A Fourth-Order Unstructured NURBS-Enhanced Finite Volume WENO Scheme for Steady Euler Equations in Curved Geometries

In Li and Ren(Int.J.Numer.Methods Fluids 70:742–763,2012),a high-order k-exact WENO finite volume scheme based on secondary reconstructions was proposed to solve the two-dimensional time-dependent Euler equations in a polygonal domain,in which the high-order numerical accuracy and the oscillations-free property can be achieved.In this paper,the method is extended to solve steady state problems imposed in a curved physical domain.The numerical framework consists of a Newton type finite volume method to linearize the nonlinear governing equations,and a geometrical multigrid method to solve the derived linear system.To achieve high-order non-oscillatory numerical solutions,the classical k-exact reconstruction with k=3 and the efficient secondary reconstructions are used to perform the WENO reconstruction for the conservative variables.The non-uniform rational B-splines(NURBS)curve is used to provide an exact or a high-order representation of the curved wall boundary.Furthermore,an enlarged reconstruction patch is constructed for every element of mesh to significantly improve the convergence to steady state.A variety of numerical examples are presented to show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method.

Biaxial tensile behavior of CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy under dynamic and proportional loadings

The dynamic failure behavior of CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy(HEA)under plane biaxial stress was investigated in detail.The dynamic biaxial tensile tests were conducted using an Electromagnetic Biaxial Split Hopkinson Tensile Bar(EBSHTB)system.For comparison,the quasi-static uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests,as well as dynamic uniaxial tensile tests,were per-formed respectively.A cruciform specimen suitable for large plastic deformation was designed and employed in the experiments.The Finite Element Method(FEM)verified that the improved cruciform specimen could satisfy the basic requirements.The feasibility of the proposed specimen was further confirmed through loading tests.Finally,the quasi-static and dynamic yield loci of the HEA in the first quadrant of the principal stress space were plotted.The results indicate that the alloy exhibits obvious strain hardening effect and strain rate strengthening effect,the yield locus and plastic work contours can be accurately described by Hill'48 criterion.

A novel videogrammetry-based full-field dynamic deformation monitoring method for variable-sweep wings

The measurement of wing dynamic deformation in morphing aircraft is crucial for achieving closed-loop control and evaluating structural safety.For variable-sweep wings with active large deformation,this paper proposes a novel videogrammetric method for full-field dynamic deformation measurement.A stereo matching method based on epipolar geometry constraint and topological constraint is presented to find the corresponding targets between stereo images.In addition,a new method based on affine transformation combined with adjacent closest point matching is developed,aiming to achieve fast and automatic tracking of targets in time-series images with large deformation.A calculation model for dynamic deformation parameters is established to obtain the displacement,sweep variable angle,and span variation.To verify the proposed method,a dynamic deformation measurement experiment is conducted on a variable-sweep wing model.The results indicate that the actual accuracy of the proposed method is approximately 0.02%of the measured area(e.g.,0.32 mm in a 1.6 m scale).During one morphing course,the sweep variable angle,the span variation and the displacement increase gradually,and then decrease.The maximum sweep variable angle is 36.6°,and the span variation is up to 101.13 mm.The overall configuration of the wing surface is effectively reconstructed under different morphing states.

Validity ranges of interfacial wave theories in a two-layer fluid system

In the present paper, we endeavor to accomplish a diagram, which demarcates the validity ranges for interfacial wave theories in a two-layer system, to meet the needs of design in ocean engineering. On the basis of the available solutions of periodic and solitary waves, we propose a guideline as principle to identify the validity regions of the interfacial wave theories in terms of wave period T, wave height H, upper layer thickness dl, and lower layer thick-ness d2, instead of only one parameter-water depth d as in the water surface wave circumstance. The diagram proposed here happens to be Le Mehaute＇s plot for free surface waves if water depth ratio r= d1/d2 approaches to infinity and the upper layer water density p1 to zero. On the contrary, the diagram for water surface waves can be used for two-layer interfacial waves if gravity acceleration g in it is replaced by the reduced gravity defined in this study under the condition of σ=（P2 - Pl）/P2 → 1.0 and r 〉 1.0. In the end, several figures of the validity ranges for various interfacial wavetheories in the two-layer fluid are given and compared with the results for surface waves.

Experimental study on gas explosion suppression based on ferrocene

In order to study the gas explosion suppression performance based on ferrocene, the self-constructed experimental facility was used to accomplish the experiment of gas explosion suppression. By means of thermogravimetric analysis, the thermal characteristics of ferrocene have been gotten and the gas explosion suppression mechanism of ferrocene has been analyzed. The results show that ferrocene had good effects on gas explosion suppression, and the explosion pressure and flame propagation speed declined obviously. When ferrocene concentration is 0.08 g/L and methane volume concentration is 9.5%, the maximum explosion overpressure and maximum flame propagation speed of methane-air respectively decreased by about 59.5% and 19.6%, respectively. TG and DSC curves showed that the mass loss of ferrocene consists of two processes, which are sublimation and lattice fracture. The temperature of mass loss ranged from 128 ℃ to 230 ℃. The results showed profoundly theoretical significance to gas explosion suppression by ferrocene in coal mines.

应用API617第8版配备磁悬浮轴承的透平膨胀机-压缩机

近年来，配备主动磁悬浮轴承（AMB）的膨胀机-压缩机得到了广泛的接受，而且现在已经有用于乙烯工厂制冷透平膨胀机应用的规范，并且这种应用尤其是在气-液分离领域有很大增长。 2014年9月颁布的API617标准第8版，包含一个新的附件（第一部分，附件E），这个附件是专门针对配备AMB的设备（见参考文考[1]）。与之前的版本只包括信息材料不同，这个新的版本提供了一个详细的标准，通过它，AMB的设计者、购买者和使用者能够评估API标准的遵从性或评估配备AMB的设备。随着在AMB技术上最新的进步，诸如E300-V2控制柜的应用，检查配备AMB的设备是否符合标准也变得更容易了。 本文将从实际和面向用户的观点出发，讨论和演示API617标准（第8版）在配备AMB的膨胀机-压缩机上的应用。

Tool-path planning for free-form surface high-speed high-resolution machining using torus cutter

In CNC machining, two essential components decide the accuracy and machining time for a sculptured surface: one is the step-size interval, the other is the tool-path interval. Due to the limitation of the conventional method for calculating the tool-path interval, it cannot satisfy the machining requirement for high-speed and high-resolution machining. Accordingly, for high-speed and high-resolution machining, the current study proposes a new tool-path interval algorithm, plus a variable step-size algorithm for NURBS. Furthermore, a new type cutter, which can improve the cutting efficiency, is investigated in the paper. The transversal equation of the torus cutter onto the flat plan is given in this paper. The tool-path interval is calculated with the transversal equation and the proposed algorithm. The illustrated example shows that the redundant tool paths can be reduced because an accurate tool-path interval could be calculated.

Genetic Algorithms to the Nesting Problem in the Leather Manufacturing Industry

The nesting problem in the leather manufacturing is the problem of placing a set of irregularly shaped pieces (called stencils) on a set of irregularly shaped surfaces (called leathers sheets). This paper presents a novel and promising processing approach. After the profile of leather sheets and stencils is obtained with digitizer, the discretization makes the processing independent of the specific geometrical information. The constraints of profile are regarded thoroughly. A heuristic bottom-left placement strategy is employed to sequentially locate stencils on sheets. The optimal placement sequence and rotation are deterimined by genetic algorithms (GA). A natural concise encoding method is developed to satisfy all the possible requirements of the leather nesting problem. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm can not only be applied to the normal two-dimensional nesting problem, but also especially suitable for the placement of multiple two-dimensional irregular stencils on multiple two-dimensional irregular sheets.

Reinforcement learning with partitioning function system

The size of state-space is the limiting factor in applying reinforcement learning algorithms to practical cases. A reinforcement learning system with partitioning function (RLWPF) is established, in which state-space is partitioned into several regions. Inside the performance principle of RLWPF is based on a Semi-Markov decision process and has general significance. It can be applied to any reinforcement learning with a large state-space. In RLWPF, the partitioning module dispatches agents into different regions in order to decrease the state-space of each agent. This article proves the convergence of the SARSA algorithm for a Semi-Markov decision process, ensuring the convergence of RLWPF by analyzing the equivalence of two value functions in two Semi-Markov decision processes before and after partitioning. This article can show that the optimal policy learned by RLWPF is consistent with prior domain knowledge. An elevator group system is devised to decrease the average waiting time of passengers. Four agents control four elevator cars respectively. Based on RLWPF, a partitioning module is developed through defining a uniform round trip time as the partitioning criteria, making the wait time of most passengers more or less identical then elevator cars should only answer hall calls in their own region. Compared with ordinary elevator systems and reinforcement learning systems without partitioning module, the performance results show the advantage of RLWPF.

Feasibility Analysis of Constructing Solar Power Plant by Combining Large Scale Wind Farm

Hybrid utilization of renewable energy is one of effective method which can solve the problem that unstable of renewable energy so as not to substitute traditional fossil energy. As the typical renewable energy, solar energy and wind energy are in the van of renewable energy utilization. With the large scale utilization of solar and wind energy in the world, constructing large scale solar power plant in the large scale wind farm can make the most of ground resource combining the wind energy with solar energy. Feasibility of constructing large scale solar power plant in the large scale wind farm was analyzed in this paper, and come to a conclusion that constructing large scale solar power plant in the large scale wind farm can not also achieved the goal of mutual support of resource advantages and economizing money but also improved significantly the seasonal mismatch by combining solar with wind.

Vertical Loads Effects Applied on the Pavement Considering the Variation on Tire Pressure

The main objective of this paper is to analyse the vertical loads effects applied on the pavement, considering the variation of tire pressure, from a truck＇s front suspension. For the measurements, a durability test track located in Brazil has been used. The tire pressure was increased by l0 psi from 90 psi to 130 psi with a constant load of 6 t on the front suspension, the maximum allowed load for front axle according to Brazilian legislation. By applying relative damage concept, it is possible to conclude that the variation on the tire pressure will not affect significantly the load applied on the pavement. However, it is recommended to repeat the same methodology in order to analyse the influence on the variation of the other quarter car model variants.

自清洁型喷嘴——印制电路板工业的革新

1.索引 在印制板湿处理过程中遇到的最大问题是喷嘴常常堵塞,有时是部分堵塞,有时是全部堵塞。这样,生产受到损失,产品也常常报废。还要浪费大量的生产时间取下不能使用的喷管,或疏通堵塞的喷嘴。 英国最近开发了一种新产品,经过几年的完善,已能非常经济有效地解决堵塞问题。

Impact damage testing based on high-speed continuous water jet aircraft coatings

When an aircraft passes through a rainy area at high speed,the coating on the front edge of the fuselage will be continuously eroded by raindrops,causing the coating to wear,crack or even peel off.This paper uses carbon fiber T300 material as the base material,and at the different impact speeds and impact numbers,water cutting equipment was used to simulate the erosion of the coating caused by the continuous impact of water droplets.The damage morphology of samples at different damage stages was observed by digital microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM),and the damage evolution curve was established to analyze and reveal the damage behavior and damage mechanism of rain erosion.The results show that the degree of damage experienced an increasing trend with the increase of impact numbers and speed,until circular peel damage was formed;no damage occurred during the incubation period,and the curvature of the damage evolution curve increased significantly after the expansion period and eventually showed a stable expansion trend.The mechanical properties of the coating material were the main influencing factors of its rain corrosion resistance.Moreover,the axially symmetric unsteady contact problem of droplets impacting the surface of a solid deformable body was studied.And the contact area was determined based on the iterative algorithm boundary positioning method.A mathematical model and closed mathematical formula describing the unsteady interaction between a droplet and a solid deformable obstacle were proposed.

在高应变率拉伸/压缩-扭转载荷下TC17钛合金的屈服和塑性流动行为

金属材料经常暴露在高应变率和复杂的应力条件下.研究这些材料的动态力学行为对工程设计和工业应用至关重要.本文研究了TC17钛合金在压缩/拉伸-扭转作用下的动态塑性流动行为.研究了TC17钛合金在准静态和动态载荷下的初始屈服行为,并采用杨、郭和李提出的动态不对称屈服准则(DAYC)来表征动态初始屈服行为.根据不同应力状态下的硬化特性,提出了一种修正的动态硬化规律(MDHL)来拟合加载面.研究了TC17钛合金在准静态和动态载荷作用下的塑性流动方向.结果表明,塑性势函数基本符合相关联流动法则.总之,本文系统性的研究了TC17钛合金的屈服性能,应变硬化规律和塑性流动规律,并利用DAYC和MDHL对其进行了表征.

Dynamic Analysis of the Non-Linear Behavior of a Composite Sandwich Beam with a Magnetorheological Elastomer Core

This work deals with the active control of the vibrations of mechanical structures incorporating magnetorheological elastomer. The damping coefficient and shear modulus of the elastomer increase when exposed to a magnetic field. Compared with the vibration control where the elastomer is permanently exposed to a magnetic field, the control of this process through time reduces vibrations more effectively. The experimental study for the vibrations of a sandwich beam filled with an elastomer is conducted, followed by a numerical study using the Abaqus code. The vibration damping is found to be dependent on the loading rate of micro-size ferromagnetic particles in the elastomer.

Effects of surface topography and specimen thickness on high-speed raindrop impact damage of CFRP laminates

Raindrop impact erosion has been observed since early days of aviation,and can be catastrophic for exposed materials during supersonic flight.A single impact waterjet apparatus is established for mimicking drop impacts at the velocities between 350 m/s and 620 m/s.Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer(CFRP)laminates with three different surface morphologies and specimen thicknesses are tested here.A central region with no visible damage has been noticed,surrounded by a"failure ring"with common damage patterns including resin removal,matrix cracking,fiber breakage and mass fiber loss.Asymmetric features are presented in the"failure ring"whose whole scope extends larger along the longitudinal direction than the transverse direction of the top layer.The mechanism of the resin removal is related to fiber-matrix debonding,and its onset and propagation can be facilitated by initial surface asperities with the shear action of the lateral jetting.In cases of multiple impact,good surface quality can slow down the evolution of resin removal and fiber exposure on the CFRP surface,reducing the erosion speed and delaying the occurrence of structural damages in the subsequent impacts.Rayleigh wave dominates the occurrence of matrix cracking on the CFRP surface,and subsequently,results in material loss and peeling of the top-layer because of lateral flow.With the increase of the specimen thickness,both the interlaminar and intralaminar failures decrease as the impact damage mechanism changes from plate bending stress to the reflection of stress waves.

Biaxial tensile behavior of Ti-6Al-4V under proportional loading

The biaxial tensile behavior of isotropic Ti-6Al-4 V is characterized in this paper.A novel cruciform specimen was designed and optimized to achieve uniform stress and strain distribution within the gauge area.Biaxial tensile tests were conducted at three different loading ratios by the biaxial testing machine.The Digital Image Correlation(DIC)technique was applied to determine strain distribution,and a high-speed camera was employed to record the fracture process.An Inverse Analysis(IA)approach with a combined experimental and numerical method was proposed to determine the true stresses at the gauge section of the specimen during biaxial tensile tests.The results indicate that the initial yield locus can be described by the Cazacu criterion accurately,whereas the Mises criterion can predict better the strengthening behavior of Ti-6Al-4 V in the first quadrant in the principal stress space.

High-velocity impact responses of 2618 aluminum plates for engine containment systems under combined actions of projectile form and oblique angle

Ballistic impact tests were carried out with examined projectiles of the Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy to investigate the impact response of the 2618 aluminum plates at a nominal velocity of 210 m/s. The influence of projectile forms and oblique angles on damage formation was particularly discussed by applying different loading conditions such as multiple projectile forms and oblique angles. Additionally, the numerical simulation method was employed to provide further insight into the characteristics of damage and target responses. The Johnson-Cook(J-C)constitutive model with revised failure parameters was used to support the simulations to assess target responses and characteristics of the damage created from different impact conditions. Results show that there is a significant transition in the deformation mode as changes of the projectile form are applied. Moreover, the cracks on the back of the 2618 aluminum alloy plates impacted by the solid plate projectile and the hollow blade projectile tend to locate at different positions, which are supposed to be influenced by local bending and stretching. The work in this paper may provide guidance for the design of fan blade containment systems.

Improved Pattern Clustering Algorithm for Recognizing Transversal Distribution of Steel Strip Thickness

Transversal distribution of the steel strip thickness in the entry section of the cold rolling mill seriously affects to the flatness and transversal thickness precision of the final products. Pattern clustering method is introduced into the steel rolling field and used in the patterns recognition of transversal distribution of the steel strip thickness. The well-known k-means clustering algorithm has the advantage of being easily completed, but still has some drawbacks. An improved k-means clustering algorithm is presented, and the main improvements include： （1） the initial clustering points are preselected according to the density queue of data objects; and （2） Mahalanobis distance is applied instead of Euclidean distance in the actual application. Compared to the patterns obtained from the common kmeans algorithm, the patterns identified by the improved algorithm show that the improved clustering algorithm is well suitable for the patterns＇ recognition of transversal distribution of steel strip thickness and it will be useful in online quality control system.

ANURBS-Enhanced Finite Volume Method for Steady Euler Equations with Goal-Oriented h-Adaptivity

In[A NURBS-enhanced finite volume solver for steady Euler equations,X.C.Meng,G.H.Hu,J.Comput.Phys.,Vol.359,pp.77–92],aNURBS-enhanced finite volume method was developed to solve the steady Euler equations,in which the desired high order numerical accuracy was obtained for the equations imposed in the domain with a curved boundary.In this paper,the method is significantly improved in the following ways:(i)a simple and efficient point inversion technique is designed to compute the parameter values of points lying on a NURBS curve,(ii)with this new point inversion technique,the h-adaptive NURBS-enhanced finite volume method is introduced for the steady Euler equations in a complex domain,and(iii)a goal-oriented a posteriori error indicator is designed to further improve the efficiency of the algorithm towards accurately calculating a given quantity of interest.Numerical results obtained from a variety of numerical experiments with different flow configurations successfully show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method.