Numerical simulation of hydrogen air combustion in meso scale IC engine

The burning rate of hydrogen air pre mixture on meso scale is mainly determined by its chemical reaction rate. So a Laminar Finite Rate Model, the gas phase reaction mechanism for the combustion of hydrogen air mixture which consists of 19 reversible elementary reactions and the dynamic mesh method are adopted to simulate the combustion of hydrogen air mixture in a meso scale IC engine which operates a quasi gas power cycle under ultrahigh combustion load. The combustion of hydrogen air mixture on meso scale in the micro combustion chamber with moving boundary can be stable. The complete thermodynamic process of heat addition, internal energy increasing, and a boundary work output producing during expansion can be perfectly achieved in the closed combustion system of the meso scaled IC engine igniting the hydrogen air mixture by wire surface of high temperature. However, running parameters such as cycle period, initial pressure and fuel/air ratio have complex effects on the hydrogen air combustion of micro closed container with moving boundary.     

Simulation of the penetration rate (ROP) of the air percussion drilling

It is difficult to calculate the penetration rate (ROP) of percussion drilling. In the early research, the empirical or semiempirical formulae of the ROP are derived from the laboratory or field data collected by the researchers. However, the ROP value of the formulae is not as accurate as that in the field. Benefiting from the dynamic model, the geometric structure model and the theory of the roller cone bit, the mathematical model of the hammer bit, the mathematical model of the true bottom hole and the mathematical model between the tooth and the rock of the hammer bit are established. Hence the ROP of the air percussion drilling can be predicted by simulation. Field tests show the models are reliable and the results are coincident with that in the field. The research can help to redesign the hammer bit and optimize the drilling parameters.     

Numerical simulation of outburst prevention air door destruction by coal and gas outbursts

We explore the destruction of outburst prevention air doors by coal and gas outbursts using numerical simulation. The reflective overpressure when an outburst acts on doors is elucidated, and its formula is obtained. The destruction of outburst prevention wind doors by coal and gas outburst are simulated using ANSYS software based on data of wind door pressure obtained by similarity simulation experiment. The simulation results show that the weakest place of gate posts is where the wind tube is. Simulation results also show the first shock wave pressure that acts on an outburst prevention wind door is not the maximum one. Due to the effect of reflected overpressure, the outburst prevention wind door pressure will reach the maximum in several milliseconds. This finding is similar to the experiment result.     

Tests and analysis on energy consumption of heating ventilating and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings

Three typical commercial buildings in Chongqing, P.R. China were selected to study the actual summertime operation and energy situations of heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial buildings. Based on tests of energy consumption of HVAC systems in these three buildings, we analyzed the electricity consumption of the main components of the air conditioning systems. The energy efficiency of the chillers and air conditioning water distribution systems were studied. The indoor thermal environment in these three buildings were also tested and discussed. It is concluded that problems exist in the air conditioning systems of commercial buildings. Among the problems are over sized system design, low equipment operating efficiencies, poor operation management, and lack of indoor temperature controls. To reduce energy consumption of HVAC systems in commercial buildings, we propose energy efficient strategies such as sizing systems based on accurate load calculation and automatic control under partial load conditions.