Optimization of Process Parameters of Continuous Microwave Drying Raspberry Puree Based on RSM and ANN-GA

To improve drying uniformity and anthocyanin content of the raspberry puree dried in a continuous microwave dryer,the effects of process parameters(microwave intensity,air velocity,and drying time)on evaluation indexes(average temperature,average moisture content,average retention rate of the total anthocyanin content,temperature contrast value,and moisture dispersion value)were investigated via the response surface method(RSM)and the artificial neural network(ANN)with genetic algorithm(GA).The results showed that the microwave intensity and drying time dominated the changes of evaluation indexes.Overall,the ANN model was superior to the RSM model with better estimation ability,and higher drying uniformity and anthocyanin retention rate were achieved for the ANN-GA model compared with RSM.The optimal parameters were microwave intensity of 5.53 W•g^(-1),air velocity of 1.22 m·s^(-1),and drying time of 5.85 min.This study might provide guidance for process optimization of microwave drying berry fruits.

Effect of Sr and Ce on Synthesis of Nanometer Perovskite LaMnO_(3+λ)

Nanometer perovskite LaMnO 3+λ, La 0.6Ce 0.4MnO 3+λ and La 0.6Sr 0.4MnO 3+λ were prepared by citric acid-aid ed sol-gel method. The effects of Ce, Sr on the structure and properties of nan ometer perovskite were studied through DT-TGA, XRD, TEM and BET analyses. The r esults show that, by sol-gel method, LaMnO 3+λ, La 0.6Ce 0. 4MnO 3+λ and La 0.6Sr 0.4MnO 3+λ were made with average particle size of about 60, 100 and 30 nm, respectively. After partially substituting Sr on La positions in LaMnO 3+λ, it is found that Sr is l ocated at the perovskite lattice so as to reduce the formation temperature of th e perovskite. As a result, the perovskite has a smaller particle size and larger specific surface area. On the contrary, it is difficult for Ce to enter the per ovskite lattice. Ce exists mostly in the form of CeO 2 as partially substitutin g La in LaMnO 3+λ. The formation temperature of the perovskite increas es, and the catalyst containing CeO 2 presents a larger particle size and less specific surface area.

Performance analysis of thermal storage unit with possible nano enhanced phase change material in building cooling applications

The heat transfer performance of the phase change materials used in free cooling and air conditioning applications is low,due to the poor thermal conductivity of the materials.The recent phenomenal advancement in nano technology provides an opportunity for an appreciable enhancement in the thermal conductivity of the phase change materials.In order to explore the possibilities of using nano technology for various applications,a detailed parametric study is carried out,to analyse the heat transfer enhancement potential with the thermal conductivity of the conventional phase change materials and nano enhanced phase change materials under various flow conditions of the heat transfer fluid.Initially,the theoretical equation,used to determine the time for outward cylindrical solidification of the phase change material,is validated with the experimental results.It is inferred from the parametric studies,that for paraffinic phase change materials with air as the heat transfer fluid,the first step should be to increase the heat transfer coefficient to the maximum extent,before making any attempt to increase the thermal conductivity of the phase change materials,with the addition of nano particles.When water is used as the phase change material,the addition of nano particles is recommended to achieve better heat transfer,when a liquid is used as the heat transfer fluid.

Relief Dilemma of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the Way Out of Judgment——Based on Judicial Case Analysis

Through the retrieval of judicial documents involving sexual harassment in the workplace,it is found that the overall number of civil cases caused by sexual harassment in the workplace in China is very small.In related cases,the proportion of courts identifying sexual harassment in the workplace is low,the proportion of victims suing to protect their rights and interests is low,and the winning rate is also low.The main reason why it is difficult to take legal remedy is that the standards of sexual harassment identification are vague,the collection of evidence is difficult,the standards of proof are different,and it is difficult to take the liability of the employer.Article 1010 of the Civil Code stipulates the definition of sexual harassment and the whole-process prevention and treatment of the employer's obligation,which is significant progress in regulating sexual harassment in the workplace,but cannot completely solve the above problems.Before the legislation is further perfected,it is necessary to clarify the specific identification elements and judgment standards of sexual harassment,clarify the certifying power and proof standards of relevant evidence,and actively explore the path of liability of the employer.