硼-铝强化板的非线性屈曲有限元分析(英文)

通过有限元方法(FEA)分析强化复合板的非线性屈曲行为。该模型中硼-铝复合材料由硼基体和嵌入其中的不同形态的Al纤维组成。对片层结构的B-Al矩形板施加横向压缩应力,发现强化纤维对具有不同几何形状板材的屈曲行为有明显影响。建模中采用单向、具有矩形截面的强化纤维。结果表明:加载过程中存在一重要的载荷范围,临界屈曲模式在稳态和非稳态之间反复转变。确定由不同的纤维形态和板材高宽比组成的分叉失稳区域。通过ANSYS有限元计算,研究简支边界条件下强化板材的失稳模式,分别得到压应力(σx)与平面收缩(u)以及压应力(σx)与面外挠度(δ)的关系曲线。通过非线性分析,在C1、C2、C3和C4四种形态的纤维中,嵌入C2纤维的板材获得最安全的临界屈服应力。结果表明,FEA非线性屈曲分析可以得到精确的结果。     

Noble-free oxygen reduction reaction catalyst supported on Sengon wood (Paraserianthes falcataria L.) derived reduced graphene oxide for fuel cell application

Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) has progressed as one of key emerging carbon for catalyst support material. As an alternative to the conventional RGO precursor, biomass Sengon wood was converted into RGO for use as a noble metal free catalyst support in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This work intends to reveal the applicability of Sengon wood-derived RGO in anchoring/doping iron and nitrogen particles onto its surface and to study its ORR performance in a half-cell environment. Thin-sheet layer and highly defective (I_D/I_G) was gradually obtained at elevated pyrolysis temperature of Sengon wood graphene oxide (GO) at range 700°C to 900°C. As prepared RGO was further doped into catalyst (Fe/N/RGO) through the same pyrolysis procedure at a selected temperature after mixing the GO powder with iron chloride and different nitrogen precursors (urea, choline chloride, and polyaniline) at a fixed ratio. The ORR activity reached a current density up to 2.43 mA/cm², which in conjunction with smooth multilayer sheet morphology and high graphitic-N content as the active sites. Stability analysis indicated an 85% current efficiency and only 0.03 V reduction in onset potential on methanol resistant test for Fe/ChoCl/RGO catalyst. This study revealed that Sengon wood-derived RGO successfully supported Fe-N-C catalyst which showed comparable oxygen reduction activity to Pt/C.     

Loadability of power transformer under regional climate conditions: the case of Turkey

This paper presents an accurate methodology and examines the effects of long-term ambient temperature changes on the power transformer loadability and its service life loss considering regional climate characteristics. The daily ambient temperature variation is modeled on yearly basis for different climate regions according to historical records. For this purpose, four different regions are selected in Turkey. Thermal and service life loss models are tested under two loading conditions for selected climate projections. Models used in the study, are created in accordance with IEEE C57.91-95 and IEC 60076-7 standards. Calculations are made in high resolution as the basis of second distinct from related standards, for mineral oil-immersed power transformer parameters. In this way, the impact of regional climate conditions on power transformer loadability is determined more accurately. The results show that the power transformer loadability is a function of the regional climate conditions. In addition, the result of the analysis, some coefficients are recommended for power transformer loadability to complete a normal service life range (20.55 years) under selected regional climate conditions. This methodology is applicable to the different climate regions and power transformers outside scope of this study.     

Physical properties of normal grade biodiesel and winter grade biodiesel

In this study, optical and thermal properties of normal grade and winter grade palm oil biodiesel were investigated. Surface Plasmon Resonance and Photopyroelectric technique were used to evaluate the samples. The dispersion curve and thermal diffusivity were obtained. Consequently, the variation of refractive index, as a function of wavelength in normal grade biodiesel is faster than winter grade palm oil biodiesel, and the thermal diffusivity of winter grade biodiesel is higher than the thermal diffusivity of normal grade biodiesel. This is attributed to the higher palmitic acid C(16:0) content in normal grade than in winter grade palm oil biodiesel.     

Flavonoid Analyses and Antimicrobial Activity of Various Parts of Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl Fruit

Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl (Thymelaceae) is commonly known as 'Crown of God', 'Mahkota Dewa', and 'Pau'. It originates from Papua Island, Indonesia and it grows in tropical areas. Empirically, it is potent in treating the hypertensive, diabetic, cancer and diuretic patients. It has a long history of ethnopharmacological usage, and the lack of information about its biological activities led us to investigate the possible biological activities by characterisation of flavonoids and antimicrobial activity of various part of P. macrocarpa against pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The results showed that kaempferol, myricetin, naringin, and rutin were the major flavonoids present in the pericarp while naringin and quercetin were found in the mesocarp and seed. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity of different parts of P. macrocarpa fruit showed a weak ability to moderate antibacterial activity against pathogenic tested bacteria (inhibition range: 0.93-2.17 cm) at concentration of 0.3 mg/disc. The anti fungi activity was only found in seed extract against Aspergillus niger (1.87 cm) at concentration of 0.3 mg/well. From the results obtained, P. macrocarpa fruit could be considered as a natural antimicrobial source due to the presence of flavonoid compounds.     

A new ideal evaporative freezing cycle

A new ideal evaporative freezing cycle for freezing of water is proposed and analyzed by using the conservation of energy and the conservation of mass principles. The proposed cycle utilizes low temperature heat sources such as solar energy, geothermal energy, and waste heat, and consists of a freezing chamber, an air-to-air heat exchanger, a desiccant chamber, an air-to-water heat exchanger, and a fan through which air circulates at atmospheric pressure. The operating principles of the cycle is based on the fact that as dry air picks up moisture from water, the water vapor absorbs heat primarily from the remaining body of the water, and thus the water is cooled and frozen. It is shown that the proposed system can produce 28.4 g ice/kg dry air circulated at most and have a thermal coefficient of performance up to 0.47. The proposed evaporative freezing cycle offers a viable alternative to the conventional refrigeration methods and provides refrigeration by using the inexpensive source of thermal energy source. Also, various aspects of the cycle proposed is discussed.     

An overview of the emerging warm mix asphalt technology

The asphalt industry is constantly attempting to reduce its emissions as concerns are growing on global warming. This is done by decreasing the mixing and compaction temperatures of asphalt mixtures without affecting the properties of the mix which is possible through numerous available technologies in the industry. The production of asphalt mix is done by warm mix asphalt (WMA) technology at considerably lower temperatures (120°C or lower). Less energy consumption, lower mixing and compaction temperatures, early site opening, reduced ageing, fewer emissions, cool weather paving, better workability and, finally, an extended paving window could be mentioned as some of the benefits obtained by using the WMA. This paper presents the WMA techniques and technologies such as foaming techniques, wax and chemical additives techniques. Additionally, the performance of WMA popular technologies such as Sasobit^®, WAM^®-Foam, Evotherm^®, Low energy asphalt, Rediset^® WMX and REVIX? are fully described.     

Open Photoacoustic Cell Configuration Applied to the Thermal Characterization of Liquid CdS Nanocomposites

CdS nanofluids were prepared by the gamma-radiation method at different radiation doses. The samples were characterized by UV–Vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The open cell photoacoustic technique was used to measure the thermal effusivity of the CdS nanocomposites. In this technique a He–Ne laser was used as the excitation source and was operated at 632.8 nm with an output power of 70 mW. The precision and accuracy of this technique were initially established by measuring the thermal effusivity of distilled water and ethylene glycol. The thermal-effusivity values of these two samples were found to be close to the values reported in the literature. The thermal effusivity of CdS nanofluids decreased from (0.453 to 0.268) $\mathrm {W}\cdot \mathrm {S}^{1/2}\cdot \mathrm {cm}^{-2}\cdot \mathrm {K}^{-1}$ with increased dosage of gamma radiation.