#Types of Air Flow Meters

[buzzlift]

What are industrial air flow meters?

Learn about industrial air flow meters, their types, functions, and applications in various industries. Discover how these devices measure and regulate air flow to ensure efficiency and accuracy in industrial processes.

[nasa]

Roman's primary structure hangs from cables as it moves into the big clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

What Makes the Clean Room So Clean?

When you picture NASA’s most important creations, you probably think of a satellite, telescope, or maybe a rover. But what about the room they’re made in? Believe it or not, the room itself where these instruments are put together—a clean room—is pretty special. 

A clean room is a space that protects technology from contamination. This is especially important when sending very sensitive items into space that even small particles could interfere with.

There are two main categories of contamination that we have to keep away from our instruments. The first is particulate contamination, like dust. The second is molecular contamination, which is more like oil or grease. Both types affect a telescope’s image quality, as well as the time it takes to capture imagery. Having too many particles on our instruments is like looking through a dirty window. A clean room makes for clean science!

Two technicians clean the floor of Goddard’s big clean room.

Our Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland has the largest clean room of its kind in the world. It’s as tall as an eight-story building and as wide as two basketball courts.

Goddard’s clean room has fewer than 3,000 micron-size particles per cubic meter of air. If you lined up all those tiny particles, they’d be no longer than a sesame seed. If those particles were the size of 16-inch (0.4-meter) inflatable beach balls, we’d find only 3,000 spread throughout the whole body of Mount Everest!

A clean room technician observes a sample under a microscope.

The clean room keeps out particles larger than five microns across, just seven percent of the width of an average human hair. It does this via special filters that remove around 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger from incoming air. Six fans the size of school buses spin to keep air flowing and pressurize the room. Since the pressure inside is higher, the clean air keeps unclean air out when doors open.

A technician analyzes a sample under ultraviolet light.

In addition, anyone who enters must wear a “bunny suit” to keep their body particles away from the machinery. A bunny suit covers most of the person inside. Sometimes scientists have trouble recognizing each other while in the suits, but they do get to know each other’s mannerisms very well.

This illustration depicts the anatomy of a bunny suit, which covers clean room technicians from head to toe to protect sensitive technology.

The bunny suit is only the beginning: before putting it on, team members undergo a preparation routine involving a hairnet and an air shower. Fun fact – you’re not allowed to wear products like perfume, lotion, or deodorant. Even odors can transfer easily!

Six of Goddard’s clean room technicians (left to right: Daniel DaCosta, Jill Bender, Anne Martino, Leon Bailey, Frank D’Annunzio, and Josh Thomas).

It takes a lot of specialists to run Goddard’s clean room. There are 10 people on the Contamination Control Technician Team, 30 people on the Clean Room Engineering Team to cover all Goddard missions, and another 10 people on the Facilities Team to monitor the clean room itself. They check on its temperature, humidity, and particle counts.

A technician rinses critical hardware with isopropyl alcohol and separates the particulate and isopropyl alcohol to leave the particles on a membrane for microscopic analysis.

Besides the standard mopping and vacuuming, the team uses tools such as isopropyl alcohol, acetone, wipes, swabs, white light, and ultraviolet light. Plus, they have a particle monitor that uses a laser to measure air particle count and size.

The team keeping the clean room spotless plays an integral role in the success of NASA’s missions. So, the next time you have to clean your bedroom, consider yourself lucky that the stakes aren’t so high!

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[thatdeadaquarius]

it's almost 4am i can't get this out of my head holy shit.

reader whose original body is a literal eldritch forest deity and speaks in hymns (bonus points: after we isekai into said og body, we mix slang into it).

the acolytes have to break their fucking necks just to talk to you eye-to-eye, and the only thing they can make out of what you say is something equal to tablets bajillion years old already.

or that reader is constantly cussing and the acolytes just nod along not understanding whatever this 15ft tall eldritch horror is saying.

-🫀

ELDRITCH HORROR READER. I LIVEEE, NONE OF U UNDERSTAND, THIS IS SO DEEPLY AHHHHHH

I LITERALLY JUST SHIMMY STIM IN MY SEAT WHEN I THINK ABT THIS TOO LONG LMAO

i LIVE AND BREATHE for when we look like eldritch horrors but are just people lmao

IF I HAVEN’T RUN U OFF, 🫀 MY HEART, MI CORAZON <3

U HAVE A BEAUTIFUL MIND DESPITE BEING A BLOODY HEART

☆

Sun: Gender Neutral Reader (they/them only), Eldritch!Reader

Planet: Misc. Genshin AUs

Orbit: some headcanons, tiny scenario

Stars: a little bit of Zhongli, Xiao, Ganyu, Ningguang, Keqing, and the adepti

Comets & Meteors: Content Warnings: Light Description of Body Modifications/Body Horror-esque, Light Description of Eldritch Horror Creature, Reader has a Non-Human Body,

& Trigger Warnings: Eldritch Monster, Light Body Horror, Non-Con Body Modifications (Wake up as a monster, described as positive).

FUCKING LOVE THIS GIF, AND THIS SONG AND ARTISTTT

hey so here’s a song to listen I was listening to while writing this, chose the instrumental bc it was less distracting!

👉👈 hope u like :)

you just come into Teyvat from either Enkanomiya, the straight up Abyss/Dark Realm or even Celestia/Light Realmunder that glowing mushrooms tree in the Chasm, or like, ooo even by the upside down Barbatos statue 👀

and its great bc ur like- “omg Teyvat ooooo, ahhhh”

meanwhile the animals/magical creatures/beings nearby like shakin in their boots

literally no matter what land type their in, water, air, etc. they’re all bowing (despite the hooves, the paws, the flippers, the wings,) hell, even the bugs?? Might be bowing???

and you were slow to wake up wherever you were, so it took you a second to really process-

plus it just felt so weirdly, natural?

Not like walking on 2 legs no, but more like, how swimming feels but without the act of doing it?

you realize you’re… hovering.

wow, guess you can do that now,

your pretty much crowned with every flower from the regions of Teyvat, and a few from other Realms like Celestia, Abyss, and Enkanomiya, etc.

you have extra limbs, you feel them shift like you’ve had them all your life, even tho you do smack urself a few times with them lmao (new hand-eye coordination is hard)

and you realize u can see elemental traces/elements of beings, even plants, all the time now?

It isn’t until you look into a pretty still pond that you see what you look like,

you’ve got more eyes

I mean u thought you’d just be one of the twins, or ur own person if somebody asked u what youd look like isekaied to Genshin Impact, not what looks like the elemental god of the fucking continent

but you don’t look bad! actually you think you look kinda neat!

You’ve got like this coat of many draping vines and plantlife, glowing coral poking out near the top that’s around your throat, and- is that- tiny waterfalls?? Running down your nature cape too??

the many gemstones and ore of this planet form your legs, strong and taller than even regular human guys back on Earth, you’re like what? Eight? Nine feet? (about 245cm, or 2.5 meters)

You’re head… it’s like a dragons skull?? You’ve got these black horns flowing out from the top too that fade to a golden glow, like a crown nearly, theyre draped with what looks like strings of primogems??

oh and your extra eyes are symmetrical that’s good!

tho it does seem like you got this handy hood included into your cape of much nature to flop onto your head

where your heart should be, there’s two bursting stars circling one another, one of pink, purples and light blues, the other of gold and blue, oh hey, the wishing stars for standard and character banners!

and if you like mushrooms, at least one of every kind in Teyvat’s countries/regions is looking cool on ur cape, and if you like bugs, the cool ones like the rhino beetles from inazuma are being cute little buddies on ur stuff too

and like in the gif, every step you take overfills with life, except it stays and doesn’t wither like above, and it also does that glow bit that some places in Sumeru do/Enkanomiya

You CANNOT be missed no matter where you walk, and your sort of constantly feeling like you’ve drank 3 energy + 5 espresso shots of coffee

but in a way that makes you sort of full? like full on life… and like you could be even bigger, and taller, if you willed it

♤

k but the adepti felt ur presence coming in hot from literal mountains away

Cloud Retainter, and Guizhong, had set up inventions long ago to sense the Original of Teyvat, just in case, because some signs of prophecy of your return had begun to show in their lands

Zhongli especially knew you were close to come after another major sign was met, the corruption after the Archon War, and the ravaging of the land by the fall of Khaenri’ah’s “metal beasts”

So when you finally walk your way into Jueyun Karst, the adepti are already waiting, Xiao, Ganyu, and Zhongli as well,

Luckily Ganyu, with Zhongli’s help or advice, convinced the adepti to share this meeting with the Qixing as well like Keqing, and the Tianquan herself

It was a momentous occasion after all, but you were just now feeling the need to maybe nap a little after nearly, what was it, 2 weeks worth of constant walking?

wow this new body had literal stamina for days

you arrived late into the night, around midnight, under a full moon, and they’re relieved all the signs are being met

◇

honestly the only reason you headed to Liyue was bc you knew it was the closest (the map of Teyvat was both familiar in the way it had been in game, but also on a deeper level, like walking around your house in the dark)

and u rlly wanted to be able to talk to somebody, bc u had no idea?? wtf you were??

honestly you thought the adepti/Zhongli would be a good bet bc they’d maybe tell u what creature u ended up as,

u did suspect maybe you’d ended up as some kind of god, but like?? none of the other gods looked like this???

and u see them all! up ahead in Jueyun Karst! Oh no! You really, really, really, hope they don’t think you’re a walking talking evil tree dragon thing-

…maybe you should wave?

◇

As you get closer,

Xiao’s back straigtens, Ganyu nervously looks at the ground, Keqing is trying to figure out where to look bc ur so tall, Ningguang has her hands respectfully folded in front of her and her facial muscles looks tensed for a fight almost, the adepti are shuffling nervously bc they’re not used to being the magically weaker/younger creatures in the area, and Zhongli-

Zhongli is no longer the mortal Zhongli.

Amber horns curl up from his head, long brunette hair with glowing gold tips flowing and loose, claws on display, as he stands in his finest and oldest lóng páo, black with gold detailing embroidered throughout, it details his deeds as Rex Lapis and Morax, the spears of his vanquishing gods across the front and back, he looks like a living painting

and although he looks as serene as if he’s about to sit down for some tea, the adepti can see the tremoring hands, the same he used to hide in his sleeves when he was genuinely intimidated by another god, usually the older ones he’d had to fight

but for the first time since the archon war, this was one he was going to welcome with open arms, and utmost respect, despite his position as archon forfeited

there’s a strange music in the air of the night as the animals and the bugs and creatures of the realm subtly make the beat, the god’s feet (of ore Rex Lapis hasn’t seen since he was a child, it was so rare to find) shake the earth of his land with each step, a deep quiet booming like a drum of war as they get closer

The God of All stops some distance away from them

…and the Huangdi of All, just waves. 💀👋

at Zhongli, the adepti, Xiao, the Tianquan, and the Qixing.

A long black limb with a rainbow shine like a crow’s wing raises, gives an ironically tiny wave of their clawed black hand,

and tilts their head, though a sort of greenery hood covering it

and speaks,

“ ˙˙˙ʎzɐɹɔ sı ʇıɥs sıɥʇ ¿ʍou ʇɥƃıɹ ɯɐ ı ʞɔnɟ ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʍ ʍouʞ sʎnƃ noʎ op uɯɐp”

your voice is like singing, deep, high, like a choir trying to sing all at once to them

Xiao cringes a little in surprise, he was braced for your older speech just in case but it still caught him off guard, and unfortunatly, he gives a quick glance to Lord Rex Lapis,

he can’t understand any of that, and Ganyu and Keqing are in the same boat, but while the Yaksha’s only done passive studying in hopes of understanding you, the Lord of Geo had gone much further back in trying to make sure he could understand your words, should the day come, his library, even now living as a mortal, is extensive

the other adepti and Ningguang catch a few words, but it’s too,, simple really, to understand

the words have no context, they need more, but such is the ancients, they’re meanings simple and all-encompassing

Lord Rex Lapis bows deeply,

“We welcome you with open arms, our Huangdi. Please, feast your eyes upon the land with which I have wrought with mine own talons, for all is ever truly yours.”

the adepti announces for them all, voice giving away no nerves, Xiao can still understand him luckily, though he has greatly simplified himself for the sake of being understood by the ancient god of creation,

“ ˙˙˙ʞɔıʇs ɐ uo ʇsıɹɥɔ snsǝɾ ¡¿ılƃuoɥz noʎ uǝʌǝ ¿noʎ oʇ poƃ ɟo puıʞ ǝɯos ɯ,ı 'ǝʇnuıɯ uɯɐp ɐ ʇıɐʍ”

your voice is an energy through the air, and makes the trees nearby lean in to hear you better, the creeks and ponds of the area leave their beds a little to get closer, geo crystalflys emerge and begin to swirl around your natural body, perching on your horns, making it look even more like a crown

Xiao gulps.

Rex Lapis’ and Ningguang’s spines straighten further if they even can from the impeccable posture they were before, They share a quick glance…

…neither of them caught that one, only a few words, and Ganyu feels her shoulders drop as she gives up trying to hear you and understand as well,

you make a strange sound, a high humming, a deep confusion with some worry, the crystalflys buzz around you a little faster,

then point to yourself

...and make a peace sign. ✌️

it was going to be a long night.

☆

idk if this made any sense, and I sincerely hope that you at least liked what I wrote a little bit, sorry about the over description 😭 I just felt like it was very important but then I realized I hadn’t even talked about the language yet… anyway here u go LMAO

I hope it was alright, and I seriously love your idea, even if I didn’t take it in the direction you wanted/as cool as you meant!! :/

Thanks for the badass idea, i fucking love eldritch shit <3

☆

Safe Travels,

💀 ♒

♡my beloved♡

@karmawonders / @0rah-s / @randomnatics / @glxssynarvi / @nexylaza / @genshin-impacts-me / @wholesomey-artist / @thedevioussmirk

[thebunnybabyblog]

either Severus or y/n having a bad day so the other smothers then with kisses 😩

I am so so so sorry this is so late. I kind of went a tiny bit manic and my life went a lil nuts 😋✨💕 oopsie am I right fellas lol anyway if there are mistakes plz ignore I re read it like 5 times but I always forget something lol

Summery: you have very bad day and Sev saves ya from lit crying in the rain. What a good man Sev 💕

Paring: reader and Severus Snape

Word count: 2017

Type: fluff

Your keys fumbled to the ground as they slipped from your wet hands and landed on the welcome mat below. The storm that had appeared out of nowhere as you walked home from the station had really been the icing on the terrible cake that was today. Every moment of the day had something about it that added to the meltdown meter overflowing in your head.

The morning was the start of your troubles as you awoke in a wild panic. Sometime during the early morning hours you woke to still see time on the clock and you accidentally turned off the alarm in your dazed state. When you awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and the sun shining you actually felt pretty good but as your eyes looked over to the clock the blood ran from your face.

You ran through the house trying to speed run your morning routine but still managed to make it to work 30 minutes late. Huffing and puffing from the run from the station, you burst through the door crashing into a pile of boxes filled with already organized documents that needed to be sent out. You fell to the ground alongside a frenzy of flying papers. Which resulted in an unpleasant reprimand by your boss loud enough for others to hear.

By the time lunch rolled around, you realized in your panic, you had forgotten to grab your already packed lunch you had put together special the night before. With your last few dollars in your bag you made your way to the corner deli and bought yourself a sandwich.

You chose to eat back to your desk, to make up for the lost time in the morning. Never great at multitasking, you began to take your first bite but distracted by your work your sandwich missed your mouth and made its home on your white blouse below. You just looked down in disbelief. “Why, literally just why.” You thought to yourself. As if you weren’t already embarrassed enough now you had to walk around looking like you were just attacked.

Your day continued to be a shit show as everyone seemed like their lives were also turning to shit because everyone was just so on edge. There were multiple fires to put out and a stick up everyone’s ass. Especially the interns that were tasked with putting back the papers you had graciously destroyed this morning. You could feel their eyes on you most of the day as they were pretty pissed but to be honest you couldn’t blame them. You watched the time slowly tick by as if it was actually purgatory and you’d be stuck in this office for the rest of eternity.

The hum of the lights were making your head ache. The smell of spilled food on the blouse was making you nauseous. The way everyone’s noises were rubbing you the wrong way, every click of a pen, every cough in the distance, every bump to your work space. You were on the verge of a total meltdown. Your leg began to bounce and your fingers tapped hard against your desk. Sweat began to roll down your forehead as it seemed to get hotter and hotter by the second.

You quickly arose from your seat and made your way to the bathroom for a moment of peace. You peaked your head into the restroom and to your amazement you were met with an empty room. Slipping into a stall you sat down, even though you didn’t l have to go, you just needed to step away. The cool air flowed around the room and you took a deep breath to ground yourself.

You reached for your phone and stared down at the screen. Scrolling through your contacts and hovered over Severus' name. Unsure if you should text him, not wanting to bother him with your trivial little problems, you quickly click your phone shut and slip it back into your pocket, or so you thought. You stand again and you must have only half shoved it down because the next thing you know you are fishing your now soaked phone from the toilet below.

You just couldn’t believe your luck today. You were half tempted to believe that someone had put a hex out against you. You just couldn’t catch a break and when the downpour began out of nowhere on your way home you just wanted to lay down in the middle of the street and let Jesus take the wheel of someone's car and take you out of your misery.

The keys falling from your hands was really the last straw though. You were so close to finally escaping the hell that was your day and you just had to endure it that little second longer. One final kick to the ribs. The tears just started flowing and with big loud sobs you were sitting there on your steps in the pouring rain crying as if no one who passed by couldn’t see you.

You were interrupted when the front door opened and you saw Severus’ wide eyed looking down at you in utter confusion. Before he could even ask you what happened you said “I… everything has just gone wrong! I was late! Lunch!” You gesture down to the large stains on your chest as Severus quickly darts his eyes down and back up to you. “My phone?!? This fucking tsunami!! And the keys! The fucking keys!!” You cry out, head now in your hands, still sprawled out on the ground.

Without words Severus swoops you up off the steps and brings you inside and up the stairs to the bathroom. Your muffled cries vibrated into his chest. This wasn’t the first time Severus had seen you have a bit of a meltdown. He wasn’t shy of having his own meltdown here and there but yours were definitely more of emotional meltdowns.

When your relationship first got off the ground and the first time the world got a little overwhelming he wasn’t quite sure what to do but he’s a smart man. He observed your actions and what things could trigger big emotions and he tried his best to counteract those stressors but life wasn’t something you can control.

When he saw you soaking wet crying on the porch he knew it was time for operation atomic damage control. When things were at its peak and there was no simple pat on the back “everything will be ok” pep talk that would fix this. He made his way with you to the bathroom and sat you down on the counter for a moment.

He opened up the curtain and began to fill the bathtub. Not forgetting to add a few pumps of your favorite bubble bath scent. He left the room and came back with a potion of silverish blue liquid. Making his way back to you he places his large palm on one side of your face and peppered your forehead in soft kisses. “I’m sorry your day was sour, my love. I think this should help relieve some stress” He whispers softly down to you.

You still have tears falling but with the kisses you are now quiet in his hands trying to savor his warm touch. You let him place the vial to your lips not even questioning what the liquid even was. “Do you need some alone time? I want to join you but if you need space I understand.” He asks softly in between kisses. Severus is the only person who you want around during these moments of sadness.

He was the strong quiet type through and through. He made you feel safe and loved even if you hadn’t even spoken. Just his presence was enough. You shook your head yes between his palms and he smiled down to you. using his thumbs he gently wiped the remaining tears from your eyes and kissed your head once more before turning his attention back to the bath.

The air was thick with steam and the smell of the bubble bath calms you down. Severus reached down to you and helped relieve you from your soiled wet clothes. Sometimes you needed to be babied a bit and this was one of those moments. He was so gentle as he slipped you off the counter and into the warm soapy water in the awaiting claw foot tub across the room.

Letting out a deep sigh as your cold skin met with the warm water, finally able to begin washing away the worries of the day. Severus moved to retrieve a low stool to sit on and sat it beside you. “Is the water the correct temperature?” He asked down to you. “Mmm yes it’s perfect.” You replied, sinking down further into the bubbles.

He chuckled as he watched you melt away in the soapy water below. His hand slipped over yours as it rested on the side gripping the cool porcelain. His large hand enveloped yours and gently rubbed into your tired skin. The world seemed to begin to melt away and your body became fuzzy and light. “Sev what did you give me?” You asked softly with eyes still closed.

“I knew you never paid attention in class.” He chuckled deeply “it’s The Draught of Peace, you learn it in fifth year but it is a pretty difficult potion to brew.” You could only hum in response as the potion was taking full effect by now. Your once tense limbs were loose and the headache that had formed from your fits of crying had now disappeared.

The added stimulation of the steaming water and soft kisses Severus was planting down on the back of your hand were making your body tingle. It felt so good just to be able to forget about your troubles for a moment. To be completely taken care of by Severus in your moment of need.

You relaxed in the tub for a while letting the warm water turn your body into a prune. After a bit of letting you decompress Severus reached for your bottle of shampoo and gently motioned for you to raise up. The cool gel sent a shiver down your back when he began to massage it into your scalp.

He watched you push your head back into his lathered touch, eyes closed savoring the pampering he wasn’t completely accustomed to showing. He smiled down at you, savoring the view of you pushing yourself to be closer to him.

He would never say this out loud but it was almost as if he could feel the love flowing between the two of you. Right from his fingertips and into you and back around again. He crumpled at the fact that after the mess of a day you had you found solace within him.

You felt comfort and safety in his presence. No matter the horrors of the work day you knew you could come home and fall into his arms and he would help you. Of course you would do the same with him but he wasn’t too accustomed to falling into anyone’s arms willingly (lol), but, you knew if he ever needed it you’d be right there for him.

He washed and conditioned your hair and helped you wash your back when the time came. He was there ready with a soft and warm towel that he had heated up with a flick of his wand. He wrapped you up tightly and made your way into the bedroom to get your coziest pjs, which was just one of his shirts.

While you changed you heard a knock at the door and an exchange between Sev and someone else. By the time you made it down to the living room, in need of a good trash tv show to binge, you noticed piles of Chinese takeaways spread out on the coffee table. “Sev you are one beautiful man you know that right?” You said looking over to him. “Well I do try my best” he said with a laugh

You slithered your way over to him and wrapped your arms around his waist. He instantly met your forehead once more are planted kisses down on it. You smiled feeling his lips against your skin. “Thank you for the kisses.” You cooed up to him. “Always my absolute pleasure, my love.”

[meowhara]

࿐.ೃ࿔*:･ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒚𝒔𝒔 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒆

⊹ ࣪ ﹏𓊝﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ࣪ ˖ miguel o’hara x fem siren!reader

cw : blood and gore (not much but still)

synopsys : miguel's residence was a unique one, though nobody knew the existence of a deadly being inhabiting beneath it

It was always the same question whenever anyone visited his house. They’re always wondering why it was built like that. Some parts of his house where the tiles should be, were replaced by thick glasses. Clear enough to see the deep blue water underneath. His house was practically built over a gigantic man made body of water. It wasn’t an empty body of water either, there was life thriving underneath. The variety of fishes no matter what sizes or kind live there with coral reefs and underwater plants for the aquatic creatures to live in. Making a whole complete living underwater ecosystem.

“I don’t understand.”

“Don’t understand what?” Miguel huffed, his back facing the man that considered him a friend just because they met back in college.

“You. Look at this place.”

“Was that supposed to be an insult?” He popped open a bottle of fine alcohol and poured a glass for himself, then leaned on the kitchen’s counter before taking a sip.

“No… Not really.” The man reverts his gaze to the wide window behind Miguel. The marine life beyond that window was just stunning. For somebody like Miguel, having this kind of lifestyle wouldn’t be anyone’s first guess.

Miguel rolled his eyes from his reply, walking off from the counter with his drink before walking upstairs. “Would you mind leaving? I’m busy.” He scowled.

“Why? Are you hiding something?”

Miguel’s eyes twitched, isn’t he just polite?

He set himself down on a couch in the middle of the room. The living room was a unique one. There’s a spot where the tiles are supposed to be, left absent and empty. Leaving a literal two rectangular pool connected to each other’s ends, with a wide angle where an “L” shaped marine blue sofa that stretches for at least three meters long on both of its sides. A coffee table made out of thin marble with an oval shape in the center which was also in blue, decorated with gold lining.

The pool, oddly, is a wide one. It was made so that a whole human could slip through it, rather than for decorational purposes. Nobody really pointed it out in the past though, it seems to be a normal thing for anyone to have in their home if they had the money for it. Most people would drown from how deep the pool is if they're not careful. The bottom of the pool was out of the question from how deep it was intentionally made.

The ceiling was high above with water flowing down, forming a thin wall made out of water. Flowing down onto the same pool in the middle of the room. Tall windows on one end of the house, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Nueva York, especially at night.

His eyes focused on the ill-mannered man he barely knows. Watching each one of his moves carefully.

“Don’t you have a Girlfriend?”

“Broke up.” He answered quickly as the man stood before him after he finished strolling around uninvitedly.

“How did you get your hands on these types of creatures anyway? I’ve never even seen some of the fishes you have swimming around underneath these tiles.” He tapped his feet onto the transparent material underneath his feet. The fishes swam away from the loud thumping noises of his feet.

“I have my own way.” He spoke before taking another sip.

“Illegal?”

“No.” After a long pause, he continues, “Would you mind doing me a favor?” Miguel added.

“What favor?”

“Taking a few steps away?”

“What? Why?”

He shrugged, “Personal space.”

“Geez.” Unsuspectingly, he took a few steps back until his feet were almost touching the edge of the floating platform.

A low whistle escapes Miguel’s mouth seconds before a creature with high speed emerges from underneath the water. Slamming the unsuspecting man into the ground, knocking air out of his lungs. He felt its sharp fangs digging into his flesh with the creature’s weight pushing him forcefully onto the ground. A creature with a human-like body and a massive fin instead of legs hisses their sharp fangs at him, their hair long with water dripping down. Its eyes are as dangerous as the dark mysterious sea, ready to devour him at any second. The man’s eyes widened in sheer panic as he tried to push whatever it was away.

A smile plastered across the host’s face. Calmly sipping all the remaining wine into his system with his back relaxing against his seat. The man screamed, fighting for his life. He even begged for Miguel to save him. But he was too busy watching your beautiful form ripping flesh out of your prey’s body with your mouth. Watching his pet feasting on her favorite meal of the day. His screams died down eventually. The scene was a complete mess, chunks of meat everywhere with a mixture of blood and water splattered across the floor.

Miguel set the empty glass in his hand down before standing up and closing the distance between the both of you slowly. When you saw him approaching you and your meal, you hissed at him.

“Easy there, cupcake.” He scoffed, “I’m not going to steal him away.”

He stood there as you possessively dragged the remaining of your meal back into the pool. Drowning it with you. “That brat.” The word came out from his mouth followed by a chuckle and a shake of his head.

“Lyla, clean this shit up for me.” He commanded the programmed woman.

“You're spoiling her Miguel.” She complained, her hollow body flickering in the dim lit room.

“I'm not. My baby got what she deserves.”

This has been going on for a pretty long time. People disappeared after entering his home, especially the uninvited ones. Although, there are some exceptions. There is someone that loves crashing into his place.

“How many times did I tell you to stop coming here?” His arms crossed over his chest as he scolded the only person that would leave his abode unharmed.

“It's not my fault you made this place very interesting.”

“That was not a reason for you to keep coming here every time I went to work.”

“Aww, don't brothers share?” Gabriel teased.

“I hate you.” Miguel pinched the bridge of his nose in exasperation.

“I won't be coming here ever again.”

Miguel raised his eyebrow, unamused by his little brother's promise.

“I won't be coming here ever again, if you let me have a party here.”

“No.” He didn't even think before the answer left his mouth.

“Then I'll pester you until the end of my life.”

“Go on then. I would rather you bother me rather than inviting people here.”

“Come on, my friends would love this place.”

Miguel's eyes were not focused on him after he saw a glimpse of your eyes inside the pool from where he's standing. He saw the hunger in your eyes upon looking at his brother, a tasty meal for your kind. He knew this would happen that's why he never invited anyone over except for your feeding time every once in a while.

But there's no way he would let you feast on his own family, he shook his head with a serious look on his face. He knew that you would listen to him either way, so he sighed as he watched you disappeared before his eyes.

“If you still want to live, leave.” Miguel spoke with a firm tone in his voice.

“But—”

“I said no to your stupid party and that's final. Leave before I told Lyla to never let you in here ever again.”

“You would ban me from coming here just because of this?”

“Gabriel.” He warned, insisted on letting him stay and telling him the reason why was never the best move to pull no matter what the situation is. Miguel watches as he leaves, listening to his brother swearing under his breath before the door shut by itself. The sound of small waves of water followed by ripples of water made Miguel turn his body to look at your head peeking out of the pool with a frown evident on your face. Breaking his heart from how sad you look after not getting what you wanted, he hates disappointing you.

Your eyes were fixed on the door, hoping your walking food would come back. “I know baby, I know. I'm sorry, okay? But you can't eat him.” He lowers himself to touch your face, gently caressing your cheek. You keep your head fixed on the door without hissing at Miguel. Human language is a foreign one to your ears, you can't understand anything, just a few basic words. Miguel was fully aware of this so he repeated himself. The certain word will always taste bitter to his mouth when it comes to pleasing you. “No baby, you can't eat him.”

Your frown worsens from the word ‘no’. You're not sure what it means, all you understand is that every time the word escapes his mouth, he won't let you get what you desire. “I'll make it up to you tomorrow, I promise.”

After that, he fed you even more men to satisfy your hunger. Their bodies sunk into the abyss of water where the monster he fell in love with abode.

[japanesedoramaandanimelover91]

The making of japanese TV-Commercial "Koikeya" with japanese singer, actor and TV-Presenter Aiba Masaki. Aiba has a new commercial and he sings in this commercial. Aiba Masaki sings original song in new commercial "Singing is great after all!" Aiba Masaki of the five-member group Arashi will appear in the new "Farm Party" TV commercial for Koikeya's "KOIKEYA FARM" potato chips "KOIKEYA FARM Golden Flesh Scallop, Kombu and Tenkai Roasted Salt" and "KOIKEYA FARM Platinum Dandy King of Aonori Suji Aonori", which airing on the 9th. The new commercial, which has a theme of "happiness," is set in a beautiful natural setting at a "farm party." Under a clear, blue sky, Aiba, who plays the main character, spends a happy time with his friends and their families eating potato chips made from special potatoes. Through this story, the commercial will impressively promote the release of the two "Ultimate Potato Chips" and their high-quality deliciousness. Aiba also sings the original song that plays along with the commercial footage. After finishing the song, Aiba commented, "Singing is great after all!" His bright and lively voice, combined with the nostalgic melody, brings out the worldview of the commercial, where time flows slowly and comfortably. This time, the shooting location was at a cool altitude of 1,800 meters, and as soon as Aiba arrived on the scene, he commented, "It's dry and feels good." He seemed very satisfied with the excellent conditions. After receiving the director's explanation that "This is a scene where you eat delicious food with your friends in a happy environment, I hope you can continue the shoot with a happy feeling all day long," Aiba quickly got ready in front of the camera. At the beginning, in the scene where he waves to his close friends, he calls out with a big smile, "Oh, here he comes. Heyyy!" The director praised his performance, saying, "It was very good." "The sunlight made Aiba's face sparkle with highlights, and we were able to capture the best picture!" he said, getting off to a good start. In a scene where he is sitting at a table with his friends, Aiba says, "Let's eat this today!" and takes out two types of "ultimate potato chips." The kids immediately come over and get excited, saying, "This one's the best," and "I want to eat it quickly." The children had grown attached to Aiba, who had been chatting with them in a friendly manner even before the shoot, and filming proceeded very smoothly. In the scene where everyone was toasting and chatting, Aiba caught sight of a man who exuded a particularly serious aura among the extras playing his friends. "Dandy!" he called out mischievously, raising his glass with a smile, and the rest of the group erupted in cheerful laughter.

[quirkwizard]

Glad to see ya back at it again with your work! I adore your stuff like lots💕! Totally random question: I have an OC that is based off a conspiracy theory called “Oxygen is a hallucinogenic.” Is there a possible way of making that into a quirk? I can totally understand if it’s too much. I’m just genuinely curious.

While I'm not sure about a full blown illusion power, as you can't exactly balance something like that around something ubiquitous as air, I think you could do a more toned down hallucinogenic power based around breathing in air.

I see it working as an Emitter type Quirk that allows the user to alter the air around them up to five meters. When this air is breathed in and processed, the user can inflict minor psychosomatic effects, effectively causing their target's body to believe something is happening to it. This can have any number of effects, such as making targets feel like they got pinched by something, having them start seeing spots, or making their ears start to ring. The user can target the five senses and may target each one once for each target. As this is coming from the air itself, it can be difficult to identify the source and cause of the issue. The user can target specific effects and areas and can be selective with the targets. Once the Quirk is undone, the targets will return to normal. This gives the user a good tool in subterfuge, able to subtlety inhibit and distract their foes. If nothing else, it can be hilarious to confuse people with it. Though the actual effects of the Quirk are weak and can't deal real harm to the body, working more to distract and hinder people. People can counter this ability by simply not breathing, leaving the area, disrupting the flow of air, or knocking the user out. A possible name for the Quirk could be "Airborne".

[ask-the-fogbound-serpent]

The Hallowed Woods is full of flora entirely unique to it alone. Below I've listed some more information on some of the most common types found within the woods, along with their various uses.

Mist Flow Trees:  One of the most recognizable aspects of the Hallowed Woods, the winding forms of these dark trees are what produce the healing mist that always covers the land. 

Each tree contains one gem known as their Hallowed Jewel which, when fully mature, will produce mist that flows down the tree's body like waterfall smoke. These jewels are shed annually and regrown over the course of a month by absorbing the ambient energy in the air. They are often used in various forms of jewellery that hold great value and meaning to those who live within the woods.

Damaging these trees is seen as the highest offence as they were made to protect and heal. Denizens take great care when travelling through the woods not to harm any of them. Only things naturally shed from these trees are used to create apparel or tools.

Lamp Shrooms: A very common and edible mushroom that has various uses. It can be made into bright paints and lanterns that glow. They are most often used in soups. A common prank among children is to give a friend one of these mushrooms disguised as another food item and leave them with a glowing tongue for the rest of the day.

The largest of these mushrooms can grow to a meter in height. When incredibly large ones are found they are seen as signs of good luck, and are taken back to be shared among others.

Shade Bushes + Shade Berries: These large bushes are named for their dark berries and red wood. They are often cultivated and harvested, and each part of the plant can be used for a different purpose. Their red wood is used to craft tools and appliances while their leaves are used to brew cool and refreshing teas that help clear one's throat. Their sweet berries are often used to create rich, dark paints, but they are also used in the creation of candies or deserts. Parents must keep a close eye on their children when shade berry candies are present, lest they sneak in and devour all the sweets in the house!

[nocanonhere]

Happy Wyll's Week! Day 3/7

'Magnetize (SFW BUT it gets quite suggestive): The dance scene....Do I even need to say it? From Wyll's perspective. Wyll has moves to show Aiya, and she has some to show him too. (centered around my Tav, Aiya. Elf-Dragon Sorceress)

In nature, Wyll knows that you can always find a beat; some sort of pulse to build around. Whether it be the birds, the frogs, or the sway of the wind through the trees.

But in these Shadowcursed Lands, Wyll fails to find the flow. Everything feels collapsed and silent. There is an absence of life to thump his feat to; no croaks to create a meter. The only advantage to the silence is the loudness of his own mind.

It makes it easier for him to recall a previous line-dance pattern for him to execute. The camp is asleep; he finds himself on another watch. And somehow, despite the demise around him, the inspiration to dance has flooded his limbs.

And gods is he rusty.

He knows he’s been at this for a bit, taking breaks here and there to scan the edge lines of the camp for any unwelcome surprises. But the practice dusts his ankles off and loosens his mind. He’s finding that headspace where the steps become a non-thought. Muscle memory lifts his arms and causes him to hum.

He does hear steps, but he heard them after he heard someone’s tent open. There is no threat, except the inevitable digs at his dancing in the dark.

He completes his line, then turns around to see which of his mates is going to start ribbing him. But then he sees her, and feels a prickle of embarrassment on the back of his neck.

“Uh,” he breathes out, placing his hands on his hips to appear natural. “Good Evening.”

Aiya’s warm smile is a ray of light compared to their surroundings. “Don’t mind me. You can keep going. I just needed some air.”

She waves him off, trying to make herself small. But Wyll sees an opportunity. One to, at best, have her join him. And at the least, make her laugh.

“On the contrary. It seems the dance partner I needed for the second half has just arrived.”

Her laughter flows over the campsite. He loves to hear it, and he doesn’t hear it often.

“Is that so?” she asks, stepping toward him a bit. “I’m not sure I’m accustomed to Baldurian dance.”

He meets her halfway. “I’d be happy to show you a few steps. Maybe you can show me what type of dance you are accustomed to.”

And he had not meant that in any way even close to salacious, yet somehow his voice lowered enough that it came across that way. She lifts an eyebrow, but before he can back-peddle and correct his tone, she agrees.

“Deal.”

He smiles, arms falling to his sides before bowing at the waist and slowly reaching out a hand in her direction.

“May I?”

She steps closer, and places her palm in his. “You may.”

He lifts himself, and tightens his grip on her palm before using his free hand to settle on the middle of her back.

He checks her expression to make sure this is okay; that he’s not infringing on something here. But all he sees is her golden eyes rapt with attention.

He is surprised how quickly her feet find the pattern. Maybe he shouldn’t be, but he’s never seen her dance before. Or heard her sing. He has no clue how far music reaches into her soul.

But the quickness with which she meets him, doesn’t question his turns and dips, and effortlessly lifts back up for a spin…Wyll is sure she is imbued with the most ancient language.

He finally brings her close to him; the only thing separating their fronts from touching being their clasped palms. He’s not sure when he switched from simple, partnered line-dancing to a more intimate touch, but he delights in catching her off guard for a moment as he begins to lower his stance.

She follows him, because of course she does, because she’s perfect-a quick study. And it’s quiet for a moment before he speaks.

“You’re very good,” he compliments, raising them both back up from the ground.

She shakes her head in mirth. “Thank you. You’re a good instructor. Now, my turn?”

It’s a question he’d never say no to, he thinks. She could ask him for a dance anytime.

“Please,” he answers, letting go of her hand that he’d forgotten he was holding. He puts himself in a normal standing position, waiting for her to guide him.

“Hope you can keep up,” she teases, stepping away from him a bit. “This one is for…well. You’ll see.”

What happens next is something Wyll swears he will remember for the rest of his life, however long or short that may be.

Aiya steps close to him then, extremely close. Then closer still. Her chest is barely touching his, but it is enough to make him inhale sharply.

She is looking up at him, checking that this is okay. He nods, and she smirks before moving back a step.

And hells, she starts circling him. She is trailing a finger tip across his collar bone as she goes, and when she’s behind him, it smoothes over the base of his neck, wrapping around until she’s back in front of him.

“Give me your hands,” she commands. And he follows. She accepts her palms into his, and his lips purse for a moment when she intertwines their fingers.

The next few steps are, in fact, familiar. Maybe like the story he told her, art just finds its way everywhere; through every crevice, in every culture.

It gets very unfamiliar soon after. She slides a sandaled foot between his, prompting him to stay still. She lifts his arm over her head, twirls herself, then-

“Oh,” he pushes out unintentionally. Because her back is pressed to his front, his chin near the high slopes of her ears.

“Okay?” she asks, staring straight ahead.

“Yes,” he answers, too much breath to it.

“Good. Give me your hands.”

He hadn’t noticed that her little stunt had caused his hands to hover around her mid-air. Unsure what to do. He hasn’t…this isn’t-

She guides him, gently placing one hand on her hip by-the-fucking-hells, and the other on her waist.

Then, it seems the rest of the line is to just sway.

He feels like such a dolt right now, barely keeping himself from trembling behind his woman.

“Alright?” She checks again.

“Yes,” he answers, eyes also staring ahead over the top of her silver braid. “You? Are you…okay?”

He feels her laugh more than hears it. “Yes.”

“So,” he begins, because he can’t let it be too quiet here. He just can’t. She’ll notice the pace of his breaths, the shake in his hands, and the pounding of his heart if he doesn’t distract her right now. “This dance, who is this dance for?”

Plan failed. Because there was a crack in his voice, highly noticeable and enough to make his face even warmer than it already is.

She takes a deep breath and exhales slowly. “Take a wild guess.”

And he can’t do this. She is a woman of action, yes he has noticed. But that this is the way she chooses to let him know she is interested is unfair. It’s unfair because it will make him pass out. Unfair because he’s unsure how deep her interest runs; if it’s the same as his. If she’ll dance with him like this again.

He thinks if she turned around right now and told him ‘Wyll Ravengard, I care for you, deeply,’ with tears in her eyes, he would be less shocked than what she is choosing to do right now.

This isn’t a Baldurian dance. And this isn’t a fancy soirée. His father isn’t in the corner, trying not to smile at him spinning the other young noble ladies around. There is no quartet. No polished marble floors reflecting suits and dresses.

This is two adults, touching each other, breathing each other in. There is no music except the beat of their hearts; no crowd to awe and coo. No envious whispers.

This is a beautiful, unreal person pressed against him. Against this body, in particular. One no one has touched, because who would want to? He does not look the same; he doesn’t even feel the same in his skin. And sure, she was so kind as to call him handsome the night of the Tiefling party, but he assumed she was just trying to be nice.

She cant possibly-

“For partners,” he answers. No question in his tone, but enough breath there to betray that he’s still nervous.

“Yes,” she responds quietly. “Just like yours was.”

He swallows. “I thought you said you weren’t accustomed to Baldurian dances.”

She moves her head against his chest, like she’s settling there. “And yet, locking eyes with me while you lower me to the ground; there’s but one way to interpret that.”

He closes his eyes and sighs. Caught.

“Exactly,” she finishes, knowing his sigh was one of defeat.

She unlaces herself from him then, turning around and meeting his eyes.

He’s only read about things like this. Sure, he has pressed his lips to another’s. He has slow danced. He has done more. But he doesn’t think he’s ever had anyone look at him quite like this. Perhaps he had been too young to see it then; perhaps it hadn’t existed.

But from what he’s read, and from what he’s seen, there’s something in particular he’s supposed to do now; as she looks at him like that. And there’s not a single crack in her expression that insinuates otherwise.

Her lips look soft, and he confirms it by closing his eyes and pressing his to hers. It’s one, long press, not any deeper. And no other movement except for when they disconnect and he moves back.

The urge to move in again, to kiss her again, is right there. Just like she is. Just like her mouth is. And as he looks her in the eyes again, he knows he’s not the only one feeling this pull.

Her expression deepens then; darkens. And despite him being the novice in this whole scenario, he also knows what she’s looking at him like that for. There’s something in particular he could do now, a few things he could do, actually.

He feels like he’s pulled something taught and snapped it as he pulls away from her. He takes a step back for good measure. He does not forget his manners, and he raises her hand to his mouth. He kisses it gently, not looking her in the eye.

“Thank you,” he says, voice thick. “For dancing with me.”

He’s looking at their feet, feeling all out of sorts.

“Anytime,” she answers.

He channels enough brain power to say something poetic about resting their heads to bring the ‘morrow. She hums in agreement, and he backs away a few more steps, finally letting go of her hand.

But he dares to glance up to look at her once more. Her expression has lightened a bit, but he can still see the yearning there. He understands, because he doesn’t want to leave either.

But it was for the best. She’s given him a lot to think about. He knew he had feelings for her. He hasn’t exactly been hiding that. Others have teased him for it. But he had no clue of knowing if she reciprocated those until tonight.

If he was a different man, despite all the men he’s been thus far, he would have stayed. Danced with her more. Kissed her deeper. Let his hands roam. Abandoned his watch and followed her back to her tent. And let her show him more dances; more of her music. And he’d be a perfect student.

But he’s still a man who puts duty over self, and tradition over impulse, most of the time. Despite the ticking time bomb of both his mind and soul. It felt wrong to separate from her, but that’s because she’s the right person. And now that he knows that, he desperately wants to court her properly. As much as he can, as much as time will allow. He’s swapped and abandoned so much of his honor already. But he can honor this. He can dedicate himself to building something with her with the same passion as he dedicates to cleaning the Sword Coast, protecting Baldur’s Gate, and freeing himself of this tadpole.

Because he believes the things most worth it are worth fighting for.

[hirocimacruiser]

Tommykaira R-z brochure translation.

The wonders of Tommykaira Magic that you can experience while driving. R

Total balance with a high degree of perfection commensurate with 530ps.

The displacement has been increased to 2700cc, achieving a maximum output of 530 horsepower and a maximum torque of 54.52kgm. To achieve this, various types of tuning have been applied. For example, the crankshaft, which is the most important element for bringing out the best performance of the engine, is an original crankshaft manufactured by Fandon in the UK. Highly rigid full counter type provides excellent balance performance. Furthermore, the R-z uses an H-section connecting rod and forged aluminum piston, making it both highly rigid and lightweight. What's more, it achieves well-balanced tuning. In addition, the R-z uses metal head gaskets, high-lift camshafts, valve springs, and racing plugs to bring out the best in the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts that are the main moving parts. Composite Radiator Improves cooling effect by using NI water pump.

I got it.

Changes to the intake and exhaust system have resulted in a significant increase in efficiency through the use of a stainless steel exhaust system with suction from the front pipe and a racing type intercooler. By increasing the size of the fuel system parts and strengthening the drive system, you can enjoy ample torque even when driving at low rpm around town. What's more, the sense of power, extension, and revving at high rpm will captivate anyone sitting in the driver's seat.

suspension tuning is

"High ride comfort and handling"

Balance in Dimensions.” During normal driving

Passenger-friendly ride

While realizing the taste, wine day

It is sharp and has excellent turning performance when turning.

Tomita has achieved this goal and has received rave reviews from many quarters.

It's a magic called Kaira Magic.

The front brake has been strengthened to control the 530 horsepower. Uses AP 6-pot calipers, AP brake rotors, and PFC brake pads. This is a highly reliable braking system that responds precisely to the driver's wishes.

[mechanism]

engine body

・Cylinder head/port polishing

・Cylinder block/boring, internal polishing

・Original crankshaft made in UK Fandon

・Special H section connecting rod

・Special forged piston

・Titanium coated piston ring

・Metal head gasket

・High lift camshaft

・Reinforced valve spring, valve guide

・Racing plug

computer unit

・R-z dedicated computer unit

cooling system

・Large capacity water-cooled oil cooler

Water pump for high speed N1

Intake and exhaust system

・All exhaust system

・Large capacity intercooler

・Special turbine

fuel system

Large capacity air flow meter

large capacity injector

・Large capacity fuel pump

drive system

・Twin plate clutch

Reinforcement parts

・Strut tower bar (with master cylinder stopper)

・Reinforced engine mount

・Enhanced mission mount

[Suspension]

Brake system

・AP 6-pot caliper & rotor (F)

・PFC brake pad

suspension

・Bilstein original shock absorber

・Original spring (F)

Original double spring (R)

tires/wheels

・Forged magnesium cut wheel “PRO R” 9.5×19+22

・DUNLOP FORMULA FM901 275/30ZR19

Reinforcement parts

・Stainless mesh brake hose

・Front tension rod (pillow ball)

* [Exterior] and [Interior] are the same specifications as R-s.

Tommykaira R-Z SPECIFICATION

PRICE ¥10,500,000-

PERFORMANCE

Max Output 530ps/7300rpm

Max Torque 54.52kgm/6000rpm

ENGINE

RB26DETT STRAIGHT-6 DOHC Turbo with multi-cup Intercooler

Piston Displacement: 2700cc

Bore x Stroke: 87.0mm x 75.7mm

BODY

Length: 4620mm

Width: 1785mm

Height: 1335mm

Wheelbase: 2665mm

Tread: Front 1496mm

Rear 1496mm

LAYOUT

4 Wheels Drive

Transmission: 6MT

Brakes:(F) 6 Piston Opposed Type Caliper + Ventilated Disc

Brakes:(R) 2 Piston Opposed Type Caliper + Ventilated Disc

Wheels: 9.5JJX 19 (Front&Rear)

Tire: 275/30ZR19 (Front&Rear)

Suspension : Original Shock absorber + Original Coil Spring

Steering: Rack & Pinion < SUPER HICAS >

*Price is vehicle price delivered at Kyoto store, registration fees and consumption tax not included US specifications, data, etc. are subject to change without notice. *Detailed options, equipment, body color, etc. are based on genuine Nissan. Catalog photos may look different from the actual products as they are printed materials. For inquiries and requests..

TOMITA

dream factory

http://www.tommykaira.com

[buzzlift]

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Air Flow Meter

Discover key factors to consider when choosing an air flow meter. Learn about accuracy, range, application type, maintenance, and more to make an informed decision for your air flow measurement needs.

[mexsel]

Understanding Solar Panel Inverters: Types and Functions

The solar power industry has grown tremendously over the past few decades and is expected to continue growing at over 6% CAGR by 2032. This growth has significantly impacted the solar panel inverter market, which is projected to grow at a 7.7% CAGR over the same period. As a result, solar power stocks have seen a substantial increase. In this article, we'll explore the types and functions of solar panel inverters, a crucial component of any solar power system.

What is a Solar Panel Inverter?

Solar panels consist of silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy. However, the electricity produced by solar panels is in the form of direct current (DC), which is not suitable for home appliances. Home appliances require alternating current (AC), where the flow of electricity reverses periodically. This is where solar panel inverters come in—they convert DC electricity into AC electricity.

To clarify, DC electricity flows in a single direction, making it efficient for transferring power over short distances without significant losses. However, for practical home use, AC electricity is necessary due to its ability to travel over longer distances with less energy loss. The solar panel inverter acts as an intermediary, converting DC from the solar panels to AC for use in the home or office. Additionally, in an on-grid solar system, the inverter connects the solar panels to the local electricity grid, allowing for net metering and storing excess energy in batteries.

Why is an Inverter Necessary in Solar Power Systems? Solar panel inverters perform several essential functions that make them crucial for any solar power setup:

Converting DC to AC: The primary function of a solar inverter is to convert the DC electricity produced by solar panels into AC electricity, making it usable for home appliances.

Monitoring Solar Panel Performance: Most solar inverters come with built-in monitoring capabilities, allowing you to track the amount of electricity being converted and identify any issues with the solar panels. This feature helps ensure optimal performance and identify potential problems early.

Connecting to the Grid: Inverters connect your solar system to the local utility grid, enabling you to sell excess electricity back to the grid for a credit or financial return. This connection also allows you to draw electricity from the grid when your solar panels aren't producing enough power, ensuring a reliable power supply.

Optimizing Solar Panel Efficiency: Some inverters, such as power optimizers, help maximize the efficiency of each solar panel. Factors like shading, orientation, and debris can cause individual panels to produce different amounts of electricity. Power optimizers adjust the output of each panel to ensure a consistent flow of electricity from the entire array.

Protecting Your Electrical System: Solar inverters also play a protective role by preventing electrical overloads and short circuits. They have built-in safety features that shut down the system in case of overvoltage or other electrical issues, protecting your home and solar investment.

Types of Solar Panel Inverters

There are three main types of solar panel inverters commonly used in residential systems:

String Inverters: This is the most traditional type of solar inverter, similar to a centralized air conditioning system. All solar panels are connected in series to a single inverter. String inverters are most effective in situations where all panels receive equal sunlight without shading. However, if one panel is shaded or malfunctioning, it can reduce the output of the entire system.

Microinverters: Microinverters are installed on each individual solar panel, allowing for more precise energy conversion and monitoring. This setup is ideal for installations where panels face different directions or are prone to shading.

Power Optimizers: Power optimizers combine the benefits of string inverters and microinverters. Each panel is equipped with an optimizer, which adjusts the output to match other panels before sending the DC electricity to a centralized inverter for conversion to AC.

Conclusion Solar panel inverters are essential for converting the DC electricity generated by solar panels into AC electricity suitable for household use. They also play a vital role in monitoring system performance, optimizing efficiency, connecting to the grid, and protecting your electrical system. Choosing the right type of inverter—string inverter, microinverter, or power optimizer—depends on your specific needs, including your budget, site conditions, and energy goals.

[purplekoop]

A reprieve from the rabbid posting for more on those other funny guys with guns. No, not the actually popular ones.

So I've shown Poppett and explained her basic kit, explaining her to be the mobile close-range damage specialist of the cast, but when going back to touch it up tonight I think I've ended up making her one of the most technical characters in the cast.

Her basic weapon, the Blitzum Launcher, is simple: it's like a Splatoon Blaster, at least one of the more rapid-fire types, though it still has notable gaps between shots. This can be alleviated briefly with its alt fire, which lets you queue up to 3 shots to fire quickly in much more rapid fashion for a quick burst.

Her accessory, Bubblegum Bomb, is also pretty basic. She throws a gummy explosive that sticks to terrain, then after a short delay it explodes, doing a small chunk of extra damage and applying a sticky muck to enemies that slows their movement for a few seconds

It's her movement abilities that make things get a little nutty. Her basic normal movement ability is Pop Dash, a solid burst of movement that launches her forward, and can be aimed up or down to alter her trajectory. The ability is on a fairly short cooldown and has two charges, but getting a kill will refund one of these charges. The burst of speed is solid, but is lost pretty quickly once you hit the ground... unless...

Poppett has two "passive" movement abilities also enabled by her roller blades: Wall Ride and Roller Slide. Hold Crouch or Jump next to a wall to ride it, sliding along with your current momentum. You can also jump off the wall to gain a burst of speed in the opposite direction. Roller Slide meanwhile is performed by crouching on the ground with significant extra speed in any direction, or down a slope. Roller Slide has the benefit of maintaining your existing momentum, and also lowering your hitbox, while not limiting your ability to perform other actions like aim and shoot. These small mechanics (in theory at least) allow you to take bursts of speed and potentially extend them much farther and more fluidly than other characters.

There's also two alternate roller blade options which augment what her movement is capable of. The Air Riders trade one of your dash charges and the ground slide for a more potent single dash and a double jump that can maintain or alter your midair momentum. Meanwhile, the Heel Boosters replace the sudden burst of movement with a less extreme constant boost to forward movement (including while sliding and wall riding) limited by a meter that recharges gradually when not in use. You can even charge the boost in advance for a Sonic-like initial burst of speed by crouching.

The goal of these small movement mechanics alongside a more conventional burst movement option is to make an aggressive character that can make use of really expressive movement. Lucio Overwatch is (perhaps obviously) a big inspiration here, as his freeform movement is delightful, but feels somewhat wasted on a hero with mediocre damage and passive abilities that promote playing with his team, juxtaposed to a cooldown-free movement ability that encourages going wherever you want as fast as you want. Lucio rollouts are sick, but once you're there you don't exactly. Do much. A pro Lucio can disagree with me, but personally I wanted to give movement like his to a character that not only wants to get close, but outright needs to. Poppett's weapon has a hard limit to its range before the shots explode midair, so she has to get in close to be effective whatsoever. While I think basic big abilities would accomplish that playstyle, I really want the smaller mechanics to add a sense of flow that I think could be really cool and make Poppett one of the most rewarding and interesting characters to play.

This isn't a full character post yet, I didn't go in-depth on her weapon and accessory choices, but just my random late night ramblings that occured to me when refining my notes.

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El Ojo

Floating island, Argentina

El Ojo (lit. 'The Eye') is an uninhabited circular rotating floating island located within a slightly larger circular lake in the Paraná Delta in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

The island is unique among its floating counterparts as its shape is almost perfectly circular. As the island is constantly rotating on its own axis due to the flow of the river beneath it, shearing occurs around its outer edge, eroding the island into its circular shape, similar to ice disks. The island is approximately 118 m (387 ft) in diameter, though will get smaller over time as the erosion occurs. It is not yet known how or when the island was initially formed, with the first known Google Earth imagery being dated 2003. The island was named because of its resemblance to an eye when viewed from above: as the island rotates within its surrounding circular lake, the eye appears to move. The island has been compared to a similarly shaped and rotating floating ice disk phenomenon observed in the Presumpscot River near Westbrook, Maine.

El Ojo was discovered by Argentinian filmmaker Sergio Neuspiller and research has shown that the island has existed at least since 2003. In 2016, Neuspiller and hydraulic engineer Ricardo Petroni started crowdfunding an expedition to the island hoping to perform scuba diving, drone data collection, and soil and plant analysis; however, their fundraising attempts failed, reaching only US$9,898 of their US$50,000 goal. On 10 October 2016, Kickstarter eventually declared the fundraising campaign unsuccessful.

El Ojo - Wikipedia

THE EYE, THE MYSTERIOUS ROTATING ISLAND IN ARGENTINA

The Eye is a small and mysterious islet located in the delta of the Parana river, between Buonos Aires and Campana, in Argentina. It is a thin strip of land which is a perfect circle of 120 meters, a shape which rotates on itself. It floats between the clear and frozen waters of a pool that is completely unique to the area. This unusual phenomenon is simply perfect, so perfect it almost seems fake.

The island continuously rotates around its axis and scientists attribute the strange movement to the presence of large natural wells that create streams of water which are capable of moving the island. The rotating eye seems to collide with the surrounding earth, giving it that push it needs, causing detachment and erosion of the muddy portion. However, some dispel the science behind the rotation and claim that this is no natural phenomenon but instead a ‘supernatural’ one which is linked to alien life.

The Eye was discovered by the Argentine director Sergio Neuspiller during his search for a place to shoot a film about the paranormal. The place immediately presented the perfect setting, but when the director returned to review it, he discovered that the island had moved and immediately decided to go deeper, abandoning the film to make a scientific documentary. The phenomenon can be observed through the Google Earth satellite images taken at different times, by typing "El Ojo" at coordinates: 34 ° 15'07.8 ? S 58 ° 49'47.4 ? W.

MyBestPlace - The Eye, the mysterious rotating island in Argentina

The Eye is a small and mysterious islet located in the delta of the Parana river, between Buenos Aires and Campana, in Argentina.  It is a thin strip of land and nearly perfectly circular in shape, measuring 120 meters in diameter,  Most unusually the island frequently rotates on itself. It floats between the clear and frozen waters of a pool that is completely unique to the area. It would be deemed a fake if not for Google earth footage showing its movements 🌏

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How To Choose The Right Conveyor System?

In industrial production, selecting the right conveyor system is crucial. Each type of conveyor system has its advantages and disadvantages, suiting various materials and process requirements. This article will compare chain conveyors, air slide conveyors, and belt conveyors to help you make informed choices in powder conveying.

1. Chain Conveyor: Efficient Powder Handling

1.1 What is a Chain Conveyor?

The Chain Conveyor (model FU) is a new type of conveyor system designed to replace traditional screw conveyors. Its design overcomes many shortcomings of screw conveyors, particularly in sealing and wear resistance.

1.2 How Does a Chain Conveyor Work?

The FU chain conveyor drags materials using a continuous chain within a wide and high trough. The friction between materials pushes them forward, ensuring efficient transportation. This conveying principle is more advanced than that of screw conveyors and better suits modern production needs.

1.3 Advantages of Chain Conveyors

The rise of large-scale new dry cement creates new demands for powder conveying equipment. The FU chain conveyor can handle transportation needs from dozens to thousands of tons. However, when the transportation distance exceeds thirty or forty meters, power consumption and wear on components increase, making the FU chain conveyor seem less effective as a conveyor system. If you have concerns or needs regarding large-scale production, please contact us for the best solutions.

2.Air Slide Conveyor: An Efficient and Convenient Solution

2.1 What is an Air Slide Conveyor?

An air slide conveyor is used to transport easily fluidized powder materials (such as cement and fly ash). It utilizes airflow to convey granular materials and has three types: suction, pressure, and mixed flow.

2.2 How Does an Air Slide Conveyor Work?

The air slide conveyor uses the kinetic energy of airflow to make granular materials float and transport along the pipeline. When a high-pressure fan injects air into the permeable layer, materials are fluidized, reducing internal friction and enhancing flowability.

2.3 Applications of Air Slide Conveyors

Due to its low energy consumption and high efficiency, the air slide conveyor has become a cost-effective choice in the powder conveying field. It is widely used for transporting easily fluidized powder materials like cement and fly ash. However, installation requires a specific incline angle and must ensure that material moisture and particle size are within appropriate ranges.

3.Belt Conveyor: Versatile Bulk Transport

3.1 What is a Belt Conveyor?

A belt conveyor is ideal for bulk and granular materials. Its simple design and stable structure keep operational resistance low. The rolling friction between the belt and idlers reduces energy consumption and equipment wear.For an example of a successful implementation, see the Inner Mongolia Meifang Energy Co., Ltd DTII Belt Conveyor Project. 

3.2 How Does a Belt Conveyor Work?

A belt conveyor transports materials continuously by using the belt and idlers together. It works efficiently for large volumes, long distances, and directional changes, making it widely applicable.

3.3Advantages and Disadvantages of Belt Conveyors

Belt conveyors excel in conveying powder materials. However, they can have challenges, such as sealing issues and high labor intensity for cleaning accumulated materials. These factors make many companies cautious when selecting them. In situations with high volume and long distances, belt conveyors are reasonable choices, but environmental pollution is a concern. If you face these challenges, the Darko team is ready to help.

4.Comparing the Three Major Conveying Equipment

Air slide conveyors, FU chain conveyors, and belt conveyors are the three "gems" in the powder conveying field. Air slide conveyors are preferred due to their low investment and operating costs, especially when material moisture and particle size are suitable. The chain conveyor is suitable for smaller volumes and shorter distances, though it has higher energy consumption. In applications requiring high volume and long distances, belt conveyors are indispensable, but concerns regarding sealing and environmental impact must be addressed.

5.A New Solution: Air Chain Conveyor

Recently, Darko launched the air chain conveyor, which fills the gaps left by traditional conveying equipment. This new design combines the benefits of chain conveyors and air slide conveyors. It adds an air chamber and permeable layer at the bottom. High-pressure air fluidizes materials and reduces internal friction, allowing for high volume and long-distance conveying.

The enclosed design of the air chain conveyor prevents material spillage, solving the problems traditional equipment often faces during operation. As a result, many companies are now choosing this solution. 

6.How to Find the Perfect Conveyor System for Your Company’s Needs?

Do you need assistance in using conveying systems to transport bulk materials such as cement, asphalt, and grains? We design, manufacture, and install various types of conveying systems to meet your company’s needs. If you have any questions, please contact Darko.We look forward to providing you with professional services and support.We can provide customized solutions based on your company's requirements.