Chemical Looping Dry Reforming (CLDR) using oxygen carrier (OC) is a novel technology to convert CO 2 to CO. Currently, Ca 2 Fe 2 O 5 (CF) OC is found to be a potential material for CLDR. In this paper, Zr 0.5 Ce 0.5 O 2 (ZC) was used to improve the reduction rate of CF OC and alleviate the...

The solidification characteristics of C700R-1 alloy was investigated by DSC analysis, in-situ observation, quenching experiment and Thermo-Calc calculation. The segregation behavior during solidification was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscope and Electron Probe Microanalysis. At the...

A mathematical model of a free piston linear engine is established. The motion characteristics as well as the natural frequency map of the free piston are established. Then, its motion characteristics are successfully explained from the oscillation point. The full simulation model is built up in...

A diesel engine is modified for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion with dimethyl ether. With and without knock, in-cylinder pressure is acquired, and in-cylinder temperature, rate of heat release (ROHR), pressure rise rate and pressure rise acceleration obtained. Wavelet...

Biomass gasification using lattice oxygen (BGLO) of natural hematite coupling with steam was conducted in a fluidized bed reactor. The presence of hematite particles evidently facilitated to biomass gasification. Comparing with biomass steam gasification (BSG), carbon conversion and gas yield...

This study theoretically proposes and experimentally demonstrates the simultaneous reductions of NOx and soot using a novel combustion mode, (dual-fuel sequential combustion) DFSC, on a single-cylinder engine. DFSC introduces a well-mixed, lean fuel/air mixture into the cylinder by injecting...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the usefulness of derivative disclosures from the perspective of Chinese institutional investors in relation to their investment decision-making. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses semi-structured interviews with 21 institutional...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether family CEOs benefit investment efficiency under uncertainty with Chinese family firms and to test the moderating effect of ownership structure, including family ownership, the separation of family control from family ownership and the multiple large...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine consumers’ adoption of mobile technology to facilitate their banking services and activities, and to investigate the factors influencing their adoption and engagement. Design/methodology/approach: An online survey is used to test proposed relationships...