Based on the principle of energy conservation,the applicable technique for drained cell retrofitted from conventional one was analyzed with 2D finite element model. The model employed a 1D heat transfer scheme to comp...Based on the principle of energy conservation,the applicable technique for drained cell retrofitted from conventional one was analyzed with 2D finite element model. The model employed a 1D heat transfer scheme to compute iteratively the freeze profile until the thickness variable reached the terminating requirement. The calculated 2D heat dissipation from the cell surfaces was converted into the overall 3D heat loss. The potential drop of the system, freeze profile and heat balance were analyzed to evaluate their variation with technical parameters when designing the 150 kA conventional cell based drained cell. The simulation results show that the retrofitted drained cell is able to keep thermal balance under the conditions that the current is 190 kA, the anodic current density is 0.96 A/cm2, the anode-cathode distance is 2.5 cm, the alumina cover is 16 cm thick with a thermal conductivity of 0.20 W/(m·℃ ) and the electrolysis temperature is 946 ℃ .展开更多
In order to investigate the temperature distribution, a three-dimensional finite element model (FEM) was developed to simulate the temperature regime in the channels of double-loop inductor, and the simulated result...In order to investigate the temperature distribution, a three-dimensional finite element model (FEM) was developed to simulate the temperature regime in the channels of double-loop inductor, and the simulated results were compared with experimental data from low load trials of a 400 kW inductor. The results of numerical simulations, such as the temperature and Joule heating rate, show reasonable correlation with experimental data. The results indicate that Joule heating rate and the temperature reach the maximum at the comers and the minimum at the centre of the cross-section area. The temperature difference between the inlet and outlet is in an inverse proportion to mass transport. Joule heating rate and the temperature are directly proportional to power frequency. It is concluded that mass transport and power frequency play a critical role in determining the temperature regime and Joule heating rate, the relative permeability of the magnetic core shows no significant influence on temperature regime and Joule heating rate, when the relative permeability varies from 5 000 to 10 000.展开更多
The influence of thermal circuit parameters on a buried underground cable is investigated using an ANFIS (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system). Finite element solution of the heat conduction equation is used, comb...The influence of thermal circuit parameters on a buried underground cable is investigated using an ANFIS (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system). Finite element solution of the heat conduction equation is used, combined with artificial intelligence methods. The cable temperature depends on several parameters, such as the ambient temperature, the currents flowing through the conductor and the resistivity of the surrounding soil. In this paper, ANFIS is used to simulate the problem of the thermal field of underground cables under various parameters variation and climatic conditions. The developed model was trained using data generated from FEM (finite element method) for different configurations (training set) of the thermal field problem. After training, the system is tested for several scenarios, differing significantly from the training cases. It is shown that the proposed method is very time efficient and accurate in calculating the thermal fields compared to the relatively time consuming finite element method; thus ANFIS provides a potential computationally efficient and inexpensive predictive tool for more effective thermal design of underground cable systems.展开更多
Flexible thermoelectric(TE)materials that convert heat into electricity have been widely used in wearable electronics and other flexible devices.In this work,inorganic TE pillars were combined with thermoplastic polyu...Flexible thermoelectric(TE)materials that convert heat into electricity have been widely used in wearable electronics and other flexible devices.In this work,inorganic TE pillars were combined with thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)to assemble a flexible string-shaped TE generator(TEG)for the fabrication of the thermoelectric fabric(TEF).Moreover,finite element analysis(FEA)was used to optimize the dimensions of the TE string and evaluate its performance.The FEA results showed that the inter-pillar spacing significantly affected the temperature difference,the output voltage and the internal resistance.A maximum power density of 3.43μW/cm^(2)(temperate gradientΔT=10.5 K)was achieved by the TE string with a diameter of 3.5 mm and an inter-pillar spacing of 2 mm.However,under the experimental condition,the achievable power density of the fabricated three-dimensional(3D)TEF was limited to 29%of the simulation result because of the inclination of the TE string within the fabric concerning heat plate contact and copper wire-TE pillar connections.The actual TE string also demonstrated high flexibility and stable mechanical properties after 450 bending cycles.Thus,the study would provide a foundation for future research in developing more efficient TEFs to offer a comfortable and conformable option for wearable energy harvesting applications.展开更多
Finite Element Method is used in this article to analyze the stress of CR superferric magnet.Magnetic force and the stress caused by this force are calculated.The thermal stress and strain of the coil caused by coolin...Finite Element Method is used in this article to analyze the stress of CR superferric magnet.Magnetic force and the stress caused by this force are calculated.The thermal stress and strain of the coil caused by cooling down is also analyzed.The result will be taken as a check for the design of the coil and coilcase,and also as a reference for the optimization of further design and quench protection.展开更多
The paper presents the application of Finite Element Method in thermal analysis of underground power cable system. The computations were performed for power cables buried in-line in the ground at a depth of 2 meters. ...The paper presents the application of Finite Element Method in thermal analysis of underground power cable system. The computations were performed for power cables buried in-line in the ground at a depth of 2 meters. The developed mathematical model allows determining the two-dimensional temperature distribution in the soil, thermal backfill and power cables. The simulations studied the effect of soil and cable backfill thermal conductivity on the maximum temperature of the cable conductor. Also, the effect of cable diameter on the temperature of cable core was studied. Numerical analyses were performed based on a program written in MATLAB.展开更多
基金Projects(50374081 60634020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Based on the principle of energy conservation,the applicable technique for drained cell retrofitted from conventional one was analyzed with 2D finite element model. The model employed a 1D heat transfer scheme to compute iteratively the freeze profile until the thickness variable reached the terminating requirement. The calculated 2D heat dissipation from the cell surfaces was converted into the overall 3D heat loss. The potential drop of the system, freeze profile and heat balance were analyzed to evaluate their variation with technical parameters when designing the 150 kA conventional cell based drained cell. The simulation results show that the retrofitted drained cell is able to keep thermal balance under the conditions that the current is 190 kA, the anodic current density is 0.96 A/cm2, the anode-cathode distance is 2.5 cm, the alumina cover is 16 cm thick with a thermal conductivity of 0.20 W/(m·℃ ) and the electrolysis temperature is 946 ℃ .
基金Project(50876116) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2007CK3077) supported by the Innovative Program of Hunan Science and Technology Agency, ChinaProject(1343-77225) supported by the Graduate School of Central South University, China
文摘In order to investigate the temperature distribution, a three-dimensional finite element model (FEM) was developed to simulate the temperature regime in the channels of double-loop inductor, and the simulated results were compared with experimental data from low load trials of a 400 kW inductor. The results of numerical simulations, such as the temperature and Joule heating rate, show reasonable correlation with experimental data. The results indicate that Joule heating rate and the temperature reach the maximum at the comers and the minimum at the centre of the cross-section area. The temperature difference between the inlet and outlet is in an inverse proportion to mass transport. Joule heating rate and the temperature are directly proportional to power frequency. It is concluded that mass transport and power frequency play a critical role in determining the temperature regime and Joule heating rate, the relative permeability of the magnetic core shows no significant influence on temperature regime and Joule heating rate, when the relative permeability varies from 5 000 to 10 000.
文摘The influence of thermal circuit parameters on a buried underground cable is investigated using an ANFIS (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system). Finite element solution of the heat conduction equation is used, combined with artificial intelligence methods. The cable temperature depends on several parameters, such as the ambient temperature, the currents flowing through the conductor and the resistivity of the surrounding soil. In this paper, ANFIS is used to simulate the problem of the thermal field of underground cables under various parameters variation and climatic conditions. The developed model was trained using data generated from FEM (finite element method) for different configurations (training set) of the thermal field problem. After training, the system is tested for several scenarios, differing significantly from the training cases. It is shown that the proposed method is very time efficient and accurate in calculating the thermal fields compared to the relatively time consuming finite element method; thus ANFIS provides a potential computationally efficient and inexpensive predictive tool for more effective thermal design of underground cable systems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51973034)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,China(No.23ZR1402500)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.2232022G01 and 19D110106)。
文摘Flexible thermoelectric(TE)materials that convert heat into electricity have been widely used in wearable electronics and other flexible devices.In this work,inorganic TE pillars were combined with thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)to assemble a flexible string-shaped TE generator(TEG)for the fabrication of the thermoelectric fabric(TEF).Moreover,finite element analysis(FEA)was used to optimize the dimensions of the TE string and evaluate its performance.The FEA results showed that the inter-pillar spacing significantly affected the temperature difference,the output voltage and the internal resistance.A maximum power density of 3.43μW/cm^(2)(temperate gradientΔT=10.5 K)was achieved by the TE string with a diameter of 3.5 mm and an inter-pillar spacing of 2 mm.However,under the experimental condition,the achievable power density of the fabricated three-dimensional(3D)TEF was limited to 29%of the simulation result because of the inclination of the TE string within the fabric concerning heat plate contact and copper wire-TE pillar connections.The actual TE string also demonstrated high flexibility and stable mechanical properties after 450 bending cycles.Thus,the study would provide a foundation for future research in developing more efficient TEFs to offer a comfortable and conformable option for wearable energy harvesting applications.
文摘Finite Element Method is used in this article to analyze the stress of CR superferric magnet.Magnetic force and the stress caused by this force are calculated.The thermal stress and strain of the coil caused by cooling down is also analyzed.The result will be taken as a check for the design of the coil and coilcase,and also as a reference for the optimization of further design and quench protection.
文摘The paper presents the application of Finite Element Method in thermal analysis of underground power cable system. The computations were performed for power cables buried in-line in the ground at a depth of 2 meters. The developed mathematical model allows determining the two-dimensional temperature distribution in the soil, thermal backfill and power cables. The simulations studied the effect of soil and cable backfill thermal conductivity on the maximum temperature of the cable conductor. Also, the effect of cable diameter on the temperature of cable core was studied. Numerical analyses were performed based on a program written in MATLAB.