Pumping Conditions Research Articles

Gain performance and thermal effects of Nd:Glass and Nd,Y:SrF2 crystal

The gain performance and thermal effects of Nd:glass (N31) and Nd,Y:SrF2 crystal are investigated and compared. The results show that, under the same pump conditions, Nd,Y:SrF2 can provide a small-signal gain similar to that of N31. The main advantages of Nd,Y:SrF2 are its weaker thermal effects and greater thermal-fracture limitations compared with those of N31. In this paper, the two gain media are compared in the form of rods whose diameter is 5 mm and length is 60 mm. The small-signal gain coefficients of N31 and Nd,Y:SrF2 are 1.39 and 1.46, respectively, at a pump energy of 1.5 J/1 Hz. The pump energy is set at 1.5 J/8 Hz to experimentally investigate their thermal effects. The thermal wavefront of N31 is 0.987λ at a repetition rate of 10 Hz, whereas that of Nd,Y:SrF2 is 0.679λ. In thermal destructive experiments, N31 fractured at an average pump power of 15 W (1.5 J/10 Hz), whereas Nd,Y:SrF2 fractured at a higher power of 27 W (1.5 J/18 Hz) owing to its excellent thermal conductivity, which is 7.28 times that of N31. These results indicate the potential of Nd,Y:SrF2 crystal as a gain medium for high-repetition-rate laser amplifiers.

Analysis of the Behaviour of the Hydraulic Fluid HM VG 32 and HV 32 at Different Operating Conditions of the Axial-Piston Pump

Analysis of the Behaviour of the Hydraulic Fluid HM VG 32 and HV 32 at Different Operating Conditions of the Axial-Piston Pump

Anisotropy of coherent phonon in Bismuth crystal

In this article, we investigate the coherent A1g phonon mode in bismuth crystal using transient reflectivity measurements, focusing on two distinct crystallographic orientations: one with the principal axis ((111)-direction in the trigonal cell representation) perpendicular to the sample surface, and the other with the principal axis parallel to the surface. Our results demonstrate significant variations in the amplitude, frequency, and lifetime of the coherent phonon mode between these two orientations, even when identical pumping and probing conditions are applied. We attribute these differences to the anisotropy of the electron effective mass, which influences electron mobility and, in turn, affects the phonon dynamics in bismuth.

Emission spectrum and photon statistics in cavity-QED system under incoherent pumping

The emission spectrum is an important tool for studying the properties and interactions of matter. By comparing analytical and numerical solutions, we validate the applicability and limitations of the low-excitation approximation. Here we show that even with a moderate pumping rate, rich multiple peaks can be observed in the emission spectrum which is the result of excitation of higher dressed rungs. Moreover, we find distinct photon distributions in the steady state under different pumping and coupling conditions and the physical mechanisms behind these phenomena are also illustrated. Additionally, we also show that the interference between the emission channels of the emitter and cavity can result in asymmetry of the emission spectrum of the whole system even if the emitter is resonant with the cavity field. Our findings can help in understanding the nonlinear characteristics and photon statistics in the cavity-QED systems.

Topological photon pumping in quantum optical systems

We establish the concept of topological pumping in one-dimensional systems with long-range couplings and apply it to the transport of a photon in quantum optical systems. In our theoretical investigation, we introduce an extended version of the Rice-Mele model with all-to-all couplings. By analyzing its properties, we identify the general conditions for topological pumping and theoretically and numerically demonstrate topologically protected and dispersionless transport of a photon on a one-dimensional emitter chain. As concrete examples, we investigate three different popular quantum optics platforms, namely Ryd-berg atom lattices, dense lattices of atoms excited to low-lying electronic states, and atoms coupled to waveguides, using experimentally relevant parameters. We observe that despite the long-ranged character of the dipole-dipole interactions, topological pumping facilitates the transport of a photon with a fidelity per cycle which can reach 99.9%. Moreover, we find that the photon pumping process remains topologically protected against local disorder in the coupling parameters.

Study on the influence of guide vane opening on pressure pulsation of pump-turbine under zero flow pump condition

Abstract Reversible pump-turbine is the key equipment of energy conversion in large pumped storage power station, and it is the core of stable operation of power station. Under the pump condition, the internal pressure pulsation law of the pump-turbine has an important influence on the stable operation of the pump. In order to study the pressure pulsation characteristics of pump-turbine in pump mode under zero flow condition, this study carried out unsteady numerical simulation on three kinds of guide vane openings, and analyzed the amplitude frequency characteristics of pressure pulsation in turbine under different head and the influence of internal flow characteristics on pressure pulsation. The research shows that in the pump mode, when the guide vane opening of the turbine increases, the influence of the blade frequency and the shaft frequency on the vaneless area increases, resulting in the maximum pressure fluctuation amplitude in the vaneless area under the pump condition, especially when GVO = 19 °. At the same time, due to the influence of dynamic and static interference, the larger turbulent kinetic energy appears in the vaneless area and the connection between the guide vane flow channel and the runner flow channel, resulting in an increase in hydraulic loss. Both the experimental and simulation results show that the guide vane opening of 19 ° should be avoided to reduce the hydraulic loss in the vaneless area when the turbine is operated under the zero flow pump condition.

Numerical simulation on energy characteristics of pump-turbine under pump condition

Abstract To investigate the energy characteristics of the pump turbine in pump mode, we selected the pump turbine as the research object and employed the SST k-ω turbulence model to conduct three-dimensional steady numerical simulations of the internal flow field of the pump turbine under several typical flow conditions. Our findings indicate that the unit’s energy loss is primarily concentrated in the runner and guide vane areas. In the small flow condition area, the energy loss of the draft tube basin cannot be ignored, while the energy loss in the stay guide vane and spiral casing areas is relatively small due to their low flow velocity. As the flow rate decreases, the energy loss in the draft tube, runner, and guide vane areas increases continuously. Additionally, complex flows such as vortex flow and backflow appear in the double-row cascade flow channel, which obstructs the flow channel and increases dissipation energy. In typical flow conditions, the energy loss in the draft tube, runner, and guide vane areas is a significant factor contributing to the decrease in head.

Analysis of variable speed operating range of centrifugal pump with large flow and wide head variation

Abstract The advantages of variable speed centrifugal pump include its broad operating range, wide operating efficiency zone, high operational stability, and regulative characteristics of input power. When pump station has characteristics such as large flow rate changes, large pump head changes, the conventional fixed speed centrifugal pump cannot meet requirements of safe and stable operation under characteristic pump conditions. In order to ensure the safe and stable operation of the pump station within the operation range, the variable speed operation strategy of centrifugal pumps is adopted to enhance its wide amplitude adjustment capability and efficient operation. This paper uses an 8MW centrifugal pump with wide head range in China to analyze the factors that influence the operating range of pump unit in detail. The results indicate that the variable speed pump unit’s safe and effective operating range is determined by the cavitation margin, hump margin, speed range, and pump maximum input power. The hydraulic design can improve the hump safety margin and cavitation characteristics of the operating zone, and then expand the operating range of the pump unit. Meanwhile, increasing the static suction head, reducing the hump margin, controlling pump head amplitude, and appropriately increasing the maximum input power limit are the best ways to extend centrifugal pump’s operating range and improve its adjustable capability. The results can provide reference for parameter selection and hydraulic design of large variable centrifugal pump in the future.

Investigation into the Energy Loss Mechanism of Pump Turbine During the Runaway Process Based on Entropy Production Theory

Abstract The power-trip of the pump under certain conditions leads to the runaway of the unit, causing dangerous transitional process in pumped storage power stations. This process is characterized by transient hydraulic features like flow separation and vortex structures, which increase hydraulic losses significantly and severely impact unit efficiency and stability. This paper aims to elucidate the mechanism of energy loss due to unstable flow during pump turbine runaway. It focuses on a high-head model pump turbine, examining the transient flow process from pump conditions to runaway conditions. It conducts quantitative analysis of energy loss using entropy production theory, besides, further clarifies the location and causes of hydraulic losses by integrating with internal flow analysis. The results show that a significant high-entropy production zone is captured in the pump braking condition, indicating extremely chaotic internal flow in this area during the runaway transition process. Additionally, throughout the transition process, turbulent entropy production initially increases, then decreases. Turbulent entropy production accounts for more than 80% of total entropy production, indicating that turbulent entropy production dominates throughout the entire transition process. The energy of the water is primarily dissipated within the runner during the runaway process. The maximum proportion is 87%, which is in the pump braking condition. Correlation analysis between flow and hydraulic losses reveals that vortex structure induced by flow separation under off-design conditions is the primary contributor to increased hydraulic losses.

A novel multi-excitation transient vibration framework for coupling three- and one-dimensional pumped storage hydropower shafting systems

In vibration models of shafting systems, the hydraulic excitation is difficult to characterize due to the complex and changeable hydraulic factors. Thus, hydropower units are not well understood in terms of their dynamics and stability control under transient processes. A hydraulic–mechanical–electric multi-excitation transient vibration calculation framework is developed for analyzing the relationship between shafting vibration and internal flow regimes. First, the boundary data from penstocks, tailraces, and hydro-turbine are interacted with using one-dimensional and three-dimensional (1D–3D) coupling; Second, user-defined function secondary development is applied to achieve two-stage guide vane closure and the runner's variable speed rotation; Third, based on the computational fluid dynamics results, a multi-excitation vibration model is established to analyze shafting system characteristics. There is less than 1.2% error between the algorithm and the field test in terms of speed peak values. Under braking or reverse pumping modes, various vortice clusters are generated in the blade channel as well as the cascade, blocking the flow passage and leading to the runner's unbalanced force. Three sudden increases in vibration amplitudes of the shafting system have occurred in the radial direction under load rejection, each corresponded to the runner's stall rotations. The change trend in axial vibration amplitudes, however, is closely related to the change in axial hydraulic thrust. Furthermore, in braking and reverse pumping conditions, the axis trajectory is more complex under the action of multiple coupling factors than when only hydraulic factors are considered.

Modeling of the temperature field in the soil massive for different operating modes of the ground source heat pump

The paper considers modeling the influence of the operating modes of the ground source heat pump for heating and air conditioning systems using geothermal source of energy from borehole on the temperature of the soil formation around the borehole with the account of climate conditions of Ukraine. The proposed methodology of modelling of the ground source heat pump with the account of reversible direction of heat flow for heating and cooling work modes contributes to the field of energy system models. The ultimate goals are to obtain criterion dependencies for calculating the operating parameters of a geothermal borehole and to develop a methodology for designing geothermal boreholes taking into account their long-term operation in a cyclic mode. The idea behind the method allows high spatial and temporal resolution as well as the inclusion of the technical details of the power system and formation the temperature of the soil massive around the borehole for the climate conditions of the Ukraine and South-East Regions of Europe. The novelty of this method is the usage of a parametric approach is chosen to analyze different reversible operating modes of the ground source heat pump for heating and cooling. This provides insights on the systematic effects of ground source heat pump operation with regeneration with limitation on reaching negative temperatures at the bottom of the borehole, which can lead to ice formation, an increase in the volume of soil massive during freezing and destruction of pipelines. The article describes the change in the temperature of the soil mass under the operating conditions of a heat pump in two modes - stationary and with alternating "heat supply - cooling (air conditioning)" for long-term operation. Based on the obtained results it was revealed that when a geothermal borehole operates with an alternating direction of heat flow (with regeneration), the long-term consequences of operation associated with the deviation of the soil massive temperature from the background value are reduced. The additional novelty aspect of modelling was obtained for the operating parameters of a geothermal source of energy with the account of longterm reversible operating mode of the heat pump. The energy balance model is well suited for the analysis of temperature in the bottom part of the geothermal boreholes was revealed for heating and air conditioning systems due to the non-stationary thermal loads determined by climatic conditions of the Ukraine and South-East Regions of Europe. The obtained results may serve as a new approach to optimization technical and economic indicators of geothermal boreholes during operation of the ground source heat pump operating with the account of reversible direction of heat flow for heating and cooling work modes to have continuous improvement of energy efficiency

Emission in the Biological Window from AIE-Based Carbazole-Substituted Furan-Based Compounds for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes and Random Lasers.

The emission quenching observed in devices utilizing luminescent materials such as solid thin films is a prevalent issue. Consequently, searching for new organic luminescent compounds exhibiting aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behavior and characterized by relatively simple and cost-effective synthesis is of crucial interest among applications from optoelectronics and organic lasing branches. Herein, we report the optical properties of three furan-based carbazole-substituted compounds, namely, tBuCBzSO2Ph, tBuCBzSPh, and tBuCbzTCF, exhibiting the aforementioned AIE phenomenon. The optical properties of dyes were determined in classical spectroscopic experiments supported by quantum-chemical calculations. The thermal investigations and electrochemical properties of dyes were performed to verify their usefulness in the construction of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). In pursuit of this objective, OLEDs with a different design were fabricated, and their performance was subject to evaluation. In more detail, the different design strategies relying on the utilization of neat-dye films, as well as the preparation of dye-doped poly(9-vinylcarbazole):2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-5-(4-biphenylyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (PVK:PBD) matrices were examined. The analysis that was conducted indicated the superior potential of tBuCBzSPh for optoelectronic applications. Notably, the positive impact of the AIE effect on the emission of the OLEDs and the ability to establish the lasing phenomenon in asymmetric, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-doped polymeric slab waveguides were verified. The study showed that the combination of the strong intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) effect with dye aggregation enables the tuning of the emission of the OLED toward the first biological window, making examined dyes promising candidates for biomedical purposes. The same optical region can be attained for laser emission at relatively low pumping conditions, reaching as low as 7.3 kW of optical power for the tBuCBzSO2Ph compound.

Pressure Fluctuation Characteristics of a Pump-Turbine in the Hump Area under Different Flow Conditions

During the operation of a reversible pump-turbine, a hump area can easily appear under the pump condition, which will greatly affect the performance of a storage unit, with pressure pulsation being the key factor for the stable operation of a pump-turbine. Therefore, in order to explore the pressure pulsation characteristics of each flow component in the hump area, this paper first compared the full characteristics of the model test under different working conditions, and then it analyzed the pressure pulsation characteristics. By analyzing the pressure pulsation characteristics in the unit’s flow component under different flow rates in the hump area, the pulsation rule of a pump-turbine running in the hump area was revealed. It was found that the peak-to-peak value of the draft tube in the hump area was the smallest under the optimal flow condition, and the peak-to-peak value increased along the flow direction, with the rotor and stator interaction (RSI) effects being continuously enhanced. When away from the runner basin, the influence of RSI gradually weakened after leaving the runner. No low frequency was found in the optimal traffic. The peak-to-peak value of the low flow condition increased compared with the optimal flow condition, and the distribution was not uniform. The main frequency of the whole basin was relatively complex, indicating that the flow of water was unstable in the condition of partial load, resulting in the hump area during the unit operation. The research results can provide a theoretical reference for improving the stability of pump-turbines.

Simultaneously achieving high repetition rate and high peak power in Er,Yb:YAl3(BO3)4 microchip laser

This study presents a dual-ended pumped 1.5 µm Er,Yb:YAl3(BO3)4 (Er,Yb:YAB) passively Q-switched microchip laser, designed to address the challenge of achieving high peak power and high repetition rates simultaneously. The dual-ended pumping method significantly reduces the thermal gradient within the crystal, allowing for higher pump incident power compared to single-ended pumping. Under quasi-continuous-wave (QCW) pumping conditions, the laser achieved a pulse energy of 14.33 µJ, a repetition rate of 470.08 kHz, and a peak power of 2.53 kW. Additionally, we conducted a detailed investigation of the pulse bifurcation phenomenon observed during the experiments, uncovering the underlying mechanisms and their potential impact on laser performance. The results not only demonstrate the effectiveness of dual-ended pumping in enhancing laser performance but also provide valuable insights into thermal management in Er,Yb:YAB crystals. These findings could serve as a foundation for developing more efficient and powerful Er,Yb:YAB lasers, which hold promise for applications in lidar, remote sensing, and range finding.

Effect of magnetic field on the Bose–Einstein condensation of quantum well exciton–polaritons

We theoretically investigate the nonlinear effects of a magnetic field on the relaxation process of exciton–polaritons toward Bose–Einstein condensation in GaAs quantum wells. Our study reveals that the modification of the exciton’s effective mass, Rabi splitting, and dispersion significantly alters the relaxation rate of polaritons as they approach condensation. By employing a quasi-stationary pump, we clarify the dynamics of the total and condensed polariton populations in response to varying magnetic field strengths. Notably, we demonstrate that under low-energy pumping conditions, the presence of a magnetic field significantly suppresses condensation. This suppression is attributed to the decreased scattering rate between energy levels, which is a consequence of the reduced steepness in the high-energy dispersion. Conversely, increasing both the pump energy and the magnetic field can enhance relaxation efficiency, leading to a substantially larger number of condensed polaritons.

Identification of Single-Blade Angle Variation in Axial Flow Pumps Based on the Variational Mode Decomposition Method

Pressure pulsations are crucial data within the flow field of a pump, and the characteristics of these pulsations can reveal changes in the internal flow. Based on model experiments, this paper obtained pressure pulsation data under two blade conditions and compared direct time-domain observations, peak-to-peak value changes, and the VMD decomposition method. The results show that even when it is known that one blade condition has changed, it is not possible to determine this through direct observation of pressure pulsation changes. The peak-to-peak value changes indicate that under special flow conditions, they are easily affected by different operating conditions, which can interfere with the results. In contrast, the VMD method, which decomposes the signal into low-frequency components, can better display anomalies within the pressure pulsation cycle and is less susceptible to the interference of flow conditions, offering some reference significance for diagnosing the blade operating conditions of the main pump.

Numerical investigation of energy dissipation and vortex characteristics on the S-shaped region of a reversible pump-turbine

In order to meet the regulation needs of power system, the pump-turbine is prone to operate in the S-shaped region during frequent start-up, leading to unit vibration and grid connection failure. In this paper, the S characteristic experiment was carried out, and the entropy production, unstable flow and vortex structure under turbine, runaway, turbine breaking, reverse pump conditions with optimum guide vane opening are detailed analyzed. The relationship between the energy dissipation and flow field characteristics is clarified. The results show that the runner entropy production is the largest in all components, and the wall entropy production is greater than the fluctuating entropy production under turbine condition. With the decrease in discharge, the fluctuating entropy production and wall entropy production first increase and then decrease, reaching the maximum values in the runaway condition. The circumferential movement trend of water enhances, and forms circumferential flow in the vaneless region. The separation vortex formed on the blade suction surface extends from the blade inlet to the middle of the flow channel, inducing a high entropy production. Under the turbine braking condition, the tangential velocity increases rapidly in the vaneless region. The circumferential flow develops into water ring, blocking the water flows into the runner. Under the reverse pump condition, the water flows in the opposite direction, with negative tangential and streamwise velocities. The absolute flow angle becomes obtuse, and a large-scale reverse vortex is formed. The runner inlet is blocked by the water ring, and the flow channel is almost completely filled with the low-speed region. The proportion of the guide vanes entropy production reaches maximum. Unstable flow leads to the increase in vorticity. Separation vortex, bypassed vortex, and reverse flow vortex leads to an increase in VST, forming a high VST region at corresponding positions. Due to the rotational motion accompanying the development of separated vortex, it leads to the increase in CFT. In addition, the circumferential flow and water ring have higher tangential velocities, which can lead to high CFT regions.

A study of capacity demands for heat pumps intermittent heating of China’s residences

Heat pump heating is one of the most promising solutions for transitioning residential heating in China’s cold regions, as well as hot summer and cold winter regions from centralized, continuous heating to decentralized, intermittent heating, promoting low-carbon transformation. However, the fundamental issue of the actual capacity requirements for heat pumps in intermittent heating has not yet been addressed. In view of this, this study developed a numerical model that considers the dynamic coupling characteristics between the heat pump and the building environment. Using the model, the worst startup conditions for heat pumps in intermittent heating, actual heat pump capacity demands, and the differences in capacity compared to continuous heating mode for residential buildings in 230 Chinese cities are analyzed. The findings revealed an exponential relationship between intermittent heating capacity demands and time constraints, as well as a linear relationship with heating temperature. Specifically, the impact of the set temperature on capacity demands in cold regions and hot summer and cold winter regions is 22.8 W/(m2·°C) and 32 W/(m2·°C), respectively. These findings provide insights into the planning and design of future intermittent heating renovation projects in China.

Semi-analytical solutions for land subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal

This paper introduces novel semi-analytical models tailored for estimating land subsidence resulting from groundwater extraction in confined aquifers. These models offer high scalability, allowing them to be applied to various well configurations and pumping schedules. Their development involves the numerical integration of two key analytical solutions: the “nucleus of strain” (NoS) (Mindlin and Chen, 1950), which represents a localised zone within the aquifer where a unit change in pore pressure leads to deformation and subsequent surface displacement, and the classic Theis equation (Theis, 1935) for the pore pressure changes induced by a constant-rate well pumping from a laterally unbounded aquifer. These integrations yield surface displacement components, both horizontal and vertical, expressed as functions of two dimensionless spatial–temporal variables, which encompass aquifer depth, thickness, well placement, pumping schedules, and critical hydro-geomechanical parameters like hydraulic conductivity, porosity, vertical compressibility, and water compressibility. Proposed are two distinct modelling approaches: one employing a lookup table (LT) derived from numerical integration results, and the other providing direct closed-form surface displacement solutions by fitting LT data with “hinge models”, which use piecewise-linear functions linked by sigmoidal curves for computational efficiency. In both cases, surface displacement components are estimated by plugging in the dimensionless variables. Conditions of variable pumping from multiple wells can be addressed by applying superposition of solutions. In essence, these semi-analytical models offer swift computational capabilities for understanding and forecasting land subsidence dynamics. Their scalability makes them adaptable to a wide array of well configurations and scheduling scenarios, rendering them valuable for numerous applications. They are particularly significant for providing preliminary estimates of the impacts of groundwater development, conducting “what-if” tests, and performing sensitivity analyses to identify key factors affecting land subsidence risk. This underscores the importance of these models in sustainable groundwater resource management and in mitigating land subsidence and its associated consequences.

Methods of recovery of centrifugal water pump resources

In the article presents the results of researches of the device of centrifugal pumps of type «D», operating conditions of pumps, processes of deterioration of details, factors infiuencing occurrence of defects in details, moderning of technology of restoration of a resource of detalis of water pumps. A combined method for restoring the resource of the casing is proposed, taking into account the resurts of researches of wear of the working surface and working conditice hudro abrasive, cavitations,hudrogen and other types of wear. Recommendations are qiven to the choice of processing and taking into account the infiuence of technological and operational factors on the adhesive strength of the joint of the massing. Figs.: 17. Tabl. 3. Refs.: 10 titles.