Offloading operation bivariate extreme response statistics for FPSO vessel.

The Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) is an offshore unit producing and storing crude oil prior to tanker transport. An important design concern is an accurate prediction of risky dynamic hawser tensions during FPSO offloading operations. Bivariate extreme hawser tension contours are important for selecting proper design values.

Novel methods for coupled prediction of extreme wind speeds and wave heights.

Two novel methods are being outlined that, when combined, can be used for spatiotemporal analysis of wind speeds and wave heights, thus contributing to global climate studies. First, the authors provide a unique reliability approach that is especially suited for multi-dimensional structural and environmental dynamic system responses that have been numerically simulated or observed over a substantial time range, yielding representative ergodic time series. Next, this work introduces a novel deconvolution extrapolation technique applicable to a wide range of environmental and engineering applications.

Application of simultaneous ultrasonic curing on pork (Longissimus dorsi): Mass transport of NaCl, physical characteristics, and microstructure.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound curing with various working modes and frequency combinations, including mono-, dual- and tri-frequency, on the content of NaCl and tenderness of pork loins (Longissimus dorsi). The physical qualities, myoglobin, moisture migration, distribution, and microstructure of pork were also evaluated. The results displayed that the NaCl content of samples cured by simultaneous ultrasound (100 W/L) working mode with a frequency combination of 20, 40, and 60 kHz was higher than that of other ultrasound working modes.

Pulmonary intimal sarcoma involving the pulmonary valve and right ventricular outflow tract: A case report and literature review.

Introduction: Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma (PAIS) is a rare and highly aggressive tumor, and approximately 80% of pulmonary cases occur in the pulmonary trunk. We report herein a case of retrograde extension of the sarcoma to the pulmonary valve and right ventricle, which is an uncommon manifestation of this lethal tumor.

Patient Concerns: A 41-year-old woman was initially diagnosed with pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) and transferred to our hospital.

Differences of HBME-1 Expression in Thyroid Follicular Adenoma and Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy.

Objective: To investigate the differences in human bone marrow endothelial cell marker 1 (HBME-1) expression in thyroid follicular adenoma (FA) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) by ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

Study Design: An observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: The Department of Electrical Diagnosis, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province, China, from January 2017 to April 2018.