Parametric effects on the combustion flow field of a typical strut-based scramjet combustor

The flame-holding mechanism in hypersonic propulsion technology is the most important factor in prolonging the duration time of hypersonic vehicles.The two-dimensional coupled implicit Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations,the shear-stress transport k-ω turbulence model and the finite-rate/eddy-dissipation reaction models were used to simulate the combustion flow field of a typical strut-based scramjet combustor.We investigated the effects of the hydrogen-air reaction mechanism and fuel injection temperature and pressure on the parametric distributions in the combustor.The numerical results show qualitative agreement with the experimental data.The hydrogen-air reaction mechanism makes only a slight difference in parametric distributions along the walls of the combustor,and the expansion waves and shock waves exist in the combustor simultaneously.Furthermore,the expansion wave is formed ahead of the shock wave.A transition occurs from the shock wave to the normal shock wave when the injection pressure or temperature increases,and the reaction zone becomes broader.When the injection pressure and temperature both increase,the waves are pushed out of the combustor with subsonic flows.When the waves are generated ahead of the strut,the separation zone is formed in double near the walls of the combustor because of the interaction of the shock wave and the boundary layer.The separation zone becomes smaller and disappears with the disappearance of the shock wave.Because of the horizontal fuel injection,the vorticity is generated near the base face of the strut,and this region is the main origin for turbulent combustion.     

Protection efficacy of national wetland reserves in China

Wetlands have the most abundant biodiversity,the highest carbon sequestration capacity,and the highest values for ecological services per unit area,of all the world’s ecosystems.Practice has shown that establishing reserves is the most effective way of protecting typical ecosystems and their biodiversity,and saving rare or endangered wildlife.The Chinese government’s policy is to protect wetland systems by establishing reserves that encompass a massive network of wetlands,including wetland nature re-serves,internationally important wetlands,and wetland parks.Many are already established.The effect of protecting wetland nature reserves at the national level has not yet been reported.We used the latest database evaluating the protection value of wet-land reserves,and remotely sensed wetland maps(1978-2008) ,developed by the same mapping specialists and based on the same classification system,and related environmental data,to evaluate the effects of protecting China’s national wetland reserves over the last 30 years.We conclude that(i) the total area of wetland in the national wetland reserves has decreased over the last 30 years to 8152.47 km2,and just 8% of China’s net decrease in wetlands;(ii) about 79% of the 91 national wetland reserves are in a poor condition.These are generally located around the Yangtze River,Eastern Coast,the Three Rivers Source,and Southwest China.Protection measures should be undertaken urgently in these areas.Only 15% of national wetland reserves are under sound protection,and these are generally located in the upper reaches of the Songhua River;(iii) although 88% of national wetland re-serves are primitive(relatively natural) ,implying that the site selection has been scientific,a high percentage of national wetland reserves show early warning signs of decline and require urgent attention;(iv) based on our evaluation of protection effects and pressures on ecology,we have made a priority list of national wetland reserves,and propose several protection strategies.     

Preliminary estimation of the organic carbon pool in China’s wetlands

Accurate estimation of wetland carbon pools is a prerequisite for wetland resource conservation and implementation of carbon sink enhancement plans.The inventory approach is a realistic method for estimating the organic carbon pool in China’s wetlands at the national scale.An updated data and inventory approach were used to estimate the amount of organic carbon stored in China’s wetlands.Primary results are as follows:(1) the organic carbon pool of China’s wetlands is between 5.39 and 7.25 Pg,accounting for 1.3%-3.5% of the global level;(2) the estimated values and percentages of the organic carbon contained in the soil,water and vegetation pools in China’s wetlands are 5.04-6.19 Pg and 85.4%-93.5%,0.22-0.56 Pg and 4.1%-7.7%,0.13-0.50 Pg and 2.4%-6.9%,respectively.The soil organic carbon pool of China’s wetlands is greater than our previous estimate of 3.67 Pg,but is lower than other previous estimates of 12.20 and 8-10 Pg.Based on the discussion and uncertainty analysis,some research areas worthy of future attention are presented.     

高温超导本征结加工中的氩离子铣技术

最近, 用高温超导单晶Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_8+x 制备本征结器件从而实现太赫兹辐射源的研究有较大突破, 而本征结器件的样品制作仍需细致而深入的研究. 为此我们首先借助于单晶硅, 制作了矩形的高台(mesa)结构, 观测了在不同离子加速电压和不同离子束入射角度下, 氩离子铣的刻蚀速度和刻蚀形成台阶侧壁的形貌, 给出了一种刻蚀速率高、台阶侧壁陡峭、对样品损伤小的刻蚀方案, 用此方法加工出的高温超导本征结器件在一定条件下可以得到太赫兹辐射信号.     

Mapping wetland changes in China between 1978 and 2008

Four wetland maps for all China have been produced,based on Landsat and CBERS-02B remote sensing data between 1978 and 2008 (1978,1990,2000 and 2008).These maps were mainly developed by manual interpretation and validated by substantial field investigation in 2009.Based on these maps,we analyzed the 2008 wetland distribution in China and discussed wetland changes and their drivers over the past 30 years.(i) There were about 324097 km 2 of wetlands in 2008,for which inland marshes or swamps were the most common wetland type (35%),with lakes (26%) second.Most of the wetlands were in Heilongjiang,Inner Mongolia,Qinghai and Tibet,occupying about 55% of the national wetland area.(ii) From 1978 to 2008,China’s wetland area continually and significantly decreased,by about 33% based on changes in the wetland map.This was in sharp contrast to the increase in artificial wetlands,which increased by about 122%.Inland marshes accounted for the main loss of total wetlands from 1978 to 2000.From 2000 through 2008,riverine and lacustrine wetlands constituted the main wetland loss.Fortunately however,the rate of wetland loss decreased from 5523 to 831 km 2 /a.(iii) The change ratio of lost natural wetlands (including inland and coastal wetlands) to non-wetlands has decreased slightly over the past 30 years.From 1978 to 1990,nearly all natural wetlands (98%) lost were transformed into non-wetlands.However,the ratio declined to 86% from 1990 to 2000,and to 77% from 2000 to 2008.(iv) All Chinese provinces were divided into three groups according to patterns of wetland changes,which could relate to the driving forces of such changes.Tibet was completely different from other provinces,as it was one representative example in which there was a net wetland increase,because of global warming and decreased human activity since 1990.Increased economic development caused considerable wetland loss in most eastern provinces,and artificial wetlands increased.     

持续参与世界最大综合孔径望远镜SKA国际合作

平方公里阵SKA（Square Kilometre Array）是计划建造的世界最大综合孔径射电望远镜,致力于回答宇宙起源和基本力等问题.自1993年概念提出,全球已有20个国家67个科研机构的天文学家和工程师参与SKA预研究.中国在SKA发起、选址、工程概念及技术研发等方面起到了重要推进作用.目前SKA已进入建设准备阶段,包括中国在内的许多国家正在进行先导天线、相位阵馈源等SKA关键技术试验研究.中国持续参与SKA国际合作,组建团队探索有限科学目标、致力于高精度轻型天线设计与工艺研究、宽频带大视场接收机技术研究,将跨越式提升我国天文学和技术水平、我国工程和制造业水平,实现国际重大科学工程的＂中国创造＂里程碑.其可行性已通过多方分析和论证,SKA是中国参与21世纪国际重大科学工程千载难逢的机遇.     

Research progress in high intensity cyclotron technology

This paper briefly introduces several major application fields of high intensity proton accelerators and compares the developing status of various types of proton accelerators currently available at home and abroad. Technical parameters of typical accelerators are specified. The technical features of high intensity cyclotrons are summarized and a general introduction is given to the 3 major phases of research and development on high intensity cyclotrons at CIAE. In the end, emphasis is laid on the recent research of critical technology of high intensity cyclotrons as well as its developing progress.     

Comprehensive test stand for high-intensity cyclotron development

A comprehensive test stand for high-intensity cyclotron development,a 10 MeV 430 μA cyclotron,has been successfully constructed at China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) for the experimental verification of the viability of a 100 MeV high-intensity cyclotron (CYCIAE-100) being constructed at CIAE.The verification includes the overall design technology,detail design and engineering technology for the crucial parts of the machine,e.g.main magnet and beam diagnostics.It will also pave the way for future enhancement of the beam intensity.The test stand consists of a H-ion source,axial injection system,central region,main magnet and coil,RF resonator,stripping extraction,and auxiliary systems,which include the RF power amplifier,high voltage and DC power supplies,electric apparatus,beam diagnostics,control,vacuum,water cooling,pneumatic system,and safety interlock.This paper presents the work regarding the design and sub-system development of the test sand,and the results of the beam commissioning of the machine.