Plasma-assisted CO2 reforming of methane over Ni-based catalysts: Promoting role of Ag and Sn secondary metals

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) are the primary greenhouse gases (GHGs) that drive global climate change. CO₂ reforming of CH₄ or dry reforming of CH₄ (DRM) is used for the simultaneous conversion of CO₂ and CH₄ into syngas and higher hydrocarbons. In this study, DRM was investigated using Ag–Ni/Al₂O₃ packing and Sn–Ni/Al₂O₃ packing in a parallel plate dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. The performance of the DBD reactor was significantly enhanced when applying Ag–Ni/Al₂O₃ and Sn–Ni/Al₂O₃ due to the relatively high electrical conductivity of Ag and Sn as well as their anti-coke performances. Using Ag–Ni/Al₂O₃ consisting of 1.5 wt% Ag and 5 wt% Ni/Al₂O₃ as the catalyst in the DBD reactor, 19% CH₄ conversion, 21% CO₂ conversion, 60% H₂ selectivity, 81% CO selectivity, energy efficiency of 7.9% and 0.74% (by mole) coke formation were achieved. In addition, using Sn–Ni/Al₂O₃, consisting of 0.5 wt% Sn and 5 wt% Ni/Al₂O₃, 15% CH₄ conversion, 19% CO₂ conversion, 64% H₂ selectivity, 70% CO selectivity, energy efficiency of 6.0%, and 2.1% (by mole) coke formation were achieved. Sn enhanced the reactant conversions and energy efficiency, and resulted in a reduction in coke formation; these results are comparable to that achieved when using the noble metal Ag. The decrease in the formation of coke could be correlated to the increase in the CO selectivity of the catalyst. Good dispersion of the secondary metals on Ni was found to be an important factor for the observed increases in the catalyst surface area and catalytic activities. Furthermore, the stability of the catalytic reactions was investigated for 1800 min over the 0.5 wt% Ag-5 wt% Ni/Al₂O₃ and 0.5 wt% Sn-5 wt% Ni/Al₂O₃ catalysts. The results showed an increase in the reactant conversions with an increase in the reaction time.     

Transition from random packing to stable state in a continuously avalanching granular flow

We investigate the transition evolution from the initial state with the random packing of the particles to the stable state in which successive avalanches exhibit consistent characteristics under the slumping regime. It is found that there exist three distinct stages in the transition evolution, considering the change of the volume fraction. The coordination number is almost unchanged during the transition evolution, which indicates the particle contact form is consistent in the three stages. The pause phenomena are discovered in some avalanches, and the probability of pause occurrence increases continuously in the three consecutive stages. We also explore the distribution of particles in the passive layer at the stable state. The particles in the middle region of the passive layer have the closest packing status, and the deeper the region is located, the later it reaches the stable state.     

Effect of heat treatment and zircon addition on the properties of low-cement castables based on recycled alumina grog

In this investigation, low-cement castables were prepared using 70% alumina grog aggregates obtained from crushed alumina brick waste. The aggregates were thermally treated at 1550 °C for 3 h. Four types of low-cement castables were prepared with various types of aggregates (alumina grog with or without thermal treatment) and fillers (with or without zircon addition), and they were evaluated in terms of their physical, thermal, and chemical properties. Microstructural analysis via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed on the castables before and after slag attack. Compared to the other fabricated castables, the thermally treated alumina grog castables with zircon showed better physical properties, such as a higher bulk density, cold crushing strength, and modulus of rupture and a lower apparent porosity and water absorption. In addition, they had a higher positive linear thermal expansion, refractoriness under load, permanent linear change, and hot modulus of rupture. The results of the SEM with energy dispersive X-ray analysis of the prepared castables confirmed that the mullite and anorthite phases were predominant when zircon was not added and the zircon–mullite phase additionally appeared upon the incorporation of zircon. A quantitative elemental analysis via X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was employed to determine the composition of the castables. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the alumina grog castables had a high mullite and low anorthite content, and the thermally treated alumina grog had a high anorthite, low mullite, and high zircon content. The improvement in the mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of the castables with thermally treated alumina grog and added zircon can be attributed to the formation of the zircon–mullite phase with a low mullite phase content.     

刀尖圆弧半径补偿对球面零件车削加工影响的分析

采用刀尖圆弧半径为0.4 mm的刀片,以0、0.4 mm、0.8 mm、1.2 mm为刀尖圆弧半径补偿值,得到球面曲率半径不同的四个试件,基于三丰C-3200测量仪对球面轮廓度进行测量,分析刀尖圆弧半径补偿对球面零件车削加工的影响。分析结果表明,在进行凸球面零件加工时,HNC-818A数控系统中的刀尖圆弧半径补偿功能有效,球面的曲率半径与刀尖圆弧半径补偿值的单调性一致。当刀尖圆弧半径补偿值线性变化时,球面的曲率半径呈非线性变化。当设定刀尖圆弧半径为真实值时,球面轮廓最为理想。在球面零件加工实践中,使用刀尖圆弧半径补偿功能,精加工采用可转位机夹车刀,通过试切法合理修改刀尖圆弧半径补偿值,可以提高球面零件的车削加工质量。     

Experimental investigation of unconfined spherical and cylindrical flame propagation in hydrogen-air mixtures

This paper presents results of experimental investigations on spherical and cylindrical flame propagation in pre-mixed H₂/air-mixtures in unconfined and semi-confined geometries. The experiments were performed in a facility consisting of two transparent solid walls with 1 m² area and four weak side walls made from thin plastic film. The gap size between the solid walls was varied stepwise from thin layer geometry (6 mm) to cube geometry (1 m). A wide range of H₂/air-mixtures with volumetric hydrogen concentrations from 10% to 45% H₂ was ignited between the transparent solid walls. The propagating flame front and its structure was observed with a large scale high speed shadow system. Results of spherical and cylindrical flame propagation up to a radius of 0.5 m were analyzed. The presented spherical burning velocity model is used to discuss the self-acceleration phenomena in unconfined and unobstructed pre-mixed H₂/air flames.     

铝碳质长水口用低铝抗氧化涂层的研制

为抑制铝碳质长水口使用过程中石墨的氧化，其表面会涂覆含 20%~30%Al₂O₃的抗氧化涂层，但切割丝钢等特种钢冶炼过程必须严格控制钢液中夹杂的 Al₂O₃的含量，因此需要制备低氧化铝含量的抗氧化涂层。本文通过调节涂料组成、加水量和水玻璃加入量制备了低铝抗氧化涂层，并利用扫描电镜分析了抗氧化实验后试样断口的显微结构。结果表明：以粘土粉、钾长石粉和硅砂为主要原料，添加 10%硼砂的涂料可在 800 ℃形成良好的釉层，此时涂料中 A12O3的含量可降至 12%，得到了低铝涂料；当加入占涂料质量 80%的水和 40%的水玻璃时，涂层具有最佳的涂覆性能和抗氧化性能，涂层和长水口基体结合致密，保护了长水口中的石墨不被氧化。     

模铸用高铝质流钢砖的显微结构分析

选取市场上模铸用高铝质流钢砖与用后残砖作为研究对象,通过检测不同高铝质流钢砖的理化性能,对比其使用前后的显微结构变化,进一步探讨模铸过程中高铝质流钢砖的显微结构对钢铁产品质量的影响。结果表明:由于显气孔率较大、结构比较疏松、烧结不致密等特性,高铝质流钢砖在经受钢水冲刷时,钢水容易渗透至高铝质流钢砖内部,加速其损毁;其次,高铝质流钢砖与钢水发生物理化学反应后在其表面生成低熔点物,使钢水中产生夹杂物,影响钢铁产品的质量。     

Cu-Mg/Al_2O_3催化乙醇和乙二胺合成N-乙基乙二胺

在固定床反应器内,乙醇和乙二胺经分子间催化胺化反应合成了N-乙基乙二胺(NEED),考察了一系列铜系催化剂的活性,并筛选出催化性能较好的Cu-Mg/A l2O3催化剂;通过X射线衍射和透射扫描电子显微镜方法表征了助剂Mg对Cu/A l2O3催化剂的改性作用;考察了助催化剂Mg含量、反应温度、反应压力、进料量和乙二胺含量等对Cu-Mg/A l2O3催化剂性能的影响。实验结果表明,Cu-Mg/A l2O3催化剂具有很好的活性和选择性;在200℃、3.0MPa、质量分数20%的乙二胺乙醇溶液、进料量1.0mL/m in的条件下,乙二胺的转化率为71.56%,产物NEED的选择性和收率分别为92.62%和69.86%;经过20 d的连续使用表明,Cu-Mg/A l2O3催化剂具有良好的稳定性。     

Processing of Yttria-Alumina Coated Silicon Nitride Slips by Slip Casting

Si₃N₄powders coated with 6 wt% Y₂O₃and 4 wt% Al₂O₃were prepared by coprecipitation. The resulting powders were dispersed in water at different pH values and with addition of various amounts of ammonium polyacrylate (NH₄PA) to produce 32 vol% slips. The influence of the amount of NH₄PA solution added and pH on the rheological properties of 32 vol% coated Si₃N₄slips were studied. In addition, the sintered density of cast samples was determined and related to the degree of slip dispersion. The adsorption of the NH₄PA on the coated particle surface was rather high and the surface became saturated near 0.86 mg/m²at pH 9.2. High NH₄PA concentrations (1.7–3 wt%) were necessary to obtain well dispersed 32 vol% coated Si₃N₄slips at pH 9.2. The best stabilization was obtained with the addition of 2.3 wt% NH₄PA; in this condition, the viscosity reached a minimum value of 35 mPa.s at 100 s^–1. The slip viscosity increased with increasing pH from 9.2 to 10.2. Slips with low viscosities gave a more dense packing of cast samples and consequently higher sintered density values.     

NaY晶化母液制备硅铝胶的技术探讨

在导向剂法合成Y型分子筛的工艺下，晶化母液中SiO₂的含量为50～55g/l,Na₂O含量为20～25g/l，相当于模数为1.65～2.58的稀水玻璃，将晶化母液分离处理后，在晶化母液中加入一定量的硫酸铝溶液使硅沉淀,经过滤和水洗后即可制备出合格的硅铝胶，以便进行重新利用。