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11Blood pressure — For information about high blood pressure, see Hypertension. Blood pressure Diagnostics A sphygmomanometer, a device used for measuring arterial pressure. MeSH …
12Manning formula — The Manning formula, known also as the Gauckler–Manning formula, or Gauckler–Manning–Strickler formula in Europe, is an empirical formula for open channel flow, or free surface flow driven by gravity. It was first presented by the French engineer …
13Lotic ecosystems — are the ecosystems of rivers, streams and springs. Included in these environments are the biotic interactions (amongst plants, animals and micro organisms) together with the abiotic interactions (physical and chemical). [Angelier (2003)] Lotic… …
14Johann Nikuradse — ( ka. ივანე ნიკურაძე, Ivane Nikuradze ) (November 20, 1894 – July 18, 1979) was a Georgia born German engineer and physicist. His brother, Alexander Nikuradse, was also a Germany based physicist and geopolitician known for his ties with Alfred… …
15Centrifugal fan — Figure 1: Components of a centrifugal fan Figure 2: Centrifugal fan …
16RF — • radial fiber; • radiofrequency; • rapid filling; • readiness field; • reading factor; • receptive field; • regurgitant fraction; • Reitland Franklin [unit]; • relative flow; • relative fluorescence; • release factor; • renal failure; •… …
17Stirling engine — Alpha type Stirling engine. There are two cylinders. The expansion cylinder (red) is maintained at a high temperature while the compression cylinder (blue) is cooled. The passage between the two cylinders contains the regenerator …
18RF — Rheumatoid factor. Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is measurable in the blood. It is commonly used as a blood test for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid factor is present in about 80% of adults (but a much lower proportion… …
19Manifold (automotive) — In automotive engineering, an intake manifold or inlet manifold is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. An exhaust manifold or header collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe. The word …
20Earthquake engineering — is the study of the behavior of buildings and structures subject to seismic loading. It is a subset of both structural and civil engineering.The main objectives of earthquake engineering are: * Understand the interaction between buildings or… …
