How to model the contractive behavior of soil in a heating test

In this paper,the thermodynamic behavior of soil was observed in well-known heating tests via a simulation,which included THMcoupled finite element analysis as the boundary value problem(BVP).The primary purpose of the paper was to identify the necessity to model a phenomenon called‘the volumetric contraction of soft clay due to heating’by introducing some extra parameters in the thermoelastoplastic model in which the THM analyses were conducted.Based on the simulation,it was determined that the heating test is only a BVP,and the phenomenon is simply an average behavior of the BVP,not an inherent property of soil.Based on the universal rule that any material will expand when heated,it is not necessary to introduce an extra parameter into a properly organized thermo-elastoplastic model to describe the phenomenon.The results may provide a useful insight for researchers who are interested in modeling the thermodynamic behavior of soils.

Heating pulse tests under constant volume on Boom clay

Boom clay formation is a potential natural host rock for geological disposal of high-level nuclear waste in Belgium.Heating pulse tests with controlled power supply（maximum temperature was limited to 85℃） and controlled hydraulic boundary conditions were performed under nearly constant volume conditions to study the impact of thermal loading on the clay formation.Selected test results of intact borehole samples retrieved in horizontal direction are presented and discussed.The study focuses on the time evolution of temperature and pore water pressure changes along heating and cooling paths,i.e.pore pressure build-up during quasi-undrained heating and later dissipation at constant temperature.

High Heat Flux Testing of B_4C/Cu and SiC/Cu Functionally Graded Materials Simulated by Laser and Electron Beam

B4C, SiC and C, Cu functionally graded-materials (FGMs) have been developed by plasma spraying and hot pressing. Their high-heat flux properties have been investigated by high energy laser and electron beam for the simulation of plasma disruption process of the future fusion reactors, And a study on eroded products of B4C/Cu FGM under transient thermal load of electron beam was performed. In the experiment, SEM and EDS analysis indicated that B4C and SiC were decomposed, carbon was preferentially evaporated under high thermal load, and a part of Si and Cu were melted, in addition, the splash of melted metal and the particle emission of brittle destruction were also found. Different erosive behaviors of carbon-based materials (CBMs) caused by laser and electron beam were also discussed.

Heat transfer performance testing of a new type of phase change heat sink for high power light emitting diode

In view of the limitations of solid metal heat sink in the heat dissipation of high power light emitting diode （LED）, a kind of miniaturized phase change heat sink is developed for high power LED packaging. First, the fabrication process of miniaturized phase change heat sink is investigated, upon which all parts of the heat sink are fabricated including main-body and end-cover of the heat sink, the formation of three-dimensional boiling structures at the evaporation end, the sintering of the wick, and the encapsulation of high power LED phase change heat sink. Subsequently, with the assistance of the developed testing system, heat transfer performance of the heat sink is tested under the condition of natural convection, upon which the influence of thermal load and working medium on the heat transfer performance is investigated. Finally, the heat transfer performance of the developed miniaturized phase change heat sink is compared with that of metal solid heat sink. Results show that the developed miniaturized phase change heat sink presents much better heat transfer performance over traditional metal solid heat sink, and is suitable for the packaging of high power LED.

Manufacturing and High Heat Flux Testing of Brazed Flat-Type W/CuCrZr Plasma Facing Components

Water-cooled flat-type W/Cu Cr Zr plasma facing components with an interlayer of oxygen-free copper（OFC） have been developed by using vacuum brazing route.The OFC layer for the accommodation of thermal stresses was cast onto the surface of W at a temperature range of 1150oC-1200 oC in a vacuum furnace.The W/OFC cast tiles were vacuum brazed to a Cu Cr Zr heat sink at 940 oC using the silver-free filler material Cu Mn Si Cr.The microstructure,bonding strength,and high heat flux properties of the brazed W/Cu Cr Zr joint samples were investigated.The W/Cu joint exhibits an average tensile strength of 134 MPa,which is about the same strength as pure annealed copper.High heat flux tests were performed in the electron beam facility EMS-60.Experimental results indicated that the brazed W/Cu Cr Zr mock-up experienced screening tests of up to 15 MW/m^2 and cyclic tests of 9 MW/m^2 for 1000 cycles without visible damage.

BRAKE TEST OF SiCp/A356 BRAKE DISK AND INTERPRETATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

Material properties are obvious different between aluminum matrix composites and iron and steel materials. After the brake disk braked at the same speed, the average temperature of the aluminum brake disk is 1.5 times as high as one of iron and steel brake disk, the thermal expansion value of the aluminum brake disk is 2 times as big as one of iron and steel brake disk. Mechanical property of the material decreases with the temperature increasing generally during braking, on the other hand, the big thermal stress in the brake disk happens because the material expansion is constrained. Firstly, the reasons of the thermal stress generation and the fracture failure of brake disks during braking are analyzed qualitatively by virtue of three-bar stress frame and sandwich deformation principles in physic, and then the five constraints which cause the thermal stress are summarized. On the base of the experimental results on the 1：1 emergency brake test, the thermal stress and temperature fields are simulated; The behavior of the fracture failure is interpreted semi-quantitatively by finite element analysis, There is the coincident forecast for the fraction position in term of the two methods. In the end, in the light of the analysis and calculation results, it is the general principles observed by the structure design and assembly of the brake disk that are summarized.

Preliminary High Heat Flux Tests of Small-Scale Be/Cu Mock-Ups

China, as one of the members of ITER （international thermonuclear experimental reactor） project, one of the most important construction tasks is the fabrication of the first wall panel and shield blankets, which is the key engineering technology of ITER construction and might be one of the crucial issues of the future reactor too. Since 2004, an associated research team including Southwestern Institute of Physics （ SWIP ）, Ninxia Non-ferrous Metal Co. Itd and Chinese Institute of Engineering Physics, as well as Nuclear Power Institute of China has been established. Up to now, several series of interlayer for hot isostatic press （ HIP ） connection of beryllium and CuCrZr alloy have been tested. They are titanium film or coating, Cu coating and Al or AISiMg alloy etc. The bonding strength （tensile or shear strength ） of HIPed Be/Cu joints is up to 100 MPa.

Numerical simulation research of heating chamber for high performance hydrogen bell-type annealers

The mathematic model of heating chamber for implementing the prediction of the annealing craft and improving the self adapting with the expansion of the new annealing furnace form, new annealing crafts and new kinds of steel coil has been established. The model developed which including the temperature for gas in heating chamber and the heating cover is based on the characteristics of anneal craft and the situations of locale production run. Firstly, the characteristic of the heating cover which limits the temperature was considered. Secondly, the locale production run condition and dispatching condition were considered. Finally, combining with the models and the simulation system, the numerical simulation research of the anneal process for the high performance hydrogen bell-type annealer as well as the spot experiment test were carried out. The results obtained from the developed models, usually finished less than thirty seconds, are in fair agreement with the test values, such as the relative errors of annealing times were within ±5%, and the quality＇ of the annealed steels were guaranteed.

Microchannel cooling technique for dissipating high heat flux on W/Cu flat-type mock-up for EAST divertor

As an important component of tokamaks,the divertor is mainly responsible for extracting heat and helium ash,and the targets of the divertor need to withstand high heat flux of 10 MW m-2 for steady-state operation.In this study,we proposed a new strategy,using microchannel cooling technology to remove high heat load on the targets of the divertor.The results demonstrated that the microchannel-based W/Cu flat-type mock-up successfully withstood the thermal fatigue test of 1000 cycles at 10 MW m^(-2)with cooling water of 26 l min^(-1),30°C(inlet),0.8 MPa(inlet),15 s power on and 15 s dwell time;the maximum temperature on the heat-loaded surface(W surface)of the mock-up was 493°C,which is much lower than the recrystallization temperature of W(1200°C).Moreover,no occurrence of macrocrack and‘hot spot’at the W surface,as well as no detachment of W/Cu tiles were observed during the thermal fatigue testing.These results indicate that microchannel cooling technology is an efflcient method for removing the heat load of the divertor at a low flow rate.The present study offers a promising solution to replace the monoblock design for the EAST divertor.

Diagnostic Analyses and Numerical Modeling of Explosive Cyclone over Northwestern Pacific on January 11-13,2012

In this paper,we use FNL grid data obtained from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction(NCEP)to analyze an explosive cyclone(EC)that occurred over the northwestern Pacific Ocean from January 11 to 13,2012.To simulate the EC,we used the Weather Research and Forecasting model(WRFV3.5).The cyclone outbreak occurred east of Japan from January 11 to 12 and weakened near the Kamchatka Peninsula on January 13.The analysis results show a distinct frontal structure,in which the high potential vorticity(PV)of the upper troposphere extends downward to the surface,which can facilitate EC development.A low-level jet stream develops with the EC,which can lead to more distinct convergence.The results of sea surface temperature(SST)sensitivity tests suggest that changes in the SST can affect cyclone intensity,but have little effect on its path.When small changes are made to the SST,the air pressure at the cyclonic center responds more distinctly to an increased SST than a decreased SST.The results of our latent heat release test suggest that diabatic heating processes lead to maximum PV values in the lower troposphere.Latent heat is also one of the important factors influencing EC development.

Heat Transfer Performance and Structural Optimization of a Novel Micro-channel Heat Sink

With the advent of the 5G era,the design of electronic equipment is developing towards thinness,intelligence and multi-function,which requires higher cooling performance of the equipment.Micro-channel heat sink is promising for the heat dissipation of super-thin electronic equipment.In this study,thermal resistance theoretical model of the micro-channel heat sink was first established.Then,fabrication process of the micro-channel heat sink was introduced.Subsequently,heat transfer performance of the fabricated micro-channel heat sink was tested through the developed testing platform.Results show that the developed micro-channel heat sink has more superior heat dissipation performance over conventional metal solid heat sink and it is well suited for high power LEDs application.Moreover,the micro-channel structures in the heat sink were optimized by orthogonal test.Based on the orthogonal optimization,heat dissipation performance of the micro-channel radiator was further improved.

Comparative studies for two different orientations of pebble bed in an HCCB blanket

The Indian Test Blanket Module（TBM） program in ITER is one of the major steps in its fusion reactor program towards DEMO and the future fusion power reactor vision. Research and development（RD） is focused on two types of breeding blanket concepts： lead–lithium ceramic breeder（LLCB） and helium-cooled ceramic breeder（HCCB） blanket systems for the DEMO reactor. As part of the ITER-TBM program, the LLCB concept will be tested in one-half of ITER port no. 2, whose materials and technologies will be tested during ITER operation. The HCCB concept is a variant of the solid breeder blanket, which is presently part of our domestic RD program for DEMO relevant technology development. In the HCCB concept Li_2TiO_3 and beryllium are used as the tritium breeder and neutron multiplier, respectively, in the form of a packed bed having edge-on configuration with reduced activation ferritic martensitic steel as the structural material. In this paper two design schemes, mainly two different orientations of pebble beds, are discussed. In the current concept（case-1）, the ceramic breeder beds are kept horizontal in the toroidal–radial direction. Due to gravity, the pebbles may settle down at the bottom and create a finite gap between the pebbles and the top cooling plate, which will affect the heat transfer between them. In the alternate design concept（case-2）, the pebble bed is vertically（poloidal–radial） orientated where the side plates act as cooling plates instead of top and bottom plates. These two design variants are analyzed analytically and 2 D thermal-hydraulic simulation studies are carried out with ANSYS, using the heat loads obtained from neutronic calculations.Based on the analysis the performance is compared and details of the thermal and radiative heat transfer studies are also discussed in this paper.

Trajectory generation of heat load test based on gauss pseudospectral method

A new trajectory generation for heat load test is proposed based on gauss pseudospectral method within limit range. Firstly,with multiple path constraints and flight task requirements taken into consideration, heat load parameters are introduced into the dynamics equations. In order to solve the problem of generating such a trajectory within limit range rapidly, the dynamics equations have been normalized by Earth related parameters. Secondly, since the gauss pseudospectral method is just employed to solve the discrete nonlinear programming problem, transformations are developed, which can relate the Lagrange multipliers of the discrete nonlinear programming problem to the costates of the continuous optimal control problem. In addtion, another approach of trajectory generation by tracking the given heat rate is also presented. Finally, simulation results with common aero vehicle(CAV-H) show that the trajectories obtained by both methods can well perform the heat load test with high stagnation heating rate and the large total aeroheating amount; meanwhile, gauss pseudospectral method is better than the compared one in the given range. Furthermore, the 3-D trajectory states and control variables, angle of attack and bank, which are generated by gauss pseudospectral method, can change smoothly.

Model tests and corresponding numerical simulations on cave model subjected to thermo-mechanical loading

Geological repository of high-level nuclear waste(HLNW),the most feasible approach for the safe and permanent treatment of HLNW without human intervention,has been investigated for years by many researchers.In some countries,real facilities for the geo-logical repository are already under construction.In Japan,however,due to complicated geologic conditions,especially underground water and fractured rock masses,and the high risk of natural disasters,ensuring the long-term stability of the method remains a struggle.The influential factors include underground water,heat generation from radioactive waste,and thermal and chemical weathering of the surrounding rock mass as a natural barrier.It is difficult to estimate and verify the long-term stability for up to one hundred thousand years,a complicated thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical coupling behavior,via any field test.The objective of the study is to develop a numerical method for predicting the long-term stability of geological repositories.As the first step toward realizing this objec-tive,heating and loading tests on cave model made of man-made rock specimens that are composed of diatoms,gypsum,and water,which are viscoplastic materials,were conducted,based on which a newly proposed numerical method with finite element method(FEM)was used to describe the thermal,mechanical,and time-dependent behavior of the model tests for a geological repository.To ensure the accuracy of the numerical calculations,all the material parameters in the thermoelasto-viscoplastic model with consideration of overconsolidation,the structure,and the influence of intermediate stress were determined via triaxial compression/creep tests under various temperatures,confining stresses,and loading rates.Finally,the validity of the numerical method was demonstrated by model tests over a limited time span.