Numerical investigation of the interaction between upstream cavity purge flow and main flow in low aspect ratio turbine cascade

In modern gas turbines, rim seal located between the stator-disc and rotor-disc is used to prevent hot-gas ingestion into the inner stage-gap of high pressure turbine. However, the purge flow supplied to the cavity through the rim seal interacts with the main flow, producing additional aerodynamic loss due to the mixing process which plays a significant role in the formation, development and evolution of downstream secondary flow. In this paper, a set of cascade representative of low aspect ratio turbine is selected to numerically investigate the influence of upstream cavity purge flow on the hub secondary flow structure and aerodynamic loss. Cascade with/without upstream cavity and four different purge mass flow rates are all taken into account in this simulation. Then, a deep insight into the loss mechanism of interaction between purge flow and main flow is gained. The results show that the presence of cavity and purge flow has a significant impact on the main flow which not only changes the vortex structure in both the passage and upstream cavity, but also alters the cascade exit flow angle distribution along the spanwise. Moreover, aerodynamic loss in the cascade rises with the increase of purge flow rate while the sealing effect is also enhanced. Therefore, the effect of upstream cavity purge flow must be considered in the process of turbine aerodynamic design. What is more, it is necessary to minimize the purge flow rate in order to reduce aerodynamic loss on the premise of satisfying cooling requirements.     

The Solar Wind Interaction With the Martian Ionosphere/Atmosphere

The interaction of the solar wind with the Martian exosphere and ionosphere leads to significant loss of atmosphere from the planet. Spacecraft data confirm that this is the case. However, the issue is how much is actually lost. Given that spacecraft coverage is sparse, simulation is one of the few ways for these estimates to be made. In this paper the evolution of our attempts to place bounds on this loss rate will be addressed. Using a hybrid particle code the loss rate with respect to solar EUV flux is addressed as well as a variety of numerical and chemical issues. The progress made has been of an evolutionary nature, with one approach tried and tested followed by another as the simulations are improved and better estimates are produced. The results to be reported suggest that the ion loss rates are high enough to explain the loss of water from Mars during earlier solar epochs.     

Flow field and pressure loss analysis of junction and its structure optimization of aircraft hydraulic pipe system

The flow field in junction is complicated due to the ripple property of oil flow velocity and different frequencies of two pumps in aircraft. In this study, the flow fields of T-junction and Y-junction were analyzed using shear stress transport (SST) model in ANSYS/CFX software. The simulation results identified the variation rule of velocity peak in T-junction with different frequencies and phase-differences, meanwhile, the eddy and velocity shock existed in the corner of the T-junction, and the limit working state was obtained. Although the eddy disappeared in Y-junction, the velocity shock and pressure loss were still too big. To address these faults, an arc-junction was designed. Based on the flow fields of arc-junction, the eddy in the junction corner disappeared and the maximum of velocity peak declined compared to T-and Y-junction. Additionally, 8 series of arc-junction with different radiuses were tested to get the variation rule of velocity peak. Through the computation of the pressure loss of three junctions, the arc-junction had a lowest loss value, and its pressure loss reached the minimum value when the curvature radius is 35.42 mm, meanwhile, the velocity shock has decreased in a low phase.     

重建信誉机制的制度障碍及对策研究

不合理的制度安排对人们的行为有不良诱导作用。信誉缺失在很大程度上是由于目前相关制度安排的不合理所致。通过对目前信誉缺失的种种表现的分析 ,指出重建信誉机制的制度性障碍 ,并提出相应的对策建议。     

高效弯掠对转桨扇流动特点与桨距调节规律

采用数值计算的方法分析了高亚声速来流条件下弯掠对转桨扇的流动特点,开展了不同自由来流马赫数下的高效对转桨扇桨距调节规律的研究。研究表明：在弯掠桨扇的内部流场,从约30%相对叶高位置处开始形成明显激波结构,但当弯掠桨扇通道内峰值马赫数在1.2及以下时激波强度相对较弱,流动损失在可接受范围。由于桨距角对桨扇的推进效率影响显著,研究提出了可行有效的对转桨扇桨距调节方法,数值计算表明桨扇的推进效率均在75%以上。数值仿真预测的各马赫数下桨扇的推力值表明前叶推力对马赫数的变化更加敏感。     

喷管偏转对航空发动机特性影响的试验

通过整机地面试验的方法,对喷管偏转后发动机不同工作状态下各参数的分析,获得了矢量偏转时发动机推力损失、偏转效率、发动机工作特性变化等数据.试验结果表明:在相同高压转速下,随着几何矢量角的增大,发动机的推力损失增大,偏转效率先增大后减小;在相同几何矢量角下,随着转速的增加,发动机推力损失经历由增大到减小的过程,矢量喷管的偏转效率增大,但偏转效率均小于1;节流状态时发动机转速差随着几何矢量角的增大而增大,中间状态时发动机转速差不受几何矢量角的影响;发动机节流状态时的矢量偏转使风扇工作线上移,风扇裕度减小,工程应用中需考虑扩稳措施.      

极限条件下的大角度扩散段优化设计数值模拟

为提升某低速风洞大角度扩散段静压恢复性能,降低总压损失至分流隔板的水平,采用计算流体动力学(CFD)方法对该扩散段不同设计方案进行了模拟.采用阻尼网能有效抑制分离,阻尼网布置位置和开孔率对大角度扩散段内的流动状态和总压损失有很大影响.使用直线壁面扩散时,由于扩散角过大,第1层阻尼网对抑制大角度扩散段入口分离效果很弱,总压损失无法达到预期设定指标.采用三次曲线壁面扩散时,总压损失明显降低,小于预期指标,但存在小范围的分离.分级扩散能有效降低总压损失,按照最大静压恢复设计的分级扩散段,避免了入口的气流分离,能大幅度降低总压损失.对分级扩散的进一步研究表明,按照最大静压恢复设计的第1级扩散段扩散角已达到上限,为抑制第3级扩散段的分离,缩短第2级扩散段,减小第3级扩散段扩散角的方法是合理的.通过对不同方案流态的比较得出了最佳的参数匹配,总压损失指标达到了设计要求.因此采用数值模拟能够获得最佳的大角度扩散段设计结果.      

遥测系统中喷泉码的低延时改进算法

针对喷泉码应用于遥测系统时存在较大系统延时的问题,在对其延时特性进行分析的基础上,提出了一种改进的编译码算法.当编码器接收到部分数据符号时,按照预先制定的度选取策略和符号选取策略,选择当前编码符号的度和生成该编码符号的数据符号进行编码.该算法以减小编码延时为目标,通过分析编码符号发送速率的稳定性和可容忍的最长信号闪断时间可确定合理的编码延时.仿真得到了不同丢符号率下的编码延时、系统延时和所需的编码冗余,结果表明,与传统方案相比,改进方案的编码延时减小了一半以上.通过理论分析和仿真验证,得出了改进算法可明显减小基于喷泉码的遥测系统延时的结论.     

基于非线性双通MZI的多波长掺铒光纤激光器

提出了一种基于非线性双通MZI光纤滤波器的波长间隔可切换多波长掺铒光纤激光器.非线性双通MZI光纤滤波器除了多通滤波作用还具有功率均衡作用,能有效抑制掺铒光纤的增益竞争,从而实现室温下多波长稳定激射.通过合理调整激光腔内的偏振态,分别实现了0.2 nm和0.4 nm密集波长间隔可切换的多波长激光输出,两种状态下的激光波长个数分别为44个和25个,测量可得激光光信噪比分别高于14 dB和30dB.     

A harness for enhanced comfort and loading during treadmill exercise in space

IntroductionLocomotor and some resistance exercises in space require a gravity replacement force in order to allow 1g-like ground reaction forces to be generated. Currently bungee cords, or other loading devices, interface with the crew member through a harness with a waist belt and shoulder straps. Crew members often find the application of the required loads to be uncomfortable, particularly at the hips.MethodsAn experimental harness was built that differed from previous in-flight designs by having a wider, moldable waist belt and contoured shoulder straps with additional padding. Eight subjects ran at 100% body weight (BW) loading for a total duration of 30 min per day on 12 days over a 3-week period in simulated 0-g conditions using horizontal suspension. A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS)¹ was used to assess harness-related and lower extremity discomfort at the end of each run.ResultsThe overall rating of harness discomfort decreased from 27 mm on the 100 mm scale on day 1 to 10 mm on day 12, with significant decreases recorded for the back and hip regions as well as the overall harness.DiscussionThe experimental harness allows for repeated exposure to 30-minute bouts of 100% BW loaded simulated 0-g running with levels of discomfort less than 30 mm on a VAS scale of 0–100 mm. We believe that the use of such a harness during on-orbit exercise countermeasures may allow exercise to be performed at levels which are more effective in preventing bone and muscle loss.