Catalytic properties of dispersed iron oxides Fe2O3/MO2 (M = Zr,Ce, Ti and Si) for sulfuric acid decomposition reaction: Role of support

Supported iron oxides have been established as an important class of catalyst for high temperature sulfuric acid decomposition. With an objective to elucidate the role of support in modifying the overall catalytic properties of dispersed iron oxide catalysts, a series of supported iron oxide based catalysts, Fe₂O₃ (15 wt%)/MO₂ (M = Zr, Ce, Ti and Si), synthesized by adsorption-equilibrium method, is investigated for sulfuric acid decomposition reaction. The structure of dispersed iron oxide phases largely depended on the nature of the support oxide as revealed by the XRD and Mössbauer studies. α-Fe₂O₃ is found to be present as a major phase on ZrO₂ and CeO₂ support while ε-Fe₂O₃ was the major phase on silica supported iron oxide. On the other hand, presence of mixed oxide Fe₂TiO₅ was revealed over TiO₂ support. Strong dispersed metal oxide-support interactions inhibited the total reduction of the dispersed phase on SiO₂ and TiO₂ as compared to complete reduction of dispersed iron oxide on CeO₂ and ZrO₂ supports during temperature programmed reduction upto 1000 °C. The order of catalytic activity at a temperature of ～750 °C is observed as Fe₂O₃/SiO₂ > Fe₂TiO₅/TiO₂ > Fe₂O₃/ZrO₂ > Fe₂O₃/CeO₂, while at higher temperatures of ～900 °C the SO₂ yield is found to be comparable for all catalysts. A relationship between the rate of sulfate decomposition and catalytic activity is established through detailed TG-DTA investigations of sulfated catalyst and support. Considerable influence of the support oxide on the composition, structure, redox properties, morphology and catalytic activities of the active iron oxide dispersed phase has been observed. Thus, the support oxides operate as a critical component in the complex supported metal oxide catalysts and these findings might influence the design and development of future high temperature sulfuric acid decomposition catalysts.     

基于改进奇异值分解滤波和谱峭度的滚动轴承故障诊断

针对含噪信号的有效奇异值个数难以确定的问题，提出了一种改进的奇异值分解降噪方法--奇异值累积法。该方法通过计算奇异值的实际下降值与奇异值平均下降速度累积量的差值，并取该差值最大值点的位置作为有效奇异值的分界点来确定有效奇异值的个数。在此基础上，提出了一种基于奇异值累积法与快速谱峭度的滚动轴承故障诊断方法。采用奇异值累积法对原信号进行降噪处理，然后利用快速谱峭度确定滤波器中心频率及带宽，通过分析频段包络谱中明显的频率成分来诊断故障。该方法可以有效去除信号中的噪声，使得到的峭度值所反映的故障冲击更接近实际情况。对含内圈、外圈故障的滚动轴承实验数据进行分析，实验结果表明，相比快速谱峭度的故障诊断方法，该方法具有更好的故障识别效果。     

Relative vibration identification of cutter and workpiece based on improved bidimensional empirical mode decomposition

Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering - In the process of cutting, the relative vibration between the cutter and the workpiece has an important effect on the surface topography. In this study, the...     

High active and easily prepared cobalt encapsulated in carbon nanotubes for hydrogen evolution reaction

We prepared M/CeO₂ (M = Fe, Co or Ni) by coprecipitation method, and then fabricated M@CNT/CeO₂ electrocatalysts through ethanol decomposition on M/CeO₂. Experimental results showed that the activity of Co@CNT/CeO₂ for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) was much higher than that of Fe@CNT/CeO₂ and Ni@CNT/CeO₂, these experimental results were consistent with the density functional theory (DFT) calculation results. The electrocatalysts from ethanol decomposition on Co/CeO₂ at 800 °C with different time were obtained, and their electrocatalytic activities for HER were discussed. Co@CNT-90 showed higher activity than others, when the reaction time exceeded 90 min, their HER activities declined gradually, because long-term ethanol decomposition caused decreased dispersion and thicker layers of carbon nanotube (CNT). To obtain a current density of 10 mA cm⁻², overpotential of 181 mV was required for Co@CNT-90, and its polarization curve after 8000 cycles retained a similar performance to the initial polarization curve. The high activity and durability of Co@CNT-90 could be explained from the carbon-encapsulated-metal structure, thus metal was protected by carbon layers and prevented metal from contacting with electrolyte directly. XRD patterns, TEM images and experimental results proved that Co was well encapsulated by CNT.     

基于小波分析的谐波在线监测系统

针对传统谐波在线监测系统存的结果不准确，无法描述谐波动态变化特点，设计了基于小波分析的谐波在线监测系统。首先设计了谐波在线监测系统的硬件模块，然后谐波在线监测系统的软件模块，依据小波变换分析谐波信号特征，得到的谐波变化率，从而谐波在线监测系统的监测结果，最后采用具体实验进行了谐波在线监测系统性能的仿真实验，由实验结果可知，该系统的谐波监测精度高，可以有效检测各种谐波分量，保证电力系统稳定运行。     

频带能量与样本熵在注意力脑电信号中的对比研究

脑电波是一种复杂的生物电信号,可反应出大脑内部的活动及注意力等精神状态。基于此,论文设计了注意力相关的脑电实验,并完成了受试者脑电数据的采集,对所采集的脑电数据分别从以下两种角度进行研究:从时频分析的角度,采用db4小波基对原始脑电信号进行7层小波包分解,提取了β波/θ波能量占比作为特征量;从非线性动力学的角度,提取脑电信号的样本熵作为特征,并分别对各受试者进行注意力的分级研究。通过对比分析,结果表明两者都能从一定程度上表征注意力水平的状况,但样本熵对于多级注意力的区分度更好。     

蝗虫优化相关向量机模型在径流预测中的应用

针对径流序列不稳定导致预测精度不高的问题,提出一种基于变分模态分解(VMD)和蝗虫优化算法(GOA)优化相关向量机(RVM)的组合径流预测模型。首先对原始非平稳的径流序列采用VMD得到若干个相对稳定的分量序列,再分别建立RVM预测模型,并采用GOA优化RVM中核函数的参数,最后累加所有分量的预测值得到径流序列的预测值。实例结果发现,较传统的BP神经网络、支持向量机及基于经验模态分解的支持向量机等模型,该模型预测精度更高,预测结果能为水电站的经济运行、水资源的有效利用等提供决策依据。     

Formation mechanism of maze-like open macropores in Mn3O4 microspheres by heating in water vapor and their single-particle compressive behavior

Thermal decomposition of inorganic salts, such as carbonates, oxalates, and nitrates, is a facile method for synthesizing porous oxides; however, it typically produces either micropores or mesopores with sizes below 50 nm. Macropores larger than 50 nm can capture fine particles from a liquid or gas flow and thus be employed not only for environmental purification but also for the preparation of functional composites. In this study, we investigate the role of water vapor in the formation of macroporous Mn₃O₄ by the thermal decomposition of MnCO₃. It is found that water vapor accelerates the decomposition of MnCO₃ and subsequent particle growth as well as the conversion of manganese oxides at lower temperatures than in air. As a result, maze-like open macropores are formed by the randomly growing primary particle walls. Single-particle compressive tests reveal that small microspheres with sizes of 3 µm are easily deformed to relieve compressive stress. The macropore formation through the thermal decomposition of MnCO₃ in water vapor and microstructural tuning of the pore size, particle size ratio, and degree of curvature of interior walls can potentially expand the application range of porous oxide materials.