淀粉分子磁化修饰及其再生膜材料制备

以高直链淀粉（HS）为原料，通过“还原胺化-点击化学法”在其还原性端的潜在醛基上进行磁化分子修饰，得到具有磁性的变性淀粉（MMS），并在外磁场作用下制备再生淀粉膜。具体包括在HS分子唯一的潜在醛基上引入炔基，对四氧化三铁粒子（MNP）进行硅烷包覆得到叠氮化磁体粒子（azide-MNPs），两者经点击化学反应得到分子链末端带磁的变性淀粉。借助XRD、FTIR、NMR和MALDI-TOF MS对产物进行结构表征，结果表明，磁体粒子精准接枝到高直链淀粉分子还原末端，得到目标产物MMS。再生淀粉膜性能测试结果表明，在外磁场诱导条件下MMS逐渐趋于分子有序排列，制得的再生淀粉膜较纯CMS淀粉膜断裂伸长提升49.5%，断裂强度提升88.3%，短程有序程度提高。该文为基于外加磁场下的淀粉再生膜结构设计和力学性能调控提供了新思路。     

Designing multilayered wire‐grid polarizers using a monochromatic recursive convolution finite‐difference time‐domain algorithm

Multilayered wire‐grid polarizers (WGP) find application as low‐reflection polarizers in projection‐type liquid crystal display devices. A multilayered WGP is formed by adding thin layers on top of the metal ridges of an ordinary WGP. The ordinary WGP consists of a periodic array of parallel metal ridges, where the period of the array and the width of any individual metal ridge are typically less than the wavelength of the incident light. Such WGPs are often used as efficient polarizers. However, in certain applications, it is important to reduce the reflection from the WGP while preserving the polarization efficiency. One of the ways to achieve this goal is to add thin layers on top of the metal ridges of the ordinary WGP. The reduction in reflection from the multilayered WGP depends on the number and material of these additional layers. In this paper, we describe a design method for multilayered WGPs based on an effective medium theory, thin‐film computation method and a monochromatic recursive convolution finite‐difference time‐domain algorithm. The goal of design process is to identify suitable materials and thicknesses for the additional thin layers needed to lower the reflection appreciably. The design method is explained with the help of bilayered WGPs.     

A function-to-task process model for adaptive automation system design

Adaptive automation systems allow the user to complete a task seamlessly with a computer performing tasks at which the human operator struggles. Unlike traditional systems that allocate functions to either the human or the machine, adaptive automation varies the allocation of functions during system operation. Creating these systems requires designers to consider issues not present during static system development. To assist in adaptive automation system design, this paper presents the concept of inherent tasks and takes advantage of this concept to create the function-to-task design process model. This process model helps the designer determine how to allocate functions to the human, machine, or dynamically between the two. An illustration of the process demonstrates the potential complexity within adaptive automation systems and how the process model aids in understanding this complexity during early stage design.     

Application of the Box-Wilson experimental design method for the spherical oil agglomeration of coal

In this study, the Box-Wilson statistical experimental design method was employed to evaluate the effects of important variables such as bridging liquid (oil) concentration, salt (CaCl₂·2H₂O) concentration and stirring speed on the agglomeration of bituminous coal. Response function coefficients were determined by the regression analysis of experimental data and the predictions were found to be in good agreement with the experimental results. The optimum kerosene concentration, CaCl₂·2H₂O concentration and stirring speed were determined as 30 wt%, 1 M and 1683 rpm, respectively, when considering combustible recovery and ash content.In addition, contact angle and solution surface tension measurements were carried out to evaluate of agglomeration success with the contact angle values and surface tension values. The surface tension of CaCl₂ 2H₂O solutions and the average contact angle increased with increasing CaCl₂·2H₂O concentration.     

橡胶波纹管模具的特点及其设计

介绍几种橡胶波纹管模具的特点及其设计，并对其优缺点进行了对比，以便更好地选用适宜的结构形式。     

Multilevel microwave design optimization with automated model fidelity adjustment

A computationally efficient algorithm for electromagnetic (EM)‐simulation‐driven design optimization of microwave structures is proposed. Our technique exploits variable‐fidelity EM simulations and the multilevel design approach where an approximate optimum of the lower accuracy but faster EM model of the structure under design is used as a starting point for optimizing a more accurate model. Several enhancements of the basic multifidelity method are introduced, including an efficient algorithm of optimizing EM models that is based on local response surface approximations, as well as automated adjustment of model fidelity. Convergence of the procedure to the optimum design is ensured by defaulting to the higher fidelity model whenever the prediction given by the lower fidelity fails to improve the design. Distribution of the computational effort between the models of different fidelity allows for making larger steps in the design space at a low cost, as well as substantial reduction of the number of high‐fidelity model evaluations, because the high‐fidelity model is only referred to in the last design stage. The article provides comprehensive numerical verification of our technique. Substantial computational savings are demonstrated in comparison to the benchmark methods: over 40% on average as compared to a basic version of the multifidelity optimization approach and over 95% as compared to direct optimization of the high‐fidelity model. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE 24:281–288, 2014.     

指数曲线贮仓的设计剖析

贮仓是许多工业过程中的常用设备，起拱是贮仓使用时常出现的故障，如何解决起拱问题是贮仓设计的关键，除常采取增大仓壁倾角、设置破拱装置等方法外，设计成曲线贮仓也是行之有效的措施之一。分析了指数曲线贮仓的工作原理和特点，建立了仓壁指数曲线方程，阐述了设计步骤与注意事项，并举例说明。     

Supporting the design process with hypergraph genetic operators

In this paper an evolutionary technique is proposed as a method for generating new design solutions with genotypes represented in the form of hierarchical hypergraphs. Such hypergraph-based evolutionary design requires the adaptation of traditional evolutionary operators like cross-over and mutation. This paper presents an attempt at defining modified cross-over and mutation operators that act on hierarchical hypergraphs. The application of the proposed transformations is illustrated on examples of designing floor layouts and furniture with the use of the evolutionary method.     

Empathic negotiations through material culture: co-designing and making digital exhibits

Abstract

This article introduces a case study undertaken in the indigenous Penan community of Long Lamai, Upper Baram, Sarawak, Malaysia. In this community, there is concern about the negative image other cultural groups hold of the Penan. This case study explores co-design as a means to invite community members, together with a designer, to explore the identity that they would like to present to people outside the community. In preparing for an exhibition to challenge perceptions, it turned out to be important to embrace the culture of the community to facilitate self-expression, introducing new concepts such as technological interventions and design probes to stimulate reflection and creativity. However, it was indigenous material culture, when actively and encouragingly supported by the designer, that had a key role in developing the co-design and, with it, empathic understanding between designer and community.     

Radial gas mixing in a fluidized bed using response surface methodology

Radial gas mixing in a fluidized bed was studied using response surface methodology (RSM), which enables effect examinations of parameters with a moderate number of experiments. All experiments were conducted in a 0.29-m ID fluidized-bed cold model. The gas dispersion process within the bed is described using the dispersed plug flow model. Pure carbon dioxide was used as the tracer gas, continuously injected into the center of the bed by a point source. The downstream radial tracer concentration profile was measured using a gas chromatograph.The radial gas dispersion coefficient, D_r, was well correlated with operating parameters and the particle and gas properties: (U−U_mf)/U_mf, H_s/d_b, φ_d, and Ar, with a determination coefficient R² of 0.966. Effect test indicates that the dimensionless characteristic velocity, (U−U_mf)/U_mf, has the most significant influence on D_r, while the static bed height to bed diameter ratio, H_s/d_b, is less remarkable. The interactions of (U−U_mf)/U_mf with the distributor open-area ratio, φ_d, and with the Archimedes number, Ar, both play important roles. An evolutive response surface model was proposed to describe the radial gas mixing in the bubbling/slugging fluidization regimes.