Selection of Catalyst for the Esterification Step of the PPT Polymerization Process

Summary: TBOT is a proven catalyst for the esterification step of the PPT polymerization process. Previous studies have shown that the performance of TBOT is superior in terms of the enhanced degree of polymerization and shorter processing time. However, one interesting aspect which has not yet been investigated is whether with different process objectives, like by‐product minimization and controlled growth of desired functional groups, any other catalyst offers any increase in process performance. The present study gives a detailed process analysis through different sets of optimized operations, which consists basically of searching for other catalytic options for process improvements. A well validated kinetic model for the esterification step of the PPT polymerization process and the advanced Real‐Coded NSGA‐II optimization routine have been used in this study. It can be seen that with all the process considerations, such as maximization of the degree of polymerization, minimization of processing time and the enhanced controlled growth of desired functional groups and minimization of by‐products, the Zn‐based catalyst can replace the conventional Ti‐based catalyst. An Sn‐based catalyst was also found to be able to compete with these two catalysts in some cases.

Optimized Pareto plot for a study on the 4 objectives case for various catalysts. The Zn‐based catalyst outperforms the others.     

The Virtual Waiting Time of the M/G/1 Queue with Impatient Customers

The M/G/1 queue with impatient customers is studied. The complete formula of the limiting distribution of the virtual waiting time is derived explicitly. The expected busy period of the queue is also obtained by using a martingale argument.     

模糊选择函数半序合理的充分条件

在G?del t-模下,研究了模糊选择函数的半序合理性.首先给出了模糊选择函数的合理性条件FA1.然后研究了该条件与模糊选择函数半序合理性之间的关系,得到了半序合理的一个充分条件.     

Influence of Multiple Binding Sites on the Supramolecular Assembly of N-[(3-pyridinylamino) Thioxomethyl] Carbamates

In this study, we investigated how the presence of multiple intermolecular interaction sites influences the heteromeric supramolecular assembly of N-[(3-pyridinylamino) thioxomethyl] carbamates with fluoroiodobenzenes. Three targets—R-N-[(3-pyridinylamino) thioxomethyl] carbamate (R = methyl, ethyl, and isobutyl)—were selected and crystallized, resulting in three parent structures, five co-crystals, and one co-crystal solvate. Three hydrogen-bonded parent crystal structures were stabilized by N-H···N hydrogen bonding and assembled into layers that stacked on top of one another. Molecular electrostatic potential surfaces were employed to rank binding sites (Npyr > C=S > C=O) in order to predict the dominant interactions. The N-H⋯H hydrogen bond was replaced by I⋯Npyr in 3/6 cases, I⋯C=S in 4/6 cases, and I⋯O=C in 1 case. Interestingly, the I⋯C=S halogen bond coexisted twice with I⋯Npyr and I⋯O=C. Overall, the MEPs were fairly reliable for predicting co-crystallization outcomes; however, it is crucial to also consider factors such as molecular flexibility. Finally, halogen-bond donors are capable of competing for acceptor sites, even in the presence of strong hydrogen-bond donors.     

考虑残值变化和消费者低碳偏好的生产定价与销售激励机制

在消费者低碳偏好和产品残值变化下,研究制造商的碳减排、生产及定价联合决策、以及对销售商的销售激励契约设计问题。不同于以往的研究假设残值不变,本文考虑残值依赖于清仓期库存以及碳减排问题。提出委托代理模型,求解模型并从理论上分析残值的变化和碳减排成本对双方决策和收益的影响。研究表明,残值变化率的增加只导致制造商的收益和生产量下降,不影响制造商的碳减排、定价、销售契约及零售商的决策和收益,但碳减排成本将导致制造商的收益和双方决策变量的下降。最后通过算例分析验证了结论,对供应链的运营实践有指导意义。     

考虑低碳偏好及碳减排的闭环供应链回收及专利授权策略

研究考虑消费者低碳偏好的闭环供应链回收、碳减排与专利授权决策问题。分别构建制造商回收再制造、零售商回收再制造支付固定专利费、零售商回收再制造支付单位专利费的闭环供应链模型,分析低碳消费者比例、普通消费者对再制品的接受程度及碳权交易价格,对企业回收、碳减排及定价决策的影响,并比较了三种模式下企业及供应链的利润。研究表明：随着市场中低碳消费者比例及普通消费者对再制品接受程度的提高,总会使得回收率及碳减排率增加;碳权交易价格的提高,也会促使制造商提高碳减排率;对制造商来说,其利润在零售商回收再制造且支付固定专利费用下实现最优。从自身利润最优的角度出发,作为领导者的制造商将总是选择零售商回收再制造且支付固定专利费用模式。     

不同声音偏好的游客声景观主观评价差异——以丽江大研古镇为例

古镇作为集自然景观与人文景观一体的景区,具有丰富的声音类型。本研究以大研古镇为例,通过实地调研探究不同声音偏好的游客对古镇声景观的主观评价差异。基于游客的声音偏好,将游客分为偏爱自然声和偏爱人工声两大类。通过因子分析提取游客声景观主观评价的5个主因子:大小、音质、效价、偏好和唤醒。进一步分析发现,这5个因子具有一定的层级性,其中从大小到唤醒代表声景观评价从声音的物理属性向声音的联想评价逐级提升。其中在低层级评价(大小、音质)中,偏好自然声的游客和偏好人工声的游客无显著差异,低层级评价具有稳定性;而在高层级评价(效价、偏好、唤醒)中,偏好人工声的游客更关注古镇声景观的淳朴性和遗产性。因此,游客对声景观的主观评价可视为一种指标,判断景区声景所处的评价阶段,从而为景区声景观改善提供更有针对性的建议。     

一种桁架结构智能生成与分析系统

建立了桁架结构的智能生成与分析系统,可以自动完成桁架结构的布局选型、拓扑生成以及分析计算等系列过程. 主要通过结点布置和有选择的杆件连接实现结构的布局选型,采用拓扑变化法完成结构的自动生成,并利用基内力阵进行结构的分析计算. 经算例分析表明,该系统性能良好,使用方便,具有智能、自适应的特点,是辅助完成结构拓扑和布局优化设计的有力工具之一.     

经济学中的网络分析与网络的经济学研究—经济学框架与网络分析方法的视界融合及其评述

网络研究正成为经济学中最活跃、最引人注目的研究领域之一。在梳理经济学领域网络研究经典文献和前沿进展的过程中,可以发现,网络分析方法给经济学研究带来新的视角和新的工具;同时,经济学框架在研究网络形成问题时,相对于社会学范式和一般网络分析范式也具有优越性。在此基础上,须特别强调经济学研究框架与网络分析方法的视界融合,关注这种融合对微观冲击与宏观波动、市场势力与定价、市场竞争与效率、以及劳动市场不平等诸问题研究所产生的新观点和新发现。主流经济学研究框架与网络分析方法的融合,是“经济人”视界与“社会人”视界的融合,它扩展了我们观察和分析社会经济活动的维度,使我们的研究更现实、更具体、更深刻。     

两种高分辨率数值方法计算波前有非均匀流的变截面管内激波传播规律的比较

本文采用两种对间断解具有高分辨率的数值方法基于推广Riemann问题解的二阶Godunov型有限差分法和分裂算子的随机选取法,计算了微波在波前有非均匀定常流的一维变截面管道中的传播和波后流场特征,得到一致结果,用数值模拟方法揭示了这类运动的一些特殊规律。对比两种方法的计算过程和结果,可以看出,二阶Godunov型方法明显优于随机选取法。