Investigation of Oil Vapours in Hydro-Generator

The article discusses engineering approaches to solving the problem of oil vapours in generators. Due to the design characteristics of each power plant, it is difficult to find a typical solution. Nevertheless, the article suggests ways to reduce the amount of oil mist. For their implementation, a calculation methodology based on the substitution scheme of the hydraulic path of the bearing support unit is created which takes into account the design features of the bearing and the parameters of the environment around the oil bath. The methodology employed is presented. The numerical method of modelling the aerodynamic fields of the entire hydro generator is used to estimate the air flows and pressures in the oil bath zone of the thrust bearing. Additionally, the method made it possible to track suspected oil particles that could get from the thrust-bearing bath into the surrounding area of the generator. Measures are proposed to reduce the level of oil mist through the competent design of the oil vapour removal system from the bearing bath.

A Multiscale Reliability-Based Design Optimization Method for Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Drive Shafts

Carbon fiber composites,characterized by their high specific strength and low weight,are becoming increasingly crucial in automotive lightweighting.However,current research primarily emphasizes layer count and orientation,often neglecting the potential of microstructural design,constraints in the layup process,and performance reliability.This study,therefore,introduces a multiscale reliability-based design optimization method for carbon fiber-reinforced plastic(CFRP)drive shafts.Initially,parametric modeling of the microscale cell was performed,and its elastic performance parameters were predicted using two homogenization methods,examining the impact of fluctuations in microscale cell parameters on composite material performance.A finite element model of the CFRP drive shaft was then constructed,achieving parameter transfer between microscale and macroscale through Python programming.This enabled an investigation into the influence of both micro and macro design parameters on the CFRP drive shaft’s performance.The Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization(MOPSO)algorithm was enhanced for particle generation and updating strategies,facilitating the resolution of multi-objective reliability optimization problems,including composite material layup process constraints.Case studies demonstrated that this approach leads to over 30%weight reduction in CFRP drive shafts compared to metallic counterparts while satisfying reliability requirements and offering insights for the lightweight design of other vehicle components.

Early Treatment Outcome of Humeral Shaft Fracture Non-Union in Adults: Comparative Study of Plating versus Interlocking Nailing

Background: Fractures of humeral shaft in adults are common injuries. Humeral shafts non-union either from late presentation after initial treatment by traditional bone setters or failed non-operative orthodox care is a major problem in this part of the world. This non-union is a major treatment challenge with increased cost of care and morbidity in this part of the world. Humeral shaft non-union can be treated with locked intra-medullary nailing (LIMN) or dynamic compression plating (DCP). Study on comparison of these methods of fixation in this part of the world is scarce in literature search, hence the reason for this study. Objective: The objectives of this study are: (1) to compare early clinical outcome following fixation of humeral shaft fracture nonunion with DCP versus LIMN;(2) to compare the time of radiologic fracture union of DCP with LIMN;(3) to compare complications following fixation of humeral shaft fracture nonunion with DCP versus LIMN. Patients and Methods: This was a randomized control study done for 2 years in which fifty adult patients with humeral shaft non-union were recruited. The patients were grouped into 2 (P = DCP & N = LIMN). Forty five of the patients completed the follow up periods of the study and then analyzed. The P group had ORIF with DCP while the N group had ORIF with LIMN. Both groups had grafting with cancellous bones. Each patient was followed up for a period of 6 months at the time which radiographic union is expected. Any patient without clinical and/or radiographic evidence of union after six months of surgery was diagnosed as having recurrent non-union. The data generated was analyzed using SPSS Version 23. The results were presented in charts and tables. The paired t-test was used while considering p value Result: Forty five patients completed follow up. There was a male preponderance (4:1), right humerus predominated (3:2). Motor vehicular accidents were the commonest cause of the fractures (62%). Most non-union fractures occurred at the level of the middle 3rd of the humeral shaft (60%). Failed TBS treatment was the commonest indication for the osteosynthesis (71%). More patients had plating (53%) compared to 47% who had LIMN. Most patients (93.4%) had union between 3 to 6 months irrespective of fixation type with no significant statistical difference between the union rate of DCP and LIMN (p value 0.06) with similar functional outcome and complication rates irrespective of the type of fixation. Conclusion: This study showed that the success rates in term of fracture union, outcome functional grades and complication rates were not directly dependent on the types of the fixation: plating or locked intra-medullary nailing.

Functional Outcomes of Adult Tibia Shaft Fractures Treated with Solid Intramedullary Nails versus Hollow Nails: A Systematic Review

Introduction: The management of fractures of the tibia shaft is an important aspect of orthopaedic care, and the selection of the surgical method for fixation can substantially impact patient outcomes. The current review aims to compare the outcomes of adult tibia fractures treated with solid nails to those treated with hollow nails. Methods: A search on Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Library, using three keywords (Outcome, Tibia shaft fractures, Nail) was conducted in April 2023. Results were compiled and two independent reviewers screened and selected eligible articles After removing duplicates, titles and abstracts were read to exclude ineligible studies. Full-text articles of the remaining papers were read to select eligible studies which were further critically appraised to ascertain their methodological quality. The data extracted from the selected papers were synthesized using a combination of pooling of results, tests of statistical difference (t-test and chi-square) and narrative synthesis methods. Results: A total of 2295 articles were obtained from the databases and citation searching. A total of 9 papers were identified as eligible and included in the review. Findings revealed that there is no statistical difference in the outcomes of tibia fractures treated with either solid or hollow nail groups such as duration of surgery (p = 0.541), rate of delayed and non-union (p = 0.342), and rate of surgical site infections (p = 0.395). Conclusion: Intramedullary nailing of tibia shaft fractures with either solid or hollow nails have similar functional outcomes.

3D Eddy Current and Temperature Field Analysis of Large Hydro-generators in Leading Phase Operations

As a common practice,a large hydro-generator will operate in leading phase conditions to absorb the reactive power of the power grid.However,the accurate and precise prediction of the leading phase operation capacity of a large hydro-generator has always been a formidable challenge to engineers and academicians because it is extremely hard to compute the eddy currents and losses as well as the local overheating in the pressure plate and finger.To address this problem,a full three dimensional(3D)finite element model and method of the coupled eddy current and temperature fields in the end region of a large hydro-generator are developed.The equivalent medium parameters used in the computations are comprehensively discussed.Moreover,some numerically based solution methodologies for accurate computation of the field and armature currents under different leading phase conditions are proposed.Numerical results on the coupled eddy current and temperature fields in the end regions of a 250 MW hydro-generator confirm positively the feasibility of the present work.

Research on remote hydro-generator sets diagnosis system

A type of remote monitoring and diagnosis system is brought forward which based on Matlab Web Server.Firstly,wavelet packet decomposition is introduced to acquire energy features of which reflect hydrogenerator sets performance to be Feature Parameter.Then these Feature Parameters can be adopted as BP Neural Network input variable to realize fault diagnosis.Most of all,it is the first time to adopt Matlab Web Server to hydro-generator sets faults diagnosis field to implement distributed remote monitoring and diagnosis system.Therefore,remote diagnosis application is independent from the OS used on server side.There is no need for software maintenance by clients.And clients can finish remote diagnosis by Web Browser and without installation of Matlab-software.Client users can monitor and diagnose hydro-generator sets by Browser.Finally,further research work is pointed out such as hydro-generator sets fault modeling,accelerating BP Neural Network learning speed and convergence property,improving data transfer speed of Matlab Web Server to meet the needs of real-time diagnosis for hydropower generator sets.

CFD simulation of hydrodynamics and mixing performance in dual shaft eccentric mixers

This work aims to systematically study hydrodynamics and mixing characteristics of non-Newtonian fluid(carboxyl methyl cellulose,CMC)in dual shaft eccentric mixer.Fluid rheology was described by the power law rheological model.Computational fluid dynamics was employed to simulate the velocity field and shear rate inside the stirred tank.The influence mechanism of the rotational modes,height difference between impellers,impeller eccentricities,and impeller types on the flow field have been well investigated.We studied the performance of different dual-shaft eccentric mixers at the constant power input with its fluid velocity profiles,average shear strain rate,mixing time and mixing energy.The counter-rotation mode shows better mixing performance than co-rotation mode,and greater eccentricity can shorten mixing time on the basis of same stirred condition.To intensify the hydrodynamic interaction between impellers and enhance the overall mixing performance of the dual shaft eccentric mixers,it is critical to have a reasonable combination of impellers and an appropriate spatial position of impellers.

The Selection of Cooling Systems of Giant Hydro-Generators

The selection of cooling system for hydro-generator in Ertan Hydropower Station is reviewed in this paper. The new viewpoint on air-cooled system of hydraulic generator of recent years is analyzed and described. That is, "Full air-cooled system is always preferred to

Eigen value analysis of composite hollow shafts using modified EMBT formulation considering the shear deformation along the thickness direction

Composite hollow shafts are used in power transmission applications due to their high specific stiffness and high specific strength.The dynamic characteristics of these shafts are important for transmission applications.Dynamic modelling of these shafts is generally carried out using Equivalent Modulus Beam Theory(EMBT)and Layerwise Beam Theory(LBT)formulations.The EMBT formulation is modified by considering stacking sequence,shear normal coupling,bending twisting coupling and bending stretching coupling.It is observed that modified EMBT formulation is underestimating the shafts stiffness at lower length/mean diameter(l/dm)ratios.In the present work,a new formulation is developed by adding shear deformation along the thickness direction to the existing modified EMBT formulation.The variation of shear deformation along the thickness direction is found using different shear deformation theories,i.e.,first-order shear deformation theory(FSDBT),parabolic shear deformation theory(PSDBT),trigonometric shear deformation theory(TSDBT),and hyperbolic shear deformation theory(HSDBT).The analysis is performed at l/d_(m) ratios of 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,and 40 for carbon/epoxy composites,E-glass/epoxy composites,and boron/epoxy composite shafts.The results show that new formulation has improved the bending natural frequency of the composite shafts for l/d_(m)<15 in comparison with modified EMBT.The effect of new formulation is more significant for the second and third bending modes of natural frequencies.

Parameter Study on a Composite Sound-Absorbing Structure Liner in Elevator Shafts

With the growing global environmental awareness,the development of renewable and green materials has gained increased worldwide interest to substitute conventional materials and are favorable for sustainable economic development.This paper proposed a novel eco-friendly sound absorbing structure(NSAS)liner for noise reduction in elevator shafts.The base layer integrated with the shaft walls is a damping gypsum mortarboard,and a rock wool board and a perforated cement mortarboard are used to compose the NSAS.Based on the acoustic impedance theory of porous materials and perforated panels,the sound absorption theory of the NSAS was proposed;the parameter effects of the rock wool board(flow resistivity,porosity,structure factor)and perforated panel(perforated rates,thickness,density,perforated diameter)on NSAS absorption were discussed theoretically for absorption improvement,and experiments were also conducted.Numerical results showed that the perforation rate,the thickness of the perforated plate,and the porosity,flow resistance,and volume density of the rock wool board played a key issue in the absorption performances of the NSAS.Experiments verified the accuracy of the proposed theoretical model.Wideband sound absorption performance of the NSAS at frequencies between 500–1600 Hz was achieved in both numerical analysis and experiments,and the sound absorption coefficient was improved to 0.72 around 1000 Hz after parameter adjustments.The NSAS proposed in this paper can also be made of other renewable materials with preferable structure strength and still has the potential to broaden the absorption bandwidth.It can provide a reference for controlling the elevator shaft noise.

Crack Fault Diagnosis and Location Method for a Dual-Disk Hollow Shaft Rotor System Based on the Radial Basis Function Network and Pattern Recognition Neural Network

The crack fault is one of the most common faults in the rotor system,and researchers have paid close attention to its fault diagnosis.However,most studies focus on discussing the dynamic response characteristics caused by the crack rather than estimating the crack depth and position based on the obtained vibration signals.In this paper,a novel crack fault diagnosis and location method for a dual-disk hollow shaft rotor system based on the Radial basis function(RBF)network and Pattern recognition neural network(PRNN)is presented.Firstly,a rotor system model with a breathing crack suitable for a short-thick hollow shaft rotor is established based on the finite element method,where the crack's periodic opening and closing pattern and different degrees of crack depth are considered.Then,the dynamic response is obtained by the harmonic balance method.By adjusting the crack parameters,the dynamic characteristics related to the crack depth and position are analyzed through the amplitude-frequency responses and waterfall plots.The analysis results show that the first critical speed,first subcritical speed,first critical speed amplitude,and super-harmonic resonance peak at the first subcritical speed can be utilized for the crack fault diagnosis.Based on this,the RBF network and PRNN are adopted to determine the depth and approximate location of the crack respectively by taking the above dynamic characteristics as input.Test results show that the proposed method has high fault diagnosis accuracy.This research proposes a crack detection method adequate for the hollow shaft rotor system,where the crack depth and position are both unknown.

Radial Head Dislocation Associated with an Ipsilateral Open Type II Gustilo-Anderson Fracture of the Radial Shaft

Radial head dislocation associated with an ipsilateral radial shaft fracture is a rare lesion, even more so for open lesions. Few cases have been found in the literature. We report this case due to its exceptional nature and discuss the mechanism of onset. A twenty-five-year-old patient presented with a dislocation of the radial head associated with a GUSTILO ANDERSON type II open fracture of the radial shaft following an occupational accident. He was managed twenty-four hours after the trauma. The mechanism was a direct blow. The dislocation was reduced by external manoeuvre following open reduction of the radial shaft. The fracture was stabilized by two Kirschner wires following reduction. The result at 12 months was satisfactory from a clinical and radiological standpoint.

顺行和逆行髓内钉治疗不同部位股骨干骨折的有限元分析

背景:髓内钉治疗股骨干骨折取得了较好的临床疗效,但仍有部分患者并发无菌性骨不连,其原因为机械性不稳定。股骨作为人体最长最大的骨骼,不同部位骨折是否具有不同的生物力学特征,及不同进钉方式对于不同部位骨折端稳定性存在何种影响均研究甚少。目的:分析顺行和逆行髓内钉治疗不同部位股骨干骨折的生物力学特点,评估最佳进钉方式,减少骨不连发生率。方法:选取一名志愿者CT资料导入Mimics 19.0和Geomagic studio 2017软件中进行提取、优化得到右侧股骨三维模型;运用Solidworks 2017软件画出顺行和逆行髓内钉模型并与不同骨折部位股骨干骨折模型按照标准手术技术装配,以STEP格式导入Abaqus 2017软件中设置材料属性参数、边界条件、施加载荷、提交运算,于可视化模块中查看结果。其中上段股骨干骨折顺行和逆行髓内钉分别为A1、A2模型,中段为B1、B2模型,下段为C1、C2模型。结果与结论:(1)A1、B1、C2模型股骨整体应力分布更为均匀,位移、骨折端间隙与成角、股骨近折端骨块内翻均更小;(2)对于上段和中段股骨干骨折,顺行髓内钉具有更好的生物力学效果;对于下段股骨干骨折,逆行髓内钉效果更优。

经皮克氏针横行固定与微型钢板置入治疗第五掌骨干骨折的比较

背景:第五掌骨干骨折在临床上常见,手术治疗多采用切开复位钢板固定,但术后大多数患者要求取出内固定物,需二次住院治疗。经皮克氏针横行固定具有创伤小、切口小、不需再次住院手术取出等优点,但对第五掌骨干骨折的应用效果不明确。目的:对比分析经皮克氏针横行固定与微型钢板置入治疗第五掌骨干骨折的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析滨州医学院附属医院在2018年5月至2020年5月收治的第五掌骨干骨折并行手术治疗患者60例,根据治疗方式分为2组,钢板组30例采用切开复位微型钢板内固定置入治疗,克氏针组30例采用闭合复位经皮克氏针横行固定(其中5例小切口切开辅助)治疗。比较两组患者的住院时间、手术时间、切口愈合等级、手术切口长度、术中出血量、术中透视次数及术后并发症的发生情况,记录两组患者骨折愈合时间、握力、第五掌指关节活动度等,采用中华医学会手外科学会手指关节总活动度法评估患者的手指功能。结果与结论:①两组患者均获得随访,随访时间13-18个月;两组患者住院时间、手术时间、切口愈合等级相比差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);②克氏针组术中出血量、手术切口长度均小于钢板组(P<0.05),钢板组术中透视次数少于克氏针组(P<0.05),两组骨折愈合时间比较差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);③末次随访时,依据手指关节总活动度法评估疗效,克氏针组优良率为87%,钢板组优良率为90%,两组比较差异无显著性意义;两组末次随访的第五掌指关节活动度、握力比较差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);④克氏针组术后有1例发生钉道感染,周围略有红肿,给予碘伏加强换药后感染得到控制;1例出现针尾刺激皮肤症状,拔除克氏针后症状消失;钢板组有12例因个人原因于术后12个月以后住院行钢板取出术,克氏针组全都在门诊取出;钢板组出现3例第五掌骨远端背侧及小指指背侧皮肤感觉麻木,术后口服甲钴胺,症状逐渐消失;两组均未出现骨不愈合及内固定取出再骨折等情况;⑤结果表明,这两种术式治疗第五掌骨干骨折均获得良好疗效,手指功能恢复佳,但经皮克氏针横行固定具有创伤小、切口小、费用低、内固定取出方便等优点。

城市浅埋隧道自然排烟竖井临界间距研究

竖井间距会改变竖井内外压差,当竖井内外压差为0时,隧道火灾烟气将无法排出,此时竖井对应位置为竖井临界间距。由竖井内外口压差理论分析,给出竖井临界间距理论模型,再采用FDS模拟进行仿真验证。结果表明:设置竖井可明显降低隧道温度,竖井间距为临界间距时,温度下降幅度接近150℃,人员疏散路径温度低于60℃,竖井排烟效率在55%~80%,可有效进行竖井排烟;当竖井间距大于竖井临界间距时,隧道内烟气压强小于竖井出口处风压,竖井排烟效率低于50%。

大深度大直径三山岛副井支护研究与创新探讨

竖井作为矿山深部采矿的咽喉工程,其建设工期制约着整个矿山建设期,其服役期安全稳定是矿山正常安全生产的保障。本文以三山岛金矿副井工程为背景,研究探讨直径10.5 m、埋深1 915 m的大直径深埋竖井支护理念、支护方案及建设创新。通过深入研究国内外支护理论,突破传统设计理念,采用新型工艺卸压与充分利用围岩作用的设计理念,提出了大埋深竖井分区分序支护方案,探讨了深井建设的创新方向。文章研究成果能够为深地开发利用的瓶颈工程支护设计提供参考应用,为储备2 500 m以浅的深井建设技术及相关深井工程提供重要借鉴。

预切缝位置及深度对SBM滚刀破岩的影响

利用水射流对岩体进行预切缝是提高竖井全断面掘进机破岩效率、实现深部资源机械化开发的关键技术。针对预切缝位置及深度合理参数选取的难题,首先指出了锥面刀盘带动下滚刀破岩的工况特征,进而基于Cohesive单元方法,建立了预切缝条件下的滚刀破岩离散-连续耦合数值模型。以完整岩体为对照组,对比分析了不同预切缝距离和深度对滚刀破岩的受力特征和岩石破碎特征的影响规律。阐述了预切缝条件下,滚刀破岩时密实核形成、块状岩渣形成、Hertz裂纹扩展3个阶段性特征,指出了岩体的非对称破碎特性和不同区域岩渣的形成机制。最终从滚刀受力、破岩面积、破岩比能耗、岩渣破碎程度4个方面综合分析,确定了预切缝的最佳距离和深度取值范围。研究结果表明:预切缝可以显著减小竖井全断面掘进机滚刀破岩过程中的贯入力和侧向力。与完整岩体相比,贯入力峰值降低了44.0%~10.3%。侧向力峰值降低了35.2%~6.5%。预切缝间距及深度较小时,会限制滚刀破岩范围,同时使得破碎岩体块度更小,导致破岩比能耗增高。随着预切缝深度的增大,破岩体积先增大后趋于稳定,比能耗先减小后保持不变。最终,确定了切缝距离为70~90 mm,深度为60~80 mm时破岩效果最佳,破岩体积较无切缝时提高约1倍,破岩比能耗降低69.2%。研究结果为刀盘辅助破岩装备的设计及参数确定提供了参考。

非煤地下基建矿山井巷致灾因素辨识及分级

国家矿山安全监察局于2022年发布了要将非煤地下矿山隐蔽致灾因素普查治理工作纳入非煤矿山安全生产大检查内容的相关通知,其中检查内容重点之一为采空区及周边老窑普查治理。昆阳磷矿二矿目前属于非煤地下基建矿山,无地下采空区存在,因此,针对基建矿山的属性特点,将井巷致灾因素作为普查治理的重点。通过查阅大量文献及相关规程,根据现场地质条件、水文条件及开采技术条件,对可能导致井巷发生隐蔽灾害的因素进行梳理辨识。研究结果认为矿山基建阶段可能存在井巷失稳破坏、突水、基建通风系统不完善导致通风不畅三种灾害,并对可能发生的灾害归纳了13种致灾因素对其辨识及风险等级的定性描述进行划分。按照井巷致灾因素辨识及分级的成果,矿山开展了普查治理工作,对所辨识的致灾因素风险等级进行定性表征,评估矿山事故风险,更有针对性地推动矿山治理措施的实施和改进,该成果能够有效防范和化解非煤地下基建矿山重大安全风险,遏制重特大事故发生。

大型发电机高频轴系扭振下PSS附加阻尼特性仿真研究

从发电机Heffron-Philips模型出发,分析发电机及励磁系统在涵盖有功低频振荡和轴系扭振在内的0.1~40Hz范围内无补偿相频特性,同时给出电力系统稳定器模型(PSS-1A、PSS-2B和PSS-NB)在0.1~40Hz的相频特性,并从理论上分析其在大型发电机组发生高频轴系扭振时的阻尼特性,最后通过一个高频零阻尼RTDS仿真系统进行验证。

地浸采铀用潜水电泵泵轴结构与材料优选

泵轴断裂、泵体腐蚀导致潜水电泵损毁率高。通过理论计算和ANSYS数值模拟,对六棱轴和圆柱轴结构的强度、刚度等力学特性进行了对比,并开展了304、316L、904不锈钢材料的耐腐蚀现场对比试验。结果表明:在同等载荷和等效直径条件下,圆柱轴的圆截面所受剪切应力为六棱轴的64.95%,且扭转角度仅为六棱轴的56.25%;模拟结果显示圆柱轴联轴器最大环向形变为六棱柱轴最大环向形变的68.4%,圆柱轴结构的抗扭性能更优;904不锈钢抗腐蚀性能最佳,但304和316L不锈钢对酸性介质具有类似抗腐蚀性能。综合考虑耐腐蚀余量和制造成本,建议在地浸采铀专用潜水电泵研发过程中选用圆柱泵轴结构,沿用现有316L不锈钢作为主材的选材方案。