Oxidative Stability of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) and Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Oil Blends

Chia and sesame oils are important sources of essential fatty acids; however, their ω-3:ω-6 proportions do not comply with nutritional recommendation. A feasible approach to improve the ratio is to blend different oils, but only after understanding physical and chemical changes of the new matrix. Objective of the investigation was to determine the physico-chemical characteristics and the oxidative stability index (OSI), using the Rancimat method, of chia-sesame oil blends. The four ω-3:ω-6 blends tested (1:4, 1:6, 1:8, and 1:10) were exposed to temperatures of 110, 120, and 130 °C. The OSI values of the mixtures varied between 6.24–8.08, 3.07–4.00, and 1.62–2.01 hours for each temperature, respectively. In addition, their mean activation energy, enthalpy, entropy, and Q₁₀ were 88.4 kJ/mol, 85.2 kJ/mol, −41.1 J/mol K, and 2.0. Finally, a shelf life prediction performed at 25 °C indicated stability times between 80 and 123 days. Therefore, combining chia and sesame oils produced blends with a good balance of essential fatty acids.     

A new control strategy for a higher order proton exchange membrane fuel cell system

In this paper, a new cascade control strategy is proposed for a higher order Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell system for improving the performance on the basis of stack voltage. In the proposed strategy, stack voltage is considered as the primary objective and maintaining oxygen excess ratio value as a secondary aim, by manipulating the air compressor voltage. A higher-order PEMFC model is reduced to lower order integer and fractional models using varied model reduction techniques, which are then used to realize the primary as well as secondary controllers. Both integer and fractional order PID controllers are designed for the reduced order models and then implemented for the higher order system. The control performance is evaluated for disturbance rejection, system model mismatch and better controlled output for continuous random disturbance on the basis of Integral Absolute Error and controller effort. The outcome of the proposed control strategy is advantageous in terms of disturbance rejection, robustness, parameter uncertainty and reduction of plant-model mismatch.     

Effects of electrical parameters and their interactions on plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on aluminum substrates

Based on orthogonal experiments, the effects of voltage, frequency, duty ratio and their interactions on the thickness and corrosion resistance of coatings prepared by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) on aluminum in an alkaline silicate-containing electrolyte were investigated. The thicknesses of these coatings were obtained by measuring their cross-section using Image J software. Their corrosion resistances were evaluated in HCl and NaCl media through spot test and electrochemical test. The results show that the experimental design of this study is the key to investigate the interactions among these electrical parameters. Additionally, not only each independent factor, but also their interactions exhibit a remarkable influence on the coatings. The combination of high voltage, low frequency and large duty ratio significantly increases the coating thickness and content of the corrosion resistance phase, and thus improves the corrosion resistance of the coating in HNO₃ medium. Conversely, the coating possessing the densest microstructure and best corrosion resistance in NaCl medium is obtained when low voltage and high frequency match with a small duty ratio.     

Experimental study and CFD numerical simulation of an innovative vapor splitter in dividing wall column

The vapor split ratio (R_V) adjustment plays an important role on energy efficiency during dividing wall column (DWC) operation. In order to achieve active control of R_V, this aticle presents an innovative vapor splitter driven by hydraulics. The vapor flows into main tower from prefractionation section through the rectangle hole located at the end of the partition. Vapor splitting is implemented by the change of flow resistance at the rectangular hole caused by adjusting the liquid level on the bottom plate. This design makes full use of the hydraulic properties in DWC, employing simpler construction with single tunable parameter. Numerical simulations and laboratory tests were both carried out to validate its performance in the DWC with a diameter of 600 mm. The results demonstrate that the desired R_V can be handled effectively in the approximate range from 0.5 to 2, basically satisfying the industrial demand for the gas distribution.     

Preparation,characterization and growth mechanism of ZrO2 nanosheets

High quality single-crystal zirconia nanosheets were successfully prepared via molten salt method, using solvothermally synthesized product as precursor. The effects of heat treatment temperature and soaking time on the phase composition and morphology of samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Thermal analyzer, Raman spectrometer, Field-emission scanning electron microscope and Transmission electron microscope. The results show that zirconia nanosheets with a thickness of 60–80 nm and a width-thickness ratio up to 13 could be obtained by using NaCl and Na₃PO₄ as composite salts at 900 °C for 5 h. The precursors containing Zr–OH and Zr–O bonds have relatively high activity, which is beneficial to crystal growth. In addition, the as-prepared nanosheets with exposed (001) plane are monoclinic-structured and show no distinct defect. The growth behavior of particles during dissolution-recrystallization process is analogous to self-focusing mechanism. The preparation method can be extended to wet-chemical synthesis of other nanomaterials.     

水性环氧硅溶胶复合防腐涂料的制备及其性能

以水性环氧树脂乳液和水性硅溶胶作为成膜基料,添加防锈颜填料,制备了一种有机-无机水性复合防腐涂料。研究了防腐涂料的腐蚀速率以及水性硅溶胶用量对涂层在不同腐蚀介质中的耐蚀性,及其表干时间、实干时间、硬度、附着力和耐盐雾性的影响,通过电化学方法确定了涂层的最佳厚度。结果表明:当防闪锈剂添加量为1%(w)、颜基比为20%(w)、水性硅溶胶的质量占水性环氧树脂质量的15%、漆膜厚度为180μm时,所制复合水性防腐涂料具备良好的耐水、耐碱、耐盐雾性。     

Interaction of two in-line bubbles of equal size rising in viscous liquid

The interaction of bubbles is the key to understand gas–liquid bubbling flow. Two-dimensional axis-symmetry computational fluid dynamics simulations on the interactive bubbles were performed with VOF method,which was validated by experimental work. It is testified that several different bubble interactive behaviors could be acquired under different conditions. Firstly, for large bubbles(d: 4, 6, 8, 10 mm), the trailing bubble rising velocity and aspect ratio have negative correlations with liquid viscosity and surface tension. The influences of viscosity and surface tension on leading bubble are negligible. Secondly, for smaller bubbles(d: 1, 2 mm), the results are complicated. The two bubbles tend to move together due to the attractive force by the wake and the potential repulsive force. Especially for high viscous or high surface tension liquid, the bubble pairs undergo several times acceleration and deceleration. In addition, bubble deformation plays an important role during bubble interaction which cannot be neglected.     

氮氩气流量比对磁控溅射氮化钛薄膜微观结构的影响

采用扫描电镜(SEM)和X射线衍射仪(XRD)研究了氮气流量(5、10、25、50 sccm)及氮氩气流量比(4∶1、3∶2、2∶3、1∶4)对磁控溅射TiN薄膜微观形貌和相组成的影响。结果显示,所得样品具有纳米级TiN薄膜的基本特征。当N2与Ar的总流量为5 sccm,而它们的流量比为4∶1时,可以制得品质较好的蓝紫色TiN薄膜。     

Emission characteristics of vehicles fueled by hydrogen-enriched syngas under no-load condition

The emission characteristics of vehicles fueled by hydrogen-enriched syngas were investigated under the no-load condition. Syngas was produced using a fixed-bed gasification system. A Jetta car was modified and used for emission experiments with engine speed between 800 and 4800 rpm. Syngas compositions and emissions were analyzed using gas chromatography and a SPX-Tecnotest 488 exhaust gas analyzer, respectively. The results showed that syngas composition had significant effect on HC and NOx emission and air ratio (λ) was the key factor affecting CO emission. HC and NOx emissions increased significantly from 6 to 16 ppm and 139–832 ppm, respectively, when engine speed increased from 800 to 4800 rpm. CO emission did not significantly increase (lower than 0.5%) at engine speed less than 3200 rpm; at higher than 4800 rpm engine speed, CO emission increased rapidly (up to 2.7%).     

1 200 MPa级冷轧先进高强钢轧制稳定性的分析及控制

针对1 200 MPa级冷轧先进高强钢轧制不稳定问题,对热轧原料组织性能均匀性、冷轧压缩比、冷连轧机组轧制策略等进行了分析。结果表明,热轧工序投入边部加热器,采用分段冷却等手段,可有效降低热轧原料头尾部组织性能差异,保证通卷性能均匀,进而保证通卷轧制过程稳定;通过优化冷连轧机组压缩比,可有效降低材料本身的加工硬化强度,进而避免连轧机组后面机架的轧制超负荷情况;通过优化冷连轧机组轧制策略,可保证轧制过程中各机架均匀变形,避免出现轧制力差异较大的情况,进而保证轧制过程稳定。采用上述措施,1 200 MPa级冷轧先进高强钢轧制力控制在约15 000 kN,厚度精度控制在±0.06 mm以内,可保证该级别高强钢的稳定轧制。