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This paper presents an approach to monitor actuation events of pneumatic valves using piezo film sensors. These sensors are very low-cost, flexible, wide-band, and are ideally suited to acquire ...

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Possibly the most used household fixture, and one we usually take for granted, the toilet is a marvel of engineering simplicity. Even typical modern toilets still employ just a couple basic mechanical ...

The North America residential ball valves market is projected to generate sales of USD 378.2 million in 2025, with the market ...

BACKGROUND A study was undertaken to compare the relative physiological effects of underwater seal (UWS) versus flutter valve (FV) pleural drainage systems in the treatment of postoperative air leaks.