Because of the high requirement of quality,vile working environment and great difficulty of automatic welding,MMAW is usually adopted for the welding of the platform jacket and the pile pipe.Its low efficiency and har...Because of the high requirement of quality,vile working environment and great difficulty of automatic welding,MMAW is usually adopted for the welding of the platform jacket and the pile pipe.Its low efficiency and hard working is one of the choke points for construction progress. In this article,an up-to-date technology for platform pile pipe welding was introduced. Cored with FCW-S and combined with the characters and requirements of platform construction,the special automatic horizontal welding equipment and process were developed. Further more,the offshore application were introduced too.展开更多
In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid...In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid solution atoms in theα-Mg matrix without its second-phase generation,and at the same time facilitates grain refinement,dendritic segregation and Mg17Sr2-phases precipitation.During discharge operation,Sr modifies the film composition via its compounds and promoted the redeposition of In at the substrate/film interface;their co-deposition behavior on the anodic reaction surface enhances anode reaction kinetics,suppresses the negative difference effect(NDE)and mitigates the“chunk effect”(CE),which is contributed to uniform dissolution and low self-corrosion hydrogen evolution rate(HER).Therefore,Mg-Sr-xIn alloy anodes show excellent discharge performance,e.g.,0.5Sr-1.0In shows an average discharge voltage of 1.4234 V and a specific energy density of 1990.71 Wh kg^(-1)at 10 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the decisive factor(CE and self-discharge HE)for anodic efficiency are quantitively analyzed,the self-discharge is the main factor of cell efficiency loss.Surprisingly,all Mg-Sr-xIn anodes show anodic efficiency greater than 60%at high current density(≥10 mA cm^(-2)),making them excellent candidate anodes for Mg-Air cells at high-power output.展开更多
7039 Al alloys are widely used in armor vehicles,given the material’s high specific strength and fracture toughness.However,laminar tearing in the thickness plane of the base metal(BM),specifically in the normal dire...7039 Al alloys are widely used in armor vehicles,given the material’s high specific strength and fracture toughness.However,laminar tearing in the thickness plane of the base metal(BM),specifically in the normal direction(ND)and rolling direction(RD)plane,was occasionally observed after the welding of thick plates,resulting in premature material failure.A vertically metal-inert gas(MIG)-welded laminar tearing component of a 30 mm thick plate was analyzed to determine the factors associated with this phenomenon.The texture,residual stress,microhardness,and tensile properties were also investigated.The results indicated that the crack extended along the RD as a transcrystalline fracture and terminated at the BM.The grains near the crack grew preferentially in the(001)crystal direction.Furthermore,the tensile strength(83 MPa)and elongation(6.8%)in the RD were relatively higher than those in the ND.In particular,the primary factors for crack initiation include stronger texture,higher dislocation density,increased Al_(7)Cu_(2)Fe phases,lower proportion of small-angle grain boundaries,and varying grain sizes in different regions,leading to the fragile microstructure.The higher residual stress of the BM promotes the formation and extension of cracks.The restraining force due to fixation and welding shrinkage force transformed the crack into laminar tearing.Preventive measures of laminar tearing were also proposed.展开更多
Mechanical properties are critical to the quality of hot-rolled steel pipe products.Accurately understanding the relationship between rolling parameters and mechanical properties is crucial for effective prediction an...Mechanical properties are critical to the quality of hot-rolled steel pipe products.Accurately understanding the relationship between rolling parameters and mechanical properties is crucial for effective prediction and control.To address this,an industrial big data platform was developed to collect and process multi-source heterogeneous data from the entire production process,providing a complete dataset for mechanical property prediction.The adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation(ABKDE)method was proposed to adjust bandwidth dynamically based on data density.Combining long short-term memory neural networks with ABKDE offers robust prediction interval capabilities for mechanical properties.The proposed method was deployed in a large-scale steel plant,which demonstrated superior prediction interval performance compared to lower upper bound estimation,mean variance estimation,and extreme learning machine-adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation,achieving a prediction interval normalized average width of 0.37,a prediction interval coverage probability of 0.94,and the lowest coverage width-based criterion of 1.35.Notably,shapley additive explanations-based explanations significantly improved the proposed model’s credibility by providing a clear analysis of feature impacts.展开更多
AZ31 magnesium alloy was used as the object of study to fabricate an alloy with the bimodal grain structure using singlepass hot rolling,and to explore how this structure enhances the strength and plasticity of the al...AZ31 magnesium alloy was used as the object of study to fabricate an alloy with the bimodal grain structure using singlepass hot rolling,and to explore how this structure enhances the strength and plasticity of the alloy.The results show that the formation of the bimodal grain structure is more pronounced at rolling temperatures ranging from 350°C to 450°C,especially under conditions of large reduction(≥40%).The optimized proportion and distribution of the bimodal grain structure play a pivotal role in simultaneously enhancing the strength and ductility of the alloy,significantly impacting the mechanical properties.The rolled sheet with the bimodal grain structure achieves an ultimate tensile strength of 258.3 MPa and an elongation of 17.1%under a rolling reduction of 40%with the rolling rate of 75 m/min and rolling temperature of 400°C.Adjusting rolling parameters,including temperature,reduction ratio and rolling rate,is crucial for optimizing the bimodal grain structure,thereby achieving a balance between plasticity improvement and high strength maintenance.展开更多
Interstitial oxygen(O)contamination remains a substantial challenge for metal injection molding(MIM)of titanium alloys.Herein,this critical problem is successfully addressed by regulating the thermal debinding tempera...Interstitial oxygen(O)contamination remains a substantial challenge for metal injection molding(MIM)of titanium alloys.Herein,this critical problem is successfully addressed by regulating the thermal debinding temperature and incorporating the oxygen scavenger LaB_(6).Results indicate that the surface oxide layer(with a thickness of(13.4±0.5)nm)of Ti_(6)Al4V powder begins to dissolve into the Ti matrix within the temperature range of 663–775℃.O contamination in MIM Ti alloys can be effectively mitigated by lowering the thermal debinding temperature and adding LaB6powder.As a result of reduced dissolved O content,the slips of mixedanddislocations are effectively accelerated,leading to improved ductility.Moreover,grain refinement,along with the in situ formation of Ti B whiskers and second-phase La_(2)O_(3)particles,enhances the strength of the material.The fabricated MIM Ti6Al4V sample exhibits excellent mechanical properties,achieving an ultimate tensile strength of(967±5)MPa,a yield strength of(866±8)MPa,and an elongation of 21.4%±0.7%.These tensile properties represent some of the best results reported in the literature for MIM Ti_(6)Al4V alloys.This study offers valuable insights into the development of high-performance MIM Ti alloys and other metal materials.展开更多
1.Introduction Titanium(Ti)and its alloy have become a critical structural material in aerospace,weaponry,and equipment industries due to their high strength,low density,and excellent corrosion resistance[1-3].
The gas kick represents a major risk in deepwater oil and gas exploration.Understanding the dynamics of gas kick evolution and the associated pressure response characteristics is critical for effective well control.In...The gas kick represents a major risk in deepwater oil and gas exploration.Understanding the dynamics of gas kick evolution and the associated pressure response characteristics is critical for effective well control.In this paper,we introduce a transient wellbore multiphase flow model specifically developed to simulate gas kick in deepwater dual-gradient drilling,incorporating a downhole separator.The model accounts for the variable mass flow within the annulus and heat exchange between the annular fluid and the formation.Using this model,we analyzed the multiphase flow and thermodynamic behavior during the gas kick.Simulation results reveal a progressive increase in bottom-hole temperature,underscoring its potential as a key indicator for gas kick early detection.Additionally,variable gradient parameters affect not only the annular equivalent circulating density(ECD)profile but also the evolution of the gas kick.The inclusion of a downhole separator alters the annular ECD profile,creating a“broken line”shape,which enhances adaptability to the multi-pressure systems typically encountered in deepwater forma-tion.By adjusting factors such as hollow sphere concentration,separator position,and separation effi-ciency,the annular ECD profile can be effectively customized.This study provides important theoretical insights and practical applications for utilizing dual-gradient drilling technology to address challenges in deepwater formation drilling.展开更多
Difficulty in extracting nonlinear sparse impulse features due to variable speed conditions and redundant noise interference leads to challenges in diagnosing variable speed faults.Therefore,an improved spectral amplit...Difficulty in extracting nonlinear sparse impulse features due to variable speed conditions and redundant noise interference leads to challenges in diagnosing variable speed faults.Therefore,an improved spectral amplitude modulation(ISAM)based on sparse feature adaptive convolution(SFAC)is proposed to enhance the fault features under variable speed conditions.First,an optimal bi-damped wavelet construction method is proposed to learn signal impulse features,which selects the optimal bi-damped wavelet parameters with correlation criterion and particle swarm optimization.Second,a convolutional basis pursuit denoising model based on an optimal bi-damped wavelet is proposed for resolving sparse impulses.A model regularization parameter selection method based on weighted fault characteristic amplitude ratio assistance is proposed.Then,an ISAM method based on kurtosis threshold is proposed to further enhance the fault information of sparse signal.Finally,the type of variable speed faults is determined by order spectrum analysis.Various experimental results,such as spectral amplitude modulation and Morlet wavelet matching,verify the effectiveness and advantages of the ISAM-SFAC method.展开更多
The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stre...The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stresses were analyzed with a self-developed SWXRD technique.The results revealed that PM 7A52 aluminum alloy effectively reduced the grain size,dislocation density,and texture strength in the post-weld microstructure.Furthermore,the residual stress in the weld zone(WZ)of PM 7A52 aluminum alloy was reduced by 38 MPa compared to that of the conventional melt-cast 7A52(CM 7A52)aluminum alloy.Notably,the tensile strength and elongation of welded joints in PM 7A52 aluminum alloy were increased by approximately 15%and 26%,respectively.The improvement in joint tensile strength was primarily attributed to grain boundary strengthening and dispersion strengthening caused byγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles entering the WZ.展开更多
In the era of big data,reinforcement learning(RL)has emerged as a powerful data-driven optimization approach in materials science,enabling unprecedented advances in material design and performance improvement.Unlike t...In the era of big data,reinforcement learning(RL)has emerged as a powerful data-driven optimization approach in materials science,enabling unprecedented advances in material design and performance improvement.Unlike traditional trial-and-error and physics-based approaches,RL agents autonomously identify optimal strategies across high-dimensional and dynamic design spaces by iterative interactions with complex environments.This capability makes RL especially effective for target optimization and sequential decision-making in challenging materials science problems.In this review,we present a comprehensive overview of fundamental RL algorithms,including Q-learning,deep Q-networks(DQN),actor-critic methods,and deep deterministic policy gradient(DDPG).Then,the core mechanisms,advantages,limitations,and representative applications of RL in materials discovery,property optimization,process control,and manufacturing are discussed systematically.Lastly,key future research directions and opportunities are outlined.The perspectives presented herein aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation at the frontier of AI‑driven materials science.展开更多
The effect of Gd,Ce and Y elements on texture,recrystallization and mechanical properties of Mg–1.5Zn alloys was investigated.The results show that the addition of Gd,Ce and Y elements in Mg–1.5Zn alloy,which rolled...The effect of Gd,Ce and Y elements on texture,recrystallization and mechanical properties of Mg–1.5Zn alloys was investigated.The results show that the addition of Gd,Ce and Y elements in Mg–1.5Zn alloy,which rolled at 450℃ and subsequently annealed at 350℃ for 1h,can effectively weaken and modify the basal texture,characterized by the splitting basal pole toward to transverse direction,leading to the yield and tensile strength,the highest along the rolling direction and the lowest along the transverse direction.Besides,the unique basal texture contributes to the significant improvement of elongation at room temperature.Electron back scattering diffraction(EBSD)analysis indicated that the non-basal texture in Mg–1.5Zn–0.2RE alloys can be attributed to obstructive effect of static recrystallization and the non-basal orientation grains nucleation near pre-existing grain boundaries during annealing.Specially,the Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Gd sheet exhibits much excellent plasticity with the elongation of 27%than Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Ce and Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Y alloys,resulting from the less and smaller second phase of MgZnGd.展开更多
To study the influence of rolling on the interfaces and mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced Al-matrix composites,a rolling method was used to process them.Using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission...To study the influence of rolling on the interfaces and mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced Al-matrix composites,a rolling method was used to process them.Using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy,and tensile testing,this study analyzed the micromorphology,interfaces,and mechanical performance of the composites before and after rolling.The experimental results demonstrates that the composites after hot rolling has uniform structures with strong interfacial bonding.With an increase in rolling temperature,the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the composites gradually increase.However,when the rolling temperature is higher than 500°C,granular and rod-like Al4C3 phases are observed at the interfaces and the mechanical performance of the composites is degraded.When the rolling temperature is 480°C,the composites show the optimal comprehensive mechanical performance,with a tensile strength and elastic modulus of 403.3 MPa and 77.6 GPa,respectively,which represent increases of 31.6%and 36.9%,respectively,compared with the corresponding values prior to rolling.展开更多
The formability of magnesium alloys at ambient temperature can be enhanced by alloying additions such as Ca and RE elements,which is ascribed to the weakened basal texture.To produce magnesium alloy sheets with excell...The formability of magnesium alloys at ambient temperature can be enhanced by alloying additions such as Ca and RE elements,which is ascribed to the weakened basal texture.To produce magnesium alloy sheets with excellent comprehensive performance,the evolution of texture characterization during fabrication process and subsequent effect of texture on mechanical properties are vital controlling factors.In this investigation,three experimental Mg-3Al series alloys were hot rolled and annealed to sheets with 1 mm thickness.The microstructure evolution during rolling and annealing process was investigated.Furthermore,the influence of texture on tensile properties along different tensile directions was also studied.The results show that weakened basal texture and refined grains were achieved with the co-addition of Ca and RE element.However,strengthening of mechanical properties wasn't obtained.During hot rolling process,microstructure was refined,second phase particles broken,and basal texture was increased.While basal texture was weakened during annealing process.Recrystallization behavior influenced by formation of second phase was dominated to attenuate basal texture.Tensile deformation behavior was controlled by basal slip and followed Schmid factor criterion.Moreover,the weakened basal texture and activation of non-basal slips during hot rolling process can contribute to diminish the anisotropy of tensile properties.展开更多
The effect of Cr/Mn segregation on the abnormal banded structure of high carbon bearing steel was studied by reheating and hot rolling.With the use of an optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission ...The effect of Cr/Mn segregation on the abnormal banded structure of high carbon bearing steel was studied by reheating and hot rolling.With the use of an optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and electron probe microanalyzer, the segregation characteristics of alloying elements in cast billet and their relationship with hot-rolled plate banded structure were revealed.The formation causes of an abnormal banded structure and the elimination methods were analyzed.Results indicate the serious positive segregation of C, Cr, and Mn alloy elements in the billet.Even distribution of Cr/Mn elements could not be achieved after 10 h of heat preservation at 1200℃, and the spacing of the element aggregation area increased, but the segregation index of alloy elements decreased.Obvious alloying element segregation characteristics are present in the banded structure of the hot-rolled plate.This distinct white band is composed of martensitic phases.The formation of this abnormal pearlite–martensite banded structure is due to the interaction between the undercooled austenite transformation behavior of hot-rolled metal and the segregation of its alloying elements.Under the air cooling after rolling, controlling the segregation index of alloy elements can reduce or eliminate the abnormal banded structure.展开更多
In this study, we applied a two-phase flow model to simulate water and sand blowout processes when penetrating shallow water flow(SWF) formations during deepwater drilling. We define ‘sand' as a pseudo-component ...In this study, we applied a two-phase flow model to simulate water and sand blowout processes when penetrating shallow water flow(SWF) formations during deepwater drilling. We define ‘sand' as a pseudo-component with high density and viscosity, which can begin to flow with water when a critical pressure difference is attained. We calculated the water and sand blowout rates and analyzed the influencing factors from them, including overpressure of the SWF formation, as well as its zone size, porosity and permeability, and drilling speed(penetration rate). The obtained data can be used for the quantitative assessment of the potential severity of SWF hazards. The results indicate that overpressure of the SWF formation and its zone size have significant effects on SWF blowout. A 10% increase in the SWF formation overpressure can result in a more than 90% increase in the cumulative water blowout and a 150% increase in the sand blowout when a typical SWF sediment is drilled. Along with the conventional methods of well flow and pressure control, chemical plugging, and the application of multi-layer casing, water and sand blowouts can be effectively reduced by increasing the penetration rate. As such, increasing the penetration rate can be a useful measure for controlling SWF hazards during deepwater drilling.展开更多
The limited wide applicability of commercial Mg alloys is mainly attributed to the poor corrosion resistance.Addition of alloying elements is the simplest and effective method to improve the corrosion properties.Based...The limited wide applicability of commercial Mg alloys is mainly attributed to the poor corrosion resistance.Addition of alloying elements is the simplest and effective method to improve the corrosion properties.Based on the low-cost alloy composition design,the corro-sion behavior of commercial Mg-3Al-1Zn(AZ31)alloy bearing minor Ca or Sn element was characterized by scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy,hydrogen evolution,electrochemical measurements,and corrosion morphology analysis.Results revealed that the potential differ-ence of Al_(2)Ca/α-Mg and Mg_(2)Sn/α-Mg was(230±19)mV and(80±6)mV,respectively,much lower than that of Al_(8)Mn_(5)/α-Mg(430±31)mV in AZ31 alloy,which illustrated that AZ31-0.2Sn alloy performed the best corrosion resistance,followed by AZ31-0.2Ca,while AZ31 al-loy exhibited the worst corrosion resistance.Moreover,Sn dissolved into matrix obviously increased the potential ofα-Mg and participated in the formation of dense SnO_(2) film at the interface of matrix,while Ca element was enriched in the corrosion product layer,resulting in the cor-rosion product layer of AZ31-0.2Ca/Sn alloys more compact,stable,and protective than AZ31 alloy.Therefore,AZ31 alloy bearing 0.2wt%Ca or Sn element exhibited excellent balanced properties,which is potential to be applied in commercial more comprehensively.展开更多
The thermal conductivity of the mould fluxes containing transition metal oxides was measured by hotline method at different temperatures. The relationship between the thermal conductivity of mold fluxes and the conten...The thermal conductivity of the mould fluxes containing transition metal oxides was measured by hotline method at different temperatures. The relationship between the thermal conductivity of mold fluxes and the contents of transition metal oxides was discussed. The synthetic slags were composed of 30.0% - 35.4%CaO, 34.7% - 38.6% SiO2, 6% Al2O3, 9% Na2O, 14.4% CaF2, 0-4% Cr2O3 and 0-8% MnO in mass percent. The results indicated that Cr2O3 and MnO had a negative effect on thermal conductivity of mold fluxes. The thermal conductivity of mold fluxes was about 0.25-0.55 W/(m · K) when the temperature reached 1 300 ℃, and it increased sharply to about 1.32-1.99 W/(m · K) when the temperature reduced from 1300 to 1000 ℃. The thermal conductivity of mold fluxes containing Cr2 O3 and MnO was 10 %- 25% lower than those of original fluxes. The decrease in thermal conductivity was attributed to the change of molecular structure of mold fluxes. In addition, the poor integrity and regulation of polycrystal structure, complexity of crystal structure, and effects of impurities in the boundary and lat- tice distortion leaded to the reduction in the thermal conductivity. Na2 CrO4, Mn2 SiO4 and other minor phases were also found in the samples containing Cr2O3 and MnO, respectively.展开更多
Gas metal arc ( GMA ) welding process can be fluently executed under the range of 0. 1 - 0. 7 MPa air pressure shielded by C02 and ArS0% + CO220% gases, which were tested by the igniting and exploding experiments u...Gas metal arc ( GMA ) welding process can be fluently executed under the range of 0. 1 - 0. 7 MPa air pressure shielded by C02 and ArS0% + CO220% gases, which were tested by the igniting and exploding experiments using a hyperbaric chamber to simulate the underwater conditions. The arc voltage characteristics of the GMA welding were tested in hyperbaric conditions to discover the law of the welding arc affected by environmental pressure, welding current, stick-out, gas type and gas-flow. The experimental results and related discussion are also given in this paper. Finally, a mathematical model was calculated under high-pressure air condition based on the experimental data with the least square approximation method.展开更多
Neutral salt spray corrosion experiments of spring steels with different Cr contents were carried out for different corrosion periods. The optical microscope was used to observe the macroscopic corrosion morphology of...Neutral salt spray corrosion experiments of spring steels with different Cr contents were carried out for different corrosion periods. The optical microscope was used to observe the macroscopic corrosion morphology of the steel surface. The corrosion pit morphology of steel surface was observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, and three-dimensional simulation was carried out. At the same time, the corrosion products (rust layer) were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed by X-ray diffraction. As the results show, Cr is beneficial to improving corrosion resistance of the experimental steel matrix, and the higher the content of Cr, the stronger the corrosion resistance will be. With increase in Cr content in steel, the development of corrosion process will be more effectively suppressed. With the increase in Cr content, the denser the corrosion products, the stronger the bond with the metal matrix is. The corrosion products have obvious stratification;the outer layer is mainly composed of c-FeOOH, which is relatively loose and not firmly integrated with the matrix, while the inner layer contains a-FeOOH and Fe3O4, which are relatively dense and closely integrated with the matrix. The types of corrosion are constantly changing during different phases of corrosion.展开更多
文摘Because of the high requirement of quality,vile working environment and great difficulty of automatic welding,MMAW is usually adopted for the welding of the platform jacket and the pile pipe.Its low efficiency and hard working is one of the choke points for construction progress. In this article,an up-to-date technology for platform pile pipe welding was introduced. Cored with FCW-S and combined with the characters and requirements of platform construction,the special automatic horizontal welding equipment and process were developed. Further more,the offshore application were introduced too.
文摘In this work,the combined addition of strontium/indium(Sr/In)to the magnesium anode for Mg-Air Cells is investigated to improve discharge performance by modifying the anode/electrolyte interface.Indium exists as solid solution atoms in theα-Mg matrix without its second-phase generation,and at the same time facilitates grain refinement,dendritic segregation and Mg17Sr2-phases precipitation.During discharge operation,Sr modifies the film composition via its compounds and promoted the redeposition of In at the substrate/film interface;their co-deposition behavior on the anodic reaction surface enhances anode reaction kinetics,suppresses the negative difference effect(NDE)and mitigates the“chunk effect”(CE),which is contributed to uniform dissolution and low self-corrosion hydrogen evolution rate(HER).Therefore,Mg-Sr-xIn alloy anodes show excellent discharge performance,e.g.,0.5Sr-1.0In shows an average discharge voltage of 1.4234 V and a specific energy density of 1990.71 Wh kg^(-1)at 10 mA cm^(-2).Furthermore,the decisive factor(CE and self-discharge HE)for anodic efficiency are quantitively analyzed,the self-discharge is the main factor of cell efficiency loss.Surprisingly,all Mg-Sr-xIn anodes show anodic efficiency greater than 60%at high current density(≥10 mA cm^(-2)),making them excellent candidate anodes for Mg-Air cells at high-power output.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.SQ2021YFF 0600011).
文摘7039 Al alloys are widely used in armor vehicles,given the material’s high specific strength and fracture toughness.However,laminar tearing in the thickness plane of the base metal(BM),specifically in the normal direction(ND)and rolling direction(RD)plane,was occasionally observed after the welding of thick plates,resulting in premature material failure.A vertically metal-inert gas(MIG)-welded laminar tearing component of a 30 mm thick plate was analyzed to determine the factors associated with this phenomenon.The texture,residual stress,microhardness,and tensile properties were also investigated.The results indicated that the crack extended along the RD as a transcrystalline fracture and terminated at the BM.The grains near the crack grew preferentially in the(001)crystal direction.Furthermore,the tensile strength(83 MPa)and elongation(6.8%)in the RD were relatively higher than those in the ND.In particular,the primary factors for crack initiation include stronger texture,higher dislocation density,increased Al_(7)Cu_(2)Fe phases,lower proportion of small-angle grain boundaries,and varying grain sizes in different regions,leading to the fragile microstructure.The higher residual stress of the BM promotes the formation and extension of cracks.The restraining force due to fixation and welding shrinkage force transformed the crack into laminar tearing.Preventive measures of laminar tearing were also proposed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2023YFB3712400)the National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2020YFB1713600).
文摘Mechanical properties are critical to the quality of hot-rolled steel pipe products.Accurately understanding the relationship between rolling parameters and mechanical properties is crucial for effective prediction and control.To address this,an industrial big data platform was developed to collect and process multi-source heterogeneous data from the entire production process,providing a complete dataset for mechanical property prediction.The adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation(ABKDE)method was proposed to adjust bandwidth dynamically based on data density.Combining long short-term memory neural networks with ABKDE offers robust prediction interval capabilities for mechanical properties.The proposed method was deployed in a large-scale steel plant,which demonstrated superior prediction interval performance compared to lower upper bound estimation,mean variance estimation,and extreme learning machine-adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation,achieving a prediction interval normalized average width of 0.37,a prediction interval coverage probability of 0.94,and the lowest coverage width-based criterion of 1.35.Notably,shapley additive explanations-based explanations significantly improved the proposed model’s credibility by providing a clear analysis of feature impacts.
基金Corresponding author:Jiang Haitao,Ph.D.,Professor,Institute of Engineering Technology,University of Science and Technology Beijing,Beijing 102206,P.R.China,Tel:0086-10-62332598,E-mail:jianght@ustb.edu.cn。
文摘AZ31 magnesium alloy was used as the object of study to fabricate an alloy with the bimodal grain structure using singlepass hot rolling,and to explore how this structure enhances the strength and plasticity of the alloy.The results show that the formation of the bimodal grain structure is more pronounced at rolling temperatures ranging from 350°C to 450°C,especially under conditions of large reduction(≥40%).The optimized proportion and distribution of the bimodal grain structure play a pivotal role in simultaneously enhancing the strength and ductility of the alloy,significantly impacting the mechanical properties.The rolled sheet with the bimodal grain structure achieves an ultimate tensile strength of 258.3 MPa and an elongation of 17.1%under a rolling reduction of 40%with the rolling rate of 75 m/min and rolling temperature of 400°C.Adjusting rolling parameters,including temperature,reduction ratio and rolling rate,is crucial for optimizing the bimodal grain structure,thereby achieving a balance between plasticity improvement and high strength maintenance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274359 and 52304379)Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(No.L212021)+4 种基金China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No.BX20220034)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M720403)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.FRFTP-19005C1Z and 00007718)AECC University Research Cooperation Project,China(No.HFZL2021CXY021)State Key Lab of Advanced Metals and Materials,University of Science and Technology Beijing,China(Nos.2021Z-03 and 2022Z-14)。
文摘Interstitial oxygen(O)contamination remains a substantial challenge for metal injection molding(MIM)of titanium alloys.Herein,this critical problem is successfully addressed by regulating the thermal debinding temperature and incorporating the oxygen scavenger LaB_(6).Results indicate that the surface oxide layer(with a thickness of(13.4±0.5)nm)of Ti_(6)Al4V powder begins to dissolve into the Ti matrix within the temperature range of 663–775℃.O contamination in MIM Ti alloys can be effectively mitigated by lowering the thermal debinding temperature and adding LaB6powder.As a result of reduced dissolved O content,the slips of mixedanddislocations are effectively accelerated,leading to improved ductility.Moreover,grain refinement,along with the in situ formation of Ti B whiskers and second-phase La_(2)O_(3)particles,enhances the strength of the material.The fabricated MIM Ti6Al4V sample exhibits excellent mechanical properties,achieving an ultimate tensile strength of(967±5)MPa,a yield strength of(866±8)MPa,and an elongation of 21.4%±0.7%.These tensile properties represent some of the best results reported in the literature for MIM Ti_(6)Al4V alloys.This study offers valuable insights into the development of high-performance MIM Ti alloys and other metal materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52301029 and 52274359)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.06500165)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foun-dation(No.2022A1515140006)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001)the Beijing Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by BMES。
文摘1.Introduction Titanium(Ti)and its alloy have become a critical structural material in aerospace,weaponry,and equipment industries due to their high strength,low density,and excellent corrosion resistance[1-3].
基金supported by the Postdoctoral Fellow-ship Program of CPSF(Grant No.GZC20233105)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462024XKBH006)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M753615)the Major Scientific Research Instrument Development Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52227804)the Youth Science Foundation Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52404012).
文摘The gas kick represents a major risk in deepwater oil and gas exploration.Understanding the dynamics of gas kick evolution and the associated pressure response characteristics is critical for effective well control.In this paper,we introduce a transient wellbore multiphase flow model specifically developed to simulate gas kick in deepwater dual-gradient drilling,incorporating a downhole separator.The model accounts for the variable mass flow within the annulus and heat exchange between the annular fluid and the formation.Using this model,we analyzed the multiphase flow and thermodynamic behavior during the gas kick.Simulation results reveal a progressive increase in bottom-hole temperature,underscoring its potential as a key indicator for gas kick early detection.Additionally,variable gradient parameters affect not only the annular equivalent circulating density(ECD)profile but also the evolution of the gas kick.The inclusion of a downhole separator alters the annular ECD profile,creating a“broken line”shape,which enhances adaptability to the multi-pressure systems typically encountered in deepwater forma-tion.By adjusting factors such as hollow sphere concentration,separator position,and separation effi-ciency,the annular ECD profile can be effectively customized.This study provides important theoretical insights and practical applications for utilizing dual-gradient drilling technology to address challenges in deepwater formation drilling.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.52475084 and 52375076)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(grant no.GZC20230202).
文摘Difficulty in extracting nonlinear sparse impulse features due to variable speed conditions and redundant noise interference leads to challenges in diagnosing variable speed faults.Therefore,an improved spectral amplitude modulation(ISAM)based on sparse feature adaptive convolution(SFAC)is proposed to enhance the fault features under variable speed conditions.First,an optimal bi-damped wavelet construction method is proposed to learn signal impulse features,which selects the optimal bi-damped wavelet parameters with correlation criterion and particle swarm optimization.Second,a convolutional basis pursuit denoising model based on an optimal bi-damped wavelet is proposed for resolving sparse impulses.A model regularization parameter selection method based on weighted fault characteristic amplitude ratio assistance is proposed.Then,an ISAM method based on kurtosis threshold is proposed to further enhance the fault information of sparse signal.Finally,the type of variable speed faults is determined by order spectrum analysis.Various experimental results,such as spectral amplitude modulation and Morlet wavelet matching,verify the effectiveness and advantages of the ISAM-SFAC method.
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文摘The MIG welding of in-situ generated nano-Al_(2)O_(3)powder metallurgy 7A52(PM 7A52)aluminum alloy was investigated.The microstructure was characterized using EBSD and TEM,while macrotexture and internal residual stresses were analyzed with a self-developed SWXRD technique.The results revealed that PM 7A52 aluminum alloy effectively reduced the grain size,dislocation density,and texture strength in the post-weld microstructure.Furthermore,the residual stress in the weld zone(WZ)of PM 7A52 aluminum alloy was reduced by 38 MPa compared to that of the conventional melt-cast 7A52(CM 7A52)aluminum alloy.Notably,the tensile strength and elongation of welded joints in PM 7A52 aluminum alloy were increased by approximately 15%and 26%,respectively.The improvement in joint tensile strength was primarily attributed to grain boundary strengthening and dispersion strengthening caused byγ-Al_(2)O_(3)particles entering the WZ.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52571028,52301029)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.06500165)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515140006)the AVIC Heavy Machinery Innovation Fund(ZJQT-2025-06)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001).
文摘In the era of big data,reinforcement learning(RL)has emerged as a powerful data-driven optimization approach in materials science,enabling unprecedented advances in material design and performance improvement.Unlike traditional trial-and-error and physics-based approaches,RL agents autonomously identify optimal strategies across high-dimensional and dynamic design spaces by iterative interactions with complex environments.This capability makes RL especially effective for target optimization and sequential decision-making in challenging materials science problems.In this review,we present a comprehensive overview of fundamental RL algorithms,including Q-learning,deep Q-networks(DQN),actor-critic methods,and deep deterministic policy gradient(DDPG).Then,the core mechanisms,advantages,limitations,and representative applications of RL in materials discovery,property optimization,process control,and manufacturing are discussed systematically.Lastly,key future research directions and opportunities are outlined.The perspectives presented herein aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation at the frontier of AI‑driven materials science.
文摘The effect of Gd,Ce and Y elements on texture,recrystallization and mechanical properties of Mg–1.5Zn alloys was investigated.The results show that the addition of Gd,Ce and Y elements in Mg–1.5Zn alloy,which rolled at 450℃ and subsequently annealed at 350℃ for 1h,can effectively weaken and modify the basal texture,characterized by the splitting basal pole toward to transverse direction,leading to the yield and tensile strength,the highest along the rolling direction and the lowest along the transverse direction.Besides,the unique basal texture contributes to the significant improvement of elongation at room temperature.Electron back scattering diffraction(EBSD)analysis indicated that the non-basal texture in Mg–1.5Zn–0.2RE alloys can be attributed to obstructive effect of static recrystallization and the non-basal orientation grains nucleation near pre-existing grain boundaries during annealing.Specially,the Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Gd sheet exhibits much excellent plasticity with the elongation of 27%than Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Ce and Mg–1.5Zn–0.2Y alloys,resulting from the less and smaller second phase of MgZnGd.
基金financially supported by the National Key Development Program of China for the “13th Five-Year Plan”(No.2016YFB0700300)
文摘To study the influence of rolling on the interfaces and mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced Al-matrix composites,a rolling method was used to process them.Using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy,and tensile testing,this study analyzed the micromorphology,interfaces,and mechanical performance of the composites before and after rolling.The experimental results demonstrates that the composites after hot rolling has uniform structures with strong interfacial bonding.With an increase in rolling temperature,the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the composites gradually increase.However,when the rolling temperature is higher than 500°C,granular and rod-like Al4C3 phases are observed at the interfaces and the mechanical performance of the composites is degraded.When the rolling temperature is 480°C,the composites show the optimal comprehensive mechanical performance,with a tensile strength and elastic modulus of 403.3 MPa and 77.6 GPa,respectively,which represent increases of 31.6%and 36.9%,respectively,compared with the corresponding values prior to rolling.
基金The authors would like to thank the financial support of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2302019FRF-IC-19-018)Aviation Science Foundation Project(No.20181174001).
文摘The formability of magnesium alloys at ambient temperature can be enhanced by alloying additions such as Ca and RE elements,which is ascribed to the weakened basal texture.To produce magnesium alloy sheets with excellent comprehensive performance,the evolution of texture characterization during fabrication process and subsequent effect of texture on mechanical properties are vital controlling factors.In this investigation,three experimental Mg-3Al series alloys were hot rolled and annealed to sheets with 1 mm thickness.The microstructure evolution during rolling and annealing process was investigated.Furthermore,the influence of texture on tensile properties along different tensile directions was also studied.The results show that weakened basal texture and refined grains were achieved with the co-addition of Ca and RE element.However,strengthening of mechanical properties wasn't obtained.During hot rolling process,microstructure was refined,second phase particles broken,and basal texture was increased.While basal texture was weakened during annealing process.Recrystallization behavior influenced by formation of second phase was dominated to attenuate basal texture.Tensile deformation behavior was controlled by basal slip and followed Schmid factor criterion.Moreover,the weakened basal texture and activation of non-basal slips during hot rolling process can contribute to diminish the anisotropy of tensile properties.
文摘The effect of Cr/Mn segregation on the abnormal banded structure of high carbon bearing steel was studied by reheating and hot rolling.With the use of an optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and electron probe microanalyzer, the segregation characteristics of alloying elements in cast billet and their relationship with hot-rolled plate banded structure were revealed.The formation causes of an abnormal banded structure and the elimination methods were analyzed.Results indicate the serious positive segregation of C, Cr, and Mn alloy elements in the billet.Even distribution of Cr/Mn elements could not be achieved after 10 h of heat preservation at 1200℃, and the spacing of the element aggregation area increased, but the segregation index of alloy elements decreased.Obvious alloying element segregation characteristics are present in the banded structure of the hot-rolled plate.This distinct white band is composed of martensitic phases.The formation of this abnormal pearlite–martensite banded structure is due to the interaction between the undercooled austenite transformation behavior of hot-rolled metal and the segregation of its alloying elements.Under the air cooling after rolling, controlling the segregation index of alloy elements can reduce or eliminate the abnormal banded structure.
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文摘In this study, we applied a two-phase flow model to simulate water and sand blowout processes when penetrating shallow water flow(SWF) formations during deepwater drilling. We define ‘sand' as a pseudo-component with high density and viscosity, which can begin to flow with water when a critical pressure difference is attained. We calculated the water and sand blowout rates and analyzed the influencing factors from them, including overpressure of the SWF formation, as well as its zone size, porosity and permeability, and drilling speed(penetration rate). The obtained data can be used for the quantitative assessment of the potential severity of SWF hazards. The results indicate that overpressure of the SWF formation and its zone size have significant effects on SWF blowout. A 10% increase in the SWF formation overpressure can result in a more than 90% increase in the cumulative water blowout and a 150% increase in the sand blowout when a typical SWF sediment is drilled. Along with the conventional methods of well flow and pressure control, chemical plugging, and the application of multi-layer casing, water and sand blowouts can be effectively reduced by increasing the penetration rate. As such, increasing the penetration rate can be a useful measure for controlling SWF hazards during deepwater drilling.
基金This work is financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.2302017FRF-IC-17-001,2302018FRF-IC-18-004,232019 FRF-IC-19-018,and 2302020FRF-IC-20-10)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M700378).
文摘The limited wide applicability of commercial Mg alloys is mainly attributed to the poor corrosion resistance.Addition of alloying elements is the simplest and effective method to improve the corrosion properties.Based on the low-cost alloy composition design,the corro-sion behavior of commercial Mg-3Al-1Zn(AZ31)alloy bearing minor Ca or Sn element was characterized by scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy,hydrogen evolution,electrochemical measurements,and corrosion morphology analysis.Results revealed that the potential differ-ence of Al_(2)Ca/α-Mg and Mg_(2)Sn/α-Mg was(230±19)mV and(80±6)mV,respectively,much lower than that of Al_(8)Mn_(5)/α-Mg(430±31)mV in AZ31 alloy,which illustrated that AZ31-0.2Sn alloy performed the best corrosion resistance,followed by AZ31-0.2Ca,while AZ31 al-loy exhibited the worst corrosion resistance.Moreover,Sn dissolved into matrix obviously increased the potential ofα-Mg and participated in the formation of dense SnO_(2) film at the interface of matrix,while Ca element was enriched in the corrosion product layer,resulting in the cor-rosion product layer of AZ31-0.2Ca/Sn alloys more compact,stable,and protective than AZ31 alloy.Therefore,AZ31 alloy bearing 0.2wt%Ca or Sn element exhibited excellent balanced properties,which is potential to be applied in commercial more comprehensively.
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文摘The thermal conductivity of the mould fluxes containing transition metal oxides was measured by hotline method at different temperatures. The relationship between the thermal conductivity of mold fluxes and the contents of transition metal oxides was discussed. The synthetic slags were composed of 30.0% - 35.4%CaO, 34.7% - 38.6% SiO2, 6% Al2O3, 9% Na2O, 14.4% CaF2, 0-4% Cr2O3 and 0-8% MnO in mass percent. The results indicated that Cr2O3 and MnO had a negative effect on thermal conductivity of mold fluxes. The thermal conductivity of mold fluxes was about 0.25-0.55 W/(m · K) when the temperature reached 1 300 ℃, and it increased sharply to about 1.32-1.99 W/(m · K) when the temperature reduced from 1300 to 1000 ℃. The thermal conductivity of mold fluxes containing Cr2 O3 and MnO was 10 %- 25% lower than those of original fluxes. The decrease in thermal conductivity was attributed to the change of molecular structure of mold fluxes. In addition, the poor integrity and regulation of polycrystal structure, complexity of crystal structure, and effects of impurities in the boundary and lat- tice distortion leaded to the reduction in the thermal conductivity. Na2 CrO4, Mn2 SiO4 and other minor phases were also found in the samples containing Cr2O3 and MnO, respectively.
基金Acknowledgement The authors are grateful to the financial support for this project from the Science and Technology Project of Beijing Municipal Edu- cation Commission under grant No. KM201110017005, from Nation- al Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No. 51275051 and from CNPC Research Institute of Engineering Technology.
文摘Gas metal arc ( GMA ) welding process can be fluently executed under the range of 0. 1 - 0. 7 MPa air pressure shielded by C02 and ArS0% + CO220% gases, which were tested by the igniting and exploding experiments using a hyperbaric chamber to simulate the underwater conditions. The arc voltage characteristics of the GMA welding were tested in hyperbaric conditions to discover the law of the welding arc affected by environmental pressure, welding current, stick-out, gas type and gas-flow. The experimental results and related discussion are also given in this paper. Finally, a mathematical model was calculated under high-pressure air condition based on the experimental data with the least square approximation method.
文摘Neutral salt spray corrosion experiments of spring steels with different Cr contents were carried out for different corrosion periods. The optical microscope was used to observe the macroscopic corrosion morphology of the steel surface. The corrosion pit morphology of steel surface was observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, and three-dimensional simulation was carried out. At the same time, the corrosion products (rust layer) were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed by X-ray diffraction. As the results show, Cr is beneficial to improving corrosion resistance of the experimental steel matrix, and the higher the content of Cr, the stronger the corrosion resistance will be. With increase in Cr content in steel, the development of corrosion process will be more effectively suppressed. With the increase in Cr content, the denser the corrosion products, the stronger the bond with the metal matrix is. The corrosion products have obvious stratification;the outer layer is mainly composed of c-FeOOH, which is relatively loose and not firmly integrated with the matrix, while the inner layer contains a-FeOOH and Fe3O4, which are relatively dense and closely integrated with the matrix. The types of corrosion are constantly changing during different phases of corrosion.