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Operating Parabolic Troughs with Molten Salt: Solar field Optimisation and Tern...
Krüger, Dirk; Detzler, Raphael; Schmitz, Mark; Reisch, Isabell; Jung, Christian; Bonk, Alexander; Hanke, Andrea; Horta, Pedro; Martins, PaulaVarious test results from operation since October 2021 at the Évora Molten Salt Platform (EMSP) with ternary HTF-salt are discussed. A focus is on solar pre-heating of receivers, collector improvements and testing of the ternary salt for its physical properties and its chemical stability for operation up to 500 °C.
Outcomes of Patients Aged ≥80 Years with Respiratory Failure Initially Treated ...
Polok, Kamil; Fronczek, Jakub; Guidet, Bertrand; Artigas, Antonio; De Lange, Dylan W; Fjølner, Jesper; Leaver, Susannah; Beil, Michael; Sviri, SigalBackground: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been commonly used to treat acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19. In this study we aimed to compare outcomes of older critically ill patients treated with NIV before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We analysed a merged cohort of older adults admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) due to respiratory failure. Patients were enrolled into one of two pr...