Aiming at reducing the dust pollution during the tunneling process and improving the application efficiency of air curtain dust prevention technology,according to the changes of radial jet velocity(v_(r)),axial extrac...Aiming at reducing the dust pollution during the tunneling process and improving the application efficiency of air curtain dust prevention technology,according to the changes of radial jet velocity(v_(r)),axial extraction velocity(v_(e))and extraction distance(L)in the formation process of air curtain,the numerical simulation method was used to analyze the rules of airflow structure evolution and the diffusion characteristics of dust particles in fully mechanized excavation tunnel.The results indicate that as v_(r) and v_(e) increase,the migration path of the wall jet of the air curtain changes into an axial direction;as L decreases,the migration distance increases accordingly.These phenomena make the airflow distribution in the working face tends to be uniform.The dust diffusion distance reduces as well,wherein,the range of the discrete area of dust particles decreases sharply,until all dust particles are concentrated in the accumulation area.On this basis,the v_(r),v_(e) and L were optimized and applied in the 63_(up) 08 fully mechanized working face.By the application of the optimal parameters,the average dust removal efficiency at the driver’s position increased by 71%.The dust concentration was reduced and the working environment had been improved effectively.展开更多
Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the...Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the high energy density of energetic materials, dust explosion can cause serious production safety accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the dust explosion characteristics of energetic materials and the mechanism of dust explosion. According to the literature review, among various influencing factors, the physical and chemical properties of dust are the decisive factors affecting the explosion characteristics of dust. In addition to experimental studies, numerical simulation is another important tool. However, it is subjected to certain limitations. Moreover, it is essential but challenging to fully understand the underlying mechanism. In addition, given the safety hazards posed by dust explosion, explosion suppression has attracted extensive attention for research. Depending on the medium used, there are different forms of suppression, including powder explosion suppression, water spray explosion suppression, inert gas explosion suppression, porous material explosion suppression, and vacuum chamber explosion suppression. As for the selection of explosion suppression agent, consideration must be given to the characteristics of the material. Furthermore, the above research has laid a foundation for discussing the future progress in studying dust explosion of energetic materials, with nano dust and the constraints of existing technology as the focal point.展开更多
The large amount of harmful particles in coal dust not only pollutes the production environment,affects the production efficiency and resource utilization of enterprises,but also poses a risk to human health.Effective...The large amount of harmful particles in coal dust not only pollutes the production environment,affects the production efficiency and resource utilization of enterprises,but also poses a risk to human health.Effectively controlling coal dust is of great significance to clean production.Water-based dust suppressants are extensively employed to mitigate coal dust.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the water-based dust suppression materials for coal dust control.Accord-ing to the difference of mechanism,the dust suppressants are divided into wetting type,hygroscopic coalescence type,cohesive agglomeration type,and composite type.The evaluation methods for dust suppressants key properties such as wettability,permeability,moisture absorption and water retention,and consolidation are summarized.The review results show that coal dust suppressants are no longer limited to a single dust suppression function.For example,it is necessary to develop multi-functional coal suppressants to meet the needs for synergistic suppression both coal dust and coal spon-taneous combustion.Driven by the concept of green,low-carbon and sustainable development,attention should be paid to the development of bio-based environmentally friendly coal dust suppressants.In addition,the evaluation method system for the key performance of water-based dust suppressants should also be improved,and further research is necessary.展开更多
In the present study,we investigated the existence of arbitrary amplitude dust acoustic solitons by considering the Cairns distributed ions,negatively charged streaming dust grains along with(r,q)distributed electrons...In the present study,we investigated the existence of arbitrary amplitude dust acoustic solitons by considering the Cairns distributed ions,negatively charged streaming dust grains along with(r,q)distributed electrons in an un-magnetized dusty plasma.We used the pseudopotential technique to obtain the solitary wave solution.It is seen that the coexistence of rarefactive and compressive solitons is possible when ions and electrons are nonthermally distributed.We found that the soliton characteristics are strongly dependent on the choice of velocity distribution function through the nonthermal spectral indices r q,,a as well as on the ion and dust temperatures.For(r,q)distributed electrons,we found that the soliton amplitude increases(decreases)with smaller(higher)values of negative(positive)r.For Cairns distributed ions,we found a transition from negative to positive polarity solitary structures with the coexistence in between as the nonthermal parameter a increases.Our results gave a better explanation for the formation of dust acoustic solitary structures and their dependence on high and low energy particles in nonthermal distribution profiles in space environments.展开更多
The occurrence of extreme weather events is becoming more frequent due to global climate change.A long-lasting dust outbreak in the spring of 2023 was triggered by Mongolia cyclones and cold fronts in the dust source ...The occurrence of extreme weather events is becoming more frequent due to global climate change.A long-lasting dust outbreak in the spring of 2023 was triggered by Mongolia cyclones and cold fronts in the dust source areas.In this study,we illustrate the spatial distribution,the transport path of the dust and its influence on the air quality of downstream cities utilizing ground-based and space-borne measurements.Results indicate a more complicated pollution,coexisting of polluted dust stage S1 and pure dust stage S2.In S1,the aerosol was characterized by a dual-layer vertical structure—high extinction coefficient of nearly 1.0 km^(−1)with a low particle depolarized ratio(PDR)of<0.1 under 500 m,and a small extinction coefficient of 0.3 km^(−1)with a high PDR of 0.15 above 500 m.Then the intrusion of the Mongolian cyclone carried new dust plumes on March 10,2023,suggesting the onset of pure dust period S2.The source transition was also confirmed by the MODIS,CALIPSO and Hysplit observations.The pure Asian dust evolved rapidly with one thickening layer and distributed homogeneously in the boundary layer.The PDR increased significantly to the peak of 0.35 and resulted in the peak PM10 value of>1300µg/m^(3).PM10 positively correlated with trace gases in S1 while varying inversely with the pollution gases in S2.The results help to shed light on the classification of different types of dust and also be useful in developing an effective strategy to forecast air pollution in downstream areas.展开更多
Silicomanganese dust contains large amounts of valuables,such as Si and Mn,which can be used as raw materials for the smelting of silicomanganese.However,the direct addition of dust to the submerged arc furnace can in...Silicomanganese dust contains large amounts of valuables,such as Si and Mn,which can be used as raw materials for the smelting of silicomanganese.However,the direct addition of dust to the submerged arc furnace can influence the permeability of burden due to the fine particle size of dust,which results in incomplete reduction reactions during the smelting process.In this paper,silicomanganese dust,graphite powder,and other additives were pressed to form carbon-containing dust briquettes,and the self-reduction process of the dust briquettes was investigated through the isothermal thermogravimetric method with different carbon–oxygen (C/O) molar ratios,contents of fluxing agents,and reduction temperatures.Various reduction kinetic models for dust briquettes at different temperatures were established.The results show that the reaction fraction of the dust briquettes was about 90%at a C/O molar ratio of 1.2 with optimal reduction efficiency.The addition of CaF_(2)contributed to the decrease in the melting point and viscosity of dust briquettes,which increased their reduction rate.As the reduction temperature increased,the reduction rate of dust briquettes increased.The reduction reaction rate of dust briquettes was controlled through gas-phase diffusion.Meanwhile,their reduction process was analyzed kinetically,with the reaction time of 5 min as the dividing line.The apparent activation energies for the two diffusion stages were 56.10 and 100.52 kJ/mol,respectively.The kinetic equations are expressed as[1-(1-f)^(1/3)]^(2)=0.69e^(-56100/(RT))t and [1-(1-f)^(1/3)]^(2)=2.06e^(-100520/(RT))t.展开更多
The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these s...The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these shortcomings.However,its efficacy against PWD remains uncertain.This study evaluated the translocation of fluopyram dust within tree tissues,soil and water degradation,and its effective control against PWD.Nursery tests showed effective prevention;field tests showed dust absorption and translocation into pine tissues.Thirty days following application,residual concentrations in soil were low at 0.09 mg kg^(−1);no detectable residues were found in water samples.Three years after applying fluopyram,its effectiveness increased to approximately 87%.Based on this study,fluopyram had a half-life of 346 d with persistence lasting up to three years.This provides valuable insight for managing PWD through dust applications.展开更多
The factors controlling dust activity and humidity in Central Asia and their relationships remain controversial,partly due to a lack of high-resolution geological records for the mid-to-late last glaciation.In this st...The factors controlling dust activity and humidity in Central Asia and their relationships remain controversial,partly due to a lack of high-resolution geological records for the mid-to-late last glaciation.In this study,we established an optically stimulated luminescence chronology for the QSHA profile in the Yili Basin,a region influenced by westerlies.Grain size and trace element data were used as paleoclimatic indicators.We investigated the relationships among Central Asian dust activity,humidity,and westerlies strength on orbital to millennial scale from 37.4 ka to 11.6 ka.Our study reveals that,on orbital timescales,humidity is positively correlated with westerlies strength which controlled by precession.Dust activity is controlled by Siberian High which was regulated by Northern Hemisphere high-latitude temperature.Their responses to low-latitude and high-latitude forcing mechanisms respectively and present an opposite relationship.On millennial timescales,humidity and westerlies strength are positively correlated.During Marine Isotope Stage(MIS)2,humidity and dust activity show synchronous fluctuations,while during MIS 3,they exhibit an inverse relationship.Westerlies strength regulated humidity,which subsequently controlled glacial activity in the Tianshan Mountains,influencing dust activity in Central Asia.Additionally,the QSHA profile recorded seven Dansgaard-Oeschger(D-O)events on millennial timescales,indicating a potential link between Central Asian dust activity and high-latitude temperature variations in the Northern Hemisphere.Our findings provide new insights into dust and humidity interaction during the last glaciation periods in Central Asia and contribute to understanding global dust and hydrological cycles.展开更多
Resource utilization of metallurgical solid waste is vital for the sustainable development of the steel industry in the context of“dual carbon.”The calcification-carbothermal reduction method was employed to extract...Resource utilization of metallurgical solid waste is vital for the sustainable development of the steel industry in the context of“dual carbon.”The calcification-carbothermal reduction method was employed to extract zinc and iron from electric furnace dust effectively.In this process,calcium oxide reacts with zinc ferrite to form dicalcium ferrite and zinc oxide,which further promotes the effective separation of zinc and iron.However,the addition of pure calcium oxide increases production costs for steel companies.Herein,a new process for dust removal and zinc recovery in electric furnaces has been developed,using electric furnace slag as a calcium agent and mineral trough ash as a reducing agent.Large amounts of dicalcium ferrate phases were detected in the carbothermal reduction products by steel slag synergistic calcification.The reaction mechanism was determined as ZnFe_(2)O_(4)+CaO→Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)+ZnO→Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)+Zn(g).Such a two-step reaction path indicated that steel slag can effectively promote the reduction and volatilization of zinc.The experimental optimal roasting parameters were determined as roasting temperature of 1150℃,roasting time of 45 min,calcium to zinc molar ratio of 1.1,and carbon to oxygen molar ratio of 0.8.The mass percentage of added steel slag was recorded as 21.83%,while that of mineral trough ash was 21.85%.Under these conditions,the zinc removal rate above 99%and the metallization rate of pellets of about 75.31%were achieved.Overall,the proposed method looks promising for future efficient separation of zinc and iron in industrial steel slag.展开更多
To explore the multicenter characteristics of endocrine-like phthalate esters(PAEs)in household dust and propose effective control strategies for global indoor public health.An on-site observational investigation was ...To explore the multicenter characteristics of endocrine-like phthalate esters(PAEs)in household dust and propose effective control strategies for global indoor public health.An on-site observational investigation was conducted in nine Chinese cities from 2018 to 2019.A total of 246 household dust sampleswere collected and analyzed for ten PAE congeners using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS).Questionnaires were used to gather information on building conditions,indoor behaviors,and ventilation habits.In residential dust from the nine cities,the total concentrations of the ten PAE congeners(PAEs)ranged from 0.921 to 29097.297μg/g.Dicyclohexyl phthalate(DCHP)and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP)were the dominant congeners inPAEs.Childhood exposure to PAEs through dust ingestion was four orders of magnitude higher than through inhalation,with a carcinogenic risk of 5.47×10^(−6) for DEHP exposure in household dust.HigherPAEs concentrations were associated with higher temperature,double glazing,wall paint usage,television and computer use,and indoor plant growth.This multicenter on-site investigation confirmed PAE pollution characteristics and uncovered the inacceptable risk of daily DEHP exposure in household dust under real living conditions.Effective mitigation measures based on household-related information,residential characteristics,decoration materials,and lifestyle should be taken to build a healthy household environment.展开更多
Arid West Asia(AWA)is a critical hub of the Silk Road and one of the primary dust source regions in the Northern Hemisphere.Dust storms in AWA emitting substantial dust particles into the atmosphere,significantly infl...Arid West Asia(AWA)is a critical hub of the Silk Road and one of the primary dust source regions in the Northern Hemisphere.Dust storms in AWA emitting substantial dust particles into the atmosphere,significantly influencing air quality,climate change and marine productivity.However,the variability of dust storm activity in this region during the Holocene,particularly its links to vegetation and hydroclimatic changes,remains debated,hindering our understanding of the interconnected dynamics between climate change and surface environments.This study reconstructs dust storm variations in AWA over the past 9000 years using geochemical analyses(trace elements,Sr-Nd isotopes)from a well-dated,high-resolution sediment core from the Almalou Peatland,located on the western Iranian Plateau.Our results reveal a decline in dust storm frequency from the early to mid-Holocene,a minimum occurrence during the mid-Holocene,and a significant increase in the late Holocene.Provenance analysis indicates that the primary dust sources were the arid regions of Mesopotamia,located upwind of the study area.A comparison with proxy records and paleoclimate models suggests an inverse relationship between dust storm activity and regional hydroclimatic and vegetation changes,along with a positive correlation with wind speeds.The concentration of dust storms during the wetter month of May highlights wind speed as a more critical driving factor.Moreover,given the dominant influence of the subtropical high on hydroclimatic conditions and wind speeds in AWA,we propose that this system is the key regulator of regional dust storm dynamics.Our findings provide new insights into the drivers of dust storm activity in AWA and hold implications for developing targeted dust storm management strategies.展开更多
The Ni-ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4),x=0.4-0.7)spinel was synthesized using Zn2+extracted from electric arc furnace dust(EAFD),nickel chloride hexahydrate,and Fe^(3+)extracted from iron scale as raw materials.T...The Ni-ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4),x=0.4-0.7)spinel was synthesized using Zn2+extracted from electric arc furnace dust(EAFD),nickel chloride hexahydrate,and Fe^(3+)extracted from iron scale as raw materials.The zinc was selectively extracted from EAFD using CaO roasting followed by NH_(4)Cl solution leaching.The ferric ion was leached from iron scale using HCl solution as acid lixiviant.The experimental results demonstrate a high level of efficiency in the extraction of zinc,with a rate of 97.5%,and the leaching rate of ferric ion is 96.89%.The composition of the leaching solution is primary zinc and iron with low calcium,which is beneficial to the preparation of spinel ferrite.The influence of Ni content(x)and calcination temperature on the synthesis and magnetic properties of NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4)compounds was investigated by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,and vibrating sample magnetometry.The results revealed that both Ni content and calcination temperature significantly affect the synthesis and magnetic properties of spinel NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4).Under the conditions of Ni content set at x=0.6,calcination temperature of 1100℃,and a duration of 2 h,a spinel NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4)with high saturation magnetization(Ms=65.7 A m2 kg-1)and low coercivity(Hc=0.056 A m^(-1))was obtained.展开更多
Synthetic phenolic antioxidants(SPAs)are widely used in diverse industries due to their exceptional antioxidant characteristics.However,human exposure to SPAs may cause health problems.In this study,226 dust samples w...Synthetic phenolic antioxidants(SPAs)are widely used in diverse industries due to their exceptional antioxidant characteristics.However,human exposure to SPAs may cause health problems.In this study,226 dust samples were collected from 10 provinces in China,and six SPAs(three parent SPAs and their three transformation products)were analyzed.The concentrations of6SPAs(the sum of six target compounds)ranged from 15.4 to 3210 ng/g(geometric mean(GM):169 ng/g).The highest concentration of6SPAswas found in Sichuan Province(GM:349 ng/g),which was approximately 4 times higher than that in Hubei Province(81.6 ng/g)(p<0.05).The concentrations of butylated hydroxytoluene(BHT),2,2'-methylene bis(4-methyl-6–tert-butylphenol)(AO2246),2,6-di–tert–butyl–1,4-benzoquinone(BHT-Q),2,6-di–tert–butyl–4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol(BHT-OH),and ∑_(p)-SPAs were substantially higher in dust from urban areas than rural areas(p<0.05).AO2246 concentration in dust from homes(GM:0.400 ng/g)was about 4 times higher than that in workplaces(0.116 ng/g)(p<0.01).Significantly higherp-SPAs concentrations were found in dust from homes(GM:17.5 ng/g)than workplaces(11.4 ng/g)(p<0.01).The estimated daily intakes(EDIs)of ∑_(6)SPAs exposed through dust ingestion were 0.582,0.342,0.197,0.076,and 0.080 ng/kg bw/day in different age groups,and exposed through dermal contact was 0.358,0.252,0.174,0.167,and 0.177 ng/kg bw/day.EDIs showed that the exposure risks of SPAs decreased with age.This is the first work to determine SPAs in dust from10 provinces in China and investigate the spatial distribution of SPAs in those regions.展开更多
The Erenhot-Huailai zone, as an important dust emission source area in northern China, affects the air quality of Beijing City, Tianjin City, and Hebei Province and human activities in this zone have a profound impact...The Erenhot-Huailai zone, as an important dust emission source area in northern China, affects the air quality of Beijing City, Tianjin City, and Hebei Province and human activities in this zone have a profound impact on surface dust emission. In order to explore the main source areas of surface dust emission and quantify the impacts of human activities on surface dust emission, we investigated the surface dust emission of different land types on the Erenhot-Huailai zone by model simulation, field observation, and comparative analysis. The results showed that the average annual inhalable atmospheric particles(PM_(10)) dust emission fluxes in arid grassland, Hunshandake Sandy Land, semi-arid grassland,semi-arid agro-pastoral area, dry sub-humid agro-pastoral area, and semi-humid agro-pastoral area were 4.41, 0.71, 3.64, 1.94, 0.24, and 0.14 t/hm^(2), respectively, and dust emission in these lands occurred mainly from April to May. Due to the influence of human activities on surface dust emission, dust emission fluxes from different land types were 1.66–4.41 times greater than those of their background areas, and dust emission fluxes from the main dust source areas were 1.66–3.89 times greater than those of their background areas. According to calculation, the amount of PM_(10) dust emission influenced by human disturbance accounted for up to 58.00% of the total dust emission in the study area. In addition, the comparative analysis of model simulation and field observation results showed that the simulated and observed dust emission fluxes were relatively close to each other, with differences ranging from 0.01 to 0.21 t/hm^(2) in different months, which indicated that the community land model version 4.5(CLM4.5) had a high accuracy. In conclusion, model simulation results have important reference significance for identifying dust source areas and quantifying the contribution of human activities to surface dust emission.展开更多
Tropical cyclones(TCs)have profound impacts on socioeconomic conditions and pose substantial risks to lives and property.However,it is still unclear whether the multitimescale changes in TC activity over the past 2000...Tropical cyclones(TCs)have profound impacts on socioeconomic conditions and pose substantial risks to lives and property.However,it is still unclear whether the multitimescale changes in TC activity over the past 2000 years in the Northwestern Pacific(NWP)were regulated by Asian dust forcing.Here,we assessed the impact of Asian dust on TC activity using observational data and reconstructed records from the northern and southern NWP.Our correlation analysis of instrumental data from 1954 to 2017 reveals no significant relationship between observed TC activity and Asian dust forcing.Furthermore,we found a meridional dipole pattern of TC variation across the NWP in observations and reconstructions.These finding challenges current explanations that are based on the synchronous changes in TC activity and Asian dust forcing.Alternatively,we propose that the Western Pacific Subtropical High(WPSH)plays a crucial role in driving these meridional dipole patterns in TC variations,as supported by observations and reconstructions.The southwestward extension of an enhanced WPSH intensifies easterly flow,steering TCs westward along its southern edge.This leads to more TC activity in the southern NWP but less in the north,and vice versa when the WPSH is weakened.With the expected strengthening of the WPSH due to global warming,it is vital to consider its impact on NWP TC activity for effective risk-mitigation strategies.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION The lunar surface lacks an atmosphere and is continuously subjected to a combination of space weathering factors such as cosmic rays,solar wind,and micrometeorite impacts,forming a several-meter-thick l...0 INTRODUCTION The lunar surface lacks an atmosphere and is continuously subjected to a combination of space weathering factors such as cosmic rays,solar wind,and micrometeorite impacts,forming a several-meter-thick lunar regolith(Sorokin et al.,2020).展开更多
Coal dust explosions are severe safety accidents in coal mine production,posing significant threats to life and property.Predicting the maximum explosion pressure(Pm)of coal dust using deep learning models can effecti...Coal dust explosions are severe safety accidents in coal mine production,posing significant threats to life and property.Predicting the maximum explosion pressure(Pm)of coal dust using deep learning models can effectively assess potential risks and provide a scientific basis for preventing coal dust explosions.In this study,a 20-L explosion sphere apparatus was used to test the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust under seven different particle sizes and ten mass concentrations(Cdust),resulting in a dataset of 70 experimental groups.Through Spearman correlation analysis and random forest feature selection methods,particle size(D_(10),D_(20),D_(50))and mass concentration(Cdust)were identified as critical feature parameters from the ten initial parameters of the coal dust samples.Based on this,a hybrid Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM)network model incorporating a Multi-Head Attention Mechanism and the Sparrow Search Algorithm(SSA)was proposed to predict the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust.The results demonstrate that the SSA-LSTM-Multi-Head Attention model excels in predicting the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust.The four evaluation metrics indicate that the model achieved a coefficient of determination(R^(2)),root mean square error(RMSE),mean absolute percentage error(MAPE),and mean absolute error(MAE)of 0.9841,0.0030,0.0074,and 0.0049,respectively,in the training set.In the testing set,these values were 0.9743,0.0087,0.0108,and 0.0069,respectively.Compared to artificial neural networks(ANN),random forest(RF),support vector machines(SVM),particle swarm optimized-SVM(PSO-SVM)neural networks,and the traditional single-model LSTM,the SSA-LSTM-Multi-Head Attention model demonstrated superior generalization capability and prediction accuracy.The findings of this study not only advance the application of deep learning in coal dust explosion prediction but also provide robust technical support for the prevention and risk assessment of coal dust explosions.展开更多
Tungsten is considered the most promising plasma-facing material for fusion reactors with exceptional performance.Under certain conditions,activated tungsten dust can be generated through plasma–wall interactions and...Tungsten is considered the most promising plasma-facing material for fusion reactors with exceptional performance.Under certain conditions,activated tungsten dust can be generated through plasma–wall interactions and released into the atmosphere.Activated tungsten migrates downward in the soil after atmospheric deposition.However,effective methods for evaluating the environmental dose of gamma rays emitted by activated tungsten are still lacking.Consequently,a method for evaluating the air-absorbed dose rate of activated tungsten dust was proposed considering soil attenuation.Key parameters including the mass attenuation coefficient and energy absorption build-up factor were determined for the main gamma ray energies of radionuclides within the activated tungsten dust.Additionally,air-absorbed dose rates were calculated by assuming that radioactive sources were located at different soil depths and radii.It was found that a soil depth of 50 cm significantly attenuated the environmental dose by 99.9%,whereas the air-absorbed dose rates within the horizontal distance of 500 cm accounted for 91%of the total dose rate.Therefore,this study underscored the importance of soil attenuation in environmental dose assessments,which must be carefully re-examined for the safety analysis of fusion reactors.展开更多
RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorl...RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.展开更多
An intense Asian dust storm invadedQinhuangdao,a coastal city ofNorth China on April 11-14,2023.We analyzed the bulk water-soluble inorganic ions(WSII)of PM_(10)and PM_(2.5)using an Ion Chromatograph and investigated ...An intense Asian dust storm invadedQinhuangdao,a coastal city ofNorth China on April 11-14,2023.We analyzed the bulk water-soluble inorganic ions(WSII)of PM_(10)and PM_(2.5)using an Ion Chromatograph and investigated individual particlemorphology and elemental composition using a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray.The results showed when the dust was directly transported to the sampling site from northwestern China(direct transport stages),the PM_(10)mass concentrations were high(675.0μg/m^(3))but the relative humidity(RH)was low.Total WSII were 19.54μg/m^(3)and 11.17μg/m^(3),accounting for 2.90%and 7.25%of the PM_(10)and PM_(2.5),respectively.In addition,the proportion of S-containing individual mineral dust was low(28.7%-35.3%).The results suggested there were limited secondary inorganic aerosol formation.However,when the dust was transported back to the sampling site across the Bohai Sea in the following days(reverse transport stages),both the PM_(10)mass concentrations(462.3μg/m^(3))and RH were high.Total WSII were 43.75μg/m^(3)and 18.71μg/m^(3),accounting for 9.62%and 14.45%of the total PM_(10)and PM_(2.5),respectively.The proportion of S-containing particles was 51.5%-72.5%.In addition,the concentration of NO_(3)^(−)was much higher than that of SO_(4)^(2−).The results suggested both the sulfate and nitrate formation occurred on coarse mineral dust but the nitrate formation exceeded sulfate formation.Interestingly,mostmineral dust,including Sirich particles contained Cl when they passed through the marine atmosphere.The results highlighted the heterogeneous reactions of dust varied in different transport stages.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2020QE124,ZR2023ME031 and ZR2023ME012)Innovation Achievement Cultivation Project of Qingdao University of Technology(CLZ2022-002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52404222 and 52374209).
文摘Aiming at reducing the dust pollution during the tunneling process and improving the application efficiency of air curtain dust prevention technology,according to the changes of radial jet velocity(v_(r)),axial extraction velocity(v_(e))and extraction distance(L)in the formation process of air curtain,the numerical simulation method was used to analyze the rules of airflow structure evolution and the diffusion characteristics of dust particles in fully mechanized excavation tunnel.The results indicate that as v_(r) and v_(e) increase,the migration path of the wall jet of the air curtain changes into an axial direction;as L decreases,the migration distance increases accordingly.These phenomena make the airflow distribution in the working face tends to be uniform.The dust diffusion distance reduces as well,wherein,the range of the discrete area of dust particles decreases sharply,until all dust particles are concentrated in the accumulation area.On this basis,the v_(r),v_(e) and L were optimized and applied in the 63_(up) 08 fully mechanized working face.By the application of the optimal parameters,the average dust removal efficiency at the driver’s position increased by 71%.The dust concentration was reduced and the working environment had been improved effectively.
基金the financial support of the Shanxi Fire & Explosion-Proofing Safety Engineering and Technology Research Center, North University of China。
文摘Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the high energy density of energetic materials, dust explosion can cause serious production safety accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the dust explosion characteristics of energetic materials and the mechanism of dust explosion. According to the literature review, among various influencing factors, the physical and chemical properties of dust are the decisive factors affecting the explosion characteristics of dust. In addition to experimental studies, numerical simulation is another important tool. However, it is subjected to certain limitations. Moreover, it is essential but challenging to fully understand the underlying mechanism. In addition, given the safety hazards posed by dust explosion, explosion suppression has attracted extensive attention for research. Depending on the medium used, there are different forms of suppression, including powder explosion suppression, water spray explosion suppression, inert gas explosion suppression, porous material explosion suppression, and vacuum chamber explosion suppression. As for the selection of explosion suppression agent, consideration must be given to the characteristics of the material. Furthermore, the above research has laid a foundation for discussing the future progress in studying dust explosion of energetic materials, with nano dust and the constraints of existing technology as the focal point.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52474226,52322404)Basic scientific research projects in higher education institutions of Liaoning Province(JYTZD2023079)。
文摘The large amount of harmful particles in coal dust not only pollutes the production environment,affects the production efficiency and resource utilization of enterprises,but also poses a risk to human health.Effectively controlling coal dust is of great significance to clean production.Water-based dust suppressants are extensively employed to mitigate coal dust.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the water-based dust suppression materials for coal dust control.Accord-ing to the difference of mechanism,the dust suppressants are divided into wetting type,hygroscopic coalescence type,cohesive agglomeration type,and composite type.The evaluation methods for dust suppressants key properties such as wettability,permeability,moisture absorption and water retention,and consolidation are summarized.The review results show that coal dust suppressants are no longer limited to a single dust suppression function.For example,it is necessary to develop multi-functional coal suppressants to meet the needs for synergistic suppression both coal dust and coal spon-taneous combustion.Driven by the concept of green,low-carbon and sustainable development,attention should be paid to the development of bio-based environmentally friendly coal dust suppressants.In addition,the evaluation method system for the key performance of water-based dust suppressants should also be improved,and further research is necessary.
文摘In the present study,we investigated the existence of arbitrary amplitude dust acoustic solitons by considering the Cairns distributed ions,negatively charged streaming dust grains along with(r,q)distributed electrons in an un-magnetized dusty plasma.We used the pseudopotential technique to obtain the solitary wave solution.It is seen that the coexistence of rarefactive and compressive solitons is possible when ions and electrons are nonthermally distributed.We found that the soliton characteristics are strongly dependent on the choice of velocity distribution function through the nonthermal spectral indices r q,,a as well as on the ion and dust temperatures.For(r,q)distributed electrons,we found that the soliton amplitude increases(decreases)with smaller(higher)values of negative(positive)r.For Cairns distributed ions,we found a transition from negative to positive polarity solitary structures with the coexistence in between as the nonthermal parameter a increases.Our results gave a better explanation for the formation of dust acoustic solitary structures and their dependence on high and low energy particles in nonthermal distribution profiles in space environments.
基金supported by the Innovation and Development Special Project of China Meteorological Administration(Nos.CXFZ2024J011 and CXFZ2024J057)the Key Lab.of Environmental Optics and Technology,CAS(No.2005DP173065-2021-07).
文摘The occurrence of extreme weather events is becoming more frequent due to global climate change.A long-lasting dust outbreak in the spring of 2023 was triggered by Mongolia cyclones and cold fronts in the dust source areas.In this study,we illustrate the spatial distribution,the transport path of the dust and its influence on the air quality of downstream cities utilizing ground-based and space-borne measurements.Results indicate a more complicated pollution,coexisting of polluted dust stage S1 and pure dust stage S2.In S1,the aerosol was characterized by a dual-layer vertical structure—high extinction coefficient of nearly 1.0 km^(−1)with a low particle depolarized ratio(PDR)of<0.1 under 500 m,and a small extinction coefficient of 0.3 km^(−1)with a high PDR of 0.15 above 500 m.Then the intrusion of the Mongolian cyclone carried new dust plumes on March 10,2023,suggesting the onset of pure dust period S2.The source transition was also confirmed by the MODIS,CALIPSO and Hysplit observations.The pure Asian dust evolved rapidly with one thickening layer and distributed homogeneously in the boundary layer.The PDR increased significantly to the peak of 0.35 and resulted in the peak PM10 value of>1300µg/m^(3).PM10 positively correlated with trace gases in S1 while varying inversely with the pollution gases in S2.The results help to shed light on the classification of different types of dust and also be useful in developing an effective strategy to forecast air pollution in downstream areas.
基金financially supported by the Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for New Processes of Ironmaking and Steelmaking (No. KF-20-3)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation, China (No. SDCX-ZG-202301014)。
文摘Silicomanganese dust contains large amounts of valuables,such as Si and Mn,which can be used as raw materials for the smelting of silicomanganese.However,the direct addition of dust to the submerged arc furnace can influence the permeability of burden due to the fine particle size of dust,which results in incomplete reduction reactions during the smelting process.In this paper,silicomanganese dust,graphite powder,and other additives were pressed to form carbon-containing dust briquettes,and the self-reduction process of the dust briquettes was investigated through the isothermal thermogravimetric method with different carbon–oxygen (C/O) molar ratios,contents of fluxing agents,and reduction temperatures.Various reduction kinetic models for dust briquettes at different temperatures were established.The results show that the reaction fraction of the dust briquettes was about 90%at a C/O molar ratio of 1.2 with optimal reduction efficiency.The addition of CaF_(2)contributed to the decrease in the melting point and viscosity of dust briquettes,which increased their reduction rate.As the reduction temperature increased,the reduction rate of dust briquettes increased.The reduction reaction rate of dust briquettes was controlled through gas-phase diffusion.Meanwhile,their reduction process was analyzed kinetically,with the reaction time of 5 min as the dividing line.The apparent activation energies for the two diffusion stages were 56.10 and 100.52 kJ/mol,respectively.The kinetic equations are expressed as[1-(1-f)^(1/3)]^(2)=0.69e^(-56100/(RT))t and [1-(1-f)^(1/3)]^(2)=2.06e^(-100520/(RT))t.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(grant number 2021YFD1400900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers U1905201,32171805)+6 种基金the Forestry Key Program of Science and Technology in Fujian Province(grant number 2021FKJ03)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(grant number 2021J01056)the Forestry Programs of Science and Technology in Fujian Province[grant number Mincaizhi(2020)601]the Science and Technology Program of Fujian Province(grant number 2018N5002)the Forestry Science Research Project of Fujian Forestry Department[grant number Minlinke(2017)03]the National Major Emergency Science and Technology Program of China(grant number ZD202001)the Forestry Peak Discipline Construction Project of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(grant numbers 72202200205,71201800720).
文摘The effectiveness of fluopyram suspension concentrate against pine wilt disease(PWD)is limited by spraying efficiency and water dependence.A traditional dust formulation with strong dispersibility can overcome these shortcomings.However,its efficacy against PWD remains uncertain.This study evaluated the translocation of fluopyram dust within tree tissues,soil and water degradation,and its effective control against PWD.Nursery tests showed effective prevention;field tests showed dust absorption and translocation into pine tissues.Thirty days following application,residual concentrations in soil were low at 0.09 mg kg^(−1);no detectable residues were found in water samples.Three years after applying fluopyram,its effectiveness increased to approximately 87%.Based on this study,fluopyram had a half-life of 346 d with persistence lasting up to three years.This provides valuable insight for managing PWD through dust applications.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42372220,42172207)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.Y2022102)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Laoshan Laboratory(Grant No.LSKJ202203300)the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘The factors controlling dust activity and humidity in Central Asia and their relationships remain controversial,partly due to a lack of high-resolution geological records for the mid-to-late last glaciation.In this study,we established an optically stimulated luminescence chronology for the QSHA profile in the Yili Basin,a region influenced by westerlies.Grain size and trace element data were used as paleoclimatic indicators.We investigated the relationships among Central Asian dust activity,humidity,and westerlies strength on orbital to millennial scale from 37.4 ka to 11.6 ka.Our study reveals that,on orbital timescales,humidity is positively correlated with westerlies strength which controlled by precession.Dust activity is controlled by Siberian High which was regulated by Northern Hemisphere high-latitude temperature.Their responses to low-latitude and high-latitude forcing mechanisms respectively and present an opposite relationship.On millennial timescales,humidity and westerlies strength are positively correlated.During Marine Isotope Stage(MIS)2,humidity and dust activity show synchronous fluctuations,while during MIS 3,they exhibit an inverse relationship.Westerlies strength regulated humidity,which subsequently controlled glacial activity in the Tianshan Mountains,influencing dust activity in Central Asia.Additionally,the QSHA profile recorded seven Dansgaard-Oeschger(D-O)events on millennial timescales,indicating a potential link between Central Asian dust activity and high-latitude temperature variations in the Northern Hemisphere.Our findings provide new insights into dust and humidity interaction during the last glaciation periods in Central Asia and contribute to understanding global dust and hydrological cycles.
基金the support from Graduate Student Scientific Research Innovation Projects in Jiangsu Province(KYCX22_3804)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20210888).
文摘Resource utilization of metallurgical solid waste is vital for the sustainable development of the steel industry in the context of“dual carbon.”The calcification-carbothermal reduction method was employed to extract zinc and iron from electric furnace dust effectively.In this process,calcium oxide reacts with zinc ferrite to form dicalcium ferrite and zinc oxide,which further promotes the effective separation of zinc and iron.However,the addition of pure calcium oxide increases production costs for steel companies.Herein,a new process for dust removal and zinc recovery in electric furnaces has been developed,using electric furnace slag as a calcium agent and mineral trough ash as a reducing agent.Large amounts of dicalcium ferrate phases were detected in the carbothermal reduction products by steel slag synergistic calcification.The reaction mechanism was determined as ZnFe_(2)O_(4)+CaO→Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)+ZnO→Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)+Zn(g).Such a two-step reaction path indicated that steel slag can effectively promote the reduction and volatilization of zinc.The experimental optimal roasting parameters were determined as roasting temperature of 1150℃,roasting time of 45 min,calcium to zinc molar ratio of 1.1,and carbon to oxygen molar ratio of 0.8.The mass percentage of added steel slag was recorded as 21.83%,while that of mineral trough ash was 21.85%.Under these conditions,the zinc removal rate above 99%and the metallization rate of pellets of about 75.31%were achieved.Overall,the proposed method looks promising for future efficient separation of zinc and iron in industrial steel slag.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21976169)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3702800).
文摘To explore the multicenter characteristics of endocrine-like phthalate esters(PAEs)in household dust and propose effective control strategies for global indoor public health.An on-site observational investigation was conducted in nine Chinese cities from 2018 to 2019.A total of 246 household dust sampleswere collected and analyzed for ten PAE congeners using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS).Questionnaires were used to gather information on building conditions,indoor behaviors,and ventilation habits.In residential dust from the nine cities,the total concentrations of the ten PAE congeners(PAEs)ranged from 0.921 to 29097.297μg/g.Dicyclohexyl phthalate(DCHP)and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP)were the dominant congeners inPAEs.Childhood exposure to PAEs through dust ingestion was four orders of magnitude higher than through inhalation,with a carcinogenic risk of 5.47×10^(−6) for DEHP exposure in household dust.HigherPAEs concentrations were associated with higher temperature,double glazing,wall paint usage,television and computer use,and indoor plant growth.This multicenter on-site investigation confirmed PAE pollution characteristics and uncovered the inacceptable risk of daily DEHP exposure in household dust under real living conditions.Effective mitigation measures based on household-related information,residential characteristics,decoration materials,and lifestyle should be taken to build a healthy household environment.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42201170Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST,No.2022QNRC001。
文摘Arid West Asia(AWA)is a critical hub of the Silk Road and one of the primary dust source regions in the Northern Hemisphere.Dust storms in AWA emitting substantial dust particles into the atmosphere,significantly influencing air quality,climate change and marine productivity.However,the variability of dust storm activity in this region during the Holocene,particularly its links to vegetation and hydroclimatic changes,remains debated,hindering our understanding of the interconnected dynamics between climate change and surface environments.This study reconstructs dust storm variations in AWA over the past 9000 years using geochemical analyses(trace elements,Sr-Nd isotopes)from a well-dated,high-resolution sediment core from the Almalou Peatland,located on the western Iranian Plateau.Our results reveal a decline in dust storm frequency from the early to mid-Holocene,a minimum occurrence during the mid-Holocene,and a significant increase in the late Holocene.Provenance analysis indicates that the primary dust sources were the arid regions of Mesopotamia,located upwind of the study area.A comparison with proxy records and paleoclimate models suggests an inverse relationship between dust storm activity and regional hydroclimatic and vegetation changes,along with a positive correlation with wind speeds.The concentration of dust storms during the wetter month of May highlights wind speed as a more critical driving factor.Moreover,given the dominant influence of the subtropical high on hydroclimatic conditions and wind speeds in AWA,we propose that this system is the key regulator of regional dust storm dynamics.Our findings provide new insights into the drivers of dust storm activity in AWA and hold implications for developing targeted dust storm management strategies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374344).
文摘The Ni-ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4),x=0.4-0.7)spinel was synthesized using Zn2+extracted from electric arc furnace dust(EAFD),nickel chloride hexahydrate,and Fe^(3+)extracted from iron scale as raw materials.The zinc was selectively extracted from EAFD using CaO roasting followed by NH_(4)Cl solution leaching.The ferric ion was leached from iron scale using HCl solution as acid lixiviant.The experimental results demonstrate a high level of efficiency in the extraction of zinc,with a rate of 97.5%,and the leaching rate of ferric ion is 96.89%.The composition of the leaching solution is primary zinc and iron with low calcium,which is beneficial to the preparation of spinel ferrite.The influence of Ni content(x)and calcination temperature on the synthesis and magnetic properties of NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4)compounds was investigated by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,and vibrating sample magnetometry.The results revealed that both Ni content and calcination temperature significantly affect the synthesis and magnetic properties of spinel NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4).Under the conditions of Ni content set at x=0.6,calcination temperature of 1100℃,and a duration of 2 h,a spinel NixZn_(1-x)Fe_(2)O_(4)with high saturation magnetization(Ms=65.7 A m2 kg-1)and low coercivity(Hc=0.056 A m^(-1))was obtained.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3706602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22225605 and 22193051)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0750200).
文摘Synthetic phenolic antioxidants(SPAs)are widely used in diverse industries due to their exceptional antioxidant characteristics.However,human exposure to SPAs may cause health problems.In this study,226 dust samples were collected from 10 provinces in China,and six SPAs(three parent SPAs and their three transformation products)were analyzed.The concentrations of6SPAs(the sum of six target compounds)ranged from 15.4 to 3210 ng/g(geometric mean(GM):169 ng/g).The highest concentration of6SPAswas found in Sichuan Province(GM:349 ng/g),which was approximately 4 times higher than that in Hubei Province(81.6 ng/g)(p<0.05).The concentrations of butylated hydroxytoluene(BHT),2,2'-methylene bis(4-methyl-6–tert-butylphenol)(AO2246),2,6-di–tert–butyl–1,4-benzoquinone(BHT-Q),2,6-di–tert–butyl–4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol(BHT-OH),and ∑_(p)-SPAs were substantially higher in dust from urban areas than rural areas(p<0.05).AO2246 concentration in dust from homes(GM:0.400 ng/g)was about 4 times higher than that in workplaces(0.116 ng/g)(p<0.01).Significantly higherp-SPAs concentrations were found in dust from homes(GM:17.5 ng/g)than workplaces(11.4 ng/g)(p<0.01).The estimated daily intakes(EDIs)of ∑_(6)SPAs exposed through dust ingestion were 0.582,0.342,0.197,0.076,and 0.080 ng/kg bw/day in different age groups,and exposed through dermal contact was 0.358,0.252,0.174,0.167,and 0.177 ng/kg bw/day.EDIs showed that the exposure risks of SPAs decreased with age.This is the first work to determine SPAs in dust from10 provinces in China and investigate the spatial distribution of SPAs in those regions.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2016YFA0601901)Basic Scientific Research of Henan Academy of Sciences (240601083)Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technology Research and Development Program (225200810047)。
文摘The Erenhot-Huailai zone, as an important dust emission source area in northern China, affects the air quality of Beijing City, Tianjin City, and Hebei Province and human activities in this zone have a profound impact on surface dust emission. In order to explore the main source areas of surface dust emission and quantify the impacts of human activities on surface dust emission, we investigated the surface dust emission of different land types on the Erenhot-Huailai zone by model simulation, field observation, and comparative analysis. The results showed that the average annual inhalable atmospheric particles(PM_(10)) dust emission fluxes in arid grassland, Hunshandake Sandy Land, semi-arid grassland,semi-arid agro-pastoral area, dry sub-humid agro-pastoral area, and semi-humid agro-pastoral area were 4.41, 0.71, 3.64, 1.94, 0.24, and 0.14 t/hm^(2), respectively, and dust emission in these lands occurred mainly from April to May. Due to the influence of human activities on surface dust emission, dust emission fluxes from different land types were 1.66–4.41 times greater than those of their background areas, and dust emission fluxes from the main dust source areas were 1.66–3.89 times greater than those of their background areas. According to calculation, the amount of PM_(10) dust emission influenced by human disturbance accounted for up to 58.00% of the total dust emission in the study area. In addition, the comparative analysis of model simulation and field observation results showed that the simulated and observed dust emission fluxes were relatively close to each other, with differences ranging from 0.01 to 0.21 t/hm^(2) in different months, which indicated that the community land model version 4.5(CLM4.5) had a high accuracy. In conclusion, model simulation results have important reference significance for identifying dust source areas and quantifying the contribution of human activities to surface dust emission.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42225105,No.42201176National Natural Science Foundation of China Basic Science Center for Tibetan Plateau Earth System Project(NSFC BSCTPES Project),No.41988101。
文摘Tropical cyclones(TCs)have profound impacts on socioeconomic conditions and pose substantial risks to lives and property.However,it is still unclear whether the multitimescale changes in TC activity over the past 2000 years in the Northwestern Pacific(NWP)were regulated by Asian dust forcing.Here,we assessed the impact of Asian dust on TC activity using observational data and reconstructed records from the northern and southern NWP.Our correlation analysis of instrumental data from 1954 to 2017 reveals no significant relationship between observed TC activity and Asian dust forcing.Furthermore,we found a meridional dipole pattern of TC variation across the NWP in observations and reconstructions.These finding challenges current explanations that are based on the synchronous changes in TC activity and Asian dust forcing.Alternatively,we propose that the Western Pacific Subtropical High(WPSH)plays a crucial role in driving these meridional dipole patterns in TC variations,as supported by observations and reconstructions.The southwestward extension of an enhanced WPSH intensifies easterly flow,steering TCs westward along its southern edge.This leads to more TC activity in the southern NWP but less in the north,and vice versa when the WPSH is weakened.With the expected strengthening of the WPSH due to global warming,it is vital to consider its impact on NWP TC activity for effective risk-mitigation strategies.
基金supported by the National Major Scientific and Technological Infrastructure Project“Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure”financially supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52275241)the Fund for National Key Laboratory of Space Environment and Matter Behaviors(No.2023059)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION The lunar surface lacks an atmosphere and is continuously subjected to a combination of space weathering factors such as cosmic rays,solar wind,and micrometeorite impacts,forming a several-meter-thick lunar regolith(Sorokin et al.,2020).
基金funded by the Research on Intelligent Mining Geological Model and Ventilation Model for Extremely Thin Coal Seam in Heilongjiang Province,China(2021ZXJ02A03)the Demonstration of Intelligent Mining for Comprehensive Mining Face in Extremely Thin Coal Seam in Heilongjiang Province,China(2021ZXJ02A04)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China(LH2024E112).
文摘Coal dust explosions are severe safety accidents in coal mine production,posing significant threats to life and property.Predicting the maximum explosion pressure(Pm)of coal dust using deep learning models can effectively assess potential risks and provide a scientific basis for preventing coal dust explosions.In this study,a 20-L explosion sphere apparatus was used to test the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust under seven different particle sizes and ten mass concentrations(Cdust),resulting in a dataset of 70 experimental groups.Through Spearman correlation analysis and random forest feature selection methods,particle size(D_(10),D_(20),D_(50))and mass concentration(Cdust)were identified as critical feature parameters from the ten initial parameters of the coal dust samples.Based on this,a hybrid Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM)network model incorporating a Multi-Head Attention Mechanism and the Sparrow Search Algorithm(SSA)was proposed to predict the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust.The results demonstrate that the SSA-LSTM-Multi-Head Attention model excels in predicting the maximum explosion pressure of coal dust.The four evaluation metrics indicate that the model achieved a coefficient of determination(R^(2)),root mean square error(RMSE),mean absolute percentage error(MAPE),and mean absolute error(MAE)of 0.9841,0.0030,0.0074,and 0.0049,respectively,in the training set.In the testing set,these values were 0.9743,0.0087,0.0108,and 0.0069,respectively.Compared to artificial neural networks(ANN),random forest(RF),support vector machines(SVM),particle swarm optimized-SVM(PSO-SVM)neural networks,and the traditional single-model LSTM,the SSA-LSTM-Multi-Head Attention model demonstrated superior generalization capability and prediction accuracy.The findings of this study not only advance the application of deep learning in coal dust explosion prediction but also provide robust technical support for the prevention and risk assessment of coal dust explosions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12375314)。
文摘Tungsten is considered the most promising plasma-facing material for fusion reactors with exceptional performance.Under certain conditions,activated tungsten dust can be generated through plasma–wall interactions and released into the atmosphere.Activated tungsten migrates downward in the soil after atmospheric deposition.However,effective methods for evaluating the environmental dose of gamma rays emitted by activated tungsten are still lacking.Consequently,a method for evaluating the air-absorbed dose rate of activated tungsten dust was proposed considering soil attenuation.Key parameters including the mass attenuation coefficient and energy absorption build-up factor were determined for the main gamma ray energies of radionuclides within the activated tungsten dust.Additionally,air-absorbed dose rates were calculated by assuming that radioactive sources were located at different soil depths and radii.It was found that a soil depth of 50 cm significantly attenuated the environmental dose by 99.9%,whereas the air-absorbed dose rates within the horizontal distance of 500 cm accounted for 91%of the total dose rate.Therefore,this study underscored the importance of soil attenuation in environmental dose assessments,which must be carefully re-examined for the safety analysis of fusion reactors.
基金the financial support of the Shanxi Fire&Explosion-Proofing Safety Engineering and Technology Research Center,North University of China。
文摘RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.B2022407001 and D2021501004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42075107)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N2223011).
文摘An intense Asian dust storm invadedQinhuangdao,a coastal city ofNorth China on April 11-14,2023.We analyzed the bulk water-soluble inorganic ions(WSII)of PM_(10)and PM_(2.5)using an Ion Chromatograph and investigated individual particlemorphology and elemental composition using a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray.The results showed when the dust was directly transported to the sampling site from northwestern China(direct transport stages),the PM_(10)mass concentrations were high(675.0μg/m^(3))but the relative humidity(RH)was low.Total WSII were 19.54μg/m^(3)and 11.17μg/m^(3),accounting for 2.90%and 7.25%of the PM_(10)and PM_(2.5),respectively.In addition,the proportion of S-containing individual mineral dust was low(28.7%-35.3%).The results suggested there were limited secondary inorganic aerosol formation.However,when the dust was transported back to the sampling site across the Bohai Sea in the following days(reverse transport stages),both the PM_(10)mass concentrations(462.3μg/m^(3))and RH were high.Total WSII were 43.75μg/m^(3)and 18.71μg/m^(3),accounting for 9.62%and 14.45%of the total PM_(10)and PM_(2.5),respectively.The proportion of S-containing particles was 51.5%-72.5%.In addition,the concentration of NO_(3)^(−)was much higher than that of SO_(4)^(2−).The results suggested both the sulfate and nitrate formation occurred on coarse mineral dust but the nitrate formation exceeded sulfate formation.Interestingly,mostmineral dust,including Sirich particles contained Cl when they passed through the marine atmosphere.The results highlighted the heterogeneous reactions of dust varied in different transport stages.
