The thermal conductivity values of ordinary concrete can be adjusted to those prescribed in constructions by entraining air bubbles to reduce the density of concrete in order to achieve good thermal insulation. This p...The thermal conductivity values of ordinary concrete can be adjusted to those prescribed in constructions by entraining air bubbles to reduce the density of concrete in order to achieve good thermal insulation. This paper concerns the analysis of air bubble distribution in concrete obtained by micro X-ray μCT (computed tomography) and correlates it with its thermal conductivity (k). The samples were prepared of ordinary concrete varying the density by air-entraining additives, ranging between 2,277 kg/m3 and 1,779 kg/m3, aiming to correlate the mechanical properties and k with the characteristics of the bubble distribution. The results show that air-entrainment leads to viable use of this material as sealer to achieve good thermal insulation, and it can be adjusted, but there seems to be a limit to air entraining. By analysis of the μCT images, it was possible to correlate the more quantity of bubbles of smaller diameter with the minor k, in dry or wet state, and to prove that there is a limit in the entrapped air content, and if it is exceeded, the coalescence occurs.展开更多
The paper presents the results of the experimental research which was carried out on the spark ignition engine, experimental model, fuelled with hydrogen by direct injection method, using qualitative load adjustment m...The paper presents the results of the experimental research which was carried out on the spark ignition engine, experimental model, fuelled with hydrogen by direct injection method, using qualitative load adjustment method for engine running control. Also, the hydrogen injection solution at the beginning of the compression stroke, after the inlet valve closing, assures the cylinder cooling by inlet air avoiding in that way uncontrolled ignition phenomena and inlet back fire. Using this fueling method avoided the abnormally hydrogen combustion phenomena's for stoichiometric dosage operating conditions, achieving -30 % engine power increase. Hydrogen engine runs with very lean mixtures, due to engine load qualitative adjustment, a dosage value that leads to a reduction of the engine power with -25% from maximum power value. This provides a higher engine efficiency at low loads, the best results was obtained for λ=2- 4 air-fuel ratio values. The influence of the mixture quality on burning process, on polluting and energetically engine performances at the fuelling with hydrogen using direct injection method are presented. Because of the higher combustion temperature, the NOx emission level is higher for λ=1 - 2 comparative to gasoline fuelled engine, but decreases a lot for leaner mixture values, λ〉2.5.展开更多
We investigate the parameters in the band-anticrossing (BAC) model for GaNP and InGaPN in this work. The parameters in the BAC model for GaNP and InGaNP are obtained by fitting experimental data. It is found that the ...We investigate the parameters in the band-anticrossing (BAC) model for GaNP and InGaPN in this work. The parameters in the BAC model for GaNP and InGaNP are obtained by fitting experimental data. It is found that the band gap bowing of InGaNP is stronger than that of InGaNAs. The effects of annealing on the parameters in the BAC model for InGaNP are also discussed in this work. In addition, the origins for improving luminescence efficiency by annealing are explained. It is relative to the forming of more In-N clusters.展开更多
The effects of EGR and ignition timing on engine emissions and combustion were studied through an experiment carried out on an air-guided GDI engine.The test results showed that the ignition timing significantly affec...The effects of EGR and ignition timing on engine emissions and combustion were studied through an experiment carried out on an air-guided GDI engine.The test results showed that the ignition timing significantly affected the GDI engine emissions,that the NOx emissions significantly reduced when the ignition timing was retarded,and that NOx emissions decreased with the EGR level increasement.A higher EGR rate could reduce CO emissions while the CO emissions were less affected by the ignition timing.The HC emissions decreased at a lower EGR rate.At 2500 r/min,an appropriate EGR rate could cut down CO emissions.The exhaust gas temperature could significantly decrease with improving the EGR rate,and the exhaust gas temperature at 2500 r/min was clearly higher than that at 1850 r/min.The nucleation mode particles increased clearly,the accumulation mode particle number decreased gradually with the increase of EGR rate,and the typical particle size of nucleation mode particle was in the range of 10–25 nm.展开更多
To obtain a conceptual design for a hybrid rocket motor(HRM)to be used as the Ascent Propulsion System in the Apollo lunar module,the deterministic design optimization(DDO)method is applied to the HRM design.Based on ...To obtain a conceptual design for a hybrid rocket motor(HRM)to be used as the Ascent Propulsion System in the Apollo lunar module,the deterministic design optimization(DDO)method is applied to the HRM design.Based on the results of an uncertainty analysis of HRMs,an uncertainty-based design optimization(UDO)method is also adopted to improve the design reliability.The HRM design process,which is a multidisciplinary system,is analyzed,and a mathematical model for the system design is established to compute the motor performance from the input parameters,including the input variables and model parameters.The input parameter uncertainties are quantified,and a sensitivity analysis of the model parameter uncertainties is conducted to identify the most important model parameter uncertainties for HRMs.The DDO and probabilistic UDO methods are applied to conceptual designs for an HRM to be used as a substitute for the liquid rocket motor(LRM)of the Ascent Propulsion System.The conceptual design results show that HRMs have several advantages as an alternative to the LRM of the Ascent Propulsion System,including nontoxic propellant combination,small motor volume,and comparable functions,such as restarting and throating.Comparisons of the DDO and UDO results indicate that the UDO method achieves more robust and reliable optimal designs than the DDO method.The probabilistic UDO method can be used to develop better conceptual designs for HRMs.展开更多
文摘The thermal conductivity values of ordinary concrete can be adjusted to those prescribed in constructions by entraining air bubbles to reduce the density of concrete in order to achieve good thermal insulation. This paper concerns the analysis of air bubble distribution in concrete obtained by micro X-ray μCT (computed tomography) and correlates it with its thermal conductivity (k). The samples were prepared of ordinary concrete varying the density by air-entraining additives, ranging between 2,277 kg/m3 and 1,779 kg/m3, aiming to correlate the mechanical properties and k with the characteristics of the bubble distribution. The results show that air-entrainment leads to viable use of this material as sealer to achieve good thermal insulation, and it can be adjusted, but there seems to be a limit to air entraining. By analysis of the μCT images, it was possible to correlate the more quantity of bubbles of smaller diameter with the minor k, in dry or wet state, and to prove that there is a limit in the entrapped air content, and if it is exceeded, the coalescence occurs.
文摘The paper presents the results of the experimental research which was carried out on the spark ignition engine, experimental model, fuelled with hydrogen by direct injection method, using qualitative load adjustment method for engine running control. Also, the hydrogen injection solution at the beginning of the compression stroke, after the inlet valve closing, assures the cylinder cooling by inlet air avoiding in that way uncontrolled ignition phenomena and inlet back fire. Using this fueling method avoided the abnormally hydrogen combustion phenomena's for stoichiometric dosage operating conditions, achieving -30 % engine power increase. Hydrogen engine runs with very lean mixtures, due to engine load qualitative adjustment, a dosage value that leads to a reduction of the engine power with -25% from maximum power value. This provides a higher engine efficiency at low loads, the best results was obtained for λ=2- 4 air-fuel ratio values. The influence of the mixture quality on burning process, on polluting and energetically engine performances at the fuelling with hydrogen using direct injection method are presented. Because of the higher combustion temperature, the NOx emission level is higher for λ=1 - 2 comparative to gasoline fuelled engine, but decreases a lot for leaner mixture values, λ〉2.5.
基金supported by the Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Project (Grant No.2011CB301901)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.60820106003, 60990311 and 60906025)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant Nos.BK2008-019 and BK2009255)the Research Funds from NJU-Yangzhou Institute of Opto-electronics
文摘We investigate the parameters in the band-anticrossing (BAC) model for GaNP and InGaPN in this work. The parameters in the BAC model for GaNP and InGaNP are obtained by fitting experimental data. It is found that the band gap bowing of InGaNP is stronger than that of InGaNAs. The effects of annealing on the parameters in the BAC model for InGaNP are also discussed in this work. In addition, the origins for improving luminescence efficiency by annealing are explained. It is relative to the forming of more In-N clusters.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2013M540251)the Liaoning Province Fund:PhD Start-upFund(Grant No.20111026)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51276079)
文摘The effects of EGR and ignition timing on engine emissions and combustion were studied through an experiment carried out on an air-guided GDI engine.The test results showed that the ignition timing significantly affected the GDI engine emissions,that the NOx emissions significantly reduced when the ignition timing was retarded,and that NOx emissions decreased with the EGR level increasement.A higher EGR rate could reduce CO emissions while the CO emissions were less affected by the ignition timing.The HC emissions decreased at a lower EGR rate.At 2500 r/min,an appropriate EGR rate could cut down CO emissions.The exhaust gas temperature could significantly decrease with improving the EGR rate,and the exhaust gas temperature at 2500 r/min was clearly higher than that at 1850 r/min.The nucleation mode particles increased clearly,the accumulation mode particle number decreased gradually with the increase of EGR rate,and the typical particle size of nucleation mode particle was in the range of 10–25 nm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51305014)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2013M540842)
文摘To obtain a conceptual design for a hybrid rocket motor(HRM)to be used as the Ascent Propulsion System in the Apollo lunar module,the deterministic design optimization(DDO)method is applied to the HRM design.Based on the results of an uncertainty analysis of HRMs,an uncertainty-based design optimization(UDO)method is also adopted to improve the design reliability.The HRM design process,which is a multidisciplinary system,is analyzed,and a mathematical model for the system design is established to compute the motor performance from the input parameters,including the input variables and model parameters.The input parameter uncertainties are quantified,and a sensitivity analysis of the model parameter uncertainties is conducted to identify the most important model parameter uncertainties for HRMs.The DDO and probabilistic UDO methods are applied to conceptual designs for an HRM to be used as a substitute for the liquid rocket motor(LRM)of the Ascent Propulsion System.The conceptual design results show that HRMs have several advantages as an alternative to the LRM of the Ascent Propulsion System,including nontoxic propellant combination,small motor volume,and comparable functions,such as restarting and throating.Comparisons of the DDO and UDO results indicate that the UDO method achieves more robust and reliable optimal designs than the DDO method.The probabilistic UDO method can be used to develop better conceptual designs for HRMs.