Life cycle of hydroprocessing catalysts and total catalyst management

Hydroprocessing catalysts based on Ni, Co, Mo and W are used in various refinery processing applications where several deactivation mechanisms become of importance (coke formation, active phase sintering, metals deposition, poisoning) in the catalyst's life cycle. The life cycle of commercial hydroprocessing catalysts is very complex and includes the catalyst production, sulfidation, use, oxidative regeneration followed by re-sulfidation and reuse or, if reuse is not possible, recycling or disposal. To understand the changes in catalyst properties taking place during a life cycle, the catalyst quality in the different stages can be best monitored by using advanced analytical techniques. The catalyst's life cycle is further complicated by numerous technical, environmental and organizational issues involved. In principle, different companies can be involved in each of the life cycle steps. Leading catalyst manufacturers, together with specialized firms, offer refineries a total catalyst management concept, starting with the purchase of the fresh catalyst and ending with its final recycling or disposal. Total catalyst management includes a broad range of services, ensuring optimal timing during the change-out process, reliable, smooth and safe operations, minimal downtime and maximum catalyst and unit performance.     

A small-angle X-ray scattering study of powder compaction

This work demonstrated a novel and potentially important application of two-dimensional small-angle X-ray scattering (2D-SAXS) to investigate powder compaction. SAXS from powder compacts of three materials commonly used for pharmaceutical tabletting exhibited azimuthal variations, with stronger intensity in the direction of the applied compaction force, relative to the transverse direction. This implied that compaction of a (macroscopic) powder could also produce changes on the molecular (nanometre) scale, which can be probed by 2D-SAXS. Two possible explanations for this effect were suggested. A combination of anisometric (i.e. elongated or flattened) granules with anisotropic morphologies could result in azimuthal variation in X-ray scattering due to granule orientation. It is expected that this mechanism would require relatively low packing density, so may operate during die filling. Granule re-orientation appeared less likely at higher packing densities and compaction pressures, however. Under these conditions, the changes in the 2D-SAXS patterns would be consistent with the powder granules becoming relatively flattened in the compression direction, with corresponding changes in their nano-scale morphology. The magnitude of this effect was found to vary between the materials used and increased with compaction pressure. This suggested that 2D-SAXS studies could provide useful information on force-transmission within a compressed powder. Further analysis of the data also suggested differences in the compaction mechanisms (i.e. granule re-orientation, deformation or fragmentation) between the materials studied.     

An investigation into physicochemical characteristics of ash produced from combustion of oil palm biomass wastein a boiler

Ash derived from combustion of Malaysian oil palm biomass (empty fruit bunches consisting of fibers) was physically and chemically characterized in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of its specific properties in terms of toxicity, compositions and reusability. Principal analyses conducted include particle size distribution, scanning electron microscopy, elemental dispersive X-ray, elemental analysis, toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) as well as thermogravimetric, X-ray diffractometry and Fourier-transform infrared analyses. TCLP result indicated that the oil palm ash (OPA) should not be classified as toxic wastes in terms of heavy metal leachability since leachable copper, cadmium, lead and nickel concentrations were detected below the stipulated leachability limits. It was determined that the OPA contained high amount of potassium as well as presence of silica which implied its suitability to be reused as crude fertilizer or cement replacement material.     

立体车库二次调节提升系统的节能特性与转速控制

介绍了立体车库二次调节静液传动提升系统的工作原理、特点和节能特性，并进行了转速控制的试验研究，得出了应用二次调节技术能够回收和重新利用系统的制动动能和重力势能，减小系统装机容量。     

天然气管网输配气量优化研究

天然气管网系统管理部门为了明确天然气管网的输气能力和提高天然气管网的利用率，需要对天然气管网系统的输配气量进行优化。为此，以天然气管网系统的最大流量为目标函数，同时考虑了管道强度、节点压力和流量限制等约束条件，建立了天然气管网输配气量优化的数学模型。在研究遗传算法和模拟退火算法的基础上，提出了一种由二者结合构成的具有全域搜索、快速收敛和鲁棒性强等特点的混合遗传算法。结合实例，采用这一新算法求解了天然气管网输配气量优化的数学模型。实例优化结果表明，所建立的数学模型和采用的混合遗传算法是可行和有效的，能够对天然气管网系统输配气量的调度运行起到指导作用。     

基于无线收发数传模块PTR2030的温度测控系统设计

PTR2030是超小型、超低功耗、高速率的无线数传MODEM模块。它性能优异，是目前低功率无线数传应用方面的理想器件。文中介绍了PTR2030的主要特点、引脚功能、软件设计、硬件连接方法及具体应用电路。     

CPLD在雷达伺服轴角编码电路中的应用

介绍一种针对正、余弦旋转变压器—数字转换器(RDC)模块，用复杂可编程逻辑器件(CPLD)技术实现伺服轴角编码电路设计的方案。分析了轴角编码器系统中14XSZ系列旋转变压器—数字转换器的原理、轴角粗精组合原理及轴角纠错原理。详细介绍了CPLD的内部功能电路、CPLD轴角粗精组合和纠错实现电路，以及CPLD的工作时序图。提出了利用CPLD实现轴角粗精组合处理的方案，并通过了实际系统运行的考验，证明该方案可行。     

基于PCI总线的高速多路数据传输卡设计

介绍了一套基于外部设备互连(PCI)总线的高速多路数据传输卡的设计,采用基于PCI内核与PCI用户逻辑相结合的新型设计方案,在顶层通过仿真来验证PCI接口以及用户逻辑设计正确与否.降低了设计的复杂程度,提高了电路的集成度和系统的性能,并根据PCI卡对外部设备驱动能力较弱的特点,在传输卡中加入了长线驱动功能,采用低电压差分信号(LVDS)技术,既降低了系统功耗,又实现长距离的计算机双向通信.     

CDMA发射分集系统的多用户检测常模算法分析

空时分集技术的最大优点在于在不增加带宽的情况下可以提高系统的可靠性,是目前移动通信的研究热点.常模算法是一种性能优良的码分多址(CDMA)盲多用户检测技术,能确保判决信号与实际传送信号之间的差错较小,误码率性能良好.文中提出将标准线性受限常模算法(LCCMA)与空时分组码(STBC)相结合,设计出一种收敛快、能够改善系统性能的基于2-空时分组码的多用户接收机.     

关于本地传输网网络优化的探讨

根据长期工作经验,对现有网络存在的问题进行分析,提出对本地传输网网络优化的有关建议。