title: Choosing electrical insulator thermal class

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In electrical systems, managing heat is a constant challenge. The materials you choose to insulate electrical systems must retain their strength and functionality under high temperatures and other stresses. The key to selecting the right insulation lies in understanding thermal classifications — a standardized system that defines the maximum temperatures insulation materials can endure. These electrical insulation classes indicate how well a material can handle heat under different conditions.
Failing to select the appropriate insulation class may cause components to overheat, degrade or even fail, leading to inefficiencies and potential safety hazards. Whether you’re working with motors, transformers or home appliances, knowing the correct insulation class temperature is crucial for reducing downtime, enhancing system efficiency and ensuring the longevity of your equipment.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) provides a standardized thermal classification framework frequently used in North America. Other international standards, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60085) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1446), define these classes slightly differently but with a similar goal. The classifications below follow NEMA and IEC standards.
IEC 105, or Class A, insulation includes materials like treated cotton, silk and paper enhanced with dielectric oils or varnishes. With a maximum operating temperature of 105 degrees Celsius, Class A materials were once prevalent in early motors and generators. Today, manufacturers use these materials in low-heat applications, such as household appliances and basic industrial equipment with minimal thermal performance requirements.
Materials in this class have a maximum temperature tolerance of 130 degrees Celsius. Materials like mica and fiberglass with resins or binders like epoxy, alkyd or polyurethane are common in this category. These materials provide improved resistance to heat, moisture and mechanical stressors, making them a common choice in industrial motors, transformers and generators that operate in environments with moderately high thermal demands.
Class F insulation can withstand temperatures up to 155 degrees Celsius. This class is typically used in more advanced electrical applications, including automotive components, high-efficiency motors and power generation systems. The insulation materials in this category build upon the materials in Class B with additional high-temperature binders, such as modified polyester, silicone elastomers or epoxy resin. They perform well in both high-temperature and high-stress environments.
With a maximum temperature tolerance of 180 degrees Celsius, Class H insulation materials, like fiberglass and mica with silicone binders, can maintain their insulating properties under harsh operational environments. These materials thrive in high-voltage equipment and systems that must endure extreme thermal conditions, such as aerospace systems, industrial inverters and heavy-duty motors.
Class C is not a designated insulation class within NEMA’s thermal classes, but these materials maintain structural integrity and dielectric strength in temperatures above 180 degrees Celsius as per IEC specifications. Class C insulation systems can include advanced materials like polyimide, polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon), high-grade ceramics and, in some cases, aramid paper like Nomex®. They are essential in precision electronics, aerospace, automotive and other high-voltage or high-frequency applications.
Choosing the correct thermal class requires a detailed evaluation of several key factors:
Selecting the correct insulation class starts with understanding the system’s full thermal environment. NEMA and IEC electrical insulation classes often assume a reference ambient temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. Service factor and altitude also play a role.
Two critical temperature values guide insulation class selection:
To estimate the required insulation class, add the ambient temperature to the system’s expected temperature rise, accounting for hot spots. These are localized zones where heat concentration is highest. These points often determine the true thermal load on the insulation. Exceeding the maximum temperature threshold for a thermal class can lead to accelerated aging, material breakdown or electrical failure.
Specific material properties directly affect thermal performance and insulation efficiency. Dielectric strength, chemical stability and mechanical integrity vary widely between insulation materials, influencing their suitability for various applications.
For instance, materials like Nomex® aramid paper and polyimide films have exceptional thermal resilience, high dielectric properties and structural durability under continuous thermal exposure. However, they may be more expensive than materials with relatively lower thermal stability, such as fiberglass. Engineers must balance these and other factors to choose a material that can withstand the operational conditions and maintain its insulating properties and long-term performance.
Incorrect insulation class choices may lead to increased electrical hazards, such as fires, system inefficiencies and avoidable maintenance costs. By matching the thermal performance of the insulation with the demands of your system, you can maintain optimal performance, prevent premature aging and minimize safety risks.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you choose the best insulation for your applications:
The following tips will help you avoid common mistakes when establishing the insulation thermal class for your components:
Choosing the correct thermal class for your electrical insulation is critical to maintaining your systems’ performance, safety and longevity, whether you’re designing new components or replacing old insulation. At American Micro Industries, we specialize in computer numerical control (CNC) machining and laser and die cutting of electrical insulation materials across all categories — from Class A components to high-temperature Class C applications. Our team works closely with manufacturers to identify material needs, model custom parts using CAD and deliver results that perform under pressure.
With no minimum order requirements, fast turnarounds and a wide inventory of high-performance materials like aramid paper, polyimide and phenolics, we help customers solve complex challenges with tailored insulation solutions. Request a free quote today to learn how we support your electrical insulation needs.


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title: Microsoft gradually switching to rust to build its infrastructure software px8m

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No matter how much investment software companies may put into tooling and training their developers, “C++, at its core, is not a safe language,” said Ryan Levick, Microsoft cloud developer advocate, during the AllThingsOpen virtual conference last month, explaining, in a virtual talk, why Microsoft is gradually switching to Rust to build its infrastructure software, away from C/C++. And it is encouraging other software industry giants to consider the same.
We certainly should not be writing any new code in C and C++. The opportunity for vulnerabilities – I mean, it absolutely will have vulnerabilities, and we need to get that type of code away from our networks to start with, and then probably away from most other things, too… So I would hope that in 10-20 years we think it’s crazy to be deploying major (or maybe even minor) pieces of software that are written in languages that are not memory-safe.
So we’re trying to remove code written in C and C++ from our infrastructure at Let’s Encrypt. I think that’s just a basic part of diligence applied to secure infrastructure. If your stack is some giant pile of C++ or C at the network edge, followed by OpenSSL written in C, followed by a Linux kernel written in C, glibc - your whole pathway has got all this code that you just know is full of security holes. It absolutely is. You just can’t claim that those are even close to secure systems. They’re absolutely not. We’re gonna look back on this and say “That was crazy. We have better options today.”


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Autism Assessments For Adults & Children In Leicester UK
Private autism And ADHD assessments in Leicester, Derby and nottingham
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I'm a Clinical Psychologist based in Leicester, offering private autism and ADHD assessments in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham to children and adults. My expertise is in the areas of assessing and diagnosing autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have undertaken further training in autism and ADHD, and am passionate about providing help to children, adults and families with neurodiversity.
I offer a full private autism and ADHD assessment service throughout Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, that is compliant with NHS NICE Guidelines. Alongside the autism private assessment and ADHD assessment, I also offer a full diagnostic report, which can be used to support applications for Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) for children in school.
Deciding to go ahead with a private autism assessment or ADHD assessment can be a difficult decision to make on your own. How are you supposed to know if that's the right thing? That's why I offer a 20 minute phone consultation to talk through yours or your child's difficulties and the reason for the autism private assessment. Following this conversation, I will be able to determine if a full private autism assessment and/or ADHD is the most suitable option, or if another approach may be better for you or your child.
See here for further details about the autism assessment process, ADHD assessment process and fees.
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title: Transform challenges into opportunities

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Mariana V. Ramirez Bustamante BITSS CatalystPolitical Science
Mariana Ramírez Bustamante is a six-year Ph.D. candidate in Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University, where she is also a graduate researcher affiliated with the LAPOP Lab. Her research includes studies of organized crime, voting behavior, representation, and public opinion. For her dissertation on the effect of drug trafficking on citizens’ political attitudes and behavior, she has received support from the APSA Centennial Center, and Vanderbilt University, including the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX), the College of Arts and Science, the Department of Political Science, and the Graduate Leadership Institute.
She has published in the Journal of Democracy, among other peer-reviewed journals in Peru and Latin America. She is a co-author of Democracia y territorio en países unitarios. Una agenda de investigación pendiente (Democracy and Territory in Unitarian Countries. Unsettled Research Agenda), along with other academic books and reports. Before beginning the Ph.D. program, she worked as a researcher for various institutions in Peru, including electoral management bodies and the National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs. Her research focuses on the Latin American region, with a particular emphasis on Peru’s political landscape. For over a decade, she has been involved in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data for academic research on electoral participation, representation, and direct democracy mechanisms, as well as drug trafficking and anti-trafficking policies. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and Government from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (2013), an M.A. in Political Science from Vanderbilt University (2022), and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Salamanca University (2016).


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After all, the plant has a very pungent smell when the dried flower is burned
The only person in my family that does not know that I use recreational marijuana is my mother. My mother does not approve of recreational marijuana use. She still believes that the plant is a drug. My mother was a firm believer in the anti-drug campaign back in the 80s. She religiously followed Barbara Bush and joined the campaign to stop drug use. Both of my brothers know that I use recreational marijuana. My dad knows that I use recreational marijuana as well, but he does not live with my mom. They separated when my brothers and I were young. Their divorce is probably one of the reasons why I have all of the mental problems that caused me to use marijuana. I would never say that to my mom, because it would probably break her heart. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a true statement. I was hanging out with a couple of friends at my apartment on Tuesday. I had the day off work and we were smoking recreational marijuana. We we’re standing outside on the patio of my apartment with a marijuana joint. My mom showed up out of nowhere. She was dropping off some items and planned to put them on the porch. She didn’t see me with a marijuana joint in my hand, but I’m sure she knew that my friends and I were smoking pot. After all, the plant has a very pungent smell when the dried flower is burned. It’s been a week since my mom came by. She still hasn;t brought up the visit at all.


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title: Know about illuminati well you should

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I've been in the photographic industry my entire adult life, or at least the time I was supposed to be acting like an adult! During that time there have been thousands of new products and applications, especially in the last fifteen years. Every year technology has delivered new products and techniques giving photographers the most number of creative tools in the 190 year history of photography. Over and over again we've seen products and applications that are evolutionary, revolutionary and often both. It's time to introduce you to the Illuminati Light & Color Meter! Invented by Michael Okincha, the Illuminati is a wireless, smartphone-connected exposure and color meter designed for the pro, the novice and the video, cinema and broadcast world.
The technology going into Illuminati is both evolutionary and revolutionary. With an initial MSRP anticipated around $300, the meter was shown at both WPPI and the NAB shows this past February and April respectively. April's kickstarter campaign was a powerful success, exceeding the initial goal. The first shipments are anticipated to start in the August/September time frame. I wanted to share two videos in this post from two very special people in imaging. Check out the video featuring a long time buddy of so many of us, Tony Corbell. Then, it's time for you to meet the inventor himself, Michael Okinchka in the video below and get a more in-depth understanding of the full capabilities of Illuminati. The revolution is here, and it's time for you to be a part of it! Illuminati needs to be on your radar. Just click on the banner to the right to stay on top of the latest announcements so you don't miss the opportunity to raise the bar on the quality of your images! |
Our Partners"Why?"Check out "Why?" one of the most popular features on the SCU Blog. It's a very simple concept - one image, one artist and one short sound bite. Each artist shares what makes the image one of their most favorite. We're over 130 artists featured since the project started. Click on the link above and you can scroll through all of the episodes to date.


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Please join us for a seminar to discuss Medicaid planning and eligibility for couples. The seminar is on April 21, 2020 at 5:30 pm at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. Please click the below link for details and instructions on how to RSVP. April Seminar
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Attorney Ron VanderVeen spoke at the June 2019 joint educational meeting of Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys and the Michigan Public Law Group about initial responses to construction failures and resulting litigation. Mr. VanderVeen has significant experience in representing clients relating to construction contracts and construction related litigation. Special thanks to Vince Duckworth for doing a wonderful
Thank you for Voting us Best of the Best for Law Practice!We are so thankful for those who took time to nominate and vote for us. We couldn’t have done it without our CLIENTS!
Recently Andy Mulder and his wife, Lois, have been selected by Resthaven’s Board of Directors as the recipients of 2018 Good Shepherd Award. Attached, you can find the lovely article from Resthaven’s newsletter detailing the extent of the Mulder’s service. The Holland community has been blessed with the service and leadership of Andy and Lois
Can you believe it? It’s already time for the Holland community to select the best businesses in the Holland area. This year the Holland Sentinel changed things up a bit and initiated a two-step process. Our office made it through the nomination step and now we need your support in the second step to earn


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title: Nuuna transcendence cuaderno malla de puntos a5 13 5 x 16 cm

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Nuuna is a German brand that has decided to make notebooks never boring. From the brand they say that, if the notebooks keep our ideas, the Nuuna notebooks seem to have had an idea themselves. Its fun design is linked to its sustainability, since there are 3 types of fabrics that cover the cover to choose from: recycled leather, vegan leather and the material that jeans labels are made of. Furthermore, each of these 3 materials is chosen for its strength and softness, to protect your notebook and make it exquisite to the touch at the same time. Every detail of these notebooks is thought out to the millimeter: get a Nuuna notebook and enjoy the good design.


title: Unlocking the potential of windows server 2022

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In the ever-evolving landscape of server operating systems, Windows Server has consistently been the bedrock upon which organizations build their resilient, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. With the introduction of ms server 2022, a new chapter in server management unfolds. This extensive article delves into the innovative features of windows server 2022 and how it’s reshaping the server technology landscape.
Introducing Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 stands as the latest milestone in Microsoft’s lineage of server operating systems. Renowned for its reliability, performance, and security, Windows Server has consistently been the preferred choice for enterprises worldwide. In this iteration, Windows Server 2022 introduces an array of pioneering features designed to empower organizations to optimize their server environments.
Enhanced Performance and Scalability
A standout feature of is its remarkable performance enhancements. Support for more cores and memory, ensures server workloads run faster and more efficiently. This scalability empowers organizations to seamlessly manage growing workloads and data volumes.
Advanced Security Measures
In an era of escalating cyber threats, server security takes center stage. Windows Server 2022 introduces a suite of security features, including secured-core server hardware and advanced threat protection. These measures fortify the server environment, shielding it from malware, ransomware, and other security vulnerabilities.
Seamless Hybrid Cloud Integration
The prevalence of hybrid cloud environments in modern IT necessitates seamless integration, and Windows Server 2022 delivers precisely that. It allows organizations to effortlessly integrate with Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform. This integration offers flexibility, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities, extending on-premises server capabilities to the cloud.
Improved Storage Solutions
Effective storage management is a cornerstone of efficient server environments. Windows Server 2022 introduces Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) enhancements, simplifying the deployment and management of storage clusters. Features such as deduplication and compression optimize storage utilization while reducing costs.
The Future of Virtualization
Virtualization plays a pivotal role in modern server environments, enabling organizations to maximize resource utilization. advances virtualization with its Hyper-V enhancements.
Hyper-V, Microsoft’s virtualization platform, receives significant improvements in Windows Server 2022. Features like nested virtualization and enhanced Linux support enhance virtual machine performance and versatility, allowing organizations to confidently run diverse workloads.
Containerization is gaining traction as a means to streamline application deployment and management. introduces improvements to Windows Containers, enabling organizations to harness the benefits of containerization for their applications.
Enhanced Kubernetes Support
Kubernetes has emerged as the go-to orchestration platform for containerized applications. offers enhanced support for Kubernetes, simplifying the management and orchestration of containerized workloads.
Streamlined Management and Administration
Server management can be intricate but aims to simplify it with new tools and capabilities.
Windows Admin Center
Windows Admin Center, a web-based management tool, streamlines server administration tasks. With Windows Server 2022, the Admin Center receives enhancements, making it more powerful and user-friendly.
PowerShell remains an essential tool for automating server management tasks. Windows Server 2022 introduces new PowerShell capabilities, enabling administrators to automate repetitive tasks and ensure consistent configurations.
Integration with Azure Arc
Azure Arc extends Azure management capabilities to on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Windows Server 2022 seamlessly integrates with Azure Arc, providing a unified management experience across diverse infrastructures.
Effortless Integration with Azure Services
Windows Server 2022 offers seamless integration with Microsoft’s Azure services, creating a cohesive ecosystem for organizations to leverage. This integration enables businesses to extend their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud effortlessly.
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Windows Server 2022 boasts the Azure Hybrid Benefit, a compelling advantage. This benefit allows organizations with Software Assurance to use their on-premises Windows Server licenses to run virtual machines in Azure at reduced costs, maximizing existing investments while extending to the cloud.
Azure Site Recovery
Disaster recovery is paramount. Windows Server 2022 natively supports Azure Site Recovery, simplifying disaster recovery plan setup and ensuring application and data availability during unexpected outages or disasters.
Azure Monitor and Azure Security Center Integration
To enhance server management and security, integrates with Azure Monitor and Azure Security Center, offering advanced monitoring, threat detection, and security management capabilities for real-time insights and proactive security measures.
The Evolving Server Hardware Landscape
As pushes the boundaries of server capabilities, hardware plays a pivotal role in realizing its potential.
Support for Cutting-Edge Hardware Innovations
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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is a growing concern. includes features that enhance energy efficiency, reducing power consumption and data center carbon footprints. This aligns with Microsoft’s commitment to sustainability and responsible computing.
Future-Proofing Your IT Infrastructure
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Being a new nurse is exciting. After years of hard work, you finally get to do what you love. But doing the actual job can be intimidating and stressful, even after so much preparation and training.
Just like anyone who is new to any position, you may make some mistakes. Major slip-ups can threaten your nursing license. Here is a list of some of the most common new-nurse errors and what you can do to avoid them.
Administering medications is one of your core responsibilities as a nurse. Your patients rely on you to give them the right medications in the correct dosages at the proper times. If you incorrectly administer a drug, it can result in severe complications and even death. You can avoid these mishaps by using a scanning system, relying on patient identifiers, double-checking with other nurses and consulting with other members of your team, such as senior nurses and doctors.
Calling a doctor without the necessary information ready
The doctors around you rely on efficiency to get their jobs done. While you may want to ask for help from a doctor right away, make sure you have your chart ready. Additionally, be ready to discuss all important details about the patient. While not having details ready right away may not be life-threatening to your patients, it can hurt your career if you do it frequently.
Infections are a huge risk in hospitals. Failing to adhere to proper hygiene techniques can cause your patients to acquire infections that can range from inconvenient to deadly. Use good hand hygiene, follow aseptic techniques and disinfect equipment to reduce the chances of your patients developing infections.
As a new nurse, you face a variety of challenges, and you can play a central role in preventing them. Avoid losing your license by following best practices.


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At elctrc, we go beyond merely selling e-bikes; we provide an unparalleled experience and lasting support for your electric cycling journey. Here's why choosing us is your best decision:
Passionate Support, 5 Days a Week:
We're here for you five days a week, ready to provide passionate support, guide you through troubleshooting, and address any concerns promptly. Your journey into the world of electric cycling is backed by our dedicated team. Emails are monitored 7 days a week.
Complimentary 6-Week Check-Up:
We believe in the longevity of your e-bike investment. Enjoy a free 6-week check-up after your purchase, ensuring your bike continues to deliver optimal performance. Our technicians conduct a thorough inspection and address any adjustments promptly.
Lifetime Discounted and Prioritised Servicing:
Experience 50% off servicing costs for your e-bike when purchasing an Electric Bike from us. Our commitment to affordability ensures that maintenance remains accessible, fostering a lasting relationship with our customers. We also prioritise bikes purchased from us in the workshop and aim for same day completion/collection.
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Your e-bike deserves the best care. Our kitted-out workshop, equipped with skilled technicians well-versed in electric bike intricacies, offers maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to keep your ride in top condition.
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Visit our inviting shop in Brighton, East Sussex, where you can test ride, explore, and find the perfect e-bike with guidance from our knowledgeable staff. Experience the joy of electric cycling in person. If collecting in person, we will do a full handover, answering any questions you may have. If delivered, one of our team can answer any queries you may have remotely via phone or email.
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Dutch Language and Culture
Course name: Dutch Language and Culture
Period: International Business Consultancy (Y4:13/14)
Cluster within the International Business Consultancy Programme: Business Skills and Languages
Study load: 2 ECTS (~56 hours)
A basic understanding of Dutch language (A1) and culture. Acquiring other languages and cultures could be usefull to enrich your experience and broaden your view on the world and on co-working with other people in your work as a business consultant.
Competences and learning objectives
Competences: (multi)cultural awareness, language skills A1 (NT2), creating conversation in context of Dutch culture and insights on cultural themes of the Netherlands.
- Use the right vocabulary and grammar on niveau A1 (NT2) in practical contexts such as shopping, university and student life;
- Evaluate and compare history, ways of living, culture (cinema/music/food/religion/festivities) of The Netherlands with his own and other cultures;
- Create conversation in different environments in Holland;
General course information
Required previous knowledge
Accessible for every student that has some knowledge of western languages, such as English.
Mandatory: booktitle: Taalthuis exercises are provided in class
Recommended: membership on website www.taalthuis.com and application: Duolingo.
Way of working
Students are expected to be present in all clases. Active participation is expected and needed to pass for this subject. During class teacher and students will focus on phonetics and you will receive feedback in small groups on your conversational skills and phonetics. For culture we will determine in the first class what our topics will be. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the selection of topics.
Oral Assessment in small groups. Formative testing is part of all the classes provided.
A final score of 5,5 or higher leads to passing the course and receiving the related 2 ECTS.
The retake of the exam is scheduled at the end of the semester. This is usually two or three weeks after the first exam week.


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Ontario Announces $2 Billion Refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Plant
Feb 02,2024 | DAXTROMNSOLAR
The government of Ontario has recently announced a $2 billion plan to refurbish the Pickering Nuclear Plant in Canada. The refurbishment project is set to start in 2024 and will extend the lifespan of the plant for an additional 10 years. The decision to invest in the refurbishment of the plant aims to maintain a reliable source of electricity for the province.
The Pickering Nuclear Plant, located near Toronto, currently provides 14% of Ontario's electricity needs, making it an important part of the province's energy infrastructure. The refurbishment project will involve replacing major components of the plant's reactors, ensuring their continued safe operation.
It is crucial for Ontario to have a diverse energy mix, and nuclear power plays a significant role in providing clean and reliable electricity. The refurbishment of the Pickering Nuclear Plant demonstrates the government's commitment to maintaining a sustainable and secure energy supply for the province.
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22 October 2013
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM - V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum (also known as the V&A) is set near the Natural History Museum, on Exhibition Road. It is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4 million objects housed within. It was founded in 1982 and is named after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert. Entry to the museum is completely free but as with many museums like this they do ask for donations to keep it running. The museum is open from 10:00 - 17:45 daily. On Fridays 10:00 to 22:00 (selected galleries remain open after 18.00).
The museum is split into 5 sections:
There are currently two ticket ticketed exhibitions that are running. These are Pearls (21 September 2013 - 19 January 2014) and Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s (10 July 2013 – 16 February 2014).
This section houses pieces from China, Islamic Middle East, Japan, Korea, South Asia and South East Asia as well as Sculpture section.
Materials & Techniques
Housing a range of articles and pieces on a variety of materials from glass to silver, there is a lot to see in this section of the museum. Whether it's stained glassed windows or old tapestries there is something for everyone to take a look at. There is also a section within dedicated to fashion showing a variety of pieces from different periods and styles. This is where the exhibition Club to Catwalk is held.
Take a look at pieces from 1500-1760 Britain before traveling through Britain in 1760 - 1900. Then there is the chance to look at pieces from Raphael and the Medieval & Renaissance pieces. Also housed within are pieces from Europe from the period of 1600-1800 and Europe & America from 1800-1900. With this section containing some of the largest in the museum there is a lot of delicate and intricate detailing to look at on these pieces.
The final section is Modern showing pieces from the 20th Century.
As well as the exhibitions and the various pieces there are also shops with in the museum and also a cafe/restaurant to allow for you to grab something to eat whilst having a break from browsing the museum.
The V&A is a place where you could spend hours discovery and I would highly recommend it. With so many things housed in a incredible building it really is worth visiting if you find yourself with a spare day or couple of hours in London.
Nearest tube station: South Kensington


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Damning OSCE Post-election Interim Report
e Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has issued a post-election report on the 28 October parliamentary elections and the vote count afterwards. It reports a lack of transparency and strong evidence that election results were falsified.
“The tabulation process lacked transparency; further observations after election day found that this element was assessed negatively in 77 of the 161 District Election Commissions (DECs) observed by OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission (EOM) observers. Some 25 DECs observed by the OSCE/ODIHR EOM in the days following election day experienced serious problems with tabulating the results in single-mandate districts due to irregularities and other issues, including intimidation of DEC and PEC members, interference in the work of DECs, instances of pre-signed PEC protocols, PEC protocols missing pages, and differences in copies of the same PEC protocols.
The OSCE/ODIHR EOM identified cases of preliminary results being changed after they were posted on the CEC website; there are strong indications that some results have been manipulated in favour of certain contestants….
… The main problems reported immediately after election day included DEC [district election commission] premises with insufficient space, overcrowding, tension, and tampering with election materials submitted by PECs [precinct election commissions]. The lengthy processing of PEC results was exacerbated by long breaks announced by some DECs, and by the very high number of PECs that were obliged to compile corrected protocols because of minor mistakes or because the figures in their protocols could not be reconciled. The tabulation process lacked transparency, especially as the room in which the election results were entered into the computer system for transmission to the CEC was, as a rule, not accessible to most DEC members or to proxies, domestic or international observers."
The report can be downloaded here:


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Learning To Discover is a program on Artificial Intelligence and High Energy Physics (HEP) to take place at Institut Pascal Paris-Saclay 19th Apr 2022 to 29th Apr 2022, in its beautiful new building. Over the two weeks, three themes will be successively tackled during innovation-oriented sessions of two days each, followed by a three days general conference on AI and physics.
Although many participants will be on-site, Institut Pascal is fully equipped with technology allowing remote participation as seamless as possible (to registered participants only).
Although vaccination is not mandatory anymore, it it still strongly recommended. Masks wearing strongly recommended in the building. CO2 levels are monitored throughout the building.
Since 2014, the field of AI and HEP has grown exponentially. Physicists have realised quickly the potential of AI to deal with the large amount of complex data they are collecting and analysing. Many AI techniques have been put forward, with scientific collaboration based on open data sets, challenges, workshops and papers.
Learning To Discover is a first-of-its-kind program where participants will have access to deep technical insights in advanced machine learning techniques, and their application to particle physics.
Three themes have tentatively been selected based on the one hand, their interest for HEP, and the fact there is already a number of HEP teams working on it, on the other hand, their importance in the Machine Learning field.
Representation Learning over Heterogeneous/Graph Data workshop
HEP data are rarely image-like nor tabular. Despite promising applications of Graph Neural Network (GNN) to several HEP problems (tracking, classification, calorimeter reconstruction, particle flow, ...) there remains several bottlenecks towards getting models into production, in terms of both accuracy and inference speed. Multiple variants (Graph Attention Network, Transformers, ...) are available, with improved performance and resource requirements. The following topics are of interest: ways to extract information (at graph, node, or edge level), mechanisms for propagating information throughout the graph, generation of graph structure, evolution of graph topology within the model, etc...
Dealing with Uncertainties workshop
Physicists ultimately write papers with measurements which always include an assessment of uncertainties. How to evaluate the uncertainty on a trained model ? How to build confidence into a ML model and how to convince our peers about it ? How to deal with the uncertainties on the input of the models to maximise the overall accuracy ? Bayesian Networks, Adversarial architectures and other techniques are being explored.
Generative Models workshop
High Energy Physics is well known for having built accurate simulators which are able to deliver simulation of real experiments, from the Quantum Field Theory equations dealing with the interactions of fundamental particles up to specific answers of electronic circuits. These simulations are accurate, but not perfect, and very slow. Proof of Concept of using Generative Models (GAN, VAE,...) are being developed but many issues are to be solved before they make it to production. How to reach sufficient accuracy over a large parameter space ? How to make sure multi-dimension correlations are well described ? How to deal with the irregularity of the detector (think of an image with pixels of different sizes and shapes) ?
Physicists with concrete experience with Machine Learning (postdocs, advanced PhD students, ...) and Computer Scientists seasoned with the development of cutting edge ML models (expected participation from Google Deepmind, NVidia, IDIAP, ...) are invited to apply for attendance. Application is however open to everyone with experience and interest. The selection process will be as inclusive as possible, and only done so as to make the workshop fruitful for everyone and given the constraints of the premises. The final general conference on AI and HEP is open to physicists and Computer Scientists until the maximum attendance is reached.
Learning to Discover : AI and High Energy Physics conference
The final conference will cover cutting edge topics in the field with keynote talks, summaries of the preceding workshops, as well as talks from the call for contributions.
Learning To Discover is hosted at the new Université Paris-Saclay Institut Pascal, an ideal venue for such interactions to take place. Located in Orsay (close to Paris) in the heart of Université Paris-Saclay, it has offices for up to 60 people, meeting rooms, amphitheaters (up to 120 seats) and all amenities for a successful workshop. In the usual Institut Pascal format, lunches and social programme (one dinner per workshop or for the conference) is free. Accommodation can be booked in the area on Institut Pascal expense for the workshops participants; travel is covered only if needed. Registration to the workshops is free (but moderated) as well as registration to the final conference. See "Support and Accommodation" item in the menu bar for more practical details. Participation is limited to 40 on site for each of the workshop, and 120 on site for the conference.
A special issue of Computing and Software for the Big Science (a refereed journal) will be prepared with the most relevant contributions with a submission deadline 4 months after the workshop, leaving ample time for finalisation of the studies showcased at the workshop. A number of workshops concerning AI and Physics have been organised in recent years, notably “Deep Learning for the Physical Science” at NeurIPS 2017 (https://dl4physicalsciences.github.io/), “Machine Learning and the Physical Science” at Neurips 2019, 2020 and 2021 (https://ml4physicalsciences.github.io) and “AI and physics” at AMLD 2020 and 2021 in Lausanne (https://appliedmldays.org/tracks/ai-physics). Studies developed at “Learning To Discover” will have a high chance at being accepted at future such events.


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Google Cloud and AWS execs slam Microsoft over changes to cloud licensing
Senior execs from Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have slammed Microsoft over changes to how it charges customers using its software on other public clouds.
Microsoft announced that it would be changing how its customers can use their on-prem licences on the dedicated servers from four cloud providers: AWS, Alibaba, Amazon and Google, plus Microsoft itself.
It twinned the move with the announcement of its Azure Dedicated Host service.
Until now, customers have been able to use the same on-premise licence when moving a workload to a dedicated host in the public cloud, without paying any additional fees. This is because the single-tenant host is treated the same as a traditional outsourcing provider.
But customers will now have to pay additional fees from 1 October if they want to run Microsoft software on dedicated services from the listed providers.
For some services, customers will be required to buy Microsoft's Software Assurance package, or procure the software through the Service Provider License Agreement. They will not be able to bring their own licences.
There are however discounts available for customers wanting to move from on-prem to Microsoft's own Azure Dedicated Host, which has irked its competitors.
Google Cloud president Robert Enslin slammed Microsoft on Twitter, accusing it of "vendor lock-in" and "taking its greatest hits from the ‘90s to the cloud".
AWS CTO Werner Vogels, meanwhile, accused Microsoft of "yet another bait and switch".
Vogels' colleague, AWS VP Sandy Carter, published a blog on LinkedIn, accusing Microsoft of taking a leaf from the "old guard software vendor playbook".
She said that Microsoft has made a number of tweaks over recent years that have hampered AWS customers.
"While these changes might not seem as restrictive as yet another threat of a software audit, this isn't the first time Microsoft has made 'subtle' changes to its licensing that are slowly chipping away at your options," she said.
"In 2018, Microsoft removed customer's rights to bring your SQL Server licences to AWS and use them with our managed service, Amazon Relational Database Service.
"Microsoft wants you to believe that this is just "removal of outsourcing rights", but Microsoft is looking to restrict what computer you can use. And what cloud."
At the moment, Microsoft customers are allowed to use the same licence if they want to move a workload from an on-prem environment to hardware managed by a traditional outsourcing firm.
Until now, this had also translated to single-tenanted public cloud servers - but Microsoft said this should not be the case because "dedicated hosted cloud services by major public cloud providers typically offer global elastic scale, on-demand provisioning and a pay-as-you-go model, similar to multi-tenant cloud services."
"The emergence of dedicated hosted cloud services has blurred the line between traditional outsourcing and cloud services and has led to the use of on-premise licences on cloud services," it said in a blog.
"As a result, we're updating the outsourcing terms for Microsoft on-premise licences to clarify the distinction between on-premise/traditional outsourcing and cloud services and create more consistent licensing terms across multi-tenant and dedicated hosted cloud services."
Customers now wanting to run Microsoft software on single-tenant cloud servers of AWS, Alibaba, Microsoft and Google will have to pay additional fees on top of the standard licensing. No other providers will be affected.
However, customers moving from on-prem to Microsoft's own dedicated cloud server offering can save money by using its Azure Hybrid Benefit.
Microsoft says customers can save up to 40 per cent on Azure Virtual Machines and 55 per cent on Azure SQL Database when running Windows Server virtual machines.
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst | Bracknell | SC Clearable | SC-200
Senior SOC Analyst Level 2 / 3. Microsoft Security stack | SC Clearable Location: Hybrid remote | Berkshire SC-200 Senior SOC Analyst Level 2 / 3 to join a specialist Managed Security Services business. You will be responsible for advanced threat hunting / triage, incident response etc with a strong focus on the Microsoft Security Stack. Key Responsibilities: Lead and resolve complex security incidents / escalations Conduct advanced threat hunting using the Microsoft Security Stack. Build, optimise and maintain workbooks, rules, analytics etc. Correlate data across Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Defender and Sentinel. Perform root cause analysis and post-incident reporting. Aid in mentoring and upskilling Level 1 and 2 SOC analysts. Required Skills & Experience: The ability to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC) - existing clearance ideal. (Sorry no visa applications) Must have current experience working with a SOC environment Key experience must also include, but not be limited to Development and tuning of custom analytic rules. Workbook creation and dashboarding. Automation using Playbooks and SOAR integration. Kusto Query Language (KQL).


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In addition, effective Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., individuals turning 40 and over in 2021 in non-hot spot communities will also be eligible to book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass immunization clinic. Eligible individuals can schedule an appointment through the provincial booking system, or directly through public health units that use their own booking system. This builds upon the eligibility of those aged 18 and over in hot spot areas and is aligned with the rollout announced on May 2, 2021.
To make it easier to get vaccinated, the province has expanded use of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to pharmacies in hot spot areas. Nearly 80 pharmacy locations are offering the Pfizer vaccine in Toronto and Peel, and up to 60 pharmacies are offering the Moderna vaccine in Durham, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor-Essex and York regions to individuals aged 18 and over. Further expansion of pharmacy locations offering COVID-19 vaccines will continue through May.
In addition, due to increased vaccine supply the province is adding high-risk health care workers, dialysis patients, and all First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to the list of those eligible to book their appointment to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than the extended four-month interval. These groups face a greater risk of contracting and suffering serious illness from COVID-19. Eligibility for booking will begin by the end of the week of May 10, 2021 and booking details will be provided in the coming days.
Ontario continues to expand eligibility and access at mass immunization clinics, hospital clinics and pharmacies, and continues to conduct employer-based and community-based pop-up clinics. The province is on track to have administered first doses to 65 per cent of Ontarians aged 18 and over by the end of May.
Ontarians who are now eligible to book their vaccine appointment are asked to be patient, as it could take time to receive their vaccine. Public health units are responsible for managing and overseeing the distribution and administration of vaccines for their entire region, and public health units may have different vaccine administration rates based on local context.
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Accounting Cybersecurity: Keeping Financial Data Secure & Safe
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has emerged as a top priority for businesses of all sizes and industries. The ever-evolving threat landscape poses significant risks to financial data, sensitive information, and overall business operations. While many companies focus on technical measures to safeguard against cyber threats, the role of accounting in managing cybersecurity risk is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the crucial link between accounting and cybersecurity risk management:
Understanding Cybersecurity Risk Management:
Cybersecurity risk management involves identifying potential threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing measures to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents. As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, businesses must adopt a proactive approach to safeguard their financial data and maintain trust with customers and stakeholders.
The Role of Accounting in Cybersecurity Risk Management:
1. Identifying Financial Vulnerabilities:
Accountants are skilled at analyzing financial transactions and detecting irregularities. By closely monitoring financial records and systems, accountants can identify potential vulnerabilities in the finance department that could be exploited by cybercriminals. This early detection is crucial in preventing financial fraud or data breaches.
2. Assessing Financial Impact:
In the event of a cyber incident, accountants play a vital role in assessing the financial impact on the business. They can quantify the direct and indirect costs associated with data breaches, such as lost revenue, legal expenses, customer compensation, and reputational damage. This information is essential for effective risk assessment and insurance coverage decisions.
3. Implementing Internal Controls:
Accountants are well-versed in designing and implementing internal controls to protect financial data and assets. They can collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to establish robust financial controls that reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data manipulation, or fraudulent activities.
4. Budgeting for Cybersecurity Measures:
Adequate cybersecurity requires investment in technology, training, and risk mitigation measures. Accountants can play a pivotal role in budgeting for cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring that financial resources are allocated appropriately to safeguard the business from cyber threats.
Accounting plays a critical role in managing cybersecurity risk, especially in safeguarding financial data and ensuring the financial stability of your business. With Gallagher Keane’s expertise in cybersecurity risk management, your organisation can rest assured that your finance systems are fortified against cyber threats.
Our comprehensive approach to financial security will empower your business to thrive in today’s digital landscape while maintaining the trust and confidence of your customers and stakeholders.
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Money worksheets activities for Grade 1 are an invaluable resource for young learners beginning their journey into understanding financial literacy and mathematical concepts related to money. These activities are designed specifically for first graders, making them an essential part of the foundational learning process in math and real-life skills.
Firstly, Money worksheets activities for Grade 1 introduce children to the basics of money management and recognition. At this early stage, it's crucial for kids to become familiar with different coins and bills, understanding their values and how they can be used in everyday transactions. These worksheets provide a hands-on approach to learning, making it easier for young students to grasp these concepts.
Furthermore, through engaging and interactive exercises, students learn to add and subtract amounts, make change, and understand simple financial transactions. This not only enhances their math skills but also prepares them for practical life scenarios. By integrating real-world applications, Money worksheets activities for Grade 1 make learning more relatable and fun for children, increasing their interest and engagement in the subject matter.
Moreover, these activities help in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As students work through various scenarios involving money, they learn to make decisions, calculate differences, and understand the value of saving versus spending. These are essential skills that will benefit them far beyond their first-grade classroom.
In summary, Money worksheets activities for Grade 1 are not just about learning to recognize coins and bills; they are about laying a solid foundation for financial literacy, mathematical reasoning, and practical life skills. By making these concepts accessible and engaging, these worksheets play a crucial role in preparing young learners for future academic success and responsible money management.


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Let’s take your breakfast from drab to fab! This skillet is soo good: sausage with thyme, hashbrowns & spinach, topped with a fried egg, creamy dijon sauce and a very special, savory tomato jam. Easy recipe (no grating potatoes or chopping veggies)!
I love making one-pan breakfast skillets because you don't have to dirty multiple dishes, and they're sooo easy to make. I used to go camping a good bit, too, and you can't beat eating a breakfast like this beside a campfire.
This skillet is prepared the same way as others, but I've added a couple of twists that make ALL the difference in the flavor! First, I seasoned the sausage with a tablespoon of fresh thyme, paprika, garlic powder and some freshly cracked black pepper before cooking it in the skillet. I also made sure my skillet was hot before cooking the frozen potatoes (store-bought---GASP!)...making sure the skillet is hot and well-oiled before cooking the hashbrowns helps them crisp up nicely. Even still, this isn't too terribly different from other breakfast skillet recipes.
But those recipes don't include this tomato jam. We just started carrying it in our online pantry, so I am pretty excited to share this recipe with you all.
I'll be fully transparent with you all. I'm not a fresh tomato fan. I'll eat them in a super yummy pico dip when they're disguised by all the other goodies, but apart from that, I cannot handle a fresh tomato. I'll eat them cooked all day long, and don't you dare ask for one order of fried green tomatoes to share. "I'll have the entire order to myself, please." Ha!
But, I am a bit timid when it comes to trying something foreign when that something is "tomatoey." I am sooo glad I went out on a limb to try this tomato jam, y'all, because it is so different and delicious, and it made this breakfast skillet feel extra fancy.
Creamy Dijon Sauce:
This sauce is the other star player that makes this skillet taste special. There's nothing to it, either...mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, steak sauce and bacon bits. It's the perfect amount of creaminess mixed with just a little tang, and it adds exactly what is needed without overpowering the other ingredients.


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The image is a painting of a landscape with a mountain in the background and a few houses in the foreground. The painting is done in a watercolor style, with soft, blended colors and a loose, impressionistic brushstroke. The mountain is depicted in shades of blue and purple, with some green and brown areas. The houses are painted in warm colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, and are surrounded by trees and greenery.
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The image is a watercolor painting of a landscape with a house in the foreground. The house has a red roof and is surrounded by trees and bushes. The landscape features a mountain range in the background, with a few trees and bushes on the slopes. The sky is blue with some clouds. The painting is signed "DWR" in the bottom left corner, and the location is "Oaxaca, Mexico."
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The image depicts a watercolor painting of a landscape with a mountainous backdrop. The painting is vibrant and captures a serene scene of a town or village nestled in a valley. In the foreground, there are several buildings with terracotta roofs, suggesting a traditional architectural style. The buildings are painted in soft, muted tones, with some details visible, such as windows and doors.
Surrounding the buildings are lush green trees and shrubs, adding a touch of nature to the scene. The trees are painted with broad, sweeping strokes, capturing their vibrant greenery and the play of light and shadow.
In the background, a range of mountains stretches across the horizon, painted in a gradient of blues and purples, indicating the distance and the changing light of the day. The mountains are majestic and dominate the scene, giving a sense of scale and grandeur.
The sky above is painted with delicate washes of color, blending seamlessly into the mountains and trees. The overall composition is balanced, with the foreground buildings, the middle ground trees, and the background mountains creating a harmonious and picturesque landscape.
The painting is signed in the bottom left corner, indicating the artist's name, D.W.R.
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The image is a watercolor painting that depicts a landscape with a focus on a mountainous area. The painting features a vibrant palette with a mix of warm and cool colors. In the foreground, there are buildings with terracotta roofs, possibly houses or small structures, suggesting a rural or semi-rural setting. The roofs are painted in warm reds and oranges, contrasting with the cooler tones of the sky and mountains. The mountains in the background are depicted with a gradient of colors, transitioning from green at the base to purple and blue as they rise, indicating distance and atmospheric perspective. The foliage in the middle ground is lush and green, with some yellow and orange hues, possibly representing autumn colors or the natural variation in the vegetation. The sky is a soft blue with white clouds, adding to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The painting has a signature in the lower left corner, which reads "DWR," possibly the artist's initials.


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Trial is stressful. There's no doubt about that.
No matter how planned out every last minute is, there will always be surprises that you didn't plan, and couldn't have known about. After a certain point in your preparation, you just have to stop to relax for a little bit as you simply cannot prepare for everything. Also, not being well rested for trial is one of the most common, and correctable, errors in preparation attorneys will make.
As such, before trial, you may want to consider taking a short vacation, or maybe just a spa day (or two). Taking a couple days to yourself will allow your body and mind to rest before you put both through a trial, which is both a mental and physical endurance contest (of sorts). Think of the day or two off as an ethical obligation to your client and an essential part of your trial prep.
Meditation Is Good for Trial
If you meditate regularly, then good. If not, you either need to start, or find a suitable alternative (like adult coloring books, seriously). Simple meditation can help you sleep better, improve your focus and memory, and even help boost your immune system. Given these benefits, you might think that meditation is a form of PED for trial lawyers, and you'd be right.
The Pretrial Spa Day
If you opt for a pretrial spa day, even if you're a few days out from jury selection, you may want to take it easy on any face related treatments you don't already regularly get (and thus can be certain won't turn you into a blueberry). Stick to the basics, like whirlpools, saunas, mud-baths, and massages.
The Pretrial Vacation
Getting out of town for a night or two before trial can be a great way to clear your mind and relax before a trial. Just be sure you're not going too far and plan to be home well in advance in order to be able to deal with potential travel drama. Alternatively to leaving town, you can simply check into a nice hotel in your own town for a staycation.
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The Use of Models to Evaluate Corrosion Effects on Mild Steel Heat Exchanger in Water and Mono Ethanol Amine (MEA) ()
In both simulated and real geothermal conditions, a variety of engineering materials have been investigated. These materials include non-ferrous metals, carbon and stainless steels, as well as other non-metallic materials, for heat exchangers, turbines, surface pipelines, and well casings  . Non-ferrous heat exchangers (HEs) contain very little or no Fe in their component such HEs are made up of Cu, brass, Al and Ti, since these metals are more corrosion resistant compared to ferrous metals, and are used in corrosion media to reduce attack on the material surface   .
Ferrous HEs are materials made up of stainless steel with elemental % composition of Fe (69.27), Cr (17.41), Si (1.44), Mn (1.9), Mo (0.39), Co (0.34), Cu (0.17) and Nb (0.08), and carbon steel, with elemental composition of Fe (9.74%), Si (1.86%), Ti (0.30%), Cr (0.4%), Mn (0.37%), Zn (0.05%) as characterized by  . Carbon steel comprises of Fe and carbon as its basic components, not highly corrosion resistive in the presence of corrosion agent (such as media, environment and air) and has high thermal conductivity but may not be as efficient as some non-ferrous steel   . Stainless steel is an alloy comprises of Fe, Cr and some other elements with good thermal conductivity but exposed to corrosion attack because of Fe content in it   . Non-metallic materials include ceramics, polymers and composites etc., which do not conduct heat effectively as metals and are use in areas where weight and cost needed to be minimized  . They are special purpose materials as polymers for instance, are used in low-temperature and low-pressure heat exchangers while ceramics are for high temperature in highly corrosive environment because of good resistance to corrosion    . Hence selecting material for heat exchanger will depends on factors such as temperature, pressure, operation, requirements and cost.
To implement diagnostic mechanisms of the type and degree of corrosion, it is necessary to understand the factors involved in the process  . For example, the physicochemical characteristics of solution, properties of the equipment material, and conditions of the experimental system such as temperature, pressure, oxygen content are just a few examples of the factors that need to be understood  .
Thermal process operation in chemical industries usually involve vapour and gases being cooled near the dew point of water   . Sometimes the temperature falls below the indicated dew point, which eventually leads to pitting corrosion  . Pitting corrosion, which manifests itself as highly localized corrosion attacks, progresses in depth and results in trough penetration in a short period of time. Pitting corrosion reduction of heat-exchanging surfaces is a challenging task that necessitates a thorough understanding of the process and the impact of operating conditions on the corrosion rate. Pitting corrosion is one of the major causes of equipment failure and it can easily remain undetected for long  . Utilizing corrosion inhibitors is one method that might be used to prevent “pitting,” but doing so would result in a considerable cost increase and make it challenging to administer the inhibitors under different process conditions  . To overcome this, most thermal processes are designed using thermal safety distance in term of temperature and pressure, however, the limitation of this process is that the heat exchanger capacity will not be fully utilized. Corrosion is a major problem face in chemical processes involving fluids, hence, ways to reduce or eradicate it   are; proper selection of materials (the use of corrosion resistive materials such as stainless steel), corrosion resistive alloy and non-ferrous metals  , corrosion inhibitor-substances that reduce the rate of corrosions by forming protective layer or altering electrochemical reaction causing corrosion, cathodic protection via controlling electrochemical reaction   , surface preparation with protective coating  , protective coatings and linings (such as paint, epoxies and polymers) to serve as a barrier for to corrosive substances, monitoring and inspecting materials for possible corrosion attack in other to apply adequate maintenance measures  , and other corrosion measures such as testing, corrosion management programs, corrosion education and training  .
Mono ethanol amine (MEA) is a weak acid which denotes proton (H+) in solution forming H3O+ thereby making it slightly acidic when dissolved in water. As such, increasing the concentration of MEA in solution, decrease the rate of corrosion since MEA act as inhibitor, but due to cases where there are side reactions, more MEA in solution lead to increase in corrosion rate   and its impact on mild steel heat exchangers depends on temperature, side reactions etc.
Recent literatures on this area of study are highlighted as,  worked on Model-based real-time prediction of heat exchanger, for predicting real-time estimation of the lowest heat exchanger surface temperature achievable via maximizing the process’s potential via optimization;  investigated the need to optimally design heat exchanger taking corrosion into account due to heat transfer surface facing uniform corrosion (corrosion fouling)with a view that, utilizing a corroding material is feasible at a cheaper cost if corrosion rate does not surpass a particular threshold;  used NORSOK CO2 corrosion rate prediction model and computational fluid dynamics for an out-header piping of air-cooled heat exchange with NORSOK M-506rand Euler-Euler technique solver, which gave good alignment of the model data with field observations and that integrating computational fluid dynamics with models, can accurately forecast regional rates of corrosion and identify areas prone to CO2 corrosion; and  reviewed corrosion problems in pipelines of the oil and gas industries in API 5L steel pipelines, and suggested that corrosion inhibitors, protective coatings and protective coatings together with cathodic protection be widely used to enable oil and gas materials last longer(from microbial, sulfide stress cracking, H2-stress cracking and H2-induced cracking corrosion on the pipelines). The need to develop temperature models  to predict corrosion effect in a typical mild steel heat exchanger using two different fluids (water and MEA) at varying temperature has become necessary due to the usefulness of it in the industries. To successfully achieve this, then, derivation of the weight loss and temperature models of mild steel heat exchanger to predict corrosion effect, simulate the developed models with experimental data, and compare the models with the experiment results to determine the effect of temperature variation in mild steel heat exchanger using water and MEA is targeted in this study.
2. Materials and Method
This covers the development of weight loss and temperature models, simulation of the models with experimental data obtained from the experiment conducted, and model results comparison with experimental results via profiles.
The materials used for this article were mild steel coupons measuring 3 cm × 8 cm × 0.2 cm, heat exchanger laptop, and physiochemical data (experimental data and thermodynamics data).
The weight loss and temperature models are developed based on the mass and energy balance equations and principles.
Model Development for Corrosion Check in Heat Exchanger
The modeling of the heat exchanger, specifically, the shell and tube to obtained unsteady state weight loss and temperature variation is based on material and energy balance.
For the weight loss model, Equation (1) is used to obtain the transient weight loss model as,
Mathematical analysis of Equation (1) gives the weight loss model in wight/ weight basis as,
is space time defined mathematically as the ratio of volume of the
fluid to volumetric flow rate (
is mass density of coupon
[g/cm3], v0 is volumetric flow rate [cm3/s], kC is rate constant for corrosion [day−1], W0 is initial weight of the coupon[g], V is volume of the fluid [cm3], W is the final weight of the coupon measured [g], and C is the mass concentration
defined as (
The dynamic model for the weight loss to predict the corrosion effect on the mild steel coupon in the HE in different fluid is given by,
The energy balance Equation (4) is applied to obtain the unsteady state temperature model, used to predict the corrosion effect in the exchanger. The derivation of the temperature model follows some assumptions made as reported in work carried out by Uzono and Ojong, (2022)
Applying Equation (4) mathematically, then the transient temperature model for the heat exchanger becomes,
is the product of the density [g/cm3] and the specific heat capacity [J/kg K] of the fluid in the exchanger, T is the temperature of the fluid [K] under measurement, Ti is the initial temperature of the fluid [K], T0 is the output temperature of the fluid [K], UA is the product of the overall heat transfer coefficient [J/s∙m2K] and the surface area of the exchanger [m2], and TC is the coolant temperature [K].
Further simplification of Equation (5) and assigning specific constants to group of parameters gives,
Considering the fact that, the fluid in the exchanger is uniformly mixed, then
then Equation (6) gives,
2.3. Solution Technique
Analytical approach is used to resolve the ordinary differential equations developed (see Equations (3) and (7)) using Laplace transform technique to obtain of weight loss and temperature solution models as shown in Equations (8) and (9) respectively.
These solution models are simulated with experimental data using MS Excel package to generate profiles of weight loss and temperature with time.
Summary of Models and Comments
The material and energy balance equations were performed on the heat exchanger to obtain wight loss and temperature models developed using principles of conservation of mass and energy. The models were resolved analytically with Laplace Transform technique to give weight loss and temperature as function of time. The experimental value obtained were used to simulate the models with MS Excel to generate data and profiles of weigh and temperature with time and comparison of the models result based on the different media (MEA and water) with experimental results are focused.
2.4. Input Parameters for Simulation of the Wight Loss and Temperature Models Developed
The experimental analysis in the laboratory gave experimental data used for the simulation of the models as shown in Table 1.
3. Results and Discussion
Corrosion effects on Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger was investigated with mild steel coupons of sizes 3 cm × 8 cm × 0.2 cm in water and MEA respectively allowed at different days and varying temperatures. The data obtained from the experiment was used to simulate the solution models (see Equations (8) and (9)). The profiles are then generated as shown in Figures 1-4 and also the comparison profiles for the experimental data and the model are presented and discussed in Figures 5-8.
3.1. Variation of Weight Loss with Time
Figure 1 indicates the model results of the corrosion effects on the mild steel corrosion in heat exchanger in the presence of water and 3 molar concentration of MEA media with time. The weight loss shows that corrosion effect actually took place in water but little or no corrosion effect is felt in the acid media as shown in the corrosion constant for water 0.028 is >>> the one for acid (6 × 10−5), since the MEA is acting as an inhibitor at this higher concentration with lower temperature, hence preventing or hindering corrosion effect of the coupon in the HE, which is in line with literature argument  . This indicate that the modeling data obtained for measuring corrosion effect of mild steel in water and MEA media are reliable, good and acceptable.
Table 1. Input parameters for model simulation.
Figure 1. Profile of Weight Loss due to Corrosion Effect on Mild Steel Coupon in Water and Acid Media versus Time.
3.2. Variation of Weight Loss with Temperature
Corrosion effects on mild steel coupon in the heat exchanger under investigation in water and MEA media due to temperature variation is shown in Figure 2. As said earlier, with or without temperature increase, the corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in water and MEA still remains the same as Figure 1, but the model results gave a better explanation. Corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in water is high compared to that in MEA medium as the corrosion constant is 0.1295 >> 0.0003 for water and MEA acid respectively. This shows that there is little effect of corrosion compared to Figure 1, on mild steel coupon dip into the heat exchanger containing MEA as temperature increases due to possible side reaction and temperature variation affects the inhibiting properties of the MEA as reported in the literature  whereas, there is an effect of corrosion felt on the mild steel coupon in the exchanger with water at higher temperature in line with literature studies  . The reliability and acceptability of the model results proved that the models are good and suitable to described corrosion effects on heat exchanger at varying temperature (see coefficient of determination of 0.996 and 0.853 for water and MEA acid respectively). Hence temperature is an essential factor considered in investigating corrosion effects in heat exchanger in line with literatures considerations   .
Figure 2. Profile of Weight Loss due to Corrosion Effect of Mild Steel Coupon in Heat Exchanger with Water and Acid versus Temperature.
3.3. Temperature Variation with Time for Different Media in Heat Exchanger (HE)
Figure 3 depicts the temperature profile variation with time due to corrosion effects of mild steel coupon in water and MEA. The temperature model developed for heat exchanger was simulated with experimental data and the result indicates that corrosion attack the mild steel coupon in water more, with corrosion rate value of 0.0148 compared to less corrosion attack of mild steel coupon in MEA where there is little or no corrosion effect felt on the coupon since the corrosion constant is very small (0.0005). The reason as explained in Figure 1 holds here, as MEA is acting as an inhibitor that prevent corrosion effect  . The model result also indicates that the data for the corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in MEA and water fitted well, reliable and acceptable due to the R2 values are 1 and 0.984 respectively. The data for both processes are reliable, acceptable and good. The heat exchanger is a heating equipment as it is only modeled using energy balance technique. This also can be reasoned that at increasing time, the temperature decreases exponentially and the effect of corrosion of the mild steel coupon in water is felt while the effects of corrosion of the mild steel in MEA is less felt due to side reaction as shown in the linear plot in Figure 3.
3.4. Weight Loss with Time for Different Media Aiding Corrosion on the Mild Steel Coupon
The weight loss corrosion model in the heat exchanger developed generated profile shown in Figure 4 which indicates the variation of weight loss of mild steel coupon in water and MEA media as a function of time due to corrosion effects. The corrosion constants for the model results of the mild steel coupon in water and MEA are 0.0963 and 0.1407 respectively, indicating the presence of corrosion. The loss of weight decreases as time increases, meaning that the corrosion effect is felt more at longer time compared to short period the coupon stays in the media. However, water medium affects the mild steel coupon more than the MEA medium as indicated by the corrosion rate of −0.141 << −0.096. This can
Figure 3. Effects of Temperature on Corrosion of Mild Steel Coupon in Water and MEA in HE versus time.
Figure 4. Profiles of Weight Loss due to Corrosion of Mild Steel Coupon in Water and MEA Environment versus Time.
only happen when the temperature slightly increases with time, thereby increasing the corrosiveness of the media and side reaction occurrence in line with the data from the model and the coefficient of determination values of 0.999 and 0.973 respectively for MEA and water.
3.5. Comparison of Weight Loss with Time on Mild Steel in Water Medium for Model and Experimental Results
The experimental result is compared to the model results with profile shown in Figure 5 for corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in water medium. The model results are better compared to the experimental result since the corrosion constant values are 0.0963 and 0.0083 for model and experimental respectively. This implies that the models best explain the corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in water for heat exchanger than the experimental work as indicative on the R2-values of 0.973 > 0.940. Both processes are first order and the coefficient of determination values shows that model results are more reliable, acceptable and better than the experimental data. The profiles in Figure 5 indicate that corrosion actually took place on the mild steel coupon in water medium of the HE.
3.6. Weight Loss for Model and Experimental Results of Mild Steel Coupon in MEA Medium with Time
The comparison profiles of the effects of corrosion of mild steel coupon in MEA for the model and experimental results obtained is shown in Figure 6. The
Figure 5. Comparison Profiles of Weight Loss for Model and Experimental Results versus Time due to Corrosion Effect of Mild Steel Coupon in Water.
Figure 6. Comparison Profiles of Weight Loss for the Model and Experimental Results versus Time due to Corrosion Effect of Mild Steel Coupon in the HE with MEA.
profiles indicate that the model results perform better than the experimental results as noticed on the R2-values of 0.999 and 0.917 respectively. The reason might be due to the fact that the models gave the best result and predict corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in MEA medium than the experiment. The data obtained from the model simulation are good, reliable and acceptable more than those from the experiment. The corrosion constants for both processes are −0.1407 and 3 × 10−4 resulted from the model and experiment respectively, indicating that corrosion effect is more visible in the model result because of side reaction at higher temperatures that might occurs in the process leads to corrosion effect on the mild steel as reported in literature   . The values of the corrosion constants 0.141 and 0.0003 for model results and experimental data respectively indicate that corrosion actually took place and is real on the mild steel coupon from the reading of the model compared to the experimental results.
3.7. Corrosion Effects on Mild Steel Coupon in Water and MEA with Time Using the Models Developed
The increase in weight loss with time to investigate corrosion effects on mild steel in water and MEA is shown in Figure 7. The weight loss with time of mild steel coupon in water shows an exponential increase to a point of where it started declining, whereas that of mild steel coupon in MEA increases linearly without point of decrease, indicating that corrosion of the mild steel coupon took place. The models’ results are reliable, good and be acceptable since the coefficient of determination values are all close to unity (0.999 and 0.972) for the
Figure 7. Profiles of Corrosion effects of Mild Steel coupon in Water and Acid versus Time.
two media. The weight loss results obtained from mild steel coupon in MEA medium are better, more reliable and highly efficient because the model give a more predictive description of the process compared to that obtained from mild steel coupon in water due to the corrosiveness of the media.
3.8. Temperature Variation of Corrosion Effect on Mild Steel in Water of the Model and Experimental Result with Weight Loss
Figure 8 depicts the comparison of corrosion effect of coupon mild steel in water for the model results and the experiment due to temperature data obtained. The heat exchanger is modeled as temperature, as a function of time. As shown earlier, the temperature model developed for corrosion on the metal coupon investigated in water affects the corrosion of the equipment in the fluid used. Increase in temperature result to increase in weight loss as shown in Figure 8. Temperature affects the properties of the heat exchanger and hence corrosion on the equipment since the HE is a ferrous material, more corrosion attacks is felt greatly, this is in line with literature studies   . The model result of temperature with weight loss gave better data reliability and acceptability compared to experimental result. This is proven from the R2-values of 0.950 for model against 0.909 for experiment obtained. Again, higher temperature increases the conductivity of water, hence corrosion effects on the mild steel coupon increases at slightly increase in temperature for model result compared to experimental result which indicate increase in temperature increases weight loss. From Figure 8, at weight loss of 1.2 g, the temperature for model and experimental result are 45˚C and 65˚C respectively, indicating that the experimental result agrees with literatures reading since higher temperatures increases corrosion rate in water medium such a case of pitting type corrosion    , such a case where the properties of the environment are corrosive and damages the material that houses the corrosion activities. But in highly conducting media, corrosion effect reduces as explained better with the model result.
3.9. Corrosion Weight Loss on Mild Steel Coupon in MEA for the Model and Experimental Results with Time Due to Temperature
Figure 9 present the temperature profiles with time for the model and experimental
Figure 8. Comparison of Corrosion effects of Mild Steel Coupon in Water due to Temperature Profiles from the Model and Experimental Results versus Time.
Figure 9. Effect of Corrosion on Mild Steel in MEA for the Model and Experimental Results versus Weight due to Temperature.
results on the corrosion effect of mild steel coupon in MEA medium. The experimental result performs better than the model result as indicated by the R2 values of 0.965 and 0.894 respectively. This implies that the experimental results better describe the process than the models and based on this, it can be deduced that the experimental analysis of the metal coupon in MEA at varying temperature is poor and by all indication, the corrosion rate is independent to the concentration of the MEA whereas, it is dependent only on the concentration of water at higher temperature. Data analysis shows good performance and acceptability for both processes. Experimentally, at higher temperature say 65˚C, the weight loss is 1.2 g and vise versa, indicating that the inhibition properties of the MEA reduce as side reaction positively affects the corrosion rate of the mild steel, agreeing with literature finding   against the model result, where higher weight loss occurs at little temperature increment of 45˚C.
The use of models to evaluate corrosion effects on mild steel heat exchanger with water and MEA was investigated; the weight loss and temperature models were developed and simulated with the experimental result. It has been established from the finding of the experiments and models that temperature and media are very important criteria when selecting a material for a process, as corrosion can cause damages to an entire design, process or structure. The corrosion type is a uniform one as indicated by the corrosion constants for mild steel coupon in water and low values for mild steel coupons in MEA medium. That the model results prove otherwise, corrosion effects are felt for both MEA and water media, indicating further that MEA medium has minimal weight loss of mild steel coupon compared to water medium at higher temperature. Compare the results, the model predicted corrosion effects of mild steel in water better, reliable and follow literatures trends than the experimental result, while the experimental results predict better corrosion results of the mild steel coupon in MEA acid than model. This implies that the developed models are précised, and acceptable for future references.
This article should be highly recommended and used by academia and industries working on energy equipment and the effects of corrosion on the equipment. The use of models to evaluate corrosion effects on metals conveying fluids was studied and highly recommended as investigated in this article.


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