A novel discharge device is designed on the basis of the configuration of micro-hollow cathode discharge （MHCD）. By using many MHCDs in parallel connection, a micro-discharge array can be constructed. With the micro...A novel discharge device is designed on the basis of the configuration of micro-hollow cathode discharge （MHCD）. By using many MHCDs in parallel connection, a micro-discharge array can be constructed. With the micro-discharge array, a high-pressure high-current density glow discharge plasmas can be formed to make a plasma display panel （PDP）. An air discharge experiment is finished with the discharge device. The stable direct current glow discharge is formed under the pressure from 20 Torr to 500 Torr. The voltage-current characteristic curve and the discharge photograph are noted. The voltage-current characteristic curve has a positive differential resistance coefficient on the whole discharge range. The estimated current density reaches 70.1A/cm^3, the power density is 3.6×10^4 W/cm^3, and the electron density is in the order of 10^13 cm^-3 at p = 200 Torr and ID = 10 mA. The experimental results indicate that the desiclned discharqe device is appropriate for PDP.展开更多
Though TES （thermal energy storage） is developed hugely in most of the solar power generation plants, it is less growth in implementing a modular type of TES in a solar plant, e.g., solar dish/stifling engine applic...Though TES （thermal energy storage） is developed hugely in most of the solar power generation plants, it is less growth in implementing a modular type of TES in a solar plant, e.g., solar dish/stifling engine application. The main issue in designing the TES system is its thermal capacity of storage materials, e.g., insulator. This study is focusing on the potential waste material as an insulator for thermal energy storage applications. The insulator usage is to reduce the heat transfer between two mediums and the capability is measured by its resistance to heat flow. It is needed to obtain optimal materials to energy conversion at the same time reduce the waste generation. Therefore, a small-scale experimental testing of natural cooling process of an insulated tank within a confined room without any forced cooling system, e.g., fan. The testing is repeated by changing the insulator using the potential waste material from natural and industrial waste and also by changing the HTF （heat transfer fluid）. The analysis is performed on the relationship between heat loss and the reserved period by the insulator. The results indicate the percentage of period of the insulated tank withstands the heat compared to non-insulated tank, e.g., cotton reserved the period of 14% more than non-insulated tank to withstand the heat transfer of cooking oil to the surrounding. The paper finally justifies the most potential waste material as an insulator in different heat transfer fluids.展开更多
文摘A novel discharge device is designed on the basis of the configuration of micro-hollow cathode discharge （MHCD）. By using many MHCDs in parallel connection, a micro-discharge array can be constructed. With the micro-discharge array, a high-pressure high-current density glow discharge plasmas can be formed to make a plasma display panel （PDP）. An air discharge experiment is finished with the discharge device. The stable direct current glow discharge is formed under the pressure from 20 Torr to 500 Torr. The voltage-current characteristic curve and the discharge photograph are noted. The voltage-current characteristic curve has a positive differential resistance coefficient on the whole discharge range. The estimated current density reaches 70.1A/cm^3, the power density is 3.6×10^4 W/cm^3, and the electron density is in the order of 10^13 cm^-3 at p = 200 Torr and ID = 10 mA. The experimental results indicate that the desiclned discharqe device is appropriate for PDP.
文摘Though TES （thermal energy storage） is developed hugely in most of the solar power generation plants, it is less growth in implementing a modular type of TES in a solar plant, e.g., solar dish/stifling engine application. The main issue in designing the TES system is its thermal capacity of storage materials, e.g., insulator. This study is focusing on the potential waste material as an insulator for thermal energy storage applications. The insulator usage is to reduce the heat transfer between two mediums and the capability is measured by its resistance to heat flow. It is needed to obtain optimal materials to energy conversion at the same time reduce the waste generation. Therefore, a small-scale experimental testing of natural cooling process of an insulated tank within a confined room without any forced cooling system, e.g., fan. The testing is repeated by changing the insulator using the potential waste material from natural and industrial waste and also by changing the HTF （heat transfer fluid）. The analysis is performed on the relationship between heat loss and the reserved period by the insulator. The results indicate the percentage of period of the insulated tank withstands the heat compared to non-insulated tank, e.g., cotton reserved the period of 14% more than non-insulated tank to withstand the heat transfer of cooking oil to the surrounding. The paper finally justifies the most potential waste material as an insulator in different heat transfer fluids.
