Mobil

About: Mobil is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Catalysis & Zeolite. The organization has 7085 authors who have published 10642 publications receiving 237497 citations. The organization is also known as: Socony-Vacuum Oil Company & Standard Oil Company of New York.

Seismic energy release of the moon

Abstract: Lunar seismicity is investigated by calculating various source parameters for a number of shallow and deep-focus moonquakes. The seismic moment, seismic energy release, annual seismic energy release, stress drop, and body-wave magnitude are determined for the largest shallow moonquakes and for large deep-focus events. It is found that the shallow events dominate the lunar seismic energy release, that tidal dissipation may account for the energy release by the deep-focus events, and that the stress drops for the deep-focus events are comparable to or smaller than the calculated tidal stresses. A comparison of the results with terrestrial data indicates that the seismic characteristics of a planet are controlled more by tectonic style and state than by the relative magnitude of the driving forces.

Lipids, adiposity and tendinopathy: is there a mechanistic link? Critical review

Abstract: Being overweight or obese is associated with an elevated risk of tendon pathology. However, for sportspeople the epidemiological data linking weight or adiposity on one hand, and risk of tendon pathology on the other, are less consistent. Indeed, the mechanistic links between diet, adiposity and tendon pathology remain largely unexamined. Recent studies have begun to examine the effects of dietary interventions on outcomes such as tendon biomechanics or pain. Oxidised low-density lipoprotein has been shown to (A) accumulate in the tendon tissues of mice that eat a fatty diet and (B) induce a pathological phenotype in human tendon cells. This paper addresses the current debate: is excessive body mass index (causing increased load and strain on tendon tissue) per se the underlying mechanism? Or do local or systemic influences of fat on tendons predispose to tendon pathology? This narrative review argues that excessive blood lipids may be an important avenue for clinical investigations.

Highly active catalyst composition for polymerizing alpha-olefins

Abstract: There is disclosed a highly active catalyst composition for polymerizing alpha-olefins prepared by treating a support with an organomagnesium composition and contracting the thus formed solid support, containing magnesium, in a liquid medium with a transition metal compound, e.g., a tetravalent titanium compound. This catalyst is particularly useful for the production of linear low density polyethylene polymers. Also disclosed are methods of preparing polymers with the catalyst composition and the resulting polymers.

Transient Flow Behavior of Horizontal Wells, Pressure Drawdown, and Buildup Analysis

Abstract: Four flow periods may occur during the transient behavior of a horizontal well. Drawdown and buildup equations describing the flow behavior of each of the four flow periods are given. Methods for analyzing data obtained from testing the well to determine permeability anisotropy in its drainage volume and the skin factor are presented. Calculation procedures are illustrated by examples.

Laboratory reactors and their limitations

Abstract: Choosing the type of laboratory reactor for evaluating process kinetics may be the most crucial step in an industrial process development program. Not only would a wrong choice result in expensive delays, but data may be obtained which would scale-up erroneously, leading to a disastrous commercial design. Some of the pitfalls and limitations of various laboratory reactors are discussed for some typically complex industrial reaction systems. A modus operandi is suggested for choosing from among the potential reactors those that have the best chance of supplying the desired data. As is typical of many complex industrial reaction systems, no one reactor turns out to be ideal and many times the building of two or more types is advantageous.