Conventional rotary actuators mainly rely on electric or hydraulic/pneumatic motors to convert energy into mechanical motion,making them one of the most widely used actuation methods in industrial manufacturing,roboti...Conventional rotary actuators mainly rely on electric or hydraulic/pneumatic motors to convert energy into mechanical motion,making them one of the most widely used actuation methods in industrial manufacturing,robotics,and automation control.However,these traditional actuators often suffer from limitations in operability and applicability due to their complex structures,bulky systems,high energy consumption,and severe mechanical wear.Liquid crystal elastomers(LCEs)have been increasingly used for programmable actuation applications,owing to their ability to undergo large,reversible,and anisotropic deformations in response to external stimuli.In this work,we propose a compact flexible rotary joint(FRJ)based on LCEs.To describe the thermo-mechanical coupled behaviors,a constitutive model is developed and further implemented for finite element analysis(FEA).Through combining experiments and simulations,we quantify the dynamic rotational behavior of the rotor rotating relative to the base driven by the induced strain of the FRJ under cyclic thermal stimuli.The proposed rotary joint features a simple structure,lightweight design,low energy consumption,and easy control.These characteristics endow it with significant potential for miniaturization and integration in the field of soft actuation and robotics.展开更多
Maintaining the integrity and longevity of structures is essential in many industries,such as aerospace,nuclear,and petroleum.To achieve the cost-effectiveness of large-scale systems in petroleum drilling,a strong emp...Maintaining the integrity and longevity of structures is essential in many industries,such as aerospace,nuclear,and petroleum.To achieve the cost-effectiveness of large-scale systems in petroleum drilling,a strong emphasis on structural durability and monitoring is required.This study focuses on the mechanical vibrations that occur in rotary drilling systems,which have a substantial impact on the structural integrity of drilling equipment.The study specifically investigates axial,torsional,and lateral vibrations,which might lead to negative consequences such as bit-bounce,chaotic whirling,and high-frequency stick-slip.These events not only hinder the efficiency of drilling but also lead to exhaustion and harm to the system’s components since they are difficult to be detected and controlled in real time.The study investigates the dynamic interactions of these vibrations,specifically in their high-frequency modes,usingfield data obtained from measurement while drilling.Thefindings have demonstrated the effect of strong coupling between the high-frequency modes of these vibrations on drilling sys-tem performance.The obtained results highlight the importance of considering the interconnected impacts of these vibrations when designing and implementing robust control systems.Therefore,integrating these compo-nents can increase the durability of drill bits and drill strings,as well as improve the ability to monitor and detect damage.Moreover,by exploiting thesefindings,the assessment of structural resilience in rotary drilling systems can be enhanced.Furthermore,the study demonstrates the capacity of structural health monitoring to improve the quality,dependability,and efficiency of rotary drilling systems in the petroleum industry.展开更多
In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,t...In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,the CFD method was used to simulate the internal flow field of the air pump,and it was found that a main vortex was formed near the rotor of the trailing blade.Based on this observation,a new rotor shape design was proposed in this study,which design places arc-shaped depressed on the circumference of the rotor where the main vortex forms.The existence of the depression facilitated forward motion of the main airflow and thus effectively restricting reverse flow.Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed design is able to decrease pressure-induced torque load on the pump,and the reduction increases for an increasing operating speed.For all three operating speeds tested,the reduction in pressure-induced torque ranges from 5%to up to 10%comparing to the original pump.展开更多
The growing demand for Ni and Co in the new energy sector necessitates efficient extraction methods for limonitic laterite ores.This study demonstrated the effectiveness of sodium sulfate(Na_(2)SO_(4))as an additive f...The growing demand for Ni and Co in the new energy sector necessitates efficient extraction methods for limonitic laterite ores.This study demonstrated the effectiveness of sodium sulfate(Na_(2)SO_(4))as an additive for enhancing the co-enrichment of Ni and Co during solid-state reduction.Na_(2)SO_(4)promoted the formation of two distinct liquid phases,low-melting-point FeS-FeO-Fe and NaAlSiO_(4)-NaFeSiO_(4),facilitating the migration and aggregation of Ni-Co-Fe alloy particles,leading to a high-grade alloy powder with 11.98wt%Ni and 0.88wt%Co and recoveries of 94.03%and 80.16%,respectively.Ni-Co-Fe particle growth was mainly driven by the FeS-FeO-Fe eutectic melt,aligned with a liquid-phase sintering mechanism.Pilot-scale rotary kiln experiments validated the industrial feasibility of this approach,which offers a promising solution for the sustainable extraction of these critical metals.展开更多
The paper deals with the FEM(Finite Element Method)simulation of rotary swaging of Dievar alloy produced by additive manufacturing technology Selective Laser Melting and conventional process.Swaging was performed at a...The paper deals with the FEM(Finite Element Method)simulation of rotary swaging of Dievar alloy produced by additive manufacturing technology Selective Laser Melting and conventional process.Swaging was performed at a temperature of 900℃.True flow stress-strain curves were determined for 600℃–900℃and used to construct a Hensel-Spittel model for FEM simulation.The process parameters,i.e.,stress,temperature,imposed strain,and force,were investigation during the rotary swaging process.Firstly,the stresses induced during rotary swaging and the resistance of the material to deformation were investigated.The amount and distribution of imposed strain in the cross-section can serve as a valuable indicator of the reduction in porosity and the texture evolution of the material.The simulation revealed the force required to swag the Dievar alloy.It also showed the evolution of temperature,which is important for phase transformation during solidification.Furthermore,microstructure evolutionwas observed before and then after rotary swaging.Dievar alloy is a critical material in the manufacture of dies for high-pressure die casting,forging tools,and other equipment subjected to high temperatures and mechanical loads.Understanding its viscoelastoplastic behavior under rotary swaging conditions is essential to optimize its performance in these demanding industrial applications.展开更多
A study of the effect of rotary swaging(RS)at 350℃ on mechanical properties,corrosion resistance and biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo of biodegradable Mg-1%Zn-0.6%Ca alloy was conducted.It is shown that the form...A study of the effect of rotary swaging(RS)at 350℃ on mechanical properties,corrosion resistance and biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo of biodegradable Mg-1%Zn-0.6%Ca alloy was conducted.It is shown that the formation of a recrystallized microstructure after RS with a grain size of 3.2±0.2μm leads to an increase in the strength of the alloy without reduction of level of ductility and corrosion resistance.At the same time,aging of the quenched alloy at 100℃ for 8 h leads to a slight increase in strength,but significantly reduces its ductility and corrosion resistance.The study of the degradation process of the alloy in the quenched state and after RS,both under in vitro and in vivo conditions,did not reveal a significant difference between these two microstructural states.However,an increase in the duration of incubation of the alloy in a complete growth medium from 4 h to 24 days leads to a decrease in the degradation rate(DR)by 4times(from~2 to~0.5 mm/year)due to the formation of a dense layer of degradation products.The study of biocompatibility in vitro did not reveal a significant effect of RS on the hemolytic and cytotoxic activity of the alloy.No signs of systemic toxicity were observed after subcutaneous implantation of alloy samples into mice before and after RS.However,it was found that RS promotes uniform degradation of the alloy over the entire contact surface.In summary,RS at 350℃ allows to increase the strength of Mg-1%Zn-0.6%Ca alloy up to348±5 MPa at a ductility level of 17.3±2.8%and a DRin vivoequal to 0.56±0.12 mm/year without impairing its biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo.展开更多
A rotary sealing device that automatically compensates for wear is designed to address the issues of easy wear and the short service life of the rotary sealing device with automatic wear compensation in mining machine...A rotary sealing device that automatically compensates for wear is designed to address the issues of easy wear and the short service life of the rotary sealing device with automatic wear compensation in mining machinery.After the end face of the guide sleeve wears out,it still tightly adheres to the sealing valve seat under the pressure difference,achieving automatic wear compensation.Based on fluid-solid coupling technology,the structural strength of the rotary sealing device was checked.The influence of factors on the sealing performance of rotary sealing devices was studied using the control variable method.The results show that as the pressure of water increases,the leakage rate of the sealing device decreases,and after 30 MPa,the leakage rate is almost 0 mL/h.The temperature of the rotating sealing device increases with the increase of rotation speed or pressure,and the temperature is more affected by the rotation speed factor.The frictional torque increases with increasing pressure and is independent of rotational speed.Comprehensive analysis shows that the wear resistance and reliability level of the sealing guide sleeve material is PVDF>PEEK>PE>PA.This study designs a high-pressure automatic compensation wear rotary sealing device and selects the optimal sealing material,providing technical support for the application of high-pressure water jet in mining machinery.展开更多
Hydraulic technology has the outstanding advantages of easy pressure compensation and high power density.It is an indispensable part of subsea equipment,such as deep-sea operations and submersible propulsion.There are...Hydraulic technology has the outstanding advantages of easy pressure compensation and high power density.It is an indispensable part of subsea equipment,such as deep-sea operations and submersible propulsion.There are few studies on electrohydraulic servo valves(EHSVs)in the deep sea.In this work,a novel electro-hydraulic servo rotary valve is designed,and its mathematical model is established.The analysis considers the variations in physical parameters such as temperature,ambient pressure,and oil viscosity resulting from changes in sea depth.This study focuses on the deformation of the rotary valve and the consequent alterations in leakage and friction torque.The findings indicate that at a depth of 12000 m,the fit clearance between the valve spool and the valve sleeve is 0.00413 mm,representing a 17%reduction compared with the clearance in a land environment.Then,the response of the rotary valve to depth is analyzed.The results indicate that the bandwidth of the rotary valve decreases with increasing depth.This study provides a reference for the use of the EHSV in the deep sea.展开更多
The rotary gas-gas heat exchanger(GGH)is a vital component in waste heat recovery systems,partic-ularly for Selective Catalytic Reduction(SCR)processes employed in cement kiln operations.This study investigates the th...The rotary gas-gas heat exchanger(GGH)is a vital component in waste heat recovery systems,partic-ularly for Selective Catalytic Reduction(SCR)processes employed in cement kiln operations.This study investigates the thermal performance of a rotary GGH in medium-and low-temperature denitrification systems,using a simplified porous medium model based on its actual internal structure.A porous medium representation is developed from the structural characteristics of the most efficient heat transfer element,and a local thermal non-equilibrium(LTNE)model is employed to capture the distinct thermal behaviors of the solid matrix and gas phase.To account for the rotational dynamics of the system,the multiple reference frame(MRF)approach is adopted.Numerical simulation results exhibit an average error of less than 5%,demonstrating the model’s reliability and predictive accuracy.The temperature distributions of both the metallic heat exchange surfaces and the flue gas are systematically analyzed.Results indicate that the solid and gas phases exhibit significant non-equilibrium thermal behavior.Notably,the circumferential temperature fluctuations of both the heat exchange surfaces and flue gas vary markedly with changes in rotational speed.At low rotational speeds,the temperature non-uniformity coefficient reaches 4.296,while at high speeds it decreases to 0.4813-indicating that lower speeds lead to more pronounced temperature fluctuations.The simulated temperature field patterns are consistent with experimental observations,validating the effectiveness of the modeling approach.展开更多
In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral d...In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral displacement that occurred along the direction of the weak stiffness axis of the mold transformer. In addition, shaking table tests were performed by attaching friction dampers to both sides of the mold transformer. Based on the shaking table test results, the natural frequency, mode vector, and damping ratio of the mold transformer were derived using the transfer function and half-power bandwidth. The test results indicated that the use of friction dampers can decrease the displacement and acceleration response of the mold transformer. Finally, dynamic structural models were established considering the component connectivity and mass distribution of the mold transformer. In addition, a numerical strategy was proposed to calibrate the stiffness coefficients of the mold transformer, thereby facilitating the relationship between generalized mass and stiffness. The results indicated that the analytical model based on the calibration strategy of stiffness coefficients can reasonably simulate the dynamic behavior of the mold transformer using friction dampers with regard to transfer function, displacement, and acceleration response.展开更多
Gifford-McMahon-type pulse-tube cryocoolers(GM-PTCs)working at liquid helium temperatures are promising in quantum technology and cryogenic physics for their high reliability and minimal vibration.These features stem ...Gifford-McMahon-type pulse-tube cryocoolers(GM-PTCs)working at liquid helium temperatures are promising in quantum technology and cryogenic physics for their high reliability and minimal vibration.These features stem from the fact that there are no extra moving parts introduced into the system.The rotary valve is a key component in GM-PTCs that transfers the output exergy from the compressor to the cold head.Because a low Carnot efficiency of 1.58%is achieved at liquid helium temperatures,optimizing the rotary valve is crucial for improving the efficiency of GM-PTCs.In this regard,an exergy-loss analysis method is proposed in this paper to quantitatively obtain the leakage loss and viscosity loss of a rotary valve by experimental measurements.The results show that viscosity loss accounts for more than 97.5%of the total exergy loss in the rotary valve,and that it is possible to improve the structure of the rotary valve by expanding the flow area by 1.5 times.To verify the method,the cooling temperature and power of a remote two-stage GM-PTC were monitored,with original or optimized rotary valves installed.The experimental results show that compared to the original rotary valve,the optimized rotary valve can improve the cooling efficiency of a GM-PTC by 16.4%,with a cooling power of 0.78 W at 4.2 K.展开更多
High-performance copper alloys with enhanced strength,conductivity,and toughness are critical in in-dustrial applications,yet achieving this combination of properties in a bulk form remains challenging,as many strengt...High-performance copper alloys with enhanced strength,conductivity,and toughness are critical in in-dustrial applications,yet achieving this combination of properties in a bulk form remains challenging,as many strength-enhancing grain refinement methods are limited to small-scale production.This study investigates the development of Cu-Ni-Be alloys with high strength,high conductivity,and excellent duc-tility using rotary swaging(RS)as the primary processing method,followed by aging treatments.The RS process,known for its advantages in industrial-scale applications,enables the formation of fibrous,elon-gated grains with strong axial alignment,resulting in improved conductivity along the wire direction.Additionally,the triaxial compressive stresses inherent in RS promote effective dislocation accumulation,producing an alloy with a strength of 706 MPa,uniform elongation of 1.4%,and conductivity of 35%in-ternational annealed copper standard(IACS)in the as-swaged state.Optimized aging treatments further improve the comprehensive performance of the alloy,increasing its strength to 1064 MPa,uniform elon-gation to 10.4%,and conductivity to 46%IACS through the formation of dispersed nanoscale precipitates.These findings demonstrate that the Cu-Ni-Be alloy processed by RS and aging achieves a unique balance of tensile strength,ductility,and conductivity,making it highly suitable for industrial applications.This establishes RS as a viable approach for producing advanced Cu-Ni-Be alloys with tailored properties for the electrical and structural industries.展开更多
A Mg−3.2Bi−0.8Ca(BX31,wt.%)ternary alloy with a yield strength of~358.1 MPa was fabricated by hot extrusion,room-temperature(RT)rotary swaging and subsequent aging treatment.A fine grain structure(~2μm)and a few seco...A Mg−3.2Bi−0.8Ca(BX31,wt.%)ternary alloy with a yield strength of~358.1 MPa was fabricated by hot extrusion,room-temperature(RT)rotary swaging and subsequent aging treatment.A fine grain structure(~2μm)and a few secondary phases were observed in the as-extruded alloy,accompanied by a weak non-basal texture.After RT rotary swaging,the average grain size was reduced to~1μm via continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX).In addition,a large number of residual dislocations piled up within the grain interior,along with the dynamic precipitation of nano-phases.Peak aging occurred rapidly at 448 K for 35 min.After aging,the grain size hardly changed,the density of residual dislocations slightly decreased,and a large number of nano-precipitates were introduced at the dislocation pile-up sites.The grain boundary strengthening,dislocation strengthening and precipitation strengthening co-dominated the strength of the as-aged alloy.展开更多
An opposite combined vertical linear electromagnetic stirring(CV-LEMS)was proposed,which is applied in the final solidification zone of bloom continuous casting.The melt flow,heat transfer,and solidification under CV-...An opposite combined vertical linear electromagnetic stirring(CV-LEMS)was proposed,which is applied in the final solidification zone of bloom continuous casting.The melt flow,heat transfer,and solidification under CV-LEMS were investigated by establishing a three-dimensional numerical simulation model and a pilot continuous casting simulation experiment and compared with the conventional rotary electromagnetic stirring(REMS).The results show that a longitudinally symmetric linear magnetic field is formed in the liquid core of the bloom by applying CV-LEMS,which induces a strong longitudinal circulation flow both on the inner arc side and the outer arc side in the liquid core of the bloom.The height of the melt longitudinal effective mixing range under CV-LEMS reaches 0.9 m,which is greater than that of the REMS and makes up for the deficiency of REMS sensitivity to the position of the final solidification zone.CV-LEMS strongly promotes the mixing of upper melt with high temperature and the lower part melt with low temperature in the liquid core,improves the uniformity of melt temperature distribution and significantly increases the melt temperature near the solidification front,and the width of the liquid core increases by 4.2 mm at maximum.This shows that the appliction of CV-LEMS is more helpful to strengthen the feeding effect of the upper melt to the solidification shrinkage of the lower melt than the conventional REMS and inhibits the formation of porosity,shrinkage cavity and crack defects in the center of the bloom.展开更多
Ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting(UEVC)with clockwise elliptical vibration has made notable achievements in precision machining;however,its critical cutting speed limits its application to low-speed machining ta...Ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting(UEVC)with clockwise elliptical vibration has made notable achievements in precision machining;however,its critical cutting speed limits its application to low-speed machining tasks.Meanwhile,rotary ultrasonic elliptical machining(RUEM)with clockwise elliptical vibration has been validated as an effective high-speed cutting technology.Unfortunately,conventional RUEM leads to increased surface roughness.To address this issue and enhance machining quality,we propose a novel RUEM method employing an anticlockwise vibration direction,called anticlockwise rotary ultrasonic elliptical machining(ARUEM).The mechanisms of surface formation and subsurface strengthening for ARUEM are analyzed.Experimental validations were performed on Ti-6Al-4V alloy,revealing that ARUEM achieved substantially lower ridge heights and up to a 50%reduction in surface roughness compared to conventional RUEM.Additionally,relative to conventional milling,ARUEM resulted in up to 122.6%thicker plastic deformation layers,53.4%higher surface residual compressive stress,and 19.3%greater surface micro-hardness.This study showcases a promising method for high-performance milling of Ti-6Al-4V,offers new insights into RUEM by examining the influence of vibration direction,and enhances understanding of surface formation and subsurface strengthening in the ARUEM method.展开更多
The theoretical analysis of springback in rotary stretch bending process of L-section extrusion was studied. The models for characterizing the springback angle after unloading were established based on the stress and ...The theoretical analysis of springback in rotary stretch bending process of L-section extrusion was studied. The models for characterizing the springback angle after unloading were established based on the stress and strain distributions in the cross-section of the part. With the proposed model, analysis of the effect of pre-stretch force and post-stretch force on springback angle shows that springback decreases as the pre-stretch force or post-stretch force increases. Comparative study with experiments clearly demonstrates that the prediction of springback can resort to the current model without the loss of accuracy.展开更多
A rotary swaging machine was applied to fabricating pipe reduction for miniature inner grooved copper tube （MIGCT） heat pipes. Compared with conventional swaging method, the axial feed of the designed rotary swaging...A rotary swaging machine was applied to fabricating pipe reduction for miniature inner grooved copper tube （MIGCT） heat pipes. Compared with conventional swaging method, the axial feed of the designed rotary swaging machine was reached by a constant pushing force. The deformation of grooves in pipe reduced section during rotary swaging was analyzed. The shrinkage and extensibility of pipe reduction were measured and calculated. Furthermore, four aspects, including outer diameter, surface roughness, extensibility and processing time of pipe reduction, which were influenced by the pushing force, were considered. The results show that the tube wall thickness increases gradually along the z-axis at sinking section. However, the outer diameters, surface roughness and micro-cracks at reduced section tend to decrease along the z-axis. Besides, the effect of variation in the pushing force on the extensibility is limited while an increase in the pushing force results in a decrease of surface roughness. Therefore, a large pushing force within the limit is beneficial to pipe reduction manufacturing during rotary swaging process.展开更多
Aim To get the analytical for laminar viscous flow in the gap of two parallel rotating disks. Methods By estimating the order of magnitude of each term in the Navier-Stokes equations to drop small terms and achieve...Aim To get the analytical for laminar viscous flow in the gap of two parallel rotating disks. Methods By estimating the order of magnitude of each term in the Navier-Stokes equations to drop small terms and achieve the required simplified differential equations, and by integrating the equations to obtain the solution for theflow between two rotary disks. Results Parameters related to the laminar viscous flow in the gap between two parallel rotary disks, such as the velocity, the pressure, the flowrate, the force, the shearing stress, the torque and the power derived. Conclusion The result provides a theoretical basis and an effective method for the designs of the devices connected with the laminar viscous flow in the gap between two parallel rotary disks.展开更多
The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical c...The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical converter(REMC)to obtain flat torque-angle characteristics than traditional proportional solenoid,greatly influencing the promotion and application of rotary valves for electrohydraulic proportional control systems.A simple and feasible regulation method for the torque-angle characteristics of REMCs based on a hybrid air gap is proposed.The regulation is performed by paralleling an additional axial air gap with the original radial air gap to obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic and increase output torque.For comparison,prototypes of REMCs based on hybrid and radial air gaps were manufactured,and a special test rig was built.The torque-angle characteristics under different excitation currents and step responses were studied by magnetic circuit analysis,finite element simulation,and experimental research.The experimental results were consistent with the theoretical analysis.It was shown that REMCs based on a hybrid air gap can obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic with further optimizing of key structural parameters and also increase output torque.This regulation method provides a new approach for the design of proportional rotary electromechanical converters.展开更多
Friction stir spot welding of A6061 sheets was conducted using a tool with thread pin. The hook geometries, hook formation and mechanical properties of the joints welded with different rotary directions and speeds wer...Friction stir spot welding of A6061 sheets was conducted using a tool with thread pin. The hook geometries, hook formation and mechanical properties of the joints welded with different rotary directions and speeds were investigated. The results show that the hook in the joint welded in clockwise was curved upwards and that in anticlockwise was curved downwards. The hook formation was related to the plastic material flow in the joint. With increasing the rotary speed in clockwise direction, the hook moved upwards and far way from the center of the keyhole, resulting in an increase in the effective weld width and a decrease in the effective sheet thickness. Three types of fractuces were observed and they were affected by the hook geometries. The tensile shear load increased firstly and then decreased when the rotary speed increased in clockwise direction, which was related to the hook geometries.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12125205,12321002,12132014,and 12072316)the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province of China(No.2021C01183)。
文摘Conventional rotary actuators mainly rely on electric or hydraulic/pneumatic motors to convert energy into mechanical motion,making them one of the most widely used actuation methods in industrial manufacturing,robotics,and automation control.However,these traditional actuators often suffer from limitations in operability and applicability due to their complex structures,bulky systems,high energy consumption,and severe mechanical wear.Liquid crystal elastomers(LCEs)have been increasingly used for programmable actuation applications,owing to their ability to undergo large,reversible,and anisotropic deformations in response to external stimuli.In this work,we propose a compact flexible rotary joint(FRJ)based on LCEs.To describe the thermo-mechanical coupled behaviors,a constitutive model is developed and further implemented for finite element analysis(FEA).Through combining experiments and simulations,we quantify the dynamic rotational behavior of the rotor rotating relative to the base driven by the induced strain of the FRJ under cyclic thermal stimuli.The proposed rotary joint features a simple structure,lightweight design,low energy consumption,and easy control.These characteristics endow it with significant potential for miniaturization and integration in the field of soft actuation and robotics.
文摘Maintaining the integrity and longevity of structures is essential in many industries,such as aerospace,nuclear,and petroleum.To achieve the cost-effectiveness of large-scale systems in petroleum drilling,a strong emphasis on structural durability and monitoring is required.This study focuses on the mechanical vibrations that occur in rotary drilling systems,which have a substantial impact on the structural integrity of drilling equipment.The study specifically investigates axial,torsional,and lateral vibrations,which might lead to negative consequences such as bit-bounce,chaotic whirling,and high-frequency stick-slip.These events not only hinder the efficiency of drilling but also lead to exhaustion and harm to the system’s components since they are difficult to be detected and controlled in real time.The study investigates the dynamic interactions of these vibrations,specifically in their high-frequency modes,usingfield data obtained from measurement while drilling.Thefindings have demonstrated the effect of strong coupling between the high-frequency modes of these vibrations on drilling sys-tem performance.The obtained results highlight the importance of considering the interconnected impacts of these vibrations when designing and implementing robust control systems.Therefore,integrating these compo-nents can increase the durability of drill bits and drill strings,as well as improve the ability to monitor and detect damage.Moreover,by exploiting thesefindings,the assessment of structural resilience in rotary drilling systems can be enhanced.Furthermore,the study demonstrates the capacity of structural health monitoring to improve the quality,dependability,and efficiency of rotary drilling systems in the petroleum industry.
文摘In the printing industry,vacuum pumps play a critical role in sheet feeding and gripping processes.In order to improve the efficiency of vacuum pumps,By analyzing the internal flow field of the vane type vacuum pump,the CFD method was used to simulate the internal flow field of the air pump,and it was found that a main vortex was formed near the rotor of the trailing blade.Based on this observation,a new rotor shape design was proposed in this study,which design places arc-shaped depressed on the circumference of the rotor where the main vortex forms.The existence of the depression facilitated forward motion of the main airflow and thus effectively restricting reverse flow.Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed design is able to decrease pressure-induced torque load on the pump,and the reduction increases for an increasing operating speed.For all three operating speeds tested,the reduction in pressure-induced torque ranges from 5%to up to 10%comparing to the original pump.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52174288 and 51804346)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China(No.1053320231449).
文摘The growing demand for Ni and Co in the new energy sector necessitates efficient extraction methods for limonitic laterite ores.This study demonstrated the effectiveness of sodium sulfate(Na_(2)SO_(4))as an additive for enhancing the co-enrichment of Ni and Co during solid-state reduction.Na_(2)SO_(4)promoted the formation of two distinct liquid phases,low-melting-point FeS-FeO-Fe and NaAlSiO_(4)-NaFeSiO_(4),facilitating the migration and aggregation of Ni-Co-Fe alloy particles,leading to a high-grade alloy powder with 11.98wt%Ni and 0.88wt%Co and recoveries of 94.03%and 80.16%,respectively.Ni-Co-Fe particle growth was mainly driven by the FeS-FeO-Fe eutectic melt,aligned with a liquid-phase sintering mechanism.Pilot-scale rotary kiln experiments validated the industrial feasibility of this approach,which offers a promising solution for the sustainable extraction of these critical metals.
基金funded by the project SP2024/089 of the Specific Research of the VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava and realized within the framework of the Johannes Amos Comenius Program,Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development-MATUR,No.CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004631Brno University of Technology project No.FSI-S-23-8231“Investigation of Dynamic Deformation Behavior ofMetallicMaterials Prepared via Alternative Production Methods”.
文摘The paper deals with the FEM(Finite Element Method)simulation of rotary swaging of Dievar alloy produced by additive manufacturing technology Selective Laser Melting and conventional process.Swaging was performed at a temperature of 900℃.True flow stress-strain curves were determined for 600℃–900℃and used to construct a Hensel-Spittel model for FEM simulation.The process parameters,i.e.,stress,temperature,imposed strain,and force,were investigation during the rotary swaging process.Firstly,the stresses induced during rotary swaging and the resistance of the material to deformation were investigated.The amount and distribution of imposed strain in the cross-section can serve as a valuable indicator of the reduction in porosity and the texture evolution of the material.The simulation revealed the force required to swag the Dievar alloy.It also showed the evolution of temperature,which is important for phase transformation during solidification.Furthermore,microstructure evolutionwas observed before and then after rotary swaging.Dievar alloy is a critical material in the manufacture of dies for high-pressure die casting,forging tools,and other equipment subjected to high temperatures and mechanical loads.Understanding its viscoelastoplastic behavior under rotary swaging conditions is essential to optimize its performance in these demanding industrial applications.
基金Funding support of this work was carried out within the governmental task#075-00319-25-00.
文摘A study of the effect of rotary swaging(RS)at 350℃ on mechanical properties,corrosion resistance and biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo of biodegradable Mg-1%Zn-0.6%Ca alloy was conducted.It is shown that the formation of a recrystallized microstructure after RS with a grain size of 3.2±0.2μm leads to an increase in the strength of the alloy without reduction of level of ductility and corrosion resistance.At the same time,aging of the quenched alloy at 100℃ for 8 h leads to a slight increase in strength,but significantly reduces its ductility and corrosion resistance.The study of the degradation process of the alloy in the quenched state and after RS,both under in vitro and in vivo conditions,did not reveal a significant difference between these two microstructural states.However,an increase in the duration of incubation of the alloy in a complete growth medium from 4 h to 24 days leads to a decrease in the degradation rate(DR)by 4times(from~2 to~0.5 mm/year)due to the formation of a dense layer of degradation products.The study of biocompatibility in vitro did not reveal a significant effect of RS on the hemolytic and cytotoxic activity of the alloy.No signs of systemic toxicity were observed after subcutaneous implantation of alloy samples into mice before and after RS.However,it was found that RS promotes uniform degradation of the alloy over the entire contact surface.In summary,RS at 350℃ allows to increase the strength of Mg-1%Zn-0.6%Ca alloy up to348±5 MPa at a ductility level of 17.3±2.8%and a DRin vivoequal to 0.56±0.12 mm/year without impairing its biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.BK20231497)Jiangsu Provincial Post graduate Research&Practice Innovation Program(Grant No.KYCX25_2982)+3 种基金China University of Mining and Technology Graduate Innovation Program(Grant No.2025WLKXJ094)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51975573)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2905600)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institute of China.
文摘A rotary sealing device that automatically compensates for wear is designed to address the issues of easy wear and the short service life of the rotary sealing device with automatic wear compensation in mining machinery.After the end face of the guide sleeve wears out,it still tightly adheres to the sealing valve seat under the pressure difference,achieving automatic wear compensation.Based on fluid-solid coupling technology,the structural strength of the rotary sealing device was checked.The influence of factors on the sealing performance of rotary sealing devices was studied using the control variable method.The results show that as the pressure of water increases,the leakage rate of the sealing device decreases,and after 30 MPa,the leakage rate is almost 0 mL/h.The temperature of the rotating sealing device increases with the increase of rotation speed or pressure,and the temperature is more affected by the rotation speed factor.The frictional torque increases with increasing pressure and is independent of rotational speed.Comprehensive analysis shows that the wear resistance and reliability level of the sealing guide sleeve material is PVDF>PEEK>PE>PA.This study designs a high-pressure automatic compensation wear rotary sealing device and selects the optimal sealing material,providing technical support for the application of high-pressure water jet in mining machinery.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2805703)the Major Training Program of University Research and Innovation Platform of Gansu Provincial Department of Education(Grant No.2024CXPT-09).
文摘Hydraulic technology has the outstanding advantages of easy pressure compensation and high power density.It is an indispensable part of subsea equipment,such as deep-sea operations and submersible propulsion.There are few studies on electrohydraulic servo valves(EHSVs)in the deep sea.In this work,a novel electro-hydraulic servo rotary valve is designed,and its mathematical model is established.The analysis considers the variations in physical parameters such as temperature,ambient pressure,and oil viscosity resulting from changes in sea depth.This study focuses on the deformation of the rotary valve and the consequent alterations in leakage and friction torque.The findings indicate that at a depth of 12000 m,the fit clearance between the valve spool and the valve sleeve is 0.00413 mm,representing a 17%reduction compared with the clearance in a land environment.Then,the response of the rotary valve to depth is analyzed.The results indicate that the bandwidth of the rotary valve decreases with increasing depth.This study provides a reference for the use of the EHSV in the deep sea.
基金supported the Eco-Environment Project of the Key Research and Development Program of Anhui Province(No.202104i07020016).
文摘The rotary gas-gas heat exchanger(GGH)is a vital component in waste heat recovery systems,partic-ularly for Selective Catalytic Reduction(SCR)processes employed in cement kiln operations.This study investigates the thermal performance of a rotary GGH in medium-and low-temperature denitrification systems,using a simplified porous medium model based on its actual internal structure.A porous medium representation is developed from the structural characteristics of the most efficient heat transfer element,and a local thermal non-equilibrium(LTNE)model is employed to capture the distinct thermal behaviors of the solid matrix and gas phase.To account for the rotational dynamics of the system,the multiple reference frame(MRF)approach is adopted.Numerical simulation results exhibit an average error of less than 5%,demonstrating the model’s reliability and predictive accuracy.The temperature distributions of both the metallic heat exchange surfaces and the flue gas are systematically analyzed.Results indicate that the solid and gas phases exhibit significant non-equilibrium thermal behavior.Notably,the circumferential temperature fluctuations of both the heat exchange surfaces and flue gas vary markedly with changes in rotational speed.At low rotational speeds,the temperature non-uniformity coefficient reaches 4.296,while at high speeds it decreases to 0.4813-indicating that lower speeds lead to more pronounced temperature fluctuations.The simulated temperature field patterns are consistent with experimental observations,validating the effectiveness of the modeling approach.
基金Basic Science Research Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea under Grant Nos.NRF-2020R1A6A1A03044977 and NRF2022R1A2C2004351。
文摘In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral displacement that occurred along the direction of the weak stiffness axis of the mold transformer. In addition, shaking table tests were performed by attaching friction dampers to both sides of the mold transformer. Based on the shaking table test results, the natural frequency, mode vector, and damping ratio of the mold transformer were derived using the transfer function and half-power bandwidth. The test results indicated that the use of friction dampers can decrease the displacement and acceleration response of the mold transformer. Finally, dynamic structural models were established considering the component connectivity and mass distribution of the mold transformer. In addition, a numerical strategy was proposed to calibrate the stiffness coefficients of the mold transformer, thereby facilitating the relationship between generalized mass and stiffness. The results indicated that the analytical model based on the calibration strategy of stiffness coefficients can reasonably simulate the dynamic behavior of the mold transformer using friction dampers with regard to transfer function, displacement, and acceleration response.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2023YFF0721304)the Key Research&Development Program of Jiangsu Province(No.2021015-4),China。
文摘Gifford-McMahon-type pulse-tube cryocoolers(GM-PTCs)working at liquid helium temperatures are promising in quantum technology and cryogenic physics for their high reliability and minimal vibration.These features stem from the fact that there are no extra moving parts introduced into the system.The rotary valve is a key component in GM-PTCs that transfers the output exergy from the compressor to the cold head.Because a low Carnot efficiency of 1.58%is achieved at liquid helium temperatures,optimizing the rotary valve is crucial for improving the efficiency of GM-PTCs.In this regard,an exergy-loss analysis method is proposed in this paper to quantitatively obtain the leakage loss and viscosity loss of a rotary valve by experimental measurements.The results show that viscosity loss accounts for more than 97.5%of the total exergy loss in the rotary valve,and that it is possible to improve the structure of the rotary valve by expanding the flow area by 1.5 times.To verify the method,the cooling temperature and power of a remote two-stage GM-PTC were monitored,with original or optimized rotary valves installed.The experimental results show that compared to the original rotary valve,the optimized rotary valve can improve the cooling efficiency of a GM-PTC by 16.4%,with a cooling power of 0.78 W at 4.2 K.
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No 2021YFA1200203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51971112,51225102,and 52171119)+3 种基金the Jiangsu Province Leading Edge Technology Basic Research Major Project(BK20222014)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2023201001)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(Grant No 2023ZB091)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No 2023M741699).
文摘High-performance copper alloys with enhanced strength,conductivity,and toughness are critical in in-dustrial applications,yet achieving this combination of properties in a bulk form remains challenging,as many strength-enhancing grain refinement methods are limited to small-scale production.This study investigates the development of Cu-Ni-Be alloys with high strength,high conductivity,and excellent duc-tility using rotary swaging(RS)as the primary processing method,followed by aging treatments.The RS process,known for its advantages in industrial-scale applications,enables the formation of fibrous,elon-gated grains with strong axial alignment,resulting in improved conductivity along the wire direction.Additionally,the triaxial compressive stresses inherent in RS promote effective dislocation accumulation,producing an alloy with a strength of 706 MPa,uniform elongation of 1.4%,and conductivity of 35%in-ternational annealed copper standard(IACS)in the as-swaged state.Optimized aging treatments further improve the comprehensive performance of the alloy,increasing its strength to 1064 MPa,uniform elon-gation to 10.4%,and conductivity to 46%IACS through the formation of dispersed nanoscale precipitates.These findings demonstrate that the Cu-Ni-Be alloy processed by RS and aging achieves a unique balance of tensile strength,ductility,and conductivity,making it highly suitable for industrial applications.This establishes RS as a viable approach for producing advanced Cu-Ni-Be alloys with tailored properties for the electrical and structural industries.
基金supported by the financial supports from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3701100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51901204,52161023,52204407)+3 种基金Key Research and Development Plan of Shanxi Province,China(No.202102050201005)Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Precious Metal Laboratory,China(No.YPML-2023050208)Yunnan Science and Technology Planning Project,China(Nos.202201AU070010,202301AT070276,202302AB080008,202303AA080001)the Second Professional Practice Innovation Project of Yunnan University,China(No.ZC-22221620).
文摘A Mg−3.2Bi−0.8Ca(BX31,wt.%)ternary alloy with a yield strength of~358.1 MPa was fabricated by hot extrusion,room-temperature(RT)rotary swaging and subsequent aging treatment.A fine grain structure(~2μm)and a few secondary phases were observed in the as-extruded alloy,accompanied by a weak non-basal texture.After RT rotary swaging,the average grain size was reduced to~1μm via continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX).In addition,a large number of residual dislocations piled up within the grain interior,along with the dynamic precipitation of nano-phases.Peak aging occurred rapidly at 448 K for 35 min.After aging,the grain size hardly changed,the density of residual dislocations slightly decreased,and a large number of nano-precipitates were introduced at the dislocation pile-up sites.The grain boundary strengthening,dislocation strengthening and precipitation strengthening co-dominated the strength of the as-aged alloy.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1760206 and Grant No.51574083)the 111 Project(2.0)of China(No.BP0719037)for the financial support。
文摘An opposite combined vertical linear electromagnetic stirring(CV-LEMS)was proposed,which is applied in the final solidification zone of bloom continuous casting.The melt flow,heat transfer,and solidification under CV-LEMS were investigated by establishing a three-dimensional numerical simulation model and a pilot continuous casting simulation experiment and compared with the conventional rotary electromagnetic stirring(REMS).The results show that a longitudinally symmetric linear magnetic field is formed in the liquid core of the bloom by applying CV-LEMS,which induces a strong longitudinal circulation flow both on the inner arc side and the outer arc side in the liquid core of the bloom.The height of the melt longitudinal effective mixing range under CV-LEMS reaches 0.9 m,which is greater than that of the REMS and makes up for the deficiency of REMS sensitivity to the position of the final solidification zone.CV-LEMS strongly promotes the mixing of upper melt with high temperature and the lower part melt with low temperature in the liquid core,improves the uniformity of melt temperature distribution and significantly increases the melt temperature near the solidification front,and the width of the liquid core increases by 4.2 mm at maximum.This shows that the appliction of CV-LEMS is more helpful to strengthen the feeding effect of the upper melt to the solidification shrinkage of the lower melt than the conventional REMS and inhibits the formation of porosity,shrinkage cavity and crack defects in the center of the bloom.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.91960203 and 52375399)the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment Aeronautical Science Foundation(No.2022Z045051001).
文摘Ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting(UEVC)with clockwise elliptical vibration has made notable achievements in precision machining;however,its critical cutting speed limits its application to low-speed machining tasks.Meanwhile,rotary ultrasonic elliptical machining(RUEM)with clockwise elliptical vibration has been validated as an effective high-speed cutting technology.Unfortunately,conventional RUEM leads to increased surface roughness.To address this issue and enhance machining quality,we propose a novel RUEM method employing an anticlockwise vibration direction,called anticlockwise rotary ultrasonic elliptical machining(ARUEM).The mechanisms of surface formation and subsurface strengthening for ARUEM are analyzed.Experimental validations were performed on Ti-6Al-4V alloy,revealing that ARUEM achieved substantially lower ridge heights and up to a 50%reduction in surface roughness compared to conventional RUEM.Additionally,relative to conventional milling,ARUEM resulted in up to 122.6%thicker plastic deformation layers,53.4%higher surface residual compressive stress,and 19.3%greater surface micro-hardness.This study showcases a promising method for high-performance milling of Ti-6Al-4V,offers new insights into RUEM by examining the influence of vibration direction,and enhances understanding of surface formation and subsurface strengthening in the ARUEM method.
基金Project (20090450276) supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject (50905008) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The theoretical analysis of springback in rotary stretch bending process of L-section extrusion was studied. The models for characterizing the springback angle after unloading were established based on the stress and strain distributions in the cross-section of the part. With the proposed model, analysis of the effect of pre-stretch force and post-stretch force on springback angle shows that springback decreases as the pre-stretch force or post-stretch force increases. Comparative study with experiments clearly demonstrates that the prediction of springback can resort to the current model without the loss of accuracy.
基金Project (U0834002) supported by the Key Program of NSFC Guangdong Joint Funds of ChinaProjects (51005079, 20976055) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project (10451064101005146) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, ChinaProject (20100172120001) supported by Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education, China
文摘A rotary swaging machine was applied to fabricating pipe reduction for miniature inner grooved copper tube （MIGCT） heat pipes. Compared with conventional swaging method, the axial feed of the designed rotary swaging machine was reached by a constant pushing force. The deformation of grooves in pipe reduced section during rotary swaging was analyzed. The shrinkage and extensibility of pipe reduction were measured and calculated. Furthermore, four aspects, including outer diameter, surface roughness, extensibility and processing time of pipe reduction, which were influenced by the pushing force, were considered. The results show that the tube wall thickness increases gradually along the z-axis at sinking section. However, the outer diameters, surface roughness and micro-cracks at reduced section tend to decrease along the z-axis. Besides, the effect of variation in the pushing force on the extensibility is limited while an increase in the pushing force results in a decrease of surface roughness. Therefore, a large pushing force within the limit is beneficial to pipe reduction manufacturing during rotary swaging process.
文摘Aim To get the analytical for laminar viscous flow in the gap of two parallel rotating disks. Methods By estimating the order of magnitude of each term in the Navier-Stokes equations to drop small terms and achieve the required simplified differential equations, and by integrating the equations to obtain the solution for theflow between two rotary disks. Results Parameters related to the laminar viscous flow in the gap between two parallel rotary disks, such as the velocity, the pressure, the flowrate, the force, the shearing stress, the torque and the power derived. Conclusion The result provides a theoretical basis and an effective method for the designs of the devices connected with the laminar viscous flow in the gap between two parallel rotary disks.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51975524).
文摘The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical converter(REMC)to obtain flat torque-angle characteristics than traditional proportional solenoid,greatly influencing the promotion and application of rotary valves for electrohydraulic proportional control systems.A simple and feasible regulation method for the torque-angle characteristics of REMCs based on a hybrid air gap is proposed.The regulation is performed by paralleling an additional axial air gap with the original radial air gap to obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic and increase output torque.For comparison,prototypes of REMCs based on hybrid and radial air gaps were manufactured,and a special test rig was built.The torque-angle characteristics under different excitation currents and step responses were studied by magnetic circuit analysis,finite element simulation,and experimental research.The experimental results were consistent with the theoretical analysis.It was shown that REMCs based on a hybrid air gap can obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic with further optimizing of key structural parameters and also increase output torque.This regulation method provides a new approach for the design of proportional rotary electromechanical converters.
基金This work was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （51364037）, the Landed Plan of Science and Technology in Colleges and Universities of Jiangxi Province （KJLD12074）, the Aerospace Science Foundation of China （20111156004）.
文摘Friction stir spot welding of A6061 sheets was conducted using a tool with thread pin. The hook geometries, hook formation and mechanical properties of the joints welded with different rotary directions and speeds were investigated. The results show that the hook in the joint welded in clockwise was curved upwards and that in anticlockwise was curved downwards. The hook formation was related to the plastic material flow in the joint. With increasing the rotary speed in clockwise direction, the hook moved upwards and far way from the center of the keyhole, resulting in an increase in the effective weld width and a decrease in the effective sheet thickness. Three types of fractuces were observed and they were affected by the hook geometries. The tensile shear load increased firstly and then decreased when the rotary speed increased in clockwise direction, which was related to the hook geometries.
