Diffusivity Ratio Research Articles

Abstract 4135080: Relation of focal and diffuse myocardial fibrosis to left bundle branch block in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and structurally normal heart

The role of fibrosis in etiology of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in still not defined. The aim of this study was to assess the relation of focal and diffuse LV fibrosis to LBBB in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and in patients with structurally normal heart. Materials and methods: 60 DCM with LBBB (DCM-LBBB group, 46.7% male, mean age 57[50;63] years), 50 non-LBBB DCM (78% male, mean age 43[32.3;54] years), 15 patients (53.3% male, mean age 39[28;50] years) with LBBB and no signs of structural heart disease and 10 healthy volunteers (HV) were included in the study. Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) was performed in 15(24,6%) LBBB-DCM and 16(32%) non-LBBB DCM patients and allowed the quantification of collagen volume fraction (CVF, Fig.1A-D). All patients and HV underwent cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) analysis. Obtained LGE LV images were post-proceed for core scar (CS) and gray zone (GZ) calculation and 3D reconstruction. Diffuse LV interstitial fibrosis was estimated on all LGE-CMR images with the novel introduced marker - diffuse intensity ratio (DIR). Results: DIR was validated on EMB samples: the percentage of CVF (8.2[4.6;10.8]%) correlated with the DIR value (0.71 ± 0.13) in the same segment (r=0.66, p<0.001, Fig.1E-F). The value of CVF (Fig1A-D) and LGE presence in the septum in both DCM groups (Fig2) was comparable (8.2[4.6; 10.3] versus 7.6[6.1;15.3]%, p=0.82 and 19 (31.7%) versus 17 (34%) patients in non-LBBB DCM group respectively, p=0.8) Moreover, the presence of LGE and midwall fibrosis in septum was not related to the QRS duration (p=0.93 and 0.59). In non-LBBB DCM patients the percentage of CS was significantly higher (4.0[1.55; 11.68]% versus 1.4[0.05;8.5]% in LBBB-DCM patients, p=0.047), whereas percentage of GZ and total fibrosis in both DCM groups was comparable (Fig.3A,B). DIR value was higher in patients with idiopathic LBBB than in HV (0.54±0.09 versus 0.34±0.1, p<0.001) while the percentage of GZ and CS was extremely low and did not differ from its amount in HV (Fig.3C,D). Conclusion: Neither focal (including midwall striae) nor interstitial fibrosis is associated with LBBB in patients with DCM. Diffuse inflammation in LBBB-DCM patients may contribute to the progression of systolic dysfunction but is not the reason for LBBB. The increased value of interstitial fibrosis in patients with LBBB may reflect latent diffuse process in myocardium inexorably leading to DCM development.

On the onset of stationary convection on Jeffrey nanofluid layer saturated with a porous medium: Brinkman model

In this paper, we investigate the onset of convection in a Jeffrey nanofluid layer saturated with the porous medium using Darcy-Brinkmann model. Normal mode analysis and Galerkin type weighted residual method (GWRM) are used to analyse conservation equations. Effects of Brownian motion and thermophoresis are taken into account in the Jeffrey nanofluid model. The Buongiorno model deployed for nanoparticles incorporates the influences of thermophoresis and Brownian motion. Three cases of free-free, rigid-rigid and rigid-free boundaries are considered. For stationary convection, the effects of Darcy number, Jeffrey parameter, Lewis number, nanoparticle Rayleigh number, porosity and modified diffusivity ratio for all the above mentioned boundary conditions are investigated analytically and graphically. The numerical computed values of stationary thermal Rayleigh number are presented graphically for three distinct combinations of boundary conditions. The study is of great significance in many different areas such as automotive, pharmaceutical, geophysics, soil sciences, food processing, oceanography, limnology, etc., and excellent coincidence is found regarding the present paper and earlier published work.

Numerical Simulation and Neural Network Model for Hydromagnetic Nanofluid Convection in a Porous Wavy Channel with Thermal Non-Equilibrium Model

Abstract The present study aims to analyze the nonfluid MHD convective heat transfer in a porous wavy channel with a local thermal non-equilibrium (LTNE) model. Such a model finds applications related to enhancement in thermal performance, increasing the heat transfer coefficient in the compact design of heat exchangers for the aerospace and automotive industries and elevation in the efficiency of the solar collector. A sinusoidal porous wavy LTNE channel containing nanofluid and subjected to the induced and applied magnetic fields is considered. A uniform magnetic field is applied orthogonal to the channel and the induced magnetic field effects are considered due to the large magnetic Reynolds number. The momentum, continuity, energy, and nanoparticle volume fraction equations constitute the coupled nonlinear system of differential equations and are solved using the Galerkin finite element method. The reliability of the technique is assessed by comparing the proposed procedure with the results from earlier sources. A detailed analysis is presented to determine the effects of different physical parameters arising in the system on temperature, nanoparticle concentration, and velocity profiles. As an illustration, the findings exhibit that increasing the modified diffusivity ratio increases the values of the nanoparticle volume fraction whereas, reducing the modified diffusivity ratio enhances the temperature distribution. A higher value of thermal Rayleigh number presents a significant involvement of buoyancy forces, potentially resulting in the development of convective currents. A higher Nield number indicates more effective heat transport from the solid surface to the nanofluid. Consequently, there is a minimal thermal difference between the solid surface and the bulk nanofluid. Effective heat transmission enhances the nanofluid ability to absorb heat and generates a more consistent dispersion of temperature inside the fluid. The performance of the designed algorithms of the artificial neural network, namely, the Levenberg – Marquardt algorithm, in the problem under consideration is evaluated and the methodology is found reasonably precise with the matching of order around 6 to 7 decimal places of accuracy.

Added value of histogram analysis of intravoxel incoherent motion and diffusion kurtosis imaging for the evaluation of complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer

Abstract Objective To evaluate how intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) histogram analysis contribute to assessing complete response (CR) to neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Material and methods In this prospective study, participants with LARC, who underwent NAT and subsequent surgery, with adequate MR image quality, were enrolled from November 2021 to March 2023. Conventional MRI (T2WI and DWI), IVIM, and DKI were performed before NAT (pre-NAT) and within two weeks before surgery (post-NAT). Image evaluation was independently performed by two experienced radiologists. Pathological complete response (pCR) was used as the reference standard. An IVIM–DKI-added model (a combination of IVIM and DKI histogram parameters with T2WI and DWI) was constructed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to evaluate the diagnostic performance of conventional MRI and the IVIM–DKI-added model. Results A total of 59 participants (median age: 58.00 years [IQR: 52.00, 62.00]; 38 [64%] men) were evaluated, including 21 pCR and 38 non-pCR cases. The histogram parameters of DKI, including skewness of kurtosis post-NAT (post-KSkewness) and root mean squared of change ratio of diffusivity (Δ%DDKI-root mean squared), were entered into the IVIM–DKI-added model. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the IVIM–DKI-added model for assessing CR to NAT was significantly higher than that of conventional MRI (0.855 [95% CI: 0.749–0.960] vs 0.685 [95% CI: 0.565–0.806], p < 0.001). Conclusion IVIM and DKI provide added value in the evaluation of CR to NAT in LARC. Key Points QuestionThe current conventional imaging evaluation system lacks adequacy for assessing CR to NAT in LARC. FindingsSignificantly improved diagnostic performance was observed with the histogram analysis of IVIM and DKI in conjunction with conventional MRI. Clinical relevanceIVIM and DKI provide significant value in evaluating CR to NAT in LARC, which bears significant implications for reducing surgical complications and facilitating organ preservation.

Negative available potential energy dissipation as the fundamental criterion for double diffusive instabilities

The background potential energy (BPE) is the only reservoir that double diffusive instabilities can tap their energy from when developing from an unforced motionless state with no available potential energy (APE). Recently, Middleton and Taylor linked the extraction of BPE into APE to the sign of the diapycnal component of the buoyancy flux, but their criterion can predict only diffusive convection instability, not salt finger instability. Here, we show that the problem can be corrected if the sign of the APE dissipation rate is used instead, making it emerge as the most fundamental criterion for double diffusive instabilities. A theory for the APE dissipation rate for a two-component fluid relative to its single-component counterpart is developed as a function of three parameters: the diffusivity ratio, the density ratio, and a spiciness parameter. The theory correctly predicts the occurrence of both salt finger and diffusive convection instabilities in the laminar unforced regime, while more generally predicting that the APE dissipation rate for a two-component fluid can be enhanced, suppressed, or even have the opposite sign compared to that for a single-component fluid, with important implications for the study of ocean mixing. Because negative APE dissipation can also occur in stably stratified single-component and doubly stable two-component stratified fluids, we speculate that only the thermodynamic theory of exergy can explain its physics; however, this necessitates accepting that APE dissipation is a conversion between APE and the internal energy component of BPE, in contrast to prevailing assumptions.

Smart and autonomous monitoring of cracking in concrete structures with PZT sensor array-based hybrid sensing

Detecting microcracks in concrete structures is crucial for maintaining structural integrity; however, current methods often lack the precision, objectivity, and sensitivity needed for early-stage detection and monitoring. This study introduces a pioneering hybrid sensing approach that combines coherent and incoherent ultrasonic wave fields with surface-mounted PZT-based sensors, significantly advancing the state-of-the-art. The sensors are positioned at specified locations on a notched concrete beam and operated in the actuator-receiver (AR) mode, allowing for the manipulation of fracture width at the notch to achieve distinct degrees of damage. By evaluating the ultrasonic waves received from various AR configurations, we developed robust damage indices: the attenuation factor and diffusivity ratio. These indices provide objective metrics for evaluating the degree of damage, addressing the limitations of existing techniques. Key results demonstrate that the attenuation factor can detect crack widths as small as 10 µm at a 120 kHz frequency, surpassing traditional methods. Nevertheless, its sensitivity diminishes if the crack width exceeds 100 µm. Additionally, the diffusivity ratio remains sensitive to cracks beyond 200 µm and shows a substantial 40 % decrease even for non-visible fractures, offering a comprehensive assessment of fracture propagation. These advancements not only enhance early detection and monitoring precision but also offer a deeper understanding of fracture mechanics, paving the way for improved structural health monitoring and maintenance strategies.

Longitudinal Imaging of Injured Spinal Cord Myelin and White Matter with 3D Ultrashort Echo Time Magnetization Transfer (UTE-MT) and Diffusion MRI.

Quantitative MRI techniques could be helpful to noninvasively and longitudinally monitor dynamic changes in spinal cord white matter following injury, but imaging and postprocessing techniques in small animals remain lacking. Unilateral C5 hemisection lesions were created in a rat model, and ultrashort echo time magnetization transfer (UTE-MT) and diffusion-weighted sequences were used for imaging following injury. Magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) measurements and preferential diffusion along the longitudinal axis of the spinal cord were calculated as fractional anisotropy or an apparent diffusion coefficient ratio over transverse directions. The area of myelinated white matter was obtained by thresholding the spinal cord using mean MTR or diffusion ratio values from the contralesional side of the spinal cord. A decrease in white matter areas was observed on the ipsilesional side caudal to the lesions, which is consistent with known myelin and axonal changes following spinal cord injury. The myelinated white matter area obtained through the UTE-MT technique and the white matter area obtained through diffusion imaging techniques showed better performance to distinguish evolution after injury (AUCs > 0.94, p < 0.001) than the mean MTR (AUC = 0.74, p = 0.01) or ADC ratio (AUC = 0.68, p = 0.05) values themselves. Immunostaining for myelin basic protein (MBP) and neurofilament protein NF200 (NF200) showed atrophy and axonal degeneration, confirming the MRI results. These compositional and microstructural MRI techniques may be used to detect demyelination or remyelination in the spinal cord after spinal cord injury.

Analytical and numerical study of thermo-solutal convection in pulsating flows between two coaxial cylinders

This research reports an analytical and numerical study of thermo-solutal convection in pulsating flows between two coaxial cylinders under a pressure gradient and subject to Dirichlet-type boundary conditions for temperature and concentration along the vertical walls of the annulus. The numerical procedure used in this work is mainly based on the solution of the momentum equations and coupled with the energy and concentration equations. The finite difference method is adopted to solve governing equations using the implicit Crank-Nicolson time marching scheme in the fluid domain and the alternating direction implicit method inside the inner cylinder. The effect of the various parameters such as the fluid-solid conductivity ratio, thermal diffusivity ratio, buoyancy ratio, Lewis number, Richardson number, aspect ratio, and radius ratio on the heat and mass transfer characteristics and the flow structure is presented and discussed. The governing equations are solved analytically after separating into a steady case and an oscillatory case, where an analytical solution for velocity profile, temperature, and concentration distributions is obtained in terms of Bessel’s functions, while the analytical solutions of temperature and concentration profiles are keeping symmetry with the increase of the radius ratio. The results show that the analytical profile can reproduce the three fields obtained numerically and thus for the whole range of parameters.

Continuous composite longitudinal fins under oscillating boundary conditions: a lattice Boltzmann solution

PurposeTransient response of continuous composite material (CCM) fin made of high thermally conductive composite material is presented. The continuously varying effective properties of composite material such as thermal conductivity, heat capacity and density have been modelled using the Mori-Tanaka homogenization theory and rule of mixture. Additionally, temperature dependency of thermal conductivity, heat generation (composite materials) and convection coefficient (fluid properties) have also been incorporated. Different base boundary conditions are addressed such as oscillating heat flow, oscillating temperature, step-changing heat flow and step-changing temperature. At the other boundary, the fin is assumed to have a convective tip.Design/methodology/approachLattice Boltzmann method is implemented using an in-house source code for obtaining the numerical solution of typical non-linear heat balance equation of the aforementioned problem under various transient base boundary conditions.FindingsThe effects of various thermal parameters such as material diffusivity ratio and conductivity ratio, area ratio and Biot number on transient response of fin and temperature distribution of fins are studied and interpreted. The heat transfer rate and time for attainment of steady state temperature of metal matrix composite (MMC) fin are found to be proportionally dependent on their diffusivity ratio. Additionally for higher values of area ratio and biot number, MMC fins are reported to dissipate the heat more efficiently in comparision to homogeneous fins in terms of time required to attain the steady state and surface temperature.Practical implicationsResponse of transient fin associated with advanced class of material can facilitates the practicing engineers for designing high-performance and/or miniaturized thermal management devices as used in electronic packaging industries.Originality/valueStudies of composite fin consisting of laminating second layer of material over the first layer have been reported previously, however transient response of CCM fin fabricated by continuously varying the volume fraction of two materials along the fin length has not been reported till date. Such material finds its application in thermal management and electronic packaging industries. Results are plotted in form of a graph for different application-wise material combinations that have not been reported earlier, and it can be treated as design data.

Analytical and numerical examinations on the stability investigation of Casson nanofluid flow in a permeable layer controlled by vertical throughflow

Purpose The purpose of the study is to analytically as well as numerically investigate the weight of throughflow on the onset of Casson nanofluid layer in a permeable matrix. This study examines both the marginal and over stable kind of convective movement in the system. Design/methodology/approach A double-phase model is used for Casson nanofluid, which integrates the impacts of thermophoresis and Brownian wave, whereas for flow in the porous matrix the altered Darcy model is occupied under the statement that nanoparticle flux is disappear on the boundaries. The resultant eigenvalue problem is resolved analytically as well as numerically with the help of Galerkin process with the Casson nanofluid Rayleigh–Darcy number as the eigenvalue. Findings The findings revealed that the throughflow factor postpones the arrival of convective flow and reduces the extent of convective cells, whereas the Casson factor, the Casson nanoparticle Rayleigh–Darcy number and the reformed diffusivity ratio promote convective motion and also decrease the extent of convective cells. Originality/value Controlling the convective movement in heat transfer systems that generate high heat flux is a real mechanical challenge. The proposed framework proved that the use of throughflow is one of the most important ways to control the convective movement in Casson nanofluid. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no inspection has been established in the literature that studies the outcome of throughflow on the Casson nanofluid convective flow in a porous medium layer. However, the convective flow of Casson nanofluid finds many applications in improving heat transmission and energy efficiency in a range of thermal systems, such as the cooling of heat-generating elements in electronic devices, heat exchangers, pharmaceutical practices and hybrid-powered engines, where throughflow can play a significant role in controlling the convective motion.

Electrothermosolutal convection in nanofluid

This article employs linear stability theory to investigate the thermosolutal instability phenomenon within a horizontal layer of nanofluid subjected to a vertical alternating current (AC) electric field while being heated from below. The model integrates the impacts of Brownian diffusion, thermophoresis, and electrophoresis into the nanofluid dynamics. Free-free boundary conditions are assumed at the upper and lower boundaries of the fluid layer. Employing the normal mode technique, the set of coupled differential equations is solved analytically for stress-free boundaries. The computed numerical values of the stationary thermal Rayleigh number are illustrated graphically. The conditions for nonexistence of overstability are also derived. The study focuses on stationary convection, examining the analytical and graphical implications of modified diffusivity ratio, AC electric Rayleigh number, solutal Lewis number, nanofluid Lewis number, solutal Rayleigh number, and nanoparticle Rayleigh number on the system dynamics. The analysis demonstrates that the nanofluid Lewis number and modified diffusivity ratio produce a stabilizing effect on the initiation of convection, notably delaying its onset. AC electric field and solutal Rayleigh number exhibit a destabilizing influence, notably accelerating the onset of convection.

Weakly nonlinear analysis of rotating magnetoconvection with anisotropic thermal diffusivity effect

The influence of anisotropic thermal diffusive coefficient on the stability of the horizontal fluid planar layer rotating about its vertical axis and permeated by the horizontal homogeneous magnetic field is studied. The linear stability analysis is carried out using the normal mode method. The stationary cross/oblique and parallel modes are calculated for different ranges of control parameters arising in the system. The SA (Stratification Anisotropy) parameter, α (the ratio of horizontal and vertical thermal diffusivities), plays a key role in deciding the boundaries between these modes and their instability regions when there is a combination of high and low rotation with weak and strong magnetic fields. The obtained isotropic results coincide with those obtained by pioneers in the literature. The weakly nonlinear behavior of the stationary convective motion in the vicinity of primary instability threshold is studied using the two-dimensional Landau–Ginzburg (LG) equation with cubic nonlinearity. This equation derived using the multiple scale analysis is similar to the one obtained in the literature having different relaxation time, nonlinear coefficient, and coherence lengths. These coefficients are used to study the heat transfer rate. In the case of high rotation, Nusselt number gets decreased from atmospheric (α &amp;lt; 1) to oceanic (α &amp;gt; 1) SA types. The domain for secondary instability of Eckhaus is obtained using the spatiotemporal LG equation and it is observed that the Eckhaus instability region decreases with increasing α.

Constructing a long-term global dataset of direct and diffuse radiation (10 km, 3 h, 1983–2018) separating from the satellite-based estimates of global radiation

In addition to global radiation (Rg), direct radiation (Rdir) and diffuse radiation (Rdif) are important fundamental data urgently needed in scientific and industrial fields. However, compared with Rg, Rdir and Rdif have received little attention in the past, either in observations or in satellite retrievals, mainly due to the high cost of their observations and the difficulty of retrieving them effectively from satellites. In this study, a long-term global gridded dataset of Rdir and Rdif was constructed by separating from a high-precision satellite-based product of Rg using the Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM) model, trained with in-situ observations measured at the Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN). The inputs to construct the dataset are the four variables of Rg, the cloud transmittance for Rg, the ratio of Rdif to Rg under clear sky condition (call the clear diffuse ratio), and the cosine of the solar zenith angle. The developed dataset was validated against in-situ observations and compared with other satellite-based products. Evaluations against the BSRN observations indicated that our proposed method has good generality and outperforms the machine learning-based direct estimation method of Hao et al. (2020). Independent validations were further performed against the observations measured at 17 China Meteorological Administration (CMA) radiation stations and the estimation based on sunshine duration observations at >2400 CMA routine meteorological stations, respectively. It was found that the accuracies of our estimates for both Rdir and Rdif were improved when upscaled to ≥ 30 km. Comparisons with three other satellite-based products indicate that our developed dataset of both Rdir and Rdif was generally more accurate than the global products of the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) and Hao et al. (2020) based on the Deep Space Climate Observatory/Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) (DSCOVER/EPIC) satellite, and the regional gridded product (JIEA) of Jiang et al. (2020a). The dataset developed in this study will contribute to ecological research and solar engineering applications.

Sequential diethylaminoethyl dextran-grafting and diethylaminoethyl modification improve the adsorption performance of anion exchangers

Ion exchangers with high adsorption capacity, fast mass transfer, and high salt-tolerance synchronously are highly desired for high-performance protein purification. Here, we propose a sequential diethylaminoethyl dextran-grafting and diethylaminoethyl chloride modification strategy to achieve high-performance anion exchangers. The advantages of the double-modification strategy lie in: (1) the introduction of diethylaminoethyl in the second modification has no diffusion limitation due to the small molecular size, thus a high ionic capacity; (2) the grafting ligands not only provide three-dimensional adsorption space for high adsorption capacitybut alsofacilitate surface diffusion of protein by chain delivery. The maximum adsorption capacity of the obtained anion exchangers for bovine serum albumin reaches 333 mg/mL, the ratio of effective pore diffusivity (De) to free solution diffusivity (D0) reaches 0.69, and the adsorption amount reaches 97 mg/mL even in 100 mmol/L NaCl concentration,. All these results demonstrate the proposed sequential modification strategy are promising for the preparation of high-performance ion exchangers.

Shakhov-type extension of the relaxation time approximation in relativistic kinetic theory and second-order fluid dynamics

We present a relativistic Shakhov-type generalization of the Anderson-Witting relaxation time model for the Boltzmann collision integral to modify the ratio of momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity. This is achieved by modifying the path on which the single particle distribution function fk approaches local equilibrium f0k by constructing an intermediate Shakhov-type distribution fSk similar to the 14-moment approximation of Israel and Stewart. We illustrate the effectiveness of this model in case of the Bjorken expansion of an ideal gas of massive particles and the damping of longitudinal waves through an ultrarelativistic ideal gas.

Comparative Evaluation of Anti-microbial Activity of Herbal, Homeopathic, and Conventional Dentifrices Against Oral Microflora Using the Disc Diffusion Method: An In Vitro Study.

Aim To assess the antimicrobial activity ofherbal,homeopathic, and conventional dentifrices against oral microorganisms. Methodology Mueller Hilton agar was used to cultivate distinct strains of Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis, whereas Candida albicans was cultured on a potato dextrose agar medium. Diffusion ratios of 1:5, 1:10, and 1:15 were obtained by diluting 1 gram of each dentifrice (KP Namboodiri,Homeodent, andColgate Strong Teeth) in 4 ml, 9 ml, and 14 ml of distilled water, respectively. The culture medium was filled with sterile discs. Twenty μl of each dilution of prepared dentifrice formulations were incorporated using a micropipette. The agar plates were incubated for 24 hours at 37ºC. Result The findings indicate that there was a higher zone of inhibition against Streptococcus mutanswith herbal dentifrice at 10 mm, 8 mm, and 6.5 mm, followed by conventional dentifrice at 10 mm, 7.5 mm, and 7 mm, and the lowest with homeopathic dentifrice at 8 mm, 7 mm, and 7 mm at 1:5, 1:10and 1:15 dilutions, respectively. Conventional dentifrice was found to inhibit Enterococcus faecalisat 9 mm, 8 mm, and 7 mm with 1:5, 1:10, and 1:15 dilutions followed by herbal dentifrice at 9 mm, 7 mm with 1:5, 1:10 dilutions, and no inhibition at 1:15 dilution. In contrast, homeopathic dentifrice displayed no inhibition at 1:5, 1:10, and 1:15 dilutions. Neither homeopathic nor conventional dentifrices inhibited Candida albicans, but herbal dentifrices showed a 10 mm zone of inhibition at 1:10 dilution. Conclusion Conventional and herbal dentifrices were found to be more effective againstStreptococcus mutansthan the homeopathicdentifriceused in the study, whereas herbal dentifricewas more effective againstCandida albicanswhen compared to conventional and homeopathic dentifrices.

Effects of O2 concentration of O2/CO2 co-flow on the flame stability of non-premixed coaxial jet flame

Greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced to stop the advance of global warming. Oxy-fuel combustion is one of the methods to reduce CO2 emissions. This paper aims to study the stabilization of CO2-diluted oxy-methane non-premixed jet flames and compare this with the results of methane-air flames. The lower the co-flow velocity and the higher the oxygen concentration in the co-flow, the higher the stability. If the flame stability is strong enough to withstand flame shape changes from the over-ventilated flame to the under-ventilated flame, the flammable range without blowout increases significantly under the under-ventilated flame. Otherwise, by decreasing the liftoff flame stability, the over-ventilated flame cannot change to the under-ventilated flame and blows out near the globally stoichiometric condition. The flame stability of a CO2-diluted oxy-fuel flame can differ from that of methane-air flames due to the properties of CO2 and N2. The effective velocity proposed by Guiberti et al. shows a good collapse of the dimensionless liftoff height among the O2/CO2 co-flow, but the dimensionless liftoff height under the air co-flow is not on the same line with the O2/CO2 co-flow. This study suggests a modified dimensionless liftoff height equation considering the fuel and co-flow mixture kinematic viscosity instead of the fuel kinematic viscosity and the ratio of the thermal diffusivity of the mixture. The thermal diffusivity ratio does not affect the result of the air co-flow. Additionally, the new coefficient β and turbulent Schmidt number are suggested because these numbers are factors depending on the burner geometry. The modified effective velocity using new coefficients and the modified dimensionless liftoff height show a good collapse for not only O2/CO2 co-flows but also air co-flow. Also, the modified effective velocity shows the possibility of the critical liftoff velocity prediction.

Strain-engineered particle diffusion in uniaxially deformed polymer networks

Precise control of particle diffusion is highly valuable in diverse modern technologies. Traditional methods for regulating particle diffusion are often limited by inherent properties of liquid medium. This study explores mechanical deformation as a new design space to engineer particle diffusion in stretchable soft materials. Combining experimental and theoretical analyses, we discover that particle diffusivity in a uniaxially deformed polymer network is governed by two dimensionless parameters: the ratio of particle size to the polymer network's mesh size and the stretch ratio applied to the polymer network. We further demonstrate a transition in the relationship between particle diffusivity and stretch ratio, characterized by a monotonic decrease for small particles and a non-monotonic trend for large particles. This transition is attributed to the synergistic effects involving geometric transformation of the deformed polymer network and energy modulation of the stretched polymer chains. This work introduces a new mechanism for controlling particle diffusivity in polymeric materials and establishes a theoretical foundation for developing previously inaccessible transport-based technologies.

Pore-scale simulation of diffusion characteristics inside the bi-dispersed pore structure

The classical diffusion models fail to predict the diffusivity of bi-dispersed porous materials, particularly at low macro-porosity. In this work, a pore-scale simulation is carried out to investigate the diffusion process inside ordered and random bi-dispersed pore structures under different growth phases and shapes. The applicability of existing models is evaluated. The results reveal that Maxwell and Nield models are inadequate to predict the diffusivity of the ordered macropore structure under different growth phase types and shapes. Meanwhile, the ordered distribution of microporous spherical particles is superior to that of macropores. For random pore structure, the macropore-macropore diffusion path contributes to the error of the random pore model, which depends on the ratio of the micropore-macropore diffusivity.

Application of machine learning for thermal exchange of dissipative ternary nanofluid over a stretchable wavy cylinder with thermal slip

This article explores the enhancement of thermal exchange in a dissipative Triple-nanoparticle (Al2O3+CuO+Cu) hybrid fluid over a stretchable wavy cylindrical surface with slip effect, incorporating Python bvp algorithm with artificial intelligence AI analysis of numerical results. The stochastic AI analysis gives the enhanced and optimized results with predictive modeling, incorporating randomness of influencing parameters and nonlinear turbulent behavior of model. The model has significant importance and application in noise reducing and drag reduction devices or structures. Moreover, the presented geometrical structure is useful in enhancing thermal conduction characteristic. The intricate interplay of constituent nanoparticles and their effect on complex heat transfer in drag optimization devices is the main focus of this study. Mathematical Model of PDEs of this flow problem is converted into system of ODEs by similarity transformations with introducing dimensionless parameters. Numerical solutions of the emerged system are obtained by Python bvp solver algorithm and graphical solutions by Python are presented. To expedite the solution process and enhance the accuracy of prediction, advanced AI algorithm, such as neural network and machine learning technique is adopted. Numerical dataset obtained from Python is embedded for further AI analysis by using Levenberg Marquardt Feed-forward Algorithm (LMFA) with 10 computing neurons and 4 output layers representing results for 4 parametric variations.A rise in the fluid flow speed is observed with higher of value yield stress or Newtonian-behavior i.e. of Casson parameter a1 and stretching parameter λ for the sheet, but shows a decline with enhancing turbulence s2. Temperature profile show a descending behavior with inclination of Eckert ratio Ec, and Prandtl ratio of momentum-thermal diffusivity.