Numerical Simulation Study of Two-Phase Slug Flow

Yuting Wu,Hyoung-Bum Kim 한국가시화정보학회 2016 한국가시화정보학회 학술발표대회 논문집 Vol.2016 No.12

Mathematical modeling of torque for single screw expanders

Yuting Wu,Ruiping Zhi,Wei Wang,Lili Shen,Yeqiang Zhang,Biao Lei,Jingfu Wang,Chongfang Ma 대한기계학회 2017 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.31 No.1

This paper presents a mathematical model of torque for Single screw expanders (SSEs). Instantaneous torque and torque ratio were analyzed and discussed. The periodic variation of instantaneous torque is the same for different inlet pressure levels. The torque ratio, with its value close to 1, is independent of the inlet pressure of SSE. An experimental system was established to measure the torque, power and shaft efficiency of the self-developed SSE prototype, and results were used to validate the model. Comparison shows that the difference between calculated and experimental torque values is small (6.58 N.m to 7.55 N.m). The calculated and experimental output power is similar, with a difference of 2.07 kW to 2.37 kW. Therefore, the proposed model can be used to estimate the torque and output power of SSEs.

Optimal Configuration of Flexible Interconnection Devices for Transferring Photovoltaic Power in Active Distribution Network

Wu Hongbin,He Ye,Lin Xueshan,Bi Rui,Hua Yuting,Sun Ming,Xu Bin 대한전기학회 2023 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.18 No.2

With the increasing penetration of distributed photovoltaic in distribution network, it is more difficult to control active distribution network (ADN). A flexible interconnection device (FID) can realize regional interconnection of the ADN through transferring power. However, the influence of installation position and number of FIDs on the ADN varies, it is necessary to analyze its operational planning model. In this study, first, a photovoltaic power and load forecasting model is established, followed by reduction of the typical scenarios. Second, the ADN operational planning model is established according to the line load balance index to analyze the coordination and determine the power transfer value of the FID in different installation positions and numbers for the ADN. Third, the net income index of the distribution network in the entire life cycle is established to analyze the economy of the ADN and determine the optimal FID installation location and quantity. Finally, numerous simulations and comparisons are carried out on the actual example system, and the results show that the FID can effectively transfer the active power, strengthen the ADN power supply level, and solve the problem of power supply imbalance caused by distributed photovoltaic access.

Influence of compressor’s tilt angle on the performance of miniature refrigeration system

Xia Chen,Yuting Wu,Chongfang Ma,Chunxu Du,Rui Ma,Dongfang Wang 대한기계학회 2017 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.31 No.1

Vapor compression refrigeration is considered as ideal miniature cooling system for miniature electronic systems and portable cooling systems. Many applications of the miniature refrigeration system are working under the situations (such as aviation field, individual combat system and automobile air conditioning, etc.) that exist bump, tilt, and even flip, which will severely degrade the performance of the miniature refrigeration system. In order to study the influence of compressor’s tilt angle on refrigeration system, a test bench was built and the performance experiments were made. The results show that the compressor’s tilt angle has a great impact on the refrigeration system performance. When the compressor worked at the maximum tilt angle of 60°, COP-c and COP-h of the system change periodically. When the compressor works in full load, the maximum tilt angle for compressor is 20°. When the compressor tilt angle is 15°, there is an optimal amount of refrigerant charge, and corresponding COP-c and COP-h reach the maximum of 2.9 and 3.9, respectively.

Bcl11b Regulates IL-17 Through the TGF-β/Smad Pathway in HDM-Induced Asthma

Si Chen,Yuting Han,Hao Chen,Jing Wu,Min Zhang 대한천식알레르기학회 2018 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.10 No.5

Purpose: T helper (Th) 17 cells play a critical role in the development of asthma, but the underlying mechanism of how interleukin (IL)-17 is regulated in allergic airway inflammation is poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impact of Bcl11b on Th17 response in asthma. Methods: Blood samples from patients with mild asthma (MA) and severe asthma (SA) were collected. Expression of Bcl11b, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-17A and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 were determined in CD4+ T cells and plasma by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Relative mRNA and protein levels of Bcl11b, IL-17A and genes involved in the TGF/Smad signaling pathway were examined by PCR, ELISA and western blot analysis in house dust mite (HDM)-challenged mice. Ectopic expression of Bcl11b in HDM-stimulated primary mouse splenocytes was achieved by nucleofection of Bcl11b expression plasmid. Results: We found significantly decreased Bcl11b but increased IL-17A and TGF-β1 expression in patients with asthma and a strongly negative correlation between Bcl11b and these 2 cytokines in SA patients. Similar expression patterns of Bcl11b, IL-17A and TGF-β1 were also found in mice with HDM-induced allergic airway inflammation. We demonstrated further that Smad2/3 phosphorylation was increased in HDM-challenged mice and that ectopic expression of Bcl11b in HDM-stimulated primary mouse splenocytes reduced Smad2 phosphorylation and IL-17 expression. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate a potential effect of Bc111b in controlling IL-17-mediated inflammation in asthma and suggest that Bc111b may be a useful therapeutic target for asthma.

Modification of coal tar-based porous carbon and analysis of its structure and electrochemical characteristics

Xu Xinyuan,Wu Peng,Zhou Chunru,Dou Qiang,Lv Yuting 한국탄소학회 2024 Carbon Letters Vol.34 No.1

Oxygen-rich porous carbon is of great interest for energy storage applications due to its improved local electronic structures compared with unmodified porous carbon. However, a tunable method for the preparation of oxygen-rich porous carbon with a special microstructure is still worth developing. Herein, a novel modification of porous carbon with different microstructures is facilely prepared via low-temperature solvothermal and KOH activation methods that employ the coal tar and eight substances, such as cellulose as carbon source and modifier, respectively. By testing the yield, surface group structure, lattice structures, morphology, thermal weight loss, and specific capacitance of carbonaceous mesophase, cellulose–hydrochloric acid is identified as the additive for the preparation of oxygen-rich coal tar-based porous carbon. The obtained porous carbon displays a specific surface area of up to 859.49 m2 g−1 and an average pore diameter of 2.39 nm. More importantly, the material delivers a high capacity of 275.95 F g−1 at 0.3 A g−1 and maintains a high capacitance of 220 F g−1 even at 10 A g−1. When in a neutral electrolyte, it can still retain a reversible capacity of 236.72 F g−1 at 0.3 A g−1 and 136.79 F g−1 at 10 A g−1. This work may provide insight into the design of carbon anode materials with high specific capacity.

Subsidence estimation of breakwater built on loosely deposited sandy seabed foundation: Elastic model or elasto-plastic model

Shen, Jianhua,Wu, Huaicheng,Zhang, Yuting The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2017 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.9 No.4

In offshore area, newly deposited Quaternary loose seabed soils are widely distributed. There are a great number of offshore structures has been built on them in the past, or will be built on them in the future due to the fact that there would be no very dense seabed soil foundation could be chosen at planed sites sometimes. However, loosely deposited seabed foundation would bring great risk to the service ability of offshore structures after construction. Currently, the understanding on wave-induced liquefaction mechanism in loose seabed foundation has been greatly improved; however, the recognition on the consolidation characteristics and settlement estimation of loose seabed foundation under offshore structures is still limited. In this study, taking a semi-coupled numerical model FSSI-CAS 2D as the tool, the consolidation and settlement of loosely deposited sandy seabed foundation under an offshore breakwater is investigated. The advanced soil constitutive model Pastor-Zienkiewics Mark III (PZIII) is used to describe the quasi-static behavior of loose sandy seabed soil. The computational results show that PZIII model is capable of being used for settlement estimation problem of loosely deposited sandy seabed foundation. For loose sandy seabed foundation, elastic deformation is the dominant component in consolidation process. It is suggested that general elastic model is acceptable for subsidence estimation of offshore structures on loose seabed foundation; however, Young's modulus E must be dependent on the confining effective stress, rather than a constant in computation.

Study on the internal irreversible losses and process exponent of single screw expanders

Lili Shen,Yuting Wu,Wei Wang,Biao Lei,Wei Duan,Ruiping Zhi 대한기계학회 2022 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.36 No.3

The irreversible losses including intake pressure, leakage, heat transfer, friction and over-expansion losses have great influence on the expander performance. In this paper, a thermodynamic model is presented to predict the real expansion process exponent and analyze the under-expansion or over-expansion under designed and off-designed operation conditions. The model verified by experimental results has a good agreement. Results showed that the real expansion process exponent of air is higher than the ideal adiabatic index of 1.4 and decreases from 1.716 to 1.644 with the internal volume ratio changing from 1.8 to 6.5. The real expansion process exponent of R123 is close to 1.00 under different internal volume ratio. Compared to the intake pressure, the variation of back pressure has greater influence on the large internal volume ratio than the small one. Thus, to adjust the back pressure is more effective to match the designed condition for the expander with a large internal volume ratio.

Bacteria-based multiplex system eradicates recurrent infections with drug-resistant bacteria via photothermal killing and protective immunity elicitation

Youcui Xu,Yi Wu,Yi Hu,Mengran Xu,Yanyan Liu,Yuting Ding,Jing Chen,Xiaowan Huang,Longping Wen,Jiabin Li,Chen Zhu 한국생체재료학회 2023 생체재료학회지 Vol.27 No.00

Background The high mortality associated with drug-resistant bacterial infections is an intractable clinical problem resulting from the low susceptibility of these bacteria to antibiotics and the high incidence of recurrent infections. Methods Herein, a photosynthetic bacteria-based multiplex system (Rp@Al) composed of natural Rhodopseudomonas palustris (Rp) and Food and Drug Administration-approved aluminum (Al) adjuvant, was developed to combat drug-resistant bacterial infections and prevent their recurrence. We examined its photothermal performance and in vitro and in vivo antibacterial ability; revealed its protective immunomodulatory effect; verified its preventative effect on recurrent infections; and demonstrated the system’s safety. Results Rp@Al exhibits excellent photothermal properties with an effective elimination of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In addition, Rp@Al enhances dendritic cell activation and further triggers a T helper 1 ( TH1)/TH2 immune response, resulting in pathogen-specific immunological memory against recurrent MRSA infection. Upon second infection, Rp@Al-treated mice show significantly lower bacterial burden, faster abscess recovery, and higher survival under near-lethal infection doses than control mice. Conclusions This innovative multiplex system, with superior photothermal and immunomodulatory effects, presents great potential for the treatment and prevention of drug-resistant bacterial infections.

A Study on Anti-vibration Performance of Powertrain Product

Zhen Qin(진진),Yuting Wu(우위팅),Sung-ki Lyu(류성기) 대한기계학회 2018 대한기계학회 춘추학술대회 Vol.2018 No.12