Mapping lunar surface chemistry: New prospects with the Chandrayaan-2 Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS)

Surface chemistry of airless bodies in the solar system can be derived from remote X-ray spectral measurements from an orbiting spacecraft. X-rays from planetary surfaces are excited primarily by solar X-rays. Several experiments in the past have used this technique of X-ray fluorescence for deriving abundances of the major rock forming elements. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter carries an X-ray fluorescence experiment named CLASS that is designed based on results from its predecessor C1XS flown on Chandrayaan-1. We discuss the new aspects of lunar science that can be potentially achieved with CLASS.     

Effects of in-track maneuver on Sun illumination conditions of near-circular low Earth orbits

By developing approximate analytical models considering the J₂ perturbation, the effects of an in-track maneuver on the orbital Sun illumination conditions of near-circular low Earth orbits are analyzed. First, two approximate models for the variations in orbital sunshine angles are developed, one for variations at a given time and the other for variations at a given argument of latitude. Next, two approximate models for variations in orbital arc in Earth shadow are developed, one considers the small eccentricity and the other uses the zero eccentricity. Finally, the developed approximate models are applied to analyzing the Sun illumination conditions of a typical in-track maneuver mission on a near-circular low Earth orbit. From the results obtained, three major conclusions can be drawn. First, the variations in orbital sunshine angles at a given time may reach tens of degrees when the drifting time reaches hundreds of orbital periods, and the approximate model for that situation cannot effectively approach the numerical results. Second, the variations in orbital sunshine angles for any given argument of latitude are only a couple of degrees even when the drifting time reaches 500 orbital periods, and the approximation model developed can effectively approach the numerical results. Third, for variations in orbital arc in Earth shadow, the approximate model considering the small eccentricity has simple expressions and can effectively approach the numerical results; in contrast, the approximate model using the zero eccentricity has relatively worse precision.     

PS-PVD用CeO2掺杂8YSZ团聚粉末及其涂层

在纳米ZrO₂-8%Y₂O₃(摩尔分数)(8YSZ)粉末中掺杂20%(质量分数)微米级CeO₂粉末,并通过喷雾干燥合成CeO₂-8YSZ(CYSZ)复合团聚粉体。借助激光粒度仪和扫描电镜(SEM)及附带能谱仪(EDS)考察羧甲基纤维素黏结剂(carboxymethyl cellulose,CMC)质量分数对复合团聚粉体性能影响。采用PS-PVD制备具有柱状结构的CYSZ热障涂层,对涂层截面和表面进行EDS分析。采用X射线衍射(XRD)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)分析涂层物相。结果表明:黏结剂质量分数达到2%时可获得球形度高、粒度分布均匀的团聚粉体;制备的涂层中Ce元素呈均匀分布;涂层物相基本为t-相结构,其中Ce⁴⁺取代Zr⁴⁺进入ZrO₂晶格形成类质同象的固溶体结构,显示出CeO₂掺杂对t-相向m-相转变的抑制作用;所制备CYSZ涂层在1100℃,水冷循环100次后仍保持完整,展现出较高的抗热冲击性能。     

共熔法制备超高温陶瓷基复合材料

首次采用共熔法制备超高温陶瓷基复合材料,三个样品初始组分分别为ZrB_2与鳞片石墨,ZrB_2、TaB_2、SiC及鳞片石墨,ZrB_2、MoSi_2与鳞片石墨。研究结果表明,共熔法制备的复合材料中各相分散均匀,产物中的石墨高度有序,石墨层间距分别为0.335 4、0.335 9与0.337 7 nm,且三者的微晶厚度分别为63.4、51.5及68.7 nm,拉曼光谱结果表明硼已经掺杂进入了石墨的网格结构。所制得的超高温陶瓷基复合材料样品中均存在一定的孔隙率,且制备的超高温陶瓷基复合材料的热导率较低。该方法为一种新型、快速、一步法制备超高温陶瓷基复合材料工艺。     

Midlatitude ionospheric F2-layer response to eruptive solar events-caused geomagnetic disturbances over Hungary during the maximum of the solar cycle 24: A case study

In our study we analyze and compare the response and behavior of the ionospheric F2 and of the sporadic E-layer during three strong (i.e., Dst?<??100nT) individual geomagnetic storms from years 2012, 2013 and 2015, winter time period. The data was provided by the state-of the art digital ionosonde of the Széchenyi István Geophysical Observatory located at midlatitude, Nagycenk, Hungary (IAGA code: NCK, geomagnetic latitude: 46.17° geomagnetic longitude: 98.85°). The local time of the sudden commencement (SC) was used to characterize the type of the ionospheric storm (after Mendillo and Narvaez, 2010). This way two regular positive phase (RPP) ionospheric storms and one no-positive phase (NPP) storm have been analyzed. In all three cases a significant increase in electron density of the foF2 layer can be observed at dawn/early morning (around 6:00 UT, 07:00 LT). Also we can observe the fade-out of the ionospheric layers at night during the geomagnetically disturbed time periods. Our results suggest that the fade-out effect is not connected to the occurrence of the sporadic E-layers.     

温差发电模块面积比功率实验优化研究

同位素温差发电器是目前深空探测航天器广泛采用的电源装置。为优选温差发电模块构型、提高模块的输出功率和面积比功率,制备了具有不同热电元件截面积的碲化铋基温差发电模块。通过建立的实验测试系统,测量了多种温差条件下发电模块的输出功率随负载的变化。实验结果表明:当模块包含的热电元件(p–n结)对数一定时,热电元件的截面积越大、模块占空比越高,则模块输出功率越高、匹配负载越小;在热源温度450 K、热沉温度300 K的条件下,测得热电元件截面积为1.6 mm×1.6 mm、占空比为0.406的发电模块的最大面积比功率约为0.282 W·cm~(-2)。最后,对理想与实际情况下,占空比为1时的模块面积比功率进行了分析。     

含SiO2,ZrO2微粒复合镀镍层抗高温氧化性能

通过对含有SiO₂,ZrO₂微粒复合电沉积的研究,在Cu合金表面分别获得了含量(原子数分数)为11.3％ SiO₂,5.31％ ZrO₂微粒的Ni基复合镀层.通过在800℃、900℃条件下的高温氧化和热震循环试验,研究了这种复合镀镍层的高温氧化性能和界面结合特性.结果表明:经过40?h的高温氧化,2种复合镀镍层的抗氧化性能均达到抗氧化级,而且含SiO₂微粒的复合镀镍层的抗氧化性能优于含ZrO₂微粒的复合镀镍层;经过55次冷热循环,含SiO₂微粒的复合镀镍层与铜基体结合良好.     

Effect of scavenge port angles on flow distribution and performance of swirl-loop scavenging in 2-stroke aircraft diesel engine

Swirl-Loop Scavenging (SLS) improves the performance of 2-stroke aircraft diesel engine because the involved swirl may not only benefit the scavenging process, but also facilitate the fuel atomization and combustion. The arrangement of scavenge port angles greatly influences in-cylinder flow distribution and swirl intensity, as well as the performance of the SLS engine. However, the mechanism of the effect and visualization experiment are rarely mentioned in the literature. To further investigate the SLS, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) experiment and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation are adopted to obtain its swirl distribution characteristics, and the effect of port angles on scavenging performance is discussed based on engine fired cycle simulation. The results illustrate that Reynolds Stress Turbulence model is accurate enough for in-cylinder flow simulation. Tangential and axial velocity distribution of the flow, as well as the scavenging performance, are mainly determined by geometric scavenge port angles α_geom and β_geom. For reinforcement of scavenging on cross-sections and meridian planes, α_geom value of 27° and β_geom value of 60° are preferred, under which the scavenging efficiency reaches as high as 73.7%. Excessive swirl intensity has a negative effect on SLS performance, which should be controlled to a proper extent.     

Formation and Role of H2O2 During Ozonation of Nitrobenzene

To better understand the formation of H2O2 in the ozonation of nitrobenzene and its role for the oxidation,a batch reactor of nitrobenzene ozonation was set up.The variables such as pH value,ozone dosage,and the presence of hydroxyl radical scavenger were investigated.The results showed that high accumulations of H2O2 were generally formed at low pH values and low ozone dosages.Moreover,H2O2 mainly formed after nitrobenzene was oxidized by hydroxyl radical during ozonation of the intermediates,such as p-nitrophenol,which reacted with ozone quickly in water.A small amount of additional H2O2 enhanced the nitrobenzene removal slightly.The kinetic study showed that nitrobenzene degradation fitted with pseudo-second-order kinetics well in the experiment.The kinetic constant values correlated linearly with the concentrations of H2O2 added.Thus,it is expected that the H2O2 formed in oxidation of nitrobenzene may initiate ozone decomposition to form hydroxyl radical and finally enhance the degradation of aromatic compounds to a certain extent.