Microscale metallic structures enhanced by additive manufacturing technology have attracted extensive attention especially in microelectronics and electromechanical devices.Meniscus-confined electrodeposition(MCED)adv...Microscale metallic structures enhanced by additive manufacturing technology have attracted extensive attention especially in microelectronics and electromechanical devices.Meniscus-confined electrodeposition(MCED)advances microscale 3D metal printing,enabling simpler fabrication of superior metallic microstructures in air without complex equipment or post-processing.However,accurately predicting growth rates with current MCED techniques remain challenging,which is essential for precise structure fabrication and preventing nozzle clogging.In this work,we present a novel approach to electrochemical 3D printing that utilizes a self-adjusting,voxelated method for fabricating metallic microstructures.Diverging from conventional voxelated printing which focuses on monitoring voxel thickness for structure control,this technique adopts a holistic strategy.It ensures each voxel’s position is in alignment with the final structure by synchronizing the micropipette’s trajectory during deposition with the intended design,thus facilitating self-regulation of voxel position and reducing errors associated with environmental fluctuations in deposition parameters.The method’s ability to print micropillars with various tilt angles,high density,and helical arrays demonstrates its refined control over the deposition process.Transmission electron microscopy analysis reveals that the deposited structures,which are fabricated through layer-by-layer(voxel)printing,contain nanotwins that are widely known to enhance the material’s mechanical and electrical properties.Correspondingly,in situ scanning electron microscopy(SEM)microcompression tests confirm this enhancement,showing these structures exhibit a compressive yield strength exceeding 1 GPa.The indentation tests provided an average hardness of 3.71 GPa,which is the highest value reported in previous work using MCED.The resistivity measured by the four-point probe method was(1.95±0.01)×10^(−7)Ω·m,nearly 11 times that of bulk copper.These findings demonstrate the considerable advantage of this technique in fabricating complex metallic microstructures with enhanced mechanical properties,making it suitable for advanced applications in microsensors,microelectronics,and micro-electromechanical systems.展开更多
Abstract The continuously rotating detonation engine （CRDE） is a new concept of engines for air- craft and spacecraft. Quasi-stable continuously rotating detonation （CRD） can be observed in an annular combustion c...Abstract The continuously rotating detonation engine （CRDE） is a new concept of engines for air- craft and spacecraft. Quasi-stable continuously rotating detonation （CRD） can be observed in an annular combustion chamber, but the sustaining, stabilizing and adjusting mechanisms are not yet clear. To learn more deeply into the CRDE, experimental studies have been carried out to inves- tigate hydrogen-oxygen CRDE. Pressure histories are obtained during each shot, which show that stable CRD waves are generated in the combustor, when feeding pressures are higher than 0.5 MPa for fuel and oxidizer, respectively. Each shot can keep running as long as fresh gas feeding main- tains. Close-up of the pressure history shows the repeatability of pressure peaks and indicates the detonation velocity in hydrogen-oxygen CRD, which proves the success of forming a stable CRD in the annular chamber. Spectrum of the pressure history matches the close-up analysis and confirms the CRD. It also shows multi-wave phenomenon and affirms the fact that in this case a single detonation wave is rotating in the annulus. Moreover, oscillation phenomenon is found in pressure peaks and a self-adjusting mechanism is proposed to explain the phenomenon.展开更多
Aimed at the abominable influences to blind equaliza-tion algorithms caused by complex time-space variability existing in underwater acoustic channels, a new self-adjusting decision feedback equalization （DFE） algor...Aimed at the abominable influences to blind equaliza-tion algorithms caused by complex time-space variability existing in underwater acoustic channels, a new self-adjusting decision feedback equalization （DFE） algorithm adapting to different under-water acoustic channel environments is proposed by changing its central tap position. Besides, this new algorithm behaves faster convergence speed based on the analysis of equalizers’ working rules, which is more suitable to implement communications in dif-ferent unknown channels. Corresponding results and conclusions are validated by simulations and spot experiments.展开更多
Constructional and micro-dynamic process of the water-transferring composite was analyzed. This composite can transmit water to soil with a self-adjustable speed to ensure the survival of seedlings in arid and semi-ar...Constructional and micro-dynamic process of the water-transferring composite was analyzed. This composite can transmit water to soil with a self-adjustable speed to ensure the survival of seedlings in arid and semi-arid regions when it is embedded in soil around the roots of the seedlings. It is obtained from natural plant fiber coated with a colloid made by mixing a certain proportion of polyacrylamide and montmorillonite. The rules of water being transmitted to soil by the coating under different condition were tested by M-30 quick moisture measure instrument. The process of water-desorption of the coating material was investigated by a Perkin Elmer Diamond S Ⅱ thermal multi-analyzer. Moreover, the micro-dynamic behavior was detected by a FEIQuanta 2000 environment scanning electron microscope. The results demonstrate that montmorillonite has lower water-desorption energy barrier than polyacrylamide and can lose water more easily. montmorillonite particles bridge up to be the main water-transmit material at low water potential （when the soil relatively dry or when the temperature is high）, and they break bridge at high water potential while the polyacrylamide acts as the main water-transmit material.展开更多
Short-term prediction of traffic flow is one of the most essential elements of all proactive traffic control systems.The aim of this paper is to provide a model based on neural networks(NNs)for multi-step-ahead traffi...Short-term prediction of traffic flow is one of the most essential elements of all proactive traffic control systems.The aim of this paper is to provide a model based on neural networks(NNs)for multi-step-ahead traffic prediction.NNs'dependency on parameter setting is the major challenge in using them as a predictor.Given the fact that the best combination of NN parameters results in the minimum error of predicted output,the main problem is NN optimization.So,it is viable to set the best combination of the parameters according to a specific traffic behavior.On the other hand,an automatic method—which is applicable in general cases—is strongly desired to set appropriate parameters for neural networks.This paper defines a self-adjusted NN using the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II(NSGA-II)as a multi-objective optimizer for short-term prediction.NSGA-II is used to optimize the number of neurons in the first and second layers of the NN,learning ratio and slope of the activation function.This model addresses the challenge of optimizing a multi-output NN in a self-adjusted way.Performance of the developed network is evaluated by application to both univariate and multivariate traffic flow data from an urban highway.Results are analyzed based on the performance measures,showing that the genetic algorithm tunes the NN as well without any manually pre-adjustment.The achieved prediction accuracy is calculated with multiple measures such as the root mean square error(RMSE),and the RMSE value is 10 and 12 in the best configuration of the proposed model for single and multi-step-ahead traffic flow prediction,respectively.展开更多
By heating up the embedded carbon fiber reinforced cement based material （CFRC）, the carrying capacity and deformation of concrete member could be adjusted. The relationship between temperature difference and expans...By heating up the embedded carbon fiber reinforced cement based material （CFRC）, the carrying capacity and deformation of concrete member could be adjusted. The relationship between temperature difference and expansion strain of CFRC was demonstrated, and the temperature-deformation-load effect of concrete embedded with CFRC was studied. Heating the CFRC up to different temperatures resulted in different degree of inner pre-stress in concrete. Thus, the load capacity of concrete could be regulated owing to counteracting the pre-stress.展开更多
Currently,digital certificate systems based on blockchain have been extensively developed and adopted.However,most of them do not take into account the certificate quality.To evaluate the credibility of certificates i...Currently,digital certificate systems based on blockchain have been extensively developed and adopted.However,most of them do not take into account the certificate quality.To evaluate the credibility of certificates issued by educational institutions,we propose a novel blockchain-based system with credit self-adjustment(BC-CS).In BC-CS,employers can provide feedback according to the performances of their employees(i.e.,students)holding different certificates.Based on the feedback,BC-CS automatically adjusts the certificate credits by using our proposed credit self-adjustment algorithm.To verify the feasibility of our proposed system,a decentralized application prototype has been developed on an Ethereum network.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed system can fully support multistep accreditation and automatic adjustment for certificate credit.展开更多
Pulsed MIG welding is suitable for aluminum alloys welding, because spray transfer and excellent profile can be arrived during whole welding current range, and the energy of droplet can be controlled to overcome losin...Pulsed MIG welding is suitable for aluminum alloys welding, because spray transfer and excellent profile can be arrived during whole welding current range, and the energy of droplet can be controlled to overcome losing of alloy elements with lower melting and steam point by controlling pulse current and pulse time. Because of the special physic properties of aluminum alloys, there are different requirements for pulsed MIG welding between starting arc short circuit and drop transfer short circuit, pulse period and base period. In order to satisfy the need of aluminum alloys MIG welding, self adjusting dynamic characteristics are designed to output different dynamic characteristics in different welding startes. The self adjusting dynamic characteristics of pulsed MIG welding are achieved through a short circuit controller and a dynamic electronic inductor. The welding machine(AL MIG 350) with self adjusting dynamic characteristics has a high rate of successfully starting arc up to 96%, and the short circuit time during transfer is less than 1 ms, in the mean time, the arc is stiffness, spatter is low and weld appearance is good.展开更多
Water wave energy exhibits great potential toalleviate the global energy crisis. However, harvesting andutilizing wave energy are challenging due to its irregularity,randomness, and low frequency. Triboelectric nanoge...Water wave energy exhibits great potential toalleviate the global energy crisis. However, harvesting andutilizing wave energy are challenging due to its irregularity,randomness, and low frequency. Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs) have gained significant attention for harvesting waveenergy with high efficiency. This study presents a novelellipsoidal, pendulum-like TENG integrating both liquid-liquid(L-L) and solid-solid (S-S) triboelectricity (LS-TENG). Thisinnovative design enables continuous wave energy harvestingand self-powered marine environment monitoring under variousconditions, including temperature, humidity, and light intensity. The binary immiscible liquids within the LS-TENG’s innersoft balloon create dynamic, and self-adjustable L-L contact interfaces, significantly increasing the L-L contact area andenhancing L-L contact electrification (CE). The unique self-adaptive, soft S-S contact increases the S-S contact areacompared to traditional hard point contact, better adapting to the irregular movements of waves and promoting efficient S-SCE. The LS-TENG achieves highly efficient wave energy harvesting by coupling L-L and S-S CE. Furthermore, the uniquesoft contact design protects the S-S interfaces from mechanical wear and damage during long-term work. The LS-TENG’snovel structure provides an innovative and effective way for water wave energy harvesting.展开更多
With the increasing penetration of renewables,low voltage(LV)distribution networks face rising demands to accommodate an increasing range of renewable energies.Low voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks are...With the increasing penetration of renewables,low voltage(LV)distribution networks face rising demands to accommodate an increasing range of renewable energies.Low voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks are considered as a viable approach to alleviate the strain on existing distribution networks.Nonetheless,establishing reliable and selective protection solutions is recognized as crucial challenges to facilitate the wide adoption of LVDC.Several existing protection algorithms focus on significant fault currents,fixed threshold settings,and high sampling frequency to estab-lish effective coordination.However,these approaches are either constrained in low fault current scenarios or require expensive data acquisition techniques.To address such issues,this paper develops a novel self-adjusting based protection scheme.The method only utilizes the inherent post-transient voltage derivative(PTVD)sign and value with a self-adjusting mechanism to distinguish faults.The proposed method overcomes the selectivity limitations of existing voltage-based solutions when a lower sampling frequency is employed.The effectiveness is validated on an LVDC test network constructed in PSCAD/EMTDC and an RT-Box-based hardware test bed.Results under injected noise signals further demonstrate the robustness of the proposed method.展开更多
The coal reservoir is a kind of geologic body with considerable elasticity, and its response to stress is more sensitive than the routine ones. In the pool-forming process of the coalbed methane, (CBM) the action of m...The coal reservoir is a kind of geologic body with considerable elasticity, and its response to stress is more sensitive than the routine ones. In the pool-forming process of the coalbed methane, (CBM) the action of many external geodynamic factors in the coal reservoir is represented by the ability of CBM’s diffusion and migration in the coal reservoir. Therefore, the occurrence of the natural fissures in the coal reservoir becomes a key that determines whether the CBM pool can be formed or not. Based on the principle, the authors have designed a comprehensive method of physical modeling to study the elasticity of the coal matrix block with different coal ranks in the light of the solid to fluid coupling, have established the model of the volume deformation (self-adjusted elastic effect) of the coal reservoir under the condition of the effective stress-adsorption/desorption, and have obtained a correct understanding of the law of the elastic deformation. Afterwards, a new viewpoint, named as the self-closing elastic effect for forming the CBM pool in the high rank reservoir, is put forward, providing an initial point and a scientific basis for a further investigation into its dynamic factors, possible mechanism and role in the CBM energy-balancing system.展开更多
This paper presents the design and implementation of a current self-adjusted VCO with low power consumption. In the proposed VCO, a bottom PMOS current source instead of a top one is adopted to decrease the tail noise...This paper presents the design and implementation of a current self-adjusted VCO with low power consumption. In the proposed VCO, a bottom PMOS current source instead of a top one is adopted to decrease the tail noise. A current self-adjusted technique without additional external control signals is taken to ensure the VCO starts up in the whole band while keeping the power consumption relatively low. Meanwhile, the phase noise of the VCO at the low frequency （high Cvar） can be reduced by the technique. The circuit is implemented in 0.18 μm CMOS technology. The proposed VCO exhibits low power consumption of 〈1.6 mW at a 1.5 V supply voltage and a tuning range from 11.79 to 12.53 GHz. The measured phase noise at 1 MHz offset from the frequency 11.79 GHz is-104.7 dBc/Hz, and the corresponding FOM is -184.2 dBc/Hz.展开更多
As an energy-free cooling technique,radiative cooling has garnered significant attention in the field of energy conservation.However,traditional radiative cooling films often possess static optical properties and thei...As an energy-free cooling technique,radiative cooling has garnered significant attention in the field of energy conservation.However,traditional radiative cooling films often possess static optical properties and their inherent opacity limits their applications in building such as windows.Therefore,there exists a requirement for passive radiative cooling films endowed with adjustable transmittance.Here we report the porous block copolymer films with self-adjustable optical transmittance and passive radiative cooling.In a result,the film exhibited a high solar reflectance(0.3-2.5μm)of 96.9%and a high infrared emittance(8-13μm)of 97.9%.Outdoor experiments demonstrated that the film surface temperature was 6.6℃lower than ambient temperature,with a cooling power of 104.8 W·m^(-2).In addition,the film’s transmittance can be regulated by altering the polarity of the post-processing solvent,providing an effective approach for regulating indoor light intensity and thermal balance,thereby enhancing the applicability of radiative cooling.展开更多
The existing current break protection cannot achieve full-line current protection and may lose its protection capability. Therefore, a self-adjusted full-line current protection strategy based on a double-layer criter...The existing current break protection cannot achieve full-line current protection and may lose its protection capability. Therefore, a self-adjusted full-line current protection strategy based on a double-layer criterion is proposed. The first layer of the criterion adopts the adaptive adjustment threshold as the setting value to realize full-line fault monitoring, which is not affected by the system operation mode and fault type. The second layer is used to locate the fault section of the line and improve the selectivity of the protection strategy. Considering the difficulty in accurately identifying high-resistance ground faults using current protection, an identification method based on compound power is proposed by analyzing the zero-sequence network of the system. Simulation results show that the proposed protection strategy can realize full-length line protection and the effective identification of high-resistance ground faults and is not affected by the system load variation and fault type.展开更多
We numerically performed wave dynamical simulations based on the Maxwell–Bloch(MB) model for a quadrupole-deformed microcavity laser with spatially selective pumping. We demonstrate the appearance of an asymmetric la...We numerically performed wave dynamical simulations based on the Maxwell–Bloch(MB) model for a quadrupole-deformed microcavity laser with spatially selective pumping. We demonstrate the appearance of an asymmetric lasing mode whose spatial pattern violates both the x-and y-axes mirror symmetries of the cavity.Dynamical simulations revealed that a lasing mode consisting of a clockwise or counterclockwise rotating-wave component is a stable stationary solution of the MB model. From the results of a passive-cavity mode analysis, we interpret these asymmetric rotating-wave lasing modes by the locking of four nearly degenerate passive-cavity modes. For comparison, we carried out simulations for a uniform pumping case and found a different locking rule for the nearly degenerate modes. Our results demonstrate a nonlinear dynamical mechanism for theformation of a lasing mode that adjusts its pattern to a pumped area.展开更多
基金supported in part by National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2023YFB4705600in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 61925304,62127810 and 62203138+1 种基金in part by the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents under Grant BX20200107in part by the Self-Planned Task(No.SKLRS202205C)of State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System(HIT).
文摘Microscale metallic structures enhanced by additive manufacturing technology have attracted extensive attention especially in microelectronics and electromechanical devices.Meniscus-confined electrodeposition(MCED)advances microscale 3D metal printing,enabling simpler fabrication of superior metallic microstructures in air without complex equipment or post-processing.However,accurately predicting growth rates with current MCED techniques remain challenging,which is essential for precise structure fabrication and preventing nozzle clogging.In this work,we present a novel approach to electrochemical 3D printing that utilizes a self-adjusting,voxelated method for fabricating metallic microstructures.Diverging from conventional voxelated printing which focuses on monitoring voxel thickness for structure control,this technique adopts a holistic strategy.It ensures each voxel’s position is in alignment with the final structure by synchronizing the micropipette’s trajectory during deposition with the intended design,thus facilitating self-regulation of voxel position and reducing errors associated with environmental fluctuations in deposition parameters.The method’s ability to print micropillars with various tilt angles,high density,and helical arrays demonstrates its refined control over the deposition process.Transmission electron microscopy analysis reveals that the deposited structures,which are fabricated through layer-by-layer(voxel)printing,contain nanotwins that are widely known to enhance the material’s mechanical and electrical properties.Correspondingly,in situ scanning electron microscopy(SEM)microcompression tests confirm this enhancement,showing these structures exhibit a compressive yield strength exceeding 1 GPa.The indentation tests provided an average hardness of 3.71 GPa,which is the highest value reported in previous work using MCED.The resistivity measured by the four-point probe method was(1.95±0.01)×10^(−7)Ω·m,nearly 11 times that of bulk copper.These findings demonstrate the considerable advantage of this technique in fabricating complex metallic microstructures with enhanced mechanical properties,making it suitable for advanced applications in microsensors,microelectronics,and micro-electromechanical systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.91441110)
文摘Abstract The continuously rotating detonation engine （CRDE） is a new concept of engines for air- craft and spacecraft. Quasi-stable continuously rotating detonation （CRD） can be observed in an annular combustion chamber, but the sustaining, stabilizing and adjusting mechanisms are not yet clear. To learn more deeply into the CRDE, experimental studies have been carried out to inves- tigate hydrogen-oxygen CRDE. Pressure histories are obtained during each shot, which show that stable CRD waves are generated in the combustor, when feeding pressures are higher than 0.5 MPa for fuel and oxidizer, respectively. Each shot can keep running as long as fresh gas feeding main- tains. Close-up of the pressure history shows the repeatability of pressure peaks and indicates the detonation velocity in hydrogen-oxygen CRD, which proves the success of forming a stable CRD in the annular chamber. Spectrum of the pressure history matches the close-up analysis and confirms the CRD. It also shows multi-wave phenomenon and affirms the fact that in this case a single detonation wave is rotating in the annulus. Moreover, oscillation phenomenon is found in pressure peaks and a self-adjusting mechanism is proposed to explain the phenomenon.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61101205)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(2009CDB337)the Natural Science Foundation of Naval University of Engineering(HGDQNJJ13019)
文摘Aimed at the abominable influences to blind equaliza-tion algorithms caused by complex time-space variability existing in underwater acoustic channels, a new self-adjusting decision feedback equalization （DFE） algorithm adapting to different under-water acoustic channel environments is proposed by changing its central tap position. Besides, this new algorithm behaves faster convergence speed based on the analysis of equalizers’ working rules, which is more suitable to implement communications in dif-ferent unknown channels. Corresponding results and conclusions are validated by simulations and spot experiments.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50772131)the National Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (2001AA322100)
文摘Constructional and micro-dynamic process of the water-transferring composite was analyzed. This composite can transmit water to soil with a self-adjustable speed to ensure the survival of seedlings in arid and semi-arid regions when it is embedded in soil around the roots of the seedlings. It is obtained from natural plant fiber coated with a colloid made by mixing a certain proportion of polyacrylamide and montmorillonite. The rules of water being transmitted to soil by the coating under different condition were tested by M-30 quick moisture measure instrument. The process of water-desorption of the coating material was investigated by a Perkin Elmer Diamond S Ⅱ thermal multi-analyzer. Moreover, the micro-dynamic behavior was detected by a FEIQuanta 2000 environment scanning electron microscope. The results demonstrate that montmorillonite has lower water-desorption energy barrier than polyacrylamide and can lose water more easily. montmorillonite particles bridge up to be the main water-transmit material at low water potential （when the soil relatively dry or when the temperature is high）, and they break bridge at high water potential while the polyacrylamide acts as the main water-transmit material.
文摘Short-term prediction of traffic flow is one of the most essential elements of all proactive traffic control systems.The aim of this paper is to provide a model based on neural networks(NNs)for multi-step-ahead traffic prediction.NNs'dependency on parameter setting is the major challenge in using them as a predictor.Given the fact that the best combination of NN parameters results in the minimum error of predicted output,the main problem is NN optimization.So,it is viable to set the best combination of the parameters according to a specific traffic behavior.On the other hand,an automatic method—which is applicable in general cases—is strongly desired to set appropriate parameters for neural networks.This paper defines a self-adjusted NN using the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II(NSGA-II)as a multi-objective optimizer for short-term prediction.NSGA-II is used to optimize the number of neurons in the first and second layers of the NN,learning ratio and slope of the activation function.This model addresses the challenge of optimizing a multi-output NN in a self-adjusted way.Performance of the developed network is evaluated by application to both univariate and multivariate traffic flow data from an urban highway.Results are analyzed based on the performance measures,showing that the genetic algorithm tunes the NN as well without any manually pre-adjustment.The achieved prediction accuracy is calculated with multiple measures such as the root mean square error(RMSE),and the RMSE value is 10 and 12 in the best configuration of the proposed model for single and multi-step-ahead traffic flow prediction,respectively.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 50238040）.
文摘By heating up the embedded carbon fiber reinforced cement based material （CFRC）, the carrying capacity and deformation of concrete member could be adjusted. The relationship between temperature difference and expansion strain of CFRC was demonstrated, and the temperature-deformation-load effect of concrete embedded with CFRC was studied. Heating the CFRC up to different temperatures resulted in different degree of inner pre-stress in concrete. Thus, the load capacity of concrete could be regulated owing to counteracting the pre-stress.
文摘Currently,digital certificate systems based on blockchain have been extensively developed and adopted.However,most of them do not take into account the certificate quality.To evaluate the credibility of certificates issued by educational institutions,we propose a novel blockchain-based system with credit self-adjustment(BC-CS).In BC-CS,employers can provide feedback according to the performances of their employees(i.e.,students)holding different certificates.Based on the feedback,BC-CS automatically adjusts the certificate credits by using our proposed credit self-adjustment algorithm.To verify the feasibility of our proposed system,a decentralized application prototype has been developed on an Ethereum network.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed system can fully support multistep accreditation and automatic adjustment for certificate credit.
文摘Pulsed MIG welding is suitable for aluminum alloys welding, because spray transfer and excellent profile can be arrived during whole welding current range, and the energy of droplet can be controlled to overcome losing of alloy elements with lower melting and steam point by controlling pulse current and pulse time. Because of the special physic properties of aluminum alloys, there are different requirements for pulsed MIG welding between starting arc short circuit and drop transfer short circuit, pulse period and base period. In order to satisfy the need of aluminum alloys MIG welding, self adjusting dynamic characteristics are designed to output different dynamic characteristics in different welding startes. The self adjusting dynamic characteristics of pulsed MIG welding are achieved through a short circuit controller and a dynamic electronic inductor. The welding machine(AL MIG 350) with self adjusting dynamic characteristics has a high rate of successfully starting arc up to 96%, and the short circuit time during transfer is less than 1 ms, in the mean time, the arc is stiffness, spatter is low and weld appearance is good.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173298 and 52192611)the National Key R&D Project from Minister of Science and Technology(No.2021YFA1201603)+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.Z230024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Water wave energy exhibits great potential toalleviate the global energy crisis. However, harvesting andutilizing wave energy are challenging due to its irregularity,randomness, and low frequency. Triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs) have gained significant attention for harvesting waveenergy with high efficiency. This study presents a novelellipsoidal, pendulum-like TENG integrating both liquid-liquid(L-L) and solid-solid (S-S) triboelectricity (LS-TENG). Thisinnovative design enables continuous wave energy harvestingand self-powered marine environment monitoring under variousconditions, including temperature, humidity, and light intensity. The binary immiscible liquids within the LS-TENG’s innersoft balloon create dynamic, and self-adjustable L-L contact interfaces, significantly increasing the L-L contact area andenhancing L-L contact electrification (CE). The unique self-adaptive, soft S-S contact increases the S-S contact areacompared to traditional hard point contact, better adapting to the irregular movements of waves and promoting efficient S-SCE. The LS-TENG achieves highly efficient wave energy harvesting by coupling L-L and S-S CE. Furthermore, the uniquesoft contact design protects the S-S interfaces from mechanical wear and damage during long-term work. The LS-TENG’snovel structure provides an innovative and effective way for water wave energy harvesting.
文摘With the increasing penetration of renewables,low voltage(LV)distribution networks face rising demands to accommodate an increasing range of renewable energies.Low voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks are considered as a viable approach to alleviate the strain on existing distribution networks.Nonetheless,establishing reliable and selective protection solutions is recognized as crucial challenges to facilitate the wide adoption of LVDC.Several existing protection algorithms focus on significant fault currents,fixed threshold settings,and high sampling frequency to estab-lish effective coordination.However,these approaches are either constrained in low fault current scenarios or require expensive data acquisition techniques.To address such issues,this paper develops a novel self-adjusting based protection scheme.The method only utilizes the inherent post-transient voltage derivative(PTVD)sign and value with a self-adjusting mechanism to distinguish faults.The proposed method overcomes the selectivity limitations of existing voltage-based solutions when a lower sampling frequency is employed.The effectiveness is validated on an LVDC test network constructed in PSCAD/EMTDC and an RT-Box-based hardware test bed.Results under injected noise signals further demonstrate the robustness of the proposed method.
文摘The coal reservoir is a kind of geologic body with considerable elasticity, and its response to stress is more sensitive than the routine ones. In the pool-forming process of the coalbed methane, (CBM) the action of many external geodynamic factors in the coal reservoir is represented by the ability of CBM’s diffusion and migration in the coal reservoir. Therefore, the occurrence of the natural fissures in the coal reservoir becomes a key that determines whether the CBM pool can be formed or not. Based on the principle, the authors have designed a comprehensive method of physical modeling to study the elasticity of the coal matrix block with different coal ranks in the light of the solid to fluid coupling, have established the model of the volume deformation (self-adjusted elastic effect) of the coal reservoir under the condition of the effective stress-adsorption/desorption, and have obtained a correct understanding of the law of the elastic deformation. Afterwards, a new viewpoint, named as the self-closing elastic effect for forming the CBM pool in the high rank reservoir, is put forward, providing an initial point and a scientific basis for a further investigation into its dynamic factors, possible mechanism and role in the CBM energy-balancing system.
基金Project supported by the Project on the Integration of Industry,Education and Research of Guangdong Province,China(No.2012B090600035)
文摘This paper presents the design and implementation of a current self-adjusted VCO with low power consumption. In the proposed VCO, a bottom PMOS current source instead of a top one is adopted to decrease the tail noise. A current self-adjusted technique without additional external control signals is taken to ensure the VCO starts up in the whole band while keeping the power consumption relatively low. Meanwhile, the phase noise of the VCO at the low frequency （high Cvar） can be reduced by the technique. The circuit is implemented in 0.18 μm CMOS technology. The proposed VCO exhibits low power consumption of 〈1.6 mW at a 1.5 V supply voltage and a tuning range from 11.79 to 12.53 GHz. The measured phase noise at 1 MHz offset from the frequency 11.79 GHz is-104.7 dBc/Hz, and the corresponding FOM is -184.2 dBc/Hz.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22161142021,22175010,and 22275183).
文摘As an energy-free cooling technique,radiative cooling has garnered significant attention in the field of energy conservation.However,traditional radiative cooling films often possess static optical properties and their inherent opacity limits their applications in building such as windows.Therefore,there exists a requirement for passive radiative cooling films endowed with adjustable transmittance.Here we report the porous block copolymer films with self-adjustable optical transmittance and passive radiative cooling.In a result,the film exhibited a high solar reflectance(0.3-2.5μm)of 96.9%and a high infrared emittance(8-13μm)of 97.9%.Outdoor experiments demonstrated that the film surface temperature was 6.6℃lower than ambient temperature,with a cooling power of 104.8 W·m^(-2).In addition,the film’s transmittance can be regulated by altering the polarity of the post-processing solvent,providing an effective approach for regulating indoor light intensity and thermal balance,thereby enhancing the applicability of radiative cooling.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22B20106)the State Grid Power Company of Hunan Province Science and Technology Project(5216A5220022).
文摘The existing current break protection cannot achieve full-line current protection and may lose its protection capability. Therefore, a self-adjusted full-line current protection strategy based on a double-layer criterion is proposed. The first layer of the criterion adopts the adaptive adjustment threshold as the setting value to realize full-line fault monitoring, which is not affected by the system operation mode and fault type. The second layer is used to locate the fault section of the line and improve the selectivity of the protection strategy. Considering the difficulty in accurately identifying high-resistance ground faults using current protection, an identification method based on compound power is proposed by analyzing the zero-sequence network of the system. Simulation results show that the proposed protection strategy can realize full-length line protection and the effective identification of high-resistance ground faults and is not affected by the system load variation and fault type.
基金Waseda University Grant for Special Research Projects(2017B-197)
文摘We numerically performed wave dynamical simulations based on the Maxwell–Bloch(MB) model for a quadrupole-deformed microcavity laser with spatially selective pumping. We demonstrate the appearance of an asymmetric lasing mode whose spatial pattern violates both the x-and y-axes mirror symmetries of the cavity.Dynamical simulations revealed that a lasing mode consisting of a clockwise or counterclockwise rotating-wave component is a stable stationary solution of the MB model. From the results of a passive-cavity mode analysis, we interpret these asymmetric rotating-wave lasing modes by the locking of four nearly degenerate passive-cavity modes. For comparison, we carried out simulations for a uniform pumping case and found a different locking rule for the nearly degenerate modes. Our results demonstrate a nonlinear dynamical mechanism for theformation of a lasing mode that adjusts its pattern to a pumped area.
