Predictive process mapping for laser powder bed fusion: A review of existing analytical solutions

One of the main challenges in the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process is making dense and defect-free components. These porosity defects are dependent upon the melt pool geometry and the processing conditions. Power-velocity (PV) processing maps can aid in visualizing the effects of LPBF processing variables and mapping different defect regimes such as lack-of-fusion, under-melting, balling, and keyholing. This work presents an assessment of existing analytical equations and models that provide an estimate of the melt pool geometry as a function of material properties. The melt pool equations are then combined with defect criteria to provide a quick approximation of the PV processing maps for a variety of materials. Finally, the predictions of these processing maps are compared with experimental data from the literature. The predictive processing maps can be computed quickly and can be coupled with dimensionless numbers and high-throughput (HT) experiments for validation. The present work provides a boundary framework for designing the optimal processing parameters for new metals and alloys based on existing analytical solutions.     

A comparison of shear stress estimation methods for a single geobag on a rough bed

There are several methods for estimating bed shear stress in the literature, but comprehensive comparisons among them are limited and under specific conditions. This study compared these methods first on a bare smooth bed, and then for a single geobag on a rough bed in the interest of determining the stability of geobags used in riverbank protection structures. The geobag was filled with cement or sand and tested under different open channel flow conditions. The turbulent kinetic energy method appeared to best represent the local bed shear stress on the geobag when using the newly calibrated proportionality constants. The Reynolds stress method via extrapolation was relatively unaffected by changes to the geobags shape and measurement locations, suggesting this method inadequately represents the local bed shear stress. The Patel method and the universal law of the wall method failed to represent local bed shear stress in the rough bed cases due to instrument limitations and the breakdown of the law of the wall. This study highlights the impact of different methods on the bed shear stress estimation.     

Preparation of transparent BaSO4 nanodispersions by high-gravity reactive precipitation combined with surface modification for transparent X-ray shielding nanocomposite films

BaSO₄ nanoparticles as important functional materials have attracted considerable research interests, due to their X-rays barrier and absorption properties. However, most of BaSO₄ nanoparticles prepared by traditional technology are nanopowders with broad size distribution and poor dispersibility, which may greatly limit their applications. To the best of our knowledge, the synthesis of transparent BaSO₄ nanodispersions was rarely reported. Here, we firstly present a novel and efficient method to prepare transparent and stable BaSO₄ nanodispersions with a relatively small particle size around 10 to 17 nm using a precipitation method in a rotating packed bed (RPB), followed by a modification treatment using stearic acid. Compared with the BaSO₄ prepared in a traditional stirred tank, the product prepared using an RPB has much smaller particle size and narrower size distribution. More importantly, by using RPB, the reaction time can be significantly decreased from 20 min to 18 s. Furthermore, the transparent BaSO₄-polyvinyl butyral nanocomposite films with good X-ray shielding performance can be easily fabricated. We believe that the stable BaSO₄ nanodispersions may have a wide range of applications for transparent composite materials and coatings with X-ray shielding performance for future research.     

电脑横机编织三维全成形口罩结构建模与工艺实践

为探究用电脑横编机开发全成形针织产品的可能性,以针织三维全成形口罩为开发对象,进行结构建模与工艺实践。首先对人体面部尺寸进行测量,以此确定全成形口罩的二维纸样;然后结合全成形口罩规格尺寸进行工艺计算,以四针床电脑横编机和SDS-ONE APEX3系统为开发工具,分别建立针织三维全成形口罩的口罩主体、过滤垫片口袋开口、挂耳带部位的结构模型。结果表明:通过对口罩的规格设计并建立结构模型,同时结合工艺参数的调节并优化其生产技术,可实现兼具美观性与舒适性三维全成形口罩的快速生产,结合功能性原料可开发高附加值的口罩产品。     

干扰床分选机分选磷矿规律的试验研究

文中分析了我国丰富的磷矿资源及传统的分选磷矿方法,阐述了研究干扰床分选机分选磷矿的规律具有重要意义,研究设计了试验室干扰床分选机分选系统,试验采用宜昌某磷矿原矿中0~3.0mm粒度的粗矿泥进行试验研究,分析了干扰床分选机分选磷矿的规律,找出了分选最佳工况点并进行了对比曲线分析,论证了显著的经济效益和广阔的市场前景。     

Effect of hydraulic retention time on a continuous biohydrogen production in a packed bed biofilm reactor with recirculation flow of the liquid phase

The present paper reports on results obtained from experiments carried out in a laboratory-scale anaerobic packed bed biofilm reactor (APBR), with recirculation of the liquid phase, for continuously biohydrogen production via dark fermentation. The reactor was filled with Kaldnes^® biofilm carrier and inoculated with an anaerobic mesophilic sludge from a urban wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The APBR was operated at a temperature of 37 °C, without pH buffering. The effect of theoretical hydraulic retention time (HRT) from 1 to 5 h on hydrogen yield (HY), hydrogen production rate (HPR), substrate conversion and metabolic pathways was investigated. This study indicates the possibility of enhancing hydrogen production by using APBR with recirculation flow. Among respondents values of HRT the highest average values of HY (2.35 mol H₂/mol substrate) and HPR (0.085 L h^?1L^?1) have been obtained at HRT equal to 2 h.     

移动床活性焦烟气净化工艺中废活性焦的形成与特征分析

移动床活性焦低温干法烟气多污染物脱除技术在钢铁烧结烟气脱硫脱硝工艺中具有良好的适用性，但烟气净化过程中活性焦的损耗成为制约该技术推广应用的关键因素之一。以宝钢烧结烟气脱硫脱硝工艺中所产生的废活性焦为研究对象，通过考察其比表面积、孔容结构、灰分中重金属及碱金属含量、表面官能团特征及脱硫脱硝性能，探究烟气净化过程中活性焦组成、结构及表面性质的变化。结果表明，与新鲜活性焦相比，废活性焦粒度集中分布在0.2?5 mm，其表面的氮、氧、硫元素及过渡金属氧化物含量显著增加，比表面积由191.0 m2/g增加至499.0 m2/g，使废活性焦颗粒在150℃下脱硝率由20%提升到70%，120℃下穿透硫容由0.27 mg SO2/g提升至11.08 mg SO2/g，显示了良好的再利用潜力。     

脉冲喷动床微波冻干方便面品质与能耗研究

以湿面条为实验原料,进行脉冲喷动床微波冻干(PSBMFD)面饼品质与能耗研究,并与传统电加热冻干(CFD)方式进行对比分析。研究表明:PSBMFD面饼的复水时间、复水比及复水前后硬度值分别为150 s、3.07、4 692.36 g、520.45 g,水分、色差及收缩率的均匀度分别为94.51%、94.31%、92.23%,感观评价总分为8.2,干燥时间为3.5 h,干燥产品总耗能为8.05 kWh/kg。PSBMFD技术不仅提高冻干面饼的干燥均匀度,改善冻干面饼的品质,而且与CFD相比,能够明显地缩短冻干时间(58.83%),降低冻干能耗(66.63%)。