Optimal operation of a multibasin reservoir system

A simulation-optimization procedure is presented for evaluating the extent of interbasin transfer of water in the Peninsular Indian river system consisting of 15 reservoirs on four river basins. A system-dependent simulation model is developed incorporating the concept of reservoir zoning to facilitate releases and transfers. The simulation model generates a larger number of solutions which are then screened by the optimization model. The Box complex nonlinear programming algorithm is used for the optimization. The performance of the system is evaluated through simulation with the optimal reservoir zones with respect to four indices, reliability, resiliency, vulnerability and deficit ratio. The results indicate that by operating the system of 15 reservoirs as a single unit the existing utilization of water may be increased significantly.     

三峡水库安坪库岸段斜坡破坏机制及稳定性评价

基于斜坡的工程地质测绘和实验室分析,总结了研究地段区域滑坡规律,引入粘弹性基础板的弯曲破坏原理,对该地段斜坡破坏机制进行分析。从岩体本身的质量和岩体在地球内外营力作用下所表现的自稳性两方面考虑,采用两级模糊综合评判理论对测区进行斜坡稳定性工程地质单元划分,并利用刚体平衡理论验证模糊评判结果。     

Increasing testing productivity and software quality: A comparison of software testing methodologies within NASA

Pressure to compress the development life cycle and reduce the duration and resources committed to testing lead to experimentation in testing at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Centerís Software Engineering Laboratory. This study investigates the trend to reduce developer testing and increasingly rely upon inspection techniques and independent functional testing to shorten the development life cycle, improve testing productivity, and improve software quality.An approach is developed to conduct this comparison. In particular, the problem faced by software researchers, having a comprehensive characterization of software projects so similar types may be identified for comparative studies, is addressed using expert opinion.     

利用测井资料评价储集层性质的探讨

根据对储集层之简化导电模型的理论分析,提出了一个由电阻率、孔隙度信息表示的、反映储层性质的“孔隙结构参数S”。实际应用表明,S参数在评价储集层性质、计算储层渗透率等方面具有一定的使用价值。     

Use of electron microscopy on microstructure characterization of high chromium cast irons

The physical metallurgy underlying the development of cast microstructures in abrasion resistant high chromium cast irons, and their structural modification by thermal treatments is relatively complex. Structural characterisation via electron microscopy therefore has a key role to play in furthering our understanding of the phase transformations that control the microstructures and hence the service performances of these irons as wear parts. This paper shows how both scanning and especially transmission electron microscopy can provide valuable information on the nature of eutectic and secondary carbides and on the matrix structures in these irons. Particular attention is given to current characterisation research on conventionally cast 30%Cr irons that are used for applications involving corrosive wear e.g. slurry pumps and on a semi-solid cast 27%Cr iron that has a potential for applications in industry.     

Preparation and properties of nanosize MnZn ferrite from δ-FeOOH

Ferrous ion was transformed into feroxyhyte (δ-FeOOH) by oxidation. Then, manganese sulfate and zinc sulfate in some ratio were added to the feroxyhyte solution. The co-precipitation was boiling reflux conditions sometime under constant stirring. The nanosize MnZn ferrite powder was formed. The mechanism of preparation of the nanosize MnZn ferrite was discussed, and the formation of feroxyhyte which was playing a key role during the process was mentioned. The properties of powder was tested by means of X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and vibrating sample magnetometer. The results show that the samples of spherical particles about 20 nm, which have characteristics of ferrimagnetism, has larger saturation magnetization, but the remanent magnetization and coercivity are comparatively smaller. The spinel MnZn ferrite nanosize powder was successfully prepared from δ-FeOOH at low temperature, with low-carbon steel and peroxide as main material.     

tau: A 1D radiative transfer code for transmission spectroscopy of extrasolar planet atmospheres

The tau code is a 1D line-by-line radiative transfer code, which is generally applicable for modeling transmission spectra of close-in extrasolar planets. The inputs are the assumed temperature–pressure profile of the planetary atmosphere, the continuum absorption coefficients and the absorption cross-sections for the trace molecular absorbers present in the model, as well as the fundamental system parameters taken from the published literature. The program then calculates the optical path through the planetary atmosphere of the radiation from the host star, and quantifies the absorption due to the modeled composition in a transmission spectrum of transit depth as a function of wavelength. The code is written in C++, parallelized using OpenMP, and is available for public download and use from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/exoplanets/.     

硫醇自组装膜的电化学研究进展

综述了在金电极上硫醇自组装膜的电化学表征方法，性质和应用，介绍了自组装膜上的电子传递机理，并进行了简要的展望。     

多波束测深系统在大浪淀水库库容测量中的应用

多波束测深系统可对水下地形进行全覆盖扫描测量,精确测得水下地形地貌,可应用于库容计算、冲淤分析、河道勘测等方面。结合Hydro Bat多波束测深系统在大浪淀水库库容测量的实例,介绍多波束系统在水库库容测量中的应用,进一步说明多波束测量技术的高精度、全覆盖、高分辨率和高效率的特点。