Investigation of La0.6Sr0.4Co1-xNixO3-δ (x=0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) catalysts on solid oxide fuel cells anode for biogas dry reforming

The introduction of catalyst on anode of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) has been an effective way to alleviate the carbon deposition when utilizing biogas as the fuel. A series of La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_1-xNi_xO_3-δ (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) oxides are synthesized by sol-gel method and used as catalysts precursors for biogas dry reforming. The phase structure of La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_1-xNi_xO_3-δ oxides before and after reduction are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The texture properties, carbon deposition, CH₄ and CO₂ conversion rate of La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_1-xNi_xO_3-δ catalysts are evaluated and compared. The peak power density of 739 mW cm^?2 is obtained by a commercial SOFC with La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.4Ni_0.6O_3-δ catalyst at 850 °C when using a mixture of CH₄: CO₂ = 2:1 as fuel. This shows a great improvement from the cell without catalyst for internal dry reforming, which is attributed to the formation of NiCo alloy active species after reduction in H₂ atmosphere. The results indicate the benefits of inhibiting the carbon deposition on Ni-based anode through introducing the La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.4Ni_0.6O_3-δ catalyst precursor. Additionally, the dry reforming technology will also help to convert part of the exhaust heat into chemical energy and improve the efficiency of SOFC system with biogas fuel.     

Recent advances during CH4 dry reforming for syngas production: A mini review

Given the continuing issues of environment and energy, methane dry reforming for syngas production have sparked interest among researchers, but struggled with the process immaturity owing to catalyst deactivation. This review summarizes the recent advances in the development of efficient and stable catalysts with strong resistance to coking and metal sintering, including the application of novel materials, the assessment of advanced characterizations and the compatibility to improved reaction system. One feasible option is the crystalline oxide catalysts (perovskite, pyrochlore, spinel and LDHs), which feature a fine metal dispersion and surface confinement effect via a metal exsolution strategy and exhibit superior reactivity and stability. Some new materials (h-BN, clays and MOFs) also extend the option because of their unique morphology and microstructure. It also is elaborated that progresses were achieved in advanced characterizations application, leading to success in the establishment of reaction mechanisms and attributions to the formed robust catalysts. In addition, the perspective described the upgrade of reaction system to a higher reaction efficiency and milder reaction conditions. The combination of efficient reaction systems and robust catalysts paves a way for a scaling-up application of the process.     

Nitrogen dry deposition to Lake Superior and Lake Michigan

Nitrate (NO₃^?) levels in Lake Superior have increased from historic levels of about 5?μM to its current concentration of about 25?μM. The atmosphere makes a substantial contribution to the nitrogen budgets for Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. This study provides a more well-defined estimate of nitrogen dry deposition rates derived from the measurement of over-water concentrations, and in situ meteorological measurements, which were input into the Resistance Model. We obtained a nitrogen dry deposition rate of [(3.41?±?2.26)?×?10⁷?kg?N/yr; (5.90?±?3.91)?kg?N/ha/yr] over Lake Michigan, and [(1.54?±?1.06)?×?10⁷?kg?N/yr; (1.87?±?1.27)?kg?N/ha/yr] over Lake Superior. Nitric acid (HNO₃), which originates from the combustion of fossil fuels, contributes 84% of the total nitrogen dry deposition to Lake Michigan; and 66% to Lake Superior. Ammonia (NH₃), which originates from agricultural activities and gasoline combustion, is the second highest contributor of nitrogen dry deposition to both lakes: contributing 13% to Lake Michigan and 32% to Lake Superior. The nitrogen dry deposition is approximately 68% of the nitrogen wet deposition over Lake Superior, and approximately 80% of wet deposition over Lake Michigan. The over-water dry deposition velocity of HNO₃ and NH₃ were also evaluated. We obtained morning deposition velocities of 0.099?cm/s for NH₃ and 0.095?cm/s for HNO₃; and afternoon values of 0.137?cm/s for NH₃ and 0.132?cm/s for HNO₃. Another key finding is that the atmospheric concentrations of nitrogen compounds near Lake Michigan and Lake Superior have decreased since 2003.     

Experimental investigation of different morphology textured ceramic tools by in-situ formed for the dry cutting

Surface texture is considered an important measure to improve the cutting performance of a tool. In this study, we have prepared three types of textured and conventional tools on the rake face by an in-situ formed method. During the experiment, the best parameters of three types of textured tools were selected for dry cutting AISI 1045 steel at different cutting speeds. Cutting forces, cutting temperatures, workpiece surface roughness, and tool wear were measured during the cutting process. The results showed that textured tools have significantly reduced cutting force, cutting temperature, and tool wear, and the roughness of the workpiece was improved compared with the conventional tool. The micro-pit texture tool has less stress contact region than the micro-groove width texture tool, but the micro-groove width texture tool exhibiting the best cutting performance. This investigation clearly showed that the textured tool prepared by the in-situ formed method has improved cutting performance.     

超临界二氧化碳干气密封相态分布规律与密封性能研究

以超临界二氧化碳干气密封为研究对象，分别以维里方程、Lucas方程描述二氧化碳真实气体效应、黏度的变化，在考虑阻塞流效应的同时，采用有限差分法对考虑离心惯性力效应的Reynolds方程与能量控制方程进行耦合求解，分析讨论了工况参数与槽形结构参数对其相态分布规律与密封性能的影响。研究表明：S-CO₂从密封端面进口至出口的流动过程中，如果工况参数设置合理，将由超临界态逐渐转变为气态，并不会出现液态；较低的进口压力、进口温度以及转速，均会容易导致潜在的凝结流动发生；相比于工况参数对相态分布的影响，槽形参数对相态分布的影响较小，近乎可以忽略；开启力除了随进口温度的升高而减小外，均随进口压力、转速、槽深、螺旋角的增大而增大；泄漏率随进口温度和转速的增大而减小，但其随进口压力、槽深、螺旋角的增大而增大。这些结果为进一步研究超临界二氧化碳干气密封提供了一定的支撑。     

超临界二氧化碳干气密封稳态性能研究

以超临界二氧化碳(S-CO_2)干气密封为研究对象,建立变黏度变密度雷诺方程,通过构建物性数据库的方式对黏度及密度进行处理,并采用有限差分法对控制方程进行求解,得到端面压力分布,并计算开启力、泄漏量、摩擦扭矩和气膜刚度等稳态性能参数。结果表明:随着压力、转速的增大,开启力、泄漏量、摩擦扭矩、气膜刚度等参数均增大;随着槽坝比和槽深的增加,开启力、泄漏量和气膜刚度均增大,摩擦扭矩减小;随着槽数的增加,各稳态性能参数均减小;将槽坝比控制在0.5～1的范围内,有助于提高密封稳定性。     

不同方法发酵的酸豆角品质对比分析

本文将研究不同方法发酵的酸豆角品质对比分析。选取质地嫩脆、条形均匀、无病虫害的新鲜豆角为泡制原料。采用自然干法发酵、自然湿法发酵与纯种湿法发酵的发酵方法制作酸豆角。检测发酵过程中，pH值、还原糖含量、总酸含量、总糖含量、亚硝酸盐含量以及氨基酸态氮含量，分析纯种湿法发酵与自然湿法发酵对酸豆角品质的影响。结果表明：纯种湿法发酵25 d后，其pH值和还原糖含量分别为3.92、0.03%，均高于自然湿法发酵；总酸、总糖、亚硝酸盐含量、氨基酸态氮含量分别为0.25%、0.04%、0.01 mg/kg和0.01%，均低于自然湿法发酵。另外，纯种湿法发酵酸豆角的甲氧基乙酸含量为0.37%，乙酸乙酯为0.51%，含水量为81.15%，感官评分为45.52，均高于自然干法发酵。纯种湿法发酵对酸豆角品质的效果最好，亚硝酸盐的含量在发酵后期显著降低，感官评分较高，对豆角工业化生产提供了较好的参考价值。     

A comparative thermodynamic analysis of Kalina and organic Rankine cycles for hot dry rock: a prospect study in the Gonghe Basin

Hot dry rock is a new type of geothermal resource which has a promising application prospect in China. This paper conducted a comparative research on performance evaluation of two eligible bottoming cycles for a hot dry rock power plant in the Gonghe Basin. Based on the given heat production conditions, a Kalina cycle and three organic Rankine cycles were tested respectively with different ammonia-water mixtures of seven ammonia mass fractions and nine eco-friendly working fluids. The results show that the optimal ammonia mass fraction is 82% for the proposed bottoming Kalina cycle in view of maximum net power output. Thermodynamic analysis suggests that wet fluids should be supercritical while dry fluids should be saturated at the inlet of turbine, respectively. The maximum net power output of the organic Rankine cycle with dry fluids expanding from saturated state is higher than that of the other organic Rankine cycle combinations, and is far higher than the maximum net power output in all tested Kalina cycle cases. Under the given heat production conditions of hot dry rock resource in the Gonghe Basin, the saturated organic Rankine cycle with the dry fluid butane as working fluid generates the largest amount of net power.     

大豆预处理车间除尘风网及防燃、防爆措施

大豆预处理车间的粉尘分为干式粉尘和湿式粉尘。粉尘易引起设备故障和车间污染,在限定空间和条件下会发生粉尘阴燃、起火甚至爆炸，给安全生产带来隐患。针对这些问题，根据大豆预处理工艺和设备的特点设计除尘风网和工艺风网。对大豆预处理车间的除尘风网和工艺风网进行了介绍。为减少含尘气体排放，除尘风网采取循环风设计，对可能出现阴燃、起火的溜管、弯头、设备的下料接管积尘处，以及可能出现粉尘爆炸的筒仓进行防燃、防爆和抑爆处理。通过对4 000 t/d 大豆压榨厂含尘气体排放实测表明，预处理车间的风网运行稳定，实现了安全和清洁生产。