A fatigue-life prediction methodology for notched aluminum-magnesium alloy in gulf seawater environment

Local-strain and linear-elastic fracture-mechanics (LEFM) methodologies have been investigated for prediction of the corrosion-fatigue life of notched components of specially developed Al-2.5Mg alloys exposed to Arabian Gulf seawater environment. Corrosion-fatigue crack initiation life estimates were obtained using strain-life relationships; corrosion-fatigue crack propagation life estimates were obtained using LEFM relationships. The total corrosion-fatigue life was considered to be the sum of the crack initiation and crack propagation lives. Estimated corrosion-fatigue lives were compared with experimentally obtained corrosion-fatigue life data using center-notched specimens of three types of Al-2.5Mg alloys (containing different amounts of chromium) exposed to Arabian Gulf seawater environment. Two notch geometries, a circular notch (K _t= 2.42) and an elliptical notch (K _t= 4.2), were investigated. Good corrosion-fatigue life predictions can be obtained using local-strain and LEFM methodologies by determining the relevant material constants via a few simple fatigue tests on smooth specimens and a few crack-growth-rate tests in the environment at the frequency of interest.     

High-speed milling of titanium alloys using binderless CBN tools

The performance of conventional tools is poor when used to machine titanium alloys. In this paper, a new tool material, which is binderless cubic boron nitride (BCBN), is used for high-speed milling of a widely used titanium alloy Ti–6Al–4V. The performance and the wear mechanism of the BCBN tool have been investigated when slot milling the titanium alloy in terms of cutting forces, tool life and wear mechanism. This type of tool manifests longer tool life at high cutting speeds. Observations based on the SEM and EDX suggest that adhesion of workpiece and attrition are the main wear mechanisms of the BCBN tool when used in high-speed milling of Ti–6Al–4V.     

钻进过程中金刚石钻头磨损规律试验研究

为了研究人造金刚石孕镶钻头(以下简称钻头)磨损规律，采用均质人造岩石(瓷砖)进行钻进试验，并在试验过程中采用对钻头唇面进行连续显微照相和将钻头称重的方法，获得以下三点结论：(1)在钻进过程中，钻头唇面上出露出的金刚石量呈周期性变化，每变化一个周期钻头就换一层新的金刚石；(2)钻头的钻速随钻头唇面出露金刚石量而变化，金刚石出露多，钻头钻速高，反之亦然；(3)钻头磨损速度随钻头钻速的变化而变化，钻头钻速高，钻头磨损速度快，反之亦然。     

表面工程在装备延寿中的开发应用

在我军装备延寿中开发应用各种表面工程新技术、新工艺、新材料，不仅可以修复大量的装备零部件，而且能有效提高装备的防腐性、耐磨性、可靠性，延长装备使用寿命，降低修理费用，减少修理时间．从而提高装备完好率和战斗力。     

ANN valuation model of material LCIA profile

Weighting model is the only valuation model of life cycle impact assessment(LCIA) profile now. It simplifies evaluation function into linear function, and makes the determination of weighting factor complicated. Therefore the valuation of LCIA profile is the most critical and controversial step in life cycle assessment(LCA). Development on valuation models, which are understood easily and accepted widely, is urgently needed in the field of LCA.The modeling approaches for the linear evaluation function were summed up. The modeling approaches for the nonlinear evaluation function were set up by function approximation theory, which include choosing preference products, forming preference data, establishing artificial neural network(ANN) and training ANN by preference data.By selecting 7 material products as preference product, experience was done with modeling approaches of the nonlinear evaluation function. The results show that the modeling approaches and valuation model of the nonlinear evaluation function are more practical than the weighting model.     

作保灵对长残效除草剂的解毒效应

利用田间试验方法研究保护剂长残效除草剂解毒效应。不同保护剂对豆磺隆解毒效应有差异，作保灵解毒效应最明显，但在除草剂高残留量时解毒作用下降。作保灵对三种长残效除草剂都具有明显的解毒作用，作物的出苗率可恢复80％～100％。解毒效应顺序为油莱＞白菜＞甜菜。     

中国化石能源生产的生命周期清单(Ⅰ)--能源消耗与直接排放

化石能源生产的生命周期清单不仅是开展化工产业及其产品生命周期分析的基础,也能阐明化石能源生产的基本环境行为.通过计算得到了2002年我国原煤、原油和天然气开采过程中直接相关的能源消耗和污染物排放,涉及到的污染物排放包括液态污染物、固体废弃物和CO2、SO2、NOx、CO、CH4、烟尘等气态排放物.     

延长大型露天矿铁路运输服务年限的浅见

大型露天矿在由山坡型转入深凹型开采后,随着运输条件的恶化,将单一的准轨铁路运输,改变为铁路—汽车联合运输,以延长铁路运输的服务年限,为此,需要解决提高电力机车运输性能、改造运输线路系统等问题。     

A generalized cycle life model of rechargeable Li-ion batteries

A generalized first principles based charge-discharge model to simulate the cycle life behavior of rechargeable Li-ion batteries has been developed. The model is based on loss of the active lithium ions due to the electrochemical parasitic reaction and rise of the anode film resistance. The effect of parameters such as depth of discharge (DOD), end of charge voltage (EOCV) and overvoltage of the parasitic reaction on the cycle life behavior has been quantitatively analyzed. The experimental results obtained at charge rate of 1 C, discharge rate of 0.5 C, EOCV of 4.0 V and DOD of 0.4 were used to validate the cycle life model. Good agreement between the simulations and the experiments has been achieved up to 1968 cycles. Simulation of a battery subjected to multiple cycling regimes has also been demonstrated.     

Microstructure and morphology of amine-cured epoxy coatings before and after outdoor exposures—An AFM study

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been used to study the morphology and microstructure of an amine-cured epoxy before and after outdoor exposure. Measurements were made from samples prepared in an essentially CO₂-free, H₂O-free glove box and from samples prepared in ambient conditions. For those prepared in a CO₂-free glove box, AFM imaging was conducted on (1) an unexposed air/coating surface, (2) an unexposed coating bulk, (3) an unexposed coating/substrate interface, and (4) a field exposed air/coating surface. For samples prepared in ambient conditions, only the unexposed air/coating surface was investigated. The same regions of the exposed samples were scanned periodically by the AFM to monitor changes in the surface morphology of the coating as UV exposure progressed. Small angle neutron scattering and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) studies were performed to verify the microstructure and to follow chemical changes during outdoor exposure, respectively. The results have shown that amine blushing, which occurs only under ambient conditions, had a significant effect on the surface morphology and microstructure of the epoxy. The surface morphology of the samples prepared under CO₂-free, dry conditions was generally smooth and homogeneous. However, the interface and the bulk samples clearly revealed a two-phase structure consisting of bright nodular domains and dark interstitial regions, indicating an inhomogeneous microstructure. Such heterogeneous structure of the bulk was in good agreement with results obtained by small angle neutron scattering of unexposed samples and by AFM phase imaging of the degraded sample surface. The relationship between submicrometer physical changes and molecular chemical degradation is discussed. Presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, October 27–29, 2004, in Chicago, IL.