THE EFFECT OF FEEDSTOCK, KNIFE WEAR AND WORK STATION ON THE EXPOSURE TO NOISE AND VIBRATIONS IN WOOD CHIPPING OPERATIONS

The effect of feedstock, knife wear and work station on the exposure to noise and vibrations in wood chipping operations

Industrial chipping is becoming increasingly popular, as the result of a growing demand for woody biomass.Industrial chippers are REGULAR SAUSAGE large, powerful machines that generate much noise and vibration.This study explored some factors that may affect exposure to noise and vibration, namely: feedstock type (branches vs.logs), work station ch

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WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

One of the most intriguing of mental pastimes is to ponder on what the result might have been if certain famous happenings had been reversed.For example, if the Spanish Armada had succeeded in its task; or if Hertzog had been successful in his revolt of 1914, but two happenings in quite recent history, both originated Main Tub Water Seal by Winston

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In Vitro Antiviral Activity of Rhodiola crenulata Extract against Zika Virus and Japanese Encephalitis Virus: Viral Binding and Stability

Zika virus (ZIKV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) can cause permanent neurological damage and death, yet no approved drugs exist for these infections.Rhodiola crenulate, an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for its antioxidation and antifatigue properties, was studied for its antiviral activity against ZIKV and JEV in vitro.The cytoto

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