Modelling the FEBEX THM experiment using a state surface approach

Buffer materials being considered as engineered barriers in nuclear fuel waste (NFW) disposal systems possess a pronounced nonlinear behaviour in the unsaturated state. In order to simulate such non-linear responses,the authors adopted an incrementally nonlinear poro-elastic approach where the coefficients of the governing equations are assumed to be functions of suction and the void ratio. These functions are in turn developed from a state-surface equation obtained from suction-controlled oedometric tests. In this paper we show the derivation of the governing equations of the poro-elastic model. A finite element computer code, FRACON, was developed by the authors to numerically solve the above equations. We first use the code to simulate laboratory tests to characterize the swelling properties of a typical bentonite. That same bentonite was used in the FEBEX in-situ heater experiment, conducted at the Grimsel site, Switzerland. The FRACON code was also used to perform blind predictions of the FEBEX heater experiment. It is shown that the model correctly predicts drying of the bentonite near the heaters and re-saturation near the rock interface. The evolution of temperature and the heater thermal output were also reasonably well predicted by the model. The trends in the total stresses developed in the bentonite were correctly predicted; the absolute values however were underestimated probably due to the omission of pore pressure build-up in the rock mass.     

膨润土凝胶调剖剂XJF的研制及应用

介绍了调剖剂XJF的配方,讨论了影响调剖剂性能的配方因素(膨润土含量、HPAM溶液浓度、XJ用量及添加剂Fc的浓度),考察了封堵能力和应用范围,简介了在火烧山油田现场试验的结果。     

膨润土尾矿作PVC塑料填料的研究

研究了膨润土尾矿的比表面积、添加量及偶联剂表面改性处理对其作为PVC塑料填料时的力学性能和流变性能的影响。结果表明,膨润土尾矿作填料的PVC试样,拉伸强度优于重质CaCO_3,为填料的试样,冲击强度和流动性能则有所下降。钛酸酯作偶联剂有利于提高填充试样的冲击强度。但对拉伸强度无明显效果。膨润土尾矿的添加量约20份时,试样的力学性能最佳。     

Charge reduction and regeneration in K+, Na+, Mg2+, Ni2+ and Co2+-exchanged Wyoming Bentonite

Controlled calcination of ion-exchanged Wyoming Bentonite in the presence and absence of ammonia leads to layer charge reductions. Detailed chemical analyses of both unexchangeable and exchangeable species lead to the conclusion that in no case is there migration of the original interlamellar cations into the octahedral region of the layers although, in terms of ionic radius alone, Mg²⁺, Ni²⁺ and, possibly Co²⁺, might be expected to do so. The production of unexchangeable Mg, Ni or Co, is identified as resulting from high temperature hydrolysis leading to hydroxide or oxide formation.     

Adsorption properties of tetradecyl- and hexadecyl trimethylammonium bentonites

This study concerns the adsorption properties of organo-bentonites obtained through the modification performed at 25%, 50% and 100% of the cation exchange capacity (CEC) using tetradecyl trimethylammonium bromide (TDTAB) and hexadecyl trimethylammonium bromide (HDTAB). According to the XRD measurements, TDTAB and HDTAB form bilayers between the silicate layers when the montmorillonite surface is modified by 100% CEC. At 25% and 50% CEC, a random interstratification of monolayer and bilayer structures is observed. The surface area of bentonite decreases upon modification. The adsorption properties of organo-bentonites were tested using phenol as a model pollutant. Batch kinetic and isotherm studies were conducted over the concentration range from 50 to 1000 ppm at pH of 5.5. The adsorption excess isotherms of bentonites show different regions. A considerable increase was observed in the adsorption efficiency of montmorillonite modified with HDTAB at 100% CEC.     

在微波场中合成矿物无机凝胶

以天然矿物为原料,添加其他化学试剂在微波场中合成了矿物无机凝胶,反应时间由常规的6~8h减至45m in,反应温度由230~310℃减至90~95℃。经XRD、DTA、IR和化学成分分析,均表明其特征与天然矿物无机凝胶具有很好的吻合性。     

An economical and efficient protocol for total RNA isolation from Jatropha curcas

Jatropha curcas is an important non feed crop, increasingly important as a biofuel crop. It is hardy and resistant to different stress conditions in the field. In the wastelands of Gujarat (India), it is being grown for land reclamation and for socio-economic benefits. The long coastline in this state also promotes the growth of a large number of halophytes. Exploiting the genetic resource of Jatropha and halophytes for drought and salt-induced gene is an important area of research. For the isolation of genes and to study the molecular mechanism a good qualitative and quantitative RNA is a prerequisite. Jatropha leaves have latex, and therefore isolating RNA using guanidine thiocyanate or cetyltrimethylammonium bromide did not yield desirable quality of RNA. This paper reports a very simple and economical protocol for the isolation of good quality RNA from Jatropha and a few halophytes. The sodium dodecyl sulphate was used as a detergent for lysis of plant cells in the extraction buffer along with bentonite, which inhibits the ribonuclease’s activity. The addition of water saturated phenol in mortar-pestle, during grinding, facilitated better homogenisation of the tissues. Absolute RNA precipitation was obtained with the help of 2-butoxyethanol. Further this RNA was used successfully in preparation of complementary DNA and subsequently used for gene isolation.     

改性膨润土对黄磷废水的深度处理

探讨了经Al^3改性的膨润土对含磷废水的吸附性能。考察了反应的pH值、温度、时间、吸附剂的用量等因素对改性膨润土吸附性能影响．结果表明：含1．0％ Al^3的改性膨润土对磷有较强的吸附去除作用。在pH=9及300r／min条件下搅拌吸附40min，当Al^3改性膨润土的用量为5g／L时，对13mg／L的含磷废水的吸附量达23．4mg／g；对含磷量不大于11mg／L的废水，其去除率大于95．5％，废水中剩余的磷含量小于0．5mg／L，达到了我国废水综合排放的一级标准。     

无卤阻燃增强硬质聚氨酯泡沫塑料的研究

采用聚醚多元醇、聚酯多元醇、多异氰酸酯、泡沫稳定剂、催化剂及发泡剂等为基本原料,以聚磷酸铵(APP)、可膨胀石墨(EG)及膨润土(BT)为阻燃剂及填料,通过一步发泡法制备了无卤阻燃增强硬质聚氨酯泡沫塑料。研究了APP、EG、BT对泡沫力学性能、阻燃性能以及泡孔结构的影响。结果表明,APP质量分数为15%,EG为7.5%,膨润土为2.5%时可以制得力学性能和阻燃性能均优良的聚氨酯泡沫塑料。在该条件下,泡沫的压缩强度为0.271 MPa,平均孔径为322μm,极限氧指数达到29.5%。     

钠基膨润土胶质价测试方法的改进

以两种人工钠化膨润土为研究对象,探讨了文献胶质价测试方法的不合理性、取土量和MgO量这两个关键因素。实验结果表明:用常规100 mL量筒测胶质价时,取土量和MgO量影响较大,有必要针对具体试样做条件试验,最佳条件是1#钠土为取3.00 g土、0.2 g MgO,2#钠土为取5.00 g土、0.33 g MgO。