Abstract:
Method of separating molecules by providing a cross-linked polymer gel having a cross-linking moiety of the formula wherein X, X′, Y, Z and R2 are as defined in the specification. A sample containing the molecules to be separated is placed on the gel, and the gel is subjected to a separation technique.
Abstract:
A turbine includes three rows of airfoils which receive in sequence hot combustion gases during operation. The third row airfoils are clocked circumferentially relative to the first row airfoils for bathing the third row airfoils with relatively cool wakes discharged from the first row airfoils during the hottest running condition of the gas turbine engine being powered. The third row airfoils therefore avoid the hottest temperature of the combustion gases for reducing the cooling requirements thereof.