The chemical compositions and microstructures of the armor strips excavated from the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum were examined systematically by using optical microscopy and electron microscopy.It was found ...The chemical compositions and microstructures of the armor strips excavated from the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum were examined systematically by using optical microscopy and electron microscopy.It was found that the armor strips were made of pure copper.Based on the morphology of α-Cu recrystal grain and copper sulphide(Cu2S) inclusions in the armor strips,the manufacturing techniques were proposed as follows:smelting pure copper,casting a lamellar plate,forming the cast ingots into sheets through repeated cold forging combined with annealing heat treatment,and finally cutting the sheets into filaments.Furthermore,through the deformation of copper sulphide(Cu2S) inclusions in the strips,the work rate during forging was evaluated and calculated to be close to 75%.展开更多
A study of the NW Kakamas Domain in South Africa/Namibia provides a new,unified lithostratigraphy and evolutionary history applicable to the whole Namaqua Sector.The Mesoproterozoic history ranges from~1350 Ma to 960 ...A study of the NW Kakamas Domain in South Africa/Namibia provides a new,unified lithostratigraphy and evolutionary history applicable to the whole Namaqua Sector.The Mesoproterozoic history ranges from~1350 Ma to 960 Ma,but isotopic evidence suggests it was built upon pre-existing Paleoproterozoic continental crust that extended west from the Archaean Craton.In eastern Namaqualand,early rift-related magmatism and sedimentation at~1350 Ma occurred in a confined ocean basin.Subsequent tectonic reversal and subduction at~1290–1240 Ma led to establishment of the Areachap,Konkiep and Kaaien Domains.In the Kakamas Domain,widespread deposition of pelitic sediments occurred at~1220 Ma(Narries Group).These contain detrital zircons derived from proximal crust with ages between~2020 Ma and 1800 Ma(western Palaeoproterozoic domains)and 1350–1240 Ma(eastern early Namaqua domains),suggesting pre-sedimentation juxtaposition.The pelites underwent granulite grade metamorphism at~1210 Ma(peak conditions:4.5–6 kbar and 770–850°C),associated with voluminous,predominantly S-type granitoid orthogneisses between~1210 Ma and 1190 Ma(Eendoorn and Ham River Suites)and low-angle ductile(D_(2))deformation which continued until~1110 Ma,interspersed with periods of sedimentation.This enduring P-T regime is inconsistent with the expected crustal over-thickening associated with the generally-accepted collision-accretion Namaqualand model.Rather,we propose the Namaqua Sector is a‘hot orogen’developed in a wide continental back-arc with subduction west of the present-day outcrop.The observed high geotherm resulted from thinned back-arc lithosphere accompanied by an influx of mantle-derived melts.Ductile D_(2)deformation resulted from"bottom-driven"tectonics and viscous drag within the crust by convective flow in the underlying asthenospheric mantle.This extended tectonothermal regime ceased at~1110 Ma when SW-directed thrusting stacked the Namaqua Domains into their current positions,constrained in the Kakamas Domain by late-to post-tectonic I-type granitoids intruded between~1125 Ma and 1100 Ma(Komsberg Suite).The thermal peak then shifted west to the Bushmanland and Aus Domains,where voluminous granites(1080–1025 Ma)were associated with high-T/low-P granulite facies thermal metamorphism and mega-scale open folding(D_(3)).Unroofing of the Namaqua Sector is marked by large-scale,NW-trending,sub-vertical transcurrent dextral shear zones and associated pegmatites and leucogranites at~990 Ma.展开更多
Distribution networks have been experiencing significant changes under the pressure of the energy transition.The high integration of renewable energy sources combined with the electrification process introduces new ch...Distribution networks have been experiencing significant changes under the pressure of the energy transition.The high integration of renewable energy sources combined with the electrification process introduces new challenges in managing distribution networks.Innovative solutions aimed at optimizing the control of complex problems,starting from historical data instead of a detailed system model,have been growing due to rapid development in artificial intelligence and machine learning.This paper proposes a Q-learning algorithm to control the tap setting of the on-load tap changer installed in primary substation transformers.The ultimate goal is to maintain voltage magnitudes at all busses of the medium-voltage distribution network within a safe range,simultaneously optimizing on-load tap changer operations.As a case study,the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is assessed using a real medium-voltage distribution network with high penetration of renewable energy sources that supplies more than 2500 users/prosumers.The ability of the proposed algorithm to control bus voltages is tested in several scenarios characterized by significant variability and uncertainty.Outcomes show that the proposed algorithm is suitable for optimizing voltage control in distribution networks using a data-driven approach.展开更多
文摘The chemical compositions and microstructures of the armor strips excavated from the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum were examined systematically by using optical microscopy and electron microscopy.It was found that the armor strips were made of pure copper.Based on the morphology of α-Cu recrystal grain and copper sulphide(Cu2S) inclusions in the armor strips,the manufacturing techniques were proposed as follows:smelting pure copper,casting a lamellar plate,forming the cast ingots into sheets through repeated cold forging combined with annealing heat treatment,and finally cutting the sheets into filaments.Furthermore,through the deformation of copper sulphide(Cu2S) inclusions in the strips,the work rate during forging was evaluated and calculated to be close to 75%.
基金the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia for providing the financial support。
文摘A study of the NW Kakamas Domain in South Africa/Namibia provides a new,unified lithostratigraphy and evolutionary history applicable to the whole Namaqua Sector.The Mesoproterozoic history ranges from~1350 Ma to 960 Ma,but isotopic evidence suggests it was built upon pre-existing Paleoproterozoic continental crust that extended west from the Archaean Craton.In eastern Namaqualand,early rift-related magmatism and sedimentation at~1350 Ma occurred in a confined ocean basin.Subsequent tectonic reversal and subduction at~1290–1240 Ma led to establishment of the Areachap,Konkiep and Kaaien Domains.In the Kakamas Domain,widespread deposition of pelitic sediments occurred at~1220 Ma(Narries Group).These contain detrital zircons derived from proximal crust with ages between~2020 Ma and 1800 Ma(western Palaeoproterozoic domains)and 1350–1240 Ma(eastern early Namaqua domains),suggesting pre-sedimentation juxtaposition.The pelites underwent granulite grade metamorphism at~1210 Ma(peak conditions:4.5–6 kbar and 770–850°C),associated with voluminous,predominantly S-type granitoid orthogneisses between~1210 Ma and 1190 Ma(Eendoorn and Ham River Suites)and low-angle ductile(D_(2))deformation which continued until~1110 Ma,interspersed with periods of sedimentation.This enduring P-T regime is inconsistent with the expected crustal over-thickening associated with the generally-accepted collision-accretion Namaqualand model.Rather,we propose the Namaqua Sector is a‘hot orogen’developed in a wide continental back-arc with subduction west of the present-day outcrop.The observed high geotherm resulted from thinned back-arc lithosphere accompanied by an influx of mantle-derived melts.Ductile D_(2)deformation resulted from"bottom-driven"tectonics and viscous drag within the crust by convective flow in the underlying asthenospheric mantle.This extended tectonothermal regime ceased at~1110 Ma when SW-directed thrusting stacked the Namaqua Domains into their current positions,constrained in the Kakamas Domain by late-to post-tectonic I-type granitoids intruded between~1125 Ma and 1100 Ma(Komsberg Suite).The thermal peak then shifted west to the Bushmanland and Aus Domains,where voluminous granites(1080–1025 Ma)were associated with high-T/low-P granulite facies thermal metamorphism and mega-scale open folding(D_(3)).Unroofing of the Namaqua Sector is marked by large-scale,NW-trending,sub-vertical transcurrent dextral shear zones and associated pegmatites and leucogranites at~990 Ma.
基金supported by the Research Fund for the Italian Electrical System under the Three-Year Research Plan 2022-2024(DM MITE No.337,15.09.2022),in compliance with the Decree of April 16,2018.
文摘Distribution networks have been experiencing significant changes under the pressure of the energy transition.The high integration of renewable energy sources combined with the electrification process introduces new challenges in managing distribution networks.Innovative solutions aimed at optimizing the control of complex problems,starting from historical data instead of a detailed system model,have been growing due to rapid development in artificial intelligence and machine learning.This paper proposes a Q-learning algorithm to control the tap setting of the on-load tap changer installed in primary substation transformers.The ultimate goal is to maintain voltage magnitudes at all busses of the medium-voltage distribution network within a safe range,simultaneously optimizing on-load tap changer operations.As a case study,the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is assessed using a real medium-voltage distribution network with high penetration of renewable energy sources that supplies more than 2500 users/prosumers.The ability of the proposed algorithm to control bus voltages is tested in several scenarios characterized by significant variability and uncertainty.Outcomes show that the proposed algorithm is suitable for optimizing voltage control in distribution networks using a data-driven approach.
