Real-solution stability diagrams for copper-ammonia-chloride-water system

A comprehensive thermodynamic model, which combined the Helgeson Kirkham-Flowers （HKF） equation of state for standard-state thermodynamic properties of all species with realistic activity coefficient model developed by BROMLEY, was used to calculate the thermodynamic equilibrium, and a graphical method was developed to construct predominance existence diagrams （PED） for copper-ammonia-chloride in the presence of realistically modeled aqueous solutions. The existence of the different predominant chemical species for Cu（lI） predicted by the diagrams was corroborated by spectrophotometrical studies and X-ray diffractometry. The simulated and experimental results indicate that the predominance of a given species in solution strongly depends on the pH value in this system. More quantitative information on real copper hydrometallurgy in the presence of ammonia and chloride can be obtained from these diagrams compared with the conventional predominance existence diagrams.

Investigation on stability of directionally solidified CBr4-C2Cl6 lamellar eutectic by using multiphase field simulation

With the multiphase field method, the stability of lamellar basic state is investigated during the directional solidification of eutectic alloy CBr4-C2Cl6. A great number of lamellar patterns observed in experiments are simulated, and a stability diagram for lamellar pattern selections is presented. The simulated growth behaviours of these patterns are found to be qualitatively consistent with Karma et al＇s numerical calculations and experimental results. The formation of the primary instability is attributed to the destabilization of solute boundary layer.

Modeling and Analytical Solution of Chatter Stability for T-slot Milling

T-slot milling is one of the most common milling processes in industry. Despite recent advances in machining technology, productivity of T-slot milling is usually limited due to the process limitations such as high cutting forces and stability. If cutting conditions are not selected properly the process may result in the poor surface finish of the workpiece and the potential damage to the machine tool. Currently, the predication of chatter stability and determination of optimal cutting conditions based on the modeling of T-slot milling process is an effective way to improve the material removal rate（MRR） of a T-slot milling operation. Based on the geometrical model of the T-slot cutter, the dynamic cutting force model was presented in which the average directional cutting force coefficients were obtained by means of numerical approach, and leads to an analytical determination of stability lobes diagram（SLD） on the axial depth of cut. A new kind of SLD on the radial depth of cut was also created to satisfy the special requirement of T-slot milling. Thereafter, a dynamic simulation model of T-slot milling was implemented using Matlab software. In order to verify the effectiveness of the approach, the transfer functions of a typical cutting system in a vertical CNC machining center were measured in both feed and normal directions by an instrumented hammer and accelerators. Dynamic simulations were conducted to obtain the predicated SLD under specified cutting conditions with both the proposed model and CutPro~. Meanwhile, a set of cutting trials were conducted to reveal whether the cutting process under specified cutting conditions is stable or not. Both the simulation comparison and experimental verification demonstrated that the satisfactory coincidence between the simulated, the predicted and the experimental results. The chatter-free T-slot milling with higher MRR can be achieved under the cutting conditions determined according to the SLD simulation.

Review and comparison of methods and benchmarks for automatic modal identification based on stabilization diagram

Automatic modal identification via automatically interpreting the stabilization diagram provides key technique in bridge structural health monitoring.This paper reviews the progress in the area of automatic modal identification based on interpreting the stabilization diagram.The whole identification process is divided into four steps from establishing the stabilization diagram to removing the outliers in the identification results.The criteria and algorithms used in each step in the existing studies are carefully summarized and classified.Comparisons between typical methods in cleaning and interpreting the stabilization diagram are also conducted.Real structure benchmarks used in the existing studies to validate the proposed automatic modal identification methods are also summarized.Based on the review and comparison,the specific ratio method for cleaning the stabilization diagram,the hierarchical clustering method for interpreting the stabilization diagram and the adjusted boxplot for removing the outliers in the identification results are the most suitable methods for each step.The key point of automatic modal identification based on interpreting the stabilization diagram has also discussed,and it is recommended to pay more attention to cleaning the stabilization diagram.Future study about automatic modal identification under situation with very few sensors deployed should be more concerned.This review aims to help researchers and practitioners in implementing existing automatic modal identification algorithms effectively and developing more suitable and practical methods for civil engineering structures in the future.

Nonlinear modes in rotating double well potential with parity–time symmetry

We investigate the nonlinear modes in a rotating double well potential with 79T symmetry. Focus on the existence and stability of the nonlinear PT modes in this system, we found that five types of PT modes can stably exist by given certain parameter settings. The multistable area between these modes are studied numerically and the bistable and tristable areas are delimited. With different input trial wavefunctions, five types of solitary wave modes are identified. We found that the rotating of the potential can significantly affect the power flow of the fundamental harmonic mode, whose effect is absent for the other modes.

Automatic modal parameter identification of high arch dams:feasibility verification

Modal parameters, including fundamental frequencies, damping ratios, and mode shapes, could be used to evaluate the health condition of structures. Automatic modal parameter identification, which plays an essential role in realtime structural health monitoring, has become a popular topic in recent years. In this study, an automatic modal parameter identification procedure for high arch dams is proposed. The proposed procedure is implemented by combining the densitybased spatial clustering of applications with noise(DBSCAN) algorithm and the stochastic subspace identification(SSI). The 210-m-high Dagangshan Dam is investigated as an example to verify the feasibility of the procedure. The results show that the DBSCAN algorithm is robust enough to interpret the stabilization diagram from SSI and may avoid outline modes. This leads to the proposed procedure obtaining a better performance than the partitioned clustering and hierarchical clustering algorithms. In addition, the errors of the identified frequencies of the arch dam are within 4%, and the identified mode shapes are in agreement with those obtained from the finite element model, which implies that the proposed procedure is accurate enough to use in modal parameter identification. The procedure is feasible for online modal parameter identification and modal tracking of arch dams.

Nanofluids:Stability,phase diagram,rheology and applications

There is no doubt about the potential technological significance of nanofluids. The promising application areas have been identified as effective heat transfer fluids, contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging, magnetohyperthermia treatment, precursors to high performance nanocomposites and ordered nanostructures. However, commercial applications are rare, in part due to the limited understanding of the nanofluid fundamentals such as colloid stability, phase diagrams and rheology. This paper intends to provide a brief overview of the scientific disciplines that are important to nanofluids, and the interconnection among different disciplines in order to gain a perspective on the future development of this intriguing area.

Thermodynamic Analysis of Chemical Vapor Deposition of BCl_3-NH_3-SiCl_4-H_2-Ar System

The thermodynamic phase stability area diagrams of BCl3-NH3-Si Cl4-H2-Ar system were plotted via Factsage software to predict the kinetic experimental results. The effects of parameters(i e, partial pressure of reactants, deposition temperature and total pressure) on the distribution regions of solid phase products were analyzed based on the diagrams. The results show that:(a) Solid phase products are mainly affected by deposition temperature. The area of BN+Si3N4 phase increases with the temperature rising from 650 to 900 ℃, and decreases with the temperature rising from 900 to 1 200 ℃;(b) When temperature and total pressure are constants, BN+Si3N4 phase exists at a high partial pressure of NH3;(c) The effect of total system pressure is correlated to deposition temperature. The temperature ranging from 700 to 900 ℃ under low total pressure is the optimum condition for the deposition.(d) Appropriate kinetic parameters can be determined based on the results of thermodynamic calculation. Si–B–N coating is obtained via low pressure chemical vapor deposition. The analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicates that B–N and Si–N are the main chemical bonds of the coating.

IMPROVED COVARIANCE DRIVEN BLIND SUBSPACE IDENTIFICATION METHOD

An improved covariance driven subspace identification method is presented to identify the weakly excited modes. In this method, the traditional Hankel matrix is replaced by a reformed one to enhance the identifiability of weak characteristics. The robustness of eigenparameter estimation to noise contamination is reinforced by the improved Hankel matrix, in combination with component energy index （CEI） which indicates the vibration intensity of signal components, an alternative stabilization diagram is adopted to effectively separate spurious and physical modes. Simulation of a vibration system of multiple-degree-of-freedom and experiment of a frame structure subject to wind excitation are presented to demonstrate the improvement of the proposed blind method. The performance of this blind method is assessed in terms of its capability in extracting the weak modes as well as the accuracy of estimated parameters. The results have shown that the proposed blind method gives a better estimation of the weak modes from response signals of small signal to noise ratio （SNR）and gives a reliable separation of spurious and physical estimates.

Machining dynamics and chatters in micro-milling:A critical review on the state-of-the-art and future perspectives

Micro-milling technology is widely applied in micro manufacturing,particularly for the fabrication of miniature and micro components.However,the chatters and machining dynamics related issues in micro-milling are often the main challenges restricting its machining quality and productivity.Many research works have rendered that the machining dynamics and chatters in micro-milling are more complex compared with the conventional macro-milling process,likely because of the size effect and rigidity of the micro-milling system including the tooling,workpiece,process variables,materials involved,and the high-speed milling machines,and further their collective dynamic effects.Therefore,in this paper,the state of the art focusing on micro-milling chatters and dynamics related issues over the past years are comprehensively and critically reviewed to provide some insights for potential researchers and practitioners.Firstly,typical applications and the problems caused by the machining dynamics and chatters in micro-milling have been put forward in this paper.Then,the research on the underlying micro-cutting mechanics and dynamics,stability analysis,chatters detection,and chatter suppression are summarized critically.Furthermore,the underlying scientific and technological challenges are discussed particularly against typical precision engineering applications.Finally,the possible future directions and trends in research and development of micro-milling have been discussed.

Investigation on the temperature-dependent diffusion growth of intermetallic compounds in the Mg-Al-Zn system:Experiment and modeling

With the rapid development of Mg alloys,deeper understanding to the thermodynamic and diffusional kinetic behavior of intermetallic compounds(IMCs)is important for studying the effect of alloying elements to the microstructure evolution.Specially,a systematic quantitative investigation on the diffusional growth of IMCs is of great necessity.However,the works studying the elemental diffusion behaviors of multiple-element IMCs are rare in magnesium alloy systems.The current work takes the ternary Mg-Al-Zn system as research target,and combines the diffusion couple technique,phase stability diagrams,in-situ observation technique and numerical inverse method to investigate the temperature-dependent kinetic coefficients.The parabolic growth constant(PGC)and interdiffusion coefficients for Mg solid-solution phase andγ-Mg_(17)Al_(12),β-Mg_(2)Al_(3),ε-Mg_(23)Al_(30),MgZn_(2),Mg_(2)Zn_(3),τ-Mg_(32)(Zn,Al)49 andφ-Mg_(5)Zn_(2)Al_(2) IMCs in the Mg-Al-Zn alloy system are determined.By comparing the current experimental with calculation results,the rate-controlling factor of the temperature-dependent diffusion growth ofφ,τandεternary IMCs in the Mg-Al-Zn system is further discussed in detail.

Estimation of the electromechanical characteristics of power systems based on a revised stochastic subspace method and the stabilization diagram

Estimating low-frequency oscillation modes and the corresponding mode shapes based on ambient data from WAMS measurements has a promising prospect in power system analysis and control.Based on the stochastic subspace method,this paper proposes a revised stochastic subspace method by introducing reference channels,which can estimate the modes and the mode shapes simultaneously with great computational efficiency.Meanwhile,the accuracy of the estimated results is not degraded.To discriminate the real modes from the spurious ones,the stabilization diagram is introduced.A novel algorithm is designed to deal with the stabilization diagram which can detect the real modes automatically.Tests conducted on the IEEE-118 system indicate that the proposed method has good performance in terms of both computational efficiency and accuracy,and has the potential of being used on-line.

Chatter stability prediction in four-axis milling of aero-engine casings with bull-nose end mill

An analytical model for chatter aero-engine casings is presented in this paper stability prediction in bull-nose end milling of And the mechanics and dynamics variations due to the complex cutter and workpiece geometry are considered by analyzing the effects of the lead angle on the milling process. Firstly, the tool-workpiece engagement region is obtained by using a previously developed method and divided into several disk elements along the tool-axis direction. Secondly, a 3D dynamic model for stability limit calculation is developed and simplified into a 1D model in normal direction considering only the dominant mode of the workpiece. Then the cutting force coefficients, the start and exit angles corresponding to each disk element are determined. And the total stability lobe diagram is calculated using an iterative algorithm. Finally, several experimental tests are carried out to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed ~rediction approach.

Vibration suppression of thin-walled workpiece machining considering external damping properties based on magnetorheological fluids flexible fixture

Milling of the thin-walled workpiece in the aerospace industry is a critical process due to the high flexibility of the workpiece. In this paper, a flexible fixture based on the magnetorheological (MR) fluids is designed to investigate the regenerative chatter suppression during the machining. Based on the analysis of typical structural components in the aerospace industry, a general complex thin-walled workpiece with fixture and damping constraint can be equivalent as a rectangular cantilever beam. On the basis of the equivalent models, natural frequency and mode shape function of the thin-walled workpiece is obtained according to the Euler-Bernoulli beam assumptions. Then, the displacement response function of the bending vibration of the beam is represented by the product of all the mode shape function and the generalized coordinate. Furthermore, a dynamic equation of the workpiece-fixture system considering the external damping factor is proposed using the Lagrangian method in terms of all the mode shape function and the generalized coordinate, and the response of system under the dynamic cutting force is calculated to evaluate the stability of the milling process under damping control. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach are validated by the impact hammer experiments and several machining tests. (C) 2016 Production and hosting by Elsevier Ltd. on behalf of Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

A Gaussian process regression‐based surrogate model of the varying workpiece dynamics for chatter prediction in milling of thin‐walled structures

Since the dynamics of thin‐walled structures instantaneously varies during the milling process,accurate and efficient prediction of the in‐process workpiece(IPW)dynamics is critical for the prediction of chatter stability of milling of thin‐walled structures.This article presents a surrogate model of the IPW dynamics of thin‐walled structures by combining Gaussian process regression(GPR)with proper orthogonal decomposition(POD)when IPW dynamics at a large number of cutting positions has to be predicted.The GPR method is used to learn the mapping between a set of the known IPW dynamics and the corresponding cutting positions.POD is used to reduce the order of the matrix assembled by the mode shape vectors at different cutting positions,before the GPR model of the IPW mode shape is established.The computation time of the proposed model is mainly composed of the time taken for predicting a known set of IPW dynamics and the time taken for training GPR models.Simulation shows that the proposed model requires less computation time.Moreover,the accuracy of the proposed model is comparable to that of the existing methods.Comparison between the predicted stability lobe diagram and the experimental results shows that IPW dynamics predicted by the proposed model is accurate enough for predicting the stability of milling of thin‐walled structures.

Modal parameter determination and chatter prediction for blade whirling: a comparative study based on symmetric and asymmetric FRF

Whirling has been adopted for the cost-effective machining of blade-shape components in addition to traditional end milling and flank milling processes.To satisfy the requirements of rotary forming in the blade whirling process,the workpiece must be clamped at both ends in suspension and rotated slowly during machining,which complicates the dynamics.This study aims to identify the dynamic characteristics within the blade whirling operation and present strategies for stability prediction.In this study,the dynamic characteristics of a whirling system are modeled by assuming symmetric and asymmetric parameters.Theoretical prediction frequency response function(FRF)results are compared with experimental results.Moreover,semi-discretization stability lobe diagrams(SLDs)obtained using the dynamic parameters of these models are investigated experimentally.The results show that the asymmetric model is more suitable for describing the whirling system,whereas the symmetric model presents limitations associated with the frequency range and location of measuring points.Finally,a set of airfoil propeller blade whirling operations is conducted to verify the prediction accuracy.