In this study,we designed an oil-filled motor that can be used at full-ocean depths,and investigated the friction losses caused by the rotating seal and the properties of the oil.The direct current(DC)motor is encapsu...In this study,we designed an oil-filled motor that can be used at full-ocean depths,and investigated the friction losses caused by the rotating seal and the properties of the oil.The direct current(DC)motor is encapsulated in an aluminum alloy housing.A rubber diaphragm is used to balance the internal and external pressures so that the motor can work on the seabed without pressure difference.To study the resistance caused by the rotating seal,a numerical model of the Glyd ring and the rotating shaft was established.Results from a rotational torque test agreed with those from numerical analysis.The kinematic viscosity of four oils was measured at 1-25℃.Oil bath experiments in an incubator showed that the resistance from oil is highly correlated with its dynamic viscosity.Dimethicone appears to be very suitable as an insulating oil for these motors.The working characteristics of the motor were tested in a high-pressure chamber.The results showed that the motor needs to overcome higher oil resistance under higher pressure.A prototype of a pressure-adaptive motor was designed and applied successfully in the hadal zone at a water depth of more than 10000 m.展开更多
Designing a high-fidelity cutting device is one of the difficulties in hydrate samples pressure-holding transfer.Due to the limitations of the existing mechanical system,there is much damage to the cut surface of hydr...Designing a high-fidelity cutting device is one of the difficulties in hydrate samples pressure-holding transfer.Due to the limitations of the existing mechanical system,there is much damage to the cut surface of hydrate samples,with many chips produced,which seriously affects the quality of samples.In this paper,a new cutting device utilizes two servo motors to achieve a high degree of automation.Using the Archimedes spiral,it achieves low disturbance of the cut surface and provides accurate control of the process.In addition,due to the operation of the sample long-stroke push unit,cutting hydrate samples of any length with almost no chips within a short cutting time can be achieved.Laboratory and sea tests have achieved all design requirements of the equipment and strongly demonstrate its benefit and stability.It is concluded that this new high-fidelity cutting technology is practically efficient.The physical state of the hydrate can be maintained to the greatest extent,and thus the new equipment provides significant support for the exploration and development of hydrate resources.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC0310601)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Science(No.XDA22000000)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2016YFC0300800 and 2017YFC006500)the Key Program of Sanya Yazhouwan,China。
文摘In this study,we designed an oil-filled motor that can be used at full-ocean depths,and investigated the friction losses caused by the rotating seal and the properties of the oil.The direct current(DC)motor is encapsulated in an aluminum alloy housing.A rubber diaphragm is used to balance the internal and external pressures so that the motor can work on the seabed without pressure difference.To study the resistance caused by the rotating seal,a numerical model of the Glyd ring and the rotating shaft was established.Results from a rotational torque test agreed with those from numerical analysis.The kinematic viscosity of four oils was measured at 1-25℃.Oil bath experiments in an incubator showed that the resistance from oil is highly correlated with its dynamic viscosity.Dimethicone appears to be very suitable as an insulating oil for these motors.The working characteristics of the motor were tested in a high-pressure chamber.The results showed that the motor needs to overcome higher oil resistance under higher pressure.A prototype of a pressure-adaptive motor was designed and applied successfully in the hadal zone at a water depth of more than 10000 m.
基金This work is supported by the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2021C03183)the Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)(No.GML2019ZD0506)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2017YFC0307500).
文摘Designing a high-fidelity cutting device is one of the difficulties in hydrate samples pressure-holding transfer.Due to the limitations of the existing mechanical system,there is much damage to the cut surface of hydrate samples,with many chips produced,which seriously affects the quality of samples.In this paper,a new cutting device utilizes two servo motors to achieve a high degree of automation.Using the Archimedes spiral,it achieves low disturbance of the cut surface and provides accurate control of the process.In addition,due to the operation of the sample long-stroke push unit,cutting hydrate samples of any length with almost no chips within a short cutting time can be achieved.Laboratory and sea tests have achieved all design requirements of the equipment and strongly demonstrate its benefit and stability.It is concluded that this new high-fidelity cutting technology is practically efficient.The physical state of the hydrate can be maintained to the greatest extent,and thus the new equipment provides significant support for the exploration and development of hydrate resources.
