多层采空区稳定性分析及处理措施

在现场地质调查、岩石力学性能实验的基础上,应用FLAC3D数值模拟技术对威克矿多层多区块叠跨复杂采空区体系进行了分析研究,计算结果表明该空区体系处于稳定状态。对矿山提出的空区处理方案进行了数值模拟研究,分析结果显示：照此处理后采空区体系虽部分贯通但整体仍然稳定,达不到崩落塌通地表的预期效果。在空区体系稳定性分析的基础上,提出了空区体系处理的改进方案。先考虑多种因素条件综合确定空区顶板的安全厚度层,松动爆破剥离安全层上部的岩石;再用露天深孔挤压爆破崩落法处理空区上部预留顶板安全层,爆破崩落的岩石充填空区形成下部无底柱分段崩落法的覆岩保护层;最后对空区间残留的岩柱进行崩落,以达到处理采空区体系的目的。     

Supercritical CO2 and highly selective aromatase inhibitors: Experimental solubility and empirical data correlation

The solubility of highly selective and potent third-generation aromatase inhibitors includes the non-steroidal agents letrozole and anastrozole and the steroid exemestane in supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO₂) has been investigated. The experiments were carried out using the simple and static method at pressures in the range of 12.1–35.5 MPa and temperatures ranging from 308 to 348 K. The mole fraction solubilities ranged from 0.22 × 10⁻⁵ to 1.88 × 10⁻⁴. Solubility data were correlated using six empirical models (Chrastil model, dV–A model, K–J model, Bartle model, Yu model and Gordillo model). The results showed that these models can be applied to satisfactory solubility predictions at different pressures and temperatures. A comparison among the six models revealed that the K–J, and Gordillo models gave much better correlations of the solubility data with an average absolute relative deviation (AARD%) ranging from 0.2 to 2.3 and from 1.6 to 2.5%, respectively. Using the correlation results, the heat of drug–CO₂ solvation and that of drug vaporization was separately approximated in the range of −17.3 to −17.5 and 93.0–112.1 kJ mol⁻¹.     

Privacy within pervasive communications

In the era of “anywhere, anytime communication”, contextual security is becoming very important. Context security means preventing leakage of information about such aspects of communication as identities of the parties involved, their locations, frequency and the times of communications, and so on as opposed to content security which is concerned with protecting the transmitted data against eavesdropping and manipulation and is usually achieved using encryption and message digests. Routing protocols play an important role in this regard. All of the previously proposed solutions in this area are based on reactive routing. In this paper, we propose a solution called V-routing based on proactive routing protocols for ad hoc networks of the type Mesh and MANET that conceals the locations and the identities of the communicating parties as well as the fact that they are communicating. Our protocol resists an omni-present eavesdropper that tries to locate and identify the source and the destination of a data flow. V-routing is especially capable of hiding the destination, unlike many other secure routing protocols, because it is designed according to a novel routing paradigm that puts the destination in charge of how packets should be sent to it.     

Toward generalized models for estimating molecular weights and acentric factors of pure chemical compounds

In this work, four prompt and robust techniques have been used to introduce new generalized models for estimation of the physical properties of pure substances, including molecular weight and acentric factor. These methods were developed based on radial basis function (RBF) neural networks, group method of data handling (GMDH), multilayer perceptron (MLP), and least square support vector machine (LSSVM) techniques. Models were introduced based on a set of experimental data including 563 pure compounds that were collected from available literature. Input parameters for estimation of molecular weight were considered as specific gravity and normal boiling point. Critical temperature, critical pressure and normal boiling point were selected as inputs for estimation of the acentric factor. Statistical and graphical error analyses normal boiling point revealed that all of the developed models are accurate. The designed RBF models give the most accurate results with an AAPRE of 5.98% and 1.92% for molecular weight and acentric factor, respectively. The developed GMDH models are in the form of simple correlations, which can be used easily in hand calculation problems without any need to computers. Comparison of the developed models with the available methods showed that all of the developed models are more accurate than the existing methods. Using the relevancy factor, the impact of each input parameter on the output results was determined. Additionally, to find out the applicability region of the developed models, and to demonstrate the reliability of the models, the Leverage method has been used. There are few data out of the applicability domain of the proposed models. All the statistical and graphical resolutions, demonstrate the reliability of the developed models in estimating the molecular weight and acentric factor.     

Investigations on landmine detection by BF3 detector

Experiments were carried out to investigate the possible use of neutron backscattering for the detection of polyethylene (PE) sample buried in the soil. In detection of landmine by neutrons, the neutron detector and its shield play an important role. In this paper, the effects of graphite, heavy water, polyethylene and boric acid moderators on the flux of back scattered neutrons were investigated. We have also experimentally verified the effect of BF3 detector shield and obtained good agreement with theory.     

Prediction of the backwater level due to bridge constriction in waterways

This article proposes a mathematical method to calculate the backwater level at bridge constrictions for compound channels. Such a model is necessary, as many of the previously developed simple formulas yield inaccurate results. Parametric studies on a single‐opening semicircular arch, single‐opening semielliptical arch and single‐opening straight deck bridge were also conducted using the commercial software HEC‐RAS to investigate the influences of different factors on backwater level. The results indicated that the Froude number, opening ratio, discharge and roughness coefficient impact the backwater level considerably. Hence, a simple mathematical method was developed based on these parameters and validated using experimental data in a symmetrical two‐stage channel with different roughness coefficients for different types of bridge models. The results obtained using the proposed formula corresponded well with the experimental data and the results obtained using the energy method, which is accurate and the most commonly used method to calculate backwater level.     

FE calculation of transient eddy currents in thin conductive sheets using dynamic boundary conditions

This paper presents an FE modelling approach for the calculation of transient eddy currents in thin conductive layers, where the complexity of the geometry prohibits both a detailed FE modelling and the use of analytical tools. The method allows an estimation of the maximum values of eddy currents at a highly reduced modelling effort and the use of a commercial FE software package. A prerequisite is a slowly varying magnetic field that can be assumed to be unaffected by the eddy currents. It is shown that neither the source of the magnetic field nor the insulating environment has to be modelled. The model is built up exclusively from 2D elements and is excited via the magnetic vector potential. The spatial distribution of the latter is calculated separately in a magnetostatic calculation based on Biot–Savart's law. It is then applied in time-varying form as a dynamic boundary condition at every node of the model. The method was applied to a simple problem for which the results of a detailed FE calculation were available, to document its validity. Further numerical results are presented for the plasma vessel and the heat radiation shield of the Wendelstein 7-X fusion experiment in the case of an emergency discharge. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Implementation of soft computing approaches for prediction of physicochemical properties of ionic liquid mixtures

The main objective of this study was to develop soft computing approaches for prediction of physicochemical properties of IL mixtures including: density, heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and surface tension. The proposed models in this study are based on support vector machine (SVM), least square support vector machines (LSSVM), and group method of data handling type polynomial neural network (GMDH-PNN) systems. To find the LSSVM and SVM adjustable parameters, genetic algorithm (GA) as a meta-heuristic algorithm was utilized. The results showed that LSSVM is more robust and reliable for prediction of physicochemical properties of IL mixtures. The proposed GA-LSSVM model provides average absolute relative deviations of 0.38%, 0.18%, 0.77% and 1.18% for density, heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and surface tension, respectively, which demonstrates high accuracy of the model for prediction of physicochemical properties of IL mixtures.     

Optical properties of group-I-doped ZnO nanowires

Undoped and group-I elements doped ZnO nanowires were synthesized using a thermal evaporation method. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) results showed that, the undoped ZnO nanowires were ultra-long with uniform diameters. On the other hand, the length of the doped ZnO nanowires was in the range of some hundred of nanometers. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns clearly indicated hexagonal structures for all of the products. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies confirmed the oxidation states of Li, Na, K, in the ZnO lattice. An asymmetric O 1s peak indicated the presence of oxygen in an oxide layer. The effect of doping on the optical band-gap and crystalline quality was also investigated using photoluminescence (PL), UV–vis, and Raman spectrometers. The Raman spectra of the products indicated a strong E₂ (high) peak. The PL spectra exhibited a strong peak in the ultraviolet (UV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum for all of the ZnO nanowires. The UV peak of the doped ZnO nanowires was red-shifted compared to the undoped ZnO nanowires. In addition, the UV–vis spectra of the samples showed similar results compared to the PL results.