Suppression of Mode Conversion by Improved Shielding Effect of Ethernet Cable Connector Based on Imbalance Factor Matching

Sea level and wave data at Salalah coast (Oman) were used to simulate nearshore waves and current during the tropical cyclone ARB01 (9 May2002). STWAVE model (Steady State Spectral Wave) was applied for nearshore wave simulation, while M2D model ((Two-Dimensional Depth Averaged circulation model) was used to simulate nearshore current. The results of simulations (taking into account the mutual effects of both current and waves) showed that: The significant wave heights generally decrease from about 6m at the domain boundary to about 1 m close to the coast. The wave heights during the ebb period were higher than that during the flood period by about 1.5m. Along Salalah coast, higher waves were found along the eastern side of the domain. This is because the shielding effect of breakwater, which protect the western part of the coast from high waves. Relatively Strong current with values up to 1.5 ms-1 were found in the nearshore region during both ebb and flood periods. The M2D model results also showed cyclonic circulations during these periods which help in the renewal of harbor waters. Generally, the model results showed good agreements with observations in the investigated area.

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Correlation of the diamond/matrix interphase zone structure with tool efficiency obtained by technology combining diamonds metallization with matrix sintering

Voprosy Materialovedeniya ◽

10.22349/1994-6716-2018-94-2-111-123 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 111-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

P. P. Sharin ◽

M. P. Akimova ◽

V. I. Popov

Keyword(s):

Thermal Diffusion ◽

Shielding Effect ◽

Specific Productivity ◽

Grinding Wheel ◽

Zone Structure ◽

Chromium Powder ◽

Carbide Matrix ◽

Diffusion Metallization ◽

Effect Of Copper ◽

Diamond Retention

The paper studies structure and phase characteristics of the interphase zone diamond/matrix in dressers made by thermal diffusion metallization of a diamond combined with matrix sintering based on WC–Co and Cu impregnation. The compact arrangement of chromium powder particles around diamond grains and the shielding effect of copper foil create favorable conditions for thermal diffusion metallization of diamond at matrix sintering. A metallized coating chemically bonded with diamond and consisting of chromium carbide and solid solution of cobalt in chromium phases provides a strong diamond retention in the carbide matrix. It was shown that it is formed on the surface of the diamond under the conditions specified in the experiment and the temperature – time sintering mode. The specific productivity of experimental dresser made by hybrid technology at straightening green silicon carbide grinding wheel equaled 51.50 cm3/mg exceeding that of the control dresser made without metallization of diamonds by sintering with copper impregnation by 44.66%.

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1H NMR Conformational Studies in Water of Angiotensin II Analogues Modified at the N- and C-Termini: Interactions of the Aromatic Side Chains and Folding of the N-Terminal Domain

Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications ◽

10.1135/cccc19942523 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 59 (11) ◽

pp. 2523-2532 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

John Hondrelis ◽

John Matsoukas ◽

George Agelis ◽

Paul Cordopatis ◽

Ning Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shielding Effect ◽

Resonance Spectroscopy ◽

Nmr Studies ◽

Previous Suggestion ◽

Aminoisobutyric Acid ◽

H Nmr ◽

Neutral Ph ◽

Angiotensin Ii Analogues ◽

Proton Resonances ◽

Cosy Nmr

The conformation of [Sar1]angiotensin II in water at neutral pH has been examined by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy at 400 MHz and in particular by comparing its 1H NMR spectral data with those of analogues modified at positions 1,4 and 6, namely [Sar1,Cha8]ANGII, [Des Asp1,Cha8]ANGII, [Aib1,Tyr(Me)4]ANGII, [Aib1,Tyr(Me)4,Ile8]ANGII, [N-MeAib1,Tyr(Me)4]ANGII, [N-MeAib1,Tyr(Me)4,Ile8]ANGII, ANGIII and [Sar1,Ile8]ANGII. Assignment of all proton resonances in these analogues was made possible by 2D COSY NMR experiments. The H-2 and H-4 protons for the histidine ring in [Sar1]ANGII, ANGII and ANGIII were shielded compared with the same protons in [Sar1,Ile8]ANGII, [Sar1,Cha8]ANGII and [Des Asp1,Cha8]ANGII; this shielding effect was not disturbed upon methylation of the tyrosine hydroxyl and/or replacement of residue 1 (sarcosine or aspartic acid) with aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) or N-methyl aminoisobutyric acid (N-MeAib). These data are consistent with our previous suggestion based on NMR studies in neutral DMSO that a characteristic folded conformation for ANGII previously observed in non-polar solvents can also be detected in water at neutral pH, but to a lesser degree.

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Experimental Research on Damages Detection of Pipeline Structure by Using PZT-Based Waves

Volume 4: Pipeline and Riser Technology ◽

10.1115/omae2011-50131 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Shi Yan ◽

Binbin He ◽

Naizhi Zhao

Keyword(s):

Damage Detection ◽

Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽

Smart Materials ◽

Arrival Time ◽

Mode Conversion ◽

Guided Wave ◽

The Other ◽

Damage Location ◽

The Waves ◽

Peak Value

Pipeline structure may generate damages during its service life due to the influence of environment or accidental loading. The damages need to be detected and repaired if they are severe enough to influence the transportation work. Non-destructive detection using smart materials combined with suitable diagonal algorithms are widely used in the field of structural health monitoring (SHM). Piezoelectric ceramics (such as Lead Zirconate Titanate, PZT) is one of the smart materials to be applied in the SHM due to the piezoelectric effect. So far, the PZT-based wave method is widely used for damage detection of structures, in particular, pipeline structures. A series of piezoelectric patches are bonded on the surface of the pipeline structure to monitor the damages such as local crack or effective area reduction due to corrosion by using diagonal waves. The damage of the pipeline structure can be detected by analysis of the received diagonal waves which peak value, phase, and arriving time can be deferent from the health ones. The response of the diagonal wave is not only correlated to the damage location through estimation of the arrival time of the wave peak, but also associated with the peak value of the wave for the reduction of wave energy as the guided wave passing through the damages. Therefore, the presence of damages in the pipeline structure can be detected by investigating the parameter change of the guided waves. The change of the wave parameters represents the attenuation, deflection and mode conversion of the waves due to the damages. In addition, the guided wave has the ability of quick detecting the damage of the pipeline structure and the simplicity of generating and receiving detection waves by using PZT patches. To verify the proposed method, an experiment is designed and tested by using a steel pipe bonded the PZT patches on the surface of it. The PZT patches consist of an array to estimate the location and level of the damage which is simulated by an artificial notch on the surface of the structure. The several locations and deep heights of the notches are considered during the test. A pair of the PZT patches are used at the same time as one is used as an actuator and the other as a sensor, respectively. A tone burst of 5 cycles of wave shape is used during the experiment. A wave generator is applied to create the proposed waves, and the waves are amplified by an amplifier to actuate the PZT patch to emit the diagonal waves with appropriately enough energy. Meanwhile, the other PZT patch is used as a sensor to receive the diagonal signals which contain the information of the damages for processing. For data processing, an index of root mean square deviation (RMSD) of the received data is used to estimate the damage level by compare of the data between the damaged and the health peak valves of the received signals. The time reversal method which aimed at increasing the efficiency of the detection is also used to detect the damage location by estimating the arrival time of the reflected wave passing with a certain velocity. The proposed method experimentally validates that it is effective for application in damage detection of pipeline structure.

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The Additive Influence of Propane-1,2-Diol on SDS Micellar Structure and Properties

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26123773 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (12) ◽

pp. 3773

Author(s):

Martina Gudelj ◽

Paola Šurina ◽

Lucija Jurko ◽

Ante Prkić ◽

Perica Bošković

Keyword(s):

Mixed Solvents ◽

Sodium Dodecyl ◽

Shielding Effect ◽

Bulk Solution ◽

Structure And Properties ◽

Micellar Structure ◽

Related Substances ◽

Micellar Systems ◽

Small Change ◽

Additive Influence

Micellar systems are colloids with significant properties for pharmaceutical and food applications. They can be used to formulate thermodynamically stable mixtures to solubilize hydrophobic food-related substances. Furthermore, micellar formation is a complex process in which a variety of intermolecular interactions determine the course of formation and most important are the hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions between surfactant–solvent and solvent–solvent. Glycols are organic compounds that belong to the group of alcohols. Among them, propane-1,2-diol (PG) is a substance commonly used as a food additive or ingredient in many cosmetic and hygiene products. The nature of the additive influences the micellar structure and properties of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). When increasing the mass fraction of propane-1,2-diol in binary mixtures, the c.m.c. values decrease because propane-1,2-diol is a polar solvent, which gives it the ability to form hydrogen bonds, decreasing the cohesivity of water and reducing the dielectric constant of the aqueous phase. The values of ΔGm0 are negative in all mixed solvents according to the reduction in solvophobic interactions and increase in electrostatic interaction. With the rising concentration of cosolvent, the equilibrium between cosolvent in bulk solution and in the formed micelles is on the side of micelles, leading to the formation of micelles at a lower concentration with a small change in micellar size. According to the 1H NMR, with the addition of propylene glycol, there is a slight shift of SDS peaks towards lower ppm regions in comparison to the D2O peak. The shift is more evident with the increase in the amount of added propane-1,2-diol in comparison to the NMR spectra of pure SDS. Addition of propane-1,2-diol causes the upfield shift of the protons associated with hydrophilic groups, causing the shielding effect. This signifies that the alcohol is linked with the polar head groups of SDS due to its proximity to the SDS molecules.

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Corrosion Protection of Q235 Steel Using Epoxy Coatings Loaded with Calcium Carbonate Microparticles Modified by Sodium Lignosulfonate in Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14081982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (8) ◽

pp. 1982

Author(s):

Weilin Liu ◽

Jiansan Li ◽

Xiangqi Huang ◽

Jinye Bi

Keyword(s):

Calcium Carbonate ◽

Corrosion Inhibitor ◽

Aqueous Media ◽

Mechanical Tests ◽

Attenuated Total Reflection ◽

Shielding Effect ◽

Sodium Lignosulfonate ◽

Epoxy Coatings ◽

Pencil Hardness ◽

Q235 Steel

In this study, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) microparticles having pH-sensitive properties were loaded with sodium lignosulfonate (SLS), a corrosion inhibitor. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), UV–VIS spectrophotometer (UV-vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and attenuated total reflection-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) were applied to evaluate the properties of the synthetic microparticles. This material could lead to the release of corrosion inhibitor under different pH conditions of the aqueous media. However, the extent of release of the corrosion inhibitor in the acidic media was higher, leading to enhanced shielding effect of the Q235 steel. These microparticles can serve as anti-corrosion additive for epoxy resin-coated Q235 steel. Electrochemical experiments were used to assess the anti-corrosive ability of the epoxy coatings in simulated concrete pore (SCP) solution, confirming the superior corrosion inhibition of the epoxy coating via incorporation of 5 wt % calcium carbonate microparticles loaded with SLS (SLS/CaCO3). The physical properties of coating specimens were characterized by water absorption, contact angle, adhesion, and pencil hardness mechanical tests.

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