This work investigates the influence of carbon residue on the crystallization and solidification behavior of slag at different temperatures and cooling methods as it has a significant impact on the flow and discharge ...This work investigates the influence of carbon residue on the crystallization and solidification behavior of slag at different temperatures and cooling methods as it has a significant impact on the flow and discharge of slag,as well as the proper functioning of gasification equipment.The experimental approach involves the utilization of various techniques,namely ash fusion temperature(AFT)tests,X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),differential thermal analysis(DSC),and K-value semiquantitative analysis.The results obtained from ash fusion temperature(AFT)tests indicate that the coarse slag exhibits a relatively higher flow temperature compared to the decarburized coarse slag.XRD analysis reveals the presence of diffraction peaks corresponding to Fe and Fe3Si when residue carbon is present in the slag.In contrast,no such peaks are observed in the decarburized coarse slag subjected to the same temperature and cooling mode.This implying that the carbothermal reaction affects the slag's crystallization behavior,consequently influencing the flow temperature in the presence of residual carbon.SEM analysis illustrates that the spheroidization phenomenon is obvious when there is residual carbon in the coarse slag,but there is no spheroidization phenomenon in the decarburized coarse slag.This shows that the surface tension of slag is affected by the presence of residual carbon.Furthermore,DSC results confirm the crystallization transformation and mineral decomposition of the slag at high temperatures.For both carbon-containing slag and decarburized coarse slag,the content of crystals obtained under quenching condition is obviously lower than that under natural cooling condition.展开更多
Background:Old-growth forests are irreplaceable with respect to climate change mitigation and have considerable carbon(C)sink potential in soils.However,the relationship between the soil organic carbon(SOC)turnover ra...Background:Old-growth forests are irreplaceable with respect to climate change mitigation and have considerable carbon(C)sink potential in soils.However,the relationship between the soil organic carbon(SOC)turnover rate and forest development is poorly understood,which hinders our ability to assess the C sequestration capacity of soil in old-growth forests.Methods:In this study,we evaluated the SOC turnover rate by calculating the isotopic enrichment factor β(defined as the slope of the regression between ^(13)C natural abundance and log-transformed C concentrations)along 0-30 cm soil profiles in three successional forests in subtropical China.A lower β(steeper slope)is associated with a higher turnover rate.The three forests were a 60-year-old P.massoniana forest(PF),a 100-year-old coniferous and broadleaved mixed forest(MF),and a 400-year-old monsoon evergreen broadleaved forest(BF).We also analyzed the soil physicochemical properties in these forests to examine the dynamics of SOC turnover during forest succession and the main regulators.Results:The β value for the upper 30-cm soils in the BF was significantly(p<0.05)higher than that in the PF,in addition to the SOC stock,although there were nonsignificant differences between the BF and MF.The β value was significantly(p<0.05)positively correlated with the soil recalcitrance index,total nitrogen,and available nitrogen contents but was significantly(p<0.01)negatively correlated with soil pH.Conclusions:Our results demonstrate that SOC has lower turnover rates in old-growth forests,accompanied by higher soil chemical recalcitrance,nitrogen status,and lower soil pH.This finding helps to elucidate the mechanism underlying C sequestration in old-growth forest soils,and emphasizes the important value of old-growth forests among global C sinks.展开更多
The surroundings of the Bay of Bengal(Bo B)suffer a lot from the extreme rainfall events during Indian summer monsoon(ISM).Previous studies have proved that the sea-air interaction is an important factor for the monso...The surroundings of the Bay of Bengal(Bo B)suffer a lot from the extreme rainfall events during Indian summer monsoon(ISM).Previous studies have proved that the sea-air interaction is an important factor for the monsoonal precipitation.Using the 6th Coupled Modol Inter-comparison Project(CMIP6)models,this study examined the biases of surface heat flux,which is the main connection between atmosphere and ocean.Results show that although CMIP6 have a better simulation of intraseasonal sea surface temperature(SST)anomalies over Bo B than the previous ones,the“atmospheric blockage”still delays the response of latent heat flux to the oceanic forcing.Specifically,during the increment of positive latent heat flux in CMIP6,the negative contribution from wind effects covers most of the positive contribution from humidity effects,due to the underestimate of humidity effects.Further diagnostic analysis denote that the surface air humidity has a quarter of a phase ahead of warm SST in observation,but gets wet along with the warm SST accordingly in most CMIP6 models.As a result,the simulated transfer of intraseasonal moisture flux is hindered between ocean and atmosphere.Therefore,as a bridge between both sides,the atmospheric boundary layer is essential for a better sea-air coupled simulation,especially when the atmospheric and the oceanic variabilities involved in a climate model becomes increasingly sophisticated.The surface air humidity and boundary layer processes require more attention as well as better simulations.展开更多
Refractories have an important effect on the cleanliness of molten steel.The interaction between CeAlO_(3) refractories and Ce treated steel was explored and compared with that between Al_(2)O_(3) refractories and Ce ...Refractories have an important effect on the cleanliness of molten steel.The interaction between CeAlO_(3) refractories and Ce treated steel was explored and compared with that between Al_(2)O_(3) refractories and Ce treated steel.The results show that the Ce content in steel decreases sharply after contact with Al_(2)O_(3) refractories and the pick-up of dissolved Al occurs.Compared with the test of Al_(2)O_(3) refractories,the loss of Ce content is less in the test of CeAlO_(3) refractory,and the total oxygen content and dissolved Al content in steel increase less.The dense and continuous Ce_(2)O_(2)S interface layer is observed at the CeAlO_(3) refractories/steel interface,which can serve as the metallurgical isolation layer and hinder the further interaction between refractories and steel.Therefore,the higher steel cleanliness and less penetration of refractories by molten steel are obtained in the test of CeAlO_(3) refractories.The CeAlO_(3) refractories show a promising prospect in the production of clean Ce treated steel.展开更多
In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried...In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried out at 1550℃.The results show that Mn particles were observed in the slag after experiment,due to the reduction of MnO by graphite in refractories.Large amounts of graphite were observed at the interface between refractories and slag,indicating that the oxidation of graphite is limited by the poor contact between graphite and molten slag.Therefore,the oxidation of graphite is not the main cause of damage to refractories.A small quantity of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))and CaO·6Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(6))adjacent to Al_(2)O_(3) grain was detected at the slag/reaction layer interface.CA_(2) and CA_(6) possess relatively high melting points,which is beneficial to hindering the further penetration of slag.However,the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3) into slag is still the main cause for refractories damage.The increase in the MnO content of mold slag decreases the viscosity and then results in the severe corrosion of Al_(2)O_(3)-C bricks.展开更多
基金supported by“the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”,North Minzu University(2022XYZHG07).
文摘This work investigates the influence of carbon residue on the crystallization and solidification behavior of slag at different temperatures and cooling methods as it has a significant impact on the flow and discharge of slag,as well as the proper functioning of gasification equipment.The experimental approach involves the utilization of various techniques,namely ash fusion temperature(AFT)tests,X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),differential thermal analysis(DSC),and K-value semiquantitative analysis.The results obtained from ash fusion temperature(AFT)tests indicate that the coarse slag exhibits a relatively higher flow temperature compared to the decarburized coarse slag.XRD analysis reveals the presence of diffraction peaks corresponding to Fe and Fe3Si when residue carbon is present in the slag.In contrast,no such peaks are observed in the decarburized coarse slag subjected to the same temperature and cooling mode.This implying that the carbothermal reaction affects the slag's crystallization behavior,consequently influencing the flow temperature in the presence of residual carbon.SEM analysis illustrates that the spheroidization phenomenon is obvious when there is residual carbon in the coarse slag,but there is no spheroidization phenomenon in the decarburized coarse slag.This shows that the surface tension of slag is affected by the presence of residual carbon.Furthermore,DSC results confirm the crystallization transformation and mineral decomposition of the slag at high temperatures.For both carbon-containing slag and decarburized coarse slag,the content of crystals obtained under quenching condition is obviously lower than that under natural cooling condition.
基金jointly supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020 M682951)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.NSFC41773088)the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.QYZDJ-SSW-DQC003).
文摘Background:Old-growth forests are irreplaceable with respect to climate change mitigation and have considerable carbon(C)sink potential in soils.However,the relationship between the soil organic carbon(SOC)turnover rate and forest development is poorly understood,which hinders our ability to assess the C sequestration capacity of soil in old-growth forests.Methods:In this study,we evaluated the SOC turnover rate by calculating the isotopic enrichment factor β(defined as the slope of the regression between ^(13)C natural abundance and log-transformed C concentrations)along 0-30 cm soil profiles in three successional forests in subtropical China.A lower β(steeper slope)is associated with a higher turnover rate.The three forests were a 60-year-old P.massoniana forest(PF),a 100-year-old coniferous and broadleaved mixed forest(MF),and a 400-year-old monsoon evergreen broadleaved forest(BF).We also analyzed the soil physicochemical properties in these forests to examine the dynamics of SOC turnover during forest succession and the main regulators.Results:The β value for the upper 30-cm soils in the BF was significantly(p<0.05)higher than that in the PF,in addition to the SOC stock,although there were nonsignificant differences between the BF and MF.The β value was significantly(p<0.05)positively correlated with the soil recalcitrance index,total nitrogen,and available nitrogen contents but was significantly(p<0.01)negatively correlated with soil pH.Conclusions:Our results demonstrate that SOC has lower turnover rates in old-growth forests,accompanied by higher soil chemical recalcitrance,nitrogen status,and lower soil pH.This finding helps to elucidate the mechanism underlying C sequestration in old-growth forest soils,and emphasizes the important value of old-growth forests among global C sinks.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 42076001 and 42106003the Scientific Research Fund of the Second Institute of Oceanography,Ministry of Natural Resources under contract No.JB2206。
文摘The surroundings of the Bay of Bengal(Bo B)suffer a lot from the extreme rainfall events during Indian summer monsoon(ISM).Previous studies have proved that the sea-air interaction is an important factor for the monsoonal precipitation.Using the 6th Coupled Modol Inter-comparison Project(CMIP6)models,this study examined the biases of surface heat flux,which is the main connection between atmosphere and ocean.Results show that although CMIP6 have a better simulation of intraseasonal sea surface temperature(SST)anomalies over Bo B than the previous ones,the“atmospheric blockage”still delays the response of latent heat flux to the oceanic forcing.Specifically,during the increment of positive latent heat flux in CMIP6,the negative contribution from wind effects covers most of the positive contribution from humidity effects,due to the underestimate of humidity effects.Further diagnostic analysis denote that the surface air humidity has a quarter of a phase ahead of warm SST in observation,but gets wet along with the warm SST accordingly in most CMIP6 models.As a result,the simulated transfer of intraseasonal moisture flux is hindered between ocean and atmosphere.Therefore,as a bridge between both sides,the atmospheric boundary layer is essential for a better sea-air coupled simulation,especially when the atmospheric and the oceanic variabilities involved in a climate model becomes increasingly sophisticated.The surface air humidity and boundary layer processes require more attention as well as better simulations.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U1860205 and 52004189)Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Nos.2022BAA021 and 2022CFB051)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2022M721109 and 2023T160210)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022QNRC001).
文摘Refractories have an important effect on the cleanliness of molten steel.The interaction between CeAlO_(3) refractories and Ce treated steel was explored and compared with that between Al_(2)O_(3) refractories and Ce treated steel.The results show that the Ce content in steel decreases sharply after contact with Al_(2)O_(3) refractories and the pick-up of dissolved Al occurs.Compared with the test of Al_(2)O_(3) refractories,the loss of Ce content is less in the test of CeAlO_(3) refractory,and the total oxygen content and dissolved Al content in steel increase less.The dense and continuous Ce_(2)O_(2)S interface layer is observed at the CeAlO_(3) refractories/steel interface,which can serve as the metallurgical isolation layer and hinder the further interaction between refractories and steel.Therefore,the higher steel cleanliness and less penetration of refractories by molten steel are obtained in the test of CeAlO_(3) refractories.The CeAlO_(3) refractories show a promising prospect in the production of clean Ce treated steel.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274305 and U1860205)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001).
文摘In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried out at 1550℃.The results show that Mn particles were observed in the slag after experiment,due to the reduction of MnO by graphite in refractories.Large amounts of graphite were observed at the interface between refractories and slag,indicating that the oxidation of graphite is limited by the poor contact between graphite and molten slag.Therefore,the oxidation of graphite is not the main cause of damage to refractories.A small quantity of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))and CaO·6Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(6))adjacent to Al_(2)O_(3) grain was detected at the slag/reaction layer interface.CA_(2) and CA_(6) possess relatively high melting points,which is beneficial to hindering the further penetration of slag.However,the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3) into slag is still the main cause for refractories damage.The increase in the MnO content of mold slag decreases the viscosity and then results in the severe corrosion of Al_(2)O_(3)-C bricks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31961143023,31670453)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA23080302)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF0703905)the Chinese Ecosystem Research Network(CERN)the Dinghushan Forest Ecosystem Positioning Research Station of the National Science and Technology Infrastructure Platform and the Operation Service Project of the National Scientific Observation and Research Field Station of the Dinghushan Forest Ecosystem of Guangdong,the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China.
