Multidisciplinary optimization of gas-quenching process

Distortion as a result of the quenching process is predominantly due to the thermal gradient and phase transformations within the component. Compared with traditional liquid quenching, the thermal boundary conditions during gas quenching are relatively simple to control. By adjusting the gas-quenching furnace pressure, the flow speed, or the spray nozzle configuration, the heat-transfer coefficients can be designed in terms of both the component geometry and the quenching time. The purpose of this research is to apply the optimization methodology to design the gas-quenching process. The design objective is to minimize the distortion caused by quenching. Constraints on the average surface hardness, and its distribution and residual stress are imposed. The heat-transfer coefficients are used as design variables. DEFORM-HT is used to predict material response during quenching. The response surface method is used to obtain the analytical models of the objective function and constraints in terms of the design variables. Once the response surfaces of the objective and constraints are obtained, they are used to search for the optimum heat-transfer coefficients. This process is then used instead of the finite-element analysis. A one-gear blank case study is used to demonstrate the optimization scheme.     

TA2／A3爆炸复合界面微观断裂机制的SEM原位研究SCIEI

借助ＳＥＭ对ＴＡ２／Ａ３爆炸复合界面（包括细小波状界面，中波界面及具有再入射流熔块的大波界面）的微观断裂机制进行了动态研究。结果表明，爆炸复合界面微观断裂机制是：微裂纹在波头夹杂或再入射流熔块内及熔块和基体界面处萌生，并在裂尖应力场作用下沿与外载垂直方向扩展。同时，沿ＴＡ２／Ａ３界面产生微裂纹并在外载作用下，相互连接而扩展。     

铝合金熔体旋转喷吹除气净化过程模拟

采用计算机模拟方法对铝合金熔体旋转喷吹除气净化过程的温度场以及流场进行分析。结果表明,在转杆内部放置一个导气管,可以显著降低气体温度,从而可以有效地解决旋转喷头由于熔剂因高温变软而堵塞的问题;旋转速度和进气流量对铝合金熔体旋转喷吹除气净化效果具有重要影响,应该根据具体情况选择合适的工艺参数。熔池为方形结构时,气体主要从对角处出去,而远离对角处的体积分数却显著降低,甚至可能发生吸气。     

Improved corrosion protection of aluminum alloys by electrodeposited silanes

Organofunctional silanes recently have emerged as outstanding, environmentally friendly corrosion protectors for metal substrates, compared with conventional chromate treatments. A simple immersion technique is typically used to coat the metal surface with silane films. However, the thickness and uniformity of the films are uncontrolled in this process. This paper proposes a new deposition technique for the silane films on the metal surface, i.e., by electrodeposition. Hydrolyzed silanes are water-soluble, ionized molecules, so they can be deposited on metals by electrodeposition. Various combinations of silane mixtures were tested at different voltages, pH values, bath concentrations, and exposure times on panels of alloy aluminum and mirror-polished ferro-plate. The surface structure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and ellipsometry. The resistance of the film to corrosion was investigated by direct current (DC) polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. Electrodeposition results in a more organized and uniform film with fewer pores, compared with immersed or dipped films. This paper was presented at the 2nd International Surface Engineering Congress sponsored by ASM International, on September 15–17, 2003, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and appears on pp. 320–26 of the Proceedings.     

等误差直线逼近非圆曲线节点计算新方法

传统的等误差直线逼近法从被逼曲线的端点开始计算节点.文章在此基础上提出一种非圆曲线节点计算新方法,以被逼曲线曲率半径最小点开始,按等误差法求取节点,再根据曲线规律对节点重新进行排序,输出节点坐标值.用该种方法逼近曲线,在逼近误差等于等误差法逼近误差的条件下,节点数少于等误差法求得的节点数,文中用C语言编写新方法求取节点程序,并与传统方法进行比较,最后用曲线方程进行验证,结论正确,具有实际意义.     

基于模糊多目标决策的供应链合作伙伴选择

采用梯形模糊数将定性的多目标准则合理量化，根据逼近理想点排序方法（TOPSIS）思想，依据各方案与理想解的贴近度大小对合作伙伴进行排序，从而得到最优合作伙伴。最后通过算例表明，该方法简单、有效。     

Microstructural modeling approach applied to rock material

The importance of the microstructural parameters in rock mechanical behavior has been investigated by several authors. Moreover, the Weibull statistical model has been used to characterize the heterogeneity of several materials on the basis of the concept that the microscopic defects within the material determine their mechanical strength. The modeling of different rocks is a topic that is fundamental for the prediction of rock fragmentation. In this article, the analysis of rock microstructure is performed using the microstructural modeling approach, which consists of the simplification, quantification, and modeling of the main properties of rock microstructure. The grain size, grain shape, and microcracks are modeled by means of statistical density functions, namely, Cauchy, chi-squared, exponential, extreme value, gamma, Laplace, normal, uniform, and Weibull. It is found that the Weibull distribution is the most appropriate statistical model of the grain size and grain shape, when compared with the other eight statistical models. Regarding microcracks, the results show that the gamma distribution is the most appropriate model. The Weibull and gamma distributions are then used to analyze the heterogeneity of the microstructure. This is done by comparison of the statistical models of each microstructural property evaluated in several thin sections of the same rock. It is found that with respect to grain size and grain shape, the rock is homogeneous, while the size distribution of the microcracks shows a clear trend toward less homogeneity. The microstructural modeling approach is important for modeling, characterizing, and analyzing the microstructure of rock material. Among other applications, it can be used to explain differences in the mechanical behavior obtained in testing several specimens.     

红外测温技术在离心复合铸造轧辊生产上的应用

本文分析了离心复合铸造轧辊生产过程中离心机停机温度和时间对轧辊质量的影响 ,提出了用先进的红外测温技术来预报停机温度和时间 ,以实现微机监控适时停机 ,保证轧辊内外层熔合良好 ;同时指出了红外测温技术在离心复合铸造轧辊生产上的应用前景     

新型系列准贝氏体钢

介绍了我们多年的研究成果－－新型系列准贝氏体钢，该系列钢具有独特的组织和性能，以及广阔的应用前景。     

水量对锐钛矿溶胶制备、结构及光催化性能的影响

选择“钛酸丁酯-水-乙醇-盐酸”的溶胶．凝胶反应体系，考察反应物水的用量变化对反应过程、溶胶结构和光催化性能的影响，并获得了含有锐钛矿晶体、具有光催化性能的氧化钛溶胶。钛酸丁酯与水的摩尔比为1：2、1：4、1：8时，会逐渐形成凝胶，溶胶常温干燥后的粉体呈无定型结构，透射电镜中只能观察到细小的成膜粒子，溶胶不能使罗丹明B溶液分解褪色。钛酸丁酯与水的摩尔比为1：40、1：100、1：200时，钛酸丁酯发生充分水解，有可能形成稳定的溶胶；溶胶常温干燥后的粉体呈锐钛矿晶型，且结晶强度随水的用量的增加而增强；透射电镜中可观察到松散的团聚体、初显正方形较为紧密的结晶体和致密规则的正方形锐钛矿晶体；各溶胶均可催化降解罗丹明B使其褪色。