Due to the pressure gain combustion characteristics,the rotating detonation combustor(RDC)can enhance thermodynamic cycle efficiency.Therefore,the performance of gas-turbine engine can be further improved with this co...Due to the pressure gain combustion characteristics,the rotating detonation combustor(RDC)can enhance thermodynamic cycle efficiency.Therefore,the performance of gas-turbine engine can be further improved with this combustion technology.In the present study,the RDC operation performance with a turbine guide vane(TGV)is experimentally investigated.Hydrogen and air are used as propellants while hydrogen and air mass flow rate are about 16.1 g/s and 500 g/s and the equivalence ratio is about 1.0.A pre-detonator is used to ignite the mixture.High-frequency dynamic pressure transducers and silicon pressure sensors are employed to measure pressure oscillations and static pressure in the combustion chamber.The experimental results show that the steady propagation of rotating detonation wave(RDW)is observed in the combustion chamber and the mean propagation velocity is above 1650 m/s,reaching over 84%of theoretical Chapman-Jouguet detonation velocity.Clockwise and counterclockwise propagation directions of RDW are obtained.For clockwise propagation direction,the static pressure is about 15%higher in the combustor compared with counterclockwise propagation direction,but the RDW dominant frequency is lower.When the oblique shock wave propagates across the TGV,the pressure oscillations reduces significantly.In addition,as the detonation products flow through the TGV,the static pressure drops up to 32%and 43%for clockwise and counterclockwise propagation process respectively.展开更多
Currently,the operational performance assessment system in the power market primarily focuses on power generation and electricity retail companies,lacking a system tailored to the operational characteristics of power ...Currently,the operational performance assessment system in the power market primarily focuses on power generation and electricity retail companies,lacking a system tailored to the operational characteristics of power generation/selling integrated companies.Therefore,this article proposes an assessment index system for assessing the operational performance of a power generation/selling integrated company,encompassing three dimensions:basic capacity,development potential,and external environment.A dynamic proportional adjustment coefficient is designed,along with a subjective and objective weighting model for assessment indexes based on a combined weightingmethod.Subsequently,the operational performance of an integrated company is assessed using extension theory.The results in the case study demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed dynamic proportional adjustment coefficient.展开更多
Rare earths,as a strategic mineral resource,play a vital role in high-tech industries such as aerospace,national defense and military,electronic information,and new energy.With the accelerated evolution of the new rou...Rare earths,as a strategic mineral resource,play a vital role in high-tech industries such as aerospace,national defense and military,electronic information,and new energy.With the accelerated evolution of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation,global supply chain security risks have become more prominent.The focus of major countries'resource security assurance has also shifted from bulk minerals to critical minerals.展开更多
The banking industry is placing increasing emphasis on green finance to address climate change,support sustainable development,and align with environmental,social,and governance(ESG)goals,as well as sustainable invest...The banking industry is placing increasing emphasis on green finance to address climate change,support sustainable development,and align with environmental,social,and governance(ESG)goals,as well as sustainable investments to fund environmentally friendly projects.In an era of growing regulatory pressure and rising demand for sustainability from investors and stakeholders,green finance has become a vital tool for banks to enhance operational efficiency.It can reduce operational costs by financing energy-saving projects,improve asset quality by funding low-risk sustainable projects,and even attract capital from environmentally responsible capital markets.Additionally,green finance helps improve risk management frameworks by financing projects that align with long-term sustainable development objectives.This paper explores the relationship between green finance and the operational efficiency of three major banks—RHB Bank,Industrial and Commercial Bank of China(ICBC),and Deutsche Bank.The article focuses on analyzing how these banks integrate green finance into their strategies and the overall impact of these initiatives on operational performance,primarily cost reduction.展开更多
In this paper, a small flow rate hydrocarbon turbine pump was used to pressurize the fuel supply system of scramjet engine. Some experiments were carried out to investigate the characteristics of turbine pump driven b...In this paper, a small flow rate hydrocarbon turbine pump was used to pressurize the fuel supply system of scramjet engine. Some experiments were carried out to investigate the characteristics of turbine pump driven by nitrogen or combustion gas under different operating conditions. A experimental database with regard to the curves of the rotational speed, mass flow rate and net head with regard to centrifugal pump were plotted. These curves were represented as functions of the pressure and temperature at turbine inlet/outlet and the throttle diameter at downstream of centrifugal pump. A sensitivity study has been carried out based on design of experiments. The experimental was employed to analyze net head of centrifugal and throttle characteristics. The research results can accumulate foundations for the close loop control system of turbine pump.展开更多
Fatigue has a tremendously adverse impact on pilot performance.This study aims to explore the Biceps Brachii(BB),Rectus Femoris(RF),Flexor Carpi Radialis(FCR),and Tibialis Anterior(TA)activities of fighter pilots in t...Fatigue has a tremendously adverse impact on pilot performance.This study aims to explore the Biceps Brachii(BB),Rectus Femoris(RF),Flexor Carpi Radialis(FCR),and Tibialis Anterior(TA)activities of fighter pilots in the early and late combat stages,and the target hitting time.A total of 13 volunteers were recruited to conduct simulated combats inside a real fighter cockpit.The surface Electromyography(sEMG)was collected from all volunteers in the initial and final 20s of flight,and the target hitting time during three simulated combats was recorded.The root mean square(RMS)values of right BB and TA were significantly higher than the left side values(p<0.001),while insignificant differences were found in the RMS values between the bilateral RF and FCR.Compared to the early flight period,the median frequency(MF)values of BB and TA were significantly lower during the late flight period,and the RMS values were significantly higher(p<0.047).Contrastively,the RMS values of FCR and RF differed insignificantly during the late flight period.Regarding the target hitting time,a significant difference was noted between task 1 and rask3.Subjects exhibit varying levels of muscle fatigue for different muscle groups before and after the flight.The muscle fatigue levels are asymmetrical on the left and right sides.Muscle fatigue might reduce the pilots'operational ability.This study provides a reference for fighter pilot fatigue protection and treatment.展开更多
With the rapid development of urbanization in China,the existing municipal network cannot cover all areas and solve all human waste treatment problems.Biogas plants,as an important nationally developmental strategy fo...With the rapid development of urbanization in China,the existing municipal network cannot cover all areas and solve all human waste treatment problems.Biogas plants,as an important nationally developmental strategy for cleaner energy production and environmental protection,have been widely used in many industrial and agricultural fields.This research analyzed the mass flow and operation performance in a biogas plant treating human feces at a practical rather than laboratory scale.The biogas plant operated on mesophilic semi-continuous mode at the organic loading rates(OLRs)of 0.56 kg volatile solid(VS)/(m³·d)and average total solid(TS)contents of 3.50%.Results showed that the average biogas production and methane yield were(145±10)m³/d and(471±17)m³CH4/(t VS),respectively.Annual total feeding amount was 2555.0 t.Among these,there were 58.04 t biogas and 2496.97 t digestate,including 43.07 t solid residues and 2453.90 t liquid digestate.For the full-scale biogas plant,anaerobic bacteria could acclimatize to high total ammonia nitrogen(TAN)concentration(3659 mg/L)and tolerate high free ammonia nitrogen(FAN)concentration of 561 mg/L.It also had strong autoregulation for adapting the large range(2.02-15.18 g/L)and high concentration(15.18 g/L)of influent volatile fatty acid(VFA).In order to achieve its sustainable development and high efficient operation,it is very important to improve the feeding concentration,using digestate to dilute raw material and adding some high C/N raw material in human feces.In conclusion,the biogas plant was an excellent alternative technology for treating human feces.展开更多
This paper selected the corn processing industry technology innovation alliance in Heilongjiang Province as the research object, evaluated the operational performance of the alliance by using analytic hierarchy proces...This paper selected the corn processing industry technology innovation alliance in Heilongjiang Province as the research object, evaluated the operational performance of the alliance by using analytic hierarchy process(AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation methods. AHP empirical results showed that the satisfaction of information communication and the satisfaction of the management process were the weakest. And the order from high to low on the level of indicators of the impact for the alliance was the result of alliance operations and the process of alliance operations, the behavioral attitude of alliance members. Besides, the results of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation showed that the operational performance of the corn processing industry technology innovation alliance in Heilongjiang Province was in the general level.展开更多
This paper discusses an optimization of operating a p ermutation circulation-type vehicle routing system (PCVRS, for short), in w hich several stages are located along by a single loop, and a fleet of vehicles travels...This paper discusses an optimization of operating a p ermutation circulation-type vehicle routing system (PCVRS, for short), in w hich several stages are located along by a single loop, and a fleet of vehicles travels on the loop unidirectionally and repeatedly. Traveling on the loop, each vehicle receives an object from the loading stage and then carries it to a cert ain processing stage, or receives an object from a certain processing stage and then carries it to the unloading stage per a turnaround. No passing is allowed f or the vehicles on the loop (from which the system is called permutation, and th is restriction may cause interferences between vehicles). Material handling systems such as PCVRS are actually encountered in flexible man ufacturing systems and in automated storage/retrieval systems. In this paper, we propose a heuristic algorithm for operating the PCVRS, which i ncorporates a new scheduling method for the vehicles with the SPT (shortest proc essing time) numbering of jobs and a round-robin manner of allocating jobs to t he stages, aiming to reduce interferences between the vehicles. We also give num erical results with respect to system performances attained by the heuristic. Description of the system The PCVRS consists of a set of n v vehicles V={V 1,V 2,...,V n v}, a set of n s, processing stages S p={S 1,S 2,...,S n s}, a loading stage S 0 and an unloading stage S n s +1. We denote by S=S p∪{S 0,S n s+l} the set of all the stages. The vehicles travel on a single loop unidirectionany and repeated ly. The system layout is depicted in Fig.1. There is a set of n jobs J={J 1,J 2,...,J n} to be processed b y the vehicles. Each job consists of two tasks: That is, each vehicle receives a n object from S 0 and then carries it to S l with a certain l∈{1,2, ...,n s} (a throw-in job), or receives an object from S l with a certain l∈{1,2,...,n s} and then carries it to S n s+1 (a throw-out job ) per a turnaround. The loop consists of buffer zones BZ(l) and travel zones TZ(l) (see Fig. 1). Each buffer zone BZ(l) is placed in front of stage S l, l=0,1,..., n s, n s+1, in order to avoid a collision between vehicles (i.e., the syste m adopts the so-called zone control strategy). A heuristic algorithm We develop a heuristic algorithm to obtain a good performance for the PCVRS. An operation π={A/B/C} for the PCVRS consists of three decision factors: (A) Numbering jobs Jobs are loaded into S 0 according to an assending order of job numbers. In this paper, we use the following rules to number jobs: SPT: Order jobs in the shortest processing time rule, i.e., P 1≤P 2≤...≤P n for the set of jobs J={J 1,J 2,...,J n}, rather than the FCFS numbering (i.e., number jobs in first-come-first-served order). The SPT rule intends to reduce interferences between two adjacent vehicles at stages. (B) Allocating jobs to stages For the purpose of balancing loads of processing stages, we adopt the following to allocate jobs to the stages: ORDER: Allocate n jobs to n s, processing stages by an in-order manner , i.e., let l(i) be the index of processing stage allocated job J i by ORDER, it holds that l(i)=n s+1-(i-[(i-1)/n s]n s).(1) The ORDER rule intends to process jobs parallel at stages as many as possible. (C) Scheduling vehicles The following method for scheduling vehicles under ORDER rule is already known: Fig.1 The vehicle ro uting system, PCVRS Fig.2 Mean turnaroun d times by heuristics Unchange: Assign n jobs to n v vehicles such that let k(i) be the i ndex of vehicle processing job J i, then k(i)= i-[(i-1)/n v]n v.(2) In csse of n v≥n s, mod (n v,n s)=0 or n v<n s, mod (n s,n v)=0 (mod(x,y) is the remainder of x/y), the number of interferences between vehicles is minimized at stage S 1 under Unchange sche dules, while in the other cases it is not [Lu et al. (2001a)]. Therefore, in t his paper, we develop a new scheduling method of the vehicles, denoted by Ex change, to modify Unchange schedules. Note展开更多
The determination of source-side extracted heating parameters is of great significance to the economic operation of cogeneration systems.This paper investigated the coupling performance of a cogeneration heating and p...The determination of source-side extracted heating parameters is of great significance to the economic operation of cogeneration systems.This paper investigated the coupling performance of a cogeneration heating and power system multidimensionally based on the operating characteristics of the cogeneration units,the hydraulic and thermodynamic characteristics of the heating network,and the energy loads.Taking a steam network supported by a gas-steam combined cycle cogeneration system as the research case,the interaction effect among the source-side prime movers,the heating networks,and the terminal demand thermal parameters were investigated based on the designed values,the plant testing data,and the validated simulation.The operating maps of the gas-steam combined cycle cogeneration units were obtained using THERMOFLEX,and the minimum source-side steam parameters of the steam network were solved using an inverse solution procedure based on the hydro-thermodynamic coupling model.The cogeneration operating maps indicate that the available operating domain considerably narrows with the rise of the extraction steam pressure and flow rate.The heating network inverse solution demonstrates that the source-side steam pressure and temperature can be optimized from the originally designed 1.11 MPa and 238.8°C to 1.074 MPa and 191.15°C,respectively.Under the operating strategy with the minimum source-side heating parameters,the power peak regulation depth remarkably increases to 18.30%whereas the comprehensive thermal efficiency decreases.The operation under the minimum source-side heating steam parameters can be superior to the originally designed one in the economy at a higher price of the heating steam.At a fuel price of$0.38/kg and the power to fuel price of 0.18 kg/(kW·h),the critical price ratio of heating steam to fuel is 119.1 kg/t.The influence of the power-fuel price ratio on the economic deviation appears relatively weak.展开更多
The energy efficiency monitoring is an essential precondition for ground source heat pump system's controlling and energy saving operation. Based on the data monitoring applied in the school building, this work is...The energy efficiency monitoring is an essential precondition for ground source heat pump system's controlling and energy saving operation. Based on the data monitoring applied in the school building, this work is focused on the parameters acquisition and operation analysis of the GSHP system in Tangshan. Results show the average COPs(coefficient of performance) are2.85 and 2.70 in summer and winter, respectively, and heat(cold) unbalance underground existed after whole year operation. The analysis of data also indicates that the direct borehole air-conditioning saved some power consumption obviously in the early stage of summer and energy saving of the GSHP system depended remarkably on its operation and management level. Besides the observation points of ground temperature are laid for a large-scale GSHP system, and the hydraulic balance of the pipes group needs to be concerned specially in safeguarding better reliability.展开更多
Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization....Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization.In this context,mechanical properties have emerged as critical parameters for evaluating the operational performance and longevity of materials and devices at the micro/nanoscale.展开更多
The main way they have of improving overall system reliability is to concentrate on human reliability if organizations are not installing new plant. Previous research by the author has shown that the main cause of sys...The main way they have of improving overall system reliability is to concentrate on human reliability if organizations are not installing new plant. Previous research by the author has shown that the main cause of system unreliability is operator unreliability. There are three main ways to deal with operator unreliability viz improve the environment, enhance the operator′s skill and increase his motivation. Of these, the last is the final untapped area for achieving significant gains in system reliability. Moves to do this by means of competitions for operators at both a local and international level are discussed, with a description of the successes so far.展开更多
In the paper, the method to optimize the rotor structure in variable frequency speed control motors is introduced. The saturation and the skin effect are considered and 2D no-load and load electromagnetic field is cal...In the paper, the method to optimize the rotor structure in variable frequency speed control motors is introduced. The saturation and the skin effect are considered and 2D no-load and load electromagnetic field is calculated in finite elements for a variable frequency speed control motor before and after optimization. Finally, no-load current and operation performance before and after optimization are obtained and the two results are contrasted.展开更多
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in late 2019,economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions have significantly affected China’s real economy.This has reduced consumer reliance on physical stores,increasing marke...Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in late 2019,economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions have significantly affected China’s real economy.This has reduced consumer reliance on physical stores,increasing market and operational risks for brick-and-mortar retailers.This study analyzes the impact of the pandemic on shopping center performance using operational data from 7,010 stores in China alongside COVID-19-related data.The analysis focuses on two indicators:Rent levels and lease termination rates,considering both rental and tenant perspectives.Findings reveal that COVID-19 negatively impacts retail rents and lease termination rates,with regions experiencing severe outbreaks facing greater declines.During lockdowns,the negative effects on rents and termination rates were more pronounced than during the broader pandemic period.Additionally,stores with sales-based rent experience a greater adverse impact compared to those without.The study concludes that the pandemic significantly reduces store rent while the likelihood of early lease terminations remains relatively low.These empirical results offer valuable insights for shopping center operational management and crisis response strategies.展开更多
The operational performance of a full scale subsurface flow constructed wetland, which treated the mixed industrial and domestic wastewater with BOD 5/COD mean ratio of 0 33 at Shatian, Shenzhen City was studied. ...The operational performance of a full scale subsurface flow constructed wetland, which treated the mixed industrial and domestic wastewater with BOD 5/COD mean ratio of 0 33 at Shatian, Shenzhen City was studied. The constructed wetland system consists of screens, sump, pumping station, and primary settling basin, facultative pond, first stage wetland and secondary stage wetland. The designed treatment capacity is 5000 m 3/d, and the actual influent flow is in the range of <2000 to >10000 m 3/d. Under normal operational conditions, the final effluent quality well met the National Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standard(GB 8978\_1996), with the following parameters(mean values): COD 33 90 mg/L, BOD 5 7.65 mg/L, TSS 7.92 mg/L, TN 9.11 mg/L and TP 0 56 mg/L. Seven species of plants were selected to grow in the wetland: Reed, Sweetcane flower Silvergrass, Great Bulrush, Powdery Thalia and Canna of three colours. The growing season is a whole year round. The seasonal discrepancy could be observed and the plants growing in the wetland are vulnerable to lower temperature in winter. The recycling of the effluent in the first stage of the wetland system is an effective measure to improve the performance of the wetland system. The insufficient DO value in the wetland system not only had significant effect on pollutants removal in the wetland, but also was unfavourable to plant growth. The recycling of effluent to the inlet of wetland system and artificial pond to increase DO value of influent to the wetland is key to operate the subsurface constructed wetland steadily and effectively.展开更多
This study investigates the earnings performance of 418 initial public offerings （IPOs） listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong. By analyzing several profitability measures of these 1PO companies from the third ye...This study investigates the earnings performance of 418 initial public offerings （IPOs） listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong. By analyzing several profitability measures of these 1PO companies from the third year prior to listing up to the fifth year post-listing, it is found that IPO companies＇ operating performances as a whole peak in the year of listing or the year preceding the listing, but exhibit a fall in post-issue profitability with the decline being most pronounced in the first financial year following the year in which the listing take place. Over 30% of these IPOs suffer a loss three years after the offerings. Deterioration of post-issue performance is found to be more severe for smaller finns, highly-geared companies, fast-growing enterprises, companies with lower ownership retention by original shareholders, and companies which have managed earnings upwards at the time of listing. These observations are consistent with the higher agency costs when firms go public and that managers have timed the issue at the peak of the companies＇ long-run performance. Further investigation confirms that IPO companies in general make use of income-increasing accruals to manage their earnings upwards in the year when they go public. The reversal of the accruals in post-issue years further exaggerates the decline in their profitability.展开更多
To find a way of loads analysis from operational flight data for advanced aircraft,maneuver identification and standardization jobs are conducted in this paper. For thousands of sorties from one aircraft, after studyi...To find a way of loads analysis from operational flight data for advanced aircraft,maneuver identification and standardization jobs are conducted in this paper. For thousands of sorties from one aircraft, after studying the flight attitude when performing actions, the start and end time of the maneuvers can be determined. According to those time points, various types of maneuvers during the flight are extracted in the form of multi-parameters time histories. By analyzing the numerical range and curve shape of those parameters, a characteristic data library is established to model all types of maneuvers. Based on this library, a computer procedure using pattern-recognition theory is programmed to conduct automatic maneuver identification with high accuracy. In that way, operational loads are classified according to maneuver type. For a group of identified maneuvers of the same type, after the processes of time normalization, trace shifting, as well as averaging and smoothing, the idealization standard time history of each maneuver type is established.Finally, the typical load statuses are determined successfully based on standard maneuvers. The proposed method of maneuver identification and standardization is able to derive operational loads effectively, and might be applied to monitoring loads in Individual Aircraft Tracking Program（IATP）.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11702143 and 11802137)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.30918011343 and 30919011259).
文摘Due to the pressure gain combustion characteristics,the rotating detonation combustor(RDC)can enhance thermodynamic cycle efficiency.Therefore,the performance of gas-turbine engine can be further improved with this combustion technology.In the present study,the RDC operation performance with a turbine guide vane(TGV)is experimentally investigated.Hydrogen and air are used as propellants while hydrogen and air mass flow rate are about 16.1 g/s and 500 g/s and the equivalence ratio is about 1.0.A pre-detonator is used to ignite the mixture.High-frequency dynamic pressure transducers and silicon pressure sensors are employed to measure pressure oscillations and static pressure in the combustion chamber.The experimental results show that the steady propagation of rotating detonation wave(RDW)is observed in the combustion chamber and the mean propagation velocity is above 1650 m/s,reaching over 84%of theoretical Chapman-Jouguet detonation velocity.Clockwise and counterclockwise propagation directions of RDW are obtained.For clockwise propagation direction,the static pressure is about 15%higher in the combustor compared with counterclockwise propagation direction,but the RDW dominant frequency is lower.When the oblique shock wave propagates across the TGV,the pressure oscillations reduces significantly.In addition,as the detonation products flow through the TGV,the static pressure drops up to 32%and 43%for clockwise and counterclockwise propagation process respectively.
基金supported in part by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province under Grants 2023JJ40046 and 2023JJ30049.
文摘Currently,the operational performance assessment system in the power market primarily focuses on power generation and electricity retail companies,lacking a system tailored to the operational characteristics of power generation/selling integrated companies.Therefore,this article proposes an assessment index system for assessing the operational performance of a power generation/selling integrated company,encompassing three dimensions:basic capacity,development potential,and external environment.A dynamic proportional adjustment coefficient is designed,along with a subjective and objective weighting model for assessment indexes based on a combined weightingmethod.Subsequently,the operational performance of an integrated company is assessed using extension theory.The results in the case study demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed dynamic proportional adjustment coefficient.
文摘Rare earths,as a strategic mineral resource,play a vital role in high-tech industries such as aerospace,national defense and military,electronic information,and new energy.With the accelerated evolution of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation,global supply chain security risks have become more prominent.The focus of major countries'resource security assurance has also shifted from bulk minerals to critical minerals.
文摘The banking industry is placing increasing emphasis on green finance to address climate change,support sustainable development,and align with environmental,social,and governance(ESG)goals,as well as sustainable investments to fund environmentally friendly projects.In an era of growing regulatory pressure and rising demand for sustainability from investors and stakeholders,green finance has become a vital tool for banks to enhance operational efficiency.It can reduce operational costs by financing energy-saving projects,improve asset quality by funding low-risk sustainable projects,and even attract capital from environmentally responsible capital markets.Additionally,green finance helps improve risk management frameworks by financing projects that align with long-term sustainable development objectives.This paper explores the relationship between green finance and the operational efficiency of three major banks—RHB Bank,Industrial and Commercial Bank of China(ICBC),and Deutsche Bank.The article focuses on analyzing how these banks integrate green finance into their strategies and the overall impact of these initiatives on operational performance,primarily cost reduction.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11272344)
文摘In this paper, a small flow rate hydrocarbon turbine pump was used to pressurize the fuel supply system of scramjet engine. Some experiments were carried out to investigate the characteristics of turbine pump driven by nitrogen or combustion gas under different operating conditions. A experimental database with regard to the curves of the rotational speed, mass flow rate and net head with regard to centrifugal pump were plotted. These curves were represented as functions of the pressure and temperature at turbine inlet/outlet and the throttle diameter at downstream of centrifugal pump. A sensitivity study has been carried out based on design of experiments. The experimental was employed to analyze net head of centrifugal and throttle characteristics. The research results can accumulate foundations for the close loop control system of turbine pump.
基金the National Military Commission Logistics Department[Grant number:BZZ18J004].
文摘Fatigue has a tremendously adverse impact on pilot performance.This study aims to explore the Biceps Brachii(BB),Rectus Femoris(RF),Flexor Carpi Radialis(FCR),and Tibialis Anterior(TA)activities of fighter pilots in the early and late combat stages,and the target hitting time.A total of 13 volunteers were recruited to conduct simulated combats inside a real fighter cockpit.The surface Electromyography(sEMG)was collected from all volunteers in the initial and final 20s of flight,and the target hitting time during three simulated combats was recorded.The root mean square(RMS)values of right BB and TA were significantly higher than the left side values(p<0.001),while insignificant differences were found in the RMS values between the bilateral RF and FCR.Compared to the early flight period,the median frequency(MF)values of BB and TA were significantly lower during the late flight period,and the RMS values were significantly higher(p<0.047).Contrastively,the RMS values of FCR and RF differed insignificantly during the late flight period.Regarding the target hitting time,a significant difference was noted between task 1 and rask3.Subjects exhibit varying levels of muscle fatigue for different muscle groups before and after the flight.The muscle fatigue levels are asymmetrical on the left and right sides.Muscle fatigue might reduce the pilots'operational ability.This study provides a reference for fighter pilot fatigue protection and treatment.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51506217)Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest of China(201403019)Bill&Melinda Gates foundation(29035035).
文摘With the rapid development of urbanization in China,the existing municipal network cannot cover all areas and solve all human waste treatment problems.Biogas plants,as an important nationally developmental strategy for cleaner energy production and environmental protection,have been widely used in many industrial and agricultural fields.This research analyzed the mass flow and operation performance in a biogas plant treating human feces at a practical rather than laboratory scale.The biogas plant operated on mesophilic semi-continuous mode at the organic loading rates(OLRs)of 0.56 kg volatile solid(VS)/(m³·d)and average total solid(TS)contents of 3.50%.Results showed that the average biogas production and methane yield were(145±10)m³/d and(471±17)m³CH4/(t VS),respectively.Annual total feeding amount was 2555.0 t.Among these,there were 58.04 t biogas and 2496.97 t digestate,including 43.07 t solid residues and 2453.90 t liquid digestate.For the full-scale biogas plant,anaerobic bacteria could acclimatize to high total ammonia nitrogen(TAN)concentration(3659 mg/L)and tolerate high free ammonia nitrogen(FAN)concentration of 561 mg/L.It also had strong autoregulation for adapting the large range(2.02-15.18 g/L)and high concentration(15.18 g/L)of influent volatile fatty acid(VFA).In order to achieve its sustainable development and high efficient operation,it is very important to improve the feeding concentration,using digestate to dilute raw material and adding some high C/N raw material in human feces.In conclusion,the biogas plant was an excellent alternative technology for treating human feces.
基金Supported by Technology Research and Development Project of Heilongjiang Province(GB14D202)
文摘This paper selected the corn processing industry technology innovation alliance in Heilongjiang Province as the research object, evaluated the operational performance of the alliance by using analytic hierarchy process(AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation methods. AHP empirical results showed that the satisfaction of information communication and the satisfaction of the management process were the weakest. And the order from high to low on the level of indicators of the impact for the alliance was the result of alliance operations and the process of alliance operations, the behavioral attitude of alliance members. Besides, the results of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation showed that the operational performance of the corn processing industry technology innovation alliance in Heilongjiang Province was in the general level.
文摘This paper discusses an optimization of operating a p ermutation circulation-type vehicle routing system (PCVRS, for short), in w hich several stages are located along by a single loop, and a fleet of vehicles travels on the loop unidirectionally and repeatedly. Traveling on the loop, each vehicle receives an object from the loading stage and then carries it to a cert ain processing stage, or receives an object from a certain processing stage and then carries it to the unloading stage per a turnaround. No passing is allowed f or the vehicles on the loop (from which the system is called permutation, and th is restriction may cause interferences between vehicles). Material handling systems such as PCVRS are actually encountered in flexible man ufacturing systems and in automated storage/retrieval systems. In this paper, we propose a heuristic algorithm for operating the PCVRS, which i ncorporates a new scheduling method for the vehicles with the SPT (shortest proc essing time) numbering of jobs and a round-robin manner of allocating jobs to t he stages, aiming to reduce interferences between the vehicles. We also give num erical results with respect to system performances attained by the heuristic. Description of the system The PCVRS consists of a set of n v vehicles V={V 1,V 2,...,V n v}, a set of n s, processing stages S p={S 1,S 2,...,S n s}, a loading stage S 0 and an unloading stage S n s +1. We denote by S=S p∪{S 0,S n s+l} the set of all the stages. The vehicles travel on a single loop unidirectionany and repeated ly. The system layout is depicted in Fig.1. There is a set of n jobs J={J 1,J 2,...,J n} to be processed b y the vehicles. Each job consists of two tasks: That is, each vehicle receives a n object from S 0 and then carries it to S l with a certain l∈{1,2, ...,n s} (a throw-in job), or receives an object from S l with a certain l∈{1,2,...,n s} and then carries it to S n s+1 (a throw-out job ) per a turnaround. The loop consists of buffer zones BZ(l) and travel zones TZ(l) (see Fig. 1). Each buffer zone BZ(l) is placed in front of stage S l, l=0,1,..., n s, n s+1, in order to avoid a collision between vehicles (i.e., the syste m adopts the so-called zone control strategy). A heuristic algorithm We develop a heuristic algorithm to obtain a good performance for the PCVRS. An operation π={A/B/C} for the PCVRS consists of three decision factors: (A) Numbering jobs Jobs are loaded into S 0 according to an assending order of job numbers. In this paper, we use the following rules to number jobs: SPT: Order jobs in the shortest processing time rule, i.e., P 1≤P 2≤...≤P n for the set of jobs J={J 1,J 2,...,J n}, rather than the FCFS numbering (i.e., number jobs in first-come-first-served order). The SPT rule intends to reduce interferences between two adjacent vehicles at stages. (B) Allocating jobs to stages For the purpose of balancing loads of processing stages, we adopt the following to allocate jobs to the stages: ORDER: Allocate n jobs to n s, processing stages by an in-order manner , i.e., let l(i) be the index of processing stage allocated job J i by ORDER, it holds that l(i)=n s+1-(i-[(i-1)/n s]n s).(1) The ORDER rule intends to process jobs parallel at stages as many as possible. (C) Scheduling vehicles The following method for scheduling vehicles under ORDER rule is already known: Fig.1 The vehicle ro uting system, PCVRS Fig.2 Mean turnaroun d times by heuristics Unchange: Assign n jobs to n v vehicles such that let k(i) be the i ndex of vehicle processing job J i, then k(i)= i-[(i-1)/n v]n v.(2) In csse of n v≥n s, mod (n v,n s)=0 or n v<n s, mod (n s,n v)=0 (mod(x,y) is the remainder of x/y), the number of interferences between vehicles is minimized at stage S 1 under Unchange sche dules, while in the other cases it is not [Lu et al. (2001a)]. Therefore, in t his paper, we develop a new scheduling method of the vehicles, denoted by Ex change, to modify Unchange schedules. Note
基金Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Energy Utilization(South China University of Technology)(2013A061401005)Research Fund(JMSWFW-2110-044)from Zhongshan Jiaming Electric Power Co.,Ltd.
文摘The determination of source-side extracted heating parameters is of great significance to the economic operation of cogeneration systems.This paper investigated the coupling performance of a cogeneration heating and power system multidimensionally based on the operating characteristics of the cogeneration units,the hydraulic and thermodynamic characteristics of the heating network,and the energy loads.Taking a steam network supported by a gas-steam combined cycle cogeneration system as the research case,the interaction effect among the source-side prime movers,the heating networks,and the terminal demand thermal parameters were investigated based on the designed values,the plant testing data,and the validated simulation.The operating maps of the gas-steam combined cycle cogeneration units were obtained using THERMOFLEX,and the minimum source-side steam parameters of the steam network were solved using an inverse solution procedure based on the hydro-thermodynamic coupling model.The cogeneration operating maps indicate that the available operating domain considerably narrows with the rise of the extraction steam pressure and flow rate.The heating network inverse solution demonstrates that the source-side steam pressure and temperature can be optimized from the originally designed 1.11 MPa and 238.8°C to 1.074 MPa and 191.15°C,respectively.Under the operating strategy with the minimum source-side heating parameters,the power peak regulation depth remarkably increases to 18.30%whereas the comprehensive thermal efficiency decreases.The operation under the minimum source-side heating steam parameters can be superior to the originally designed one in the economy at a higher price of the heating steam.At a fuel price of$0.38/kg and the power to fuel price of 0.18 kg/(kW·h),the critical price ratio of heating steam to fuel is 119.1 kg/t.The influence of the power-fuel price ratio on the economic deviation appears relatively weak.
基金Project(2012BAJ06B04)supported by"12th Five-Year Plan"National science and Technology,ChinaProject(2014-228)supported by Department of Housing and Urban Rural Development of Hebei,China
文摘The energy efficiency monitoring is an essential precondition for ground source heat pump system's controlling and energy saving operation. Based on the data monitoring applied in the school building, this work is focused on the parameters acquisition and operation analysis of the GSHP system in Tangshan. Results show the average COPs(coefficient of performance) are2.85 and 2.70 in summer and winter, respectively, and heat(cold) unbalance underground existed after whole year operation. The analysis of data also indicates that the direct borehole air-conditioning saved some power consumption obviously in the early stage of summer and energy saving of the GSHP system depended remarkably on its operation and management level. Besides the observation points of ground temperature are laid for a large-scale GSHP system, and the hydraulic balance of the pipes group needs to be concerned specially in safeguarding better reliability.
文摘Over the past three decades,micro/nano science and technology have experienced rapid advancements as new materials and advanced devices have increasingly evolved towards high levels of integration and miniaturization.In this context,mechanical properties have emerged as critical parameters for evaluating the operational performance and longevity of materials and devices at the micro/nanoscale.
文摘The main way they have of improving overall system reliability is to concentrate on human reliability if organizations are not installing new plant. Previous research by the author has shown that the main cause of system unreliability is operator unreliability. There are three main ways to deal with operator unreliability viz improve the environment, enhance the operator′s skill and increase his motivation. Of these, the last is the final untapped area for achieving significant gains in system reliability. Moves to do this by means of competitions for operators at both a local and international level are discussed, with a description of the successes so far.
文摘In the paper, the method to optimize the rotor structure in variable frequency speed control motors is introduced. The saturation and the skin effect are considered and 2D no-load and load electromagnetic field is calculated in finite elements for a variable frequency speed control motor before and after optimization. Finally, no-load current and operation performance before and after optimization are obtained and the two results are contrasted.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(72172145,71932002,61973329)Open Projects of the Institute of Systems Science,Beijing Wuzi University(BWUISS46)。
文摘Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in late 2019,economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions have significantly affected China’s real economy.This has reduced consumer reliance on physical stores,increasing market and operational risks for brick-and-mortar retailers.This study analyzes the impact of the pandemic on shopping center performance using operational data from 7,010 stores in China alongside COVID-19-related data.The analysis focuses on two indicators:Rent levels and lease termination rates,considering both rental and tenant perspectives.Findings reveal that COVID-19 negatively impacts retail rents and lease termination rates,with regions experiencing severe outbreaks facing greater declines.During lockdowns,the negative effects on rents and termination rates were more pronounced than during the broader pandemic period.Additionally,stores with sales-based rent experience a greater adverse impact compared to those without.The study concludes that the pandemic significantly reduces store rent while the likelihood of early lease terminations remains relatively low.These empirical results offer valuable insights for shopping center operational management and crisis response strategies.
文摘The operational performance of a full scale subsurface flow constructed wetland, which treated the mixed industrial and domestic wastewater with BOD 5/COD mean ratio of 0 33 at Shatian, Shenzhen City was studied. The constructed wetland system consists of screens, sump, pumping station, and primary settling basin, facultative pond, first stage wetland and secondary stage wetland. The designed treatment capacity is 5000 m 3/d, and the actual influent flow is in the range of <2000 to >10000 m 3/d. Under normal operational conditions, the final effluent quality well met the National Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standard(GB 8978\_1996), with the following parameters(mean values): COD 33 90 mg/L, BOD 5 7.65 mg/L, TSS 7.92 mg/L, TN 9.11 mg/L and TP 0 56 mg/L. Seven species of plants were selected to grow in the wetland: Reed, Sweetcane flower Silvergrass, Great Bulrush, Powdery Thalia and Canna of three colours. The growing season is a whole year round. The seasonal discrepancy could be observed and the plants growing in the wetland are vulnerable to lower temperature in winter. The recycling of the effluent in the first stage of the wetland system is an effective measure to improve the performance of the wetland system. The insufficient DO value in the wetland system not only had significant effect on pollutants removal in the wetland, but also was unfavourable to plant growth. The recycling of effluent to the inlet of wetland system and artificial pond to increase DO value of influent to the wetland is key to operate the subsurface constructed wetland steadily and effectively.
文摘This study investigates the earnings performance of 418 initial public offerings （IPOs） listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong. By analyzing several profitability measures of these 1PO companies from the third year prior to listing up to the fifth year post-listing, it is found that IPO companies＇ operating performances as a whole peak in the year of listing or the year preceding the listing, but exhibit a fall in post-issue profitability with the decline being most pronounced in the first financial year following the year in which the listing take place. Over 30% of these IPOs suffer a loss three years after the offerings. Deterioration of post-issue performance is found to be more severe for smaller finns, highly-geared companies, fast-growing enterprises, companies with lower ownership retention by original shareholders, and companies which have managed earnings upwards at the time of listing. These observations are consistent with the higher agency costs when firms go public and that managers have timed the issue at the peak of the companies＇ long-run performance. Further investigation confirms that IPO companies in general make use of income-increasing accruals to manage their earnings upwards in the year when they go public. The reversal of the accruals in post-issue years further exaggerates the decline in their profitability.
文摘To find a way of loads analysis from operational flight data for advanced aircraft,maneuver identification and standardization jobs are conducted in this paper. For thousands of sorties from one aircraft, after studying the flight attitude when performing actions, the start and end time of the maneuvers can be determined. According to those time points, various types of maneuvers during the flight are extracted in the form of multi-parameters time histories. By analyzing the numerical range and curve shape of those parameters, a characteristic data library is established to model all types of maneuvers. Based on this library, a computer procedure using pattern-recognition theory is programmed to conduct automatic maneuver identification with high accuracy. In that way, operational loads are classified according to maneuver type. For a group of identified maneuvers of the same type, after the processes of time normalization, trace shifting, as well as averaging and smoothing, the idealization standard time history of each maneuver type is established.Finally, the typical load statuses are determined successfully based on standard maneuvers. The proposed method of maneuver identification and standardization is able to derive operational loads effectively, and might be applied to monitoring loads in Individual Aircraft Tracking Program（IATP）.
