The Role of Metastable Atoms in a Homogeneous Atmospheric Pressure Barrier Discharge in Helium

A one-dimensional fluid model for homogeneous atmospheric pressure barrier discharges in helium is presented by considering elementary processes of excitation and ionization including a metastable atom effect. Using this model we investigate the behaviours of the helium metastable atoms in discharges as well as their influence on the discharge characteristics. It is shown that the metastable atoms with a relatively high concentration during the discharge are mainly produced in the active phase of the discharge and dissolved in the off phase. It is also found that the metastable atom collisions can not only provide seed electrons for discharges but also influence the concentration of ions. A reduction of matestable atom density results in a drop in the charged particle densities and causes a qualitative change in the discharge patterns.     

宽带激光熔覆WCP/Ni基合金梯度复合涂层组织与摩擦磨损特性

研究了铸造WC_P/Ni基合金梯度复合涂层组织与摩擦磨损特性。结果表明,梯度复合涂层与基材实现了良好的冶金结合,涂层内有γ-Ni枝晶组织,γ-Ni＋M₂₃C 6共晶组织以及凝固结晶析出的M₆C、M₂₃C₆、M₇C₃等块状或条状组织;随着铸造WC_P体积分数的增加,复合涂层摩擦系数减小,耐磨性增加。19-4试样的耐磨性最高值为4.61,是基材的3倍以上。梯度涂层的磨损机理为磨粒磨损与粘着磨损的复合作用。     

Use of the time constant to detect corrosion speed in reinforced concrete structures

The relatively simple to measure ‘time constant’ is presented as an index for characterizing the level of corrosion experienced by steel in concrete. This communication, largely in the form of a technical note, explicitly illustrates that the time constant determined from electrochemical testing has significant merit for monitoring corrosion of steel in concrete, and appears to be insensitive to the area of electrode being probed. In this work, the time constant, κ, is determined following a galvanostatic excitation signal, revealing a good correlation between the value of κ and corrosion status across specimens of widely varying geometry. Although this notion has been suggested in the past, this work presents both a survey and consolidated review to indicate the utility of the parameter as an index to corrosion rate on-site.     

A Web-based flood forecasting system for Shuangpai region

Traditional flood forecasting and operation of reservoirs in China are based on manual calculations by hydrologists or through standalone computer programs. The main drawbacks of these methods are long forecasting time due to time-consuming nature, individual knowledge, lack of communication, absence of experts, etc. A Web-based flood forecasting system (WFFS), which includes five main modules: real-time rainfall data conversion, model-driven hydrologic forecasting, model calibration, precipitation forecasting, and flood analysis, is presented in this paper. The WFFS brings significant convenience to personnel engaged in flood forecasting and control and allows real-time contribution of a wide range of experts at other spatial locations in times of emergency. The conceptual framework and detailed components of the proposed WFFS, which employs a multi-tiered architecture, are illustrated. Multi-tiered architecture offers great flexibility, portability, reusability and reliability. The prototype WFFS has been developed in Java programming language and applied in Shuangpai region with a satisfactory result.     

Extended Graetz problem including streamwise conduction and viscous dissipation in microchannel

Extended Graetz problem in microchannel is analyzed by using eigenfunction expansion to solve the energy equation. The hydrodynamically developed flow is assumed to enter the microchannel with uniform temperature or uniform heat flux boundary condition. The effects of velocity and temperature jump boundary condition on the microchannel wall, streamwise conduction and viscous dissipation are all included. From the temperature field obtained, the local Nusselt number distributions are shown as the dimensionless parameters (Peclet number, Knudsen number, Brinkman number) vary. The fully developed Nusselt number for each boundary condition is obtained also in terms of these parameters.     

Growth and morphology of nanometer LiMn2O4 powder

The growth of Li_1+xMn₂O₄ via detonation reaction was investigated with respect to the presence of an energetic precursor, such as the metallic nitrate and the degree of confinement of the explosive charge. The detonation products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. Powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the products. Li_1+xMn₂O₄ with 1-2 μm spherical morphology and more uniform secondary particles, but with smaller primary particles of diameters from 20 to 60 nm and a variety of morphologies were found. The oxides produced by this cheap method affirmed the validity of detonation synthesis of nano-size powders.     

Minimum weight design of inhomogeneous rotating discs

There are numerous applications for gas turbine discs in the aerospace industry such as in turbojet engines. These discs normally work under high temperatures while subjected to high angular velocities. Minimizing the weight of such items in aerospace applications results in benefits such as low dead weights and lower costs. High speed of rotation causes large centrifugal forces in a disc and simultaneous application of high temperatures reduces disc material strength. Thus, the latter effects tend to increase deformations of the disc under the applied loads. In order to obtain a reliable disc analysis and arrive at the corresponding correct stress distribution, solutions should consider changes in material properties due to the temperature field throughout the disc. To achieve this goal, an inhomogeneous disc model with variable thickness is considered. Using the variable material properties method, stresses are obtained for the disc under rotation and a steady temperature field. In this paper this is done by modelling the rotating disc as a series of rings of different but constant properties. The optimum disc profile is arrived at by sequentially proportioning the thicknesses of each ring to satisfy the stress requirements. This method vis-à-vis a mathematical programming procedure for optimization shows several advantages. Firstly, it is simple iterative proportioning in each design cycle not requiring involved mathematical operations. Secondly, due to its simplicity it alleviates the necessity of certain simplifications that are common in so-called rigorous mathematical procedures. The results obtained, compared to those published in the literature show agreement and superiority. A further advantage of the proposed method is the independence of the end results from the initially assumed point in the iterative design routine, unlike most methods published so far.     

Study of the Mössbauer effect on rare-earth borided surface layers on pure iron

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Vibrational Mode in Two-Dimensional Dust Monolayer with Finite Size Dust Grains

Vibrational mode in a two-dimensional dust monolayer is investigated by considering the finite size of dust grains. Each dust grain is assumed to be a negative point charge and a dipole moment due to the inhomogeneous charge distribution on its surface. The dispersion relation of the vibrational mode is derived. Both the self-excited and externally excited cases are discussed. It is shown that the mode is sensitive to the direction of the dipole moment.     

基于图像处理技术的瞳孔和角膜反射中心提取算法

为了提高瞳孔中心的实时提取精度和抗干扰能力,利用基于瞳孔-角膜跟踪法原理和图像处理的眼动跟踪技术,实现瞳孔和角膜反射中心的精确提取.首先在红外光源条件下,用摄像机捕获人眼图像,通过图像自适应二值化阈值确定图像处理区域,以减小处理时间;其次,利用高低2次二值化阈值提取角膜反射中心;然后求取自适应最佳阈值确定瞳孔位置和大小;最后用梯度法提取瞳孔轮廓特征点,并用椭圆拟合瞳孔的方法确定瞳孔中心.实验结果表明,该算法在保证瞳孔和角膜反射中心提取的准确性和稳定性的同时,能满足实时处理要求.