Microstructure,porosity and mechanical properties of selective laser melted AlSi10Mg

Finite element modeling (FEM), microscopy, X-ray computed tomography (CT) and mechanical property tests were used to study the microstructure, porosity and mechanical properties of an AlSi10Mg alloy produced by selective laser melting (SLM). The simulation of the melt pool and thermal history under different energy densities produced an optimized result with an energy density of 44.5 J·mm⁻³. The high cooling rate during the SLM process significantly refined the previous α-Al dendrites. The growth direction of the network-like Al-Si eutectic structure at different orientations confirmed the anisotropic nature of the microstructure. Furthermore, the microhardness, tensile testing and fracture analysis results proved that there were no obvious distinctions in the strength between the transverse and longitudinal directions, and that the ductility was anisotropic, possibly due to the shape and distribution of the pores. The pores measured by X-ray CT at different energy densities confirmed that the sphericity of the pores was inversely related to pores volumes. With optimized processing conditions, the porosity of the selective laser melted sample decreased leading to the improved fabricated fuel system component via SLM.     

Hierarchical space–time block codes signals classification using higher order cumulants

An efficient method for blind classification of space–time block codes(STBCs) based on fourth-order cumulants is proposed for a single receiver antenna.This paper presents a model of received STBCs signals in multiple input single output(MISO) communication systems and applies the characteristics of coding matrices to derive analytical expressions for the fourth-order cumulants to be used as the basis of an algorithm.The fourth-order cumulants at various delay vectors present non-null values that depend on the transmitted STBCs.Tests of nullity are accomplished by hypothesis testing.The proposed algorithm avoids the need for a priori information of modulation scheme,channel coefficients,and noise power.Consequently,it is well suited for non-cooperative scenarios.Simulations show that this method performs well even at low signal-to-noise ratios(SNRs).     

Machining of a film-cooling hole in a single-crystal superalloy by high-speed electrochemical discharge drilling

Single-crystal superalloys are typical advanced materials used for manufacturing aeroengine turbine blades. Their unique characteristics of high hardness and strength make them exceedingly difficult to machine. However, a key structure of a turbine blade, the film-cooling hole,needs to be machined in a single-crystal superalloy; such machining is challenging, especially considering the increasing levels of machining efficiency and quality demanded by the aeroengine industry. Tube electrode high-speed electrochemical discharge drilling(TSECDD), a hybrid technique of high-speed electrical discharge drilling and electrochemical machining, provides high machining efficiency and accuracy, as well as eliminating the recast layer. In this study, TSECDD is used to machine a film-cooling hole in a nickel-based single-crystal superalloy(DD6). The Taguchi methods of experiment are used to optimise the machining parameters. Experimental results show that TSECDD can effectively drill the film-cooling hole; the optimum parameters that give the best performance are as follows: pulse duration: 12 ls, pulse interval: 30 ls, peak current:6 A, and salt solution conductivity: 3 m S/cm. Finally, a hole is machined by TSECDD, and the results are compared with those obtained by electrical discharge machining. TSECDD is found to be promising for improving the surface quality and eliminating the recast layer.     

10cm氙离子推力器变推力特性研究

非重力阻尼的连续、快速、高精度补偿是实现重力梯度测量卫星精细重力场测量的关键技术之一,直接影响到整星工程任务的成败。针对重力梯度测量卫星在轨飞行期间对电推进系统宽范围连续变推力能力的应用需求,分析了10cm氙离子推力器推力调节响应特性。在此基础上,通过对阳极电流、励磁电流和阳极流率等推力高敏感响应参量的组合调节,开展了推力调节试验研究,验证了10cm氙离子推力器宽范围连续变推力调节能力,获得了1～20mN范围内的推力调节性能及其变化规律。试验结果表明：在采用地面供电、供气设备条件下,10cm氙离子推力器能够在100～597W的功率范围内实现0.98～20.29mN的推力宽范围调节,比冲175～3500s,推力分辨率优于50μN。研究为建立10cm氙离子电推进系统的推力控制数学模型及调节控制算法奠定基础。     

化学非平衡流动对超燃冲压发动机尾喷管性能的影响

采用RNGk-ε湍流模型和有限体积方法数值求解有组分的守恒形式Navier-Stokes方程,针对设计的超声速燃烧冲压发动机单斜面膨胀喷管,采用氢氧七组元八反应模型,数值模拟不同高度、不同来流马赫数条件下的喷管流场和性能.计算结果表明,喷管内的进一步燃烧对燃烧室起到了一定的补燃作用,对喷管性能影响较大.化学非平衡状态下,喷管推力特性和升力特性显著提高.超燃冲压发动机尾喷管的性能研究,应考虑化学非平衡流动的影响.      

基于瞬态液晶测量技术的收缩-扩张形孔

采用一种进行全表面测量的瞬态液晶测量技术测量了新型气膜孔(收缩-扩张形孔)的气膜冷却特性,研究了动量比对冷却效率和换热系数的影响,并与传统的圆柱形孔气膜冷却特性进行了对比,结果表明:收缩-扩张形孔中心线附近区域的冷却效率相对较低,而两孔之间区域的冷却效率相对较高,与圆形孔分布规律相反;在上游区域,两孔中间区域的换热系数比相对孔中心线附近区域较高,而在下游区域,两孔中间区域的换热系数比相对孔中心线附近又较低,与圆形孔相比也有较大不同。相对于圆柱形孔,收缩缝形孔的平均换热系数比在上游较高,在下游较低;收缩-扩张形孔喷出气膜对下游壁面区域的有效覆盖率远大于圆柱形孔,其展向平均冷却效率明显高于圆柱形孔;收缩-扩张形孔在动量比为2时的平均冷却效率最高。     

高温合金松弛过程回归分析方法

基于线性过程回归分析理论,建立了高温合金应力松弛过程回归分析方法,给出了松弛过程的回归方程和高置信水平、高可靠度的单侧置信下限曲线.高温合金松弛过程回归分析方法可以将应力松弛过程作为一个整体进行回归分析,充分利用了不同时刻剩余应力试验数据间的纵向信息,具有信息量大、精度高的特点.而且当试样数量较少时,传统方法得到的剩余应力置信下限曲线可能会发生畸变,而该方法则可以避免这一现象的发生.工程应用表明,在试样数相同的情况下,该方法比传统方法具有更高的精度,而在精度相同的情况下,则可减少大量试样.      

航空发动机涡轮转子叶片-盘耦合共振特性分析

首先使用UG软件对某型航空发动机涡轮转子单个叶片和叶片-轮盘进行三维实体建模;然后应用有限元ANSYS软件计算不同边界条件下单个叶片和叶片-轮盘在典型转速下的固有频率及振动特性;最后根据计算结果绘制Campbell图,并进行频率裕度和共振特性分析。     

镍基单晶合金蠕变研究:试验、机理及材料模型

在镍基单晶合金高温蠕变建模研究工作的第一部分,通过对DD6镍基单晶合金不同中断时间的高温蠕变试验及透射电镜(TEM)观察,结合单晶合金蠕变机理的研究成果阐明了单晶高温蠕变的机理,并从Orowan方程出发,在晶体塑性理论框架下建立描述晶体滑移系上位错演化规律的方程,发展了以位错密度变化表征镍基单晶高温蠕变的材料模型.该模型考虑了较宽温度与载荷范围内单晶的主要蠕变机理,可较好地建模750～1100℃范围内镍基单晶的各向异性蠕变行为.      

单晶合金蠕变性能影响因素分析

通过分析热处理工艺、元素含量、晶体取向性以及温度和应力对蠕变性能的影响,得出任何1种影响合金蠕变性能的因素其实质都是改变了合金的微观组织,并最终反映到γ′筏形的完善程度S、终端密度TD和线性密度LD上。S值越接近1,γ′筏形的完善程度越好,蠕变寿命就越长;而TD和LD值越大,微观组织图内筏形交叉和中断的数目就越多,蠕变寿命就越短。