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Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
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The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify additional products produced by direct laser irradiation, as well as to ascertain if laser irradiation may stimulate the synthesis of antibiotic compounds in a local Streptomycetes (Strept). Moreover, we postulate the mechanisms by which lasers function within living bacterial cells and suggest that sequential photochemical reactions may transpire following a designated period of irradiation. Thiophene was found as one of the most significant clinical products with antibacterial and anticancer properties. To accomplish these objectives, we selected two isolates: Streptomyces thinghirensis strain S10 (Strept thin), which inherently synthesizes an antibacterial agent, and Streptomyces lienomycini strain C.P.57 (Strept. lieno), which does not generate antimicrobials. The experimental isolates were exposed to identical circumstances as the control isolates, with the exception that the inoculum underwent irradiation with a diode laser for varying durations. We initially assessed the antibacterial efficacy of the irradiation and control Strept. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was utilized to discover antibacterial substances. Ultimately, we determined that laser irradiation caused alterations in both antimicrobialproducing and non-producing Strept.; specifically, those that produced antimicrobials ceased to do so post-irradiation, and conversely.

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Thu Mar 18 2010
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Spe Projects, Facilities & Construction
Correlating Optimum Stage Pressure for Sequential Separator Systems
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Summary<p>A study to find the optimum separators pressures of separation stations has been performed. Stage separation of oil and gas is accomplished with a series of separators operating at sequentially reduced pressures. Liquid is discharged from a higher-pressure separator into the lower-pressure separator. The set of working separator pressures that yields maximum recovery of liquid hydrocarbon from the well fluid is the optimum set of pressures, which is the target of this work.</p><p>A computer model is used to find the optimum separator pressures. The model employs the Peng-Robinson equation of state (Peng and Robinson 1976) for volatile oil. The application of t</p> ... Show More
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