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We propose to use focused femtosecond laser pulses to create scattering damage in standard singlemode optical fibres as reference points for quasi-distributed sensing applications. Such sensor fibres are interrogated with incoherent optical frequency domain reflectometry (I-OFDR) technique and optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR). A performance comparison of both techniques with the clear advantage of the I-OFDR is presented as well as a quasi-distributed length change measurement application. Also dynamic measurement based on the I-OFDR technique is demonstrated on a femtosecond laser-induced sensor chain.
Es wird ein Sensorsystem (HUMItrace III) zur Spurenfeuchtebestimmung in der Prozessmesstechnik vorgestellt. Die Bestimmung der Spurenfeuchte erfolgt mit neuentwickelten planaren Sensoren (HUMItrace-Sensoren) nach dem coulometrischen Messprinzip im Frostpunkttemperaturbereich von -80 °C bis -30 °C mit der Kalibriereinrichtung THG11 durch Mischen von trockenen und befeuchteten Teilgasströmen kalibriert. Die Gasfeuchte von Luft kann in diesem Bereich mit den HUMItrace-Sensoren mit einer erweiterten Unsicherheit von 2 K bestimmt werden. Die Sensoren können aber auch zur Gasfeuchtemessung in Wasserstoff, Stickstoff und Distickstoffmonoxid eingesetzt werden. Eine weitere Kalibriereinrichtung, THG-P12, generiert Prüfgase nach der Permeationsmethode; sie kann in das HUMItrace III Sensorsystem implementiert und zur vor-Ort-Kalibrierung der HUMItrace-Sensoren nach dem Standardadditionsverfahren genutzt werden.
Ziel dieses Beitrages soll es sein, zum einen das Vorgehen bei der Erlangung einer Anerkennung zur qualitätsgesicherten Herstellung einer Verpackung für prüfpflichtige Versandstücke der zuständigen Behörde im Sinne des ADR Unterabschnittes 1.7.3 'Qualitätssicherung' darzustellen und zum anderen Probleme bei der Umsetzung der rechtsverbindlichen Vorschriften des Gefahrgutrechts aufzuzeigen.
BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, in cooperation with the company MeGaSen UG carries out a research project to enhance and validate an innovative approach for distributed subsurface monitoring of gas storage areas. The concept combines different measurement technologies to one multifunctional sensor: membrane-based gas measurement technology for in-situ monitoring of gases in soil and fiber optical sensing of temperature and strain (as a measure for structural change). Key aspect of the research project is the first-time validation of the system in an application relevant dimension. For this purpose a 20 x 20 m2 test field is build. A comprehensive validation of the system is carried out by systematic variation of different parameters like position-dependent gasinjection, temperature and mechanical impact.
Experimentell gestützte Untersuchungen zu brandschutztechnischen Maßnahmen im Gefahrguttransport
(2013)
Um das Risiko eines katastrophalen Versagens von Gefahrguttanks und deren Folgen zu mindern werden sicherheitstechnische Maßnahmen an der Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) untersucht.
Der Einsatz und die Dimensionierung von brandschutztechnischen Maßnahmen im Gefahrguttransport sind durch verkehrsträgerspezifische Vorschriften geregelt. Hiernach sind Gefahrguttanks für betriebliche Belastungen auszulegen. Bei dieser Auslegung werden unter Anderem Parameter, wie die Wanddicke eines Gefahrguttanks, stoffliche Aspekte des transportierten Gefahrguts und auch Betriebsdrücke berücksichtigt. Eine seit vielen Jahren bewährte Sicherheitsphilosophie ist es, Tanks oder druckführende Anlagen durch Sicherheitseinrichtungen gegen das unzulässige Überschreiten eines inneren Überdrucks zu schützen. Die regelkonforme Auslegung führt jedoch zu unterschiedlichen Sicherheitsniveaus in Europa und darüber hinaus. Denn hiernach werden Tanks nach zwei Philosophien befördert. Insbesondere betrifft dies die Ausrüstung der Tanks mit Druckentlastungseinrichtungen, wie Sicherheitsventile.
Daraus ergeben sich Fragestellungen, die es im Rahmen der Untersuchungen in einem drittmittelgeförderten BMVBS-Projektes, zu beantworten galt:
• Warum verkehren Tanks mit und ohne Sicherheitsventile?
• Sind diese Sicherheitseinrichtungen auch in Unfallsituationen ausreichend,
um die Temperatur und den Druck im Tank herabzusetzen?
Bei den Untersuchungen des Forschungsprojektes wurde unter anderem die Zuverlässigkeit der Sicherheitseinrichtungen an Gefahrguttanks für den normalen Betrieb und für den Brandfall untersucht. Diese Untersuchungen zeigen, dass das Sicherheitsempfinden, welches Sicherheitsventile vermitteln, zu hinterfragen ist.
Limiting distances for flame merging of multiple n-heptane and di-tert-butyl peroxide pool fires
(2013)
Experiments to determine the limiting distances for flame merging of multiple pool fires are presented. As model substances n-heptane and di-tert-butyl peroxide are used. Laboratory scale tests with a Diameter d = 6 cm and relative distances between the pools of 0.08 ≤ D/d ≤ 4 are described and complemented with field experiments with a diameter d = 1.5 m and relative distances between the pools of 0.17 ≤ D/d ≤ 1.
Three regions for flame merging are observed and limiting distances are determined. A merging Region with the limiting distance Dmerg/d within which all flames merge together over the complete burning time. A transition region with the limiting distance Dtran/d within which some flames merge together while other flames are separated from each other. A separated region within which all flames are completely separated from each other. A correlation against the number of burning pools is presented to predict the limiting distances Dmerg/d und Dtran/d.
Welche stofflichen und energetischen Gefahren während und nach einem Wohnzimmerbrand auftreten können, werden im Rahmen dieses Vortrages vorgestellt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei die Rauchgasentwicklung, die Wärmefreisetzung, die entstehenden Rauchgastemperaturen sowie die Rauchgaszusammensetzung. In den Einrichtungen der Gesellschaft für Materialforschung und Prüfungsanstalt für das Bauwesen Leipzig mbH (MFPA) wurden dazu fünf verschiedene Wohnzimmerbrandversuche durchgeführt. Die Modell-Zimmer wurden jeweils mit dem gleichen Mobiliar ausgestattet. Als Brandbeschleuniger kamen Benzin und Diesel als Gemisch zum Einsatz. Bei den Versuchen zeigte sich unter anderem, dass der Brandbeschleuniger deutlich die Zeit bis zum Flashover verkürzt. Aus den ermittelten Kennwerten zur Wärmefreisetzung und den Rauchgastemperaturen können Rückschlüsse auf die energetischen Gefahren abgeleitet werden. Die quantitative Erfassung toxischer Rauchgaskomponenten erfolgte mit Hilfe der Fourier-Transformations-
Infrarot-(FTIR)-Spektroskopie. Die qualitative und quantitative Rauchgaszusammensetzung wurde dabei in der Brandraummitte, an der Brandraumöffnung, unter der Brandraumdecke und im Schlot ermittelt.
Aus der Massenverlustrate und der quantitativen Rauchgasanalyse können Aussagen zur Rauchgastoxizität getroffen werden und die stofflichen Gefahren beurteilt werden. Das Wissen über die Bildung von energetischen und stofflichen Brandprodukten ermöglicht somit eine risikogerechte Beurteilung der Brandgefahren bei Raumbränden, auch in Hinblick auf die unterschiedlichen Brandphasen.
In this paper a technique for integrating copper coated silica optical fibers into AS-4/PEEK composite for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is presented. The integration steps are described in detail. X-ray and microscopic images indicate a successfully integrated optical fiber which does not seem to affect the fiber/matrix distribution around it. Optical backscatter reflectometry shows losses of approximately 2dBm-1 along the integrated parts of the optical fiber due to temperature induced shrinkage of the composite.
Not only the severe bus fire in 2008 near Hanover in Germany with 20 fatalities showed the fire danger for coaches1,2. Also two other similar fires in Germany in May 2011 and February 2012 showed the extremely hazardous situations a fire can cause in bus3,4. In both cases young and fit passengers (pupils) could only escape because they were able to destroy Windows and escaped by jumping out of these Windows. In one case they had to escape out of the Windows of the upper deck and several were severe injured. These numerical and experimental investigations of bus fires in coaches and city buses performed by BAM are funded by the German Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development. Web and literature research showed that fires occur much more often than assumed. Most of the fires Start in the engine compartment. However, often the whole bus is destroyed after a fire. One reason for the rapid fire development are the fire safety regulations for the bus materials which are on a much lower level than in the other transport sectors1,2,5,6’. A lot of materials from suppliers and of operating city buses were investigated experimentally. The results were compared with regulations in the train sector because trams and city buses, trains and coaches are working under similar operating conditions, e.g. for escape possibilities. These results were used to investigate bus fires also numerically to identify very hazardous scenarios by varying materials properties, geometries and air condition settings.
Additionally real scale experiments were performed on different bus seats; ignited by a paper cushion. Especially the newer bus seats showed a very low fire performance with high heat and smoke release rates. Surprisingly a city bus seat of an older bus (built in 1995) showed a better fire performance. It is assumed that the trend to cheaper and lightweight plastics is one reason that modern seats have worse fire performance. Large scale tests were performed on a city bus - smoke development, fire detection and suppression in the engine area. Several possible enhancements are discussed and recommendations are given to make buses more fire safe.
The present contribution reports on specific aspects of safety engineering in heterogeneously catalysed oxidation reactions. Results for ethene-oxygen-mixtures in a continuous-flow micro reactor are reported related to the safety issues of the ethylene oxide process. Initial pressure is ranging from below 1 bar up to 10 bar at initial temperatures ranging from room temperature up to 673 K. Micro structured reactors offer an extended range of operating conditions. The key issue to be discussed in the present contribution is how to safely operate a micro reactor at conditions in conventional devices to be characterised as inside the explosion region. Within certain limits suppression of explosion inside a micro reactor can be achieved.
This holds true for chain reactions as well as runaway reactions. Nevertheless it is not possible to safely operate micro structured reactors at any condition. Therefore, explosion propagation through a Micro structured reactor and initiation of gas phase explosions by hot spots inside the reactor were investigated.
The investigation methods applied are subject to actual standardization.
Many industrial processes include a gas explosion hazard. If safety measures are not adequate to prevent a potentially explosive atmosphere or to avoid effective ignition sources in enclosures, at least the effects of an explosion can be limited e.g. by gas explosion venting systems.
For the design of gas explosion venting systems for confinements only little guidance is given when considering the constructional boundary conditions or process conditions. For this reason conservative assumptions are prevalent in practice and in many cases the protective systems become significantly oversized. From safety perspective such safety margins in venting areas can lead to a critical acceleration of the pressure rise. Moreover, a gas explosion venting at turbulent conditions caused by over sizing or by obstacles rather leads to an under-sized system. The present investigation was focused especially on the influence of certain obstacles as well as the influence of elevated initial pressures on explosion venting
behaviour of quiescent hydrogen, methane or ethylene in air.
Since its invention in the early 1990’s, self-consolidating concrete has never become well established in the ready-mix sectors worldwide. The reason for this can be mainly found in the fact that the sophisticated compositions are sensitive against changing environments. This lack of robustness can be attributed to the interaction between cement hydration reaction and high range water reducing agent (HRWRA). Understanding the relevant mechanisms that control the initial flow performance as well as the flow retention helps optimizing SCC mixtures that perform either steadily in one specific environment or that perform largely similarly at steadily changing environments.
This paper depicts how HRWRAs interact with clinker and hydration phases and discusses the important role of the charge density of a polycarboxylic HRWRA in the way the rheology is affected. Based on rheometric results and observations of the Vicat setting times, it is shown that increasing charge densities of the HRWRA and decreasing water to powder ratios (w/p) reduce the flow retention and have lesser retarding effect on the setting. Based on the discussion, optimization procedures for the mixture composition and the HRWRA modification are suggested to achieve optimized performance for varying environmental situations or highest robustness for specific conditions.
The investigation of low temperature properties of elastomeric sealing materials by means of thermo-analytical methods is a sound way to get information about the glass transition process.
The breakdown temperature of the sealing function of O-ring seals was measured in a component test setup depending on material and degree of compression.
An in depth explanation of the observed component tests behaviour is currently in preparation. It requires the results of thermo-analytical methods and measurements as the compression set (not shown here). With that, a model was developed to describe the correlation between physical material parameters and observed component behaviour.
Fibre optic sensors for monitoring in safety-relevant structures have to be validated in order to proof their reliability under typical structural load conditions. The reliable use of optical fibre sensors depends strongly on an appropriate and qualitative application. Diagnostics of the physical condition of embedded and surface-applied fibre optic strain sensors are demonstrated on field examples. Distributed strain measurement based on Rayleigh backscattering is used to determine breakage of the fibre, interface adhesion problems and to identify application related strain transfer mechanisms.
In the field of water pipelines, geothermal energy production as well as carbon capture and storage technology (CCS) materials have to provide a high resistance to corrosion and mechanical stress. The combination of cyclic load and corrosive aqueous environment leads to corrosion fatigue of pipes and components (e.g. pumps) and thus inevitably to the reduction of the lifetime of these components. To estimate the reliability of components from adjusted in-situ-laboratory experiments a corrosion chamber was designed and tested with CO2 saturated corrosive aqueous media flowing at a steady rate. Unique feature of this special chamber is its installation directly onto the sample and thus providing flexible usability in almost every testing machine. This allows simultaneous mechanical loading of the sample, operation at temperatures up to 100 °C and exposure to fluid flow of corrosive liquids and gases. The lifetime reduction of AISI 420C (X46Cr13, 1.4034) is demonstrated at T=60 °C, geothermal brine: Stuttgart Aquifer flow rate: 9 l/h, CO2. S-N plots, micrographic-, phase-, fractographic- and surface analysis were applied to obtain sustainable information on the corrosion fatigue behavior. Maximum number of cycles (here 12.5 x 106 cycles to failure) is reached at σa =173 MPa. No typical fatigue strength exists and passive corrosion fatigue may be identified as failure cause.
More than 400 Mt of dangerous materials are transported in Germany every year, of which 150 Mt are by road. Tank containers, tank vehicles and rail tank cars are used for the carriage of dangerous goods in large quantities. Data on the operating life of tanks are only available, in practice, to a minor degree. They are only partly published, mainly after accidents.
The BAM-List - Requirements for Tanks for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, which has compatibility evaluations of metallic and polymeric materials, has been the basis for substance-related prototype approvals for tank containers and portable tanks designed for the carriage of dangerous goods by the BAM since publication of the first edition in 1989. These data are also used for the approval of rail tank cars and road tank cars and are used as a source of knowledge not only in Germany but also worldwide.
Tank leakages caused by tanks or rail tank cars being made of tank and sealing materials which are not resistant to the fill goods are avoided by using the material resistance data of the BAM.
Corrosion damage is among the main causes of damage. Uniform and non-uniform area corrosion without mechanical stress in aqueous substances is one of the most frequent types of corrosion during the transport of chemicals in tanks. Much damage by pitting corrosion occurs during the transport of substances containing chlorides or substances which separate chloride ions in the presence of moisture.
Operational stresses are caused by the effects of both the road and the dangerous goods being transported. Mechanical damage often results from long-term overstressing and occurs after longer operating times.
Operational failures cause damage which may appear during the service of tank containers, road tank cars or rail tank cars. The damage results from the inattention of employees when opening and closing the valves. Traffic accidents also cause damage to tanks and frames.
Many cases of damage are due to weld area cracks resulting from four basic errors in construction, material, manufacturing and operation. Manufacturing errors can be undetected and the starting point of cracks which only grow under service conditions.
Manufacturing errors result from variations in measurement and design, fittings, state of surface (hardness, abrasiveness) and mechanical surface damage (scratches, cracks). Incorrectly welded joints and errors during mechanical deformation are typical mistakes when installing the component parts. Variations in the wall thickness or combinations of different materials lead to manufacturing errors too. A lot of tanks are not used for the transport of dangerous goods before the end of their service life as they do not fulfil the revised technical safety requirements in the Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Predictions in the BAM-List based on literature data and corrosion test results are reflected in the service (operating) life. Rail tank cars made of carbon steel, for example, which are mainly used for the transport of petroleum products, can achieve a service life of 40 – 50 y.
Rail tank cars produced of austenitic CrNi- or CrNiMo-steel can reach an operating life of at least 30 y, whereby the corrosiveness of the transport substances plays an important role.
Recent progress in the development of ultrasonic fibre-optic sensors for detecting acoustic emission from partial discharge in elastomeric insulations is presented. These sensors are an important part of a proposed comprehensive scheme for the fibre-optic monitoring of cable accessories. After specifying the underlying design goals the improved fibre-optic sensor design is outlined. It is experimentally shown that it offers about ten-fold improvement over a previously investigated resonant cantilever-type design in terms of detection limit, making it competitive with conventional piezoelectric transducers, however with the added compatibility with strong electrical fields and electromagnetically noisy environments.
Modified setup of 20-L-sphere for the determination of safety characteristics of nano powders
(2013)
This paper describes a modified experimental setup for the test apparatus 20-L-Sphere (also known as 20-L Siwek Chamber), that enables the test samples to be kept under inert atmospheric conditions nearly until ignition. This setup was designed to allow the determination of safety characteristics of nanopowders under most critical circumstances (e.g. minimisation of the influence of oxidation before the test itself). The aim of this modification was to determine, whether or not the current setup and procedures underestimate the explosion violence and ignitability of nanopowders. The work includes experimental results of micrometer dusts to validate the modified setup. Moreover first results of nanometer iron and Aluminium dusts are presented, which were kept at inert conditions until shortly before the ignition. The tested nano iron was found to react pyrophoric, as soon as it gets in contact with air, while the tested nano Aluminium did not generally show such behaviour.
This paper describes a modified experimental setup for the test apparatus 20-L-Sphere (also known as 20-L Siwek Chamber), that enables the test samples to be kept under inert atmospheric conditions nearly until ignition. This setup was designed to allow the determination of safety characteristics of nano powders under most critical circumstances (e.g. minimisation of the influence of oxidation before the test itself). The aim of this modification was to determine, whether or not the current setup and procedures underestimate the explosion violence and ignitability of nano powders. For this purpose, two different methods, the so called inerting method and the modified method (using a special nozzle called mushroom nozzle) are used. Both methods are described in the paper. The work includes experimental results of micrometer dusts to validate the modified method. Moreover first results of nanometer iron and aluminium dusts are presented, which were kept at inert conditions until shortly before the ignition. The tested nano iron was found to react pyrophoric, as soon as it gets in contact with air, while the tested nano aluminium did not generally show such behaviour. Tests with nano aluminium using the inerting method revealed a higher pressure rise in comparison to the standard test procedure. This could suggest a different extent of passivation. To investigate this effect more closely, further testes with more nano powders are required.
According to international standards several safety characteristics of dusts are determined in the 20-Lsphere (also known as SIWEK Chamber). Dust cloud ignition is carried out using pyrotechnical igniters.
Due to various disadvantages of such igniters the need for alternative ignition sources arises again and again. An alternative ignition source could be the so called 'exploding wire' or 'fuse wire'. The paper presents test results of a comparative study between both ignition sources for the determination of the safety characteristics Maximum Explosion Pressure and Maximum Explosion Pressure Rise of five selected dusts in the 20-L-sphere. In addition to that the ignition mechanisms of both ignition sources were analysed by high speed camera recordings and the ignition energy was determined with electric and calorimetric recordings.
According to international standards several safety characteristics of dusts are determined in the 20-L sphere (also known as SIWEK-Chamber). Dust cloud ignition is carried out using pyrotechnical igniters. Due to various disadvantages of pyrotechnical igniters the need for alternative ignition sources arises again and again. An alternative ignition source could be the so-called 'exploding wire' or 'fuse wire'. The paper presents test results of a comparative study between both ignition sources for the determination of the safety characteristics Maximum Explosion Pressure and Maximum Rate of Explosion Pressure Rise of selected dusts in the 20-L sphere. In addition the propagation of flame and electrical arc was analysed by high speed camera recordings. Tests in a windowed autoclave were performed to get information on the influence of turbulence during ignition on the shape of the generated flame (electrical arc) and its propagation. Turbulence measurements with a LDA system in the windowed autoclave as well as in the 20-L sphere allowed investigation if the ignition sources led to an additional turbulence increase at the moment of ignition in comparison to tests without ignition.
According to international Standards several safety characteristics of dusts are determined in the 20-L-sphere (also known as SIWEK-Chamber). Dust cloud ignition is carried out using pyrotechnical igniters. Due to various disadvantages of pyrotechnical igniters the need for alternative ignition sources arises again and again. An alternative ignition source could be the socalled “exploding wire” or “fuse wire". The paper presents test results of a comparative study between both ignition sources for the determination of the safety characteristics Maximum Explosion Pressure and Maximum Rate of Explosion Pressure Rise of selected dusts in the 20-Lsphere.
In addition to that the flame/arc propagation of both ignition sources was analysed by high speed and IR camera recordings. Tests in a windowed autoclave were performed to get information on the influence of turbulence generated due to dispersion of the dust on the shape of the generated flame and its propagation. Turbulence measurements in the windowed autoclave as well as in the 20-L-sphere with a LDA System allowed investigation if the igniter led to turbulence increase at the moment of ignition in comparison to tests without ignition.
Keeping and improving process and plant safety competence - what is needed, what should be done?
(2013)
In March 2004 with the position paper “Maintaining and improving competence in safety engineering” of the DECHEMA/GVC Research Committee "Safety Engineering in Chemical Plants", an initiative came up against the tendency that more and more process and plant safety (PPS) orientated professorships turn to other more fashionable research topics. The Research Committee was concerned that PPS in both academic teaching and research could suffer a negative development - despite of its importance. In 2009 a corresponding Dutch initiative followed. To bring these both and other similar initiatives together, within the 8th European Congress of Chemical Engineering held in Berlin in September 2011 a two days Special session on PPS competence was jointly organized by EFCE, ProcessNet and EPSC. All presentations and conclusions drawn by the organizers (the authors of this paper) are electronically available.
The paper addresses the before mentioned initiatives, highlights views and results from the ECCE 8’s special session on PPS competence, and indicates steps necessary to be taken and recent developments.
Rubbers are widely used as main sealing materials for Containers for low and intermediate level radioactive waste and as additional component to metal seals in spent fuel and high active waste containers. The save enclosure of the radioactive container inventory has to be guaranteed according to legislation and appropriate guidelines for long term storage periods as well as down to temperatures of -40 °C for transportation. Therefore the understanding of failure mechanisms that lead to leakage at low temperatures is necessary to ensure a proper material choice which is certainly also influenced by additional factors as e.g. the aging behavior.
Cylindrical casks made of ductile cast iron are used for transport, interim storage and final disposal of radioactive waste in Germany. A basic design criterion is the ability to withstand a horizontal drop without impact Binders onto a foundation representative for the real ground of a storage facility. The increasing use of more cost-effective material compositions requires optimized cask geometries to reduce stresses and strains in the cask structure. For example, a non-uniform wall thickness was introduced to reduce maximum wall bending stresses. As a result, the load characteristics changed from line load to point load at bottom and lid side under horizontal drop fest conditions. Hereby, the position of highest stress inside the structure has shifted significantly. This was the reason for a systematic investigation of effects caused by small design changes or small variations of fest conditions. It led to a better understanding of the positions of high local stresses, their time history and maximum value for cylindrical casks under horizontal drop test conditions. Hence, the paper presents the lessons learnt from modeling and simulating such scenarios considering an impact without limiters onto a realistic target.
The majority of transports of radioactive materials are carried out in packages which don’t need a package design approval by a competent authority. Low-active radioactive materials are transported in such packages e.g. in the medical and pharmaceutical industry and in the nuclear industry as well. Decommissioning of NPP’s leads to a strong demand for packages to transport low and middle active radioactive waste. According to IAEA regulations the “non-competent authority approved package types” are the Excepted Packages and the Industrial Packages of Type IP-1, IP-2 and IP-3 and packages of Type A. For these types of packages an assessment by the competent authority is required for the quality assurance measures for the design, manufacture, testing, documentation, use, maintenance and inspection (IAEA SSR 6, § 306). In general a compliance audit of the manufacturer of the packaging is required during this assessment procedure. Their regulatory level in the IAEA regulations is not comparable with the “regulatory density” for packages requiring competent authority package design approval. Practices in different countries lead to different approaches within the assessment of the quality assurance measures in the management system as well as in the quality assurance program of a special package design. To use the package or packaging in a safe manner and in compliance with the regulations a management system for each phase of the life of the package or packaging is necessary. The relevant IAEA-SSR6 § 801 requires documentary verification by the consignor concerning package compliance with the requirements.
In practice, occurring explosive dust/air mixtures are usually not homogeneous and in many cases do not spread over the whole enclosure. For the safety measure explosion venting, a smaller venting area might be sufficient as calculated according to venting standards (EN 14491 'Dust Explosion Venting Protective Systems'). The tendency of bulk materials to form dust clouds is not taken into account so far. To optimize the design of explosion protection measures, a new safety characteristic the so-called 'dustiness' (see VDI 2263 part 9 'Determination of Dustiness of Bulk Materials'.) could be useful. Dustiness means the tendency of dust to form dust clouds. There are six dustiness groups (DG) from one to six (one means little tendency to stay airborne, six the opposite). The paper describes first results on the reasons for different dustiness and on dust explosion venting for several dusts of different dustiness. A 75 L vertical tube apparatus for vented dust explosion experiments was created. Pressure, pressure rises and flame speeds were measured to evaluate the course of the dust explosions. In addition the paper includes CFD simulations (ANSYS CFX) about the possibilities to model the dust/air mixtures with the Euler/Lagrange approach. In order to simulate the settling of dust clouds more realistic the particle surface area was adjusted and the particle size distribution was taken into account. Results were compared to experimentally determined terminal velocities.
Data and prediction for the mass burning rate of a tert-butyl-peroxy-benzoat (TBPB) pool fire (pool diameter = 3 m) is presented. The mass burning rates of TBPB fires are up to six times higher and less dependent on pool diameter compared to hydrocarbon pool fires caused by an additional heat release rate due to exothermic decomposition reaction in the liquid phase. This heat release rate is calculated using a 1st order reaction kinetic obtained from micro calorimetric measurements. A new model is derived considering the heat release rate due to the decomposition reaction which is shown to be 100 % of the heat release rate radiated to the pool surface. With the presented model, including also physical quantities, especially the limiting fuel concentration for upward flame propagation, it is possible to predict the mass burning rates of large TBPB pool fires. The predicted values are in very good agreement with the experiments.
Es werden die Untersuchungsergebnisse für ein geeignetes Zündkriterium zur Bestimmung von Explosionsgrenzen bei nichtatmosphärischen Bedingungen vorgestellt. Dazu wurden für Anfangsdrücke bis 20 bar Zündversuche an den Explosionsgrenzen von CHL/Luft-, CaHg/Luft-, H2/Luft- und NHs/Luft-Gemischen in einem Autoklav mit Sichtscheibe durchgeführt. In der Auswertung wurden visuelle Zündkriterien und ein Druckschwellenkriterium miteinander verglichen. Weiterhin wurden Untersuchungen zum erforderlichen Mindesvolumen des Explosionsgefäßes in Abhängigkeit des Anfangsdrucks durchgeführt. Dazu wurden jeweils Zündversuche mit demselben Gemisch aus CH4 und Luft bei Anfangsdrücken bis 50 bar in Volumina zwischen 0,2 dm3 und 6,0 dm3 durchgeführt.
Bei der Entwicklung pharmazeutischer Wirkstoffe werfen Substanzen mit einer geringen Löslichkeit, Auflösungsrate und damit einhergehend schlechten Bioverfügbarkeit immer größere Probleme auf. Diese Eigenschaften und nicht etwa toxikologische Eigenschaften oder schlechte Wirksamkeit sorgen dafür, dass es weniger als 1 % aller Wirkstoffe bis in die Markteinführung schaffen. Eine Reihe von Ansätzen zur Verbesserung der schlechten Wasserlöslichkeit konnten bereits etabliert werden. Hierunter zählen die gezielte Salzbildung bzw. Salzscreening, Solubilisierung mit Cosolventien oder die Nutzung von Polymeren als mögliche Transportwege. Eine weitere Möglichkeit bietet die Bildung verschiedener polymorpher Formen, sowohl der Einzelkomponente als auch von den verschiedenen Mehrkomponentenverbindungen.
Censorship of parts of written text was and is a common practice in totalitarian regimes. It is used to destroy information not approved by the political power. Recovering the censored text is of interest for historical studies of the text. This paper raises the question, whether a censored postcard from 1942 can be made legible by applying multispectral imaging in combination with laser cleaning. In the fields of art conservation (e.g. color measurements), investigation (e.g. Analysis of underdrawings in paintings), and historical document analysis, multispectral imaging techniques have been applied successfully to give visibility to information hidden to the human eye.
The basic principle of laser cleaning is to transfer laser pulse energy to a contamination layer by an absorption process that leads to heating and evaporation of the layer. Partial laser cleaning of postcards is possible; dirt on the surface can be removed and the obscured pictures and writings made visible again. We applied both techniques to the postcard. The text could not be restored since the original ink seems to have suffered severe chemical damage.
Die dauerhafte messtechnische Überwachung von Brückenbauwerken ist nach wie vor eine neuartige Verfahrensweise zur Bestimmung des Ist-Zustandes von Tragwerken. Der Fachbereich 7.2 Ingenieurbau der BAM befasst sich seit mittlerweise mehr als 25 Jahren mit der Entwicklung von Methoden und Verfahren dieser Form der Bauwerksüberwachung. Die damit verbundene Tätigkeit umfasst die Beschreibung theoretischer Grundlagen, die Entwicklung von Algorithmen zur Erfassung, Bearbeitung und Auswertung von Messsignalen, die Bewertung der Ergebnisse bezüglich Tragsicherheit, Gebrauchstauglichkeit und Restnutzungsdauer und nicht zuletzt die Untersuchung und Verifizierung der praktischen Anwendbarkeit.
Dabei standen insbesondere die sogenannten dynamischen Verfahren im Blickpunkt der Aktivitäten. Ursprünglich zur Überwachung von rotierenden Maschinenkomponenten entwickelt und dann auch erfolgreich zur Überwachung von Bauteilen der Flugzeug-, Raumfahrt- und Automobilindustrie weiterentwickelt, weckten diese Verfahren weltweit das Interesse der sich mit der Sicherheit bestehender Baukonstruktionen befassenden Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure.
Ein beachtenswertes Projekt der BAM in diesem Zusammenhang ist die Dauerüberwachung der Westendbrücke in Berlin, das Mitte der 90er Jahre von der damaligen Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung von Berlin (ehemals Bauen, Wohnen und Verkehr) in Auftrag gegeben und über viele Jahre gefördert wurde. Im Rahmen dieses Aufsatzes werden am Beispiel dieses Projektes, das sich wie ein roter Faden durch die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Monitorings an der BAM zieht, die Motivationen und Zielstellungen dargelegt, das Überwachungssystem vorgestellt und die gemachten Erfahrungen anhand einiger Ergebnisse erläutert. In einem weiteren Kapitel wird ein Ausblick auf die Zukunft des Monitorings mit angepassten Zielvorstellungen, neuen Methodiken und Strategien geworfen.
Dealing with first corrosion screening experiments to predict the reliability and safety of Germanys first Carbon Capture and Storage site in the northern Bassin of Germany, northwest of the Capital Berlin, laboratory experiments have been established to simulate the particular conditions at T=60 °C, highly saline aquifer water similar to 'Stuttgart Aquifer', but only at ambient pressure. With mounting 2 independent full 2-grade titanium autoclave systems (running up to 250 bar and 300 °C) pressures up to p=100 bar are possible. In 2010 a specific corrosion chamber of 2-grade titanium working up to 100 °C, flowing aqui fer water with different gas mixtures was designed to fit to a high cycle fatigue testing machine. Long term fatigue experiments simulating fatigue crack growth under corrosive environments will soon start. These experiments may not only help engineering a CCS site, but results can be used to improve the maintenance of geothermal energy production sites, especially moved parts such as pumps and shafts.
The CCS technique involves the compression of emission gasses in deep geological layers. To guarantee the safety of the site, CO2-corrosion of the injection pipe steels has to be given special attention when engineering CCS-sites. To get to know the corrosion behaviour samples of the heat treated steel 1.72252CrMo4, used for casing, and the stainless injection-pipe steel 1.4034 X46Cr13 were kept at T=60 °C and ambient pressure as well as p=100 bar for 700 h - 8000 h in a CC 2-saturated synthetic aquifer environment similar to possible geological on-shore CCS-sites in the northern German Basin. The isothermal corrosion behaviour obtained by mass gain of the steels in the gas phase, the liquid phase and the intermediate phase gives surface corrosion rates around 0.1 to 0.8 mm/year at ambient pressure and much lower about 0.02 to 0.2 mm/year at 100 bar where the CO 2 is in its supercritical state. Severe pit corrosion with pit heights around 4.5 mm are only located on the 42CrMo4 steel. Main phase of the continuous complicated multi-layered carbonate/oxide structure is siderite FeCO 3 in both types of steel.
Weltweit besteht einen hoher, stetig wachsender Bedarf an Natursteininstandsetzung im Bereich des denkmalgeschützten Kulturguts. Das Ausbessem beschädigter Elemente mit sogenannten Steinersatzmassen ist dabei eine etablierte Technik. Hierfür werden Mörtel unterschiedlichster Zusammensetzung verwendet. Die Schwierigkeit für den Restaurator liegt in der Wahl, bzw. der Verfügbarkeit des optimalen Produkts, um im individuellen Fall sowohl den mechanischen und bauphysikalischen Anforderungen als auch den gestalterischen und denkmalpflegerischen Belangen gerecht zu werden. Anhand der im Beitrag an Fallbeispielen erläuterten häufig auftretenden Probleme und der daraus abgeleiteten Anforderungen an Natursteininstandsetzung, lässt sich die Komplexität dieser Aufgabe erkennen. An der BAM wird derzeit im Rahmen eines Forschungsprojekts ein modulares Steinersatzsystem entwickelt. Ziel der Entwicklung ist es dem Restaurator die größtmögliche Freiheit in der Anpassung des Mörtels an die Originalsubstanz zu geben. Erste Ergebnisse aus Parameterstudien zur Bindemittel- und Sandvariation sowie zu Polymermodifikationen werden vorgestellt.
Armaturen und Anlagenteile für Hochdruck-Sauerstoff enthalten meistens nichtmetallische Materialen als Sitz- und Dichtungswerkstoffe. Die Gefahr eines Ausbrands dieser Armaturen; ist grundsätzlich vorhanden, jedoch relativ gering, wenn neben dem richtigen Design geeignete metallische und nichtmetallische Materialien für die vorgesehenen Betriebsbedingungen von Druck und Temperatur gewählt werden. Aus sicherheitstechnischer Sicht sollte daher für Armaturen und Anlagenteile, die komplett aus Metall gefertigt und metallisch abgedichtet werden, eine noch geringere Gefahr eines Ausbrands bestehen. Während einer Versuchsreihe auf dem BAM-TTS- Frei Versuchsgelände mit Hochdruck-Sauerstoff brannte jedoch unerwartet ein solches - rein metallisches Anlagenteil - komplett ab. Bei diesen Versuchen platzt eine metallische Membran wie eine Berstscheibe bei einem bestimmten Sauerstoffdruck auf.
Anhand von 5 verschiedenen Zimmerbrandversuchen wurde der Einfluss von Brandbeschleunigern auf den Brandverlauf experimentell untersucht. Es wurden verschiedene brandtechnologische Kennwerte, wie der Massenverlust des gesamten Brandraums, Brandraumtemperaturen, die Wärmefreisetzungen sowie die Rauchgasemissionen ermittelt und beurteilt. Die Rauchgasanalyse erfolgte im Schlot, im Brandraum sowie in der Brandraumöffnung mittels Fourier Transformierte Infrarot-FTIR-Spektroskopie. Neben diesen brandtechnologischen Untersuchungen erfolgten auch chemisch-analytische Untersuchungen nach dem Brand, mit dem Ziel, den eingesetzten Brandbeschleuniger nachzuweisen. Im Anschluss an die jeweiligen Zimmerbrandversuche wurden verschiedene Brandrückstandsproben aus dem Brandschutt, Wischproben von den Wänden und den übriggebliebenen Gegenständen sowie Proben in Form von Adsorbensmaterialien und Tenax-Röhrchen genommen und mit Hilfe der HSSPME-GC-MS-Methode (Headspace-Solid Phase Micro Extraction-Gas Chromatographie-Massenspekrometrie) in Hinblick eines möglichen Brandbeschleunigernachweis analysiert.
Mixtures of hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO) and oxygen have been used for deposition of SiO2-like layers by plasma polymerization under low-pressure conditions onto polyethylene and polystyrene used as basecoat. Water glass was cast onto these 0.5 pm plasma thick siloxane-like layers with a thickness of 5 to 40 mu m. The adhesion of these bilayer systems and their flame resistance were tested. The effect of different plasma parameters such as monomer/gas ratio, pressure and power input into the discharge on the deposition rate and the composition of the formed layers was studied. Characterization and chemical composition of the formed films were performed using infrared, X-ray photoelectron and solid state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Peel strengths of composites were measured and the locus of peel front propagation was detected. Thermal properties of composites were analyzed by thermo-gravimetric analysis. Finally, the fire-retardant properties of thick coated polymers were determined by exposure to flames and the behavior of coatings on the polymers during flaming was observed visually.
Es werden Experimente zur Bestimmung der Massenabbrandraten von multiplen Poolfeuern präsentiert. Als Modellsubstanzen dienen n-Heptan und Di-tert-butylperoxid (DTBP). Es werden Versuche im Labormaßstab mit Durchmessern von d = 6 cm und relativen Abständen von 0.08 ≤ D/d ≤ 4 beschrieben und durch Feldversuche mit Pooldurchmessern d = 1.5 m und relativen Abständen zwischen den Pool von 0.17 ≤ D/d ≤ 1 ergänzt. Es kann gezeigt werden, dass die Massenabbrandraten multipler Feuer im Vergleich zu Einzelfeuern mit gleicher Brennstoffoberfläche bis zu einem Faktor 5.9 (n-Heptan) und 1.6 (DTBP) erhöht sind. Die Erhöhung ist abhängig vom relativen Abstand zwischen den Pools D, der Anzahl der Pools N und vom jeweiligen Brennstoff und zeigt ein lokales Maximum, welches mit dem Merging-Bereich der Flammenverschmelzung zusammenfällt. Die Massenabbrandrate als Funktion des relativen Abstandes zwischen den Pools kann durch eine Vergrößerung der Flammenbodenoberfläche infolge Flammenverschmelzung erklärt werden.
Resistance to oxidative degradation by nitric acid has been selected for a comparison of polyethylene grades in a European standard on suitability proof for alternative plastic resins used for packagings and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the transport of dangerous goods. Measurements of the infrared (IR) absorption spectra of microtome slices cut from the walls of jerricans, which were pre-stored with 55% nitric acid for 21 and 42 days at 40°C, showed changes in the structure of the polyethylene. The penetration depths of 55% nitric acid into the polyethylene grades are, in principle, suitable for evaluating the resistance to oxidative degradation of polyethylene grades after pre-storage of the packagings for 21 days. After this period the packaging wall is not fully penetrated. The intensities of the IR bands at 1565 cm-1 (-NO2), 1630 cm-1 (-C=C) and 1654 cm-1 (-O-NO2) increased with the treatment time with 55% nitric acid as a result of oxidative damage by the nitric acid. The high increase in absorbance of the -C=C band in the region 1630 - 1690 cm-1 is attributable to paraffinic chain cracks. The absorbance of the -O-NO2 band, formed as result of the nitration process was still low at a test temperature of 40°C.
One of the most important materials presenting and witnessing human culture is paper. The cleaning of paper is often necessary because contamination must be removed so that the fragile organic substrate can be preserved. The conventional cleaning methods are mechanical or involve the application of chemicals. These methods can damage drawings or print layers to some extent or make the original paper substrate brittle. More specifically, the use of a scalpel blade can cause damage to fibers. Chemical cleaning is difficult to perform locally, can dissolve foreign matter that then migrates into the paper substrate, or involves volatile organic compounds that can be harmful to the conservator. There is, therefore, a need for new conservation technologies aimed at the safe cleaning of paper. Lasers have proved to be an appropriate tool for cleaning as the energy dose and penetration depth at the specific point of contamination can be controlled. Additionally, if used properly, laser cleaning is not destructive to the paper.
Present work deals with the potential usage of peroxy-fuels (usually known as organic peroxides) in engine combustion processes. Although as additives (in small quantities < 5% to conventional fuels e.g. diesel, gasoline) peroxy-fuels are well known for many years their commercial applications as a main or primary fuel are not investigated in detail as such except a few. Since they are thermally unstable and energetic their safety demands great care during processing which restricts their commercial exploitation. However, once the issues with safety are resolved they can be much more advantageously employed than conventional fuels. Some of these advantages are: significant amount of fuel saving, reduction in amount of inducted air or even in the complete absence of air i.e. anaerobically, smaller volume of combustion (chamber), oxygenated fuel quality and low emissions. In this study we introduce an idea to develop the components of an engine operating solely on peroxy-fuels. The engine concept is based on single and multiple injectors in a cylinder with special material coating to ensure a temperature controlled processing.
Kreislauf von Ressourcen
(2013)
Die Materialflüsse in Industriegesellschaften sind von enormer Größe. Im Jahr 2008 betrug der direkte Materialeinsatz (direct material input, DMI) (Czichos et al., 2008) in Deutschland 1687 Millionen Tonnen (Daten von destatis, 2010). Dazu gehören Energieträger (Kohle, Öl, Gas), Erze, Baumaterialien, Industrieminerale und Biomasse. Knapp 36 % davon (605 Millionen t) werden importiert. Mit zu berücksichtigen sind bei den Materialflüssen auch die nicht verwerteten Rohstoffentnahmen (z.B. Abraum im Bergbau, Bodenaushub, Bergematerial, Verbleib von Holzabfallen im Wald), die sich für die inländische Rohstoflentnahme auf 2229 Millionen Tonnen beliefen. Die nicht verwerteten Rohstoffentnahmen bei den Importen sind mehr als der Faktor 4 höher (2543 Millionen t) (Buyny et al., 2009).
Auf der Outputseite geht von diesen riesigen Mengen der größere Anteil in den Bestand (net addition to stock, 637 Millionen t), der nächst größere Anteil in den Export (388 Mt). Immerhin 256 Millionen Tonnen werden durch dissipative Nutzung in der Umwelt verteilt. Die Bilanz geht auf, wenn man Gase auf der Inputseite und Emissionen in die Atmosphäre auf der Outputseite (Verbrennung von fossilen Rohstoffen zu CO2 und Wasser) berücksichtigt. An diesen Zahlen erkennt man, dass Ressourcen nur in beschränkten Maß im Kreislauf geführt werden, sonst wäre der Zuwachs zum urbanen Lager nicht so groß.
In Deutschland sind z.Zt. über 1 Million PV-Anlagen am Netz [1], Immer häufiger kommen dabei Dünnschichtmodule mit toxikologisch bedenklichen Inhaltsstoffen zum Einsatz wie z.B. Cadmium, Indium oder Selen. Aber selbst die klassischen Silizium Dickschichtmodule enthalten als Kontaktmaterial signifikante Mengen an Blei.
Besonders aus Sicht des Brandschutzes werfen sich vor diesem Hintergrund mehrere Fragen auf: Wie groß ist die toxikologische Gefährdung durch PV-Module im Brandfall und wie verhalten sich die Module bei einem Brand? Um hier Transparenz zu schaffen, wurden in diesem Forschungsvorhaben systematische Branduntersuchungen an verschiedenartigen Photovoltaik-Modulen durchgeführt. Als Ergebnis können Aussagen getroffen werden zu:
- Brandverhalten,
- Feuerwiderstand der Module einschließlich der tragenden Konstruktion,
- mechanische Integrität,
- Einflüsse auf die harte Bedachung sowie
- Emissionen im Brandfall.
Refinement of the weld metal grain structure can improve the mechanical properties of the weld and decrease the susceptibility to solidification cracking of the weld metal. In this study, commercial Al Ti5B1 grain refiner was used to refine the microstructure of LB (laser beam) and GTA (gas tungsten arc) aluminum welds by inoculation. The grain refiner additions led to a significant decrease in the weld metal mean grain size whereby a transition from columnar to equiaxed grain structure (Columnar to Equiaxed Transition, CET) was observed. The development of both grain size and shape depended upon the base metal (Al alloys 1050A, 5083 and 6082) and upon the welding process. The GTA welding process allowed a more pronounced and a more efficient refinement than in LB welds. Furthermore, the influence of the solidification conditions on the CET was investigated through temperature measurements in the weld metal. The temperature profiles revealed a faster solidification of LB welds than in GTA welds. The results from the temperature measurements were also used to estimate (according to an existing model) the critical thermal gradient at which the CET occurs.
Bereits vor der vergangenen Leipziger Deponiefachtagung waren eine Reihe von Zulassungsrichtlinien für Geokunststoffprodukte verabschiedet worden. Dokumente wurden nun überarbeitet und weitere sind hinzugekommen. Die Zulassungsscheine für bereits bestehende und auch neue Zulassungen werden auf dieser Basis für die Produkte erneuert oder erstellt.
For several years, optical measuring techniques play an ever increasing role in various areas of construction. Applications ränge from simple laser-based distance measurements up to the use of advanced camera Systems to assess shape changes of components. The advantages of such Systems lie in the ränge of non-contact respectively in non-destructive measurement and in the high required accuracy and reproducibility. The continuous improvement and development of sensors and laser sources also opens constantly new applications and areas of applications. Already established measurement methods and technologies can be further developed and adapted to modern requirements. At BAM it is a laser-based measurement System has been developed that is capable to measure the roughness of component surfaces in equal to already established methods.
An intermediate-scale fire testing approach on the structural integrity of lightweight materials
(2013)
Carbon or glass über composites and Sandwich structures, the lightweight materials of choice for aviation, naval, offshore and construction show an enormous energy saving potential. Their combination of excellent specific mechanical properties, high corrosive resistance and thermal insulation properties in combination with various adoptable fabrication techniques leading to mass and fuel cost reduction. The most limiting single factor for a wider use of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) in particular as elements for structural application is believed to be their fire behaviour (Mouritz and Gibson, 2006). FRPs promote burning by themselves consuming the stabilizing polymeric matrix while embedded fibers (glass, carbon) persisting the flame (Mouritz et ah, 2006). Already at elevated temperatures (100 - 200 °C) the matrix softens with a loss in mechanical properties (Perret et al., 2011, Mouritz and Gibson, 2006). For this reason the stability of the structural component is decreased severely. Fire behavior becomes the major hazard to worry about, increasingly demanding targetoriented investigation, suitable testing and tailored development.
Experimental approaches in the bench-scale have been proposed to investigate the structural integrity in the past (La Delfa et al., 2009, Gibson et al., 2010, Seggewiß, 2011, Mouritz and Gardiner, 2002, Schartel et al.). Ascribed to the small-scale neither the mechanical properties nor the effects of fire may be represented satisfactorily. Flence, the task is to perform more realistic investigations under adequate compressive loads in fully developed fires, based on suitable specimen sizes. Also (La Delfa et al., 2009)) have announced that it is evident that larger scale test of composites are needed. The aim of this study is to present a developed intermediate-scale test setup to perform more realistic investigations (Hörold et al.). Mechanical loading is generated by a column furnace in terms of compression due to a more severe response of specimens in fire tests (Seggewiß, 2011, Gibson et al., 2012, Feih et al., 2008, Feih et al., 2007). An oil burner used to determine the burnthrough resistance of thermal/acoustic insulation materials provides fire directly onto one side of the specimen (Federal Aviation Administration, 2003). Generating a fully developed fire the NexGen burner offers a homogenous heat flux of ~ 180 kW/m2. The intermediate-scale is addressed by specimen sizes either 500 x 500 mm or 1000 x 500 mm with a maximum thickness of 50 mm. The specimen attachment is realized by a compression device that was designed to apply the compressive loads, figure 1. The test setup for specimens with component like dimensions allows realistic investigations up to structural failure in absence and presence of fire load. A first test series was carried out with different levels of loading while the fire remained unchanged. Failure mechanisms, temperature distributions, diversity of FRPs regarding fiber, matrix, lay-up and core as well as flame retardant Systems are in the scope of investigation.
For the protection of the world’s cultural heritage the restoration of listed buildings and monuments is an important task. In many cases the need to repair and reprofile natural stone elements occurs. Repair mortars for such applications have to match historico-cultural interests as well as durability related and constructive interests. Currently a research project dealing with the development and optimisation of such mortars is set up at the German Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM). To provide the conservatorwith the best possible options to match the colour, texture and technical requirements of the stone, the repair mortar System will be setup on a modular basis. Different binder Systems are planned to be combined with different aggregate compositions and different pigments. By the modular setup the possibility of independent adjustment of mechanical properties and appearance is aimed. In order to guaranty the reversibility and to ensure that the repair mortar does not induce any damage to the original substance, strength and stiffness of the repair mortar have to be well controlled. The use of polymer dispersions is helpful here, as they allow the production of low stiffness mortars with at the same time relatively high flexural strength values. Also investigations on “alternative” modifications known from historical applications such as the use of casein are carried out.
Despite the urgency of seemingly more important building tasks, there is also a great demand for natural stone repair in cultural heritage on the African continent. There is a wide ränge of different objects reaching from prehistoric monuments up to colonial architecture, all in different säte of preservations and subjected to a variety of individual environmental ant climatic conditions, which demand individual and adjustable restoration techniques and materials.
Portland cement, as we know it today, has its origin in Great Britain approximately 170 years ago. Since then, concrete technology has spread out to Europe, the United States, and Japan, where it became a key component for rapid industrial development. Europe, the Unites States and many Asian countries today have developed a high level of technology regarding concrete construction.
However, each of them has a unique history and as a result, different “concrete philosophy” depending upon the social, environmental and financial boundary conditions, as well as their evolution throughout the years and local construction traditions. As a result, the word concrete may refer to rather different materials in America, Europe, and Asia.
Apart from South Africa, most sub-Saharan African countries cannot look back on a similarly long cement and concrete history. Cement and concrete are rather new materials and not yet well established. This gives African engineers the unique opportunity to learn from past mistakes and to develop a concrete technology, which refers to the best available practice. However, in many sub-Saharan African countries, standards and regulations are adopted (preferably from Europe or the US) without consideration of the historical background of these standards. Although this practice helps saving resources for the implementation, it does not necessarily yield the best result in the African environment, and also from an economic point of view it might come back disadvantageously due to unnecessary overdesigning.
By comparing the differing states-of-the-art in North America, Europe, and Asia, this paper emphasizes, how regional conditions determine the practice of concrete technology in the sub-Saharan area. It is therefore important for Africa to develop a unique African concrete technology, which is perfectly fitted to the specific local conditions, even if it may vary distinctively from the established practice elsewhere. The paper concludes that African nations should effort into adapting existing principles that have proved to function well rather than adopting existing standards.
Rwanda is a landlocked country in the East Africa. It is surrounded by Uganda, Tanzania, Congo and Burundi. Rwanda is a fast developing country and it spends most of its revenues to import fossil fuels from either through Mombasa Port in Kenya or Dar es Salaam port in Tanzania because the energy production in Rwanda is not sufficient for its development.
Transporting the fuels from these ports, add on to the cost of all materials, cement industry being no exception. There are three cement companies in Rwanda. The cement industries could not run in full production due to the shortage of fuel. Moreover, Rwanda is importing all the construction materials such as steel, roofing materials, etc from its neighbouring countries. This increases the cost of construction and the common man find difficult to own a house. In order to sustain the energy needs of Rwanda, different sources of energies should be focused. They are Peat, Geothermal, Methane gas, solar, wind, waste materials and Municipal wastes. Without affecting the environment, there is an urgent need to find a solution on sustainable energy in Rwanda. This paper discusses about the possible sources of energy in Rwanda which will improve the energy sustainability and turn the economy of Rwanda.
Industrial byproducts and natural pozzolanas are increasingly being used as supplementary cementitious materials. In the group of natural pozzolanas volcanic ashes are the most prominent. Despite the fact that volcanic pozzolanas were used since Roman times, not much is known about their role in influencing the long term durability of concrete. The paper presents results of the volcanic pozzolana ‘Rhenish trass’, which is quarried in western Germany and its role during an alkali silica reaction (ASR). Field data and laboratory experiments indicate that trass releases alkalis into the pore solution but also changes cement paste chemistry and alkali binding behavior. There seems to be a sensitive balance between alkali release and increase of alkali binding capacity, both mechanisms crucial for the course of an ASR in concrete.
Rheological optimisation for flowable mixture compositions specified for African boundary conditions
(2013)
To date concrete technology is not yet well established in sub-Saharan Africa but considering the construction technological challenges of the region, without doubt, concrete will play a major role in future. The social, economic, and geographic boundary conditions distinguish greatly from those that can be found in many other regions of the world, where concrete is considerably well established. Düring the last decades, concrete technology underwent a rapid evolution process, but in most countries, where concrete is already well established, innovations are difficult to be brought into practice, Africa, currently has the opportunity and potential, of directly establishing the best available practice in concrete technology.
The conclusion is drawn that self-compacting concrete (SCC) or highly flowable concrete is a reasonable solution for African construction sites. Since on most African construction sites the disadvantageous concreting environment is the most crucial factor for the concrete quality, the outstanding workability properties outweigh any disadvantages of SCC.
Based on this consideration, concepts are developed, how to bring about robust SCC cost-efficiently and reliably into practice as pre-mixed dry compound under consideration of local materials such as rice husk ashes, bagasse ashes, natural pozzolans, cassava starch and lignosulphonate.
Protection and repair of concrete structures is one of the outstanding topics of the last 20 years of research and development in the concrete research. Reinforced concrete is spread technically relevant for approximate 100 years, as a new construction technology. For decades, concrete as a building material was established and known as a building material of unlimited possibilities and durability, to resist all exposures. The concrete structures were considered untouchable by environmental influences. But at least since the 70s of the 20th Century was obvious due to increased structural damage that concrete components and structures require special protection and rehabilitation measures. Otherwise they will not achieve their planned life time. In this period were also the development of the first regulations for the protection and repair of concrete structures, which were crucially shaped by the former senior public officials in Berlin, Germany. Since that time, for the different application areas: structural engineering, bridge engineering, power plant construction, drinking water construction, wastewater constructions, road and railway constructions, etc partly independent partly closely linked sets of rules were developed.
These national Standards have been superposed by the European harmonization of construction products in the late 90s. CEN as a European Standards Institution has published since 2009 in the EN 1504 series of six product Standards and 4 additional supporting Standards that should govern the repair area. On a world scale the ISO works in TC 71/SC7 on “Maintenance and repair of concrete structures” to develop regulations.
Currently in the whole African subcontinent no binding regulations for concrete repair are available, although a variety of concrete structures are present. There is thus the opportunity to adapt the rules as far as necessary and adapt to African conditions. The contribution would give a brief overview of the Standard techniques and the applicability in Africa.
This report is based on a three-year experience as coordinator of the ACP-EU funded SPIN project. The project involved eight African and three European partners. Practical and unforeseeable problems are addressed that occurred during the project implementation and ways how they were successfully solved are reported. The major problems in many African institutions were administrations that are not used to work in multi-national consortia and a lack of institutional support for the African researchers. In Europe a misjudgement of the African boundary conditions as well as inflexible administrations caused problems. Finally the funding scheme did not always allow to easily overcome the high number of unexpected practical problems. A major deficit identified during the project was a general trend in Africa to underestimate the role of research for the development of the continent. Most universities focus on teaching applied sciences, which is without doubt important to cover the market need for qualified staff in the rapidly growing African industries. However, this makes it unattractive for highly qualified performers to conduct research on the continent. Furthermore this leads to the situation that the curricula can only contain second hand knowledge. In order to attract international high level researchers, it is suggested to install multi-national regional excellence research centres that only promote PhD and post-doc research on a level that can cope with highest international excellence. High level research is often perceived as not capable of focusing on immediate actual problems that many African economies have to cope with.. However, it is considered to be very sustainable in terms of autonomy and mastering future challenges.
The construction sector generally shows a great contribution to socio-economic development in Africa, and has particularly enhanced the continent's employment sector over the last few years. The African concrete construction sector is quite different when compared to its European and/or American counterparts. Modem infrastructural development exists in many urban cities in Africa, but this is at variance with rural areas, which tend to have little or no basic amenities such as sound road networks, solid and affordable shelter, and potable water. A large percentage of the construction activities are observed through the informal construction sector which mainly constitutes of cheap labour. This paper gives a basic introduction into the necessities for infrastructural development in Africa with focus on the construction sector. The paper addresses the practised construction activities based on the informal construction sector as well as suggests sustainable construction approaches sufficient for the African rural communities to benefit from the available economy. A better understanding of this sector is required which can help improve the existing methods of construction rather than adopt the construction techniques observed from the developed countries.
As soon as cement is mixed with water, the hydration reaction starts to set of. The progression of the hydration process is governed by the amount and the availability of water and its possibility to access the unhydrated cement grain surfaces. For a total hydration cement theoretically requires water amounting approximately 0.38 of its own mass. Nevertheless, due to the cement’s highly hygroscopic nature, already the moisture in the ambient air can cause first hydration reactions to set in upon the cement grain surfaces. Such pre-hydration processes have an effect on the cement's properties. Dpending on the specific conditions during the storage the significance of the impact on certain properties can vary.
If cement is consumed soon after production and is transported only short distances in a silo wagon to its final destination for immediate use without further stock transfer, the effects are rather negligible. However, if cement is delivered in bags, transported over long distances, shifted serval times and stored for longer time periods until it is finally consumend, these effects can be quite severe. Due to the actual logistical situation with comparably few cement plants, large delivery distances and partially less developed infrastructures, the latter scenario pictures the situation for the most cases in Africa quite well.
In order to verify the relevance of the pre-hydation for practical application, a series of tests was conducted at the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). The influence of the cement storage on gresh and hardened concrete properties was investigated for different concrete and mortar types. The investigations show that the impact of the storage conditions is more pronounced for specialized concretes with high sophisticated optimized mixture compositions containing admixtures. Nevertheless, the effects also occur for ordinary concrete and should not be ignored.
Starches and its derivatives are known to exhibit viscosity modifying characteristics. In an ongoing work, the influence of com and cassava starches on some properties of concrete such as compressive strength, heat of hydration and creep are examined. Various percentages (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2 %) of starches by weight of cement were added to concrete mixes prepared in the laboratory. Preliminary results of compressive strengths showed that both starches have some positive impact (e.g. there was 5.3 % increase in strength due to a 1 % addition of com starch by weight of cement in comparison to the control while cassava starch of the same percentage gave 4.9 % increase in strength) at certain percentages of starch addition to concrete at 28 days. The creep and hydration results shows the starch additions compares well and in some instance performs better.
Ultrasonic examination of anisotropic inhomogeneous austenitic welds is challenging, because of the columnar grain structure of the weld leads to beam skewing and splitting. Modeling tools play an important role in understanding the ultrasound field propagation and optimization of experimental parameters during the ultrasonic testing of austenitic welds as well as the interpretation of the test results. In this contribution, an efficient theoretical model based on the ray tracing concepts is developed to calculate the ultrasonic fields in inhomogeneous austenitic welds quantitatively. The developed model determines the ultrasound fields by taking into account the directivity of the ray source, the inhomogenity of the weld as well as ray transmission coefficients. Directivity of the ray source in columnar grained austenitic materials (including layback orientation) is obtained in three dimensions based on Lamb's reciprocity theorem. Ray energy reflection and transmission coefficients at an interface between two general columnar grained austenitic materials are calculated in three dimensions. The ray tracing model predictions on inhomogeneous austenitic weld material are compared against those from CIVA, a commercial non-destructive modeling and simulation tool. The ultrasonic modeling tools in CIVA are based on semi-analytical solutions. For beam propagation simulation, a so-called 'pencil method' is used, which involves modeling the probe as a set of individual source points, each radiating 'a bundle' of diverging rays into the medium and integrating those elementary contributions. Inhomogenity in the weld region is approximated by mapping the grain orientations on weld macrograph. Simulation results for ultrasonic field profiles for an austenitic weld are shown to be in good agreement with the corresponding experimental results.
The influence of fire accelerants on the fire behavior during living room fires was experimentally investigated by performing 5 different room fire scenarios. During the tests flre-technological quantities were determined as well as chemical-analytical studies were carried out. The focus was on the detection of smoke gases and the proof of used fire accelerants. The evaluation of traceable fire accelerants and the reconstruction of the fire development are based on a precise Chemical analysis of the combustion products.
In this work an innovative methodology was developed to combine available analyticai techniques to draw conclusions from solid, liquid and gaseous fire residues about the fire process. Each ofthe fire rooms was equipped with the same living room inventory. The location and amount of fire accelerant (a mixture of diesel/gasoline) differed in 4 of 5 tests. Orte room fire experiment was carried out without fire accelerant.
The following fire technological characteristics were determined during the room fire experiments: mass loss (of the complete room), temperatures (at several locations in the room), heat release and smoke gas emission (measured at three different locations: in the chimney, in the fire room and at the door opening).
While the smoke gases were analysed by using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, the fire residues and swipe samples (particles) were examined by Headspace-Solid Phase Microextraction-
Gaschromatography-Mass spectrometry. These procedures make it possible to detect low concentrations of volatile components of the fire accelerants. The Chemical analyticai results of the fire accelerant detection are presented.
A controlled-atmosphere cone calorimeter that is built by modifying the Standard apparatus with the addition of a controlled-atmosphere chamber offers a time- and cost-saving approach for reaction-to-fire testing in vitiation- and ventilation-controlled atmospheres. Due to the design of the added enclosure no mechanical changes on cone calorimeter’s Standard ductwork are required. This offers some advantages but also important limitations. The design has an open connection between the outlet of the added enclosure and the cone calorimeter’s exhaust hood. Therefore, sufficient ambient air from the laboratory surroundings is drawn into the System to introduce effects which have the potential to affect test results significantly.
A procedure which is is suitable to consider physical effects of the ambient air on the calculation of the heat release rate is presented as well as initial results of an application towards toxic potency assessment. Signs for Chemical effects of the ambient air such as post reactions are shown but subject of an ongoing work.
Ein Geokunststoffprodukt muss in einer Deponieabdichtung unter allen relevanten Einwirkungen seine Funktion mindestens 100 Jahre lang erfüllen. Diese Annahme ist nicht schon allein dann gerechtfertigt, wenn Alterungsuntersuchungen gezeigt haben, dass der verwendete Werkstoff voraussichtlich so lange halten wird. Darüber hinaus gehende Fragestellungen zur Funktionserfüllung, die im Zulassungsverfahren bearbeitet werden müssen, werden am Beispiel von Kunststoff-Dränelementen und Bewehrungsgittern diskutiert. Es geht dabei um die Auswirkung von äußeren Kräften, die über diesen sehr langen Zeitraum einwirken.
Die Grenze für noch zulässige Druck- und Scherkräfte bei einem Kunststoff-Dränelement muss ausgelotet und das zugehörige Wasserableitvermögen bestimmt werden. Mögliche Einschränkung für den Herausziehwiderstand eines Bewehrungsgitters müssen abgeschätzt werden. Damit werden auch die Aufgaben zukünftiger Normungstätigkeit Umrissen. Ergänzend werden einige Erläuterungen zu aktuellen Entwicklungen gegeben: Eine neue Ausgabe der Fremdprüferrichtlinie wurde erarbeitet. Zulassungen für Bewehrungsgitter wurden erteilt.
Schließlich wird kurz erklärt, was Befristung einer Zulassung, Erlöschen einer Zulassung und Widerruf einer Zulassung bedeuten.
This paper gives an introduction to the field of human factors with the focus on their influence on the reliability of NDT in the nuclear energy production (in-service inspections) and final storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste. A set of methodological tools has been developed in the scope of three projects, namely: 1) a theoretical model describing potential human factors influencing manual ultrasonic inspection performance during inservice inspections in nuclear power plants; 2) a method for identifying potential human errors during acquisition and evaluation of data gathered with mechanized ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy-current systems, as well as visual testing with a remote camera (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, FMEA); and 3) use of eye tracking methodology to optimize existing procedures and practices. The experimental results have shown that time pressure, mental workload and experience influence the quality of the inspection performance. Noticeable were influences from the organization of the working schedule, communication, procedures, supervision and demonstration task. Implementing human redundancy in critical tasks, such as defect identification, as well as using an automated aid (software) to help operators in decision making about the existence and size of defects, could lead to other kinds of problems, namely social loafing (excerpting less effort when working on tasks collectively as compared to working alone) and automation bias (uncritical reliance on the proper function of an automated system without recognizing its limitations and the possibilities of automation failure) that might affect the reliability of NDT in an undesired manner.
Die Ökodesignrichtlinie setzt einen Rahmen für vielfältige Anforderungen an Produkte. Ziel ist die Verringerung der Umweltauswirkungen über den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus. Dazu werden die vorgeschlagenen Produkte in Gruppen eingeteilt, Markt, Technik, Nutzerverhalten und bestehende Regelungen werden nach einer festen Methode ermittelt und Verbesserungspotenziale werfen identifiziert. Anhand von Szenarien, die das Vorgehen „weiter wie bisher" (BAU, business as usual) mit den Auswirkungen einer möglichen gesetzlichen Regelung vergleichen, wird eingeschätzt, ob eine solche Anforderung sinnvoll und lohnend ist. Die Entscheidung darüber, welche Regeln letztendlich gelten, trifft die EU-Kommission zusammen mit den Mitgliedsstaaten (Komitologieverfahren). Am Ende des Prozesses steht eine Verordnung der Kommission mit bindenden Mindestanforderungen für eine Produktkategorie.
Recent advances in the development of high gauge factor thin-films for strain gauges prompt the research on advanced substrate materials. A glass ceramic composite has been developed in consideration of a high coefficient of thermal expansion and a low modulus of elasticity for the application as support material for thin-film sensors. Constantan foil strain gauges were fabricated from this material by tape casting, pressure-assisted sintering and subsequent lamination of the metal foil on the planar ceramic substrates. The sensors were mounted on a strain gauge beam arrangement and load curves and creep behavior were evaluated. The accuracy of the assembled load cells correspond to accuracy class C6. That qualifies the load cells for the use in automatic packaging units and confirms the applicability of the LTCC substrates for fabrication of accurate strain gauges. To facilitate the deposition of thin film sensor structures onto the LTCC substrates, the pressure-assisted sintering technology has been refined. By the use of smooth setters instead of release tapes substrates with minimal surface roughness were fabricated. Metallic thin films deposited on these substrates exhibit low surface resistances comparable to thin films on commercial alumina thin-film substrates. The presented advances in material design and manufacturing technology are important to promote the development of high performance thin-film strain gauges.
The presently active standards on Computed Radiography (CR) need a major revision. It was observed by many users that the image quality for class B of EN 14784-2 is not achievable under the same exposure conditions as used for film exposure. A mathematical model was developed and tested, which allows the calculation of the image quality, proven by image quality indicators (IQI), depending on the fixed pattern noise and the efficiency of the used imaging plate (IP) scanner system. All tested IP scanner systems provide a fixed correlation between the measured signal/noise ratio (SNR) and the grey values in the digital images. The maximum achievable SNRmax depends on the fixed pattern noise of the plate (high dose limit). Depending on the exposure dose an optimum visibility of IQIs can be predicted by calculation and measured considering the attenuation coefficient for calculation of the contrast/noise ratio (CNR). The diameter of the just visible wire is proportional to 1/sqrt(CNR). The optimum tube voltage for best visibility of IQIs and maximum CNR depend on the exposure dose. The optimum tube voltage for best visibility is achieved only at exposures with high dose. A dose dependant optimal tube voltage was not observed for film radiography.
Two research institutes are currently evaluating dynamic pile load testing methods on bored piles in a sandy environment. A test site has been prepared, which ensures comparable conditions at all pile locations and provides detailed knowledge on soil and other boundary conditions. A detailed site investigation program was performed at a dedicated area on the BAM test site south of Berlin, Germany. Undisturbed soil samples have been collected from boreholes. In addition several CPTs and geophysical surveys have been performed. The site consists mainly of well graded, partly well compacted medium sands. But at depth an inhomogeneous gravel layer was detected in some parts of the site. This has led to a redesign of the test piles. They are now shorter than originally intended to avoid gravel layers at depth and to ensure that the drop weight available for dynamic test is capable to mobilize the required load.
Parallel Seismic was introduced about four decades ago for foundation length estimation. As the borehole required by this test is in most cases more expensive than the test itself, the usage is limited so far. In addition the graphical Interpretation technique which is still state of the art tends to overestimate the length and neglects several geometrical Parameters. New Interpretation algorithms have been recently introduced rely on model based travel time curve Utting. They improve the accuracy and extend the maximum ränge (distance pile to borehole) of the method. Borehole or pile inclination as well as soil layering can be considered. If the location is properly chosen, several piles can be tested using a single borehole.
The capabilities and limitations of the methods have been tested using simulations and measurements at the BAM-TTS test site in Horstwalde south of Berlin and several commercial projects involving piles, pile secant walls and sheet piles. To improve the accuracy of the method as well as to provide additional Parameters to the geotechnical engineer it is recommended to use the borehole for Downhole Seismic measurements. Determination of compressional and shear wave velocities can be used to determine the dynamic elastic properties of the subsoil. The approach is evaluated again on the BAM-TTS test site. The affectivity of this kind of combiuation can be further enhanced by using a seismic cone.
Computer simulation of radiography can be used for different purposes in NDT, such as qualification of NDT systems, optimization of radiographic parameters, feasibility analysis, model-based data interpretation, and training of NDT/NDE personnel. BAM has been working on modeling in the field of radiographic testing for many years. With the gathered theoretical background and the familiarity with practical requirements of industrial application the simulation software aRTist has been developed. This analytical simulator includes a description of the radiation source, the interaction of radiation with test pieces and flaws, and the detection process with special focus on film and digital industrial radiology. It features high processing speed with nearinteractive frame rates and a high level of realism. Here we focus on the recent developments of the simulator, notably the release of aRTist version 2. Extended functionality regarding automated virtual computed tomography now allows for arbitrary scan paths. Another program extension supports reliability investigations and provides a user interface for planning automatic simulations with varying parameters and defects.
Standardised conventional adhesion tests are time-consuming single-sample tests. Moreover, except for the pull-off test, all these tests provide only qualitative or semi-quantitative (ranking, respectively measurement of an adhesion-correlated quantity) information on adhesion. Sometimes, adhesion is evaluated even under compressive stress conditions (e.g. cross-cut and scratch test), which itself is a contradiction to adhesive strength as defined in terms of tensile force per area.
For optical coatings it has been shown that the pull-off test in a centrifuge is definitely a promising alternative with respect to the reliable, fast and quantitative determination of adhesive strength in N/mm2. The force-controlled centrifuge test is the only multiple-sample test which provides reliable quantitative information on the adhesive strength in agreement with DIN EN 15870 and DIN EN ISO 4624 on a statistical basis for up to eight samples simultaneously tested under identical testing conditions.
Embedding of information on surfaces is state of the art for identification testing in which public, hidden and forensic features are used. In many instances, the legal authentication of a product, a material or a document is required. Among the surface-based encoded labels, bar codes and data matrices are most frequently applied. They are publicly visible. The material itself is irrelevant, only a sufficient optical contrast is required.
However, a strong material dependence of the label can be achieved by means of Fabry-Perot layer stacks. Stack designs are described with regard to all three security levels: public features (e.g. color and tilt effect) perceptible by the human eye, hidden features (e.g. optical response in a given spectral range) detectable by commonly available instruments and forensic features (ellipsometric quantities Ψ and Δ as a function of wavelength λ and angle of incidence AOI) only detectable by sophisticated instruments.
Regarding material-correlated authentication, ellipsometric quantities Ψ and Δ are used as encoded forensic features for the first time. Hence, Fabry-Perot layer stacks as information carriers in combination with imaging ellipsometry as optical read-out system provide all-in-one anti-counterfeiting capabilities.
The large scale application of self-cooling concrete pavers is a future-oriented approach to reduce the urban heat island effect in inner-city areas. Making use of evaporation enthalpy, these new pavements counterbalance the absorption of solar radiation and the subsequent transfer of heat to the surrounding environment. The concrete pavers consist of a permeable top-layer and a storage layer. As the different requirements of these layers demand different concrete mixtures they are developed and optimised for their respective functions. This paper presents some results of the concrete mixture design and Solutions that combine a sufficient compressive strength as well as good water transportation properties for the face concrete layer.
An oscillating (AC) magnet field was used to suppress porosity formation and to stabilize the surface of the weld pool in bead-on-plate partial penetration 4.4 kW Nd:YAG laser beam welding of AW-5754 plates in PA position. The magnet was mounted on the laser welding head. The magnet field (up to 0.4 T and 10 kHz) was oriented perpendicular the welding direction.
The analysis of the weld cross-sections and x-ray images shows a drastic reduction (up to 90%) of porosity contents in the welds. The observed effects can be explained in terms of electromagnetically (EM)
induced 'Archimedes' forces as well as the EM stirring flow in the weld pool. Moreover, usage of AC magnetic fields results in a significant reduction (up to 50%) of the surface roughness of the welds. This effect can be explained in terms of electromagnetic (EM)
contribution to the surface tension (the Garnier-Moreau effect)
Um die Erschütterungen infolge von Schienenverkehr zu reduzieren, werden elastische Elemente in den Eisenbahnfahrweg eingebaut: elastische Zwischenlagen zwischen Schiene und Schwelle, elastische Schwellensohlen zwischen Schwelle und Schotter und Unterschottermatten unterhalb des Schotters. Das elastische Element führt zu einer ausgeprägten Eigenfrequenz des Gesamtsystems bestehend aus Fahrzeug, Fahrweg und Untergrund. Die Wirkung der elastischen Elemente beruht darauf, dass die Frequenzen oberhalb dieser Eigenfrequenz abgemindert werden. Für die Ermittlung der Wirksamkeit der Minderungsmaßnahme werden das Gleis mit elastischem Element und das Gleis ohne elastisches Element berechnet. Beide Eisenbahnfahrwege werden mit der kombinierten Finite-Element- Randelement-Methode berechnet, wobei das Gleis einschließlich des Schotters mit der Finite-Element-Methode berechnet wird, der Gleisuntergrund hingegen mit der Randelementmethode. Für die erschütterungsmindernden Gleise erweist es sich als vorteilhaft, spezielle Gleisendelemente an den Seiten des FE-Modells anzufügen. Dadurch wird zusätzlich zur Unendlichkeit des Untergrundes auch die unendliche Länge des Gleises berücksichtigt. Für die Ermittlung der Minderungswirkung werden die frequenzabhängige Nachgiebigkeit des Gleise, die Kraftübertragung des Gleises, und die Fahrzeug-Fahrweg-Wechselwirkung berechnet. Schließlich werden die Kraftminderungen verschiedener Eisenbahnfahrwege dargestellt und der Einfluss der wesentlichen Parameter untersucht.
Vehicle, track and ground vibration as well as their interaction are considered in a combined finite-element boundary-element (FEBEM) approach. The layered soil is calculated in frequency wavenumber domain and the solution for fixed or moving point or track loads follow as wavenumber integrals. The soil results from the measurements and the detailed models are approximated by simple formula which are used for the prediction of train-induced ground vibration. The influence of the track and the soil on the train induced ground vibration is analysed by the detailed models. The ground vibrations strongly depend on the regular and random inhomogeneity of the soil. The regular layering of the soil yields a cut-on and resonance phenomenon while the random inhomogeneity yields a scattering of the axle impulses which proved to be important for high-speed trains. The attenuation with distance of the ground vibration due to the point-like excitations such as vibrator or hammer excitations and the train-track excitation are investigated and compared. All theoretical results are compared with measurements at conventional and high-speed railway lines.
Serial interconnection of CIGSe thin film solar modules involves typically glass-side laser patterning of the molybdenum layer (P1 scribe). In this paper we present a working principle of P1 film side patterning. The investigated samples were sputter-deposited onto soda-lime glass substrates. For understanding the fundamental ablation behavior, two kinds of layer systems were studied: on the one hand monolayer systems which are compressively stressed and on the other hand bilayer systems, consisting of a tensile stressed layer on the substrate and a second layer on top. The film-side ablation process was studied using a nanosecond as well as a picosecond laser source. The influence of intrinsic stress was studied by XRD. Time resolved spectroscopy reveals the formation of plasma as important driving mechanism for ablation. It is shown that by proper adaption of the sputter conditions high-quality P1 film side patterning is achieved.
A reliability-based approach to inspection planning for welded steel structures subjected to high cycle fatigue is presented in the current document. Inspections are an effective means to control the Progress of fatigue deterioration and the presented approach allows to determine the minimum required inspection effort so that the considered structure complies with the given risk acceptance criteria in terms of target reliability throughout its service life.
The fatigue deterioration modeling for welded steel structures subjected to high cycle fatigue is presented in the current document. The aim of this paper is to formulate approaches based on actual Research results for the phases fatigue crack initiation, fatigue propagation and fatigue failure. The physical characteristics of the approaches are discussed in combination with the associated uncertainties and the probabilistic modeling of this time variant reliability problem. The fatigue deterioration modeling documented here serve as a basis for a reliability-based approach to inspection planning.
Instrumented measurements on radioactive waste disposal containers during experimental drop testing
(2011)
In context with disposal container safety assessment of containers for radioactive waste the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) performed numerous drop tests in the last years. The tests were accompanied by extensive and various measurement techniques especially by instrumented measurements with strain gages and accelerometers. The instrumentation of a specimen is an important tool to evaluate its mechanical behavior during impact. Test results as deceleration-time and strain-time functions constitute a main basis for the validation of assumptions in the safety analysis and for the evaluation of calculations based on finite-element methods. Strain gauges are useful to determine the time dependent magnitude of any deformation and the associated stresses. Accelerometers are widely used for the measuring of motion i.e. speed or the displacement of the rigid cask body, vibration and shock events. In addition high-speed video technique can be used to visualize and analyze the kinematical impact scenario by motion analysis. The paper describes some selected aspects on instrumented measurements and motion analysis in context with low level radioactive waste (LLW) container drop testing
A three-dimensional turbulent steady state numerical model was used to investigate the influence of a stationary magnetic field during partial penetration high power laser beam keyhole welding of thick aluminum parts. COMSOL Multiphysics was used to calculate the three-dimensional heat transfer, fluid dynamics and electromagnetic field equations. Thermo-capillary (Marangoni) convection at the upper weld pool surface, natural convection due to gravity and latent heat of solid-liquid phase transition were taken into account. It shows that the application of steady magnetic fields produces a braking Lorentz force in the melt based on the Hartmann effect. The flow pattern in the weld pool and also the temperature distribution and associated weld pool geometry thus change significantly. Convective flows in the melt can effectively be suppressed and the influence of thermo-capillary flow is diminished to a thin surface layer.
In diesem Beitrag wird ein grundsätzliches Untersuchungskonzept für den Schienengebundenen Verkehr in Bezug auf das langzeitliche Verhalten am Brückenübergang vorgestellt. Das damit verbundene Ziel ist die Entwicklung eines numerischen Modells zu entwickeln, dass sowohl das Langzeitverhalten wie auch das kurzzeitdynamische Verhalten beschreibt, um konstruktive Lösungen zu entwickeln und zu optimieren. In einer ersten Phase wird der Brückenübergang mittels der FEM mit zwei unterschiedlichen Randmodellierungen für das FE-Gebiet modelliert. Die Ergebnisse der Modellierung mit einer Visko-Elastischen Randmodellierung und einer Randmodellierung mittels der Scaled-Boundary-Finite-Element Methode, werden miteinander verglichen. Unterschiede in der Wirkung auf kurzzeitdynamische Kenngrößen werden gezeigt, die heranzuziehen sind, um insbesondere Setzungen im Hinterfüllungsbereich des Brückenwiderlagers abzuschätzen.
Einleitend wird eine kurze Einordnung der Plasmaverfahren innerhalb der Beschichtungstechnologien vorgenommen. Die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der Plasmaverfahren werden an Hand von Beispielen zu Sehichtfunktionalitäten, Produktemund:Anlagenkonzepten, erläutert. Es wird aufgezeigt, dass die Plasmaverfahren industriell angewandte Nanotechnologie sind und branchenübergreifend eine Schlüsseltechnologie darstellen, die in der Verschränkung mit der Nanotechnologie noch ein enormes Zukunftspotenzial aufweist, und; für alle Kernbranchen des Wirtschaftstandortes Deutschland unverzichtbar sind. Dieser Aufgabe widmen sich in Deutschland unter dem Dach von PLASMA Germany insbesondere die EFDS in Dresden und INPLAS in Braunschweig. Der in Cannes prämierte INPLAS-Film »Plasma leuchtet ein«, der unter Federführung des FhG IST in Braunschweig entstand, zeigt auf, in wie vielfältiger Weise die Plasmatechnik schon heute unseren Alltag bestimmt.
Technische Oberflächen - im Anlieferungszustand oder modifiziert — werden hinsichtlich topographischer und energetischer Merkmale in der Abweichung von der »idealen « Oberfläche beschrieben. Die Topographie wird dabei durchgehend vom Makro- über den Mikro- bis in den Nano-Bereich mit den Methoden Streifenlichtprojektion (FP), Lichtmikroskopie (LM), mechanischem Tastschnitt (MS), Weißliehtinterferenzraikroskopie (WLIM), Rasterelektronen- (SEM) und Rasterkraftmikroskopie (AFM) erfasst. Replika-Verfahren ermöglichen dabei auch die indirekte Erfassung der Topographie an Bauteilen. Zur makroskopischen Bestimmung der Oberflächenenergie werden Randwinkelmessungen nach der Tropfen- bzw. der Plattenmethode herangezogen. Im Fokus stehen Materialien der Steriltechnik (Edelstahl, Emaille, PTFE), Passivschichten, Beschichtungen (Si02, a-C:H) und mikrostrukturierte Modelloberflächen (Silizium). Neben Standardisierungsaspekten (Mikro- vs, Nano-Rauheit) ist die Wechselwirkung der Oberflächen mit Partikeln (Haftung) von immanenter Bedeutung. Dabei sind Größe, Form und Plastizität der Partikel im Kontext mit der Oberflächentopographie zu betrachten.
This paper summarizes the detailed planning of an evaluation project for dynamic load tests on bored piles in sandy soil. A test site had to be prepared, which ensures comparable conditions at all pile locations as well as a detailed knowledge on soil parameters and other boundary conditions. A detailed site investigation program was performed at a dedicated area on the BAM test site near Horstwalde south of Berlin, Germany. The site consists mainly of well graded, partly well compacted medium sands. A test program is designed that aims to give full responsibility for the testing performance to the operating consulting engineers. While each consultant is responsible for the testing of one of eight similar virgin piles, the test results will be compared to static load tests performed after the pile capacity analysis. The tests aim at a better understanding of the reliability of dynamic load tests and the necessary precautions for a good quality result.
The track on bridges is affected by cyclic and dynamic action arising from the train passage and the reaction of the track supporting structure. Concerning the track, the current bridge design procedures include two major engineering tasks: On the one hand the stability of the track supported on the bridge deck has to be satisfied. In order to reduce the deterioration of the track the elasticity of the track has to be adapted for the stiff bridge deck. Furthermore, lateral stability has also to be satisfied. The vibration of the bridge structure has to be taken into account because it can affect the stability of the ballasted track. On the other hand the transition zone between bridge structure, abutment and the track on the subgrade is a matter of permanent concern. The changes in stiffness, in the dynamic behavior arising from the rolling stock and the relative deflection between the bridge structure and the abutment induce a nearly unavoidable problem for the long term behaviour on the track.
BAM has conducted intensive experimental work to study the behaviour of the ballasted track on dynamically excited bridges. The state of the art is a design value for the deck acceleration of 0.35 g as established in the ENV 1991-1. In our experimental investigations the design value was verified. The influence of a frequency content higher than 30 Hz and of single vibration amplitudes on the track deterioration was evaluated. Both vertical and lateral stability were investigated. The influence of vibrations on the lateral stability can be more severe since the lateral stability could involve a sudden failure of the track. Furthermore, a simulation tool was developed to calculate the lateral stability on a vibrating bridge deck. For this simulation tool a parameter study was undertaken [1] where combinations of the curvature of the bridge-track system, the design temperature and the bridge deck vibrations were investigated. Parts of this study are incorporated in this paper.
In a current research project the investigations are extended to the interaction of the train-track-dynamics and the long term behaviour of the transition zone. The main emphasis is on the integration of the possible deterioration of the structural components in the numerical modelling of the relevant structural elements of the vehicle, the bridge and bridge abutment structure. An outlook is given to a complete model for the assessment of the track behaviour at railway bridges.
Die quantitative Prüfung der Füge-, Haft- und Verbundfestigkeit in N/mm2 war bisher nur mittels Zugprüfeinrichtung möglich. Insbesondere für flächig ausgebildete Werkstoffverbunde wie Verklebungen und Beschichtungen stellt dies ein immenses Problem dar, da keine zwei „Enden“ zum Einspannen zur Verfügung stehen. Beim Abreißversuch wird deshalb ein Prüfstempel aufgeklebt, der besser einzuspannen ist. Aber auch auf der Substratseite wird in der Regel eine spezielle Aufnahme benötigt. Zudem handelt es sich um aufwendige, schlecht reproduzierbare Einzelprüfungen. Trotz doppeltkardanischer Einspannung lässt sich die Einleitung von Querkräften nicht vollständig vermeiden. Diese Mängel werden mit der Zentrifugentechnologie weitgehend überwunden. In Tabelle 1 sind die entsprechenden Merkmale des Abreißversuches mittels Zugprüfeinrichtung bzw. Zentrifugentechnologie gegenübergestellt.
The most relevant source of reference for load cases of packages for the transport of radioactive material under routine conditions is Appendix IV of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Advisory Material TS-G-1·1. The acceleration values given there leave many questions open and have to be agreed upon with the involved competent authorities. Consequently, the actual load cases applied for a safety analysis may differ widely and could cause problems for international transport. To avoid such difficulties, it seems obvious that the according passages in TS-G-1·1 should be modified with the objective of making the load case data more consistent for a harmonized application in the IAEA member states. Papers pointing out in this direction were discussed at the PATRAM 2010 conference. The way to improve the acceleration data may lie in investigations and measurements considering, for example different types of vehicles and package masses. However, what should be the goal of such kind of surveys? Can such investigation provide values for every worldwide load case possible under routine conditions of transport? In particular, the different designs of vehicles give a reason to doubt that such an aim is realistic. The approach in this paper is to show that a less ambitious aim is more effective. Therefore, an approximate scheme is preferred, which renders better assistance in determining the appropriate acceleration values.
Über den derzeitigen und zukünftigen Umgang mit Klärschlamm wird in Deutschland seit Jahren kontrovers diskutiert. Zum einen enthalten kommunale Klärschlamme Nährstoffe, die sinnvoller Weise wieder in die landwirtschaftliche Nahrungsmittelproduktion eingebracht werden sollten. In diesem Zusammenhang steht Phosphor im Vordergrund, da diese Ressource begrenzt ist und deren zukünftig zu erwartende Knappheit neben der geringen Anzahl an Exportländern für Rohphosphate zu unberechenbaren Preissprüngen am Weltmarkt führen können. Zum anderen stellt Klärschlamm die Schadstoffsenke in der Abwasserreinigung dar, was den direkten landwirtschaftlichen Einsatz dieses Abfalls bedenklich macht. Zwar nahm die Konzentration der umweltrelevanten Schwermetalle in Klärschlämmen in den vergangenen Jahren deutlich ab (Wiechmann, Dienemann et al. 2012), die Belastung mit organischen Schadstoffen (z.B. Pharmazeutika, endokrin wirksame Substanzen, persistente organische Stoffe etc.) ist jedoch unüberschaubar und dürfte sich einem sinnvollen „Monitoring“ weitgehend entziehen. Das daraus resultierende Risiko für Mensch und Umwelt ist schwer einschätzbar und wird aufgrund der Beschaffenheit der diffusen Schadstoffquellen (z.B. Eintrag von Pharmaka und deren Metabolite über menschliche Ausscheidungen) unkalkulierbar bleiben.
Zero wear (Null Verschleiß)
(2012)
Recent developments in contact mechanics and microfribology have shown that it is very important to study surface modification effects for quantification of „Zero wear“ (plastic deformation of upper parts of asperities) during sliding friction. The present work considers experimental and Simulation data on the Formation of elastic and plastic contact areas during sliding friction on rough surfaces. The Simulation of discrete contact was carried out using as a source the AFMimages of real surface topography at micro/nanoscale.
The approach for quantification of „zero wear“, proposed here, is not using common Statistical Parameters of roughness, but it considers contact areas on asperities.
In these areas some regions are undergoing plastic deformation which influences surface Transformation during sliding friction. Also, the workhardening effect was taken into account in the Simulation
of sliding friction. This enabled a rnore successful fit of experimental data. The results obtained of the Computer simulations will provide a way of studying friction force at the initial stage of the running-in process.
Die Versiegelung von Oberflächen, Bebauung und die Ausweitung städtischer Gebiete führen weltweit besonders in sonnenreichen Regionen zu innerstädtischen Hitzeinseln. Diese Flächen wirken als Wärmespeicher, so dass an Sonnentagen eine Temperaturdifferenz bis zu 10 K zwischen Stadt und umliegendem Land entstehen kann. Verstärkt wird dieser sogenannte Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) durch die meist direkte Abführung des anfallenden Regenwassers in die Kanalisation, wodurch eine Kühlung durch stetige Verdunstung unterbunden ist, Mit steigender Urbanisierung wächst auch die Bedeutung dieses Phänomens. Innerstädtische Hitzeinseln ziehen direkte wirtschaftliche und soziale Folgen nach sich, da hohe Temperaturen eine teure Klimatisierung der Städte bedingen. So entsteht ein erhöhter Verbrauch an Ressourcen sowie zusätzliche Abwärme. Das Wohlbefinden und die Gesundheit der Bevölkerung verschlechtern sich bei sehr hohen Temperaturen, was zu sinkender Leistungsfähigkeit und sogar zu einer erhöhten Sterberate führen kann.
Fracture mechanics testing at dynamic loading conditions requires appropriate methods for the measurement of force and displacement. In some cases additional measurement techniques must be used to obtain further information like the time of crack initiation. Dedicated standard pro-cedures for impact type dynamic fracture mechanics tests are not available. Several standards on quasistatic or elevated loading rate fracture mechanics testing provide some more general experi-mental guidelines and they often exclude impact conditions. Therefore, the first step of dynamic fracture mechanics investigations should always be to establish an appropriate and validated test method.
The failure of laminates usually is initiated by the failure of the plies with the maximum transverse stresses. The failure of those plies generally reduces the load carrying capability of the laminate, even though they carry only a small part of the external load. The analysis of failure under off-axis stresses accordingly is essential for the prediction of the strength of laminates. This is taken into account in the "mechanisms based failure criteria" e.g. by Puck. Most of these inter fiber failure criteria are not based on the micromechanics of the failure process but on prescribed stress interaction functions. The failure of plies under transverse loading obviously is governed by the bond strength between fiber and matrix fiber. The interfacial debonding was studied e.g. by Paris et al. and Corea et al.. The bond strength between fiber and matrix usually is measured by using micromechanical tests e.g. pull-out, push-out or fragmentation tests. Stress analyses as well as fracture mechanical analyses show that the interfacial failure over a large range is dominated by shear stresses (Kim and Mai, Pisanova et al, Marotzke and Qiao). The stress distribution arising in those experiments however differs from the stresses acting in a lamina under transverse loading. In transverse failure of a lamina, radial stresses as well as shear stresses are dominating the failure process of the interface. In addition longitudinal shear stresses are present. Experimental work concerning off-axis loading of single fibers was done e.g. by Tandon and Kim and by Ogihara and Koyanagi. They studied the influence of the fiber alignment by using a specimen in form of a cruciform with skew wings.
The extremely low acoustic impedance of polypropylene ferroelectret combined with its piezoelectric properties makes this material suitable for construction of aircoupled ultrasonic transducers for non-destructive testing. For the fabrication of transducers with a stable quality, the reproducibility of their key parameters is of interest.
The reproducibility was evaluated by means of (i) impedance spectroscopy and (ii) pulse-echo measurements. (i) Impedance spectroscopy was applied to identify the resonance frequency, the coupling factor and the acoustic impedance of several nominally identical transducers. (ii) Pulse-echo measurements yielded the signal form of these transducers.
The variation of the signal amplitude measured with pulseecho technique was about 10 dB. A part of this variation Comes from the deposition of transducer electrodes and another part from local variations of ferroelectret properties. The variation of the signal amplitude was caused by the observed variation of the coupling factor, which was also about 10 dB. The variation of the acoustic impedance was only about 1 dB, thus having no effect on the variation of the signal amplitude.
These results indicate that the variability can be reduced by improving the control of electrode deposition and by optimizing the production technology affecting the reproducibility of material properties.
Transport packages for spent fuel have to meet the International Atomic Energy Agency requirements for different transport conditions. Physical state of spent fuel and fuel rod cladding as well as geometric configuration of fuel assemblies are important inputs for the evaluation of package capabilities under these conditions. In this paper, the mechanical behaviour of high burn-up spent fuel assemblies under transport conditions is analysed with regard to assumptions to be used in the activity release and criticality safety analysis. In particular the different failure modes of the fuel rods (fine cracks or complete breakage), which can cause release of gas, volatiles, fuel particles or fragments have to be properly considered in these assumptions. In view of the complexity of interactions between the fuel rods as well as between fuel assemblies, basket, and cask containment, the exact mechanical analysis of such phenomena is nearly impossible. The gaps in information concerning the material properties of cladding and pellets, especially for the high burn-up fuel, make the analysis more complicated additionally. In this context some practical approaches based on experiences of BAM Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing within safety assessment of packages for transport of spent fuel are discussed.
Some nonlinear optical properties such as the nonlinear refractive index and the nonlinear effective absorption, as well as the laser-induced single-pulse ablation threshold are characterized for a series of binary and ternary silicate glasses upon irradiation with near-infrared femtosecond laser pulses (800 nm, 130 fs). The laser-induced ablation threshold varies from 2.3 J/cm² in case of potassium silicate glass up to 4.3 J/cm² in case of Fused Silica. Nonlinear refractive indices are qualitatively similar within the range 1.7-2.7×10-16 cm²/W. Complementary optical and physico-chemical properties like band gap energy and the glass transformation temperature have been measured for all the glasses.
Die industrielle Computertomographie (CT) ist ein gut bekanntes Verfahren zur zerstörungsfreien Prüfung von Werkstücken. In den letzten Jahren wird die CT aber zunehmend auch für dimensioneile Messungen von Werkstücken eingesetzt. Der wesentliche Vorteil der CT liegt in der Kompletterfassung mit hoher Messpunktdichte, die auch für andere Messverfahren unzugängliche, innere Geometrien einschließt. An kleinen Bauteilen können Strukturen bis herunter zu wenigen Mikrometern gemessen werden, wodurch sich das Verfahren gut für die Messung von Mikroteilen eignet. Nachteilig ist, dass viele Einflussgrößen das Messergebnis beeinflussen, was die Rückführung der Messergebnisse, die Bestimmung der Messunsicherheit und die Definition von Spezifikationen für CT-Anlagen erschwert.
Der Beitrag stellt nach einer Einführung in das Verfahren Anwendungsbeispiele der CT an Mikroteilen vor. Darüber hinaus geht der Beitrag auf Prüfkörper und -verfahren zur Einmessung und Überprüfung von CT-Anlagen ein und berichtet über aktuelle Normungsaktivitäten. Abschließend werden Möglichkeiten zur weiteren Steigerung der Auflösung aufgezeigt, um zukünftig möglicherweise auch Nanogeometrien messen zu können.