1999 Vol. 6, No. 3

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Mineral
Modeling of Mechanical Behavior of Fractal Rock Joint
Jinan bang and  Marek A. Kwasniewski
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 157-164.
Abstract:
The present study shows that naturally developed fracture surfaces in rocks display the properties of self-affine fractals. Surface roughness can be quantitatively characterized by fractal dimension D and the intercept A on the log-log plot of variance: the former describes the irregularity and the later is statistically analogues to the slopes of asperities. In order to confirm the effects of these fractal parameters on the properties and mechanical behavior of rock joints, which have been observed in experiments under both normal and shear loadings, a theoretic model of rock joint is proposed on the basis of contact mechanics. The shape of asperity at contact is assumed to have a sinusoidal form in its representative scale rc with fractal dimension D and the intercept A. The model considers different local contact mechanisms, such as elastic deformation, frictional sliding and tensile fracture of the asperity. The empirical evolution law of surface damage developed in experiment is implemented into the model to up-date geometry of asperity in loading history. The effects of surface roughness characterized by D, A and rc on normal and shear deformation of rock joint have been elaborated.
Mineral
A Quadratic Programming Model for Blast Scheduling
Chunyan Meng, Samuel Frimpong, and  Mingjian Zuo
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 165-167.
Abstract:
A quadratic programming model is established to choose the blocks to be blasted in a given period. The length of this period depends on the production planning requirements. During the given period, the blocks' parameters are available from the geological database of the mine. The objective is to minimize the deviation of the average ore grade of blasted blocks from the standard ore grade required by the mill. Transportation ability constraint. production quantity demand constraint. minimum safety bench constraint. block size constraint and block, bench precedence constraints are considered in forming the programming model. This model has more practical objective function and reasonable constraints compared with the existing model for this kind of problems.
Mineral
Combined Effect of Arsenic and Cadmium on the Transformation of Ferrihydrite into Crystalline Products
Tichang Sun, C R Paige, and  W J Snodgrass
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 168-173.
Abstract:
Ferrihydrite, prepared in the presence of different amount of As and Cd in the solution, was used to study the combined effect of As and Cd coexisted in the same system on the transformation of ferrihydrite into crystalline products at pH & and pH 12. The data showed that there was apparent interaction between As and Cd in the transformation process. At pH 8, the transformation product was hematite with 1% As and different percent Cd (mole fraction, so as the follows), but the size of particles formed with different amount of Cd was different. At pH 12, the transformation products varied from sole hematite with 1% As and less than 2% Cd to a mixture of hematite and goethite with more than and equal to 2% Cd, and the percentage of goethite in the transformation products increased with the increasing level of Cd in the system. XRD (X-ray diffraction) and chemical analysis data showed that almost all As and part of Cd initially present in the system were retained in the crystalline products. The presence of As increased the amount of Cd retained in the structure of iron oxide. SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) examination showed that the presence of As and Cd also altered the morphology of crystalline products.
Metallurgy
Calculating Models of Mass Action Concentrations for Fe-P and Cr-P Melts and Optimization of Their Thermodynamic Parameters
Jian Zhang
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 174-177.
Abstract:
Based on the phase diagrams, reliable reference experimental data and the coexistence theory of metallic melts structure involving compound formation, calculating models of mass action concentrations for Fe-P and Cr-P melts have been formulated. At the same time, some of their thermodynamic parameters have been optimized. The calculated results not only agree well with the measured values, but also obey the mass action law rigorously, this in turn shows that these models can reflect the structural characteristics of corresponding melts.
Metallurgy
Designing for Long Campaign Life Blast Furnace (1)──The Mathematical Model of Temperature Field for Blast Furnace Lining and Cooling Apparatus and New Concept of Long Campaignship Blast Furnace Cooler Design
Susen Cheng, Qingguo Xue, Weiguo Yang, kaolin Wu, and  Tianjun Yang
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 178-182.
Abstract:
The physical and mathematical model of temperature field for blast furnace stave coolers was established. The computation results show that the heat resistance of 2-6 mm water scale within the cooling pipe is about 7%-20% of the total heat resistance of cooling stave body, as for drilling duct type, the heat resistance of 2-6 mm water scale is about 88%-98% of the total heat resistance. Using drilling duct or full cast pipe can eliminate gas clearance and coating layer between pipes and cast iron body and reduce the heat resistance of the cooler sharply and improve the coefficient of heat transfer to a great extent. The water velocity within coolers can be kept at the level of 0.5-1.5 m/s, the higher water velocity can not decrease the hot surface temperature, but can increase energy consumption for cooling water.
Metallurgy
Development of a New Subermerged Entry Nozzle in Thin Slab Caster
Yanping Bao, Jianqiang Zhu, Wei Jiang, Naiyuan Tian, and  Baomei Xu
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 183-186.
Abstract:
The fluid flow in the mould of the thin slab continuous caster has a large influence on the quality of slabs and its productivity.The fluid flow pattern can be controlled by the SEN (Submerged Entry Nozzle) structure. Traditional SEN can not decrease the surface turbulence and penetration depth at the same time, especially at high casting speed. In order to improve the fluid flow in the mould, a new structure SEN-Dissipation SEN have been invented. The water modeling experiments proved that the dissipation SEN could satisfy, the needs of fluid flow condition in the mould at high casting speed.
Metallurgy
Thermodynamic Study on Process in Copper Converters (The slag-making stage)
Chunlin Chen, Tuping Zhou, Jiayun Zhang, Shoukun Wei, Xingxiang Lu, Meng Bai, and  Jinhong Jiang
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 187-192.
Abstract:
The so-called Goto's model was modified by introducing a parameter of the oxygen efficiency from industrial trials, as well as the selected and newly re-assessed thermodynamic data. The application of the model to copper converters in Guixi Smelter has been carried out by the combination of thermodynamic calculations with the mass and heat balance using the plant data obtained in industrial trials for many heats. For the slag-making stage, good agreements have been reached between the calculated and measured temperature, blowing time as well as the contents for main elements in the matte and the slag. Relatively large deviations for contents of Zn and Pb in the slag may be caused by the complex chemical composition of the real molten slag, which may result in a large difference of γzn. and γPb,adopted with their real values. It is noted that the model can simulate the slag-making stage of copper converting process in industrial Pierce-Smith converters well.
Materials
Influence of aluminum solid fraction on property of steel-mushy aluminum bonding plate
Peng Zhang, Yunhui Du, Xueping Ren, Yonglin Kang, Hanwu Liu, Jianzhong Cui, and  Limin Ba
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 193-195.
Abstract:
The interfacial shear property of steel-mushy aluminum bonding plate was studied, and the relationship between aluminum solid fraction and the interfacial shear strength of bonding plate was determined. The results showed that when aluminum solid fraction is 34.3 %, the maximum interfacial shear strength of bonding plate is 71.0 MPa.
Materials
Water-affinity of Perlite Products and Its Anti-water Mechanism after Being Modified
Cunyi Song, Wen Ni, and  Deping Chen
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 196-198.
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The structure modification and its mechanism have been studied when perlite products changed from water-affinity state to anti-water state. The structure of fused perlite and its surface physicochemical properties have also been studied. The modification of perlite products has provided the products with anti-water property, which not only enhanced the quality of thermal insulating function, reduced the lost of heat energy, but also made the products water-proof These modified perlite products are used as ideal thermal insulating layers for the thermodynamic equipment and heat transporting conducts.
Materials
XPS Study of CeO2/Al2O3 film
Mei Zhang, Zhenxiang Liu, Kan Xie, Xueyan Du, and  Wenchao Li
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 199-200,204.
Abstract:
The redox capacity of CeO2/Al2O3 thin film which was prepared by sol-gel method has been investigated by X-ray Photoelectron Spectrascopy (XPS). The results showed that the thin film was easier to be reduced and re-oxidized than pure CeO2 powder. The key role played by oxygen vacancies which were created from the interaction between CeO2 and Al,O, was also discussed.
Materials
Prediction and Control of both Wrinkle Limit and Fracture Limit on Cylindrical Cup Deep-drawing (Ⅱ)
Junxiang Lei and  Yonglin Kang
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 201-204.
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The prediction and control criterion of both the wrinkle limit and fracture limit on the cylindrical cup deep-drawing are given, and the prediction and control diagram of both the wrinkle limit and fracture limit are also given. The results show that it is suitable for no-flange cylindrical cup deep-drawing, narrow-flange cylindrical cup deep-drawing, wide-flange cylindrical cup deep-drawing/expanding compound forming and rigid punch expanding forming.
Materials
Functionally Gradient Material Made by Incremental Melting and Solidification Process
Chengchang Jia, Hongbo Tian, Tao Lin, Zhimeng Guo, and  Nobuyoshi Sasaki
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 205-207.
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A new technique IMS (Incremental Melting and Solidification Process) has been introduced. A kind of cast steel high Mn foundry alloy gradient material was produced by this process. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloy were tested. Fe and Mn in the samples were measured by EPMA. The experimental results show that the content and hardness of Fe-Mn alloy vary continuously and the IMS process is an alternative way in producing metal matrix gradient material. It is possible for these materials to be made into some parts such as camshaft.
Materials
Manufacture of the Ultrafine Grain WC/Co Cemented Carbides by Combined Sintering Processing
Binghai Liu, Yue Zhang, Shixi Ouyang, and  Qikai Li
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 208-213.
Abstract:
A new kind of sintering process, combined sintering process. i.e. vacuum sintering plus hot isolate pressure sintering (HIP), was introduced for producing ultrafine WC-10% Co (mass fraction. so as the follows) cemented carbides. The effects of some processing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the obtained cemented carbides were studied. The results show that the rapid shrinkage and the pronounced densification of tile cemented carbides took place during the vacuum sintering stage, which is intinaately correlated with the local liquid sintering occurred during this earl} sintering stage for the high surface activity of ultrafine WC-Co powder. The way of high pressure imposing. isothermal treatment cycle during ac.acuum sintering and HIP sintering stage directly influence the densitication of compacts and the mechanical properties of the produced WC-10%Co cemented carbides.
Materials
Crystallization Mechanism of Na2O-CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-F- Glass Containing Cr2O3
Lidong Teng, Fuming Wang, and  Wenchao Li
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 214-218.
Abstract:
The effect of Cr2O3 on the nucleation and crystallization of Na2O-CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-F- glass has been investigated by means of ESR(Electron Spin Resonance), SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope), EDS(Energy Dispersive Specrometer) and so on. Computer pattern recognition is applied to optimize the heat-treatment schedules. The experimental results show that the base glass containing more than 1.5 % (mass fraction) Cr2O3 can be nucleated internally and converted to spheroidal crystal glass materials. The spheroidal crystal consisted of fibrous wollastonite crystals radiating from a center. The residual glass phase filled in the interstices between the fibers and between the spherulites. During heat treatment process, the valence states ofchromium changed from Cr6- to Cr3-, and the Cr-spinel solidsolution [CaCr2O4] precipitated followed this valence change. At the primary stage of crystallization, the Cr-spinel could act as a nucleating center on which the principal or}stalline phase β-CaSiO3 grew epitaxially.
Materials
Effect of Cooling Rate on Morphology and Oxygen Permeability of Polypropylene
Wei Tian and  Raymond T. Whodhams
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 219-223.
Abstract:
The influence of different cooling rates on the morphology and oxygen permeability of polypropylene containing ferrocene has been investigated. The spherulitic crystalline size and structure, which can affect the oxygen permeability are dependent upon the heating temperature, annealing time and cooling rate. The modulus of the composite was measured by dynamic mechanical analysis.
Materials
Genetic Algorithm for the Thermal Stresses Optimum Design of Functionally Gradient Material Plate
Xiaodan Zhang, Zhengbin Tang, and  Changchun Ge
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 224-227.
Abstract:
Based on the thermal stress distribution for functionally gradient material (FGM) plates, a Genetic Algorithm (GA) method for the thermal stresses optimum design of FGM plate with computer technologies is given. The minimum thermal stresses combination distribution for FGM is obtained.
Automation
Stabilization of Chaotic Time Series by Proportional Pulse in the System Variable Based on Genetic Algorithm
Qing Li, Deling Zheng, and  Jianlong Zhou
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 228-229.
Abstract:
The PPSV (Proportional Pulse in the System Variable) algorithm is a convenient method for the stabilization of the chaotic time series. It does not require any previous knowledge of the system. The PPSV method also has a shortcoming, that is, the determination off. is a procedure by trial and error, since it lacks of optimization. In order to overcome the blindness, GA (Genetic Algorithm), a search algorithm based on the mechanics of natural selection and natural genetics, is used to optimize the λi The new method is named as GAPPSV algorithm. The simulation results show that GAPPSV algorithm is very efficient because the control process is short and the steady-state error is small.
Automation
H Theory and its Application to the Position of Rolling Mill Control System
Jie Dong, Chaonan Tong, and  Kaixiang Peng
1999, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 230-233.
Abstract:
The controller designed according to classical or modern control theory will not satisfy the performance requirements when the controlled object in industrial field can not be described by exact mathematical model or the disturbance of the controlled system. In order to make the controlled system stable and having good performance, H control theory was put forward to solve this practical problem. Taking the position of a rolling mill as the controlled object, it was rectified by optimal engineering way. Then, three different plans were put forward according to Bang-Bang control, LQ control and H control, respectively. The result of the simulation shows that the controller designed according to H method whose robust performance and ability to restrain colors disturbance is satisfactory.