The accuracy of fluctuating pressure test in wind tunnel is affected by the tube system. By employing contradistinctive experimental method, systematic study was conducted to investigate the effects of the tube system...The accuracy of fluctuating pressure test in wind tunnel is affected by the tube system. By employing contradistinctive experimental method, systematic study was conducted to investigate the effects of the tube system on fluctuating pressure. The analyzed tube system parameters include tube length, inside diameter, curvature, deflection angle, thickness, material, restrictor length,restrictor inside diameter, and restrictor place. It is found that all the tube system parameters mentioned above except tube curvature have non-negligible effects on fluctuating pressure. Based on the research results, test methods were presented for the fluctuating pressure measurement in low-speed wind tunnel, which can obviously improve the data accuracy but not lose test efficiency. The effectiveness of the method is verified by the wind tunnel test.展开更多
In the anticorrosive coating line of a welded tube plant, the current status and existing problems of the medium-frequency induction heating equipment were discussed.Partial renovations of the power control cabinet ha...In the anticorrosive coating line of a welded tube plant, the current status and existing problems of the medium-frequency induction heating equipment were discussed.Partial renovations of the power control cabinet have been conducted.Parameters such as the DC current, DC voltage, intermediate frequency power, heating temperature, and the positioning signal at the pipe end were collected.A data acquisition and processing system, which can process data according to user needs and provide convenient data processing functions, has been developed using LabVIEW software.This system has been successfully applied in the coating line for the automatic control of high-power induction heating equipment, production management, and digital steel tube and/or digital delivery.展开更多
In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),...In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),a control architecture designed specifically for distributed aerial robot systems.By integrating an explicit model predictive controller(MPC)with a tube MPC,our approach significantly reduces online computational demands while enhancing robustness against disturbances such as wind and measurement noise,as well as uncertainties in inertia parameters.Further,we incorporate a cascade controller to minimize steady-state errors and improve system performance dynamically.The results of this assessment provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and reliability of the CET-MPC approach under realistic operating conditions.The simulation results of flight scenarios for multi-agent quadrotors demonstrate the controller’s stability and accurate tracking of the desired path.By addressing the complexities of quadrotors’six degrees of freedom,this controller serves as a versatile solution applicable to a wide range of multi-robot systems with varying degrees of freedom,demonstrating its adaptability and scalability beyond the quadrotor domain.展开更多
The thermochemical non-equilibrium phenomena encountered by hypersonic vehicles present significant challenges in their design.To investigate the thermochemical reaction flow behind shock waves,the non-equilibrium rad...The thermochemical non-equilibrium phenomena encountered by hypersonic vehicles present significant challenges in their design.To investigate the thermochemical reaction flow behind shock waves,the non-equilibrium radiation in the visible range using a shock tube was studied.Experiments were conducted with a shock velocity of 4.7 km/s,using nitrogen at a pressure of 20 Pa.To address measurement difficulties associated with weak radiation,a special square section shock tube with a side length of 380 mm was utilized.A high-speed camera characterized the shock wave’s morphology,and a spectrograph and a monochromator captured the radiation.The spectra were analyzed,and the numerical spectra were compared with experimental results,showing a close match.Temperature changes behind the shock wave were obtained and compared with numerical predictions.The findings indicate that the vibrational temperatures are overestimated,while the vibrational relaxation time is likely underestimated,due to the oversimplified portrayals of the non-equilibrium relaxation process in the models.Additionally,both experimental and simulated time-resolved profiles of radiation intensity at specific wavelengths were analyzed.The gathered data aims to enhance computational fluid dynamics codes and radiation models,improving their predictive accuracy.展开更多
In the scenario of a steam generator tube rupture accident in a lead-cooled fast reactor,secondary circuit subcooled water under high pressure is injected into an ordinary-pressure primary vessel,where a molten lead-b...In the scenario of a steam generator tube rupture accident in a lead-cooled fast reactor,secondary circuit subcooled water under high pressure is injected into an ordinary-pressure primary vessel,where a molten lead-based alloy(typically pure lead or lead-bismuth eutectic(LBE))is used as the coolant.To clarify the pressure build-up characteristics under water-jet injection,this study conducted several experiments by injecting pressurized water into a molten LBE pool at Sun Yat-sen University.To obtain a further understanding,several new experimental parameters were adopted,including the melt temperature,water subcooling,injection pressure,injection duration,and nozzle diameter.Through detailed analyses,it was found that the pressure and temperature during the water-melt interaction exhibited a consistent variation trend with our previous water-droplet injection mode LBE experiment.Similarly,the existence of a steam explosion was confirmed,which typically results in a much stronger pressure build-up.For the non-explosion cases,increasing the injection pressure,melt-pool temperature,nozzle diameter,and water subcooling promoted pressure build-up in the melt pool.However,a limited enhancement effect was observed when increasing the injection duration,which may be owing to the continually rising pressure in the interaction vessel or the isolation effect of the generated steam cavity.Regardless of whether a steam explosion occurred,the calculated mechanical and kinetic energy conversion efficiencies of the melt were relatively small(not exceeding 4.1%and 0.7%,respectively).Moreover,the range of the conversion efficiency was similar to that of previous water-droplet experiments,although the upper limit of the jet mode was slightly lower.展开更多
This study investigates the bond performance at the interfacial region shared by Ultra-High Performance Concrete(UHPC)and steel tubes through push-out tests.This study examines how changes in steel fiber volumetric ra...This study investigates the bond performance at the interfacial region shared by Ultra-High Performance Concrete(UHPC)and steel tubes through push-out tests.This study examines how changes in steel fiber volumetric ratio and thickness of steel tube influence the bond strength characteristics.The results show that as the enhancement of the steel tube wall thickness,the ultimate bond strength at the interface improves significantly,whereas the initial bond strength exhibits only slight variations.The influence of steel fiber volumetric ratio presents a nonlinear trend,with initial bond strength decreasing at low fiber content and increasing significantly as fiber content rises.Additionally,finite element(FE)simulations were applied to replicate the experimental conditions,and the outcomes showed strong correlation with the experimental data,confirming the exactitude of the FE model in predicting the bond behavior at the UHPC-Steel interface.These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the design of UHPC-Filled steel tubes in high-performance structure.展开更多
In this paper,the Paley-Wiener theorem is extended to the analytic function spaces with general weights.We first generalize the theorem to weighted Hardy spaces Hp(0<p<∞)on tube domains by constructing a sequen...In this paper,the Paley-Wiener theorem is extended to the analytic function spaces with general weights.We first generalize the theorem to weighted Hardy spaces Hp(0<p<∞)on tube domains by constructing a sequence of L^(1)functions converging to the given function and verifying their representation in the form of Fourier transform to establish the desired result of the given function.Applying this main result,we further generalize the Paley-Wiener theorem for band-limited functions to the analytic function spaces L^(p)(0<p<∞)with general weights.展开更多
This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The ...This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The base numerical models are correlated with physical experiments and a static crashworthiness analysis of six FMT configurations to assess their energy absorption characteristics.The influences of thickness,sectional shape,and load direction on the bending response are studied.Results indicate that increasing the thickness of the tube and radian of the inner tube enhances the crashworthiness performance of FMT,yielding a 20.50%increase in mean crushing force,a 55.53%increase in specific energy absorption,and an 18.05%decrease in peak crushing force compared to traditional multi-celled tubes(TMTs).A theoretical analysis of the specific energy absorption indicates that FMTs outperform TMTs,particularly when the peak crushing force is prominent.This study highlights the innovative and practical potential of FMTs to improve the crashworthiness of thin-walled structures.展开更多
This survey presents a comprehensive review of vari-ous methods and algorithms related to passing-through control of multi-robot systems in cluttered environments.Numerous studies have investigated this area,and we id...This survey presents a comprehensive review of vari-ous methods and algorithms related to passing-through control of multi-robot systems in cluttered environments.Numerous studies have investigated this area,and we identify several avenues for enhancing existing methods.This survey describes some models of robots and commonly considered control objec-tives,followed by an in-depth analysis of four types of algo-rithms that can be employed for passing-through control:leader-follower formation control,multi-robot trajectory planning,con-trol-based methods,and virtual tube planning and control.Fur-thermore,we conduct a comparative analysis of these tech-niques and provide some subjective and general evaluations.展开更多
The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced...The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced columns and one unreinforced column.The parameters studied for the strengthened columns included axial compression ratio,reinforcement rate,defect rate,strength of SCC,and the section form of a reinforced steel tube.The results show that the steel tube SCC reinforcement method can effectively strengthen RC columns,exert the restraint effect of steel tube,and delay the development of internal concrete cracks.The method can also significantly improve the bearing capacity of RC columns.Regarding ductility,the improvement of the reinforced column is obvious,the deformation resistance of the specimen is enhanced,and the degradation of stiffness and strength is relatively slow,indicating that it has good seismic performance.展开更多
This pictorial review discusses the imaging approach to evaluate for proper placement or complications of pediatric gastrostomy tube(G-tube)placement and long-term use.G-tubes are crucial for long-term nutritional sup...This pictorial review discusses the imaging approach to evaluate for proper placement or complications of pediatric gastrostomy tube(G-tube)placement and long-term use.G-tubes are crucial for long-term nutritional support in patients facing challenges with oral intake.The article depicts the role of imaging such as contrast radiography,fluoroscopy,ultrasound,and computed tomography scans for confirming G-tube position and evaluating complications,in addition to basic anatomical considerations and placement techniques.Complications discussed include malposition,intraperitoneal placement,buried bumper syndrome,and tube malfunction.Specific imaging techniques and checklists are provided to guide clinicians in assessing G-tube placement accurately.The latter half of the review is a comprehensive exploration of pearls and pitfalls of imaging when employed to detect complications to avoid false positives and negatives.展开更多
BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer(EC)is an aggressive malignancy with low survival(10%-30%).Nutritional problems are present throughout the perioperative period and are key to prognosis.Home enteral nutrition appears to im...BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer(EC)is an aggressive malignancy with low survival(10%-30%).Nutritional problems are present throughout the perioperative period and are key to prognosis.Home enteral nutrition appears to improve the nutritional status of patients with EC.Few studies have addressed the experience of patients administering their own nutritional fluids and managing their own feeding tubes at home.The aim of this study was to explore the real-life experience of self-management of feeding tubes in patients at home after EC surgery in the first 3 months after discharge following surgery.AIM To explore feeding tube self-management experience of patients at home 3 months after discharge following EC surgery.METHODS Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 patients using a feeding tube at home after EC surgery.Thematic analysis of the recordings identified themes related to feeding tube self-management.RESULTS Patients expressed similar feelings about their tube management experiences concerning three contextualized themes:Self-management dilemmas,distressing experiences,and self-management facilitators.CONCLUSION There are many dilemmas and problems in self-managing feeding tubes in postoperative homebound patients with EC.Clinical staff should provide guidance to promote a positive change in self-management behavior.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal junction(GEJ)or gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)are located in unfavorable parts of the stomach,due to the anatomical complexity of these regions,protecting the cardia while ensuring R0...BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal junction(GEJ)or gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)are located in unfavorable parts of the stomach,due to the anatomical complexity of these regions,protecting the cardia while ensuring R0 resection is a major challenge for surgeons.CASE SUMMARY Two cases of GEJ stromal tumors were reported.Abdominal computed tomography scans revealed that both tumors were located at the GEJ,close to the posterior wall,with one tumor measuring greater than 5 cm.Both patients successfully underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach.The surgeries achieved R0 resection while preserving the cardia sphincter and maximizing gastric tissue preservation.Postoperatively,no symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux or cardia stenosis were observed.Case 1:Postoperative pathology:GIST.Immunohistochemical results:Tumor cells were positive for CD34,CD117,and DOG1,and negative for SMA,desmin,S-100,and SDHB(normal expression).The Ki-67 proliferation index was approximately 5%.Case 2:Postoperative pathology:GIST.Immunohistochemical results:Tumor cells were positive for CD117(++),CD34(++),DOG1(+++),and focal positivity for SMA.Negative for desmin,S-100(few cells positive),and SDHB(preserved expression).The Ki-67 proliferation index was approximately 10%.CONCLUSION The gastric tube-guided robotic-assisted laparoscopic resection is a safe and effective method for tumor resection while preserving the cardia,and it is worth further promotion in clinical practice.展开更多
In this study,we numerically investigate the rise of a Taylor bubble in a vertically oscillating round tube.The results show that increasing the oscillation frequency and amplitude reduces the bubble rise velocity,whi...In this study,we numerically investigate the rise of a Taylor bubble in a vertically oscillating round tube.The results show that increasing the oscillation frequency and amplitude reduces the bubble rise velocity,which is consistent with previously reported experimental findings.Analysis of the flow in the annular film region indicates that the influence of tube wall oscillations is minimal.This suggests that the effect of tube oscillations is essentially equivalent to that of an oscillating piston above the bubble,leading to a similar mechanism for bubble deceleration.Using a theoretical formula from the literature,we demonstrate that at sufficiently high frequencies,the amplitude of the tube velocity oscillations becomes the sole control parameter affecting bubble deceleration.This study enhances our understanding of Taylor bubble behavior in mechanically oscillating environments and provides useful insights into the design of control strategies for Taylor bubble motion in vertical slug flows.展开更多
Recently,there have been few reports on the hot extrusion process of magnesium(Mg)alloy square tubes.In this work,we introduce a novel hot extrusion process called tube continuous expanding shear extrusion(t CESE)to p...Recently,there have been few reports on the hot extrusion process of magnesium(Mg)alloy square tubes.In this work,we introduce a novel hot extrusion process called tube continuous expanding shear extrusion(t CESE)to produce Mg alloy square tubes with heterogeneous structures.Compared to previously reported hot-extruded Mg alloy tubes,the tCESE samples exhibit simultaneous enhancements in both strength and ductility.The microstructure evolution during the t CESE process was analyzed in detail.It was found that the microstructure developed consecutively as a result of twinning-induced dynamic recrystallization(TDRX),discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)and continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX)with different nucleation of new orientations,while static recrystallization(SRX)promoted the formation of heterogeneous structures.The strengthening mechanism in the t CESE samples was revealed by loading-unloading-reloading(LUR)tensile tests,viscoplastic self-consistent(VPSC)simulation and intermittent tensile tests.The improvement of the strength in the tCESE samples is attributed to the size refinement of the grains and the second-phases,and more importantly,to hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening.The improvement of the ductility in the t CESE samples can be attributed to the significant increase in non-basal dislocations within the heterogeneous structures during tensile deformation.展开更多
Promoting the development of deep-sea mineral exploration instrumentation can help alleviate the global resource shortage faced by mankind.X-ray fluorescence(XRF)spectrometry has been widely used in the in situ analys...Promoting the development of deep-sea mineral exploration instrumentation can help alleviate the global resource shortage faced by mankind.X-ray fluorescence(XRF)spectrometry has been widely used in the in situ analysis of deep-sea minerals owing to its fast analytical speed,nondestructive nature,and wide analytical range.This study focused on the structural safety and detection efficiency of X-ray fluorescence in situ measurement equipment under high pressure for deep-sea XRF analysis.This study first combined finite element analysis and experiments to design and optimize the structure of an X-ray probe tube required for deep-sea mineral exploration and to determine the Be window thickness to ensure stress safety.Subsequently,the Monte Carlo method was used to analyze and optimize the Be window thickness on the X-ray probe tube to improve the accuracy of the elemental analyses.Finally,the effect of seawater thickness between the transmitter outer tube and rock wall was also considered.The results show that based on ocean depth in different detection environments,Be windows with a thickness of 1.5 mm or 2.0 mm can be selected to improve the detection efficiency of the device while ensuring the structural safety of the instrument.According to the design features and detection requirements of the device,in deep-sea exploration of minerals with characteristic peak energies below 10 keV,the transmitter outer tube should be as close as possible to the rock wall inside the logging.When the characteristic peak energy of the minerals is more than 10 keV,the distance between the transmitter outer tube and rock wall inside the logging should be controlled to approximately 2 mm.This study provides feasible solutions for future deep-sea mineral resource development and a useful reference for elemental analysis of minerals in the deep-sea or other extreme working environments.展开更多
The study presents the results of over 30,000 numerical analyses on the stability of lava tubes under lunar conditions.The research considered random irregularities in cave geometry and their impact on stability,with ...The study presents the results of over 30,000 numerical analyses on the stability of lava tubes under lunar conditions.The research considered random irregularities in cave geometry and their impact on stability,with a particular focus on the geometric characteristics of identified collapses.We propose a procedure for extracting the collapse areas and integrating it into the stability analysis results.The results were examined to assess the possibility of describing the geometry characteristics of collapses using commonly applied probability density distributions,such as normal or lognormal distribution.Our aim is to facilitate future risk assessment of lunar caves.Such an assessment will be essential prior to robotically exploring caves beneath the lunar surface and can be extended to be used for planetary caves beyond the Moon.Our findings indicate that several collapse characteristics can be represented by unimodal probability density distributions,which could significantly simplify the candidate selection process.Based on our results,we also highlight several key directions for future research and suggested implications related to their future exploration.展开更多
This paper presents a quadcopter system for naviga-tion in outdoor urban environments.The main contributions include the hardware design,the establishment of global occu-pancy grid maps based on millimeter-wave radars...This paper presents a quadcopter system for naviga-tion in outdoor urban environments.The main contributions include the hardware design,the establishment of global occu-pancy grid maps based on millimeter-wave radars,the trajec-tory planning scheme based on optimal virtual tube methods,and the controller structure based on dynamics.The proposed system focuses on utilizing a compact and lightweight quadro-tor with sensors to achieve navigation that conforms to the direction of urban roads with high computational efficiency and safety.Our work is an application of millimeter-wave radars and virtual tube planning for obstacle avoidance in navigation.The validness and effectiveness of the proposed system are verified by experiments.展开更多
BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage(AL)is a severe surgical complication for mid-low rectal cancers.The efficacy of transanal drainage tube(TDT)has rarely been reported.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of TDT after AL.METHODS ...BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage(AL)is a severe surgical complication for mid-low rectal cancers.The efficacy of transanal drainage tube(TDT)has rarely been reported.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of TDT after AL.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 68 patients with mid-low rectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic low anterior resection(LAR)and developed ALs.Leakage were identified using imaging studies and digital rectal examinations when local abscesses or systemic infections were present.In each patient,the leakage site was determined using the index finger and a drainage tube was inserted transanally to drain the abscesses and exudates outside the anus.The clinical outcomes of the patients following transanal drainage were analyzed.RESULTS A total of 43 patients received TDT treatment,while 25 patients did not receive TDT treatment.Among the patients in the TDT group,9 required reoperation compared to 12 in the non-TDT group.In the TDT group,76.74%of the patients were able to restore intestinal continuity,whereas only 40%of the patients in the non-TDT group achieved restored intestinal continuity.In the TDT group,48.48%of patients developed LAR syndrome(LARS),whereas in the non-TDT group,90%of patients developed LARS.The median drainage time was 7 days,the median postoperative hospital stay was 21 days,the median fasting time was 6.5 days,and the median hospitalization cost was 109205.93 RMB.CONCLUSION TDT use lowered reoperation rate but did not increase hospitalization expenses.After≥1 year of follow-up,its use improved intestinal patency rate and reduced the incidence of LARS.展开更多
The present review explores the promising role of nanofluids and related hybrid variants in enhancing the efficiencyof flat tube car radiators.As vehicles become more advanced and demand better thermal performance,tra...The present review explores the promising role of nanofluids and related hybrid variants in enhancing the efficiencyof flat tube car radiators.As vehicles become more advanced and demand better thermal performance,traditional coolants are starting to fall short.Nanofluids,which involve tiny nanoparticles dispersed into standardcooling liquids,offer a new solution by significantly improving heat transfer capabilities.The article categorizesthe different types of nanofluids(ranging from those based on metals and metal oxides to carbon materials andhybrid combinations)and examines their effects on the improvement of radiator performance.General consensusexists in the literature that nanofluids can support better heat dissipation and enable accordingly the developmentof smaller and lighter radiators,which require less coolant and allow more compact vehicle designs.However,thisreview demonstrates that the use of nanofluids does not come without challenges.These include the long-termstability of these fluids and material compatibility issues.A critical discussion is therefore elaborated about thegaps to be filled and the steps to be undertaken to promote and standardize the use of these fluids in the industry.展开更多
基金supported by the Pre-research Fund of Vibration and Noise Control Technology (No. 51334060101)
文摘The accuracy of fluctuating pressure test in wind tunnel is affected by the tube system. By employing contradistinctive experimental method, systematic study was conducted to investigate the effects of the tube system on fluctuating pressure. The analyzed tube system parameters include tube length, inside diameter, curvature, deflection angle, thickness, material, restrictor length,restrictor inside diameter, and restrictor place. It is found that all the tube system parameters mentioned above except tube curvature have non-negligible effects on fluctuating pressure. Based on the research results, test methods were presented for the fluctuating pressure measurement in low-speed wind tunnel, which can obviously improve the data accuracy but not lose test efficiency. The effectiveness of the method is verified by the wind tunnel test.
文摘In the anticorrosive coating line of a welded tube plant, the current status and existing problems of the medium-frequency induction heating equipment were discussed.Partial renovations of the power control cabinet have been conducted.Parameters such as the DC current, DC voltage, intermediate frequency power, heating temperature, and the positioning signal at the pipe end were collected.A data acquisition and processing system, which can process data according to user needs and provide convenient data processing functions, has been developed using LabVIEW software.This system has been successfully applied in the coating line for the automatic control of high-power induction heating equipment, production management, and digital steel tube and/or digital delivery.
文摘In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),a control architecture designed specifically for distributed aerial robot systems.By integrating an explicit model predictive controller(MPC)with a tube MPC,our approach significantly reduces online computational demands while enhancing robustness against disturbances such as wind and measurement noise,as well as uncertainties in inertia parameters.Further,we incorporate a cascade controller to minimize steady-state errors and improve system performance dynamically.The results of this assessment provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and reliability of the CET-MPC approach under realistic operating conditions.The simulation results of flight scenarios for multi-agent quadrotors demonstrate the controller’s stability and accurate tracking of the desired path.By addressing the complexities of quadrotors’six degrees of freedom,this controller serves as a versatile solution applicable to a wide range of multi-robot systems with varying degrees of freedom,demonstrating its adaptability and scalability beyond the quadrotor domain.
基金supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2021B0909060004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12072355 and 92271117)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB0620202).
文摘The thermochemical non-equilibrium phenomena encountered by hypersonic vehicles present significant challenges in their design.To investigate the thermochemical reaction flow behind shock waves,the non-equilibrium radiation in the visible range using a shock tube was studied.Experiments were conducted with a shock velocity of 4.7 km/s,using nitrogen at a pressure of 20 Pa.To address measurement difficulties associated with weak radiation,a special square section shock tube with a side length of 380 mm was utilized.A high-speed camera characterized the shock wave’s morphology,and a spectrograph and a monochromator captured the radiation.The spectra were analyzed,and the numerical spectra were compared with experimental results,showing a close match.Temperature changes behind the shock wave were obtained and compared with numerical predictions.The findings indicate that the vibrational temperatures are overestimated,while the vibrational relaxation time is likely underestimated,due to the oversimplified portrayals of the non-equilibrium relaxation process in the models.Additionally,both experimental and simulated time-resolved profiles of radiation intensity at specific wavelengths were analyzed.The gathered data aims to enhance computational fluid dynamics codes and radiation models,improving their predictive accuracy.
基金supported by Basic and Applied Basic research foundation of Guangdong province(Nos.2021A1515010343 and 2022A1515011582)the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province(Nos.2021A0505030026 and 2022A0505050029).
文摘In the scenario of a steam generator tube rupture accident in a lead-cooled fast reactor,secondary circuit subcooled water under high pressure is injected into an ordinary-pressure primary vessel,where a molten lead-based alloy(typically pure lead or lead-bismuth eutectic(LBE))is used as the coolant.To clarify the pressure build-up characteristics under water-jet injection,this study conducted several experiments by injecting pressurized water into a molten LBE pool at Sun Yat-sen University.To obtain a further understanding,several new experimental parameters were adopted,including the melt temperature,water subcooling,injection pressure,injection duration,and nozzle diameter.Through detailed analyses,it was found that the pressure and temperature during the water-melt interaction exhibited a consistent variation trend with our previous water-droplet injection mode LBE experiment.Similarly,the existence of a steam explosion was confirmed,which typically results in a much stronger pressure build-up.For the non-explosion cases,increasing the injection pressure,melt-pool temperature,nozzle diameter,and water subcooling promoted pressure build-up in the melt pool.However,a limited enhancement effect was observed when increasing the injection duration,which may be owing to the continually rising pressure in the interaction vessel or the isolation effect of the generated steam cavity.Regardless of whether a steam explosion occurred,the calculated mechanical and kinetic energy conversion efficiencies of the melt were relatively small(not exceeding 4.1%and 0.7%,respectively).Moreover,the range of the conversion efficiency was similar to that of previous water-droplet experiments,although the upper limit of the jet mode was slightly lower.
基金supported by grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2021J011062)Minjiang Scholars Funding(GY-633Z21067).
文摘This study investigates the bond performance at the interfacial region shared by Ultra-High Performance Concrete(UHPC)and steel tubes through push-out tests.This study examines how changes in steel fiber volumetric ratio and thickness of steel tube influence the bond strength characteristics.The results show that as the enhancement of the steel tube wall thickness,the ultimate bond strength at the interface improves significantly,whereas the initial bond strength exhibits only slight variations.The influence of steel fiber volumetric ratio presents a nonlinear trend,with initial bond strength decreasing at low fiber content and increasing significantly as fiber content rises.Additionally,finite element(FE)simulations were applied to replicate the experimental conditions,and the outcomes showed strong correlation with the experimental data,confirming the exactitude of the FE model in predicting the bond behavior at the UHPC-Steel interface.These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the design of UHPC-Filled steel tubes in high-performance structure.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12301101)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515110019 and 2020A1515110585)。
文摘In this paper,the Paley-Wiener theorem is extended to the analytic function spaces with general weights.We first generalize the theorem to weighted Hardy spaces Hp(0<p<∞)on tube domains by constructing a sequence of L^(1)functions converging to the given function and verifying their representation in the form of Fourier transform to establish the desired result of the given function.Applying this main result,we further generalize the Paley-Wiener theorem for band-limited functions to the analytic function spaces L^(p)(0<p<∞)with general weights.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52475277)2022 Guangxi University Young and Middle-aged Teachers’Basic Research Ability Improvement Project(Grant No.2022KY0781)Scientific Research Funds of Guilin University of Aerospace Technology(Grant No.XJ22KT29).
文摘This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The base numerical models are correlated with physical experiments and a static crashworthiness analysis of six FMT configurations to assess their energy absorption characteristics.The influences of thickness,sectional shape,and load direction on the bending response are studied.Results indicate that increasing the thickness of the tube and radian of the inner tube enhances the crashworthiness performance of FMT,yielding a 20.50%increase in mean crushing force,a 55.53%increase in specific energy absorption,and an 18.05%decrease in peak crushing force compared to traditional multi-celled tubes(TMTs).A theoretical analysis of the specific energy absorption indicates that FMTs outperform TMTs,particularly when the peak crushing force is prominent.This study highlights the innovative and practical potential of FMTs to improve the crashworthiness of thin-walled structures.
文摘This survey presents a comprehensive review of vari-ous methods and algorithms related to passing-through control of multi-robot systems in cluttered environments.Numerous studies have investigated this area,and we identify several avenues for enhancing existing methods.This survey describes some models of robots and commonly considered control objec-tives,followed by an in-depth analysis of four types of algo-rithms that can be employed for passing-through control:leader-follower formation control,multi-robot trajectory planning,con-trol-based methods,and virtual tube planning and control.Fur-thermore,we conduct a comparative analysis of these tech-niques and provide some subjective and general evaluations.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province under Grant Nos.2022NSFSC0319 and 2022NSFSC0095the Science and Technology Research Projects of Mianyang,China under Grant No.15S-02-3。
文摘The behavior of reinforced concrete(RC)square columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete(SCC)-filled steel tubes under cyclic loading was experimentally investigated.Tests were carried out on eleven reinforced columns and one unreinforced column.The parameters studied for the strengthened columns included axial compression ratio,reinforcement rate,defect rate,strength of SCC,and the section form of a reinforced steel tube.The results show that the steel tube SCC reinforcement method can effectively strengthen RC columns,exert the restraint effect of steel tube,and delay the development of internal concrete cracks.The method can also significantly improve the bearing capacity of RC columns.Regarding ductility,the improvement of the reinforced column is obvious,the deformation resistance of the specimen is enhanced,and the degradation of stiffness and strength is relatively slow,indicating that it has good seismic performance.
文摘This pictorial review discusses the imaging approach to evaluate for proper placement or complications of pediatric gastrostomy tube(G-tube)placement and long-term use.G-tubes are crucial for long-term nutritional support in patients facing challenges with oral intake.The article depicts the role of imaging such as contrast radiography,fluoroscopy,ultrasound,and computed tomography scans for confirming G-tube position and evaluating complications,in addition to basic anatomical considerations and placement techniques.Complications discussed include malposition,intraperitoneal placement,buried bumper syndrome,and tube malfunction.Specific imaging techniques and checklists are provided to guide clinicians in assessing G-tube placement accurately.The latter half of the review is a comprehensive exploration of pearls and pitfalls of imaging when employed to detect complications to avoid false positives and negatives.
文摘BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer(EC)is an aggressive malignancy with low survival(10%-30%).Nutritional problems are present throughout the perioperative period and are key to prognosis.Home enteral nutrition appears to improve the nutritional status of patients with EC.Few studies have addressed the experience of patients administering their own nutritional fluids and managing their own feeding tubes at home.The aim of this study was to explore the real-life experience of self-management of feeding tubes in patients at home after EC surgery in the first 3 months after discharge following surgery.AIM To explore feeding tube self-management experience of patients at home 3 months after discharge following EC surgery.METHODS Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 patients using a feeding tube at home after EC surgery.Thematic analysis of the recordings identified themes related to feeding tube self-management.RESULTS Patients expressed similar feelings about their tube management experiences concerning three contextualized themes:Self-management dilemmas,distressing experiences,and self-management facilitators.CONCLUSION There are many dilemmas and problems in self-managing feeding tubes in postoperative homebound patients with EC.Clinical staff should provide guidance to promote a positive change in self-management behavior.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.MS2023017 and No.SLJ0311the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission,No.ZDXK202251.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal junction(GEJ)or gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)are located in unfavorable parts of the stomach,due to the anatomical complexity of these regions,protecting the cardia while ensuring R0 resection is a major challenge for surgeons.CASE SUMMARY Two cases of GEJ stromal tumors were reported.Abdominal computed tomography scans revealed that both tumors were located at the GEJ,close to the posterior wall,with one tumor measuring greater than 5 cm.Both patients successfully underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach.The surgeries achieved R0 resection while preserving the cardia sphincter and maximizing gastric tissue preservation.Postoperatively,no symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux or cardia stenosis were observed.Case 1:Postoperative pathology:GIST.Immunohistochemical results:Tumor cells were positive for CD34,CD117,and DOG1,and negative for SMA,desmin,S-100,and SDHB(normal expression).The Ki-67 proliferation index was approximately 5%.Case 2:Postoperative pathology:GIST.Immunohistochemical results:Tumor cells were positive for CD117(++),CD34(++),DOG1(+++),and focal positivity for SMA.Negative for desmin,S-100(few cells positive),and SDHB(preserved expression).The Ki-67 proliferation index was approximately 10%.CONCLUSION The gastric tube-guided robotic-assisted laparoscopic resection is a safe and effective method for tumor resection while preserving the cardia,and it is worth further promotion in clinical practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12202441).
文摘In this study,we numerically investigate the rise of a Taylor bubble in a vertically oscillating round tube.The results show that increasing the oscillation frequency and amplitude reduces the bubble rise velocity,which is consistent with previously reported experimental findings.Analysis of the flow in the annular film region indicates that the influence of tube wall oscillations is minimal.This suggests that the effect of tube oscillations is essentially equivalent to that of an oscillating piston above the bubble,leading to a similar mechanism for bubble deceleration.Using a theoretical formula from the literature,we demonstrate that at sufficiently high frequencies,the amplitude of the tube velocity oscillations becomes the sole control parameter affecting bubble deceleration.This study enhances our understanding of Taylor bubble behavior in mechanically oscillating environments and provides useful insights into the design of control strategies for Taylor bubble motion in vertical slug flows.
基金the National Science Foundation of China(52071042)Chongqing Talent Plan(CQYC202003047)+1 种基金the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation Project of CSTB2021YCJH-BGZXM0148 and CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0079the Open Fund of the National Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technology for Vehicle,Hunan University(Grant No.82315001)。
文摘Recently,there have been few reports on the hot extrusion process of magnesium(Mg)alloy square tubes.In this work,we introduce a novel hot extrusion process called tube continuous expanding shear extrusion(t CESE)to produce Mg alloy square tubes with heterogeneous structures.Compared to previously reported hot-extruded Mg alloy tubes,the tCESE samples exhibit simultaneous enhancements in both strength and ductility.The microstructure evolution during the t CESE process was analyzed in detail.It was found that the microstructure developed consecutively as a result of twinning-induced dynamic recrystallization(TDRX),discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)and continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX)with different nucleation of new orientations,while static recrystallization(SRX)promoted the formation of heterogeneous structures.The strengthening mechanism in the t CESE samples was revealed by loading-unloading-reloading(LUR)tensile tests,viscoplastic self-consistent(VPSC)simulation and intermittent tensile tests.The improvement of the strength in the tCESE samples is attributed to the size refinement of the grains and the second-phases,and more importantly,to hetero-deformation induced(HDI)strengthening.The improvement of the ductility in the t CESE samples can be attributed to the significant increase in non-basal dislocations within the heterogeneous structures during tensile deformation.
基金supported by the National Major Scientific Research Instrument Development Projects(No.42127807)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12105030)。
文摘Promoting the development of deep-sea mineral exploration instrumentation can help alleviate the global resource shortage faced by mankind.X-ray fluorescence(XRF)spectrometry has been widely used in the in situ analysis of deep-sea minerals owing to its fast analytical speed,nondestructive nature,and wide analytical range.This study focused on the structural safety and detection efficiency of X-ray fluorescence in situ measurement equipment under high pressure for deep-sea XRF analysis.This study first combined finite element analysis and experiments to design and optimize the structure of an X-ray probe tube required for deep-sea mineral exploration and to determine the Be window thickness to ensure stress safety.Subsequently,the Monte Carlo method was used to analyze and optimize the Be window thickness on the X-ray probe tube to improve the accuracy of the elemental analyses.Finally,the effect of seawater thickness between the transmitter outer tube and rock wall was also considered.The results show that based on ocean depth in different detection environments,Be windows with a thickness of 1.5 mm or 2.0 mm can be selected to improve the detection efficiency of the device while ensuring the structural safety of the instrument.According to the design features and detection requirements of the device,in deep-sea exploration of minerals with characteristic peak energies below 10 keV,the transmitter outer tube should be as close as possible to the rock wall inside the logging.When the characteristic peak energy of the minerals is more than 10 keV,the distance between the transmitter outer tube and rock wall inside the logging should be controlled to approximately 2 mm.This study provides feasible solutions for future deep-sea mineral resource development and a useful reference for elemental analysis of minerals in the deep-sea or other extreme working environments.
基金The work was performed based on the research project no.2023/51/D/ST10/01956,financed by the National Science Center,Poland.
文摘The study presents the results of over 30,000 numerical analyses on the stability of lava tubes under lunar conditions.The research considered random irregularities in cave geometry and their impact on stability,with a particular focus on the geometric characteristics of identified collapses.We propose a procedure for extracting the collapse areas and integrating it into the stability analysis results.The results were examined to assess the possibility of describing the geometry characteristics of collapses using commonly applied probability density distributions,such as normal or lognormal distribution.Our aim is to facilitate future risk assessment of lunar caves.Such an assessment will be essential prior to robotically exploring caves beneath the lunar surface and can be extended to be used for planetary caves beyond the Moon.Our findings indicate that several collapse characteristics can be represented by unimodal probability density distributions,which could significantly simplify the candidate selection process.Based on our results,we also highlight several key directions for future research and suggested implications related to their future exploration.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1004703)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62088101).
文摘This paper presents a quadcopter system for naviga-tion in outdoor urban environments.The main contributions include the hardware design,the establishment of global occu-pancy grid maps based on millimeter-wave radars,the trajec-tory planning scheme based on optimal virtual tube methods,and the controller structure based on dynamics.The proposed system focuses on utilizing a compact and lightweight quadro-tor with sensors to achieve navigation that conforms to the direction of urban roads with high computational efficiency and safety.Our work is an application of millimeter-wave radars and virtual tube planning for obstacle avoidance in navigation.The validness and effectiveness of the proposed system are verified by experiments.
文摘BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage(AL)is a severe surgical complication for mid-low rectal cancers.The efficacy of transanal drainage tube(TDT)has rarely been reported.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of TDT after AL.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 68 patients with mid-low rectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic low anterior resection(LAR)and developed ALs.Leakage were identified using imaging studies and digital rectal examinations when local abscesses or systemic infections were present.In each patient,the leakage site was determined using the index finger and a drainage tube was inserted transanally to drain the abscesses and exudates outside the anus.The clinical outcomes of the patients following transanal drainage were analyzed.RESULTS A total of 43 patients received TDT treatment,while 25 patients did not receive TDT treatment.Among the patients in the TDT group,9 required reoperation compared to 12 in the non-TDT group.In the TDT group,76.74%of the patients were able to restore intestinal continuity,whereas only 40%of the patients in the non-TDT group achieved restored intestinal continuity.In the TDT group,48.48%of patients developed LAR syndrome(LARS),whereas in the non-TDT group,90%of patients developed LARS.The median drainage time was 7 days,the median postoperative hospital stay was 21 days,the median fasting time was 6.5 days,and the median hospitalization cost was 109205.93 RMB.CONCLUSION TDT use lowered reoperation rate but did not increase hospitalization expenses.After≥1 year of follow-up,its use improved intestinal patency rate and reduced the incidence of LARS.
文摘The present review explores the promising role of nanofluids and related hybrid variants in enhancing the efficiencyof flat tube car radiators.As vehicles become more advanced and demand better thermal performance,traditional coolants are starting to fall short.Nanofluids,which involve tiny nanoparticles dispersed into standardcooling liquids,offer a new solution by significantly improving heat transfer capabilities.The article categorizesthe different types of nanofluids(ranging from those based on metals and metal oxides to carbon materials andhybrid combinations)and examines their effects on the improvement of radiator performance.General consensusexists in the literature that nanofluids can support better heat dissipation and enable accordingly the developmentof smaller and lighter radiators,which require less coolant and allow more compact vehicle designs.However,thisreview demonstrates that the use of nanofluids does not come without challenges.These include the long-termstability of these fluids and material compatibility issues.A critical discussion is therefore elaborated about thegaps to be filled and the steps to be undertaken to promote and standardize the use of these fluids in the industry.
