This research develops two new models for project portfolio selection, in which the candidate projects are composed of multiple repetitive units. To reflect some real situations, the learning effect is considered in t...This research develops two new models for project portfolio selection, in which the candidate projects are composed of multiple repetitive units. To reflect some real situations, the learning effect is considered in the project portfolio selection problem for the first time. The mathematical representations of the relationship between learning experience and investment cost are provided. One numerical example under different scenarios is demonstrated and the impact of considering learning effect is then discussed.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of combined application of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and autologous ear cartilage in nasal plastic surgery.Methods:76 cases of nasal plastic surgery patients in our hospital from...Objective:To explore the effect of combined application of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and autologous ear cartilage in nasal plastic surgery.Methods:76 cases of nasal plastic surgery patients in our hospital from September 2019 to September 2020 were selected as the research objects and divided into experimental group(38 cases,treated with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene+autologous ear cartilage surgery)and control group(38 cases,treated with autologous ear cartilage surgery).The treatment effect,appearance score and complications were compared.Results:The total effective rate of the experimental group(97.37%,37/38)was higher than that of the control group(78.95%,30/38),P<0.05;After treatment,the appearance score of the experimental group was(8.97±0.37),which was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);The total incidence of complications in the experimental group(5.26%,2/38)was significantly lower than that in the control group(21.05%,8/38),P<0.05.Conclusion:In the process of nasal plastic surgery,the combined application of autologous ear cartilage surgery and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene has obvious effect,improves the appearance of patients,and has less postoperative complications,which is worthy of promotion.展开更多
Deformation characteristics of light weight soil with different EPS (expanded polystyrene) sizes were investigated by consolidation tests.The results show that the confined stress-strain relation curve is in S shape,w...Deformation characteristics of light weight soil with different EPS (expanded polystyrene) sizes were investigated by consolidation tests.The results show that the confined stress-strain relation curve is in S shape,which has a good homologous relation with e-p curve and e-lgp curve,and three types of curves reflect obvious structural characteristics of light weight soil.When cement mixed ratio and EPS volume ratio are the same for different specimens,structural strength decreases with the increase of EPS size,but compressibility indexes basically keep unchanged within the structural strength.The settlement of light weight soil can be divided into instantaneous settlement and primary consolidation settlement.It has no obvious rheology property,and 90% of total consolidation deformation can be finished in 1 min.Settlement-time relation of light weight soil can be predicted by the hyperbolic model.S-lgt curve of light weight soil is not in anti-S shape.It is proved that there is no secondary consolidation section,so consolidation coefficient cannot be obtained by time logarithm method.Structural strength and unit price decrease with the increase of EPS size,but the reducing rate of the structural strength is lower than that of the unit price,so the cost of mixed soil can be reduced by increasing the EPS size.The EPS beads with 3-5 mm in diameter are suggested to be used in the construction process,and the prescription of mixed soil can be optimized.展开更多
The expanded graphite (EG) with a low density and better extinction performance can be used in military as passive jamming material in IR and MMW bands. Its complex refractive index is a significant parameter for the ...The expanded graphite (EG) with a low density and better extinction performance can be used in military as passive jamming material in IR and MMW bands. Its complex refractive index is a significant parameter for the extinction property. This paper presents a method to calculate the complex refractive index of EG. The reflection spectra of EG pellets were measured in the 0.24-2.6μm and 2.5-25μm bands, respectively. Based on the measurement results, the complex refractive index of EG in 5-10μm band was calculated by using Kramers-Kronig(K-K) relation and Bruggeman effective medium theory, and then the errors were analyzed. The results indicate that it is feasible to calculate the complex refractive index of EG based on its IR reflection spectra data.展开更多
A 1-octadecanol(OD)/1,3:2,4-di-(3,4-dimethyl) benzylidene sorbitol(DMDBS)/expander graphite(EG) composite was prepared as a form-stable phase change material(PCM) by vacuum melting method. The results of fie...A 1-octadecanol(OD)/1,3:2,4-di-(3,4-dimethyl) benzylidene sorbitol(DMDBS)/expander graphite(EG) composite was prepared as a form-stable phase change material(PCM) by vacuum melting method. The results of field emission-scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM) showed that 1-octadecanol was restricted in the three-dimensional network formed by DMDBS and the honeycomb network formed by EG. X-ray diffraction(XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) results showed that no chemical reaction occurred among the components of composite PCM in the preparation process. The gel-to-sol transition temperature of the composite PCMs containing DMDBS was much higher than the melting point of pure 1-octadecanol. The improvements in preventing leakage and thermal stability limits were mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of the three-dimensional network formed by DMDBS and the honeycomb network formed by EG. Differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) was used to determine the latent heat and phase change temperature of the composite PCMs. During melting and freezing process the latent heat values of the PCM with the composition of 91% OD/3% DMDBS/6% EG were 214.9 and 185.9 kJ·kg-1, respectively. Its degree of supercooling was only 0.1 ℃. Thermal constant analyzer results showed that its thermal conductivity(κ) changed up to roughly 10 times over that of OD/DMDBS matrix.展开更多
A large-eddy simulation of underexpanded supersonic swirling jets issuing into a quiescent environment was carried out for two typical swirl numbers.The corresponding nonswirling jet was also calculated for comparison...A large-eddy simulation of underexpanded supersonic swirling jets issuing into a quiescent environment was carried out for two typical swirl numbers.The corresponding nonswirling jet was also calculated for comparison and validation against the experimental data.The swirling effect on the various fundamental mechanisms that dictate the intricate flow phenomena,including flow features,shock cell structures.jet spreading characteristics and turbulence behaviors,was carefully analyzed,and it is found that the first shock cell length is reduced in the swirling jet in comparison with the nonswirling jet.A recirculation zone is formed in the high swirl number case,and the jet spreads quickly in the radial direction due to the swirling effect.Moreover,intensive turbulent fluctuations are generated along the jet shear layer and at the end of the jet potential core,which will be helpful in the mixing process.The obtained results provide a physical insight into understanding the mechanisms relevant to underexpanded supersonic swirling jets.展开更多
Addressing the prolonged stagnation in household consumption growth in China is crucial for the successful implementation of the strategy to expand domestic demand.By constructing the upgrading index of consumption st...Addressing the prolonged stagnation in household consumption growth in China is crucial for the successful implementation of the strategy to expand domestic demand.By constructing the upgrading index of consumption structure from 2002 to 2018,it is found that the overall upgrading trend of household consumption structure in China is accelerated after 2014.Theoretical analysis and empirical results indicate that,as household consumption structures rapidly upgrade with rising incomes in China,the primary factor limiting reasonable growth in household consumption is the insufficient effective supply resulting from a mismatch between the supply structure and the demand structure.As the adjustment of the supply structure depends on the continuous optimization of investment flow,expanding effective investment is the key driving force to improve effective supply,and it is also the existing component of expanding domestic demand.Further research shows that weakening investment convergence can significantly alleviate the insufficient effective supply caused by consumption upgrading.Enhancing the scientific anticipation of policy regulations and increasing the effectiveness of investments will be beneficial for realizing the strategy of expanding domestic demand.展开更多
A theory of gravitation in flat space-time is applied to homogeneous, isotropic cosmological models. There are non-singular cosmological models. A natural interpretation is a non-expanding universe. The redshift is an...A theory of gravitation in flat space-time is applied to homogeneous, isotropic cosmological models. There are non-singular cosmological models. A natural interpretation is a non-expanding universe. The redshift is an intrinsic effect and not a Doppler effect. The universe contains only energy in the beginning, i.e. no matter exists. In the course of time matter and radiation are created from energy where the whole energy is conserved. Matter increases with time but a certain time after the beginning of the universe the creation of matter is finished and the universe appears like a static one. A modified Hubble law is considered which may explain the high redshifts of objects in the universe without the assumption of dark energy.展开更多
It has been well known that doping nano-scale catalysts can significantly improve both the kinetics and reversible hydrogen storage capacity of MgH_(2) . However, so far it is still a challenge to directly synthesize ...It has been well known that doping nano-scale catalysts can significantly improve both the kinetics and reversible hydrogen storage capacity of MgH_(2) . However, so far it is still a challenge to directly synthesize ultrafine catalysts(e.g., < 5 nm), mainly because of the complicated chemical reaction processes. Here, a facile one-step high-energy ball milling process is developed to in situ form ultrafine Ni nanoparticles from the nickel acetylacetonate precursor in the MgH_(2) matrix. With the combined action of ultrafine metallic Ni and expanded graphite(EG), the formed MgH_(2)-Ni-EG nanocomposite with the optimized doping amounts of Ni and EG can still release 7.03 wt.% H_(2) within 8.5 min at 300 ℃ after 10 cycles. At a temperature close to room temperature(50 ℃), it can also absorb 2.42 wt.% H_(2) within 1 h. It can be confirmed from the microstructural characterization analysis that the in situ formed ultrafine metallic Ni is transformed into Mg_(2)Ni/Mg_(2)NiH_4 in the subsequent hydrogen absorption and desorption cycles. It is calculated that the dehydrogenation activation energy of the MgH_(2)-Ni-EG nanocomposite is also reduced obviously in comparison with the pure MgH_(2) . Our work provides a methodology to significantly improve the hydrogen storage performance of MgH_(2) by combining the in situ formed and uniformly dispersed ultrafine metallic catalyst from the precursor and EG.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (71772060).
文摘This research develops two new models for project portfolio selection, in which the candidate projects are composed of multiple repetitive units. To reflect some real situations, the learning effect is considered in the project portfolio selection problem for the first time. The mathematical representations of the relationship between learning experience and investment cost are provided. One numerical example under different scenarios is demonstrated and the impact of considering learning effect is then discussed.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of combined application of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and autologous ear cartilage in nasal plastic surgery.Methods:76 cases of nasal plastic surgery patients in our hospital from September 2019 to September 2020 were selected as the research objects and divided into experimental group(38 cases,treated with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene+autologous ear cartilage surgery)and control group(38 cases,treated with autologous ear cartilage surgery).The treatment effect,appearance score and complications were compared.Results:The total effective rate of the experimental group(97.37%,37/38)was higher than that of the control group(78.95%,30/38),P<0.05;After treatment,the appearance score of the experimental group was(8.97±0.37),which was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);The total incidence of complications in the experimental group(5.26%,2/38)was significantly lower than that in the control group(21.05%,8/38),P<0.05.Conclusion:In the process of nasal plastic surgery,the combined application of autologous ear cartilage surgery and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene has obvious effect,improves the appearance of patients,and has less postoperative complications,which is worthy of promotion.
基金Project(2012JQ7013)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,ChinaProject(QN2012025)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of ChinaProject(2011BSJJ084)supported by Research Foundation of Northwest A&F University,China
文摘Deformation characteristics of light weight soil with different EPS (expanded polystyrene) sizes were investigated by consolidation tests.The results show that the confined stress-strain relation curve is in S shape,which has a good homologous relation with e-p curve and e-lgp curve,and three types of curves reflect obvious structural characteristics of light weight soil.When cement mixed ratio and EPS volume ratio are the same for different specimens,structural strength decreases with the increase of EPS size,but compressibility indexes basically keep unchanged within the structural strength.The settlement of light weight soil can be divided into instantaneous settlement and primary consolidation settlement.It has no obvious rheology property,and 90% of total consolidation deformation can be finished in 1 min.Settlement-time relation of light weight soil can be predicted by the hyperbolic model.S-lgt curve of light weight soil is not in anti-S shape.It is proved that there is no secondary consolidation section,so consolidation coefficient cannot be obtained by time logarithm method.Structural strength and unit price decrease with the increase of EPS size,but the reducing rate of the structural strength is lower than that of the unit price,so the cost of mixed soil can be reduced by increasing the EPS size.The EPS beads with 3-5 mm in diameter are suggested to be used in the construction process,and the prescription of mixed soil can be optimized.
文摘The expanded graphite (EG) with a low density and better extinction performance can be used in military as passive jamming material in IR and MMW bands. Its complex refractive index is a significant parameter for the extinction property. This paper presents a method to calculate the complex refractive index of EG. The reflection spectra of EG pellets were measured in the 0.24-2.6μm and 2.5-25μm bands, respectively. Based on the measurement results, the complex refractive index of EG in 5-10μm band was calculated by using Kramers-Kronig(K-K) relation and Bruggeman effective medium theory, and then the errors were analyzed. The results indicate that it is feasible to calculate the complex refractive index of EG based on its IR reflection spectra data.
基金Funded by Science and Technology Support Program of Hubei Province of China(No.2015BAA111)
文摘A 1-octadecanol(OD)/1,3:2,4-di-(3,4-dimethyl) benzylidene sorbitol(DMDBS)/expander graphite(EG) composite was prepared as a form-stable phase change material(PCM) by vacuum melting method. The results of field emission-scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM) showed that 1-octadecanol was restricted in the three-dimensional network formed by DMDBS and the honeycomb network formed by EG. X-ray diffraction(XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) results showed that no chemical reaction occurred among the components of composite PCM in the preparation process. The gel-to-sol transition temperature of the composite PCMs containing DMDBS was much higher than the melting point of pure 1-octadecanol. The improvements in preventing leakage and thermal stability limits were mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of the three-dimensional network formed by DMDBS and the honeycomb network formed by EG. Differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) was used to determine the latent heat and phase change temperature of the composite PCMs. During melting and freezing process the latent heat values of the PCM with the composition of 91% OD/3% DMDBS/6% EG were 214.9 and 185.9 kJ·kg-1, respectively. Its degree of supercooling was only 0.1 ℃. Thermal constant analyzer results showed that its thermal conductivity(κ) changed up to roughly 10 times over that of OD/DMDBS matrix.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11132010 and 11072236the 111 Project(No B07033).
文摘A large-eddy simulation of underexpanded supersonic swirling jets issuing into a quiescent environment was carried out for two typical swirl numbers.The corresponding nonswirling jet was also calculated for comparison and validation against the experimental data.The swirling effect on the various fundamental mechanisms that dictate the intricate flow phenomena,including flow features,shock cell structures.jet spreading characteristics and turbulence behaviors,was carefully analyzed,and it is found that the first shock cell length is reduced in the swirling jet in comparison with the nonswirling jet.A recirculation zone is formed in the high swirl number case,and the jet spreads quickly in the radial direction due to the swirling effect.Moreover,intensive turbulent fluctuations are generated along the jet shear layer and at the end of the jet potential core,which will be helpful in the mixing process.The obtained results provide a physical insight into understanding the mechanisms relevant to underexpanded supersonic swirling jets.
基金the Major Project funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China(No.21ZDA037)Ministry of Education's Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program(No.19YJA790025).
文摘Addressing the prolonged stagnation in household consumption growth in China is crucial for the successful implementation of the strategy to expand domestic demand.By constructing the upgrading index of consumption structure from 2002 to 2018,it is found that the overall upgrading trend of household consumption structure in China is accelerated after 2014.Theoretical analysis and empirical results indicate that,as household consumption structures rapidly upgrade with rising incomes in China,the primary factor limiting reasonable growth in household consumption is the insufficient effective supply resulting from a mismatch between the supply structure and the demand structure.As the adjustment of the supply structure depends on the continuous optimization of investment flow,expanding effective investment is the key driving force to improve effective supply,and it is also the existing component of expanding domestic demand.Further research shows that weakening investment convergence can significantly alleviate the insufficient effective supply caused by consumption upgrading.Enhancing the scientific anticipation of policy regulations and increasing the effectiveness of investments will be beneficial for realizing the strategy of expanding domestic demand.
文摘A theory of gravitation in flat space-time is applied to homogeneous, isotropic cosmological models. There are non-singular cosmological models. A natural interpretation is a non-expanding universe. The redshift is an intrinsic effect and not a Doppler effect. The universe contains only energy in the beginning, i.e. no matter exists. In the course of time matter and radiation are created from energy where the whole energy is conserved. Matter increases with time but a certain time after the beginning of the universe the creation of matter is finished and the universe appears like a static one. A modified Hubble law is considered which may explain the high redshifts of objects in the universe without the assumption of dark energy.
基金financial support from the National Basic Research Program of China (2018YFB1502100)the support from the PolyU grant (No.G-YW5N)。
文摘It has been well known that doping nano-scale catalysts can significantly improve both the kinetics and reversible hydrogen storage capacity of MgH_(2) . However, so far it is still a challenge to directly synthesize ultrafine catalysts(e.g., < 5 nm), mainly because of the complicated chemical reaction processes. Here, a facile one-step high-energy ball milling process is developed to in situ form ultrafine Ni nanoparticles from the nickel acetylacetonate precursor in the MgH_(2) matrix. With the combined action of ultrafine metallic Ni and expanded graphite(EG), the formed MgH_(2)-Ni-EG nanocomposite with the optimized doping amounts of Ni and EG can still release 7.03 wt.% H_(2) within 8.5 min at 300 ℃ after 10 cycles. At a temperature close to room temperature(50 ℃), it can also absorb 2.42 wt.% H_(2) within 1 h. It can be confirmed from the microstructural characterization analysis that the in situ formed ultrafine metallic Ni is transformed into Mg_(2)Ni/Mg_(2)NiH_4 in the subsequent hydrogen absorption and desorption cycles. It is calculated that the dehydrogenation activation energy of the MgH_(2)-Ni-EG nanocomposite is also reduced obviously in comparison with the pure MgH_(2) . Our work provides a methodology to significantly improve the hydrogen storage performance of MgH_(2) by combining the in situ formed and uniformly dispersed ultrafine metallic catalyst from the precursor and EG.