多功能液压试验台设计

提出了一种集泵-缸、闭式泵-马达、开式泵-马达、冷却系统于一体,可实现远程无线通信与管理的多功能液压试验台。对试验台的液压系统进行了设计,并对试验数据的检测、采集、远程监控功能进行了分析;将该试验台与传统试验台的设计进行了比较;设计并进行了闭式泵的测试实验,绘制了闭式泵的转速、压力及加载转矩变化曲线。结果表明:该试验台相比传统的更方便、快捷、先进;闭式泵-马达的试验结果符合设计要求,达到了试验台的设计要求。     

近平衡与亚快速凝固条件下K424高温合金组织演化规律研究

采用差示扫描量热仪与铜模喷铸技术,研究了较宽冷速(0.17~100 K/s)范围内K424镍基高温合金的近平衡与亚快速凝固行为。利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜及能谱分析仪对不同冷速作用下K424合金γ基体相、γ′沉淀相、MC碳化物及共晶组织进行了表征,并对平均二次枝晶间距进行了定量分析。结果表明：冷速的提高有效细化了初生γ相,二次枝晶间距由0.17 K/s时的84 μm显著下降到100 K/s时的5 μm, 同时导致γ′沉淀相的析出时间缩短,平均晶粒尺寸下降。亚快速凝固条件下所形成的过饱和固溶体在后续加热过程中发生沉淀相析出。枝晶组织的细化与溶质截留的发生,降低了凝固过程中成分偏析,有利于γ+γ′共晶相及碳化物尺寸的下降。     

蠕墨铸铁加工研究现状

蠕墨铸铁因为其优秀的力学性能越来越多地被应用在工业当中,特别是在汽车工业中制造高性能和轻质量的柴油发动机方面,已经成为替代灰铸铁的理想材料。然而,蠕墨铸铁优秀的力学性能,使得蠕墨铸铁加工成为一个难题,加工过程存在速度过快刀具过早失效或速度过慢表面质量不达标等问题。基于存在的问题和目前的研究进展,综述了蠕墨铸铁切削机制、内部成分、切削刀具等对加工蠕墨铸铁的影响,并进一步对刀具角度、表面涂层、切削参数、冷却方法等研究进行了介绍,指出了蠕墨铸铁的未来研究方向和发展趋势。     

无坩埚熔炼气雾化技术制备Ti6Al4V粉末

本论文采用自主研发设计的无坩埚熔炼气雾化设备制备适用于金属增材制造的球形Ti6Al4V粉末。通过调节进料速度与雾化压力,45μm以下的粉末收得率可达35 wt.%,高于旋转电极制粉的收的率（~10 wt.%）通过扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）和金相显微镜（OM）表征粉末显微结构与组织。结果表明制备的Ti6Al4V粉末具有良好的球形度和表面光滑,良好的流动性和较高的松装密度使其可用于金属增材制造与注射成型等。由于雾化过程中粉末的冷却速度为 104-108 K/s,粉末中的β相在冷却过程中转变为针状α′ 相。     

Effect of Cooling Rates in Coiling Process on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties in Al-Bearing Hot-Rolled TRIP Steel

In this study, the effect of cooling rates on microstructures and mechanical properties in a Al-bearing hot-rolled transformation-induced plasticity steel was investigated. The experiments were carried out using hot simulation machine and hot rolling mill, where the samples were cooled at different cooling rates. The results showed that with the increase in cooling rates, film-like retained austenite gradually disappeared and only blocky retained austenite was retained at higher cooling rates. The volume fraction of retained austenite was 9–11% at cooling rates of 0.05–1°C/s and 4–6% at cooling rates of 5–10 °C/s. In addition, martensite/austenite island was observed because of the heterogeneous carbon distribution. The samples cooled at 0.05 °C/s and 0.5 °C/s exhibited excellent mechanical properties, with tensile strengths of 712 MPa and 726 MPa, total elongations of 42% and 36% and strength and ductility balances of 29.91 GPa% and 26.15 GPa%, respectively. During plastic deformation, the instantaneous work hardening exponent of the sample cooled at 0.05 °C/s increased continuously until it reached the maximum value, while the instantaneous work hardening exponent of the sample cooled at 0.5 °C/s remained stable.     

Investigation by neutron diffraction of texture induced by the cooling process of zirconia refractories

New fused cast refractories with a high content of zirconia have been developed to face corrosion in glass furnaces. The controlled cooling process is responsible for thermal gradients. So, thermal mismatches appear between core and edge zones of blocks. Besides, the multiphasic nature of ZrO₂ based refractories is associated to thermal mismatches during cooling. Finally, the expansive transformation of ZrO₂ can lead to stress generation.This paper is an application of neutron diffraction to study texture generated during the cooling process of zirconia based materials. In fact, it is shown that ZrO₂ crystallographic variants have particular crystallographic texture regarding the main direction of the thermal gradient in the block. It was hypothesized that a selection of crystallographic variants could be done depending on the field stress. Tensile-compressive tests at high temperature have been done, to reproduce stress environment during the transformation of zirconia.     

A critical review of cooling techniques in proton exchange membrane fuel cell stacks

Effective cooling is critical for safe and efficient operation of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stacks with high power. The narrow range of operating temperature and the small temperature differences between the stack and the ambient introduce significant challenges in the design of a cooling system. To promote the development of effective cooling strategies, cooling techniques reported in technical research publications and patents are reviewed in this paper. Firstly, the characteristics of the heat generation and cooling requirements in a PEMFC stack are introduced. Then the advantages, challenges and progress of various cooling techniques, including (i) cooling with heat spreaders (using high thermal conductivity materials or heat pipes), (ii) cooling with separate air flow, (iii) cooling with liquid (water or antifreeze coolant), and (iv) cooling with phase change (evaporative cooling and cooling through boiling), are systematically reviewed. Finally, further research needs in this area are identified.     

Cryogen free cooling of ASTRO-H SXS Helium Dewar from 300 K to 4 K

Soft X-ray Spectrometer instrument (SXS) is one of the primary scientific instruments of ASTRO-H. SXS has a cold detector that is cooled to 50 mK by using a multi-stage Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator (ADR). SXS Dewar containing ADR provides 1.3 K heat sink by using liquid helium in nominal operation. After liquid helium is dried up, 4 K heat sink is provided by using mechanical coolers. Both nominal operation and cryogen free operation were successfully demonstrated. This paper describes the test result of cryogen free operation and cool-down performance from room temperature by using only mechanical coolers without liquid helium. The coolers on the Dewar cooled down cold mass from around 300 K to 4 K with 260 W electric power in 40 days. Cold mass is 35 kg in 4 K area including the helium tank, ADR and detector assembly.     

A low carbon cooling system using renewable energy resources and technologies

A simulation study to assess the performance of a renewable energy (solar-biomass) based single effect LiBr-water absorption chiller suitable for residential applications was conducted. The model took into account the characteristics of all the components of the system. Using Bangkok meteorological data and component specifications from manufacturers and other sources, the performances of solar collector, storage tank, biomass gasifier and boiler, and the absorption cooling system, as well as the overall system performance on a daily and monthly basis has been evaluated. The chiller and overall system coefficient of performances was found to be 0.7 and 0.55 respectively and the biomass (charcoal) consumption for 24 h operation was 24.44 kg/day. To validate the model formulation and its predictions, experimental observations of a similar system (same chiller size) were compared with the model results. The results of the study indicate that solar-biomass hybrid air conditioning for tropical locations for residential applications is feasible, and can replace conventional vapor compression systems, thus reducing the need for fossil fuel based energy systems for cooling purposes.     

Modeling and energy simulation of the variable refrigerant flow air conditioning system with water-cooled condenser under cooling conditions

As a new system, variable refrigerant flow system with water-cooled condenser (water-cooled VRF) can offer several interesting characteristics for potential users. However, at present, its dynamic simulation simultaneously in association with building and other equipments is not yet included in the energy simulation programs. Based on the EnergyPlus's codes, and using manufacturer's performance parameters and data, the special simulation module for water-cooled VRF is developed and embedded in the software of EnergyPlus. After modeling and testing the new module, on the basis of a typical office building in Shanghai with water-cooled VRF system, the monthly and seasonal cooling energy consumption and the breakdown of the total power consumption are analyzed. The simulation results show that, during the whole cooling period, the fan-coil plus fresh air (FPFA) system consumes about 20% more power than the water-cooled VRF system does. The power comparison between the water-cooled VRF system and the air-cooled VRF system is performed too. All of these can provide designers some ideas to analyze the energy features of this new system and then to determine a better scheme of the air conditioning system.