Purpose.The use of anti-friction traction motor support bearings (TMSB) instead of plain friction traction motor support bearings is a priority direction of locomotive development both for newly constructed locomotives and for those in operation.The solution of the set tasks for introduction of wheel-motor blocks (WMB) with anti-friction bearings d
In East Antarctica, the largest thinning rates are observed at Totten Glacier in recent years.Hydrologic activity of the three active subglacial lakes (Totten1, Totten2, and Wilkes1) located on Totten Glacier may affect the ice sheet mass balance in the region on time scales of decades.In this article, we utilized laser altimetry data (ICESat and I
This review focuses on issues surrounding wastewater management as part of the National Sustainable Development (2013-2050) under the Malaysian Mega Science Framework.In line with the national priority area of water security, this review will highlight the technical reports compiled by the Bellfine Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) on the challeng
Efficient microbial conversion of lignocellulosic hydrolysates to biofuels is a key barrier to the economically viable deployment of lignocellulosic biofuels.A chief contributor to this barrier is the impact on microbial processes and energy metabolism of lignocellulose-derived inhibitors, including phenolic carboxylates, phenolic amides (for ammon