Transition and self-sustained turbulence in dilute suspensions of finite-size particles

We study the transition to turbulence of channel flow of finite-size particle suspensions at low volume fraction, i.e., φ ≈0.001. The critical Reynolds number above which turbulence is sustained reduces to Re ≈ 1675, in the presence of few particles, independently of the initial condition, a value lower than that of the corresponding single-phase flow, i.e., Re ≈1775. In the dilute suspension, the initial arrangement of the particles is important to trigger the transition at a fixed Reynolds number and particle volume fraction. As in single phase flows, streamwise elongated disturbances are initially induced in the flow. If particles can induce oblique disturbances with high enough energy within a certain time, the streaks breakdown, flow experiences the transition to turbulence and the particle trajectories become chaotic, Otherwise, the streaks decay in time and the particles immigrate towards the channel core in a laminar flow.

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF ORIENTATION DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION OF CYLINDRICAL PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS

The orientation distribution function of cylindrical particle suspensions was deduced and numerically simulated, and an application was taken in a wedge-shaped flow field. The relationship between the orientation distribution function and particle orientation angles was obtained. The results show that comparing with the most probable angle distribution which comes to being in short time, the distribution of the steady state doesn't vary much. in range; the main difference is the anti-clockwise rotation in the right and upper field, that is, particles rotate more at the points where the velocity gradients are larger. The most probable orientations are close to the direction of local streamlines. In the direction of streamlines, with poleradius decreasing, the most probable angles increase, but the angles between their orientations and the local streamlines decrease.

Effects of particle fractions on the Bingham yield stress and viscosity of fine-coarse particle suspensions

The rheological behaviors of highly concentrated fine particle suspensions(clay-silt-water mixtures)and coarse particle suspensions(coarse particles within a fine particle suspension)were investigated in this study.Experimental results demonstrated that the Bingham Fluid Model with two rheological parameters,Bingham yield stressand viscosity,wellcharacterized the rheological behavior of fine particle suspensions at shear rates between 4 and 20 s^(-1).The inclusion of coarse particles within a fine particle suspension induced an enhancement to the rheological parameters.The rheological parameters of a coarse particle suspension not only depend on its total particle fraction but also on its relative fine/coarse particle fractions.Empirical equations of these two parameters were proposed,quantitatively related to both fine and coarse particle fractions.Results indicated that the Bingham yield stress and viscosity are much more(an order larger)sensitive to changes in fine particle fraction than to changes in coarse particle fraction.

Novel Magnetorheological Suspensions Based on Co-Phthalocyanine/Fe Nanocomposite Particles

A novel magnetorheological (MR) suspension was based on methyl silicone oil and cobalt-phthalocyanine (Co-Pc)/Fe nanocomposite particles, which were synthesized by thermally decomposing liquid carbonyl Fe in the solution of Co-Pc in N, N-dimethyl formamide. The nanocomposite particles were fully characterized by XRD, SEM and HREM, and the thermal, magnetic and MR properties of nanocomposite particles were measured. Such factors as weight percent of particles (w), magnetic field strength (H), temperature (T) and shear rate (gamma) etc influencing on MR properties were investigated. The results indicated that Co-Pc/Fe nanocomposite with density of 3.66 g/cm(3) was almost micro-sized regular spheroids consisting of tens of Co-Pc coated alpha -Fe nanoparticles in inner and Co-Pc layers on surface of the spheroids. They showed good characteristics of anti-oxidation and soft magnetic. Increment of w increased field-induced shear stress (Delta tau) and zero-field viscosity (eta (0)) of MR suspensions monotonously, and improved anti-settlement stability, but eta (0) increased more markedly than Delta tau with increasing w. Delta tau was basically independent on T and gamma while increased obviously with increasing H. With increasing T, response time of the MR suspension to external magnetic field seemed to decrease. As a result, MR suspensions with satisfactory stability and rapid, completely reversible and significant MR effect can be obtained from Co-Pc/Fe nanocomposite particles.

Determination of Particle Sizes and Crystalline Phases on Colloidal Silicon Nanoparticle Suspensions

Particle size and crystallinity of silicon nanoparticles were determined by analyzing the optical extinction spectra of colloidal suspensions. Experimental results from these colloids were anaiyzed using Mie theory in connection with effective medium theory, in order to determine particle sizes and their internal structure with the simple technique of optical transmission spectroscopy. By modeling an effective refractive index for the particles, the crystalline volume fraction can be extracted from extinction spectra in addition to information about the size. The crystalline volume fraction determined in this way were used to calibrate the ratio of the Raman cross sections for nanocrystalline and amorphous silicon, which was found to be σc./σa = 0.66

THE FLOW STRUCTURE OF DILUTE GAS-PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS BEHIND A SHOCK WAVE MOVING ALONG A FLAT SURFACE

The asymptotic and numerical investigations of shock-induced boundary layers in gas-particle mixtures are presented. The Saffman lift force acting on a particle in a shear flow is taken into account. It is shown that particle migration across the boundary layer leads to intersections of particle trajectories. The corresponding modification of dusty gas model is proposed in this paper.The equations of two-phase sidewall boundary layer behind a shock wave moving at a constant speed are obtained by using the method of matched asymptotic expansions. The method of the calculation of particle phase parameters in Lagrangian coordinates is described in detail. Some numerical results for the case of small particle concentration are given.

Wettability Control between Oleophobic/Superhydrophilic and Superoleophilic/Superhydrophobic Characteristics on the Modified Surface Treated with Fluoroalkyl End-Capped Oligomers/Micro-Sized Polystyrene Particle Composites

Fluoroalkyl end-capped vinyltrimethoxysilane-N,N-dimethylacrylamide cooligomer [RF-(CH2-CHSi(OMe)3)x-(CH2-CHC(=O)NMe2)y-RF;RF = CF(CF3)OC3F7: RF-(VM)x-(DMAA)y-RF] was synthesized by reaction of fluoroalkanoyl peroxide [RF-C(=O)O-O(O=)C-RF] with vinyltrimethoxysilane (VM) and N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAA). The modified glass surface treated with the cooligomeric nanoparticles [RF-(VM-SiO3/2)x-(DMAA)y-RF] prepared under the sol-gel reaction of the cooligomer under alkaline conditions was found to exhibit an oleophobic/superhydrophilic property, although the corresponding fluorinated homooligomeric nanoparticles [RF-(VM-SiO3/2)n-RF] afforded an oleophobic/hydrophobic property on the modified surface under similar conditions. RF-(VM-SiO3/2)n-RF/RF-(VM-SiO3/2)x-(DMAA)y-RF/PSt (micro-sized polystyrene particles) composites, which were prepared by the sol-gel reactions of the corresponding homooligomer and cooligomer in the presence of PSt particle under alkaline conditions, provided an oleophobic/superhydrophilic property on the modified surface. However, it was demonstrated that the surface wettability on the modified surface treated with the RF-(VM-SiO3/2)n-RF/RF-(VM-SiO3/2)x-(DMAA)y-RF/PSt composites changes dramatically from oleophobic/superhydrophilic to superoleophilic/superhydrophilic and superoleophilic/superhydrophobic characteristics, increasing with greater feed ratios (mg/mg) of the RF-(VM)n-RF homooligomer in homooligomer/cooligomer from 0 to 100 in the preparation of the composites. Such controlled surfac

Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Particles by Suspension Polymerization in Silicon Oil

Molecularly imprinted polymers using 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid （2,4-D） as templates were prepared by suspension polymerization in silicon oil. The polymer particles exhibited regular shape in the micro-scale range. The adsorbing experiments indicated that the imprinted polymer particles possessed higher affinity to 2,4-D than the non-imprinted polymer particles.

A Population Balance Model for Disperse Systems:Particle Size Distribution in Suspension Polymerization

On the basis of population balance a mathematical model is developed to describe the formation of polymer particle in styrene suspension polymerization. The characteristics of coalescence and breakage of droplets and the gel effect are analyzed in particular. Parameters of the models are estimated by experimental data on reaction conversion and particle size distribution. The results show that the model is suitable for predicting polymerization processes.

Analysis of rotor eddy current loss and thermal deformation of magnetic liquid double suspension bearing

Magnetic-liquid double suspension bearing(MLDSB)is a new type of suspension bearing based on electromagnetic suspension and supplemented by hydrostatic supporting.Without affecting the electromagnetic suspension force,the hydrostatic supporting effect is increased,and the real-time coupling of magnetic and liquid supporting can be realized.However,due to the high rotation speed,the rotor part produces eddy current loss,resulting in a large temperature rise and large ther-mal deformation,which makes the oil film thickness deviate from the initial design.The support and bearing characteristics are seriously affected.Therefore,this paper intends to explore the internal effects of eddy current loss of the rotor on the temperature rise and thermal deformation of MLDSB.Firstly,the 2D magnetic flow coupling mathematical model of MLDSB is established,and the eddy current loss distribution characteristics of the rotor are numerically simulated by Maxwell software.Secondly,the internal influence of mapping relationship of structural operating parameters such as input current,coil turns and rotor speed on rotor eddy current loss is revealed,and the changing trend of rotor eddy current loss under different design parameters is explored.Thirdly,the eddy cur-rent loss is loaded into the heat transfer finite element calculation model as a heat source,and the temperature rise of the rotor and its thermal deformation are simulated and analyzed,and the influ-ence of eddy current loss on rotor temperature rise and thermal deformation is revealed.Finally,the pressure-flow curve and the distribution law of the internal flow field are tested by the particle image velocimetry(PIV)system.The results show that eddy current loss increases linearly with the in-crease of coil current,coil turns and rotor speed.The effect of rotational speed on eddy current loss is much higher than that of coil current and coil turns.The maximum temperature rise,minimum temperature rise and maximum thermal deformation of the rotor increase with the increase of eddy current loss.The test results of flow-pressure and internal trace curves are basically consistent with the theoretical simulation,which effectively verifies the correctness of the theoretical simulation.The research results can provide theoretical basis for the design and safe and stable operation of magnetic fluid double suspension bearings.

Preparation of Polymer Composite Particles by Phase Separation Followed by Suspension Polymerization

The novel method for preparing the polymer composite particles has been developed. It was tried to prepare polymer composite particles composed of polystyrene and carbon black with the phase separation method followed by suspension polymerization. In order to prepare the polymer composite particles with the more uniform diameter, the styrene monomer droplets containing carbon black were formed with phase separation emulsification in which ethyl alcohol and water were used as the good solvent and the poor solvent for styrene monomer, respectively. In the experiment, the surfactant species and their concentrations, the pouring velocity of water and the weight ratio of carbon black to styrene monomer were mainly changed. Water was poured at the given pouring velocity into ethyl alcohol in which styrene monomer and an initiator were dissolved and carbon black was dispersed beforehand. The spherical polymer composite particles containing carbon black were prepared with Tween 20 and Tween 80 of nonionic surfactants and the irregular polymer composite particles were prepared with PVA, SDS and Kotamine. The diameters of polymer composite particles increased with the pouring velocity of water and with the weight ratio of carbon black to styrene monomer.

Performance Research of UPR/Al_2O_3 Composite Particles

UPR/Al2O3 composite particles were synthesized from unsaturated polyester resin(UPR) and nanometer/ultra-fine Al2O3 powders by means of suspension polymerization.The effects of Al2O3 with two different particle diameters on the density and hardness of the composite particles during the synthesis were studied.The results show UPR/Al2O3 composite particles synthesized by suspension polymerization are spherical,smooth,with a yield of 60%～75%(wt),and the particle diameters are 140～250μm;Al2O3 can effectively improves the density and hardness of the composite particles;when the contet is the same,effect of ultra-fine Al2O3 on the density and hardness of the composite particles is better than that of nanometer Al2O3;When the mass fraction of Al2O3 is 55%,the maximum hardness of ultra-fine Al2O3 composite particles and nanometer Al2O3 composite particles are 39.42HV and 25.66HV respectively.

Lateral Migration and Nonuniform Rotation of Square Particle Suspended in Poiseuille Flow

A square particle suspended in a Poiseuille flow is investigated by using the lattice Boltzmann method with the Galilean-invariant momentum exchange method. The lateral migration of Segré-Silberberg effect is observed for the square particle, accompanied by the nonuniform rotation and regular wave. To compare with the circular particle, its circumscribed and inscribed squares are used in the simulations. Because the circumscribed square takes up a greater difference between the upper and lower flow rates, it reaches the equilibrium position earlier than the inscribed one. The trajectories of the latter are much closer to those of circle;this indicates that the circle and its inscribed square have a similar hydrodynamic radius in a Poiseuille flow. The equilibrium positions of the square particles change with Reynolds number and show a shape of saddle, whereas those of the circular particles are virtually not affected by Reynolds number. The regular wave and nonuniform rotation are owing to the interactions of the square shape and the parabolic velocity distribution of Poiseuille flow, and high Reynolds number makes the square rotating faster and decrease its oscillating amplitude. A series of contours illustrate the dynamic flow fields when the square particle has successive postures in a half rotating period. This study is beneficial to understand the motion of anisotropic particles and the dendrite growth in dynamic environment.

Effect of Preparation Condition on Low-density PS Particle Size and Distribution

The preparation conditions were studied in order to obtain smaller, narrow size-distributed and low-density polystyrene (PS) micro-particles by suspension polymerization. The results show that some of preparation conditions, the shape and position of stirrers, and stirring rate etc., have important influence on the size and distribution of particles. The preparation conditions must be carefully designed and controlled in order to obtain high-quality PS beads. A bow-shaped stirrer is helpful to produce small-sized particles and narrow size distribution, and the upper edge of a stirrer should be set to the same level as the surface of mixture, and the stirring rate should be controlled in the range of 520-600 r/min.

复杂多相流体的介观模拟:耗散粒子动力学方法及应用

在悬浮液、乳液和泡沫等复杂多相流体中,离散分布着大量的纳米至微米尺度的颗粒、液滴和气泡等,在流动作用下这些离散相物质呈现出复杂的个体或群体运动行为,进而显著影响这些复杂多相流体的宏观流变和流动行为.针对这类流体,开展介观尺度数值模拟成为一种有效且相对经济的研究手段.其中,耗散粒子动力学(dissipative particle dynamics,DPD)方法是一种具有代表性的介观尺度数值模拟方法,由于其粒子方法的特质,DPD方法适合用于上述复杂多相流体内部结构的数值建模和数值模拟研究.本文对近年来DPD方法在颗粒悬浮液、乳液和气泡等复杂多相流体模拟方面研究进展进行了系统的介绍,深入探讨了DPD方法在复杂多相流体介观模拟方面的针对性改进以及当前存在的不足,并对DPD方法的研究和应用进行了总结和展望.

黑木耳超微颗粒混悬液制备工艺研究

采用高压均质法制备黑木耳超微颗粒混悬液,并对制备工艺进行优化。结果表明,采用高压均质法可制备黑木耳超微颗粒混悬液,优化后的工艺参数为均质压力10 Mpa,均质固液比1∶5,均质次数4次,制备后的混悬液平均粒度为5.31μm。

基于改进粒子群算法优化PID控制的主动悬架性能研究

针对二自由度主动悬架比例-积分-微分(PID)控制器参数整定问题,引入粒子群算法,借助粒子群算法的全局搜索能力解决PID控制器参数整定问题,考虑到传统粒子群算法收敛速度较慢,设计了一种改进粒子群算法,根据悬架性能评价指标建立目标函数,分别模拟了随机路面激励输入和减速带式梯形冲击路面激励输入,并验证了基于改进粒子群算法优化的PID控制器的有效性。仿真结果表明:改进粒子群算法后目标函数的收敛速度明显提高;基于改进粒子群算法优化PID控制的主动悬架在不同激励输入条件下均具有较好的行驶平顺性;验证了改进粒子群算法的有效性并解决了PID控制器参数整定问题。

电液馈能互联悬架侧倾与俯仰协调优化

针对复合变工况下,侧倾与俯仰模式的电液馈能互联悬架(Electro-hydraulic Energy Regeneration Interconnected Suspension,EERIS)协调优化问题,设计一种包含环境选择策略的高维多目标粒子群优化算法。建立EERIS减振器阻尼力模型,通过试制样机进行模型试验验证并分析其参数变化在侧倾与俯仰模式下的影响规律;融合全局排序规则与全局密度估计方法,设计高维多目标粒子群优化算法;通过仿真对比EERIS优化前、单独优化侧倾模式后、单独优化俯仰模式后、协调优化侧倾与俯仰模式后的性能参数响应及均方根值。结果表明:复合变工况下,协调优化后的性能参数响应峰值降低;簧载质量加速度均方根值降低10.77%,侧倾角加速度均方根值降低24.77%,俯仰角加速度均方根值降低25.05%,提高车辆的平顺性与抗侧倾、抗俯仰能力;悬架动挠度均方根值降低7.9%,轮胎动载荷均方根值降低3.79%,车辆的操纵稳定性得到改善。

不同粒径石蜡微胶囊悬浮液的传热性能研究

石蜡微胶囊悬浮液(MEPCMS)是石蜡微胶囊与传热流体混合形成的一种新型功能材料,依靠胶囊固-液相变吸收大量潜热的特性而具有强化传热能力,在电子电器、航空航天、新能源等领域的应用前景广阔。本文尝试从胶囊粒径入手,寻找促进MEPCMS安全高效传热的可靠途径。研究以正十八烷(C18)作芯材、三聚氰胺甲醛树脂(MF)作壁材,采用原位聚合法合成了粒径均匀的石蜡微胶囊;采用分散剂手段将胶囊添加进去离子水,获得了分散稳定的MEPCMS。在此基础上,围绕不同粒径MEPCMS的管内传热性能展开研究。结果表明,减小粒径是提升MEPCMS传热性能的有效途径。MEPCMS的粒径从20.0μm减小至2.6μm,其流动传热的平均努塞尔数(Nu)增加约20.3%,传热通道的温升降低约33.0%。