2000 Vol. 7, No. 3

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Mineral
Stress Measurement with an Improved Hollow Inclusion Technique In Jinchuan Nickel Mine
Meifeng Cai, Lan Qiao, Bo Yu, and  Shuanghong Wang
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 157-160.
Abstract:
Borehole overcoring stress measurement with an improved hollow inclusion technique was carried out at 10 points on 3 levels in Jinchuan nickel mine which is situated in north-west of China. Through the measurement, 3-D in situ stress state at the measuring points and distribution characteristics of the stress field in the mine were obtained. The stress state in Jinchuan mine is dominated by the horizontal tectonic stress field. The maximum principal stress is horizontal which is about twice the weight of the overburden and its orientation is approximately vertical to the regional tectonic line. The difference between two horizontal principal stresses is quite large which is an important reason to cause failure of underground excavations.
Mineral
Effect of Flotation Reagents on the Cake Moisture of Copper Concentrate
Tichang Sun, Quanyuan Song, Chengfan Hu, and  Aiguo Yu
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 161-164.
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The effect of reagents used in separating chalcopyrite from pyrite on the cake moisture of the copper concentrate at Daye Iron Mine Mineral Processing Plant was investigated. The results showed that the dosage of lime used for depressing pyrite was the main factor that increased the filter cake moisture of copper concentrate. With increasing the dosage of lime, the cake moisture of copper concentrate increased sharply. The cause was concluded to be the addition of lime to the pulp, which resulted in the formation of floc and a high pH value. The collector Z-200#, used for collecting chalcopyrite, had, as well, an adverse effect on the cake moisture of copper concentrate, but its effect was inferior in respect to that of lime. The cake moisture of copper concentrate can be decreased by changing the method with which lime is added and the pH value of pulp is regulated. The experiment results showed that the sulfuric acid was the best regulator. When the clarified liquor of lime was used as a depressant and the pH value of the pulp was regulated to 6.5-7.0 by adding sulfuric acid, the cake moisture of copper concentrate was reduced from 15.49% to 13.13%. The examination of chalcopyrite surface by using ESCA (Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis) showed that calcium sulfate and iron hydroxide had formed on the surface of chalcopyrite when lime was added to the pulp. The formation of calcium sulfate and iron hydroxide on its surface increased the hydrophilicity of chalcopyrite so that its cake moisture increased. The addition of sulfuric acid to the pulp not only removed the calcium sulfate, but also reduced the concentration of iron hydroxide on the surface of chalcopyrite so that the cake moisture of copper concentrate was decreased.
Metallurgy
Possibility of Reducing Formations of NOx and SO2 Simultaneously during Coal Combustion
Chunbao Xu, Shengli Wu, and  Daqiang Cang
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 165-169.
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Comparing with other NOx and SO2 control technologies, in-bed reducing NOx and SO2 simultaneously during coal combustion may lower the investment and operation cost. However, there are several possible contradictions between the reduction of NOx and the capture of SO2 during combustion: 1) CO rich atmosphere is favorable for the reduction of NOx, whereas O_2 rich favorable for the capture of SO2; 2) higher preheating temperature of coal is favorable for reducing NOx, but unfavorable for reducing SO2; 3) sulphation of some minerals may deactivate their catalytic effect on the reduction of NOx. The attempts to eliminate such contradictions by coating coal granules with thin layer of monometallic oxides and mixed oxides were proposed. Ni2O3 and Fe2O3 showed high activity on NOx reduction and CaO and Cr2O3 showed good effect on sulfur capture. The mixed metallic oxides, e.g., Fe2O3NiO, etc., showed effective for both NOx reduction and SO2 retention. It is possible to in-bed reduce NOx and SO2 simultaneously if the adhering materials are properly chosen to be difunctional materials of both active catalysts for NOx reduction reactions and better sorbents for SO2 retention.
Metallurgy
Fluid Flow Behavior of Liquid in Cylindrical Vessels Stirred by One or Two Air Jets
Lifeng Zhang, Shoji Taniguchi, Kaike Cai, and  Ying Qu
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 170-177.
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Based on the two-phase model (Eulerian-Eulerian model), the three dimensional fluid flow in water and that liquid steel systems stirred by one or two multiple gas jets are simulated. In the Eulerian-Eulerian two-phase model, the gas and the liquid phase are considered to be two different continuous fluids interacting with each other through the finite inter-phase areas. The exchange between the phases is represented by source terms in conversation equations. Turbulence is assumed to be a property of the liquid phase. A new turbulence modification k-ε model is introduced to consider the bubbles movement contribution to k and ε. The dispersion of phases due to turbulence is represented by introducing a diffusion term in mass conservation equation. The mathematical simulation agrees well with the experiment results. The study results indicate that the distance of two nozzles has big effect on fluid flow behavior in the vessel. Using two gas injection nozzles at the half radii of one diameter of the bottom generates a much better mixing than with one nozzle under the condition of the same total gas flow rate.
Metallurgy
Kinetics of Evaporation of Zn and Pb from Carbon-bearing Pellets Made of Dust Containing Zn-Pb-Fe Oxides
Weiqing Chen, Dongyan Wang, Rongzhang Zhou, and  Zongcai Lin
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 178-183.
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The influence of reduction temperature, size of coal powder and the carbon content on the evaporation rates of Zn and Pb in pellets made of ZnO-PbO-FeO bearing dust has been investigated between 1100-1300℃. The evaporation rate of Zn and Pb obtained from the experiments has been analyzed with kinetic models. The results show that the control step for evaporation of Zn is reduction reaction of ZnO by CO at the interface,and that the evaporation rate of Pb is controlled by the volatilization of reduction products, i.e. liquid lead. The overall apparent activation energies of Zn and Pb evaporation from the pellet are 79.42kJ/mol and 88.74kJ/mol respectively.
Metallurgy
Thermodynamic Study on Process in Copper Converters(The Copper-making Stage)
Chunlin Chen, Jiayun Zhang, Tuping Zhou, Shoukun Wei, Xingxiang Lu, Meng Bai, and  Jinhong Jiang
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 184-188.
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Theoretical calculations were based on thermodynamic equilibrium in the multi-component and multi-phase system with heat and mass balance as well as the oxygen efficiency to take account for the effects of process kinetics. The variations of temperature, mass fractions of dissolved oxygen and sulfur in blister copper, partial pressures for O2, S2, SO2 in gas phase for the copper-making stage were calculated. The model predicted temperature, time of blowing as well as mass of the blister copper at end points for 6 heats showed a fairly good agreements with corresponding plant data. The calculated O content of 0.065% and S content of 0.87% in blister copper were both at reasonable levels. Compared with the so called Goto model, the present model has very much improved process description of copper-making stage as well as the prediction of end points for a copper converter by introducing the oxygen efficiency.
Metallurgy
Mechanism of Oscillation Mark Formation in Continuous Casting of Steel
Kaitao Bo, Guoguang Cheng, Jie Wu, Pei Zhao, and  Jun Wang
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 189-192.
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A new mechanism of oscillation mark formation has been suggested based on the deep investigation of meniscus behavior in continuous casting of steel. It's confirmed that the meniscus form is important to oscillation mark formation. The factors related to the formation of oscillation mark are discussed in detail. The longer the solid shell existed at the root of meniscus and the smaller the contact angle between meniscus and mold wall, the deeper the oscillation mark.
Metallurgy
Non-metallic Inclusions in Continuously Cast Aluminum Killed Steels
Wenjun Wang, Xinhua Wang, Jiongming Zhang, Wanjun Wang, and  Youyu Zhou
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 193-196.
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In aluminum killed steels, the size, shape, quantity and formation of non-metallic inclusions in ladle steel (before and after RH vacuum treatment) and in tundish as well as in slabs were studied by EPMA (Electron Probe Microanalysis) and by analyzing the total oxygen. The results showed that in the slabs the total oxygen was quite low and the inclusions discovered were mainly small-sized angular alumina inclusions. This indicates that most inclusions have been removed by floating out during the continuous casting process. In addition, the countermeasures were discussed to decrease the alumina inclusions in the slabs further.
Materials
Precipitatation Behavior of FeTiP Phase in High Strength IF Steel
Zisu Zhao, Weimin Mao, and  Yongning Yu
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 197-203.
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The influence of chemical composition and annealing parameters on the behavior of FeTiP precipitation has been investigated. With increasing Ti content the yield strength and tensile strength were reduced, and the tendency of FeTiP precipitation became more remarkable. No FeTiP precipitate was observed and the best mechanical properties have been obtained in the steel sheet, of which the atom ratio of Ti to N is approximately equal to 1. In the temperature range of 700 to 800℃ the FeTiP precipitation could appear easily. The precipitation process was suppressed when the annealing temperature was below 600℃, and the FeTiP phase was dissolved above 900℃. The FeTiP precipitates would inhibit the migration of grain boundaries during the recrystallization in certain extent, and weaken the density of {111} fiber texture, which resulted in the reduction of r value. The relationship between composition and processing parameters, as well as their influence on the mechanical properties is discussed.
Materials
Passivation Mechanism of 316L Stainless Steel in Oxidizing Acid Solution
Xuanyi Wang, Yinshun Wu, Lin Zhang, and  Baofeng Ding
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 204-208.
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The compositions and the chemical valence states of elements of 316L stainless steel passive film formed in the oxidizing acid solution were studied by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic (XPS) analysis. The electrochemical polarization curve was measured. The passivation process in the oxidizing acid solution was studied by AC impedance technology. The results indicated that the stable compounds layer was formed on the surface of the sample and the adsorption was the main step in the nitrite solution during passivation process. The catalysis passivation mechanism was put forward according to the experimental results. During passivation process, the water molecule was adsorbed on the surface of the sample at first in the oxidizing acid solution. The oxidizer in the solution played a role as catalyst. The oxide and hydroxide, which could be changed each other and finally formed stable passive film, were generated from adsorbing intermediate under the catalytic action. The mathematical models for predicting the steady polarization curve and the AC impedance spectra at certain conditions have been obtained. The passivation mechanism of 316L stainless steel in the oxidizing acid solution can be interpreted by the catalysis passivation mechanism.
Materials
β-Sialon Produced by Carbon Thermal Nitriding Reaction of Bauxite
Jun Wang, Nan Li, Caicheng Shi, and  Chengchang Jia
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 209-213.
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β-Sialon was produced by carbon thermal nitriding reaction in N2 gas atmosphere when the mixtures of bauxite and anthracite were put into vertical furnace. According to the mass loss of raw materials and the result of X-ray diffration (XRD) of products, the influences of the process parameters on the compositions and relative contents of products, such as the fixed carbon content, the flow of N2, the soaking time and the temperature, were researched.
Materials
A New Process for Preparing Fine-ceramic-containing Composite Coatings──Flame Spray Synthesis
Changsong Liu, Jihua Huang, and  Sheng Yin
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 214-217.
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Flame spray synthesis (FSS), a combination of the flame spray technology and Self-propagation High-temperature Synthesis (SHS) was developed for preparing fine-ceramic-containing composite coatings. It can simplify the preparations of powder to synthesize and deposit the desired materials in one step. The preliminary results obtained from TiC-Fe cermet coatings by FSS process are reported. The peculiar microstructure of the composite coatings, which contains very fine (<1μm) and round TiC and alternate TiC-rich (Hv=11-13 GPa) and TiC-poor layers (Hv=3.0-6.0 GPa), is expected to play an important role in their tribological properties.
Materials
Adhesion of NiCu Films DC Biased Plasma-Sputter-Deposited on MgO (001)
Hong Qiu and  Mituru Hashimoto
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 218-221.
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NiCu films about 60nm thick were deposited on MgO (001) substrates at 230℃ by DC plasma-sputtering at 2.7kV and 8mA in pure Ar gas using a Ni90Cu10 target. A DC bias voltage Us of 0, 60, 110 or 140V was applied to the substrate during deposition. The adhesion of the film to the substrate was studied using a scratch test as a function of Us. The application of Us is very effective in increasing the adhesion of the film to the substrate. In conclusion, the adhesion increases with cleaning the substrate surface by sputtering off impurity admolecules during the film initial formation due to the energetic Ar ion particle bombardment.
Materials
Effect of Deformation between Stands on the Strip Shape in Hot Rolling
Qinghai Wu, Jie Zhang, Changsong Wang, Gangcheng Wei, Ping Song, and  Changhe Deng
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 222-224.
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A theoretical model about the secondary deformation is developed by the combination of analytical and experimental approaches. A system simulation based on the model is completed to predict the strip profile after the interstand deformation. On the other hand, comprehensive experiments and quantitative comparisons are made to calibrate the model for a wide variety of products. As a result, the correction of the model has been verified by the actual rolling data from production mill and it is helpful to improve the strip shape control.
Information
Theory for Constructing Generalized Synchronization and Applications
Xiaodan Zhang and  Lequan Min
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 225-228.
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The approaches for constructing directionally coupled generalized synchronization (GS) systems are presented, which are available for the driving system and the respond system that are in GS via a given C1 diffeomorphism transformation. Examples are proposed for illustrating the methods.
Information
Multimedia Data Coding and its Development
Xingye Yu and  Yang Yang
2000, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 229-232.
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The requirements of data coding in multimedia applications are presented, the current technique of coding and relative standards is introduced, then the work that have been doing is presented, i.e. the wavelet-based coding method and the VE (Visual Entropy)-based coding method. The experiment results prove that these methods have gained a better perceptual quality of a reconstructed image and a lower bit rate. Their performance evaluations are better than JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) coding. Finally, the future topics of study are put forward.