Design and development of high linearity millimeter wave traveling-wave tube for satellite communications

The linearity of the traveling-wave tube is a very important characteristic for a modern communication system. To improve the linearity of the traveling-wave tube at no expense of the saturated output power and overall efficiency, a modified pitch profile combined with a small adjustment of operating parameters is proposed. The optimal design of the helix circuit is evaluated theoretically by a large signal analysis, and the experimental test is also carried out to make a comparison of performance between the novel and original designed traveling-wave tubes. The experiments show that the saturated output powers and efficiencies of these two tubes are close to each other, while the linearity of the traveling-wave tube is obviously improved. The total phase shift and AM/PM conversion at saturation of the novel tube, averaged over the operating band, are only 30.6°/d B and 2.5°/d B, respectively, which are 20.1°/d B and 1.6°/d B lower than those of the original tube, respectively. Moreover, the third-order intermodulation of the novel tube is up to 2.2 d Bc lower than that of the original tube.

Non-steady FE analysis on porthole dies extrusion of aluminum harmonica-shaped tube

According to the rigid-viscoplasticity finite element method,the porthole die extrusion process of an aluminum harmonica-shaped tube was successfully simulated based on software Deform-3D. The distribution of stress field,effective strain field,velocity field and temperature field during the extrusion process were discussed and the metal flow in welding extrusion was analyzed. The simulation results show that the material flow velocities in the bearing exit are non-uniform with the originally designed die and the forepart of the profile is not neat or even. Aiming at solving this problem,the modification method of die structure was improved. The result shows that the uniform material flow velocities in the die exit and a perfect extruded are obtained by modification bearing length.

PROFILE AND FLATNESS CONTROL SYSTEM IN 1700mm HOT STRIP MILLS OF ANSTEEL

Varying contact-length backup roll and linearly variable crown work roll are provided for improving the mill performance of profile and flatness control. Integrated with theses technologies, relevant profile and flatness control models are developed for hot strip mills on the basis of large amount of finite element calculation. These models include shape setup control model in process control system, bending force feedforward control model, crown feedback control model and flatness feedback control model in basis automation system. Such a profile and flatness control system with full functions is applied in 1 700 mm industrial hot strip mills of Ansteel. Large amount of production data shows that the crown precision with the tolerance of±18 μm is over 90%, the strip percentage which the actual flatness is within ±25 I-unit surpasses 96%, and general roll consume is reduced by 28% by using the profile and fiatness control system. In addition, schedule-free rolling is realized.

VCR and ASR technology for profile and flatness control in hot strip mills

The roll contour pattern and variety of work and backup rolls in service and its effect on profile and flatness control performance in 1 700 mm hot strip mill at Wuhan Iron and Steel(Group) Corporation were tested and analyzed by the developed finite element models of different typical roll contours configurations.A rather smooth local work roll contour near strip edges and an increase in rolled length can be obtained by application of long stroke work roll shifting system with conventional work roll contours that is incapable of the crown control.In comparison with the conventional backup and work roll contours configuration,the crown control range by the roll bending force enhances by 12.79% and the roll gap stiffness increases by 25.26% with the developed asymmetry self-compensating work rolls(ASR) and varying contact backup rolls(VCR).A better strip profile and flatness quality,an increase in coil numbers within the rolling campaign and a significant alleviated effect of severe work roll wear contours on performance of edge drop control are achieved by the application of ASR with crown control and wear control ability in downstream stand F5 and VCR in all stands of 1 700 mm hot strip mill.

Mathematical modeling of fluid flow and level profile during twin-roll strip casting process

In twin-roll strip casting process,transport phenomena of fluid in the molten pool directly affect the process stability and the quality of products.In order to elucidate the fundamental transport phenomena in twin-roll casting,a commercial software called ProCAST was employed to simulate the transient fluid flow and level profile behaviors during the early stage of the process in this study.The coupled set of governing differential equations for mass,momentum and energy balance were solved with the finite element method and the transient free surface problem was treated with a volume of fluids(VOF) approach.The effect of different delivery systems configuration on flow pattern,level profile in the pool was studied and analyzed in this paper. The new wedge metal delivery systems have been optimized for the twin-roll strip caster.It was shown that new type metal delivery systems had a preferable effect on the uniform distribution of fluid and level fluctuation in the pool.The simulation results also provide a valuable basis for the optimization of delivery system and process parameters during the initial pouring stage.

A New Model for Simulation of Cold Roll-Forming of Tubes by Using Spline Finite Strip Method

A new model,called object model,for the simulation of cold roll-forming of tubes is presented.The model inherits the advantages of old models and is the embodiment of forming process that the strip is rolled step by step from feed rollers to last rolling pass.The elastic-plastic large deformation spline finite strip method based on updated Lagrangian method has been developed by improving the stiffness and transition matrix.Combined theory formulas and new analytical model,the forming process of a tube has been simulated successfully as an example.The analytical results are submitted and indicate that the proposed simulation method and new model are applicable.

Insight into deformation allocation in the multi-pass roll forming of a double-walled brazed tube

Deformation allocation is an important factor that affects 720°curling forming from copper-coated steel strips to double-walled brazed tubes(DWBTs).In this study,four schemes of deformation allocation,considering different weights of the total feed distance,are proposed,and a 3D finite element(FE)model of the multi-pass roll forming process for DWBT is developed and verified to investigate the cross-sectional evolution and deformation features.The results show the following.(i)In the 720°curling forming process from the steel strip into double-walled tubes,the curvature of the formed circular arc initially increases and then remains stable with roll forming,and the inner and outer tubes of the DWBT are formed in the third and fifth forming passes.Size forming can eliminate the gap between the double walls and improve the overall roundness.(ii)For different deformation allocations,the cross-sectional profiles of the roll-formed parts exhibit a discrepancy,and the deformation amount varies with the roll-forming process.The deformation amount in Scheme three is the maximum,and the cross-sectional profile deviates significantly from the ideal shape and fails to form a DWBT,which indicates that the deformation allocation is unsuitable.(iii)The roundness of the outer tube is better than that of the inner tube.Therefore,the roundness of the inner tube is the key to restricting the forming accuracy of the DWBT.Compared with Schemes one and two,Scheme four with a linear allocation of the total feed distance exhibits the best roundness,and the deformation allocation is reasonable;i.e.,when the contact points between the rollers and steel strip are in a straight line,the roundness of the DWBT is in good agreement with the ideal condition.

Study and application of crown feedback control in hot strip rolling

Crown feedback control is one part of the automatic shape control （ASC） system. On the basis of large simulation researches conducted, a linear crown feedback control model was put forward and applied in actual strip rolling. According to its successful op- eration in the ASP 1700 hot strip mill of Angang Group for one year and also from the statistical results of several crown measurements, it can be definitely said that this control model is highly effective and shows stable performance. The control effectiveness of different gauges of strips with the feedback control is found to increase by 10%-30% compared with that without feedback control.

Determination of Optimal Work Roll Profile for Cold Strip Mill

The model of predicting distribution of strip thickness at the exit and tension stress is established by using weighted residual method and variational method with consideration of rolled metal lateral flow.A New method of calculating loaded roll gap in relation to target tension stress is proposed.The minimum square summation of loaded roll gap deviation is used as an objective function for the first time to optimize initial work roll profile.

Thermal profile of work roll during strip hot rolling

The thermal expansion of work rolls during hot strip rolling was modeled by a two-dimensional difference method. The calculation model was validated by comparison between the predictions to the measured results. With that model ,the effects of rolling process parameters such as the rolling plan, mill pacing ,coolant flow rate and stepped cooling on the roll thermal profile were investigated. The result shows that stepped cooling of work rolls can be used to control complicated flatness defects such as quarter buckles during hot strip rolling.

Relationship of Serum Leptin, BMI, Waist Circumference and Cholesterol Level among Teenagers in the Gaza Strip

Leptin is one of the best known hormone markers for obesity. There is a limited anthropometric data in the Gaza Strip that reveals and arouses the nutritional status among all age groups especially adolescents aged 15 - 19 years old. The study aimed to assess the effect of Leptin hormone, lipid profiles, Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference among secondary school age students in the Gaza Strip. Methodology: A cross sectional study included 442 cases of teenagers aged 15 - 19 years old from governmental and private schools in the Gaza strip. Blood samples were collected for analysis of Leptin hormone and lipid profile and measuring waist circumference for the teenager. Results: The mean of serum Leptin was (28.7) higher among cases than controls (28.1), but it was statistically insignificant (P = 0.85). It was found that there is a significant correlation between Leptin hormone and total cholesterol (Chol) (r = 0.24), high density cholesterol (HDL) (r = 0.27) and low density cholesterol (LDL) (r = 0.16). There was no relationship between Leptin hormone and triglycerides (TG) (r = -0.02). There was relationship between Leptin hormone and waist circumference in both males and females (r = 0.519, 0.544), respectively. There was no statistical significant deference noticed between Leptin hormone of obese objects and Leptin hormone of normal BMI objects of the same age (t-test = 0.93, P = 0.85). Conclusion: There are significant correlations between Leptin hormone and total Chol, HDL and LDL except for TG, and there were significant relationships between Leptin hormone and waist circumference which reflect the central obesity among males and females. There is no association between Leptin level and BMI.

Preliminary build and application of a data analysis platform for coiled tubing steel strips

To solve the problems in the quality control and improvement of coiled tubing steel strips production, such as scattered and inefficient production data, difficult performance fluctuation factor analysis, complex multivariate statistical analysis, and low accuracy and difficulty in mechanical property prediction, an industrial data analysis platform for coiled tubing steel strips production has been preliminarily developed.As the premise and foundation of analysis, industrial data collection, storage, and utilization are realized by using multiple big data technologies.With Django as the agile development framework, data visualization and comprehensive analyses are achieved.The platform has functions including overview survey, stability analysis, comprehensive analysis(such as exploratory data analysis, correlation analysis, and multivariate statistics),precise steel strength prediction, and skin-passing process recommendation.The platform is helpful for production overviewing and prompt responding, laying a foundation for an in-depth understanding of product characteristics and improving product performance stability.

新一代高技术宽带钢轧机电工钢高精度板形控制研究进展

自由规程轧制是实现柔性一体化生产组织和追求最大生产效率的必要途径,板形控制一直是制约电工钢自由规程轧制的瓶颈难题。阐述了国际上对新一代高技术宽带钢轧机机型的不断探索与板形控制技术特征及其日趋复杂化的进展研究;基于热模拟与数学模型构建了电工钢完整轧制过程的高温本构关系,建立了电工钢热塑性变形过程集成仿真模型,原创构建了电工钢自由规程轧制完整过程中可同时控制不均匀变形和不均匀磨损的非对称自补偿轧制作用机制、提出了一种由数据与机理融合驱动的电工钢自由规程轧制形性协同的非对称自补偿轧制轧辊辊形、液压窜辊和液压弯辊的高精度融合控制方法。结合生产实际提出了新一代高技术热连轧自由规程轧制过程的全板形融合π机型与板形控制创新技术,突破性实现了高效低成本对新一代高技术宽带钢轧机自由规程轧制的高精度板形控制,为现场工业生产提供了理论基础和创新实现路径。最后展望了宽幅电工钢高精度板形控制的创新发展趋势。

内置工字型CFRP型材高强圆钢管高强混凝土轴压短柱组合效应分析

目的 研究内置工字型CFRP型材的高强圆钢管高强混凝土短柱在轴心压力作用下三种材料的组合效应。方法 采用有限元分析软件ABAQUS对其进行数值模拟,通过相关试验验证模型的准确性,并对典型构件的破坏形态、受力全过程曲线进行分析,揭示构件各组成部分之间的相互作用和工作机理,评估CFRP配置率、钢材屈服强度、混凝土抗压强度、约束效应系数对组合效应的影响。结果 在高强圆钢管高强混凝土柱中内置CFRP型材,对构件的延性及安全裕度有显著提高,并改善了高强圆钢管对高强混凝土的约束,提高了构件的组合效应。结论 CFRP配置率控制在5.9%~8.4%,约束效应系数在1.2~1.4,钢材屈服强度不大于770 MPa时,构件中三种材料组合效应最佳。

基于弛豫时间归一化参数的锂离子电池析锂量检测方法

析锂作为锂离子电池使用的主要安全隐患之一,不仅会造成电池的寿命极速衰减,还可能引发燃烧、爆炸等灾难性后果。随着近年来快充技术的发展,对于锂离子电池析锂情况的诊断需求愈发迫切。针对现有定量方法诊断精度严重受制于测试温度的问题,提出了一种基于弛豫时间归一化表征的改进电压释放法。从理论上分析了“析锂量与温度”因素组合对电池电压释放行为的影响规律。在此基础上,将释放阶段弛豫电压差分曲线峰值处所对应时间,与完全释放时间作比,得到“弛豫时间归一化参数”这一温度脱敏的析锂量诊断无量纲特征参数。分别利用多物理模型仿真与实验测试,验证了新方法诊断的准确性与温度适应性。

低液量水平井连续油管气举产液剖面测井技术应用

产液剖面测试找水是了解生产层段产液状况,为油藏动态调整提供依据的重要手段,是油田开发的一项主要工作。针对低渗透油藏水平井单井产液低,常规产液剖面测试技术准确性差及分段生产测试效率低的问题,提出采用2 in^(*)预置式穿芯连续油管带测井仪器入井测试,通过氮气气举井筒排液,连续油管拖动井下测井仪器连续监测为核心的快速找水新方法。设计了制氮车+油管悬挂器+3½in普通油管+喇叭口的负压生产管柱,以及2 in穿芯连续油管+卡瓦连接器+测井连接工具串+测井仪器串的测试管柱,研制了连续油管测井连接工具、电滑环滚筒电缆密封固定器和FIT测井仪器等关键配套装置,形成了低液量水平井连续油管气举产液剖面测井快速找水技术。开展了6口井现场先导试验,试验过程中,井下测试信号无交流电干扰,保证了实时数据传输优势,真正做到了井下监测与地面实时可读同步。该技术可实现1天测试1口井,为定量快速解释低液量水平井产液分布状况提供了新的技术手段。

聚合物三腔微管挤出口模结构对胀大变形的影响

聚合物熔体的模内流动状态与模外胀大变形直接影响微挤出制品的成型质量。文中基于Carreau模型,采用数值模拟方法,研究了聚合物三腔微管挤出过程中口模壁厚差与空心度结构特征对胀大变形行为的影响。结果表明,影响挤出胀大变形程度的关键因素是口模出口附近的轴向速度分布;内外壁厚差会导致较大壁厚位置处对应的型坯厚度增大,而较小壁厚位置处的型坯厚度减小,壁厚差变化对薄壁区域壁厚变形影响较大,达到91.4%;空心度减小能提升口模出口附近轴向速度分布均匀性,减小了70.1%的变形程度;基于胀大变形规律逆向补偿设计了口模形状与尺寸,明显改善了制品成型质量。研究结果对聚合物多腔微管的口模结构优化设计具有理论意义与工程应用价值。

内置工字形CFRP的高强圆钢管高强混凝土纯弯构件抗弯刚度研究

目的研究内置工字形CFRP型材高强圆钢管高强混凝土纯弯构件的抗弯刚度,为该类构件的设计和工程应用提供参考。方法设计3个CHCFHST-CFRP构件,对其进行纯弯试验;应用ABAQUS有限元软件建立了纯弯构件数值模型,在数值模拟结果与试验结果吻合的基础上,分析各参数对构件抗弯刚度的影响;并且推导了适用于纯弯构件的抗弯刚度和挠度计算公式。结果试件均未出现断裂,钢管也未产生局部鼓曲,卸载后纯弯段有明显回弹;随着混凝土强度、钢管壁厚和型材尺寸的增长,构件抗弯刚度略有增长;与未配置CFRP型材的构件相比,配置CFRP型材后构件的抗弯刚度有了明显的增长。结论试件整体呈弯曲破坏模态,具有良好的变形能力,具有较强的耗能能力及刚度退化能力;利用笔者推导的公式得到的计算值与试验结果吻合较好,公式可用来计算此类构件的抗弯刚度与挠度。

切向位移对Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳微动磨损的影响

随着核电技术更新迭代,由于传统Zr合金包壳存在安全性能缺陷,核燃料组件安全面临严峻挑战,探索开发新型核燃料包壳管成为核电安全防护领域的重点研究。以Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管(改良型ATF材料)为研究对象,探究切向位移对Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管微动磨损行为及磨损机理的影响。采用白光干涉仪表征出Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管表面磨痕的三维形貌,对Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管表面磨痕的截面轮廓以及磨损深度进行测算。通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和能谱仪(EDS)对表面磨痕的微观形貌以及元素组成进行表征。结果表明:随着切向位移增加最大磨损深度随之增加,微动运行状态由部分滑移逐渐转变为完全滑移,Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管表面的磨屑黏着现象逐渐减弱,磨损机理由黏着磨损转变为剥层磨损。所有试验中Cr涂层Zr-1Nb合金包壳管存在明显的氧化磨损。从微观角度探索了接触模型为GTR构型的改良型ATF包壳材料微动磨损机理以及微动磨损行为,制备的Cr涂层能够提高Zr-1Nb合金包壳管的微动磨损性能,有效延长包壳管的服役寿命。

Profile铒激光微剥脱技术与微孔点阵技术治疗面部痤疮瘢痕疗效观察

目的探讨微剥脱联合点阵激光技术治疗痤疮瘢痕的效果和安全性。方法实验选取44例22~50岁面部患有轻中度痤疮瘢痕的患者。随机分组后使用Profile铒激光治疗平台中的MLP^(TM)微剥脱和Pro Fractional^(TM)微孔点阵两个功能模块进行单一或联合治疗。治疗前后均拍摄照片,采用Photoshop CS5软件对治疗前后灰度值差异率进行评估。结果 44例患者仅在治疗后的3~4 d出现面部轻微红肿,5例出现轻微结痂,均在5~7 d后消退。术后随访1个月,均未出现色素沉着。受试者在经过治疗后肤质均明显改善,毛孔缩小,痤疮瘢痕减轻(P<0.05)。结论采用铒激光治疗轻至中度痤疮瘢痕疗效显著,且微剥脱模式在短期内即可见到治疗效果。微剥脱联合微孔点阵技术优于单一模块治疗的效果。