Numerical investigation on dynamic response of the screen mesh in vibrating screening through DEM-FEM co-simulation

Dynamic response of the screen mesh is of great significance in the optimum vibrating screen design.In this paper,based on the DEM-FEM co-simulation method,the effect of screening parameters on the dynamic response of the screen mesh is explored and the mechanism is revealed on the particle level.Firstly,a virtual experiment on a linear vibrating screen was carried out to analyze the screening pa-rameters'effect with both impact load and sustained stress inflicted on the screen mesh.Then,the time-domain evolution regularity of the screen mesh LVA(Local Vibration Amplitude)under different particle plugging conditions was investigated based on the co-simulation.Finally,the influence of screening parameters on LVA and its distribution was discussed.The results show that the screening parameters can greatly affect the screen mesh LVA and its distribution by changing the movement of the granular material and the particle penetration probability,which provides an important basis for the optimal design of the screen mesh and its supporting structure.

Ranking parameters in urban energy models for various building forms and climates using sensitivity analysis

Urban Building Energy Modelling(UBEM)allows us to simulate buildings’energy performances at a larger scale.However,creating a reliable urban-scale energy model of new or existing urban areas can be difficult since the model requires overly detailed input data,which is not necessarily publicly unavailable.Model calibration is a necessary step to reduce the uncertainties and simulation results in order to develop a reliable and accurate UBEM.Due to the concerns over computational resources and the time needed for calibration,a sensitivity analysis is often required to identify the key parameters with the most substantial impact before the calibration is deployed in UBEM.Here,we study the sensitivity of uncertain input parameters that affect the annual heating and cooling energy demand by employing an urban-scale energy model,CitySim.Our goal is to determine the relative influence of each set of input parameters and their interactions on heating and cooling loads for various building forms under different climates.First,we conduct a global sensitivity analysis for annual cooling and heating consumption under different climate conditions.Building upon this,we investigate the changes in input sensitivity to different building forms,focusing on the indices with the largest Total-order sensitivity.Finally,we determine First-order indices and Total-order effects of each input parameter included in the urban building energy model.We also provide tables,showing the important parameters on the annual cooling and heating demand for each climate and each building form.We find that if the desired calibration process require to decrease the number of the inputs to save the computational time and cost,calibrating 5 parameters;temperature set-point,infiltration rate,floor U-value,avg.walls U-value and roof U-value would impact the results over 55%for any climate and any building form.

Behaviours of the excited states 1s^2 np along lithium isoelectronic sequence from Z=11 to 20

Based on the obtained energy values of 1s^2np （n≤ 9） states for lithium-like systems from Z=11 to 20 （by the authors of this paper： Hu M H and Wang Z W 2004 Chin. Phys. 13 662）, this paper determines the quantum defects, as slowly varying function of energy, of this Rydberg series. Using them as input, it can predict the energies of any highly excited states below the ionization threshold for this series a^cording to the quantum defect theory. The regularities of variation for quantum defects of the series along this isoelectronic sequence are physically analysed and discussed. The screening parameters, which are equal to the effective screening charge of the core-electrons, are also obtained.

Some corrections to the Thomas-Fermi theory

In the presented model the wave function describing the electron is a superposition of contributions from individual components of the system, in the case of metals -- lattice ions and in this sense refers not to a single electron, but rather to the system as a whole. An unconventional approach to the Schrtdinger equation can provide a simple analytical relationship between the total energy of the electron and the wave number. This expression can directly determine the basic parameters such as Fermi radius, the screening radius or work function and also produce a graphical interpretation of the Fermi surface.

A Search on Two-Electron Atoms

Using the basic ingredient of two-body problem, we propose accurate algebraic solutions in a closed form for the ground state of helium and helium-like atoms. These simple but explicit expressions involve exact screening parameters for each system considered and provide an insight into their physical structure. The energy eigenvalues have been exactly calculated for atoms with nuclear charge Z in the range 1 ≤ Z ≤ 12, clarifying the relation between the screening parameteter and Z.

Parametric sensitivity analysis of precipitation and temperature based on multi-uncertainty quantification methods in the Weather Research and Forecasting model

Sensitivity analysis(SA) has been widely used to screen out a small number of sensitive parameters for model outputs from all adjustable parameters in weather and climate models, helping to improve model predictions by tuning the parameters. However, most parametric SA studies have focused on a single SA method and a single model output evaluation function, which makes the screened sensitive parameters less comprehensive. In addition, qualitative SA methods are often used because simulations using complex weather and climate models are time-consuming. Unlike previous SA studies, this research has systematically evaluated the sensitivity of parameters that affect precipitation and temperature simulations in the Weather Research and Forecasting(WRF) model using both qualitative and quantitative global SA methods. In the SA studies, multiple model output evaluation functions were used to conduct various SA experiments for precipitation and temperature. The results showed that five parameters(P3, P5, P7, P10, and P16) had the greatest effect on precipitation simulation results and that two parameters(P7 and P10) had the greatest effect for temperature. Using quantitative SA, the two-way interactive effect between P7 and P10 was also found to be important, especially for precipitation. The microphysics scheme had more sensitive parameters for precipitation, and P10(the multiplier for saturated soil water content) was the most sensitive parameter for both precipitation and temperature. From the ensemble simulations, preliminary results indicated that the precipitation and temperature simulation accuracies could be improved by tuning the respective sensitive parameter values, especially for simulations of moderate and heavy rain.