CT/MR-compatible physical human-robotized needle interactions: From modeling to percutaneous steering

In recent years a number of robotic steering systems have been proposed that are geared towards improving interventional radiology procedures such as tumor ablation and biopsy. These solutions have introduced new safety challenges in the physical human–robot interaction domain. This study presents a new 3D robotized needle steering algorithm compatible with CT and MR-imaging guidance. The steering algorithm is featured with an adaptive self-correction mechanism that works as a failure contingency tool that could be adapted online at each insertion step. The developed pHRI solution was designed to be compatible to ferro-magnetic issues and a reduced workspace inside the scanner bore. As far as we know, this is the first approach designed to steer rigid needles free of force sensors and which meets the challenges that prevail in our context. Our proposed approach helps overcome safety issues regarding the physical interaction between robotized needles and patients. Validation testing highlighted the feasibility of the new needle steering algorithm, while its accuracy revealed the potential of the approach under the proposed scope of application.     

一种相位测试用曲口面天线的设计与应用

相位测试技术可满足不同外形天线罩的在线测试需求。通过数值仿真,设计最佳变换曲线完成矩形 传输波导与圆形辐射天线的拟合连接,能够有效降低天线驻波比,实现测试探头的高增益收发,提升测试有效性。 在维持驻波比参数前提下,对天线口面弧线给予二次曲率调整,可以适应不同外形天线罩的测试稳定性要求。根据 仿真结果加工的低驻波比反射相位测试天线,已应用于多个型号天线罩成型中的相位在线测试,提高了监控的有效 性,验证了设计仿真结果的正确性。     

Electrodeposited CuMnS and CoMnS electrodes for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor devices

The transition metal sulfides have gained extensive interest in energy storage devices owing to their unique features. However, the research-based on cobalt, copper and manganese sulfide composites is limited while they are considered as promising contenders for supercapacitor electrodes. The simplest and facile one-step electrodeposition technique was adopted for the direct growth of CuMnS and CoMnS on a Ni-substrate. The electrochemical properties of CuMnS and CoMnS electrodes were investigated and maximum specific capacitances of 1691 and 2290 F/g, respectively, were obtained at 10 A/g current density. Further, these electrodes are investigated with activated carbon (AC) electrode to fabricate asymmetric supercapacitor devices where CoMnS//AC exhibited superior energy density values than CuMnS//AC device. However, both the devices show a relatively uniform capacitance retention rate (~94%) after 2500 charging-discharging cycles. Furthermore, the role of capacitive- and diffusive-controlled contributions in the charge storage phenomenon of supercapacitor devices are explicitly scrutinized by employing Dunn's model. Co-electrodeposition of transition metal sulfides has great potential as electrode material for highly effective supercapacitor devices.     

Safety analysis of reactivity insertion accidents in a heavy water nuclear research reactor core using coupled 3D neutron kinetics thermal-hydraulic system code technique

Nuclear power plant Safety analysis using coupled 3D neutron kinetics/thermal-hydraulic codes technique is increasingly used nowadays. Actually, the use of this technique allows getting less conservatism and more realistic simulations of the physical phenomena. The challenge today is oriented toward the application of this technique to the operating conditions of nuclear research reactors. In the current study, a three-Dimensional Neutron Kinetics and best estimate Thermal-Hydraulic model based upon the coupled PARCS/RELAP5 codes has been developed and applied for a heavy water research reactor. The objective is to perform safety analysis related to design accidents of this reactor types. In the current study two positive reactivity insertion transients are considered, SCRAM protected and self-limiting power excursion cases. The results of the steady state calculations were compared with results obtained from conventional diffusion codes, while transient calculations were assessed using the point kinetic model of the RELAP5 code. Through this study, the applicability and the suitability of using the coupled code technique with respect to the classical models are emphasized and discussed.     

铸铁管内插PE管的施工

阐述了铸铁管内插 PE 管在天然气旧管网改造过程中的施工方法。     

基于gt-power软件的某汽车排气系统消声器改进

通过gt-power软件对发动机某一转速下排气系统尾管噪声进行仿真。提出几种消声器改进方案,选出最佳方案。在该方案基础上,分析几种因素变化对消声器性能影响,选出较为理想的参数。最终使功率损失、插入损失等指标达到较好的水平,解决了尾管噪声过高的问题。得出了穿孔管,插入管长度,扩张腔体积对消声性能影响较大的结论。     

基于EMI滤波器的防爆变频调速系统EMI抑制

大功率矿用防爆变频器大都采用PWM调制技术,使用IGBT作为开关器件,IGBT在开通和关断过程中会产生很大的du/dt,di/dt,由于线路中寄生电容和寄生电感的存在,会导致很严重的电磁干扰,严重影响系统安全稳定运行。对防爆变频系统EMI干扰源进行了分析建模,设计了防爆变频调速系统EMI滤波器,在分析阻抗失配对EMI滤波器插入损耗影响的基础上,建立带EMI滤波器的传导干扰的高频模型,通过有无EMI滤波器传导干扰频谱仿真图对比,验证了EMI滤波器对传导干扰的抑制作用。经过现场的实验测试,加入EMI滤波器后传导干扰得到很好的抑制,传导干扰频谱幅值在规定的范围内。     

热变形对射频同轴开关性能的影响分析

通过建立三维射频同轴开关的电磁-热-结构多物理场耦合仿真模型,得到了射频同轴开关在0～6 GHz 的插入损耗、稳态温升及其所导致的热形变量,进而分析了热变形对射频同轴开关射频性能的影响。分析结果表明,即使是相对内导体尺寸较小的热形变量,也会导致插入损耗发生明显变化。从而为射频微波器件设计人员的热特性设计工作提供参考指导。     

Identification of Specific Variations in a Non-Motile Strain of Cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 Originated from ATCC 27184 by Whole Genome Resequencing

Cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 is a widely used model organism in basic research and biofuel biotechnology application. Here, we report the genomic sequence of chromosome and seven plasmids of a glucose-tolerant, non-motile strain originated from ATCC 27184, GT-G, in use at Guangzhou. Through high-throughput genome re-sequencing and verification by Sanger sequencing, eight novel variants were identified in its chromosome and plasmids. The eight novel variants, especially the five non-silent mutations might have interesting effects on the phenotype of GT-G strains, for example the truncated Sll1895 and Slr0322 protein. These resequencing data provide background information for further research and application based on the GT-G strain and also provide evidence to study the evolution and divergence of Synechocystis 6803 globally.     

一种双稳态电磁型射频MEMS开关的设计与测试

设计了一种低电压驱动的双稳态电磁型射频MEMS开关.与驱动电压高这几十伏的静电型射频MEMS开关相比,其驱动电压可低至几伏,因此应用时无需增加电荷泵等升压电路.开关可在磁场驱动下实现双稳态切换,稳态时无直流功率消耗.分析了工作磁场的分布特点,进行了结构设计仿真;并使用HFSS软件和粒子群算法进行了射频参数仿真、结构参数优化及主要结构参数显著性研究,得出了影响开关射频传输性能的主要结构参数;采用表面牺牲层工艺制作了原理样机并进行了射频性能参数的测试.结果表明,开关样机在DC～3 GHz工作频率区间内,插入损耗小于0.25 dB,隔离度大于40 dB.