Plasma spheroidization of nickel powders in a plasma reactor

Thermal spray coatings of surfaces with metal, alloy and ceramic materials for protection against corrosion, erosion and wear is an intense field of research. The technique involves injection of the powder into a plasma flame, melting, acceleration of the powder particles, impact and bonding with the substrate. Feedstock powders of metals, alloys and ceramics for thermal spray applications have to meet several requirements. Particle shape, size and its distribution, powder flow characteristics and density are the important factors to be considered in order to ensure high spray efficiency and better coating properties. For smooth and uniform feeding of powders into plasma jet, the powder particles have to be spherical in shape. High temperatures and steep temperatures present in thermal plasma is exploited to spheroidize particles in the present investigation. Nickel powder particles in the size range from 40–100 μm were spheroidized using plasma processing. SEM and optical micrographs showed spherical shape of processed particles.     

Microstructure of Nanostructured WC-Co Coating Prepared by Thermal Spraying

Nanostructured WC-Co coatings were produced with Atmospheric Plasma Spraying (APS) and Low Pressure Plasma Spraying (LPPS). Microstructure characteristics and phase compositions of the coatings were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) respectively. The microstructure compositions were analyzed with EDS. During APS deposition the existence of oxygen causes the decarburization of the coating, and the coating was composed of melted area and the WC/12Co powder. Besides WC phase, there was W2C phase. However in the coating deposited by LPPS the content of oxygen was so low that there were a limit degradation of the WC/12Co powder. The coatings were made up of compact block and loosen porosity area. There were large quantities of nanostructure WC grains and a small quantity of microstructure WC grains presented in the coating. Besides WC phase, a little W2C and WC1-x or Co6W6C phases occured. Consideration of the characteristics of the highly porous, spherical-shell morphology of nano-WC/12Co power, heterogeneous melting and localized superheating of the power were two main factors which caused the microstructure and phase composition of nano-WC-Co coatings.     

Czochralski growth of Yb doped oxyapatite for high power laser application

Ca₈(La,Yb)₂(PO₄)₆O₂ (Yb:CLPA) single crystals with the apatite-type structure could be grown from the melt using the Czochralski method. Grown crystal was 18 mm in diameter and 110 mm in length. It is transparent with slightly blue color. Neither visible inclusion nor crack was observed. Thermal conductivity of Yb:CLPA was calculated from the values of thermal diffusivity, heat capacity measurement and density. Luminescent characterization was carried out from the results of emission, absorption and Raman spectrum.     

Postbuckling of Axially Loaded Functionally Graded Cylindrical Panels with Piezoelectric Actuators in Thermal Environments

A compressive postbuckling analysis is presented for a functionally graded cylindrical panel with piezoelectric actuators subjected to the combined action of mechanical, electrical, and thermal loads. The temperature field considered is assumed to be of uniform distribution over the panel surface and through the panel thickness and the electric field considers only the transverse component EZ. The material properties of the presently considered functionally graded materials (FGMs) are assumed to be temperature-dependent, and graded in the thickness direction according to a simple power law distribution in terms of the volume fractions of the constituents, whereas the material properties of the piezoelectric layers are assumed to be independent of the temperature and the electric field. The governing equations are based on a higher-order shear deformation theory with a von Kármán-Donnell-type of kinematic nonlinearity. A boundary layer theory for shell buckling is extended to the case of hybrid FGM cylindrical panels of finite length. The nonlinear prebuckling deformations and initial geometric imperfections of the panel are both taken into account. A singular perturbation technique is employed to determine the buckling loads and postbuckling equilibrium paths. The numerical illustrations concern the compressive postbuckling behavior of perfect and imperfect FGM cylindrical panels with fully covered piezoelectric actuators, under different sets of thermal and electrical loading conditions. The effects due to temperature rise, volume fraction distribution, applied voltages, panel geometric parameters, in-plane boundary conditions, as well as initial geometric imperfections are studied.     

Estimation of Length Limits for Integral Bridges Built on Clay

In this paper, the maximum length limits for integral bridges built on clay are determined as a function of the ability of steel H-piles supporting the abutments to sustain thermal-induced cyclic displacements and the flexural capacity of the abutment. First, H-pile sections that can accommodate large plastic deformations are determined considering their local buckling instability. Then, a low-cycle fatigue damage model is used to determine the maximum cyclic deformations that such piles can sustain. Next, nonlinear static pushover analyses of two typical integral bridges are conducted to study the effect of various geometric, structural, and geotechnical parameters on the performance of integral bridges subjected to uniform temperature variations. Using the pushover analyses results, design guidelines are developed to enhance and determine the maximum length limits for integral bridges built on clay. It is recommended that the maximum length of concrete integral bridges be limited to 210 m (689 ft) in cold climates and 260 m (853 ft) in moderate climates and that of steel integral bridges be limited to 120 m (394 ft) in cold climates and 180 m (590 ft) in moderate climates.     

Performance Comparison of Four Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Deck Panels

In an effort to assess the constructability and performance of bridges with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite decks, the short-term and long-term responses of a 207 m, five-span bridge retrofitted with four different FRP panel systems were monitored. The overall aspects of the panel systems, connection details, and construction techniques are presented prior to presentation of the observed and measured responses. Key design parameters (impact factors, girder distribution factors, and level of composite action) for FRP and reinforced concrete decks are evaluated. This paper demonstrates that FRP replacement decks are a viable alternative to reinforced concrete decks and identifies the differences in performances of various FRP deck systems. Two of the FRP panel systems were found to perform considerably better than the other deck systems. Issues that may reduce the service life of FRP deck systems are presented and discussed.     

^60Co辐照对芳基乙炔预聚体热聚合物性能的影响

为了探讨辐照对芳基乙炔预聚体及聚芳基乙炔（PAA）性能的影响,采用^60Co对芳基乙炔预聚体及PAA进行辐照,并运用DSC和TGA对芳基乙炔预聚体热聚合过程和PAA的性能进行了研究。研究结果表明：（1）辐照的芳基乙炔预聚体聚合热减小;（2）经预辐照热聚合的PAA比未经预辐照直接热聚合的PAA的耐热性好;（3）PAA经辐照后处理,耐热性能提高。这些结果表明辐照能有效改善PAA的耐热性能。     

小型源热中子照相装置准直慢化系统设计

小型中子源中子照相技术具有便携性强,应用范围广的优点,在检测一些较大或难以移动的样品时较固定式(反应堆中子源)中子照相系统具有优势.采用MCNP软件对一小型中子源中子照相装置的热中子准直屏蔽系统进行了理论设计,确定中子慢化体由238U和聚乙烯构成,辅以石墨反射层和硼聚乙烯吸收层,经优化计算,预计成像处热注量率达104 ...     

热休克蛋白对电离辐射损伤的保护效应

近年来,热休克蛋白（HSPs）对电离辐射损伤的保护效应成为一个关注的热点。本文综述了热休克蛋白家族及其对电离辐射损伤的保护效应,包括HSPs对细胞凋亡的抑制作用和DNA损伤的保护作用两方面,对热休克蛋白与电离辐射损伤的关系进行了探讨。     

热中子三轴谱仪的性能模拟及其参数优化

热中子三轴谱仪(TTAS)是利用非弹性散射测量材料激发态信息的重要实验手段。论文基于Mc Stas中子装置模拟程序对中物院拟建的热中子三轴谱仪的各项参数进行了系统的模拟和优化。研究表明,双聚焦单色器采用15行×11列的阵列、总面积为260 mm(宽)×200 mm(高)时可最大限度地提高中子束流强度,单晶片采用34'的镶嵌度可提高反射中子强度,速度选择器螺旋角最佳值为10.7°。该项模拟研究为热中子三轴谱仪的设计和建设提供了良好的基础和优化的方案。