A New Process and Technology for Rapid Prototyping of A μ-Micro Motor

A new process and technology of rapid prototyping for a μ-micro motor is presented as a nontraditional machining and an advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) to be realized by using masks, including the operation principle of the motor, structure design, technique, driven circuit, and quality examination with Raman spectrum. The μ-micro motor is fabricated by the micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) process, the structure design must be considered to fabricate or assembly the parts during machining the motor in the meantime. The research proved that integration of IC (integrated circuit) process and MEMS using masks is effective in obtaining the rapid prototyping manufacturing of the μ-micro motor. With the mature technique to fabricate the motor, there are advantages to produce the motor in short time and with lower cost than before. The motor is a common power source of micro machines in military and civilian applications, for example, applied to micro robot, micro bio medicine, and micro machine. The size of the motor is 190 μm in maximum diameter by 125 μm in height that is bulk machined in array with the number of hundreds of micro motors on a substrate.     

An improved regularization method to resolve integer ambiguity in rapid positioning using single frequency GPS receivers

A new approach is employed in GPS rapid positioning using several-epoch single frequency phase data.Firstly, the structure characteristic of the normal matrix in GPS rapid positioning is analyzed. Then, in the light of the characteristic, based on TIKHONOV regularization theorem,a new regularizer is designed to mitigate the ill-condition of the normal matrix. The accurate float ambiguity solutions and their MSEM (Mean Squared Error Matrix) are obtained using several-epoch single frequency phase data. Combined with LAMBDA method, the new approach was used to fix the integer ambiguities correctly and quickly using MSEM instead of the cofactor matrix of the ambiguities. Finally, a baseline over 3 km is taken as an example. The fixed integer ambiguities by the new approach using five epoch single frequency phase data are the same as those fixed by Bernese software using long time data. The success rate of fixing the integer ambiguities is 100 percent using 197 group data.Compared with the traditional methods, the new approach provides better accuracy and efficiency in GPS rapid positioning. So, the new approach has an extensive application outlook in deformation monitoring, pseudokinematic relative positioning, and attitude determination, etc.     

Introduction to Rainbow Technology

Rainbow technology emerges as a new and developing technology in thepresent world. It was developed by usihg the theory of white light diffraction."Rainbow glass" and "rainbow lamps" will show colourful and dazzlinglybrilliant, stereoscopic rainbow before your eyes, offerig you new artisticconception and the enjoyment of beauty. The inventor of this new technology is Mr. Shang Huichun, a senior engineerof the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is also a cocurrent professor of theUniversity of Petroleum, China.     

Agent communication channel based on BACnet

We analyze the common shortcoming in the existing agent MTPs (message transport protocols).With employing the File object and related service AtomicWriteFile of BACnet (a data communication protocol building automation and controlnetworks),a new method of agent message transport is proposed and implemented. Every agent platform (AP) has one specified File object and agents in another AP can communicate with agents in the AP by using AtomicWriteFile service.Agent messages can be in a variety of formats.In implementation,BACnet/IP and Ethernet are applied as the BACnet data link layers respectively.The experiment results show that the BACnet can provide perfect support for agent communication like other conventional protocols such as hypertext transfer protocol(HTTP),remote method invocation (RMI) etc.and has broken through the restriction of TCP/IP.By this approach,the agent technology is introduced into the building automation control network system.     

Preliminary results of direct cell-matrix assembly technology

Tissue loss and end-stage organ failure has been an emergent problem for humanity. Solving this problem at the most basic level is currently an area of great interest to many.researchers. At the end of the 20th century, tissue engineering technology began using formed scaffolds to indirectly control the assembly of cells. This technology has resulted in a new way to artificially fabricate tissues.But the method has been limited to simple tissue types,such as bone, skin, muscle and tendon. The fabrication of complex organs by this technology is still not possible.A possible alternative is assembling cells directly into a viable and predefined structure.     

Advances in geochemical research on nanometer materials

Important advances have been made in the field of geochemistry since nanometer science and technology were introduced into the field of geoscience. The nanometer particulates have been discovered in naturally-occurring ore deposits, volcano-eruptive materials and geo-gases, and a more detailed exploration of the metallogenic mechanism of endogenic metallic ore deposits has been conducted. It is considered that some ore-forming metals may transport in the form of native particulates. Because they have very strong capabilities of adsorption, adsorption is always regarded as an important mechanism of metallogenesis under supergenic and low temperature conditions. Therefore, a new technology of ore exploration has also been developed. This paper attempts to review the new advances in geochemical research on nanometer materials, as well as its perspectivess.     

A Study of Melt Flow Analysis of an ABS-Iron Composite in Fused Deposition Modelling Process

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a filament based rapid prototyping system which offers the possibility of introducing new composite material for the FDM process as long as the new material can be made in feedstock filament form. Swinburne has been undertaking extensive research in development of new composite materials involving acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and other materials including metals. In order to predict the behaviour of new ABS based composite materials in the course of FDM process, it is necessary to investigate the flow of the composite material in liquefier head. No such study is available considering the geometry of the liquefier head. This paper presents 2-D and 3-D numerical analysis of melt flow behaviour of a representative ABS-iron composite through the 90-degree bent tube of the liquefier head of the fused deposition modelling process using ANSYS FLOTRAN and CFX finite element packages. Main flow parameters including temperature, velocity, and pressure drop have been investigated. Filaments of the filled ABS have been fabricated and characterized to verify the possibility of prototyping using the new material on the current FDM machine. Results provide promising information in developing the melt flow modelling of metal-plastic composites and in optimising the FDM parameters for better part quality with such composites.     

Signcryption-Based Key Management for MANETs Applications in Mobile Commerce

Mobile commerce uses wireless device and wireless link to result in the transfer of values in exchange of information, services or goods. Wireless mobile ad hoc networks （MANETs） will bring a revolution to the business model of mobile commerce if such networks are used as the underlying network technology for mobile commerce. Mobile commerce will remain in a niche market until the security issue is properly addressed. Hence, security is also very important for MANET applications in mobile commerce. Robust key management is one of the most crucial technologies for security of MANETs. In this paper, a new solution for key management is proposed using identity-based （ID-based） signcryption and threshold secret sharing. It enables flexible and efficient key management while respecting the constraints of MANETs. In our solution, each mobile host uses its globally unique identity as its public key. It greatly decreases the computation and storage costs of mobile hosts, as well as communication cost for system key management.     

Nonuniform stretch processing for the range profile of a target with micro-motion

Complex motions such as micro-motions induce complex range-Doppler coupling effect in radar imaging. Hence, it is a challenge to reconstruct a clear range profile of a target with micro-motion. Stretch processing with fine motion compensation cannot perform well while it ties to eliminate the distortion of range profile caused by Doppler effect, because it is difficult to accurately estimate each scattering center velocity during coherent processing interval. Based on nonuniform stretch processing (NSP), a new technology is proposed to decouple range, time and Doppler and then achieve range profile of target with micro-motion. The new technology uses a new synthetic wide-band waveform and has an innovative mathematic interpretation. Statistical properties of the new approach are primarily examined. Typical models of target with micro-motion for high resolution radar are presented. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate the performance of the new technology and the simulation results confirm our expectations.     

Evaluation and characterization of an endosperm-specific sbeⅡa promoter in wheat

Starch,the main component of the wheat grain,is the product of a complex biochemical pathway. The sbeⅡα gene plays a key role in controlling the synthesis of starch, in particular, the biosynthesis of amylopectin,in maturing wheat grain.To investigate its regulatory mechanisms and endosperm-specific expression pattern, the sbeⅡα promoter (3094 bp in length) was cloned using APCR and sequenced.The effect of a series of deletions was studied using a GUS transient assay system. Results showed that the 3094 bp sequence (sbe.g construct) exhibited full stable promoting activity and that the activities of 5′ or 3′ deletions reduced levels of GUS expression. Some constructs with internal deletions showed only weak activity, however,sbe.e, with a deletion from -1579—--1210 bp resulted in higher levels of expression than the full-length promoter sequence, sbe.g. This indicates that motifs such as the -300 bp element, G-box and/or P-box act as positive elements and are necessary in determining the promoter‘s endosperm-specific pattern and that negative repressor elements or motifs may also be present within the -1579—-1210 bp sequence. The age of wheate ndosperm tissue used in the GUS-transient assay system is shown to be of significant importance.     

Characterization of a PDR type ABC transporter gene from wheat （Triticum aestivum L.）

DON, as a virulence factor, plays an important role in the infection of Fusarium graminearum in wheat. The infection ability of F. graminearum depends on its capacity of producing DON. The production of DON by F. graminearum is significantly decreased in the wheat varieties with scab resistance. In this study, GeneChip analysis indicated that an EST encoding an ATP-binding cassette （ABC） transporter was up-regulated by 45 times in a wheat landrace Wangshuibai, which is resistant to DON accumulation. A pair of EST-derived primers were designed based on the EST sequence, and a clone was then isolated from a wheat genomic DNA TAC library. The TAC clone was sequenced using chromosome walking and gene prediction was conducted using Softberry. A cDNA clone of this gene was subsequently isolated from Wangshuibai induced by DON using gene-specific primers designed according to the untranslated sequence of the gene. The genome size of the gene is 7377 bp, consisting of 19 exons with coding sequences of 4308 bp. It encodes a protein with 1435 amino acid residues and the calculated molecular weight is about 161 kD. BLAST analysis indicated that the gene may belong to pleiotropic drug resistance （PDR） sub-family, and hence designated as TaPDR1 （Triticum aestivum pleiotropic drug resistance）. TaPDR1 was located on chromosome 5A of wheat using nullisomic-tetrasomic lines of Chinese Spring. TaPDR1 was up-regulated by induction of both DON and F. graminearum. Expression patterns of TaPDR1 were different in wild-type Wangshuibai and the fast-neutron induced Wangshuibai mutant lacking FHB1, a major QTL of FHB resistance and DON resistance in chromosome arm 3BS. These results suggested that TaPDR1 might be a candidate gene responsible for DON accumulation resistance. The expression profile showed that TaPDR1 expression was neither induced by hormones typically involved in biotic stress, such as JA and SA, nor by abiotic stresses, such as heat, cold, wounding and NaCI. However, TaPDR1 expression was regulated by Al^3＋ and [Ca^2＋], indicating that [Ca^2＋]1 might mediate the signal of TaPDR1 expression.     

SCWR for Future LargeScale Nuclear Power Generation

The ambitious nuclear power program motivates the Chinese nuclear community to develop advanced reactor concepts of generation IV, in order to ensure the longterm, stable and sustainable development of nuclear power. The supercritical watercooled reactor (SCWR) has favorable features in economics, sustainability and technology availability. It is the logical extension of the existing PWR technology and has very promising perspectives in largescale power generation in China. This paper describes the main features of SCWR. New designs of SCWR core structure and fuel assemblies are proposed. Preliminary analysis using a coupled neutronphysics/thermalhydraulics method is carried out and shows a good feasibility of the new design proposal.     

Distribution of highly repeated DNA sequences in Haynaldia villosa and its application in the identification of alien chromatin

Haynaldia villosa (L.) is a wild relative species of common wheat that possesses many beneficial genes that can be used for wheat improvement. The accurate detection of H. villosa chromosomes in the genetic background of wheat is critical for transferring its beneficial genes to common wheat by chromosome engineering. The aim of the present study was to investigate the distribution patterns of two repeated DNA sequences, pSc119.2 and pAs1, as well as two rDNA multigene family sequences, 45S rDNA and 5S rDNA, in the individual chromosomes of H. villosa for the future precise identification of alien chromatin in germplasm development and breeding programs. A set of common wheat-H. villosa disomic addition 1V-7V lines was used to determine these specific signals on individual chromosomes of H. villosa. The results showed that two rDNA probes, pTa71 (45S rDNA) and pTa794 (5S rDNA), were located on 1VS and 5VS, respectively, and the signal could be discriminated exclusively in the common wheat background as effective markers of 1VS and 5VS. Furthermore, all seven chromosomes of H. villosa could be distinguished clearly by fluorescence in situ hybridization using pSc119.2 and pAs1 as probes in combination. The utilization of these cytogenetic markers of repetitive sequences, combined with other molecular markers sometimes, will make it possible for a precise identification of alien chromosomes with high efficiency.     

Progress in research and application of water mist fire suppression technology

Water mist technology in fire suppression has been a subject of many investigations over the last decade.This paper introduces the concept of water mist technology and discusses its extinguishment mechanisms in comparison with other fire suppression systems briefly. A survey is made on the recent applications of water mist for (1) Class B spray and pool fires in machinery spaces, gas turbine enclosures,combat vehicles, and flammable liquid storage rooms; (2) Class A fires in residential occupancies, marine accommodations and public spaces, heritage buildings and libraries; (3) Class C fires in electronic equipment and computer rooms;and (4) the fires in aircraft onboard cabin and cargo compartments. The paper proceeds to review some new applications of water mist for the Class K fires in commercial cook rooms. Use of water mist for total-ship protection as well as the fire protection of heavy goods vehicle shuttle trains is also investigated. At last, the up-to-date development of corresponding test to evaluate the capabilities and limitaions of water mist is discussed.     

New Abnormal Cervical Cell Detection Method of Multi-Spectral Pap Smears

Considering the problem of traditional cervical cancer detection method that brings high false negative rate （FNR） and high false positive rate （FPR）, a new abnormal cervical cells detection method of multi-spectral Pap smear is proposed in this thesis, on the basis of multi-spectral microscopic imaging technology and computer automotive recognition technology. At first, image in a specific wave band is segmented according to the relationship between intensity and spectrum of each pixel. Then, multi-spectral features of each pixel are extracted making use of improved cosine correlation analysis （CCA） algorithm. Combined with the characteristic of each cell＇s area, final definition is made. Experiments have proved the new approach could identify abnormal cells efficiently as well as lower FNR and FPR.     

Temperature distribution of boron-manganese sheet metal blank by induction heating in application for hot stamping

In order to speed up the production and save more energy in hot stamping process, the induction heating technology as a new effective heating method is considerable. Finite element （FE）-simulation and a series of experiments are carried out to research the temperature homogenization of induction heating with the face inductor. It is found the edge effect has a notable influence on the temperature distribution. Results concerning the mechanical properties of the stamped part as well as surface characteristics will be presented and discussed.     

Two-Way Digital Video Transmission over Medium-Voltage Power-Lines Using Time-Domain Synchronous Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Technology

This paper describes field trials of two-way digital video transmissions over a 700-m long medium-voltage power cable using a frequency division duplex scheme. The purpose is to check the feasibility of using time-domain synchronous orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (TDS-OFDM) technology in powerline communication (PLC). TDS-OFDM is the core technology in digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), developed by Tsinghua University for digital television terrestrial multimedia broadcast applications and successfully adopted in the Chinese Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Standard. PLC systems are widely believed to be bandwidth or data throughput limited. However, the use of known pseudo random sequences as guard intervals for synchronization and channel estimation in TDS-OFDM greatly reduces the system overhead and increases the spectrum efficiency. These experiments show that TDS-OFDM is appropriate not only for broadcasting but also for PLC applications with appropriate modifications.     

Self powered systems by nanogenerators and smart MEMS by piezotronics

Developing wireless nanodevices and nanosystems is of critical importance for sensing, medical science, environmental/infrastructure monitoring, defense technology and even personal electronics. It is highly desirable for wireless devices to be self powered without using battery, without which most of the sensor network may be impossible. The piezoelectric nanogenerators have the potential to serve as self sufficient power sources for micro/nano systems. For wurtzite structures that have non central symmetry, such as ZnO, GaN and InN, a piezoelectric potential (piezopotential) is created in the crystal by applying a strain. The nanogenerator is invented by using the piezopotential as the driving force for electrons to flow in respond to a dynamic straining of piezoelectric nanowires. A gentle straining can produce an output voltage of up to 20～50 V from an integrated nanogenerator. Furthermore, piezopotential in the wurtzite structure can serve as gate voltage that can effectively tune/control the charge transport across an interface/junction; electronics fabricated based on such a mechanism is coined as piezotronics, with applications in force/pressure triggered/controlled electronic devices, sensors, logic units and memory. By using the piezotronic effect, it is showed that the optoelectronic devices fabricated using wurtzite materials can have superior performance as solar cell, photon detector and light emitting diode. Piezotronic is likely to serve as “mechanosensation” for directly interfacing biomechanical action with silicon based technology and active flexible electronics. The paper gives a brief review about the basis of nanogenertors and piezotronics and their potential applications in smart MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems).