Development of a Thermoplastic Magnesia Carbon Brick ——“A Cold Process Flexible System”

Conventional resin bonded MgO-C bricks, which are manufactured via cold mixing process, harden and attain brittleness during carbonization of resin due to the formation of isotropic glassy carbon. They do not exhibit thermo-plasticity, which can facilitate the release of huge amount of stresses generated during preheating or in operation. On the contrary, pitch bonded MgO-C bricks, show better pyro-plasticity due to formation of an anisotropic and graphitized coke structure during carbonization of pitch. Hence, pitch bonded bricks show a superior structural spalling resistance in comparison to resin-bonded bricks. One of the drawbacks of pitch-bonded bricks is that the manufacturing requires a hot mixing process and hot pressing facility. This paper describes how a combination of above two processes was optimized to make a MgO-C brick via cold process. These bricks exhibit a low Modulus of Elasticity and thereby facilitate release of stresses during operation. Normal coal tar pitch is considered as an environmental hazard due to the presence of polyaromatic hydrocarbons like benzopyrene B [ a ] P. So, a special binder with a low B[ a ] P was selected, which is eco-friendly in nature. Such bricks were made in our plant in China and supplied to an integrated steel plant in Europe for their ladle. The bricks supplied have given encouraging life.

Boosting thermoelectric efficiency of Ag_(2)Se through cold sintering process with Ag nano-precipitate formation

Silver selenide(Ag_(2)Se)stands out as a promising thermoelectric(TE)material,particularly for applications near room temper-atures.This research presents a novel approach for the fabrication of bulk Ag_(2)Se samples at a relatively low temperature(170℃)using the cold sintering process(CSP)with AgNO_(3)solution as a transient liquid agent.The effect of AgNO_(3)addition during CSP on the micro-structure and TE properties was investigated.The results from phase,composition and microstructure analyses showed that the introduc-tion of AgNO_(3)solution induced the formation of Ag nano-precipitates within the Ag_(2)Se matrix.Although the nano-precipitates do not af-fect the phase and crystal structure of orthorhombicβ-Ag_(2)Se,they suppressed crystal growth,leading to reduced crystallite sizes.The samples containing Ag nano-precipitates also exhibited high porosity and low bulk density.Consequently,these effects contributed to sig-nificantly enhanced electrical conductivity and a slight decrease in the Seebeck coefficient when small Ag concentrations were incorpor-ated.This resulted in an improved average power factor from~1540μW·m^(−1)·K^(−2)for pure Ag_(2)Se to~1670μW·m^(−1)·K^(−2)for Ag_(2)Se with additional Ag precipitates.However,excessive Ag addition had a detrimental effect on the power factor.Furthermore,thermal conductiv-ity was effectively suppressed in Ag_(2)Se fabricated using AgNO_(3)-assisted CSP,attributed to enhanced phonon scattering at crystal inter-faces,pores,and Ag nano-precipitates.The highest figure-of-merit(zT)of 0.92 at 300 K was achieved for the Ag_(2)Se with 0.5wt%Ag dur-ing CSP fabrication,equivalent to>20%improvement compared to the controlled Ag_(2)Se without extra Ag solution.Thus,the process outlined in this study presents an effective strategy to tailor the microstructure of bulk Ag_(2)Se and enhance its TE performance at room temperature.

Effect of different cold air intensities and their lagged effects on outpatient visits for respiratory illnesses in Handan in different seasons

本文利用2016年到2019年邯郸市气象要素和呼吸系统疾病门诊数据,分析了不同季节不同强度的冷空气过程及其对呼吸系统疾病的影响,结果显示:尽管呼吸系统疾病在冬季高发,夏季最低,但冷空气对呼吸系统疾病的影响在夏,春季最大,就诊人数分别在冷空气日后两天和五天增加18.4%和13.3%,而冬季就诊人数在冷空气日后三天仅增加3.2%.冷空气对疾病影响的滞后时间在夏,秋和冬季随冷空气强度的增加而减少,而春季的滞后时间总是很长.这些发现可为科学应对气候异常导致的人群健康风险提供针对性依据.

Cold sintered BaTiO_(3)–poly(ether imide)nanocomposites with superior comprehensive performances

With the rapid development of the electronics industry,the demand for dielectric materials with high permittivities,low losses,and excellent electrical breakdown strengths prepared via low-temperature fabrication techniques is increasing.Herein,we propose a one-step cold sintering process route to improve the comprehensive performance of BaTiO_(3)−based ceramics by integrating polyetherimide(PEI).Dense BaTiO_(3)–PEI nanocomposites can be prepared via a cold sintering process at 250℃ using Ba(OH)_(2∙8)H_(2)O and H_(2)TiO_(3) as the transient liquid phase.The grain growth of BaTiO_(3) is inhibited,and thin PEI layers less than 10 nm in size are located at the grain boundaries.The dissolution‒precipitation process triggered by the transient liquid phase and viscous flow assisted by PEI dominates the cold sintering mechanism of the(1−x)BaTiO_(3)–xPEI nanocomposites.The dielectric properties are stable over a broad temperature range up to 200℃.Compared with BaTiO_(3),80%BaTiO_(3)–20%PEI has superior performance,with a relative permittivity of 163 and a low dielectric loss of 0.014,and the electrical breakdown strength is increased by 80.65%compared with BaTiO_(3).Overall,the cold sintering process provides a potential way to develop dielectric nanocomposites with excellent comprehensive performance.

Surface modification of magnesium alloys using thermal and solid-state cold spray processes:Challenges and latest progresses

Potential engineering applications of magnesium(Mg)and Mg-based alloys,as the lightest structural metal,have made them a popular subject of study.However,the inferior corrosion and wear characteristics significantly limit their application range.It is widely recognized that surface treatment is the most commonly utilized technique for remarkably improving a substrate’s surface characteristics.Numerous methods have been introduced for the surface treatment of Mg and Mg-based alloys to improve their corrosion behavior and tribological performance.Among these,thermal spray(TS)technology provides several methods for deposition of various functional metallic,ceramic,cermet,or other coatings tailored to particular conditions.Recent researches have shown the tremendous potential for thermal spray coated Mg alloys for biomedical and industrial applications.In this context,the cold spray(CS)method,as a comparatively new TS coating technique,can generate the coating layer using kinetic energy rather than combined thermal and kinetic energies,like the high-velocity oxy-fuel(HVOF)spray method.Moreover,the CS process,as a revolutionary method,is able to repair and refurbish with a faster turnaround time;it also provides solutions that do not require dealing with the thermal stresses that are part of the other repair processes,such as welding or other TS processes using a high-temperature flame.In this review paper,the recently designed coatings that are specifically applied to Mg alloys(primarily for industrial applications)employing various coating processes are reviewed.Because of the increased utilization of CS technology for both 3D printed(additively manufactured)coatings and repair of structurally critical components,the most recent CS methods for the surface treatment,repair,and refurbishment of Mg alloys as well as their benefits and restrictions are then discussed and reviewed in detail.Lastly,the prospects of this field of study are briefly discussed,along with a summary of the presented work.

Experimental and Simulation Studies on Cold Welding Sealing Process of Heat Pipes

Sealing quality strongly affects heat pipe performance, but few studies focus on the process of heat pipe sealing. Cold welding sealing technology based on a stamping process is applied for heat pipe sealing. The bonding mechanism of the cold welding sealing process （CWSP） is investigated and compared with the experimental results obtained from the bonding interface analysis. An orthogonal experiment is conducted to observe the effects of various parameters, including the sealing gap, sealing length, sealing diameter, and sealing velocity on bonding strength. A method with the utilization of saturated vapor pressure inside a copper tube is proposed to evaluate bonding strength. A corresponding finite element model is developed to investigate the effects of sealing gap and sealing velocity on plastic deformation during the cold welding process. Effects of various parameters on the bonding strength are determined and it is found that the sealing gap is the most critical factor and that the sealing velocity contributes the least effect. The best parameter combination （AIB3CID3, with a 0.5 mm sealing gap, 6 mm sealing length, 3.8 mm sealing diameter, and 50 mm/s sealing velocity） is derived within the experimental parameters. Plastic deformation results derived from the finite element model are consistent with those from the experiment. The instruction for the CWSP of heat pipes and the design of sealing dies of heat pipes are provided.

Optimization of Preservation on Fresh-cut Yam under Simulated Cold-chain Process

[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effect of compound fresh-keeping liquid on the browning and quality of fresh-cut yam during the cold chain process.[Methods]Under the simulated cold chain condition of 4℃,a uniform design(U6*(64))experiment was carried out to optimize the compound preservative formula,and a better compound preservative formula was obtained using the regression equation.[Results]The compound preservative formula was:AA 0.25%,CA 0.5%,Nisin 0.09%,GSH 0.15%.The compound fresh-keeping liquid effectively delayed the browning of fresh-cut yam and the accumulation of MDA,maintained the content of TSS,inhibited the activity of PAL and delayed the appearance of the maximum activity of POD and POD.[Conclusions]This study provides technical support for the actual extension of the shelf life of fresh-cut yam.

Surface Inspection System for Cold Rolled Strips Based on Image ProcessingTechnique

A new surface inspection system for cold rolled strips based on image processing is introduced. The system is equipped withtwo different illumination structures and CCD matrix cameras. The structure and image processing of the inspection system are described. Some efficient algorithms for image processing and classification are presented. The system is tested with strip samples fromcold rolling plants. The results show that the system can detect and recognize six common defects of cold rolled strips successfully.

Analysis of a Cold Wave Weather Process in Chengdu in March 2010

[Objective] The aim was to analyze one cold wave weather process in Chengdu in March in 2010.[Method] Based on the NCEP 1°×1° 6 h interval reanalysis data and daily observation data,using synoptic analysis and diagnosis methods,and combining with the cold wave forecast index in spring of Sichuan,a cold wave event covering the whole region between March 21 and 24,2010 was analyzed from the aspects of circulation background,influencing weather systems and weather causation.[Result] Results showed that the 500 high-altitude cold vortex,700-850 hPa low layer shear,and ground cold front were the main systems that influenced this cold wave;there was a ridge from Lake Balkhash across Lake Baikal at 500 hPa.The early stage of the process was controlled by the high pressure ridge and the temperature was increasing obviously.The daily mean temperature was high.The range of cold high pressure was large and the central intensity was 1 043.0 hPa;the cold air was strong and deep which was in accordance with the strong surface temperature reduction center.The strong north airstream of Lake Balkhash to Lake Baikal,ground cold high pressure center intensity changes,north and south ocean pressure and temperature differences,850 hPa temperature changes,cold advection movement route and intensity were considered as reference factors for the forecast of cold wave intensity.[Conclusion] The study provided theoretical basis for improving the forecast ability of cold wave weather.

Process Reengineering of Cold Chain Logistics of Agricultural Products Based on Low-carbon Economy

Through the process analysis of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,we find that cold chain logistics of agricultural products contradict the development model of low-carbon economy to some extent.We apply the development idea of low-carbon economy,introduce the thirdparty logistics companies,establish distribution center of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,and strengthen information sharing,to reengineer the process of cold chain logistics of agricultural products in China.The results show that applying low-carbon economy to process reengineering of cold chain logistics of agricultural products,has advantages of increasing added value of products,promoting scale merit and abating lag,plays a role in promoting emission reduction,high efficiency and environmental protection in the process of cold chain logistics of agricultural products in China.

Controlled Rolling and Cooling Process for Low Carbon Cold Forging Steel

Effect of controlled rolling and cooling process on the mechanical properties of low carbon cold forging steel was investigated for different processing parameters of a laboratory hot rolling mill. The results show that the specimens with fast cooling after hot rolling exhibit very good mechanical properties, and the improvement of the mechanical properties can be attributed mainly to the ferrite-grain refinement. The mechanical properties increase with decreasing final cooling temperature within the range from 670 ℃ to 570 ℃ due to the finer interlamellar spacing of pearlite colony. The specimen with fast cooling after low temperature rolling shows the highest values of the mechanical properties. The effect of the ferrite grain size on the mechanical properties was greater than that of pearlite morphology in the present study. The mechanical properties of specimens by controlled rolling and cooling process without thermal treatment were greatly superior to that of the same specimens by the conventional rolling, and their tensile strength reached 490 MPa grade even in the case of low temperature rolling without controlled rolling. It might be expected to realize the substitution medium-carbon by low-carbon for 490 MPa grade cold forging steel with controlled rolling and cooling process.

Design and Research on Virtual Display of Whole Process Mechanization for Rice Production in Cold Region

With the development of society,the virtual reality technology and multimedia technology have been applied to modern large-scale agriculture. The paper describes the design ideas for animation display of mechanized rice production in cold region,and elaborates the design of major part of each scene. By animation display,we can know about the whole process of rice production,as well as the benefits of mechanized operation.

Two-stage treatment process of pickling wastewater in the cold-rolling production of stainless steel

Based on the characteristics of pickling wastewater in the cold-rolling production of stainless steel, a new processing route, featuring source sludge reduction, wastewater two-stage treatment, heavy metal-contained sludge and calcium salt sludge separating recovery, was proposed. As shown by the research results, after the two-stage process treatment, the effluent water can steadily reach the emission standards, the sludge yield can be decreased by more than 8% ; within the heavy metal-contained sludge, the recovery rates of Fc,Cr and Ni can either reach or surpass 95% ,and the total content ofF and S can drop to around 3%. Therefore,the sludge in the front part can be used as ferric dust. In the calcium salt sludge ,the recovery rate of F can either reach or surpass 85% ,and the total contents of Fe,Cr and Ni can fall below 0.5%. So the sludge in the rear part can be used as fluorgypsum or fluorite. Meanwhile,the results of the analysis on heavy metals leaching toxicity and morphologic distribution indicate that the two kinds of sectionalized sludge are not classified as hazardous wastes, which have a stable behavior and better utilization values compared with the former mixed- sludge.

STUDY OF THE NEW PROCESS OF COLD BOX ──COLD BOX PLUS PROCESS

The cold box plus process it discussed in principle When the proper heating to the corebox is given (65℃±2℃). the binder lever can be saved, also the core strength and surface hardnessare imtroved, the moisture-sensitvity is reduced. The mechanism of the cold box plus process isthat the proper heat increases the activity of resin function groups and promotes the crosslinking re-action The result of a scanning electron microscope analysis shows that the core surface strength isimproved by heat

极寒条件下含氧燃料对柴油机冷起动特性的影响

针对柴油机存在低温冷起动困难甚至无法起动的问题,基于起动/发电机集成一体化技术柴油机,在高原低温发动机冷起动试验舱,研究-50号柴油A0(氧质量分数为0%)、A1(氧质量分数为2.05%)和A2(氧质量分数为4.40%)燃料在-43℃下对柴油机冷起动过程的影响和燃烧特性分析.结果表明:相比A0纯柴油,燃用A1、A2含氧燃料起动时间分别缩短了36.64%和42.71%;起动累计油量分别降低47.8%和60.6%;怠速运行前60 s内转速波动率分别降低25.3%和43.8%.燃用燃料氧质量分数越高,起动燃烧首循环的缸内压力、燃烧放热率、缸内燃烧温度和缸内压力升高率峰值越高,且燃烧重心前移,燃烧持续期越短;起动转速上升过程循环数越少,平均最大缸内压力越大,起动过程燃烧稳定性越好.

云南冬季强降温过程冷空气路径及大气环流差异

基于云南125个测站日平均气温数据,判定了1961—2020年云南冬季95次强降温过程的4种冷空气路径,对比分析了不同路径冷空气对云南降温的影响及大气环流差异.结果表明,东北路径冷空气对云南降温幅度影响最剧烈、影响空间范围最广;偏东路径出现频率最高,偏东路径和偏北路径在降温幅度和影响范围上较为接近;东南路径降温幅度和影响范围最弱,出现频率最低.超前强降温日2 d时,东北路径欧亚大陆500 hPa位势高度场上正高度距平异常区域强度和面积、700 hPa反气旋距平环流强度和西伯利亚高压均为最强,东南路径最弱,偏东路径和偏北路径介于前二者之间.东北路径500 hPa上东亚槽横槽转竖特征最明显,偏东路径和偏北路径东亚槽槽底南压加深,但转竖特征不及东北路径明显;东南路径东亚槽底部较宽广;东北路径副高呈块状面积最小,其它3种路径副高则呈带状,偏东路径副高面积最大.700 hPa上东北路径和偏东路径在日本附近有较强海平面气压负距平发展,朝鲜半岛气旋距平环流较强,其西侧较强的偏北气流引导冷空气进入云南;东南路径和偏北路径在朝鲜半岛气旋距平环流及其西侧的偏北气流较弱.在200 hPa纬向风距平场上,东北路径急流轴附近正负距平区强度最强,偏东路径沿急流轴距平分布为西正东负;东南路径正负距平区强度最弱,负距平区主要分布在急流轴北侧,偏北路径负距平区分布在急流轴南北两侧.

砂岩冻结/解冻过程蠕变特性研究

寒区岩体长期经受荷载与冻融的共同作用,若不考虑冻融过程对其长期力学行为的影响,将会给寒区工程建设和安全运营带来重大的安全隐患。为此,以寒区某边坡工程砂岩为研究对象,通过开展不同冻结温度下的冻结/解冻过程单轴分级加载蠕变试验,使岩石在同一应力状态下处于冻结和解冻过程,真实再现寒区工程岩体长期力学响应特征。以此研究冻结/解冻过程对岩体长期力学特性的影响,并对其蠕应变、稳态蠕变速率及长期强度等宏观力学指标进行量化分析。结果表明:(1)砂岩冻结过程先后经历冷缩阶段、冻胀阶段和稳态蠕变阶段,解冻过程只经历融缩阶段和稳态蠕变阶段;冷缩阶段和融缩阶段砂岩发生收缩变形,冻胀阶段则发生膨胀变形;(2)冻结/解冻温度为-5℃/25℃、-10℃/25℃、-15℃/25℃时,砂岩蠕应变较常温状态下蠕应变增幅范围分别为102%~193%、81%~126%、105%~194%,解冻后稳态蠕变速率较冻结前最大增长3.65倍、4.31倍、5.56倍,冻结/解冻过程蠕变砂岩的长期强度是常温状态下长期强度的96.33%、88.52%、75.44%;(3)应力对冷缩、冻胀变形的产生起抑制作用而对融缩变形的产生起促进作用;冻结温度越低,冻胀变形和解冻后融缩变形越明显。文章提出的将蠕变与冻融过程相结合的试验方法能较为真实地反映工程实际,该方法为寒区岩体工程长期稳定性评价提供新途径。

冷泉碳酸盐工厂的提出及古气候意义

【意义】碳酸盐工厂的提出及其分类研究对于推动碳酸盐岩沉积学发展具有重要意义,但现行分类方案不足以囊括所有碳酸盐沉积类型,因此亟须从机理和过程层面对碳酸盐工厂类型予以梳理、扩充。【进展】传统碳酸盐工厂的碳源主要为大气—海洋中的无机碳库,而一些特殊海相和陆相碳酸盐工厂的碳则主要源于外源碳库,因而两者具有本质上的区别。后者往往对于追溯深时水体环境和气候事件具有重大意义。【结论与展望】以冷泉碳酸盐岩为例,正式提出“冷泉碳酸盐工厂”概念,综述了其沉积特征、生物组成及生物地球化学过程,并举例阐述其古气候意义。基于外源碳库的碳酸盐工厂类型理应得到重视。

超声滚压对DC53钢表面性能的影响

为了改善DC53冷作模具钢的表面性能,使用扫描电子显微镜、激光光谱共聚焦显微镜、显微硬度计、球-盘摩擦磨损试验机等设备分析了超声表面滚压加工工艺(USRP)的静压力、滚压道次、振幅、进给量对DC53冷作模具钢表面粗糙度、显微硬度、摩擦因数和磨损的影响规律。结果表明:与未处理DC53模具钢相比,USRP处理后DC53冷作模具钢表面产生了塑性变形,表面粗糙度由5.570μm最低可降为1.067μm,且在DC53冷作模具钢表面产生了晶粒细化现象,引入了梯度硬化层,表面硬度由基体的720 HV最大可提升为818.6 HV,硬化层深度最大可达300μm。摩擦因数降低,磨痕宽度减小,耐磨性能提高。通过极差分析法获得了对粗糙度、显微硬度、摩擦因数影响最大的工艺参数依次为进给量、滚压道次、静压力。通过灰色关联度分析法获得了工艺参数对表面性能的影响次序为静压力>进给量>滚压道次>振幅,最佳工艺参数组合为静压力400 N,滚压道次4次,振幅12μm,进给量0.05 mm。