蛇管与夹套冷却CSTR温度双重控制

连续搅拌釜式化学反应器(CSTR)是重要的化工设备。对蛇管与夹套双冷却CSTR单回路温度控制方案只利用一种操纵变量,无法兼顾动态性能与静态性能的不足进行了深入分析后,提出了CSTR温度双重控制系统方案。通过双重系统的协调控制,在温度出现偏差时由蛇管冷却器快速消除温度偏差,使温度迅速返回设定值;然后由冷却效率高的夹套冷却器逐步取代蛇管冷却器所承担的冷却负荷变化——即在动态过程,由动态性能好的操作变量(蛇管冷却器)进行控制,过渡过程短,动态偏差小;在平稳生产过程,CSTR冷却负荷主要由静态性能好的操作变量(夹套冷却器)承担,冷却效率高,冷却水用量少。CSTR温度双重控制充分发挥了CSTR蛇管与夹套冷却器各自的优势,使CSTR温度控制的动态性能与静态性能都达到较为理想水平。最后,通过半实物仿真实验验证了CSTR温度双重控制在动态性能和节能降耗二方面的优越性。该双重控制方案可应用于具有类似结构特征的其他生产系统。     

The effect of transportation suit induced heat stress on helicopter underwater escape preparation and task performance

Although essential in an emergency such as a helicopter ditching, mandatory survival suits worn by civilian personnel may lead to heat strain during a normal flight. To explore the possibility that wearing a helicopter transportation suit impairs emergency performance, 11 individuals completed underwater escape procedures immediately following a pre-recorded emergency announcement (randomly played between 50 and 90 min) in two ambient temperature conditions (Thermoneutral = 21 °C and Hot = 34 °C). Mean skin and rectal temperatures were recorded throughout the trials, while situation awareness and thermal sensation/comfort were recorded on completion of trials. Results indicate that although mean skin and rectal temperatures were significantly higher at the end of both trials, escape procedures were not impaired. It can therefore be concluded that although conditions inside an offshore transport helicopter are perceived as being hot and uncomfortable, no deficits in escape performance should be expected in the first 90 min of flight.     

Thermal comfort and sensation in men wearing a cooling system controlled by skin temperature

OBJECTIVE: The study was done to determine whether thermal comfort (TC), thermal sensation (TS), and subjective factors gauging environmental stress were negatively affected with different cooling methods in men exercising in chemical protective clothing. BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported that intermittent regional cooling improved the efficacy of cooling as compared with constant cooling (CC), but no studies have addressed whether there is any improvement in thermal comfort. METHODS: Eight male volunteers exercised at moderate work intensity (425 W) in three microclimate cooling tests. The circulating fluid in the cooling garment was provided during exercise to the head (6% body surface area [BSA]), torso (22% BSA), and thighs (44% BSA) and manipulated under three methods: (a) CC, (b) pulsed cooling (PC), and (c) PC activated by mean skin temperature (T(sk)) control (PC(skin)). TC and TS ratings were recorded every 20 min during the 80-min test. RESULTS: TC and TS ratings were not different for PC(skin) and CC; thus the participants perceived PC(skin) as being similar to CC. TS was significantly warmer with PC than with PC(skin) and CC (p < .001). In PC(skin), T(sk) was significantly higher than in PC and CC (p < .001), and PC(skin) was rated as being not as warm as PC according to TS. CONCLUSION: This indicates that the PC(skin) method was perceived as being as cool as CC and cooler than PC. APPLICATION: These findings indicate that the PC(skin) cooling method is an acceptable alternative to CC and PC based on human perceptions.     

Comparison of two different cooling systems in alleviating thermal and physiological strain during prolonged exercise in the heat

Abstract

This study compared the efficacy of an ice vest comprising of water (WATER) or a water-carbon (CARBON) emulsion on thermophysiological responses to strenuous exercise in the heat. Twelve male cyclists completed three 50-minute constant workload trials (55% of peak power output, ambient temperature 30.4?±?0.6°C) with WATER, CARBON, and without ice vest (CONTROL), respectively. The increase in core body temperature (Tcore) was lower in WATER at 40 (?0.49?±?0.34 °C) and 50?minutes (?0.48?±?0.48 °C) and in CARBON at 30 (?0.41?±?0.48 °C), 40 (?0.54?±?0.51 °C), and 50?minutes (?0.67?±?0.62 °C) as compared to CONTROL (p?<?0.05, ES > 0.8). While heart rate and blood lactate kinetics did not differ between the conditions, statistical main effects in favour of both WATER and CARBON were found for thermal sensation (condition p?<?0.001 and interaction p?<?0.01) and rating of perceived exertion (condition p?<?0.05). Per-cooling with CARBON and WATER similarly reduced Tcore but not physiological strain during prolonged exercise in the heat.

Practitioner Summary: Exercise in the heat is characterised by increases in thermophysiological strain. Both per-cooling with a novel carbon-based and a conventional water-based ice vest were shown to reduce core temperature significantly. However, due to its lower mass, the carbon-based system may be recommended especially for weight-bearing sports.     

The effect of two kinds of T-shirts on physiological and psychological thermal responses during exercise and recovery

The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological and psychological responses during and after high-intensity exercise in a warm and humid environment in subjects wearing shirts of different fabrics. Eight healthy men exercised on two separate occasions, in random order, wearing two types of long-sleeve T-shirt: one made of polyester (PES) and the other of cotton fabric (CT). They performed three 20 min exercise bouts, with 5 min rest between each, and then rested in a chair for 60 min to recover. The ambient temperature was 25 °C and relative humidity was 60%. The exercise comprised of treadmill running at 8 km/h at 1° grade. Rectal temperature, skin temperatures at eight sites, heart rate, T-shirt mass and ratings of thermal, clothing wettedness, and shivering/sweating sensation were measured before the experiment, during the 5 min rest period after each exercise bout, and during recovery. Nude body mass was measured before the experiment and during recovery. The physiological stress index showed that the exercise produced a state of very high heat stress. Compared with exercise wearing the CT shirt, exercise wearing the PES fabric produced a greater sweating efficiency and less clothing regain (i.e., less sweat retention), but thermophysiological and subjective sensations during the intermittent high-intensity exercise were similar for both fabrics. However, skin temperature returned to the pre-exercise level faster, and the thermal and rating of shivering/sweating sensation were lower after exercise in the warm and humid environment in subjects wearing PES than when wearing the more traditional CT fabric.     

The effect of two kinds of T-shirts on physiological and psychological thermal responses during exercise and recovery

The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological and psychological responses during and after high-intensity exercise in a warm and humid environment in subjects wearing shirts of different fabrics. Eight healthy men exercised on two separate occasions, in random order, wearing two types of long-sleeve T-shirt: one made of polyester (PES) and the other of cotton fabric (CT). They performed three 20 min exercise bouts, with 5 min rest between each, and then rested in a chair for 60 min to recover. The ambient temperature was 25 °C and relative humidity was 60%. The exercise comprised of treadmill running at 8 km/h at 1° grade. Rectal temperature, skin temperatures at eight sites, heart rate, T-shirt mass and ratings of thermal, clothing wettedness, and shivering/sweating sensation were measured before the experiment, during the 5 min rest period after each exercise bout, and during recovery. Nude body mass was measured before the experiment and during recovery. The physiological stress index showed that the exercise produced a state of very high heat stress. Compared with exercise wearing the CT shirt, exercise wearing the PES fabric produced a greater sweating efficiency and less clothing regain (i.e., less sweat retention), but thermophysiological and subjective sensations during the intermittent high-intensity exercise were similar for both fabrics. However, skin temperature returned to the pre-exercise level faster, and the thermal and rating of shivering/sweating sensation were lower after exercise in the warm and humid environment in subjects wearing PES than when wearing the more traditional CT fabric.     

Strategies for increasing evaporative cooling during simulated desert patrol mission

The study evaluated the efficiency of two heat dissipation strategies under simulated desert patrol missions. Ten men participated in four trials, during which they walked on a treadmill (45°C, 20% relative humidity), carrying a load of 35 kg; two 50-min walks were separated by a 20-min rest. Cooling strategies, provided by an ambient air-ventilated vest (active cooling condition, AC), or water spraying of the skin during the rest (passive cooling condition, PC), in addition to reduced clothing and open zippers, were compared to conditions with full protective (FP) clothing and naked condition (NC). Skin temperature was higher during NC (37.9 ± 0.4°C; p < 0.001), and rectal temperature and heart rate were higher during FP (38.6 ± 0.4°C, p < 0.001 and 145 ± 12, p < 0.001, respectively), compared to other conditions. Four subjects terminated the trial prematurely due to signs of heat exhaustion in FP. Both cooling strategies substantially improved evaporative cooling.     

Intermittent microclimate cooling during rest increases work capacity and reduces heat stress

Requirements for special protective equipment while working in hazardous environments can present a significantly increased thermal burden and early onset of physical fatigue. Ambulatory (backpack) or tethered personal cooling can accelerate metabolic heat removal, but is often not practical from an ergonomic standpoint. The efficacy of incorporating personal cooling during non-ambulatory rest periods was evaluated in subjects (n=8) with varying levels of fitness. Treadmill work (≈475 W, 40% [Vdot]O₂max) was alternately performed for 30 min followed by 30 min of rest. Subjects walked and rested under three separate experimental conditions: (1) control (C), in which light clothing was worn; (2) CPE, in which a chemical protective ensemble (CPE) was worn, and (3) CPE plus intermittent microclimate cooling (COOL). The WBGTcondition for all trials was 31°C. During the COOL trial the subjects additionally wore a personal cooling vest which allowed for the circulation of chilled liquid over the torso during rest. Under C conditions, relatively modest changes in rectal temperature (T _re ) were observed, which stabilized over time. CPE wear resulted in a progessive rise in T _re and early fatigue. The addition of intermittent cooling during each rest cycle (COOL trial) significantly attenuated heat storage such that an oscillating, but equilibrated T _re was established and work capacity was at least doubled. Moreover, the perceived cooling effect was appreciable for all subjects. Therefore, intermittent personal cooling provided a useful means of enhancing work productivity and may have application for certain military and industrial personnel performing heavy work in hot environments. This approach should provide a practical alternative for reducing stress/fatigue when work/rest cycles are employed.     

Microfabrication and characterization of UV micropatternable,electrically conducting polyaniline photoresist blends for MEMS applications

We present the preparation and electrical characterization of an electrically conductive blend of polyaniline (PANi) and SU-8 UV micropatternable photoresist that offers promising opportunities for MEMS applications. The blend was prepared by shear mixing of PANi and SU-8 2010 resist at an rpm of 1,000 for 15 h. The composite was spin-coated on a silicon wafer at an 850 rpm in order to achieve a thickness of 50 µm, followed by soft baking at 70 °C for 35 min and cooling to room temperature. The desired structures were patterned using masked UV exposure for 60 s. Full cross-linking of PANi and SU-8 blend was achieved by a post-exposure bake at a temperature of 90 °C for 25 min, followed by cooling to room temperature. The desired electrode structures and trace lines were then developed in SU-8 developer for 10 min by manual agitation. The fabricated structures were characterized under Scanning Electron Microscope and through Electron Dispersion X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) demonstrating that good patternability was achieved when using photo-initiator (triarylsulfonium hexafluoro-anitimonate salts) and gamma-butyrolactone solvents in the blend. Further, electrical characterization together with EDS showed that an electrically conductive path is formed in the PANI SU-8 2010 polymer matrix. It is also observed that resistivity as low as 350 Ω-m was achieved at 8.6 wt% of PANi in SU-8 2010 polymer matrix.     

Upper extremity hemodynamics and sensation with backpack loads

Heavy backpacks are often used in extreme environments, for example by military during combat, therefore completion of tasks quickly and efficiently is of operational relevance. The purpose of this study was to quantify hemodynamic parameters (brachial artery Doppler and microvascular flow by photoplethysmography; tissue oxygenation by near-infrared spectroscopy; arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter) and sensation in upper extremities and hands (Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test and 2-point discrimination test) while wearing a loaded backpack (12 kg) in healthy adults for 10 min. All values were compared to baseline before wearing a backpack. Moderate weight loaded backpack loads significantly decreased upper extremity sensation as well as all macrovascular and microvascular hemodynamic values. Decreased macrovascular and microvascular hemodynamics may produce neurological dysfunction and consequently, probably affect fine motor control of the hands.     

Effect of base layer materials on physiological and perceptual responses to exercise in personal protective equipment

Ten men (non-firefighters) completed a 110 min walking/recovery protocol (three 20-min exercise bouts, with recovery periods of 10, 20, and 20 min following successive bouts) in a thermoneutral laboratory while wearing firefighting personal protective equipment over one of four base layers: cotton, modacrylic, wool, and phase change material. There were no significant differences in changes in heart rate, core temperature, rating of perceived exertion, thermal discomfort, and thermal strain among base layers. Sticking to skin, coolness/hotness, and clothing humidity sensation were more favorable (p < 0.05) for wool compared with cotton; no significant differences were identified for the other 7 clothing sensations assessed. Separate materials performance testing of the individual base layers and firefighting ensembles (base layer + turnout gear) indicated differences in thermal protective performance and total heat loss among the base layers and among ensembles; however, differences in heat dissipation did not correspond with physiological responses during exercise or recovery.     

External loading during daily living improves high intensity tasks under load

Tactical athletes (TA) perform high intensity tasks while carrying considerable external loads. This study examined the effects of wearing an external load during daily living (ELDL) on high intensity TA tasks. Nine trained men (21 ± 2 years; 180 ± 1 cm; 91.1 ± 4.4 kg) completed 3 weeks of ELDL which consisted of wearing a weighted vest equal to ∼11%, 13%, and 16% body mass 4 days/week; 8 h/day during weeks 1, 2, and 3 of ELDL phase. Weight vests were not worn during training. A 3 week control phase (CON) commenced after ELDL. Four TA performance tasks were practiced during two familiarization sessions before experimental trials. The tasks included a 5 flight, 53 step stair climb, 44 m zig-zag sprint with 2 points of change in direction and kneeling on one knee, 2 × 25 m casualty drag (84 kg), and 8 × 25 yard shuttle run. All tasks were completed while wearing a 12 kg vest. Percentage change in performance from pre-to post-intervention were compared between ELDL and CON using dependent t-tests, and Cohen's D effect size was calculated for absolute change in performance for each task. All tasks displayed trends of robust improvement from baseline to post ELDL, followed by modest drops in performance during CON (p-value range = 0.03 to < 0.001; ES range 1.1–2.6). The addition of ELDL provides a transient enhancement of occupational anaerobic task performances for TA that exceeds resistance and conditioning training alone.     

Multi-loop control of liquid cooling garment systems

In this study the effects of multi-loop control of liquid cooling garments (LCGs) under exercise heat stress conditions were investigated by experiments and theoretical analysis. A triple-loop LCG, by which the torso, arms and legs could be independently cooled, was used in the two series of experiments carried out in a hot environment (35 degrees C/40% RH). The experiment consisted of rest, exercise on an ergometer at 70 W and exercise at 110 W. In the first experiment, each water inlet temperature (TWI) was adjusted according to the local thermal sensation. In the second experiment, TWI for the torso including arms and TWI for the legs were regulated by a skin temperature controller with set-point adjustment via heart rate. The experiments showed that a multi-loop LCG is more effective than a single-loop LCG in providing thermal sensation and comfort adjusted to the requirements of the different parts of the body, and that a skin temperature controller could be applied to a multi-loop system. The theoretical analysis was carried out using a mathematical model of thermoregulation. The results showed that a strong cooling of the surface over the working muscles (legs) provided the greatest thermoregulatory advantage during low body exercise, because most of the heat generated within the working muscles can be removed directly by heat conduction to the skin. Optimization of a human/LCG system could be attained by an optimal configuration and control. However, an optimal configuration always depends on the application purpose of an LCG system.     

The effects of multiple firefighting activities on information processing and work performance in a smoke‐diving room: An intervention study

Firefighters perform various tasks during firefighting operations under unknown and unpredictable conditions. The present study investigated the impact of firefighting activities and cooling tactics on information processing and work performance. Firefighters performed typical firefighting tasks in the four experimental conditions, namely i) no cooling device (NC), ii) cooling gel (CG), iii) cool vest (CV), and iv) cooling gel and cool vest (CG + CV). The measurement of information processing, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) scores decreased significantly after the firefighting activities in the four conditions, relative to baseline. The results revealed no significant difference in PASAT scores among the four conditions. However, the performance time (PT) was significantly shorter for the CV and CG + CV compared to the NC and CG conditions. The findings confirmed that the firefighting activities have a detrimental effect on information processing. The CG + CV and CV were more effective than CG and NC in improving PT during firefighting. However, the cooling strategies have a negligible effect on improving information processing performance.     

Physiological strain and decision making affected by different cooling tactics following live‐fire training

Multiple factors, including different environmental, physical, and psychophysiological agents, influence firefighters’ health and safety in real fire and rescue operations. This experimental study investigated the effect of live‐fire training and cooling strategies on both physiological response and decision making. Twenty‐three healthy male firefighters performed live‐fire tasks in four separate conditions: namely rest or without cooling method (WCM), cool vest (CV), forearm immersion (FI), and cool vest and forearm immersion (CV + FI). Cooling effects of the employed interventions were evaluated based on heart rate (HR), tympanic temperature (TT), and Iowa gambling task (IGT) scores. At the end of the four experimental conditions, HR and TT increased, whereas IGT scores as a measure of decision making decreased relative to baseline. HR (beats per minute) and TT (°C) were significantly lower at the end of the experiment in the CV, FI, and CV + FI compared with the WCM conditions. There was no significant difference in Iowa scores between experimental conditions. These consequences demonstrate that live‐fire tasks are effective in raising the physiological and decision‐making responses following firefighting activities. It is concluded that CV, FI, and CV + FI were more effective than the WCM in attenuating physiological responses and decision making during live‐fire training.     

基于最大制冷系数调节算法的井下制冷器设计

为了提高井下电子仪器的应用温度范围,创新性地设计了基于半导体制冷技术的井下制冷器为仪器降温。通过分析半导体制冷片的性能特性,得到了最大制冷系数工况的实现条件,据此设计了能够均衡最大制冷系数工况和最大制冷量工况的分段调节控温算法,以达到高效制冷的目标。为了实现控温算法的系统设计,使用微控制器控制高精度温度传感器采集多点温度,同时用特殊功率运算放大器设计了精密电压-电流转换器为半导体制冷片供电。仿真及实验测量结果表明,该井下制冷器具有制冷效率高、自产热低、可耐高温等特点,使较低温度级别的井下电子仪器在较高的环境温度下能够正常工作,有利于降低钻井成本。     

水泥篦冷机出口熟料温度自适应辨识模型

为了优化控制系统,建立篦冷机温度熟料出口的识别模型,利用篦冷机内熟料换热机理,找出熟料冷却过程的关键影响因素;利用回声状态网络辨识篦冷机运行数据,基于递归最小二乘法推导网络的在线学习算法,实现权值自适应调整,从而建立了篦冷机出口熟料温度的自适应辨识模型.仿真实验可知,在系统发生变化时构建的模型能够自适应调整网络输出权值矩阵,使模型快速收敛.与其他离线方法相比,提出的熟料出口温度的自适应模型更加持久有效,可以作为辨识模型指导篦冷机的控制.     

Comfort design and optimization of direct expansion multi-connected radiant air conditioning based on 3D flow field simulation

The air conditioning method based on radiation heat exchange has the characteristics of small vertical temperature gradient, high thermal comfort and energy saving, and has become a hot spot of attention. The Fluent numerical simulation, the experiment in this paper studies the direct expansion multi-line radiant air conditioner under the artificially simulated climate environment in winter heating, summer cooling and dehumidification. The temperature difference of the radiation + fresh air mode at the same time indoors under heating conditions is less than 2.5 °C, and the time to reach the indoor set temperature of 24 °C is about 2–3 h. Under cooling conditions, the temperature difference of the radiation + fresh air mode at the same time in the room is about 0.5–2 °C, and the time to reach the indoor set temperature of 26 °C is about 1–3 h. In the fresh air mode, the indoor temperature difference and response time at the same time are slightly larger than the radiation + fresh air mode. The freezing and dehumidification effect of fresh air is obvious, the moisture content of dehumidifying fresh air is between 6.3 and 10.5 g/kg, and the dehumidification efficiency can reach 50%. Under the same artificial simulated climate environment, the consumption of the three modes is not much different. When the outdoor temperature in heating conditions is higher than 9 °C, the fresh air mode can get better, and the radiation + fresh air mode can achieve better comfort when running indoors under various conditions.     

The V-Zn binary system: New experimental results and thermodynamic assessment

Experimental investigation followed by thermodynamic assessment of the V-Zn system was carried out in the present study. A series of V-Zn alloys annealed at various temperatures were examined using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy/wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometer, X-ray diffraction and differential thermal analysis. It was confirmed that V Zn₁₆, with a V content of about 5.8 at.%, was indeed an equilibrium phase. DTA results indicated that the peritectic temperature for V Zn₁₆ was about 427 ^°C. Two new metastable compounds, V Zn₉ and V ₃Zn₂, with V contents of 8.5-11.3 at.% and 60 at.%, respectively, were discovered. DTA results together with SEM-EDS examinations revealed that V Zn₉ was formed at around 450 ^°C in Zn75V25 alloy with a cooling rate greater than 12 ^°C/min. The V Zn₉ phase, however, decomposed into V Zn₃ and liquid Zn when the alloy was held above 442 ^°C. The peritectic temperatures for two equilibrium phases, V ₄Zn₅ and V Zn₃, were 651 ^°C and 621 ^°C, respectively. These measurements were slightly lower than the values determined in prior studies. The onset temperature for forming V Zn₃ decreased significantly with increasing cooling rate while its exothermic peak widened during fast cooling. These phenomena indicated that both the nucleation and growth processes for V Zn₃ were kinetically challenged.In addition, the solubility of Zn in α-V was measured. It was 2.1 at.%, 2.5 at.%, 2.6 at.%, 2.9 at.% and 3.3 at.% at 450 ^°C, 600 ^°C, 670 ^°C, 800 ^°C and 1000 ^°C, respectively. Based on the results obtained in the present study and previous investigations, the V-Zn system was reassessed thermodynamically. The assessment was in good agreement with experimental results.