A real-time electrostatic particle sensor has been developed to measure the concentration of soot in diesel exhaust. Based on the Venturi effect, the self-priming sampling probe of the sensor was designed to generate ...
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A real-time electrostatic particle sensor has been developed to measure the concentration of soot in diesel exhaust. Based on the Venturi effect, the self-priming sampling probe of the sensor was designed to generate a pressure difference to drive particles into the detection region of the electrostatic trap. A detection module was developed forreal-time measurement of the nanoamp current generated by charged soot within the probe. The microcurrent was amplified by the signal processing system of the sensor. To guarantee the precision of particles, it was essential to test the performance. The sensor was able to measure currents from -100 nA to -30 nA with a relative error of -0.01%. In addition, experiments comparing the sensor with a commercial instrument have shown that they correlate well. Furthermore, the standarddeviation of the sensor was 0.001049 during a 36 h long-term test, which is lower than a commercial instrument with better stability. The sensor was investigated to demonstrate the detection of diesel particulate filter (dPF) failure. The results showed that the consistency between the sensor and the regulatory measurement equipment was good. The data ratios of the sensors installed at the front andrear of the dPF differed by many fold, which indicated that the sensor was able to determine the status of the exhaust system.
Spent rare earth molten salt electrolytic slag (rEMES) needs to be recovered not only because of its economic value of rare earth elements (rEEs), lithium, and fluorine, but also for the environmental benefits. Vacuum...
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Spent rare earth molten salt electrolytic slag (rEMES) needs to be recovered not only because of its economic value of rare earth elements (rEEs), lithium, and fluorine, but also for the environmental benefits. Vacuum distillation has many advantages, such as a short process and less wastewater. Aiming to find an environmentally friendly method to recoverrEEs, this research studied the challenges in recovering rEMES by vacuum distillation and the solutions to handle these obstacles. distillation experiments for the raw material were initially implemented and Xrd, XPS, dSC, and SEM methods were used to investigate the phase changes of rEMES, thus discovering that oxide impurities could transform rEF3 into rEOF, which significantly affected the rEEs recovery. Only 42.04% of the rEEs could be evaporated at 1573 K and 0.1 Pa for 4 h with 99.99% of LiF. To tackle this issue, a fluorination pretreatment was proposed. NH4HF2 was utilized to transform oxide impurities, rE2O3, andrEOF to fluorides with almost no waste gas released, significantly improving the recovery efficiency of the rEEs, which was 86.23%. Therefore, this paper proposes this fluorination-vacuum distillation method, which has a short process to recoverrEF3 from rEMES efficiently with almost no wastewater or gas released.
As a widely producedrenewable, low-cost biomass resource, corn straw's physicochemical properties and utilization potential have been extensively studied in order to utilize it with high value and efficiency. How...
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As a widely producedrenewable, low-cost biomass resource, corn straw's physicochemical properties and utilization potential have been extensively studied in order to utilize it with high value and efficiency. However, the impact of the differences in physicochemical properties between different parts of corn straw on its utilization potential has been ignored before. In this study, the composition, chemical properties, and morphology of different parts of corn straw (root, stem, leaf, bract, and corncob) were characterized, and 18 key components were used as evaluation indexes to construct a comprehensive evaluation index system for straw combustion utilization, anaerobic digestion utilization, feed utilization, and fertilizer utilization. Furthermore, the weight of each index was determined using principal component analysis, and the comprehensive evaluation scores of different parts of corn straw were calculated. The results showed that the roots were more suitable for anaerobic digestion and fertilizer utilization, the stems and corncobs were more suitable for combustion utilization, the bracts were more suitable for anaerobic digestion, and the leaves were more suitable for fertilizer utilization and feed utilization. Finally, the feasibility and future development direction of segmented utilization of corn straw were discussed, providing useful information for scientific and efficient utilization of straw resources.
In order to solve the problem of low efficiency and high loading costs in business logistics anddistribution operations, this paper classifies non-standard cargoes based on their spatial and temporal characteristics....
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In order to solve the problem of low efficiency and high loading costs in business logistics anddistribution operations, this paper classifies non-standard cargoes based on their spatial and temporal characteristics. Based on this, a dual-layer planning model for multi-vehicle cargoes loading and transportation is constructed to jointly optimize the loading process. This paperdesigns a space-inspired heuristic algorithm to solve the model and verifies the feasibility of the model. The results show that compared to a single vehicle type, the joint optimization of multi-vehicle combinations for loading and transportation has stronger adaptability and can better accommodate changes in cargo volume. Compared to the single vehicle type, not only did the loading rate increase by 18%, but also effectively reduced the transportation cost by 3%. different proportions of spatial and temporal characteristic cargoes have different effects on the loading and transportation. Adjusting the proportion of cargoes that can be placed on both upper and lower layers to 50% can better utilize transportation resources such as vehicles. Increasing the proportion of urgent cargoes can improve the economic efficiency of loading and transportation.
In order to reduce modeling workload and improve the accuracy of wooddensity measurement, a modeling method for establishing an overall model for multiple tree species was studied. Firstly, the wood cores anddrill r...
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In order to reduce modeling workload and improve the accuracy of wooddensity measurement, a modeling method for establishing an overall model for multiple tree species was studied. Firstly, the wood cores anddrill resistance of 9 tree species were collected. The absolute dry density, wood moisture content, and average drill resistance for each wood core were calculated. Secondly, the random forest algorithm was used to rank the relative importance of each factor affecting wooddensity, and factors with relative importance higher than 0.05 were selected as independent variables for building the overall mathematical model for total tree species and sub model for individual tree species. The results showed that: (1) the relative importance of tree species anddrill resistance on wooddensity was higher than 0.05;(2) the relative importance of moisture content anddrill usage frequency (less than 150 times) on wooddensity was lower than 0.05;(3) the average estimation accuracy of overall model was 91.42%, while that of the sub model was only 90.44%;(4) among the 9 tree species, the standarddeviation of the overall model for 5 tree species was lower than that of the sub model. The results showed that the accuracy and stability of the overall model were superior to those of the sub models, and it is feasible to establish an overall model to estimate wooddensity.
Enhancing the high-speeddynamic performance and adaptive capabilities of amphibious robots in complex and amphibious environments is of utmost importance. A bioinspired paddle-wheeled leg amphibious robot that is env...
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Enhancing the high-speeddynamic performance and adaptive capabilities of amphibious robots in complex and amphibious environments is of utmost importance. A bioinspired paddle-wheeled leg amphibious robot that is environment-adaptive autonomously has been proposed anddeveloped to tackle such a challenge. The designedrobot features a composite paddle-wheeled leg structure and a switching mechanism. This design significantly improves the robot's adaptability to diverse and challenging terrains while showcasing exceptional water propulsion performance. Meanwhile, an autonomous switching of water and land modes based on torque feedback is proposed to achieve autonomous identification of land and water. Finally, we introduce a Hopf oscillator-based central pattern generator control strategy to assist the robot in transitioning to a hexapod gait effectively and smoothly after steering. Experiments are conducted to assess the robot's locomotive capabilities on various terrains. These tests have also evaluated the robot's capability to switch autonomously between land and water modes. The findings confirm the design's exceptional performance and validate its innovative features.
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Song, ChenghuaWang, YinWang, LintaoWang, JianweiFu, XinChangan Univ
Coll Transportat Engn Xian Peoples R China Changan Univ
Coll Econ & Management Xian Peoples R China Changan Univ
Minist Educ Xian Peoples R China Changan Univ
Key Lab Integrated Transportat Big Data & Intellig Xian Peoples R China Changan Univ
Coll Transportat Engn Xian 710064 Peoples R China Changan Univ
Engn Res Ctr Highway Infrastructure Digitalizat Minist Educ Xian 710064 Peoples R China Changan Univ
Key Lab Integrated Transportat Big Data & Intellig Xian 710064 Peoples R China
Map matching is a fundamental prerequisite for traffic engineers in detecting congestion using location data represented by trajectory data. Previous studies often revolve aroundroad matching, yet limitations arise f...
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Map matching is a fundamental prerequisite for traffic engineers in detecting congestion using location data represented by trajectory data. Previous studies often revolve aroundroad matching, yet limitations arise from trajectory data quality and map-matching accuracy. This paper introduces a map-independent congestion identification method, involving urban cell network construction, congestion modeling with speed fluctuations, and the exploration of congestion evolution patterns. Finally, we validated our proposed method using Floating Taxi data (FTd) from Xi'an, china. The result indicates that the method proposed in this study can identify urban traffic congestion and uncover its evolutionary characteristics without relying on maps. In contrast to other metrics, the customized congestion value considers the impact of speed fluctuations on congestion. The method proposed in this paper offers a benchmark solution for characterizing urban traffic congestion and formulating travel guidelines.
Nitrogen pollution in aquatic ecosystems, especially in shallow lakes andreservoirs, has intensified in recent years due to human activities like agricultural fertilization and wastewaterdischarge. However, the micr...
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Nitrogen pollution in aquatic ecosystems, especially in shallow lakes andreservoirs, has intensified in recent years due to human activities like agricultural fertilization and wastewaterdischarge. However, the microbial mechanisms driving nitrogen cycling are not well understood. This study examines nitrogen migration, transformation, and the microbial mechanisms driving nitrogen cycling in the QuanMin reservoir, which is heavily influenced by agricultural activities and landrunoff. The reservoir serves as a model for understanding nitrogen pollution, and its effects on water quality. The results indicate that total nitrogen (TN) concentrations in the overlying waterranged from 0.43 to 2.22 mg/L, with nitrate nitrogen accounting for an average of 52 % of the total. Nitrogen cycling was mainly driven by key genes involved in assimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium anddenitrification, with notable differences in gene abundance between river andreservoir waters. denitrification genes were dominant in the sediments, andreservoir sediments showed a higher potential for nitrogen fixation than river sediments. Additionally, nitrate concentrations were significantly higher in riverine waters, while TN and total carbon levels in sediments were notably lower in the reservoir compared to the river. These environmental parameters were closely associated with the abundance of nitrogen functional genes in water and sediment. These findings advance mechanistic understanding of microbial nitrogen cycling in anthropogenically impactedreservoirs. Nonetheless, the complexity and variability of nitrogen cycling in these reservoirs highlight the need for further targetedresearch to enhance understanding and improve management practices.
Landslides represent a major global natural disaster, often leading to severe consequences, including substantial loss of life and property. However, research on the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of fata...
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Landslides represent a major global natural disaster, often leading to severe consequences, including substantial loss of life and property. However, research on the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of fatal landslide events across different climate regions and their association with precipitation remains limited. In this study, we compiled a database of non-seismic fatal landslides in china from 2010 to 2022 to examine their spatiotemporal distribution andrelationship with precipitation. From 2010 to 2022, china experienced a total of 710 fatal landslide events, causing 5158 fatalities. The data revealed a declining trend in both the number of fatal landslides and associated fatalities, with the number of fatal landslides demonstrating a recurring cycle of 3-4 years marked by continuous decreases within each cycle. The initial year of a new cycle witnessed a significant increase in the number of fatal landslides, suggesting a periodic occurrence, which is related to El Ni & ntilde;o. The central subtropical humidregion recorded the highest number of fatal landslide events, attributed to its highest annual precipitation. The trend in fatal landslides closely corresponded with variations in precipitation, increasing in spring and summer anddecreasing in autumn and winter. The cumulative frequency distributions of fatal landslides and fatalities followed a power-law distribution, with a sharp decline observed when exceeding a certain value, indicating a deflection effect. despite the low population density, the plateau climate region has the highest risk of life loss among all climate regions. Understanding the spatial distribution of non-seismic fatal landslides can significantly aid in formulating more effective disaster prevention and mitigation policies.
Hydraulic fracturing is an essential means to achieve economic benefits for shale oil and gas, with the main goal of forming complex fracture networks. Water-based fracturing fluid is a commonly used fracturing fluid....
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Hydraulic fracturing is an essential means to achieve economic benefits for shale oil and gas, with the main goal of forming complex fracture networks. Water-based fracturing fluid is a commonly used fracturing fluid. Gas bearing shale has special rock physical properties, such as microcracks development and high clay minerals, which will inevitably lead to physical and chemical interaction between shale and water-based fracturing fluid, and affect the failure mode and fracture morphology. In this paper, Lujiaping Formation shale in Chongqing area, southwest of china is selected for the compression experiments underdry and water fracturing condition, respectively. Through the analysis of mechanical parameters, deformation characteristics, the influence of water on the failure mode and fracture morphology is systematically studied. The experimental results indicate that both dry shale and water fracturing shale have shear localization bands, with dry shale one shear band and water shale several shear bands (main fracture), which is different from previous study that water saturated shale forms a dispersed fracture network without a main fracture. In fact, the marine shale of the Lujiaping Formation has a strong spontaneous imbibition ability. When shale is saturated with water, the water absorbed into shale increases pore pressure (reducing normal stress), which leads to further propagation of microcracks and increases the initial microcrack volume. The increase in initial crack volume will enhance the interaction between cracks. In addition, the water entering the cracks furtherreduces the friction resistance between crack surfaces, making the cracks prone to shear sliding, dilatation and forming several shear bands. The widely developed initial microcracks connect various shear bands, forming a more complex fracture network that increase the overall deformation width of the sample compared to dry sample.
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