As an important form of reactors for gas/liquid/solid catalytic reaction,trickle bed reactors (TBRs) are widely applied in petroleum industry,biochemical,fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries because of their fl...As an important form of reactors for gas/liquid/solid catalytic reaction,trickle bed reactors (TBRs) are widely applied in petroleum industry,biochemical,fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries because of their flexibility,simplicity of operation and high throughput.However,TBRs also show inefficient production and hot pots caused by non-uniform fluid distribution and incomplete wetting of the catalyst,which limit their further application in chemical industry.Also,process intensification in TBRs is necessary as the decrease in quality of processed crude oil,caused by increased exploitation depths,and more restrictive environmental regulations and emission standards for industry,caused by increased environment protection consciousness.In recent years,lots of strategies for process intensification in TBRs have been proposed to improve reaction performance to meet the current and future demands of chemical industry from the environmental and economic perspective.This article summarizes the recent progress in techniques for intensifying gas/liquid/solid reaction in TBRs and application of intensified TBRs in petroleum industry.展开更多
In this work, some important factors such as ceramic shell strength, heat preservation temperature, standing time and withdrawal rate, which influence the formability of directionally solidified large-size blades of h...In this work, some important factors such as ceramic shell strength, heat preservation temperature, standing time and withdrawal rate, which influence the formability of directionally solidified large-size blades of heavy-duty gas turbine with the liquid metal cooling(LMC) process, were studied through the method of microstructure analysis combining. The results show that the ceramic shell with medium strength(the high temperature flexural strength is 8 MPa, the flexural strength after thermal shock resistance is 12 MPa and the residual flexural strength is 20 MPa) can prevent the rupture and runout of the blade. The appropriate temperature(1,520 ℃ for upper region and 1,500 ℃ for lower region) of the heating furnace can eliminate the wide-angle grain boundary, the deviation of grain and the run-out caused by the shell crack. The holding time after pouring(3-5 min) can promote the growth of competitive grains and avoid a great deviation of columnar grains along the crystal orientation <001>, resulting in a straight and uniform grain structure. In addition, to avoid the formation of wrinkles and to ensure a smooth blade surface, the withdrawal rate should be no greater than the growth rate of grain. It is also found that the dendritic space of the blade decreases with the rise of solidification rate, and increases with the enlarging distance between the solidification position and the chill plate.展开更多
Electrocatalysis is key to improving energy efficiency,reducing carbon emissions,and providing a sustainable way of meeting global energy needs.Therefore,elucidating electrochemical reaction mechanisms at the electrol...Electrocatalysis is key to improving energy efficiency,reducing carbon emissions,and providing a sustainable way of meeting global energy needs.Therefore,elucidating electrochemical reaction mechanisms at the electrolyte/electrode interfaces is essential for developing advanced renewable energy technologies.However,the direct probing of real-time interfacial changes,i.e.,the surface intermediates,chemical environment,and electronic structure,under operating conditions is challenging and necessitates the use of in situ methods.Herein,we present a new lab-based instrument commissioned to perform in situ chemical analysis at liquid/solid interfaces using ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(APXPS).This setup takes advantage of a chromium source of tender X-rays and is designed to study liquid/solid interfaces by the“dip and pull”method.Each of the main components was carefully described,and the results of performance tests are presented.Using a three-electrode setup,the system can probe the intermediate species and potential shifts across the liquid electrolyte/solid electrode interface.In addition,we demonstrate how this system allows the study of interfacial changes at gas/solid interfaces using a case study:a sodium–oxygen model battery.However,the use of APXPS in electrochemical studies is still in the early stages,so we summarize the current challenges and some developmental frontiers.Despite the challenges,we expect that joint efforts to improve instruments and the electrochemical setup will enable us to obtain a better understanding of the composition–reactivity relationship at electrochemical interfaces under realistic reaction conditions.展开更多
In the past few decades, various surface analysis techniques find wide applications in studies of interfacial phenomena ranging from fundamental surface science,catalysis, environmental science and energy materials.Wi...In the past few decades, various surface analysis techniques find wide applications in studies of interfacial phenomena ranging from fundamental surface science,catalysis, environmental science and energy materials.With the help of bright synchrotron sources, many of these techniques have been further advanced into novel in-situ/operando tools at synchrotron user facilities, providing molecular level understanding of chemical/electrochemical processes in-situ at gas–solid and liquid–solid interfaces.Designing a proper endstation for a dedicated beamline is one of the challenges in utilizing these techniques efficiently for a variety of user's requests. Many factors,including pressure differential, geometry and energy of the photon source, sample and analyzer, need to be optimized for the system of interest. In this paper, we discuss the design and performance of a new endstation at beamline02 B at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility for ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies.This system, equipped with the newly developed hightransmission HiPP-3 analyzer, is demonstrated to be capable of efficiently collecting photoelectrons up to 1500 eV from ultrahigh vacuum to ambient pressure of 20 mbar.The spectromicroscopy mode of HiPP-3 analyzer also enables detection of photoelectron spatial distribution with resolution of 2.8 ± 0.3 lm in one dimension. In addition,the designing strategies of systems that allow investigations in phenomena at gas–solid interface and liquid–solid interface will be highlighted through our discussion.展开更多
We study the effects of gas adsorption on the dynamics and stability of nanobubbles at the solid–liquid interface. The phase diagram and dynamic evolution of surface nanobubbles were analyzed under varying equilibriu...We study the effects of gas adsorption on the dynamics and stability of nanobubbles at the solid–liquid interface. The phase diagram and dynamic evolution of surface nanobubbles were analyzed under varying equilibrium adsorption constant.Four distinct dynamic behaviors appear in the phase diagram: shrinking to dissolution, expanding to bursting, shrinking to stability, and expanding to stability. Special boundary states are identified in phase diagram, where the continuous growth of nanobubbles can take place even under very weak gas–surface interaction or with very small initial bubble size. Surface adsorption plays a critical role in the stability, lifetime, radius, and contact angle of nanobubbles, thereby demonstrating that pinning is not a prerequisite for stabilization. Furthermore, stable equilibrium nanobubbles exhibit a characteristic range of footprint radius, a limited height, and a small contact angle, consistent with experimental observations.展开更多
Generally, most soil slope failures are induced by rainfall infiltration, a process that involves interactions between the liquid phase, gas phase,and solid skeleton in an unsaturated soil slope. In this study, a loos...Generally, most soil slope failures are induced by rainfall infiltration, a process that involves interactions between the liquid phase, gas phase,and solid skeleton in an unsaturated soil slope. In this study, a loosely coupled liquid-gas-solid three-phase model, linking two numerical codes,TOUGH2/EOS3, which is used for water-air two-phase flow analysis, and FLAC^(3D), which is used for mechanical analysis, was established. The model was validated through a documented water drainage experiment over a sandy column and a comparison of the results with measured data and simulated results from other researchers. The proposed model was used to investigate the features of water-air two-phase flow and stress fields in an unsaturated soil slope during rainfall infiltration. The slope stability analysis was then performed based on the simulated water-air two-phase seepage and stress fields on a given slip surface. The results show that the safety factor for the given slip surface decreases first, then increases, and later decreases until the rainfall stops. Subsequently, a sudden rise occurs. After that, the safety factor decreases continually and reaches its lowest value, and then increases slowly to a steady value. The lowest value does not occur when the rainfall stops, indicating a delayed effect of the safety factor. The variations of the safety factor for the given slip surface are therefore caused by a combination of pore-air pressure, matric suction, normal stress, and net normal stress.展开更多
The mold pressing process was applied to investigate the formability of closed-cell aluminum foam in solid–liquid–gas coexisting state.Results show that the shape formation of closed-cell aluminum foam in the solid...The mold pressing process was applied to investigate the formability of closed-cell aluminum foam in solid–liquid–gas coexisting state.Results show that the shape formation of closed-cell aluminum foam in the solid–liquid–gas coexisting state was realized through cell wall deformation and cell movement caused by primary α-Al grains that slid,rotated,deformed,and ripened within cell walls.During formation,characteristic parameters of closed-cell aluminum foam were almost unchanged.Under proper forming conditions,shaped products of closed-cell aluminum foam could be fabricated through mold pressing.展开更多
Sound speed is essential for leakage detection in liquid pipelines when using acoustic methods,which can be significantly influenced by gas bubbles generated from leakage.The propagation characteristics and mechanism ...Sound speed is essential for leakage detection in liquid pipelines when using acoustic methods,which can be significantly influenced by gas bubbles generated from leakage.The propagation characteristics and mechanism of acoustic waves in horizontal liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles are studied in detail in the present paper.The effect of sound wave frequency,bubble size and bubble distribution pattern on sound speed is studied through numerical simulations.The results show that the acoustic wave generated by leakage of liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles is a multi-frequency signal,and the energy of the signal is mainly concentrated within 200 Hz.In the low-frequency range,the propagation of sound waves has almost no dispersion in bubbly liquid.Sound speed at a certain void fraction is not constant,which is related to the bubble size and distribution pattern.The bubble size affects the gasliquid heat transfer equilibrium,during which sound speed is affected.For this reason,a thermodynamic correction factor is proposed,which enables the accuracy of the sound speed calculation to reach98.2%.What's more,sound speed increases non-linearly with the reduction of the bubble distribution space in the pipeline axial direction.This paper establishes a theoretical calculation model of sound speed based on the bubble distribution pattern in the pipeline axial direction,which is in good agreement with the numerical calculation results.The results of this paper provide the basis for applying acoustic leak detection technology in liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles.展开更多
Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials ...Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials of SPEs due to its remarkable compatibility with lithium metal anodes(LMAs)and suitability for in-situ polymerization.However,poor thermal stability,insufficient ionic conductivity and narrow electrochemical stability window(ESW)hinder its further application in lithium metal batteries(LMBs).To ameliorate these problems,we have successfully synthesized a polymerized-ionic-liquid(PIL)monomer named DIMTFSI by modifying DOL with imidazolium cation coupled with TFSI^(-)anion,which simultaneously inherits the lipophilicity of DOL,high ionic conductivity of imidazole,and excellent stability of PILs.Then the tridentate crosslinker trimethylolpropane tris[3-(2-methyl-1-aziridine)propionate](TTMAP)was introduced to regulate the excessive Li^(+)-O coordination and prepare a flame-retardant SPE(DT-SPE)with prominent thermal stability,wide ESW,high ionic conductivity and abundant Lit transference numbers(t_(Li+)).As a result,the LiFePO_(4)|DT-SPE|Li cell exhibits a high initial discharge specific capacity of 149.60 mAh g^(-1)at 0.2C and 30℃with a capacity retention rate of 98.68%after 500 cycles.This work provides new insights into the structural design of PIL-based electrolytes for long-cycling LMBs with high safety and stability.展开更多
This study investigates the seismic response mitigation of an offshore jacket platform via a novel damping system,the bidirectional tuned liquid column gas damper(BTLCGD).To efficiently model the complex platform stru...This study investigates the seismic response mitigation of an offshore jacket platform via a novel damping system,the bidirectional tuned liquid column gas damper(BTLCGD).To efficiently model the complex platform structure,an equivalent single degree of freedom approach was employed.Since the mass contribution of the first mode of the platform is more than 90%,this simplification significantly reduces the computational burden while maintaining accuracy.Therefore,this structure was modeled and analyzed on a scale of 1 to 36 using the Froudian law.To address the limitations of conventional tuned liquid column gas dampers(TLCGDs),which are susceptible to the directionality of seismic excitations,BTLCGD was proposed.This innovative damper is designed to operate effectively in two orthogonal directions,thereby improving seismic performance.Through numerical simulations,the performance of both TLCGD and BTLCGD was evaluated under seismic loading.The results demonstrated that BTLCGD significantly outperforms TLCGD in terms of reducing structural responses,particularly in the direction where TLCGD is ineffective.Furthermore,BTLCGD offers advantages in terms of installation and space requirements.The results of this research offer valuable perspectives into the design and implementation of effective damping systems for offshore structures,contributing to enhanced structural integrity and safety.展开更多
The non-aqueous solid-liquid biphasic solvent of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol(AMP)/piperazine(PZ)/dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether(DME)features a high CO_(2)absorption loading,favorable phase separation behavior and h...The non-aqueous solid-liquid biphasic solvent of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol(AMP)/piperazine(PZ)/dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether(DME)features a high CO_(2)absorption loading,favorable phase separation behavior and high regeneration efficiency.Different with the liquid-liquid phase change solvent,the reaction kinetics of CO_(2)capture into solid-liquid biphasic solvent was rarely studied.In the present work,the reaction kinetics of CO_(2)absorption into AMP/PZ/DME solid-liquid biphasic solvent was investigated into the double stirred kettle reactor.The absorption reaction followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model according to the zwitterion mechanism.The overall reaction rate constant(kov)and the enhancement factor(E)of CO_(2)absorption both increased with increasing temperature.The total mass transfer resistance of the absorbent decreased with increasing temperature and increased with increasing absorption loading,so the higher reaction temperature was conducive to the absorption,and the liquid phase mass transfer resistance was the main factor affecting the absorption rate.展开更多
The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The pred...The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The predicted radial profiles of local gas holdup and bubble diameter are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental data. The spatio-temporal velocity profile of the gas phase reveals that the upward movement of gas is slowed down and the residence time of gas is prolonged by the downward momentum of the slurry, introduction of the external slurry can greatly improve the uniformity of gas holdup distribution in the reactor, especially in the downcomer-tube action region. Moreover, the interaction between the downward slurry and upward gas can lead to small bubble size and high interfacial area as well as good mass and heat transfer. The above results suggest the function of external slurry circulation for the internal loop reactor and would be helpful for optimizing the design and scale up of reactors.展开更多
1.Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method(CFD-DEM)is a powerful tool for simulating dense gas-solid reacting flows,which is essential in combustion,metallurgy,and waste management.Traditional...1.Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method(CFD-DEM)is a powerful tool for simulating dense gas-solid reacting flows,which is essential in combustion,metallurgy,and waste management.Traditional methods face challenges in CFD-DEM modeling of dense gas-solid flows due to multi-scale characteristics,limiting resolution and creating simulation bottlenecks.By integrating fluid dynamics and particle behavior,it optimizes industrial processes.This review highlights advancements,applications,and challenges,emphasizing its role in sustainable engineering.展开更多
The gas-liquid-solid three-phase mixed flow is the most general in multiphase mixed transportation. It is significant to exactly solve the coupling hydraulic transient problems of this type of multiphase mixed flow in...The gas-liquid-solid three-phase mixed flow is the most general in multiphase mixed transportation. It is significant to exactly solve the coupling hydraulic transient problems of this type of multiphase mixed flow in pipelines. Presently, the method of characteristics is widely used to solve classical hydraulic transient problems. However, when it is used to solve coupling hydraulic transient problems, excessive interpolation errors may be introduced into the results due to unavoidable multiwave interpolated calculations. To deal with the problem, a finite difference scheme based on the Steger- Warming flux vector splitting is proposed. A flux vector splitting scheme is established for the coupling hydraulic transient model of gas-liquid-solid three-phase mixed flow in the pipelines. The flux subvectors are then discretized by the Lax-Wendroff central difference scheme and the Warming-Beam upwind difference scheme with second-order precision in both time and space. Under the Rankine-Hugoniot conditions and the corresponding boundary conditions, an effective solution to those points located at the boundaries is developed, which can avoid the problem beyond the calculation region directly induced by the second-order discrete technique. Numerical and experimental verifications indicate that the proposed scheme has several desirable advantages including high calculation precision, excellent shock wave capture capability without false numerical oscillation, low sensitivity to the Courant number, and good stability.展开更多
The work deals with a mathematical model for real-time acoustic monitoring of material parameters of media in multi-state viscoelastic engineering systems continuously operating in irregular external environments (e.g...The work deals with a mathematical model for real-time acoustic monitoring of material parameters of media in multi-state viscoelastic engineering systems continuously operating in irregular external environments (e.g., wind turbines in cold climate areas, aircrafts, etc.). This monitoring is a high-reliability time-critical task. The work consistently derives a scalar wave PDE of the Stokes type for the non-equilibrium part (NEP) of the average normal stress in a medium. The explicit expression for the NEP of the corresponding pressure and the solution-adequateness condition are also obtained. The derived Stokes-type wave equation includes the stress relaxation time and is applicable to gases, liquids, and solids.展开更多
Thermochemical heat storage is a promising technology for improving energy efficiency through the utilization of low-grade waste heat. The formation of a SrCl<sub>2</sub> ammine complex was selected as the...Thermochemical heat storage is a promising technology for improving energy efficiency through the utilization of low-grade waste heat. The formation of a SrCl<sub>2</sub> ammine complex was selected as the reaction system for the purpose of this study. Discharge characteristics were evaluated in a packed bed reactor for both the gas-solid reaction and the liquid-solid reaction. The average power of the gas-solid reaction was influenced by the pressure of the supplied ammonia gas, with greater powers being recorded at higher ammonia pressure. For the liquid-solid reaction, the obtained average power was comparable to that obtained for the gas-solid reaction at 0.2 MPa. Moreover, the lower heat transfer resistance in the reactor was observed, which was likely caused by the presence of liquid ammonia in the system. Finally, the short-term durability of the liquid-solid reaction system was demonstrated over 10 stable charge/discharge cycles.展开更多
A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepa...A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepared by common gas atomization and dual-phase flow atomization under similar conditions were compared. The experimental results show that the dual-phase flow-atomized powders have average particle sizes that are one-half that of the common gas-atomized particles;additionally, they possess a finer microstructure and higher cooling rate under the same atomization gas pressure and the same gas flow. The Weber number in the crash criteria of liquid atomization is adopted to measure the crash ability of the atomization media. The Weber number of the dual-phase flow atomization medium is the sum of that of the gas and the solid particles. Furthermore, the critical equation of the crash model in dual-phase flow atomization is established, and the main regularities associated with this process were analyzed.展开更多
Synchrotron X-ray radiography was used to carry out an in-situ observation of the hydrogen bubble evolution in the liquid Al/solid Ni interconnection. The individual bubble mainly grows in a stochastic way during heat...Synchrotron X-ray radiography was used to carry out an in-situ observation of the hydrogen bubble evolution in the liquid Al/solid Ni interconnection. The individual bubble mainly grows in a stochastic way during heating. The size distribution for groups of bubbles follows a Gaussian distribution in the early stage and Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner(LSW) diffusion controlled distribution in the final stage. The intermetallic compounds(IMCs) first form during solidification, following by the hydrogen bubbles. The bubbles between two adjacent Al3Ni grains grow unidirectionally along the liquid channel, with the bottom being impeded by the Al3Ni phase and the radius of the growth front being smaller. For the bubbles at triple junctions, they grow along the liquid channel and the crack with morphology transition.展开更多
In this paper, superwide-angle acoustic propagations above the critical angles of the Snell law in liquid–solid superlattice are investigated. Incident waves above the critical angles of the Snell law usually inevita...In this paper, superwide-angle acoustic propagations above the critical angles of the Snell law in liquid–solid superlattice are investigated. Incident waves above the critical angles of the Snell law usually inevitably induce total reflection.However, incident waves with big oblique angles through the liquid–solid superlattice will produce a superwide angle transmission in a certain frequency range so that total reflection does not occur. Together with the simulation by finite element analysis, theoretical analysis by using transfer matrix method suggests the Bragg scattering of the Lamb waves as the physical mechanism of acoustic wave super-propagation far beyond the critical angle. Incident angle, filling fraction,and material thickness have significant influences on propagation. Superwide-angle propagation phenomenon may have potential applications in nondestructive evaluation of layered structures and controlling of energy flux.展开更多
This work carried out liquid-solid two-phase jet experiments and simulations to study the erosion behavior of 304 stainless steel at 30° impingement.The single-phase impinging jet was simulated using dense grid b...This work carried out liquid-solid two-phase jet experiments and simulations to study the erosion behavior of 304 stainless steel at 30° impingement.The single-phase impinging jet was simulated using dense grid by one-way coupling of solid phase due to its dilute distribution.The simulation results agreed well with experiments.It was found that after impinging particle attrition occurred and particles became round with decreasing length-ratio and particle breakage occurred along the "long" direction.Both experiment and simulations found that the erosion generated on the sample could be divided into three regions that were nominated as stagnant region,cutting transition region and wall jet region.Most particle-wall impacts were found to occur in the cutting transition region and the wall jet region.In the cutting transition region,holes and lip-shaped hogbacks were generated in the same direction as the flow imping.In the wall jet region,furrows and grooves were generated.The averaged grooves depth tended to become constant with the progress of impinging and reach the steady state of erosion in the end.In addition,it was found that impinging effect increased erosion and anti-wear rate.展开更多
基金the support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878019)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2182063)。
文摘As an important form of reactors for gas/liquid/solid catalytic reaction,trickle bed reactors (TBRs) are widely applied in petroleum industry,biochemical,fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries because of their flexibility,simplicity of operation and high throughput.However,TBRs also show inefficient production and hot pots caused by non-uniform fluid distribution and incomplete wetting of the catalyst,which limit their further application in chemical industry.Also,process intensification in TBRs is necessary as the decrease in quality of processed crude oil,caused by increased exploitation depths,and more restrictive environmental regulations and emission standards for industry,caused by increased environment protection consciousness.In recent years,lots of strategies for process intensification in TBRs have been proposed to improve reaction performance to meet the current and future demands of chemical industry from the environmental and economic perspective.This article summarizes the recent progress in techniques for intensifying gas/liquid/solid reaction in TBRs and application of intensified TBRs in petroleum industry.
基金financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of High-end CNC Machine Tools and Basic Manufacturing Equipment(No.2017ZX04014001)
文摘In this work, some important factors such as ceramic shell strength, heat preservation temperature, standing time and withdrawal rate, which influence the formability of directionally solidified large-size blades of heavy-duty gas turbine with the liquid metal cooling(LMC) process, were studied through the method of microstructure analysis combining. The results show that the ceramic shell with medium strength(the high temperature flexural strength is 8 MPa, the flexural strength after thermal shock resistance is 12 MPa and the residual flexural strength is 20 MPa) can prevent the rupture and runout of the blade. The appropriate temperature(1,520 ℃ for upper region and 1,500 ℃ for lower region) of the heating furnace can eliminate the wide-angle grain boundary, the deviation of grain and the run-out caused by the shell crack. The holding time after pouring(3-5 min) can promote the growth of competitive grains and avoid a great deviation of columnar grains along the crystal orientation <001>, resulting in a straight and uniform grain structure. In addition, to avoid the formation of wrinkles and to ensure a smooth blade surface, the withdrawal rate should be no greater than the growth rate of grain. It is also found that the dendritic space of the blade decreases with the rise of solidification rate, and increases with the enlarging distance between the solidification position and the chill plate.
文摘Electrocatalysis is key to improving energy efficiency,reducing carbon emissions,and providing a sustainable way of meeting global energy needs.Therefore,elucidating electrochemical reaction mechanisms at the electrolyte/electrode interfaces is essential for developing advanced renewable energy technologies.However,the direct probing of real-time interfacial changes,i.e.,the surface intermediates,chemical environment,and electronic structure,under operating conditions is challenging and necessitates the use of in situ methods.Herein,we present a new lab-based instrument commissioned to perform in situ chemical analysis at liquid/solid interfaces using ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(APXPS).This setup takes advantage of a chromium source of tender X-rays and is designed to study liquid/solid interfaces by the“dip and pull”method.Each of the main components was carefully described,and the results of performance tests are presented.Using a three-electrode setup,the system can probe the intermediate species and potential shifts across the liquid electrolyte/solid electrode interface.In addition,we demonstrate how this system allows the study of interfacial changes at gas/solid interfaces using a case study:a sodium–oxygen model battery.However,the use of APXPS in electrochemical studies is still in the early stages,so we summarize the current challenges and some developmental frontiers.Despite the challenges,we expect that joint efforts to improve instruments and the electrochemical setup will enable us to obtain a better understanding of the composition–reactivity relationship at electrochemical interfaces under realistic reaction conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11227902)part of NSFC ME~2 beamline project and Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.14520722100)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21802096,21832004,and11805255)
文摘In the past few decades, various surface analysis techniques find wide applications in studies of interfacial phenomena ranging from fundamental surface science,catalysis, environmental science and energy materials.With the help of bright synchrotron sources, many of these techniques have been further advanced into novel in-situ/operando tools at synchrotron user facilities, providing molecular level understanding of chemical/electrochemical processes in-situ at gas–solid and liquid–solid interfaces.Designing a proper endstation for a dedicated beamline is one of the challenges in utilizing these techniques efficiently for a variety of user's requests. Many factors,including pressure differential, geometry and energy of the photon source, sample and analyzer, need to be optimized for the system of interest. In this paper, we discuss the design and performance of a new endstation at beamline02 B at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility for ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies.This system, equipped with the newly developed hightransmission HiPP-3 analyzer, is demonstrated to be capable of efficiently collecting photoelectrons up to 1500 eV from ultrahigh vacuum to ambient pressure of 20 mbar.The spectromicroscopy mode of HiPP-3 analyzer also enables detection of photoelectron spatial distribution with resolution of 2.8 ± 0.3 lm in one dimension. In addition,the designing strategies of systems that allow investigations in phenomena at gas–solid interface and liquid–solid interface will be highlighted through our discussion.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China (Grant No. 2022GXNSFAA035487)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12272100, 11474285, and 12074382)+2 种基金the Graduate Education Innovation Project of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China (Grant No. XJCY2022012)the Guangxi Normal University Ideological and Political Demonstration Course Construction Project (Grant Nos. 2022kcsz15 and 2023kcsz29)the Innovation Project of Graduate Education of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China (Grant No. YCBZ2024087)。
文摘We study the effects of gas adsorption on the dynamics and stability of nanobubbles at the solid–liquid interface. The phase diagram and dynamic evolution of surface nanobubbles were analyzed under varying equilibrium adsorption constant.Four distinct dynamic behaviors appear in the phase diagram: shrinking to dissolution, expanding to bursting, shrinking to stability, and expanding to stability. Special boundary states are identified in phase diagram, where the continuous growth of nanobubbles can take place even under very weak gas–surface interaction or with very small initial bubble size. Surface adsorption plays a critical role in the stability, lifetime, radius, and contact angle of nanobubbles, thereby demonstrating that pinning is not a prerequisite for stabilization. Furthermore, stable equilibrium nanobubbles exhibit a characteristic range of footprint radius, a limited height, and a small contact angle, consistent with experimental observations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.51579170 and 51179118)the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51321065)
文摘Generally, most soil slope failures are induced by rainfall infiltration, a process that involves interactions between the liquid phase, gas phase,and solid skeleton in an unsaturated soil slope. In this study, a loosely coupled liquid-gas-solid three-phase model, linking two numerical codes,TOUGH2/EOS3, which is used for water-air two-phase flow analysis, and FLAC^(3D), which is used for mechanical analysis, was established. The model was validated through a documented water drainage experiment over a sandy column and a comparison of the results with measured data and simulated results from other researchers. The proposed model was used to investigate the features of water-air two-phase flow and stress fields in an unsaturated soil slope during rainfall infiltration. The slope stability analysis was then performed based on the simulated water-air two-phase seepage and stress fields on a given slip surface. The results show that the safety factor for the given slip surface decreases first, then increases, and later decreases until the rainfall stops. Subsequently, a sudden rise occurs. After that, the safety factor decreases continually and reaches its lowest value, and then increases slowly to a steady value. The lowest value does not occur when the rainfall stops, indicating a delayed effect of the safety factor. The variations of the safety factor for the given slip surface are therefore caused by a combination of pore-air pressure, matric suction, normal stress, and net normal stress.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China (No.51371104)
文摘The mold pressing process was applied to investigate the formability of closed-cell aluminum foam in solid–liquid–gas coexisting state.Results show that the shape formation of closed-cell aluminum foam in the solid–liquid–gas coexisting state was realized through cell wall deformation and cell movement caused by primary α-Al grains that slid,rotated,deformed,and ripened within cell walls.During formation,characteristic parameters of closed-cell aluminum foam were almost unchanged.Under proper forming conditions,shaped products of closed-cell aluminum foam could be fabricated through mold pressing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 52274066]。
文摘Sound speed is essential for leakage detection in liquid pipelines when using acoustic methods,which can be significantly influenced by gas bubbles generated from leakage.The propagation characteristics and mechanism of acoustic waves in horizontal liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles are studied in detail in the present paper.The effect of sound wave frequency,bubble size and bubble distribution pattern on sound speed is studied through numerical simulations.The results show that the acoustic wave generated by leakage of liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles is a multi-frequency signal,and the energy of the signal is mainly concentrated within 200 Hz.In the low-frequency range,the propagation of sound waves has almost no dispersion in bubbly liquid.Sound speed at a certain void fraction is not constant,which is related to the bubble size and distribution pattern.The bubble size affects the gasliquid heat transfer equilibrium,during which sound speed is affected.For this reason,a thermodynamic correction factor is proposed,which enables the accuracy of the sound speed calculation to reach98.2%.What's more,sound speed increases non-linearly with the reduction of the bubble distribution space in the pipeline axial direction.This paper establishes a theoretical calculation model of sound speed based on the bubble distribution pattern in the pipeline axial direction,which is in good agreement with the numerical calculation results.The results of this paper provide the basis for applying acoustic leak detection technology in liquid pipelines containing gas bubbles.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0207300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22179142 and 22075314)+1 种基金Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(Grant No.2024ZB051 and 2023ZB836)the technical support for Nano-X from Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(SINANO).
文摘Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials of SPEs due to its remarkable compatibility with lithium metal anodes(LMAs)and suitability for in-situ polymerization.However,poor thermal stability,insufficient ionic conductivity and narrow electrochemical stability window(ESW)hinder its further application in lithium metal batteries(LMBs).To ameliorate these problems,we have successfully synthesized a polymerized-ionic-liquid(PIL)monomer named DIMTFSI by modifying DOL with imidazolium cation coupled with TFSI^(-)anion,which simultaneously inherits the lipophilicity of DOL,high ionic conductivity of imidazole,and excellent stability of PILs.Then the tridentate crosslinker trimethylolpropane tris[3-(2-methyl-1-aziridine)propionate](TTMAP)was introduced to regulate the excessive Li^(+)-O coordination and prepare a flame-retardant SPE(DT-SPE)with prominent thermal stability,wide ESW,high ionic conductivity and abundant Lit transference numbers(t_(Li+)).As a result,the LiFePO_(4)|DT-SPE|Li cell exhibits a high initial discharge specific capacity of 149.60 mAh g^(-1)at 0.2C and 30℃with a capacity retention rate of 98.68%after 500 cycles.This work provides new insights into the structural design of PIL-based electrolytes for long-cycling LMBs with high safety and stability.
文摘This study investigates the seismic response mitigation of an offshore jacket platform via a novel damping system,the bidirectional tuned liquid column gas damper(BTLCGD).To efficiently model the complex platform structure,an equivalent single degree of freedom approach was employed.Since the mass contribution of the first mode of the platform is more than 90%,this simplification significantly reduces the computational burden while maintaining accuracy.Therefore,this structure was modeled and analyzed on a scale of 1 to 36 using the Froudian law.To address the limitations of conventional tuned liquid column gas dampers(TLCGDs),which are susceptible to the directionality of seismic excitations,BTLCGD was proposed.This innovative damper is designed to operate effectively in two orthogonal directions,thereby improving seismic performance.Through numerical simulations,the performance of both TLCGD and BTLCGD was evaluated under seismic loading.The results demonstrated that BTLCGD significantly outperforms TLCGD in terms of reducing structural responses,particularly in the direction where TLCGD is ineffective.Furthermore,BTLCGD offers advantages in terms of installation and space requirements.The results of this research offer valuable perspectives into the design and implementation of effective damping systems for offshore structures,contributing to enhanced structural integrity and safety.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22276064)the Youth Innovation Grant of Xiamen,Fujian Province(No.3502Z20206006)+1 种基金the MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental System Optimization(No.KLRE-KF202205)Fujian Science and Technology Project(No.2022Y3007).
文摘The non-aqueous solid-liquid biphasic solvent of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol(AMP)/piperazine(PZ)/dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether(DME)features a high CO_(2)absorption loading,favorable phase separation behavior and high regeneration efficiency.Different with the liquid-liquid phase change solvent,the reaction kinetics of CO_(2)capture into solid-liquid biphasic solvent was rarely studied.In the present work,the reaction kinetics of CO_(2)absorption into AMP/PZ/DME solid-liquid biphasic solvent was investigated into the double stirred kettle reactor.The absorption reaction followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model according to the zwitterion mechanism.The overall reaction rate constant(kov)and the enhancement factor(E)of CO_(2)absorption both increased with increasing temperature.The total mass transfer resistance of the absorbent decreased with increasing temperature and increased with increasing absorption loading,so the higher reaction temperature was conducive to the absorption,and the liquid phase mass transfer resistance was the main factor affecting the absorption rate.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51076043 and 51061130538)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-09-0342)+1 种基金Central Universities(12QN02)111 Project(B12034)
文摘The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The predicted radial profiles of local gas holdup and bubble diameter are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental data. The spatio-temporal velocity profile of the gas phase reveals that the upward movement of gas is slowed down and the residence time of gas is prolonged by the downward momentum of the slurry, introduction of the external slurry can greatly improve the uniformity of gas holdup distribution in the reactor, especially in the downcomer-tube action region. Moreover, the interaction between the downward slurry and upward gas can lead to small bubble size and high interfacial area as well as good mass and heat transfer. The above results suggest the function of external slurry circulation for the internal loop reactor and would be helpful for optimizing the design and scale up of reactors.
文摘1.Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method(CFD-DEM)is a powerful tool for simulating dense gas-solid reacting flows,which is essential in combustion,metallurgy,and waste management.Traditional methods face challenges in CFD-DEM modeling of dense gas-solid flows due to multi-scale characteristics,limiting resolution and creating simulation bottlenecks.By integrating fluid dynamics and particle behavior,it optimizes industrial processes.This review highlights advancements,applications,and challenges,emphasizing its role in sustainable engineering.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation Project of CQ CSTC (No. 2010BB7421)
文摘The gas-liquid-solid three-phase mixed flow is the most general in multiphase mixed transportation. It is significant to exactly solve the coupling hydraulic transient problems of this type of multiphase mixed flow in pipelines. Presently, the method of characteristics is widely used to solve classical hydraulic transient problems. However, when it is used to solve coupling hydraulic transient problems, excessive interpolation errors may be introduced into the results due to unavoidable multiwave interpolated calculations. To deal with the problem, a finite difference scheme based on the Steger- Warming flux vector splitting is proposed. A flux vector splitting scheme is established for the coupling hydraulic transient model of gas-liquid-solid three-phase mixed flow in the pipelines. The flux subvectors are then discretized by the Lax-Wendroff central difference scheme and the Warming-Beam upwind difference scheme with second-order precision in both time and space. Under the Rankine-Hugoniot conditions and the corresponding boundary conditions, an effective solution to those points located at the boundaries is developed, which can avoid the problem beyond the calculation region directly induced by the second-order discrete technique. Numerical and experimental verifications indicate that the proposed scheme has several desirable advantages including high calculation precision, excellent shock wave capture capability without false numerical oscillation, low sensitivity to the Courant number, and good stability.
文摘The work deals with a mathematical model for real-time acoustic monitoring of material parameters of media in multi-state viscoelastic engineering systems continuously operating in irregular external environments (e.g., wind turbines in cold climate areas, aircrafts, etc.). This monitoring is a high-reliability time-critical task. The work consistently derives a scalar wave PDE of the Stokes type for the non-equilibrium part (NEP) of the average normal stress in a medium. The explicit expression for the NEP of the corresponding pressure and the solution-adequateness condition are also obtained. The derived Stokes-type wave equation includes the stress relaxation time and is applicable to gases, liquids, and solids.
文摘Thermochemical heat storage is a promising technology for improving energy efficiency through the utilization of low-grade waste heat. The formation of a SrCl<sub>2</sub> ammine complex was selected as the reaction system for the purpose of this study. Discharge characteristics were evaluated in a packed bed reactor for both the gas-solid reaction and the liquid-solid reaction. The average power of the gas-solid reaction was influenced by the pressure of the supplied ammonia gas, with greater powers being recorded at higher ammonia pressure. For the liquid-solid reaction, the obtained average power was comparable to that obtained for the gas-solid reaction at 0.2 MPa. Moreover, the lower heat transfer resistance in the reactor was observed, which was likely caused by the presence of liquid ammonia in the system. Finally, the short-term durability of the liquid-solid reaction system was demonstrated over 10 stable charge/discharge cycles.
文摘A self-invented atomization process, in which molten metal is atomized into powder by a high-velocity gas stream carrying solid particles as the atomization medium, was introduced. The characteristics of powders prepared by common gas atomization and dual-phase flow atomization under similar conditions were compared. The experimental results show that the dual-phase flow-atomized powders have average particle sizes that are one-half that of the common gas-atomized particles;additionally, they possess a finer microstructure and higher cooling rate under the same atomization gas pressure and the same gas flow. The Weber number in the crash criteria of liquid atomization is adopted to measure the crash ability of the atomization media. The Weber number of the dual-phase flow atomization medium is the sum of that of the gas and the solid particles. Furthermore, the critical equation of the crash model in dual-phase flow atomization is established, and the main regularities associated with this process were analyzed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (2017YFA0403800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51374144, 51727802)+2 种基金the Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation (13ZR1420600)Shanghai Rising-Star Program (14QA1402300)The support of synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging by the BL13W1 beam line of Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), China, is gratefully acknowledged
文摘Synchrotron X-ray radiography was used to carry out an in-situ observation of the hydrogen bubble evolution in the liquid Al/solid Ni interconnection. The individual bubble mainly grows in a stochastic way during heating. The size distribution for groups of bubbles follows a Gaussian distribution in the early stage and Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner(LSW) diffusion controlled distribution in the final stage. The intermetallic compounds(IMCs) first form during solidification, following by the hydrogen bubbles. The bubbles between two adjacent Al3Ni grains grow unidirectionally along the liquid channel, with the bottom being impeded by the Al3Ni phase and the radius of the growth front being smaller. For the bubbles at triple junctions, they grow along the liquid channel and the crack with morphology transition.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41276040 and 11174240)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(Grant No.2012J06010)
文摘In this paper, superwide-angle acoustic propagations above the critical angles of the Snell law in liquid–solid superlattice are investigated. Incident waves above the critical angles of the Snell law usually inevitably induce total reflection.However, incident waves with big oblique angles through the liquid–solid superlattice will produce a superwide angle transmission in a certain frequency range so that total reflection does not occur. Together with the simulation by finite element analysis, theoretical analysis by using transfer matrix method suggests the Bragg scattering of the Lamb waves as the physical mechanism of acoustic wave super-propagation far beyond the critical angle. Incident angle, filling fraction,and material thickness have significant influences on propagation. Superwide-angle propagation phenomenon may have potential applications in nondestructive evaluation of layered structures and controlling of energy flux.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.5177622551876221)+1 种基金High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Project (G20190001270B18054)。
文摘This work carried out liquid-solid two-phase jet experiments and simulations to study the erosion behavior of 304 stainless steel at 30° impingement.The single-phase impinging jet was simulated using dense grid by one-way coupling of solid phase due to its dilute distribution.The simulation results agreed well with experiments.It was found that after impinging particle attrition occurred and particles became round with decreasing length-ratio and particle breakage occurred along the "long" direction.Both experiment and simulations found that the erosion generated on the sample could be divided into three regions that were nominated as stagnant region,cutting transition region and wall jet region.Most particle-wall impacts were found to occur in the cutting transition region and the wall jet region.In the cutting transition region,holes and lip-shaped hogbacks were generated in the same direction as the flow imping.In the wall jet region,furrows and grooves were generated.The averaged grooves depth tended to become constant with the progress of impinging and reach the steady state of erosion in the end.In addition,it was found that impinging effect increased erosion and anti-wear rate.