Energy loss of degrader in SC200 proton therapy facility

The proton beam energy determines the range of particles and thus where the dose is deposited. According to the depth of tumors, an energy degrader is needed to modulate the proton beam energy in proton therapy facilities based on cyclotrons, because the energy of beam extracted from the cyclotron is fixed. The energy loss was simulated for the graphite degrader used in the beamline at the superconducting cyclotron of 200 MeV in Hefei(SC200). After adjusting the mean excitation energy of the graphite used in the degrader to 76 eV, we observed an accurate match between the simulations and measurements.We also simulated the energy spread of the degraded beam and the transmission of the degrader using theoretical formulae. The results agree well with the Monte Carlo simulation.

Fast forward modeling of muon transmission tomography based on model voxelization ray energy loss projection

To solve the problems associated with low resolution and high computational effort infinite time,this paper proposes a fast forward modeling method for muon energy loss transmission tomography based on a model voxelization energy loss projection algorithm.First,the energy loss equation for muon transmission tomography is derived from the Bethe–Bloch formula,and the imaging region is then dissected into several units using the model voxelization method.Thereafter,the three-dimensional(3-D)imaging model is discretized into parallel and equally spaced two-dimensional(2-D)slices using the model layering method to realize a dimensional reduction of the 3-D volume data and accelerate the forward calculation speed.Subsequently,the muon energy loss transmission tomography equation is discretized using the ray energy loss projection method to establish a set of energy loss equations for the muon penetration voxel model.Finally,the muon energy loss values at the outgoing point are obtained by solving the projection coefficient matrix of the ray length-weighted model,achieving a significant reduction in the number of muons and improving the computational efficiency.A comparison of our results with the simulation results based on the Monte Carlo method verifies the accuracy and effectiveness of the algorithm proposed in this paper.The metallic mineral identification tests show that the proposed algorithm can quickly identify high-density metallic minerals.The muon energy loss response can accurately identify the boundary of the anomalies and their spatial distribution characteristics.

Characterization of deformation transition in the rolled LZ91 magnesium alloy under tensile loading

In this study,the mechanical behavior of crystal group of hexagonal close-packed(hcp;αphase)and body-centered cubic(bcc;βphase)during tensile loading was investigated to elucidate the mechanism from elastic to plastic deformation transition of the rolled LZ91 Mg alloy using transmission-X-ray diffraction(transmission-XRD)measurement,transmission electron microscopy(TEM),scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS).The approximate proof stress of the LZ91 Mg alloy sample was found that the lattice strain retained the expanded state from 0.6%nominal strain,and the transmission-XRD measurement characterized the crystalline behavior during the transition by the integrated intensity of crystal group hcp(100).The lattice strain of bcc(110)decreased from the 0.6%nominal strain due to dislocation activity,which occurred nearβ/βgrain boundary.In addition,we performed the analyses of electron energy loss spectroscopy(EELS)modes,the Li-K peak disappeared from the segregated Li regions of 10–60 nm nearβ/βgrain boundary at the nominal strain of 0.8%.Understanding this mechanical behavior during the elastic to plastic deformation transition by transmission-XRD is crucial for the development of Mg-Li alloys.

Ion irradiation-induced structure damage to botanic samples using the ion transmission energy spectrum

In order to study the mechanism of irradiation-induced damage ofbotanic samples caused by low energy heavy ions, transmission energy spectrum mea-surement was performed. Kidney bean slice samples 100μm in thickness were irradi-ated by 50 kev N+ ions. The irradiation beam current density was about 30μA/cm2,and the irradiation ion doses were 1×1015, 1×1016, 3×1016 and 1×1017 ions@cm-2,respectively. A target set up that could greatly reduce the incident ion current densitywas designed to achieve the damage-free measurement. The 3.2 MeV H+ transmittedion energy spectrum measurement was carried out before and after the irradiation.From the transmission ion energy spectrum, it was found that the kidney bean sliceitself was structurally inhomogeneous compared with the PET films (C10HsO4). Ourresults indicated that the average mass thickness changed little when the N+ iondose was below 3×1016 ions.cm-2, but changed obviously whcn ion dose was beyond3×1016 ions.cm-2.

Energy Efficiency of Reactive Dynamic Compensators

A parameter that allows an evaluation of power quality transmitted, or distributed, between energy source and the final user is electric system power factor. Among other aspects, a bigger power factor, close to unit value, relieves operational conditions of lines and cables, besides, it improves feeder＇s voltage behavior. Due to load variation along the day, the dynamic compensation of power factor allows maintaining this parameter close to the ideal. This paper brings a study about a reactive dynamic compensator based on the voltage control in a capacitive element, varying the reactive energy in accordance with the system demand, everything from the energy efficiency point of view. In distribution systems, the losses due to this variable compensation can be lower than in other compensation methods and also the voltage presents a better behavior, justifying its application.

Failure Process and Energy Transmission for Single-Layer Reticulated Domes Under Impact Loads

No failure, moderate failure, severe failure, and slight failure are the four failure modes generalized observed in the dynamic response of the single-layer reticulated dome under vertical impact load on apex. TE (the time that the end of impact force) and TF (the time that members are broken) are two key times in the failure process. Characteristics of dynamic responses at the two key times are shown in order to make the failure mechanism clear. Then three steps of energy transfer are summarized, i.e. energy applying, energy loss and energy transfer, energy consump-tion. Based on the three steps, energy transfer process for the failure reticulated dome under once impact is introduced. Energy transmissibility and local loss ratio are put forward firstly to obtain EL F(the energy left in the main reticulated dome) from the initial kinetic energy of impactor. More-over, the distribution of failure modes is decided by EL F which leads to the maximum dynamic re-sponse of the reticulated dome, but not by the initial impact kinetic energy of impactor.

Three-dimensional size and orientation of the precipitates in AZ91 magnesium alloys measured by TEM techniques

Knowledge of the microscopic structure, including three-dimensional （3-D） size and orientation of the precipitates, is essential to fully understand the mechanical properties of the magnesium alloys and designing the alloys with better performance. Analytical TEM with high spatial resolution offers the simultaneous measurements of 3-D size, structure, orientation, composition of the precipitates from one typical sample along an established crystallographic axis. Besides popular Burgers orientation relationship （OR）, other ORs such as Pitsch-Schrader OR, Crawley OR, Potter OR and a new OR with the form of [0001]α 1.0° from [311]γ and （1120）α 2.0° from （033）γ between the magnesium matrix and the precipitate γ-MglTAl 12 are identified by TEM imaging and diffraction techniques. As a case study, the thicknesses of the individual precipitates with Burgers OR are further measured to be 100 200 nm through both electron energy-loss spectroscopy and x-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy combining differential x-ray absorption and extrapolation, which are in agreement with the overall 3-D size statistic distribution results obtained through analysing various samples along various directions. Furthermore, the fabricated wedge-shape structure provides a platform on which to study the dependence of the interfacial strain on the variation of the thickness.

The Micro-structural Studies of Ni-BaTiO_3 Nanocomposite Films by TEM and EELS

Epitaxial BaTiO3 films with embedded metallic Ni nanocrystal （Ni-BaTiO3） were successfully fabricated on SrTiO3 （001） single-crystalline substrate through the laser molecular beam epitaxial （L-MBE） technique.High resolution transmission electron microscopy （HRTEM） and electron energy loss spectrum （EELS） with Kramers-Kronig analysis methods were employed to characterize the microstructures,elementary distribution and the electron structure of these films.HRTEM results suggested that the structure of BaTiO3 was tetragonal with lattice parameters of a=0.399 nm and c=0.403 nm.Energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy （EDX） confirmed metallic Ni nanocrystal embedded successfully in BaTiO3 epitaxial films.The Ni-BaTiO3 composite films were compound of the epitaxial BaTiO3 （110） layers alternating with Ni NCs array （111） layers.Furthermore,the existence of the misfit dislocations induced by the embedding of Ni nanoparticles was also clearly demonstrated by the HRTEM images.The Ni L2,3 edges of EELS revealed that Ni NCs in their metallic state were embedded uniformly in the BaTiO3 matrix.A chemical shift of about 7 eV regarding L3 edges in the Ni EELS was also observed.The optical band gap of BaTiO3 in these films was about 3.84 eV,higher than 3.55 eV for pure BaTiO3 films at room temperature.

Direct View of Cr Atoms Doped in Anatase TiO2（001） Thin Film

Imaging the doping elements is doped TiO2 thin film. But it is critical for understanding the photocatalytic activity of still a challenge to characterize the interactions between the dopants and the TiO2 lattice at the atomic level. Here, we use high angle annular dark- field/annular bright-field scanning transmission electron microscope （HAADF/ABF-STEM） combined with electron energy loss spectroscopy （EELS） to directly image the individual Cr atoms doped in anatase TiO2（001） thin film from [100] direction. The Cr dopants, which are clearly imaged through the atomic-resolution EELS mappings while can not be seen by HADDF/ABF-STEM, occupy both the substitutional sites of Ti atoms and the interstitial sites of TiO2 matrix. Most of them preferentially locate at the substitutional sites of Ti atoms. These results provide the direct evidence for the doping structure of Cr-doped A- TiO2 thin film at the atomic level and also prove the EELS mapping is an excellent technique for characterizing the doped materials.

Power transmission through double-walled laminated composite panels considering porous layer-air gap insulation

The acoustic behavior of double-walled laminated composite panels consisting of two porous and air gap middle layers is studied within the classical laminated plate theory （CLPT）. Thus, viscous and inertia coupling in a dynamic equation, as well as stress transfer, thermal and elastic coupling of porous material ave based on the Biot theory. In addition, the wave equations are extracted according to the vibration equation of composite layers. The transmission loss （TL） of the structure is then calculated by solving these equations simultaneously. Statistical energy analysis （SEA） is developed to divide the structure into specific subsystems, and power transmission is extracted with balancing power flow equations of the subsystems. Comparison between the present work and the results reported elsewhere shows excellent agreement. The results also indicate that, although favorable enhancement is seen in noise control particularly at high frequencies, the corresponding parameters associated with fluid phase and solid phase of the porous layer are important on TL according to the boundary condition interfaces. Finally, the influence of composite material and stacking sequence on power transmission is discussed.

Acoustical Design of an Electrical Emergency Plant Using Sea Method

The statistical energy analysis (SEA) was used in the acoustical design of an electrical emergency plant to reduce the outdoor noise level. In the past, when the plant was working, a high annoying noise was heard all over the university camp. At a first glance the principal ways of noise propagation were the open door of the plant which was used for the suction of fresh air and a vast hole in the ceiling which was used for gases outlet. Also, a spectral analysis of the noise inside the plant showed that the dominant frequencies of the noise were in the range of 120 - 270 Hz. This frequency range is near the critical frequency of the brick walls that is 129 Hz, at which the walls are transparent for noise. A two-block diagram is used for the statistical energy analysis. Two ways of sound transmission are considered through the inlet and outlet holes and through the walls and ceiling. This analysis shows that the exclusion of holes wouldn’t be sufficient to reduce noise to an acceptable level in a low frequency range but increase the noise absorption by the wall coating material. The transmission loss is calculated for different wall coatings and hole areas. A layer of fiberglass of two-inch width is selected to increase the wall absorption coefficient. Special silencers are designed and put at the suction of air and at the outlet of engine gases to reduce the noise propagation through the holes. The noise measurement shows that the noise level is considerably reduced after implementation of these measures. The reduction of noise is 7 - 8 dB (A), 19 dB (A) and 23 dB (A), inside the plant, 10 m and 15 m away from the plant, respectively.

Projecting impact of CPEC on Pakistan’s electric power crisis

The commencement of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor has led to the appreciation of Pakistan’s economic outlook from 5.4%to 5.8%by the World Bank.The upgraded outlook is a welcome sign but it is still trivial,essentially attributable to the electric power crisis,which approximately trims 2%of Pakistan’s economic growth annually.Almost 60%of the CPEC(China–Pakistan Economic Corridor)funds are directed at Pakistan’s energy sector,hence,demanding careful attention of both researchers and policy analysts alike.The study is based upon a meta-analytic review of literature concerning CPEC and Pakistan’s energy sector.The results of the study demonstrate that CPEC is an easing agent for Pakistan’s energy crisis(82.30%).The results also highlight points of concern,including inadequate planning(47%),dilapidated electricity distribution system causing losses(64.7%),and an unsustainable energy mix(64.7%).The study further validates the findings via Spearman’s Rho-Correlation.The rρvalue for the possible“resolution of Pakistan’s energy crisis”is 0.5426 achieving a significance level of 98%and a corresponding p-value of 0.0252.The significant negative rρvalue attained is−0.4894 which establishes the fact that lack of planning can hinder the energy crisis resolution.

Monte Carlo simulation of incident electrons passing through thin metal layer

A Monte Carlo simulation using two schemes,the discrete energy loss approach and the continuous slowing down approximation,was implemented in C++ to calculate the energy transmission coefficient and average energy loss for low-energy(1–10 keV) incident electrons passing through a thin metal layer.The simulation model uses the Ashley model for electron inelastic scattering,the electron elastic scattering cross section taken from the NIST database,and the stopping power derived from the full Penn algorithm.The results of the two schemes agree well with each other and can be used to quantitatively evaluate the shielding effect of a thin coated metal layer on incident electrons for a diamond amplified photocathode.

多光伏电站接入风光火耦合系统选址优化

可再生能源机组出力的波动性及并网位置的不合理,导致耦合系统电压波动、功率偏差及投资成本的增加。针对风光火耦合系统选址优化调节需求,文章提出一种基于离散粒子群的多光伏电源接入选址优化方法。分析了光伏电源的无功补偿特性及其接入位置对系统电压偏差及网损的影响,建立了可再生能源与火电耦合的发电系统模型,并将光伏电源作为耦合系统的无功调节装置。以电压偏差和线路损耗综合最优为目标函数,采用离散粒子群算法对光伏电源接入点进行求解,算例分析结果表明,多光伏电站接入点优化方法保障了各节点电压偏差,减少了线路损耗,进而提高了风光火耦合系统的安全稳定性。

构网型储能与调相机的暂态过电压抑制能力对比研究

高压直流输电系统出现闭锁、换相失败等故障时,会引起送端换流站附近新能源电站的瞬时电压波动并易导致其脱网。首先,分析了构网型储能开环控制策略的运行原理、响应特性和关键参数影响。然后,分析了调相机的无功响应特性,并将构网型储能无功控制模型与调相机的励磁调节控制模型进行对比。最后,搭建了包含特高压直流、光伏、调相机、构网型储能的半实物仿真系统,进行了直流换相失败故障下的交流暂态过电压抑制效果对比试验。结果表明,容量相同的构网型储能和分布式调相机在无功瞬时响应速度、抑制交流暂态过电压能力方面可以实现相近的效果。

构网型无功补偿抑制新能源送端暂态过电压

电网换相换流器型高压直流输电(line commutated converter based high voltage direct current,LCC-HVDC)是新能源大规模并网、远距离外送的关键。而直流闭锁、换相失败等故障可能导致送端短时无功过剩并引发暂态过电压,危及运行安全。文中突破传统基于电压-电流级联控制的电流源外特性快速无功补偿装置的技术原理,提出一种应用构网型无功补偿装置(grid-forming based reactive power compensation device,GFM-RPC)抑制新能源送端暂态过电压的方法,构建基于微分-代数关系的电压动态分析模型,阐明GFM-RPC抑制暂态过电压机理,并分析GFM-RPC相比现有基于静止同步补偿器(static synchronous compensator,STATCOM)抑制暂态过电压方法的优势。利用仿真验证GFM-RPC抑制新能源送端暂态过电压的效果,并分析主要参数对过电压抑制效果的影响。研究表明,STATCOM这类电流源外特性的无功补偿装置在直流输电系统故障瞬间呈现出恶化电压动态的“反调”特性,而GFM-RPC能够克服这种“反调”特性,并且通过合理的参数配置可以进一步抑制电压幅值的超调量。

任意边界条件下弹性背腔膜式消声器声学特性分析

弹性背腔膜式消声器由弹性背腔以及弹性内膜组成,通过声场与弹性内膜及弹性外膜的耦合作用,降低消声器下游的透射声能,在低频具有较好的宽带消声效果。为求解任意边界条件下的弹性背腔膜式消声器的传递损失,基于能量原理,建立了弹性背腔膜式消声器的声振耦合模型。采用边界弹簧约束来实现弹性膜的任意边界条件,进而分析边界约束对传递损失特性的影响。结果表明,理论计算结果与有限元结果吻合良好;结构边界约束对系统声学特性影响显著,增强外膜边界约束,能获得低频宽带消声效果;减弱内膜边界约束,能使最低消声频率向低频移动。

Reactive power operability of distributed energy resources for voltage stability of distribution networks

The penetration level of distributed energy resources(DERs)is increasing and has significant impact on the voltage stability of distribution networks.Based on the various types of DERs with distinct reactive power characteristics(RPC),their different contributions to the system voltage stability require classification.Firstly,the features of DERs are reviewed and classified based on their RPC,to investigate different distributed generation technologies for reactive power support in distribution networks.Then,the concept of a relative available transmission capacity index(RATCI),which is based on power transfer margin of the power-voltage curve considering the non-negligible distribution network resistance,is proposed to quantify and evaluate the voltage stability by integrating DERs with the defined reactive power types.Case studies have been conducted for an IEEE 33-bus distribution network to calculate the system RATCI for the mixed integration of DERs.Results show that the multitype and multi-locational integration of DERs can improve the voltage stability of a distribution network.

中压输电线路1 kHz高频融冰优化分析

中压输电线路冬季覆冰范围广,由于线路长度较短,采用直流和工频交流融冰困难,导致断线、倒杆和冰闪跳闸事故频发。本文提出在中压输电线路采用1 kHz高频融冰的方法,分析了不同高频融冰接线方式、线路分布参数以及无功补偿对融冰效果的影响及其可行性。以LGJ-240/30导线为例,在频率1 kHz电流762 A作用下,融冰仿真实验结果表明,对于较短线路,在线路长度不超过36.3 km时,融冰时间受分布参数的影响产生的差值小于1%,可以忽略不计;结合10 kV线路绝缘耐压水平,采用频率1 kHz的交流融冰适合于供电半径小于5 km的短线路,且应采用三相短路的融冰接线方式和分段串联电容补偿措施,可满足线路绝缘水平,有效降低融冰电压和融冰电源的容量。

新能源基地柔性直流外送系统无功补偿设备配置方法研究

大规模风光新能源基地通过柔性直流(VSC-HVDC)外送是我国新能源发电上网的重要方式之一。因新能源基地电压支撑能力弱,导致系统稳定性受到严重影响,静止同步补偿器(STATCOM)和调相机配置是提高系统稳定性的有效手段。提出了含STATCOM和调相机的两阶段配置方法:阶段1通过配置STATCOM实现系统侧的电压支撑;阶段2通过配置调相机保证系统的暂态稳定性。基于PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台搭建了新能源基地VSC-HVDC外送系统仿真模型,通过模型仿真,验证了所提方法的有效性和合理性。