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This research work centers on two topics: speed of sound (SOS) estimations in tissues by array transducers using image quality features and texture orientation in pre-beamformed data, and generation of angular scatter images. SOS is a fundamental property of tissue. It is partia…

A novel approach is presented to increase the operational flexibility of steam turbines. Pressure at the exhaust of the last stage of a condensing steam turbine is one of the most important parameters that limit the operation of a steam turbine - especially on days with hot ambi…