流体-粒子模型及托卡马克等离子体稳态粒子流

基于俘获粒子与非俘获粒子对外力作用的响应截然不同，本文提出了一个简单而有效描述托卡马克等离子体响应特征的“流体－粒子”模型。作为该模型的一个应用，本文解析地推导了稳态托卡马克等离子体环向粒子流、极向粒子流和径向粒子流，并给出与径向粒子流相关的广义欧姆定律。

Thermal Fission Rate Calculated Numerically by Particles Multi-passing over SaddlePoint

Langevin simulation of the particles multi-passing over the saddle point is proposed to calculate thermal fission rate. Due to finite friction and the corresponding thermal fluctuation, a backstreaming exists in the process of the particle descent from the saddle to the scission. This leads to that the diffusion behind the saddle point has influence upon the stationary flow across the saddle point. A dynamical correction factor, as a ratio of the flows of multi- and first-overpassing the saddle point, is evaluated analytically. The results show that the fission rate calculated by the particles multi-passing over the saddle point is lower than the one calculated by the particle firstly passing over the saddle point, and the former approaches the results at the scission point.

Low Speed Axial Compressor Stall Margin Improvement by Unsteady Plasma Actuation

This research investigates the use of single dielectric barrier discharge(SDBD) actuators for energizing the tip leakage flow to suppress rotating stall inception and extend the stable operating range of a low speed axial compressor with a single rotor.The jet induced by the plasma actuator adds momentum to the flow in the tip region and has a significant impact on the tip-gap flow.Experiments are carried out on a low speed axial compressor with a single rotor.The static pressure is measured at both the rotor inlet and outlet.The flow coefficient and pressure rise coefficient are calculated.Then the characteristic line is acquired to show the overall performance of the compressor.With unsteady plasma actuation of 18kV and 60W the compressor stability range improvement is realized at rotor speed of 1500 r/min – 2400 r/min.

Nanopore-based sensing and analysis: beyond the resistive-pulse method

Solid-state nanopores are generally considered as an indispensable element in the research field of fundamental ion transport and molecular sensing. The im- provement in fabrication and chemical modification of the solid-state nanopores remains increasingly updated. During the last decades, numerous works have been reported on the nanopore-based sensing applications. More and more new analytical methods using nanopore-based devices are emerging. In this review, we highlight the recent progress on the analytical methods for the interdisciplinary and fast- growing area of nanopore research. According to the dif- ferent types of the electrical readout, whether it is steady- state ionic current or transient current fluctuation, the nanopore-based sensing and analysis can be generally di- vided into two categories. For the first type, the electrical readout shows a stable blockade or reopening of the nanopore conductance in the presence of target analytes, termed steady-state analysis, including the conductance change, electrochemical analysis, and two-dimensional scanning and imaging. The other type is based on the transient fluctuation in the transmembrane ionic current, termed transient-state analysis, including the noise analysis, transient ion transport, and transverse tunneling current. The investigation of solid-state nanopores for chemical sensing is just in its infancy. For further research work, not only new nanopore materials and chemical modifications are needed, but also other non-electric-based sensing techniques should be developed. We will focus our future research in the framework of bio-inspired, smart, multiscale interfacial materials and extend the spirit of binary cooperative complementary nanomaterials.

Numerical Modelling of a Supersonic Axial Turbine Stator

In order to improve the turbocharging process,a supersonic axial turbine stator was modelled numerically with a pulsatile inlet mass flow.The main objectives of the study were to find out how pulsation affects the flow field and the performance of the stator.At the beginning of the study,a supersonic turbine stator was modelled using three different techniques:quasi-steady,time-accurate with constant boundary conditions and time-accurate with a pulsatile inlet mass flow.The time-averaged and quasi-steady flow fields and performance were compared,and the flow field and stator performance with a pulsatile inlet mass flow was studied in detail at different time-steps.A hysteresis-like behaviour was captured when the total-to-static pressure ratio and efficiency were plotted as a function of the inlet mass flow over one pulse period.The total-to-static pressure ratio and efficiency followed the sinusoidal shape of the inlet flow as a function of time.It was also concluded that the stator efficiency decreases downstream from the stator trailing edge and the amplitude of the pulsating mass flow is decreased at the stator throat.