The effects of LNG-tank sloshing on the global motions of FLNG system

Zhi-Qiang Hu,Shu-Ya Wang,Gang Chen,Shu-Hong Chai,Yu-Ting Jin 대한조선학회 2017 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.9 No.1

This paper addresses a study of inner-tank sloshing effect on motion responses of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) system, through experimental analysis and numerical modeling. To investigate hydrodynamic characteristics of FLNG under the conditions of with and without LNG-tank sloshing, a series of numerical simulations were carried out using potential flow solver SESAM. To validate the numerical simulations, model tests on the FLNG system was conducted in both liquid and solid ballast conditions with 75% tank filling level in height. Good correlations were observed between the measured and predicted results, proving the feasibility of the numerical modeling technique. On the verified numerical model, Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs) of the FLNG with 25% and 50% tank filling levels were calculated in six degrees of freedom. The influence of tank sloshing with varying tank filling levels on the RAOs has been presented and analyzed. The results showed that LNG-tank sloshing has a noticeable impact on the roll motion response of the FLNG and a moderate tank filling level is less helpful in reducing the roll motion response.

The effects of LNG-tank sloshing on the global motions of FLNG system

Hu, Zhi-Qiang,Wang, Shu-Ya,Chen, Gang,Chai, Shu-Hong,Jin, Yu-Ting The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2017 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.9 No.1

This paper addresses a study of inner-tank sloshing effect on motion responses of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) system, through experimental analysis and numerical modeling. To investigate hydrodynamic characteristics of FLNG under the conditions of with and without LNG-tank sloshing, a series of numerical simulations were carried out using potential flow solver SESAM. To validate the numerical simulations, model tests on the FLNG system was conducted in both liquid and solid ballast conditions with 75% tank filling level in height. Good correlations were observed between the measured and predicted results, proving the feasibility of the numerical modeling technique. On the verified numerical model, Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs) of the FLNG with 25% and 50% tank filling levels were calculated in six degrees of freedom. The influence of tank sloshing with varying tank filling levels on the RAOs has been presented and analyzed. The results showed that LNG-tank sloshing has a noticeable impact on the roll motion response of the FLNG and a moderate tank filling level is less helpful in reducing the roll motion response.

Concurrent Weekly Cisplatin Versus Triweekly Cisplatin with Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer: A Meta-analysis Result

Hu, Yan,Cai, Zhi-Qiang,Su, Xiao-Yan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.9

Aims: To evaluate the adverse effect and survival outcome of weekly and triweekly cisplatin with radiotherapy in treatment of cervical cancer. Methods: After an extensive literature search between 1995-2011, we analyzed 7 studies to compare weekly cisplatin and triweekly cisplatin combined radiotherapy. Results: Our analysis established that weekly cisplatin has a lower risk of hematologic toxicity than triweekly cisplatin with concurrent radiotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer. However, there were no differences in progression free survival and overall survival between weekly cisplatin and triweekly cisplatin (p>0.05). Conclusions: Weekly cisplatin combined with concurrent radiation has lower risk in hematologic toxicity than triweekly cisplatin, but does not improve survival. Triweekly cisplatin treatment has longer intervals and is therefore more convenient. Clinicians and patients can choose either weekly cisplatin or triweekly cisplatin combined radiotherapy for cervical cancer.

The horizontal stability of an FLNG with different turret locations

Zhi-Tian Xie,Jian-Min Yang,Zhi-Qiang Hu,Wen-Hua Zhao,Jing-Rui Zhao 대한조선학회 2015 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.7 No.2

The horizontal stability of a Single-Point Moored (SPM) Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility is investigated. Both numerical and experimental studies have been conducted for this SPM FLNG. The numerical simulations feature well the experimental data. The effects of the turret locations are studied based on the validated numerical model. Statistic results of the vessel’s motions with different turret locations are conducted and compared. The results show that the longitudinal location of the turret has a significant influence on the horizontal stability, which has a strong relationship with the yaw and roll motions. The calculated top tensions on the hawsers also develop a regular change as changing the turret’s location. The investigation will provide a brief of principles with more details for the design of the ongoing project.

Selective Removal of Al(III) from Rare Earth Solutions Using Peas-based Activated Carbon

Fu-Qiang An,Rui-Yan Wu,Zhi-Guo Yuan,Tuo-Ping Hu,Jian-Feng Gao 대한화학회 2017 대한화학회지 Vol.61 No.5

Efficiently removing Al(III) from rare earth is very significant because even trace amount of Al(III) can cause serious harm to the rare earth materials. In this paper, a nitrogen-containing activated carbon, AC-P700, was synthesized using peas as raw materials. The AC-P700 was characterized by surface area analyzer, FT-IR, and XPS methods. The adsorption and recognition properties of AC-P700 towards Al(III) were investigated, and the recognition mechanism was also analyzed. The BET special surface area of AC-P700 was 1277.1 m2·g−1, and the average pore diameter was 1.90 nm. The AC-P700 possesses strong adsorption affinity and excellent recognition selectivity towards Al(III). The adsorption capacity for Al(III) could reach to 0.53 mmol·g−1, and relative selectivity coefficients relative to La(III) and Ce(III) is 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. Besides, ACP700 possesses better regeneration ability and reusability.

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of ammonium polyphosphate/ aluminium hydroxide/ mica during thermal reaction

Sheng HU,Fei Chen,Jun-Guo Li,Qiang Shen,Zhi-Xiong Huang,Lian-Meng Zhang 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2016 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.17 No.8

The phase and microstructure evolution of ammonium polyphosphate/ aluminium hydroxide/ mica compounds (AAM) duringthermal reaction are investigated. At 300 oC, AAM residues exhibit porous structure due to gas evolution from the thermaldecomposition of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and aluminium hydroxide, but mica does not react with them, and theflexural strength of specimens can reach 11.56 MPa. The thermal decomposition products of APP react with AlOOH toNH4AlP2O7, which can improve the flexural strength during 300 ~ 400 oC. The reactivity of mica is increased by eliminatinghydroxyl at temperature up to 600 oC, and the flexural strength of AAM residues is improved furtherly by the chemicallyinteractions between active mica and phosphates during 600 ~ 1000 oC. And specifically at 1000 oC, the AAM residues exhibitrelatively high flexural strength, which can reach 26.85 MPa and reactions between mica and KAlP2O7 could generateKAlSi3O8 and 3Al2O3·2SiO2. AAM with high flexural strength from low to high temperatures is expected to be a kind ofexcellent inorganic additive of ceramifiable polymer with wide temperature range for using.

The horizontal stability of an FLNG with different turret locations

Xie, Zhi-Tian,Yang, Jian-Min,Hu, Zhi-Qiang,Zhao, Wen-Hua,Zhao, Jing-Rui The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2015 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.7 No.2

The horizontal stability of a Single-Point Moored (SPM) Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility is investigated. Both numerical and experimental studies have been conducted for this SPM FLNG. The numerical simulations feature well the experimental data. The effects of the turret locations are studied based on the validated numerical model. Statistic results of the vessel's motions with different turret locations are conducted and compared. The results show that the longitudinal location of the turret has a significant influence on the horizontal stability, which has a strong relationship with the yaw and roll motions. The calculated top tensions on the hawsers also develop a regular change as changing the turret's location. The investigation will provide a brief of principles with more details for the design of the ongoing project.

Selective Removal of Al(III) from Rare Earth Solutions Using Peas-based Activated Carbon

An, Fu-Qiang,Wu, Rui-Yan,Li, Min,Yuan, Zhi-Guo,Hu, Tuo-Ping,Gao, Jian-Feng Korean Chemical Society 2017 대한화학회지 Vol.61 No.5

Efficiently removing Al(III) from rare earth is very significant because even trace amount of Al(III) can cause serious harm to the rare earth materials. In this paper, a nitrogen-containing activated carbon, AC-P700, was synthesized using peas as raw materials. The AC-P700 was characterized by surface area analyzer, FT-IR, and XPS methods. The adsorption and recognition properties of AC-P700 towards Al(III) were investigated, and the recognition mechanism was also analyzed. The BET special surface area of AC-P700 was $1277.1m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$, and the average pore diameter was 1.90 nm. The AC-P700 possesses strong adsorption affinity and excellent recognition selectivity towards Al(III). The adsorption capacity for Al(III) could reach to $0.53mmol{\cdot}g^{-1}$, and relative selectivity coefficients relative to La(III) and Ce(III) is 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. Besides, AC-P700 possesses better regeneration ability and reusability.

EFFECTS OF CATALYST STRUCTURAL PARAMETERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM OF DIESEL ENGINES

Tan Pi Qiang,Li Yun Peng,Wang De Yuan,Hu Zhi Yuan,Lou Di Ming 한국자동차공학회 2022 International journal of automotive technology Vol.23 No.4

To meet increasingly stringent emission regulations, diesel engines must be equipped with DOC, DPF and SCR. Five performance parameters including system back pressure, HC conversion efficiency, conversion efficiency of NO to NO2, passive regeneration rate, and conversion efficiency of NO to N2 are very important for DOC+DPF+SCR system. Nine structural parameters including rDOC, rDPF, rSCR, σDOC, σDPF, σSCR, δDOC, δDPF, and δSCR di rectly a ffect t he f i ve performance parameters, this paper has carried out a detailed study on it. First, a simulation model of DOC+DPF+SCR system was established, and calibrated by experiment. Then, simulation was performed on the five performance parameters under different values of the nine structural parameters. Subsequently, a novel model using random forest algorithm was established to analyze the correlation between the performance parameters and the structural parameters. The results show that σDPF has the greatest influence on system backpressure, followed by rDPF. The rDOC has the greatest influence on HC conversion, followed by σDOC. The rDOC has the greatest influence on conversion of NO to NO2, followed by σDOC. The rDPF has the greatest influence on DPF passive regeneration rate, followed by rDOC. The rSCR has the greatest influence on conversion of NO to N2, followed by rDOC.

Overexpression of Cyclooxygenase-1 Correlates with Poor Prognosis in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Yu, Zu-Hu,Zhang, Qiang,Wang, Ya-Dong,Chen, Jing,Jiang, Zhi-Mao,Shi, Min,Guo, Xin,Qin, Jie,Cui, Guang-Hui,Cai, Zhi-Ming,Gui, Yao-Ting,Lai, Yong-Qing Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

The aim of this study was to evaluate expression of COX-1 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and its prognostic value. mRNA of COX-1 was detected in 42 paired RCC and adjacent normal tissues with quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Expression of COX-1 was also evaluated in 196 RCC sections and 91 adjacent normal tissues with immunohistochemistry. Statistical analysis was performed to assess COX-1 expression in RCC and its prognostic significance. The results of qRT-PCR showed mRNA levels of COX-1 in RCC tissues to be significantly higher than that in adjacent normal tissues (p < 0.001). Immunohistochemical assays also revealed COX-1 to be overexpressed in RCC tissues (p < 0.001). Statistical analysis demonstrated high expression of COX-1 was correlated with tumour size (p = 0.002), pathological stage (p = 0.003), TNM stage (p = 0.003, 0.007, 0.027, respectively), and tumour recurrence (p < 0.001). Survival analysis indicated patients with high expression of COX-1 had shorter survival time (p < 0.001), and COX-1 was an independent predictor. This is the first study to reveal overexpression of COX-1 in RRC and point to use as a prognostic marker in affected patients.