Comparative evaluation of the mesophilic and thermophilic biohydrogen production at optimized conditions using tequila vinasses as substrate

The objective of this work was to comparatively evaluate the production of biohydrogen (bio-H₂) from tequila vinasses at optimized mesophilic and thermophilic conditions and to elucidate the main metabolic routes involved. Optimal temperatures of 35 °C and 55 °C, and pH of 5.5 maximized the bio-H₂ production rates, 25.5 ± 0.01 NmL h⁻¹ and 169.9 ± 8.9 NmL h⁻¹ in the mesophilic and thermophilic regimens, respectively. During the operation of anaerobic sequencing batch reactors, the thermophilic process allowed a volumetric bio-H₂ production rate of 519 ± 13 NmL-H₂ L⁻¹ d⁻¹ equivalent to 750 ± 19 NmL-H₂ L_vinasse⁻¹, while the mesophilic one 448 ± 23 NmL-H₂ L⁻¹ d⁻¹ and 647 ± 33 NmL-H₂ L_vinasse⁻¹, respectively. Furthermore, the gas produced under thermophilic conditions showed high hydrogen content (86.5%). Finally, formate degradation and glucose fermentation to acetic and butyric acids were the main metabolic routes involved in bio-H₂ production under thermophilic conditions, while at mesophilic conditions, the lactate and formate degradation pathways governed.     

Fabrication of novel silicon carbide-based nanomaterials with unique hydrophobicity and microwave absorption property

Novel SiC-based nanomaterials, namely the nitrogen and aluminum co-doped SiC@SiO₂ core-shell nanowires and nitrogen-doped SiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanoparticles, have been fabricated through a facile thermal treatment process based on the chemical vapor deposition and vapor-liquid reaction. These nanomaterials show remarkable hydrophobicity with a water contact angle (CA) over 140°, which are aroused by the surface zigzag morphology of the nanostructures and the hydrocarbyl groups generated during the preparation process. Moreover the nanocomposites also exhibit relatively prominent microwave absorption (MA) properties in the frequency range of 2.0-18.0 GHz. The minimum reflection loss (RL) value as low as −23.68 dB can be observed at 14.16 GHz when the absorber thickness is 2.6 mm with a loading rate of 16.7 wt%. And the nanocomposites-based absorbent can achieve an effective absorption bandwidth (RL < −10 dB) of 4.48 GHz with the absorbent thickness of 2.5 mm. This enhanced microwave attenuation performance can be attributed to multiple polarizations and perfect impedance matching conditions, as well as multiple internal reflections. These marvelous properties make these N and Al co-doped SiC@SiO₂ core-shell nanowires and N-doped SiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanoparticles display extensive application potential as MA materials in harsh environment.     

基于分区减光的电弧增材制造熔敷道尺寸主被动联合视觉检测

设计了电弧增材制造熔敷道成形尺寸主被动联合视觉检测方法，以克服结构光主动视觉传感的滞后性与被动视觉传感的信息单一性. 为了实现极高亮度的熔池与极低亮度的结构光条纹在同一CCD靶面同时清晰成像，提出了分区减光策略，对熔池与结构光条纹进行差异化的减光，使二者光强在减光之后水平相当，进而清晰成像. 相机成像光路分析表明，需要将分区减光元件设置在镜头前方一倍焦距以外或镜头后方焦点与靶面之间. 该方法实现了单CCD在一幅图像中同时清晰拍摄熔池和结构光条纹. 开发了一套图像处理算法，实时提取出了熔敷道尺寸. 结果表明，熔敷道高度检测误差优于0.1 mm，宽度检测误差优于0.2 mm.     

新型22Cr-15Ni奥氏体耐热钢高温低周疲劳行为

22Cr15Ni3.5CuNbN新型奥氏体耐热钢是为620 ~ 650 ℃的超(超)临界电站锅炉管道制造而研发的新型奥氏体耐热钢，其高温性能的优劣对机组的安全可靠运行具有重要意义. 文中通过22Cr15Ni3.5CuNbN钢在650 ℃下的低周疲劳试验，研究了其在不同应变幅条件下的应力?应变关系及疲劳寿命. 通过对断口形貌的分析研究了其断裂机理. 结果表明，22Cr15Ni3.5CuNbN钢在高温下表现出明显的循环硬化行为，且没有明显的应力饱和现象出现. 其硬化行为与材料内部位错密度的增加有关. 采用基于塑性应变能密度对其疲劳寿命进行了预测，取得了良好的预测效果. 疲劳断口可以分为3个区域:裂纹源区、裂纹扩展区以及瞬断区. 在较高的应变幅条件下，在断口处可观察到多个裂纹源. 多个裂纹源的形成和二次裂纹的产生是导致其疲劳寿命下降的重要原因.     

5A06铝合金鞍型横梁等温挤压近净成形工艺

针对某5A06铝合金鞍型横梁,设计了等温挤压近净成形试验。通过Deform有限元分析研究了鞍型横梁等温挤压过程中金属流动规律和缺陷产生原因,并进行了毛坯尺寸和热挤压件图的优化。设计了鞍型横梁等温挤压近净成形模具,可实现在普通压力机上加热管加热方式升温、成形后多顶杆同步脱模功能。通过等温挤压近净成形方法制备了长为580 mm、最薄壁厚为4 mm、筋高为8 mm、筋宽为6 mm的薄壁复杂多筋鞍型横梁,该构件90%以上部位尺寸精度可达到±0. 3 mm,其余部位尺寸精度可达±0. 5 mm,抗拉强度达340 MPa,伸长率约为25%。对等温挤压件装配部位进行少量机加,可获得3种不同尺寸的鞍型横梁。     

Analysis of Power Matching on Energy Savings of a Pneumatic Rotary Actuator Servo-Control System

When saving energy in a pneumatic system, the problem of energy losses is usually solved by reducing the air supply pressure. The power-matching method is applied to optimize the air-supply pressure of the pneumatic system, and the energy-saving effect is verified by experiments. First, the experimental platform of a pneumatic rotary actuator servo-control system is built, and the mechanism of the valve-controlled cylinder system is analyzed. Then, the output power characteristics and load characteristics of the system are derived, and their characteristic curves are drawn. The employed air compressor is considered as a constant-pressure source of a quantitative pump, and the power characteristic of the system is matched. The power source characteristic curve should envelope the output characteristic curve and load characteristic curve. The minimum gas supply pressure obtained by power matching represents the optimal gas supply pressure. The comparative experiments under two different gas supply pressure conditions show that the system under the optimal gas supply pressure can greatly reduce energy losses.     

Numerical analysis on combustion process and sodium transformation behavior in a 660 MW supercritical face-fired boiler purely burning high sodium content Zhundong coal

CHEMKIN software was used to optimize the reaction mechanism of sodium in flue gas to study the influence of targeted design for purely burning Zhundong (ZD) coal on boiler characteristics. Then, the optimized 32-step elemental reaction was combined with CFD software. An eddy-dissipation concept model considering detailed chemical reactions was used to simulate the transformation behavior of sodium-containing substances. The combustion characteristics of the 660 MW face-fired boiler under various loads were also simulated. The field distribution in the furnace and the migration path of sodium along the track of pulverized coal particles were obtained. The results show that the interference between each burner in the furnace is small at the BMCR load, and the phenomenon of “wind wrapping fire” is distinctly clear. The temperature at furnace outlet is approximately 970.98 °C. At a low load, the combustion in the furnace is stable, and the temperature at the furnace outlet reaches the design value. The sodium present in ZD coal is involved in the reaction after it is released in the form of Na and NaCl. Sodium is present in different forms in the main burner zone, mainly NaCl (67%), NaOH (12%), Na (9%), and Na₂SO₄ (7%). The forms of sodium at the furnace outlet are NaCl (50%), Na₂SO₄ (37%), Na₂Cl₂ (9%) and NaHSO₄ (4%). A small amount of Na₂SO₄ is formed by NaHSO₄ reaction in the main burner zone. It then reacts to form NaSO₄, wherein NaHSO₄ is formed by path 2. Na₂SO₄ is mainly generated in the burnout zone through path 1, and paths 2, 3, and 4 are hardly observed. The findings of this research can provide reference for the design of a purely fired ZD coal boiler and further studies on slagging observed on the heating surface.     

Influence of Y2O3 addition on the mechanical and oxidation behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced ZrB2/SiC composites

The influence of Y₂O₃ addition on the microstructure, thermo-mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of carbon fibre reinforced ZrB₂/SiC composites was investigated. Y₂O₃ reacted with oxide impurities present on the surface of ZrB₂ and SiC grains and formed a liquid phase, effectively lowering the sintering temperature and allowing to reach full density at 1900 °C. The presence of a carbon source (fibres) led to additional reactions which resulted in the formation of new secondary phases such as yttrium boro-carbides. Mechanical properties were significantly enhanced compared to the un-doped composite. Further tests at high temperatures resulted in strength increase up to 700 MPa at 1500 °C which was attributed to stress relaxation. Oxidation tests carried out at 1500 °C and 1650 °C in air showed that the presence of the Y-based secondary phases enhanced the growth of ZrO₂ grains, but offered limited protection to oxygen due to the lower availability of surficial SiO₂ formed from SiC.     

Modelling of electron energy absorption and backscattering during EBW

A three-dimensional heat flux model for deep-penetrating electron beam welding (EBW) is established to mathematically describe the physical heat generation process during interaction between electrons and the dynamic molten pool free surface. Monte Carlo method is used to determine the electron-target interaction, and random distribution of initial electrons, progressive trajectory tracing and electron backscattering models are used to describe the spatial distribution of electrons absorption. The model is verified in preset keyholes and applied in the simulation on electron beam welding process, and the calculated bead shape shows a good consistency with experimental results.     

Effects of welding parameters and welding sequence on residual stress and distortion in Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy for T-shaped welded joint

The distribution of temperature and then the distribution of residual stress and distortion in the stiffened aluminum alloy Al6061-T6 plates under the metal inert gas (MIG) welding process were investigated by three dimensional thermo-mechanical coupled finite element model using Ansys software. The properties of materials were considered temperature-dependent and the filler metal was added to the workpiece by the element birth and death technique. In three modes of current, two different speeds and two various sequences, the distribution of residual stress and distortion were calculated and analyzed. The results showed that increase in welding speed decreased the vertical deflection in the plate, transverse shrinkage and angular distortion of plate and the lateral deflection of stiffener, but increased the maximum longitudinal tensile stress in the plate and stiffener. Furthermore, increase in current increased the residual stress and deformation in the plate and stiffener, and the change in the welding sequence changed the distribution of the distortion in the plate and the stiffener without significant change in the distribution of the longitudinal residual stress.