The bench top test is one of the most important and effective methods to evaluate the total thermal protective performance(TPP) of firefighters' protective clothing,which is greatly influenced by the air gaps entr...The bench top test is one of the most important and effective methods to evaluate the total thermal protective performance(TPP) of firefighters' protective clothing,which is greatly influenced by the air gaps entrapped.In this paper,to investigate the effect of air gap width on TPP,a new improved apparatus with two height changeable buttons to hold the thermal sensor was developed to get a series of air gap sizes from 0 mm to 40 mm.The TPP of two types of flame-resistant outer fabrics was measured with TPP test apparatus respectively.Analysis of temperature rise with each air gap width was made to determine the effects of different air gaps on protective performance.It was indicated that air gap size had great effect on TPP of fabrics in the bench top test.An air gap width above 8 mm was suggested for the thermal protective clothing design.展开更多
To date,much of the research on green roof technology has focused on the capacity for these systems to contribute to the cooling of buildings during summer months.The thermal performance of green roofs in cold climate...To date,much of the research on green roof technology has focused on the capacity for these systems to contribute to the cooling of buildings during summer months.The thermal performance of green roofs in cold climate conditions is critical to understanding the potential of these roofs to decrease energy use in buildings during winter.This paper compares the behavior of two green roof systems with that of a conventional built-up roof by making use of a novel hot box testing apparatus.The green roofs tested are classified as extensive systems.Each system included:a 3 mm thick styrene butadiene rubber waterproofing membrane,0.2 mm thick polyethylene slip sheet,a 76 mm thick extruded polystyrene insulation layer,2 mm thick filter fabric,a 51 mm drainage layer followed by a 2 mm thick filter cloth,either 100 mm or 150 mm growing medium,and a 25 mm thick wild flower vegetated mat.The conventional roof consisted of a 2 mm thick layer of Kraft™vapour retarder bonded with insulation adhesive,51 mm of isocyanurate insulation,25 mm of fibreboard,a three ply(2 mm)cold-applied built-up roof membrane,and a gravel ballast finish 51 mm thick.Each roof was subjected to temperatures between 0℃ and–25℃,while the temperature within the hot box was held at 21℃.The effect of vegetation on a green roof to reduce wind speeds or increase snow cover were not considered in this study.The power required,as well as the temperatures throughout each system at steady state conditions,were monitored for 5 hours.The data collected from thermal testing suggests that the R-value of green roofs with 100 mm or 150 mm thick layers of growing medium is 37%higher than a conventional roof when subjected to temperatures of 0℃ to–25℃.展开更多
This research is mainly focused on the experimental measurement of R-value by several different models.Building energy consumption accounts for about 40%of the total energy use in the U.S,and therefore accurate energy...This research is mainly focused on the experimental measurement of R-value by several different models.Building energy consumption accounts for about 40%of the total energy use in the U.S,and therefore accurate energy simulation is desired.The R-value is one of the key parameters that can influence the energy simulation results and therefore is of great importance.The Average Model has long been the most widely accepted method to measure the thermal properties of building components.However,its steady-state assumption and dependence on temperature difference limit its use especially for in-situ measurement.In this study,several dynamic models,including the Pentaur Model and R-C Network Models,are studied with test data obtained from a series of hot box tests performed in the Building Enclosure Testing Laboratory.The results show that the 3R2C model has the best performance and a desirable stability of accuracy with respect to different levels of temperature difference,and therefore is recommended for practical measurement.The results also indicate that unlike the Average Model,the accuracy of dynamic models does not necessarily depend on the level of temperature difference.展开更多
The simulation of the brake disc temperature is an important tool in the development of passenger cars.Nowadays thermal models of brake discs are real-time applications,running on electronic control units(ECUs)of cars...The simulation of the brake disc temperature is an important tool in the development of passenger cars.Nowadays thermal models of brake discs are real-time applications,running on electronic control units(ECUs)of cars to improve the vehicle safety in several ways.These models are often working with full empirical methods,leading to large deviations between calculation and measurement.To meet the requirements of automotive safety integrity levels(ASILs),these thermal models cannot rely on the state of the art ambient air temperature sensors,which causes unacceptable deviations.Focusing on numerical efficient thermal simulations,a new approach of a semi-analytical thermal network for simulating the brake disc temperature with minimal effort is proposed.The thermal network is based on lumped parameters,using two thermal capacity nodes and a constant ambient temperature.Using semi-analytical correlations,the model can be adapted to different geometries and car lines effortlessly.The empirical parameters of the model result only from two standardized tests.These parameters are used to evaluate the estimation accuracy in real driving situations.Additionally,the adaptability is tested for two different car lines and four brake disc dimensions.These tests are initially performed with unchanged parameters and afterwards with refitted parameters.The model shows a good estimation for the tested load cases.Compared to the state of the art,the proposed model is less accurate than complex finite element method(FEM)models and computational fluid dynamic(CFD)approaches,but shows a higher accuracy and better adaptability than other lumped parameter models with comparable numerical effort.Hence,possible applications can be dimensioning the brake system in the development process of new car lines or a real-time simulation on the latest ECU in the vehicle.展开更多
Purpose-Explore the development trend of chemically-improved soil in railway engineering.Design/methodology/approach–In this paper,the technical standards home and abroad were analyzed.Laboratory test,field test and ...Purpose-Explore the development trend of chemically-improved soil in railway engineering.Design/methodology/approach–In this paper,the technical standards home and abroad were analyzed.Laboratory test,field test and monitoring were carried out.Findings–The performance design system of the chemically-improved soil should be established.Originality/value–On the basis of the performance design,the test methods and standards for various properties of chemically-improved soil should be established to evaluate the improvement effect and control the engineering quality.展开更多
The micro gas turbine propulsion systems represent a good choice for the unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs). The present work monitors the engine parameters, correlating them with other important engine instrumentation da...The micro gas turbine propulsion systems represent a good choice for the unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs). The present work monitors the engine parameters, correlating them with other important engine instrumentation data. The aim of this research was to study the operation of the Jet CAT using various types of fuels under various operating conditions: normal acceleration and sudden acceleration. The measured parameters were monitored under different conditions:(A) Engine operation at two different ambient temperatures – outdoor at 0oC and inside at 19oC; and(B) Using 4 fuel types: kerosene, diesel fuel, kerosene with 5% gasoline and kerosene with 10% gasoline. The relevance of this work is given by the fact that a detailed analysis is performed for the idle regime. The paper will present the detailed test plan used and the most relevant charts with the obtained results for: start time, force, temperature before turbine, fuel flow, depending on micro turbo engine speed.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50876019)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 200802550009)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The bench top test is one of the most important and effective methods to evaluate the total thermal protective performance(TPP) of firefighters' protective clothing,which is greatly influenced by the air gaps entrapped.In this paper,to investigate the effect of air gap width on TPP,a new improved apparatus with two height changeable buttons to hold the thermal sensor was developed to get a series of air gap sizes from 0 mm to 40 mm.The TPP of two types of flame-resistant outer fabrics was measured with TPP test apparatus respectively.Analysis of temperature rise with each air gap width was made to determine the effects of different air gaps on protective performance.It was indicated that air gap size had great effect on TPP of fabrics in the bench top test.An air gap width above 8 mm was suggested for the thermal protective clothing design.
文摘To date,much of the research on green roof technology has focused on the capacity for these systems to contribute to the cooling of buildings during summer months.The thermal performance of green roofs in cold climate conditions is critical to understanding the potential of these roofs to decrease energy use in buildings during winter.This paper compares the behavior of two green roof systems with that of a conventional built-up roof by making use of a novel hot box testing apparatus.The green roofs tested are classified as extensive systems.Each system included:a 3 mm thick styrene butadiene rubber waterproofing membrane,0.2 mm thick polyethylene slip sheet,a 76 mm thick extruded polystyrene insulation layer,2 mm thick filter fabric,a 51 mm drainage layer followed by a 2 mm thick filter cloth,either 100 mm or 150 mm growing medium,and a 25 mm thick wild flower vegetated mat.The conventional roof consisted of a 2 mm thick layer of Kraft™vapour retarder bonded with insulation adhesive,51 mm of isocyanurate insulation,25 mm of fibreboard,a three ply(2 mm)cold-applied built-up roof membrane,and a gravel ballast finish 51 mm thick.Each roof was subjected to temperatures between 0℃ and–25℃,while the temperature within the hot box was held at 21℃.The effect of vegetation on a green roof to reduce wind speeds or increase snow cover were not considered in this study.The power required,as well as the temperatures throughout each system at steady state conditions,were monitored for 5 hours.The data collected from thermal testing suggests that the R-value of green roofs with 100 mm or 150 mm thick layers of growing medium is 37%higher than a conventional roof when subjected to temperatures of 0℃ to–25℃.
基金supported by the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center(PHRC).
文摘This research is mainly focused on the experimental measurement of R-value by several different models.Building energy consumption accounts for about 40%of the total energy use in the U.S,and therefore accurate energy simulation is desired.The R-value is one of the key parameters that can influence the energy simulation results and therefore is of great importance.The Average Model has long been the most widely accepted method to measure the thermal properties of building components.However,its steady-state assumption and dependence on temperature difference limit its use especially for in-situ measurement.In this study,several dynamic models,including the Pentaur Model and R-C Network Models,are studied with test data obtained from a series of hot box tests performed in the Building Enclosure Testing Laboratory.The results show that the 3R2C model has the best performance and a desirable stability of accuracy with respect to different levels of temperature difference,and therefore is recommended for practical measurement.The results also indicate that unlike the Average Model,the accuracy of dynamic models does not necessarily depend on the level of temperature difference.
基金the first publication on the Eurobrake Conference in Dresden Germany in Mai 2019It was only published for the participants of the conference.
文摘The simulation of the brake disc temperature is an important tool in the development of passenger cars.Nowadays thermal models of brake discs are real-time applications,running on electronic control units(ECUs)of cars to improve the vehicle safety in several ways.These models are often working with full empirical methods,leading to large deviations between calculation and measurement.To meet the requirements of automotive safety integrity levels(ASILs),these thermal models cannot rely on the state of the art ambient air temperature sensors,which causes unacceptable deviations.Focusing on numerical efficient thermal simulations,a new approach of a semi-analytical thermal network for simulating the brake disc temperature with minimal effort is proposed.The thermal network is based on lumped parameters,using two thermal capacity nodes and a constant ambient temperature.Using semi-analytical correlations,the model can be adapted to different geometries and car lines effortlessly.The empirical parameters of the model result only from two standardized tests.These parameters are used to evaluate the estimation accuracy in real driving situations.Additionally,the adaptability is tested for two different car lines and four brake disc dimensions.These tests are initially performed with unchanged parameters and afterwards with refitted parameters.The model shows a good estimation for the tested load cases.Compared to the state of the art,the proposed model is less accurate than complex finite element method(FEM)models and computational fluid dynamic(CFD)approaches,but shows a higher accuracy and better adaptability than other lumped parameter models with comparable numerical effort.Hence,possible applications can be dimensioning the brake system in the development process of new car lines or a real-time simulation on the latest ECU in the vehicle.
基金The financial support from the China Railway(N2022G069)China Academy of Railway Science Corporation Limited(2023YJ377)is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Purpose-Explore the development trend of chemically-improved soil in railway engineering.Design/methodology/approach–In this paper,the technical standards home and abroad were analyzed.Laboratory test,field test and monitoring were carried out.Findings–The performance design system of the chemically-improved soil should be established.Originality/value–On the basis of the performance design,the test methods and standards for various properties of chemically-improved soil should be established to evaluate the improvement effect and control the engineering quality.
文摘The micro gas turbine propulsion systems represent a good choice for the unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs). The present work monitors the engine parameters, correlating them with other important engine instrumentation data. The aim of this research was to study the operation of the Jet CAT using various types of fuels under various operating conditions: normal acceleration and sudden acceleration. The measured parameters were monitored under different conditions:(A) Engine operation at two different ambient temperatures – outdoor at 0oC and inside at 19oC; and(B) Using 4 fuel types: kerosene, diesel fuel, kerosene with 5% gasoline and kerosene with 10% gasoline. The relevance of this work is given by the fact that a detailed analysis is performed for the idle regime. The paper will present the detailed test plan used and the most relevant charts with the obtained results for: start time, force, temperature before turbine, fuel flow, depending on micro turbo engine speed.