Fluidization of spherical versus elongated particles: Experimental investigation using magnetic particle tracking

In biomass processing fluidized beds are used to process granular materials where particles typically possess elongated shapes. However, for simplicity, in computer simulations particles are often considered spherical, even though elongated particles experience more complex particle– particle interactions as well as different hydrodynamic forces. The exact effect of these more complex interactions in dense fluidized suspensions is still not well understood. In this study we use the magnetic particle tracking technique to compare the fluidization behavior of spherical particles to that of elongated particles. We found a considerable difference between fluidization behavior of spherical versus elongated particles in the time-averaged particle velocity field as well as in the time-averaged particle rotational velocity profile. Moreover, we studied the effect of fluid velocity and the particle's aspect ratio on the particle's preferred orientation in different parts of the bed, which provides new insight in the fluidization behavior of elongated particles.     

Ferroelastic domain switching and R-curve behavior in lead zirconate titanate (Zr/Ti = 52/48)-based ferroelectric ceramics

In this work, ferroelastic domain switching and R-curve behavior in lead zirconate titanate (Nb/Ce co-doped Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃, ab. PZT-NC)-based ferroelectric ceramics were investigated, using the indentation-strength-in-bending (ISB) method. Firstly, Vickers indentation test examined the notable fracture anisotropy of PZT-NC ceramics between the poling direction and its perpendicular direction, and the crack open displacement (COD) profiles in the two directions were also theoretically calculated from the indentation fracture mechanics. And then two kinds of ferroelastic domain switching modes (in-plane and out-of-plane) were used for explaining such anisotropic propagation behavior of indentation cracks. The subsequent three-point bending test illustrated the dependence of fracture strength on indentation load and the rising crack growth resistance curves (R-curves) in two directions. The resulted R-curves were fitted by the Hill's type Growth Function successfully, giving the reasonable values of crack extension exponential (n), plateau fracture toughness (K_max), and initial fracture toughness (K_ini). The in-plane ferroelastic domain switching was identified as a more significant toughening mechanism for PZT-NC ceramics than the out-of-plane switching due to more switchable domains.     

基于粒子群优化的超声共振谱法测量材料弹性常数

超声共振谱法是一种基于材料样品的自由共振频率,再反推其弹性常数的高精度材料力学属性求取方法,该方法在高Q值(品质因素)固体材料的弹性常数计算方面应用广泛。然而对于具有较高黏弹性阻尼的材料来说,受共振谱线平缓、共振频率提取困难等影响,该方法的应用存在一定困难。建立了关于弹性常数的贝叶斯模型,结合粒子群优化(PSO)的全局搜索能力,寻找弹性常数的最大后验概率密度点,最终实现材料的弹性估计。测量了皮质骨模拟材料的弹性常数,与传统方法相比较,基于PSO的超声共振谱方法对弹性常数初始值不敏感,可用于高阻尼材料弹性常数的测量。     

双磁极式磁粒研磨机理分析及试验研究

目的解决平面磁粒研磨中压力不均匀和需要反复调整研磨间隙的问题,设计双磁极式研磨方法。方法首先对双磁极式研磨方法机理进行分析,并对研磨区域单颗磨粒进行受力分析,寻找影响研磨压力的主要因素;其次利用Ansoft Maxwell软件对两种研磨方法进行磁场仿真,分析两种研磨方法的研磨区域磁场梯度变化,通过面积积分法对比磁感应强度的影响程度;最后设计试验装置,通过试验对理论分析及有限元分析的结果进行验证,对比研磨前后工件表面粗糙度及微观形貌变化。结果双磁极式研磨方法中磨粒的研磨压力完全由磁场力提供,与研磨区域磁感应强度成正比,研磨区域磁感应强度比"铣削式"研磨方法提高约34.56%。两种方法在相同试验条件下对SUS304不锈钢板研磨40 min,双磁极式研磨方法研磨后,工件表面原始纹理基本被去除,表面粗糙度值由原始的0.25μm下降至0.16μm,下降率为36%,比"铣削式"研磨方法提高约80%,粗糙度曲线波动平缓,波峰波谷高度差变化均匀且表面形貌光滑平整。结论双磁极式研磨方法研磨区域磁场梯度变化明显,利于磨粒流动更新,研磨压力相对稳定,表面粗糙度下降率高,研磨后工件表面形貌光整,与"铣削式"研磨方法相比具有较明显的优势。     

球磨工艺和分散剂对陶瓷结合剂粉体解团聚的影响

通过球磨工艺和添加分散剂相结合的方法对陶瓷结合剂团聚体进行解团聚，研究球磨参数和分散剂添加量对解团聚效果及结合剂机械性能的影响，并用激光粒度分析仪、SEM、万能材料试验机测试结合剂粉体解团聚前后的粒度、显微形貌、抗折强度。结果表明:采用小粒径(5 mm)的磨球，添加质量分数为2.5%的分散剂球磨2 h后，结合剂粉体分散性良好，基本没有团聚现象，其D₅₀可降至0.186 μm，且球磨后的粉体在700 ℃烧结后，其抗折强度达到26.2 MPa，比原始团聚体烧结后样品的强度提升了近45%。      

High pressure EIGA preparation and 3D printing capability of Ti—6Al—4V powder

Ti—6Al—4V alloy powder was processed by electrode induction melting gas atomization (EIGA) at high gas pressure (5.5–7.0 MPa). The effects of atomizing gas pressure on the powder characteristics and the microstructure, along with the mechanical properties of the as-fabricated block by laser melting deposition (LMD), were investigated. The results indicate that the diameters of powders are distributed in a wide range of sizes from 1 to 400 μm, and the median powder size (d₅₀) decreases with increasing gas pressure. The powders with a size fraction of 100–150 μm obtained at gas pressures of 6.0 and 6.5 MPa have better flowability. The oxygen content is consistent with the change trend of gas pressure within a low range of 0.06%–0.20%. Specimens fabricated by LMD are mainly composed of α+β grains with a fine lamellar Widmanstatten structures and have the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and yield strength of approximately 1100 and 1000 MPa, respectively. Furthermore, the atomized powders have a favorable 3D printing capability, and the mechanical properties of Ti—6Al—4V alloys manufactured by LMD typically exceed those of their cast or wrought counterparts.     

基于DSMC-CFD方法的气固两相流冲蚀预测研究

目的 研究气固两相流中固体颗粒间碰撞对冲蚀的影响。方法 使用Eulerian-Lagrangian方法，将气相作为连续相，通过Navier-Stokes方程求解，颗粒平移运动由离散相模型（DPM）求解。颗粒间碰撞运动采用直接模拟蒙特卡罗（DSMC）方法进行模拟，用少量采样颗粒代替真实颗粒计算颗粒间碰撞，碰撞的发生条件通过修正的Nanbu方法判定，碰撞过程遵循颗粒间碰撞动力学模型，采用Grant-Tabakoff随机颗粒-壁面碰撞反弹模型，计算颗粒与壁面的碰撞运动。将颗粒运动信息导入5种不同的冲蚀模型，并将计算与未计算颗粒间碰撞的冲蚀预测模拟结果与实验数据进行对比。结果 颗粒间碰撞位置主要分布在90°弯头外拱侧的颗粒高浓度区，随着颗粒质量流量的增大，颗粒碰撞次数增加，且直管段中碰撞次数占比增大。随着入口速度的增大，颗粒碰撞次数减少。使用DSMC-CFD方法计算的最大冲蚀位置沿弯管外拱轴线向高角度方向偏移，且数值比忽略颗粒间碰撞的CFD方法约低5%~15%，总冲蚀率则两者区别不大。结论 引入DSMC方法计算颗粒间的碰撞，可以节省大量算力。弯管处发生颗粒间碰撞，DSMC-CFD冲蚀预测方法更符合实际，使用DSMC-CFD方法的Oka模型与实验测得值最贴近。     

Ti6Al4V钛合金表面Al2O3颗粒改性微弧氧化涂层制备及性能

微弧氧化技术是一门新的表面处理技术,在很多领域有着广泛的应用前景,但其结构受限于电解液成分。本文通过在磷酸盐电解液中加入Al2O3陶瓷颗粒,使得在Ti6Al4V钛合金表面的微弧氧化涂层结构和性能得到改性。涂层的结构和性能通过扫描电镜和XRD衍射仪进行表征和测试,涂层的抗高温氧化性能和热震性能通过高温热循环氧化试验和热震试验进行测试。结果表明,通过在电解液中添加Al2O3陶瓷颗粒,涂层由Al2TiO5 and TiO2组成,涂层更为致密,表现出更为优异的抗高温氧化和热震性能。电解液中游动的Al2O3陶瓷颗粒在微弧氧化过程中被吸入到样品表面并进入涂层,涂层的结构和性能得到改性。     

Effect of particle size and grain composition on two-dimensional infiltration process of weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ores

The two-dimensional infiltration experiment was carried out by means of digital image technology. The evolution process of the wetting body was described. The wetted front distance and the time show a very significant power function relationship. The horizontal wetted distance is larger than the vertical wetted distance in the initial stage. Then, the vertical distance of the wetted body gradually approaches to the horizontal distance. The infiltration distance decreases as the content of fine particles increases. The wetted front migration rate curve shows a three-stage change law, and it increases with the increase of coarse particle content. The directional velocity ratio is defined. The initial value of horizontal infiltration rate is larger than that of vertical one, and then the vertical infiltration rate is gradually close to the horizontal value. The empirical relationship between the characteristic particle size and the stable infiltration rate is established, which provides a theoretical basis for the prediction of the stable infiltration rate in in-situ leaching.