Velocity Measurements Research Articles

Ex Ante Construction of Flow Pattern Maps for Pulsating Heat Pipes

A novel methodology is proposed for the development of empirical flow pattern maps for pulsating heat pipes (PHPs), which relies on the concept of virtual superficial velocity of the liquid and vapour phases. The virtual superficial velocity of each phase is defined using solely the design and operational parameters of the pulsating heat pipe, allowing the resulting flow pattern map to serve as a predictive instrument. This contrasts with existing flow pattern maps that necessitate direct measurements of temperatures and/or velocities within one or more channels of the pulsating heat pipe. Specifically, the virtual superficial velocities are derived from the relative significance of the driving forces and the resistances encountered by each phase during flow. The proposed methodology is validated using flow visualisation datasets obtained from two separate experimental campaigns conducted on flat-plate polypropylene pulsating heat pipe prototypes featuring transparent walls and meandering channels with three turns, five turns, seven turns, and eleven turns, respectively. The PHP prototypes were tested for gravity levels ranging between 0 g and 1 g and heat inputs ranging from 5 W to 35 W. The proposed approach enables the identification of empirical boundaries for flow pattern transitions as well as the establishment of an empirical criterion for start-up.

A novel gyroscope based on the slow surface acoustic wave in a phononic metamaterial.

Limited to the direct modulation on the surface acoustic wave (SAW) by the rotation, the conventional SAW gyroscopes incur weak Coriolis effects and gyroscopic effects. In this paper, we innovatively utilize a phononic metamaterial (PM) operated at whispering-gallery modes (WGMs) as the vehicle for the Coriolis effect rather than SAW itself. The gyroscopic effects of this PM are investigated, and a new SAW gyroscope is subsequently proposed based on the slow SAW in PM. We show, combining theoretical modeling and finite element method simulation, that the rate of rotation can linearly induce the splitting of WGMs and modulate the phase velocity of SAW down to 4600 m/s (initial phase velocity of 5355 m/s); the direction of rotation results in the chiral symmetry of the PM vibration and the asymmetric distribution of the transmissive SAW. Besides, the proposed SAW gyroscope measures the angular velocity by detecting the phase shift resulting from rotation-dependent slow SAW in PM, obtaining a sensitivity of 0.016 deg/Hz when 50-cell PM. Compared with the existing SAW gyroscopes based on phase velocity modulation, the gyroscopic gain factor in this paper is enhanced by 430-1600 times. This work jumps out of the framework of directly modulating SAW in gyroscopes and provides an innovative scheme of the indirect modulations from the rotation-dependent PM on SAW, showing excellent performance and potential for angular velocity measurement in extreme environments.

Measurements of hydrogen deposition velocities by farmland soil using D2 gas.

Using D2 gas as a substrate, this study investigated the hydrogen deposition velocities of farmland soils around a reprocessing plant located in Rokkasho Village, Aomori, Japan. To determine the hydrogen deposition velocities, closed chambers with fans were set on the soils of farmlands that grow Japanese radishes, and changes in D2 concentration in the chambers were measured by gas chromatography. Results showed hydrogen deposition velocities of six soils were within the range of 1.0×10-4~2.0×10-4ms-1. The heavy water (HDO) formations were detected in the soil after the experiment, showing the oxidation of D2 and conversion to water. Relationships between the obtained hydrogen deposition velocities and environmental conditions such as soil temperature, moisture and porosity were examined. A correlation was found between the hydrogen deposition velocities and soil gas phase rate (r=0.98, p<0.05).

Accuracy study for over-the-air frequency synchronization of continuous wave signals

Abstract Future communication and radar sensing systems will require synchronization methods which are more versatile in terms of the systems involved in the synchronization process. We present an over-the-air frequency synchronization algorithm based on the standard and the generalized Kuramoto model which uses continuous wave (CW) signals. In contrast to other approaches, all nodes of the network participate equally, and synchronization can even be achieved in presence of a non-cooperative node. By changing the parameters of the radar or by modifying the synchronization algorithm, synchronization accuracy can be adjusted as well. All claims are supported by measurements conducted with CW radars. It will be demonstrated that our algorithm enables synchronization accuracies down to 1.92 ppb and thus could provide sufficient accuracy for velocity measurements on pedestrians.

Viscous and turbulent stress measurements above and below laboratory wind waves

Abstract The influence of wind stress, wind drift, and wind-wave (microscale) breaking on the coupled air–sea boundary layer is poorly understood. We performed high-resolution planar and stereo velocity measurements within the first micrometers to centimeters above and below surface gravity waves at the University of Miami’s SUSTAIN air–sea interaction facility. A particle image velocimetry (PIV) system was adapted and installed in the large (18 m long, 6 m wide) wind-wave tunnel at a fetch of approximately 10 m. In addition, wave field properties were captured by laser-induced fluorescence (LIF). Experiments were conducted with wind waves and wind over mechanically generated swell. In this work, we focus on rather smooth, young, wind-generated waves. We present instantaneous velocity and vorticity fields above and below the air–water interface for the same wind-wave conditions. Both instantaneous and phase-averaged fields show strong along-wave modulations in viscous stress. For steeper waves, we observe airflow separation and increased negative turbulent stress below crests, accompanied by sporadic drops in viscous stress below zero. We describe the wave-induced modulations of the airflow structure as well as the wind-induced water dynamics and discuss the importance of the viscous stress for the total momentum budget. Graphic abstract

Correlation between antihypertensive drugs and cerebral hemodynamic parameters: insights from observational findings using transcranial Doppler.

Antihypertensives (AHD) can influence cerebral autoregulation (CA) and attenuate hypertrophic concentric remodelling of arterioles. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between AHD, CA and structural and functional properties of cerebral arteries. In this observational, cross-sectional study 115 volunteers were divided in group 1 (non-hypertensive) [n = 30]; group 2 (hypertensive with systolic blood pressure [SBP] < 140 and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] < 90 mmHg) [n = 54]; group 3 (hypertensive with SBP ≥ 140 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) [n = 31] and simultaneous measurements of systemic blood pressure (BP) and middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity (CBFV) were obtained from digital plethysmography and transcranial Doppler. Beat-to-beat, critical closing pressure (CrCP), resistance-area product (RAP) and autoregulation index (ARI) values were extracted by linear regression analysis of instantaneous BP and CBFV waveforms using computerised analysis. Pulsatility index (PI) was calculated and CO2 reactivity was assessed by the breath-holding test. Despite their higher RAP (1.7 [±0.7], p < 0.001) compared to groups 1 and 2, uncontrolled hypertensive using diuretics (p = 0.047) and α2-agonists (p = 0.009) had significantly lower PI. Impaired CO2 reactivity was common between the two hypertensive groups (p = 0.008), however ARI, CrCP and CBFV did not differ between them and non-hypertensive individuals and also did not correlate with any AHD used. Unlike the RAP, PI does not seem to reflect the real cerebrovascular resistence resulting from chronic arterial remodelling. Despite impaired CO2 reactivity, hypertensivehavearterial tonus and CA comparable to non-hypertensive. Experimental studies involving an untreated hypertensive control group are required to robustly make definitive conclusions about these questions.

Use of molybdenum as a pressure calibrant in a cubic press and sound velocity measurement of tungsten to 5 GPa

ABSTRACT The pressure limit of the conventional cubic press is normally below 6 GPa, and the suitable pressure calibrant of the fixed-point method is scarce. In this study, we developed a new method for pressure determination using an acoustic travel time approach. Based on the reported ultrasonic travel times of polycrystalline molybdenum under high pressure in literature, an acoustic gauge of polycrystalline molybdenum was derived. The shear wave travel times of molybdenum were measured at high pressures and utilized for the pressure calibration in a cubic press. The pressures derived from this new travel time method are in excellent agreement with those from the fixed-point method. Subsequent compressional and shear wave velocities of polycrystalline tungsten were measured up to about 5 GPa at room temperature to further verify this method. This travel time method for pressure calibration is valuable for the sound velocity measurement of other materials in an offline laboratory.

The MOST Hosts Survey: Spectroscopic Observation of the Host Galaxies of ∼40,000 Transients Using DESI

We present the Multi-Object Spectroscopy of Transient (MOST) Hosts survey. The survey is planned to run throughout the 5 yr of operation of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and will generate a spectroscopic catalog of the hosts of most transients observed to date, in particular all the supernovae observed by most public, untargeted, wide-field, optical surveys (Palomar Transient Factory, PTF/intermediate PTF, Sloan Digital Sky Survey II, Zwicky Transient Facility, DECAT, DESIRT). Science cases for the MOST Hosts survey include Type Ia supernova cosmology, fundamental plane and peculiar velocity measurements, and the understanding of the correlations between transients and their host-galaxy properties. Here we present the first release of the MOST Hosts survey: 21,931 hosts of 20,235 transients. These numbers represent 36% of the final MOST Hosts sample, consisting of 60,212 potential host galaxies of 38,603 transients (a transient can be assigned multiple potential hosts). Of all the transients in the MOST Hosts list, only 26.7% have existing classifications, and so the survey will provide redshifts (and luminosities) for nearly 30,000 transients. A preliminary Hubble diagram and a transient luminosity–duration diagram are shown as examples of future potential uses of the MOST Hosts survey. The survey will also provide a training sample of spectroscopically observed transients for classifiers relying only on photometry, as we enter an era when most newly observed transients will lack spectroscopic classification. The MOST Hosts DESI survey data will be released on a rolling cadence and updated to match the DESI releases. Dates of future releases and updates are available through the https://mosthosts.desi.lbl.gov website.

Performa Termal Kondensor Udara pada Wind Tunnel: Evaluasi Perpindahan Panas

Heat transfer in air condenser systems is a critical aspect in various industrial applications, especially refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The thermal efficiency of condensers is greatly influenced by airflow characteristics, but airflow velocity optimization remains a challenge due to the trade-off between improved heat transfer and energy consumption. Although previous research has examined various aspects of condenser design, there is still a need to explore the optimal limit of airflow velocity that can maximize thermal efficiency without excessively increasing system workload. This study aims to evaluate the thermal performance of an air condenser in a wind tunnel, focusing on the effects of airflow velocity variations on heat transfer rate and thermal efficiency. The experimental method uses a wind tunnel with dimensions of 280x28x28 cm, equipped with a precise temperature and flow velocity measurement system. The flow velocity was varied from 0.8 to 1.8 m/s. The results showed a significant increase in the heat transfer coefficient (h) and heat transfer rate (Q) as the flow velocity increased. Analysis of Reynolds and Nusselt numbers revealed the transition of the flow from laminar to turbulent, which contributed to the increase in heat transfer efficiency. Comparison of experimental results with simulations showed good agreement in the middle velocity range, but there were deviations at extreme velocities. In conclusion, increasing the airflow velocity proved effective in improving the thermal performance of the condenser, but further optimization is required to balance the thermal efficiency with the energy consumption of the system.

3D CFD analysis of pressure, boundary layer and shear stresses on a gudgeon (Gobio gobio)

The fish’s mechanosensory lateral line system detects non-acoustic hydrodynamic stimuli required for feeding, schooling, predator avoidance and underwater object detection. Biological investigations have established that flow stimuli are detected through the boundary layer as pressure gradients by canal neuromasts and as shear stresses acting on the superficial neuromasts. Previous works have also shown that the spatial distribution of neuromasts is strongly correlated with the pressure coefficient. Despite these fundamental insights, substantial knowledge gaps persist in understanding how fish body geometry influences the boundary layer, the pressure distribution and shear stresses. To address these gaps, we provide a set of numerical models based on the open-source CFD toolkit OpenFOAM which are experimentally validated using velocity measurements obtained in a laboratory fish swim tunnel. Specifically, we investigate the mid dorsal-ventral planar flow fields around a 3D fish-shaped body of gudgeon (Gobio gobio), a common freshwater bottom-dwelling fish. The contributions of this work are two-fold: First, we provide a comparison of the boundary layer thicknesses and velocity profiles at flow velocities ranging from 0.25 to 1.25 m/s. Second, we qualitatively compare the spatial distributions of the pressure coefficient, dynamic pressure and shear stresses to biological observations of the neuromast locations of adult gudgeon.

Exploring statistical and machine learning methods for modeling probability distribution parameters in downtime length analysis: a paper manufacturing machine case study

Manufacturing companies focus on improving productivity, reducing costs, and aligning performance metrics with strategic objectives. In industries like paper manufacturing, minimizing equipment downtime is essential for maintaining high throughput. Leveraging the extensive data generated by these facilities offers opportunities for gaining competitive advantages through data-driven insights, revealing trends, patterns, and predicting future performance indicators like unplanned downtime length, which is essential in optimizing maintenance and minimizing potential losses. This paper explores statistical and machine learning techniques for modeling downtime length probability distributions and correlation with machine vibration measurements. We proposed a novel framework, employing advanced data-driven techniques like artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate parameters of probability distributions governing downtime lengths. Our approach specifically focuses on modeling parameters of these distribution, rather than directly modeling probability density function (PDF) values, as is common in other approaches. Experimental results indicate a significant performance boost, with the proposed method achieving up to 30% superior performance in modeling the distribution of downtime lengths compared to alternative methods. Moreover, this method facilitates unsupervised training, making it suitable for big data repositories of unlabelled data. The framework allows for potential expansion by incorporating additional input variables. In this study, machine vibration velocity measurements are selected for further investigation. The study underscores the potential of advanced data-driven techniques to enables companies to make better-informed decisions regarding their current maintenance practices and to direct improvement programs in industrial settings.

Performance Characteristics of Newly Developed Real-Time Wave Measurement Buoy Using the Variometric Approach

Accurate measurement of ocean wave parameters is critical for applications including ocean modeling, coastal engineering, and disaster management. This article introduces a novel global navigation satellite system (GNSS) drifting buoy for surface wave measurements that addresses the challenges of performing real-time, high-precision measurements and realizing cost-effective large-scale deployment. Unlike traditional approaches, this buoy uses the kinematic extension of the variometric approach for displacement analysis stand-alone engine (Kin-VADASE) velocity measurement method, thus eliminating the need for additional high-precision measurement units and an expensive complement of satellite orbital products. Through testing in the South China Sea and Laoshan Bay, the results showed good consistency in significant wave height and main wave direction between the novel buoy and a Datawell DWR-G4, even under mild wind and wave conditions. However, wave mean period disparities were observed partially because of sampling frequency differences. To validate this idea, we used Joint North Sea Wave Project (Jonswap) spectral waves as input signals, the bias characteristics of the mean periods of the spectral calculations were compared under conditions of identical input signals and gradient-distributed wind speeds. Results showed an average difference of 0.28 s between the sampling frequencies of 1.28 Hz and 5 Hz. The consequence that high-frequency signals have considerable effects on the mean wave period calculations indicates the necessity of the buoy’s high-frequency operation mode. This GNSS drifting buoy offers a cost-effective, globally deployable solution for ocean wave measurement. Its potential for large-scale networked ocean wave observation makes it a valuable oceanic research and monitoring instrument.

Turbulent Vertical Velocities in Labrador Sea Convection

AbstractTurbulent vertical velocity measurements are scarce in regions prone to convection such as the Labrador Sea, which hinders our understanding of deep convection dynamics. Vertical velocity, , is retrieved from wintertime glider deployments in the convective region. From , downward convective plumes of dense waters are identified. These plumes only cover a small fraction of the convective area. Throughout the convective area, the standard deviation of agrees with scaling relations for the atmospheric surface and boundary layers. It initially depends on surface buoyancy loss in winter, and later, on wind stress after mid‐March. Both periods are characterized by positive turbulent vertical buoyancy flux. During convective periods in winter, the positive buoyancy flux is mostly forced by surface heat loss. After mid‐March, when buoyancy loss to the atmosphere is reduced, the positive buoyancy flux results from a restratifying upward freshwater flux, potentially of lateral origins and without much atmospheric influence.

An ADCP Attitude Dynamic Errors Correction Method Based on Angular Velocity Tensor and Radius Vector Estimation

An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) installed on a platform produces rotational tangential velocity as a result of variations in the platform’s attitude, with both the tangential velocity and radial orientation varying between each pulse’s transmission and reception by the transducer. These factors introduce errors into the measurements of vessel velocity and flow velocity. In this study, we address the errors induced by dynamic factors related to variations in attitude and propose an ADCP attitude dynamic error correction method based on angular velocity tensor and radius vector estimation. This method utilizes a low-sampling-rate inclinometer and compass data and estimates the angular velocity tensor based on a physical model of vessel motion combined with nonlinear least-squares estimation. The angular velocity tensor is then used to estimate the transducers’ radius vectors. Finally, the radius vectors are employed to correct the instantaneous tangential velocity within the measured velocities of the vessel and flow. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, field tests were conducted in a water pool. The results demonstrate that the proposed method surpasses the attitude static correction approach. In comparison with the ASC method, the average relative error in vessel velocity during free-swaying movement decreased by 20.94%, while the relative standard deviation of the error was reduced by 17.38%.

An ultra-short-period super-Earth with an extremely high density and an outer companion

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Global adaptive coordinated control of human–robot mooring system without velocity measurements

Global adaptive coordinated control of human–robot mooring system without velocity measurements

Experimental Validation of the Remote Sensing Method for River Velocity Measurement Using an Open-Source PIV Scheme—Case Study: Antisana River in the Ecuadorian Andes

This study presents the experimental validation of a remote sensing method for river flow velocity measurement, from which discharge is calculated, using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) combined with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The case study focuses on the Antisana River in the Ecuadorian Andes, a region with challenging geography where accurate flow measurement is crucial for hydroelectric projects. The validation results demonstrate that the velocity measurements obtained through PIV closely align with those from standardized traditional methods. Furthermore, integrating technologies such as LiDAR for cross-sectional measurements, along with UAVs, would enable the accurate estimation of discharge in difficult-to-access areas. This approach has the potential to significantly enhance hydrological studies and water resource management in remote regions, especially for hydroelectric projects in the Ecuadorian Andes.

The GAPS programme at TNG. LXII. Studies of atmospheric FeII winds in ultra-hot Jupiters KELT-9b and KELT-20b using the HARPS-N spectrograph

Ultra-hot Jupiters (UHJs) are gas giant planets orbiting close to their host star, with equilibrium temperatures exceeding 2000 K, and among the most studied planets in terms of their atmospheric composition. Thanks to a new generation of ultra-stable high-resolution spectrographs, it is possible to detect the signal from the individual lines of the species in the exoplanetary atmospheres. We employed two techniques in this study. First, we used transmission spectroscopy, which involved examining the spectra around single lines of Fe ii . Then we carried out a set of cross-correlation studies for two UHJs: KELT-9b and KELT-20b. Both planets orbit fast-rotating stars, which resulted in the detection of the strong Rossiter-McLaughlin (RM) effect and center-to-limb variations in the transmission spectrum. These effects had to be corrected to ensure a precise analysis. Using the transmission spectroscopy method, we detected 21 single lines of Fe ii in the atmosphere of KELT-9b. All of the detected lines are blue-shifted, suggesting strong day-to-night side atmospheric winds. The cross-correlation method leads to the detection of the blue-shifted signal with a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 13.46. Our results are in agreement with models based on non-local thermodynamical equilibrium (NLTE) effects, with a mean micro-turbulence of $ mic $ and macro-turbulence of $ mac $. In the atmosphere of KELT-20b, we detected 17 single lines of Fe ii . Considering different measurements of the systemic velocity of the system, we conclude that the existence of winds in the atmosphere of KELT-20b cannot be determined conclusively. The detected signal with the cross-correlation method presents a S/N of 11.51. The results are consistent with NLTE effects, including means of $ mic $ and $ mac

A robust numerical method for the generation and propagation of periodic finite-amplitude internal waves in natural waters using high-accuracy simulations

Abstract. The design and implementation of boundary conditions for the robust generation and simulation of periodic finite-amplitude internal waves is examined in a quasi two-layer continuous stratification using a spectral-element-method-based incompressible flow solver. The commonly used Eulerian approach develops spurious, and potentially catastrophic small-scale numerical features near the wave-generating boundary in a non-linear stratification when the parameter A/(δc) is sufficiently larger than unity; A and δ are measures of the maximum wave-induced vertical velocity and pycnocline thickness, respectively, and c is the linear wave propagation speed. To this end, an Euler–Lagrange approach is developed and implemented to generate robust high-amplitude periodic deep-water internal waves. Central to this approach is to take into account the wave-induced (isopycnal) displacement of the pycnocline in both the vertical and (effectively) upstream directions. With amplitudes not restricted by the limits of linear theory, the Euler–Lagrange-generated waves maintain their structural integrity as they propagate away from the source. The advantages of the high-accuracy numerical method, whose minimal numerical dissipation cannot damp the above near-source spurious numerical features of the purely Eulerian case, can still be preserved and leveraged further along the wave propagation path through the robust reproduction of the non-linear adjustments of the waveform. The near- and far-source robustness of the optimized Euler–Lagrange approach is demonstrated for finite-amplitude waves in a sharp quasi two-layer continuous stratification representative of seasonally stratified lakes. The findings of this study provide an enabling framework for two-dimensional simulations of internal swash zones driven by well-developed non-linear internal waves and, ultimately, the accompanying turbulence-resolving three-dimensional simulations.

A centrifuge modelling setup for dewatering, rewetting, and characterizing soil deposits

Dewatering in soils serves various purposes in the field of geotechnical engineering as well as other disciplines. In geotechnical engineering, dewatering is effective for improving stability, reducing settlements, and limiting seepage of contaminated pore fluid. This study details the development of an experimental setup that enables dewatering and rewetting soil deposits in-flight in a geotechnical centrifuge while the pore pressures/suctions and moisture contents are measured. Cone penetration tests and shear wave velocity measurements are also used to characterize the material in-flight. Detailed discussion is provided regarding the construction of the tensiometers and calibration of the moisture content probes. Tests are performed on two coal combustion products (CCPs) to exemplify the capabilities of the equipment. Illustrative test results provide time histories and profiles of soil suction and water content at different depths, agreeing well with measurements from laboratory soil-water retention curves. The results also show that dewatering of the CCP deposits leads to significant increases in strength and stiffness, and that after subsequent rewetting, the material maintains a permanent increase in stiffness. The developed system enables an economical and reliable study of the impacts related to dewatering and rewetting cycles to fulfill research purposes in a broad range of engineering disciplines.