85 Hydraulic turbines—basic principles and state-of-theart computational fluid dynamics applications P Drtina* and M Sallaberger Sulzer Hydro AG, Zurich, Switzerland ¨ Abstract: The present paper discusses the basic principles of hydraulic turbines, with special emphasis on the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as a tool which is being increasingly applied to gain insight into the complex three-dimensional (3D) phenomena occurring in these types of fluid machinery. The basic fluid mechanics
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Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion in One Dimension 3 Newton’s laws of motion are a very powerful tool that allows the study of a vast array of problems dealing with the motion of all the objects of our daily lives. Valid over an enormous range of distances, speeds, and masses, Newton’s laws only lose their predictive power in the microworld or when objects travel at extremely high speeds, much higher than we are capable of propelling ordinary objects (except in particle accelerators)
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few years. Figures were obtained from comparative balance sheets and profit and loss statements from the relevant years as well as additional information that were forwarded for review. This information enabled the development of percentage and ratio analysis, which was then used to create the report. Administrative expenses were indirectly related to generating income. Managers usually have more control over administrative expenses than any other cost. In FY8 when net sales were down, managers had
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Miniature Aerial Vehicle – Airframe characterization R. Shivkumar, Hemendra Arya & K. Sudhakar Department of Aerospace Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai – 400076 e-mail: arya@aero.iitb.ac.in Abstract: Airframe design is an important step in the development of mini aerial vehicles. Airframe design means the shape and size of the aircraft. Issues related to mini aerial vehicle design are discussed in the paper. In this paper a case study of design of a 0.6 m fixed wing
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court of law: a forensic laboratory. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/forensic 2. Define forensic accounting. Forensic accounting is a type of accounting which unites investigation accounting and litigation support to provide an accounting analysis that is suitable for court. 3. What are the key components of the definition of forensic accounting? Forensic, accounting, time, purpose - legal forum, peremptory. 4. How does a forensic audit differ from a regular audit? According to
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Master Thesis Computer Science Thesis no: MCS-2010-23 June 2010 Principles for Distributed Databases in Telecom Environment Imran Ashraf Amir Shahzed Khokhar School of Computing School of Computing Blekinge Institute of Technology Blekinge Institute of Technology Box 520520 Box SE – 372372 Ronneby SE – 25 25 Ronneby Sweden Sweden This thesis is submitted to the School of Computing at Blekinge Institute of Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master
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• ACFE= Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; conducts comprehensive fraud studies; Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud & Abuse • Fraud - deception that includes: a representation, about a material point, which is false, and intentionally or recklessly so, which is believed, and acted upon by the victim to the victim’s damage. Fraud is an act of dishonesty with the intention to deceive or cover the truth to gain an advantage. Most critical element: confidence. Fraud can be classified
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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (ZIMSEC) ADVANCED LEVEL SYLLABUS BUSINESS STUDIES 9198 EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR 2008-2012 2 BUSINESS STUDIES ZGCE Advanced Level 9198 CONTENTS Introduction Syllabus Aims Assessment Objectives Scheme of Assessment Curriculum Content Notes for Guidance Resource List PAGE 2 2 2 3 3 10 25 3 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The aim of this syllabus is to enable Centres to develop Business Studies courses that are suitable for Advanced Level candidates
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1. REVIEW OF BASIC MATHEMATICS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Perhaps twenty years ago the only mathematics a business student was expected to know was a little basic arithmetic. However with the advent and widespread use of computers, it has become possible to process huge quantities of data and to use sophisticated mathematical techniques to solve complex business problems with relative ease. Consequently, it has become expedient to formulate many business problems mathematically and hence business
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Chapter 1. Introduction ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT Unit -1: Entrepreneurship concept- Entrepreneurship as a Career- Entrepreneur-Personality Characteristics of Successful. Entrepreneur- Knowledge and Skills required for an Entrepreneur. What Is Entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurship can be defined by describing what entrepreneurs do. For example: "Entrepreneurs use personal initiative, and engage in calculated risk-taking, to create new business ventures by raising resources to apply
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