Transpiration element is included in the integrated stomatal conductance photosynthesis model by considering gaseous transfer processes, so the present model is capable to simulate the influence of boundary layer con...Transpiration element is included in the integrated stomatal conductance photosynthesis model by considering gaseous transfer processes, so the present model is capable to simulate the influence of boundary layer conductance. Leuning in his revised Ball's model replaced relative humidity with VPD s (the vapor pressure deficit from stomatal pore to leaf surface) and thereby made the relation with transpiration more straightforward, and made it possible for the regulation of transpiration and the influence of boundary layer conductance to be integrated into the combined model. If the differences in water vapor and CO 2 concentration between leaf and ambient air are considered, VPD s , the evaporative demand, is influenced by stomatal and boundary layer conductance. The physiological responses of photosynthesis, transpiration, and stomatal function, and the changes of intercellular CO 2 and water use efficiency to environmental factors, such as wind speed, photon flux density, leaf temperature and ambient CO 2, are analyzed. It is shown that if the boundary layer conductance drops to a level comparable with stomatal conductance, the results of simulation by the model presented here differ significantly from those by the previous model, and, in some cases, are more realistic than the latter.展开更多
Statistical expression of vapour pressure equations of metals is derived from the Debye model.The statistical distribution of T_(-p) ensemble is presented in an in-elab- orate mode and the partition function is define...Statistical expression of vapour pressure equations of metals is derived from the Debye model.The statistical distribution of T_(-p) ensemble is presented in an in-elab- orate mode and the partition function is defined.The vapour pressure of eleven metals have been calculated with the Debye equation and compared with those given by the E- instein equation and empirical equation.Comparison of results of calculation from dif- ferent methods show their evident accordance within the same orders of magnitude.展开更多
This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam re...This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam reforming of toluene. Treatment with nitric acid helped to increase the amount of functional groups on the surface and hydrophilic nature of carbon support, leading to a homogeneous distribution of Ni nanoparticles. The thermal decomposition products of nickel precursor also played an important role, Ni nanoparticles supported on carbon treated with acid using nickel nitrate as the precursor exhibited the smallest mean diameter of 4.5 nm. With the loading amount increased from 6 wt% to 18 wt%, the mean particle size of Ni nanoparticles varied from4.5 nm to 9.1 nm. The as-prepared catalyst showed a high catalytic activity and a good stability for toluene steam reforming: 98.1% conversion of toluene was obtained with the Ni content of 12 wt% and the S/C ratio of3, and the conversion only decreased to 92.0% after 700 min. Because of the high activity, good stability, and low cost, the as-prepared catalyst opens up new opportunities for tar removing.展开更多
Droplet behavior in the wave-type flow channel is discussed, especially with the secondary .droplet generation due to impingement of droplets on the wall considered. A numerical method is suggested to simulate tile dr...Droplet behavior in the wave-type flow channel is discussed, especially with the secondary .droplet generation due to impingement of droplets on the wall considered. A numerical method is suggested to simulate tile droplet behavior in the flow field. Calculations are compared With experimental data on the ; pressure drop and separating efficiency. Good agreement exists between the calculations and air-water experiments. The numerical method developed gives a reasonable description of the droplet deposition and secondary droplet generation, and it can be applied to predict the performance of wave-type vane separators.展开更多
The effects of factors such as the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 (n(H2O)/n(CH4)), methane conversion temperature and time on methane conversion rate were investigated to build kinetic model for reforming of coke-oven gas ...The effects of factors such as the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 (n(H2O)/n(CH4)), methane conversion temperature and time on methane conversion rate were investigated to build kinetic model for reforming of coke-oven gas with steam. The results of experiments show that the optimal conditions for methane conversion are that the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 varies from 1.1 to 1.3 and the conversion temperature varies from 1 223 to 1 273 K. The methane conversion rate is more than 95% when the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 is 1.2, the conversion temperature is above 1 223 K and the conversion time is longer than 0.75 s. Kinetic model of methane conversion was proposed. All results demonstrate that the calculated values by the kinetic model accord with the experimental data well, and the error is less than 1.5%.展开更多
Evapotranspiration (ET) process of plants is controlled by several factors. Besides the physiological factors of plants, height, density, LAI (leaf area index), etc., the change of meteorological factors, such as ...Evapotranspiration (ET) process of plants is controlled by several factors. Besides the physiological factors of plants, height, density, LAI (leaf area index), etc., the change of meteorological factors, such as radiation, temperature, wind and precipitation, can influence ET process evidently, thus remodeling the spatial and temporal distribution of ET. In order to illuminate the effects of meteorological factors on wetland ET, the ET of Zhalong Wetland was calculated from 1961 to 2000, the statistical relationships (models) between ET and maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), precipitation (P) and wind speed at 2m height (U2) were established, and the sensitivity analysis of the variables in the model was performed. The results show that Tmax and Tmin are two dominating factors that influence ET markedly, and the difference of rising rate between Tmax and Tmin determines the change trend of ET. With the climatic scenarios of four General Circulation Models (GCMs), the ET from 2001 to 2060 was predicted by the statistical model. Compared to the period of 1961-2000, the water consumption by ET will increase greatly in the future. According to the scenarios, the rise of Tmax (about 1.5℃ to 3.3℃) and Tmin (about 1.7℃ to 3.5℃) will cause an additional water consumotion of 14.0%- 17.8% for reed swami). The ecological water demand in Zhalong Wetland will become more severe.展开更多
Harmless treatment of CaS from coal gas desusulfurization and other industries is of very importance for the environmental protection. In this paper, the experimental investigation of calcium sulfide regeneration with...Harmless treatment of CaS from coal gas desusulfurization and other industries is of very importance for the environmental protection. In this paper, the experimental investigation of calcium sulfide regeneration with steam at atmospheric pressure was carded out using TGA, fixed bed reactor and SEM-EDX analysis. The results show that the reaction mechanism of CaS with steam varies with temperature. The reaction occurs obviously at the temperature above 630℃ and the dominant products include CaSO4 (or CaSO3) and H2S, as the temperature is over 850℃, the primary products become CaO, SO2 and H2S. The CaS regeneration reaction will strongly depend on the temperature and the data over 900℃ can be fitted by the Shrinking-Core Model (SCM).展开更多
The influence of the synthesis method parameters used to prepare nickel-based catalysts on the catalytic performance for the glycerol steam reforming reaction was studied.A series of Al2O3-supported Ni catalysts were ...The influence of the synthesis method parameters used to prepare nickel-based catalysts on the catalytic performance for the glycerol steam reforming reaction was studied.A series of Al2O3-supported Ni catalysts were synthesized,with nickel loading of 8 wt%,using the incipient wetness,wet impregnation,and modified equilibrium deposition filtration methods.The catalysts' surface and bulk properties were determined by inductively coupled plasma(ICP),N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms(BET),X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and temperature-programmed reduction(TPR).Used catalysts were characterized by techniques such as elemental analysis and SEM in order to determine the level of carbon that was deposited and catalyst morphology.The results indicated that the synthesis method affected the textural,structural and surface properties of the catalysts,differentiating the dispersion and the kind of nickel species on alumina's surface.The formation of nickel aluminate phases was confirmed by the XRD and TPR analysis and the β-peak of the Ni/Al-edf catalyst was higher than in the other two catalysts,indicating that the nickel aluminate species of this catalyst were more reducible.Both Ni/Al-wet and Ni/Al-edf catalysts showed increasing CO2 selectivities and approximately constant CO selectivities for temperatures above 550℃,indicating that these catalysts successfully catalyze the water gas shift reaction.It was also confirmed that the Ni/Al-edf catalyst had the highest values for glycerol to gaseous products conversion,hydrogen yield,allyl alcohol,acetaldehyde,and acetic acid selectivities at 650℃ and the lowest carbon deposition of the catalysts tested.The correlation of the catalysts' structural properties,dispersion and reducibility with catalytic performance reveals that the EDF method can provide catalysts with higher specific surface area and active phase's dispersion,that are easier to reduce,more active and selective to hydrogen production,and more resistant to carbon deposition.展开更多
Based on the kinetic and thermodynamic equations, a comprehensive mathematical model for the con- tinuous esterification process of polyester polyols was developed, which was carried out in an innovational bub- bling ...Based on the kinetic and thermodynamic equations, a comprehensive mathematical model for the con- tinuous esterification process of polyester polyols was developed, which was carried out in an innovational bub- bling reactive distillation tower (BRDT) at atmospheric pressure. In this new type of reactor, direct esterification between ethylene glycol and adipic acid was accomplished efficiently and rapidly. A bench BRDT with the height of 2 m was applied for the esteriflcation process of l^oly (ethylene adlpate) (P'EA). In the continuous operation, Hn- ear oligomers were discharged from the bottom of the column, while water passed a few column trays and a pack- ing section as a condensation byproduct. The influence of major operating conditions on reactor performance was also simulated. Simulation results were in good agreement with experimental data, providing a strategy for devel- oping and optimizing this process.展开更多
Shell-and-tube vaporizers are the most commonly used and dominated types of vaporizers in liquefied natural gas (LNG) realm. Due to efficient performance, shell-side flow in this type of vaporizers has received cons...Shell-and-tube vaporizers are the most commonly used and dominated types of vaporizers in liquefied natural gas (LNG) realm. Due to efficient performance, shell-side flow in this type of vaporizers has received considerable attention and has been investigated extensively. However, the detailed flow structure in the shell needs to be determined for reliable and effective design. Therefore, the objective of this study was to clarify the flow structure in shell by particle image velocimetry (PIV). Experiments were conducted using two types of model; 15% baffle cut having inlet and outlet positions !n the direction of 90° to the cut and 30% baffle cut having inlet and outlet positions in the direction of 180° to the cut. Each test section is 169 mm in inner diameter and 344.6 mm in length. The flow features were characterized in different baffle cuts with regards to the velocity vector field and velocity distribution. The results show that the flow characteristics of 15% baffle cut type vaporizer are comparable to those of 30% baffle cut type vaporizer.展开更多
A simplified model was developed to describe the water vapor adsorption on activated carbon. The development of the simplified model was started from the original model proposed by DO and his co-workers. Two different...A simplified model was developed to describe the water vapor adsorption on activated carbon. The development of the simplified model was started from the original model proposed by DO and his co-workers. Two different kinds of carbon materials were prepared for water vapor adsorption, and the adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures(20-50 °C) and relative humidities(5%-99%) to test the model. It is shown that the amount of adsorbed water vapor in micropore decreases with the temperature increasing, and the water molecules form larger water clusters around the functional group as the temperature is up to a higher value. The simplified model describes reasonably well for all the experimental data. According to the fitted values, the parameters of simplified model were represented by the temperature and then the model was used to calculate the water vapor adsorption amount at 25 °C and 35 °C. The results show that the model can get relatively accurate values to calculate the water vapor adsorption on activated carbon.展开更多
Steam pipelines applied in power units operate at high pressures and temperatures.In addition,to stress from the pipeline pressure also arise high thermal stresses in transient states such as start-up,shutdown or a lo...Steam pipelines applied in power units operate at high pressures and temperatures.In addition,to stress from the pipeline pressure also arise high thermal stresses in transient states such as start-up,shutdown or a load change of the power unit.Time-varying stresses are often the cause of the occurrence of fatigue cracks since the plastic deformations appear at the stress concentration regions.To determine the transient temperature of the steam along the steam flow path and axisymmetric temperature distribution in the pipeline wall,a numerical model of pipeline heating was proposed.To determine the transient temperature of the steam and pipeline wall the finite volume method(FVM) was used Writing the energy conservation equations for control areas around all the nodes gives a system of ordinary differential equations with respect to time.The system of ordinary differential equations of the first order was solved by the Runge-Kutta method of the fourth order to give the time-temperature changes at the nodes lying in the area of the wall and steam.The steam pressure distribution along pipeline was determined from the solution of the momentum conservation equation.Based on the calculated temperature distribution,thermal stresses were determined.The friction factor was calculated using the correlations of Churchill and Haaland,which were proposed for pipes with a rough inner surface.To assess the accuracy of the proposed model,numerical calculations were also performed for the thin-walled pipe,and the results were compared to the exact analytical solution.Comparison of the results shows that the accuracy of the proposed model of pipeline heating is very satisfactory.The paper presents examples of the determination of the transient temperature of the steam and the wall.展开更多
Theoretical and numerical analysis on the fluid flow and heat transfer inside a LNG evaporator is conducted in this work. Methane is used instead of LNG as the operating fluid. This is because; methane constitutes ove...Theoretical and numerical analysis on the fluid flow and heat transfer inside a LNG evaporator is conducted in this work. Methane is used instead of LNG as the operating fluid. This is because; methane constitutes over 80% of natural gas. The analytical calculations are performed using simple mass and energy balance equations. The analytical calculations are made to assess the pressure and temperature variations in the steam tube. Multiphase numerical simulations are performed by solving the governing equations(basic flow equations of continuity, momentum and energy equations) in a portion of the evaporator domain consisting of a single steam pipe. The flow equations are solved along with equations of species transport. Multiphase modeling is incorporated using VOF method. Liquid methane is the primary phase. It vaporizes into the secondary phase gaseous methane. Steam is another secondary phase which flows through the heating coils. Turbulence is modeled by a two equation turbulence model. Both the theoretical and numerical predictions are seen to match well with each other. Further parametric studies are planned based on the current research.展开更多
Magnesium is of interest for underwater propulsion due to the superior ignition behavior of magnesium particles and the highly exothermic Mg-water reaction.In this work,the ignition and combustion characteristics of a...Magnesium is of interest for underwater propulsion due to the superior ignition behavior of magnesium particles and the highly exothermic Mg-water reaction.In this work,the ignition and combustion characteristics of an individual millimeter-sized magnesium particle in water vapor were studied.In order to build an atmosphere of water vapor,an experiment system was established and validated by the experiments of magnesium particle in air.The ignition and combustion of a single magnesium particle were accomplished in a combustor filled with water vapor.The surface changes of the particle during the ignition and a steady-state vapor phase combustion were observed.Based on the data obtained,ignition mechanism was analyzed and ignition temperature was determined.The steady-state combustion of the sample was controlled by diffusion in gas phase,and a one-dimensional,spherically symmetric quasi-steady model was adopted to describe the process.The dependence of burning time on the diameter was investigated,and the conclusion that burning time is proportional to the square of the metal sample diameter was drawn.展开更多
文摘Transpiration element is included in the integrated stomatal conductance photosynthesis model by considering gaseous transfer processes, so the present model is capable to simulate the influence of boundary layer conductance. Leuning in his revised Ball's model replaced relative humidity with VPD s (the vapor pressure deficit from stomatal pore to leaf surface) and thereby made the relation with transpiration more straightforward, and made it possible for the regulation of transpiration and the influence of boundary layer conductance to be integrated into the combined model. If the differences in water vapor and CO 2 concentration between leaf and ambient air are considered, VPD s , the evaporative demand, is influenced by stomatal and boundary layer conductance. The physiological responses of photosynthesis, transpiration, and stomatal function, and the changes of intercellular CO 2 and water use efficiency to environmental factors, such as wind speed, photon flux density, leaf temperature and ambient CO 2, are analyzed. It is shown that if the boundary layer conductance drops to a level comparable with stomatal conductance, the results of simulation by the model presented here differ significantly from those by the previous model, and, in some cases, are more realistic than the latter.
文摘Statistical expression of vapour pressure equations of metals is derived from the Debye model.The statistical distribution of T_(-p) ensemble is presented in an in-elab- orate mode and the partition function is defined.The vapour pressure of eleven metals have been calculated with the Debye equation and compared with those given by the E- instein equation and empirical equation.Comparison of results of calculation from dif- ferent methods show their evident accordance within the same orders of magnitude.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21606008,21436002)the National Basic Research Foundation of China(2013CB733600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZY1630,JD1617,buctrc201616,and buctrc201617)
文摘This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam reforming of toluene. Treatment with nitric acid helped to increase the amount of functional groups on the surface and hydrophilic nature of carbon support, leading to a homogeneous distribution of Ni nanoparticles. The thermal decomposition products of nickel precursor also played an important role, Ni nanoparticles supported on carbon treated with acid using nickel nitrate as the precursor exhibited the smallest mean diameter of 4.5 nm. With the loading amount increased from 6 wt% to 18 wt%, the mean particle size of Ni nanoparticles varied from4.5 nm to 9.1 nm. The as-prepared catalyst showed a high catalytic activity and a good stability for toluene steam reforming: 98.1% conversion of toluene was obtained with the Ni content of 12 wt% and the S/C ratio of3, and the conversion only decreased to 92.0% after 700 min. Because of the high activity, good stability, and low cost, the as-prepared catalyst opens up new opportunities for tar removing.
基金Supported by the National Key Laboratory of Bubble Physics&Natural Circulation(No.51482150104JW0502).
文摘Droplet behavior in the wave-type flow channel is discussed, especially with the secondary .droplet generation due to impingement of droplets on the wall considered. A numerical method is suggested to simulate tile droplet behavior in the flow field. Calculations are compared With experimental data on the ; pressure drop and separating efficiency. Good agreement exists between the calculations and air-water experiments. The numerical method developed gives a reasonable description of the droplet deposition and secondary droplet generation, and it can be applied to predict the performance of wave-type vane separators.
基金Project(291054) supported by Postdoctoral Fund of China
文摘The effects of factors such as the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 (n(H2O)/n(CH4)), methane conversion temperature and time on methane conversion rate were investigated to build kinetic model for reforming of coke-oven gas with steam. The results of experiments show that the optimal conditions for methane conversion are that the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 varies from 1.1 to 1.3 and the conversion temperature varies from 1 223 to 1 273 K. The methane conversion rate is more than 95% when the molar ratio of H2O to CH4 is 1.2, the conversion temperature is above 1 223 K and the conversion time is longer than 0.75 s. Kinetic model of methane conversion was proposed. All results demonstrate that the calculated values by the kinetic model accord with the experimental data well, and the error is less than 1.5%.
基金Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50139020)
文摘Evapotranspiration (ET) process of plants is controlled by several factors. Besides the physiological factors of plants, height, density, LAI (leaf area index), etc., the change of meteorological factors, such as radiation, temperature, wind and precipitation, can influence ET process evidently, thus remodeling the spatial and temporal distribution of ET. In order to illuminate the effects of meteorological factors on wetland ET, the ET of Zhalong Wetland was calculated from 1961 to 2000, the statistical relationships (models) between ET and maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), precipitation (P) and wind speed at 2m height (U2) were established, and the sensitivity analysis of the variables in the model was performed. The results show that Tmax and Tmin are two dominating factors that influence ET markedly, and the difference of rising rate between Tmax and Tmin determines the change trend of ET. With the climatic scenarios of four General Circulation Models (GCMs), the ET from 2001 to 2060 was predicted by the statistical model. Compared to the period of 1961-2000, the water consumption by ET will increase greatly in the future. According to the scenarios, the rise of Tmax (about 1.5℃ to 3.3℃) and Tmin (about 1.7℃ to 3.5℃) will cause an additional water consumotion of 14.0%- 17.8% for reed swami). The ecological water demand in Zhalong Wetland will become more severe.
基金Project 2002AA529080 supported by National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (Progam 863)
文摘Harmless treatment of CaS from coal gas desusulfurization and other industries is of very importance for the environmental protection. In this paper, the experimental investigation of calcium sulfide regeneration with steam at atmospheric pressure was carded out using TGA, fixed bed reactor and SEM-EDX analysis. The results show that the reaction mechanism of CaS with steam varies with temperature. The reaction occurs obviously at the temperature above 630℃ and the dominant products include CaSO4 (or CaSO3) and H2S, as the temperature is over 850℃, the primary products become CaO, SO2 and H2S. The CaS regeneration reaction will strongly depend on the temperature and the data over 900℃ can be fitted by the Shrinking-Core Model (SCM).
基金Financial support by the program THALIS implemented within the framework of Education and Lifelong Learning Operational Programmeco-financed by the Hellenic Ministry of Education,Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs and the European Social Fund,for the project 'Production of Energy Carriers from Biomass by Productsfinancial support provided by the Committee of the Special Account for Research Funds of the Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia(ELKE,TEIWM)
文摘The influence of the synthesis method parameters used to prepare nickel-based catalysts on the catalytic performance for the glycerol steam reforming reaction was studied.A series of Al2O3-supported Ni catalysts were synthesized,with nickel loading of 8 wt%,using the incipient wetness,wet impregnation,and modified equilibrium deposition filtration methods.The catalysts' surface and bulk properties were determined by inductively coupled plasma(ICP),N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms(BET),X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and temperature-programmed reduction(TPR).Used catalysts were characterized by techniques such as elemental analysis and SEM in order to determine the level of carbon that was deposited and catalyst morphology.The results indicated that the synthesis method affected the textural,structural and surface properties of the catalysts,differentiating the dispersion and the kind of nickel species on alumina's surface.The formation of nickel aluminate phases was confirmed by the XRD and TPR analysis and the β-peak of the Ni/Al-edf catalyst was higher than in the other two catalysts,indicating that the nickel aluminate species of this catalyst were more reducible.Both Ni/Al-wet and Ni/Al-edf catalysts showed increasing CO2 selectivities and approximately constant CO selectivities for temperatures above 550℃,indicating that these catalysts successfully catalyze the water gas shift reaction.It was also confirmed that the Ni/Al-edf catalyst had the highest values for glycerol to gaseous products conversion,hydrogen yield,allyl alcohol,acetaldehyde,and acetic acid selectivities at 650℃ and the lowest carbon deposition of the catalysts tested.The correlation of the catalysts' structural properties,dispersion and reducibility with catalytic performance reveals that the EDF method can provide catalysts with higher specific surface area and active phase's dispersion,that are easier to reduce,more active and selective to hydrogen production,and more resistant to carbon deposition.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21176070).
文摘Based on the kinetic and thermodynamic equations, a comprehensive mathematical model for the con- tinuous esterification process of polyester polyols was developed, which was carried out in an innovational bub- bling reactive distillation tower (BRDT) at atmospheric pressure. In this new type of reactor, direct esterification between ethylene glycol and adipic acid was accomplished efficiently and rapidly. A bench BRDT with the height of 2 m was applied for the esteriflcation process of l^oly (ethylene adlpate) (P'EA). In the continuous operation, Hn- ear oligomers were discharged from the bottom of the column, while water passed a few column trays and a pack- ing section as a condensation byproduct. The influence of major operating conditions on reactor performance was also simulated. Simulation results were in good agreement with experimental data, providing a strategy for devel- oping and optimizing this process.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Korean Government (NRF-2010-013-D00007)2010 Research Professor Fund of Gyeongsang National University,Korea
文摘Shell-and-tube vaporizers are the most commonly used and dominated types of vaporizers in liquefied natural gas (LNG) realm. Due to efficient performance, shell-side flow in this type of vaporizers has received considerable attention and has been investigated extensively. However, the detailed flow structure in the shell needs to be determined for reliable and effective design. Therefore, the objective of this study was to clarify the flow structure in shell by particle image velocimetry (PIV). Experiments were conducted using two types of model; 15% baffle cut having inlet and outlet positions !n the direction of 90° to the cut and 30% baffle cut having inlet and outlet positions in the direction of 180° to the cut. Each test section is 169 mm in inner diameter and 344.6 mm in length. The flow features were characterized in different baffle cuts with regards to the velocity vector field and velocity distribution. The results show that the flow characteristics of 15% baffle cut type vaporizer are comparable to those of 30% baffle cut type vaporizer.
基金Projects(21376274,51206192)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A simplified model was developed to describe the water vapor adsorption on activated carbon. The development of the simplified model was started from the original model proposed by DO and his co-workers. Two different kinds of carbon materials were prepared for water vapor adsorption, and the adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures(20-50 °C) and relative humidities(5%-99%) to test the model. It is shown that the amount of adsorbed water vapor in micropore decreases with the temperature increasing, and the water molecules form larger water clusters around the functional group as the temperature is up to a higher value. The simplified model describes reasonably well for all the experimental data. According to the fitted values, the parameters of simplified model were represented by the temperature and then the model was used to calculate the water vapor adsorption amount at 25 °C and 35 °C. The results show that the model can get relatively accurate values to calculate the water vapor adsorption on activated carbon.
文摘Steam pipelines applied in power units operate at high pressures and temperatures.In addition,to stress from the pipeline pressure also arise high thermal stresses in transient states such as start-up,shutdown or a load change of the power unit.Time-varying stresses are often the cause of the occurrence of fatigue cracks since the plastic deformations appear at the stress concentration regions.To determine the transient temperature of the steam along the steam flow path and axisymmetric temperature distribution in the pipeline wall,a numerical model of pipeline heating was proposed.To determine the transient temperature of the steam and pipeline wall the finite volume method(FVM) was used Writing the energy conservation equations for control areas around all the nodes gives a system of ordinary differential equations with respect to time.The system of ordinary differential equations of the first order was solved by the Runge-Kutta method of the fourth order to give the time-temperature changes at the nodes lying in the area of the wall and steam.The steam pressure distribution along pipeline was determined from the solution of the momentum conservation equation.Based on the calculated temperature distribution,thermal stresses were determined.The friction factor was calculated using the correlations of Churchill and Haaland,which were proposed for pipes with a rough inner surface.To assess the accuracy of the proposed model,numerical calculations were also performed for the thin-walled pipe,and the results were compared to the exact analytical solution.Comparison of the results shows that the accuracy of the proposed model of pipeline heating is very satisfactory.The paper presents examples of the determination of the transient temperature of the steam and the wall.
基金supported by a grant from 2016 Research Funds of Andong National University
文摘Theoretical and numerical analysis on the fluid flow and heat transfer inside a LNG evaporator is conducted in this work. Methane is used instead of LNG as the operating fluid. This is because; methane constitutes over 80% of natural gas. The analytical calculations are performed using simple mass and energy balance equations. The analytical calculations are made to assess the pressure and temperature variations in the steam tube. Multiphase numerical simulations are performed by solving the governing equations(basic flow equations of continuity, momentum and energy equations) in a portion of the evaporator domain consisting of a single steam pipe. The flow equations are solved along with equations of species transport. Multiphase modeling is incorporated using VOF method. Liquid methane is the primary phase. It vaporizes into the secondary phase gaseous methane. Steam is another secondary phase which flows through the heating coils. Turbulence is modeled by a two equation turbulence model. Both the theoretical and numerical predictions are seen to match well with each other. Further parametric studies are planned based on the current research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51006118)
文摘Magnesium is of interest for underwater propulsion due to the superior ignition behavior of magnesium particles and the highly exothermic Mg-water reaction.In this work,the ignition and combustion characteristics of an individual millimeter-sized magnesium particle in water vapor were studied.In order to build an atmosphere of water vapor,an experiment system was established and validated by the experiments of magnesium particle in air.The ignition and combustion of a single magnesium particle were accomplished in a combustor filled with water vapor.The surface changes of the particle during the ignition and a steady-state vapor phase combustion were observed.Based on the data obtained,ignition mechanism was analyzed and ignition temperature was determined.The steady-state combustion of the sample was controlled by diffusion in gas phase,and a one-dimensional,spherically symmetric quasi-steady model was adopted to describe the process.The dependence of burning time on the diameter was investigated,and the conclusion that burning time is proportional to the square of the metal sample diameter was drawn.