On the tribological characteristics of dynamically loaded journal bearing with micropolar fluids

The addition of the additives to the lubricant oil to enhance the characteristics of the lubricant will influence the performance of the bearings. Based on the theory of micropolar fluids, the tribological characteristics of a dynamically-loaded journal bearing are numerically studied. Comparisons are made between the Newtonian fluids and the micropolar fluids. It is shown that for a dynamically-loaded journal bearing, the micropolar fluids yield an increase not only in the friction force, but also in the friction coefficient. In addition, the oil film pressure and the oil film thickness are obviously higher than that of Newtonian fluids.     

超临界Lennard-Jones流体结构特性分子动力学研究

研究超临界流体在不同压力和温度的结构特征有助于深刻理解并有效利用超临界流体.本文采用分子动力学方法模拟超临界压力、拟临界温度附近流体的结构及密度波动曲线的排列熵,分析状态参数变化的影响.结果表明,定压下,径向分布函数随温度升高,第一峰值位置逐渐向右移动,但右移幅度随着压力偏离临界点距离的增大而减弱,近临界压力时,出现峰值最高点的工况和等温压缩系数的极值点位置一致,压力增大,该现象消失.低压力拟临界点时易出现面积大、相对集中且分布稳定的高/低密度区,无明显嵌套现象.静态结构因子存在一定发散行为,发散的最大值和等温压缩系数极值点所处工况符合.低压力时密度时间序列的波动幅度最大,类周期现象较明显.在分子间势能、等温压缩系数和热运动效应的共同作用下,当压力(P)为1.1倍的临界压力(Pc)时,排列熵在0.99倍的拟临界温度(Tpc)达到最小值,P = 1.3Pc和1.5Pc时,最小排列熵与等温压缩系数的最大值工况点保持一致,压力继续增大,各模拟工况密度和排列熵的波动减弱,流体均匀性增强.     

On behavior of the thixotropic fluids

In this work some aspects of constitutive equations for thixotropic fluids and restrictions on their functional forms are formally discussed. In the current study a special emphasis has been given to the structural nature of these substances. The behavior of thixotropic fluids is analyzed in terms of an isothermal laminar shear field with Brownian motion.     

On the 40th anniversary of the journal X‐Ray Spectrometry

This journal, X‐Ray Spectrometry, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The state of the publications on X‐ray spectral analysis from 1972 onward is considered. The distribution of materials over countries is presented, as published in X‐Ray Spectrometry for 40 years, in 5‐year time intervals: 1972–1976, 1977–1981, and so on. The participation of Russian scientists contributing to the publications in this journal is discussed. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the simulation of the pivot bearing inside HDD

The pivot bearing is an important mechanical component in HDD. Several quasi-rigid (QR) body motion modes of the HDD are related to the stiffness of the pivot bearing such as the axial translation mode, the lateral translation mode and the rocking mode. In the shock simulation of the HDD, the pivot bearing is often simplified to identical theoretical models wherein the bearing is simulated with springs or beams. The overall axial stiffness and the radial stiffness of these models are often carefully checked and match well with the experimental values. However, how well these theoretical models represent the rotational stiffness of the bearing is still not fully understood. This is partly due to the difficulties in obtaining the experimental rotational stiffness of the pivot bearing. In this paper, three different theoretical models are examined for the simulation of the bearing. The rotational stiffness of these three theoretical models is derived analytically. The theoretical formulations are verified with the finite element analysis results.     

静压气体轴承支撑的线性压缩机低频输出特性研究

气体轴承是线性压缩机的一种新型支撑方式,可消除活塞与气缸之间的磨损,提高压缩机的寿命。为了清晰了解气体轴承在低频下的特性,对气体轴承支撑的Redlich线性压缩机输出能力进行了模拟。气体轴承在低频下的稳定性以及压缩机的输出能力特性研究,可进一步拓展气体轴承在线性压缩机和斯特林制冷中的应用。     

On the possibility of using short chain length mono-carboxylic acids for stabilization of magnetic fluids

Short chain length mono-carboxylic acids (lauric and myristic acids) are used to coat magnetite nanoparticles in non-polar organic liquids, which results in highly stable magnetic fluids. The new fluids are compared with classical organic fluids stabilized by oleic acid (OA). Magnetic granulometry and small-angle neutron scattering (polarized mode) reveal a great difference in the particle size distribution function for the studied magnetic fluids, particularly a decrease in the characteristic particle radius of magnetite when lauric and myristic acids are used instead of OA.     

On the thermodynamics of diblock chain fluids from simulation and heteronuclear statistical associating fluid theory for potentials of variable range

The SAFT-VR equation of state is extended to treat heteronuclear chain fluids, focusing, in particular, on symmetric and asymmetric diblock chains. The chain molecules studied are composed of segments of different size and/or energy of interaction. Both symmetric and asymmetric systems are considered. The theoretical predictions are compared with isothermal–isobaric and Gibbs ensemble Monte Carlo simulation data. Excellent agreement is obtained between the hetero-SAFT-VR predictions and the simulation data, validating the use of the SAFT-VR approach for heteronuclear chains in more realistic models of polymers and small molecules composed of different functional groups.     

Analysis of the flow of non-Newtonian visco-elastic fluids in fractal reservoir with the fractional derivative

In both the oil reservoir engineering and seepage flow mechanics, heavy oil with relaxation property shows non-Newtonian rheological characteristics. The relationship between shear rate g& and shear stress t is nonlinear. Because of the relaxation phenomena of heavy oil flow in porous media, the equation of motion can be written as[1] 2,rrvpqkppqtrrtll秏骣+=-+琪抖桫 (1) where lv and lp are velocity relaxation and pressure retardation times. For most porous media, the above motion equation (1)…     

平行板微管道间Maxwell流体的高Zeta势周期电渗流动

本文研究了两平行板微管道中线性黏弹性流体的周期电渗流动, 其中线性黏弹性流体的本构关系是由广义Maxwell模型描述的. 将电渗力作为体力, 解析求解了非线性的Poisson-Boltzmann (P-B)方程, 柯西动量方程和广义Maxwell本构方程. 通过数值计算, 分析了无量纲壁面Zeta势ψ₀ 、 周期电渗流 (electroosmotic flow, EOF) 振荡雷诺数Re和无量纲弛豫时间λ ₁ω 对速度剖面的影响. 结果表明: 对给定的电动宽度K(表示微管道的特征尺度与双电层厚度的比值)、 弛豫时间λ ₁ω 和振荡雷诺数Re, 高Zeta势ψ₀ 产生较大的EOF速度振幅, 并且速度剖面的变化主要集中在双电层 (electric double-layer, EDL) 的狭窄的区域. 此外, 随着弛豫时间的增长流体的弹性显著增加, 速度的变化可以延伸到整个流动的区域中. 对给定的雷诺数Re, 较长的弛豫时间λ₁ω 导致EOF速度剖面较快的变化, 且速度剖面的振幅逐渐增大.     

On the analytical solution of the Ornstein-Zernike equation with Yukawa closure

We discuss the solution of the Ornstein-Zernike equation for most general closure consisting of a sum ofM Yukawa-type exponentials. A formal solution for the factored case is bound for an arbitrary mixture of hard spheres introducing a general scaling matrix of dimensions M×M. A sufficient number of equations for this matrix is obtained from symmetry considerations and the boundary condition. We discuss also restricted and semirestricted case, for which explicit solutions in terms of the scaling parameters and input parameters are found.     

Dynamic characteristics of resonant gyroscopes study based on the Mathieu equation approximate solution

Dynamic characteristics of the resonant gyroscope are studied based on the Mathieu equation approximate solution in this paper.The Mathieu equation is used to analyze the parametric resonant characteristics and the approximate output of the resonant gyroscope.The method of small parameter perturbation is used to analyze the approximate solution of the Mathieu equation.The theoretical analysis and the numerical simulations show that the approximate solution of the Mathieu equation is close to the dynamic output characteristics of the resonant gyroscope.The experimental analysis shows that the theoretical curve and the experimental data processing results coincide perfectly,which means that the approximate solution of the Mathieu equation can present the dynamic output characteristic of the resonant gyroscope.The theoretical approach and the experimental results of the Mathieu equation approximate solution are obtained,which provides a reference for the robust design of the resonant gyroscope.     

On the interaction of mesoscopic quantum systems with gravity

We review the different aspects of the interaction of mesoscopic quantum systems with gravitational fields. We first discuss briefly the foundations of general relativity and quantum mechanics. Then, we consider the non‐relativistic expansions of the Klein‐Gordon and Dirac equations in the post‐Newtonian approximation. After a short overview of classical gravitational waves, we discuss two proposed interaction mechanisms: (i) the use of quantum fluids as generator and/or detector of gravitational waves in the laboratory, and (ii) the inclusion of gravitomagnetic fields in the study of the properties of rotating superconductors. The foundations of the proposed experiments are explained and evaluated.     

磁场梯度对Hall推力器放电特性影响的实验研究

为进一步探索Hall推力器通道内磁场优化设计理论,通过实验分析了强场区磁场梯度对推进剂的电离与加速等放电过程的影响. 研究发现,在本实验设计的磁场梯度范围内,磁场梯度大小对推进剂的电离过程影响较小,但是对离子流的加速特性会产生较为明显的影响.随着磁场梯度的增加,离子束的能量分布会趋于集中,推力器效率提高. 最后,对磁场轴向梯度进一步变大可能会引起的一系列物理问题如有限Larmor半径效应、电子传导机理转变规律和梯度漂移效应等进行了分析和思考.     

Calculation of the characteristics of a two-mode laser with weakly coulped anisotropic cavities

On the basis of the method of self-consistent waves in lasers with weakly coupled anisotropic cavities we obtained analytical expressions for the spectrum of radiation frequencies and threshold gain coefficients of orthogonally polarized waves in the active part of a coupled cavity for an arbitrary set of anisotropic and other optical elements in its passive part. Belarusian State Polytechnic Academy, 65, F. Skorina Ave., Minsk, 220027, Belarus. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 66, No. 2, pp. 262–265, March–April, 1999.     

Acoustic sounding of the thermal and velocity structure characteristics with allowance for the turbulent attenuation

A method of simultaneous acoustic sounding of vertical profiles of the thermal and velocity structure parameters with allowance for the turbulent sound attenuation is suggested in the present work. A closed iterative algorithm that implements the suggested method is described, and results of its application for processing of measurements with the Zvuk-2 three-component Doppler sodar are given. It is demonstrated that the thermal, velocity, and acoustic refractive index structure characteristics obtained are in good agreement with the data available from the literature. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 11, pp. 84–90, November, 2008.     

On the solvation force of water-like fluid models with square-well attraction and site–site association in slit-like pores: density functional approach

The solvation force of the water-like fluid models with square-well attraction and site–site chemical association confined to slit-like pores has been explored. Theoretical procedure is based on the application of the density functional approach with mean-field approximation for the attractive interparticle interactions. The chemical association effects are treated by using the first-order thermodynamic perturbation theory of Wertheim. Trends of behaviour of the solvation force are put in correspondence with the distribution of molecules in the pores and with the average density of the adsorbate. Moreover, the distribution of non-bonded species on pore width is described. The influence of the width of the square-well and of the gas–solid attraction is discussed. A comparison of theoretical predictions with computer simulations results for water models in slit-like pores is performed.     

An analysis of the beam interaction characteristics of selected lasers with an alpha-alumina bioceramic

Certain differences between the interaction characteristics of a CO₂ laser, a Nd:YAG laser and a high power diode laser with an alpha-alumina bioceramic have been investigated. For each laser the fluence threshold values at which significant material removal occurs were found graphically. Through the implementation of a derivative of Beer–Lambert's law, the laser beam absorption lengths were calculated along with the thermal loading values. An examination of the laser-induced meltpool propagation in the alpha-alumina revealed good agreement with the Stefan solution to the heat diffusion equation for the lasers. Absorptivity measurements revealed that there was no correlation between the actual absorptivity of the alpha-alumina and the absorption length for each of the three lasers on account of the absorptivity measurements being similar for each laser. However, differences in the depth of melting experienced by the alpha-alumina meant that it is reasonable to assume that absorption length is the principal influence on the melt depth.     

Investigation of the guided-mode characteristics of hollow-core photonic band-gap fibre with interstitial holes

This paper investigates the guided-mode characteristics of hollow-core photonic band-gap fibre (HC-PBGF) with interstitial holes fabricated by an improved twice stack-and-draw technique at visible wavelengths. Based on the simulation model with interstitial holes, the influence of glass interstitial apexes on photonic band-gaps is discussed. The existing forms of guided-mode in part band gaps are shown by using the full-vector plane-wave method. In the experiment, the observed transmission spectrum corresponds to the part band gaps obtained by simulation. The fundamental and second-order guided-modes with mixture of yellow and green light are observed through choosing appropriate fibre length and adjusting coupling device. The loss mechanism of guided-modes in HC-PBGF is also discussed.     

A theoretical study of the modal dispersion characteristics of an annular circular waveguide with helical winding as the outer cladding

In this present communication, we introduce a new type of annular optical waveguide whose outer cladding is made of sheath helix. The sheath helix is made up of the dielectric material of lower refractive index than the core materials. Using vector approach, the general characteristic equation for the proposed waveguide has been derived. The modal dispersion characteristics for the lowest-order modes for different pitch angles are determined and analyzed. We observe that there is no effect of pitch angles on dispersion curve nearly up to 89° but drastic change is observed at 90° and above pitch angle. On comparison of helically inner cladded annular circular waveguide, we have found that there is not the existence of the negative dispersion curve and photonic band gap in the helically outer cladded annular circular waveguide. It means only the inner cladding is responsible for the negative dispersion as well as photonic band gap. There is no effect of the outer cladding.