Adiabatic shear behavior and the corresponding mechanism of TiB2/Al composites were researched by split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB).Results show that the flow stresses of the TiB2/Al composites exhibit softening t...Adiabatic shear behavior and the corresponding mechanism of TiB2/Al composites were researched by split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB).Results show that the flow stresses of the TiB2/Al composites exhibit softening tendency with the increasing of strain rates. All the composites fail in splitting and cutting with a 45 degree, and the phase transformed bands of molten aluminum are found on the adiabatic shear layers. The deformation behavior and shear localization of the TiB2/Al composites specimens were simulated by finite element code MSC.Marc. The Johnson-Cook model was used to describe the thermo-viscoplastic response of the specimen material. There was unanimous between the numerical result and the experimental result on the location of the adiabatic shear band. From the numerical simulation and experiment, it was concluded that the instantaneous failure of the composite was ascribed due to the local low strength area where the formation of adiabatic shear band was, and the stress condition had significant effect on the initiation and propagation of adiabatic shear band (ASB).展开更多
A three-dimensional(3D)global adiabatic spectral primitive equation model has been designed.The main features are as follows. (1)Adoption of spherical harmonics and Tschebyscheff polynomials as the basis functions in ...A three-dimensional(3D)global adiabatic spectral primitive equation model has been designed.The main features are as follows. (1)Adoption of spherical harmonics and Tschebyscheff polynomials as the basis functions in the horizontal and vertical respectively,but the unknowns in the spectral equations are two- dimensional; (2)Inclusion of the tropopause,which may vary with time and space; (3)Suggestion of a spectral method for representing the vertical structure of the atmosphere applicable to the unsmoothed profile case; (4)In consideration of nonlinear vertical aliasing a technique is proposed to avoid it and nonlinear computational instability. Based on real data forecasts up to 48 hours have been performed.The results show that the statistical verifications with the model are superior on the average to those with the T42L9 used operationally before 1995 at NMC of China at the same mean resolution.展开更多
Regenerators play a vital role in enhancing the overall performance of Stirling engines.Hence,this paper performed an energy and exergy analysis to elucidate the significance of regenerator characteristics concerning ...Regenerators play a vital role in enhancing the overall performance of Stirling engines.Hence,this paper performed an energy and exergy analysis to elucidate the significance of regenerator characteristics concerning system performance,contributing to the optimal regenerator’s design and selection.The relationship between regenerator structure,regenerator exergy destruction,and output power,thermal efficiency,and exergy efficiency for Stirling engines was established by integrating the thermal model of Stirling engines with a mathematical model of regenerators.In contrast to cross-flow and parallel-flow regenerators,a novel concept of inclined-flow regenerators,featuring a matrix surface inclined in the direction of gas flow,was developed to achieve higher and more balanced engine output power and energy utilization efficiency.A comprehensive investigation was conducted into the effects of matrix structure types and regenerator geometries on the performance of both regenerators and engines.The results reveal that,following structural optimization,Stirling engines equipped with the inclined-flow regenerator demonstrate a substantial 16.6%,38.3%,and 37.2%increase in power output,thermal efficiency,and exergy efficiency,respectively,compared to those equipped with cross-flow regenerators.In contrast,when compared to engines fitted with parallel-flow regenerators,they experience a 13.5%reduction in power output but achieve remarkable enhancements of 45.4%and 36.7%in thermal and exergy efficiency,respectively.This study introduces new insights into selecting regenerator structures for enhancing the output performance of Stirling engines.展开更多
基金the National Engineering Research Center Open Fund(No.2011007B)Natural Science Foundation of GuangDong Province(No.10451064101004631)
文摘Adiabatic shear behavior and the corresponding mechanism of TiB2/Al composites were researched by split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB).Results show that the flow stresses of the TiB2/Al composites exhibit softening tendency with the increasing of strain rates. All the composites fail in splitting and cutting with a 45 degree, and the phase transformed bands of molten aluminum are found on the adiabatic shear layers. The deformation behavior and shear localization of the TiB2/Al composites specimens were simulated by finite element code MSC.Marc. The Johnson-Cook model was used to describe the thermo-viscoplastic response of the specimen material. There was unanimous between the numerical result and the experimental result on the location of the adiabatic shear band. From the numerical simulation and experiment, it was concluded that the instantaneous failure of the composite was ascribed due to the local low strength area where the formation of adiabatic shear band was, and the stress condition had significant effect on the initiation and propagation of adiabatic shear band (ASB).
基金This study is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the program No.49575268.
文摘A three-dimensional(3D)global adiabatic spectral primitive equation model has been designed.The main features are as follows. (1)Adoption of spherical harmonics and Tschebyscheff polynomials as the basis functions in the horizontal and vertical respectively,but the unknowns in the spectral equations are two- dimensional; (2)Inclusion of the tropopause,which may vary with time and space; (3)Suggestion of a spectral method for representing the vertical structure of the atmosphere applicable to the unsmoothed profile case; (4)In consideration of nonlinear vertical aliasing a technique is proposed to avoid it and nonlinear computational instability. Based on real data forecasts up to 48 hours have been performed.The results show that the statistical verifications with the model are superior on the average to those with the T42L9 used operationally before 1995 at NMC of China at the same mean resolution.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51736004).
文摘Regenerators play a vital role in enhancing the overall performance of Stirling engines.Hence,this paper performed an energy and exergy analysis to elucidate the significance of regenerator characteristics concerning system performance,contributing to the optimal regenerator’s design and selection.The relationship between regenerator structure,regenerator exergy destruction,and output power,thermal efficiency,and exergy efficiency for Stirling engines was established by integrating the thermal model of Stirling engines with a mathematical model of regenerators.In contrast to cross-flow and parallel-flow regenerators,a novel concept of inclined-flow regenerators,featuring a matrix surface inclined in the direction of gas flow,was developed to achieve higher and more balanced engine output power and energy utilization efficiency.A comprehensive investigation was conducted into the effects of matrix structure types and regenerator geometries on the performance of both regenerators and engines.The results reveal that,following structural optimization,Stirling engines equipped with the inclined-flow regenerator demonstrate a substantial 16.6%,38.3%,and 37.2%increase in power output,thermal efficiency,and exergy efficiency,respectively,compared to those equipped with cross-flow regenerators.In contrast,when compared to engines fitted with parallel-flow regenerators,they experience a 13.5%reduction in power output but achieve remarkable enhancements of 45.4%and 36.7%in thermal and exergy efficiency,respectively.This study introduces new insights into selecting regenerator structures for enhancing the output performance of Stirling engines.