Degradation state analysis of the IGBT module based on apparent junction temperature

The multi-chip parallel insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is the core device in large-capacity power electronic equipment, but its operational reliability is of considerable concern to industry. The application of IGBT online degradation state analysis technology can be benefcial to the improvement of system reliability. The failure mechanism of IGBT devices is discussed in this paper, and a technique for analyzing the degradation state of IGBT based on apparent junction temperature is proposed. First, the distortion consistency of the voltage rise time in various failures is discussed, and the junction temperature dependence of the voltage rise time is then demonstrated. Subsequently, an apparent junction temperature model based on the voltage rise time is established (the ftting accuracy is as high as 94.3%). From the high-frequency model in the switching process of the device, an online extraction technology of key parameters (e.g., voltage rise time) is developed. Finally, an experimental platform for IGBT degradation state estimation is established, and the feasibility of IGBT degradation state estimation based on apparent junction temperature is proved, especially the degradation of bonding-wire and the gate-oxide-layer. The experimental results show that the proposed IGBT degradation state estimation technique based on apparent junction temperature is a reliable online estimation method with non-contact, high accuracy, and comprehensiveness.     

Degradation state analysis of the IGBT module based on apparent junction temperature

The multi-chip parallel insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is the core device in large-capacity power electronic equipment, but its operational reliability is of considerable concern to industry. The application of IGBT online degradation state analysis technology can be benefcial to the improvement of system reliability. The failure mechanism of IGBT devices is discussed in this paper, and a technique for analyzing the degradation state of IGBT based on apparent junction temperature is proposed. First, the distortion consistency of the voltage rise time in various failures is discussed, and the junction temperature dependence of the voltage rise time is then demonstrated. Subsequently, an apparent junction temperature model based on the voltage rise time is established (the ftting accuracy is as high as 94.3%). From the high-frequency model in the switching process of the device, an online extraction technology of key parameters (e.g., voltage rise time) is developed. Finally, an experimental platform for IGBT degradation state estimation is established, and the feasibility of IGBT degradation state estimation based on apparent junction temperature is proved, especially the degradation of bonding-wire and the gate-oxide-layer. The experimental results show that the proposed IGBT degradation state estimation technique based on apparent junction temperature is a reliable online estimation method with non-contact, high accuracy, and comprehensiveness.     

Influence of laser surface remelting on microstructure and degradation mechanism in simulated body fluid of Zn-0.5Zr alloy

In this study, the Zn-0.5 wt%Zr (Zn-Zr) alloy was treated by laser surface remelting (LSR), and then the microstructure and degradation mechanism of the remelting layer were investigated and compared with the original as-cast alloy. The results reveal that after LSR, the bulky Zn₂₂Zr phase in the original Zn-Zr alloy is dissolved and the coarse equiaxed grains transform into fine dendrites with a secondary dendrite arm space of about 100 nm. During the degradation process in simulated body fluid (SBF), the corrosion products usually concentrate at some certain areas in the original alloy, while the corrosion products distribute uniformly and loosely in the LSR-treated surface. After removing the corrosion products, it was found that the former suffers obvious pitting corrosion and then localized corrosion. The proposed mechanism is that corrosion initiates at grain boundaries and develops into the depth at some locations, and then leads to localized corrosion. For the LSR-treated sample, corrosion initiates at some active sites and propagates in all directions, corrosion takes place in the whole surface with distinctly uniform thickness reduction, while the localized corrosion and peeling of bulky Zn₂₂Zr particles were eliminated. The electrochemical results also suggest the uniform corrosion of LSR-treated sample and localized corrosion of original sample. Based on the results, a new approach to regulate the corrosion mode of the biodegradable Zn alloy is proposed.     

基于小波变换的雾天图像增强方法

针对雾天图像对比度低、能见度差的特点,提出了雾天图像的阈值确定模型和去雾阈值函数,并在此基础上提出了一种基于小波变换的雾天图像增强方法。实验结果表明,用该方法对雾天图像处理后,图像的清晰度和对比度提高很多,视觉效果有明显改善,图像失真度大大地降低。     

The role of pH in thaumasite sulfate attack

The thaumasite form of sulfate attack (TSA) has been recognised in recent years as a distinct mechanism by which degradation of buried concrete can occur in the presence of an external source of sulfate ions. There is, however, disagreement about the role of pH. It has been proposed that attack by sulfuric acid, produced by oxidation of pyrite, is sometimes the primary cause of deterioration. Others believe that the acid is rapidly neutralised giving a higher concentration of sulfate ions in the ground, hence increasing the extent of attack. The aim of the laboratory study reported here was to understand the role of sulfuric acid in TSA by examining concrete cubes, made from three types of cement and two types of aggregate, immersed at low temperature in two solutions, one alkaline corresponding to BRE Design Sulfate Class DS-3 and the other acidic. It is concluded that the presence of acid does not promote the formation of thaumasite. Although degradation of the concrete was observed in acid conditions, the mechanism was not TSA as observed in alkaline conditions.     

天然生物可降解材料在生物医学领域中的应用

天然生物可降解材料具有优良的生物相容性，良好的生物力学功能、物理化学性能、生物性能．且原料来源广泛，目前在生物医学领域得到了广泛应用。本文就应用最广的丝素、胶原和壳聚糖与甲壳质等几种主要的可生物降解材料在医学上的用途作一综述。     

电容器性能可靠性的一种随机过程模型

文章给出了产品的性能可靠性定义 ,然后在分析产品的失效机理的基础上 ,提出用随机过程模型来描述产品的性能参数逼近临界值的过程 ;推导出性能可靠度函数及其参数的估计方法。并以某电容器为例 ,说明了如何选择合适的拟合曲线以及获得分布参数的估计 ,最终得出电容器电容值的性能可靠度 ,证明了该方法在工程上应用的有效性     

Construction Effect on Load Transfer along Bored Piles

The load transfer behavior along bored piles is affected by details of pile construction particularly those imposing stress and moisture changes to the surrounding soils. An investigation involving moisture migration tests, in situ horizontal stress measurements, and borehole shear and pressuremeter tests shows clear effects of construction that lead to subsequent changes in soil properties. The construction of bored piles in Singapore and the region often involves casting of concrete either in unsupported “dry” boreholes or in “wet” boreholes filled with water. It is necessary to differentiate these two extreme construction conditions in bored pile design. Based on triaxial compression and pressuremeter tests on the residual soil of the Jurong Formation in Singapore, the variation of soil modulus with shear strain can be described by a hyperbolic function. A procedure is recommended for assessing the combined effect of stress relief and soaking on soil modulus by introducing a modulus reduction factor. Modulus degradation curves from pressuremeter tests with the borehole conditions properly simulated are found capable of producing load transfer curves that are comparable to those deduced in the field.     

A test house study of pesticides and pesticide degradation products following an indoor application

Preexisting pesticide degradates are a concern for pesticide biomonitoring studies as exposure to them may result in overestimation of pesticide exposure. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there was significant formation and movement, of pesticide degradates over a 5‐week period in a controlled indoor setting after insecticide application. Movement of the pesticides during the study was also evaluated. In a simulated crack and crevice application, commercially available formulations of fipronil, propoxur, cis/trans‐permethrin, and cypermethrin were applied to a series of wooden slats affixed to the wall in one room of an unoccupied test house. Floor surface samples were collected through 35 days post‐application. Concentrations of the pesticides and the following degradates were determined: 2‐iso‐propoxyphenol, cis/trans 3‐(2,2‐dichlorovinyl)‐3‐3‐dimethyl‐(1‐cyclopropane) carboxylic acid, 3‐phenoxybenzoic acid, fipronil sulfone, fipronil sulfide, and fipronil desulfinyl. Deltamethrin, which had never been applied, and chlorpyrifos, which had been applied several years earlier, and their degradation products, cis‐3‐(2,2‐dibromovinyl)‐2,2‐dimethylcyclopropane‐1‐carboxylic acid, and, 3,5,6‐trichloro‐2‐pyridinol, respectively, were also measured. Propoxur was the only insecticide with mass movement away from the application site. There was no measurable formation or movement of the degradates. However, all degradates were present at low levels in the formulated product. These results indicate longitudinal repetitive sampling of indoor degradate levels during short‐term studies, is unnecessary.     

Novel method for separation and screening of lubricant-degrading microorganisms and bacterial biodegradation☆

With the rapid increase of lubricant consumption,oil contamination becomes more serious.Biotreatment is an important method to remove oil contamination with some advantages.In this study,acclimatized oilcontaminated soil and used lubricating oil were sampled to isolate lubricant-degrading strains by several methods.51 isolates were obtained and 24-well plates were employed to assess bacterial potential in highthroughput screening.The method was noted for the prominence of oil–water two-phase system with saving chemicals,shortening cycles and lessening workloads.In order to decrease inaccuracy,subculture and resting cells were inoculated into mineral salt medium with 200 μl oil in well plates for the cultivation at 37 °C for 5and 7 days,and the biodegradation potential was characterized by the changes of oil film and cell density.With appropriate evaluation by shaking flask tests,5 isolates were retained for their potentials with the maximum biodegradation from 1500 to 2200 mg · L~(-1)and identified as Acidovorax citrulli,Pseudomonas balearica,Acinetobacter johnsonii(two isolates with different biodegradation potentials)and Acidovorax avenae using 16 S r RNA sequencing analysis.Also,lipase activity was determined using indicator titration and p-nitrophenyl palmitate(p-NPP)methods.The results indicated that only p-NPP was successful to test lipase activity with the range of 1.93–6.29 U · ml~(-1).Although these five strains could degrade 1000 mg · L~(-1)lubricating oil in158–168 h,there existed distinct difference in enzyme activity,which demonstrates that lipase activity could not be used as the criterion to evaluate microbial biodegradation potential for petroleum hydrocarbons.