EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a tokamak with su- perconducting toroidal and poloidal magnets operated at 4.5 K. In order to reduce the thermal load applied on the surfaces of all cryogenica...EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a tokamak with su- perconducting toroidal and poloidal magnets operated at 4.5 K. In order to reduce the thermal load applied on the surfaces of all cryogenically cooled components and keep the heat load of the cryogenic system at a minimum, a continuous radiation shield system located between the magnet system and warm components is adopted. The main loads to which the thermal shield system is subjected are gravity, seismic, electromagnetic and thermal gradients. This study employed NASTRAN and ANSYS finite element codes to analyze the stress under a spectrum of loading conditions and combinations, providing a theoretical basis for an optimization design of the structure.展开更多
The ITER equatorial thermal shield is located inside the cryostat and outside the vacuum vessel, and its purpose is to provide a thermal shield from hot components to the superconducting magnets. Electromagnetic analy...The ITER equatorial thermal shield is located inside the cryostat and outside the vacuum vessel, and its purpose is to provide a thermal shield from hot components to the superconducting magnets. Electromagnetic analysis of the equatorial thermal shield was performed using the ANSYS code, because electromagnetic load was one of the main loads. The 40 sector finite element model was established including the vacuum vessel, equatorial thermal shield, and superconducting magnets. The main purpose of this analysis was to investigate the eddy current and electromagnetic force in the equatorial thermal shield during plasma disruption. Stress analysis was implemented under the electromagnetic load. The results show that the equatorial thermal shield can accommodate the calculated electromagnetic loads.展开更多
Thermal analysis of the equatorial thermal shield for ITER is conducted in order to confirm that the cooling tube design was reasonable under both the plasma operational and the baking operational conditions. The stru...Thermal analysis of the equatorial thermal shield for ITER is conducted in order to confirm that the cooling tube design was reasonable under both the plasma operational and the baking operational conditions. The structural performance was analyzed by means of the finite element software ANSYS. A comparison of the results with design requirements shows that the results of the simulation are within allowable design requirements, which indicates the feasibility and reliability of the equatorial thermal shield structure.展开更多
Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL accordi...Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL according to microscopic observation. Both the inside and outside surfaces of the film were smooth. For B_4 C/NRL flexible films, the minimum elongation at break was greater than 600%, the minimum tensile strength was greater than 12 MPa, and the hardness was in the range of 35–55 HA,which were suitable for preparing flexible wearable products. The attenuation efficiencies of the B_4 C/NRL flexible films for thermal neutrons were also calculated. The B_4 C/NRL flexible films exhibit good attenuation effect for thermal neutrons.展开更多
With continuous enhancement of gas-turbine inlet temperature and rapid increase of radiant heat transfer,thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials with a combination of low thermal conductivity and good high-temperature t...With continuous enhancement of gas-turbine inlet temperature and rapid increase of radiant heat transfer,thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials with a combination of low thermal conductivity and good high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance play vital roles in ensuring the durability of metallic blades.However,yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ),as the state-of-the-art TBC and current industry standard,is unable to meet such demands since it is almost translucent to high-temperature thermal radiation.Besides,poor corrosion resistance of YSZ to molten calcia-magnesia-alumina-silicates(CMAS)also impedes its application in sand,dust,or volcanic ash laden environments.In order to improve the hightemperature thermal radiation shielding performance and CMAS resistance of YSZ and further reduce its thermal conductivity,two medium-entropy(ME)oxide ceramics,ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)and ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2),were designed and prepared by pressureless sintering of binary powder compacts in this work.ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)presents cubic structure but a trace amount of secondary phase,while ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)displays a combination of tetragonal phase(81.6 wt.%)and cubic phase(18.4 wt.%).Both ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)and ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)possess better high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance than YSZ.Especially,the high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance of ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)is superior to that of ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)due to its narrower band gap and correspondingly higher infrared absorbance(above 0.7)at the waveband of 1 to 5μm.The two ME oxides also display significantly lower thermal conductivity than YSZ and close thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)to YSZ and Ni-based superalloys.In addition,the two ME oxides possess excellent CMAS resistance.After attack by molten CMAS at 1250℃for 4 h,merely~2μm thick penetration layer has been formed and the structure below the penetration layer is still intact.These results demonstrate that ME(Me,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)(Me=Y and Ta),especially ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2),are promising thermal barrier materials for high-temperature thermal radiation shielding and CMAS blocking.展开更多
In this article, hybrid fillers with different dimensions, namely, 2-dimensional(2-D) expanded graphite(EG) and 1-dimensional(1-D) multi-walled carbon nanotubes(CNTs), were added to aromatic nylon MXD6 matrix ...In this article, hybrid fillers with different dimensions, namely, 2-dimensional(2-D) expanded graphite(EG) and 1-dimensional(1-D) multi-walled carbon nanotubes(CNTs), were added to aromatic nylon MXD6 matrix via melt-blending, to enhance its thermal and electrical conductivity as well as electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE). For ternary composites of MXD6/EG/CNTs, the electrical conductivity reaches up nine orders of magnitude higher compared to that of the neat MXD6 sample, which turned the polymer-based composites from an insulator to a conductor, and the thermal conductivity has been enhanced by 477% compared with that of neat MXD6 sample. Meanwhile, the EMI SE of ternary composite reaches ~50 d B at the overall filler loading of only 18 wt%. This work can provide guidance for the preparation of polymer composites with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity via using hybrid filler.展开更多
Superheater tubes temperature control is a necessity for long lifetime, high efficiency and high load following capability in boiler. This study reports a new approach for the control strategy design of boilers with s...Superheater tubes temperature control is a necessity for long lifetime, high efficiency and high load following capability in boiler. This study reports a new approach for the control strategy design of boilers with special shields. The presented control strategy is developed based on radiation thermal shields with low emissivity coefficient and high reflectivity or scattering coefficient. In order to simulate the combustion event in boiler and heat transfer to superheater tubes, an effective set of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) codes is used. Results indicate a successful identification of over- heated zones on platen superheater tubes and effect of radiation shields for solving this problem.展开更多
ITER blanket design has progressed significantly since 2001, which resulted in a reduction in cost and an increase in performance with respect to FDR 2001. One of the most important improvements is the new coolant flo...ITER blanket design has progressed significantly since 2001, which resulted in a reduction in cost and an increase in performance with respect to FDR 2001. One of the most important improvements is the new coolant flow configuration in the shield block ( SB ) . In the current design TM, the cooling circuit in the SB is a matrix of radial holes which are arranged in eight poloidal rows. The rows are fed in parallel by front headers and back drilled collectors, and merge in four couples through the front header. These four couples of rows are linked in series by transverse holes. In the current design, a special shape of flow driver is mounted inside the radial hole, and coolant flows through clearance between the driver and drilled radial hole, which allows achieving a high coolant velocity,展开更多
文摘EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a tokamak with su- perconducting toroidal and poloidal magnets operated at 4.5 K. In order to reduce the thermal load applied on the surfaces of all cryogenically cooled components and keep the heat load of the cryogenic system at a minimum, a continuous radiation shield system located between the magnet system and warm components is adopted. The main loads to which the thermal shield system is subjected are gravity, seismic, electromagnetic and thermal gradients. This study employed NASTRAN and ANSYS finite element codes to analyze the stress under a spectrum of loading conditions and combinations, providing a theoretical basis for an optimization design of the structure.
基金supported by the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Specific Plan of China(No.2009GB101004)
文摘The ITER equatorial thermal shield is located inside the cryostat and outside the vacuum vessel, and its purpose is to provide a thermal shield from hot components to the superconducting magnets. Electromagnetic analysis of the equatorial thermal shield was performed using the ANSYS code, because electromagnetic load was one of the main loads. The 40 sector finite element model was established including the vacuum vessel, equatorial thermal shield, and superconducting magnets. The main purpose of this analysis was to investigate the eddy current and electromagnetic force in the equatorial thermal shield during plasma disruption. Stress analysis was implemented under the electromagnetic load. The results show that the equatorial thermal shield can accommodate the calculated electromagnetic loads.
基金supported by International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER)Specific Plan(2009GB101004)
文摘Thermal analysis of the equatorial thermal shield for ITER is conducted in order to confirm that the cooling tube design was reasonable under both the plasma operational and the baking operational conditions. The structural performance was analyzed by means of the finite element software ANSYS. A comparison of the results with design requirements shows that the results of the simulation are within allowable design requirements, which indicates the feasibility and reliability of the equatorial thermal shield structure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11405149)the Sichuan Academic and Technical Leader Program(No.DTR201501)
文摘Boron carbide/natural rubber latex(B_4 C/NRL)flexible films were prepared via dip-molding with B_4 C content in the range of 5–55 wt% for thermal neutron(0.0253 e V) shielding. B_4 C was well dispersed in NRL according to microscopic observation. Both the inside and outside surfaces of the film were smooth. For B_4 C/NRL flexible films, the minimum elongation at break was greater than 600%, the minimum tensile strength was greater than 12 MPa, and the hardness was in the range of 35–55 HA,which were suitable for preparing flexible wearable products. The attenuation efficiencies of the B_4 C/NRL flexible films for thermal neutrons were also calculated. The B_4 C/NRL flexible films exhibit good attenuation effect for thermal neutrons.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51772275 and No.51972089)Distinguished Young Foundation of Henan Province(No.202300410355)。
文摘With continuous enhancement of gas-turbine inlet temperature and rapid increase of radiant heat transfer,thermal barrier coating(TBC)materials with a combination of low thermal conductivity and good high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance play vital roles in ensuring the durability of metallic blades.However,yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ),as the state-of-the-art TBC and current industry standard,is unable to meet such demands since it is almost translucent to high-temperature thermal radiation.Besides,poor corrosion resistance of YSZ to molten calcia-magnesia-alumina-silicates(CMAS)also impedes its application in sand,dust,or volcanic ash laden environments.In order to improve the hightemperature thermal radiation shielding performance and CMAS resistance of YSZ and further reduce its thermal conductivity,two medium-entropy(ME)oxide ceramics,ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)and ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2),were designed and prepared by pressureless sintering of binary powder compacts in this work.ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)presents cubic structure but a trace amount of secondary phase,while ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)displays a combination of tetragonal phase(81.6 wt.%)and cubic phase(18.4 wt.%).Both ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)and ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)possess better high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance than YSZ.Especially,the high-temperature thermal radiation shielding performance of ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)is superior to that of ME(Y,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)due to its narrower band gap and correspondingly higher infrared absorbance(above 0.7)at the waveband of 1 to 5μm.The two ME oxides also display significantly lower thermal conductivity than YSZ and close thermal expansion coefficients(TECs)to YSZ and Ni-based superalloys.In addition,the two ME oxides possess excellent CMAS resistance.After attack by molten CMAS at 1250℃for 4 h,merely~2μm thick penetration layer has been formed and the structure below the penetration layer is still intact.These results demonstrate that ME(Me,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2)(Me=Y and Ta),especially ME(Ta,Ti)_(0.1)(Zr,Hf,Ce)_(0.9)O_(2),are promising thermal barrier materials for high-temperature thermal radiation shielding and CMAS blocking.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21274095 and 51573102)
文摘In this article, hybrid fillers with different dimensions, namely, 2-dimensional(2-D) expanded graphite(EG) and 1-dimensional(1-D) multi-walled carbon nanotubes(CNTs), were added to aromatic nylon MXD6 matrix via melt-blending, to enhance its thermal and electrical conductivity as well as electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE). For ternary composites of MXD6/EG/CNTs, the electrical conductivity reaches up nine orders of magnitude higher compared to that of the neat MXD6 sample, which turned the polymer-based composites from an insulator to a conductor, and the thermal conductivity has been enhanced by 477% compared with that of neat MXD6 sample. Meanwhile, the EMI SE of ternary composite reaches ~50 d B at the overall filler loading of only 18 wt%. This work can provide guidance for the preparation of polymer composites with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity via using hybrid filler.
文摘Superheater tubes temperature control is a necessity for long lifetime, high efficiency and high load following capability in boiler. This study reports a new approach for the control strategy design of boilers with special shields. The presented control strategy is developed based on radiation thermal shields with low emissivity coefficient and high reflectivity or scattering coefficient. In order to simulate the combustion event in boiler and heat transfer to superheater tubes, an effective set of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) codes is used. Results indicate a successful identification of over- heated zones on platen superheater tubes and effect of radiation shields for solving this problem.
文摘ITER blanket design has progressed significantly since 2001, which resulted in a reduction in cost and an increase in performance with respect to FDR 2001. One of the most important improvements is the new coolant flow configuration in the shield block ( SB ) . In the current design TM, the cooling circuit in the SB is a matrix of radial holes which are arranged in eight poloidal rows. The rows are fed in parallel by front headers and back drilled collectors, and merge in four couples through the front header. These four couples of rows are linked in series by transverse holes. In the current design, a special shape of flow driver is mounted inside the radial hole, and coolant flows through clearance between the driver and drilled radial hole, which allows achieving a high coolant velocity,