Third order turboalternator electrical stability models withapplications to subsynchronous resonance studies

This paper deals primarily with the application of standstill frequency response (SSFR) models to subsynchronous resonance (SSR) studies involving large turbogenerators. It has been already recognized that models derived from SSFR testing intrinsically define the so-called subsubtransient frequency domain as well as the transient and subtransient domains. The application of a variety of SSFR models has been described previously only for one machine. Another turbogenerator possessing markedly different damping characteristics is compared with the one referred to above. Comparisons are also made with an IEEE “Benchmark” model. Comments regarding the damping performance of each of these three machines in the SSR range are discussed as well as the effect of rotor and field on stator differential leakage fluxes. Proposals are made for consideration by the IEEE Power System Engineering and Electric Machinery Committees involved in benchmark SSR stability programs or in related generator modeling standards     

Pd‐Ag/α‐Al2O3 Catalyst Deactivation in Acetylene Selective Hydrogenation Process

The selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene over Pd‐Ag/α‐Al₂O₃ catalysts prepared by different impregnation/reduction methods was studied. The best catalytic performance was achieved with the sample prepared by sequential impregnation. A kinetic model based on first order in acetylene and 0.5th order in hydrogen for the main reaction and second‐order independent decay law for catalyst deactivation was used to fit the conversion time data and to obtain quantitative assessment of catalyst performances. Fair fits were observed from which the reaction and deactivation rate constants were evaluated. Coke deposition amounts showed a good correlation with catalyst deactivation rate constants, indicating that coke formation should be the main cause of catalyst deactivation.     

Effects of compositional variations on CO2 foam under miscible conditions

Foam can mitigate the associated problems with the gas injection by reducing the mobility of the injected gas. The presence of an immiscible oleic phase can adversely affect the foam stability. Nevertheless, under miscible conditions gas and oil mix in different proportions forming a phase with a varying composition at the proximity of the displacement front. Therefore, it is important to understand how the compositional variations of the front affect the foam behavior. In this study through several core‐flood experiments under miscible condition, three different regimes were identified based on the effects of the mixed‐phase composition on CO₂ foam‐flow behavior: In Regime 1 the apparent viscosity of the in‐situ fluid was the highest and increased with increasing x_CO2. In Regime 2 the apparent viscosity increased with decreasing x_CO2. In Regime 3 the apparent viscosity of the fluid remained relatively low and insensitive to the value of x_CO2. © 2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 64: 758–764, 2018     

Effects of three surfactant types of anionic, cationic and non-ionic on tensile properties and fracture surface morphology of epoxy/MWCNT nanocomposites

Three types of surfactants were used to enhance the dispersion of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in the epoxy matrix. MWCNTs were separately treated with non-ionic (polyoxyethylene octyl phenyl ether, Triton X-100), cationic (hexadecyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide, CTAB) and anionic (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS) surfactants and their effects were evaluated on the dispersion state and surface chemistry, as well as on the tensile properties and tensile fracture surface morphology of MWCNTs/epoxy nanocomposites. The active surfaces of the carbon nanotubes were characterized by FTIR. The non-ionic surfactant, Triton X-100, had the best effect on dispersion of the MWCNT in the epoxy matrix, thus, positively affecting the tensile parameters of the corresponding nanocomposites which were attributed to the ??bridging?? effects between the MWCNT and epoxy, introduced by the hydrophobic and hydrophilic heads of the corresponding surfactant. Presence of MWCNTs as reinforcing agent increased the elastic modulus of nanocomposites, indicating the improved interfacial adhesion between CNTs and polymer matrix. The regions of nucleation and propagation of cracks were clearly seen in the SEM micrographs of the tensile fracture surface of the nanocomposites. The cracks deviated on reaching the carbon nanotubes. The dispersing aiding capabilities of the three surfactants used in the present study were as follows: cationic?<?anionic?<?non-ionic.     

Experimental study of secondary and tertiary modes combined low salinity water and polymer flooding in sandstone porous media

Combined low salinity water (LSW) and polymer (LSP) flooding is the most attractive method of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Considerable research has investigated effective mechanisms of LSP flooding. In this study, 10 laboratory core flood tests were carried out to evaluate the effects of LSW injection into samples without any clay particles, the timing of LSW injection, and the advantages of adding polymer to the injection water for EOR. Secondary and tertiary LSW injections were performed on sandpack samples with different wettability states and water salinity. Tertiary LSW injection after secondary synthetic seawater (SSW) injection in oil-wet samples resulted in 13% more oil recovery, while the water-wet sample showed no effect on the oil recovery. Secondary LSW injection in oil-wet porous media improved oil recovery by 8% of the original oil in place (OOIP) more than secondary SSW injection. Tertiary LSP flooding after secondary SSW injection in the oil-wet sample provided a recovery of 67.3% of OOIP, while secondary LSW injection followed by tertiary LSP flooding yielded the maximum ultimate oil recovery of about 77% of OOIP. The findings showed that the positive EOR effects of LSW and LSP flooding were the results of wettability alteration, pH increase, improved mobility ratio, better sweep efficiency, and oil redistribution. In addition, results showed that wettability alteration is possible without the presence of clay particles. The findings of this study can help for a better understanding of fluid propagation through the porous media and an investigation of delays in reaching ultimate oil recovery.     

Effect of Calcination Conditions on Crystalline Structure and Pore Size Distribution for a Mesoporous Alumina

In this article, a mesoporous commercial alumina was calcined in the temperature range of 600°C–1200°C. The effect of several parameters such as calcination temperature, calcination time, heating rate, and calcination steps on phase transformation and crystal size was experimentally investigated. The characterization of the commercial mesoporous alumina and samples calcined at 1000°C, 1040°C, 1070°C, 1100°C, and 1200°C by single-step and multi-step calcination was performed using XRD and N₂ adsorption/desorption techniques. For the commercial mesoporous alumina, TG/DTA analysis was also performed. Experimental results showed that mostly pure α-Al₂O₃ was obtained at 1100°C.     

Studying the Role of Gelation Agents in Gelcasting Non-porous Si3N4 Bodies by Pressureless Sintering

Silicon - The monomer content in the gelcasting process affects the kinetics of cross-linking reactions which determines the quality of the gel network structure and the final properties of the...