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flocontrolltduk · 4 months ago
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Constant Flow Valve: Maintaining Precise and Stable Fluid Flow Rates
A Constant Flow Valve ensures a steady, regulated fluid flow regardless of pressure fluctuations. It is crucial in HVAC, irrigation, and industrial applications, preventing inefficiencies caused by varying pressures. By maintaining a fixed flow rate, it optimizes energy use, enhances system performance, and minimizes maintenance needs.
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housecow · 1 year ago
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i have knee problems stemming from an injury when i was younger. if i step wrong and fall in a certain way, the pain is so bad i can’t walk. but sometimes i like to fantasize: what if something even worse happens and i can’t walk for weeks? what if i happen to be in regular close contact with my feeder?
it’d be hard being told i have rest and let myself heal. there are plans coming up that have to be cancelled, the few active hobbies i have left take a hit. but…it’s so easy to accept every snack brought to me. after all, i sought out a feeder—this lifestyle is the one i’ve eaten myself towards. and he knows i have an inclination towards eating too much. that first week goes easier than it should; weight starts to pile on. but i miss going out, even running errands sounds nice. in the few moments my hands are absent of food or a shake i am regularly in contact with my friends.
the next week i’m better but… i feel slow. my feeder has started to keep people away because i need to rest and he’s right, healing is taxing on the body. i start responding less to others, too. our funnel has gotten so much more use in the last few days. the sugar and constant snacks step up and i can tell there is an agenda behind it all but *god* it feels good to be doted on. he helps me through the necessary exercises but trips across the house are rare. i notice how difficult it is to lift myself up now—how sedentary have i been?
that question doesn’t cross my mind again, there are better things to focus on. my feeder knows how to use my adhd to his advantage—food, sex, TV, and games all provide the dopamine hit needed to keep me distracted. the 3rd week is similar enough to the 2nd: ritualistic feeding becomes the norm. we don’t need a valve to control the flow on the funnel anymore, he knows i can finish everything. my belly is swollen out into my lap all of the time now, if i hold my boobs aside i can see new stretch marks creeping across my expanding hips. i expect the snacks, “babe, can you grab me something from the fridge?” is a phrase heard several times in the day. and my feeder obliges.
the 4th week we have an appointment and im told i should walk and start being active again. the doctor looks nervous though and tells me i need to watch my weight, he says something like “its alarming how quickly this happened,” but i blocked it out because—i can’t even see how much i weigh? my belly blocks the view now. oh my god.
in the car afterwards my feeder expresses doubt at the situation: “you don’t look so steady on your feet, i think you should still take it easy.” his eyes meet mine and i don’t miss the brief glance away, desire obvious at the sight of my rounded figure that’s entirely his fault. i know what he wants and i can’t deny myself that want, either. and he knows better in these situations, i trust his judgement. maybe it is best to stay in. plans can be pushed further back… the walk back to the car was a little difficult, too.
the next weeks—or does it span months?—pass in a blur. staying in is all i want to do. although i’m supposedly healthy again, i rarely get up and walk around more than needed. “needed” means a slow, clumsy walk to the fridge and back to either the couch or the bed. when my feeder is not there to feed me himself he takes time to order food to the door. bending down to pick things up is a monumental effort for me—a heavy, wide belly pressing into my fattened thighs. my swollen tits obscure my vision but serve as an excellent table when i need.
my feeder comes home one day and im asleep, taking up more than my fair share of the couch. my breaths are not easy and its obvious how much i ate beforehand: mostly-empty 2 liters, takeout containers haphazardly stacked on top of one another as they were finished, countless snack packages balled up and stuck between the couch cushions because sometimes i like to squirrel stuff away. as if there was a chance of hiding these habits my feeder built.
but the best part of it all is the empty pitcher sat against the corner of the couch, because i couldn’t reach to the coffee table to properly set it down with so much fat making every movement difficult.
the remnants a weight gain shake. our usual ingredients of cake mix, melted ice cream, strawberries, chocolate syrup, nutella, crushed oreos. it was hastily made, however, and it’s obvious by the chocolatey powder on the sides of the container that it was about the calories this time, not the taste. he can see where some escaped the pitcher and poured down my overly plump, round face and past the lovingly cultivated double chin. it dripped onto my breasts, lovely puddles of calories he wish made it inside of me even if the sight is wonderful. after that thought, an idea comes up. how deep are the rolls he’s gifted me? a cow this size needs to be used.
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yayasvalveplay · 6 months ago
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Bee getting sparked with seeker bitties by the trine
Idw continuity
"Come on. We can talk about this." Bee staited grabbing at the wall. Trying to find the door he had been backed into. But turning his helm only slightly, he got to see that the door was acually on his left and not right. But that is really all it took for his arms to be grabbed, pinned to the side before his mouth was being ravaged by Thundercracker.
Bee moaned into the kiss, allowing the blue seeker to devour him. Compleatly forgetting about the other two in the supply closet with them.
"Cracker, move, it's my turn." The voice of Skywarp said desperately. Pushing the mech in question out of the way to instead plug his tongue down Bumblebee's throat. Pulling the small yellow bot closer, rubbing their modesty panels together.
So lost in the heat that was building, Bumblebee didn't even struggle when picked up, wrapping his legs around the purple seekers waist so he wouldn't accidently fall.
The sound of modest panels opening had Bee pulling away, trying to regain himself and his senses, because there was a reason he was trying to get away. And that reason was.
"Come now, little bug. Open up for us. Promise we'll make you feel good." Starscreams voice said from besides him, kissing and suckling his neck on one side, while Thundercracker did the same to the other.
Rut. These three were in a rut cycle, and had chosen him as their carrier. He could of been fine if it was just one of them. But all three!? Now that's stretching it a bit on what he thinks his body is capable of.
Thundercrackers servos went wandering, all the way down to his still closed valve and spike. He rubbed at the closed valve pannel, trying to trick it into opening. But Bumblebee stayed strong. He was not going to give in.
Well until Starscream bit down on his neck, Skywarp bucked into him, and Thundercracker teased at wires in his inner thighs. His panels slid opened, and before he could protest, Thundercracker was already at his valve, three fingers roughly going in and out, and his tongue. Oh frag his tongue was doing wonders on him.
Bumblebee tried fighting it, tried getting off of Skywarp, but his arms were firmly wrapped around his back and under his aft, squeezing it.
Lubricant dripped down from his stuffed valve, Thundercracker would follow it with his tongue, before he was right back at its sorce. Frag he would not last long like this.
"O-ok fine. You three win! Just, put your spikes in me already!" A pause, no noise happened for a while. It made Bumblebee think he had said something wrong. But no, he was being lifted from the wall, and into another pair of strong arms.
Starscream nibbled at the cables in his neck, allowing Thrundercracker to continue fingerings and eating him out as he layed between the red and purple seeker.
Only when he overloaded for the first time, did Thundercracker pull away, allowing the other two, to take his place but with their spikes. Double penitrating him.
Bumblebee through his helm back in pleasure, a static scream filled the air as the two seekers rubbed at all his nods, bumping against his ceiling nod and his gestation chamber.
"Come, open up for us Baby yellow. Let us spark you up." Skywarp growled. Pulling at leg cables, to make Bumblebee see stars. "You'd be so cute filled with our bitties. All full and round,, unable to walk. We'd have to carry you everywhere. Or just keep you on one of our spikes, so you have a constant flow of transfluid to build the sparklings." Starscream said, moving faster along side Skywarp, both very ready to spill inside.
And for once, Bumblebee didn't struggle, letting his gestation chamber open, and be filled to the brim with the seakers transfluid.
Only, they were not done, oh no far from the truth. As when Skywarp pulled out, Thundercrackers spike found its home alongside Starscreams spike. Bumblebee didn't even get time to rest before they were at it again. Thrusting inside, while Skywarp took his place underneath the three of them, licking at Bee's stretched out valve.
He truely wasn't going to last long.
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"I'm blaming all three of you." Bumblebee growled, wrapped up in blankets. His mate's near him, rubbing at his still very small, not even there bump. But he was sparked, the bastard have been having a field day the moment they realized their bee was carrying.
"Now, now Bee, that's no way to talk to your sire's" Starscream tutted at him like he was a child.
"I will bite your spike off if you come near me Starscream."
"I'd like to see you try."
Famous last words.
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hellowo2401 · 2 months ago
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Since Sunpath is training to be a medic in my story, I created a bunch of cybertronian biology stuff with stuff I've learned about the Human body from classes in for my Biology Degree, my jobs working as Medical screener, and outside research I've done, this was actually the first thing I worked on when I started creating my transformers fanfiction (PS no I'm not good at organizing data like this, I had ChatGPT organize it so it's easier to read for me when using it at a reference)
Energetic System (Energy Circulation)
The Energetic System is a vital component of Cybertronian physiology, functioning similarly to the circulatory system in organic beings but designed to manage the flow of Energon, their primary energy source. This system ensures that Energon is efficiently distributed to sustain all essential functions of a Cybertronian's body.
Core Function
The primary role of the Energetic System is to circulate Energon, which fuels every aspect of a Cybertronian’s operations, from basic motor functions to advanced cognitive processes and combat capabilities. The system maintains a constant flow of Energon to ensure optimal performance and to prevent energy depletion during critical moments.
Main Components
1. Energon Core
Function: The Energon Core acts as the central processor and distributor of Energon, akin to a heart in organic lifeforms. It regulates the intake, processing, and output of Energon, ensuring that all systems receive the necessary energy.
Operation: The core intakes raw Energon, refines it into a usable form, and pumps it throughout the body in a controlled manner. It adapts the flow rate based on the Cybertronian's current activity level, whether in rest or during high-energy tasks like combat.
2. Conduits
Function: These are the pathways through which Energon flows, comparable to veins and arteries in humans.
Structure: Conduits are composed of durable, flexible materials that can withstand the high pressure and varying temperatures of flowing Energon. They branch out from the Energon Core to reach all major systems and extremities.
Regulation: Valves and regulators within the conduits ensure that the flow of Energon is steady and can be redirected as needed to prioritize critical systems during emergencies.
3. Storage Cells
Function: These cells act as reservoirs for surplus Energon, allowing Cybertronians to maintain operational efficiency even when external Energon supplies are scarce.
Capacity: Storage cells are designed to hold significant amounts of Energon, which can be tapped into during extended periods of activity or in environments where Energon sources are limited.
Emergency Use: In times of critical need, these cells can release stored Energon rapidly to sustain the Cybertronian until they can access external energy sources.
Overall, the Energetic System is a sophisticated network that not only powers the Cybertronian's body but also adapts dynamically to their energy demands, ensuring both survival and peak performance in various scenarios.
Structural System (Skeleton and Frame)
The Structural System in Cybertronians functions as both a support and protective framework, comparable to the human skeletal system but constructed from durable Cybertronian alloys. This system ensures that the body maintains its form, protects internal components, and withstands the rigors of battle and high-intensity activities.
Core Function
The Structural System provides the necessary support for the Cybertronian body, protecting internal systems and maintaining structural integrity under extreme conditions. It also plays a crucial role in the regulation of temperature and dissipation of heat generated during high-energy tasks or combat.
Main Components
1. Primary Frame
Function: The Primary Frame serves as the core load-bearing structure, providing a sturdy framework that houses and supports all vital internal systems.
Construction: Made from advanced Cybertronian alloys, the frame is engineered to endure immense stress, maintaining stability even under heavy impact or strain.
2. Armor Plating
Function: Armor Plating consists of external layers that offer protection against physical damage, environmental hazards, and energy-based attacks.
Dual Role: In addition to protection, the armor also aids in temperature regulation, dissipating heat generated during intense activities to prevent system overheating.
Neural System (Neural Circuits)
The Neural System in Cybertronians is akin to a nervous system in organics, facilitating the transmission of data, sensory input, and commands between the Neural Processor (brain) and the rest of the body. This system ensures rapid response times and efficient data processing for both cognitive and physical functions.
Core Function
The Neural System coordinates sensory input, decision-making, and motor control, allowing Cybertronians to interact with their environment, make tactical decisions, and execute precise movements.
Main Components
1. Neural Processor
Function: Acting as the brain, the Neural Processor handles cognitive functions, decision-making, memory storage, and overall system management.
Capabilities: It processes vast amounts of data in real-time, enabling quick reactions and complex thought processes.
2. Optic Sensors
Function: These sensors function as eyes, capturing and processing visual data from the environment.
Range: They are capable of perceiving a wide range of visual spectra, including infrared and ultraviolet, providing enhanced situational awareness.
3. Auditory Receivers
Function: Comparable to ears, these receivers detect and process sound waves, including human speech and Cybertronian frequencies.
Sensitivity: Designed to pick up subtle auditory cues, they are essential for communication and situational analysis.
Transformational System (T-Cog)
The Transformational System enables Cybertronians to shift between their humanoid and alternate modes, a defining feature of their species. This system allows for rapid reconfiguration, adapting their form to suit different operational needs.
Core Function
The Transformational System provides the ability to morph between different modes, allowing for versatility in combat, reconnaissance, and transportation.
Main Components
1. T-Cog
Function: The T-Cog is a specialized organ that manages the transformation process by reconfiguring internal components seamlessly.
Mechanism: It orchestrates the movement and rearrangement of parts to ensure smooth transitions between modes.
2. Transformational Stabilizers
Function: These stabilizers ensure that all components move fluidly and align correctly during transformation, maintaining structural integrity.
Protection: They prevent mechanical stress or damage during the transformation process, safeguarding internal systems.
Repair and Regeneration System
The Repair and Regeneration System is integral to Cybertronian resilience, allowing for self-repair of minor damages and assisting medics in handling more significant repairs. This system ensures that they can recover from injuries and maintain operational efficiency.
Core Function
The system facilitates autonomous repair and diagnostics, enabling Cybertronians to quickly recover from minor injuries and prioritize repairs for more severe damage.
Main Components
1. Nano-Repair Modules
Function: These microscopic bots or systems autonomously mend minor internal damage, ensuring continuous operation.
Efficiency: They work swiftly and precisely, minimizing downtime during minor repairs.
2. Diagnostic Subroutine
Function: This self-assessment program scans for internal damage, prioritizing repairs based on severity and critical system status.
Analysis: It provides detailed reports, allowing Cybertronians or medics to address issues methodically.
Spark (Central Life Source)
The Spark is the essence of a Cybertronian, embodying their individuality and vitality. It is both the heart and soul of their being, powering all systems and giving life to the machine.
Core Function
The Spark serves as the central life source, energizing all other systems and defining the unique identity of each Cybertronian. It is a core element of their existence, central to both their physical and spiritual being.
Main Components
1. Spark Chamber
Function: This is the protective housing that shields the Spark from external harm, ensuring its safety and stability.
Reinforcement: The chamber is fortified to withstand extreme conditions, safeguarding the most critical component of the Cybertronian.
2. Energon Conduits
Function: These conduits directly feed the Spark with Energon, maintaining its energy output and ensuring the Cybertronian remains active.
Vital Flow: They ensure a steady supply of Energon to keep the Spark functioning optimally, allowing for sustained life and activity.
Yes, Energon is often compared to blood in Cybertronian biology, so they'd likely monitor "Energon Pressure" (EP) as an equivalent to blood pressure. Here’s a structured way to approach it:
Measuring Energon Pressure
Instrument Name:
Energon Regulator: A tool that attaches to Energon conduits to measure pressure levels in the circulation system.
Internal Diagnostics: Cybertronians likely have built-in sensors to self-monitor pressure in real-time.
Measurement Process:
Energon pressure could be measured at key points, such as:
Core Output: Pressure directly from the Energon Core (similar to arterial blood pressure in humans).
Peripheral Lines: Pressure in conduits far from the Core, ensuring even distribution throughout the body.
Units: It might be measured in a unit like kPa (Kilopascal) or a fictional unit like Energetic Flow Units (EFU).
Normal and Abnormal Ranges
Since Cybertronians are machines, the ranges could vary significantly depending on size, role, and Energon consumption rates.
Normal Ranges:
Small Cybertronians (e.g., Bumblebee, Sunpath):
Core Output: 90-120 EFU
Peripheral Lines: 80-110 EFU
Medium Cybertronians (e.g., Arcee, Bulkhead):
Core Output: 110-150 EFU
Peripheral Lines: 100-140 EFU
Large Cybertronians (e.g., Optimus Prime, Megatron):
Core Output: 150-200 EFU
Peripheral Lines: 140-190 EFU
Abnormal Ranges:
Hypoenergosis (Low Energon Pressure):
Caused by insufficient Energon intake or damage to the Core.
Symptoms: Sluggish movement, impaired transformation, dimmed optics.
Example: Core Output below 50 EFU.
Hyperenergosis (High Energon Pressure):
Caused by Energon surges, malfunctioning Core, or obstructed conduits.
Symptoms: Overheating, erratic transformations, risk of system rupture.
Example: Core Output above 200 EFU.
Factors Affecting Energon Pressure
Activity Levels: Combat or rapid transformation might temporarily increase pressure.
Energon Quality: Low-grade Energon may require higher pressure for effective circulation.
Damage/Blockages: Physical damage to conduits could alter pressure.
Upgrades: Advanced systems or specialized roles might demand optimized pressure ranges.
Cybertronian "Heartbeat" (Spark Pulse)
What It Represents:
The spark emits rhythmic energy waves or pulses to maintain the flow of Energon throughout the body.
This rate reflects the spark's health and energy output.
How It’s Measured:
Spark Oscillator: A diagnostic device that detects the frequency and intensity of spark pulses.
Internal Diagnostics: Built-in sensors that report spark pulse metrics during routine self-checks.
Unit: Pulses per Cycle (PPC) — one cycle could be roughly analogous to a second or an Earth-standard time unit.
Normal and Abnormal Spark Pulse Ranges
Ranges vary depending on size, role, and activity level.
Normal Ranges:
Small Cybertronians (e.g., Bumblebee, Sunpath):
Resting: 50-70 PPC
Active: 80-120 PPC
Medium Cybertronians (e.g., Arcee, Bulkhead):
Resting: 40-60 PPC
Active: 70-100 PPC
Large Cybertronians (e.g., Optimus Prime, Megatron):
Resting: 30-50 PPC
Active: 60-90 PPC
Abnormal Ranges:
Hypopulsia (Low Spark Pulse Rate):
Caused by spark damage, Energon deficiency, or exhaustion.
Symptoms: Diminished reflexes, slower reaction time, potential spark instability.
Example: Below 20 PPC for most Cybertronians.
Hyperpulsia (High Spark Pulse Rate):
Caused by stress, Energon surges, or overheating systems.
Symptoms: Erratic behavior, overheating, and risk of spark burnout.
Example: Above 150 PPC for smaller Cybertronians or 120 PPC for larger ones.
Factors Influencing Spark Pulse:
Activity Level: Intense combat or rapid transformations increase the pulse rate.
Energon Quality: Low-grade Energon might force the spark to overcompensate, raising the pulse.
Damage: Spark damage could lead to irregular or weakened pulses.
Emotion: Intense emotions (like anger or fear) may momentarily spike the pulse rate.
Interesting Terminology Ideas:
Sparkbeat: A colloquial term used by Cybertronians to refer to their pulse.
Energon Rhythm: A more scientific name for the pulse pattern.
Spark Sync: The synchronization of spark pulses between Cybertronians during tasks requiring teamwork.
1. Primary Function:
In humans, the respiratory system is responsible for oxygen exchange, but for Cybertronians, it could be more about managing energy and ensuring proper fuel flow. Instead of oxygen, their "breath" could help regulate the flow of energon and facilitate the cooling of internal systems.
2. Ventilation System:
Instead of lungs, Cybertronians could have a network of intakes and vents that function like a respiratory system. These intakes could act as the “breathing” mechanism, where external air (or the Cybertronian equivalent) flows through their body to regulate temperature and energon levels.
Cooling Vents or Heat Dissipation Pipes: Cybertronians might rely on cooling vents that release excess heat from their systems, especially after exertion or battle. These vents could open and close in a similar fashion to how humans breathe.
3. Energy Conversion/Filter System:
A filtering chamber could clean the air entering a Cybertronian’s system, ensuring that it doesn’t contain debris that could clog their internal energy circuits.
Energon Vapors: The intake could pull in a combination of atmospheric gases and energon vapors, mixing them to fuel their internal systems. Cybertronians could "breathe" in energon-infused air to fuel their energy reserves, and expel waste gases that help regulate their internal energy processes.
4. Energy Flow Regulation:
A Flow Regulator: This component could manage the distribution of energon throughout the Cybertronian's body, ensuring that energy is efficiently transferred to different parts of the body while keeping everything cool and well-maintained.
5. Respiratory Mechanism:
The intake system could consist of pipes or ducts, similar to a human's trachea, which would lead to an internal processing unit that absorbs energon from the air. From there, it could flow into "energized conduits" that deliver power to key areas of the body.
We could also explore the idea that Cybertronians "exhale" waste products—such as excess heat, gases, or used energon—to keep their systems from overheating.
6. Special Adaptations:
For combat or intense activity, certain Cybertronians might have advanced cooling or filtration systems to help them “breathe” in challenging environments (e.g., polluted areas, battlefields with lots of smoke).
Perhaps Autobot medics like Ratchet might have specialized breathing systems that help them work in hazardous environments, or there could be a special unit for long-distance scouts like Sunpath.
Refined Energon Waste System:
Weaponry as Waste Expulsion:
Every time a Cybertronian fires their weapon, a small amount of energon waste byproduct is expelled. This process ensures their systems don’t become overloaded with residual energy, much like a pressure release valve.
The waste could be converted into the ammunition or energy beams used for their weapons, meaning the more they fight, the more efficiently they manage their internal energy levels.
Overexertion Risks:
If a Cybertronian overuses their weapons without consuming enough energon, they could risk an energy deficit. This might leave them weak or even force their systems into a low-power mode, creating a natural limitation on how much they can fight without refueling.
Vent Expulsion for Non-Combatants:
For Cybertronians who don’t regularly engage in combat (like medics or scouts), they might rely on cooling vents or specialized waste expulsion systems to release excess energon byproducts. These could be subtle, like vapor escaping from their body, or noticeable during intense situations.
ybertronian Digestive System Overview:
Energon Intake:
Cybertronians can consume energon directly, either by eating it as solid cubes (like in Transformers One: The Movie) or by injecting it into their systems via a port or injector (as seen in Transformers Prime). This could be similar to how humans would consume food or drink, but much more focused on an energy source rather than nutrition.
Energon could be processed through a filtering chamber in the Cybertronian’s intake system, where it’s either absorbed into their body or stored for later use.
Energon Storage:
After energon is consumed, it might be stored in a central storage chamber or energy reservoir, possibly located in the chest area or another central location, depending on the design.
The energon could then be pumped or distributed to different parts of the body as needed for power, cooling, or repairs. Smaller Cybertronians like Sunpath might have a more compact storage system due to their size.
Energon Conversion:
Instead of a traditional digestive system, Cybertronians might have a conversion unit that breaks down the energon and distributes it as pure energy to fuel their internal systems. This could also serve to regulate their temperature or power output. This unit might be responsible for ensuring the energon is in a usable state and maintaining a steady flow to keep the Cybertronian functioning at full capacity.
Excretion/Waste Removal:
There might be minimal waste produced by the energon conversion process, but any excess or unused energon could be expelled through vents or waste outlets. This could happen in a way similar to how a human sweats or exhales gases, helping Cybertronians maintain efficiency and avoid overheating.
This could also be related to their cooling system, where any waste energy is released as heat or vapor. The waste might be expelled in small bursts, especially if a Cybertronian has used a lot of energon quickly.
Cybertronian Nervous System
Primary Components:
Neuro-Relay Network: Instead of biological nerves, Cybertronians would have a network of conductive pathways or neuro-relays that transmit electrical signals. These would serve the same purpose as human nerves, carrying information to and from the central processing unit (CPU) or "brain module."
Central Processor (Brain Module): This functions like a human brain but processes signals digitally. It interprets sensory data, controls movement, and regulates internal systems.
Sensory Input:
Cybertronians perceive the world through a network of sensory nodes that connect to their neuro-relays. These nodes could include:
Optic Sensors for vision.
Auditory Receivers for sound.
Tactile Sensors embedded in their plating to allow them to feel touch and temperature.
Energon Sensors to monitor their internal energy levels and detect external energon sources.
Pain Reception:
Damage Sensors: Pain is transmitted via specialized pathways that detect physical damage or system malfunctions. These sensors provide critical feedback to the brain module, enabling Cybertronians to respond to injuries or stress.
Signal Dampening: Some Cybertronians, particularly medics or warriors, might have the ability to temporarily suppress pain signals to function during emergencies.
Reflex Systems:
Reflex responses would be handled by local processors located near the limbs or other body parts. These allow for quick reactions without requiring the signal to travel all the way to the central processor, much like how human reflex arcs bypass the brain.
Cybertronian Equivalent of the Spinal Cord:
Instead of a biological spinal cord, they might have a main energy conduit running down their frame. This conduit would house the primary neuro-relays, acting as the central pathway for signal transmission.
Cybertronian Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton Framework:
Cybertronians would have a modular skeletal structure, consisting of:
Primary Struts: These act as their main support beams, equivalent to human bones, but are reinforced with a high-tensile alloy to handle stress during transformations.
Secondary Struts: Smaller, more flexible structures that allow fine movements and adapt to shape changes during transformations.
The joints connecting these struts would use rotational pivots and telescopic mechanisms, enabling smooth motion and compact folding without compromising structural integrity.
Muscle Equivalent:
Instead of organic muscles, Cybertronians would have servo-motors and hydraulic actuators:
Servo-motors control precise, small movements and offer agility.
Hydraulic actuators provide raw power for heavy lifting or combat.
A network of flexible tension cables might run through the struts, mimicking the function of tendons. These cables could adjust tension dynamically for stability or flexibility depending on their form.
Transformation Mechanism:
Adaptive Plating: Cybertronians’ outer plating would be segmented and connected to the skeletal system via nano-locks or micro-hinges, allowing it to shift seamlessly between forms.
Reconfiguration Nodes: Located at key points (like shoulders, hips, or spine), these nodes act as control hubs that direct the transformation process. They redistribute energy to make the process fluid and efficient.
Energy-Based Stabilizers: These stabilizers might create a temporary magnetic or energon-based field to reduce wear and tear on joints during transformation.
Durability and Flexibility:
Their framework is reinforced with shock-absorbing materials to withstand impacts during combat or transformations. These materials could be distributed around joints and vulnerable points.
Elastic Memory Alloys: A special material in their skeletal system allows the structure to return to its original shape after deformation, ensuring durability over long-term use.
Regeneration and Repairs:
Damaged components can be repaired or replaced, but some Cybertronians may have systems for self-repair, such as nano-drones that patch structural weaknesses or reforge broken struts.
Medics like Ratchet or Sunpath might specialize in repairing musculoskeletal damage, using Cybertronian “welding” tools and synthetic alloys.
Cybertronian Brain Structure and Functions
Core Brain Regions:
Cognition Module: Handles logic, decision-making, and problem-solving. Equivalent to the human prefrontal cortex.
Energon Regulation Center (ERC): Manages energy intake and distribution, ensuring optimal system performance. Think of this as a mix of the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system.
Memory Core: Stores long-term and short-term memories, utilizing quantum processing for near-instantaneous retrieval.
Sensory Integration Hub (SIH): Processes input from optic sensors, auditory receivers, and tactile sensors. Functions similarly to the thalamus.
Combat Response Nexus (CRN): Controls reflexive actions, combat strategies, and adrenaline-equivalent surges. A Cybertronian version of the amygdala and motor cortex.
Emotional Processor (EP): Allows Cybertronians to experience and regulate emotions. It integrates sensory data and memory to produce emotional responses.
Brainwave Ranges:
Cybertronians' brainwaves would be electro-neural oscillations, tied to their neural relay activity. Here’s how we might define their ranges:
Gamma (High Performance): 60–100 Hz
Indicates heightened focus, rapid processing (like in battle or high-stakes missions).
Beta (Active State): 25–60 Hz
Normal operating state; used for conversations, everyday tasks, or casual patrols.
Alpha (Calm State): 10–25 Hz
Rest mode, system maintenance, or low-priority tasks. Often seen in non-combat situations.
Theta (Reflection Mode): 3–10 Hz
Used for introspection, memory recall, or processing emotional data. Common after intense battles or personal interactions.
Delta (System Recovery): 0.1–3 Hz
Occurs during deep rest or self-repair. Similar to human sleep.
Neural Dynamics:
Synchronization: When focusing on a task, different brain regions synchronize their oscillations, increasing efficiency.
Desynchronization: In high-stress scenarios, certain regions (e.g., Combat Response Nexus) might overclock, while others (like the Emotional Processor) suppress activity.
Unique Traits for Sunpath:
Sunpath’s smaller frame could mean her neural pathways are shorter, allowing for faster oscillation changes and quicker transitions between brainwave states.
She might also have a specialized SIH, enabling her to process multiple sensory inputs at once—crucial for a scout’s survival in the field.
Types of Cybertronian Muscles
Servo-Motor Fibers (Precision Movement)
Purpose: These are responsible for small, precise movements, like operating their fingers, adjusting facial plates for expressions, or delicate tool manipulation.
Structure: A combination of micro-servo motors and synthetic fiber cables, allowing fine control.
Analog to Humans: Similar to skeletal muscles used for fine motor control, like those in human fingers.
Hydraulic Actuator Muscles (Power and Strength)
Purpose: These provide raw power for heavy lifting, intense combat, and large movements like transforming limbs or operating vehicular parts.
Structure: High-pressure hydraulic systems surrounded by flexible alloy sheaths to absorb stress and transfer energy efficiently.
Analog to Humans: Comparable to large skeletal muscles, such as those in the legs or back, used for heavy work.
Magnetic Coil Strands (Flexibility and Elasticity)
Purpose: Enable flexibility and maintain tension during transformations or rapid shape changes.
Structure: Strands of elastic metallic coils lined with magnetized particles that contract or expand based on electrical input.
Analog to Humans: Similar to smooth muscles, which handle involuntary movement, like in the digestive tract.
Pneumatic Muscles (Speed and Agility)
Purpose: These power quick, explosive movements, such as dodging attacks or sprinting at high speeds.
Structure: Compressible air chambers with reinforced valves that release pressure in bursts for rapid motion.
Analog to Humans: Similar to fast-twitch muscle fibers, which generate speed and explosive power.
Energon Conduit Muscles (Stamina and Endurance)
Purpose: Sustain prolonged activity by efficiently distributing energon to active systems.
Structure: Tubular conduits filled with energon plasma, surrounded by a lightweight, durable alloy mesh that flexes without compromising the flow.
Analog to Humans: Equivalent to slow-twitch muscle fibers that focus on endurance.
Integrated Reinforcement Bands (Shock Absorption)
Purpose: Absorb impacts and distribute force evenly during combat or high-stress transformations.
Structure: Flexible bands made of impact-resistant alloys woven with a gel-like shock-absorbing material.
Analog to Humans: Comparable to ligaments and tendons that stabilize joints and absorb shock.
1. Standard Energon
General Use: This is the typical fuel source for daily sustenance and energy replenishment. It’s used in routine medical treatments to maintain stable energon levels in patients.
Wound Healing: Infused into damaged areas to promote quicker regeneration of Cybertronian tissue and circuits.
2. High-Potency Energon
Emergency Situations: Administered during critical moments, like severe energon loss or life-threatening injuries, to quickly stabilize and boost a Cybertronian’s energy levels. It acts like a concentrated power surge to jump-start vital systems.
Intensive Care: Used in intensive care units where patients are in critical condition, ensuring their spark and primary systems remain functional during delicate surgeries or after severe trauma.
3. Refined Energon
Precision Treatments: Highly refined energon is used for targeted therapies, such as repairing delicate internal components or treating specific system failures. Its purity allows for precise dosages and minimal side effects.
Surgical Aid: During surgeries, refined energon can be used to maintain optimal system functionality and prevent shock or system collapse.
4. Energon Supplements
Chronic Conditions: These are lower concentration doses designed for long-term use in patients with chronic conditions or those recovering from extensive repairs. They help in maintaining steady energy levels without overloading the system.
Recovery Aids: Given to patients post-surgery or after significant repairs to support gradual recovery and energy replenishment.
5. Synthetic Energon
Experimental Treatments: Used in research or experimental procedures when natural energon isn’t viable. It may be used in patients with specific needs or intolerances to standard energon.
Risky But Necessary: In emergencies where standard or high-potency energon isn’t available, synthetic energon serves as a temporary substitute, though with potential risks or side effects.
6. Energon Infused with Medicinal Compounds
Specialized Therapies: Infused with additional compounds or nanites designed to target infections, toxins, or internal system corruption (like Decepticon virus attacks). This energon type is used to cleanse and repair internal systems.
Anti-Viral and Anti-Toxin Treatments: Particularly useful in combating mechanical infections or foreign contaminants in the system.
7. Energon Plasma
Critical Spark Treatment: Used in spark-related emergencies, energon plasma is highly energized and can directly stabilize or revive a fading spark. Its potency is carefully controlled due to its intense nature.
Revival Scenarios: In near-death experiences, energon plasma can act like a defibrillator, shocking a spark back to life or sustaining it during critical moments.
8. Dark Energon (Cautiously Controlled)
Last Resort: Although highly dangerous and corruptive, in rare, desperate situations, tiny controlled amounts might be used to shock the system into overdrive to fight off severe infections or stabilize failing systems temporarily. Its use is highly controversial and risky.
Usage in an Emergency:
Triage Approach: In a battlefield scenario, medics would prioritize high-potency energon for the most critically injured, using it to stabilize patients rapidly before moving on to more refined or specialized treatments.
On-the-Fly Adjustments: Medics might carry a range of energon types, adjusting their use based on the severity of the injury, the immediate need for stabilization, and the patient's existing conditions.
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pughat · 3 months ago
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A silly little gift for @thephonemenarentreal
Since both Civic and Venustas do maintenance stuff, I imagine Venustas probably worked under Civic or at least worked with his department. Which gave me this idea.
Civic: hey, what's up?
Venustas, practically in tears: where is the emergency- water shut off valve for the dormitory wing?? Someone switched all the labels on the pipes as a prank- and the new head of maintenance told- us to fix it and we can't find it and everything is flooding but we can't just turn off all the water- because they're in the middle of repairing a Titan and need- a constant flow of water for coolant and-
Civic: ..I'll send you the schematic for the plumbing system, with the valve highlighted
Venustas: thank you
Civic: it's no problem-
Venustas: also.. please.. come back and be.. in charge again
Civic: no can do
Venustas: someone did a wheelie in a forklift- yesterday. There is a bi-weekly forklift fight- club. We haven't won- a single bet.
Civic: ...are you betting on the forklift fights?
Venustas: ..no. Of course not.
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velbsy · 5 months ago
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Guys…
Smiler oc..Lore…
I worked really hard on this all day and I’m SO proud of it hope you enjoy reading it ^^ it’s about Latch!!!
WARNING:
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Password: $M1L3 4LW4YS
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[MINISTRY OF JOY CLASSIFIED LOG NUMBER: 4]
Unit: SMILERBOT_04
Codename: GIGGLER
Designation: Latch
Basic Information:
• One of the most unstable units under the jurisdiction of the ministry. Exercise extreme caution when interacting with this unit.
• Not to be let out into the public during the day. This unit poses a huge risk of exposure of the operation. Supervision through surveillance cameras is required.
• Unit 04, not to be confused with the previously decommissioned Unit 0.5 (Designation: Acquiesce), was the fourth unit created to assist in the Ministry’s operation.
• This bot is a very experimental case, meant to test the affects of the patented Laughing Gas created in the facility and inside of the Marmarliser. Because of its experimental design, it requires frequent maintenance to ensure its structural integrity remains sound. (At least twice a week)
Functionality and Features:
• Unit 04, as stated before, is meant to test the affects of the laughing gas created by the Ministry. It is equipped with a generator that attaches to its back, and can be removed when needed. The generator is cumbersome and causes its movements to be mildly hindered, but is necessary for its primary function.
• Unit 04 has gauntlets attached to its arms which may also be removed. They are not required for it to function, but they are a necessity, and assist it in its purpose. The generator on its back is connected to these gauntlets, allowing an easy flow of gas into them to later be released into a room. Meant to dull the senses and continue the correction process on escaped advocates, making them easier to capture.
• 04 is slow moving and often acts aloof, most often under the influence of the Laughing Gas. However, don’t let this fool you. Unit 04 is incredibly intelligent, and has an adaptive ai. It understands its handicap regarding its need for the gas, and knows how to use it to its advantage.
Safety & Maintenance Information:
• Unit 04 is relatively easy to reason with in the state it’s in with its mask on. They’re slow in speaking and in mind in this state, easy to get along with and coerce into performing simple actions and tasks. In this state, it’s “cool with just about anyone”. It does have its favorites and least favorites when it comes to employees though. Keep this in mind.
• Deactivating the unit is also suggested, but maintenance is easier when cooperation is incorporated.
• Start with its gauntlets. They’re easily removable, twist the valves of the pipes off and remove them carefully. Clean the inside and the pipes before reattaching them, be sure the dial on the pressurizer is in the middle of the numbers.
• Check its joints, the seams of its casing and its bolts that hold parts of its body together. If not properly checked, gas may leak through these seams and cause unnecessary damage.
• Carefully clean the back of its head and its rays, make sure they aren’t stiff and turn smoothly.
• Regarding its maintenance of its upper body and head, pay very close attention.
• Do not remove Unit 04’s mask unless absolutely necessary. And if it is, quickly deactivate it before doing so. Unit 04 becomes increasingly more unstable without a constant flow of the laughing gas into its body, and begin acting aggressively. It will, at ANY MEANS necessary try to get it’s mask back, whether it is damaged, or has been simply taken away and hidden.
• If something were to happen that would cause its mask to be damaged or removed, remain calm, and promptly deactivate it. Be aware, however, that Unit 04 has been observed reactivating on its own when not provided with its mask. If the mask still has not been recovered, force may be required to stop it from destroying itself, and others. (a strong, electrical shock may suffice.)
• If none of these options are available or possible however, there is one more emergency option to choose from. Unit 0.5 has been observed behaving kindly toward Unit 04, and often is able to calm it when it’s in these states of withdrawal. If all else fails, bring Unit 0.5 into the maintenance room. This will (hopefully) make Unit 04 more agreeable, and additionally, Unit 0.5 agreeable.
• Keep in careful mind. Unit 0.5 is very cunning and of similar or greater intelligence of Unit 04. Just because they would be more agreeable does not mean they may not have malicious intent in mind. During this emergency plan, one must keep a close eye on them both.
• If all goes without issue, send Unit 04 back to It’s holding room until it is needed again. Keep careful eye on it and remember, if it’s mask is removed at any moment, return or repair it promptly, and make sure it has it attached to it’s face before it is reactivated and sent back.
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dragimalsdaydreams · 1 year ago
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Dragon Booster Notes: Misc. Anatomy
more dragon anatomy! this is a mix of "narrator" and regular voice so just bear with me
Respiration:
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[image ID: a semi-cartoony drawing of a quadrupedal, Canid-type dragon, lean and somewhat gangly. a simplistic respiratory system has been superimposed on the body. the "entry nostril" located on the dragon's forehead leads down the trachea in the throat, down to the "primary air sacs" located at the bottom of the ribcage. these sacs then empty into the "lungs" located towards the front of the ribcage. the lungs then empty into "secondary air sacs", located to the sides of the ribcage. these sacs connect by tubes to two sets of "exit nostrils" located to the bottom sides of the ribcage. end ID]
comparable to avians of the past, dragons display a complex system of air sacs to regulate air flow. air first enters the entry nostril located on the forehead, flows down through the trachea, and into the primary air sacs towards the bottom of the ribcage. this air then flows into the lungs for gas exchange, then into the secondary air sacs towards the sides of the ribcage. finally, this air exits the secondary air sacs through two sets of exit nostrils on either side of the bottom of the ribcage.
without the need to exhale back through the trachea, as with most other vertebrates, dragons can maintain a constant flow of air through the lungs without any breaks. this results in arguably the most efficient respiratory system in the modern day. most researchers agree that this is one of the only reasons dragons can race at such extreme speeds and compete in such feats of strength.
but gas exchange is not the only function of this system-- the other reason dragons can race so effectively is due to the heat regulation of this system. both sets of air sacs (but particularly the secondary air sacs and exit nostril tubes) are lined with millions of capillaries on their inner walls, allowing blood to flow close to the surface of the thin tissue. air passing through these sacs picks up excess heat from the blood and releases it on the final exhale out of the body. thus, dragons effectively prevent overheating from their extreme racing habits.
I must admit that this entire respiratory system was inspired by a little one-off scene in s1 ep 3 where Beau releases "steam" after overheating on the lava track.
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[image ID: a screencap from the show Dragon Booster, showing Artha riding Beau. Beau is a quadrupedal, "Canid-type" dragon with a blue/red color scheme at the moment. he's hunched over in exhaustion, with steam being released from a few implied sets of valves along his spine. end ID]
I just think it’s fun~
Heat Pits:
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[image ID: a semi-cartoony dragon head with a dull red color. the dragon has a long, angular head, with flat fins on either side of the skull, and a large chin that points far forward. a few small holes sit to either side of the snout above the mouth, and towards the back of the jaw under the mouth. diagrams of the "heat pit organs" have been superimposed in these areas, looking like two sets of small sacs attaching to their respective holes by thin tubes. end ID]
dragons primarily use their heat pits to sense environmental heat and better thermoregulate using their respiratory system. dragons certainly can use their pits to aid in tracking and hunting prey (in fact, certain colors have emphasized pits for that very reason), but that is not their primary function.
Audial Fins:
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[image ID: the same red headshot as before, but with different labeling/diagrams. instead, the flat fins on either side of the skull are labeled "audial fins". these fins have a couple rows of half-circles running down the length like grills, curved inwards towards the face. these lines are labeled "sensory lines". end ID]
audial fins function somewhat like fish lateral lines, sensing air disturbances and translating that to audio cues. they also seem to sense Draconium in some yet-defined way...
Hips:
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[image ID: a simple scientific diagram showing two different, bipedal dinosaur skeletals. the top diagram is saurischian, with hips whose long pubis points forwards from the ilium, while the long ischium points back from the ilium. the bottom diagram is ornithischian, with hips whose long ischium and pubis lay flat together, both pointed back from the ilium towards the rear of the animal. end ID]
I've decided to give all dragons ornithischian hips (bottom diagram, with the projection pointing just backwards). no specific reason for it, I just needed to establish that.
Teeth:
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[image ID: a side-view of a dragon head with a purple base color. it’s similar in shape to the previous dragon heads, and the mouth is open to show off a set of thick, chunky teeth, looking more like scale-plates than teeth. the top teeth have a sort of wave shape, with a pointed front tip that flows into a short bump towards the back. the bottom teeth have a short front point with a taller back point. a set of longer/pointed teeth at the tip of the top and bottom jaws serve as the canines. end ID]
I like the idea of the teeth looking like big hunks of scale-- I’m picturing Dunkleosteus, here. it’d also be cool if the teeth matched the scale palette in some way, whether the main or accents colors.
Chins and Lips:
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[image ID: the same red headshot as before, but with different labeling/diagrams. here, the entire chin/bottom jaw and lips have been colored a dull green. a nearby label reads, "general region of tactile sensitivity". end ID]
dragons are highly social, tactile animals, and will often communicate with one another and their riders through touch. the chin and lips are a primary area of contact, far more sensitive to touch than other parts of the body. dragons will typically rub/knock their chins together, or lip at one another to establish and strengthen emotional bonds. this behavior extends to their riders as well, and lipping is a common form of communication from dragon to rider. humans may reciprocate affection by giving their dragons a good chin rub in return.
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bodybeyondstories · 1 year ago
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dicks keep growing around me - 5 (Miguel)
After his date with Myron last night (and this morning) Miguel finds himself unable to focus on anything work related, instead coming to multiple realizations about the complications of their respective weird powers.
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A good luck charm, I thought, my mind occupied by this revelation as I rumbled along on my morning commute, the train car packed as usual. I managed to get a seat and use my shoulder bag to cover up the obvious bulge crammed messily into my pants that morning as, upon finally seeing Myron off, well fed and satisfied–in more ways than one–I realized I was significantly more late to work than I thought. 
I had hoped that clearing the pipes multiple times in the past twelve hours would get me some respite, but the carnal need concentrated in my groin was ever present, thunderclouds lingering in the horizon of my mind. It’s strange how quickly you can get used to the incessant pull of horniness, the volcanic eruption waiting just below the surface, threatening to wipe out the surrounding countryside with a pyroclastic flow. I structured my days now around keeping the python in my pants drained and sated, releasing the pressure valve of cum several times a day, from bed to shower to periodic visits to the single stall bathroom in the office. After enough catastrophic wardrobe malfunctions, I had backups and backups for the backups, counting myself lucky if I could make it through the day without soaking another pair of pants with precum.
Not that it was all bad. I’d been having the most incredible orgasms of my life and woke up every morning with the gooey kiss of my morning wood hovering just below my lips, inviting them for a makeout sesh that I was happy to oblige. The awkwardness and extra layers of management and planning were a constant concern, but I was starting to feel a confidence at the sight of myself in the mirror, my root dangling between my knees, refusing to be ignored. How many guys have fantasized about having this exact problem?
At the next stop, one of the regulars on my commute slipped in through the closing doors in the nick of time. I could never tell if he was getting off third shift or starting first, but he always looked good in the pink medical scrubs that tastefully complemented his physique. By the looks of his arms, he probably worked out a few times a week, just enough to stay toned, but as he maneuvered around the rush hour crush and found the pole in front of me, my eyes locked on to the bubble butt overfilling the seat of his pants. 
I had always appreciated the cute butt in those scrubs, but it was looking particularly good lately, perched atop a pair of juicy legs that looked like they saw a squat rack daily. He looked disproportionate below the waist, packed into pants that went beyond form fitting and were arguably a few sizes too small. He kept surreptitiously adjusting his waistband and shifting his stance, as if slowly coming to the same realization.
Hmm, I thought. Another data point. Winston had also been my subway commute crush, I remembered. Could everyone packed into this car with me be getting unintended ass enhancements? I was too unsettled by the thought to do any casual reconnaissance of the assets of the other riders, my crotch already warming with excitement at the idea that that theory might be right. For how long has the general public been growing inexplicably juicy derrieres on their daily commutes? It’d be a great marketing campaign for using public transport, I mused. Why go to the gym when you can just take the train with yours truly? 
So I tried very intentionally to mind my own business, not wanting to ogle this dude in public but especially not wanting to wake the beast. As a space opened next to me, he smoothly slid around the poll, his overdeveloped glutes briefly eclipsing my entire field of vision, and squeezed in. He had a moment of shifting his hips uncomfortably, as if he wasn’t used to the seat or had expected there to be more room, eventually giving up and playing it off as he glanced up at the ads along the ceiling.
I was frozen in terror. That morning, I had had no time for clever maneuvering or tricks of the light and had unceremoniously shoved my penis into some trunks and compression shorts. I had long ago outgrown anything that had a pouch remotely capable of containing this monster, so it indignantly ran along my waist, the very sensitive cock head disguised as a fold along my left hip. A fold that this guy had just been accidentally grinding against with no idea of the repercussions. Shivers shot up and down my spine, my eyes tightening in concentration as my hips twitched and I self-consciously held a tightly controlled posture, afraid of even the slightest motion resulting in a runaway train of arousal in the worst possible location.
I pulled out my phone and began skipping through my email for the most unsexy possible distraction, deleting some typical weekday spam about a presentation coming up, the expense reports, something about the windows and an updated schedule from the office maintenance guy, Wes. I swiped each one into oblivion, intensely not thinking about my dick.
This lasted for an agonizing several stops until with a flurry of pink, the guy got up to leave, the side of his glutes shifting the layers of fabric between us, sending a jolt of pleasure along the length of my dick. I gasped, just loud enough for him to glance back with a look of self-consciousness at his backside then slight confusion in the general direction of my waist before he shook his head briefly and turned to exit. Close call.
I somehow made it to work without further incident. Maybe I should switch back to biking to work, I thought wryly, imagining my junk smashed painfully between my pumping legs and the narrow seat. At least I could blow off some steam. I was barely cognizant of the goings on in the office that morning. I stayed put at my desk, still basking in the ebb and flow of post-coital bodily contentment, pursuing emails through a veil of apathy, my mind still wrapped up in my evening–and morning–with Myron.
I was honestly surprised he had agreed to go on a date, showing up at my go to date night cocktail bar in those tweed slacks that made his ass curve like that. I was so nervous. Was I trying too hard? Was the cologne too much? Was I overdressed? He looked so cute and casual in a way that just worked. But we had a great time, even with the surprise visit of a somehow even more bootylicious Winston terrorizing the gays and girls at the establishment–and my awkward stammering that seemed to delight Myron to no end. We immediately hit it off with a different sort of chemistry, leaning into different sorts of nuances from each others’ lives. The way his eyes widened when he talked about the trip to Cape Town that he’d been saving and planning for for years; the fact that we’re both allergic to mangoes; the little pinch he would give to the bridge of his nose when he was trying to recall something from his past. I was smitten.
I had really sat here in my office and put together an entire playlist for the occasion yesterday and gone so far as to insist on playing it in the car. I looked over at his empty desk and chair across the room, still unoccupied. I squat in your office for six months, and then you buy me dinner, he had said. It’s almost like this is a date or something, I returned. The look on his face was priceless. As was the steadily thickening tension during the ride home. And the chivalrous peck on the cheek at my door. Of course I couldn’t let him leave.
I had long given up on getting any actual work done, instead focusing on taming the beast shoved into my too tight pants, my taint flexing periodically as I rocked on my medicinal ball chair, giving a strained, professional smile to Susan as she popped in to ask about the expense reports, trying to not make it obvious that I was lightly thrusting the air under my desk. All I could think about was the adorable, sweet man who no longer kept me company just a few feet away in my office but had kept me company just a few hours ago in my bed. All I could think about was how egregious a decision it was to continue on with our respective responsibilities and the separate trajectories of our lives, how lovely it would’ve been to call out sick and spend the morning pretzeled together under the covers, his breath tickling the space between my neck and clavicle, my hand periodically tracing figure eights along the warm topography of his back and then settling where it rightfully belonged on the curve of that ethereal bubble butt. 
I mean…I guess I sort of do have a type. When it comes to my love life, I’m open to all kinds, and I’ve dated a number of different people, but as my friends love to point out, there’s one commonality across the board: some serious junk in the trunk. Everyone loves a nice ass, but I do tend to go big or go home. And in retrospect, in past relationships, the big went, well, bigger. The pattern’s been apparent for a while, but I didn’t really think anything of it. Everyone has their preferences, and mine just happens to be a pair of glutes that could stop traffic. If you had suggested that men’s asses were somehow magically inflating to disproportionate sizes due to my generous attention, I would have asked which kink site you’d pulled that from, but as I sat at my desk in a cold war with the python running down my leg that had gone from impressive to comical to ridiculous over the past several months, I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe something mysterious really was afoot.
The evidence for Myron’s theory was mounting, and the implications of him being right were a heady mix of titillating and sobering that felt surreal to think through in the confines of my neat little office. As I reminisced on soaping up his bodacious buns in the shower and the unbridled thrill of watching them blow out the seat of his pants, my posture straightened slightly in excitement at the idea that this was due to some strange ability on my part. How many men had I fantasized about, imagining how much cuter they would be with some posterior augmentation? Just a little more heft here, some more roundness there. Most of the dudes in the office had some pretty nice butts–I guess we know why, I realized–but there was always room for improvement, wasn’t there? 
Myron wasn’t the first romantic partner to have a sudden wardrobe malfunction after a night of fun. Honestly, I kind of get a kick out of the moment of catastrophic failure, seams splitting, cheeks spilling out and taking up space, but when does the fantasy of too muchness really become too much? And if we couldn’t figure out how to control whatever this is, how much longer until we’re both transformed beyond any ability to  live a normal life? Or at least wear normal clothes? There had to be an upper limit, right?
My dick lurched in response, as if dreaming its own future as an impossible to hide third leg. It was already way too massive by any sensible standards, and after seeing Myron’s friend Ty, I wasn’t exactly looking forward to hefting a log around 24/7. The worsening curse in my crotch had complicated my love life, turning intimacy into a dance of negotiations, warnings, starts and stops, attempts and failures. Casual hookups had been out of the question for a while now, since even most size queens were far too concerned–and rightfully so–about their bodily wellbeing to entertain the thought of bottoming. For a while, it had been such a confidence boost seeing the looks of awe and hunger, like my dick was a challenge to be surmounted, but trepidation turned to absurd surprise and acute concern, and eventually visages of terror in the face of whatever radioactive mutation had produced the kaiju between my legs. I even had a few guys get word of what I was packing and get me undressed just to try and take pics of it, even hefting it like I was a sideshow at the circus. I wasn’t looking forward to seeing those circulating online, one or both hands trying–and failing–to cover the length of my member. 
Needless to say, I had been so nervous about the Big Reveal last night, expecting Myron to outright refuse or simply come to his senses and realize I was some sort of anomaly that should not be counted. But he was so tender and took it like a champ. It’s like we just fit together.
I was jolted back to my office by the sharp buzz of my phone against my desk. Speak of the devil.
[Myron: Whatcha up to?]
[Me: Expense reports? Maybe?]
[Myron: Ah, yes, I was probably supposed to do those before I left. Send Susan my regards.]
[Me: She can and will hunt you down!]
[Myron: She can try 🤭. Also what was that you mentioned earlier? Hip thrusts?]
[Me: Lol are you at the gym?]
[Myron: Maybe! Ty just started working here, they’ve been sneaking me in past the counter. I’m building my leg day routine]
[Me: Please don’t make me imagine you with a glute pump, I’ve gotten nothing done here already]
[Myron: You don’t have to!]
An image appeared in the text thread. Myron taking a mirror pic standing in the squat rack, three plates on either side of the bar. I didn’t even know he lifted like that, I thought, my eyes dwelling on the contrast between his soft arms and the slight pudge of his belly with the ass that ballooned from his side profile in a pair of skimpy gym shorts that may as well have been painted on. It looked even more phenomenal than it had this morning, catching the late morning natural light and even a few stares from gym bros in the background.
[Myron: You would be a great trainer. Results guaranteed 🤪]
A moment of terror at the thought of the havoc I would wreak if my day job was moving through a sweaty, intimate gym space and helping people with squat form, but my dick stirred with enthusiasm at the idea, the dribble of precum threatening to become a faucet. 
[Me: …I really liked these pants]
[Myron: RIP! Literally!]
Don’t even joke–I began typing before I heard the telltale sound of seams popping, my dick taking Myrons’ last text as a suggestion. Shit, I should’ve seen this coming. My semi lurched in my pants as it became more and more turgid, forcing me to reposition and hinge my hips back in my seat to ease the pressure against already strained fabric. I had to take care of this.
I could barely walk with the baseball bat running down my leg, let alone make it to the bathroom without risking an HR nightmare–Do they have workplace accommodations for people with inhumanly massive, constantly drooling monster cocks? They should. But I managed to waddle to the door, turn the lock, and firmly close the blinds before urgently whipping off the multiple layers of constrictive clothing that I threw on that morning in a futile attempt to restrain the beast.
My dick flicked precum into the air as it shot up, bobbing in front of me at a 90 degree angle and steadily rising into the air as my body diverted all resources to this erection. From the lightheadedness and the momentum of my cock throwing me off balance, I stumbled back, landing in Myron’s old chair. I took a moment to lean back and be caressed by the ergonomic design, noticing how it still kind of smelled like him, imagining his perspective from our days in the office together. I was interrupted by a sticky reminder of the task at hand, my dick bobbing in front of my face before coming to rest against my bottom lip. It’s all so perfectly arranged, I thought, as I indulged in what had become my favorite hobby, licking up the precum from the top of the head before letting my lips part around it, easing lower and lower as my head bobbed in little circles. The sensation is indescribable, and somehow feels so fresh every time, like I could sit there as a closed circuit of dick for eternity, never tiring of sucking myself off, getting sustenance from load after load of thick, gooey cum. My hands worked the shaft in tandem, though they weren’t enough to cover much surface area. I was mildly frustrated, left wanting for another pair to get me over the edge of orgasmic pleasure. I was growing to become too much for just one person, even if that person is me, but I worked diligently, the rest of the office completely oblivious to the monster dick autofellatio taking place during the late morning lull.
My dick began to buck along the shaft, pulsing with girth as my balls pulled up, churning in anticipation. I picked up the pace and breathed in deep, preparing for the eruption to come. I groaned as I began spurting thick ropes of jizz into my throat, swallowing as much as I could before giving up and letting my dick emerge from my exhausted lips with a wet pop, getting off several shots against the window behind me before slowly collapsing onto my left shoulder, drooling into the crook of my neck. I pulled out my phone, and with some difficulty due to cum soaked fingers, managed to open the text thread with Myron.
Look what you made me do, I typed, opening the camera and switching to front facing to snap a pic of my jizz covered face with my behemoth dick nestled next to it. As it was sending, I noticed a figure in the background hovering just over my shoulder, silhouetted by the morning sun.
I spun around in horror to see Wes. The maintenance guy whose email I definitely should’ve paid attention to that morning. Standing in the window washing scaffold, staring dumbfounded and unthinkingly trying to squeegee the cum oozing down the interior side. A crooked smile and an awkward wave, then splayed thumb and pinky on either side of his ear. Call me? he mouthed, 19 stories off the ground. 
“Wes the window washer boyfriend!” sang Ty, nowhere near the right key.
Ty, Myron, and I were at the park, lounging in the afternoon sun, as I explained how my window washing encounter had somehow not resulted in catastrophe.
“We talked it out and reached an agreement of sorts,” I said, eyes rolling to the clouds. “No one needs to hear about my private activity or unique, uh, proportions, and if that private activity coincides with Wes’s window washing schedule, so be it. They can probably see this thing in the next building over anyways,” I groaned.
“So he likes to watch?” asked Ty, leaning back on their elbows with knees bent, their shorts doing nothing to hide the bulge of stretchy fabric emerging out of the bottom, not that they looked like they very much cared. Apparently Myron had gotten some underwear with specially made pouches for his friend, and I made a mental note to get some pairs of my own.
“And you like to be watched,” said Myron, a conspiratorial smile in my direction. His running shorts showed off his juicy thighs with a smattering of stretch marks greeting the Sun as he relaxed in my lap, a convenient arrangement for my own predicament to not be as visible as Ty’s. I hadn’t been brave enough to wear shorts since that fateful hike, but he convinced me they would look cute–and they did–but I was still coming around to the attention they brought.
“Yes and yes,” I sighed, giving a light squeeze to the pudge of Myron’s abdomen then letting my hand drift up to one of his juicy pecs. “You really have been hitting the gym,” I mused, giving him a peck on the cheek.
“An inspiration to us all,” added Ty, lazily waving a half finished joint in one hand as dramatic flourish. “A leader among leg day enthusiasts.”
“Not without some help,” added Myron with a smirk up towards me.
“Allegedly,” I fake scowled. “Anecdotally, even.”
“All I’m saying is Wes might wanna rethink your arrangement after going up a few pant sizes.”
I demurred, having convinced myself that the panes of glass may provide some sort of magical barrier. Still though, I would need to keep an eye on Wes’s assets through those thick work pants…
“Ah!” exclaimed Ty, glancing at Myron’s thick, round bubble, then at me. “So this is your doing.” They were connecting the dots. 
“It’s a great workout routine,” I said. “Just with some added boosts.” I blushed. Myron smiled brightly up at me. I lost myself for a moment in his eyes.
“You two are really meant for each other,” said Ty with a chuckle, getting up to stroll to the bathroom. They kept trying (and failing) to casually tuck their prodigious bulge back above the hem of their shorts as they walked, succeeding only in drawing more attention to the pipe running across their thigh and out the bottom. 
That’ll be me one day, I thought, with more than a little trepidation. Was I ready for that? My dick already looked ridiculous, but not yet as unwieldy as theirs. And that’s without the benefit of Ty’s lanky height. Actually, come to think of it…
“Ty,” I said to Myron.
“Mhmm.”
“They’re…um…”
“Taller,” he admitted, as if he’d been waiting for me to notice.
“Right. Ok.”
My stomach tightened as yet another fold of complexity formed in this already chaotic situation. I leaned in to Myron to wrap my arms around him, breathing him in and nuzzling into his shoulder. My shirt rode up. It felt a little tight.
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Automatic Balancing Valve Ensuring Consistent Flow and System Efficiency An Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) self-adjusts to maintain consistent water flow, preventing overflows and imbalances in HVAC systems. It enhances energy efficiency, reduces maintenance needs, and improves performance by automatically adapting to system pressure changes. Ideal for heating and cooling networks, ABVs optimize system functionality and lower operational costs.
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Vertical Centrifugal Pump Guide
SMS Pumps & Engineers is a leading manufacturer & Provider of different type of pumps, mechanical seals, and valves. We involve ourselves in making and establishing detailed and efficient pumping options. We accomplish this with study & advancement and comprehensive screening. One such series of reliable pumping items is vertical centrifugal pump. The series consists of vertical inline pumps and vertical multistage pumps.
This blog allows you to discover concerning the collection of vertical centrifugal pump from SMS Pumps & Engineers. Know much more about the functions, applications, and advantages of vertical centrifugal multi stage pumps and vertical inline pumps. Vertical centrifugal pumps are innovative and are considerably different than horizontal centrifugal pumps. Identify the distinction between straight and vertical centrifugal pump.
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The Key Difference & Capability
A vertical centrifugal pump has an up and down-oriented shaft. The style of the shaft is radial split and overhang. Before picking between the two types of pumps, you are required to consider factors such as maintenance, instalment space, functionalities, and applications. Vertical centrifugal pump fit when you have a minimal area. They are ideal for fluids with high temperatures and pressure and have a wide variety of applications.
The vertical centrifugal pumps are coupled with electric motors. The impeller gets linked over the shaft with the electrical motor that turns at a predefined rate and produces a centrifugal effect. These premium quality vertical centrifugal pump is operated by a direct-drive electric motor and have high-performance information regarding flow rate. The robust building of these pumps stays clear of making use of interior mechanical seals. The mechanical seals are commonly interchangeable.
The open impeller allows continuous pumping of even filthy liquids or media including small solids. The construction and style of these pumps make them trustworthy for ensured continuous operation and make certain long life. For specialized services customized to your demands, take into consideration speaking with a pioneer centrifugal process pump manufacturer.
Advantages
Vertical centrifugal pumps have high chemical and thermal resistance since they are durable in construction.
They are suitable for constant procedures.
They are very easy to set up even without interrupting the piping.
They are often available and compatible with low-cost extra parts.
They are reliable and have higher applicability even with very filthy fluids or media containing tiny solids.
They are quick and easy to preserve.
Vertical Pumps from SMS Pumps & Engineers
RVMS Series Vertical Multistage Pumps
RVMS is a vertical non-self-priming multistage centrifugal pump driven by a basic electric motor. The motor output shaft directly gets in touch with the pump shaft with a coupling. The pressure-resistant cylinder and flow passage elements get fixed between the pump head and inlet & outlet area with tie-bar bolts. The inlet and electrical outlet go to the pump base at the same plane. For certain insights right into self-priming pump innovations and services, think about consulting with a reputable self priming pump manufacturer.
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These kinds of pumps are easy to mount even without disturbing the piping. These are close-coupled pumps and don't require extra room, inflexible base, or placement. The impeller gets mounted on the electric motor shaft, and the pump adaptors are compatible with the same collection of pump sizes. These pumps are provided with mechanical seals and flush lines to cool seal faces.
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Energy Effectiveness Matters: How Correct Air Conditioning Service Can Conserve You Cash
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In today's world, where energy expenses are ever-increasing, making sure that your cooling system runs effectively is more crucial than ever. Correct a/c service not only extends the life expectancy of your system however also significantly minimizes energy expenses. Energy effectiveness matters, and comprehending how to preserve your HVAC system can cause substantial savings. Throughout this short article, we'll check out the value of regular air conditioner upkeep, discuss typical a/c issues that arise without appropriate care, and look into how you can maximize your https://g.page/r/CaQaVmfOlArYEBM/ energy performance.
Energy Performance Matters: How Appropriate Air Conditioning Service Can Save You Money
The Significance of Energy Efficiency
Why Needs to You Care About Energy Efficiency?
Energy performance isn't simply a buzzword; it's a need in today's economy. By using energy-efficient systems, you can substantially decrease your monthly utility expenses while decreasing your carbon footprint. Research studies have actually shown that homes can conserve numerous dollars annually by optimizing their a/c systems.
Sustainability: Lower energy usage directly translates to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Cost Savings: Effective home appliances take in less electricity, leading to lower bills. Enhanced Comfort: An efficient HVAC system preserves constant temperatures throughout your home. Understanding Your Air Conditioning System
What Makes Up an Air Conditioning Unit?
To appreciate how proper a/c service conserves you cash, it's vital initially to understand the components of an air conditioning unit. Here's a breakdown:
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Compressor: Circulates refrigerant through the system. Condenser Coils: Release heat from the refrigerant to the outside air. Evaporator Coils: Absorb heat from inside the house. Expansion Valve: Manages refrigerant flow. Air Handler/Fan: Disperses cooled air throughout your home. Common HVAC Issues That Cause Inefficiency
What Are Some Signs of a Malfunctioning AC?
Many homeowners ignore alerting signs until it's far too late. Here are some typical indications that recommend you might need air conditioning repair:
Inconsistent cooling Unusual sounds (hissing or banging) Increased energy bills Moisture around the unit Strange odors
Ignoring these symptoms might lead to expensive repair work or complete system failure.
Benefits of Regular air conditioning Maintenance Preventive Procedures Save Money
Regular upkeep can prevent minor concerns from intensifying into major issues requiring pricey repairs or replacements.
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What Does Routine Maintenance Include? Changing Filters Cleaning Coils Inspecting Ductwork Checking Refrigerant Levels Testing Thermostat Settings
By investing in routine upkeep, you're essentially protecting yourself versus unanticipated repair costs.
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What is a Non-Return Valve? Function, Types, and Applications
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A non-return valve, also known as a check valve, is an essential component in various industries, ensuring the flow of fluids or gases in a single direction. Non-return valves are designed to prevent the backward flow of liquids or gases, which can cause damage to systems, reduce efficiency, or even create dangerous situations. These valves are critical for maintaining the integrity and safety of systems in plumbing, water treatment, chemical processing, oil and gas, and many other industries.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the non-return valve, its function, types, and some of the most common applications where these valves are used.
What is a Non-Return Valve?
A non-return valve is a mechanical device installed in a pipe or a system to control the flow of fluids or gases. Its primary function is to allow fluid or gas to flow in only one direction while preventing it from flowing back in the opposite direction. The non-return valve plays a vital role in maintaining pressure, avoiding contamination, and protecting expensive equipment from damage.
In simple terms, it acts as a one-way gate for fluids or gases, allowing them to flow through but automatically closing when the flow reverses. This prevents backflow, which can be harmful to both the system and the environment.
Non-return valves are commonly used in water, fuel, and air systems, but they are also critical in many industrial processes where reverse flow could cause significant problems.
The Function of a Non-Return Valve
The primary function of a non-return valve is to prevent the backflow of fluid or gas in a pipeline. Backflow can cause numerous issues, such as:
Equipment Damage: Reversed flow can damage pumps, compressors, and other sensitive equipment. In water systems, backflow may cause contamination, which is a health hazard.
Reduced System Efficiency: Reverse flow reduces the efficiency of pumps and pipes, as they have to work harder to push the fluid in the correct direction.
Loss of Pressure: Backflow can result in the loss of pressure within the system, which may lead to malfunctions or system failures.
Environmental Protection: In some industries, backflow could lead to environmental contamination, such as in chemical plants or wastewater treatment facilities.
Non-return valves ensure that the fluid continues to flow smoothly in the correct direction, preventing these issues from occurring. They are essential for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of many systems.
Types of Non-Return Valves
There are various types of non-return valves, each designed to perform in specific applications. Let’s take a closer look at the most commonly used types:
1. Swing Check Valve
The swing check valve is one of the most popular types of non-return valves. It operates by using a hinged disc that swings to close the valve when the flow reverses. The valve is typically used in systems where the flow rate is constant and the direction of flow does not change frequently.
Key features:
Simple design
Reliable operation
Commonly used in water and sewage systems
2. Lift Check Valve
The lift check valve is another commonly used type of non-return valve. It uses a disc or a ball that is lifted by the fluid flow, allowing the valve to open. If the flow direction reverses, the disc or ball is pushed back down, closing the valve. This type of valve is often used in systems with higher pressure.
Key features:
Quick response to flow changes
Effective in higher-pressure applications
Commonly used in steam, oil, and gas systems
3. Ball Check Valve
The ball check valve uses a spherical ball to prevent backflow. The ball sits in a seat, and when the flow direction is correct, it is pushed away from the seat. When the flow reverses, the ball is pushed back against the seat, sealing the valve.
Key features:
Ideal for low-flow applications
Simple design
Commonly used in domestic plumbing and small industrial applications
4. Dual Plate Check Valve
A Dual Plate Check Valve is a highly efficient type of non-return valve commonly used in systems where space is limited. As the name suggests, this valve has two plates that move to prevent backflow. The plates are hinged and open when the fluid flows in the correct direction. When the flow reverses, the plates close automatically to prevent reverse flow.
Dual plate check valves are known for their compact design and are commonly used in industries like water treatment and oil and gas. These valves are highly reliable, have a low pressure drop, and are suitable for both high and low flow rates.
Key features:
Compact and lightweight design
Efficient operation with low pressure drop
Suitable for high-flow and high-pressure systems
Often used in water treatment and pipelines
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5. Wafer Check Valve
The wafer check valve is designed for easy installation in between flanges. This type of valve is compact, lightweight, and typically used in piping systems where space constraints exist.
Key features:
Space-saving design
Suitable for high-flow systems
Used in industries like HVAC, water treatment, and food processing
6. Spring Loaded Check Valve
A spring-loaded check valve uses a spring mechanism to keep the valve closed when there is no flow. When fluid flows in the correct direction, it overcomes the spring's resistance, opening the valve. This type of check valve is commonly used in smaller pipelines and low-flow applications.
Key features:
Simple design with a spring mechanism
Suitable for small pipes and low-flow systems
Common in fuel and oil systems
Applications of Non-Return Valves
Non-return valves are used in a wide range of industries and applications. Here are some of the most common:
1. Water and Wastewater Treatment
In water treatment plants, non-return valves are critical for ensuring that water flows in the correct direction through various stages of filtration, treatment, and distribution. They also play an essential role in preventing backflow into the water supply, which could contaminate the water and cause health issues.
2. Oil and Gas Industry
In the oil and gas industry, non-return valves are used to prevent reverse flow in pipelines, protecting equipment like pumps and compressors. These valves are also essential in preventing backflow in oil and gas production systems, which could lead to dangerous situations or costly damage.
3. HVAC Systems
Non-return valves are often used in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems to maintain air pressure and prevent air from flowing in the wrong direction. These valves help prevent contamination of air or gases within the system, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
4. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
In chemical and pharmaceutical industries, non-return valves are crucial for preventing cross-contamination between different chemicals or products. These valves ensure that each chemical or pharmaceutical product flows in the correct direction, protecting both the environment and the integrity of the products being produced.
5. Plumbing Systems
In residential and commercial plumbing systems, non-return valves are used to prevent backflow from sewage systems or other contaminated sources into clean water lines. These valves are essential for maintaining safe and healthy water supply systems.
6. Food and Beverage Industry
Non-return valves are used in the food and beverage industry to prevent the backflow of liquids, including juices, dairy products, and other consumable goods. This ensures that the product remains uncontaminated, which is critical for food safety.
Conclusion
Non-return valves are simple yet highly effective devices that play a crucial role in many industries and applications. By preventing the reverse flow of liquids and gases, these valves help protect equipment, maintain system efficiency, and ensure safety in a wide range of applications, from water treatment to oil and gas production. With various types of non-return valves available, each designed for specific uses, these valves are indispensable for reliable and efficient system operation.
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Aerolotl (Part 1)
General Description: semi-terrestrial, arcanicly active pack hunting river amphibians 
Biology: 
General Description: Tiny sized sphynxoid quadruped with a wide spade face framed by actively allocative gills. Most major features are malleable with their capacity for rapid adaptation. They have a minor local hive mind capacity via inherent arcane spellcasting used to facilitate hunting, which also generates their basic ectoplasmic manifestations.
Length(nose - tail, juv - adult): 20 cm - 1 meter
Arm Span: 5 cm - 12 cm
Mass: 18kg
Bodyplan
Limbs
Arms: 4, stubby and thick, built for gripping and locking onto prey. These are rarely used for locomotion.
Fins: 
Dorsal ridge, boney spinal plate
Caudal (Tail) Fin: large, sheer, used for directionality and reproductive ritual
Pelvic: short and stiff, defensive for core bits and nesting schooling young
Scapular: long, wing like, fluttering in an arcane wind generated in the front most bone of the fin crest
Crest: widely varying by family line; can manifest anywhere around the crested edge of the head as a tall monofin, feathering around the crest, and more.
Tails: vertical leaf shaped tail with a small split at the end, not reflected in the fin structure
Heads: single broad shield or shovel shaped head, framed by six gill stalks. Their head is structured so that it may float or lay flat and still have strong sight lines of the horizon via large eyes with rotating sockets
Internal Composition
Skeletal: thick and hollow, with porous cells that may be pumped empty or flooded to maintain buoyancy 
Nervous: Significantly dulled via diverting specifically pain signals to a secondary cluster of nerves in the base of their neck. It is hypothesized that it helps keep focus when hunting for a higher average success as a pack and thus species.
Muscular: emphasized groupings on gripping and locking muscle groups.
Integumentary (Skin)
Composition: highly permeable semi-osmotic skin with a condensed mucous layer for retaining moisture and guarding against pathogens.
Colouration: highly adaptable based on environmental factors. Black is default, but pink, white, and mint are common
Digestive: Aerolotls have a sensitive gut culture that makes eating most food difficult, if not impossible without undergoing very specific changes. Instead, they process slurry made from manifested chemically-basic ooze which is able to break down mostly acidic beings into a usable food source and any stored alchemical Influences. Notably, very little body mass is actually devoted to the digestive tract as compared to most species due to most digestion occurring before ingestion.
Respiratory: gill stalks take in air and ambient moisture so that the mouth may be covered entirely either by combat or consumption and still breathe. They also continue to function aquatically as typical gills for up to 80 hours at a time. While respirating, Aerolotls are also able to absorb arcane Influences suspended in the air or water, slowly recharging their storage glands.
Reproductive: males possess testes by the base of their tail, noted by raised bumps on either side, with a small slit for the cloaca to protrude and deposit sperm, where females have a wide, flat pelvic plate covering their cloaca, leading to two different uteruses with a single ovary each, located high in the thorax, near the heart (theorized to keep a constant blood flow over the eggs in early development). Eggs are created and shed each breeding season (when the planetary spring season begins).
Arcane: subdermal allocative glands at each cartilaginous fin joint.
Sensory Array
Sight: stronger than typical land predators due to their semi-flying locomotion and their movement-based hunting vision. Large eyes take up most of the head, making them emotionally expressive. This was developed as a social and courting development, before arcane skills developed.
Hearing: rudimentary with valved ear canals behind the jaw and cranial ridge. It is accute and great at locating the origin of sound in relation to near-sources, as the accuracy drops significantly at small to medium ranges  
Touch: dulled, with intentional delays in pain registration.
Taste: chemically complex, as they are able to summon many subtle chemical differences in their basic manifestations, resulting in a broad flavor pallet when allowing for the 
Magic: through allocative stockpiles, aerolotls maintain a constant arcane search through their environment to find and track other aerolotls in the vicinity. The dedicated organ that maintains this spellwork rings their cranial ridge, in a nestled channel in   the bone.
Lifespan: 17 - 30 (wild), 30 - 60 (captive)
Lifecycle
Breeding: Males approach females with bright and flashy expenditures of allocated arcana. If the approach is accepted, the female reciprocates. Others will circle (always anti-clockwise) the vicinity as a defensive ring, as the couple are arcanically spent with courtship. Following, the male grips the female from behind in amplexus for up to thirty hours. Aerolotls typically only mate with those within their herd, though herd interchanges happen often by intention and accident.
Birth: aerolotls start as eggs and develop a soft shell of strong tensile, semi-permeable aquaphobic mucus. These are laid in fast-moving cold fresh water streams in groups of 10 to 12 and gestate for three to five months.
Maturation: 
Stage 1: “Tadpoles” purely aquatic, they hunt by catching small fish and weaker aerolotls in the stream. Tadpoles are often swept away from family units, which usually leads to predation.
Stage 2: “Floaties”: also called “skimmers”, have collected enough allocated elements to hover just over the water. Due to their gills being underdeveloped, they cannot get far without suffocating, using the high humidity above the water to breathe.
Stage 3: “Totsies” are at an age to begin weening and playing, as well as early hivemind hunting behaviors. They lack many fine motor skills and control with their flight, requiring the most parental attention at this stage.
Stage 4: “Play Babies” have reached maximum size and are active and energetic hunters. This is the most sought after stage for owners, as well as where they are most susceptible to rapid adaptations.
Stage 5: “Show Beasts” the last stage at which new herd members can be safely introduced into their daily lifestyles (sans offspring). These are known for their patient maturity combined with their full adult appearance but before the effects of aging are noticeable. This makes them the most amenable to performance. This is not a biological stage, but is observed by enthusiasts.
Stage 6: “Adults” relatively late in their lifecycle compared to most fauna. This is the final form, which have difficulty adapting or changing their habitats. A well cared for adult is capable of surviving for twice as long as their juvenile stages, with later clutches of breeding pairs exhibiting strong survival skills and magic resonance.
Aging: few Aerolotls reach old age as most experience health complications that lead to death. This is thanks to a strong cellular regenerative capacity that would hypothetically allow them to live indefinitely that is entirely biological, as well as recovering lost limbs and organs.
Death: Deceased Aerolotls get dragged into moving bodies of water and guarded for up to ten hours post mortem. It’s unclear if this is ritual or survival.
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Promising early tests for variable-thrust landing engine
As part of ESA's Future Launchers Preparatory Program (FLPP), the first phase of hot-fire tests has been completed on a new, variable-thrust rocket engine in Warsaw, Poland. The engine is being developed by a Polish consortium investigating new designs for propellant valves and injectors that can vary the thrust of rocket engines powered by more sustainable and storable propellants. Such engines have great potential for use in future space missions and reusable rockets.
The new engine is called the Throttleable Liquid Propulsion Demonstrator (TLPD), it is now being dismounted and inspected, with the results being analyzed at the site of prime contractor Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Aviation (Lukasiewicz-ILOT) in Poland, with partners Astronika and Jakusz SpaceTech, before the next phase of testing begins.
Liquid propellants that last
The throttleable engine includes a newly designed fuel injector and control valves. With a thrust of 5kN (compared to the Ariane 6 upper stage engine's thrust of 180 kN), the TLPD engine is perfect for the upper stage of smaller rockets, for in-space vehicles, for launcher kick-stages and exploration missions. The ability to modify its thrust makes it also very interesting for landing spacecraft on Earth, the moon and beyond.
The new rocket engine is powered by storable propellants hydrogen peroxide and ethanol, which are safer and less toxic than others currently in use (such as hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide). Compared to cryogenic propellants, like liquid oxygen and hydrogen, storable propellants require no active cooling measures and will not diminish between subsequent engine firings.
Rocket engines powered by storable propellants can have long lifetimes in space and are easy to reliably and repeatedly ignite during missions that last many months. Cryogenic propellants also require energy to begin combustion, provided by an "igniter," whereas the TLPD propellants ignite upon contact with each other, making the engine simpler and more reliable. % buffered
At heart: New electronically controlled valves and fuel injector
The main goal of the current throttleable engine project is to test a newly developed system of valves and a movable "pintle" injector—a type of propellant injector used in "bipropellant" rocket engines—all commanded by an electronic control system.
The valves ensure the appropriate rate of propellant flows into the combustion chamber—the higher the rate, the greater the thrust. The fuel injector mixes the two propellants (the ethanol fuel and hydrogen peroxide oxidizer) while they are injected at high pressure into the chamber, maintaining stable combustion as their rate varies coming through the valves. All of this ensures an efficient and controlled combustion process can take place.
New variable engine undergoes dynamic testing. Credit: Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Aviation (Lukasiewicz-ILOT)
Next: Going full throttle
The TLPD engine has been designed to be throttled down to 20% and up to 110% of its optimal level of thrust. Such "deep" throttling, i.e., the ability to really vary the engine's power, is necessary for landing rocket stages on Earth, or spacecraft on the moon or other planetary bodies.
The hot fire tests just completed in Phase A were originally planned to be purely static, testing the engine's ability to fire at a constant rate. The engine was fired 17 times for up to 10 seconds, while the amount of fuel and oxidizer flowing in was kept constant.
The initial results were so promising that teams decided to move onto the next phase earlier than planned—dynamic throttling. The engine was fired up twice again, each time for 15 seconds, during which the thrust was varied down to 20% and up to 80% of its optimal level.
Once the results have been analyzed, the TLPD engine will be remounted and the full scope of planned dynamic tests will begin, with even longer firing durations. This set of tests is expected to start in October and will really put the "throttleability" of the engine to the test.
ESA's Future Launchers Preparatory Program and Lukasiewicz-ILOT are now in discussions about continuing the project, building on these test results and working towards the design of an overall throttleable flight engine.
TOP IMAGE: Throttleable Liquid Propulsion Demonstrator. Credit: Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Aviation (Lukasiewicz-ILOT)
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Project Lock and Magi
This entire premise comes from the depressing genre of mature magical girl animes and Path to Nowhere.
Basically, magical girls -- or boys* -- (known as Magi or Magus in the singular) come about from certain circumstances. Their powers are awakened by exposure to magical energy, extreme emotional turmoil, being in the Prescence of a dying magi, or all three which will definitely awaken one's powers. The type of powers a Magus has varies from individual to individual but can be overall classified as:
Conjuring. The ability to summon items of a specific type (see Sayaka Miki and Mami Tomoe from Puella Magi Madoka Magika).
Manipulation. The ability to affect certain elements, materials, and in rare cases energy. These are your telekinetic individuals or “Benders” for an idea.
Amplification. The ability to enhance an aspect of his-*/herself. Whether it be muscle strength, intelligence, or endurance. (See Rinne Berlinetta from Vivid Strike**).
Summoning. Similar to conjuring except its living creatures instead of inanimate objects. If it moves on its own, it is summonable.
Control. Like Conjuring but instead affects more complex systems. these include living organisms, toys with moving parts, computers, etc.*
There might be more, but this is what I came up with so far. And while there are categories, each one is further subdivided by a specific type or how the magus in question uses said powers.
Now if you are wondering how that sounds a little overpowered. That’s because it is. Which is where Locks come in. Locks are the older male/female* counterpart of Magi with only one ability. What is that ability? To bond with a magus and control the intensity of her/his* powers. Locks are pretty rare, less in number than Magi, their powers manifest from emotional overload and/or discipline and even that happens after they passed twenty years of age, meanwhile a Magus will manifest at younger ages. Locks can control the intensity of said magus' powers through will and certain hand gestures (“Turning the valve”). When doing this gesture, a sigil will manifest in front of the Lock’s hand to indicate the power level he/she* is allowing. Said sigil is personalized by the Lock in question but is always easy to read and has scalable signs. Such signs include a circle of eyes with the ratio of opened to closed eyes indicating power level, a ring of padlocks doing similar, a rose bud in stages of bloom, etc. a “Chain” of similar aesthetic will manifest winding around the Lock’s arm when using his/her* powers.
Now a thing about magi. Their powers without a lock become uncontrollable and will continue to grow, think of a magus as a faucet, the water flowing through them is in constant flow and overtime the faucet will degrade until it breaks entirely. When that happens, the Magus will, in order:
Go crazy.
Lose control of his/her* abilities
Physically mutate.
At stage three they cease to be human and become a ravenous beast. Their mutations reminiscent of their former selves (e.g. a Magus with a Steampunk Aesthetic becoming a skeletal brass beast of gears and pipes with a Boiler in place of a heart). Untamable and destructive they are considered highly dangerous in the world. This led to the creation of organizations to stem the tide of such monsters. How they do this is by enforcing any recently awakened magi to be paired with a Lock, suppling the locks with weapons and armor to help accompany his/her* magi on the field, and provide tutoring and training for the nascent Magi.
The policies and sponsorship of these organizations vary. They could try to provide an emotionally supportive environment for both magical members, or they see them all as nothing more than tools/weapons that must be kept. they could be privately owned, or state funded. The less said about their reputations and the scandals, the better. *
Not to mention that most of these agencies also have a policy of making sure that the Lock and only the Lock survives no matter what. If the Magus the Lock is paired with dies, then it’s the equivalent of smashing a nozzle, messy but manageable. When the lock dies, then instead of experiencing the gradual increase of arcane energy, that unfortunate Magus will experience the pent-up force all at once, a dam being broken. Five out of five times this surge results in the Magus breaking. It is of these organizations' top priority that either the Lock survives, or that both die.
Such policies could also explain the existence of rogues. groups of Magi and/or Locks not aligned with any organization. At their worst, they are considered a bigger threat than the monsters.
All that said, there is a tendency for Magi to be females, while Locks are most likely to be males. but biologically male Magi and female Locks are not unheard of. though their appearances never fail to shock the rest*.
*Editions made thanks to NoMoreFsToGive.
** Its been a while since I first wrote this. I am no longer sure it is the case for her.
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