A model based creep equation for 9Cr–1Mo–0·2V (P91 type) steel

Abstract

The isothermal constant stress creep tests data for a 9Cr–1Mo–0·2V (P91 type) steel were submitted for a phenomenological analysis in order to obtain the relevant creep equation for such steel. Namely, the minimum creep strain rate of P91 type steel cannot be described by the simple Arrhenius type power law constitutive model. The incorporation of the threshold stress concept in the analysis of creep data leads to a modified power law, which satisfactorily describes the creep behaviour of the examined P91 steel. However, the threshold stress is not a good material parameter, as it often varies with temperature and/or applied stress. This adds uncertainty to the extrapolation of the creep rates into ranges where experimental data are not available. Besides the fact that the physical foundation for a threshold stress is questionable from a scientific point of view, this is a serious practical limitation of the modified power law creep equation. The second creep equation proposed in the present paper is the improved stress dependent energy barrier model. The improvement of the standard model is based on two assumptions: first, on the hypothesis that the application of a stress also affects the energy barrier to be overcome when a local region transitions from the initial to the final state, and second, by applying a simple power function of stress instead of a hyperbolic sin function in the model based equation. The obtained value of stress exponent, n=5·5, is too high for entirely climb controlled creep. The apparent activation energy of approximately 510 to 545 kJ mol^?1, which is considerably higher than the activation energy for lattice diffusion, is the stress dependent activation energy of the slowest, dominant rate controlling process of the supposed multiple creep mechanisms.     

A haptic representation system for a virtual plain wall

The purpose of this study is to develop a virtual wall display system for a walk simulator to grope its way in an 'invisible' situation, such as in a building filled with dense smoke, etc. To reproduce the realistic haptic sense of a building wall, the implementation of the wideness and the rigidity of wall are essential. Wideness of a virtual wall was realized by a hand-tracking control combined with a small wall panel which is mounted on a three-axis Cartesian manipulator. A 6-d.o.f. magnetic tracking system was utilized for the hand position tracking in the non-contact situation of the hand and the panel. In the contact situation, high rigidity of the wall was attained as stiffness in the normal direction is provided to the wall panel to represent the haptic sense of a rigid wall. Force-based tracking provides the low stiffness in the tangential direction to make the wall panel move easily along the direction of hand movement to represent a wide plain wall. A three-axis force sensor is attached on the wall panel to detect the contact force. The realization of smooth switching between both tracking controls provides the user with the haptic feel of the presence and continuity of a virtual wall. In addition, the frictional sensation has the effect of giving the system more reality. Experimental results have shown the effectiveness of the hybrid tracking method for the virtual wall system.     

配电网单相接地故障选线的一种新方法

为了提取故障暂态信号的相位谱特征以进行配电网单相接地故障选线，引入了零序电流解析信号的小波包分解。信号的解析表达形式可以更好地描述信号的幅值、相位和瞬时频率随时间变化的规律；它有着比原信号增大一倍的幅值谱、和原信号相同的相位谱和瞬时频率。小波包克服了小波变换不能对高频序列进一步分解的缺陷，在时域和频域上皆具有良好的局部化特性，可以聚焦被分析信号不同频带的时域特性。通过对构造的零序电流解析信号进行小波包分解，提取在适当频带的信号相位谱，依据故障线路和非故障线路相位谱的不同进行故障选线。理论分析和仿真结果表明：这种基于零序电流解析信号的小波包分解所提取暂态信号相位谱的选线判据具有很高的灵敏性和可靠性。     

IFHTSE Global 21: heat treatment and surface engineering in the first decades of the twenty-first centrury: Part 4 – Manufacturing in the global knowledge economy

Abstract

The global knowledge economy has emerged from the combination of information technology and global deregulation of trade and finance. This combination has led to the integration of production and trade in manufacturing and services to form a 'new manufacturing' sector. This sector is stimulating the development of new knowledge-intensive technological approaches to manufacturing. The development and application of nanotechnology is discussed as an example of the new approach needed in surface engineering and thermal processing to maintain competitiveness in a period of rapid change.     

Two body type abrasion wear behaviour in hypoeutectic 16%Cr cast irons with Mo

Abstract

Hypoeutectic 16%Cr cast irons, both Mo free and 1–3%Mo containing specimens were prepared to investigate their abrasion wear behaviour. Annealed specimens were hardened at 1323 K and then tempered at three temperatures from 673 to 873 K for 7·2 ks, the temperature giving the maximum hardness (H_Tmax) and the lower and higher temperature, (L-H_Tmax, H-H_Tmax). The abrasion wear behaviour was investigated using a two body type Suga abrasion wear tester. A linear relation was obtained between wear loss and wear distance. The highest wear resistance or the lowest wear rate (R _W) was obtained in H _Tmax specimens except for the Mo free specimen. The lowest wear resistance or the highest R _W was obtained in H-H_Tmax specimens. The R _W was decreased with an increase in macrohardness. The lowest R _W appeared around 25% retained austenite (V _γ ). The R _W was decreased with an increase of Mo content, and the V _γ value at the minimum R _W shifted to the high V _γ side.     

基于Pro/E Wildfire 3.0和立式加工中心铣削平面型腔的研究

在模具加工中,型腔是一种常见的对象,它的结构形状比较复杂,含有大量自由曲面及岛,所以通常用数控机床加工。如何设计型腔加工的NC刀具轨迹和走刀方式是实际工作中的难题。研究和讨论了基于Pro/E软件模拟型腔加工时的NC刀具SCAN-TYPE和型腔铣削加工"ROUGH-OPTION"方式的选择。     

Neutral electrolyzed water (NEW), chlorine dioxide,organic acid based product,and ultraviolet‐C for inactivation of microbes in fresh‐cut vegetable washing waters

The effect of decontamination methods on fresh‐cut vegetable washing waters was evaluated. NEW, ClO₂, organic acid‐based product FPW, and UV‐C were tested with and without an interfering carrot juice of 1% (IS), on Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, Escherichia coli, and yeast Candida lambica. The use of ClO₂ (50 ppm active chlorine) resulted in >4 log reduction of Y. enterocolitica, Y. pseudotuberculosis, E. coli and >3 log reduction of C. lambica. The antibacterial effect of NEW was less effective in the presence of IS when compared with ClO_2. The inactivation of C. lambica by FPW reached a maximum of 2.8 log cfu/mL (concentration 0.125%), but the antimicrobial effect was delayed by the IS. The effect of FPW on E. coli was significantly reduced by 1% IS. The inactivation of E. coli and C. lambica with UV‐C IS decreased the inactivation and lengthened its time. Filtration improved the effect of UV‐C inactivation.

Practical applications

When chemical decontamination methods were used in fresh‐cut vegetable processing, the presence of organic matter in process water increased the reaction times and the need for higher concentrations of the chemical decontamination and the time of physical decontamination. Yersinia required longer inactivation times than E. coli. When UV‐C is used for decontamination of process waters, waters should be filtered to enhance the disinfection efficacy.     

Recycled polyurethane elastomers: a universal adhesive

The practical application of the glycolysis mixture of polyurethane wastes is reported. It was found that in the presence of 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) both the separated upper phase of the glycolysis mixture and the complete two-phase reaction mixture could be used as components of the urethane adhesive mixtures for bonding woods, metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, paper and leather. The adhesive properties were determined by tensile-cutting, cutting- and bending strengths, as well as peel resistance measurements. The method to use the complete glycolysis mixture is also reported. The reaction mechanism of bonding is also discussed.     

TYPE A型卡的曼彻斯特码的编解码技术

对TYPEA型通信接口中PICC向PCD信息传输中所用的曼彻斯特码的编解码技术进行了分析,并给出编码电路和解码等方法。     

Weld porosity in containers for storage of plutonium containing materials

Abstract

An autogenous gas tungsten arc closure weld was developed for the US Department of Energy's primary container for the storage of plutonium bearing materials. The occurrence of porosity at the tie-in point of the closure weld was investigated. The primary cause of the porosity was linked to the geometry at the root of the closure weld joint. The present paper describes the mechanistic model that was developed to describe and predict the porosity.