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Acoustic Emission measurements are shown to be a reliable indicator of cavitation pressure pulses. The method of display is the root mean square, RMS, of the AE signal integrated over 1 second that is proportional to the average cavitation energy. An inexpensive AE transducer, amplifier, filter, and RMS circuit is described with a gain of 22 dB and a frequency range of 10 kHz to 1.25 MHz. Data from two laboratory controlled cavitation experiments is presented. The system is tested on two TVA hydroturbines. Kaplan-type and Francis-type turbines had a similar shaped increased RMS AE curve with wicket gate opening but the numerical maximum values are different in each hydroturbine installation. A real-time continuous RMS AE monitor is recommended on each hydroturbine for the evaluation and control of cavitation erosion.

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A case of disseminated paecilomycosis in a three-year-old vizsla is described. Clinical signs of lethargy, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, diarrhea, and vestibulocochlear deficits were exhibited. Dense colonization of bone marrow by the fungus was found early in the disease course. Serial culture of bone-marrow aspirates and in vitro sensitivity testing helped monitor disease progression and guide antifungal therapy. Clinical and laboratory parameters demonstrated marked improvement for a period of 12 weeks. Multisystemic disease with central nervous system involvement was found at necropsy.