary source of firefighters' exposure to these chemicals. There is inconsistency on the removal efficiency of SVOCs during the cleaning, laundering and field decontamination of firefighting uniforms.

Characterising the exposure of Australian firefighters to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons generated in simulated compartment fires.

Firefighters are exposed to a wide variety of chemicals including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) while attending fire scenes. The objective of this study was to understand the exposure of firefighters to PAHs when attending simulated compartment fires that consisted of either a diesel pan or particleboard fire. Firefighters remained in the compartment fires for 15 min while using standard gear including self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Set-up and input dataset files of the Delft3d model for hydrodynamic modelling considering wind, waves, tides and currents through multidomain grids.

This article contains the set-up and input files of the implementation of Delft3D model to determine extreme hydrodynamic forces performed in Rueda-Bayona et al. [1]. The model was configured with a multidomain grid using double-way communication between the hydrodynamic and wave module.

Designing the blood supply chain: how much, how and where?

Background: The topology of the blood supply chain network can take different forms in different settings, depending on geography, politics, costs, etc. Many developed countries are moving towards centralized networks. The goal for all blood distribution networks, regardless of topology, remains the same: to satisfy demand at minimal cost and minimal wastage.

A model for the weathering of Colombian crude oils in the Colombian Caribbean Sea.

A model that describes the weathering of crude in an oil spill caused by interaction with the atmosphere and the ocean was developed. This model was adapted to the Colombian crudes Cusiana (°API43.2) and Vasconia (°API20.

Simulation-optimization model for production planning in the blood supply chain.

Production planning in the blood supply chain is a challenging task. Many complex factors such as uncertain supply and demand, blood group proportions, shelf life constraints and different collection and production methods have to be taken into account, and thus advanced methodologies are required for decision making. This paper presents an integrated simulation-optimization model to support both strategic and operational decisions in production planning.

Computational fluid dynamics analysis of surgical adjustment of left ventricular assist device implantation to minimise stroke risk.

Background: Currently, mechanical support is the most promising alternative to cardiac transplantation. Ventricular assist devices (VADs) were originally used to provide mechanical circulatory support in patients awaiting planned heart transplantation ('bridge-to-transplantation' therapy). The success of short-term bridge devices led to clinical trials evaluating the clinical suitability of long-term support ('destination' therapy) with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).