The extraction of potassium from K-feldspar via a calcium chloride calcination route was studied with a focus on the effects of the calcination atmosphere, calcination temperature and time, mass ratio of CaCl2 to K-fe...The extraction of potassium from K-feldspar via a calcium chloride calcination route was studied with a focus on the effects of the calcination atmosphere, calcination temperature and time, mass ratio of CaCl2 to K-feldspar ore and particle size of the K-feldspar ore. The results demonstrated that a competing high-temperature hydrolysis reaction of calcium chloride with moisture in a damp atmosphere occurred concurrently with the conversion reaction of K-feldspar with CaCl2, thus reducing the amount of potassium extracted. The conversion reaction started at approximately 600 °C and accelerated with increasing temperature. When the temperature rose above 900 °C, the extraction of potassium gradually decreased due to the volatilization of the product, KCl.As much as approximately 41% of the potassium was volatilized in 40 min at 1100 °C. The mass ratio of CaCl2/K-feldspar ore significantly affected the extraction. At a mass ratio of 1.15 and 900 °C, the potassium extraction reached 91% in 40 min, while the extraction was reduced to only 22% at the theoretical mass ratio of 0.2. Optimal process conditions are as follows: ore particle size of 50–75 μm, tablet forming pressure of 3 MPa, dry nitrogen atmosphere, mass ratio of CaCl2/ore 1.15:1, calcination temperature of 900 °C, and calcination time of 40 min.The XRD analysis revealed that a complex phase transition of the product SiO2 was also accompanied by the conversion reaction of K-feldspar/CaCl2. The SiO2 product formed at the initial stage was in the quartz phase at 900 °C and was gradually transformed into cristobalite after 30 min.展开更多
Aligned spaces generalize topological spaces and generate Higgs spaces. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for a finite aligned space to be a topological space, we prove the existence of two kinds of convex ...Aligned spaces generalize topological spaces and generate Higgs spaces. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for a finite aligned space to be a topological space, we prove the existence of two kinds of convex geometries, and we compare several concepts and results for arbitrary （that is, not necessarily finite） aligned, topological and Higgs spaces.展开更多
It is noted that any variation in operating conditions has a considerable effect on the tire/road interaction. Furthermore,choosing a range of proper values for carcass stiffness is very essential for both tire safety...It is noted that any variation in operating conditions has a considerable effect on the tire/road interaction. Furthermore,choosing a range of proper values for carcass stiffness is very essential for both tire safety and effective driving action. In this work,an elaborated 3D model fully compliant with the geometrical size of radial tire 185/60 R15 is worked up, for evaluating the effects of components properties and working conditions on deformation and stress/strain fields created inside the tire. For the simulation, the tire structure is assumed to be composed of tread, carcass ply, and bead. The mechanical behavior of rubber as main component of tire is described by Mooney-Rivlin material model. The comparison of the obtained results and laboratory tests demonstrates the validity and high accuracy of analysis.展开更多
This paper gives an insight on the effect of transmission line temperature variations, resulting from loading and weather conditions changes, on a power system＇s steady state and dynamic performance. The impact of dy...This paper gives an insight on the effect of transmission line temperature variations, resulting from loading and weather conditions changes, on a power system＇s steady state and dynamic performance. The impact of dynamic load models on system stability is also studied. The steady-state and dynamic stability simulation results of a 39 bus system for constant line impedance （the traditional simulation practice） are compared to the results with estimated, but realistic, temperature varied line impedances using PSLF （positive sequence load flow） software. The modulated line impedances will affect the thermal loading levels and voltage profiles of buses under steady state response, while the dynamic results will show improved damping in electro-mechanical oscillations at generator buses.展开更多
In this paper we modify approximate trust region methods via three precon ditional curvilinear paths for unconstrained optimization. To easily form preconditional curvilinear paths within the trust region subproblem, ...In this paper we modify approximate trust region methods via three precon ditional curvilinear paths for unconstrained optimization. To easily form preconditional curvilinear paths within the trust region subproblem, we employ the stable Bunch-Parlett factorization method of symmetric matrices and use the unit lower triangular matrix as a preconditioner of the optimal path and modified gradient path. In order to accelerate the preconditional conjugate gradient path, we use preconditioner to improve the eigenvalue distribution of Hessian matrix. Based on the trial steps produced by the trust region subproblem along the three curvilinear paths providing a direction of sufficient descent, we mix a strategy using both trust region and nonmonotonic line search techniques which switch to back tracking steps when a trial step is unacceptable. Theoretical analysis is given to prove that the proposed algorithms are globally convergent and have a local su-pcrlinear convergent rate under some reasonable conditions. The results of the numerical experiment are reported to show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms.展开更多
Using NH4 I as the supporting electrolyte as well as the precursor of an I2 promoter and nitrogen source, a highly efficient electrochemical route was developed to convert aldehydes to nitriles with excellent yields u...Using NH4 I as the supporting electrolyte as well as the precursor of an I2 promoter and nitrogen source, a highly efficient electrochemical route was developed to convert aldehydes to nitriles with excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. This electrochemical process could effectively avoid the direct use of NH3 gas, molecular iodine, and oxidants.展开更多
This paper deals with a cooperative control problem of a team of double-integrator agents moving along a set of given curves with a nominated formation. A projection-tracking design method is proposed for designing th...This paper deals with a cooperative control problem of a team of double-integrator agents moving along a set of given curves with a nominated formation. A projection-tracking design method is proposed for designing the path-following control and the formation protocol, which guarantee forma- tion motion of the multi-agent system under a directed communication graph. Necessary and sufficient conditions of the control gains for solving the coordinated problem are obtained when the directed communication graph has a globally reachable node. Simulation results of formation motion among three agents demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
基金Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology(State Key Research Plan2013BAC12B03)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21236004,21336004)
文摘The extraction of potassium from K-feldspar via a calcium chloride calcination route was studied with a focus on the effects of the calcination atmosphere, calcination temperature and time, mass ratio of CaCl2 to K-feldspar ore and particle size of the K-feldspar ore. The results demonstrated that a competing high-temperature hydrolysis reaction of calcium chloride with moisture in a damp atmosphere occurred concurrently with the conversion reaction of K-feldspar with CaCl2, thus reducing the amount of potassium extracted. The conversion reaction started at approximately 600 °C and accelerated with increasing temperature. When the temperature rose above 900 °C, the extraction of potassium gradually decreased due to the volatilization of the product, KCl.As much as approximately 41% of the potassium was volatilized in 40 min at 1100 °C. The mass ratio of CaCl2/K-feldspar ore significantly affected the extraction. At a mass ratio of 1.15 and 900 °C, the potassium extraction reached 91% in 40 min, while the extraction was reduced to only 22% at the theoretical mass ratio of 0.2. Optimal process conditions are as follows: ore particle size of 50–75 μm, tablet forming pressure of 3 MPa, dry nitrogen atmosphere, mass ratio of CaCl2/ore 1.15:1, calcination temperature of 900 °C, and calcination time of 40 min.The XRD analysis revealed that a complex phase transition of the product SiO2 was also accompanied by the conversion reaction of K-feldspar/CaCl2. The SiO2 product formed at the initial stage was in the quartz phase at 900 °C and was gradually transformed into cristobalite after 30 min.
文摘Aligned spaces generalize topological spaces and generate Higgs spaces. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for a finite aligned space to be a topological space, we prove the existence of two kinds of convex geometries, and we compare several concepts and results for arbitrary （that is, not necessarily finite） aligned, topological and Higgs spaces.
文摘It is noted that any variation in operating conditions has a considerable effect on the tire/road interaction. Furthermore,choosing a range of proper values for carcass stiffness is very essential for both tire safety and effective driving action. In this work,an elaborated 3D model fully compliant with the geometrical size of radial tire 185/60 R15 is worked up, for evaluating the effects of components properties and working conditions on deformation and stress/strain fields created inside the tire. For the simulation, the tire structure is assumed to be composed of tread, carcass ply, and bead. The mechanical behavior of rubber as main component of tire is described by Mooney-Rivlin material model. The comparison of the obtained results and laboratory tests demonstrates the validity and high accuracy of analysis.
文摘This paper gives an insight on the effect of transmission line temperature variations, resulting from loading and weather conditions changes, on a power system＇s steady state and dynamic performance. The impact of dynamic load models on system stability is also studied. The steady-state and dynamic stability simulation results of a 39 bus system for constant line impedance （the traditional simulation practice） are compared to the results with estimated, but realistic, temperature varied line impedances using PSLF （positive sequence load flow） software. The modulated line impedances will affect the thermal loading levels and voltage profiles of buses under steady state response, while the dynamic results will show improved damping in electro-mechanical oscillations at generator buses.
文摘In this paper we modify approximate trust region methods via three precon ditional curvilinear paths for unconstrained optimization. To easily form preconditional curvilinear paths within the trust region subproblem, we employ the stable Bunch-Parlett factorization method of symmetric matrices and use the unit lower triangular matrix as a preconditioner of the optimal path and modified gradient path. In order to accelerate the preconditional conjugate gradient path, we use preconditioner to improve the eigenvalue distribution of Hessian matrix. Based on the trial steps produced by the trust region subproblem along the three curvilinear paths providing a direction of sufficient descent, we mix a strategy using both trust region and nonmonotonic line search techniques which switch to back tracking steps when a trial step is unacceptable. Theoretical analysis is given to prove that the proposed algorithms are globally convergent and have a local su-pcrlinear convergent rate under some reasonable conditions. The results of the numerical experiment are reported to show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21172079)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(2011B090400031)
文摘Using NH4 I as the supporting electrolyte as well as the precursor of an I2 promoter and nitrogen source, a highly efficient electrochemical route was developed to convert aldehydes to nitriles with excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. This electrochemical process could effectively avoid the direct use of NH3 gas, molecular iodine, and oxidants.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.60974041 and 60934006
文摘This paper deals with a cooperative control problem of a team of double-integrator agents moving along a set of given curves with a nominated formation. A projection-tracking design method is proposed for designing the path-following control and the formation protocol, which guarantee forma- tion motion of the multi-agent system under a directed communication graph. Necessary and sufficient conditions of the control gains for solving the coordinated problem are obtained when the directed communication graph has a globally reachable node. Simulation results of formation motion among three agents demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
