Notes on the variability of reflected inner core phases

Recent events beneath Central America have produced excellent sets of inner core reflection （PKiKP phase） at high frequency recorded by USArray ranging from 18° to 30°. However, the amplitude of this phase displays considerable scatter with a factor of six or more. Such scatter has been attributed to upper-mantle scattering and the Inner Core Boundary （ICB） in combination. Here, we show that neighboring events share upper-mantle scatterers beneath the receivers, and their ratio allows a clearer image of deep earth structure. Alter confirming some of the measured variation is indeed due to deep structure, we stacked nearby traces to reduce fine scale variations which are mostly due to shallow structure. Then, the remaining relatively large scale variation pattern of PKiKP phase is caused by the inner core boundary, as demonstrated by numerical experiments. After migration of data to the 1CB, we observe a consistent image. We find such a pattern can be explained by a patch of mushy material of a few kilometers high where the material changes gradually from that of the outer core to that of the inner core.

Seismic attenuation in the lower mantle beneath Northeast China constrained from short-period reflected core phases at short epicentral distances

The thermal structure of the lower mantle plays a key role in understanding the dynamic processes of the Earth's evolution and mantle convection.Because intrinsic attenuation in the lower mantle is highly sensitive to temperature,determining of the attenuation of the lower mantle could help us determine its thermal state.We attempted to constrain the attenuation of the lower mantle by measuring the amplitude ratios of p to ScP on the vertical component and s to ScS on the tangential component at short epicentral distances for seismic wave data from deep earthquakes in Northeast China.We calculated the theoretical amplitude ratios of p to ScP and s to ScS by using ray theory and the axial-symmetric spectral element method AxiSEM,as well as by considering the effects of radiation patterns,geometrical spreading,and ScP reflection coefficients.By comparing the observed amplitude ratios with the synthetic results,we constrained the quality factors as Qα≈3,000 and Qβ≈1,300 in the lower mantle beneath Northeast China,which are much larger than those in the preliminary reference Earth model(PREM)model of Qα~800 and Qβ~312.We propose that the lower mantle beneath Northeast China is relatively colder than the average mantle,resulting in weaker intrinsic attenuation and higher velocity.We estimated the temperature of the lower mantle beneath Northeast China as approximately 300–700 K colder than the global average value.

Energetic few-cycle pulse compression in gas-filled hollow core fiber with concentric phase mask

The compression of high-energy, linearly polarized pulses in a gas-filled hollow core fiber(HCF) by using a concentric phase mask is studied theoretically. Simulation results indicate that using a properly designed concentric phase mask, a40-fs input pulse centered at 800 nm with energy up to 10.0 mJ can be compressed to a full width at half maximum(FWHM) of less than 5 fs after propagating through a neon-filled HCF with a length of 1 m and diameter of 500 μm with a transmission efficiency of 67%, which is significantly higher than that without a concentric phase mask. Pulses with energy up to 20.0 mJ can also be efficiently compressed to less than 10 fs with the concentric phase mask. The higher efficiency due to the concentric phase mask can be attributed to the redistribution of the transverse intensity profile, which reduces the effect of ionization. The proposed method exhibits great potential for generating few-cycle laser pulse sources with high energy by the HCF compressor.

Reversed-phase fused-core HPLC modeling of peptides

Different fused-core stationary phase chemistries（C18,Amide,Phenyl-hexyl and Peptide ES-C18） were used for the analysis of 21 structurally representative model peptides.In addition,the effects of the mobile phase composition（ACN or MeOH as organic modifier;formic acid or acetic acid,as acidifying component） on the column selectivity,peak shape and overall chromatographic performance were evaluated.The RP-amide column,combined with a formic acid-acetonitrile based gradient system,performed as best.A peptide reversed-phase retention model is proposed,consisting of 5 variables：log SumAA,log Sv,clog P,log nHDon and log nHAcc.Quantitative structure-retention relationship（QSRR） models were constructed for 16 different chromatographic systems.The accuracy of this peptide retention model was demonstrated by the comparison between predicted and experimentally obtained retention times,explaining on average 86% of the variability.Moreover,using an external set of 5 validation peptides,the predictive power of the model was also demonstrated.This peptide retention model includes the novel in-silico calculated amino acid descriptor,AA,which was calculated from log P,3D-MoRSE,RDF and WHIM descriptors.

From molecular dynamics to lattice Boltzmann:a new approach for pore-scale modeling of multi-phase flow

Most current lattice Boltzmann （LBM） models suffer from the deficiency that their parameters have to be obtained by fitting experimental results. In this paper, we propose a new method that integrates the molecular dynamics （MD） simulation and LBM to avoid such defect. The basic idea is to first construct a molecular model based on the actual components of the rock-fluid system, then to compute the interaction force between the rock and the fluid of different densities through the MD simulation. This calculated rock-fluid interaction force, combined with the fluid-fluid force determined from the equation of state, is then used in LBM modeling. Without parameter fitting, this study presents a new systematic approach for pore-scale modeling of multi-phase flow. We have validated this ap- proach by simulating a two-phase separation process and gas-liquid-solid three-phase contact angle. Based on an actual X-ray CT image of a reservoir core, we applied our workflow to calculate the absolute permeability of the core, vapor-liquid H20 relative permeability, and capillary pressure curves.

New measurement of melting and thermal conductivity of iron close to outer core conditions

The amount of literature on both melting and thermal conductivity of iron at Earth’s core conditions is overwhelming and the discrepancies are very large.There is a broad range of experimental techniques each of which is flawed to a certain degree,which may explain the discrepancy.In this report,we present new data using a different method for determining the phase behavior and resistivity of iron in the laser-heated diamond cell by measuring the electrical resistance of both solid and liquid iron wires.The experiment avoids some of the major flaws of previous experiments,the most important of which is the detection of the onset of melting.These measurements confirm a shallow melting curve found earlier and the resistivity data imply a trend towards low thermal conductivity in the liquid outer core.

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Wave Forces on APartially-Perforated Caisson Breakwater with A Rock-Filled Core

The total horizontal and vertical forces acting on a partially-perforated caisson breakwater and their phase difference are investigated in this study. The perforated breakwater sits on the rubble tilled foundation, and has a rock-filled core. An analytical solution is developed based on the eigenfunction expansion and matching method to solve the wave field around the breakwater. The finite element method is used for simulating the wave-induced tlow in the rabble-filled foundation. Experiments are also conducted to study the wave forces on the perforated caissons. Numerical predictions of the present model are compared with experimental resuhs. The phase differences between the total horizontal and vertical forces are particularly analyzed by means of experimental and numerical results. The major factors that affect the wave forces are examined.

Controlled generation of cell–laden hydrogel microspheres with core–shell scaffold mimicking microenvironment of tumor

Development of an in vitro three-dimensional(3D) model that closely mimics actual environment of tissue has become extraordinarily important for anti-cancer study. In recent years, various 3D cell culture systems have been developed,with multicellular tumor spheroids being the most popular and effective model. In this work, we present a microfluidic device used as a robust platform for generating core–shell hydrogel microspheres with precisely controlled sizes and varied components of hydrogel matrix. To gain a better understanding of the governing mechanism of microsphere formation,computational models based on multiphase flow were developed to numerically model the droplet generation and velocity field evolution process with COMSOL Multiphysics software. Our modeling results show good agreement with experiments in size dependence on flow rate as well as effect of vortex flow on microsphere formation. With real-time tuning of the flow rates of aqueous phase and oil phase, tumor cells were encapsulated into the microspheres with controllable core–shell structure and different volume ratios of core(comprised of alginate, Matrigel, and/or Collagen) and shell(comprised of alginate). Viability of cells in four different hydrogel matrices were evaluated by standard acridine orange(AO) and propidium iodide(PI) staining. The proposed microfluidic system can play an important role in engineering the in vitro micro-environment of tumor spheroids to better mimic the actual in vivo 3D spatial structure of a tumor and perfect the 3D tumor models for more effective clinical therapies.

Generation of few-cycle laser pulses:Comparison between atomic and molecular gases in a hollow-core fiber

We numerically study the pulse compression approaches based on atomic or molecular gases in a hollow-core fiber.From the perspective of self-phase modulation（SPM）, we give the extensive study of the SPM influence on a probe pulse with molecular phase modulation（MPM） effect. By comparing the two compression methods, we summarize their advantages and drawbacks to obtain the few-cycle pulses with micro- or millijoule energies. It is also shown that the double pump-probe approach can be used as a tunable dual-color source by adjusting the time delay between pump and probe pulses to proper values.

Microstructure of Al_2O_3/SiO_2 ceramic core nano-composites

Al2O3/SiO2 ceramic core nano-composites were prepared and their microstructure was investigated by transmission electron microscope（TEM）. The results show that intergranular nano-composites are achieved. The bonding between Al2O3 and SiO2 particles is well and the interface is even. Amorphous phases and nano crystals appear in the Al2O3/SiO2 ceramic core nano-composites, which both come into being during the cooling process after sintering. Glass phase does not appear between the Al2O3 and SiO2 particles and only appears among the Al2O3 particles, which can be explained with stress model. The quantity of the glass phase is not much and its influence on the high-temperature deformation of the ceramic core nano-composites is little.

泥质低渗水合物降压开采特性与模型研究

天然气水合物(又名可燃冰)是海底储层常见的一种非常规浅层气藏,具备泥质、低渗等特点,实现其安全高效开发具有重要现实意义。在水合物开采过程中,气体渗流及水合物分解行为都会发生动态变化,两者的复杂耦合作用决定了水合物储层的产气效率,但目前缺乏对其动态耦合预测模型的研究。因此,需要进一步分析天然气水合物储层降压开采过程中气体渗流与水合物分解行为。使用南海土在岩心夹持器内重塑了泥质低渗的水合物储层,探明了降压开采特性以及储层压力的影响,并创新性提出包含储层压力、水合物分解以及产气流量等关键指标的水合物降压开采预测模型,实现了泥质低渗水合物储层渗流与分解时空关联与高精度预测,相关系数(R2)均为99%以上。本结果可为实地优化调控降压开采水合物提供理论指导。

Isothermal Transport (Core-Flow Type) of Heavy and Ultraviscous Oil in Curved Pipes: A Transient Study by CFD

In the scenery of the oil industry, the remaining resources associated with light oils have an increasingly smaller share in the natural energy resources available to man, and in return the importance of resources associated with heavy oils has increased significantly. One of the drawbacks of this type of oil is associated with its low mobility due to the high viscosity in reservoir conditions, making the transport in pipelines very difficult, especially through pumping methods that require high powers. Thus, the development of new techniques and optimization of some existing technologies, aiming at the commercial use of heavy oil accumulations plays an important role. A viable technique that has been used is the core annular flow, in which small amounts of water are injected close to the pipe wall, lubricating the oil core, reducing friction and decreasing the pressure drop during the flow. In this sense, this work aims to perform, numerically, an energetic and hydrodynamic analysis of a heavy oil-water two-phase flow, using the core-flow technique, in curved pipes, in the Ansys CFX software. Results of the velocity, pressure, and volume fraction distribution of the involved phases are presented and analyzed. It was observed that the proposed mathematical model was able to accurately represent the analyzed phenomena and that a reduction factor in the pressure drop of 28.4 was obtained as compared to the heavy oil single-phase flow.

Synthesis and Properties of Water-soluble CdSe/ZnS Nanocrystals with the Type-I Core/Shell Structure

The synthesis of CdSe/ZnS core/shell nanocrystals though aqueous phase using the coprecipitation method was reported. The influences of factors such as injection methods and dosages of precursors, reaction duration of water-bathing and the initial CdSe：ZnS molar ratio were discussed. In comparison to the CdSe plain core nanocrystals, the CdSe/ZnS core/shell nanocrystals show much brighter photoluminescence demonstrated by the photoluminescence spectra. The epitaxial growth of the core/shell structures was verified by TEM and XRD.

MICRO-PHASE SAEPARATION IN EPOXY RESIN WATERBORNE PARTICLES DURING CURING PROCESS

Sub-micron sized phenolic epoxy resin waterborne particles were prepared by phase inversion emulsification. Micro-phase separation occurred during the curing process at high temperature. The as-prepared samples possessed one glass transition temperature （Tg） and two exothermal processes during DSC heating scannings. After being thermally treated above the exothermal peak temperature, they possessed two glass transition temperatures with the disappearance of exothermal peaks, whilst a core/shell structure was formed. This was likely related with the outward diffusion of reactive oligomers to the outer layer of particles.

ZnO/TiO_(2)核-壳纳米结构的低温制备及其光电性能研究

ZnO因其自身的高电荷复合、化学性质活泼,导致其应用受到限制,通过表面修饰进行复合可实现电子-空穴的分离并提高其化学稳定性。以二水合醋酸锌、六水合硝酸锌、六氟钛酸铵为原料,采用溶胶-凝胶、水热和液相沉积相结合的方法,在低温条件下制备出ZnO/TiO_(2)单异质结。采用XRD、SEM、EDS、TEM、PL等对样品进行表征并对其光电性能进行测试。结果表明,在沉积时间为20 min时,ZnO/TiO_(2)核-壳结构形貌最规整,其中ZnO直径约115 nm,TiO_(2)薄膜厚度约7.6 nm;TiO_(2)的负载,降低了电极中光生电荷的复合,提高了ZnO对光子的收集能力,光电流密度提升大约10倍,达到0.21μA/cm^(2),表现出优异的光电化学性能。

Preparation of Microcapsules with Liquid Droplet Coalescence Method Followed by Phase Separation

Novel preparation method of microencapsules was developed on the basis of the liquid coalescence method followed by phase separation. Oil droplets of limonene dissolving expanded polystyrene as a shell material were forced to collide and coalesce with the Isopar oil droplets of core material in the continuous wates phase. When two kinds of oil droplets are collided and coalesced with each other, expanded polystyrene dissolved in the limonene oil may be phase-separated in the oil droplets newly formed to form the microcapsule shell, because the Isopar oil was a poor solvent for expanded polystyrene but a good solvent for the limonene oil. In the experiment, the diameter (or number) of limonene oil droplets dissolving expanded polystyrene was mainly changed, because the coalescence frequency between the droplets is strongly dependent on the number of droplets. Favorable core shell types of microcapsules with the shell thickness from 1.0 to 5.0 μm were able to be prepared under all the experimental conditions adopted here.

双芯移相变压器在主动配电网电压和潮流调控中的应用分析

双芯移相变压器可以有效控制线路电压和潮流,优化潮流分布,提高电网电能质量。针对分布式电源的高比例接入造成的主动配电网电压波动和偏差问题,以及对潮流大小、方向和均衡度的影响,文章研究了双芯移相变压器的拓扑结构和工作原理;然后分析了串联变压器和励磁变压器的具体结构和作用,梳理了移相变压器分别应用于电压调节和潮流控制时的档位控制策略;最后基于MATLAB/Simulink建立了详细的仿真模型,研究了双芯移相变压器的电压调节效果,并对双线路并联、两路电源并联供电、多路电源并联供电三种应用场景下的潮流控制效果作了比较。仿真结果表明,双芯移相变压器可以在有限的档位内将线路电压控制在允许范围;与双线路并联、多路电源并联供电应用场景相比,两路电源并联供电时的潮流均衡效果最好,潮流偏差最小,本研究为双芯移相变压器的广泛应用提供了参考。

紧凑型混合励磁三相饱和铁芯型故障限流器

加装饱和铁芯型故障限流器是限制高压系统短路电流的有效方法,但其需要与外加的限流空心电抗器配合,导致整个限流系统占地面积和体积很大。因此,基于非正交解耦原理提出了一种紧凑型混合励磁三相饱和铁芯型故障限流器(compact hybrid-biased three-phase saturated core fault current limiter,CTFCL),其具有占地面积和体积小的优点。首先,提出了含非正交解耦绕组的CTFCL拓扑。其次,建立了CTFCL的等效电磁路模型,分析了其工作原理。然后,给出CTFCL的参数设计准则,搭建了220 kV的有限元模型,仿真验证了CTFCL的限流效果和电磁特性。最后,设计并研制出小容量样机,开展了实验研究。仿真和实验结果均证明了该文所提CTFCL的有效性,CTFCL对各种短路均有良好的限制效果,且对比得到CTFCL限流系统占地面积和体积较传统三相SCFCL限流系统分别减少了44%和26%,适合实际高压系统的安装与应用。

基于语段理论的存现句的核心结构与生成

基于在Chomsky近期所提出的“语段理论”尝试探讨自然语言中的存现句的生成机制。论证存现句的核心结构是一个以表“存在”义的功能语类轻动词Ex的投射。该轻动词Ex缺少外论元,因而不是语段。研究还发现,Ex的边缘特征EF在不同语言中呈现参数化差异,可以以此解释英汉存现结构之间的差异。

基于单芯移相变压器的差动保护配置研究

移相变压器能够有效调控潮流,为保障电力系统安全可靠运行,为移相变压器配置性能优良的保护不可或缺。以某示范工程的35 kV单芯对称型移相变压器为研究对象,提出相应的本体保护方案。首先,基于基尔霍夫电流定律和电磁感应定律分析其运行特性。然后,结合其拓扑结构,设计了保护用电流互感器的安装位置,构建了电平衡差动保护和磁平衡差动保护方案。此方案可覆盖单芯移相变压器内部各绕组和绕组引线相间故障以及各绕组匝间故障。最后,基于Matlab/Simulink平台搭建单芯移相变压器模型,通过设置本体内部典型故障,验证了提出的两种差动保护配置方案的有效性。