Theory of measurement of gas-adsorption equilibria by rotational oscillations

The gas adsorbed on the inner surface of a highly porous material like activated carbon or zeolite can be measured by slow damped oscillations of a torsional pendulum. The physical principles and the theory of this method are outlined. Formulas are given relating the increase in mass due to adsorption to changes of the frequency and the logarithmic decrement of slow, damped rotational oscillations of the pendulum. Preliminary measurements of gas adsorption equilibria of nitrogen on activated carbon show that the ratio of the mass adsorbedm, to the mass of the adsorbentm ^s , can be determined by this method with mean absolute error |m/m ^s |0.04%.Dedicated to the memory of Joseph Kestin (1913–1993).     

Effects of type and number of impellers and liquid viscosity on the power characteristics of mechanically agitated gas—liquid systems

Effect of the type and number of high-speed impellers installed on a common shaft on the power characteristics was investigated in water and glucose solutions of different concentration. Different configurations of the Rushton or Smith turbines, pitched blade turbines, propeller, and A 315 impeller were tested. Measurements of power consumption were carried out within the transitional and turbulent regime of the fluid flow using the strain gauge method. Baffled agitated vessels with inner diameter of 0.288 m and 0.634 m were used for the experiments. Liquid height in the vessels was equal to the vessel diameter or it was twice higher. The relative power consumption was compared for different configurations of the impellers. Presented at the 33rd International Conference of the Slovak Society of Chemical Engineering, Tatranské Matliare, 22–26 May 2006.     

Flammability studies of 3-methyl pyridine/water system

In industrial processes, information on the safety property of chemicals is essentially crucial for safe handling during unit operations. Ensuring the safe use of combustible or flammable substances in processes is unlikely without detailed investigations of their flammability characteristics and related hazards. We studied 3-methyl pyridine (3-picoline), e.g., flammability limits (LFL/UFL), maximum explosion pressure (P _max), maximum explosion pressure rise (dP/dt)_max, minimum oxygen concentration (MOC), vapor deflagration index (K _g), and characterized the influence of inert steam (H₂O) on critical parameters for 3-picoline/water mixtures at 270°C, 1 atm, various oxygen concentrations, and vapor mixing ratios (100/0, 30/70, 10/90 and 5/95 vol.%) with a 20-L-Apparatus in simulated conditions, respectively. The results showed that the flammability characteristics of 3-picoline_(aq) all increased with the oxygen concentration. However, as the composition of inert steam increased, the flammability parameters and the degree of fire and explosion hazards were significantly reduced, instead. This study elucidated the flammability properties of 3-picoline mixed with inert steam. The conclusions could be applied to proactively prevent the relevant processes from incurring fire and explosion accidents.     

煤加氢液化残渣的流变特性研究

采用从煤直接液化实验装置取得的液化残渣，研究了它的流变性及温度和油、沥青质、固体含量对其流变性的影响。液化残渣是剪切变稀的非牛顿型假塑性流体，非牛顿指数随温度升高而不断减小，温度越高越接近牛顿流体行为。液化残渣对温度非常敏感，在升温过程中其表观黏度下降很快，且没有出现黏度峰。在液化残渣中加入少量的循环油后其表观黏度大幅下降；而在加入少量沥青质后则表现出低温下黏度变大，高温下黏度变小的现象；固体含量则始终是黏度增大的因素，表明其黏度与油、沥青质和固体含量关系密切。液化残渣的黏度－温度关系符合Arrhenius关系式，但在升温过程中出现了拐点，低温段的黏流活化能比高温段的要大。     

Structures and electrochemical characteristics of several kinds of alloys

The structures and the electrochemical characteristics of La_0.7−x Ce_xMg_0.3Ni_2.8Co_0.5 (x = 0.1–0.5) alloy, Ti_0.25−x Zr_xV_0.35Cr_0.1Ni_0.3 (x = 0.05–0.15) alloy and AB_3<x<5-type alloy, which are the representative examples of AB₃-type alloy, solid solution alloy and non-AB₅-type alloy, respectively, have been investigated, and the performances of MH-Ni battery in which AB_3<x<5 type alloy is used as the negative electrode material are examined at relatively low temperature.     

Capillary gas chromatography of pesticide residues in foods: Application of a split/splitless inlet system

Residue mixtures of pesticides in foods which were difficult to separate by packed-column gas chromatography were determined by capillary gas chromatography and electron capture detection. Manual injections of sample and reference standard were made with a 10 μL syringe on a septum-enclosed, split/ splitless inlet system. Optimal peak height repeatability (± 3%( was achieved with three-μL injections which were made within time periods of four hours or less. The average linearity coefficient (slope( obtained for detector response as a function of solution concentration was 1.1.     

超临界流体萃取仪器的研制

本文报道了以国产原配件为基础，成功地研制了分析规模的超临界流体萃取仪器、并对仪器性能进行了全面考察，仪器性能稳定，重现性良好（ＲＳＤ＜３．１％），定量线性关系可靠，可满足定量萃取的要求。     

Characteristics and production of thermostable α-amylase

Thermostable α-amylases have application in a variety of industrial processes and enzymes from a substantial number of thermophilic bacteria and fungi have been screened and characterized to varying degrees. The characteristics of these enzymes are summarized in this review. The genetics of α-amylase production inBacillus subtilis is reviewed and classical and recombinant DNA approaches to increasing α-amylase production are discussed.     

壳聚糖／聚丙烯酸聚电解质复合物膜对水／有机液体系的渗透汽化性能

以壳聚糖和聚丙烯酸为原料制备了聚电解质复合物膜，并对其分离水／乙醇体系的渗透汽化特性和浓度，温度，化学组成等因素的影响进行了研究，发现后处理方法对复合物膜的分离性能影响很大。同时对其它水／有机液体系，该膜也具备优异的分离性能。     

脂肪族聚碳酸酯(PPC)与聚乳酸(PLA)共混型生物降解材料的热学性能、力学性能和生物降解性研究

通过溶液浇铸法制备了脂肪族聚碳酸酯与聚乳酸的共混物(PPC/PLA).采用示差热分析(DSC)和热重分析(TG)研究了材料的热性能.采用拉伸力学试验研究了共混物的力学性能.通过土壤悬浊拟环境培养降解实验法和扫描电子显微镜分析(SEM)对共混材料的生物降解性能进行了研究.实验结果表明,随着PPC含量的增加,共混物的拉伸强度和杨氏模量降低,而生物降解速率却显著提高.但是,在一定的降解时间内,某些比例共混物的降解速率比100%PPC还要快.综合分析表明,PPC/PLA是力学性能和降解性能可以互补的共混体系.