On a standard reticulocyte preparation with new methylene bl…

On a standard reticulocyte preparation with new methylene blue, 100 of 1000 cells that are counted contain blue-stained granulofilamentous material. The red blood count is 3.22 × 1012/L, and the hematocrit is 30%. Calculate the MCV. Show your work to receive credit.

The diagram below shows the 3 types of centri-cleaners (cent…

The diagram below shows the 3 types of centri-cleaners (centrifugal cleaners) (A,B, and C) used in paper mills. A) Please identify and label the three centri-cleaners (which is which):  Forward (F), Through Flow (TF), and Reverse (R). B) Which one(s) would you most likely find in recycled fiber mills and why?

Fillers such as Clay are added to the paper making process t…

Fillers such as Clay are added to the paper making process to improve _____A______ and/or ______B______, and/or _____C_____.  Nevertheless, fillers, unfortunately, also reduce _____D_____.    In the text box below, write in the appropriate missing words (answers) for A, B, C, and D.

Shown below is a tapered flow spreader on a paper machine. A…

Shown below is a tapered flow spreader on a paper machine. A) What is the function of a flow spreader? B) How is the pressure of slurry (and hence even distribution of pulp slurry through the different inlets to the head box and uniform basis weight across the machine width) controlled? C) Do we use such a tapered flow spreader in a modern hydraulic head box?