Relative importance of different physical processes on upper crustal specific heat flow in the Eifel-Maas region, Central Europe and ramifications for the production of geothermal energy

We study the recent upper crustal heat flow variations caused by long-term physical processes such as paleoclimate, erosion, sedimentation and mantle plume upwelling. As specific heat flow is a common lower boundary condition in many models of heat en fluid flow in the Earth’s crust we quantify its long-term transient variation caused by paleoclimate, erosion or sedimentation, mantle plume upwelling and deep groundwater flow. The studied area extends between the Eifel mountains and the Maas river inCentral Europe. The total variation due to these processes in our study area amounts to tectonic events manifested in the studied area 20 mW/m2, about 30% of the present day specific heat flow in the region.

CFD Simulation and Experimental Study of a New Elastic Blade Wave Energy Converter

Small moving vehicles represent an important category of marine engineering tools and devices(equipment)typically used for ocean resource detection and maintenance of marine rights and interests.The lack of efficient power supply modes is one of the technical bottlenecks restricting the effective utilisation of this type of equipment.In this work,the performance characteristics of a new type of elastic-blade/wave-energy converter(EBWEC)and its core energy conversion component(named wave energy absorber)are comprehensively studied.In particular,computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations and experiments have been used to analyze the hydrodynamics and performance characteristics of the EBWEC.The pressure cloud diagrams relating to the surface of the elastic blade were obtained through two-way fluid-solid coupling simulations.The influence of blade thickness and relative speed on the performance characteristics of EBWEC was analyzed accordingly.A prototype of the EBWEC and its bucket test platform were also developed.The power characteristics of the EBWEC were analyzed and studied by using the blade thickness and motion cycle as control variables.The present research shows that the EBWEC can effectively overcome the performance disadvantages related to the transmission shaft torque load and power curve fluctuations of rigid blade wave energy converters(RBWEC).

Diffusion Mechanism of Energy Flow in Multi-heat-source Synthesis of SiC

Through the experiments and the numerical simulation of temperature field in multi-heatsource synthesis Si C furnace, in order to research the feature point in multi-heat-source synthesis furnace, the variation law of heat fl ux was studied and the multi-directional energy fl ow diffusion mechanism was revealed. The results show that, due to the shielding action between the heat-source and the superposition effect of thermal fields, the insulating effect is best in multi-heat-source synthesis furnace. The heat emission effect is good outside the common area between heat-sources, but the heat storage is poor. Compared with the synthesis furnace that heat source is parallelly arranged, the furnace of stereoscopic arrangement has a more obvious heat stacking effect and better heat preservation effect, but the air permeability of heat source connecting regions is worse. In the case with the same ingredients, the resistance to thermal diffusion and mass diffusion is higher in heat source connecting regions.

Damage to aircraft composite structures caused by directed energy system: A literature review

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research studies on direct energy system effect on aircraft composite structures to develop a good understanding of state-of-the-art research and development in this area.The review begins with the application of composite materials in the aircraft structures and highlights their particular areas of application and limitations.An overview of directed energy system is given.Some of the commonly used systems in this category are discussed and the working principles of laser energy systems are described.The experimental and numerical studies reported regarding the aircraft composite structures subject to the effect of directed energy systems,especially the laser systems are reviewed in detail.In particularly,the general effects of laser systems and the relevant damage mechanisms against the composite structures are reported.The review draws attention to the recent research and findings in this field and is expected to guide engineers/researchers in future theoretical,numerical,and experimental studies.

Hydrodynamic Performance and Power Absorption of A Coaxial DoubleBuoy Wave Energy Converter

As an important wave energy converter(WEC),the double-buoy device has advantages of wider energy absorption band and deeper water adaptability,which attract an increasing number of attentions from researchers.This paper makes an in-depth study on double-buoy WEC,by means of the combination of model experiment and numerical simulation.The Response Amplitude Operator(RAO)and energy capture of the double-buoy under constant power take-off(PTO)damping are investigated in the model test,while the average power output and capture width ratio(CWR)are calculated by the numerical simulation to analyze the influence of the wave condition,PTO,and the geometry parameters of the device.The AQWA-Fortran united simulation sy stem,including the secondary developme nt of AQWA software coupled with the flowchart of the Fortran code,models a new dynamic system.Various viscous damping and hydraulic friction from WEC system are measured from the experimental results,and these values are added to the equation of motion.As a result,the energy loss is contained in the final numerical model the by united simulation system.Using the developed numerical model,the optimal period of energy capture is identified.The power capture reaches the maximum value under the outer buoy's natural period.The paper gives the peak value of the energy capture under the linear PTO damping force,and calculates the optimal mass ratio of the device.

Research on Energy Saving Optimization of MVR Distilled Water Machine

Compared with the multi-effect distilled water machine,the mechanical vapor recompression(MVR)distilled water machine has many advantages,and has been a trend to replace the traditional distilled water machine.Based on the conservation equations of mass and energy,this paper designs an MVR distilled water production process and establishes the corresponding thermodynamic model.Effects of the produced water temperature,heat exchange temperature difference,compressor adiabatic efficiency,and pipeline loss to the produced water energy consumption,energy saving rate and coefficient of performance(COP)were studied.Research shows that the MVR distilled water machine is more suitable for occasions with low water production temperature.Appropriate heat exchangers and compressors should be selected to improve comprehensive performance through heat exchange temperature differences and improving adiabatic efficiency.

Some Ideas of James Watt in Contemporary Energy Conversion Thermodynamics

James Watt contributed significantly to the development of the thermodynamics of energy conversion as a science. Several of his ideas are now integral part of thermodynamics, but Watt as their creator is not mentioned. This paper presents some of Watt’s concepts of energy conversion, including his thermodynamic analysis of the Newcomen steam engine that marks the beginning of thermal engineering. The analysis illuminated the causes of the enormously high heat losses in the installation and showed the ways for their reduction. This led him to a new conception of the steam engine with a separate condenser. Not less important was Watt’s determination of some physical properties of water and steam used as the working substance. In the experiments he observed the decrease of the latent heat of steam with increasing temperature and its disappearance at very high temperature led him to postulate the existence of a thermodynamic critical state of water. He introduced the work associated with volume change into thermodynamics and illustrated it graphically. Several of Watt’s numerous ideas deserve to be included into the history of the thermodynamics of energy conversion but they are rarely mentioned in the scientific literature. Arguably the most important is the First Law of Thermodynamics, which he introduced in his 1769 patent and related works in 1774 and 1778.

Physical energies to the rescue of damaged tissues

Rhythmic oscillatory patterns sustain cellular dynamics, driving the concerted action of regulatory molecules, microtubules, and molecular motors. We describe cellular microtubules as oscillators capable of synchronization and swarming, generating mechanical and electric patterns that impact biomolecular recognition. We consider the biological relevance of seeing the inside of cells populated by a network of molecules that behave as bioelectronic circuits and chromophores. We discuss the novel perspectives disclosed by mechanobiology, bioelectromagnetism, and photobiomodulation, both in term of fundamental basic science and in light of the biomedical implication of using physical energies to govern (stem) cell fate. We focus on the feasibility of exploiting atomic force microscopy and hyperspectral imaging to detect signatures of nanomotions and electromagnetic radiation (light), respectively, generated by the stem cells across the specification of their multilineage repertoire. The chance is reported of using these signatures and the diffusive features of physical waves to direct specifically the differentiation program of stem cells in situ, where they already are resident in all the tissues of the human body. We discuss how this strategy may pave the way to a regenerative and precision medicine without the needs for (stem) cell or tissue transplantation. We describe a novel paradigm based upon boosting our inherent ability for self-healing.

Unveiling the morphogenetic code:A new path at the intersection of physical energies and chemical signaling

In this editorial,we discuss the remarkable role of physical energies in the control of cell signaling networks and in the specification of the architectural plan of both somatic and stem cells.In particular,we focus on the biological relevance of bioelectricity in the pattern control that orchestrates both developmental and regenerative pathways.To this end,the narrative starts from the dawn of the first studies on animal electricity,reconsidering the pioneer work of Harold Saxton Burr in the light of the current achievements.We finally discuss the most recent evidence showing that bioelectric signaling is an essential component of the informational processes that control pattern specification during embryogenesis,regeneration,or even malignant transformation.We conclude that there is now mounting evidence for the existence of a Morphogenetic Code,and that deciphering this code may lead to unprecedented opportunities for the development of novel paradigms of cure in regenerative and precision medicine.

Influence of iron powder content on the electromagnetic and mechanical performance of soft magnetic geopolymer composite

In the induction heating of airport pavement to remove snow and ice,soft magnetic geopolymer composite(SMGC)can be used to gather the dissipated electromagnetic energy,thus enhancing the energy utilization efficiency.The aim of this work is to analyze the influence mechanism of iron powder content on the electromagnetic and mechanical performance of SMGC,so as to provide theoretical guidance for the design of soft magnetic layer within airport pavement structure.The results show that the increase of iron powder content reduces the resistance and magnetoresistance of SMGC by decreasing the content of non-magnetic phases between iron powder.However,the reduction of iron powder spacing also provides a shorter transmission path for the inter-particle eddy currents in the SMGC specimen,which enhances the exchange coupling between iron powder,thus increasing the electromagnetic loss.Therefore,the compatibility between magnetic permeability and electromagnetic loss should be considered comprehensively in the mix design of SMGC.In addition,although iron powder can enhance the mechanical properties of SMGC by improving the density of geopolymer matrix,the excessive amount of iron powder can lead to a weak interfacial transition zone between geopolymer matrix and iron powder.According to the induction heating results,optimized SMGC can improve the energy transfer efficiency of induction heating by 24.03%.

Simulation and experiment of a photovoltaic—air source heat pump system with thermal energy storage for heating and domestic hot water supply

For China,the development of low-energy buildings is one of the necessary routes for achieving carbon neutrality.Combining photovoltaic(PV)with air source heat pump(ASHP)yields a great potential in providing heating and domestic hot water(DHW)supply in non-central heating areas.However,the diurnal and seasonal inconsistencies between solar availability and building heat load can severely affect the efficacy of solar energy systems.This study creates and numerically simulates a PV-ASHP system with thermal energy storage(TES)in transient system simulation software,TRNSYS.Experimental studies are conducted to validate the simulation model.The system’s yearly operational characteristics are simulated to reveal the energy conversion relationship between the system’s thermoelectric storage and heating and DHW demand.The results show that the synergy between heating and DHW simultaneously improves the direct utilization of solar energy compared to single heating.The yearly self-consumption and self-satisfaction rates of PV and the COP of the ASHP increase by 131.25%,10.53%and 9.56%,respectively.Solar energy contributes 55.54%to the system,with a PV capacity of 82 W per square meter of building area.This study provides fresh approaches to developing flexible building-integrated PV-ASHP technologies and balance of the energy exchange among the PV,building load and TES.

Heat Flow Distribution and Thermal Mechanism Analysis of the Gonghe Basin based on Gravity and Magnetic Methods

Geothermal resource is indispensable as a clean, renewable, stable and cheap resource. Nowadays in China, the Gonghe Basin, located in northeastern Qinghai Province, has been thought to be a promising geothermal area. To explore geothermal energy potential in and around the Gonghe Basin, geophysical means including magnetic and gravity methods were used to plot distribution. Firstly, we inversed Moho depth and Curie point depth in and around the basin using gravity and magnetic data, respectively, through an improved Parker–Oldenburg algorithm. Secondly, seven different thermal models were established, considering radiogenic heat, basement depth, anomalous heat source and simulated corresponding temperature field and heat flow. These were analyzed numerically and we found the high heat flow in the Gonghe Basin coacted with radiogenic heat, an anomalous heat source and conductive heat. The distribution of seismic activities indicates that the Langshan–Wuwei–Gonghe Fault might have provided channels for transporting heat effectively.

Mathematical Modeling of Heat Flux Distribution in Raw Cotton Stored in Bunt

The scientific article examines the physical and mechanical properties of raw cotton stored in buntings in cotton palaces. Because during the storage of raw cotton in bunts, some of its properties deteriorate, some improvements. Therefore, the mathematical modeling of storage conditions of raw cotton in bunts and the physical and mechanical conditions that occur in it is of great importance. In the developed mathematical model, the main factor influencing the physical and mechanical properties of raw cotton is the change in temperature. Due to the temperature, kinetic and biological processes accumulated in the raw cotton in Bunt, it can spread over a large surface, first in a small-local state, over time with a nonlinear law. As a result, small changes in temperature lead to a qualitative change in physical properties. In determining the law of temperature distribution in the raw cotton in Bunt, Laplace’s differential equation of heat transfer was used. The differential equation of heat transfer in Laplace’s law was replaced by a system of ordinary differential equations by approximation. Conditions are solved in MAPLE-17 program by numerical method. As a result, graphs of temperature changes over time in raw cotton were obtained. In addition, the table shows the changes in density, pressure and mass of cotton, the height of the bun. As the density of the cotton raw material increases from the top layer of the bunt to the bottom layer, an increase in the temperature in it has been observed. This leads to overheating of the bottom layer of cotton and is the main reason for the deterioration of the quality of raw materials.

Thermal Experience in an Era of Low Exergy Domestic Heating Systems

Existing theories of thermal comfort are largely blind to the way heat is delivered to spaces.Field studies,however,show that people create and enjoy thermal conditions that lie outside conventional definitions of comfort-the thermal experience itself is valued-some of which are tied to particular ways of delivering heat.The concept“exergy”can be used to describe the quality of heat energy and its ability to provide warmth.A shift from fossil fuels towards renewable sources heralds a new era of space heating consisting mainly of low exergy sources,such as heat pumps.This marks a major turning point in the history of domestic heating.This paper begins by discussing variations in domestic thermal environments before considering new forms of low carbon heating.Later sections analyse the way in which these systems deliver heat within people’s homes and consider the implications for thermal experience,comfort and energy consumption.

岩爆机制及其控制

随着岩体工程向深部发展,开挖引发的围岩大变形和强冲击诱发的动力破坏日益严峻。岩爆作为深部地下工程中常见的一种强动力灾害,被称为岩土工程界的“癌症”,其具有突发性特点,难以有效预报及防治,严重地威胁着施工人员的安全和设备的正常运行。通过对比岩石在真三轴卸荷和单轴压缩这2种应力路径下的储能差异,对岩爆多余能量机制进行探讨。首先,根据岩爆诱发机制的不同,将岩爆分为由应力集中导致的应变型岩爆和扰动诱发的冲击岩爆。然后,模拟开挖诱发的不同类型岩爆的应力路径进而在室内再现各种岩爆现象,并对其机制进行研究,自主研发3套真三轴岩爆模拟试验系统:第1代应变岩爆试验系统、第2代应变岩爆试验系统、冲击岩爆试验系统。同时,在实验室内成功模拟不同类型的岩爆:巷道应变岩爆、巷道交叉点应变岩爆、3个临空面矿柱应变岩爆、矿柱应变岩爆以及动荷载诱发的冲击岩爆。最后,为有效控制岩爆灾害,提出开挖补偿法,并研发具有负泊松比效应的宏观和微观NPR锚杆/索。工程实践证明,NPR锚杆/索能提供高预应力来补偿开挖造成的应力损失,同时具备良好的延展性和吸能效果,可为岩爆灾害的防治提供有效途径。

轻质相变混凝土的研发及物理力学性能实验研究

以SiO_(2)气凝胶粉末为基体材料,低温相变石蜡为相变材料制备定型复合相变材料;采用傅里叶红外光谱仪、差示扫描量热仪、同步热分析仪及扩散-渗出圈测试对定型复合相变材料进行表征分析及稳定性检验。结果表明:石蜡吸附质量为75%时制备的定型复合相变材料最为稳定,SiO_(2)气凝胶与石蜡之间仅为物理吸附,定型复合相变材料的相变温度为26.52℃,相变潜热为56.2 J/g。将其掺入EPS混凝土,水泥净浆流动度实验限定定型复合相变材料掺加量在16%附近时,混凝土拌合物工作性能最佳。进行物理力学性能测试,发现随着定型复合相变材料的掺入,试件抗压、抗折、抗劈裂强度均有一定程度的提高。通过热箱储热性能试验,掺加定型复合相变材料的试件升降温曲线斜率及峰值均有降低现象,表明轻质相变混凝土具有很好的温控性能,可用于节能建筑围护体系。

花岗岩非稳态传热破坏过程能量演变规律研究

热作用下花岗岩损伤的定量描述是个亟待解决的问题。从能量角度出发,对600℃范围内高温花岗岩试件非稳态传热过程的温度状态进行测定,借助冷却法分析了花岗岩正规状况阶段热物理参数演变规律,讨论了花岗岩非稳态传热过程能量吸收、释放及耗散特性,揭示了热作用下花岗岩性能损伤与能量演变规律的内在联系。结果表明:不同高温状态下的花岗岩试件自然冷却时正规状况阶段比热变化分两个阶段,分别为比热平稳变化阶段与比热大幅变化阶段;随着初始高温状态的降低,整个非稳态传热过程中所耗散的能量也在随之降低,且在同一冷却模式下,输入的能量越大,耗散能所占比例也越大;非稳态传热过程中耗散能的大小与高温热作用后花岗岩宏观力学性能的劣化有较强的相关性,耗散能的大小与最大热冲击因子有显著的线性关系。

新型储能技术进展与挑战Ⅱ:物理储能与储热技术

新型储能技术日益成为中国建设新型能源体系和新型电力系统的关键技术,已成为中国经济发展的新动能,将在促进可再生能源消纳、实现能源体系转型、提高能源利用效率、减少环境污染等方面发挥重要作用,相关技术研究也在快速发展。开展了该领域的系列评价性综述工作,分为电化学储能技术、物理储能与储热技术、储能集成与规划3个部分,对各类新型储能技术的应用领域、最新研究进展及局限性等问题进行了全面系统的对比分析,并进一步探讨了储能集成、安全、规划调度等储能系统相关领域面临的挑战及发展趋势。第2部分为物理储能与储热技术,重点对物理储能与储热技术中的压缩空气储能、飞轮储能、重力储能、相变储热、热化学储热和卡诺电池技术与工程的相关成果进行了综合分析与讨论。总体而言,物理储能和储热技术大多具有使用寿命长、安全性高的特点,且在能量转化过程中自身多具有转动惯量,属于电网支撑型的储能技术,可满足从大规模长时储能到高功率快速响应的不同需求。在新兴的物理储能和储热技术中,重力储能和卡诺电池的相关技术显示出良好的发展前景。

Sliding and damming properties of granular debris with different geometric configurations and grain size distributions

Granular debris plays a significant role in determining damming deposit characteristics. An indepth understanding of how variations in grain size distribution(GSD) and geometric configurations impact the behavior of granular debris during the occurrence of granular debris is essential for precise assessment and effective mitigation of landslide hazards in mountainous terrains. This research aims to investigate the impact of GSD and geometric configurations on sliding and damming properties through laboratory experiments. The geometric configurations were categorized into three categories based on the spatial distribution of maximum volume: located at the front(Type Ⅰ), middle(Type Ⅱ), and rear(Type Ⅲ) of the granular debris. Our experimental findings highlight that the sliding and damming processes primarily depend on the interaction among the geometric configuration, grain size, and GSD in granular debris. Different sliding and damming mechanisms across various geometric configurations induce variability in motion parameters and deposition patterns. For Type Ⅰ configurations, the front debris functions as the critical and primary driving component, with energy dissipation primarily occurring through inter-grain interactions. In contrast, Type Ⅱ configurations feature the middle debris as the dominant driving component, experiencing hindrance from the front debris and propulsion from the rear, leading to complex alterations in sliding motion. Here, energy dissipation arises from a combination of inter-grain and grain-substrate interactions. Lastly, in Type Ⅲ configurations, both the middle and rear debris serve as the main driving components, with the rear sliding debris impeded by the front. In this case, energy dissipation predominantly results from grainsubstrate interaction. Moreover, we have quantitatively demonstrated that the inverse grading in damming deposits, where coarse grain moves upward and fine grain moves downward, is primarily caused by grain sorting due to collisions among the grains and between the grain and the base. The impact of grain on the horizontal channel further aids grain sorting and contributes to inverse grading. The proposed classification of three geometric configurations in our study enhances the understanding of damming properties from the view of mechanism, which provides valuable insights for related study about damming granular debris.

R32直膨式太阳能热泵实验教学平台设计

为了研究环保工质R32的直膨式太阳能热泵运行特性,设计并搭建了一个实验平台,该平台将用于本科生和研究生的实验教学。该平台主要由太阳能集热/蒸发器、压缩机、冷凝器/蓄热水箱、电子膨胀阀和数据采集与控制系统组成。其中,数据采集与控制系统采用了组态王(KingView 6.55)软件,实现了平台的运行控制以及数据的采集、处理、存储和显示。测试结果表明:平台运行安全可靠,各项参数测量快速准确,制热输出性能稳定,并且具有高集热效率和制热效率。在平均太阳辐射强度为734.4 W/m^(2)、平均环境温度为18.1℃的条件下,该平台能将0.2 m^(3)的水从12.1℃加热至55℃,平均制热系数高达4.3。该实验平台为实现低碳清洁供热提供了一个有效方案,可以开展多个设计性和研究性实验项目,有助于激发学生的学习兴趣和学术追求,培养他们的科学研究素养和创新能力。