Concentration distribution of the deterrent in single-base propellant during the process of firing plays an important role in the ballistic properties of gun propellant in weapons. However, the diffusion coefficient c...Concentration distribution of the deterrent in single-base propellant during the process of firing plays an important role in the ballistic properties of gun propellant in weapons. However, the diffusion coefficient calculated by molecular dynamics(MD) simulation is 6 orders of magnitude larger than the experimental values. Meanwhile, few simple and comprehensive theoretical models can explain the phenomenon and accurately predict the concentration distribution of the propellant. Herein, an onion model combining with MD simulation and finite element method of diffusion in propellants is introduced to bridge the gap between the experiments and simulations, and correctly predict the concentration distribution of deterrent. Furthermore, a new time scale is found to characterize the diffusion process. Finally, the time-and position-depended concentration distributions of dibutyl phthalate in nitrocellulose are measured by Raman spectroscopy to verify the correctness of the onion model. This work not only provides guidance for the design of the deterrent, but could be also extended to the diffusion of small molecules in polymer with different crystallinity.展开更多
The Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) and the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes known as FLUENT are combinatorially applied in a multi-scale numerical simulation of the urban surface layer (USL)...The Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) and the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes known as FLUENT are combinatorially applied in a multi-scale numerical simulation of the urban surface layer (USL). RAMS and FLUENT are combined as a multi-scale numerical modeling system, in which the RAMS simulated data are delivered to the computational model for FLUENT simulation in an offline way. Numerical simulations are performed to present and preliminarily validate the capability of the multi-scale modeling system, and the results show that the modeling system can reasonably provide information on the meteorological elements in an urban area from the urban scale to the city-block scale, especially the details of the turbulent flows within the USL.展开更多
Computational simulation is an important technical means in research of nuclear fuel materials.Since nuclear fuel issues are inherently multi-scopic,it is imperative to study them with multi-scale simulation scheme.At...Computational simulation is an important technical means in research of nuclear fuel materials.Since nuclear fuel issues are inherently multi-scopic,it is imperative to study them with multi-scale simulation scheme.At present,the development of multi-scale simulation for nuclear fuel materials calls for a more systematic approach,in which lies the main purpose of this article.The most important thing in multi-scale simulation is to accurately formulate the goals to be achieved and the types of methods to be used.In this regard,we first summarize the basic principles and applicability of the simulation methods which are commonly used in nuclear fuel research and are based on different scales ranging from micro to macro,i.e.First-Principles(FP),Molecular Dynamics(MD),Kinetic Monte Carlo(KMC),Phase Field(PF),Rate Theory(RT),and Finite Element Method(FEM).And then we discuss the major material issues in this field,also ranging from micro-scale to macro-scale and covering both pellets and claddings,with emphasis on what simulation method would be most suitable for solving each of the issues.Finally,we give our prospective analysis and understanding about the feasible ways of multi-scale integration and relevant handicaps and challenges.展开更多
Casting microstructure evolution is difficult to describe quantitatively by only a separate simulation of dendrite scale or grain scale, and the numerical simulation of these two scales is difficult to render compatib...Casting microstructure evolution is difficult to describe quantitatively by only a separate simulation of dendrite scale or grain scale, and the numerical simulation of these two scales is difficult to render compatible. A three-dimensional cellular automaton model couplling both dendritic scale and grain scale is developed to simulate the microstructure evolution of the nickel-based single crystal superalloy DD406. Besides, a macro–mesoscopic/microscopic coupling solution algorithm is proposed to improve computational efficiency. The simulation results of dendrite growth and grain growth of the alloy are obtained and compared with the results given in previous reports. The results show that the primary dendritic arm spacing and secondary dendritic arm spacing of the dendritic growth are consistent with the theoretical and experimental results. The mesoscopic grain simulation can be used to obtain results similar to those of microscopic dendrites simulation. It is indicated that the developed model is feasible and effective.展开更多
To assist emergency management planning and prevention in case of hazardous chemical release into the atmosphere,especially in densely built-up regions with large populations,a multi-scale urban atmospheric dispersion...To assist emergency management planning and prevention in case of hazardous chemical release into the atmosphere,especially in densely built-up regions with large populations,a multi-scale urban atmospheric dispersion model was established.Three numerical dispersion experiments,at horizontal resolutions of 10 m,50 m and 3000 m,were performed to estimate the adverse effects of toxic chemical release in densely built-up areas.The multi-scale atmospheric dispersion model is composed of the Weather Forecasting and Research (WRF) model,the Open Source Field Operation and Manipulation software package,and a Lagrangian dispersion model.Quantification of the adverse health effects of these chemical release events are given by referring to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's Acute Exposure Guideline Levels.The wind fields of the urban-scale case,with 3 km horizontal resolution,were simulated by the Beijing Rapid Update Cycle system,which were utilized by the WRF model.The sub-domain-scale cases took advantage of the computational fluid dynamics method to explicitly consider the effects of buildings.It was found that the multi-scale atmospheric dispersion model is capable of simulating the flow pattern and concentration distribution on different scales,ranging from several meters to kilometers,and can therefore be used to improve the planning of prevention and response programs.展开更多
Previous failure analyses of bridges typically focus on substructure failure or superstructure failure separately. However, in an actual bridge, the seismic induced substructure failure and superstructure failure may ...Previous failure analyses of bridges typically focus on substructure failure or superstructure failure separately. However, in an actual bridge, the seismic induced substructure failure and superstructure failure may influence each other. Moreover, previous studies typically use simplified models to analyze the bridge failure; however, there are inherent defects in the calculation accuracy compared with using a detailed three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) model. Conversely, a detailed 3D FE model requires more computational costs, and a proper erosion criterion of the 3D elements is necessary. In this paper, a multi-scale FE model, including a corresponding erosion criterion, is proposed and validated that can significantly reduce computational costs with high precision by modelling a pseudo-dynamic test of an reinforced concrete (RC) pier. Numerical simulations of the seismic failures of a continuous RC bridge based on the multi-scale FE modeling method using LS-DYNA are performed. The nonlinear properties of the bridge, various connection strengths and bidirectional excitations are considered. The numerical results demonstrate that the failure of the connections will induce large pounding responses of the girders. The nonlinear deformation of the piers will aggravate the pounding damages. Furthermore, bidirectional earthquakes will induce eccentric poundingsto the girders and different failure modes to the adjacent piers.展开更多
A multi-scale continuous-discrete model based on the effects of the p27 gene control is built to simulate the avascular tumor growth. At the tissue level, the continuous Eulerian model is adopted to determine the dist...A multi-scale continuous-discrete model based on the effects of the p27 gene control is built to simulate the avascular tumor growth. At the tissue level, the continuous Eulerian model is adopted to determine the distribution of the concentration of oxygen, the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the matrix-degradative enzyme (MDE). At the cellular level, the discrete Lagrangien model is adopted to determine the movement, the proliferation, and the death of single tumor cells (TCs). At the genetic level, whether a cell is committed to mitosis is determined by solving a set of equations modeling the effects of the p27 gene control. The avascular morphological evolution of the solid tumor growth is simulated, including the radius the oxygen distribution over time, and the expression. of the solid tumor, the number of the TCs, inhibiting effect' of the up-regulating p27 gene展开更多
Seismic energy decays while propagating subsurface, which may reduce the resolution of seismic data. This paper studies the method of seismic energy dispersion compensation which provides the basic principles for mult...Seismic energy decays while propagating subsurface, which may reduce the resolution of seismic data. This paper studies the method of seismic energy dispersion compensation which provides the basic principles for multi-scale morphology and the spectrum simulation method. These methods are applied in seismic energy compensation. First of all, the seismic data is decomposed into multiple scales and the effective frequency bandwidth is selectively broadened for some scales by using a spectrum simulation method. In this process, according to the amplitude spectrum of each scale, the best simulation range is selected to simulate the middle and low frequency components to ensure the authenticity of the simulation curve which is calculated by the median method, and the high frequency component is broadened. Finally, these scales are reconstructed with reasonable coefficients, and the compensated seismic data can be obtained. Examples are shown to illustrate the feasibility of the energy compensation method.展开更多
This study presents a numerical multi-scale simulation framework which is extended to accommodate hybrid simulation (numerical-experimental integration). The framework is enhanced with a standardized data exchange f...This study presents a numerical multi-scale simulation framework which is extended to accommodate hybrid simulation (numerical-experimental integration). The framework is enhanced with a standardized data exchange format and connected to a generalized controller interface program which facilitates communication with various types of laboratory equipment and testing configurations. A small-scale experimental program was conducted using a six degree-of-freedom hydraulic testing equipment to verify the proposed framework and provide additional data for small-scale testing of shear- critical reinforced concrete structures. The specimens were tested in a multi-axial hybrid simulation manner under a reversed cyclic loading condition simulating earthquake forces. The physical models were 1/3.23-scale representations of a beam and two columns. A mixed-type modelling technique was employed to analyze the remainder of the structures. The hybrid simulation results were compared against those obtained from a large-scale test and finite element analyses. The study found that if precautions are taken in preparing model materials and if the shear-related mechanisms are accurately considered in the numerical model, small-scale hybrid simulations can adequately simulate the behaviour of shear-critical structures. Although the findings of the study are promising, to draw general conclusions additional test data are required.展开更多
According to environmental and energy issues,renewable energy has been vigorously promoted.Now solar power is widely used in many areas but it is limited by the weather conditions and cannot work continuously.Heat sto...According to environmental and energy issues,renewable energy has been vigorously promoted.Now solar power is widely used in many areas but it is limited by the weather conditions and cannot work continuously.Heat storage is a considerable solution for this problem and thermochemical energy storage is the most promising way because of its great energy density and stability.However,this technology is not mature enough to be applied to the industry.The reactor is an important component in the thermochemical energy storage system where the charging and discharging process happens.In this paper,a spiral coil is proposed and used as a reactor in the thermochemical energy storage system.The advantages of the spiral coil include simple structure,small volume,and so on.To investigate the flow characteristics,the simulation was carried out based on energy-minimization multi-scale model(EMMS)and Eulerian two-phase model.CaCO_(3) particles were chosen as the reactants.Particle distribution was shown in the results.The gas initial velocity was set to 2 m·s^(-1),3 m·s^(-1),and 4 m·s^(-1).When the particles flowed in the coil,gravity,centrifugal force and drag force influenced their flow.With the Reynold numbers increasing,centrifugal and drag force got larger.Accumulation phenomenon existed in the coil and results showed with the gas velocity increasing,accumulation moved from the bottom to the outer wall of the coil.Besides,the accumulation phenomenon was stabilized whenφ>720°.Also due to the centrifugal force,a secondary flow formed,which means solid particles moved from the inside wall to the outside wall.This secondary flow could promote turbulence and mixing of particles and gas.In addition,when the particle volume fraction is reduced from 0.2 to 0.1,the accumulation at the bottom of the coil decreases,and the unevenness of the velocity distribution becomes larger.展开更多
The complexity of distribution network model mainly depends on the model scale of grid-connected distributed photovoltaic (PV) power generation. Therefore, the simulation performance of multi-scale PV model is the key...The complexity of distribution network model mainly depends on the model scale of grid-connected distributed photovoltaic (PV) power generation. Therefore, the simulation performance of multi-scale PV model is the key factor of the simulation accuracy in the specific operating scenarios of distribution network. In this paper, a multi-scale model of grid connected PV distributed generation system is proposed based on the mathematical model of grid-connected distributed PV power generation. It is analyzed that differences of simulation performance, such as adaptability of simulation step size, accuracy of output and the effect on voltage profile of distribution network, between PV models with different scales in IEEE 33 node example. Simulation results indicate that the multi-scale model is effective in improving the accuracy and efficiency of simulation under different operating conditions of distribution network.展开更多
Modeling of a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)-based wind energy conversion system is presented for the simulation of diverse transients. In order to perform multi-scale transients, the back-to-back volta...Modeling of a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)-based wind energy conversion system is presented for the simulation of diverse transients. In order to perform multi-scale transients, the back-to-back voltage source converter (VSC) is modeled using three different forms including the detailed, switched and average models. The PMSG-based WECS is implemented in PSCAD/EMTDC. The simulation results show that the detailed and switched model of VSC give a detailed and accurate representation, while the average model provides an efficient simulation.展开更多
Catalytic ozonation is regarded as a promising technology in the advanced treatment of refractory organic wastewater.Packed-bed reactors are widely used in practical applications due to simple structures,installation ...Catalytic ozonation is regarded as a promising technology in the advanced treatment of refractory organic wastewater.Packed-bed reactors are widely used in practical applications due to simple structures,installation and operation.However,mass transfer of packed-bed reactors is relatively restrained and amplified deviations usually occurred in scale-up application.Herein,a multi-scale packed-bed model of catalytic ozonation was established to guide pilot tests.First,a laboratory-scale test was conducted to obtain kinetic parameters needed for modeling.Then,a multi-scale packed-bed model was developed to research the effects of water distribution structure,catalyst particle size,and hydraulic retention time(HRT)on catalytic ozonation.It was found that the performance of packed bed reactor was increased with evenly distributed water inlet,HRT of 60 min,and catalyst diameter of about 3-7 mm.Last,an optimized reactor was manufactured and a pilot-scale test was conducted to treat kitchen wastewater using catalytic ozonation process.In the pilot-scale test with an ozone dosage of 50 mg/L and HRT of 60 min,the packed-bed reactor filled with catalysts I was able to reduce chemical oxygen demand(COD)from 117 to 59 mg/L.The performance of the catalytic ozonation process in the packed-bed reactor for the advanced treatment of actual kitchen wastewater was investigated via both multi-scale simulation and pilot-scale tests in this study,which provided a practical method for optimizing the reactors of treating refractory organic wastewater.展开更多
The Secondary Air System(SAS)plays an important role in the safe operation and performance of aeroengines.The traditional 1D-3D coupling method loses information when used for secondary air systems,which affects the c...The Secondary Air System(SAS)plays an important role in the safe operation and performance of aeroengines.The traditional 1D-3D coupling method loses information when used for secondary air systems,which affects the calculation accuracy.In this paper,a Cross-dimensional Data Transmission method(CDT)from 3D to 1D is proposed by introducing flow field uniformity into the data transmission.First,a uniformity index was established to quantify the flow field parameter distribution characteristics,and a uniformity index prediction model based on the locally weighted regression method(Lowess)was established to quickly obtain the flow field information.Then,an information selection criterion in 3D to 1D data transmission was established based on the Spearman rank correlation coefficient between the uniformity index and the accuracy of coupling calculation,and the calculation method was automatically determined according to the established criterion.Finally,a modified function was obtained by fitting the ratio of the 3D mass-average parameters to the analytical solution,which are then used to modify the selected parameters at the 1D-3D interface.Taking a typical disk cavity air system as an example,the results show that the calculation accuracy of the CDT method is greatly improved by a relative 53.88%compared with the traditional 1D-3D coupling method.Furthermore,the CDT method achieves a speedup of 2 to 3 orders of magnitude compared to the 3D calculation.展开更多
A model of coupling macro finite volume method(FVM) and cellular automata(CA) is proposed in this paper to explore the columnar-to-equiaxed transition(CET) during selective laser melting(SLM) of rare earth magnesium a...A model of coupling macro finite volume method(FVM) and cellular automata(CA) is proposed in this paper to explore the columnar-to-equiaxed transition(CET) during selective laser melting(SLM) of rare earth magnesium alloy.Taking into account the impact of recoil pressure and Marangoni convection on the molten pool temperature field,the grain structure is simulated.As suggested by the simulation results,with the undissolved Zr serving as heterogeneous nucleation sites,the liquid undercooled layer under the combined action of forced cooling,the temperature gradient and the liquid solute concentration gradient leads to CET.While considering the dissolution of Zr in magnesium matrix,the results demonstrate that the dissolution of element Zr is effective in significantly inhibiting the growth of columnar crystals and ensuring the sufficient constitutional supercooling(CS) required for nucleation.In addition,to raise the preheating temperature contributes to enhancing the outcome of nucleation and incresing the grain size.Invoking the interdependence model(IM),with the cooling rate gradually increasing in the SLM process of magnesium alloy,the nucleation-free zone(NFZ) reduces by decreasing the solute diffusion layer in the front of the solid/liquid(SL) interface and the temperature gradient.The reduction in temperature gradient can promote undercooling for nucleation and facilitate the development of equiaxed crystals.The simulation results are qualitatively verified as highly consistent through experimentation.展开更多
Dense gas-solid flows are very common in actual production and industrial fields,so it is significant to understand their hydrodynamic characteristics and heat and mass transfer behaviors.This article provides a brief...Dense gas-solid flows are very common in actual production and industrial fields,so it is significant to understand their hydrodynamic characteristics and heat and mass transfer behaviors.This article provides a brief review of multi-scale numerical simulation of flow,heat and mass transfer behaviors in dense gas-solid flows.It describes multiscale models(direct numerical simulation,discrete particle model,and two-fluid model)and the results of related research.Finally,it discusses possible future developments in research on the flow,heat and mass transfer characteristics of dense gas-solid two-phase flows.展开更多
Biomass chemical looping gasification technology is one of the essential ways to utilize abundant biomass resources.At the same time,dimethyl carbonate can replace phosgene as an environmentfriendly organic material f...Biomass chemical looping gasification technology is one of the essential ways to utilize abundant biomass resources.At the same time,dimethyl carbonate can replace phosgene as an environmentfriendly organic material for the synthesis of polycarbonate.In this paper,a novel system coupling biomass chemical looping gasification with dimethyl carbonate synthesis with methanol as an intermediate is designed through microscopic mechanism analysis and process optimization.Firstly,reactive force field molecular dynamics simulation is performed to explore the reaction mechanism of biomass chemical looping gasification to determine the optimal gasification temperature range.Secondly,steady-state simulations of the process based on molecular dynamics simulation results are carried out to investigate the effects of temperature,steam to biomass ratio,and oxygen carrier to biomass ratio on the syngas yield and compositions.In addition,the main energy indicators of biomass chemical looping gasification process including lower heating value and cold gas efficiency are analyzed based on the above optimum parameters.Then,two synthesis stages are simulated and optimized with the following results obtained:the optimal temperature and pressure of methanol synthesis stage are 150℃ and 4 MPa;the optimal temperature and pressure of dimethyl carbonate synthesis stage are 140℃ and 0.3 MPa.Finally,the pre-separation-extraction-decantation process separates the mixture of dimethyl carbonate and methanol generated in the synthesis stage with 99.11%purity of dimethyl carbonate.Above results verify the feasibility of producing dimethyl carbonate from the perspective of multi-scale simulation and realize the multi-level utilization of biomass resources.展开更多
Molecular simulations are now an essential part of modern chemistry and physics,especially for the investigation of macromolecules.They have evolved into mature approaches that can be used effectively to understand th...Molecular simulations are now an essential part of modern chemistry and physics,especially for the investigation of macromolecules.They have evolved into mature approaches that can be used effectively to understand the structure-to-property relationships of diverse macromolecular systems.In this article,we provide a tutorial on molecular simulations,focusing on the technical and practical aspects.Several prominent and classical simulation methods and software are introduced.The applications of molecular simulations in various directions of macromolecular science are thenfeatured by representative systems,including self-assembly,crystallization,chemical reaction,and some typical non-equilibrium systems.This tutorial paper provides a useful overview of molecular simulations in the rapid progress of macromolecular science,and suggests guidance for researchers who start exploiting molecular simulations in their study.展开更多
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91834301, 22078088, 22005143)the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Innovative Research Groups (51621002)。
文摘Concentration distribution of the deterrent in single-base propellant during the process of firing plays an important role in the ballistic properties of gun propellant in weapons. However, the diffusion coefficient calculated by molecular dynamics(MD) simulation is 6 orders of magnitude larger than the experimental values. Meanwhile, few simple and comprehensive theoretical models can explain the phenomenon and accurately predict the concentration distribution of the propellant. Herein, an onion model combining with MD simulation and finite element method of diffusion in propellants is introduced to bridge the gap between the experiments and simulations, and correctly predict the concentration distribution of deterrent. Furthermore, a new time scale is found to characterize the diffusion process. Finally, the time-and position-depended concentration distributions of dibutyl phthalate in nitrocellulose are measured by Raman spectroscopy to verify the correctness of the onion model. This work not only provides guidance for the design of the deterrent, but could be also extended to the diffusion of small molecules in polymer with different crystallinity.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 40233030, 40405004, 40405014).
文摘The Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) and the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes known as FLUENT are combinatorially applied in a multi-scale numerical simulation of the urban surface layer (USL). RAMS and FLUENT are combined as a multi-scale numerical modeling system, in which the RAMS simulated data are delivered to the computational model for FLUENT simulation in an offline way. Numerical simulations are performed to present and preliminarily validate the capability of the multi-scale modeling system, and the results show that the modeling system can reasonably provide information on the meteorological elements in an urban area from the urban scale to the city-block scale, especially the details of the turbulent flows within the USL.
基金the financial support from the China National Natural Science Foundation project(11675126)Project of China Nuclear Power Innovation Center,China National Nuclear Corporation Science fund for talented young scholars(FY18000120)the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019ZX06004009).
文摘Computational simulation is an important technical means in research of nuclear fuel materials.Since nuclear fuel issues are inherently multi-scopic,it is imperative to study them with multi-scale simulation scheme.At present,the development of multi-scale simulation for nuclear fuel materials calls for a more systematic approach,in which lies the main purpose of this article.The most important thing in multi-scale simulation is to accurately formulate the goals to be achieved and the types of methods to be used.In this regard,we first summarize the basic principles and applicability of the simulation methods which are commonly used in nuclear fuel research and are based on different scales ranging from micro to macro,i.e.First-Principles(FP),Molecular Dynamics(MD),Kinetic Monte Carlo(KMC),Phase Field(PF),Rate Theory(RT),and Finite Element Method(FEM).And then we discuss the major material issues in this field,also ranging from micro-scale to macro-scale and covering both pellets and claddings,with emphasis on what simulation method would be most suitable for solving each of the issues.Finally,we give our prospective analysis and understanding about the feasible ways of multi-scale integration and relevant handicaps and challenges.
文摘Casting microstructure evolution is difficult to describe quantitatively by only a separate simulation of dendrite scale or grain scale, and the numerical simulation of these two scales is difficult to render compatible. A three-dimensional cellular automaton model couplling both dendritic scale and grain scale is developed to simulate the microstructure evolution of the nickel-based single crystal superalloy DD406. Besides, a macro–mesoscopic/microscopic coupling solution algorithm is proposed to improve computational efficiency. The simulation results of dendrite growth and grain growth of the alloy are obtained and compared with the results given in previous reports. The results show that the primary dendritic arm spacing and secondary dendritic arm spacing of the dendritic growth are consistent with the theoretical and experimental results. The mesoscopic grain simulation can be used to obtain results similar to those of microscopic dendrites simulation. It is indicated that the developed model is feasible and effective.
基金supported by the Public Welfare Special Fund Program (Meteorology) of the Chinese Ministry of Finance (Grant No.GYHY201106033)
文摘To assist emergency management planning and prevention in case of hazardous chemical release into the atmosphere,especially in densely built-up regions with large populations,a multi-scale urban atmospheric dispersion model was established.Three numerical dispersion experiments,at horizontal resolutions of 10 m,50 m and 3000 m,were performed to estimate the adverse effects of toxic chemical release in densely built-up areas.The multi-scale atmospheric dispersion model is composed of the Weather Forecasting and Research (WRF) model,the Open Source Field Operation and Manipulation software package,and a Lagrangian dispersion model.Quantification of the adverse health effects of these chemical release events are given by referring to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's Acute Exposure Guideline Levels.The wind fields of the urban-scale case,with 3 km horizontal resolution,were simulated by the Beijing Rapid Update Cycle system,which were utilized by the WRF model.The sub-domain-scale cases took advantage of the computational fluid dynamics method to explicitly consider the effects of buildings.It was found that the multi-scale atmospheric dispersion model is capable of simulating the flow pattern and concentration distribution on different scales,ranging from several meters to kilometers,and can therefore be used to improve the planning of prevention and response programs.
基金National Program on Key Basic Research Project of China(973) under Grant No.2011CB013603the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.51427901,91315301 and 51408410the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin,China under Grant No.15JCQNJC07200
文摘Previous failure analyses of bridges typically focus on substructure failure or superstructure failure separately. However, in an actual bridge, the seismic induced substructure failure and superstructure failure may influence each other. Moreover, previous studies typically use simplified models to analyze the bridge failure; however, there are inherent defects in the calculation accuracy compared with using a detailed three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) model. Conversely, a detailed 3D FE model requires more computational costs, and a proper erosion criterion of the 3D elements is necessary. In this paper, a multi-scale FE model, including a corresponding erosion criterion, is proposed and validated that can significantly reduce computational costs with high precision by modelling a pseudo-dynamic test of an reinforced concrete (RC) pier. Numerical simulations of the seismic failures of a continuous RC bridge based on the multi-scale FE modeling method using LS-DYNA are performed. The nonlinear properties of the bridge, various connection strengths and bidirectional excitations are considered. The numerical results demonstrate that the failure of the connections will induce large pounding responses of the girders. The nonlinear deformation of the piers will aggravate the pounding damages. Furthermore, bidirectional earthquakes will induce eccentric poundingsto the girders and different failure modes to the adjacent piers.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 10372026 and 10772751)
文摘A multi-scale continuous-discrete model based on the effects of the p27 gene control is built to simulate the avascular tumor growth. At the tissue level, the continuous Eulerian model is adopted to determine the distribution of the concentration of oxygen, the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the matrix-degradative enzyme (MDE). At the cellular level, the discrete Lagrangien model is adopted to determine the movement, the proliferation, and the death of single tumor cells (TCs). At the genetic level, whether a cell is committed to mitosis is determined by solving a set of equations modeling the effects of the p27 gene control. The avascular morphological evolution of the solid tumor growth is simulated, including the radius the oxygen distribution over time, and the expression. of the solid tumor, the number of the TCs, inhibiting effect' of the up-regulating p27 gene
文摘Seismic energy decays while propagating subsurface, which may reduce the resolution of seismic data. This paper studies the method of seismic energy dispersion compensation which provides the basic principles for multi-scale morphology and the spectrum simulation method. These methods are applied in seismic energy compensation. First of all, the seismic data is decomposed into multiple scales and the effective frequency bandwidth is selectively broadened for some scales by using a spectrum simulation method. In this process, according to the amplitude spectrum of each scale, the best simulation range is selected to simulate the middle and low frequency components to ensure the authenticity of the simulation curve which is calculated by the median method, and the high frequency component is broadened. Finally, these scales are reconstructed with reasonable coefficients, and the compensated seismic data can be obtained. Examples are shown to illustrate the feasibility of the energy compensation method.
文摘This study presents a numerical multi-scale simulation framework which is extended to accommodate hybrid simulation (numerical-experimental integration). The framework is enhanced with a standardized data exchange format and connected to a generalized controller interface program which facilitates communication with various types of laboratory equipment and testing configurations. A small-scale experimental program was conducted using a six degree-of-freedom hydraulic testing equipment to verify the proposed framework and provide additional data for small-scale testing of shear- critical reinforced concrete structures. The specimens were tested in a multi-axial hybrid simulation manner under a reversed cyclic loading condition simulating earthquake forces. The physical models were 1/3.23-scale representations of a beam and two columns. A mixed-type modelling technique was employed to analyze the remainder of the structures. The hybrid simulation results were compared against those obtained from a large-scale test and finite element analyses. The study found that if precautions are taken in preparing model materials and if the shear-related mechanisms are accurately considered in the numerical model, small-scale hybrid simulations can adequately simulate the behaviour of shear-critical structures. Although the findings of the study are promising, to draw general conclusions additional test data are required.
基金the financial support provided by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20180936)the Initial Funding of Scientific Research for the Introduction of Talents (YJ2021-41)
文摘According to environmental and energy issues,renewable energy has been vigorously promoted.Now solar power is widely used in many areas but it is limited by the weather conditions and cannot work continuously.Heat storage is a considerable solution for this problem and thermochemical energy storage is the most promising way because of its great energy density and stability.However,this technology is not mature enough to be applied to the industry.The reactor is an important component in the thermochemical energy storage system where the charging and discharging process happens.In this paper,a spiral coil is proposed and used as a reactor in the thermochemical energy storage system.The advantages of the spiral coil include simple structure,small volume,and so on.To investigate the flow characteristics,the simulation was carried out based on energy-minimization multi-scale model(EMMS)and Eulerian two-phase model.CaCO_(3) particles were chosen as the reactants.Particle distribution was shown in the results.The gas initial velocity was set to 2 m·s^(-1),3 m·s^(-1),and 4 m·s^(-1).When the particles flowed in the coil,gravity,centrifugal force and drag force influenced their flow.With the Reynold numbers increasing,centrifugal and drag force got larger.Accumulation phenomenon existed in the coil and results showed with the gas velocity increasing,accumulation moved from the bottom to the outer wall of the coil.Besides,the accumulation phenomenon was stabilized whenφ>720°.Also due to the centrifugal force,a secondary flow formed,which means solid particles moved from the inside wall to the outside wall.This secondary flow could promote turbulence and mixing of particles and gas.In addition,when the particle volume fraction is reduced from 0.2 to 0.1,the accumulation at the bottom of the coil decreases,and the unevenness of the velocity distribution becomes larger.
文摘The complexity of distribution network model mainly depends on the model scale of grid-connected distributed photovoltaic (PV) power generation. Therefore, the simulation performance of multi-scale PV model is the key factor of the simulation accuracy in the specific operating scenarios of distribution network. In this paper, a multi-scale model of grid connected PV distributed generation system is proposed based on the mathematical model of grid-connected distributed PV power generation. It is analyzed that differences of simulation performance, such as adaptability of simulation step size, accuracy of output and the effect on voltage profile of distribution network, between PV models with different scales in IEEE 33 node example. Simulation results indicate that the multi-scale model is effective in improving the accuracy and efficiency of simulation under different operating conditions of distribution network.
文摘Modeling of a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)-based wind energy conversion system is presented for the simulation of diverse transients. In order to perform multi-scale transients, the back-to-back voltage source converter (VSC) is modeled using three different forms including the detailed, switched and average models. The PMSG-based WECS is implemented in PSCAD/EMTDC. The simulation results show that the detailed and switched model of VSC give a detailed and accurate representation, while the average model provides an efficient simulation.
基金supported by the“Explorer 100”cluster system of Tsinghua HPC Platform.
文摘Catalytic ozonation is regarded as a promising technology in the advanced treatment of refractory organic wastewater.Packed-bed reactors are widely used in practical applications due to simple structures,installation and operation.However,mass transfer of packed-bed reactors is relatively restrained and amplified deviations usually occurred in scale-up application.Herein,a multi-scale packed-bed model of catalytic ozonation was established to guide pilot tests.First,a laboratory-scale test was conducted to obtain kinetic parameters needed for modeling.Then,a multi-scale packed-bed model was developed to research the effects of water distribution structure,catalyst particle size,and hydraulic retention time(HRT)on catalytic ozonation.It was found that the performance of packed bed reactor was increased with evenly distributed water inlet,HRT of 60 min,and catalyst diameter of about 3-7 mm.Last,an optimized reactor was manufactured and a pilot-scale test was conducted to treat kitchen wastewater using catalytic ozonation process.In the pilot-scale test with an ozone dosage of 50 mg/L and HRT of 60 min,the packed-bed reactor filled with catalysts I was able to reduce chemical oxygen demand(COD)from 117 to 59 mg/L.The performance of the catalytic ozonation process in the packed-bed reactor for the advanced treatment of actual kitchen wastewater was investigated via both multi-scale simulation and pilot-scale tests in this study,which provided a practical method for optimizing the reactors of treating refractory organic wastewater.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2017-III-0010-0036).
文摘The Secondary Air System(SAS)plays an important role in the safe operation and performance of aeroengines.The traditional 1D-3D coupling method loses information when used for secondary air systems,which affects the calculation accuracy.In this paper,a Cross-dimensional Data Transmission method(CDT)from 3D to 1D is proposed by introducing flow field uniformity into the data transmission.First,a uniformity index was established to quantify the flow field parameter distribution characteristics,and a uniformity index prediction model based on the locally weighted regression method(Lowess)was established to quickly obtain the flow field information.Then,an information selection criterion in 3D to 1D data transmission was established based on the Spearman rank correlation coefficient between the uniformity index and the accuracy of coupling calculation,and the calculation method was automatically determined according to the established criterion.Finally,a modified function was obtained by fitting the ratio of the 3D mass-average parameters to the analytical solution,which are then used to modify the selected parameters at the 1D-3D interface.Taking a typical disk cavity air system as an example,the results show that the calculation accuracy of the CDT method is greatly improved by a relative 53.88%compared with the traditional 1D-3D coupling method.Furthermore,the CDT method achieves a speedup of 2 to 3 orders of magnitude compared to the 3D calculation.
基金the Key Research and Development Plan of Shaanxi Province (No. 2020GY-255)Scientific Research Plan Projects of Shaanxi Education Department (No. 20JC020)Scientific Research Plan Projects of Xi’an Technology Department (No. 2020KJRC0052)。
文摘A model of coupling macro finite volume method(FVM) and cellular automata(CA) is proposed in this paper to explore the columnar-to-equiaxed transition(CET) during selective laser melting(SLM) of rare earth magnesium alloy.Taking into account the impact of recoil pressure and Marangoni convection on the molten pool temperature field,the grain structure is simulated.As suggested by the simulation results,with the undissolved Zr serving as heterogeneous nucleation sites,the liquid undercooled layer under the combined action of forced cooling,the temperature gradient and the liquid solute concentration gradient leads to CET.While considering the dissolution of Zr in magnesium matrix,the results demonstrate that the dissolution of element Zr is effective in significantly inhibiting the growth of columnar crystals and ensuring the sufficient constitutional supercooling(CS) required for nucleation.In addition,to raise the preheating temperature contributes to enhancing the outcome of nucleation and incresing the grain size.Invoking the interdependence model(IM),with the cooling rate gradually increasing in the SLM process of magnesium alloy,the nucleation-free zone(NFZ) reduces by decreasing the solute diffusion layer in the front of the solid/liquid(SL) interface and the temperature gradient.The reduction in temperature gradient can promote undercooling for nucleation and facilitate the development of equiaxed crystals.The simulation results are qualitatively verified as highly consistent through experimentation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20304)。
文摘Dense gas-solid flows are very common in actual production and industrial fields,so it is significant to understand their hydrodynamic characteristics and heat and mass transfer behaviors.This article provides a brief review of multi-scale numerical simulation of flow,heat and mass transfer behaviors in dense gas-solid flows.It describes multiscale models(direct numerical simulation,discrete particle model,and two-fluid model)and the results of related research.Finally,it discusses possible future developments in research on the flow,heat and mass transfer characteristics of dense gas-solid two-phase flows.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178189)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021MB113)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(2022M711746)。
文摘Biomass chemical looping gasification technology is one of the essential ways to utilize abundant biomass resources.At the same time,dimethyl carbonate can replace phosgene as an environmentfriendly organic material for the synthesis of polycarbonate.In this paper,a novel system coupling biomass chemical looping gasification with dimethyl carbonate synthesis with methanol as an intermediate is designed through microscopic mechanism analysis and process optimization.Firstly,reactive force field molecular dynamics simulation is performed to explore the reaction mechanism of biomass chemical looping gasification to determine the optimal gasification temperature range.Secondly,steady-state simulations of the process based on molecular dynamics simulation results are carried out to investigate the effects of temperature,steam to biomass ratio,and oxygen carrier to biomass ratio on the syngas yield and compositions.In addition,the main energy indicators of biomass chemical looping gasification process including lower heating value and cold gas efficiency are analyzed based on the above optimum parameters.Then,two synthesis stages are simulated and optimized with the following results obtained:the optimal temperature and pressure of methanol synthesis stage are 150℃ and 4 MPa;the optimal temperature and pressure of dimethyl carbonate synthesis stage are 140℃ and 0.3 MPa.Finally,the pre-separation-extraction-decantation process separates the mixture of dimethyl carbonate and methanol generated in the synthesis stage with 99.11%purity of dimethyl carbonate.Above results verify the feasibility of producing dimethyl carbonate from the perspective of multi-scale simulation and realize the multi-level utilization of biomass resources.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22025302 and 21873053).
文摘Molecular simulations are now an essential part of modern chemistry and physics,especially for the investigation of macromolecules.They have evolved into mature approaches that can be used effectively to understand the structure-to-property relationships of diverse macromolecular systems.In this article,we provide a tutorial on molecular simulations,focusing on the technical and practical aspects.Several prominent and classical simulation methods and software are introduced.The applications of molecular simulations in various directions of macromolecular science are thenfeatured by representative systems,including self-assembly,crystallization,chemical reaction,and some typical non-equilibrium systems.This tutorial paper provides a useful overview of molecular simulations in the rapid progress of macromolecular science,and suggests guidance for researchers who start exploiting molecular simulations in their study.