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Choosing a Name for Your Computer

November 1, 1989
Author(s)
Don E. Libes
In order to easily distinguish between multiple computers, we give them names. Experience has taught us that it is as easy to choose bad names as it is to choose good ones. This essay presents guidelines for deciding what makes a name good or bad.

Burning of Oil Spills.

October 19, 1989
Author(s)
William D. Walton, D D. Evans
This study is directed at understanding the oil spill combustion process and the smoke generated from the burning. Measurements of 1.2 m diameter Murban crude oil pool fires show an initial steady energy release rate of 840 kW/m2 which increases to 1860 kW

Carbon Monoxide Production and Prediction (NISTIR 4449)

October 19, 1989
Author(s)
William M. Pitts
A long-term research plan has been formulated which is designed to improve the understanding of and predictive capability for the formation of carbon monoxide in enclosure fires. The current understanding of the problem is briefly discussed. Goals

Concurrent Turbulent Flame Spread.

October 19, 1989
Author(s)
L Zhou, A C. Fernandez-Pello
The rate of flame spread over the surface of thick PMMA sheets has been measured as a function of the velocity and turbulence intensity of a forced air flow concurrent with the direction of flame propagation. It is shown that the flow turbulence has a

A Modular Architecture for a Process Planning Systems

October 1, 1989
Author(s)
M Browning
At the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the automation of small batch manufacturing has been a topic of research since 1981. The work has emphasized the integration of all activities required to produce a mechanical part, and the
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