Impact of dams on point bar habitat: a case for the extirpation of the Sacramento Valley Tiger Beetle,C. hirticollis abrupta

Quantitative analyses of flow and stage data, remote sensing and geographic information systems analysis, and field studies were used to assess the impact of dams and diversions on the point bar habitat of the Sacramento Valley Tiger Beetle (Cicindela hirticollis abrupta). The reaches of interest include sites of known historic populations of C. h. abrupta along the Sacramento River from approximately 8 km north of Colusa southward to the confluence with the Feather River and along the Feather River between Yuba City and its confluence with the Sacramento River. The results from this study show that construction of two major dams has altered flows such that prolonged and increased flows during summer, fall, and early winter have most likely disrupted life cycles, flooded larvae, drowned overwintering adults and led to high mortality. Additionally, habitat availability has decreased over time because point bars have decreased in number and area causing increased distances between populations and isolation of populations. Moreover, point bar armouring, channel scouring, altered flows, redirected flows through weirs, and lithologic controls have produced a bimodal distribution of mean grain sizes in the Sacramento River in which the more northern bars contain gravel deposits and more southern bars possess fine sands. These conditions negatively alter moisture retention and sediment compaction and, consequently, burrowing conditions needed by this tiger beetle. Additionally, more stabilized flows (reduced variability) and increased fine‐grained deposition have enabled development and encroachment of vegetation onto the sand bars. Finally, human stresses, such as foot traffic and vehicular traffic may have interfered with burrowing, ovipositing, and foraging. The combination of these stress factors has most likely led to a reduction in source populations and, ultimately, the apparent extirpation of the entire metapopulation. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

化工离心泵的可靠性分析

对石油化工设备安全性和维修技术的研究,需要设备运行故障率等可靠性数据。探讨了如何应用传统可靠性理论知识,并结合国内外相关标准规范和运行数据的统计分析来确定离心泵的可靠性数据的方法。     

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Liver Disease

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is becoming the treatment of choice for critically ill patients with acute renal failure around the world. In particular, CRRT is used for patients with combined liver and acute renal failure, because they are often hemodynamically unstable. The question arises as to whether the use of CRRT should be extended to those patients with acute and chronic liver failure who do not have dialysis-dependent renal failure. CRRT could potentially allow some detoxification by removing water-soluble toxins and also allow regulation of intravascular volume and correction of sodium and other electrolyte and acid–base imbalances. By providing homeostatic control, CCRT could potentially help support patients by bridging to liver transplantation and managing those who eventually recover with hepatic regeneration.     

Failure Analysis of Fuel System Assemblies

Fuel system assemblies used on recreational watercraft failed after a short time in service in a seawater environment. Examination of the assemblies revealed significant degradation of the polyacetal connectors of the wire subassemblies. Optical and microscopic evaluations indicated the complete loss of connector material implying decomposition of the resin, along with mud-cracking and a rough surface morphology signifying chemical attack. An elemental analysis performed on both an intact connector and degraded connector suggested a potential chemical agent in the form of zinc chloride. At elevated temperatures, concentrated zinc chloride solutions are known to decompose polyacetal resins. The source of the zinc chloride was established as corrosion products that resulted during the dezincification of the internal brass connector through exposure to saltwater in the application.     

沙角C电厂2号发电机转子接地检测装置改造

介绍沙角发电C厂2号发电机转子接地检测装置的基本原理和在装置发出报警信号后的分析和判断过程。对该装置出现故障后ALSTOM公司提出的临时检测方案作了分析，指出了该方案的不足之处，提出并实施改进后的临时检测方案。     

Microstructural Investigation on Failure of Internal Drive Shaft

17-4 PH stainless steel is used as internal drive shaft material in liquid engine pumps. One of the drive shafts failed during operation. The shaft pieces were in contact for short duration after failure, which has resulted in abrasion of fractured surfaces. Samples from the location of failure were taken, and investigation of the failure was carried out using optical and scanning electron microscopy. The microstructural analysis of the material and fractographic analysis of the fractured surface show that the failure was caused by excessive torsion.     

阳泉市煤矿采空区地质因素对公路的破坏

介绍了阳泉市煤矿采空区对公路建设所造成的危害，对其上覆岩层变形破坏的地质因素及其破坏机理作了分析，指出应该采取各种措施减少对公路的破坏。     

防盐抽油泵的研制及在文留油田的应用

文留油田因其独特构造和地层特点，抽油井结盐严重，文中通过对油井结盐机理及抽油泵结盐主要形式、原因的分析，有针对性地开发了防盐抽油泵，并介绍了防盐泵的结构和主要技术特点，在实际应用中配套应用相应防盐技术，取得了较好的效果，极大地减少了盐卡泵现象，抽油井检泵周期得以延长，为其它油田类似油井生产管理提供了新方法。     

潜油电泵易损零部件失效分析方法

通过对大庆油田近5 a潜油电泵易损零部件的数据统计,应用可靠性分析理论和方法研究了易损零部件的失效规律,得出4大部件的故障率占整个机组系统的91.7%,其可靠度由小到大的次序为电机、保护器、电泵和分离器。在这4大部件中,可靠度较低的零件主要有泵轴、叶导轮、扶正轴承、胶囊和保护器轴,其中泵轴、叶导轮、扶正轴承的主要失效模式是磨损,连接螺栓的主要失效模式是断裂失效。     

宝浪油田宝北区块套管失效机理研究

为了深化宝浪油田的套损机理研究．提出了套管损坏因素新的分类方法。根据该新分类法,研究了宝北区块的套损机理。研究结果揭示了套损井的分布区域在主力油藏区域和主力油层;在构造顶部区域和油层顶部层段;为边缘注水井;集中在强度较低,变形量较大的煤层段和泥岩层段;在储层强度较低的射孔段。这些规律可以用有限元分析和实验结果合理地解释。