Potential industrial applications of photo/electrocatalysis: Recent progress and future challenges

Nowadays,the rapid development of the social economy inevitably leads to global energy and environmental crisis.For this reason,more and more scholars focus on the development of photocatalysis and/or electrocatalysis technology for the advantage in the sustainable production of high-value-added products,and the high efficiency in pollutants remediation.Although there is plenty of outstanding research has been put forward continuously,most of them focuses on catalysis performance and reaction mechanisms in laboratory conditions.Realizing industrial application of photo/electrocatalytic processes is still a challenge that needs to be overcome by social demand.In this regard,this review comprehensively summarized several explorations in thefield of photo/electrocatalytic reduction towards potential industrial applications in recent years.Special attention is paid to the successful attempts and the current status of photo/electrocatalytic water splitting,carbon dioxide conversion,resource utilization from waste,etc.,by using advanced reactors.The key problems and challenges of photo/electrocatalysis in future industrial practice are also discussed,and the possible development directions are also pointed out from the industry view.

Electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction towards industrial applications

Recently,research on the electrocatalytic CO_(2) reduction reaction(eCO_(2)RR)has attracted considerable attention due to its potential to resolve environmental problems caused by CO_(2) while utilizing clean energy and producing high‐value‐added products.Considerable theoretical research in the lab has demonstrated its feasibility and prospect.However,industrialization is mandatory to realize the economic and social value of eCO_(2)RR.For industrial application of eCO_(2)RR,more criteria have been proposed for eCO_(2)RR research,including high current density(above 200 mA cm^(−2)),high product selectivity(above 90%),and long‐term stability.To fulfill these criteria,the eCO_(2)RR system needs to be systematically designed and optimized.In this review,recent research on eCO_(2)RR for industrial applications is summarized.The review starts with focus on potential industrial catalysts in eCO_(2)RR.Next,potential industrial products are proposed in eCO_(2)RR.These products,including carbon monoxide,formic acid,ethylene,and ethanol,all have high market demand,and have shown high current density and product selectivity in theoretical research.Notably,the innovative components and strategy for industrializing the eCO_(2)RR system are also highlighted here,including flow cells,seawater electrolytes,solid electrolytes,and a two‐step method.Finally,some instructions and possible future avenues are presented for the prospects of future industrial application of eCO_(2)RR.

Variable elliptical vibrating screen: Particles kinematics and industrial application

Traditional vibrating screen usually adopts the linear centralized excitation mode,which causes the difficulty in particles loosening and low screening efficiency.The variable elliptical vibrating screen(VEVS)trajectory is regulated to adapt the material mass along the direction of the screen length,improving the particles distribution as well as the screening efficiency.In this work,a theoretical model was developed for analyzing the screen surface motion law during VEVS-based screening process.An equation was obtained to show the relationship between the horizontal amplitude and the vertical amplitude.The materials kinetic characteristics were studied by using high-speed camera during screening process.Compared with equal-amplitude screen(EAS),the material moving velocity was increased by 13.03%on the first half but decreased by 3.52% on the second half,and the total screening time was reduced by 9.42% by using VEVS.In addition,-6 mm screening test was carried out.At the length of VEVS equaled to 1.2 m,the screening efficiency and the total misplaced material content were 92.50% and 2.90%,respectively.However,the screening efficiency was 89.91% and the total misplaced material content was 3.76% during EAS-based screening process.Furthermore,when external moisture is 5.96%,the screening efficiency of VEVS could reach 86.95%.The 2 TKB50113 type VEVS with double-layered screen surface used in Huoshizui Coal Mine was 5.0 m in width and 11.3 m in length.The areas of single layer and double layer were 56.5 and 113 m~2,respectively.In industrial production,the processing capacity was 2500-3000 t/h and the screening efficiency was larger than 90%.

Opposed multi-burner gasification technology:Recent process of fundamental research and industrial application

Opposed multi-burner(OMB)gasification technology is the first large-scale gasification technology developed in China with completely independent intellectual property rights.It has been widely used around the world,involving synthetic ammonia,methanol,ethylene glycol,coal liquefaction,hydrogen production and other fields.This paper summarizes the research and development process of OMB gasification technology from the perspective of the cold model experiment and process simulation,pilotscale study and industrial demonstration.The latest progress of fundamental research in nozzle atomization and dispersion,mixing enhancement of impinging flow,multiscale reaction of different carbonaceous feedstocks,spectral characteristic of impinging flame and particle characteristics inside gasifier,and comprehensive gasification model are reviewed.The latest industrial application progress of ultralarge-scale OMB gasifier and radiant syngas cooler(RSC)combined with quenching chamber OMB gasifier are introduced,and the prospects for the future technical development are proposed as well.

Research on Test Methods for AI Industrial Application Capabilities of Smart Mobile Terminals

A test method and system for AI industrial application capabilities of smart terminals. The method includes the following steps: According to the temperature change values of different AI industrial applications executed by standard smart terminal equipment under different equipment parameters, the equipment parameters and temperature changes of standard smart terminal equipment are constructed. Correlation model;obtain the device parameters of the smart terminal device to be tested, and obtain the predicted value of the temperature change of the smart terminal device to be tested based on the correlation model between the device parameters of the standard smart terminal device and the temperature change;Measure the actual value of the temperature change of the intelligent terminal device executing different AI industrial applications;obtain the test result of the intelligent terminal device to be tested according to the predicted value of the temperature change and the actual value of the temperature change.

Integrated development and industrial application of high sour natural gas purification technology

Aiming at acute characteristics of flammability,explosibility,causticity and leakiness of high sour natural gas,giving full consideration to local natural conditions in Sichuan Province and starting with purification process,the paper analyzed process configurations,energy utilization and conservation,safety and environment protection measures. The integrated technology and engineering scheme for high sour natural gas purification was established and successfully used in industrial application.

Advances in Industrial Applications of Ni_3Al Intermetallics Based Alloys

Research on high temperature wear mechanism shows that the oxidation and corrosion resistance, high temperature hardness, thermal fatigue resistance and structure stability are main control factors for Ni_3Al based alloys. Some important workpieces have been produced in mass quantity such as the guide shoe used in wire hot rolling. Ni_3Al based alloys could be used as cavitation erosion resistant materials mainly because of their high temperature mechanical properties, high work hardening ability and fatigue resistance. The weld electrode of Ni_3Al based alloy has been fabricated and used in the protection against cavitation erosion of big blade of hydraulic turbine in Sanmenxia Hydropower Station. Ni_3Al based alloys exhibit superproperties in the situation of high temperature over 1200℃, for example, in the work condition of flame tube of jet. Some of rivets used in combustor of jet are fabricated and tested.

New LNK302 Addresses Lower Power Home Appliance and Industrial Applications

SAN JOSE,Calif.-September 9,2004-Power Integrations,Inc.(NASDAQ:POWI),the leading supplier of high-voltageanalog integrated circuits used in power conversion, todayintroduced LNK302,a new member of the company'sLinkSwitch-TN family of AC- DC power conversion ICs.Designed as a cost-effective replacement for bulky,energy-wasting capacitive droppers and linear transformers,the LinkSwitch-TN family is ideal for use in home applianceand industrial control applications.The addition of

Distributed Solar PV System for Industrial Application

The paper presents the design and field test of a distributed solar PV system for industrial application （DGPVi）. DGPVi utilizes HyPV （hybrid PV） system which generates solar power for self-consumption in lighting and air conditioning in a production line of a factory when solar energy is available. It does not feed the excess PV power to the grid. HyPV will be switched to grid power supply when solar energy is not available. A 3 kWp DGPVi is installed in a factory for field demonstration. The test results show that the solar PV power generated can be utilized immediately. The solar energy generation efficiency （kWh/day per kWp PV installation） of DGPVi is close to that of grid-tied PV system without self-consumption and battery storage. The yearly return on investment of DGPVi is 2.0% at the present installation cost or 3.3% at further cost-down cost. The payback time will be 14.3 years at the present installation cost or 12.1 years at cost-down cost. The present study verifies the economic feasibility of DGPVi.

Model of Forming-Accretion on Blast Furnace Copper Stave and Industrial Application

Copper staves have been equipped on nearly all of BF （blast furnaces） with volume over than 1000 m3 in China since their introduction from abroad about more than 10 years ago. Because of short application and lack of experience, phenomena of thickened or naked of copper stave happen occasionally which influence production severely. So it is important to study the model of forming-accretion on BF copper stave and realize real-time monitoring of forming-accretion on different copper staves. Therefore, mathematic model of calculating accretion thickness by heat flow of BF is proposed, and the calculated results indicate that accretion thickness could be kept at a reasonable range of around 50 mm by controlling heat flux around 22.0 kW/mz. The monitoring program based on the model was applied to a certain BF in China successfully, and it is found that slip of BF near the inner wall is one of most important reasons that cause fluctuation of accretion thickness. During the period of scheduled maintenance of the certain BF, the thickness of accretion measured through the static pressure holes is in good accordance with the value calculated by the monitoring program, so the results calculated by the monitoring program can be used to guide industrial production

Phosphorus Ligands from the Zhang Lab:Design,Asymmetric Hydrogenation,and Industrial Applications

Chiral phosphorus ligands have played a crucial role for the recent advances in asymmetric catalysis.This review summarizes chiral phosphorus ligands developed from the Laboratory of Professor Xumu Zhang in the latest 25 years.A number of iconic phosphorus ligands including bisphosphorus ligands with rigid chiral backbone such as BICP,PennPhos,TunePhos,and f-Binaphane,P-chiral bisphosphorus ligands TangPhos,Binapine,and DuanPhos,phosphine-phosphoramidte ligand YanPhos,noncovalent interaction-assisted ferrocenyl phosphorus ligand ZhaoPhos and WudaPhos,and tridentate ferrocenyl phosphorus ligands f-amphox are introduced,and their applications in asymmetric hydrogenation are emphasized.

A blockchain architecture for industrial applications

Blockchain and the programs running on it,called smart contracts,are increasingly applied in all fields where trust and strong certifications are required.Our work focuses on industrial applications of blockchains and not on cryptocurrencies or tokens.We use frameworks to compare public and permissioned blockchains specifically suited for industrial applications.We also propose a complete solution based on Ethereum to implement a decentralized application,putting together in an original way,components and patterns already used and proven.This solution is characterized by a set of validator nodes running the blockchain using Proof-of-Authority or similar efficient consensus algorithms,by the use of an explorer enabling users to check the blockchain state,and the source code of the smart contracts running on it.From time to time,the hash digest of the last mined block is written into a public blockchain to guarantee immutability.The right to send transactions is granted by validator nodes to users by endowing them with the Ethers mined locally.Overall,the proposed approach has the same transparency and immutability as a public blockchain,largely reducing its drawbacks.

Normative Analysis and Strategy Research on Harmonized Development of Modern Industrialization, Urbanization, Agricultural Modernization and IT Application

Targeting modernization, we should keep to the Chinese-style path of car- rying out industrialization in a new way and advancing IT application, urbanization, and agricultural modernization. In the research, the scientific concepts of IT applica- tion, urbanization, agricultural modernization and industrialization were illustrated and the interrelations were analyzed, with measures on harmonized development pro- posed based on existing problems.

Modelling and Performance Analysis of Visible Light Communication System in Industrial Implementations

Visible light communication(VLC)has a paramount role in industrial implementations,especially for better energy efficiency,high speed-data rates,and low susceptibility to interference.However,since studies on VLC for industrial implementations are in scarcity,areas concerning illumination optimisation and communication performances demand further investigation.As such,this paper presents a new modelling of light fixture distribution for a warehouse model to provide acceptable illumination and communication performances.The proposed model was evaluated based on various semi-angles at half power(SAAHP)and different height levels for several parameters,including received power,signal to noise ratio(SNR),and bit error rate(BER).The results revealed improvement in terms of received power and SNR with 30 Mbps data rate.Various modulations were studied to improve the link quality,whereby better average BER values of 5.55×10^(−15) and 1.06×10^(−10) had been achieved with 4 PAM and 8 PPM,respectively.The simulation outcomes are indeed viable for the practical warehouse model.

Commercial Application of Novel Heavy Oil Catalytic Cracking Catalyst HSC

The commercial application of a novel RFCC catalyst HSC used in an 1.4 Mt/a RFCC unit at a refinery A was introduced. The application results show that in comparison with the base catalyst, the yield of dry gas and slurry was reduced, while the total liquid yield, gasoline yield and LPG yield increased by 1.34, 5.05 and 1.43 percentage points,respectively. The properties of the products showed no significant change while the anti-abrasion strength of the catalyst was relatively high. Based on the mid-term calibration test, the summary calibration test and the daily statistics of long term industrial application practice, the HSC catalyst features a strong conversion ability of heavy oil, a high gasoline yield, a satisfactory product distribution and a good selectivity.

Flexible Control of Pulsed Power for Biomedical Applications Using PC

This work aims to control pulsed power for biomedical fields, which demands sensitive parameters. The pulsed power consists of a voltage rise time of less than 50 ns and charging energy to 1.0 J/pulse; also, the pulse control area includes pulse interval pulse shot number, output voltage. To achieve this system, a pulsed power system exists including software running on PC, universal serial bus （UgB~ for connection, and FPGA controller. Using the software for complex control of pulsed power will enable expansion into various fields with easy operation.

Review of Linear Switched Reluctance Motor Designs for Linear Propulsion Applications

Linear switched reluctance motor(LSRM)and its applications in different industries have been an interesting research topic for the past few years.LSRMs have proved to be a suitable alternative in a variety of applications requiring linear motion.However,its use is not that popular which instigated an active interest in the evolution of newer LSRM configurations.Enhancement in its propulsion force along with the reduction in force ripples,weight,acoustic noise,and vibration have been the main objectives in recently proposed LSRM designs.In this paper,recently proposed LSRM designs are reviewed and analyzed.The paper presents a one-stop introduction and a complete update to the designs,both in terms of qualitative and quantitative parameters.In addition,it takes into account the challenges in the implementation of these designs.Based on a detailed comparison of these designs as presented in this paper,an appropriate design can be chosen for a given application.

Recent advances in catalytic filters for integrated removal of dust and NOx from flue gas:fundamentals and applications

Catalytic filters including catalytic bag filters and catalytic filter candles, which couple the filters with denitrification catalysts to obtain the ability to simultaneously remove SOx, NOx and dust, have become the promising applied technology for the integrated flue gas treatment because of their huge advantages in reducing the initial investment, floor occupancy and maintenance cost. In this review, we will summarize the recent advances in the development of catalytic filters in terms of their process principles, filter material, denitrification catalysts, structure-function relationships and industrial applications. Moreover, suggestions about the current challenges and future opportunities are also given from the viewpoints of catalysts and filter material design, catalytic filter preparation methods, and their poisoning and regeneration, etc. With the further development of theory and engineering research, the extensive industrial application of catalytic filters in the field of multiple pollutants flue gas treatment is highly anticipated in the future.