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Impact of underground near surface ore body mining on the stability of overburden and dangerous rock masses
Get PDFIn order to explore the impact of near surface ore body mining on the stability of overburden and surface dangerous rock masses, a Phosphate Mine was used as the engineering background. On-site investigation method was adopted to clarify the stability conditions of the surface dangerous rock. Numerical analysis software was used to simulate the evolution laws of overburden deformation, stress, and plastic zone. The research results indicate that the development of interlayer structural planes in the surrounding rock of the roof of the mining area can easily cause the collapse of the roof slab or sheet. The strata are hard and brittle in lithology, with developed rock fractures. Dangerous rock blocks are formed under the combination of fissures and rock layers. The mining disturbance generated during the mining process is relatively small. The impact on the rock layers, adjacent mining sites, and surface stability is weak. The surface is less affected by the mining of underground ore bodies and has not reached the maximum allowable value. Under the condition of first mining the ph1# ore body and then mining the ph2# ore body, the displacement of the overburden is relatively small. There is no distribution of connectivity in the plastic zone in the mining pillars, mining areas, and overburden. The research results can provide theoretical reference for the feasibility analysis of near surface ore body mining in similar mines
Random parametric nonlinear vibrations of a discrete mechanical system protected from vibration
Get PDFIn this work, the issue of checking the dynamics of nonlinear vibrations of a mechanical system protected from vibrations in case of random parametric excitations is considered. Using the Ito method, the analytical expressions of the mean square values of the absolute accelerations of the mechanical system and the dynamic absorber were determined. Statistical linearization method based on Davidenko's hypothesis was used to determine mean squared values. The average square value change of the random parametric vibration of the mechanical system protected against vibrations with the dynamic absorber at different values of the parameter describing the width of the vibration spectrum was analysed. It is shown that if the parameter describing the width of the vibration spectrum is taken smaller, the mean square value of the random parametric vibration of the protected object combined with the dynamic absorber will have a smaller vibration. At different values of the parameter of the hysteresis loop, the change of the mean square value of the random parametric vibration was analysed and appropriate conclusions were drawn
Scientific and practical substantiation of transient processes in asynchronous electric motors of mainline electric locomotives
Get PDFThe research work focuses on scientifically substantiating the operating conditions of small and medium-power auxiliary asynchronous electric motors used in mainline electric locomotives under JSC “Uzbekistan Railways”. The aim is to provide a scientific basis for the operational efficiency of auxiliary asynchronous electric motors and, based on the research findings, to conduct a practical investigation of their service life. This, in turn, will enable timely maintenance of auxiliary asynchronous electric motors in locomotives. Additionally, it will contribute to improving the performance indicators of auxiliary asynchronous electric motors
Analysis of a 10 kW mini pumped hydro storage plant with solar integration in Uzbekistan
Get PDFThis paper presents the design and performance evaluation of a 10 kW mini pumped hydro storage (PSH) system integrated with solar photovoltaic (PV) energy for rural electrification in Uzbekistan. The system stores excess solar energy during the day and generates 60 kWh electricity during evening hours at a rated power of 10 kW, with an overall efficiency of about 75 %. The optimized design includes a Cross-Flow turbine (200 mm diameter, 600 rpm), a 10 m head, and 58 solar panels of 400 W. The study demonstrates that such small PSH systems can provide a cost-effective, long-lifetime alternative to chemical batteries in rural power applications
Energy analysis of living stumps slope based on Hilbert-Huang Transform and marginal spectrum
Get PDFA large-scale shaking table model test on a slope with living stumps was designed and conducted. Under various types of seismic waves and excitation intensities, acceleration data from monitoring points on both sides of the living stumps were collected. Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) was innovatively applied to study the dynamic response of slopes with living stumps under seismic loading, overcoming the limitations of traditional Fourier Transform and Wavelet Transform. The variation patterns of Hilbert energy and marginal spectral characteristics under different seismic excitations were analyzed, providing new insights from both time-frequency domain and energy perspectives. The research conclusion showed that: (1) Under different seismic waves, the horizontal peak acceleration inside the living stumps slope shows the elevation amplification effect, and increases with the intensity of excitation. Additionally, the existence of living stumps causes a difference in horizontal acceleration on both sides, and the absolute value of the difference is positively correlated with elevation and excitation intensity. (2) Under different seismic waves, Peak of Hilbert energy spectrum (PSHEA) is positively correlated with excitation intensity and elevation. With the increase of elevation, the increase of PSHEA increases gradually when the excitation intensity increases. PMSA is positively correlated with excitation intensity, but at low frequencies (1-3 Hz), Peak of marginal spectrum (PMSA) is negatively correlated with elevation; while at high frequencies (7-11 Hz), PMSA is positively correlated with elevation. (3) With increasing elevation and excitation intensity, the total seismic Hilbert energy continues to accumulate and reaches the maximum at the top of the slope. During the propagation of seismic waves, the living stumps and the rock-soil composite play the characteristics of filtering the low-frequency components and amplifying the high-frequency components, causing the total seismic Hilbert energy in the low-frequency (1-3 Hz) component to gradually decrease and transfer to the high-frequency (7-11 Hz) component, resulting in a significant increase in seismic Hilbert energy in the high-frequency component. (4) The superposition of incident wave and reflected wave near the living stumps, and the absorption of seismic Hilbert energy by the living stumps make the PSHEA, PMSA, and total seismic Hilbert energy on the outside of the living stumps always smaller than the inside, resulting in different dynamic responses on either side of the living stumps. The living stumps show attenuation effect on seismic Hilbert energy, and the attenuation degree increases with the increase of excitation intensity and elevation. The study provides a theoretical basis for the seismic design of living stumps slopes
Study on the variation mechanism of non-linear stiffness of rubber O-ring
Get PDFO-ring dampers can be used as vibration-damping elements for short-life, low-cost engines, and the selection of a suitable rubber superelastic-viscoelastic ontological model to study their stiffness and damping is an important prerequisite for determining their vibration-damping characteristics. The superelastic-viscoelastic constitutive model consists of two models, superelastic and viscoelastic, in which the superelastic model reflects the static characteristics of the O-ring. Therefore, it is the basis of the study of dynamic characteristics to carry out the research on the static stiffness of the O-ring and to select an accurate superelastic model to describe its deformation and recovery characteristics under different working conditions. Based on the fact that the O-ring is in a small deformation range in the damper and the applicability of finite element simulation, the Mooney-Rivilin superelastic constitutive model is selected in this paper. Establish a three-dimensional finite element model of the O-ring damper, focusing on the analysis of the effect of temperature on the O-ring material properties and damper structure, to reveal the mechanism of non-linear stiffness change of the O-ring damper. At the same time, the accuracy of the hyperelastic model is verified by the test method, which lays a foundation for the study of the dynamic stiffness and damping characteristics of the O-ring. The results show that in the pre-compression state, there is a large contact pressure between the O-ring and the inner and outer rings of the damper. The contact pressure increases linearly during the compression process, and the stiffness of the O-ring changes linearly. In the non-pre-compression state, the contact pressure is 0, the contact pressure increases nonlinearly during the compression process, and the stiffness of the O-ring shows obvious nonlinear characteristics. In addition, the static stiffness of the O-ring increases with the increase of pre-compression amount, increases with the increase of material hardness, and decreases with the increase of temperature. The above research provides a reference for selecting the appropriate O-ring material size and installation conditions in the project to ensure that the O-ring can effectively withstand pressure during use
Stodola-Vianello iteration method for the free flexural vibration frequencies of Shimpi’s single variable shear deformable beams
Get PDFThe natural vibration frequency analysis of beams is vital for their design against resonance failures because such failures occur when the excitation load frequencies of vibration coincide with such natural frequencies. This work presents a single variable shear deformable beam equation formulated using Shimpi’s displacement field assumptions. This results in a quadratic shear stress profile over the depth and a satisfaction of the transverse shear stress-free boundary conditions. The governing equation is obtained using a first principles consideration and equilibrium method as a partial differential equation (PDE) which is non-homogenous for forced vibrations and homogeneous for free vibrations. The study then used the Stodola-Vianello iteration method to solve the resulting homogeneous PDE for simply supported boundary conditions and harmonic response. The problem reduced to an iterative problem of algebra involving the computation of an (n+1)th vibratory modal shape function from an nth shape function that satisfies the boundary conditions. This work used a sinusoidal shape function which is exact for the simply supported boundary condition investigated. The use of boundary conditions solved the integration constants involved. Application of the convergence rule led to the eigenequation from which the eigenvalues were found. The eigenvalues were presented for the first four modes of vibration and for a rectangular beam. It was found that for l/h varying from 5 to 100, the natural vibration frequencies were identical with the ωn values obtained using Navier method for other thick beam vibration problems. It was also found that ωnwas close to the exact values for all vibration modes and for all values of l/h between 5 and 100. For all vibration modes and all considered l/h values negligible differences, were observed between the ωn obtained using SVIM and the exact values obtained by previous researchers
Vibration characteristics testing and vibration reduction optimization design of four-wheel-drive micro-tiller handlebar assembly
Get PDFMicro-tillers are essential for agricultural operations in hilly and mountainous regions, yet their severe vibrations pose significant health risks to operators, including hand-arm vibration syndrome. This study presents an innovative vibration reduction solution through the installation of a damping spring isolator at the handle-frame connection point. Comprehensive vibration testing revealed that the vertical vibration under tillage conditions reached 2.15 m/s2 RMS, with spectral analysis identifying critical excitation frequencies at 39 Hz, 78 Hz, and 156 Hz. Constrained modal analysis demonstrated that the handle frame's third-order natural frequency of 41.02 Hz risked resonance with the engine’s 39 Hz excitation. The optimized isolator system, designed with a damping ratio of ξ= 0.2, successfully reduced this critical frequency to 34.87 Hz (15 % reduction), effectively avoiding resonance. Field validation showed significant vibration attenuation, with RMS values decreasing by 14.17 % (idle), 17.61 % (no-load), and 23.26 % (tillage), while achieving 19.3 % vibration energy absorption during operation. This research represents the first successful integration of isolation and damping mechanisms for micro-tiller handle frames, providing a cost-effective solution (< 1.5 % of machine cost) that significantly improves operator comfort and addresses long-standing ergonomic challenges in small-scale agricultural machinery. The solution's simple implementation without structural modifications makes it particularly suitable for widespread adoption in developing regions
Neural network-based ANC algorithms: a review
Get PDFActive Noise Control (ANC) technology is of great value in the field of noise mitigation. Recently, traditional linear adaptive control methods, represented by the FxLMS algorithm, are structurally simple and computationally efficient but often suffer from performance degradation or even failure in practical applications due to nonlinear system factors. For this reason, neural network-based ANC methods have attracted significant research interest for their strong nonlinear processing capabilities and have gradually emerged as a focal point for addressing nonlinear ANC problems. This paper systematically reviews the research progress of neural networks in the field of nonlinear ANC, focusing on two key dimensions: network architecture and training methods. In terms of architecture design, existing studies primarily enhance performance through topology optimization, improvements to functional link artificial neural networks, and innovative hidden layer designs. Advancements in training methods focus on the optimization of loss functions, innovation in weight update algorithms, and the introduction of other training strategies. In the future, neural network-based ANC algorithms will continue to deepen, with potential development paths including the integration of advanced network architectures such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), optimization of utility functions, pruning of hidden layers, improvement in loss function design, and the adoption of more efficient training strategies. These efforts will further improve algorithm performance and ultimately provide robust support for achieving more precise and efficient active noise control
Mathematical modeling of the rotating drum granular fill flow oscillatory stability
Get PDFDrum-type machines have become widely used in many industries for processing various granular materials. An innovative direction for significantly increasing the energy efficiency of such equipment is the use of self-oscillating working processes. Self-excitation of auto-oscillations allows you to bring into pulsating flow and activate the passive part of the intra-chamber filling and significantly enhance the interaction of granular particles with each other and with the surrounding environment. The purpose of the study is to build a mathematical model of the conditions and factors of oscillatory instability of the flow of polydisperse granular filling in the chamber of a rotating drum. The research methodology includes analytical modeling of wave processes and experimental modeling of manifestations of instability of the filling flow. The inertial mode of flow of the active part of the filling in a shear flow state is analyzed, the behavior of which is described using averaged values. Based on the results obtained, an increase in instability with an increase in the dilatancy of the medium during deformation is established and the destabilizing effect of the damping action of the fine fraction on the interaction of particles of the coarse fraction is revealed. The main scientific novelty of this study is the identification of the regularities of the unsteady motion of the oscillatory system of a filled drum. The study confirms the possibility of generating, under certain conditions, self-excitation of auto-oscillations of the intra-chamber filling, which is a decisive factor in the predicted intensification of the technological process. The results obtained are valuable for researchers and engineers involved in the study and design of innovative energy-efficient working processes of drum machines