Discrete quadratic curvature energies

We present a family of discrete isometric bending models (IBMs) for triangulated surfaces in 3-space. These models are derived from an axiomatic treatment of discrete Laplace operators, using these operators to obtain linear models for discrete mean curvature from which bending energies are assembled. Under the assumption of isometric surface deformations we show that these energies are quadratic in surface positions. The corresponding linear energy gradients and constant energy Hessians constitute an efficient model for computing bending forces and their derivatives, enabling fast time-integration of cloth dynamics with a two- to three-fold net speedup over existing nonlinear methods, and near-interactive rates for Willmore smoothing of large meshes.     

Energy use in the life cycle of conventional and low-energy buildings: A review article

A literature survey on buildings’ life cycle energy use was performed, resulting in a total of 60 cases from nine countries. The cases included both residential and non-residential units. Despite climate and other background differences, the study revealed a linear relation between operating and total energy valid through all the cases. Case studies on buildings built according to different design criteria, and at parity of all other conditions, showed that design of low-energy buildings induces both a net benefit in total life cycle energy demand and an increase in the embodied energy. A solar house proved to be more energy efficient than an equivalent house built with commitment to use “green” materials. Also, the same solar house decreased life cycle energy demand by a factor of two with respect to an equivalent conventional version, when operating energy was expressed as end-use energy and the lifetime assumed to be 50 years. A passive house proved to be more energy efficient than an equivalent self-sufficient solar house. Also, the same passive house decreased life cycle energy demand by a factor of three – expected to rise to four in a new version – with respect to an equivalent conventional version, when operating energy was expressed as primary energy and the lifetime assumed to be 80 years.     

柔性轧制Q390C和Q420C钢板生产实践

目前市场对中厚板的订单具有个性化和多样化的特点，而对于不同强度级别的钢板，化学成分设计往往是不同的，这样会增加不同钢坯冶炼之间衔接的时间及化学成分控制的难度，导致冶炼成本增加，工序复杂化。结合市场需求与生产实际，采用同一Q390低合金高强度钢板坯，通过不同的控轧控冷工艺，对Q390C和Q420C两种强度级别热轧钢板进行了试制。结果表明，通过控轧控冷技术，可以充分发挥细晶强化作用，采用同一Q390低合金高强度钢板坯实现了Q390C和Q420C两个强度级别热轧钢板的柔性生产。试制生产的两种钢板，强塑性及0 ℃冲击功均满足标准要求，Q420C钢板屈服强度达441 MPa以上，抗拉强度达579 MPa以上。采用柔性轧制技术，降低了Q420C高强钢板的生产成本。     

夏热冬冷地区高舒适度低能耗建筑新技术

文章通过对夏热冬冷地区建筑节能应考虑的因素及相关技术指标,及高舒适的低能耗技术构成等方面的论述,从理论和实践中加以分析了目前建筑节能面临的问题和误区,从技术角度分析入手,提出了相应的解决措施和方法,以达到舒适和节能的要求为目的.同时还从另一个方面提醒购房者在购房时要增强节能意识,警惕假节能.     

我国核裂变能可持续发展战略研究

本文从科学技术的角度,分析我国国民经济增长对核能发展的需求,探讨我国核能的近中期发展战略构想,指出为实现其发展战略目标而应重点研究的关键科学技术与问题,并提出一些相关的政策建议,为国家制定核能中长期发展规划提供参考。     

Experimental and computational analysis on guide vane losses of impulse turbine for wave energy conversion

This paper deals with the detailed flow analysis of impulse turbine with experimental and computed results for wave energy power conversion. Initially, several turbulence models have been used in two-dimensional (2-D) computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis to find a suitable model for this kind of slow speed unconventional turbine. Experiments have been conducted to validate the CFD results and also to analyze the aerodynamics at various stations of the turbine. The three-dimensional (3-D) CFD model with tip clearance has been generated to predict the internal flow and to understand the effect of tip clearance leakage flow on behavior of the turbine in design and off-design conditions. As a result, it is found from the 2-D results that the comparison between computed and experimental data is good, qualitatively and the turbulence model, standard k–ε can predict the experimental values reasonably well, especially the efficiency of the turbine. Experimental results reveal that the downstream guide vanes are more responsible for low efficiency of the turbine and it is measured that 21% average pressure is lost due to downstream guide vanes. It is proved from the 3-D CFD model with tip clearance that it can predict the experimental values quantitatively and qualitatively. Furthermore, it is estimated from the computed results that the efficiency of the turbine has been reduced about 4%, due to tip clearance leakage flow at higher flow coefficients.     

Climate-related electricity demand-side management in oil-exporting countries—the case of the United Arab Emirates

The oil crisis of the 1970s has increased the concern about the continuity of oil imports flow to major oil-importing developed countries. Numerous policy measures including electricity demand-side management (DSM) programs have been adopted in such countries. These measures aim at reducing the growing need for electricity power that increases the dependency on imported foreign oil and damages the environment. On the other hand, the perception that energy can be obtained at very low cost in oil-rich countries led to less attention being paid to the potential of DSM policies in these countries. This paper discusses such potential using the case of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since air conditioning is a major source of electric energy consumption, the relationship between climate conditions and electric energy consumption is considered. An electricity demand model is constructed using time series techniques. The fitted model seems to represent these relationships rather well. Forecasts for electricity consumption using the estimated model indicate that a small reduction in cooling degrees requirement might induce a significant reduction in electric energy demand. Hence, a DSM program is proposed with policy actions to include, among others, measures to reduce cooling degrees requirement.     

升平气田产能预测方法

依据升平气田的试井资料，建立了气井产能与压差之间的二次项产能方程。运用此方程可以预测升平气田的单井产能，并且建立了压差平方与kh值相关的气田综合产能方程。当求得气田的平均kh值后，利用该方法可以求得气田的平均产能或生产压差。     

石灰石分解反应的热重动力学研究

用热重分析等研究方法，对我国９个主要产地的石灰石矿样品进行了大量的实验和分析工作，并分别计算出不同产地石灰石的动力学数据。     

新型太阳能空调节能窗的原理与结构

基于太阳辐射的光变特性和多层薄膜材料的变色效应，分析了新型太阳能节能窗对热候，冷候和温候空调的工作原理，重点讨论了可实现外加参量的动态调节透光性的薄膜材料的性能。