Experimental stress analysis of a nuclear-reactor pressure vessel

The stresses from internal pressure in a nuclear-reactor pressure vessel were investigated using both strain-gaged and photoelastic models. The methods used in obtaining complete stress distributions along the nozzles from strain-gage data are described, and comparisons are made between the distributions obtained from the photoelastic model and those derived from strain-gage data. The effects of nonradial attachment of a nozzle to a spherical shell upon the stresses in the nozzle and in the shell are shown. Finally, comprisons are made between the experimental results and those for simplified analytical models.     

Novel CuI/tributyl phosphine catalyst system for amination of aryl chlorides

A simple and efficient methodology for the synthesis of triarylamines from aryl chlorides in a single step has been demonstrated using a novel CuI/tributyl phosphine catalyst system with high activity and selectivity (80-87% yield).     

Synthesis and characterization of nano-composite ion-exchanger; its adsorption behavior

A novel organic-inorganic nanocomposite cation-exchanger has been synthesized via sol-gel method. It was characterized on the basis of FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM and Raman studies. The structural studies reveal semi-crystalline nature of the material with the particle size ranging from 1-5 nm. Physiochemical properties such as ion-exchange capacity, chemical and thermal stability of composite material have also been determined. Bifunctional behavior of the material has been indicated by its pH titrations curves. The nanocomposite material exhibits improved thermal stability, higher ion-exchange capacity and better selectivity for toxic heavy metals. The ion-exchange material shows an ion-exchange capacity of 1.8 meq g(-1) for Na(+) ions. Sorption behavior of metal ions on the material was studied in different solvents. The cation exchanger was found to be selective for Pb(II), Hg(II) and Zr(IV) ions. The limit of detection (LOD) and the limit of quantification (LOQ) for Pb(II) ion was found to be 0.85 and 2.85 μg L(-1). Analytically important separations of heavy metal ions in synthetic mixtures as well as industrial effluents and natural water were achieved with the exchanger. The practical utility of polyanilineZr(IV)sulphosalicylate cation exchanger has been established for the analysis and recovery of heavy metal ions in environmental samples.     

Computational and experimental investigations on the effect of crystallinity and crystal size on Na-transport in nanoscaled Si: implications for Si-based anodes for Na-ion batteries

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - While Li transport in Si is well understood, little is known about Na transport, despite Si being considered a potential anode material for the upcoming...     

Geometrical patterns of time variable Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (I) equation that models dynamics of waves in thin films with high surface tension

Lump solutions are a prominent option for numerous models of nonlinear evolution. The intention of this research is to explore the variable coefficients Kadomtsev–Petviashvili equation. We auspiciously provide multiple soliton and M-lump solutions to this equation. Additionally, the presented results are also supplied with collision phenomena. Owing of its essential role, we employ appropriate parameter values to emphasis the physical characteristics of the provided results using 3D and contour charts. The outcomes of this work convey the physical characteristics of lump and lump interactions that occur in many dynamical regimes.