UNIFORM RECIPROCAL APPROXIMATION SUBJECT TO COEFFICIENT CONSTRAINTS

In this paper best approximation by reciprocals of functions of a subspace U_n=span (u_1,…,u_n)satisfying coefficient constraints is considered.We present a characterization of best approximations.When(u_1,…,u_n)is a Descartes system an explicit characterization of best approximations by equioscillations is given.Existence and uniqueness results are shown. Moreover,the theory is applied to best approximaitons by reciprocals of polynomials.

Magneto-hydrodynamic simulation study of direct current multi-contact circuit breaker for equalizing breaking arc

This work is based on a direct current(DC)natural current commutation topology,which uses load-carrying branch contacts carrying rated current and multiple sets of series arcing branch contacts in parallel to achieve circuit breaking.The proposed topology can meet the new requirements of higher voltage DC switches in aviation,aerospace,energy and other fields.First,a magneto-hydrodynamic arc model is built using COMSOL Multiphysics,and the different arc breaking characteristics of the arcing branch contacts in different gas environments are simulated.Then,a voltage uniformity coefficient is used to measure the voltage sharing effect in the process of dynamic interruption.In order to solve the dispersion of arcing contact action,a structural control method is adopted to improve the voltage uniformity coefficient.The uniform voltage distribution can improve the breaking capacity and electrical life of the series connection structure.

Influential factors on the repose angle of desert sands

The repose angle is one of the most significant macroscopic parameters in describing the behavior of granular materials. Under a static condition, the repose angle is the steepest angle at which sediment particles can rest without motion. In this paper, we use existing data and aeolian physics to analyze the main factors that influence the repose angle of sand dunes, and we investigate different repose angles involving various states and types of materials. We have determined that different factors have differential influence on the magnitude of the repose angle. Our results show that for powdery （〈400-μm diameter） desert sands, the main influential factor on the magnitude of repose angle is the molecular force among particles. Particle size does not influence the repose angle of desert sands directly, but has an indirect impact by affecting the grit sphericity and surface roughness, of which the grit sphericity acts as a major factor. Even at the same average particle size, the repose angle differs with different grain compositions. Furthermore, with increasing unevenness in grain composition, the repose angle increases correspondingly. Sand texture also has a direct influence on the repose angle of desert sands. In two sand samples having the same grain composition but different textures, the repose angles may be different. Water content has a stronger influence on the repose angle than any other factor. However, the relationship between the repose angle and water content is not a simple direct proportion. In fact, with increasing water content, the repose angle first increases and then decreases. These research results will be useful for understanding the mechanisms of dune transport, variations of dune morphology, and the stability and fluidity of dune sands.

Field Performance Evaluation of a Small-Scale Drip Irrigation System Installed in the Upper West Region of Ghana

This study was conducted to evaluate the water application uniformity for a drip irrigation system, considering the water quality and the duration of usage. The uniformity parameters, Emission Uniformity (EU %) and Uniformity Coefficient (UC %) were determined for the drip irrigation system installed over a year of performance. The procedures are based on taking measurements of emitter discharge along selected driplines on a sub-main. The catch can be identified as L1A, L1B, L1C, L1D, same for L2A to L2D, L3A to L3D and L4A to L4D. This gave a total of sixteen (16) measurement positions as there were 4 driplines. Results indicated that the uniformity of water application was 90% indicating that the emitter was still good after a year of installation. The average discharge rate was 0.57 l/h. The uniformity coefficient (UC %) for the gravity-fed drip irrigation system was 78%, indicating good water application and was quite significant for the evaluation of the uniform distribution of water for the design. The expansion of this irrigation method in rural communities could contribute to relevant water savings in most areas of the Upper West Region of Ghana.

Study on the flow field uniformity of hydro-floating ship lift combined type hydraulic-driven system based on the residual energy theory

The hydro-floating ship lift originally invented in China is a major innovation in the field of navigation technology.The shaft water levels synchronization of its unique hydraulic-driven system plays a crucial role in reducing the torque of the synchronous shafts and ensuring the safety and stability operation of the ship lift.This study aims to investigate the muti-shaft water level synchronization and the flow velocity uniformity of the combined type hydraulic-driven system.Based on the theory of residual energy,a new index m2 proposed in this study is more suitable for evaluating the flow velocity uniformity of the combined hydraulic-driven system.Finally,the critical value of m2=75 is calculated via the results of the scaled physical mode test as the threshold of water flow uniformity,and it provides a basis for determining the reasonable height of the pressure stabilizing chamber.

Optimization of movable irrigation system and performance assessment of distribution uniformity under varying conditions

The evaluation of the performance of distribution uniformity by linearly moved irrigation system(LMIS)should consider the impacts of non uniformity of the water on crop yield.With increasing pressures to improve water use efficiency,plant productivity and farm profitability,questions continue to be raised concerning the future direction of irrigated agriculture.This study therefore aimed at evaluating water distribution under LMIS newly designed by the National Research Centre of Fluid Machinery Engineering and Technology,Jiangsu University,China.This article reports the real distribution of irrigation water under the LMIS with respect to sprinkler height above the ground surface as well as the consequence of different operating pressures.Water distribution coefficients used in the performance assessment were Christiansen’s coefficient of uniformity(CU),distribution uniformity(DU),scheduling coefficients(Sc)and the coefficient of variation(CV).The results showed that the mean CU ranged from 82.30%to 93.17%,and mean DU ranged from 70.39%to 88.44%.Also Sc values ranged from 1.13 to 1.42 with CV values ranging from 10.3%to 22.5%.The optimum method and results in this study can provide a reference to the operations for saving water and cost in the application of LMIS.

A grading parameter for evaluating the grading-dependence of the shear stiffness of granular aggregates

To capture the grading-dependence of the shear stiffness of heterogeneous granular aggregates, a new grading parameter that considered the size distribution of the entire aggregates was developed. Both the coefficient of uniformity and median particle size decreased with increasing the grading parameter. A general increase of the shear stiffness with increasing the grading parameter was observed. Compari- son with experimental results revealed that the proposed grading parameter had a stronger correlation with the material constants of Hardin＇s stiffness formula than the coefficient of uniformity, which is a traditional grading parameter.