Nonequilibrium Thermodynamic and Dissipative Structure Mechanism of Fluidized Beds

Fluidized beds are nonlinear dynamic systems that exchange mass and energy with outside. They are governed not only byfluid dynamics, but by thermodynamics, especially the second law of thermodynamics as well. According to Prigogine's dissipative structure theory, the following have been concluded: (l) a fixed bed is on thermodynamic blanch, and bubbling, turbulent and fast beds areon the dissipatve structure branches. (2) Entropy in fluidized beds is divided into tWo parts: entropy production and entropy flux. The latter increases with gas velocity and decreases with pressure of the systems. That means the entropy of a system may reduce and the systemwith higher gas velocity behaves as dissipative structure characteristics. (3) For a giVen velocity, a fluidized bed operates stably on thewhole, but it is unstable to local gas-solid phases. The unstable phases are described by fluid dynamic equations, While the minimum ofsystem energy function assures whole stability of the system. (4) A transition criterion of a bubbling bed is derived from Prigogine's stability theory.

THE EFFECT OF THE NEGATIVE ENTROPY FLOW ON THE ORGANIZATION OF ATMOSPHERIC DISSIPATIVE STRUCTURES IN NON-EQUILIBRIUM CONDITIONS

The entropy balance equation that describes the entropy budget of atmospheric systems is derived from the Gibbs relation.The distribution of the entropy flows of a west-Pacific typhoon and a Bengal-Bay cyclone is calculated and thus the dissipativity of the atmospheric systems is revealed.

ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND DISSIPATIVE STRUCTURES

The theory of dissipative structure is applied to the study of atherosolerosis. An auto-catolytic theoretical model is suggested. The behaviors of the model are in agreement with thefacts of experimental atherosclerosis. We predict the high effectiveness of combinativetherapy for atherosclerosis with drugs affecting protein metabolism and lipid metabolism. Itwas verified by animal experimentation. Further possible developments are briefly discussed. This work is the theoretical foundation of the Multi-Risk Factor Intervention Trial(MRFIT) which is popularized clinically in its beginning all over the world.

Study on Wave Dissipation of the Structure Combined by Baffle and Submerged Breakwater

This paper proposes a structure combined by baffle and submerged breakwater （abbreviated to SCBSB in the following texts）. Such a combined structure is conducive to the water exchange in the harbor, and has strong capability on wave dissipation. Our paper focuses on the discussion of two typical structures, i.e., the submerged baffle and rectangular breakwater combined with the upper baffle respectively, which are named as SCBSB 1 and SCBSB2 for short. The eigenfunction method corrected by experimental results is used to investigate the wave dissipation characteristics. It shows that the calculated results agree well with the experimental data and the minimum value of the wave transmission coefficient can be obtained when the distance between the front and rear structures is from 1/4 to 1/2 of the incident wave length.

Hydraulic Design Method of Wave Dissipating Structure with Partially Perforated Front Wall

Based on the matching conditions of different fluid regions, the eigenfunction expansion method is used to develop a theoretical formula for wave reflection in front of the perforated structure with a partially slit front wall. The accuracy of the solution is verified by comparing the numerical results with experimental data. In addition, a new hydraulic design method is developed by derivation of the theoretical formula with respect to the porosity of the slit wall, and the results of this design method is drafted for harbour engineers to use.

基于耗散结构理论的公立医院组织韧性形成机制研究

借助耗散结构理论探寻公立医院组织韧性的形成机制和培育策略。首先分析耗散结构理论与公立医院组织韧性的关联性;其次从识别危机信号、适应危机变化、实现危机中反弹3个阶段分析公立医院组织韧性的形成路径,聚焦于检测性激活、适应性重构、反思性转化3项动态循环的行为,并结合耗散结构理论中熵变调节、自组织机制、涨落反馈等核心思想,提取组织韧性形成的6个关键要素,即预防正熵、增加负熵、制度适时调整、资源调配使用、反思学习、组织优化,并对每个关键要素对应的行为表现进行阐述;再者提出公立医院组织韧性的培育策略,包括培育公立医院物理韧性、制度韧性、人员技术韧性、心理韧性等,以期实现公立医院由脆弱性向韧性转变。

Discussion of Dissipation Structure in a Directionally Solidified Alloy

The dissipation theory was introduced into the solidification area to describe the inherent laws of solidification from a new viewpoint. Discussion demonstrates that the solid / liquid interface in a directionally solidified alloy belongs to a kind of dissipation structure

Symplectic(辛)几何学与航空发动机的结构设计

Ｓｙｍｐｌｅｃｔｉｃ（辛）几何学与航空发动机的结构设计西北工业大学教授邓子辰计算结构力学与最优控制模拟理论的建立，说明这两门学科之间存在相似性。近几年的工作主要是将结构力学中的一些有效方法（如多重子结构法、能量法等）成功地引入了最优控制领域，并已取...

NONLINEAR EVOLUTION SYSTEMS AND GREEN’S FUNCTION

In this paper, we will introduce how to apply Green＇s function method to get the pointwise estimates for the solutions of Cauchy problem of nonlinear evolution equations with dissipative structure. First of all, we introduce the pointwise estimates of the time-asymptotic shape of the solutions of the isentropic Navier-Stokes equations and show to exhibit the generalized Huygen＇s principle. Then, for other nonlinear dissipative evolution equations, we will only introduce the result and give some brief explanations. Our approach is based on the detailed analysis of the Green＇s function of the linearized system and micro-local analysis, such as frequency decomposition and so on.

Antitumor effects of electrochemical treatment

Electrochemical treatment is an alternative modality for tumor treatment based on the application of a low intensity direct electric current to the tumor tissue through two or more platinum electrodes placed within the tumor zone or in the surrounding areas. This treatment is noted for its great effectiveness, minimal invasiveness and local effect. Several studies have been conducted worldwide to evaluate the anfitumoral effect of this therapy. In all these studies a variety of biochemical and physiological responses of tumors to the applied treatment have been obtained. By this reason, researchers have suggested various mechanisms to explain how direct electric current destroys tumor ceils. Although, it is generally accepted this treatment induces electrolysis, electroosmosis and electroporation in tumoral tissues. However, action mechanism of this alternative modality on the tumor tissue is not well understood. Although the principle of Electrochemical treatment is simple, a standardized method is not yet available. The mechanism by which Electrochemical treatment affects tumor growth and survival may represent more complex process. The present work analyzes the latest and most important research done on the electrochemical treatment of tumors. We conclude with our point of view about the destruction mechanism features of this alternative therapy. Also, we suggest some mechanisms and strategies from the thermodynamic point of view for this therapy. In the area of Electrochemical treatment of cancer this tool has been exploited very little and much work remains to be done. Electrochemical treatment constitutes a good therapeutic option for patients that have failed the conventional oncology methods.

NON-EQUILIBRIUM STATIONARY STATE IN CHEMICAL REACTION OF SiO_2/Fe AT INTERFACE OF SLAG/METAL AND ITS STABILITY DURING ARC WELDING

For characteristics of open and far from thermodynamic equilibrium in welding chemical reaction, a new kind of quantitative method, which is used to analyze direction and extent for chemical reaction of SiO2/Fe during quasi-steady state period, is introduced with the concept of non-equilibrium stationary state. The main idea is based on thermodynamic driving forces, which result in non-zero thermodynamic fluxes and lead to chemical reaction far away from thermodynamic equilibrium. There exists certain dynamic equilibrium relationship between rates of diffusion fluxes in liquid phase of reactants or products and the rate equation of chemical reaction when welding is in quasi-steady state. As result of this, a group of non-linear equations containing concentrations of all substances at interface of slag/liquid-metal may be established. Moreover the stability of this non-equilibrium stationary state is discussed using dissipative structure theory and it is concluded theoretically that this non-equilibrium stationary state for welding chemical reaction is of stability.

Dynamic Mechanism of Migmatization in the Dabie Complex, Northeastern Hubei, China

On the basis of the detailed field work, compositions and contents of plagioclase and K - feldspar,determination of ordering degree, statistical analysis of plagioclase elongation index, mass-balance calculation and mineral spatial distribution and geochemistry, it is concluded that the migmatites in the Dabie complex are characterized by the presence of thermocenters. There are regular changes in mineral character in the migmatites from the centers outwards. The dominant genetic mechanism is anatexis and metasomatism, whose intensities decrease from the centers outwards. Finally, according to the simulated experiment on Liesegang' s rings and non-linear dynamics (dissipative structure theory), the dynamic mechanism of migmatization is profoundly expouded as consisting of the early-stage metasomatism induced by the thermal anomaly, the cardinal-stage anatexis induced by the early-stage matasomatism and finally the last-stage post-anatexis metasomatism.

Analysis of Venezuela's oil-oriented economy: from the perspective of entropy

To investigate the efficiency and stability of Venezuela＇s oil-oriented economy, this paper applied entropy to the analysis.Based on this method, Venezuela＇s oil-centered industry, inefficient regulatory system, and insensitive response to external changes are recognized as an increase in the country＇s entropy. According to these facts, a dissipative structure model is constructed to analyze the efficiency and stability of the Venezuela＇s economic system. The results show that financial assistants（fund flow）, policy reform（policy flow）, and advanced technology（technology flow） can perform as negative entropy inflows（NEIFs）. These NEIFs will promote a series of influence and feedback reactions, which will contribute to recovering Venezuela＇s system efficiency and stability.

Dissolution Dynamics of Grossularite and Hedenbergite

The relationship between dissolution rate and pH is determined by carrying out dynamic experiments of hedenbergite and grossularite dissolution .The dissolution reaction equations are established .The dissolution processes of two minerals are simulated by using the theory of multi-phase and mufti-component chemical equilibrium . The results bring light to the mechanism of dissolution processes .Due to incongruent dissolution of two minerals when the dissolution processes reach a metastable supersaturation critical point new metastable minerals can be formed in the system .The experiments showed that dissolution of grossularite and hedenbergite consumes H+ and then makes pH value of solution high . In turn , precipitation of metastable minerals makes pH value low .Precipitation of metastable minerals has a catalytic effect for dissolution of reacting minerals in special time .Precipitation and dissolution carried out alternately in the system and it causes periodic oscillation of pH values with reacting time . This is the dissipative structure or self-organization happened in the processes of mineral dissolution.

Ore Zoning as Self-Organization of Geochemical Dynamic Systems

Zoning in ore bodies, ore deposits and ore regions are recognized as temporal-spatial structures generated by the dynamics of ore- forming processes. Viewed from the theory of dissipative structures, ore zoning is a kind of self-organization phenomenon occurring in far from-equilibrium geochemical dynamic systems. Therefore,kinetic and dynamic approaches must be taken to reveal the mechanisms of ore zoning. Two dominant coupling processes leading to ore zoning——reaction-transport feedbacks and double-diffusive convection——are discussed.

Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristics of Combustion Wave in SHS Process

The characteristic of combustion wave and its change were analyzed by numerical value calculation and computer simulation, based on the combustion dynamical model of SHS process. It is shown that with the change of condition parameters in SHS process various time-space order combustion waves appear. It is concluded from non-liner dynamical mechanism analysis that the strong coupling of two non-linear dynamical processes is the dynamical mechanism causing the time-space order dissipation structures.

Spatial relationship between energy dissipation and vortex tubes in channel flow

The spatial relationship between the energy dissipation slabs and the vortex tubes is investigated based on the direct numerical simulation（DNS） of the channel flow. The spatial distance between these two structures is found to be slightly greater than the vortex radius. Comparison of the core areas of the vortex tubes and the dissipation slabs gives a mean ratio of 0.16 for the mean swirling strength and that of 2.89 for the mean dissipation rate. These results verify that in the channel flow the slabs of intense dissipation and the vortex tubes do not coincide in space. Rather they appear in pairs offset with a mean separation of approximately 10η.