SYNTHESIS AND SIZING PROPERTIES OF GRAFT STARCHES AS WARP SIZING MATERIALS FOR POLYESTER/COTTON BLEND SPUN YARN

Grafting a number of monomers such as acrylic acid, acrylamide, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate onto granular corn starch was carried out respectively in aqueous dispersion by using cerie ammonium nitrate as an initiator under nitrogen atmosphere. Conversion of monomer, grafting ratio and grafting efficiency were measured by the method of combining the chemical quantitative analysis with the weight. The adhesive power of the starch graft copolymers to polyester/cotton fiber was evaluated by measuring the breaking strength and elongation of the roving impregnated with the paste. The viscosity change of the size paste before and after grafting was studied. The mechanical properties of polyester/cotton fibre yarn sized by the graft starch were tested. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) monomers which were graft coplymerized onto starch have a significant influence upon the viscosity of the size paste; (2) the adhesive power

Effect of Starch Dodecenylsuccinylation on the Adhesion and Film Properties of Dodecenylsuccinylated Starch for Polyester Warp Sizing

A series of dodecenylsuccinylated starches( DSSs) with different degree of substitution( DS) were prepared via the esterification of dodencenylsuccinic anhydride with hydrolyzed cornstarch in aqueous dispersion for investigating the influences of starch dodecenylsuccinylation upon the performances such as apparent viscosity and surface tension of starch paste, film behaviors,and adhesion to fibers for warp sizing. It was found that the dodecenylsuccinylation was able to reduce the surface tension of cooked starch paste and enhance the adhesion of starch to polyester fibers. It was also capable of depressing the brittleness of native starch and improving the mechanical behaviours such as breaking elongation and work-to-break of starch film. Initial increase in DS level of dodecenylsuccinylation enhanced these positive effects,while excessively increasing the level resulted in marked reduction in tensile strength of starch film and significant decrement in reaction efficiency. X-ray diffraction patterns of starch films showed the dodecenylsuccinates derivatized onto the backbones of starch depressed the degree of crystallinity of starch film. Based on the paste behaviors, adhesion, and film properties, the dodecenylsuccinylation level is recommended in a range of 0. 015-0. 025 for sizing polyester warps.

Synthesis and Performances of Poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid) Used for Warp Sizing

A series of poly （ 2-ethylhexyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid ） s （ P （2-EHA-co-AA） ）s with different mole contents of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate （ 2-EHA ） were synthesized through free radical copolymerization in ethanol for investigating the influences of copolymer composition upon the performance such as apparent viscosity, film behaviors, and adhesion to fibers for warp sizing. The content of 2-EHA was varied from 80 % to 40 %. The adhesion was estimated by measuring tensile strength and work-to-break of impregnated roving. The film behaviors were evaluated in terms of breaking strength, breaking elongation, work-to-break, and flex- fatigue resistance. It was observed that the viscosity, adhesion, and film behaviors of the copolymers strongly depended on the content of 2-EHA. Excessively increasing or decreasing the content of 2-EHA units incorporated into the copolymeric chains reduces the serviceability of P（2-EHA-co-AA） in warp sizing. The adhesion and film behaviors of the copolymcr reach their maximal values at mole content of 50 % simultaneously. Therefore, the copolymer used as sizing agent should be synthesized under equal mole of 2-EHA and AA in monomer formulation.

Starch Modifications to Improve the Paste Stabilities Both in Phase and Viscosity for Warp Sizing

An attempt has been made to improve the paste stabilities both in viscosity of a hot starch paste and in phase of a starch-polyvinyl alcohol blend paste for warp sizing. The phase stability was evaluated in terms of the initial demixing time, and the volume percentage of polyvinyl alcohol separated. It was found that starch cross-linking is harmful to the phase stability of a starch-polyvinyl alcohol blend paste no matter what a type of polyvinyl alcohol is used, although the cross-linking is an effective technique for stabilizing the viscosity of a hot starch paste. The separation rate and extent all increase with the increase in the cross-linking degree of starch. However, this defect can be eliminated through introducing quaternary ammonium groups into crosslinked starch molecules. Evident effect can be achieved when the degree of substitution is as less as 0.021. Generally, increase in the DS reduces the separation rate and extent, and thereby raising the phase stability. Moreover, the effects of both starch content and PVA type on the separation are also considered. Cationization after starch cross-linking shows improved stabilities both in viscosity and phase.

Effect of Structural Units on the Adhesion of Acrylic Copolymers to Fibers for Warp Sizing

Radical copolymerization of acrylic acid(AA)with acrylamide(AM)or acrylamide/acrylonitrile(AM/AN)was initiated with ammonium persulfate as initiator to produce acrylic copolymers such as bicopolymer poly(AM-co-AA)and tercopolymer poly(AM-co-AN-co-AA)for revealing the effects of the structural units of the copolymers on the adhesion of the copolymers to polyester or cotton fibers for warp sizing.The adhesion was evaluated in terms of tensile strength and work-to-break of a roving impregnated with the copolymer solution.It was found that the adhesion strongly depended on type and amount of the units incorporated into the copolymeric chains.Whether the fiber is cotton or polyester,the adhesion of the bicopolymer poly(AM-co-AA)is greater than that of polyacrylic acid or polyacyamide.Excessively increasing the amount of AM or AA unit in poly(AM-co-AA)lowers the adhesion.To enhance the adhesion of the bicopolymer,a favorable mole ratio of AM to AA is 70/30.Based on this mole ratio,incorporation of acrylonitrile units into poly(AM-co-AA)to form tercopolymer enhances the adhesion.

Effect of Carboxymethyl Starch as Stabilizer for Increasing the Stability of Warp Sizing Pastes

The influences of carboxymethyl starch used as stabilizer upon the stability of native cornstarchpolyvinyl alcohol blend pastes for warp sizing have been investigated. The effect of the modified starch on the paste stability was evaluated in terms of the initial demixing time and the volume percentage of separated starch. The carboxymethyl starch with a series of different degrees of substitution was prepared in ethanol dispersion by varying the amount of monochloroacetic acid reacted with refined native cornstarch. The paste stability strongly depends on the modification extent and amount of carboxymethyl starch used, and on native starch content in the paste. Increase in the modification extent and/or the amount of the modified starch effectively retards the phase separation and reduces the separation extent of native cornstarch-polyvinyl alcohol blend pastes.Moreover, the mechanism and favorable modification extent of carboxymethyl starch for enhancing paste stability are also investigated and discussed.

Study on the Preparation of Allyl-modified Starch in Isopropyl/Water Medium for Warp Sizing

A new method for the pretreatment of starch by etherification was developed to eliminate the problems of lower grafting efficiency associated with the preparation of starch graft copolymers as warp sizing agents. The etherification of starch with allyl chloride was investigated in order to effectively enhance the reaction efficiency. The tecimological variables of the reaction considered for evaluating the etherification included sodium hydroxide amount, water content in water-isopropyl alcohol medium, allyl chloride concentration, reaction temperature and reaction time. The experimental result demonstrated that the variables considered showed evident effect on the reaction efficiency. For the etherification, a condition of 20% for the water content, 1.5：1 for the molar ratio of sodium hydroxide to allyl chloride, and at 30℃ under 24 h reaction is sufficient to retain the reaction efficiency above 50%. Furthermore, a contrast test demonstrated that the graft efficiency can be increased with the etherification pretreatment.

The Usability of Polyoxyethylene Stearate as Lubricant for Sizing Cotton Warp Yarns

The usability of polyoxyethylene stearate with 10 ethylene epoxides(POES 10) as lubricant in warp sizing was investigated for replacing sizing cream in order to prevent blockage of paste delivery tube.The influences of POES 10 and sizing cream upon the adhesion of starch to fibers and the performances of starch film were measured and compared.Then,the usability of POES 10 as lubricant was evaluated through the comparison between POES 10 and sizing cream in tensile behaviors,abrasion resistance,and hairiness of sized cotton yarns.The experimental observation demonstrates that the influence of POES 10 upon the adhesion is similar to that of sizing cream.POES 10 is superior to sizing cream in tensile strength and breaking elongation of starch film when mass content of lubricants is equal to or exceeds 2%.Incorporating POES 10 into starch makes starch film more resistant to wear.Furthermore,POES 10 is preferred to sizing cream in the increase in tensile strength,loss in elongation,and abrasion resistance of sized cotton yarns.Using POES 10 as lubricant in size formulation is favorable to the decrease of longer hairs on sized yarns.POES 10 exhibits potential use during cotton warp sizing for replacing sizing cream.

Evaluation of Switched-Reluctance Machine through Generalized Sizing Equations

With the evolution of converter fed machines (CFMs), it becomes important to evaluate the power potential of such machines of vastly different topologies with a variety of waveforms of back emf and current. It is based on the generalized sizing equations and permits the evaluation of the main dimensions with respect to the power of those machines. In this paper, a general approach is presented to extend the evaluation method of machine power density to the switched reluctance (SR) machine, and furthermore to compare the power production capability between the SR machine and the well known squirrel cage induction machine.

Evolution of Generalized Sizing for Evaluation of Converter Fed Machines

Based on the concept of the converter fed machines (CFMs), an optimal machine design can be considered as the best match of the machine topology, the power electronic converter and the performance specifications. To evaluate power production potentials of machines with various topologies with different waveforms of back emf and current, the generalized sizing equations and the power density equation are needed to evaluate the main dimensions and the power of such machines. In this paper. a general approach is presented to develop and to discuss these equations. Sample applications of the generalized sizing and power density equations are utilized to evaluate the induction machine and the double-salient permanent magnet (DSPM) machine.

Optimization of Power Density for Axial-Flux Machinethrough Generalized Sizing Equations

With the cvolution of various high powerr-density machines, it beeomes important to optimize the power potential of machines of vastly different topologies with a variety of waveforms of back emf and current. The approach of tins paper is based oil the gencral-purpose sizing equations. which permit the optinlization method of machine power density to be applied to the axial-flux toroidal permanent-magnet (AFTPM) machine, and,furthermore, the power-production capabilities of the AFTPM machinc and the wen-known squirrel-cage indution machine are compared.

Quantitative analysis of laser-generated ultrasonic wave characteristics and their correlation with grain size in polycrystalline materials

Quantitative relationship between nanosecond pulsed laser parameters and the characteristics of laser-generated ultrasonic waves in polycrystalline materials was evaluated.The high energy of the pulsed laser with a large irradiation spot simultaneously generated ultrasonic longitudinal and shear waves at the epicenter under the slight ablation regime.An optimized denoising technique based on wavelet thresholding and variational mode decomposition was applied to reduce noise in shear waves with a low signal-to-noise ratio.An approach for characterizing grain size was proposed using spectral central frequency ratio(SCFR)based on time-frequency analysis.The results demonstrate that the generation regime of ultrasonic waves is not solely determined by the laser power density;even at high power densities,a high energy with a large spot can generate an ultrasonic waveform dominated by the thermoelastic effect.This is ascribed to the intensification of the thermoelastic effect with the proportional increase in laser irradiation spot area for a given laser power density.Furthermore,both longitudinal and shear wave SCFRs are linearly related to grain size in polycrystalline materials;however,the shear wave SCFR is more sensitive to finer-grained materials.This study holds great significance for evaluating metal material properties using laser ultrasound.

Micropillar compression using discrete dislocation dynamics and machine learning

Discrete dislocation dynamics(DDD)simulations reveal the evolution of dislocation structures and the interaction of dislocations.This study investigated the compression behavior of single-crystal copper micropillars using fewshot machine learning with data provided by DDD simulations.Two types of features are considered:external features comprising specimen size and loading orientation and internal features involving dislocation source length,Schmid factor,the orientation of the most easily activated dislocations and their distance from the free boundary.The yielding stress and stress-strain curves of single-crystal copper micropillar are predicted well by incorporating both external and internal features of the sample as separate or combined inputs.It is found that the machine learning accuracy predictions for single-crystal micropillar compression can be improved by incorporating easily activated dislocation features with external features.However,the effect of easily activated dislocation on yielding is less important compared to the effects of specimen size and Schmid factor which includes information of orientation but becomes more evident in small-sized micropillars.Overall,incorporating internal features,especially the information of most easily activated dislocations,improves predictive capabilities across diverse sample sizes and orientations.

激光粒度仪测量上限用毫米级粒度标准物质

【目的】解决我国激光粒度仪测量上限现状不清楚的问题,研制用于判断激光粒度仪测量上限的毫米级颗粒粒度标准物质。【方法】利用悬浮聚合再筛分法制备标称粒径分别为0.6、0.8、1.0、1.1 mm的聚苯乙烯微珠粒度标准物质;利用经NIST SRM2800测微尺校准的光学显微镜对制得的标准物质进行定值。【结果】制得的4种粒度标准物质的体积中位粒径分别为(0.553±0.007)、(0.749±0.008)、(0.925±0.008)、(1.07±0.01)mm;利用制得的粒度标准物质检验了国内外6个公司生产的7种型号激光粒度仪的测量上限,发现只有部分型号的粒度仪能准确测量毫米级粒度标准物质。【结论】制得的毫米级粒度标准物质样品均匀、稳定,粒径定值结果溯源至He-Ne激光波长,准确可靠,使得我国粒度标准物质体系更完善;激光粒度仪测量上限不仅取决于光探测器最内侧单元的半径,还取决于其使用光源的激光质量。

Support vector machines approach to mean particle size of rock fragmentation due to bench blasting prediction

Aiming at the problems of the traditional method of assessing distribution of particle size in bench blasting, a support vector machines （SVMs） regression methodology was used to predict the mean particle size （X50） resulting from rock blast fragmentation in various mines based on the statistical learning theory. The data base consisted of blast design parameters, explosive parameters, modulus of elasticity and in-situ block size. The seven input independent variables used for the SVMs model for the prediction of X50 of rock blast fragmentation were the ratio of bench height to drilled burden （H/B）, ratio of spacing to burden （S/B）, ratio of burden to hole diameter （B/D）, ratio of stemming to burden （T/B）, powder factor （Pf）, modulus of elasticity （E） and in-situ block size （XB）. After using the 90 sets of the measured data in various mines and rock formations in the world for training and testing, the model was applied to 12 another blast data for validation of the trained support vector regression （SVR） model. The prediction results of SVR were compared with those of artificial neural network （ANN）, multivariate regression analysis （MVRA） models, conventional Kuznetsov method and the measured X50 values. The proposed method shows promising results and the prediction accuracy of SVMs model is acceptable.

Arc erosion behaviors of AgSnO_2 contact materials prepared with different SnO_2 particle sizes

To clarify the effect of SnO2 particle size on the arc erosion behavior of AgSnO2 contact material, Ag?4%SnO2 (mass fraction) contact materials with different sizes of SnO2 particles were fabricated by powder metallurgy. The microstructure of Ag?4%SnO2 contact materials was characterized, and the relative density, hardness and electrical conductivity were measured. The arc erosion of Ag?4%SnO2 contact materials was tested, the arc duration and mass loss before and after arc erosion were determined, the surface morphologies and compositions of Ag?4%SnO2 contact materials after arc erosion were characterized, and the arc erosion mechanism of AgSnO2 contact materials was discussed. The results show that fine SnO2 particle is beneficial for the improvement of the relative density and hardness, but decreases the electrical conductivity. With the decrease of SnO2 particle size, Ag?4%SnO2contact material presents shorter arc duration, less mass loss, larger erosion area and shallower arc erosion pits.

复杂碎屑岩粒度测井反演方法及在岩性精细识别中的应用

南海西部Y盆地L地区中新统地层呈高温、超高压特征,钻井难度大、取心资料少,岩屑录井反映岩性的精度较低,难以满足岩性精细识别的要求。以Y盆地L地区黄流组二段深层复杂碎屑岩为例,首先,利用有限的壁心粒度分析、录井、测井等资料,优选出表征岩性的粒度参数:粒度中值Md和对粒度变化敏感的自然伽马、密度、中子、声波时差、电阻率5条测井曲线,构建粒度中值Md-测井5变量数据集;其次,采用K-MEANS聚类方法,将数据集根据“误差平方和与聚类数”最优关系划分成了4类(简称“粒度分类”),分类后优化了粒度中值Md与测井响应的相关性,且获得不同类别的测井响应特征和相应岩性类型;然后,在实际井资料处理过程中,应用Fisher判别方程来判别未知深度点所属的粒度分类类型;最后,建立粒度分类下基于XGBoost算法的粒度中值测井智能计算模型,依据不同岩性对应粒度中值的数值范围,实现了井筒剖面上根据测井反演粒度中值Md曲线进而达到岩性精细识别的目的。研究结果表明:L地区黄流组二段考虑粒径的差异将砂岩岩性划分为:粉砂岩、细砂岩、中砂岩、粗砂岩,其中细砂岩和中砂岩是最主体发育的岩性,粒度中值Md与不同粒径岩性的关系最密切,是最能反映不同粒径岩性的粒度参数;粒度分类后基于XGBoost算法的粒度中值测井智能计算模型预测效果优于多元回归预测模型,计算粒度中值与实测值的相关系数达0.9397,平均绝对误差MAE为0.0195 mm,平均相对误差MRE为17.52%。该模型是一种有效实现深层复杂碎屑岩岩性精细识别的方法,也为纵向剖面上沉积粒序分析和储层构型精细解释、有效性评价奠定了基础。

复合材料易碎盖承压和顶破性能研究

本文设计了一种通道尺寸为650 mm×650 mm的复合材料薄型易碎式发射箱盖,能够承载极大内压且顶破载荷较小,内压转换为集中力的大小是顶破载荷的7倍,并提出了薄弱区以及加强布的结构设计方案。制作了易碎盖并对其进行承压与顶破试验,试验结果表明,易碎盖的设计结构合理,能够承受0.055 MPa的内压,易碎盖中心点的最大变形为19.83 mm,而顶破易碎盖仅需要3.03 kN的载荷。本文分别建立了易碎盖承压试验和顶破试验的有限元模型,分析结果与试验结果的误差分别为12.7%和8.0%,可以较为准确地预测易碎盖的变形和强度。基于有限元模型,分析了不同位置的加强布层数变化和不同易碎盖厚度对易碎盖变形的影响,Ⅱ,Ⅲ区加强布层数和易碎盖厚度的增加会导致易碎盖变形减少。本文的研究内容可以为薄型易碎式发射箱盖的工程制作提供参考。

大规格滚齿工件安装误差分析与补偿策略研究

大规格滚齿加工精度在齿轮制造领域仍是薄弱部分,工件作为成型齿轮载体,在加工过程中的安装精度直接影响齿轮精度。针对大规格滚齿工件安装误差对齿轮齿面映射关系,基于齿面拓扑结构,对工件偏心误差、倾斜误差及工件椭圆度误差进行定值分析,通过实际加工齿轮精度进行验证,对实际加工中做出有效的指导。结合实际工件安装过程,提出对偏心误差在X方向补偿策略,基于Vericut软件进行仿真加工验证,证明提出的补偿策略可行,为实际加工奠定了理论基础,可有效地减少工件安装调整时间,提高滚齿加工效率。

Effects of aggregate size distribution and carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of cemented gangue backfill samples under true triaxial compression

The mechanical behavior of cemented gangue backfill materials(CGBMs)is closely related to particle size distribution(PSD)of aggregates and properties of cementitious materials.Consequently,the true triaxial compression tests,CT scanning,SEM,and EDS tests were conducted on cemented gangue backfill samples(CGBSs)with various carbon nanotube concentrations(P_(CNT))that satisfied fractal theory for the PSD of aggregates.The mechanical properties,energy dissipations,and failure mechanisms of the CGBSs under true triaxial compression were systematically analyzed.The results indicate that appropriate carbon nanotubes(CNTs)effectively enhance the mechanical properties and energy dissipations of CGBSs through micropore filling and microcrack bridging,and the optimal effect appears at P_(CNT)of 0.08wt%.Taking PSD fractal dimension(D)of 2.500 as an example,compared to that of CGBS without CNT,the peak strength(σ_(p)),axial peak strain(ε_(1,p)),elastic strain energy(Ue),and dissipated energy(U_(d))increased by 12.76%,29.60%,19.05%,and90.39%,respectively.However,excessive CNTs can reduce the mechanical properties of CGBSs due to CNT agglomeration,manifesting a decrease inρ_(p),ε_(1,p),and the volumetric strain increment(Δε_(v))when P_(CNT)increases from 0.08wt%to 0.12wt%.Moreover,the addition of CNTs improved the integrity of CGBS after macroscopic failure,and crack extension in CGBSs appeared in two modes:detour and pass through the aggregates.Theσ_(p)and U_(d)firstly increase and then decrease with increasing D,and porosity shows the opposite trend.Theε_(1,p)andΔε_(v)are negatively correlated with D,and CGBS with D=2.150 has the maximum deformation parameters(ε_(1,p)=0.05079,Δε_(v)=0.01990)due to the frictional slip effect caused by coarse aggregates.With increasing D,the failure modes of CGBSs are sequentially manifested as oblique shear failure,"Y-shaped"shear failure,and conjugate shear failure.