Hydration Ratio Research Articles

Removal of lead and cadmium from aqueous solution by using cashew gum polysaccharide (Arabinogalactan) - Acrylamide hydrogel

There is an increasing need for clean water for human health and the environment, so the removal of toxic metals from wastewater with low-cost adsorbents plays an essential role. In this research, the synthesis of cashew gum (CG) polysaccharide (arabinogalactan)-acrylamide (Am) (CG-AM) hydrogel was carried out with three independent variables: Hydration ratio (ml/g), amount of monomer (acrylamide, Am) (g) and concentration of crosslinker (methylene-bisacrylamide, MBA) (%) by radical polymerisation. The removal efficiency of Pb2+ and Cd2+ from the stock solution of lead nitrate and cadmium sulphate by adsorption technique was also studied by optimisation using BBD of RSM. Furthermore, the functional and structural properties of all types of hydrogels were analysed by characterisation with FTIR, (XRD), (SEM) with EDS and swelling capacity analysis. An optimum hydrogel yield of 4.527 g was obtained at a hydration ratio of 10 ml/g, monomer amount of 2.5 g and crosslinker concentration of 3% w/v of one gram of extracted arabinogalactan. For Pb2+ removal, 86.985 % removal efficiency was obtained at a hydration ratio of 25 ml/g, monomer amount of 1g and crosslinker concentration of 1%, while for Cd2+ removal, 18.875 % removal efficiency was obtained at a hydration ratio of 10 ml/g, monomer amount of 4g and crosslinker concentration of 2%. (CG-AM)H Pb2+ had the highest swelling capacity of 11.072 g H2O/g polymer hydrogel but (CG-AM)H had the lowest of 5.322 g H2O/g polymer hydrogel due to crosslinking capacity. The FTIR result, the (CG-AM)H Pb2+ showed a significant peak of C-O stretching of the S-glycosidic bond of hydrogel to absorb the Pb2+ ions. From XRD and SEM results, (CG-AM)H Pb2+ showed an amorphous nature of hygroscopic properties and a three-dimensional network structure with open pores.

Dual electro-/pH-responsive nanoparticle/hydrogel system for controlled delivery of anticancer peptide

An electro-chemo-responsive carrier has been engineered for the controlled release of a highly hydrophilic anticancer peptide, CR(NMe)EKA (Cys-Arg- N-methyl-Glu-Lys-Ala). Remotely controlled on demand release of CR(NMe)EKA, loaded in electro-responsive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanoparticles, has been achieved by applying electrical stimuli consisting of constant positive (+0.50 V) or negative voltages (−0.50 V) at pre-defined time intervals. In addition, after loading CR(NMe)EKA/PEDOT nanoparticles into an injectable pH responsive hydrogel formed by phenylboronic acid grafted to chitosan (PBA-CS), the efficiency of the controlled peptide release has increased approximately by a factor of 2.6. The hydration ratio of such hydrogel is significantly lower in acidic environments than in neutral and basic media, which has been attributed to the dissociation of the boronate bonds between polymer chains. Hence, the electro-controlled peptide release from PBA-CS/CR(NMe)EKA/PEDOT hydrogels, in the acidic environment of tumors, combines the effects of the oxidation and reduction of PEDOT chains on the interactions with the peptide and the carrier, with the peptide concentration gradient at the interface between the collapsed hydrogel and the release medium. Furthermore, the peptide released by electro-stimulation preserved its bioactivity assessed by promoting human prostate cancer cells death. Overall, this work is a promising attempt to develop a carrier platform for small hydrophilic anticancer peptides, which delivery rationale is synergistically regulated by the electrical and pH responsiveness of the carrier.

Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy of nanoadditive macroscale superlubricity: Quantitative hydration investigation and deeper insight into the solid-liquid synergistic lubrication

As a promising approach, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDs) provides the powerful assistance for quantitatively characterizing the solid-liquid synergistic lubrication. The hydration ratio in nanoadditive solutions was calculated by terahertz dielectric spectrum, and the exact threshold for superlubricity was found as 40%. The high hydration ratio also promoted the formation of high-quality tribofilm. Besides, not all hydrogen bonds, but the solid-liquid hydrogen bond was the true answer to the nanoadditive superlubricity. Finally, a synergistic lubrication model was proposed and it gave a detailed description of the molecular states with different lubrication. This work exerts the sensitivity of THz-TDs on hydration and liquid lubrication, providing avenues for the quick assessment of superlubricity and optimal design of nanoadditive superlubricity in the future.

Experimental study of mechanistic factors influencing solvent-driven fractional crystallization of calcium sulfate

To advance dimethyl ether-driven fractional crystallization (DME-FC), a more sustainable method of water treatment and mineral recovery, a range of chemical equilibria were measured. These include varying concentrations of miscible organic solvents (MOS) used to experimentally measure the solvent-induced solid-liquid equilibrium (SLE) of calcium sulfate (CaSO4) in water. Seven MOS, including dimethyl ether (DME), acetonitrile (MeCN), 1,4-dioxane, tetrahydrofuran (THF), acetone, ethanol, and diethylamine, were screened to establish trends associated with molecular volume, functional groups, and physical properties. The effect of MOS on CaSO4 removal differed at concentrations <0.15 mol fraction MOS; MOS with greater molecular volume (THF, 1,4-dioxane, and diethylamine) induced greater CaSO4 precipitation on a per mole basis. The solvent-induced SLE for all MOS converged between 0.15 and 0.2 mol fraction MOS, reaching a CaSO4 concentration consistent with a water to MOS hydration ratio of 5:1 to 6:1, which may correspond to the solvent generating a solution-based pseudo-clathrate structure with continuity within the solution. Solution pseudo-clathrate structures provide a mechanistic basis for DME-FC.

Understanding the CO2 utilisation potential of various cementitious materials through review and analytical modelling

Carbon dioxide sequestration in cement-based materials has emerged as a promising avenue for utilising captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and reducing the carbon dioxide footprint of the concrete industry. This article presents a comprehensive review of various studies conducted in this domain with a particular emphasis on factors affecting the carbon dioxide uptake potential of various concrete types and the effect of carbonation on the critical properties of concretes. Studies conducted on the micro-mechanical analysis of carbon sequestered concrete show that carbonation significantly improved the microhardness of the concrete samples, thereby increasing the strength and reducing the cement intake requirement. Further, keeping two parameters, namely water/solid (w/s) ratio and carbonation reaction time, in focus, the carbon dioxide uptake capacity in concrete slurry waste (CSW) was evaluated using non-linear regression analysis. It was observed that CSW paste had a maximum carbon dioxide uptake with an intermediate w/s ratio of 0.2 due to carbon dioxide reaction hindrances during diffusion at a higher w/s ratio and lack of hydration at a lower w/s ratio. On the contrary, for belite-rich cement, a higher w/s ratio led to higher carbon dioxide uptake owing to belite phase consumption leading to increased calcite production. Additionally, comparing the maximum carbon dioxide uptake capacity of CSW at a particular condition with various other cement-based materials, it was observed that belite-rich cement had the ability to sequester the maximum amount of carbon dioxide compared to the other cement-based materials considered in this study.

Spectral correction of light emitting diodes enables accurate hydration ratio calculation using narrowband diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are commonly utilized for tissue spectroscopy due to their small size, low cost, and simplicity. However, LEDs are often approximated as single-wavelength devices despite having relatively broad spectral bandwidths. When paired with photodiodes, the wavelength information of detected light cannot be resolved. This can result in errors during chromophore concentration calculations. These errors are particularly apparent when analyzing water and fat in the 900 to 1000nm window where the spectral bandwidth of LEDs can encompass much of the analysis region, resulting in intense crosstalk. We utilize and present a spectral correction (SC) algorithm to correct for the spectral bandwidth of LEDs. We show the efficacy using a narrowband technique of spectrally broad and overlapping LEDs. Narrowband diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (nb-DRS), a technique capable of quantifying the hydration ratio () of turbid media, was utilized. nb-DRS typically requires a broadband light source and spectrometer. We reduce the hardware to just five LEDs and a photodiode detector, relying on SC to compensate for spectral crosstalk. The effectiveness of our SC approach was tested in simulations as well as in an emulsion phantom and limited selection of human tissue. In simulations, we show that calculated errors increased with the spectral bandwidth of LEDs but could be corrected using SC. Likewise, in emulsions, we found an average error of 8.7% (maximum error 14%) if SC was not used. By contrast, applying SC reduced the average error to 2.2% (maximum error of 6.4%). We show that despite utilizing multiple, spectrally broad, and overlapping LEDs, SC was still able to restore the performance of our narrowband method, making it comparable to a much larger full broadband system.

Calculation of f-CaO Hydration Ratio in Steel Slag Based on Mathematical Model of Hydration Expansion of Steel Slag–Cement Cementitious Materials

Calculation of f-CaO Hydration Ratio in Steel Slag Based on Mathematical Model of Hydration Expansion of Steel Slag–Cement Cementitious Materials

Early age behavior of clustered shearing connector pocket in bridge composite girder

Early age behavior of shearing connectors is of great significance for the performance of composite structures. To improve the structural mechanical state and reduce the risk of shrinkage cracks, the non-shrinkage concrete and the clustered shearing connector pocket are used in engineering applications, but the existing empirical model can hardly describe the physicochemical process in the actual structure. Focusing onresponsestiphysics mechanism of concrete shrinkage and the contribution of expansion additive, a comprehensive model is proposed for non-shrinkage concrete in this paper, and the processes of the hydration reaction, the humidity transport, and the mechanical response are included. The free shrinkage test regresses the parameter of material shrinkage, and the corresponding structural test verifies the multiphysics model of the clustered shearing connector pocket. With the volume increasing along the hydration reaction of expansion additives, the −120 με shrinkage of normal concrete is compensated to the 160 με expansion. In the clustered shearing connector pocket, the slight expansion of non-shrinkage concrete can keep the structural compression state and eliminate the risk of local cracks. According to structural test, the early age behavior is constrained by the prefabricated deck, reinforcement and clustered studs greatly, and the expansion strains at the pocket upper and bottom are reduced by about 16% and 72%, respectively. In the multiphysics simulation, not only the time-dependent shrinkage strains at different positions are predicted accurately, but also the detailed distributions of hydration ratio, relative humidity and mechanical stress are also presented. Eventually, the numerical comparison discusses the improvement of non-shrinkage concrete, the influence of relative humidity in the curing environment and the design modification of stud layout, and the peak stress in stud bodies can be reduced by about 18.42%, which is significant and practical for improving related construction.

Development of Innovative Candied Chestnuts from Three Chestnut Cultivars Grown in Portugal.

The main purpose of this work is the development of a value-added product (candied chestnuts) from Portuguese chestnut (Castanea sativa) cultivars (Martainha, Longal and Judia), as a way to minimize product loss and wastes. To accomplish this goal, the effects of rehydration, cooking, and syrup conditions on composition, textural properties, and colour parameters of candied chestnuts were investigated. The obtained results revealed that the optimal conditions to prepare candied chestnuts with a sweet taste, dark brown colour, with a crispy texture on the outside and smooth texture in the inner flesh were rehydration at 45 °C for a period of 5 h, cooking in a pressure pan for 15 min, and an immersion process with sucrose syrup for two days (syrup with 25% of sucrose on the first day and syrup of 50% of sucrose on the second day). During the process, the drying loss, hydration ratio, and cooking gain of the different cultivars were about 90%, 79%, and 130%, respectively. The total colour difference of candied chestnuts ranged from 24.18 (Longal) to 29.95 (Judia), the stickiness was moderately intense, and the adhesiveness was high for the three varieties. Longal candied chestnuts were the softest and Martainha candied chestnuts were the hardest, the most elastic, and cohesive. Moreover, the candied chestnuts presented a moisture content ranging from 52.70% and 54.23%, amounts of carbohydrates in the range of 88.58 to 91.87 g/100 g d.m, values of protein (6.55–9.51 g/100 g d.m.), values of ash (0.78–1.98 g/100 g d.m.), and fat (0.87–1.58 g/100 g d.m.). In conclusion, the chestnuts of Portuguese cultivars Martainha, Longal and Judia reveal a good potential to produce candied products with high added value.

Elucidating the cation hydration ratio in water-in-salt electrolytes for carbon-based supercapacitors.

The solvation of cations is one of the important factors that determine the properties of electrolytes. Rational solvation structures can effectively improve the performance of various electrochemical energy storage devices. Water-in-Salt (WIS) electrolytes with a wide electrochemically stable potential window (ESW) have been proposed to realize high cell potential aqueous electrochemical energy storage devices relying on the special solvation structures of cations. The ratio of H2O molecules participating in the primary solvation structure of a cation (a cation hydration ratio) is the key factor for the kinetics and thermodynamics of the WIS electrolytes under an electric field. Here, acetates with different cations were used to prepare WIS electrolytes. And, the effect of different cation hydration ratios on the properties of WIS electrolytes was investigated. Various WIS electrolytes exhibited different physicochemical properties, including the saturated concentration, conductivity, viscosity, pH values and ESW. The WIS electrolytes with a low cation hydration ratio (<100%, an NH4-based WIS electrolyte) or a high cation hydration ratio (>100%, a K-based WIS electrolyte and a Cs-based WIS electrolyte) exhibit more outstanding conductivity or a wide ESW, respectively. SCs constructed from active carbon (AC) and these WIS electrolytes exhibited distinctive electrochemical properties. A SC with an NH4-based WIS electrolyte was characterized by higher capacity and better rate capability. SCs with a K-based WIS electrolyte and a Cs-based WIS electrolyte were characterized by a wider operating cell potential, higher energy density and better ability to suppress self-discharge and gas production. These results show that a WIS electrolyte with a low cation hydration ratio or a high cation hydration ratio is suitable for the construction of power-type or energy-type aqueous SCs, respectively. This understanding provides the foundation for the development of novel WIS electrolytes for the application of SCs.

Effect of volume-to-surface area ratio and heat of hydration on early-age thermal behavior of precast concrete segmental box girders

This paper presents the findings of an investigation on early-age thermal behavior of concrete segmental box girders using finite element (FE) analysis. A FE segmental box-girder diaphragm model was created to evaluate the effect of its flanges, webs, volume-to-surface area ratio (V/A), and heat of cement hydration on the temperature development of the segment at an early age. Isothermal calorimetry testing was conducted on the cementitious materials of four normal and a high-strength concrete mix designs to obtain the heat of hydration and temperature rise, which then were used in the preprocessing of the FE schemes. Based on the investigation on 3 different model shapes consisting of the full-, no-flange-, and core-segment models, the no-flange-segment model was selected as the simplified and representative model for segmental box-girder diaphragms in thermal analysis. Additionally, a parametric study on various V/A of the no-flange- segment model indicates that the segmental box-girder diaphragms are considered mass concrete when using high-strength concrete regardless of the V/A, and measures should be implemented to prevent unexpected thermal cracking.

Grain quality of common bean cultivars under low and high nitrogen dose

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low and high topdressing doses of nitrogen (N) on the qualitative attributes of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars and indicate cultivars with better grain technological characteristics. The experimental design was randomized blocks in split plots, with four replicates. Plots comprised 16 common bean cultivars of the commercial grain ‘Carioca’, while subplots comprised two N doses: 20 and 120 kg ha-1 applied as topdressing. The following evaluations were carried out: sieve yield (SY), relative grain production on sieves (RGPS), crude protein content (PROT), final water volume absorbed (FVabs), time for maximum hydration (TMH), hydration ratio (HR), cooking time (CT) and resistance to cooking (RC). The results were subjected to analysis of variance by F test and means were grouped by the Scott-Knott test. Multivariate principal component analysis was used to identify processes. The grain quality of common bean is more dependent on the genotype studied than on agricultural management such as nitrogen fertilization. The increase in the N dose applied as topdressing increases the size of common bean grains and their protein content, but with little influence in grain hydration. FVabs and CT depend on the interaction between cultivar and N doses. CT had an inverse correlation with PROT, but it was little pronounced. The cultivars BRSMG Uai, IAC Alvorada, TAA Dama and TAA Bola Cheia have the best grain quality characteristics. Highlights: Cultivar interferes more in the common bean technological quality than nitrogen fertilization. Grains crude protein content had an inverse correlation with the cooking time. Nitrogen fertilization increases the grains size and crude protein content of common bean, but with little influence in grain hydration. The cultivars BRSMG Uai, IAC Alvorada, TAA Dama and TAA Bola Cheia have the best grain quality characteristics.

Bioremediation of phenolic pollutant bisphenol A using optimized reverse micelles system of Trametes versicolor laccase in non-aqueous environment.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02842-4.

Mucoadhesive Poloxamer-Based Hydrogels for the Release of HP-β-CD-Complexed Dexamethasone in the Treatment of Buccal Diseases.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an ongoing and chronic inflammatory disease affecting the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Currently, the treatment of choice consists in the direct application into the buccal cavity of semisolid formulations containing a corticosteroid molecule to decrease inflammatory signs and symptoms. However, this administration route has shown various disadvantages limiting its clinical use and efficacy. Indeed, the frequency of application and the incorrect use of the preparation may lead to a poor efficacy and limit the treatment compliance. Furthermore, the saliva clearance and the mechanical stress present in the buccal cavity also involve a decrease in the mucosal exposure to the drug. In this context, the design of a new pharmaceutical formulation, containing a steroidal anti-inflammatory, mucoadhesive, sprayable and exhibiting a sustained and controlled release seems to be suitable to overcome the main limitations of the existing pharmaceutical dosage forms. The present work reports the formulation, optimization and evaluation of the mucoadhesive and release properties of a poloxamer 407 thermosensitive hydrogel containing a poorly water-soluble corticosteroid, dexamethasone acetate (DMA), threaded into hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) molecules. Firstly, physicochemical properties were assessed to ensure suitable complexation of DMA into HP-β-CD cavities. Then, rheological properties, in the presence and absence of various mucoadhesive agents, were determined and optimized. The hydration ratio (0.218–0.191), the poloxamer 407 (15–17 wt%) percentage and liquid-cyclodextrin state were optimized as a function of the gelation transition temperature, viscoelastic behavior and dynamic flow viscosity. Deformation and resistance properties were evaluated in the presence of various mucoadhesive compounds, being the sodium alginate and xanthan gum the most suitable to improve adhesion and mucoadhesion properties. Xanthan gum was shown as the best agent prolonging the hydrogel retention time up to 45 min. Furthermore, xanthan gum has been found as a relevant polymer matrix controlling drug release by diffusion and swelling processes in order to achieve therapeutic concentration for prolonged periods of time.

Does crop succession and nitrogen splitting fertilization change the technological quality of common bean?

ABSTRACT The crop succession and nitrogen splitting fertilization are managements that can affect the common bean technological quality and, consequently, the profitability of producer and the food biological value. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether crop succession and N splitting fertilization promote differences in the technological quality of common bean grains. The experiment was carried out during winter over two agricultural years in southeastern Brazil. A randomized block design was used in a split-plot scheme, with four replications. The plots were composed of three crop successional systems (maize sole, maize + Urochloa ruziziensis, U. ruziziensis sole) and the subplots contained nine combinations of N splitting fertilization at a rate of 90 kg·ha-1 N top-dressing in the phenological stages V3, V4, and R5 of the common bean and a control without fertilization. The evaluated variables were: sieve yield greater than or equal to 12 (SY ? 12), crude protein content, cooking time, and hydration ratio. Crop succession promotes differences in the technological quality of common bean; however, the N splitting fertilization did not change the technological attributes of grains. The highest technological quality of common bean was obtained after succession with U. ruziziensis sole, generating large size and crude protein content of grain, followed by the succession with maize + U. ruziziensis intercropping, and finally, the succession with maize sole. Therefore, the crop succession is a fundamental factor for obtaining common bean with higher technological quality, affecting the food biological value and the profitability of producers.

Development of a membrane capacitive deionization stack for domestic wastewater reclamation: A pilot-scale feasibility study

This study aims to scale up a membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) stack for the reuse of domestic wastewater for industry applications. The desalination performance of the pilot-scale MCDI was investigated for the removal of ions from the effluent of a domestic wastewater treatment plant in terms of water quality, ion selectivity, water productivity and fouling/scaling phenomena. The MCDI stack was composed of 40 pairs of 20 cm × 20 cm activated carbon electrodes and operated in a single-pass mode. The MCDI stack achieved good removal efficiency of ions from the wastewater effluent (up to 94% Ca2+ and 84% NO3−). For electrode regeneration, the pump-off operation enabled a much higher water recovery of 75%. In particular, the average conductivity after the MCDI treatment was 103 μS/cm, which meets the standard for industrial reuse. For the electrosorption selectivity of cations, Ca2+ and Mg2+ were favored due to their high charge. Among the anions, NO3− had the highest electrosorption selectivity owing to its hydration ratio. Notably, the water quality of MCDI-treated effluents remained stable during consecutive charging-discharging cycles over 5 months of operation. These results provide essential data to scale up the MCDI stack with application to water reclamation.

Comparative study of electrosorption performance of solar reduced graphene oxide in flow-between and flow-through capacitive deionization architectures

There are a large number of capacitive deionization (CDI) cell architectures developed with different levels of complexities associated. Here, we compare flow-between (FB-CDI) and flow-through (FTE-CDI) capacitive deionization setups with respect to electrosorption performances by using solar reduced graphene oxide (SRGO) as an electrode material. SRGO is synthesised using solar irradiation and characterized for crystallinity, structure and morphology using x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrode material is studied for charge storage using cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge in aqueous sodium chloride and potassium chloride solutions. To compare the two capacitive deionization architectures with respect to electrosorption performance, we use two different cations, i.e sodium and potassium to study its effect on hydrated radius and hydration ratio of these cations. The electrosorption performance is estimated by varying the voltage between two electrodes and concentrations of salt solutions. The electrosorption capacity obtained is high 46.1 mg/g for FTE-CDI, whereas electrosorption rate is high i.e 0.026 mg/g/s for FB-CDI for potassium chloride solution. Further the obtained values of electrosorption capacities are validated by Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms. We confirm that the data fits well with Langmuir adsorption isotherm for both the cations. We further validate the electrosorption data by modified Donnan (mD) model.

Carbon sequestration of steel slag and carbonation for activating RO phase

Carbonation of Ca/Mg minerals in industrial alkaline residues is a technology to sequester CO2 and reduce its emissions to the atmosphere. In this work, BSE-EDS were used to determine the mineral phase in steel slag; compositions of RO phase were identified and simulated. The carbon sequestration of steel slag was studied, and RO phase was activated by carbonation. Result shows that the amount of CO2 sequestered in steel slag and RO phase increases as carbonation time increases. Under autoclaving condition, the hydration ratio of MgO in RO phase was 20.10%. Through carbonation, up to 58.83% of MgO in RO phase can be converted into MgCO3, and the activation of RO phase by carbonation was manifested. The mechanical properties and volume stability of carbonated steel slag were improved, proving that the positive effect of carbonation on steel slag when applied in cement and cementitious materials.

Adsorption Behavior of Water on Virgin and Modified Cyclodextrin

Relationship between water molecules and parent and hydroxypropylated cyclodextrins (denoted as CD and HP-CD) was assessed in this paper. The trends in ad-desorption isotherms of CD for water molecule were quite different compared to those of HP-CD. Ad-desorption isotherms of CD showed the hysteresis under our experimental conditions. The molar ratio of hydration (R-value) using α-CD, β-CD, γ-CD, HP-α-CD, HP-β-CD, and HP-γ-CD was 7.1, 11.4, 13.5, 12.5, 14.0, and 16.7, respectively. These results indicated that the adsorption capability of water molecule of HP-CD was greater than that of CD. Additionally, the changes in characteristics of CD and HP-CD at different water activity conditions were demonstrated. X-ray diffraction patterns were significantly different between CD and HP-CD. The crystal structure of HP-α-CD, HP-β-CD, and HP-γ-CD showed amorphous at different water activity conditions. Finally, sorption entropy and heat of sorption of water molecules were calculated in this experiment. In summary, these results provide useful information for understanding the relationship between water molecules and parent and hydroxypropylated cyclodextrins.

A Simplified Method for Real-Time Prediction of Temperature in Mass Concrete at Early Age

According to the practice of temperature control in dam concrete, within a few days after a concrete block is poured, the temperature at the core of the concrete rises rapidly. The maximum temperature may still exceed the standard even under a relatively perfect post-cooling system, which is mostly caused by failure to quickly and correctly judge the development of the early-age temperature. This study investigates concrete temperature at an early age via in situ monitoring data collected from Baihetan arch dam and Wudongde arch dam. A simplified algorithm of temperature prediction is formed, which only considers the heat released by cement hydration and the cooling effect of cooling pipes. The influence of a cooling pipe on the measuring point of the thermometer is investigated, and a simple empirical formula to calculate the cooling effect is obtained. An equation for the rate of hydration temperature rise is achieved by combining measured data and the formula used to calculate the cooling effect. Furthermore, through the explorations of the related data, it is determined that the cement hydration ratio of the two dams is quite low during concreting. On the basis of the data collected from the field, the method to predict temperature proposed in this study is tested and proven.