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How to identify some commonly misdiagnosed waterside underdeposit corrosion mechanisms The technical knowledge of boiler tube failures (BTF) has improved dramatically in the past 10 years and has most recently [...]

Demonstration projects are considered for bringing non-product research and development work into reality. Such technology transfers, which are different from commercial technology implementation, are characterized by the 'methods, processes and technical philosophies.' To show the use of demonstration projects, two examples are given. The first involves the prevention and repair of boiler tube failures while the second involves the life extension of aging fossil-fuel power plants.

Byline: Warren P. McNaughton, Barry Dooley The key factors for successful transformation of laboratory discoveries into commercial and consumer application are well-documented. However, the critical success factors for transfer of technical knowledge as represented by methods, processes and technical philosophies have not been so completely characterized. This paper explores the use of demonstration projects for the transfer of these 'non-product' technologies. Recent case studies, covering two of the most important reliability issues facing the US utility industry, are examined. From these case studies, a list of key questions and strategic implications that can be applied to future technology diffusion and demonstration projects are developed.

A patient with adenocarcinoma of the rectum containing germ cell elements in the form of endodermal sinus tumor and choriocarcinoma is described, believed to be the first such tumor reported in the literature. The serum levels of 0-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin were markedly elevated. The source of the markers was localized to the neoplastic tissue by the immunoperoxidase technique. The patient developed extensive hepatic metastases thought to be due to choriocarcinoma for which she received chemotherapy. One wk after commencing treatment a massive fatal hepatic hemorrhage occurred.