Numerical simulation of liquid aluminum leakage in casting process

A model was built to simulate liquid aluminum leakage during the casting process,including transient trough flow,orifice outflow,and spread,to prevent the explosion.A comparison between the simulation data and the theoretical calculation results verifies that the model has remarkable adaptability and high accuracy.Although the height of liquid aluminum in the mixing furnace and outlet radius are changed,the molten aluminum will not leak during the casting process.The aluminum in the trough moves forward in a wave-like motion and causes a leakage.The spread of the leaked aluminum resembles a long strip on the ground.The leakage amount and spread area of liquid aluminum increase with increasing the height of liquid aluminum in the mixing furnace.

Bioinspired Ultrasensitive Flexible Strain Sensors for Real‑Time Wireless Detection of Liquid Leakage

Liquid leakage of pipeline networks not only results in considerableresource wastage but also leads to environmental pollution and ecological imbalance.In response to this global issue, a bioinspired superhydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane/carbon nanotubes/graphene nanosheets flexible strain sensor (TCGS) hasbeen developed using a combination of micro-extrusion compression molding andsurface modification for real-time wireless detection of liquid leakage. The TCGSutilizes the synergistic effects of Archimedean spiral crack arrays and micropores,which are inspired by the remarkable sensory capabilities of scorpions. This designachieves a sensitivity of 218.13 at a strain of 2%, which is an increase of 4300%. Additionally, it demonstrates exceptional durability bywithstanding over 5000 usage cycles. The robust superhydrophobicity of the TCGS significantly enhances sensitivity and stability indetecting small-scale liquid leakage, enabling precise monitoring of liquid leakage across a wide range of sizes, velocities, and compositionswhile issuing prompt alerts. This provides critical early warnings for both industrial pipelines and potential liquid leakage scenariosin everyday life. The development and utilization of bioinspired ultrasensitive flexible strain sensors offer an innovative and effectivesolution for the early wireless detection of liquid leakage.

Study on a Gas Plunger Lift Model for Shale Gas Wells and Its Effective Application

The problem of efficient gas lift for gas well annulus packers that rely on their own energy plungers is considered.The complex related gas-liquid problem is addressed in the frame of model where the gas inflow dynamics and liquid inflow dynamics of the considered shale gas wells are weakly coupled.On this basis,and with the aiding support of indoor simulation experimental data,a new gas plunger lift design taking into account liquid leakage is obtained.Finally,a dedicated software relying on this approach is developed and used to verify the reliability of the model by means of field examples.

Self-healing Ionic Liquid-based Electronics and Beyond

Owing to the advantages of non-volatility,outstanding fluidity and easy recyclability,ionic liquid-based electronics,such as thermometer,strain sensors and thermoelectric converters,have been growing as attractive alternatives to traditionally solid electronics.The fluidic character endows the ionic liquid-based circuit with self-healing ability,satisfying the needs of longer lifetime and less waste generation for electronics,while at the same time brings the risk of leakage.Avoiding the leakage without sacrifice of self-healing ability is one of the major challenges for constructing ionic liquid-based electronic devices.In this feature article,we summarize our recent progresses in developing two types of self-healing electrical devices based on ionic liquids with little risk of leakage.One type involves the encapsulation of ionic liquids in self-healing polymers,and the other type uses ionic polymers or free-standing ionic liquids which are successfully formulated as intrinsically conductive,self-healing,and recyclable electronic devices without additional encapsulation.In the end,a comprehensive outlook is prospected for the future development of ionic liquid-based self-healing electronics,which is expected to spur more innovative work in this field.