Springtails are an insect pest of lawns and homes. They are not harmful to people, pets, plants, structures or furnishings. However, their presence and jumping behaviors make them a nuisance. This publication offers ideas ...

Four areas in Texas have been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as non-attainment areas because ozone levels exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) maximum allowable limits. ...

Understanding the lateral rotordynamic behavior is critical in determining the reliability/operability of rotating equipment. Whether examining a centrifugal pump or compressor, steam or gas turbine, motor or generator, ...

Liquid water and CO2 can easily lead to carbon steel corrosion, especially at high pressures. Corrosion can happen either during normal running or during pressurized standstill conditions. The present paper describes three ...

This tutorial paper describes the mechanical and aerodynamic factors that must be considered when revamping, re-rating or upgrading a centrifugal compressor. The possible motivations for choosing to revamp existing ...

Increasing the level of energy efficiency in Texas, as proposed by House Bill 3693, an Act related to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs and energy performance measures, would reduce ...

In accordance with the Health and Safety Code Section 388.003, as amended, the Laboratory reviewed and considered the comments received and performed a technical analysis that compared the stringency of the Texas Building ...

The Bosque River and its associated watershed face a myriad of water quality challenges. Previous attempts made to address these concerns have met with limited success due to a relatively narrow, specific problem approach. ...