Operational feasibility study of stagnation pressure reaction control for a mid-caliber non-spinning projectile

Controlled,guided munitions can reduce dispersion in the shot,while providing the capability of engaging both stationary and maneuvering targets.The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research has developed a fin-less control technology called Stagnation Pressure Reaction Control(SPRC)that takes stagnation pressure air and directs it sideways to control non-spinning projectiles.In a previous study,this technology was demonstrated at Mach 2 wind-tunnel conditions to achieve up to 1.5°controllable angle of incidence for a non-spinning,aerodynamically unstable projectile-like test object.In an operational scenario,the decelerating projectile will experience a decline in control force while the simultaneous forward shift of the center of pressure increases the need for control force.Furthermore,angles of incidence exceeding 1.5°will be experienced under realistic flight conditions,especially against maneuvering targets.This work addresses these challenges and presents an operational feasibility study for a practical application of SPRC in a non-spinning mid-caliber gun-launched projectile,using experiment data on control latency and force of the earlier study.It illustrates the combined effect of the control-and stability dynamics and underlines the potential of an SPRC projectile as a precisionoperation ammunition.This research revealed that SPRC technology can stabilize and control the hypothesized projectile in a direct fire scenario against stationary and maneuvering targets.

A Feasibility Study of Using Geothermal Energy to Enhance Natural Gas Production from Offshore Gas Hydrate Reservoirs by CO_(2) Swapping

The energy industry faces a significant challenge in extracting natural gas from offshore natural gas hydrate(NGH)reservoirs,primarily due to the low productivity of wells and the high operational costs involved.The present study offers an assessment of the feasibility of utilizing geothermal energy to augment the production of natural gas from offshore gas hydrate reservoirs through the implementation of the methane-CO_(2)swapping technique.The present study expands the research scope of the authors beyond their previous publication,which exclusively examined the generation of methane from marine gas hydrates.Specifically,the current investigation explores the feasibility of utilizing the void spaces created by the extracted methane in the hydrate reservoir for carbon dioxide storage.Analytical models were employed to forecast the heat transfer from a geothermal zone to an NGH reservoir.A study was conducted utilizing data obtained from a reservoir situated in the Shenhu region of the Northern South China Sea.The findings of the model indicate that the implementation of geothermal heating can lead to a substantial enhancement in the productivity of wells located in heated reservoirs during CO_(2)swapping procedures.The non-linear relationship between the temperature of the heated reservoir and the rate of fold increase has been observed.It is anticipated that the fold of increase will surpass 5 when the gas hydrate reservoir undergoes a temperature rise from 6℃ to 16℃.The mathematical models utilized in this study did not incorporate the impact of heat convection resulting from CO_(2)flow into the gas reservoir.This factor has the potential to enhance well productivity.The mathematical models’deviation assumptions may cause over-prediction of well productivity in geothermal-stimulated reservoirs.Additional research is required to examine the impacts of temperature drawdown,heat convection resulting from depressurization,heat-induced gas pressure increment,and the presence of free gas in the formation containing hydrates.The process of CH4-CO_(2)swapping,which has been investigated,involves the utilization of geothermal stimulation.This method is highly encouraging as it enables the efficient injection of CO_(2)into gas hydrate reservoirs,resulting in the permanent sequestration of CO_(2)in a solid state.Additional research is warranted to examine the rate of mass transfer of CO_(2)within reservoirs of gas hydrates.

Application of the Landsat-5TM Image Data in the Feasibility Study of Mudflow Hazards in the Southern Taihang Mountains

The Taihang Mountains area is an area in North China where serious mudflow hazards take place frequently. The hazards often obstrust traffic and make it difficult to carry out conventional ground investigations of the mudflow hazards. This paper introduces the feasibility study of mudflow hazards by using Landsat-5TM data. The study has achieved a great success through adopting both the faint spectral enhancement technique for mudflow fans (or other depositional areas) and comprehensive study of the environmental background of pregnant mudflows. Thus, remote sensing as a fast, convenient, low-cost and effective technical method can be used to recognise the situation of mudflow hazards so that effective rescue can be provided.

Feasibility study of highwall mining in north surface mine of Yima Coal Corporation, China

Yima Coal Corporation is considering to adopt highwall mining method withauger machine to recover coal from north surface pit that has reached final highwall position. Themajor geomechanical issues associated with auger mining are highwall and pillar stability. Based onthe field investigation and laboratory test results of mechanical parameters, numerical modeling iscarried out to assess the stability of highwall and pillar. Field measurements of highwalldeformation have been used to validate and ensure the confidence for the development of realisticmodels. The results of numerical modeling show that the mining method is feasible for mining theseam of 10 m thickness in north surface coal mine.

Feasibility Study on Continuous Mining Method in Deep Position of Jinchuan Nickel Mine, China

Jinchuan nickel mine is the largest nickel mine in China. Cut-and-fill mining method with high density cementing materials is used in the mine. The original mining design divided the mining operation into two steps. The first step stopped the mining rooms and the second step stopped the pillars. Because the two-step method made big trouble for finally mining pillars and strongly limited the mining speed and production, it was successfully changed to a continuous cut-and-fill method without pillars. However, the mining operation in the mine has been down to 800 m and the mining condition is getting worse and more complicated. Through systematical field investigations and 3-D FEM analysis, it is proved that the mining method without pillars is feasible for mining deeper orebodies in Jinchuan nickel mine.

Feasibility Study on Welding Structure of the HT-7U Toroidal Field Coil Case

The Toroidal Field (TF) coil case of the HT-7U superconducting tokamak device is made of austenitic stainless steel 316LN and is designed to operate at cryogenic temperature (4 K). 316LN can retain high strength and fracture toughness at 4 K. Feasibility study on technical process of welding has been experimentally considered as a hopeful joint method for suppression of post-welding deformation and reduction of over-heating. Meanwhile the final range of stress intensity and the stress intensity factor (K) for pre-cracks of welding structure have been determined by using J-integral. These related results are optimistic and have shown that there's no problem in strength and fracture toughness at the vicinity of the pre-crack tip. This paper introduces the welding structure of TF coil case in detail.

Feasibility Study of Installing Rooftop PV System with Net-Metering Scheme in Iraq

Renewable energy, particularly solar energy, offers a clean and alternative energy source to meet the energy demand for sustainable development in the world. Due to its profitability and viability, PV net-metering scheme has been adopted in many countries. The feasibility of implementation PV rooftop system with net metering in residential, commercial, governmental and industrial sectors in Iraq is demonstrated in this study. A financial model has been developed to investigate the feasibility parameters NPV, IRR and annual savings of 24 kWp PV system. The results showed that increasing the capacity of the PV system in residential and commercial buildings will lead to a profitable investment return and the breakeven point that may make the PV net-metering projects feasible is very close to the tariff applied for the commercial sector (10.29 $c/kWh). In the governmental sector, the tariff needs to increase by 35.1% to reach breakeven. However, for such net-metering scheme to be attractive and feasible on a wide scale, it is crucial to back it with financial support through soft loans and grants.

Feasibility Study for Power Generation during Peak Hours with a Hybrid System in a Recycled Paper Mill

The differential pricing for peak hours encourages industrial consumers to look for independent power supplies for the period from 19 to 22 hours. This paper presents a study to identify the optimal solution for a recycled paper mill that also intends to work in that period. The factory is located in Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil, and considers the use of a diesel gen set, a micro hydro power plant and possibly PV modules. Two micro hydro power plants were considered in the study, an old plant to be renewed and another to be fully implemented. The software Homer was used as a tool to determine the most feasible combination of components considered in the study. The sale of surplus power to the energy system appears as a key to viability of alternatives that are not based solely on diesel generators. The optimal solution consists of a combination of diesel generators and micro hydro power plant, in one case, and only on hydroelectric power plant in another, with a significant penetration of PV modules if its cost is reduced to 12% of the current price, selling an amount of energy equal to that which is bought. The annual water availability in one of the sites requires diesel supplement, while the other, more abundant, this supplement is not necessary.

REVIEW OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BEIJING TAU-CHARM FACTORY

In the field of large-capacity accelerator construction, there are two world-wide trends now evident in high-energy physicists: one is to build up high-energy ones such as the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) developed by Conseil Européen pour la Recherches Nucleaires (CERN) and the other features high precision, including β-factories in the US and Japan and the φ-factory and τ-factory

PROGRESS IN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BEIJING TAU-CHARM FACTORY

The feasibility study of the Beijing Tau-Charm Factory(BTCF), approved by the Chinese government to have been completing from February of 1995 to the end of 1996, has been carried out successfully by the Institute of High-Energy Physics (IHEP) under the CAS.Also this is a cooperative project shared by seven Chinese institutions of Peking University,the CAS Institute of Theoretical Physics,Nanjing University,Shandong University,Shanghai Jiaotong University, Qinghua University and the CAS-affiliated University of S&T of China. The main tasks of this study are:

Transthoracic Salus Valve Feasibility Study: Short-Term Outcomes of a Transcatheter Self-Expandable Pulmonary Valve

Objective:The size and morphology of the right ventricular outflow tract(RVOT)in patients suffering from long-term pulmonary regurgitation(PR)after native RVOT(NRVOT)reconstruction are important factors affecting the feasibility,safety,and effectiveness of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility,safety,and effectiveness of a transthoracic Salus valve(Balance Medical Technology Co.,Ltd,Beijing,China)in patients with moderate-to-severe PR after NRVOT reconstruction.Methods:Patients with moderate-to-severe PR after NRVOT reconstruction were selected between June 2021 and November 2021 at Beijing Anzhen Hospital.Demographic data as well as preoperative,intraoperative,and follow-up data were reviewed.Results:Ten patients with moderate-to-severe PR after NRVOT reconstruction underwent physical examination,transthoracic echocardiography,and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.Seven patients were selected for transthoracic Salus valve replacement.Six patients underwent implantation of the Salus valve successfully.One valve migrated and was embolized during recovery of the delivery device;the Salus valve was surgically explanted and sutured to the inner wall of the main pulmonary artery.At a mean follow-up of(5.5±1.1)months,dysfunction or migration of the Salus valve embolism was not observed.Conclusions:This early feasibility study demonstrates the feasibility,safety,and effectiveness of transthoracic implantation of a Salus valve in patients with moderate-to-severe PR after NRVOT reconstruction.The short-term effectiveness is clear,medium and long-term effectiveness requires longer follow-up.

A feasibility study of the measuring accuracy and capability of wireless sensor networks in tunnel monitoring

Fire disasters and the deterioration of tunnel structures are major concerns for tunnel operation and maintenance.Traditional wired monitoring systems have many drawbacks in terms of installation time,overall cost,and flexibility in tunnel environments.In recent years,there has been growing interest in the use of wireless sensor networks(WSNs)for the monitoring of various structural monitoring applications.This paper evaluated the feasibility of applying a WSN in the monitoring of tunnels.The monitoring requirements of tunnels under explosion and combustion fire scenarios are analyzed using numerical simulation,and the maximum possible distance for temperature sensors is derived.The displacement monitoring of tunnels using an inclinometer is investigated.It is recommended that the inclinometer should be installed in the 1/4 span of the tunnel structure.The maximum wireless transmission distances in both outdoor and tunnel environments were examined.The influences of surface materials and sensor node locations on the data transmission distance in tunnel environments were also investigated.The experimental results show that the data loss in tunnel environments is approximately three times that in outdoor environments.Surface material has a considerable influence on the transmission distance of radio signals.The distance is 25~28 m for a raw concrete surface,20 m for a brick surface,and 36 m for a terrazzo surface.The transmission distances along the middle of quarter points are approximately 0.9D(D is the transmission distance in the center of the tunnel),and the relative error is less than±3%.The transmission distances at different locations along the bottom exhibit significant differences,decreasing from the middle to the comer point,with distances of approximately 0.8D at the quarter points and minimum distances of approximately 0.55D at the comer points.

A feasibility study on the design and walking operation of a biped locomotor via dynamic simulation

A feasibility study on the mechanical design and walking operation of a Cassino biped locomotor is presented in this paper. The biped locomotor consists of two identical 3 degrees-of-freedom tripod leg mechanisms with a parallel manipulator architecture. Planning of the biped walking gait is performed by coordinating the motions of the two leg mechanisms and waist. A three- dimensional model is elaborated in SolidWorks environ- ment in order to characterize a feasible mechanical design. Dynamic simulation is carried out in MSC.ADAMS environment with the aims of characterizing and evaluat- ing the dynamic walking design. Simulation results performance of the proposed show that the proposed biped locomotor with proper input motions of linear actuators performs practical and feasible walking on fiat surfaces with limited actuation and reaction forces between its feet and the ground. A preliminary prototype of the biped locomotor is built for the purpose of evaluating the operation performance of the biped walking gait of the proposed locomotor.

An integrative Tai Chi program for patients with breast cancer undergoing cancer therapy:study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study

Background： Breast cancer patients experience various side effects during cancer therapy, often resulting in reduced quality of life and poor adherence to treatment. A limited range of proven interventions has been developed to target such side effects. While Tai Chi offers benefits for the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors, the effectiveness of Tai Chi across the treatment continuum has not been evalu- ated. Improved patient education and support has been suggested as a priority for breast cancer care. This pilot study assesses the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial （RCT） to evaluate the effectiveness of ＂an integrative Tai Chi＂ （ANITA） program for breast cancer patients undergoing cancer therapy. Methods/design： This is a single-centre, two-arm feasibility RCT. Twenty-four patients with breast cancer who have undergone surgical treatment will be recruited from the Dunedin Hospital （New Zealand） over a 12-month period （from August 2017 to July 2018）. Subject to informed consent, patients will be ran- domized to receive standard cancer treatment alone or standard cancer treatment plus the ANITA pro- gram, consisting of peer support, health education, and Tai Chi Ruler exercise. The program runs alongside the patient＇s adjuvant cancer therapy, which may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, antibody treatment, and/or antihormonal therapy. Analysis in this study will focus on process evaluation of participant recruitment, retention, treatment fidelity, acceptability of the program, and occurrence of adverse events. Clinical outcomes （i.e., fatigue, sleep quality, anxiety and depression and quality of life） will be assessed at baseline, and at 12 weeks and 24 weeks post-randomization. Discussion： Outcomes from this study will inform the feasibility and methodology for a future fully- powered RCT.

Feasibility study of phase-sensitive imaging based on multiple reference optical coherence tomography

Multiple reference optical coherence tomography（MR-OCT） is a recently developed, low-cost and compact time-domain OCT solution for primary care and consumer level applications. A combination of a voice coil actuator and a partial mirror（PM） extends the scan range for imaging depths of approximately 1 mm in biological samples. Our previous research on MR-OCT is based only on intensity information obtained from the depth-resolved interference signal. In this Letter, we extract the phase information from the MR-OCT signal and, hence, provide an additional contrast modality. The phase sensitivity of the system is measured to be approximately 0.2 and 1.5 rad for the first and twelfth orders of reflection when using a mirror as the sample.This Letter describes first results of phase-sensitive data measured on a phantom obtained with MR-OCT. Data from a chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane（CAM） is used to demonstrate the feasibility of MR-OCT for in vivo phase-sensitive imaging.

A Pragmatic Observational Feasibility Study on Integrated Treatment for Musculoskeletal Disorders：Design and Protocol

Background：Musculoskeletal disorders（MSD） comprise a wide range of conditions,associated with an enormous pain and impaired mobility,and are affecting people＇s lives and work.Management of musculoskeletal disorders typically involves a multidisciplinary team approach.Positive findings have been found in previous studies evaluating the effectiveness of complementary therapies,though little attention has been paid to evaluating of the effectiveness of integrated packages of care combining conventional and complementary approaches for musculoskeletal conditions in a National Health Service（NHS） setting.Objective：To determine the feasibility of all aspects of a pragmatic observational study designed：（1） to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of integrated treatments for MSDs in an integrated NHS hospital in the UK;（2） to determine the acceptability of the study design and research process to patients;（3） to explore patients＇ expectation and experience of receiving integrated treatments.Methods：This is an observational feasibility study,with 1-year recruitment and 1-year follow-up,conducted in Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine,University College London Hospital Trust,UK.All eligible patients with MSDs newly referred to the hospital were included in the study.Interventions are integrated packages of care（conventional and complementary） as currently provided in the hospital.SF-36 Health Survey,short form Brief Pain Inventory,Visual Analogue Scale,and modified Client Service Receipt Inventory will be assessed at 4/5 time points.Semi-structured interview/focus group will be carried out before treatment,and 1 year after commence of treatment.Discussion：We intend to conduct a pragmatic observational study of integrated medical treatment of MSDs at a public sector hospital.It will inform the design of a future trial including recruitment,retention,suitability of the outcome measures and patients experiences.