A comparative thermodynamic study of sorption systems: second law analysis

As a consequence of the phasing out of CFCs, sorption systems appear to be potential candidates to replace vapour compression systems. Amongst sorption systems there exists a choice between several systems, such as liquid absorption, solid adsorption and chemical reaction heat pumps. Nevertheless, few comparative studies between these systems have been undertaken so far. It is the aim of this paper to present such a study based on combined first and second law thermodynamical analysis of the different cycles. Simple entropy generation processes explain why the basic cycles for these systems yield performances much lower than the Carnot efficiency. The possibility of operating regenerative cycles with internal heat recovery and higher efficiencies has also been considered for typical common base conditions. Different entropy generation considerations have been visualised, such as thermal coupling (external/internal), non-uniform temperature component entropy production and other irreversible processes for the COP degradation in these systems. It is found that thermal coupling irreversibilities in solid sorption systems and other internal irreversibilities in liquid sorption systems with solution heat exchanger are dominant in the actual COP degradation with respect to the reversible Carnot COP.     

地震数据采集系统中频谱均衡滤波器的理论设计

地层的高频吸收衰减效应是导致地震勘探分辨率不高的主要原因，在高分辨率野外地震数据系统中，频谱均衡滤波器所设置的重要部件。文章以频谱均衡滤波器的原理和地层吸收衰减特性为基础，用计算机模拟的方法研究地层吸收衰减使分辨率降低的程度和频谱均衡滤波器对分辨率的补偿效果，给出了较好的频谱均衡滤波器的设计方案。     

单轴-平面W型复合锶铁氧体的制备及其吸波特性研究

用草酸盐共沉淀和微量掺杂法研制六角晶系W型Ni,Zn,Co,Al多元复合锶铁氧体，通过调节Ni2W同Co2W的摩尔比例，可使该种铁氧体易磁化方向从C单轴型向垂于C轴的平面型转化，控制置换锶铁氧体中部分Fe3 的微量掺杂Al3 ，可以调整4πMs值，提高磁晶各向异性场，测试分析了5种不同含Co量的W型复合锶铁氧体粉料涂层的吸波特性，发现其自然共振吸收峰随Co含量增加向低频方向偏移，最高吸收峰可达32．8dB，是适用于电子隐形技术的高品位的微波吸收剂。     

脉冲化学沉积非晶态Ni—P合金原子分布函数研究

采用Ｘ射线衍射分析技术，研究了脉冲化学镀非晶态Ｎｉ－Ｐ合金的原子分布和函数，得出其短程有序原子集团的尺度为０．７５４ｎｍ，约为熔体激冷法获得的非晶态Ｎｉ－Ｐ合金短程有序畴的１／２。并利用脉冲化学沉积非晶态合金的微机制择这一结果进行了解释。     

Effect of bismuth replacement at barium site in Y-Ba-Cu-O system

X-ray diffraction, electron paramagnetic resonance, microwave absorption and resistivity measurements were carried out on YBa_2−x Bi _x Cu₃O₇ (0≤x≤0·5) superconductors in order to study the effect of bismuth on the structural and superconducting properties. A decrease in sintering temperature increased the amount of impurity phase. Transition from an orthorhombic (superconducting) phase to tetragonal structure produced no significant change in EPR zero-field signal at liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT). The non-resonance signal height decreased on higher concentration of bismuth. Sintered YBa_2−x Bi _x Cu₃O₇ superconductor had a strong EPR zero-field signal at LNT. We have evaluated particle size from XRD and EPR studies. The average particle size was about 0·4μm.     

Al,Ga取代Bi：DyIG薄膜的磁和磁光特性的研究

本文报道用热分解法在玻璃衬底上制备了Ａｌ和Ｇａ取代的Ｂｉ：ＤＹＩＧ薄膜，对其磁和磁光特性做了详细研究．Ａｌ和Ｇａ取代的薄膜均可获得好的矩形比和高的矫顽力．对于Ｂｉ１．２Ｄｙ１．８Ｆｅ５－ｘＭＸＯ１２（Ｍ＝Ａ１，ＧＺ）薄膜，Ａ１和Ｇ２的最佳替代成份分别为１．０和Ｇ．７；最佳晶化温度分别为７００ｏ℃和６７５℃．在波长５１０ｎｍ附近，法拉第旋转角可达８°／ｕｍ左右．光学吸收和品质因子的研究结果表明，Ａｌ和Ｇａ取代能够影响光学吸收和品质因子，其中Ｇａ取代对光学吸收和品质因子的影响较大．     

The As-prepared surfaces of C-axis-oriented Nd1Ba2Cu3Oy thin films characterized using scanning probe microscopes

Recently, superconducting Nd₁Ba₂Cu₃O_y (Ndl23) thin films with high superconducting transition temperature (T _c) have been successfully fabricated at our institute employing the standard laser ablation method. In this paper, we report the results of surface characterization of the Nd123 thin films using an ultrahigh vacuum scanning tunneling microscope/spectroscopy (UHV-STM/STS) and an atomic force microscope (AFM) system operated in air. Clear spiral pattern is observed on the surfaces of Nd123 thin films by STM and AFM, suggesting that films are formed by two-dimensional island growth mode. Contour plots of the spirals show that the step heights of the spirals are not always the integer or half-integer number of thec-axis parameter of the structure. This implies that the surface natural termination layer of the films may not be unique. This result is supported byI-V STS measurements. The surface morphology of the Nd123 thin films is compared with that of thec-axis-oriented Y₁Ba₂Cu₃S_y thin films. Surface atomic images of the as-prepared Nd123 thin films are obtained employing both STM and AFM. STS measurements show that most of the surfaces are semiconductive. The results of STS measurements together with the fact that we are able to see the surface atomic images using scanning probe microscopes suggest that exposure to air does not cause serious degradation to the as-prepared surfaces of Nd123 thin films.     

X-ray microtomography: Application to microstructure analysis of a cementitious material during leaching process

Leaching of cementitious materials leads to an increase in porosity, which has important consequences on transport and mechanical properties. The present study outlines the characterization of microstructural evolution in a mortar subjected to a chemical attack, by means of a powerful non-intrusive experimental method, namely synchrotron X-ray computed microtomography. This innovative method is used to measure the variation of porosity in a leached mortar. Having described the effects of leaching in mortar (influences on microstructure and on mechanical properties), we present the accelerated leaching process and the microtomographic analysis that have been used to monitor it. We then investigate the capacity of this method to quantify the evolution of porosity during the leaching process. The method is validated by comparison of the results obtained with data available in the literature.     

On-line mass spectrometry system for measurements at single-crystal electrodes in hanging meniscus configuration

We present the construction and some first applications of an On-line electrochemical mass spectrometry system for detecting volatile products formed during electrochemical reactions at a single-crystal electrode in hanging meniscus configuration. The system is based on a small inlet tip made of porous Teflon and a Peek holder, which is brought in close proximity (ca. 10–20 μm) to the electrode surface. The tip is connected to the mass spectrometer by glass and metal tubing. Because of the small amount of gas entering the mass spectrometer, no differential pumping is needed during the measurement. The tip construction and preparation introduced here leads to reproducible voltammetry with very good cleanliness characteristics. The presence of the tip has no significant influence on the blank voltammetry of a Pt(111) in sulfuric acid, and on voltammetric responses for CO adlayer oxidation, methanol oxidation, and hydroxylamine electrochemistry on Pt(111). The formation of gaseous products in these reactions can be followed accurately and is in good agreement with earlier results obtained by other mass spectrometric or spectroscopic techniques. The time response and tailing of the setup is on the order of seconds and mainly determined by the distance between the tip and the electrode.     

Quasi-static and dynamic crushing behaviors of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout

Tubular members are commonly used as an energy absorber in engineering structures and many such members have a cutout. In this study, the crushing behaviors of tubes with a cutout are characterized and the effects of cutout on the energy absorption capabilities of these tubes are quantified. Systematic parametric studies were carried out to study the effect of material properties, including yield and ultimate strength of material, strain rate effect, location of cutout, tube length and impact speed on the crushing behaviors and energy absorption capacity of aluminum and steel tubes. First, a numerical model was constructed with a commercial explicit finite element code. It will be first proven that the numerical simulation can produce sufficiently accurate results in an economic manner. Subsequently, the crushing behavior of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout was experimentally characterized and their energy absorption capacity was evaluated in terms of mean crushing force, peak crushing force and specific energy absorption (SEA). Tubes of various lengths with a cutout located at different locations, subject to both quasi-static and dynamic impact loadings were considered. For steel tubes, the numerical simulation investigated the influence of the strain rate effect and variation in strain hardening ratio of the material. Empirical equations describing the mean and peak crushing forces of aluminum and steel tubes with a cutout were developed using linear and nonlinear regression methods applied to the results obtained from the numerical and experimental studies.