The main cable is the primary load-bearing component of a suspension bridge,continuously exposed to harsh environmental conditions,such as wind and rain,throughout the year.These adverse conditions contribute to varyi...The main cable is the primary load-bearing component of a suspension bridge,continuously exposed to harsh environmental conditions,such as wind and rain,throughout the year.These adverse conditions contribute to varying degrees of degradation and damage to the main cable,necessitating regular inspections to prevent catastrophic failures.Traditional manual inspection methods not only suffer from low efficiency but also pose significant safety risks to personnel.To address these challenges and ensure the safe and effective inspection of suspension bridge main cables,this study introduces a novel cooperative climbing robot,designated as Main Cable Robot Version II(CCRobot-M-II),inspired by the locomotion of the inchworm.The robot employs an alternating opening and closing mechanism of four gripper sets,mimicking the inchworm's movement to achieve efficient crawling along the suspension bridge handrails.This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural design,key components,and motion mechanisms of CCRobot-M-II.A detailed force analysis of the robot's crawling process is also presented,followed by the design of the control system and the development of an efficient motion control algorithm.Laboratory experiments demonstrate that the robot achieves a positional error of 00.64%during crawling,with a maximum average crawling speed of 7.6 m/min.Furthermore,the biomimetic design enables the robot to overcome obstacles up to 30 mm in height and possess the capability to handle suspension bridge cables with spans ranging from 740 to 1100 mm.Finally,CCRobot-M-II successfully conducted an inspection of the main cable on a suspension bridge,marking the world's first successful deployment of a climbing robot for main cable inspection on a suspension bridge.展开更多
Research on the mechanical–electrical properties is crucial for designing and preparing high-temperature superconducting(HTS)cables.Various winding core structures can influence the mechanical–electrical behavior of...Research on the mechanical–electrical properties is crucial for designing and preparing high-temperature superconducting(HTS)cables.Various winding core structures can influence the mechanical–electrical behavior of cables,but the impact of alterations in the winding core structure on the mechanical–electrical behavior of superconducting cables remains unclear.This paper presents a 3D finite element model to predict the performance of three cables with different core structures when subjected to transverse compression and axial tension.The three cables analyzed are CORC(conductor-on-round-core),CORT(conductor-on-round-tube),and HFRC(conductor-on-spiral-tube).A parametric analysis is carried out by varying the core diameter and inner-to-outer diameter ratio.Results indicate that the CORT cable demonstrates better performance in transverse compression compared to the CORC cable,aligning with experimental data.Among the three cables,the HFRC cables exhibit the weakest resistance to transverse deformation.However,the HFRC cable demonstrates superior tensile deformation resistance compared to the CORT cable,provided that the transverse compression properties are maintained.Finite element results also show that the optimum inner-to-outer diameter ratios for achieving the best transverse compression performance are approximately 0.8 for CORT cables and 0.6 for HFRC cables.Meanwhile,the study explores the effect of structural changes in HTS cable winding cores on their electromagnetic properties.It recommends utilizing small tape gaps,lower frequencies,and spiral core construction to minimize eddy losses.The findings presented in this paper offer valuable insights for the commercialization and practical manufacturing of HTS cables.展开更多
This paper focuses on the energisation of high voltage DC(HVDC)and medium voltage DC(MVDC)insulation systems,referring mainly to cables for both theoretical development and validation testing.Cable system energisation...This paper focuses on the energisation of high voltage DC(HVDC)and medium voltage DC(MVDC)insulation systems,referring mainly to cables for both theoretical development and validation testing.Cable system energisation can be frequent during its lifetime,and it can possibly be affected by partial discharges(PD),because of manufacturing,laying,ageing,interfaces or structural cavities(as butt gaps).A theory-driven and measurement-based procedure is presented in this paper,having the purpose to minimise PD inception risk.This procedure is based on stepwise voltage application during cable energisation.The fundamental idea behind the proposed approach stems from considering that the jump voltage is the trigger of PD occurrence.Indeed,the jump voltage,and the consequent electric field variation,directly relates to AC PD inception voltage(PDIVAC).In addition,the electric field distribution in an insulation system is driven by insulation permittivity(capacitance)during voltage transients,and by conductivity in DC,thus the PDIVAC is generally smaller than DC PD inception voltage(PDIVDC).Hence,energising a DC cable by an initial step lower than PDIVAC,and then increasing the voltage in steps smaller than PDIVAC,would minimise the risk of PD inception during transients and the relevant degradation rate.However,this does not change,the risk of occurrence(if any)of low-repetition partial discharges at DC steady state.Effectiveness of the proposed technique is proved by the help of tests performed on cables with artificial surface and internal defects.It is shown that compared with the conventional energisation consisting of rapidly increasing voltage,the stepwise approach can reduce the risk of PD inception and related extrinsic ageing,even for the steady state voltages larger than PDIVDC.展开更多
This paper investigates elastomer-toughened polypropylene(PP)insulation to meet the application requirements for green noncrosslinked PP cables in high-voltage direct current(HVDC)transmission.It focuses on the format...This paper investigates elastomer-toughened polypropylene(PP)insulation to meet the application requirements for green noncrosslinked PP cables in high-voltage direct current(HVDC)transmission.It focuses on the formation ofβ-crystals in isotactic polypropylene(iPP)by adding aβ-nucleator.It examines how varying concentrations ofβ-nucleator and elastomer(POE)impact the aggregation structure of PP insulation and its conductivity and breakdown characteristics in the DC field.The results indicated that at aβ-nucleator agent content of 0.1 wt%,the samples with various POE contents achieved the highest crystallinity,the maximum proportion ofβ-crystals and the most uniform elastomer distribution.The nucleating agent facilitates the formation ofβ-crystals in PP and enhances the order degree of the elastomer molecular chains,thereby improving their crystallization capabilities.Evaluations of DC performances and trap characteristics reveal that when the amount of theβ-nucleator is set at 0.1 wt%,the sample demonstrates the lowest trap density,an exceptional and lower electric field coefficient of conductivity at elevated electric fields and a superior DC field breakdown strength at 90°C.Compared to samples withoutβ-nucleator,the reduction of DC field breakdown strength for PPBx-0.1 from 25°C to 90°C is approximately 4.86%lower.This improvement is attributed to the ability of theβ-nucleator to improve the aggregation structure between PP and POE while optimising the stability of the two-phase interface.Thus,although DC electrical characteristics are maintained at normal temperatures,the DC characteristics are significantly improved at elevated temperatures.展开更多
Ensuring the safety,resilience,and reliability of overhead low-voltage(LV)and medium-voltage(MV)power cables in aging infrastructure is vital for maintaining essential services and mitigating risks in electrical power...Ensuring the safety,resilience,and reliability of overhead low-voltage(LV)and medium-voltage(MV)power cables in aging infrastructure is vital for maintaining essential services and mitigating risks in electrical power distribution systems.This study introduces a novel framework that integrates fault tree analysis(FTA)/failure mode and effect analysis(FMEA)and a fuzzy inference system(FIS)to systematically address performance variability and enhance the operational life of these critical assets while ensuring safety and resilience.This structured framework employs risk-informed decision-making as well as reliability-based safety and resilience assurance,incorporating international standards and best practices.Under this methodology,the FIS models uncertainties in asset performance,using expert-defined rules and membership functions to categorize risk levels and assess failure severity.A case study is performed on overhead MV power cables,specifically the"Racoon"allaluminum alloy conductor(AAAC),demonstrating its practical implementation.The results reveal that for typical environmental conditions and design parameters,the yearly reliability of the conductor is nearly 1,indicating compliance with IEC standards.Furthermore,a risk matrix is developed using current carrying capacity(CCC),a failure mode obtained from the FTA as the probability of occurrence,and power shutdown duration(PSD)as the severity indicator.The risk matrix estimates the potential risk(PR)level based on CCC and PSD inputs.For example,for CCC=260 A and PSD=50 min,the resulting PR is 12.9,indicating a moderate risk exists.These risk levels guide appropriate resilience actions,ensuring proactive power cable management by identifying critical risks,prioritizing mitigation measures,and ensuring adaptability and compliance.This approach not only addresses the challenges of aging infrastructure but also contributes to long-term system integrity and operational reliability.展开更多
This study investigates the nonlinear resonance responses of suspended cables subjected to multi-frequency excitations and time-delayed feedback.Two specific combinations and simultaneous resonances are selected for d...This study investigates the nonlinear resonance responses of suspended cables subjected to multi-frequency excitations and time-delayed feedback.Two specific combinations and simultaneous resonances are selected for detailed examination.Initially,utilizing Hamilton’s variational principle,a nonlinear vibration control model of suspended cables under multi-frequency excitations and longitudinal time-delayed velocity feedback is developed,and the Galerkin method is employed to obtain the discrete model.Subsequently,focusing solely on single-mode discretization,analytical solutions for the two simultaneous resonances are derived using the method of multiple scales.The frequency response equations are derived,and the stability analysis is presented for two simultaneous resonance cases.The results demonstrate that suspended cables exhibit complex nonlinearity under multi-frequency excitations.Multiple solutions under multi-frequency excitation can be distinguished through the frequency–response and the detuning-phase curves.By adjusting the control gain and time delay,the resonance range,response amplitude,and phase of suspended cables can be modified.展开更多
Cabin cables,as critical components of an aircraft's electrical system,significantly impact the operational efficiency and safety of the aircraft.The existing cable segmentation methods in civil aviation cabins ar...Cabin cables,as critical components of an aircraft's electrical system,significantly impact the operational efficiency and safety of the aircraft.The existing cable segmentation methods in civil aviation cabins are limited,especially in automation,heavily dependent on large amounts of data and resources,lacking the flexibility to adapt to different scenarios.To address these challenges,this paper introduces a novel image segmentation model,CableSAM,specifically designed for automated segmentation of cabin cables.CableSAM improves segmentation efficiency and accuracy using knowledge distillation and employs a context ensemble strategy.It accurately segments cables in various scenarios with minimal input prompts.Comparative experiments on three cable datasets demonstrate that CableSAM surpasses other advanced cable segmentation methods in performance.展开更多
The integrated systems of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs) and remotely operated vehicles(ROVs) have been extensively applied in marine exploration and seabed coverage. However, the simultaneous navigation of USV-ROV s...The integrated systems of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs) and remotely operated vehicles(ROVs) have been extensively applied in marine exploration and seabed coverage. However, the simultaneous navigation of USV-ROV systems is frequently limited by strong disturbances induced by waves or currents. This paper develops a novel rigidflexible coupling multibody dynamic model that incorporates disturbances of variable-length marine cables with geometrically nonlinear motion. A hybrid Lagrangian-Eulerian absolute nodal coordinate formulation(ANCF) element is developed to accurately model subsea cables which undergo significant overall motion, substantial deformation,and mass flow during the deployment of underwater equipment. Furthermore, the governing equations of the coupled USV-umbilical-ROV system are derived, considering wave-induced forces and current disturbances. A numerical solver based on the Newmark-beta method is proposed, along with an adaptive meshing technique near the release point. After validating three experimental cases, the cable disturbances at both the USV and ROV ends—caused by ocean currents, heave motion, and simultaneous navigation—are comprehensively compared and evaluated. Finally,it is demonstrated that a PD controller with disturbance compensation can enhance the simultaneous navigation performance of USV-ROV systems.展开更多
This paper proposes a new numerical simulation method for analyzing the parametric vibration of stay cables based on the theory of nonlinear dynamic response of structures under the asynchronous support excitation. Th...This paper proposes a new numerical simulation method for analyzing the parametric vibration of stay cables based on the theory of nonlinear dynamic response of structures under the asynchronous support excitation. The effects of important pa- rameters related to parametric vibration of cables, i.e., characteristics of structure, excitation frequency, excitation amplitude, damping effect of the air and the viscous damping coefficient of the cables, were investigated by using the proposed method for the cables with significant length difference as examples. The analysis results show that nonlinear finite element method is a powerful technique in analyzing the parametric vibration of cables, the behavior of parametric vibration of the two cables with different Irvine parameters has similar properties, the amplitudes of parametric vibration of cables are related to the frequency and amplitude of harmonic support excitations and the effect of distributed viscous damping on parametric vibration of the cables is very small.展开更多
The conductor on round core(CORC)cables are fabricated with multilayer high-temperature superconductor tapes,which are helically wound around a circular central former.The large Lorentz force will be generated by the ...The conductor on round core(CORC)cables are fabricated with multilayer high-temperature superconductor tapes,which are helically wound around a circular central former.The large Lorentz force will be generated by the transport current in CORC cables under high magnetic field,which will affect the stress and strain distributions of tapes in the cables and the performance of superconducting tape.This paper establishes a two-dimensional axisymmetric model to analyze the mechanical response of CORC cables subjected to the Lorentz force and analyzes the influence of air gaps on stress and strain distributions inside the cables.The T-A method is used to calculate the distributions of current density,magnetic field and the Lorentz force in CORC cables.The mechanical response of CORC cables is analyzed by applying the Lorentz force as an external load in the mechanical model.The direction of electromagnetic force is analyzed in CORC cables with and without shielding current,and the results show that the shielding current can lead to the concentration of electromagnetic force.The maximum stress and strain occur on both sides of the superconducting tapes in the cables with shielding current.Reducing the size of air gaps can reduce the stress and strain in the superconducting layers.The analysis of mechanical response of CORC cables can play an important role in optimizing the design of CORC cables and improving transmission performance.展开更多
Polymer/conductive filler composites have been widely used for the preparation of self-limiting heating cables with the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect. The control of conductive filler distribution and ...Polymer/conductive filler composites have been widely used for the preparation of self-limiting heating cables with the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect. The control of conductive filler distribution and network in polymer matrix is the most critical for performance of PTC materials. In order to compensate for the destruction of the filler network structure caused by strong shearing during processing, an excessive conductive filler content is usually added into the polymer matrix, which in turn sacrifices its processability and mechanical properties. In this work, a facile post-treatment of the as-extruded cable, including thermal and electrical treatment to produce high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/carbon black (CB) cable with excellent PTC effect, is developed. It is found for the as-extruded sample, the strong shearing makes the CB particles disperse uniformly in HDPE matrix, and 25 wt% CB is needed for the formation of conductive paths. For the thermal-treated sample, a gradually aggregated CB filler structure is observed, which leads to the improvement of PTC effect and the notable reduction of CB content to 20 wt%. It is very interesting to see that for the sample with combined thermal and electrical treatment, CB particles are agglomerated and oriented along the electric field direction to create substantial conductive paths, which leads to a further decrease of CB content down to 15 wt%. In this way, self-limiting heating cables with excellent processability, mechanical properties and PTC effect have simultaneously been achieved.展开更多
Electrical power companies are using more underground cables rather than overhead lines to distribute power to their customers. In practice, cables are generally installed in some compact ductbanks. Since the cost of ...Electrical power companies are using more underground cables rather than overhead lines to distribute power to their customers. In practice, cables are generally installed in some compact ductbanks. Since the cost of underground cables is very expensive, using the entire space of a ductbank is extremely important. But such usage is limited due to the overheating of cables. Overheating is generally caused by overload, which means the carrying current exceeds the ampacity of a cable. The ampacity of a cable depends on not only the material and design of a cable but also the distance between different cables. Thus the configuration of cables determines the total ampacity value and the potential use of a ductbank. In this paper, the best configuration based on ampacity is achieved for a three-row, five-column ductbank that is buried at a depth of one meter below the earth’s surface. Both balanced and unbalanced scenarios are considered, and all cables have two available types to be selected.展开更多
A new algorithm is proposed to solve the problems of shape-finding of suspension bridge with spatial cables what include tedious iteration,slow convergence speed and even no convergent under some circumstances.In this...A new algorithm is proposed to solve the problems of shape-finding of suspension bridge with spatial cables what include tedious iteration,slow convergence speed and even no convergent under some circumstances.In this paper,the stress analysis of the main cable is carried out,and the relationship between the slope change and the coordinate change is found.This paper also discussed how to find the minimum slope point of symmetrical or asymmetric main cable,and the deformation compatibility equation is established and solved to obtain the shape of main cable.The algorithm in this paper can ensure the convergence of the solution for the suspension bridge with spatial cables.The calculation accuracy is high through the demonstration of the calculation examples.展开更多
Excavating super-large-span tunnels in soft rock masses presents significant challenges.To ensure safety,the sequential excavation method is commonly adopted.It utilizes internal temporary supports to spatially partit...Excavating super-large-span tunnels in soft rock masses presents significant challenges.To ensure safety,the sequential excavation method is commonly adopted.It utilizes internal temporary supports to spatially partition the tunnel face and divide the excavation into multiple stages.However,these internal supports generally impose spatial constraints,limiting the use of large-scale excavation equipment and reducing construction efficiency.To address this constraint,this study adopts the“Shed-frame”principle to explore the feasibility of an innovative support system,which aims to replace internal supports with prestressed anchor cables and thus provide a more spacious working space with fewer internal obstructions.To evaluate its effectiveness,a field case involving the excavation of a 24-m span tunnel in soft rock is presented,and an analysis of extensive field data is conducted to study the deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock and the mechanical behavior of the support system.The results revealed that prestressed anchor cables integrated the initial support with the shed,creating an effective“shed-frame”system,which successively maintained tunnel deformation and frame stress levels within safe regulatory bounds.Moreover,the prestressed anchor cables bolstered the surrounding rock effectively and reduced the excavation-induced disturbance zone significantly.In summary,the proposed support system balances construction efficiency and safety.These field experiences may offer valuable insights into the popularization and further development of prestressed anchor cable support systems.展开更多
Under complex currents, the motion governing equations of marine cables are complex and nonlinear, and the calculations of cable configuration and tension become difficult compared with those under the uniform or simp...Under complex currents, the motion governing equations of marine cables are complex and nonlinear, and the calculations of cable configuration and tension become difficult compared with those under the uniform or simple currents. To obtain the numerical results, the usual Newton-Raphson iteration is often adopted, but its stability depends on the initial guessed solution to the governing equations. To improve the stability of numerical calculation, this paper proposed separated the particle swarm optimization, in which the variables are separated into several groups, and the dimension of search space is reduced to facilitate the particle swarm optimization. Via the separated particle swarm optimization, these governing nonlinear equations can be solved successfully with any initial solution, and the process of numerical calculation is very stable. For the calculations of cable configuration and tension of marine cables under complex currents, the proposed separated swarm particle optimization is more effective than the other particle swarm optimizations.展开更多
Using the finite element method (FEM) in two dimensions and the CST MICROWAVE STUDIO? (CST MWS) Transient Solver, the electromagnetic (EM) analysis and the design of a novel compact ultra wideband (UWB) bandpass filte...Using the finite element method (FEM) in two dimensions and the CST MICROWAVE STUDIO? (CST MWS) Transient Solver, the electromagnetic (EM) analysis and the design of a novel compact ultra wideband (UWB) bandpass filter using rectangular coaxial cables with square inner conductors, convenient for high power applications, are presented. The design of the UWB BP filter is based on the use of impedance steps and coupled-line sections. The center frequency around 6.85 GHz was selected, the bandwidth is between 3-10 GHz, the insertion-loss amounts to around 0.35 dB and the return loss is found higher than 10 dB in a large frequency range (4-9.5) GHz. The simulated results of stopband performances are better than 15 dB for a frequency range up to 11 GHz. For the selected center frequency and on a substrate with a dielectric constant of 2.03, the rectangular coaxial cables BPF with square inner conductors is only 6.7 × 8.9 × 33.4 mm in size.展开更多
近年来，发烧友对家中音响器材的音源、放大器、音箱这三大环节进行了升级之后，继续升级的目光自然地放在线材这个重要的环节上。面对市场上如雨后春笋般地涌现的各种线材，应以怎样的标准去选购线材呢？如何避开选购线材的误区呢？适...近年来，发烧友对家中音响器材的音源、放大器、音箱这三大环节进行了升级之后，继续升级的目光自然地放在线材这个重要的环节上。面对市场上如雨后春笋般地涌现的各种线材，应以怎样的标准去选购线材呢？如何避开选购线材的误区呢？适逢英国线材老厂牌ATLAS Cables的销售总监John S Carrick到访广州，于是带着上述问题有了以下的文字。展开更多
The structural engineering design of not conventional typologies imposes a complex path that begins evaluating procedures of a preliminary design and ends with complex procedures to validate the analysis response. Any...The structural engineering design of not conventional typologies imposes a complex path that begins evaluating procedures of a preliminary design and ends with complex procedures to validate the analysis response. Any guide lines to follow are often available. About complex shapes, in particular, any details are presented in the codes to evaluate wind action and so wind tunnel experiments are necessary to valuate this. The evaluation of wind tunnel data is a complex process that often needs new and specific subroutines programmed by researchers. The difficult increases when the objective is to study a not specific building but general aspects as for examples the dependence of a generic phenomenon by a geometric sample;in this case it is necessary to design and to program numerical subroutines before and then the wind tunnel experiments. Often, these subroutines are left detached and are non-generalizable process. Purpose of this paper is to describe a complete procedure to pre- and post-process wind tunnel data with the objective to design a not convectional structure as a tensile structure. In this particular case the research aim is a parametrization of the aerodynamic behavior of Hyperbolic Paraboloid roofs, shape used for cables net. The reason of the experiments is the absence in the international codes of the pressure coefficients for these geometries. The paper describes the numerical procedure evaluated to choose a sufficient representative geometric sample, the numerical procedure evaluated to design and to construct the wind tunnel models and FE models, the numerical procedure to evaluate and to use for FEM analyses of the wind tunnel data, the numerical procedure to calculate nonlinear structural analysis, and, finally some applications. All these numerical procedures use basic theory derived for example by the cable theory, the fluid mechanic, the nonlinear geometric analysis and other. However specific codes were necessary and were programmed to apply the theories on the specific case of study;the complete methodology followed is presented. The goal is to create a free open domain where the numerical procedures evaluated are merged, added, modified by researchers with the aim to obtain a common space of use for wind engineering of not conventional structure.展开更多
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.20220817171811004)(Grant No.RCBS20231211090816033)+4 种基金the Major Key Project of PCL,China under Grant PCL2025A13Longgang District,Shenzhen's"Ten-Action Plan"for Supporting Innovation Projects(Grant No.LGKCSDPT2024002,LGKCSDPT2024003,LGKCSDPT2024004)the"Zhiguo"Action of Guangxi Science and Technology Program(Grant No.ZG2503980003)Guangdong S&T Program under(Grant No.2025B0909040003)Guangdong Provincial Leading Talent Program(Grant No.2024TX08Z319).
文摘The main cable is the primary load-bearing component of a suspension bridge,continuously exposed to harsh environmental conditions,such as wind and rain,throughout the year.These adverse conditions contribute to varying degrees of degradation and damage to the main cable,necessitating regular inspections to prevent catastrophic failures.Traditional manual inspection methods not only suffer from low efficiency but also pose significant safety risks to personnel.To address these challenges and ensure the safe and effective inspection of suspension bridge main cables,this study introduces a novel cooperative climbing robot,designated as Main Cable Robot Version II(CCRobot-M-II),inspired by the locomotion of the inchworm.The robot employs an alternating opening and closing mechanism of four gripper sets,mimicking the inchworm's movement to achieve efficient crawling along the suspension bridge handrails.This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural design,key components,and motion mechanisms of CCRobot-M-II.A detailed force analysis of the robot's crawling process is also presented,followed by the design of the control system and the development of an efficient motion control algorithm.Laboratory experiments demonstrate that the robot achieves a positional error of 00.64%during crawling,with a maximum average crawling speed of 7.6 m/min.Furthermore,the biomimetic design enables the robot to overcome obstacles up to 30 mm in height and possess the capability to handle suspension bridge cables with spans ranging from 740 to 1100 mm.Finally,CCRobot-M-II successfully conducted an inspection of the main cable on a suspension bridge,marking the world's first successful deployment of a climbing robot for main cable inspection on a suspension bridge.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12072136).
文摘Research on the mechanical–electrical properties is crucial for designing and preparing high-temperature superconducting(HTS)cables.Various winding core structures can influence the mechanical–electrical behavior of cables,but the impact of alterations in the winding core structure on the mechanical–electrical behavior of superconducting cables remains unclear.This paper presents a 3D finite element model to predict the performance of three cables with different core structures when subjected to transverse compression and axial tension.The three cables analyzed are CORC(conductor-on-round-core),CORT(conductor-on-round-tube),and HFRC(conductor-on-spiral-tube).A parametric analysis is carried out by varying the core diameter and inner-to-outer diameter ratio.Results indicate that the CORT cable demonstrates better performance in transverse compression compared to the CORC cable,aligning with experimental data.Among the three cables,the HFRC cables exhibit the weakest resistance to transverse deformation.However,the HFRC cable demonstrates superior tensile deformation resistance compared to the CORT cable,provided that the transverse compression properties are maintained.Finite element results also show that the optimum inner-to-outer diameter ratios for achieving the best transverse compression performance are approximately 0.8 for CORT cables and 0.6 for HFRC cables.Meanwhile,the study explores the effect of structural changes in HTS cable winding cores on their electromagnetic properties.It recommends utilizing small tape gaps,lower frequencies,and spiral core construction to minimize eddy losses.The findings presented in this paper offer valuable insights for the commercialization and practical manufacturing of HTS cables.
文摘This paper focuses on the energisation of high voltage DC(HVDC)and medium voltage DC(MVDC)insulation systems,referring mainly to cables for both theoretical development and validation testing.Cable system energisation can be frequent during its lifetime,and it can possibly be affected by partial discharges(PD),because of manufacturing,laying,ageing,interfaces or structural cavities(as butt gaps).A theory-driven and measurement-based procedure is presented in this paper,having the purpose to minimise PD inception risk.This procedure is based on stepwise voltage application during cable energisation.The fundamental idea behind the proposed approach stems from considering that the jump voltage is the trigger of PD occurrence.Indeed,the jump voltage,and the consequent electric field variation,directly relates to AC PD inception voltage(PDIVAC).In addition,the electric field distribution in an insulation system is driven by insulation permittivity(capacitance)during voltage transients,and by conductivity in DC,thus the PDIVAC is generally smaller than DC PD inception voltage(PDIVDC).Hence,energising a DC cable by an initial step lower than PDIVAC,and then increasing the voltage in steps smaller than PDIVAC,would minimise the risk of PD inception during transients and the relevant degradation rate.However,this does not change,the risk of occurrence(if any)of low-repetition partial discharges at DC steady state.Effectiveness of the proposed technique is proved by the help of tests performed on cables with artificial surface and internal defects.It is shown that compared with the conventional energisation consisting of rapidly increasing voltage,the stepwise approach can reduce the risk of PD inception and related extrinsic ageing,even for the steady state voltages larger than PDIVDC.
基金supported by China Southern Power Grid Company Limited(Grant GDKJXM20222136).
文摘This paper investigates elastomer-toughened polypropylene(PP)insulation to meet the application requirements for green noncrosslinked PP cables in high-voltage direct current(HVDC)transmission.It focuses on the formation ofβ-crystals in isotactic polypropylene(iPP)by adding aβ-nucleator.It examines how varying concentrations ofβ-nucleator and elastomer(POE)impact the aggregation structure of PP insulation and its conductivity and breakdown characteristics in the DC field.The results indicated that at aβ-nucleator agent content of 0.1 wt%,the samples with various POE contents achieved the highest crystallinity,the maximum proportion ofβ-crystals and the most uniform elastomer distribution.The nucleating agent facilitates the formation ofβ-crystals in PP and enhances the order degree of the elastomer molecular chains,thereby improving their crystallization capabilities.Evaluations of DC performances and trap characteristics reveal that when the amount of theβ-nucleator is set at 0.1 wt%,the sample demonstrates the lowest trap density,an exceptional and lower electric field coefficient of conductivity at elevated electric fields and a superior DC field breakdown strength at 90°C.Compared to samples withoutβ-nucleator,the reduction of DC field breakdown strength for PPBx-0.1 from 25°C to 90°C is approximately 4.86%lower.This improvement is attributed to the ability of theβ-nucleator to improve the aggregation structure between PP and POE while optimising the stability of the two-phase interface.Thus,although DC electrical characteristics are maintained at normal temperatures,the DC characteristics are significantly improved at elevated temperatures.
文摘Ensuring the safety,resilience,and reliability of overhead low-voltage(LV)and medium-voltage(MV)power cables in aging infrastructure is vital for maintaining essential services and mitigating risks in electrical power distribution systems.This study introduces a novel framework that integrates fault tree analysis(FTA)/failure mode and effect analysis(FMEA)and a fuzzy inference system(FIS)to systematically address performance variability and enhance the operational life of these critical assets while ensuring safety and resilience.This structured framework employs risk-informed decision-making as well as reliability-based safety and resilience assurance,incorporating international standards and best practices.Under this methodology,the FIS models uncertainties in asset performance,using expert-defined rules and membership functions to categorize risk levels and assess failure severity.A case study is performed on overhead MV power cables,specifically the"Racoon"allaluminum alloy conductor(AAAC),demonstrating its practical implementation.The results reveal that for typical environmental conditions and design parameters,the yearly reliability of the conductor is nearly 1,indicating compliance with IEC standards.Furthermore,a risk matrix is developed using current carrying capacity(CCC),a failure mode obtained from the FTA as the probability of occurrence,and power shutdown duration(PSD)as the severity indicator.The risk matrix estimates the potential risk(PR)level based on CCC and PSD inputs.For example,for CCC=260 A and PSD=50 min,the resulting PR is 12.9,indicating a moderate risk exists.These risk levels guide appropriate resilience actions,ensuring proactive power cable management by identifying critical risks,prioritizing mitigation measures,and ensuring adaptability and compliance.This approach not only addresses the challenges of aging infrastructure but also contributes to long-term system integrity and operational reliability.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12432001)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant Nos.2023JJ60527,2023JJ30152,and 2023JJ30259)the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha(KQ2202133).
文摘This study investigates the nonlinear resonance responses of suspended cables subjected to multi-frequency excitations and time-delayed feedback.Two specific combinations and simultaneous resonances are selected for detailed examination.Initially,utilizing Hamilton’s variational principle,a nonlinear vibration control model of suspended cables under multi-frequency excitations and longitudinal time-delayed velocity feedback is developed,and the Galerkin method is employed to obtain the discrete model.Subsequently,focusing solely on single-mode discretization,analytical solutions for the two simultaneous resonances are derived using the method of multiple scales.The frequency response equations are derived,and the stability analysis is presented for two simultaneous resonance cases.The results demonstrate that suspended cables exhibit complex nonlinearity under multi-frequency excitations.Multiple solutions under multi-frequency excitation can be distinguished through the frequency–response and the detuning-phase curves.By adjusting the control gain and time delay,the resonance range,response amplitude,and phase of suspended cables can be modified.
基金supported by the Innovation Foundation of National Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering Technology Research Center(No.COMAC-SFGS-2022-1877)in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92048301)。
文摘Cabin cables,as critical components of an aircraft's electrical system,significantly impact the operational efficiency and safety of the aircraft.The existing cable segmentation methods in civil aviation cabins are limited,especially in automation,heavily dependent on large amounts of data and resources,lacking the flexibility to adapt to different scenarios.To address these challenges,this paper introduces a novel image segmentation model,CableSAM,specifically designed for automated segmentation of cabin cables.CableSAM improves segmentation efficiency and accuracy using knowledge distillation and employs a context ensemble strategy.It accurately segments cables in various scenarios with minimal input prompts.Comparative experiments on three cable datasets demonstrate that CableSAM surpasses other advanced cable segmentation methods in performance.
基金financially supported in part by the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12272221)the State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)(Grant No. GKZD010087)。
文摘The integrated systems of unmanned surface vehicles(USVs) and remotely operated vehicles(ROVs) have been extensively applied in marine exploration and seabed coverage. However, the simultaneous navigation of USV-ROV systems is frequently limited by strong disturbances induced by waves or currents. This paper develops a novel rigidflexible coupling multibody dynamic model that incorporates disturbances of variable-length marine cables with geometrically nonlinear motion. A hybrid Lagrangian-Eulerian absolute nodal coordinate formulation(ANCF) element is developed to accurately model subsea cables which undergo significant overall motion, substantial deformation,and mass flow during the deployment of underwater equipment. Furthermore, the governing equations of the coupled USV-umbilical-ROV system are derived, considering wave-induced forces and current disturbances. A numerical solver based on the Newmark-beta method is proposed, along with an adaptive meshing technique near the release point. After validating three experimental cases, the cable disturbances at both the USV and ROV ends—caused by ocean currents, heave motion, and simultaneous navigation—are comprehensively compared and evaluated. Finally,it is demonstrated that a PD controller with disturbance compensation can enhance the simultaneous navigation performance of USV-ROV systems.
基金Project (No. 50578141) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘This paper proposes a new numerical simulation method for analyzing the parametric vibration of stay cables based on the theory of nonlinear dynamic response of structures under the asynchronous support excitation. The effects of important pa- rameters related to parametric vibration of cables, i.e., characteristics of structure, excitation frequency, excitation amplitude, damping effect of the air and the viscous damping coefficient of the cables, were investigated by using the proposed method for the cables with significant length difference as examples. The analysis results show that nonlinear finite element method is a powerful technique in analyzing the parametric vibration of cables, the behavior of parametric vibration of the two cables with different Irvine parameters has similar properties, the amplitudes of parametric vibration of cables are related to the frequency and amplitude of harmonic support excitations and the effect of distributed viscous damping on parametric vibration of the cables is very small.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2241267,11872195 and 12172155)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.lzujbky-2022-48).
文摘The conductor on round core(CORC)cables are fabricated with multilayer high-temperature superconductor tapes,which are helically wound around a circular central former.The large Lorentz force will be generated by the transport current in CORC cables under high magnetic field,which will affect the stress and strain distributions of tapes in the cables and the performance of superconducting tape.This paper establishes a two-dimensional axisymmetric model to analyze the mechanical response of CORC cables subjected to the Lorentz force and analyzes the influence of air gaps on stress and strain distributions inside the cables.The T-A method is used to calculate the distributions of current density,magnetic field and the Lorentz force in CORC cables.The mechanical response of CORC cables is analyzed by applying the Lorentz force as an external load in the mechanical model.The direction of electromagnetic force is analyzed in CORC cables with and without shielding current,and the results show that the shielding current can lead to the concentration of electromagnetic force.The maximum stress and strain occur on both sides of the superconducting tapes in the cables with shielding current.Reducing the size of air gaps can reduce the stress and strain in the superconducting layers.The analysis of mechanical response of CORC cables can play an important role in optimizing the design of CORC cables and improving transmission performance.
文摘Polymer/conductive filler composites have been widely used for the preparation of self-limiting heating cables with the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect. The control of conductive filler distribution and network in polymer matrix is the most critical for performance of PTC materials. In order to compensate for the destruction of the filler network structure caused by strong shearing during processing, an excessive conductive filler content is usually added into the polymer matrix, which in turn sacrifices its processability and mechanical properties. In this work, a facile post-treatment of the as-extruded cable, including thermal and electrical treatment to produce high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/carbon black (CB) cable with excellent PTC effect, is developed. It is found for the as-extruded sample, the strong shearing makes the CB particles disperse uniformly in HDPE matrix, and 25 wt% CB is needed for the formation of conductive paths. For the thermal-treated sample, a gradually aggregated CB filler structure is observed, which leads to the improvement of PTC effect and the notable reduction of CB content to 20 wt%. It is very interesting to see that for the sample with combined thermal and electrical treatment, CB particles are agglomerated and oriented along the electric field direction to create substantial conductive paths, which leads to a further decrease of CB content down to 15 wt%. In this way, self-limiting heating cables with excellent processability, mechanical properties and PTC effect have simultaneously been achieved.
文摘Electrical power companies are using more underground cables rather than overhead lines to distribute power to their customers. In practice, cables are generally installed in some compact ductbanks. Since the cost of underground cables is very expensive, using the entire space of a ductbank is extremely important. But such usage is limited due to the overheating of cables. Overheating is generally caused by overload, which means the carrying current exceeds the ampacity of a cable. The ampacity of a cable depends on not only the material and design of a cable but also the distance between different cables. Thus the configuration of cables determines the total ampacity value and the potential use of a ductbank. In this paper, the best configuration based on ampacity is achieved for a three-row, five-column ductbank that is buried at a depth of one meter below the earth’s surface. Both balanced and unbalanced scenarios are considered, and all cables have two available types to be selected.
文摘A new algorithm is proposed to solve the problems of shape-finding of suspension bridge with spatial cables what include tedious iteration,slow convergence speed and even no convergent under some circumstances.In this paper,the stress analysis of the main cable is carried out,and the relationship between the slope change and the coordinate change is found.This paper also discussed how to find the minimum slope point of symmetrical or asymmetric main cable,and the deformation compatibility equation is established and solved to obtain the shape of main cable.The algorithm in this paper can ensure the convergence of the solution for the suspension bridge with spatial cables.The calculation accuracy is high through the demonstration of the calculation examples.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China through Grant No.51978523.
文摘Excavating super-large-span tunnels in soft rock masses presents significant challenges.To ensure safety,the sequential excavation method is commonly adopted.It utilizes internal temporary supports to spatially partition the tunnel face and divide the excavation into multiple stages.However,these internal supports generally impose spatial constraints,limiting the use of large-scale excavation equipment and reducing construction efficiency.To address this constraint,this study adopts the“Shed-frame”principle to explore the feasibility of an innovative support system,which aims to replace internal supports with prestressed anchor cables and thus provide a more spacious working space with fewer internal obstructions.To evaluate its effectiveness,a field case involving the excavation of a 24-m span tunnel in soft rock is presented,and an analysis of extensive field data is conducted to study the deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock and the mechanical behavior of the support system.The results revealed that prestressed anchor cables integrated the initial support with the shed,creating an effective“shed-frame”system,which successively maintained tunnel deformation and frame stress levels within safe regulatory bounds.Moreover,the prestressed anchor cables bolstered the surrounding rock effectively and reduced the excavation-induced disturbance zone significantly.In summary,the proposed support system balances construction efficiency and safety.These field experiences may offer valuable insights into the popularization and further development of prestressed anchor cable support systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51009092 and 51279107)the Scientific Research Foundation of State Education Ministry for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars
文摘Under complex currents, the motion governing equations of marine cables are complex and nonlinear, and the calculations of cable configuration and tension become difficult compared with those under the uniform or simple currents. To obtain the numerical results, the usual Newton-Raphson iteration is often adopted, but its stability depends on the initial guessed solution to the governing equations. To improve the stability of numerical calculation, this paper proposed separated the particle swarm optimization, in which the variables are separated into several groups, and the dimension of search space is reduced to facilitate the particle swarm optimization. Via the separated particle swarm optimization, these governing nonlinear equations can be solved successfully with any initial solution, and the process of numerical calculation is very stable. For the calculations of cable configuration and tension of marine cables under complex currents, the proposed separated swarm particle optimization is more effective than the other particle swarm optimizations.
文摘Using the finite element method (FEM) in two dimensions and the CST MICROWAVE STUDIO? (CST MWS) Transient Solver, the electromagnetic (EM) analysis and the design of a novel compact ultra wideband (UWB) bandpass filter using rectangular coaxial cables with square inner conductors, convenient for high power applications, are presented. The design of the UWB BP filter is based on the use of impedance steps and coupled-line sections. The center frequency around 6.85 GHz was selected, the bandwidth is between 3-10 GHz, the insertion-loss amounts to around 0.35 dB and the return loss is found higher than 10 dB in a large frequency range (4-9.5) GHz. The simulated results of stopband performances are better than 15 dB for a frequency range up to 11 GHz. For the selected center frequency and on a substrate with a dielectric constant of 2.03, the rectangular coaxial cables BPF with square inner conductors is only 6.7 × 8.9 × 33.4 mm in size.
文摘近年来，发烧友对家中音响器材的音源、放大器、音箱这三大环节进行了升级之后，继续升级的目光自然地放在线材这个重要的环节上。面对市场上如雨后春笋般地涌现的各种线材，应以怎样的标准去选购线材呢？如何避开选购线材的误区呢？适逢英国线材老厂牌ATLAS Cables的销售总监John S Carrick到访广州，于是带着上述问题有了以下的文字。
文摘The structural engineering design of not conventional typologies imposes a complex path that begins evaluating procedures of a preliminary design and ends with complex procedures to validate the analysis response. Any guide lines to follow are often available. About complex shapes, in particular, any details are presented in the codes to evaluate wind action and so wind tunnel experiments are necessary to valuate this. The evaluation of wind tunnel data is a complex process that often needs new and specific subroutines programmed by researchers. The difficult increases when the objective is to study a not specific building but general aspects as for examples the dependence of a generic phenomenon by a geometric sample;in this case it is necessary to design and to program numerical subroutines before and then the wind tunnel experiments. Often, these subroutines are left detached and are non-generalizable process. Purpose of this paper is to describe a complete procedure to pre- and post-process wind tunnel data with the objective to design a not convectional structure as a tensile structure. In this particular case the research aim is a parametrization of the aerodynamic behavior of Hyperbolic Paraboloid roofs, shape used for cables net. The reason of the experiments is the absence in the international codes of the pressure coefficients for these geometries. The paper describes the numerical procedure evaluated to choose a sufficient representative geometric sample, the numerical procedure evaluated to design and to construct the wind tunnel models and FE models, the numerical procedure to evaluate and to use for FEM analyses of the wind tunnel data, the numerical procedure to calculate nonlinear structural analysis, and, finally some applications. All these numerical procedures use basic theory derived for example by the cable theory, the fluid mechanic, the nonlinear geometric analysis and other. However specific codes were necessary and were programmed to apply the theories on the specific case of study;the complete methodology followed is presented. The goal is to create a free open domain where the numerical procedures evaluated are merged, added, modified by researchers with the aim to obtain a common space of use for wind engineering of not conventional structure.
