The iterative learning control （ILC） has been demon-strated to be capable of considerably improving the tracking perfor-mance of systems which are affected by the iteration-independent disturbance. However, the achi...The iterative learning control （ILC） has been demon-strated to be capable of considerably improving the tracking perfor-mance of systems which are affected by the iteration-independent disturbance. However, the achievable performance is greatly degraded when iteration-dependent, stochastic disturbances are pre-sented. This paper considers the robustness of the ILC algorithm for the nonlinear system in presence of stochastic measurement disturbances. The robust convergence of the P-type ILC algorithm is firstly addressed, and then an improved ILC algorithm with a decreasing gain is proposed. Theoretical analyses show that the proposed algorithm can guarantee that the tracking error of the nonlinear system tends to zero in presence of measurement dis-turbances. The analysis is also supported by a numerical example.展开更多
Nowadays, high-precision motion controls are needed in modern manufacturing industry. A data-driven nonparametric model adaptive control(NMAC) method is proposed in this paper to control the position of a linear servo...Nowadays, high-precision motion controls are needed in modern manufacturing industry. A data-driven nonparametric model adaptive control(NMAC) method is proposed in this paper to control the position of a linear servo system. The controller design requires no information about the structure of linear servo system, and it is based on the estimation and forecasting of the pseudo-partial derivatives(PPD) which are estimated according to the voltage input and position output of the linear motor. The characteristics and operational mechanism of the permanent magnet synchronous linear motor(PMSLM) are introduced, and the proposed nonparametric model control strategy has been compared with the classic proportional-integral-derivative(PID) control algorithm. Several real-time experiments on the motion control system incorporating a permanent magnet synchronous linear motor showed that the nonparametric model adaptive control method improved the system s response to disturbances and its position-tracking precision, even for a nonlinear system with incompletely known dynamic characteristics.展开更多
In this paper,nonlinear observers are incorporated into the adaptive control to synthesize controllers for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with unknown sinusoidal disturbances which are presented in matched and...In this paper,nonlinear observers are incorporated into the adaptive control to synthesize controllers for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with unknown sinusoidal disturbances which are presented in matched and unmatched forms.In addition to magnitudes and phases,frequencies of the sinusoidal disturbances need not be known as well,so long as the overall order is known.Nonlinear observers are constructed to eliminate the effect of unknown sinusoidal disturbances to improve the steady-state output tracking performance-asymptotic output tracking is achieved.The adaptation law is used to obtain the estimate of all unknown parameters.The presented disturbance decoupling algorithms can deal with matched and unmatched unknown sinusoidal disturbances.展开更多
This study addresses the pressing need for energy-efficient greenhouse management by focusing on the innovative application of natural ventilation.The primary objective of this study is to evaluate various ventilation...This study addresses the pressing need for energy-efficient greenhouse management by focusing on the innovative application of natural ventilation.The primary objective of this study is to evaluate various ventilation strategies to enhance energy efficiency and optimize crop production in agricultural greenhouses.Employing advanced numerical simulation tools,the study conducts a comprehensive assessment of natural ventilation’s effectiveness under real-world conditions.The results underscore the crucial role of the stack effect and strategic window positioning in greenhouse cooling,providing valuable insights for greenhouse designers.Our findings shed light on the significant benefits of optimized ventilation and also offer practical implications for improving greenhouse design,ensuring sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.The study demonstrated energy savings in cooling from November to April,with a maximum saving of 680 kWh in March,indicating the effectiveness of strategically positioning windows to leverage the stack effect.This approach enhances plant growth and reduces the need for costly cooling systems,thereby improving overall energy efficiency and lowering operational expenses.展开更多
The perfect combination of renewable energy and desalination technologies is the key to meeting water demands in a cost-effective,efficient and environmentally friendly way.The desalination technique by humidification...The perfect combination of renewable energy and desalination technologies is the key to meeting water demands in a cost-effective,efficient and environmentally friendly way.The desalination technique by humidificationdehumidification is non-conventional approach suitable for areas with low infrastructure(such as rural and decentralized regions)since it does not require permanent maintenance.In this study,this technology is implemented by using solar energy as a source of thermal power.A seawater desalination unit is considered,which consists of a chamber with two evaporators(humidifiers),a wetted porous material made of a corrugated cellulose cardboard and a condenser(dehumidifier).The evaporation system is tested with dry bulb temperature and relative air humidity data.The results of numerical simulations indicate that higher inlet air velocities(from 0.75 to 3 m/s)lead to a decrease in theΔT,ΔRH,and effectiveness.With the air remaining within the evaporator for 30 cm,the temperature differential increases to 5.7°C,accompanied by a 39%rise in relative humidity contrast.These changes result in a significant enhancement in humidification efficiency,achieving a remarkable efficiency level of 78%.However,a wettability value of 630 m^(2)/m^(3)leads to a smaller reduction of these parameters.Increasing the pad thickness,particularly to 0.3 m,improves performance by boostingΔT,ΔRH,and effectiveness,especially for pads with a wettability of 630 m^(2)/m^(3),for which superior performances are predicted by the numerical tests.展开更多
In this paper, the stability of iterative learning control with data dropouts is discussed. By the super vector formulation, an iterative learning control （ILC） system with data dropouts can be modeled as an asynchr...In this paper, the stability of iterative learning control with data dropouts is discussed. By the super vector formulation, an iterative learning control （ILC） system with data dropouts can be modeled as an asynchronous dynamical system with rate constraints on events in the iteration domain. The stability condition is provided in the form of linear matrix inequalities （LMIS） depending on the stability of asynchronous dynamical systems. The analysis is supported by simulations.展开更多
The objective of the present study is to develop cost effective thermoplastic hybrid laminate using Dyneema®HB50 and Tensylon®HSBD 30A through structural hybridization method.Laminates having 20 mm thickness...The objective of the present study is to develop cost effective thermoplastic hybrid laminate using Dyneema®HB50 and Tensylon®HSBD 30A through structural hybridization method.Laminates having 20 mm thickness were fabricated and subjected to 7.6239 mm mild steel core projectile with an impact velocity of 730±10 ms1.Parameters such as energy absorption,back face deformation and rate of back face deformation were measured as a function of hybridization ratio.It was observed that hybrid laminate with 50:50 ratio(w/w)of Tensylon®and Dyneema®with Tensylon®as front face showed 200%more energy absorption when compared to 100%Tensylon®laminate and showed equal energy absorption as that of expensive 100%Dyneema®laminate.Moreover,hybrid laminate with TD50:50 ratio showed 40%lower in terms of final back face deformation than Dyneema®laminate.Rate of back face deformation was also found to be slow for hybrid laminate as compared to Dyneema®laminate.Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that,Tensylon®laminate has got higher stiffness and lower damping factor than Dyneema®and hybrid laminates.The interface between Tensylon®and Dyneema®layers was found to be separating during the penetration process due to the poor interfacial bonding.Failure behaviour of laminates for different hybridization ratios were studied by sectioning the impacted laminates.It was observed that,the Tensylon®laminate has undergone shear cutting of fibers as major failure mode whereas the hybrid laminate showed shear cutting followed by tensile stretching,fiber pull out and delamination.These inputs are highly useful for body armour applications to design cost effective armour with enhanced performance.展开更多
The mechanical,thermal and ablation properties of carbon phenolic(C-Ph)composites(Type-I)reinforced with different weight percentages of organo-modified montmorillonite(o-MMT)nanoclay have been studied experimentally....The mechanical,thermal and ablation properties of carbon phenolic(C-Ph)composites(Type-I)reinforced with different weight percentages of organo-modified montmorillonite(o-MMT)nanoclay have been studied experimentally.Ball milling was used to disperse different weight(wt)percentages(0,1,2,4,6 wt.%)of nanoclay into phenolic resin.Viscosity changes to resin due to nanoclay was studied.On the other hand,nanoclay added phenolic matrix composites(Type-II)were prepared to study the dispersion of nanoclay in phenolic matrix by small angle X-ray scattering and thermal stability changes to the matrix by thermogravimetric analyser(TGA).This data was used to understand the mechanical,thermal and ablation properties of Type-I composites.Inter laminar shear strength(ILSS),flexural strength and flexural modulus of Type I composites increased by about 29%,12%and 7%respectively at2 wt.%addition of nanoclay beyond which these properties decreased.This was attributed to reduced fiber volume fraction(%Vf)of Type-I composites due to nanoclay addition at such high loadings.Mass ablation rate of Type-I composites was evaluated using oxy acetylene torch test at low heat flux(125 W/cm^(2))and high heat flux levels(500 W/cm^(2)).Mass ablation rates have increased at both flux levels marginally up to 2 wt.%addition of nanoclay beyond which it has increased significantly.This is in contrast to increased thermal stability observed for Type-I and Type-II composites up to 2 wt.%addition of nanoclay.Increased ablation rates due to nanoclay addition was attributed to higher insulation efficiency of nanolcay,which accumulates more heat energy in limited area behind the ablation front and self-propagating ablation mechanisms triggered by thermal decomposition of organic part of nanoclay.展开更多
In this paper, iterative learning control （ILC） design is studied for an iteration-varying tracking problem in which reference trajectories are generated by high-order internal models （HOLM）. An HOlM formulated as...In this paper, iterative learning control （ILC） design is studied for an iteration-varying tracking problem in which reference trajectories are generated by high-order internal models （HOLM）. An HOlM formulated as a polynomial operator between consecutive iterations describes the changes of desired trajectories in the iteration domain and makes the iterative learning problem become iteration varying. The classical ILC for tracking iteration-invariant reference trajectories, on the other hand, is a special case of HOlM where the polynomial renders to a unity coefficient or a special first-order internal model. By inserting the HOlM into P-type ILC, the tracking performance along the iteration axis is investigated for a class of continuous-time nonlinear systems. Time-weighted norm method is utilized to guarantee validity of proposed algorithm in a sense of data-driven control.展开更多
Resin transfer molding(RTM)is among the most used manufacturing processes for composite parts.Initially,the resin cure is initiated by heat supply to the mold.The supplementary heat generated during the reaction can c...Resin transfer molding(RTM)is among the most used manufacturing processes for composite parts.Initially,the resin cure is initiated by heat supply to the mold.The supplementary heat generated during the reaction can cause thermal gradients in the composite,potentially leading to undesired residual stresses which can cause shrinkage and warpage.In the present numerical study of these processes,a one-dimensional finite difference method is used to predict the temperature evolution and the degree of cure in the course of the resin polymerization;the effect of some parameters on the thermal gradient is then analyzed,namely:the fiber nature,the use of multiple layers of reinforcement with different thermal properties and also the temperature cycle variation.The validity of this numerical model is tested by comparison with experimental and numerical results in the existing literature.展开更多
Unlike most fluids,granular materials include coexisting solid,liquid or gaseous regions,which produce a rich variety of complex flows.Dense flows of grains driven by gravity down inclines occur in nature and in indus...Unlike most fluids,granular materials include coexisting solid,liquid or gaseous regions,which produce a rich variety of complex flows.Dense flows of grains driven by gravity down inclines occur in nature and in industrialprocesses.To describe the granular flow on an inclined surface,several studies were carried out.We can cite in particular the description of Saint-Venant which considers a dry granular flow,without cohesion and it only takes into account the substance-substrate friction,this model proposes a simplified form of the granular flow,which depends on the one side on the angle of inclination of the substrate with respect to the horizontal plane and on the other side on the thickness of the substance H.The numerical simulation we have developed is first based on the Saint-Venant model,it allowed us to visualize the variation of the speed according to the thickness of the substance(from 0 to H)and to deduce the average speed of the substance on an inclined plane.However,this restrictive model does not take into account the effect of particle friction on the flow and considers that the thickness H is constant.To make our simulation more realistic,we opted for the Savage-Hatter model.We took into account the variation of the thickness on the particles speed,in addition we have studied the effect of the variation of many parameters on the granular flow,namely the temperature and the roughness of the substrate,the density and the compactness of the substance,we found that the speed of the particles increases and the treatment time decreases with an increase in temperature.展开更多
In present work, post-buckling behavior of imperfect (of eigen form) laminated composite cylindrical shells with different L/D and R/t ratios subjected to axial, bending and torsion loads has been investigated by usin...In present work, post-buckling behavior of imperfect (of eigen form) laminated composite cylindrical shells with different L/D and R/t ratios subjected to axial, bending and torsion loads has been investigated by using an equilibrium path approach in the finite element analysis. The Newton-Raphson approach as well as the arc-length approach is used to ensure the correctness of the equilibrium paths up to the limit point load. Post-buckling behavior of imperfect cylindrical shells with different L/D and R/t ratios of interest is obtained and the theoretical knock-down factors are reported for the considered cylindrical shells.展开更多
Due to editing errors,the ordinate and unit of Fig.5(a)in the article were incorrect.The correct ordinate of Fig.5(a)should be Flexural strength(MPa).In the published article<Effect of organo-modified montmorilloni...Due to editing errors,the ordinate and unit of Fig.5(a)in the article were incorrect.The correct ordinate of Fig.5(a)should be Flexural strength(MPa).In the published article<Effect of organo-modified montmorillonite nanoclay on mechanical,thermal and ablation behavior of carbon fiber/phenolic resin composites>.展开更多
The successful manufacture of thick composites is challenging since the highly exothermic nature of thermoset resins and limited temperature control make avoiding the onset of detrimental thermal gradients within the ...The successful manufacture of thick composites is challenging since the highly exothermic nature of thermoset resins and limited temperature control make avoiding the onset of detrimental thermal gradients within the composite relatively difficult.This phenomenon is mainly caused by exothermic heat reactions.The so-called Michaud's model has been largely used in the literature to reduce the gap between experience and simulation with regard to the effective prediction of the temperature cycle in these processes.In this work,another solution is proposed to simulate the curing process for thick composites,namely preheating the resin to activate the curing reaction before resin injection into the mold.A good agreement between the experiment and the simulation is found.Moreover,in order to minimize the thermal gradient in the final composite,the thermophysical properties of the fiber and the torque(temperature,time)of the Plate have been varied leading to interesting results.展开更多
Data rates and volume for mobile communication are ever-increasing with the growing number of users and connected devices.With the deployment of 5G and 6G on the horizon,wireless communication is advancing to higher f...Data rates and volume for mobile communication are ever-increasing with the growing number of users and connected devices.With the deployment of 5G and 6G on the horizon,wireless communication is advancing to higher frequencies and larger bandwidths enabling higher speeds and throughput.Current micro-acoustic resonator technology,a key component in radiofrequency front-end filters,is struggling to keep pace with these developments.This work presents an acoustic resonator architecture enabling multi-frequency,low-loss,and wideband filtering for the 5G and future 6G bands located above 3 GHz.Thanks to the exceptional performance of these resonators,filters for the 5G n77 and n79 bands are demonstrated,exhibiting fractional bandwidths of 25%and 13%,respectively,with low insertion loss of around 1 dB.With its unique frequency scalability and wideband capabilities,the reported architecture offers a promising option for filtering and multiplexing in future mobile devices.展开更多
Scramjets are considered one of the important propulsion systems for realizing hyper-sonic flights and have attracted a lot of research interest over the past few decades.The present study focuses on conducting a comp...Scramjets are considered one of the important propulsion systems for realizing hyper-sonic flights and have attracted a lot of research interest over the past few decades.The present study focuses on conducting a comprehensive numerical investigation on a scramjet inlet-isolator at Mach 5 with the motivation to improve efficiency.The study investigates a two-dimensional scramjet inlet-isolator,analyzing both external and internal flow characteristics by using the commercially available tool Ansys-Fluent.Numerical simulation is the first step to incorporate the passive bleed mechanism into the inlet design features with alterations aimed at improving airflow regulation.The subsequent investigation is the analysis of the effect of a number of cowl deflec-tion angles on performance of the positions.An extensive evaluation is presented on the effect of varying cowl deflection angles on the inlet isolator efficiency.A com-bined approach is also adopted in the study whereby the most promising configura-tions from the bleed mechanism and cowl deflection angle studies are incorporated into a single geometry.This aims at increasing the inlet isolator efficiency and the pres-sure recovery.The aim of this integrated strategy is to develop an inlet geometry that is optimal for performance of the engine and pressure recovery capability enhancement.The study analyzes ten different cases,and it is noted that out of these,the 4-degree cowl deflection angle is the most efficient in enhancing the total pressure efficiency.展开更多
By introducing a deadwzone scheme, a new neural network based adaptive iterative learning control （ILC） （NN-AILC） scheme is presented for nonlinear discrete-time systems, where the NN weights are time-varying. The...By introducing a deadwzone scheme, a new neural network based adaptive iterative learning control （ILC） （NN-AILC） scheme is presented for nonlinear discrete-time systems, where the NN weights are time-varying. The most distinct contribution of the proposed NN-AILC is the relaxation of the identical conditions of initial state and reference trajectory, which are common requirements in traditional ILC problems. Convergence analysis indicates that the tracking error converges to a bounded ball, whose size is determined by the dead-zone nonlinearity. Computer simulations verify the theoretical results.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61203065 60834001)the Program of Open Laboratory Foundation of Control Engineering Key Discipline of Henan Provincial High Education (KG 2011-10)
文摘The iterative learning control （ILC） has been demon-strated to be capable of considerably improving the tracking perfor-mance of systems which are affected by the iteration-independent disturbance. However, the achievable performance is greatly degraded when iteration-dependent, stochastic disturbances are pre-sented. This paper considers the robustness of the ILC algorithm for the nonlinear system in presence of stochastic measurement disturbances. The robust convergence of the P-type ILC algorithm is firstly addressed, and then an improved ILC algorithm with a decreasing gain is proposed. Theoretical analyses show that the proposed algorithm can guarantee that the tracking error of the nonlinear system tends to zero in presence of measurement dis-turbances. The analysis is also supported by a numerical example.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.4142017)International Cooperation Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61120106009)Beijing Science and Technology Commission Precision Machinery Projects(No.Z121100001612007)
文摘Nowadays, high-precision motion controls are needed in modern manufacturing industry. A data-driven nonparametric model adaptive control(NMAC) method is proposed in this paper to control the position of a linear servo system. The controller design requires no information about the structure of linear servo system, and it is based on the estimation and forecasting of the pseudo-partial derivatives(PPD) which are estimated according to the voltage input and position output of the linear motor. The characteristics and operational mechanism of the permanent magnet synchronous linear motor(PMSLM) are introduced, and the proposed nonparametric model control strategy has been compared with the classic proportional-integral-derivative(PID) control algorithm. Several real-time experiments on the motion control system incorporating a permanent magnet synchronous linear motor showed that the nonparametric model adaptive control method improved the system s response to disturbances and its position-tracking precision, even for a nonlinear system with incompletely known dynamic characteristics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60874041,60834001)the Youth Foundation of Henan University of Science and Technology(No.13440018)
文摘In this paper,nonlinear observers are incorporated into the adaptive control to synthesize controllers for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with unknown sinusoidal disturbances which are presented in matched and unmatched forms.In addition to magnitudes and phases,frequencies of the sinusoidal disturbances need not be known as well,so long as the overall order is known.Nonlinear observers are constructed to eliminate the effect of unknown sinusoidal disturbances to improve the steady-state output tracking performance-asymptotic output tracking is achieved.The adaptation law is used to obtain the estimate of all unknown parameters.The presented disturbance decoupling algorithms can deal with matched and unmatched unknown sinusoidal disturbances.
文摘This study addresses the pressing need for energy-efficient greenhouse management by focusing on the innovative application of natural ventilation.The primary objective of this study is to evaluate various ventilation strategies to enhance energy efficiency and optimize crop production in agricultural greenhouses.Employing advanced numerical simulation tools,the study conducts a comprehensive assessment of natural ventilation’s effectiveness under real-world conditions.The results underscore the crucial role of the stack effect and strategic window positioning in greenhouse cooling,providing valuable insights for greenhouse designers.Our findings shed light on the significant benefits of optimized ventilation and also offer practical implications for improving greenhouse design,ensuring sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.The study demonstrated energy savings in cooling from November to April,with a maximum saving of 680 kWh in March,indicating the effectiveness of strategically positioning windows to leverage the stack effect.This approach enhances plant growth and reduces the need for costly cooling systems,thereby improving overall energy efficiency and lowering operational expenses.
文摘The perfect combination of renewable energy and desalination technologies is the key to meeting water demands in a cost-effective,efficient and environmentally friendly way.The desalination technique by humidificationdehumidification is non-conventional approach suitable for areas with low infrastructure(such as rural and decentralized regions)since it does not require permanent maintenance.In this study,this technology is implemented by using solar energy as a source of thermal power.A seawater desalination unit is considered,which consists of a chamber with two evaporators(humidifiers),a wetted porous material made of a corrugated cellulose cardboard and a condenser(dehumidifier).The evaporation system is tested with dry bulb temperature and relative air humidity data.The results of numerical simulations indicate that higher inlet air velocities(from 0.75 to 3 m/s)lead to a decrease in theΔT,ΔRH,and effectiveness.With the air remaining within the evaporator for 30 cm,the temperature differential increases to 5.7°C,accompanied by a 39%rise in relative humidity contrast.These changes result in a significant enhancement in humidification efficiency,achieving a remarkable efficiency level of 78%.However,a wettability value of 630 m^(2)/m^(3)leads to a smaller reduction of these parameters.Increasing the pad thickness,particularly to 0.3 m,improves performance by boostingΔT,ΔRH,and effectiveness,especially for pads with a wettability of 630 m^(2)/m^(3),for which superior performances are predicted by the numerical tests.
基金supported by General Program (No. 60774022)State Key Program (No. 60834001) of National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘In this paper, the stability of iterative learning control with data dropouts is discussed. By the super vector formulation, an iterative learning control （ILC） system with data dropouts can be modeled as an asynchronous dynamical system with rate constraints on events in the iteration domain. The stability condition is provided in the form of linear matrix inequalities （LMIS） depending on the stability of asynchronous dynamical systems. The analysis is supported by simulations.
基金Supported by State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China （60834001） and National Natural Science Foundation of China （60774022）.Acknowledgement Authors would like to thank NSFC organizers and participants who shared their ideas and works with us during the NSFC workshop on data-based control, decision making, scheduling, and fault diagnosis. In particular, authors would like to thank Chai Tian-You, Sun You-Xian, Wang Hong, Yan Hong-Sheng, and Gao Fu-Rong for discussing the concept on design model shown in Fig. 12, the concept on temporal multi-scale shown in Fig. 8, the concept on fault diagnosis shown in Fig. 14, the concept on dynamic scheduling shown in Fig. 15, and the concept on interval model shown in Fig. 16, respectively.
基金the support rendered by the staff of Armour Design and Development Division(ADDD).
文摘The objective of the present study is to develop cost effective thermoplastic hybrid laminate using Dyneema®HB50 and Tensylon®HSBD 30A through structural hybridization method.Laminates having 20 mm thickness were fabricated and subjected to 7.6239 mm mild steel core projectile with an impact velocity of 730±10 ms1.Parameters such as energy absorption,back face deformation and rate of back face deformation were measured as a function of hybridization ratio.It was observed that hybrid laminate with 50:50 ratio(w/w)of Tensylon®and Dyneema®with Tensylon®as front face showed 200%more energy absorption when compared to 100%Tensylon®laminate and showed equal energy absorption as that of expensive 100%Dyneema®laminate.Moreover,hybrid laminate with TD50:50 ratio showed 40%lower in terms of final back face deformation than Dyneema®laminate.Rate of back face deformation was also found to be slow for hybrid laminate as compared to Dyneema®laminate.Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that,Tensylon®laminate has got higher stiffness and lower damping factor than Dyneema®and hybrid laminates.The interface between Tensylon®and Dyneema®layers was found to be separating during the penetration process due to the poor interfacial bonding.Failure behaviour of laminates for different hybridization ratios were studied by sectioning the impacted laminates.It was observed that,the Tensylon®laminate has undergone shear cutting of fibers as major failure mode whereas the hybrid laminate showed shear cutting followed by tensile stretching,fiber pull out and delamination.These inputs are highly useful for body armour applications to design cost effective armour with enhanced performance.
文摘The mechanical,thermal and ablation properties of carbon phenolic(C-Ph)composites(Type-I)reinforced with different weight percentages of organo-modified montmorillonite(o-MMT)nanoclay have been studied experimentally.Ball milling was used to disperse different weight(wt)percentages(0,1,2,4,6 wt.%)of nanoclay into phenolic resin.Viscosity changes to resin due to nanoclay was studied.On the other hand,nanoclay added phenolic matrix composites(Type-II)were prepared to study the dispersion of nanoclay in phenolic matrix by small angle X-ray scattering and thermal stability changes to the matrix by thermogravimetric analyser(TGA).This data was used to understand the mechanical,thermal and ablation properties of Type-I composites.Inter laminar shear strength(ILSS),flexural strength and flexural modulus of Type I composites increased by about 29%,12%and 7%respectively at2 wt.%addition of nanoclay beyond which these properties decreased.This was attributed to reduced fiber volume fraction(%Vf)of Type-I composites due to nanoclay addition at such high loadings.Mass ablation rate of Type-I composites was evaluated using oxy acetylene torch test at low heat flux(125 W/cm^(2))and high heat flux levels(500 W/cm^(2)).Mass ablation rates have increased at both flux levels marginally up to 2 wt.%addition of nanoclay beyond which it has increased significantly.This is in contrast to increased thermal stability observed for Type-I and Type-II composites up to 2 wt.%addition of nanoclay.Increased ablation rates due to nanoclay addition was attributed to higher insulation efficiency of nanolcay,which accumulates more heat energy in limited area behind the ablation front and self-propagating ablation mechanisms triggered by thermal decomposition of organic part of nanoclay.
基金supported by the General Program (No.60774022)the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60834001)the State Key Laboratory of Rail Traffic Control and Safety,Beijing Jiaotong University (No.RCS2009ZT011)
文摘In this paper, iterative learning control （ILC） design is studied for an iteration-varying tracking problem in which reference trajectories are generated by high-order internal models （HOLM）. An HOlM formulated as a polynomial operator between consecutive iterations describes the changes of desired trajectories in the iteration domain and makes the iterative learning problem become iteration varying. The classical ILC for tracking iteration-invariant reference trajectories, on the other hand, is a special case of HOlM where the polynomial renders to a unity coefficient or a special first-order internal model. By inserting the HOlM into P-type ILC, the tracking performance along the iteration axis is investigated for a class of continuous-time nonlinear systems. Time-weighted norm method is utilized to guarantee validity of proposed algorithm in a sense of data-driven control.
文摘Resin transfer molding(RTM)is among the most used manufacturing processes for composite parts.Initially,the resin cure is initiated by heat supply to the mold.The supplementary heat generated during the reaction can cause thermal gradients in the composite,potentially leading to undesired residual stresses which can cause shrinkage and warpage.In the present numerical study of these processes,a one-dimensional finite difference method is used to predict the temperature evolution and the degree of cure in the course of the resin polymerization;the effect of some parameters on the thermal gradient is then analyzed,namely:the fiber nature,the use of multiple layers of reinforcement with different thermal properties and also the temperature cycle variation.The validity of this numerical model is tested by comparison with experimental and numerical results in the existing literature.
文摘Unlike most fluids,granular materials include coexisting solid,liquid or gaseous regions,which produce a rich variety of complex flows.Dense flows of grains driven by gravity down inclines occur in nature and in industrialprocesses.To describe the granular flow on an inclined surface,several studies were carried out.We can cite in particular the description of Saint-Venant which considers a dry granular flow,without cohesion and it only takes into account the substance-substrate friction,this model proposes a simplified form of the granular flow,which depends on the one side on the angle of inclination of the substrate with respect to the horizontal plane and on the other side on the thickness of the substance H.The numerical simulation we have developed is first based on the Saint-Venant model,it allowed us to visualize the variation of the speed according to the thickness of the substance(from 0 to H)and to deduce the average speed of the substance on an inclined plane.However,this restrictive model does not take into account the effect of particle friction on the flow and considers that the thickness H is constant.To make our simulation more realistic,we opted for the Savage-Hatter model.We took into account the variation of the thickness on the particles speed,in addition we have studied the effect of the variation of many parameters on the granular flow,namely the temperature and the roughness of the substrate,the density and the compactness of the substance,we found that the speed of the particles increases and the treatment time decreases with an increase in temperature.
文摘In present work, post-buckling behavior of imperfect (of eigen form) laminated composite cylindrical shells with different L/D and R/t ratios subjected to axial, bending and torsion loads has been investigated by using an equilibrium path approach in the finite element analysis. The Newton-Raphson approach as well as the arc-length approach is used to ensure the correctness of the equilibrium paths up to the limit point load. Post-buckling behavior of imperfect cylindrical shells with different L/D and R/t ratios of interest is obtained and the theoretical knock-down factors are reported for the considered cylindrical shells.
文摘Due to editing errors,the ordinate and unit of Fig.5(a)in the article were incorrect.The correct ordinate of Fig.5(a)should be Flexural strength(MPa).In the published article<Effect of organo-modified montmorillonite nanoclay on mechanical,thermal and ablation behavior of carbon fiber/phenolic resin composites>.
文摘The successful manufacture of thick composites is challenging since the highly exothermic nature of thermoset resins and limited temperature control make avoiding the onset of detrimental thermal gradients within the composite relatively difficult.This phenomenon is mainly caused by exothermic heat reactions.The so-called Michaud's model has been largely used in the literature to reduce the gap between experience and simulation with regard to the effective prediction of the temperature cycle in these processes.In this work,another solution is proposed to simulate the curing process for thick composites,namely preheating the resin to activate the curing reaction before resin injection into the mold.A good agreement between the experiment and the simulation is found.Moreover,in order to minimize the thermal gradient in the final composite,the thermophysical properties of the fiber and the torque(temperature,time)of the Plate have been varied leading to interesting results.
基金support from the Swiss National Science Foundation(SNSF)under projects CRSII5_189967 and 200020_184935.S.S。
文摘Data rates and volume for mobile communication are ever-increasing with the growing number of users and connected devices.With the deployment of 5G and 6G on the horizon,wireless communication is advancing to higher frequencies and larger bandwidths enabling higher speeds and throughput.Current micro-acoustic resonator technology,a key component in radiofrequency front-end filters,is struggling to keep pace with these developments.This work presents an acoustic resonator architecture enabling multi-frequency,low-loss,and wideband filtering for the 5G and future 6G bands located above 3 GHz.Thanks to the exceptional performance of these resonators,filters for the 5G n77 and n79 bands are demonstrated,exhibiting fractional bandwidths of 25%and 13%,respectively,with low insertion loss of around 1 dB.With its unique frequency scalability and wideband capabilities,the reported architecture offers a promising option for filtering and multiplexing in future mobile devices.
文摘Scramjets are considered one of the important propulsion systems for realizing hyper-sonic flights and have attracted a lot of research interest over the past few decades.The present study focuses on conducting a comprehensive numerical investigation on a scramjet inlet-isolator at Mach 5 with the motivation to improve efficiency.The study investigates a two-dimensional scramjet inlet-isolator,analyzing both external and internal flow characteristics by using the commercially available tool Ansys-Fluent.Numerical simulation is the first step to incorporate the passive bleed mechanism into the inlet design features with alterations aimed at improving airflow regulation.The subsequent investigation is the analysis of the effect of a number of cowl deflec-tion angles on performance of the positions.An extensive evaluation is presented on the effect of varying cowl deflection angles on the inlet isolator efficiency.A com-bined approach is also adopted in the study whereby the most promising configura-tions from the bleed mechanism and cowl deflection angle studies are incorporated into a single geometry.This aims at increasing the inlet isolator efficiency and the pres-sure recovery.The aim of this integrated strategy is to develop an inlet geometry that is optimal for performance of the engine and pressure recovery capability enhancement.The study analyzes ten different cases,and it is noted that out of these,the 4-degree cowl deflection angle is the most efficient in enhancing the total pressure efficiency.
基金supported by General Program (60774022)State Key Program (60834001) of National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaDoctoral Foundation of Qingdao University of Science & Technology (0022324)
文摘By introducing a deadwzone scheme, a new neural network based adaptive iterative learning control （ILC） （NN-AILC） scheme is presented for nonlinear discrete-time systems, where the NN weights are time-varying. The most distinct contribution of the proposed NN-AILC is the relaxation of the identical conditions of initial state and reference trajectory, which are common requirements in traditional ILC problems. Convergence analysis indicates that the tracking error converges to a bounded ball, whose size is determined by the dead-zone nonlinearity. Computer simulations verify the theoretical results.
