This study investigated the electrostatic spray modes and characteristics of ethanol-butanol blended fuels E20,E40,E60,and E80.The effects of electrode spacing,ethanol blending ratio,fuel flow rate,and nozzle diameter...This study investigated the electrostatic spray modes and characteristics of ethanol-butanol blended fuels E20,E40,E60,and E80.The effects of electrode spacing,ethanol blending ratio,fuel flow rate,and nozzle diameter on the electrostatic spray performance were examined.The research results indicate that within the voltage range of 0—15 kV,ethanol exhibits electrostatic spray phenomena such as droplet,pulsed jet,cone-jet and multiple-jet in sequence,whereas n-butanol shows significantly poor electrostatic spray performance.With the increase in the ethanol-butanol blending ratio,the spray mode remains unchanged,but the critical voltage for each mode decreases.As the electrode spacing increases,the spray performance deteriorates.Within the voltage range of 7—8 kV,E20,E40,E60,and E80 exhibit a stable cone-jet mode.Additionally,as the ethanol blending ratio increases,both the spray cone angle and spray area increase.When the fuel flow rate increases from 0.1 to 0.3 ml·min-1,the electrostatic spray cone angle and spray area also increase.However,beyond 0.3 ml·min-1,no further increase is observed.When the nozzle diameter decreases from 1.05 mm to 0.50 mm,there is no significant change in the electrostatic spray cone angle or spray area.展开更多
To address the need for improving the efficiency of spray painting large and complex curved surfaces,this study investigates the arm-rail coordinated spray painting operation method and proposes a robot workspace calc...To address the need for improving the efficiency of spray painting large and complex curved surfaces,this study investigates the arm-rail coordinated spray painting operation method and proposes a robot workspace calculation method for efficient spray area partitioning.The steps for calculating the workspace under the constraints of the principal normal vector and the conical pose domain are introduced,along with an analysis of the robot’s forward and inverse kinematics.Simulation validation was conducted using a wind turbine blade as the target object.The results show that the workspace based on conical pose domain constraints outperforms both the reachable workspace and the full-orientation workspace in terms of validity and coverage,significantly enhancing spray painting efficiency.Compared to traditional fixed-station spray painting systems,the arm-rail coordinated robot can expand the workspace,reduce the number of stations and spray overlap areas,thereby improving efficiency while ensuring coating uniformity.展开更多
This study presents a numerical investigation of impinging-jet atomization across various Weber numbers(We) under high backpressure conditions.Using the volume-of-fluid method,adaptive mesh refinement,and the iso Adve...This study presents a numerical investigation of impinging-jet atomization across various Weber numbers(We) under high backpressure conditions.Using the volume-of-fluid method,adaptive mesh refinement,and the iso Advector interface reconstruction technique,atomization characteristics are simulated and analyzed for different values of We.The results indicate that the geometry induces turbulent jets,which drive turbulent atomization through the shear interactions at the gas–liquid interface.The key observed phenomena include the interaction of impact waves with liquid sheet perforation and the breakup of web of ligaments,both of which are prominent under high backpressure conditions.A novel method,based on the threshold velocity of spray droplet groups,is employed to quantitatively measure the spreading angle,showing that the angle increases with We in both front and side views.Additionally,the Sauter mean diameter of droplets follows power-law scaling with exponents of-1/3 in the upstream region and-1/2 in the downstream region,while the droplet size distribution conforms to a log-normal profile.This research provides valuable insights into interface evolution and droplet characteristics during impingingjet atomization under high backpressure,offering essential guidance for optimizing industrial atomization processes.展开更多
The sorption isotherm of porous building materials serves as a critical hygrothermal property that regulates coupled heat and moisture transfer and influences the energy effi-ciency of building envelopes.Coastal build...The sorption isotherm of porous building materials serves as a critical hygrothermal property that regulates coupled heat and moisture transfer and influences the energy effi-ciency of building envelopes.Coastal buildings endure chronic salt spray exposure,yet clas-sical fitting equations neglect salt deposition effects.This study investigates cement mortar specimens subjected to accelerated salt spray tests(0—35 cycles).The salt content of the specimens was quantified via chloride ion analysis,and isothermal sorption tests were con-ducted under 33%—93%relative humidity(RH)using a static equilibrium method.A modified model integrating a salt influence factor(ηu)into classical equations was developed.Addition-ally,dual-regime sorption isotherm models were formulated based on deliquescence mecha-nisms of salt crystals above critical humidity,governed by the Robinson equation and Nielsen model,respectively.This framework enables accurate prediction of equilibrium mois-ture content under varying coupled humidity-salt conditions,significantly enhancing the reli-ability of hygrothermal simulations for coastal buildings in salt spray climates.展开更多
Laser-induced aerosols,predominantly submicron in size,pose significant environmental and health risks during the decommissioning of nuclear reactors.This study experimentally investigated the removal of laser-generat...Laser-induced aerosols,predominantly submicron in size,pose significant environmental and health risks during the decommissioning of nuclear reactors.This study experimentally investigated the removal of laser-generated aerosol particles using a water spray system integrated with an innovative system for pre-injecting electrically charged mist in our facility.To simulate aerosol generation in reactor decommissioning,a high-power laser was used to irradiate various materials(including stainless steel,carbon steel,and concrete),generating aerosol particles that were agglomerated with injected water mist and subsequently scavenged by water spray.Experimental results demonstrate enhanced aerosol removal via aerosol-mist agglomeration,with charged mist significantly improving particle capture by increasing wettability and size.The average improvements for the stainless steel,carbon steel,and concrete were 40%,44%,and 21%,respectively.The results of experiments using charged mist with different polarities(both positive and negative)and different surface coatings reveal that the dominant polarity of aerosols varies with the irradiated materials,influenced by their crystal structure and electron emission properties.Notably,surface coatings such as ZrO2and CeO2were found to possibly alter aerosol charging characteristics,thereby affecting aerosol removal efficiency with charged mist configurations.The innovative aerosol-mist agglomeration approach shows promise in mitigating radiation exposure,ensuring environmental safety,and reducing contaminated water during reactor dismantling.This study contributes critical knowledge for the development of advanced aerosol management strategies for nuclear reactor decommissioning.The understanding obtained in this work is also expected to be useful for various environmental and chemical engineering applications such as gas decontamination,air purification,and pollution control.展开更多
Once sea spray aerosol(SSA)particles are emitted into the atmosphere,they tend to interact with organic compounds and form a certain amount of organic coating on their surfaces.Here,laboratory measurements were perfor...Once sea spray aerosol(SSA)particles are emitted into the atmosphere,they tend to interact with organic compounds and form a certain amount of organic coating on their surfaces.Here,laboratory measurements were performed to investigate property changes between uncoated and coated SSA particles to assess the effect of organic coating on the surface chemistry and optical properties of nascent SSA.Stearic acid,oleic acid and mixed fatty acid were used as a proxy for coating materials and applied to aerosols produced by SSA generator.We found that the geometric mean diameter of SSA particles increased with increasing concentration of the fatty acid vapor due to higher heating temperatures,suggesting the formation of thicker coatings.Characterization by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscope demonstrated that the SSA surface was coated with an organic coating of fatty acids,which gave the SSA a core–shell morphology.Furthermore,optical measurements by photo-acoustic extinctiometer at 375 nm revealed significantly enhanced light scattering efficiency and complex refractive index from fatty acid-coated SSA particles.The current results suggest that the fatty acid coating changes the diameter and surface composition of SSA particles,which may further impact their optical properties.It is therefore necessary to accurately characterize the overall properties of SSA particles carrying organic coatings due to condensing fatty acid vapor to reveal their overall impact on climate.展开更多
This study aims to reveal the influence of Local Momentum Ratio(LMR)on the combustion efficiency of an LOX/GCH4 pintle injector from the perspective of spray characteristics.Hot fire tests were conducted to establish ...This study aims to reveal the influence of Local Momentum Ratio(LMR)on the combustion efficiency of an LOX/GCH4 pintle injector from the perspective of spray characteristics.Hot fire tests were conducted to establish the relationship between combustion efficiency and LMR.The spray characteristics for different LMRs were simulated by the validated volume of fluid-to-discrete phase model method,taking into account the combustion chamber wall confinement.Subsequently,the difference in combustion efficiency was analyzed by comparing the spray simulation results of backpressure conditions similar to hot fire tests.The results indicate that combustion efficiency increased initially(LMR=1.12-1.64)and then decreased(LMR>1.64).Quantitative analysis revealed a linear correlation(R2=0.95)between LMR and combustion efficiency within 1.12<LMR<1.64.As the LMR increased,the improvement in combustion efficiency was attributed to a wider spray distribution range and smaller droplet sizes.The area of the mantle recirculation zone that is detrimental to combustion decreased by approximately 38%,and the droplet size reduced from 37 to 16μm.This effectively enhanced both the mixing of the propellant and the evaporation process.When the LMR exceeded the critical value(1.64 in this study),the impingement of liquid oxygen on the combustion chamber wall was confirmed via overheating discoloration marks on the inner surface of combustion chamber's cylindrical section.The impingement of liquid oxygen on the combustion chamber wall increased the transport of liquid oxygen to the wall,directly reducing the mixing quality and combustion efficiency.The outcomes of this study provide the practical guidance for design and improvement in combustion efficiency of the pintle injector thrust chamber.展开更多
Through spray drying,a liquid containing solid particles is converted into dry powder by evaporating the solvent.Many industries,such as the dairy industry,use this method to make dry powder as it extends the shelf li...Through spray drying,a liquid containing solid particles is converted into dry powder by evaporating the solvent.Many industries,such as the dairy industry,use this method to make dry powder as it extends the shelf life of the product and makes it more dense for transport.Milk powder production in dairy plants is highly challenging because partially wet milk droplets can deposit on the surfaces of drying chambers.Through the use of a numerical model,this study examines the effects of injection parameters on droplet conditions at the point of impact with the chamber surfaces during the spray drying process of skim milk.The process was numerically modelled using a four-stage droplet evaporation model coupled with an Euler-Lagrange simulation that describes the trajectory of the milk droplets inside the dryer.According to the results,a greater proportion of smaller droplets impact the wall at smaller angles,with lower velocity magnitudes,and contain less moisture than larger droplets.As a result of a larger injection angle,more droplets hit the chamber surfaces with smaller impact angles,resulting in lower moisture content and lower temperatures at impact.A higher injection velocity resulted in a greater proportion of droplets impacting the surface of the chamber with lower temperatures and a greater moisture content.展开更多
Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energet...Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energetic composite microspheres,investigating the microsphere formation process using nano-aluminum powder(nano-Al)combined with the inert surrogate sucrose octaacetate(SOA).This study systematically investigates the effects of process parameters,formulation composition,and storage conditions on the particle size,morphology,and stability of SOA/Al composite microspheres.Higher atomizing gas pressure and temperature significantly reduced median particle diameter(D50),yielding a D50 of 35.09μm at 150℃ and 200 kPa.The addition of polyethylene glycol:polyvinylpyrrolidone(1:1)enhanced microsphere circularity from 0.67 to 0.85.This system produced 78 g composite microspheres within 20 min,demonstrating efficientlab-scale production.X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that rapid cooling led to amorphous structures,which were stabilized during storage at 4℃.The scalable melt spray fabrication strategy developed here for nanoparticle-doped composite microspheres provides a basis for future studies involving diverse functional composites.展开更多
Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design ...Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design of new organometallic reagents and catalysts.Study of gas-phase reactions is one of the key approaches to probing the individual elementary steps under isolated and re-producible conditions.A series of investigations have been reported on the gas-phase reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under room temperature conditions.However,studies about the reactions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules un-der heating conditions are very limited.In this work,an apparatus with an electrospray ion-ization source and an ion funnel trap,which can be coupled with a high-temperature linear ion trap reactor,was designed and built.The apparatus can be used to investigate the reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under heating conditions.By using the apparatus,the adsorption reactions of Rh(PPh3)2++CO→Rh(PPh3)2CO+and CuPPh3++CO2→CuPPh3CO2+under variable temperature conditions have been conducted.The experiments showed that the reaction rate constant of Rh(PPh3)2++CO increases first and then decreases with increasing temperature.In contrast,the rate constant of CuPPh3++CO2decreases monotonically as the temperature increases.Density functional theory calculations indicate that the adsorption reaction of Rh(PPh3)2++CO→Rh(PPh3)2CO+is subject to a small barrier,while CuPPh3++CO2→CuPPh3CO2+is barri-erless,which is consistent with the experimentally observed temperature-dependent rate con-stants.The newly built apparatus can thus provide new kinetic information to address reac-tion mechanisms for organometallic ions.展开更多
A traditional air blast sprayer typically relies on an additional operator to manage the positioning of the spray delivery pipe.To eliminate the need for a second operator,a microcontroller-based embedded system was d...A traditional air blast sprayer typically relies on an additional operator to manage the positioning of the spray delivery pipe.To eliminate the need for a second operator,a microcontroller-based embedded system was developed and tested under laboratory conditions using a specialized setup.This system consisted of several components:a spray delivery pipe controller to regulate and rotate the spray delivery pipe based on signals received from the microcontroller,a signal generator to create signals by adjusting the lever via potentiometer R1 to specify the desired position of the spray delivery pipe,a mechanical position indicator to display the required or set location of the pipe and a microcontroller-based embedded system to process the signals generated by the signal generator and compare them with the current location signal.The embedded system then outputs a signal,which,when received by the motor,determines the angle and direction of rotation for the spray delivery pipe.This rotation is facilitated by the motor's command to rotate the ring gear through the rotation of the pinion gear,ultimately controlling the movement of the spray delivery pipe.The evaluation findings indicated that the developed system requires 36.48 s to execute a full rotation of the spray delivery pipe,with an angle error ranging from 0 to 2 degrees.Overall,the developed embedded system holds the potential to eliminate the need for a second operator,offering convenient management and control of the spray delivery pipe.展开更多
This paper focuses on the preparation of rare earth oxide products from rare earth chloride solutions during the rare earth extraction and separation processes,as well as the recycling of magnesium chloride solutions....This paper focuses on the preparation of rare earth oxide products from rare earth chloride solutions during the rare earth extraction and separation processes,as well as the recycling of magnesium chloride solutions.It proposes the idea of introducing spray pyrolysis technology into the rare earth extraction and separation processes.This paper briefly describes the development history of chloride spray pyrolysis technology,focusing on the research status and application progress of rare earth chloride solution and magnesium chloride solution spray pyrolysis technology,as well as spray pyrolysis equipment.The paper also analyzes the challenges and technical intricacies associated with applying spray pyrolysis technology to chloride solutions in the rare earth extraction and separation processes.Additionally,it explores future trends and proposes strategies to facilitate the full recycling of acids and bases,streamline the process flow,and enhance the prospects for green and low-carbon rare earth metallurgy.展开更多
1.Introduction.Cold Spray(CS)is a highly advanced solid-state metal depo-sition process that was first developed in the 1980s.This innovative technique involves the high-speed(300-1200 m/s)impact deposition of micron-...1.Introduction.Cold Spray(CS)is a highly advanced solid-state metal depo-sition process that was first developed in the 1980s.This innovative technique involves the high-speed(300-1200 m/s)impact deposition of micron-sized particles(5-50μm)to fabricate coatings[1-3].CS has been extensively used in a variety of coating applications,such as aerospace,automotive,energy,medical,marine,and others,to provide protection against high temperatures,corrosion,erosion,oxidation,and chemicals[4,5].Nowadays,the technical interest in CS is twofold:(i)as a repair process for damaged components,and(ii)as a solid-state additive manufacturing process.Compared to other fusion-based additive manufacturing(AM)technologies,Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing(CSAM)is a new member of the AM family that can enable the fabrication of deposits without undergoing melting.The chemical composition has been largely preserved from the powder to the deposit due to the minimal oxidation.The significant advantages of CSAM over other additive manufacturing processes include a high production rate,unlimited deposition size,high flexibility,and suitability for repairing damaged parts.展开更多
Dual Synthetic Jets (DSJ) can directly affect the development of spray through the complex vortex structure. The mechanism of flow control on spray and its thermal management application are studied by combining exper...Dual Synthetic Jets (DSJ) can directly affect the development of spray through the complex vortex structure. The mechanism of flow control on spray and its thermal management application are studied by combining experiment and simulation. The spray characteristics under different injection angles are studied, and the results show that the angle should be controlled in the range of 45°–60°, so that sufficient momentum transfer can be obtained, and meanwhile spray impingement area narrowing can be avoided. The spray characteristics under flow control of DSJ with different Reynolds numbers are studied, and the results show that Reynolds number should be controlled in the range of 2859–3574, so that strong particle streamwise acceleration and wall film disturbing can be achieved. In addition, the DSJ kinetic energy is utilized more efficiently. On the basis of previous research, this paper proposes a novel active heat pipe based on spray controlled by DSJ. The space occupancy has been reduced by more than 60%. Even in a sealed state, the active heat pipe is able to cool a hot surface with heat flux of 22.2 kW/m2 from 111℃ to 57℃ only in 20 s. The noise of DSJ is reduced from 85 dB to 60 dB, which is expected to promote the practical application of DSJ in thermal management.展开更多
The corrosion resistance of aluminum(Al)cable-copper(Cu)terminal joints fabricated by magnetic pulse crimping(MPC)and hydraulic clamp crimping(HCC)was compared.Performance degradation was evaluated by mechanical and e...The corrosion resistance of aluminum(Al)cable-copper(Cu)terminal joints fabricated by magnetic pulse crimping(MPC)and hydraulic clamp crimping(HCC)was compared.Performance degradation was evaluated by mechanical and electrical properties.Additionally,corrosion behavior was analyzed by electrochemical testing.Microscopic characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).Results show that the tensile strength of the corroded joints is reduced.However,due to the advantages of high-speed forming and contact tightness unique to MPC,the contact resistance of the corroded joints still maintains excellent.Electrochemical tests demonstrate that the MPC joints have higher corrosion potentials and smaller corrosion currents,providing better corrosion resistance.The formation of a primary battery between Al and Cu at the lap joint leads to the formation of severer corrosion pits.展开更多
Large interfacial strains in particles are crucial for promoting bonding in cold spraying(CS),initiated either by adiabatic shear instability(ASI)due to softening prevailing over strain hardening or by hydrostatic pla...Large interfacial strains in particles are crucial for promoting bonding in cold spraying(CS),initiated either by adiabatic shear instability(ASI)due to softening prevailing over strain hardening or by hydrostatic plasticity,which is claimed to promote bonding even without ASI.A thorough microstructural analysis is vital to fully understand the bonding mechanisms at play during microparticle impacts and throughout the CS process.In this study,the HEA CoCrFeMnNi,known for its relatively high strain hardening and resistance to softening,was selected to investigate the microstructure characteristics and bonding mech-anisms in CS.This study used characterization techniques covering a range of length scales,including electron channeling contrast imaging(ECCI),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and high-resolution transmission microscopy(HR-TEM),to explore the microstructure characteristics of bonding and overall structure development of CoCrFeMnNi microparticles after impact in CS.HR-TEM lamellae were prepared using focused ion beam milling.Additionally,the effects of deformation field variables on microstructure development were determined through finite element modeling(FEM)of microparticle impacts.The ECCI,EBSD,and HR-TEM analyses revealed an interplay between dislocation-driven processes and twinning,leading to the development of four distinct deformation microstructures.Significant grain refinement occurs at the interface through continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX)due to high strain and temperature rise from adiabatic deformation,signs of softening,and ASI.Near the interface,a necklace-like structure of refined grains forms around grain boundaries,along with elongated grains,resulting from the coexistence of dynamic recovery and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)due to lower temperature rise and strain.Towards the particle or substrate interior,concurrent twinning and dislocation-mediated mechanisms refine the structure,forming straight,curved,and intersected twins.At the top of the particles,only deformed grains with a low dislocation density are observed.Our results showed that DRX induces microstructure softening in highly strained interface areas,facilitating atomic bonding in CoCrFeMnNi.HR-TEM investigation confirms the formation of atomic bonds between particles and substrate,with a gradual change in crystal lattice orientation from the particle to the substrate and the occurrence of some misfit dislocations and vacancies at the interface.Finally,the findings of this research suggest that softening and ASI,even in materials resistant to softening,are required to establish bonding in CS.展开更多
The low survival rate of high-quality baijiu yeast,Modified Sporidiobolus Johnsonii A(MSJA),during spray drying and the unclear mechanisms underlying its stress treatment processes(heat shock,acid shock,and salt stres...The low survival rate of high-quality baijiu yeast,Modified Sporidiobolus Johnsonii A(MSJA),during spray drying and the unclear mechanisms underlying its stress treatment processes(heat shock,acid shock,and salt stress)have significantly hindered its low cost and high effective application,thereby impacting the high-quality development of the liquor industry.To address this problem.A response surface experiment was first conducted to optimize the stress treatment process prior to spray drying.Subsequently,the mechanisms and efficacy of the stress treatments were analyzed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FESEM).The results demonstrated that the survival rate of spray-dried MSJA could be improved from 38.5 to 54.8%under the optimal conditions,with heat shock temperature(X)=35.2℃,acid stress pH(Y)=3.2,and salt stress concentration(Z)=4 g/L KH2PO4.The protective effects of the stress treatments on MSJA during spray drying were ranked as follows:comprehensive treatment>heat shock>acid stress>salt stress.Acid stress and heat shock protect MSJA by reducing cell shrinkage,collapse,and volume loss,while salt stress aids in maintaining osmotic pressure balance across MSJA cell membranes during drying.This study not only optimized the stress treatment scheme of MSJA before spray drying,but also laid a foundation for both high efficiency and high quality spray drying MSJA.It also revealed the mechanism of each stress treatment,and provided guidance for the protection of other microorganisms by spray drying stress treatment.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloys are ideal candidates for automotive applications due to their high strength to weight ratio,castability,recyclability etc.,however,they lack corrosion and oxidation resistance.Solid-state depositio...Magnesium(Mg)alloys are ideal candidates for automotive applications due to their high strength to weight ratio,castability,recyclability etc.,however,they lack corrosion and oxidation resistance.Solid-state deposition techniques,such as cold spray,have been demonstrated to enhance their corrosion resistance as it relies on the severe plastic deformation of powder particles upon impact with the substrate to form a metallurgical bond with the substrate and within the coating.At cold sprayed interfaces,a heterogeneous microstructure is formed that includes some porosity,oxides and intermetallics which can significantly affect coating performance.Thus,establishing a direct correlation between the interface microstructure and its properties can aid in designing optimal cold spray parameters.In this study,we investigated the microstructure and mechanical properties of a zinc(Zn)coating deposited on a high pressure die cast(HPDC)AZ91 Mg substrate via high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy,in situ micro-tensile testing,and finite element method(FEM)modeling.Micro-tensile pillars fabricated using the plasma focused ion beam(PFIB)successfully isolates the coating-substrate interface within the gauge length.The average bond strength of Zn-Mg interface was determined to be∼140 MPa with failure occurring partially at the interface and mostly into the coatings.A detailed microstructural characterization revealed evidence of a strong metallurgical bonding at the Zn-Mg interface and formation of the C14 MgZn2laves phase interlayer resulting in a mixed mode of fracture during the micro-tensile experiments.FEM modeling reveals the stress distribution along the interfaces and suggests that a MgZn2layer thickness between 200–400 nm is optimum to increase the bond strength and minimize the triaxiality.Such a site-specific interfacial analysis with correlative computational modeling provides crucial insight into the overall performance of cold spray interfaces.展开更多
Modifications in fuel spray characteristics fundamentally influence fuel–air mixing dynamics in diesel engines,thereby significantly affecting combustion performance and emission profiles.This study explores the oper...Modifications in fuel spray characteristics fundamentally influence fuel–air mixing dynamics in diesel engines,thereby significantly affecting combustion performance and emission profiles.This study explores the operational behavior of RP-5 aviation kerosene/diesel blended fuels in marine diesel engines.A spray visualization platform based on Mie scattering technology was developed to comparatively analyze the spray characteristics,ignition behavior,and soot emissions of RP-5 aviation kerosene,conventional-35#diesel,and their blends at varying mixing ratios(D100H0,D90H10,D70H30,D50H50,D30H70,D0H100).The findings demonstrate that,under constant injection pressure,aviation kerosene combustion results in a more uniform temperature field,characterized by lower core flame temperatures,broader high-temperature regions,and reduced soot concentrations with spatially homogeneous distribution and no pronounced peaks.In terms of spray dynamics,increasing the proportion of aviation kerosene leads to a marked widening of the spray cone angle.Meanwhile,spray penetration length exhibits a non-monotonic trend—initially decreasing and subsequently increasing—as the kerosene blending ratio rises.展开更多
The low-temperature spray drying technology was developed to process instant berry powder with high efficiency and higher anthocyanin retention.The maltodextrin,whey protein and inulin were selected as additives for i...The low-temperature spray drying technology was developed to process instant berry powder with high efficiency and higher anthocyanin retention.The maltodextrin,whey protein and inulin were selected as additives for instant properties formation in berry powder.The effects of inlet air temperature(40℃–80℃),vacuum degree(0.02–0.06 MPa)and additive amount on the physicochemical properties of berry powder were analyzed through solubility,anthocyanin retention and powder yield,based on moisture content and microstructure.The findings indicated that adding maltodextrin to berry enhanced the powder yield and instant solubility.Whey protein,as an additive,provided effective protection for the anthocyanins of berry powder,and the addition less than 10 g·100-1 g improved the powder yield.Inulin,as an additive,reduced moisture content of berry powder,which was conducive to the higher anthocyanin retention and solubility.Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution(TOPSIS)analysis was conducted to optimize the spray drying parameters for anthocyanin protection and solubility.The addition of 100%maltodextrin enhanced anthocyanin protection and solubility,while maintaining the desired moisture content and powder yield.This approach was used to evaluate the comprehensive quality of berry powder.This research can provide technical guidance for producing berry powder under low-temperature spray drying.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(252300420067)the program of the Innovation Research Team of Sci-tech,Henan Province(25IRTSTHN020)+2 种基金the Youth Research Funds Plan of Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics(25ZHQN01015)the Opening Fund of Henan Key Laboratory of General Aviation Technology(ZHKF-250204)the Key Project of the Education Department of Henan Province(26B470016)。
摘要This study investigated the electrostatic spray modes and characteristics of ethanol-butanol blended fuels E20,E40,E60,and E80.The effects of electrode spacing,ethanol blending ratio,fuel flow rate,and nozzle diameter on the electrostatic spray performance were examined.The research results indicate that within the voltage range of 0—15 kV,ethanol exhibits electrostatic spray phenomena such as droplet,pulsed jet,cone-jet and multiple-jet in sequence,whereas n-butanol shows significantly poor electrostatic spray performance.With the increase in the ethanol-butanol blending ratio,the spray mode remains unchanged,but the critical voltage for each mode decreases.As the electrode spacing increases,the spray performance deteriorates.Within the voltage range of 7—8 kV,E20,E40,E60,and E80 exhibit a stable cone-jet mode.Additionally,as the ethanol blending ratio increases,both the spray cone angle and spray area increase.When the fuel flow rate increases from 0.1 to 0.3 ml·min-1,the electrostatic spray cone angle and spray area also increase.However,beyond 0.3 ml·min-1,no further increase is observed.When the nozzle diameter decreases from 1.05 mm to 0.50 mm,there is no significant change in the electrostatic spray cone angle or spray area.
摘要To address the need for improving the efficiency of spray painting large and complex curved surfaces,this study investigates the arm-rail coordinated spray painting operation method and proposes a robot workspace calculation method for efficient spray area partitioning.The steps for calculating the workspace under the constraints of the principal normal vector and the conical pose domain are introduced,along with an analysis of the robot’s forward and inverse kinematics.Simulation validation was conducted using a wind turbine blade as the target object.The results show that the workspace based on conical pose domain constraints outperforms both the reachable workspace and the full-orientation workspace in terms of validity and coverage,significantly enhancing spray painting efficiency.Compared to traditional fixed-station spray painting systems,the arm-rail coordinated robot can expand the workspace,reduce the number of stations and spray overlap areas,thereby improving efficiency while ensuring coating uniformity.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23B6009 and 12272050)。
摘要This study presents a numerical investigation of impinging-jet atomization across various Weber numbers(We) under high backpressure conditions.Using the volume-of-fluid method,adaptive mesh refinement,and the iso Advector interface reconstruction technique,atomization characteristics are simulated and analyzed for different values of We.The results indicate that the geometry induces turbulent jets,which drive turbulent atomization through the shear interactions at the gas–liquid interface.The key observed phenomena include the interaction of impact waves with liquid sheet perforation and the breakup of web of ligaments,both of which are prominent under high backpressure conditions.A novel method,based on the threshold velocity of spray droplet groups,is employed to quantitatively measure the spreading angle,showing that the angle increases with We in both front and side views.Additionally,the Sauter mean diameter of droplets follows power-law scaling with exponents of-1/3 in the upstream region and-1/2 in the downstream region,while the droplet size distribution conforms to a log-normal profile.This research provides valuable insights into interface evolution and droplet characteristics during impingingjet atomization under high backpressure,offering essential guidance for optimizing industrial atomization processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51938006)the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science(No.2022ZC02 and 2022KA03)+1 种基金the China Scholarship Council(No.202206150001)the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2025D01C12).
摘要The sorption isotherm of porous building materials serves as a critical hygrothermal property that regulates coupled heat and moisture transfer and influences the energy effi-ciency of building envelopes.Coastal buildings endure chronic salt spray exposure,yet clas-sical fitting equations neglect salt deposition effects.This study investigates cement mortar specimens subjected to accelerated salt spray tests(0—35 cycles).The salt content of the specimens was quantified via chloride ion analysis,and isothermal sorption tests were con-ducted under 33%—93%relative humidity(RH)using a static equilibrium method.A modified model integrating a salt influence factor(ηu)into classical equations was developed.Addition-ally,dual-regime sorption isotherm models were formulated based on deliquescence mecha-nisms of salt crystals above critical humidity,governed by the Robinson equation and Nielsen model,respectively.This framework enables accurate prediction of equilibrium mois-ture content under varying coupled humidity-salt conditions,significantly enhancing the reli-ability of hygrothermal simulations for coastal buildings in salt spray climates.
基金financial support from the Nuclear Energy Science&Technology and Human Resource Development Project of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency/Collaborative Laboratories for Advanced Decommissioning Science(No.R04I034)The author Ruicong Xu appreciates the scholarship(financial support)from the China Scholarship Council(CSC,No.202106380073).
摘要Laser-induced aerosols,predominantly submicron in size,pose significant environmental and health risks during the decommissioning of nuclear reactors.This study experimentally investigated the removal of laser-generated aerosol particles using a water spray system integrated with an innovative system for pre-injecting electrically charged mist in our facility.To simulate aerosol generation in reactor decommissioning,a high-power laser was used to irradiate various materials(including stainless steel,carbon steel,and concrete),generating aerosol particles that were agglomerated with injected water mist and subsequently scavenged by water spray.Experimental results demonstrate enhanced aerosol removal via aerosol-mist agglomeration,with charged mist significantly improving particle capture by increasing wettability and size.The average improvements for the stainless steel,carbon steel,and concrete were 40%,44%,and 21%,respectively.The results of experiments using charged mist with different polarities(both positive and negative)and different surface coatings reveal that the dominant polarity of aerosols varies with the irradiated materials,influenced by their crystal structure and electron emission properties.Notably,surface coatings such as ZrO2and CeO2were found to possibly alter aerosol charging characteristics,thereby affecting aerosol removal efficiency with charged mist configurations.The innovative aerosol-mist agglomeration approach shows promise in mitigating radiation exposure,ensuring environmental safety,and reducing contaminated water during reactor dismantling.This study contributes critical knowledge for the development of advanced aerosol management strategies for nuclear reactor decommissioning.The understanding obtained in this work is also expected to be useful for various environmental and chemical engineering applications such as gas decontamination,air purification,and pollution control.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22376121)Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.425MS036).
摘要Once sea spray aerosol(SSA)particles are emitted into the atmosphere,they tend to interact with organic compounds and form a certain amount of organic coating on their surfaces.Here,laboratory measurements were performed to investigate property changes between uncoated and coated SSA particles to assess the effect of organic coating on the surface chemistry and optical properties of nascent SSA.Stearic acid,oleic acid and mixed fatty acid were used as a proxy for coating materials and applied to aerosols produced by SSA generator.We found that the geometric mean diameter of SSA particles increased with increasing concentration of the fatty acid vapor due to higher heating temperatures,suggesting the formation of thicker coatings.Characterization by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscope demonstrated that the SSA surface was coated with an organic coating of fatty acids,which gave the SSA a core–shell morphology.Furthermore,optical measurements by photo-acoustic extinctiometer at 375 nm revealed significantly enhanced light scattering efficiency and complex refractive index from fatty acid-coated SSA particles.The current results suggest that the fatty acid coating changes the diameter and surface composition of SSA particles,which may further impact their optical properties.It is therefore necessary to accurately characterize the overall properties of SSA particles carrying organic coatings due to condensing fatty acid vapor to reveal their overall impact on climate.
基金co-supported by the National Science Foundation Project,China(No.2019-JCJQ-ZQ-019)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52476141 and T2221002)。
摘要This study aims to reveal the influence of Local Momentum Ratio(LMR)on the combustion efficiency of an LOX/GCH4 pintle injector from the perspective of spray characteristics.Hot fire tests were conducted to establish the relationship between combustion efficiency and LMR.The spray characteristics for different LMRs were simulated by the validated volume of fluid-to-discrete phase model method,taking into account the combustion chamber wall confinement.Subsequently,the difference in combustion efficiency was analyzed by comparing the spray simulation results of backpressure conditions similar to hot fire tests.The results indicate that combustion efficiency increased initially(LMR=1.12-1.64)and then decreased(LMR>1.64).Quantitative analysis revealed a linear correlation(R2=0.95)between LMR and combustion efficiency within 1.12<LMR<1.64.As the LMR increased,the improvement in combustion efficiency was attributed to a wider spray distribution range and smaller droplet sizes.The area of the mantle recirculation zone that is detrimental to combustion decreased by approximately 38%,and the droplet size reduced from 37 to 16μm.This effectively enhanced both the mixing of the propellant and the evaporation process.When the LMR exceeded the critical value(1.64 in this study),the impingement of liquid oxygen on the combustion chamber wall was confirmed via overheating discoloration marks on the inner surface of combustion chamber's cylindrical section.The impingement of liquid oxygen on the combustion chamber wall increased the transport of liquid oxygen to the wall,directly reducing the mixing quality and combustion efficiency.The outcomes of this study provide the practical guidance for design and improvement in combustion efficiency of the pintle injector thrust chamber.
基金supported by New Zealand’s Ministry for Business,Innovation and Employment(contract UOAX1718).
摘要Through spray drying,a liquid containing solid particles is converted into dry powder by evaporating the solvent.Many industries,such as the dairy industry,use this method to make dry powder as it extends the shelf life of the product and makes it more dense for transport.Milk powder production in dairy plants is highly challenging because partially wet milk droplets can deposit on the surfaces of drying chambers.Through the use of a numerical model,this study examines the effects of injection parameters on droplet conditions at the point of impact with the chamber surfaces during the spray drying process of skim milk.The process was numerically modelled using a four-stage droplet evaporation model coupled with an Euler-Lagrange simulation that describes the trajectory of the milk droplets inside the dryer.According to the results,a greater proportion of smaller droplets impact the wall at smaller angles,with lower velocity magnitudes,and contain less moisture than larger droplets.As a result of a larger injection angle,more droplets hit the chamber surfaces with smaller impact angles,resulting in lower moisture content and lower temperatures at impact.A higher injection velocity resulted in a greater proportion of droplets impacting the surface of the chamber with lower temperatures and a greater moisture content.
基金the financialsupport from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22272017,22372025)the Excellent Youth Fund of Liaoning Province(2024JH3/10200005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT25Z2722,DUT22LAB607).
摘要Melt spray technology serves as an effective method for fabricating spherical micro-nano composite materials,with established applications in catalysts and pharmaceuticals.This study extends its application to energetic composite microspheres,investigating the microsphere formation process using nano-aluminum powder(nano-Al)combined with the inert surrogate sucrose octaacetate(SOA).This study systematically investigates the effects of process parameters,formulation composition,and storage conditions on the particle size,morphology,and stability of SOA/Al composite microspheres.Higher atomizing gas pressure and temperature significantly reduced median particle diameter(D50),yielding a D50 of 35.09μm at 150℃ and 200 kPa.The addition of polyethylene glycol:polyvinylpyrrolidone(1:1)enhanced microsphere circularity from 0.67 to 0.85.This system produced 78 g composite microspheres within 20 min,demonstrating efficientlab-scale production.X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that rapid cooling led to amorphous structures,which were stabilized during storage at 4℃.The scalable melt spray fabrication strategy developed here for nanoparticle-doped composite microspheres provides a basis for future studies involving diverse functional composites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92461313 and 22121002)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1500704).
摘要Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design of new organometallic reagents and catalysts.Study of gas-phase reactions is one of the key approaches to probing the individual elementary steps under isolated and re-producible conditions.A series of investigations have been reported on the gas-phase reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under room temperature conditions.However,studies about the reactions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules un-der heating conditions are very limited.In this work,an apparatus with an electrospray ion-ization source and an ion funnel trap,which can be coupled with a high-temperature linear ion trap reactor,was designed and built.The apparatus can be used to investigate the reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under heating conditions.By using the apparatus,the adsorption reactions of Rh(PPh3)2++CO→Rh(PPh3)2CO+and CuPPh3++CO2→CuPPh3CO2+under variable temperature conditions have been conducted.The experiments showed that the reaction rate constant of Rh(PPh3)2++CO increases first and then decreases with increasing temperature.In contrast,the rate constant of CuPPh3++CO2decreases monotonically as the temperature increases.Density functional theory calculations indicate that the adsorption reaction of Rh(PPh3)2++CO→Rh(PPh3)2CO+is subject to a small barrier,while CuPPh3++CO2→CuPPh3CO2+is barri-erless,which is consistent with the experimentally observed temperature-dependent rate con-stants.The newly built apparatus can thus provide new kinetic information to address reac-tion mechanisms for organometallic ions.
摘要A traditional air blast sprayer typically relies on an additional operator to manage the positioning of the spray delivery pipe.To eliminate the need for a second operator,a microcontroller-based embedded system was developed and tested under laboratory conditions using a specialized setup.This system consisted of several components:a spray delivery pipe controller to regulate and rotate the spray delivery pipe based on signals received from the microcontroller,a signal generator to create signals by adjusting the lever via potentiometer R1 to specify the desired position of the spray delivery pipe,a mechanical position indicator to display the required or set location of the pipe and a microcontroller-based embedded system to process the signals generated by the signal generator and compare them with the current location signal.The embedded system then outputs a signal,which,when received by the motor,determines the angle and direction of rotation for the spray delivery pipe.This rotation is facilitated by the motor's command to rotate the ring gear through the rotation of the pinion gear,ultimately controlling the movement of the spray delivery pipe.The evaluation findings indicated that the developed system requires 36.48 s to execute a full rotation of the spray delivery pipe,with an angle error ranging from 0 to 2 degrees.Overall,the developed embedded system holds the potential to eliminate the need for a second operator,offering convenient management and control of the spray delivery pipe.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3504501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274355)。
摘要This paper focuses on the preparation of rare earth oxide products from rare earth chloride solutions during the rare earth extraction and separation processes,as well as the recycling of magnesium chloride solutions.It proposes the idea of introducing spray pyrolysis technology into the rare earth extraction and separation processes.This paper briefly describes the development history of chloride spray pyrolysis technology,focusing on the research status and application progress of rare earth chloride solution and magnesium chloride solution spray pyrolysis technology,as well as spray pyrolysis equipment.The paper also analyzes the challenges and technical intricacies associated with applying spray pyrolysis technology to chloride solutions in the rare earth extraction and separation processes.Additionally,it explores future trends and proposes strategies to facilitate the full recycling of acids and bases,streamline the process flow,and enhance the prospects for green and low-carbon rare earth metallurgy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52061135101 and 52001078)the German Research Foundation(DFG,No.448318292)+3 种基金the Technology Innovation Guidance Special Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2023GXLH-085)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000240161)the Project of Key areas of innovation team in Shaanxi Province(No.2024RS-CXTD-20)The author Yingchun Xie thanks the support from the National Key R&D Program(No.2023YFE0108000).
摘要1.Introduction.Cold Spray(CS)is a highly advanced solid-state metal depo-sition process that was first developed in the 1980s.This innovative technique involves the high-speed(300-1200 m/s)impact deposition of micron-sized particles(5-50μm)to fabricate coatings[1-3].CS has been extensively used in a variety of coating applications,such as aerospace,automotive,energy,medical,marine,and others,to provide protection against high temperatures,corrosion,erosion,oxidation,and chemicals[4,5].Nowadays,the technical interest in CS is twofold:(i)as a repair process for damaged components,and(ii)as a solid-state additive manufacturing process.Compared to other fusion-based additive manufacturing(AM)technologies,Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing(CSAM)is a new member of the AM family that can enable the fabrication of deposits without undergoing melting.The chemical composition has been largely preserved from the powder to the deposit due to the minimal oxidation.The significant advantages of CSAM over other additive manufacturing processes include a high production rate,unlimited deposition size,high flexibility,and suitability for repairing damaged parts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2341202,12402333).
摘要Dual Synthetic Jets (DSJ) can directly affect the development of spray through the complex vortex structure. The mechanism of flow control on spray and its thermal management application are studied by combining experiment and simulation. The spray characteristics under different injection angles are studied, and the results show that the angle should be controlled in the range of 45°–60°, so that sufficient momentum transfer can be obtained, and meanwhile spray impingement area narrowing can be avoided. The spray characteristics under flow control of DSJ with different Reynolds numbers are studied, and the results show that Reynolds number should be controlled in the range of 2859–3574, so that strong particle streamwise acceleration and wall film disturbing can be achieved. In addition, the DSJ kinetic energy is utilized more efficiently. On the basis of previous research, this paper proposes a novel active heat pipe based on spray controlled by DSJ. The space occupancy has been reduced by more than 60%. Even in a sealed state, the active heat pipe is able to cool a hot surface with heat flux of 22.2 kW/m2 from 111℃ to 57℃ only in 20 s. The noise of DSJ is reduced from 85 dB to 60 dB, which is expected to promote the practical application of DSJ in thermal management.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52175315)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,China (No.KQTD20200820113110016)the Hunan Provincial Postgraduate Research Innovation Program,China (No.CX20220404)。
摘要The corrosion resistance of aluminum(Al)cable-copper(Cu)terminal joints fabricated by magnetic pulse crimping(MPC)and hydraulic clamp crimping(HCC)was compared.Performance degradation was evaluated by mechanical and electrical properties.Additionally,corrosion behavior was analyzed by electrochemical testing.Microscopic characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS).Results show that the tensile strength of the corroded joints is reduced.However,due to the advantages of high-speed forming and contact tightness unique to MPC,the contact resistance of the corroded joints still maintains excellent.Electrochemical tests demonstrate that the MPC joints have higher corrosion potentials and smaller corrosion currents,providing better corrosion resistance.The formation of a primary battery between Al and Cu at the lap joint leads to the formation of severer corrosion pits.
摘要Large interfacial strains in particles are crucial for promoting bonding in cold spraying(CS),initiated either by adiabatic shear instability(ASI)due to softening prevailing over strain hardening or by hydrostatic plasticity,which is claimed to promote bonding even without ASI.A thorough microstructural analysis is vital to fully understand the bonding mechanisms at play during microparticle impacts and throughout the CS process.In this study,the HEA CoCrFeMnNi,known for its relatively high strain hardening and resistance to softening,was selected to investigate the microstructure characteristics and bonding mech-anisms in CS.This study used characterization techniques covering a range of length scales,including electron channeling contrast imaging(ECCI),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and high-resolution transmission microscopy(HR-TEM),to explore the microstructure characteristics of bonding and overall structure development of CoCrFeMnNi microparticles after impact in CS.HR-TEM lamellae were prepared using focused ion beam milling.Additionally,the effects of deformation field variables on microstructure development were determined through finite element modeling(FEM)of microparticle impacts.The ECCI,EBSD,and HR-TEM analyses revealed an interplay between dislocation-driven processes and twinning,leading to the development of four distinct deformation microstructures.Significant grain refinement occurs at the interface through continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX)due to high strain and temperature rise from adiabatic deformation,signs of softening,and ASI.Near the interface,a necklace-like structure of refined grains forms around grain boundaries,along with elongated grains,resulting from the coexistence of dynamic recovery and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)due to lower temperature rise and strain.Towards the particle or substrate interior,concurrent twinning and dislocation-mediated mechanisms refine the structure,forming straight,curved,and intersected twins.At the top of the particles,only deformed grains with a low dislocation density are observed.Our results showed that DRX induces microstructure softening in highly strained interface areas,facilitating atomic bonding in CoCrFeMnNi.HR-TEM investigation confirms the formation of atomic bonds between particles and substrate,with a gradual change in crystal lattice orientation from the particle to the substrate and the occurrence of some misfit dislocations and vacancies at the interface.Finally,the findings of this research suggest that softening and ASI,even in materials resistant to softening,are required to establish bonding in CS.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering[KN-SKLB-BIOB-1221]Sichuan University of science&engineering talent introduction project[2025RCZ066]Sichuan University of Science&Engineering Innovation Team[SUSE652A010].
摘要The low survival rate of high-quality baijiu yeast,Modified Sporidiobolus Johnsonii A(MSJA),during spray drying and the unclear mechanisms underlying its stress treatment processes(heat shock,acid shock,and salt stress)have significantly hindered its low cost and high effective application,thereby impacting the high-quality development of the liquor industry.To address this problem.A response surface experiment was first conducted to optimize the stress treatment process prior to spray drying.Subsequently,the mechanisms and efficacy of the stress treatments were analyzed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FESEM).The results demonstrated that the survival rate of spray-dried MSJA could be improved from 38.5 to 54.8%under the optimal conditions,with heat shock temperature(X)=35.2℃,acid stress pH(Y)=3.2,and salt stress concentration(Z)=4 g/L KH2PO4.The protective effects of the stress treatments on MSJA during spray drying were ranked as follows:comprehensive treatment>heat shock>acid stress>salt stress.Acid stress and heat shock protect MSJA by reducing cell shrinkage,collapse,and volume loss,while salt stress aids in maintaining osmotic pressure balance across MSJA cell membranes during drying.This study not only optimized the stress treatment scheme of MSJA before spray drying,but also laid a foundation for both high efficiency and high quality spray drying MSJA.It also revealed the mechanism of each stress treatment,and provided guidance for the protection of other microorganisms by spray drying stress treatment.
基金the support of the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office
摘要Magnesium(Mg)alloys are ideal candidates for automotive applications due to their high strength to weight ratio,castability,recyclability etc.,however,they lack corrosion and oxidation resistance.Solid-state deposition techniques,such as cold spray,have been demonstrated to enhance their corrosion resistance as it relies on the severe plastic deformation of powder particles upon impact with the substrate to form a metallurgical bond with the substrate and within the coating.At cold sprayed interfaces,a heterogeneous microstructure is formed that includes some porosity,oxides and intermetallics which can significantly affect coating performance.Thus,establishing a direct correlation between the interface microstructure and its properties can aid in designing optimal cold spray parameters.In this study,we investigated the microstructure and mechanical properties of a zinc(Zn)coating deposited on a high pressure die cast(HPDC)AZ91 Mg substrate via high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy,in situ micro-tensile testing,and finite element method(FEM)modeling.Micro-tensile pillars fabricated using the plasma focused ion beam(PFIB)successfully isolates the coating-substrate interface within the gauge length.The average bond strength of Zn-Mg interface was determined to be∼140 MPa with failure occurring partially at the interface and mostly into the coatings.A detailed microstructural characterization revealed evidence of a strong metallurgical bonding at the Zn-Mg interface and formation of the C14 MgZn2laves phase interlayer resulting in a mixed mode of fracture during the micro-tensile experiments.FEM modeling reveals the stress distribution along the interfaces and suggests that a MgZn2layer thickness between 200–400 nm is optimum to increase the bond strength and minimize the triaxiality.Such a site-specific interfacial analysis with correlative computational modeling provides crucial insight into the overall performance of cold spray interfaces.
基金supported by Innovation Research Project for the training of high-level scientific and technological talents(Technical expert talents)of the Armed Police Force ZZKY20222415Research and Innovation Team in Marine Propulsion Technology,China Coast Guard Academy.
摘要Modifications in fuel spray characteristics fundamentally influence fuel–air mixing dynamics in diesel engines,thereby significantly affecting combustion performance and emission profiles.This study explores the operational behavior of RP-5 aviation kerosene/diesel blended fuels in marine diesel engines.A spray visualization platform based on Mie scattering technology was developed to comparatively analyze the spray characteristics,ignition behavior,and soot emissions of RP-5 aviation kerosene,conventional-35#diesel,and their blends at varying mixing ratios(D100H0,D90H10,D70H30,D50H50,D30H70,D0H100).The findings demonstrate that,under constant injection pressure,aviation kerosene combustion results in a more uniform temperature field,characterized by lower core flame temperatures,broader high-temperature regions,and reduced soot concentrations with spatially homogeneous distribution and no pronounced peaks.In terms of spray dynamics,increasing the proportion of aviation kerosene leads to a marked widening of the spray cone angle.Meanwhile,spray penetration length exhibits a non-monotonic trend—initially decreasing and subsequently increasing—as the kerosene blending ratio rises.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072352)。
摘要The low-temperature spray drying technology was developed to process instant berry powder with high efficiency and higher anthocyanin retention.The maltodextrin,whey protein and inulin were selected as additives for instant properties formation in berry powder.The effects of inlet air temperature(40℃–80℃),vacuum degree(0.02–0.06 MPa)and additive amount on the physicochemical properties of berry powder were analyzed through solubility,anthocyanin retention and powder yield,based on moisture content and microstructure.The findings indicated that adding maltodextrin to berry enhanced the powder yield and instant solubility.Whey protein,as an additive,provided effective protection for the anthocyanins of berry powder,and the addition less than 10 g·100-1 g improved the powder yield.Inulin,as an additive,reduced moisture content of berry powder,which was conducive to the higher anthocyanin retention and solubility.Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution(TOPSIS)analysis was conducted to optimize the spray drying parameters for anthocyanin protection and solubility.The addition of 100%maltodextrin enhanced anthocyanin protection and solubility,while maintaining the desired moisture content and powder yield.This approach was used to evaluate the comprehensive quality of berry powder.This research can provide technical guidance for producing berry powder under low-temperature spray drying.