Droplet dynamics in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell flow field design with 3D geometry

Water management is crucial to achieve both high-performance and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the dynamic behavior of droplets in PEMFC channel for water management. In this paper, we explore the kinetics of droplets in a 3D flow field by experimental and theoretical analysis. More specifically, we examine the following four perspectives: 1) the movement and falling of droplets, and their force and deformation, 2) the superiority of 3D flow field drainage, 3) the pressure and viscous force under different scenarios including varying droplet sizes and velocities, and 4) the expression describing the shape change of droplets. The results show that the 3D flow field has a greater driving force on droplets and that their deformation affects the discharge of liquid water. Throughout the study, we provide better understanding of droplet dynamic in PEMFC gas channels. It enables to optimize the design and working conditions of these channels.     

Experimental and computational study on the separation performance of an electrostatic precipitator with curved transvers collecting plates

Aiming at the problems of low collection efficiency of fine particulate matter and large area occupied by existing electrostatic precipitators (ESP), a new type of horizontal electrode ESP is proposed. It has the advantages of accelerating turbulent coalescence, increasing the effective dust collecting area and increasing the particle driving speed. The performance of the new type of ESP is systematic studied through simulation and experiment at the same time, and the results matches well. By comparing the dust removal effect of the horizontal electrode ESP and the conventional ESP, it can be concluded that the horizontal electrode ESP has a better dust removal efficiency, and can still maintain a better dust removal effect under high air velocity. The dust removal efficiency of new ESP can reach above 98% under the experimental conditions.     

Removal and repair techniques for thermal barrier coatings: a review

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A comprehensive literature review of the existing techniques for removing and repairing of damaged thermal barrier coatings is presented, with the focus on top ceramic coats. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique are compared and assessed. The review shows that there is not a universal method applicable to all coating systems. The selection of the coating removal and repair process must be specific to damaged coating systems, based on their composition, type of damages, and available resources. This review will provide some inside look at various approaches in an effort to meet the different coating repair needs.     

Graphite powder coated polyurethane sponge hollow tube as a high-efficiency and cost-effective oil-removal materials for continuous oil collection from water surface

In this study, the cost-effective graphite powder (GPd)-coated polyurethane (PGPd-PU) sponge hollow tube (PGPd-PUHT) was prepared for high-efficient continuous oil removal, the hydrophobicity-superoleophilicity PGPd-PU sponge was fabricated through a simple dip-coating method, which dipping PU sponge into GPd dispersion and drying, then coating polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) on sponge skeleton, as-prepared sponge could selectively absorb a variety of oils up to 34 times of its own weight for dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The PGPd-PUHT was prepared via wrapping PGPd-PU sponge on porous tubular support. The obtained PGPd-PUHT could continuously collect various types of oils from water surface with flux as high as 1.52 kL/m²h, and excellent separation efficiency (up to 97.7%) for toluene, as well as remarkable reusability. Moreover, a continuous floating oil collection device based on PGPd-PUHT was designed which showed excellent floating oil collection ability. In addition, our strategy possesses the advantages of low cost, simple preparation, highly efficient, and easily scale-up, showing a great potential for dealing with practical oil spill remediation. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48921.     

费托油品中氧化物脱除方法的研究进展

介绍了国内外费托油品中氧化物脱除的几种方法:萃取法、精馏法、吸附法、加氢法、化学法等,分析了各种方法的优缺点及研究进展。提出氧化物脱除方法的选择应基于不同氧化物脱除方法的特点和费托油品氧化物的脱除目标,指出多种方法组合的方式是未来脱除费托油品中氧化物的发展方向。     

Application and mechanism of Fenton-like iron-based functional materials for arsenite removal

Between the two major arsenic-containing salts in natural water, arsenite (As(III)) is far more harmful to human and the environment than arsenate (As(V)) due to its high toxicity and transportability. Therefore, preoxidation of As(III) to As(V) is considered to be an effective means to reduce the toxicity of arsenic and to promote the removal efficiency of arsenic. Due to their high catalytic activity and arsenic affinity, iron-based functional materials can quickly oxidize As(III) to As(V) in heterogeneous Fenton-like systems, and then remove As(V) from water through adsorption and surface coprecipitation. In this review, the effects of different iron-based functional materials such as zero-valent iron and iron (hydroxy) oxides on arsenic removal are compared, and the catalytic oxidation mechanism of As(III) in heterogeneous Fenton process is further clarified. Finally, the main challenges and opportunities faced by iron-based As(III) oxidation functional materials are prospected.