CFD predictions of flow near impeller blades in baffled stirred vessels: Assessment of computational snapshot approach

The present article summarizes simulations of turbulent flow generated by a Rushton turbine (six blades with disc) and a downflow pitched blade turbine (four blades, 45° inclined) using a computational snapshot approach. The computational snapshot approach proposed by Ranade and Dommeti was extended and generalized to suit impellers of any shape. The approach was implemented using a commercial CFD code, FLUENT (Fluent Inc., USA). Mean flow and turbulence characteristics were computed by solving the Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equations combined with the standard k - l turbulence model. The QUICK discretization scheme (with SUPERBEE limiter function) was used to discretize all the governing equations. Preliminary numerical experiments were carried out to identify adequate grid resolution. The predicted results were compared with the comprehensive data set available in the literature. Simulated results show a pair of trailing vortex behind the blades of a turbine. The results were also compared quantitatively in the near-impeller region with the published experimental data and published simulated results using other approaches. The simulations have captured most of the key features of near-impeller flows with sufficient accuracy. The results and conclusions drawn from this study will have important implications for extending the applicability of CFD models to simulate complex stirred reactors.     

pH-responsive drug delivery system based on hollow silicon dioxide micropillars coated with polyelectrolyte multilayers

We report on the fabrication of polyelectrolyte multilayer-coated hollow silicon dioxide micropillars as pH-responsive drug delivery systems. Silicon dioxide micropillars are based on macroporous silicon formed by electrochemical etching. Due to their hollow core capable of being loaded with chemically active agents, silicon dioxide micropillars provide additional function such as drug delivery system. The polyelectrolyte multilayer was assembled by the layer-by-layer technique based on the alternative deposition of cationic and anionic polyelectrolytes. The polyelectrolyte pair poly(allylamine hydrochloride) and sodium poly(styrene sulfonate) exhibited pH-responsive properties for the loading and release of a positively charged drug doxorubicin. The drug release rate was observed to be higher at pH 5.2 compared to that at pH 7.4. Furthermore, we assessed the effect of the number of polyelectrolyte bilayers on the drug release loading and release rate. Thus, this hybrid composite could be potentially applicable as a pH-controlled system for localized drug release.     

Template-free synthesis of rGO decorated hollow Co3O4 nano/microspheres for ethanol gas sensor

A series of the rGO decorated hollow Co₃O₄ spheres were fabricated via a solvothermal-combination-calcination process with no template. The morphological and crystal structure analysis were carried out through several characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, XRD and XPS. The results indicate that the hollow Co₃O₄ microspheres were assembled by nanoparticles with an average diameter of 20?nm and adhered uniformly on rGO nanosheets. According to the gas sensing test, 3?wt% rGO-Co₃O₄ hollow spheres showed a higher substantial response to 100?ppm ethanol reaching up to 13.5, which is 3.7 times than the pristine Co₃O₄ at 180?°C. In addition, it also exhibited short response-recovery time and good reproducibility. The enhanced sensing properties probably come from the synergy between rGO and Co₃O₄, mesoporous structure, and its high specific surface area (108.2?m²/g). This facile method could be used for the fabrication of many advanced materials for sensors, capacitors and electrodes.     

Fabrication of NixCo3-xS4 hollow nanosphere as wideband electromagnetic absorber at thin matched thickness

Nowadays, transition metal sulfide (TMS), especially for spinel crystal structure (A_xB_3-xS₄), have been proved to be a promising electromagnetic (EM) absorber if been used to deal with the severe electromagnetic pollution. However, EM performance degradation and absorption layer thickness-decreasing at present remains a big challenge, owning to the poor EM attenuation ability. To overcome this barrier, herein we reported a Ni_xCo_3-xS₄ (x = 0, 0.3, 0.6, 1.0) absorber with hollow sphere structure to realize a good EM performance with a thinner matched thickness (<1.5 mm). The average sizes of these Ni_xCo_3-xS₄ distributed in 450–550 nm. The dielectric loss ability (ε'') can be boosted by tuning the molar ratio of Ni/Co, which attributes to EM performance. Additionally, hollow structure would lead to the electromagnetic multi-reflection, also benefited to EM performance. The results demonstrated that the maximum qualified absorption bandwidth (f_E) of 3.8 GHz can be achieved for the Ni_0·3Co_2·7S₄ sample when specimen thickness only equals to 1.3 mm.     

A facile method for the preparation of hollow silver spheres

A new method for the preparation of hollow silver spheres was proposed. In the preparation process the mercapto groups played an important role in the process of forming starch/silver core-shell structure, which provided nucleation sites for the growth of a silver shell. Removal of the starch core is realized by degrading the starch template with α-amylase. The morphology of the starch/silver core-shell nanocomposite and the hollow silver spheres was characterized by TEM and AFM.     

CRITICAL STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS FOR CRACKED HOLLOW PIPES UNDER TRANSIENT THERMAL LOADS

Finite element analyses of a long hollow cylinder having an axisymmetric circumferential internal edge crack, subjected to convective cooling on the inner surface are performed. The transient thermal stress intensity factor is estimated using a domain version of the J-integral method. The effect of the thickness of the cylinder, crack length, and heat transfer coefficient on the stress intensity factor history are studied. The variations of critical normalized stress intensity factor with crack length-to-thickness ratio for different parameters are presented. The results show that if a small inner surface crack begins to grow, its stress intensity factor will increase with increase in crack length, reach a maximum, and then begin to drop. Based on the results, a fracture-based design methodology for cracked hollow pipes under transient thermal loads is discussed.     

Biosorption of Lead,Copper, and Cadmium with Continuous Hollow-Fiber Microfiltration Processes

Abstract

A hollow-fiber crossflow microfiltration membrane was utilized to retain a biomass of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PU21 for continuous biosorption of lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and cadmium (Cd) ions in single or ternary metal systems. The results obtained from the microfiltration systems showed that in both single and ternary biosorption, the metal removal efficiency based on a molar basis was clearly Pb > Cu > Cd. For a single-membrane process with an influent metal concentration of 200 μM and a flow rate of 350 mL/h, the effluent concentration of Pb and Cu satisfied the national regulations for an influent volume of 6.3 L. With a three-metal influent, the adsorption capacity of the biomass for Pb, Cu, and Cd was reduced 4,50, and 74% compared to that for single-metal adsorption. Selective biosorption with a three-column sequential microfiltration operation exhibited an enhancement of 40 and 57% of total metal removal for Cu and Cd, respectively, over the results from single-membrane operation. The multimembrane operation also enabled locally optimal accumulation of Pb, Cu, and Cd at the first, second, and third stage, respectively. The regeneration efficiency of the biomass was 70% after three repetitive adsorption/desorption cycles, whereas the Pb recovery efficiency was maintained at nearly 90%. A rapid-equilibrium model (Model A) and a mass-transfer model (Model B) were used to describe the results of single- and multimetal biosorption with the microfiltration processes. Model A exhibited excellent prediction for the results of single-metal biosorption, while Model B was more applicable to interpret the multimetal biosorption data.     

VOD工艺在冶炼Z5CN12-04-M钢上的应用

简要介绍了VOD工艺在冶炼ZSCN12—04—M叶片钢上的成功应用。通过采用吹氧精炼和真空氧脱碳等工艺方法“保铬降碳”效果显著。结果表明:产品最终[C]=0.025％,VOD过程降C速率达到每分钟0.012％,总体Cr回收率达到87％,气体含量也达到了较低水平。     

风力机叶片气动载荷的优化研究

为了研究垂直轴风力机的叶片气动性能,利用流固耦合法模拟了垂直轴风力机在实际工况下的气动载荷分析,模拟结果表明,由于翼型后部较薄,受到的变形应力最大。为了避免因叶片变形而引起风力机整体气动性能下降,提出了通过加大翼型后部厚度的方案来提高叶片的强度,并通过数值模拟对改进后的翼型做了气动性能分析,得出了适当的增加翼型后部厚度,并不会对翼型气动性能造成太大的影响,验证了此方案的有效性。这些研究结论为今后垂直轴风力机的设计制造提供了一定的参考依据。     

Polymeric Hollow‐Fiber Bundles as Immersed Heat Exchangers

Plastic immersed heat exchangers are used in various applications where chemically neutral and noncorrosive equipment is required. Their potential competitors, namely, polymeric hollow‐fiber bundles, were investigated. Three different fiber bundles were tested as immersed coolers of a hot reservoir. Two types of polypropylene hollow fibers with various outside diameters were employed. Fibers were twisted with different curvature to achieve better distribution and improve natural convection on their outer surface. Calculation by experimental results was compared with the equation for natural convection across the horizontal cylinder, which overestimates heat transfer coefficients and can be applied for only rough estimation. Experimentally achieved pressure drops agreed well with theoretical prediction for laminar flow.