In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,t...In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,the CFD method was used to simulate the internal flow field of the air pump,and it was found that a main vortex was formed near the rotor of the trailing blade.Based on this observation,a new rotor shape design was proposed in this study,which design places arc-shaped depressed on the circumference of the rotor where the main vortex forms.The existence of the depression facilitated forward motion of the main airflow and thus effectively restricting reverse flow.Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed design is able to decrease pressure-induced torque load on the pump,and the reduction increases for an increasing operating speed.For all three operating speeds tested,the reduction in pressure-induced torque ranges from 5%to up to 10%comparing to the original pump.展开更多
Ground source heat pump systems demonstrate significant potential for northern rural heating applications;however,the effectiveness of these systems is often limited by challenging geological conditions.For instance,i...Ground source heat pump systems demonstrate significant potential for northern rural heating applications;however,the effectiveness of these systems is often limited by challenging geological conditions.For instance,in certain regions,the installation of buried pipes for heat exchangers may be complicated,and these pipes may not always serve as efficient low-temperature heat sources for the heat pumps of the system.To address this issue,the current study explored the use of solar-energy-collecting equipment to supplement buried pipes.In this design,both solar energy and geothermal energy provide low-temperature heat to the heat pump.First,a simulation model of a solar‒ground source heat pump coupling system was established using TRNSYS.The accuracy of this model was validated through experiments and simulations on various system configurations,including varying numbers of buried pipes,different areas of solar collectors,and varying volumes of water tanks.The simulations examined the coupling characteristics of these components and their influence on system performance.The results revealed that the operating parameters of the system remained consistent across the following configurations:three buried pipes,burial depth of 20 m,collector area of 6 m^(2),and water tank volume of 0.5 m^(3);four buried pipes,burial depth of 20 m,collector area of 3 m^(2),and water tank volume of 0.5 m^(3);and five buried pipes with a burial depth of 20 m.Furthermore,the heat collection capacity of the solar collectors spanning an area of 3 m^(2)was found to be equivalent to that of one buried pipe.Moreover,the findings revealed that the solar‒ground source heat pump coupling system demonstrated a lower annual cumulative energy consumption compared to the ground source heat pump system,presenting a reduction of 5.31%compared to the energy consumption of the latter.展开更多
Typhoons can cause large-area blackouts or partial outages of distribution networks.We define a partial outage state in the distribution network as a gray state and propose a gray-start strategy and two-stage distribu...Typhoons can cause large-area blackouts or partial outages of distribution networks.We define a partial outage state in the distribution network as a gray state and propose a gray-start strategy and two-stage distribution network emergency recovery framework.A phase-space reconstruction and stacked integrated model for predicting wind and photovoltaic generation during typhoon disasters is proposed in the first stage.This provides guidance for second-stage post-disaster emergency recovery scheduling.The emergency recovery scheduling model is established in the second stage,and this model is supported by a thermal power-generating unit,mobile emergency generators,and distributed generators.Distributed generation includes wind power generation,photovoltaics,fuel cells,etc.Simultaneously,we con-sider the gray-start based on the pumped storage unit to be an important first step in the emergency recovery strategy.This model is val-idated on the improved IEEE 33 node system,which utilizes data from the 2022 super typhoon“Muifa”in Zhoushan,Zhejiang,China.Simulations indicate the superiority of a gray start with a pumped storage unit and the proposed emergency recovery strategy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)are widely used,including among cancer patients,to manage gastroesophageal reflux and other gastric acid-related disorders.Recent evidence suggests associations between long-term...BACKGROUND Proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)are widely used,including among cancer patients,to manage gastroesophageal reflux and other gastric acid-related disorders.Recent evidence suggests associations between long-term PPI use and higher risks for various adverse health outcomes,including greater mortality.AIM To investigate the association between PPI use and all-cause mortality among cancer patients by a comprehensive analysis after adjustment for various confounders and a robust methodological approach to minimize bias.METHODS This retrospective cohort study used data from the TriNetX research network,with electronic health records from multiple healthcare organizations.The study employed a new-user,active comparator design,which compared newly treated PPI users with non-users and newly treated histamine2 receptor antagonists(H2RA)users among adult cancer patients.Newly prescribed PPIs(esomeprazole,lansoprazole,omeprazole,pantoprazole,or rabeprazole)users were compared to non-users or newly prescribed H2RAs(cimetidine,famotidine,nizatidine,or ranitidine)users.The primary outcome was all-cause mortality.Each patient in the main group was matched to a patient in the control group using 1:1 propensity score matching to reduce confounding effects.Multivariable Cox regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)and 95% confidence interval(CI).RESULTS During the follow-up period(median 5.4±1.8 years for PPI users and 6.5±1.0 years for non-users),PPI users demonstrated a higher all-cause mortality rate than non-users after 1 year,2 years,and at the end of follow up(HRs:2.34-2.72).Compared with H2RA users,PPI users demonstrated a higher rate of all-cause mortality HR:1.51(95%CI:1.41-1.69).Similar results were observed across sensitivity analyses by excluding deaths from the first 9 months and 1-year post-exposure,confirming the robustness of these findings.In a sensitivity analysis,we analyzed all-cause mortality outcomes between former PPI users and individuals who have never used PPIs,providing insights into the long-term effects of past PPI use.In addition,at 1-year follow-up,the analysis revealed a significant difference in mortality rates between former PPI users and non-users(HR:1.84;95%CI:1.82-1.96).CONCLUSION PPI use among cancer patients was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to non-users or H2RA users.These findings emphasize the need for cautious use of PPIs in cancer patients and suggest that alternative treatments should be considered when clinically feasible.However,further studies are needed to corroborate our findings,given the significant adverse outcomes in cancer patients.展开更多
We present experimental results on kilojoule ultraviolet laser output with 1%spectral broadening.Through stimulated rotational Raman scattering(SRRS)with signal laser injection,we achieve effective spectral broadening...We present experimental results on kilojoule ultraviolet laser output with 1%spectral broadening.Through stimulated rotational Raman scattering(SRRS)with signal laser injection,we achieve effective spectral broadening in short-range propagation,with good retention of the original near-field distribution and time waveform.Theoretical calculations show that 2%bandwidth spectral broadening can be achieved by injecting 20 kW/cm^(2) signal light at 2.2 GW/cm^(2) flux of the pump laser.In addition,high-frequency modulation in the near field can be effectively avoided through replacement of the original random noise signal light by the controllable signal light.The SRRS in the atmospheric environment excited with signal laser injection can provide wide-band light output with controllable beam quality without long-distance propagation,representing an important potential route to realization of broadband laser drivers.展开更多
The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this stud...The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of two dewatering pumping systems (Solar Kit and GMP) for water mobilization on a certain number of criteria such as sustainable use, economic aspect and performance. To achieve this, the adapted methodology consisted first of all in the development of a data collection tool in the field. Then flow measurements, estimation of fuel consumption, pressure height, etc., were carried out. Thus, the data collection involved a sample of 120 irrigators who had to use the two (2) types of pumping systems. The collected data were analyzed and processed with appropriate software. The results of the study show that the two pumping systems studied have strengths and constraints. Thus, the solar pumping system has a significant investment cost, very low maintenance and a low operating cost. On the other hand, the system with a generator has a relatively low investment cost (25 to 30 times less than solar), but a relatively high operating, upkeep and maintenance cost. He adds that these assets and constraints must be taken into consideration when an investment is made. This study shows that 74% of producers use GMP compared to 26% who use the Solar Kit. But in practice, the Solar Kit is more reliable for producers from the point of view of planted area, environmental management and investment costs, supply of fuel and lubricant. These results indicate better performance of the solar pumping system compared to GMP at the study sites.展开更多
BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,sli...BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,slight postoperative pain,faster recovery.Despite the advantages mentioned above,the currently available specialized single-port laparoscopic instruments are hindered by high costs and limited applications,challenging their widespread use in medical facilities.AIM To design a two-point lifting/retracting(TPLR)technique for transumbilical single-port LC(TUSPLC)based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle(or cystohepatic triangle)and investigate its surgical feasibility.METHODS The clinical data of 103 patients who underwent TUSPLC utilizing the TPLR technique in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at our hospital between June 2023 and June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The patient cohort included 82 cases of cholelithiasis,11 cases of gallbladder polyps,6 cases of concurrent gallstones and polyps,and 4 cases of gallbladder adenomyomatosis.RESULTS All the surgical procedures were conducted using standard laparoscopic instruments.Surgery was successful in 98(95.14%)patients using the TPLR method,which effectively exposed the Calot's triangle during surgery.The operative time ranged from 35 to 70 minutes,with an average of 42.4±26.8 minutes.In 3 cases,an additional operative port was required below the xiphoid process,and 2 cases were converted to conventional three-port LC.No complications such as abdominal pain,fever,bile leakage,hemorrhage,or incisional infection were noted postoperatively.No discernible surgical scars were observed at the 2-week postoperative reexamination.Additionally,a 3-month follow-up period revealed no complications.CONCLUSION The TPLR technique,developed based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle,facilitates exposure of the Calot's triangle during surgery.It is a simple,safe,feasible,and cost-effective method,and a promising approach for single-port LC.展开更多
Effective management of water resources,especially groundwater,is crucial and requires a precise understanding of aquifer characteristics,imposed stresses,and the groundwater balance.Simulation-optimization models pla...Effective management of water resources,especially groundwater,is crucial and requires a precise understanding of aquifer characteristics,imposed stresses,and the groundwater balance.Simulation-optimization models plays a vital role in guiding planners toword sustainable long-term aquifer exploita-tion.This study simulated monthly water table variations in the Kashan Plain over a ten-year period from 2008 to 2019 across 125 stress periods using the GMS model.The model was calibrated for both steady-state and transient conditions for the 2008–2016 period and validated for the 2016–2019 period.Results indicated a 4.4 m decline in groundwater levels over the 10-year study period.Given the plain's location in a arid climatic zone with limited effective precipitation for aquifer recharge,the study focused on ground-water extraction management.A modified two-point hedging policy was employed as a solution to mitigate critical groundwater depletion,reducing the annual drawdown rate from 0.44 m to 0.31 m and conserving 255 million cubic meters(mcm)of water annually.Although this approach slightly decreased reliability(i.e.the number of months meeting full water demands),it effectively minimized the risk of severe droughts and irreparable damages.This policy offers managers a dynamical and intelligent tool for regulating groundwater extraction,balancing aquifer sustainability with agricultural and urban water requirements.展开更多
Cavitation is an unavoidable phenomenon in the operation of centrifugal pumps.Prolonged cavitation can cause significant damage to the components of the flow channel,and in severe cases,it may even interfere with the ...Cavitation is an unavoidable phenomenon in the operation of centrifugal pumps.Prolonged cavitation can cause significant damage to the components of the flow channel,and in severe cases,it may even interfere with the normal energy exchange processes within the pump.Therefore,effective monitoring of cavitation in centrifugal pumps is crucial.This article presents a study that approaches the issue from an acoustic perspective,using experimental methods to gather and analyze acoustic data at the inlet and outlet of centrifugal pumps across various flow rates,with hydrophones as the primary measuring instruments.Results show that flow rate significantly affects noise levels in both non-cavitation and mild cavitation stages,with noise increasing as the flow rate rises.As the cavitation margin(NPSHa)decreases,inlet and outlet noise trends diverge:inlet noise drops sharply,while outlet noise initially increases before sharply decreasing.Both exhibit a distinct zone of abrupt change,where NPSHa values offer earlier cavitation detection than traditional methods.The noise at the pump’s inlet and outlet primarily consists of discrete and broadband noise,with most energy concentrated at discrete frequencies—shaft frequency(24 Hz),blade frequency(144 Hz),and their harmonics.As NPSHa decreases,the inlet’s discrete and broadband noise frequencies decline,while they increase at the outlet.Monitoring changes in these spectrum characteristics provides an additional means of predicting cavitation onset.展开更多
Owing to their rolling friction,two-dimensional piston pumps are highly suitable as power components for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs).These pumps are particularly advantageous for applications requiring high ef...Owing to their rolling friction,two-dimensional piston pumps are highly suitable as power components for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs).These pumps are particularly advantageous for applications requiring high efficiency and reliability.However,the ambiguity surrounding the output flow characteristics of individual two-dimensional pumps poses a significant challenge in achieving precise closed-loop control of the EHA positions.To address this issue,this study established a comprehensive numerical model that included gap leakage to analyze the impact of leakage on the output flow characteristics of a two-dimensional piston pump.The validity of the numerical analysis was indirectly confirmed through meticulous measurements of the leakage and volumetric efficiency,ensuring robust results.The research findings indicated that,at lower pump speeds,leakage significantly affected the output flow rate,leading to potential inefficiencies in the system.Conversely,at higher rotational speeds,the impact of leakage was less pronounced,implying that the influence of leakage on the pump outlet flow must be carefully considered and managed for EHAs to perform position servo control.Additionally,the research demonstrates that two-dimensional motion does not have a unique or additional effect on pump leakage,thus simplifying the design considerations.Finally,the study concluded that maintaining an oil-filled leakage environment is beneficial because it helps reduce the impact of leakage and enhances the overall volumetric efficiency of the pump system.展开更多
A centrifugal pump with a specific speed ns=67 is considered in this study to investigate the impact of blade cutting(at the outlet edge)on the fluid-induced noise,while keeping all the other geometric parameters unch...A centrifugal pump with a specific speed ns=67 is considered in this study to investigate the impact of blade cutting(at the outlet edge)on the fluid-induced noise,while keeping all the other geometric parameters unchanged.The required unsteady numerical calculations are conducted by applying the RNG k-εturbulence model with the volute dipole being used as the sound source.The results indicate that the internal pressure energy of the centrifugal pump essentially depends on the blade passing frequency and its low-frequency harmonic frequency.Moreover,the pressure pulsation distribution directly affects the noise caused by the centrifugal pump.The sound pressure inside and outside the centrifugal pump and the sound power at the blade passing frequency gradually decrease increasing cutting distance of the impeller blades.When the cutting percentage is 1.21%,that is,the clearance ratio between impeller blade and tongue is 8.57%,the comprehensive performance of the centrifugal pump is the best.展开更多
Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),re...Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),reducing their system volume remains a challenge.In this study,we explored the potential of this innovative type of heat pump in terms of COP and system volume.To broaden the scope of material exploration,we devised a new thermodynamic heat pump system applicable to soft mesoporous materials,in addition to the conventional system that is suitable only for flexible microporous materials.Several key factors have been identified through the comparison of various nanoporous materials and refrigerants.Our systematic investigation reveals that the combination of mechanically softer nanoporous materials with ammonia refrigerants can achieve a high COP and a reduced system volume.展开更多
In the context of the accelerated global transition to green and low-carbon energy,China’s energy structure is undergoing profound changes.As of early 2025,the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power in Chi...In the context of the accelerated global transition to green and low-carbon energy,China’s energy structure is undergoing profound changes.As of early 2025,the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power in China has exceeded 1.4 billion kilowatts,accounting for 42.9%of the total installed power generation capacity,historically surpassing thermal power as the largest power source.However,the randomness,volatility,and intermittency of renewable energy generation pose unprecedented challenges to the power system’s regulatory capacity.In this context,pumped storage,as the most technically mature and economically advantageous large-scale energy storage method,is experiencing explosive growth,providing strategic opportunities for the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing enterprises.展开更多
Coupled-waveguide devices are essential in photonic integrated circuits for coupling,polarization handling,and mode manipulation.However,the performance of these devices usually suffers from high wavelength and struct...Coupled-waveguide devices are essential in photonic integrated circuits for coupling,polarization handling,and mode manipulation.However,the performance of these devices usually suffers from high wavelength and structure sensitivity,which makes it challenging to realize broadband and reliable on-chip optical functions.Recently,topological pumping of edge states has emerged as a promising solution for implementing robust optical couplings.In this paper,we propose and experimentally demonstrate broadband on-chip mode manipulation with very large fabrication tolerance based on the Rice–Mele modeled silicon waveguide arrays.The Thouless pumping mechanism is employed in the design to implement broadband and robust mode conversion and multiplexing.The experimental results prove that various mode-order conversions with low insertion losses and intermodal crosstalk can be achieved over a broad bandwidth of 80 nm ranging from 1500 to 1580 nm.Thanks to such a topological design,the device has a remarkable fabrication tolerance of±70 nm for the structural deviations in waveguide width and gap distance,which is,to the best of our knowledge,the highest among the coupled-waveguide mode-handling devices reported so far.As a proof-of-concept experiment,we cascade the topological mode-order converters to form a four-channel mode-division multiplexer and demonstrate the transmission of a 200-Gb/s 16-quadrature amplitude modulation signal for each mode channel,with the bit error rates below the 7%forward error correction threshold of 3.8×10^(-3).We reveal the possibility of developing new classes of broadband and fabrication-tolerant coupled-waveguide devices with topological photonic approaches,which may find applications in many fields,including optical interconnects,quantum communications,and optical computing.展开更多
Erosion in slurry pumps presents a persistent challenge in industrial applications.This study examines the erosion of the static components of a 150ZJ-C42 centrifugal slurry pump,currently in operation at a beneficiat...Erosion in slurry pumps presents a persistent challenge in industrial applications.This study examines the erosion of the static components of a 150ZJ-C42 centrifugal slurry pump,currently in operation at a beneficiation plant,under varying particle conditions.Utilizing high-precision three-dimensional reverse engineering,the pump’s flow passage geometry was reconstructed to facilitate detailed erosion analysis.Focusing on the front and rear baffles of the pump chamber,as well as the volute,erosion patterns were analyzed for different particle volume concentrations and sizes.The results reveal that the highest erosion damage consistently occurs near the volute tongue,with wear being most severe in regions adjacent to the partition plate near the rear cover.Erosion damage intensity in this area correlates positively with particle diameter.Notably,the average erosion rate in the volute surpasses that of the front and rear chamber liners,reaching a value as high as 6.03×10^(-7)kg·m^(-2)·s^(-1)at a particle concentration of 9%and diameter of 0.1 mm,adversely impacting pump stability.For the pump chamber baffles,increased erosion is observed at a particle diameter of 0.05 mm under constant volume concentration conditions,while higher particle concentrations exacerbate localized erosion.展开更多
Pump valve pipeline vibration brings serious safety hazards to the operation of the equipment,for the pump valve system in the process of variable flow,variable speed,variable openings lead to excessive pipeline vibra...Pump valve pipeline vibration brings serious safety hazards to the operation of the equipment,for the pump valve system in the process of variable flow,variable speed,variable openings lead to excessive pipeline vibration.An active damping device(ADD)is used to the vibration of the pump valve pipeline system to apply the control force,to achieve the active control of the pipeline vibration.A pump-valve pipeline vibration test bench was built to compare the control effect of active damping device on pipeline vibration under different pump valve working conditions,and the results show that applying ADD control could effectively suppress the vibration of the pump valve pipeline and enhance the stability of the equipment during operation.At different pump operating rotation frequencies,the vibration amplitude of the pump valve pipeline in working frequency and its multiple frequencies are also effectively suppressed,with the maximum amplitude reduction of more than 60%.For the valve vibration caused by different operating openings,the vibration of the highest reduction of 68%,and the centrifugal pump drive shaft vi-bration reduced by up to 73%,which provides a new idea for vibration control of pump valve pipeline system.展开更多
To accurately predict the three-dimensional flow characteristics of the flow field inside a waterjet propulsion pump,data assimilation(DA)method based on unsteady ensemble Kalman filter(EnKF)is used for the reconstruc...To accurately predict the three-dimensional flow characteristics of the flow field inside a waterjet propulsion pump,data assimilation(DA)method based on unsteady ensemble Kalman filter(EnKF)is used for the reconstruction of the flow field of a pump at different flow rates Q/Q_(opt)=0.85,1,1.15,where Q_(opt)is optimal flow rate at the design point.As a compensation to the spatial limitation of planar particle image velocimetry(PIV)measurements,dynamic delayed detached-eddy simulation(DDES)results validated by the PIV data is used to provide the observational data at the optimized probe locations.In DA procedure,the shear stress transport(SST)model constants are optimized by the EnKF approach.The model constants are subsequently rescaled and fitted to form a variation with the flow rate,which is extended to the prediction of the flow field with other flow rates in the vicinity of the design condition.The results show that the SST model with recalibrated constants has improved the prediction of the internal flow field in the waterjet propulsion pump,especially the separation flow in the diffuser section.The modified model constants mainly reduce the eddy viscosity and significantly improve the fluctuation characteristics in the flow field.This study provides a reference for the fast and accurate prediction of the flow field information in the waterjet propulsion pump.展开更多
A stacked piezoelectric micropump based on the synthetic jet principle with a size of 22×22×5 mm^(3) is designed and fabricated.Through theoretical and finite element method(FEM)analysis,the conditions for a...A stacked piezoelectric micropump based on the synthetic jet principle with a size of 22×22×5 mm^(3) is designed and fabricated.Through theoretical and finite element method(FEM)analysis,the conditions for achieving a synthetic jet structure are obtained,and the gas flow properties inside the chamber are analyzed.The first-order mode and resonant frequency of the piezoelectric actuator are simulated.At a resonant frequency of 22.5 kHz,the maximum central displacement of the actuator can reach 12.3μm.In addition,the key dimensions of the micropump are optimized to improve the output flow rate.Experiments on the prototype of the micropump show that it can reach a maximum output flow rate of 618 mL/min when driven by a sine wave signal of 42 Vpp and 22.5 kHz.The power dissipation does not exceed 600 mW.展开更多
To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an...To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an IS80-50-315 low-specific-speed centrifugal PAT.Using an orthogonal test design,numerical simulations were conducted on 16 different PAT configurations,and the influence of vane geometry on performance was analyzed through a range analysis to determine the optimal parameter combinations.The results indicate that the number of guide vane blades significantly affects both the hydraulic efficiency and water head of the PAT under optimal operating conditions.Notably,the hydraulic efficiency of Configuration No.1(featuring five guide vane blades,a 6°outlet angle,and a 46 mm radial height)is 4.31%higher than that of Configuration No.13(with the same blade count but a 9°outlet angle and a 52 mm radial height).Additionally,Configuration No.1 exhibits lower turbulence kinetic energy dissipation and reduced blade loading.Furthermore,the study reveals that a smaller guide vane outlet angle and reduced radial height contribute to improved operational stability.展开更多
文摘In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,the CFD method was used to simulate the internal flow field of the air pump,and it was found that a main vortex was formed near the rotor of the trailing blade.Based on this observation,a new rotor shape design was proposed in this study,which design places arc-shaped depressed on the circumference of the rotor where the main vortex forms.The existence of the depression facilitated forward motion of the main airflow and thus effectively restricting reverse flow.Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed design is able to decrease pressure-induced torque load on the pump,and the reduction increases for an increasing operating speed.For all three operating speeds tested,the reduction in pressure-induced torque ranges from 5%to up to 10%comparing to the original pump.
基金supported by 2024 Central Guidance Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project"Study on the mechanism and evaluation method of thermal pollution in water bodies,as well as research on thermal carrying capacity".(Grant 246Z4506G)Key Research and Development Project in Hebei Province:"Key Technologies and Equipment Research and Demonstration of Multiple Energy Complementary(Electricity,Heat,Cold System)for Solar Energy,Geothermal Energy,Phase Change Energy"(Grant 236Z4310G)the Hebei Academy of Sciences Key Research and Development Program"Research on Heat Transfer Mechanisms and Efficient Applications of Intermediate and Deep Geothermal Energy"(22702)。
文摘Ground source heat pump systems demonstrate significant potential for northern rural heating applications;however,the effectiveness of these systems is often limited by challenging geological conditions.For instance,in certain regions,the installation of buried pipes for heat exchangers may be complicated,and these pipes may not always serve as efficient low-temperature heat sources for the heat pumps of the system.To address this issue,the current study explored the use of solar-energy-collecting equipment to supplement buried pipes.In this design,both solar energy and geothermal energy provide low-temperature heat to the heat pump.First,a simulation model of a solar‒ground source heat pump coupling system was established using TRNSYS.The accuracy of this model was validated through experiments and simulations on various system configurations,including varying numbers of buried pipes,different areas of solar collectors,and varying volumes of water tanks.The simulations examined the coupling characteristics of these components and their influence on system performance.The results revealed that the operating parameters of the system remained consistent across the following configurations:three buried pipes,burial depth of 20 m,collector area of 6 m^(2),and water tank volume of 0.5 m^(3);four buried pipes,burial depth of 20 m,collector area of 3 m^(2),and water tank volume of 0.5 m^(3);and five buried pipes with a burial depth of 20 m.Furthermore,the heat collection capacity of the solar collectors spanning an area of 3 m^(2)was found to be equivalent to that of one buried pipe.Moreover,the findings revealed that the solar‒ground source heat pump coupling system demonstrated a lower annual cumulative energy consumption compared to the ground source heat pump system,presenting a reduction of 5.31%compared to the energy consumption of the latter.
基金supported in part by the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(52177110)Key Pro-gram of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22B20106,U2142206)+2 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20210324131409026)the Science and Technology Project of the State Grid Corpo-ration of China(5200-202319382A-2-3-XG)State Grid Zhejiang Elctric Power Co.,Ltd.Science and Tech-nology Project(B311DS24001A).
文摘Typhoons can cause large-area blackouts or partial outages of distribution networks.We define a partial outage state in the distribution network as a gray state and propose a gray-start strategy and two-stage distribution network emergency recovery framework.A phase-space reconstruction and stacked integrated model for predicting wind and photovoltaic generation during typhoon disasters is proposed in the first stage.This provides guidance for second-stage post-disaster emergency recovery scheduling.The emergency recovery scheduling model is established in the second stage,and this model is supported by a thermal power-generating unit,mobile emergency generators,and distributed generators.Distributed generation includes wind power generation,photovoltaics,fuel cells,etc.Simultaneously,we con-sider the gray-start based on the pumped storage unit to be an important first step in the emergency recovery strategy.This model is val-idated on the improved IEEE 33 node system,which utilizes data from the 2022 super typhoon“Muifa”in Zhoushan,Zhejiang,China.Simulations indicate the superiority of a gray start with a pumped storage unit and the proposed emergency recovery strategy.
文摘BACKGROUND Proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)are widely used,including among cancer patients,to manage gastroesophageal reflux and other gastric acid-related disorders.Recent evidence suggests associations between long-term PPI use and higher risks for various adverse health outcomes,including greater mortality.AIM To investigate the association between PPI use and all-cause mortality among cancer patients by a comprehensive analysis after adjustment for various confounders and a robust methodological approach to minimize bias.METHODS This retrospective cohort study used data from the TriNetX research network,with electronic health records from multiple healthcare organizations.The study employed a new-user,active comparator design,which compared newly treated PPI users with non-users and newly treated histamine2 receptor antagonists(H2RA)users among adult cancer patients.Newly prescribed PPIs(esomeprazole,lansoprazole,omeprazole,pantoprazole,or rabeprazole)users were compared to non-users or newly prescribed H2RAs(cimetidine,famotidine,nizatidine,or ranitidine)users.The primary outcome was all-cause mortality.Each patient in the main group was matched to a patient in the control group using 1:1 propensity score matching to reduce confounding effects.Multivariable Cox regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)and 95% confidence interval(CI).RESULTS During the follow-up period(median 5.4±1.8 years for PPI users and 6.5±1.0 years for non-users),PPI users demonstrated a higher all-cause mortality rate than non-users after 1 year,2 years,and at the end of follow up(HRs:2.34-2.72).Compared with H2RA users,PPI users demonstrated a higher rate of all-cause mortality HR:1.51(95%CI:1.41-1.69).Similar results were observed across sensitivity analyses by excluding deaths from the first 9 months and 1-year post-exposure,confirming the robustness of these findings.In a sensitivity analysis,we analyzed all-cause mortality outcomes between former PPI users and individuals who have never used PPIs,providing insights into the long-term effects of past PPI use.In addition,at 1-year follow-up,the analysis revealed a significant difference in mortality rates between former PPI users and non-users(HR:1.84;95%CI:1.82-1.96).CONCLUSION PPI use among cancer patients was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to non-users or H2RA users.These findings emphasize the need for cautious use of PPIs in cancer patients and suggest that alternative treatments should be considered when clinically feasible.However,further studies are needed to corroborate our findings,given the significant adverse outcomes in cancer patients.
基金supported by the Presidential Foundation of CAEP(Grant No.YZJJZL2023116)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12275249)the Youth Talent Fund of the Laser Fusion Research Center,CAEP(Grant Nos.RCFCZ7-2024-2 and RCFPD4-2020-4).
文摘We present experimental results on kilojoule ultraviolet laser output with 1%spectral broadening.Through stimulated rotational Raman scattering(SRRS)with signal laser injection,we achieve effective spectral broadening in short-range propagation,with good retention of the original near-field distribution and time waveform.Theoretical calculations show that 2%bandwidth spectral broadening can be achieved by injecting 20 kW/cm^(2) signal light at 2.2 GW/cm^(2) flux of the pump laser.In addition,high-frequency modulation in the near field can be effectively avoided through replacement of the original random noise signal light by the controllable signal light.The SRRS in the atmospheric environment excited with signal laser injection can provide wide-band light output with controllable beam quality without long-distance propagation,representing an important potential route to realization of broadband laser drivers.
文摘The study was carried out in the Tahoua region at the market gardening sites of the Taddis 1 and 2 valley. Small-scale pumping irrigation is one of the most interesting uses of solar energy. The objective of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of two dewatering pumping systems (Solar Kit and GMP) for water mobilization on a certain number of criteria such as sustainable use, economic aspect and performance. To achieve this, the adapted methodology consisted first of all in the development of a data collection tool in the field. Then flow measurements, estimation of fuel consumption, pressure height, etc., were carried out. Thus, the data collection involved a sample of 120 irrigators who had to use the two (2) types of pumping systems. The collected data were analyzed and processed with appropriate software. The results of the study show that the two pumping systems studied have strengths and constraints. Thus, the solar pumping system has a significant investment cost, very low maintenance and a low operating cost. On the other hand, the system with a generator has a relatively low investment cost (25 to 30 times less than solar), but a relatively high operating, upkeep and maintenance cost. He adds that these assets and constraints must be taken into consideration when an investment is made. This study shows that 74% of producers use GMP compared to 26% who use the Solar Kit. But in practice, the Solar Kit is more reliable for producers from the point of view of planted area, environmental management and investment costs, supply of fuel and lubricant. These results indicate better performance of the solar pumping system compared to GMP at the study sites.
文摘BACKGROUND Among the rapidly developing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)techniques,transumbilical single-incision LC is increasingly replacing the traditional LC,with advantages of minimal invasion,slight postoperative pain,faster recovery.Despite the advantages mentioned above,the currently available specialized single-port laparoscopic instruments are hindered by high costs and limited applications,challenging their widespread use in medical facilities.AIM To design a two-point lifting/retracting(TPLR)technique for transumbilical single-port LC(TUSPLC)based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle(or cystohepatic triangle)and investigate its surgical feasibility.METHODS The clinical data of 103 patients who underwent TUSPLC utilizing the TPLR technique in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at our hospital between June 2023 and June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The patient cohort included 82 cases of cholelithiasis,11 cases of gallbladder polyps,6 cases of concurrent gallstones and polyps,and 4 cases of gallbladder adenomyomatosis.RESULTS All the surgical procedures were conducted using standard laparoscopic instruments.Surgery was successful in 98(95.14%)patients using the TPLR method,which effectively exposed the Calot's triangle during surgery.The operative time ranged from 35 to 70 minutes,with an average of 42.4±26.8 minutes.In 3 cases,an additional operative port was required below the xiphoid process,and 2 cases were converted to conventional three-port LC.No complications such as abdominal pain,fever,bile leakage,hemorrhage,or incisional infection were noted postoperatively.No discernible surgical scars were observed at the 2-week postoperative reexamination.Additionally,a 3-month follow-up period revealed no complications.CONCLUSION The TPLR technique,developed based on the anatomical features of the Calot's triangle,facilitates exposure of the Calot's triangle during surgery.It is a simple,safe,feasible,and cost-effective method,and a promising approach for single-port LC.
文摘Effective management of water resources,especially groundwater,is crucial and requires a precise understanding of aquifer characteristics,imposed stresses,and the groundwater balance.Simulation-optimization models plays a vital role in guiding planners toword sustainable long-term aquifer exploita-tion.This study simulated monthly water table variations in the Kashan Plain over a ten-year period from 2008 to 2019 across 125 stress periods using the GMS model.The model was calibrated for both steady-state and transient conditions for the 2008–2016 period and validated for the 2016–2019 period.Results indicated a 4.4 m decline in groundwater levels over the 10-year study period.Given the plain's location in a arid climatic zone with limited effective precipitation for aquifer recharge,the study focused on ground-water extraction management.A modified two-point hedging policy was employed as a solution to mitigate critical groundwater depletion,reducing the annual drawdown rate from 0.44 m to 0.31 m and conserving 255 million cubic meters(mcm)of water annually.Although this approach slightly decreased reliability(i.e.the number of months meeting full water demands),it effectively minimized the risk of severe droughts and irreparable damages.This policy offers managers a dynamical and intelligent tool for regulating groundwater extraction,balancing aquifer sustainability with agricultural and urban water requirements.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Research Project No.52169018).
文摘Cavitation is an unavoidable phenomenon in the operation of centrifugal pumps.Prolonged cavitation can cause significant damage to the components of the flow channel,and in severe cases,it may even interfere with the normal energy exchange processes within the pump.Therefore,effective monitoring of cavitation in centrifugal pumps is crucial.This article presents a study that approaches the issue from an acoustic perspective,using experimental methods to gather and analyze acoustic data at the inlet and outlet of centrifugal pumps across various flow rates,with hydrophones as the primary measuring instruments.Results show that flow rate significantly affects noise levels in both non-cavitation and mild cavitation stages,with noise increasing as the flow rate rises.As the cavitation margin(NPSHa)decreases,inlet and outlet noise trends diverge:inlet noise drops sharply,while outlet noise initially increases before sharply decreasing.Both exhibit a distinct zone of abrupt change,where NPSHa values offer earlier cavitation detection than traditional methods.The noise at the pump’s inlet and outlet primarily consists of discrete and broadband noise,with most energy concentrated at discrete frequencies—shaft frequency(24 Hz),blade frequency(144 Hz),and their harmonics.As NPSHa decreases,the inlet’s discrete and broadband noise frequencies decline,while they increase at the outlet.Monitoring changes in these spectrum characteristics provides an additional means of predicting cavitation onset.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52205072).
文摘Owing to their rolling friction,two-dimensional piston pumps are highly suitable as power components for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs).These pumps are particularly advantageous for applications requiring high efficiency and reliability.However,the ambiguity surrounding the output flow characteristics of individual two-dimensional pumps poses a significant challenge in achieving precise closed-loop control of the EHA positions.To address this issue,this study established a comprehensive numerical model that included gap leakage to analyze the impact of leakage on the output flow characteristics of a two-dimensional piston pump.The validity of the numerical analysis was indirectly confirmed through meticulous measurements of the leakage and volumetric efficiency,ensuring robust results.The research findings indicated that,at lower pump speeds,leakage significantly affected the output flow rate,leading to potential inefficiencies in the system.Conversely,at higher rotational speeds,the impact of leakage was less pronounced,implying that the influence of leakage on the pump outlet flow must be carefully considered and managed for EHAs to perform position servo control.Additionally,the research demonstrates that two-dimensional motion does not have a unique or additional effect on pump leakage,thus simplifying the design considerations.Finally,the study concluded that maintaining an oil-filled leakage environment is beneficial because it helps reduce the impact of leakage and enhances the overall volumetric efficiency of the pump system.
文摘A centrifugal pump with a specific speed ns=67 is considered in this study to investigate the impact of blade cutting(at the outlet edge)on the fluid-induced noise,while keeping all the other geometric parameters unchanged.The required unsteady numerical calculations are conducted by applying the RNG k-εturbulence model with the volute dipole being used as the sound source.The results indicate that the internal pressure energy of the centrifugal pump essentially depends on the blade passing frequency and its low-frequency harmonic frequency.Moreover,the pressure pulsation distribution directly affects the noise caused by the centrifugal pump.The sound pressure inside and outside the centrifugal pump and the sound power at the blade passing frequency gradually decrease increasing cutting distance of the impeller blades.When the cutting percentage is 1.21%,that is,the clearance ratio between impeller blade and tongue is 8.57%,the comprehensive performance of the centrifugal pump is the best.
文摘Although a new-class of heat pumps based on mechanically flexible nanoporous materials holds great poten-tial for the utilization of sustainable refrigerants with a considerably high coefficient of performance(COP),reducing their system volume remains a challenge.In this study,we explored the potential of this innovative type of heat pump in terms of COP and system volume.To broaden the scope of material exploration,we devised a new thermodynamic heat pump system applicable to soft mesoporous materials,in addition to the conventional system that is suitable only for flexible microporous materials.Several key factors have been identified through the comparison of various nanoporous materials and refrigerants.Our systematic investigation reveals that the combination of mechanically softer nanoporous materials with ammonia refrigerants can achieve a high COP and a reduced system volume.
文摘In the context of the accelerated global transition to green and low-carbon energy,China’s energy structure is undergoing profound changes.As of early 2025,the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power in China has exceeded 1.4 billion kilowatts,accounting for 42.9%of the total installed power generation capacity,historically surpassing thermal power as the largest power source.However,the randomness,volatility,and intermittency of renewable energy generation pose unprecedented challenges to the power system’s regulatory capacity.In this context,pumped storage,as the most technically mature and economically advantageous large-scale energy storage method,is experiencing explosive growth,providing strategic opportunities for the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing enterprises.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB2905503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62035016,62105200,62475146,and 62341508).
文摘Coupled-waveguide devices are essential in photonic integrated circuits for coupling,polarization handling,and mode manipulation.However,the performance of these devices usually suffers from high wavelength and structure sensitivity,which makes it challenging to realize broadband and reliable on-chip optical functions.Recently,topological pumping of edge states has emerged as a promising solution for implementing robust optical couplings.In this paper,we propose and experimentally demonstrate broadband on-chip mode manipulation with very large fabrication tolerance based on the Rice–Mele modeled silicon waveguide arrays.The Thouless pumping mechanism is employed in the design to implement broadband and robust mode conversion and multiplexing.The experimental results prove that various mode-order conversions with low insertion losses and intermodal crosstalk can be achieved over a broad bandwidth of 80 nm ranging from 1500 to 1580 nm.Thanks to such a topological design,the device has a remarkable fabrication tolerance of±70 nm for the structural deviations in waveguide width and gap distance,which is,to the best of our knowledge,the highest among the coupled-waveguide mode-handling devices reported so far.As a proof-of-concept experiment,we cascade the topological mode-order converters to form a four-channel mode-division multiplexer and demonstrate the transmission of a 200-Gb/s 16-quadrature amplitude modulation signal for each mode channel,with the bit error rates below the 7%forward error correction threshold of 3.8×10^(-3).We reveal the possibility of developing new classes of broadband and fabrication-tolerant coupled-waveguide devices with topological photonic approaches,which may find applications in many fields,including optical interconnects,quantum communications,and optical computing.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the filnancial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52369018)the Major Training Program of University Research and Innovation Platform of Gansu Provincial Department of Education(No.2024CXPT-09)+1 种基金the Administration of Central Funds Guiding the Local Science and Technology Development,China(Grant No.23ZYQA0320)the Double First-Class Key Program of Gansu Provincial Department of Education,Grant No.GCJ2022-38.
文摘Erosion in slurry pumps presents a persistent challenge in industrial applications.This study examines the erosion of the static components of a 150ZJ-C42 centrifugal slurry pump,currently in operation at a beneficiation plant,under varying particle conditions.Utilizing high-precision three-dimensional reverse engineering,the pump’s flow passage geometry was reconstructed to facilitate detailed erosion analysis.Focusing on the front and rear baffles of the pump chamber,as well as the volute,erosion patterns were analyzed for different particle volume concentrations and sizes.The results reveal that the highest erosion damage consistently occurs near the volute tongue,with wear being most severe in regions adjacent to the partition plate near the rear cover.Erosion damage intensity in this area correlates positively with particle diameter.Notably,the average erosion rate in the volute surpasses that of the front and rear chamber liners,reaching a value as high as 6.03×10^(-7)kg·m^(-2)·s^(-1)at a particle concentration of 9%and diameter of 0.1 mm,adversely impacting pump stability.For the pump chamber baffles,increased erosion is observed at a particle diameter of 0.05 mm under constant volume concentration conditions,while higher particle concentrations exacerbate localized erosion.
基金The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JD2423)。
文摘Pump valve pipeline vibration brings serious safety hazards to the operation of the equipment,for the pump valve system in the process of variable flow,variable speed,variable openings lead to excessive pipeline vibration.An active damping device(ADD)is used to the vibration of the pump valve pipeline system to apply the control force,to achieve the active control of the pipeline vibration.A pump-valve pipeline vibration test bench was built to compare the control effect of active damping device on pipeline vibration under different pump valve working conditions,and the results show that applying ADD control could effectively suppress the vibration of the pump valve pipeline and enhance the stability of the equipment during operation.At different pump operating rotation frequencies,the vibration amplitude of the pump valve pipeline in working frequency and its multiple frequencies are also effectively suppressed,with the maximum amplitude reduction of more than 60%.For the valve vibration caused by different operating openings,the vibration of the highest reduction of 68%,and the centrifugal pump drive shaft vi-bration reduced by up to 73%,which provides a new idea for vibration control of pump valve pipeline system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12272231 and 12227803).
文摘To accurately predict the three-dimensional flow characteristics of the flow field inside a waterjet propulsion pump,data assimilation(DA)method based on unsteady ensemble Kalman filter(EnKF)is used for the reconstruction of the flow field of a pump at different flow rates Q/Q_(opt)=0.85,1,1.15,where Q_(opt)is optimal flow rate at the design point.As a compensation to the spatial limitation of planar particle image velocimetry(PIV)measurements,dynamic delayed detached-eddy simulation(DDES)results validated by the PIV data is used to provide the observational data at the optimized probe locations.In DA procedure,the shear stress transport(SST)model constants are optimized by the EnKF approach.The model constants are subsequently rescaled and fitted to form a variation with the flow rate,which is extended to the prediction of the flow field with other flow rates in the vicinity of the design condition.The results show that the SST model with recalibrated constants has improved the prediction of the internal flow field in the waterjet propulsion pump,especially the separation flow in the diffuser section.The modified model constants mainly reduce the eddy viscosity and significantly improve the fluctuation characteristics in the flow field.This study provides a reference for the fast and accurate prediction of the flow field information in the waterjet propulsion pump.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20172,U24A20222)Zhejiang Province Key R&D programs(No.2023C01192)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.GK239909299001).
文摘A stacked piezoelectric micropump based on the synthetic jet principle with a size of 22×22×5 mm^(3) is designed and fabricated.Through theoretical and finite element method(FEM)analysis,the conditions for achieving a synthetic jet structure are obtained,and the gas flow properties inside the chamber are analyzed.The first-order mode and resonant frequency of the piezoelectric actuator are simulated.At a resonant frequency of 22.5 kHz,the maximum central displacement of the actuator can reach 12.3μm.In addition,the key dimensions of the micropump are optimized to improve the output flow rate.Experiments on the prototype of the micropump show that it can reach a maximum output flow rate of 618 mL/min when driven by a sine wave signal of 42 Vpp and 22.5 kHz.The power dissipation does not exceed 600 mW.
基金support of the Innovation Fund for College Teachers of Department Education of Gansu(No.2024A-021)Colleges and Universities Industrial Support Program Projects of Gansu Province(Grant No.2020C-20)+1 种基金Key Laboratory of Fluid and Power Machinery,Ministry of Education,Xihua University(Grant Nos.szjj2019-016,LTDL2020-007)Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province-Industrial Project(No.25YFGA021).
文摘To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an IS80-50-315 low-specific-speed centrifugal PAT.Using an orthogonal test design,numerical simulations were conducted on 16 different PAT configurations,and the influence of vane geometry on performance was analyzed through a range analysis to determine the optimal parameter combinations.The results indicate that the number of guide vane blades significantly affects both the hydraulic efficiency and water head of the PAT under optimal operating conditions.Notably,the hydraulic efficiency of Configuration No.1(featuring five guide vane blades,a 6°outlet angle,and a 46 mm radial height)is 4.31%higher than that of Configuration No.13(with the same blade count but a 9°outlet angle and a 52 mm radial height).Additionally,Configuration No.1 exhibits lower turbulence kinetic energy dissipation and reduced blade loading.Furthermore,the study reveals that a smaller guide vane outlet angle and reduced radial height contribute to improved operational stability.
