A Simulation Method for Analyzing and Evaluating Rail System Performance Based on Speed Profile

This paper presents and discusses a simulation method for analyzing and evaluating system performance on a rail line from the perspective of speed profile. Dynamic analysis for train motions is introduced, and a discrete time-operation graph is proposed to represent the relation between speed profile and energy consumption. Based on them, an analytical model is formulated to provide a quick insight into the system performance. The discrete-time simulation (DTS) method is then implemented to study the system in detail. Compared to the existing simulations, two innovations are included in the DTS: (1) the analytical lookup tables that can simplify the dynamic computation and, (2) the speed profile adjustment process that forecasts and avoids future conflicts based on practical constraints. The numerical results show that the DTS speed profile has advantages over existing methods. Finally, the DTS method is used to analyze and evaluate the system performance of the current timetable on Beijing Yizhuang Metro Line. The results suggest that the current timetable is not robust enough, and thus possible improvements are discussed at both scheduling and operating stages. The proposed method is verified to be effective and reliable for practical uses.     

A method for recovery of iron,titanium, and vanadium from vanadium-bearing titanomagnetite

An innovative method for recovering valuable elements from vanadium-bearing titanomagnetite is proposed. This method involves two procedures: low-temperature roasting of vanadium-bearing titanomagnetite and water leaching of roasting slag. During the roasting process, the reduction of iron oxides to metallic iron, the sodium oxidation of vanadium oxides to water-soluble sodium vanadate, and the smelting separation of metallic iron and slag were accomplished simultaneously. Optimal roasting conditions for iron/slag separation were achieved with a mixture thickness of 42.5 mm, a roasting temperature of 1200°C, a residence time of 2 h, a molar ratio of C/O of 1.7, and a sodium carbonate addition of 70 wt%, as well as with the use of anthracite as a reductant. Under the optimal conditions, 93.67% iron from the raw ore was recovered in the form of iron nugget with 95.44% iron grade. After a water leaching process, 85.61% of the vanadium from the roasting slag was leached, confirming the sodium oxidation of most of the vanadium oxides to water-soluble sodium vanadate during the roasting process. The total recoveries of iron, vanadium, and titanium were 93.67%, 72.68%, and 99.72%, respectively.     

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator—emerging regulator of cancer

Mutations of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) cause cystic fibrosis, the most common life-limiting recessive genetic disease among Caucasians. CFTR mutations have also been linked to increased risk of various cancers but remained controversial for a long time. Recent studies have begun to reveal that CFTR is not merely an ion channel but also an important regulator of cancer development and progression with multiple signaling pathways identified. In this review, we will first present clinical findings showing the correlation of genetic mutations or aberrant expression of CFTR with cancer incidence in multiple cancers. We will then focus on the roles of CFTR in fundamental cellular processes including transformation, survival, proliferation, migration, invasion and epithelial–mesenchymal transition in cancer cells, highlighting the signaling pathways involved. Finally, the association of CFTR expression levels with patient prognosis, and the potential of CFTR as a cancer prognosis indicator in human malignancies will be discussed.     

定期保障模式下舰船编队携行备件配置优化

舰船编队海上任务期间,需要制定合理的携行备件方案以提高装备的战备完好性.针对海上定期保障模式下,将多层级复杂装备结构等效为单层级,提出一种备件需求分析与配置优化的近似方法,根据系统可靠性理论,建立了多阶段任务下的装备可用度评估模型,采用基于补给周期的分段求解方法.通过算例,采用边际优化算法得到携行备件优化方案,对模型结果进行了仿真验证,结果表明:模型计算结果与仿真结果吻合,两种取整方式下的方案费效比相当,采用定期保障模式能够提高备件供应效率,进一步增强备件方案的鲁棒性.     

Mechanical and corrosion properties of low-carbon steel prepared by friction stir processing

Low-carbon steel plates were successfully subjected to normal friction stir processing(NFSP) in air and submerged friction stir processing(SFSP) under water, and the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of the NFSP and SFSP samples were investigated. Phase transformation and dynamic recrystallization resulted in fine-grained ferrite and martensite in the processed zone. The SFSP samples had smaller ferrites(5.1 μm), finer martensite laths(557 nm), and more uniform distribution of martensite compared to the NFSP samples. Compared to the base material(BM), the microhardness of the NFSP and SFSP samples increased by 19.8% and 27.1%, respectively because of the combined strengthening effects of grain refinement, phase transformation, and dislocation. The ultimate tensile strengths(UTSs) of the NFSP and SFSP samples increased by 27.1% and 38.7%, respectively. Grain refinement and martensite transformation also improved the electrochemical corrosion properties of the low-carbon steel. Overall, the SFSP samples had better mechanical properties and electrochemical corrosion resistance than the NFSP samples.     

超强筋小麦粉面包烘焙技术研究

为了烘焙出能充分表现超强筋小麦济麦229面粉品质特性的优良面包,设置了4种醒发时间处理、5种酵母和糖用量处理、4种配粉处理,对超强筋小麦面粉的面包品质进行了评价分析。结果表明,在4个醒发时间处理中,当面团醒发时间为30min和面包胚醒发时间为50min时,烘焙的面包品质最好。在5种酵母和糖用量的处理中,利用吐司面包程序时,干酵母和糖的用量分别为6g和24g时烘焙的面包品质最好；利用法式面包程序时,干酵母和糖的用量分别为3g和18g时烘焙的面包品质最好。在4个配粉处理中,200g超强筋小麦济麦229面粉中添加100g普通小麦济麦22面粉的混粉烘焙得到的面包品质最好。因此,适当调整超强筋小麦粉面包的面团、面包胚醒发时间及物料配比,可以烘焙出品质优良的面包。     

统一碳税和差异化碳税下的再制造绩效评价

分别在无碳税、统一碳税和差异化碳税三种政策下,构建了垄断制造商的利润最大化决策模型,研究实施不同碳税政策对制造商的再制造生产决策、碳排放和社会福利的影响.研究表明:相比于无碳税政策,政府征收碳税减少了制造商的利润和碳排放,在一定条件下有利于提高社会福利;实施碳税政策有利于鼓励更多类型的制造商参与再制造,并且差异化碳税比统一碳税具有更大的灵活性.进一步地,结合理论比较和数值试验,研究了政府在统一碳税的基础上分别做单向和双向差异化碳税调整后的绩效变化情况,结论表明:统一碳税与差异化碳税不存在绝对占优的碳税形式.政府应根据再制造品特点、单位环境污染损失、统一碳税基准水平和调整幅度等特点,采取合理的碳税调整方式以优化社会福利.     

基于MSP430F5438A的工业排污督察管理终端设计

工业排污占环境污染高达70％,传统水质监测方法效率低且排污企业暗自偷排、突排污水问题严重,为此设计了一款基于MSP430F5438A和北斗的工业排污督察管理终端.工业排污督察管理终端以MSP430F5438A为核心控制器,利用北斗定位模块定位排污口位置并借助水质检测单元实时采集pH值、温度、浑浊度、溶解氧、氨氮浓度等信息,再通过带有注册包和心跳包功能的GPRS通信模块传输数据至监测中心.实现了对分散式工厂排污的实时远程动态监测,提供实时的水质、位置等信息.实际运行表明,终端运行稳定,相对于其他设计,功耗更低,通信更加灵活,更方便,更安全.     

Most Likely Optimal Subsampled Markov Chain Monte Carlo

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity - Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) requires to evaluate the full data likelihood at different parameter values iteratively and is often computationally...     

Estimation of Partially Linear Panel Data Models with Cross-Sectional Dependence

Journal of Systems Science and Complexity - This paper studies the estimation of the partially linear panel data models, allowing for cross-sectional dependence through a common factors structure....