维希留“速度—空间”观刍议

基于独特的速度学视角,维希留指出技术变革已经使空间转变成"速度—空间"。这种空间实质上是一种以光的绝对速度为支撑的不断膨胀的当下时间,无地点性、远程在场以及运动的偶然性乃是其核心特征。在这种空间结构中,传统的真实空间城市化被实时城市化替代,其结果则是形成一种远程元城市,即支配着所有现实城市运动的、具有极权主义性质的速度帝国。通过空间这个维度,维希留揭示了今天人类发展所面临的技术界限及由其引发的文明难题。其"速度—空间"思想是当代社会空间理论之中具有基础意义的必不可少的组成部分。

A Precision-Positioning Method for a High-Acceleration Low-Load Mechanism Based on Optimal Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Inertial Energy

High-speed and precision positioning are fundamental requirements for high-acceleration low-load mechanisms in integrated circuit （IC） packaging equipment. In this paper, we derive the transient nonlinear dynamicresponse equations of high-acceleration mechanisms, which reveal that stiffness, frequency, damping, and driving frequency are the primary factors. Therefore, we propose a new structural optimization and velocity-planning method for the precision positioning of a high-acceleration mechanism based on optimal spatial and temporal distribution of inertial energy. For structural optimization, we first reviewed the commonly flexible multibody dynamic optimization using equivalent static loads method （ESLM）, and then we selected the modified ESLM for optimal spatial distribution of inertial energy; hence, not only the stiffness but also the inertia and frequency of the real modal shapes are considered. For velocity planning, we developed a new velocity-planning method based on nonlinear dynamic-response optimization with varying motion conditions. Our method was verified on a high-acceleration die bonder. The amplitude of residual vibration could be decreased by more than 20% via structural optimization and the positioning time could be reduced by more than 40% via asymmetric variable velocity planning. This method provides an effective theoretical support for the precision positioning of high-acceleration low-load mechanisms.

Tempo-spatial variations of sediment-associated nutrients and contaminants in the Ruxi tributary of the Three Gorges Reservoir, China

Ruxi River is a tributary of the Three Gorges Reservoir. This study examined the temporal and spatial dynamics in particle size characteristics and the associated nutrients and contaminants of the fluvial suspended and deposited sediments along the Ruxi River. Temporal variations in the particle size distribution of the suspended sediment are controlled mainly by differences in sediment source during different seasons. Total organic carbon （TOC）, total nitrogen （TN） and total phosphorous （TP） in the 〈 62 μm fraction of the suspended sediment exhibit considerably higher concentrations in spring, indicating high probability of algal blooms in the backwater areas. Downstream trends in the nutrient contents of 〈 62 pm deposited sediments imply the greatest potential for eutrophication in the backwater ends, where highest nutrient concentrations were detected. Assessment of metal contamination shows that the sediments deposited in the water-level fluctuation zone were moderately to strongly contaminated by Cadmium （Cd）, with a considerably high potential ecological risk. The findings reported have emphasized the impacts of reservoir impoundment on aquatic and/or terrestrial environment in this region. More information on physical, chemical and biological processes of sediment and sediment-associated materials are needed for developing ecologically sound policies management. environmentally and of water and sediment

Consensus control for multi-agents in a non-rectangular bounded space: algorithmand experiments

Aiming for the coordinated motion and cooperative control of multi-agents in a non-rectangular bounded space, a velocity consensus algorithm for the agents with double- integrator dynamics is presented. The traditional consensus algorithm for bounded space is only applicable to rectangular bouncing boundaries, not suitable for non-rectangular space. In order to extend the previous consensus algorithm to the non- rectangular space, the concept of mirrored velocity is introduced, which can convert the discontinuous real velocity to continuous mirrored velocity, and expand a bounded space into an infinite space. Using the consensus algorithm, it is found that the mirrored velocities of multi-agents asymptotically converge to the same values. Because each mirrored velocity points to a unique velocity in real space, it can be concluded that the real velocities of multi-agents also asymptotically converge. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed consensus algorithm is examined by theoretical proof and numerical simulations. Moreover, an experiment is performed with the algorithm in a real multi-robot system successfully.

Investigation of the Ion-Exchange Behavior of Zeolite Y in the Presence of Resin

Ion-exchange process of zeolite Y using ammonium-type resin as an exchange reagent was successfully carried out. The effect of temperature, space velocity and ion concentration on the breakthrough curves was carefully investigated. At the first exchange section, the maximum proportion of qualified zeolites(QR) was obtained at a temperature of 70 ℃, a weight hourly space velocity of 0.61 h-1, and an ion concentration of 197 mg/L. The minimum length of mass-transfer zone(MTZ) of the resin bed was achieved at a temperature of 70 ℃, a space velocity of 0.61 h-1, and an ion concentration of 423 mg/L. At the second exchange section, the length of MTZ of the resin bed was significantly increased, and the exchange of Na+ ions contained in zeolite Y was more difficult than that achieved at the first exchange section. In both the first and the second exchange sections, the zeolite Y subjected to ion exchange with the resin maintained the similar physical and chemical properties as compared to those exchanged by the conventional approaches, but the zeolite Y, which was obtained after ion exchange, contained a significantly lower content of Na2 O.

Investigation of Cross-Correlation Characteristics for Multi-Link Channels in High-Speed Railway Scenarios

This paper investigates the cross-correlation characteristics of large-scale parameters(LSPs) and small-scale fading(SSF) for high-speed railway(HSR) multilink propagation scenarios, based on realistic measurements conducted on Beijing to Tianjin HSR line in China. A long-term evolution-based channel sounding system is utilized in the measurements to obtain the channel data. By applying a proposed time-delay based dynamic partition method, multi-link channel impulse responses are extracted from the raw channel data. Then, the statistical results of LSPs, including shadow fading, K-factor, and root-mean-square delay spread are derived and the cross-correlation coefficients of these LPSs are calculated. Moreover, the SSF spatial correlation and cross-correlation of SSF are analyzed. These results can be used to exploit multi-link channel model and to optimize the next-generation HSR communication system.

Spatial Distributions of Atmospheric Radiative Fluxes and Heating Rates over China during Summer

The latitude-altitude distributions of radiative fluxes and heating rates are investigated by utilizing CloudSat satellite data over China during summer. The Tibetan Plateau causes the downward shortwave fluxes of the lower atmosphere over central China to be smaller than the fluxes over southern and northern China by generating more clouds. The existence of a larger quantity of clouds over central China reflects a greater amount of solar radiation back into space. The vertical gradients of upward shortwave radiative fluxes in the atmosphere below 8 km are greater than those above 8 km. The latitudinal-altitude distributions of downward longwave radiative fluxes show a slantwise decreasing trend from low latitudes to high latitudes that gradually weaken in the downward direction. The upward longwave radiative fluxes also weaken in the upward direction but with larger gradients. The maximum heating rates by solar radiation and cooling rates by longwave infrared radiation are located over 28 40°N at 7 8 km mean sea level (MSL), and they are larger than the rates in the northern and southern regions. The heating and cooling rates match well both vertically and geographically.

Study on Activated Bentonite Applied to tert-Butylation of Toluene

tert-Butylation of toluene with tert-butanol used as the alkylating agent was investigated over the activated bentonite and HY zeolite used as the catalyst.The influences of various butylation reaction parameters,including the toluene/tert-butanol ratio,the reaction temperature,and the space velocity were discussed.The optimal results were obtained at a reaction temperature of 180 ℃,a space velocity of 4 h-1,and a mole ratio of toluene to tert-butanol equating to 2.The structure and acidic properties of catalyst were characterized by the BET method and the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.Compared with the HY zeolite,the activated bentonite possessed high activity for toluene conversion and high para-selectivity because it had larger pore diameter,smaller micropore surface area and higher ratio of total Lewis acids to total Br nsted acids.

Study on the heat transfer of cross flow in vertical upward tubes

A special device was designed to measure temperature difference in this study of heat transfer of water and oil cross flow inside vertical upward tubes. A new heat transfer correlation was obtained for cross flow. The experimental results showed that the dependence of heat transfer on Reynolds is much smaller in a narrow space than that in a wide space. It was found that the heat transfer correlation of cross flow in a narrow space is obviously different from that in a wide space, and that the heat transfer correlation obtained in a wide space may not be applicable to the cross-flow heat transfer in a narrow space. Further, the single-phase heat transfer capability of water cross flow was compared with that of oil cross flow. The experimental results showed that the average heat transfer coefficient of water is about 2～3 times that ofoil when they have the same superficial velocity.

Modeling flame propagation speed and quenching distance of aluminum dust flame with spatially random distribution of particles

In this research combustion of aluminum dust particles in a quiescent medium with spatially discrete sources distributed in a random way was studied by a numerical approach.A new thermal model was generated to estimate flame propagation speed in a lean/rich reaction medium.Flame speed for different particle diameters and the effects of various oxidizers such as carbon dioxide and oxygen on flame speed were studied.Nitrogen was considered the inert gas.In addition,the quenching distance and the minimum ignition energy(MIE) were studied as a function of dust concentration.Different burning time models for aluminum were employed and their results were compared with each other.The model was based on conduction heat transfer mechanism using the heat point source method.The combustion of single-particle was first studied and the solution was presented.Then the dust combustion was investigated using the superposition principle to include the effects of surrounding particles.It is found that larger particles have higher values of quenching distance in comparison with smaller particles in an assumed dust concentration.With the increase of dust concentration the value of MIE would be decreased for an assumed particle diameter.Considering random discrete heat sources method,the obtained results of random distribution of fuel particles in space provide closer and realistic predictions of the combustion physics of aluminum dust flame as compared with the experimental findings.

Study on Low-Temperature Traction Behavior of a Space Lubricating Oil No.4116

The traction behavior of space lubricating oil No. 4116 was measured and analyzed at various oil inlet temperatures below 0 ℃ and various rolling speeds under normal loads by a test rig simulating the operating conditions of space bearings. A traction coefficient calculation model was presented. The rheological property and rheological parameters of the lubricant at a low oil inlet temperature were analyzed based on the Tevaarwerk-Johnson model. The results showed that the lubricating oil No. 4116 was sensitive to the rolling speed and had lower sensitivity to the normal load. This lubricating oil is more suitable for applications under high speed when it is used below 0 ℃. It behaves as an elastic-plastic fluid operating below 0 ℃. Both the average limiting shear stress and the average elastic shear modulus have a negative correlation with the rolling speed and oil inlet temperature and have a positive correlation with the normal load.

Experimental Investigation of Solar Chimney Power Plant

The paper investigated the performance of a solar chimney, by measuring the chimney air temperature and velocity. A short solar chimney prototype was designed and constructed at Botswana Technology Center. A wind turbine was installed to rotate a small DC generator. Temperatures and velocities were measured at different times of the day with thermocouples and hotwire anemometer, respectively. Irradiance was measured with pyranometer. A Delta-T data logger was used to store data at intervals of 30 s. Various graphs depicting the influence of irradiance on temperature, velocity and power have been plotted. Irradiance was found to affect the chimney temperature and subsequently affects chimney air velocity and power produced. Ambient air （wind） velocity was found to have influence on the performance of the solar chimney by increasing chimney air velocity.

Effect of Heterogeneities in Soil on Spatial Variation of Peak Ground Acceleration

In the proximity of an active fault, spatial variation of peak ground motion is significantly affected by the faulting mechanism. It has been observed that near fault ground motions consists of different characteristics compared to the far fault ground motions. Near fault records, in the distance range of less than 100 m from the faults are not available except for few cases. Therefore numerical simulation of ground motions for such near-fault situations is necessary. In addition to the understanding of the phenomenon of near fault ground motion there is a need to enhance our understanding of the possible potential hazard that can be caused due to the future rupture activity by understanding the phenomenon of surface faulting. In this paper we propose numerical simulation based on discrete modeling to investigate the fault rupture propagation and its effect on the surface peak ground acceleration. In the present two dimensional study rupture propagation due to bedrock motion has been observed for different shear wave velocity. A model of size 1000× 150 m is selected for this purpose. It has been observed that as the stiffness of the media is decreasing, the affected surface is decreasing and also width of the shear crack zone is decreasing. Secondly, we attempted to study the ground motion on the surface due to the bedrock motion in presence of boulders in the soil media by keeping the boulder at different positions. We find that there is an increase in the shear zone as well as the PGA on the surface when the boulder is present on the foot wall and in the vicinity of the rupture zone. Finally, we performed the analysis using layered media and studied the affect of crack propagation and also the variation of peak accelerations. Findings from the study can be utilized to assess the damage potential of the near fault areas.

Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Surface Tidal Currents in the Southwest of Taiwan Strait

This study was conducted on the spatial distribution characteristics of surface tidal currents in the southwestern Taiwan Strait based on the quasi-harmonic analysis of current data obtained by two high frequency surface wave radar(HFSWR) systems. The analysis shows that the tidal current pattern in the southwestern Taiwan Strait is primarily semi-diurnal and influenced significantly by shallow water constituents. The spatial distribution of tidal current ellipses of M2 is probably affected by the interaction between two different systems of tide wave, one from the northern mouth of Taiwan Strait and the other from the Bashi Channel. The directions of the major axes of M2 tidal current ellipses coincide roughly with the axis of the Taiwan Strait. The spatial distribution of the magnitudes of the probable maximum current velocity(PMCS) shows gradual increase of the velocity from northeast to southwest, which is in accordance with the spatial distribution of the measured maximum current velocity(MMCS). The directions of the residual currents are in accordance with the direction of the prevailing monsoon wind at the Taiwan Strait and the direction of the Taiwan warm current during summer. The bathymetry also shows a significant effect on the spatial distribution characteristics of tidal currents.

Passive Velocity Field Control of a Redundant Cable-Driven Robot with Tension Limitations

This paper proposes a novel dynamic control approach for a cable-driven robot with high redundant actuation and cable tension limitations to perform tracking task while interacting with environment. In order for a cable-driven exoskeleton robot to execute the task smoothly and safely, it is necessary to consider the tracking motion performance as well as passivity when interacting with the environment under the conditions of the actuation cables＇ redundancy and the pulling limitation. With the additional consideration of the maximum limitation of the cable tension, cable-driven robot actually can only apply a certain range of feasible wrench on the external environment, which makes the task executed by robot be restricted. In order to make designed wrench be feasible and keep the desired trajectory tracking ability, we present a new control method by extending PVFC （passive velocity field control） method considering tracking stability and passivity. The approach augmented a higher dimensional virtual flywheel dynamics in a specific orthogonal complement space of the cable＇s actuation space. After the final adjustment of the designed wrench with respect to the cable＇s constraint, this method is capable of driving the cable robot to complete the trajectory tracking task and realize the passivity.

Modeling of Bubble Motion in Two Dimensional Space

The equations of motion of a bubble, expanding adiabatically through an incompressible viscous fluid, are deduced when the centre of the bubble moves in a vertical plane in the presence of gravitational acceleration, acting vertically downwards. The non-linear equations of motion obtained are solved numerically for different values of the various parameters of the problem. The path traced by the centre of the bubble and velocity of the centre, the change of radius R with time, and the influence of the buoyancy force, which is experienced by the expanding bubble for different values of the gravitational acceleration on these quantities, are investigated. The radius R（t） of the bubble is found to vary periodically with time when the acceleration due to gravity is small. But when the acceleration due to gravity increases, this periodicity in the value of R（t） with t is lost. The influence of viscosity in determining the periodicity of the bubble motion is also investigated.

The Role of Soil Investigation on Performance-based Design in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

The spatial variability of geotechnical earthquake engineering critical parameters obtained by laboratory and in situ tests in the same area is affected by different measurements. The paper provides a brief synthesis of ground motion and site effects analysis procedures within a Performance-Based Design framework. In particular it focuses about the influence on the evaluation of site effects in some active regions by different shear waves velocity measurements （Down Hole D-H and Seismic Dilatometer Marchetti Test SDMT）. Moreover the variation of shear modulus and damping ratio with strain level and depth from different laboratory dynamic or cyclic tests for soil characterisation （Resonant Column Test RCT） was evaluated. The available data enabled one to compare the shear waves velocity profile obtained by laboratory and in situ tests （Cone Penetration Tests CPT） with empirical correlations proposed in literature.

Convergence Rates for Sums of Non-identically Distributed Random Elements

Under some conditions on probability, we discuss the results in [1] for the part r > 1, which Yang[1] had not solved, such that the convergence rates are solved thoroughly in this case. Obviously our conditions are weaker than Yang's corresponding moment conditions. Meanwhile, Banach spaces of type p(1 < p ≤2) are characterized. For 0<t<1, we prove that the corresponding results hold for independent random elements in any Banach space. As application we give the corresponding results for randomly indexed partial sums.

Accurate measurement of wall skin friction by single-pixel ensemble correlation

The present work deals with accurately estimating wall-skin friction from near-wall mean velocity by means of PIV measurement.The estimation accuracy relies on the spatial resolution and the precision of the resolved velocity profile inside the viscous sublayer,which is a big challenge for conventional window-based correlation method(K?hler C J,et al.Exp Fluids,2012,52:1641–1656).With the help of single-pixel ensemble correlation,the ensemble-averaged velocity vector can be resolved at significant spatial resolution,thus improving the measurement accuracy.To demonstrate the feasibility of this single-pixel ensemble correlation method,we first study the velocity estimation precision in a case of steady near-wall flow.Synthetic particle images are used to investigate the effect of different image parameters.It is found that the velocity RMS-uncertainty level of the single-pixel ensemble correlation method can be equivalent to the conventional window correlation method once the effective particle number used for the ensemble correlation is large enough.Furthermore,a canonical turbulent boundary layer is synthetically simulated based on velocity statistics resolved by previous Direct Numerical Simulation(DNS)work(Schlatter P,et al.J Fluid Mech,2010,659:116–126).The relative error of wall skin friction coefficient is shown to be one-order smaller than that of the window correlation method.And the optimization strategy to further minimize the measurement uncertainty is discussed in the last part.

The convergence rates of Shannon sampling learning algorithms

In the present paper,we provide an error bound for the learning rates of the regularized Shannon sampling learning scheme when the hypothesis space is a reproducing kernel Hilbert space(RKHS) derived by a Mercer kernel and a determined net.We show that if the sample is taken according to the determined set,then,the sample error can be bounded by the Mercer matrix with respect to the samples and the determined net.The regularization error may be bounded by the approximation order of the reproducing kernel Hilbert space interpolation operator.The paper is an investigation on a remark provided by Smale and Zhou.