scholarly journals Precise Measurements of the Temperature-Frequency Dependence of the Conductivity of Cellulose—Insulating Oil—Water Nanoparticles Composite

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Pawel Zukowski ◽  
Przemyslaw Rogalski ◽  
Tomasz N. Koltunowicz ◽  
Konrad Kierczynski ◽  
Vitalii Bondariev
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Relaxation Time ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Frequency Dependence ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Transformer Oil ◽  
Potential Wells ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Oil Water

This article presents direct σDC and alternating σ(f) current conductivity measurements obtained by the frequency domain spectroscopy (FDS) method on cellulose-transformer oil–water nanoparticle composite with a moisture content of (5.0 ± 0.2)% by weight in a temperature range from 293.15 to 333.15 K with step of 8 K. The uncertainty of temperature maintenance during measurements was below ±0.01 K. The sample was prepared for testing in a manner as close as possible to the cellulose insulation moisturizing process in power transformers. For the analysis of the results obtained, a model of alternating and direct current hopping conductivity was used, based on the quantum phenomenon of electron tunneling between the potential wells and nanodrops of water. It was observed that on the d(logσ)/d(logf)-derived waveforms there was a clear low-frequency maximum, and a tendency to reach the next maximum in the high-frequency area was visible. On this basis it was established that the increase in conductivity takes place in two stages. It was found that the position of σ(f) waveforms in the double logarithmic coordinates is influenced by the temperature dependence both of the conductivity and of the relaxation time of the conductivity. These relationships are described with the appropriate activation energies of the conductivity and relaxation time of conductivity. Based on the analysis of experimental data using Arrhenius diagrams, average values of the activation energy of conductivity ΔWσ ≈ (0.894 ± 0.0134) eV and the relaxation time of conductivity ΔWτσ ≈ (0.869 ± 0.0107) eV were determined. The values were equal within the limits of uncertainty and their mean value was ΔW ≈ (0.881 ± 0.0140) eV. Using the mean value of the activation energy, the frequency dependence of conductivity, obtained at different temperatures, was shifted to 293.15 K. For this purpose, first the waveforms were shifted along the horizontal and then the vertical axis. It was found that after the shift the σ(f) waveforms for the different temperatures overlap perfectly. This means that the shape of the frequency dependence of the conductivity is determined by the moisture content of the pressboard. The position of the waveforms in relation to the coordinates is determined by the temperature relationships of the conductivity and the relaxation time of the conductivity.

ON THE DIELECTRIC BEHAVIOR OF LiCo3/5Fe2/5VO4 CERAMICS

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 665-670
Author(s):  
MOTI RAM
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Frequency Dependence ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
Arrhenius Plot ◽  
Dielectric Behavior ◽  
Tangent Loss ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Tan Δ

The LiCo 3/5 Fe 2/5 VO 4 ceramics has been fabricated by solution-based chemical method. Frequency dependence of the dielectric constant (εr) at different temperatures exhibits a dispersive behavior at low frequencies. Temperature dependence of εr at different frequencies indicates the dielectric anomalies in εr at Tc (transition temperature) = 190°C, 223°C, 263°C and 283°C with (εr) max ~ 5370, 1976, 690 and 429 for 1, 10, 50 and 100 kHz, respectively. Frequency dependence of tangent loss ( tan δ) at different temperatures indicates the presence of dielectric relaxation in the material. The value of activation energy estimated from the Arrhenius plot of log (τd) with 103/T is ~(0.396 ± 0.012) eV.

scholarly journals Some Thermodynamic Properties of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Slices Dehydrated in a Refractance WindowTM Dryer

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akinjide A Akinola ◽  
Stanley N Ezeorah
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Gibbs Free Energy ◽  
Moisture Diffusivity ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Dioscorea Rotundata ◽  
History Data ◽  
White Yam ◽  
Different Temperatures

The objective of this study is to estimate the changes in Enthalpy, Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy of yam slices dehydrated at different temperatures using a Refractance WindowTM dryer. Dehydration of 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm thick yam slices, was performed with water temperatures of 65, 75, 85 and 95oC in the flume of a Refractance WindowTM dryer. During the dehydration operations, the moisture-content history data were recorded. For the process conditions considered, the moisture content history data was used to calculate the moisture diffusivity and the activation energy of dehydration of the samples. Subsequently, changes in Enthalpy, , Entropy, , and Gibbs Free Energy, ), were calculated. For the process conditions studied, the changes in, , , and, varied from 20,381.33 to 25,217.05 J.mol-1., -140.69 to -122.29 J.mol-1.K-1.and 67,934.80 to 70,220.15 J.mol-1, respectively. This study is essential as knowledge of these thermodynamic parameters are useful for the optimal design and sizing of preservation dryers for argo-products. Keywords— Enthalpy; Entropy; Gibbs Free Energy; Refractance WindowTM Dryer; Yam 

scholarly journals Analysis of X-ray structure, dielectric properties and AC conductivity of (4E)-2-amino-3-cyanobenzo[b]oxocin-6-one

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 386-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.A.M. Ali ◽  
Magdy A. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Activation Energy ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Relaxation Time ◽  
Conductivity Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ac Electrical Conductivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures

AbstractThe crystal structure of (4E)-2-amino-3-cyanobenzo[b]oxocin-6-one, denoted as 4(E)-ACBO, was analyzed using X-ray diffraction technique. The dielectric and AC electrical conductivity measurements of the bulk 4(E)-ACBO in the form of pellet were studied in the range of frequency 42 Hz to 5 MHz and the temperature range of 303 K to 373 K. The temperature and frequency dependence of dielectric constant (∊1), dielectric loss (∊2) and AC electrical conductivity (σAC) were investigated. The relaxation time (τ) for electrons to hop over a barrier of height WH was calculated at different temperatures. The AC activation energy was determined from the temperature dependence of σAC at different frequencies.

scholarly journals Cherry Tomato Drying: Sun versus Convective Oven

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Alfeo ◽  
Diego Planeta ◽  
Salvatore Velotto ◽  
Rosa Palmeri ◽  
Aldo Todaro
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Oven Drying ◽  
Sun Drying ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Final Water Content ◽  
Drying Curves ◽  
Drying Conditions

Solar drying and convective oven drying of cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) were compared. The changes in the chemical parameters of tomatoes and principal drying parameters were recorded during the drying process. Drying curves were fitted to several mathematical models, and the effects of air temperature during drying were evaluated by multiple regression analyses, comparing to previously reported models. Models for drying conditions indicated a final water content of 30% (semidry products) and 15% (dry products) was achieved, comparing sun-drying and convective oven drying at three different temperatures. After 26–28 h of sun drying, the tomato tissue had reached a moisture content of 15%. However, less drying time, about 10–11 h, was needed when starting with an initial moisture content of 92%. The tomato tissue had high ORAC and polyphenol content values after convective oven drying at 60 °C. The dried tomato samples had a satisfactory taste, color and antioxidant values.

scholarly journals Influence of Temperature and Moisture Content on Thermal Performance of Green Roof Media

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2421
Author(s):  
Bohan Shao ◽  
Caterina Valeo ◽  
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya ◽  
Jianxun He
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Green Roof ◽  
Green Roofs ◽  
Power Functions ◽  
Thick Substrate ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Test Cells ◽  
Substrate Moisture ◽  
Phase Transition Zone

The influence of moisture content on substrate thermal conductivity at different temperatures was investigated for four different commercially available substrates for green roofs. In the unfrozen state, as moisture content increased, thermal conductivity increased linearly. In the phase transition zone between +5 and −10 °C, as temperature decreased, thermal conductivity increased sharply during the transition from water to ice. When the substrate was frozen, thermal conductivity varied exponentially with substrate moisture content prior to freezing. Power functions were found between thermal conductivity and temperature. Two equally sized, green roof test cells were constructed and tested to compare various roof configurations including a bare roof, varying media thickness for a green roof, and vegetation. The results show that compared with the bare roof, there is a 75% reduction in the interior temperature’s amplitude for the green roof with 150 mm thick substrate. When a sedum mat was added, there was a 20% reduction in the amplitude of the inner temperature as compared with the cell without a sedum mat.

scholarly journals Kinetics and thermodynamic properties related to the drying of 'Cabacinha' pepper fruits

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hellismar W. da Silva ◽  
Renato S. Rodovalho ◽  
Marya F. Velasco ◽  
Camila F. Silva ◽  
Luís S. R. Vale
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Activation Energy ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Gibbs Free Energy ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Effective Diffusion ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Different Temperatures

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to determine and model the drying kinetics of 'Cabacinha' pepper fruits at different temperatures of the drying air, as well as obtain the thermodynamic properties involved in the drying process of the product. Drying was carried out under controlled conductions of temperature (60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 °C) using three samples of 130 g of fruit, which were weighed periodically until constant mass. The experimental data were adjusted to different mathematical models often used in the representation of fruit drying. Effective diffusion coefficients, calculated from the mathematical model of liquid diffusion, were used to obtain activation energy, enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy. The Midilli model showed the best fit to the experimental data of drying of 'Cabacinha' pepper fruits. The increase in drying temperature promoted an increase in water removal rate, effective diffusion coefficient and Gibbs free energy, besides a reduction in fruit drying time and in the values of entropy and enthalpy. The activation energy for the drying of pepper fruits was 36.09 kJ mol-1.

scholarly journals Superior Degradation Performance of Nanoporous Copper Catalysts on Methyl Orange

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 913
Author(s):  
Jinyi Wang ◽  
Sen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Copper Catalysts ◽  
Reaction Rate Constant ◽  
Nanoporous Structure ◽  
Intra Particle Diffusion ◽  
Different Temperatures

The development of low-cost and high-efficiency catalysts for wastewater treatment is of great significance. Herein, nanoporous Cu/Cu2O catalysts were synthesized from MnCu, MnCuNi, and MnCuAl with similar ligament size through one-step dealloying. Meanwhile, the comparisons of three catalysts in performing methyl orange degradation were investigated. One of the catalysts possessed a degradation efficiency as high as 7.67 mg·g−1·min−1. With good linear fitting by the pseudo-first-order model, the reaction rate constant was evaluated. In order to better understand the degradation process, the adsorption behavior was considered, and it was divided into three stages based on the intra-particle diffusion model. Three different temperatures were applied to explore the activation energy of the degradation. As a photocatalytic agent, the nanoporous structure of Cu/Cu2O possessed a large surface area and it also had low activation energy, which were beneficial to the excellent degradation performance.

A facile dip-coating approach to stable superhydrophobic SiO2/epoxy resin membrane preparation for micro-water separation in transformer oil liquids

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (113) ◽  
pp. 92947-92953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangwei Zhou ◽  
Ping Yu ◽  
Yunhua He ◽  
Huanhuan Xia ◽  
Xinliang Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Transformer Oil ◽  
Membrane Preparation ◽  
Water Separation ◽  
Oil Water Separation ◽  
Oil Water ◽  
Resin Membrane

Oil–water separation apparatus, in which the membrane was put at the bottom of the ultrafiltration cup. When the transformer oil was passed through the membrane, the water was retained above the membrane.

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