Research on the Principles of Translation and Dubbing of Translated Films under the Threshold of Intercultural Perspective

Amidst the deepening tide of globalization, cultural exchange emerges as a pivotal conduit knitting together disparate nations and peoples. The art of dubbing, serving as a significant modality of cultural dissemination, finds its role in intercultural communication increasingly conspicuous. Dubbing transcends mere linguistic conversion; it engenders the transmission and reshaping of cultures, constituting a process of cultural creation in its own right. Consequently, the exploration of intercultural principles in dubbing assumes paramount significance in fostering global cultural exchange. Against the backdrop of globalization, the dubbing of films faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. On one hand, audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds exhibit varying degrees of comprehension and acceptance towards works, necessitating dubbing to not only ensure linguistic accuracy but also embrace cultural adaptability and innovation. On the other hand, with technological advancements and the application of innovative strategies, the methods and means of dubbing are in constant evolution, offering myriad possibilities for cross-cultural dissemination

The rheology of crude oil and carbon dioxide mixtures

The rheology of crude oil mixtures at equilibrium with carbon dioxide (CO2) was studied at elevated pressures and temperatures, similar to those found for oil reservoir conditions. The focus of the work presented in this thesis concerns the measurement of the rheological properties of CO2 saturated mixtures of crude oil. The rheology measurements were made using a high-pressure rheometer coupled to a fluid flow system designed and built in this project. The flow system comprised a mixing vessel and fluid flow loop that allowed the test fluid to be brought into equilibrium with CO2 by stirring and circulating through the rheometer measurement geometry under the pressure and temperature required. Measurements were made for three different fluids saturated with CO2: a light crude oil from the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), Zuata heavy crude oil, and an emulsion of Zuata crude oil with deionized water. The rheological measurements for the GoM crude oil were performed at temperatures of 23 °C and 50 °C and pressures from ambient to 220 bar. The CO2 addition did not change the Newtonian behaviour of the light crude oil, but reduced its viscosity until the phase equilibrium points of CO2. Beyond the CO2 phase equilibrium points, the CO2 mixture viscosity increased with increasing CO2 pressure, which was expected when the fluid density increased without change in composition. The experiments using the Zuata heavy crude oil and its dilutions with toluene were done at temperatures from 23 °C to 50 °C and pressures from ambient to 220 bar. The Zuata crude oil was changed from a non-Newtonian fluid to Newtonian by CO2 dissolution. All of its toluene dilutions behaved as a Newtonian fluid, as well as their CO2 saturated mixtures, except for one sample. The exception was a diluted crude oil with 30 wt% toluene, which was found to be shear-thinning when CO2 dissolved into it in a certain pressure range. It is believed that the non-Newtonian behaviour in this diluted crude oil was not caused by asphaltene precipitation but instead by the formation of asphaltene micelles or by the multiphase behaviour with liquid CO2. The viscosity of the heavy crude oil and its dilutions was exponentially reduced by CO2 addition until the CO2 phase equilibrium points, above which the viscosity was increased with CO2 pressure. Furthermore, a view cell system was built to study the phase behaviour of the CO2 saturated mixtures with the GoM crude oil, Zuata crude oil and the toluene dilutions of Zuata crude. When brought to equilibrium with CO2, it was found that the CO2 solubility and the oil rich phase volume were inversely correlated to the mixture viscosity. The Zuata crude oil emulsion was prepared by mixing 50 wt% Zuata heavy crude oil and 50 wt% deionized water using a high-shear mixer. The rheology measurement of the emulsion saturated with CO2 was made at 50 °C and pressures up to 120 bar. The emulsion without dissolved CO2 was found to be slightly shear thinning below a critical shear rate, above which the viscosity jumped to a much lower value. After the viscosity jump the shear thinning effect was still observed. The CO2 dissolution not only reduced the emulsion viscosity at low shear while preserving the shear thinning behaviour, but also increased the critical shear rate at which the viscosity jump occurred. The dissolved CO2 eliminated the shear thinning effect after the viscosity jump. The emulsion viscosity jumped to a lower level than that of the original continuous phase (oil), indicating that the viscosity jump occurred due to phase inversion. However, direct evidence of phase inversion was very difficult to provide. In addition, a new correlation to evaluate Newtonian viscosity of hydrocarbons is proposed. In this correlation the hydrocarbon viscosity can be calculated based on its density. This correlation requires less experimental data to work out the parameters compared to the methods given in the literature. The proposed correlation was tested with pure alkanes, alkane mixtures and gas-saturated hydrocarbons, and the prediction gave a reasonable accuracy.Open Acces

Toyota 0.25X

INSPIRATION The project is inspired by the deliberation on the significance of the vehicle’s physical movement in the future. Traditional transportation is committed to delivering people to destinations faster and more efficiently, which is a purpose-oriented result. However, with the impact of digital technology development, virtual moving (VR travel, remote work, online shopping) seems to be able to replace the need of achieving the destination physically. So, the author believes that the significance of future physical moving should pay more attention to the process, and the future vehicles are supposed to be passengers emotion-centered.The “trapped citizens” problem also inspired the author. Many citizens (including the author) in Chinese big cities suffer a full-speed regular but boring unhealthy lifestyle. They have a strong desire to travel and experience new things, but the city and their work become the border trapped them.The project aims to explore easy access to anywhere travel. And figure out how can the RV design help users enjoy more “on-road” happiness. And how to decrease the burden for both users and the environment. PROCESS Since TOYOTA is an innovative and considerate brand, which can explore new ground and aim to produce happiness for all. The author spent a lot of time on the exploration and verification of the project. After the first research and examination of relevant topics, the author planned a self-driving RV travel, so the results were further developed and worked out. The system of concept that takes place is defined in more detail based on further investigations such as scenario, benchmark, and target users. The project includes exterior design and UX design but concentrates more on interior design. In addition, an insight into the inspiration and the process of aesthetic design is described and illustrated in anime-style sketches and renderings. Then further development in 3D and VR verification was shown up in the final digital model. RESULT The result is TOYOTA QUARTER-SPEED (0.25X), which aims to explore a future shared RV service for Chinese citizens to slow down and enjoy the happiness which focuses more on the on-road journey instead of the destination. TOYOTA 0.25X system can provide a lightweight journey for citizens. The user can book the customized interior, furniture, electric appliances, and food through the app. And TOYOTA plays the role of energy supply and waste recycling. Mostly the vehicle is for short-term rent, but it also has the possibility to become a long-term motel. The TOYOTA 0.25X vehicle achieves waste-free, introduces the nature inside, and has a more compact dimension. The interior creates a quiet and peaceful atmosphere which can leave time for passengers to find happiness and connect to the world.This time no need to hurry, just slow down and enjoy the on-road happiness

Toyota 0.25X

INSPIRATION The project is inspired by the deliberation on the significance of the vehicle’s physical movement in the future. Traditional transportation is committed to delivering people to destinations faster and more efficiently, which is a purpose-oriented result. However, with the impact of digital technology development, virtual moving (VR travel, remote work, online shopping) seems to be able to replace the need of achieving the destination physically. So, the author believes that the significance of future physical moving should pay more attention to the process, and the future vehicles are supposed to be passengers emotion-centered.The “trapped citizens” problem also inspired the author. Many citizens (including the author) in Chinese big cities suffer a full-speed regular but boring unhealthy lifestyle. They have a strong desire to travel and experience new things, but the city and their work become the border trapped them.The project aims to explore easy access to anywhere travel. And figure out how can the RV design help users enjoy more “on-road” happiness. And how to decrease the burden for both users and the environment. PROCESS Since TOYOTA is an innovative and considerate brand, which can explore new ground and aim to produce happiness for all. The author spent a lot of time on the exploration and verification of the project. After the first research and examination of relevant topics, the author planned a self-driving RV travel, so the results were further developed and worked out. The system of concept that takes place is defined in more detail based on further investigations such as scenario, benchmark, and target users. The project includes exterior design and UX design but concentrates more on interior design. In addition, an insight into the inspiration and the process of aesthetic design is described and illustrated in anime-style sketches and renderings. Then further development in 3D and VR verification was shown up in the final digital model. RESULT The result is TOYOTA QUARTER-SPEED (0.25X), which aims to explore a future shared RV service for Chinese citizens to slow down and enjoy the happiness which focuses more on the on-road journey instead of the destination. TOYOTA 0.25X system can provide a lightweight journey for citizens. The user can book the customized interior, furniture, electric appliances, and food through the app. And TOYOTA plays the role of energy supply and waste recycling. Mostly the vehicle is for short-term rent, but it also has the possibility to become a long-term motel. The TOYOTA 0.25X vehicle achieves waste-free, introduces the nature inside, and has a more compact dimension. The interior creates a quiet and peaceful atmosphere which can leave time for passengers to find happiness and connect to the world.This time no need to hurry, just slow down and enjoy the on-road happiness

Investigation on the Short-Term Aging-Resistance of Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Modified Asphalt Binders

In this reported work, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was used as a reactive polymer modifying agent to prepare a modified-asphalt, using a high-speed shearing method. Physical performance tests of the TPU-modified asphalt were conducted before and after short-term aging, and the aging resistance was examined by the change in materials properties. In addition, low-temperature rheological properties, thermal properties, the high-temperature storage stability, and the aging mechanism of TPU-modified asphalt were also investigated. The results showed that the addition of TPU improved the aging resistance of base asphalt, which was evidenced by the increased penetration ratio and decreased softening point of the asphalt, after aging. Similarly, Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy results verified that TPU improved the asphalt aging resistance. It was found that the TPU functional groups played a role in improving thermal properties, high-temperature storage stability, and in the dispersion of modified asphalt

Influence of Frictional Stress Models on Simulation Results of High-Pressure Dense-Phase Pneumatic Conveying in Horizontal Pipe

Based on the two-fluid model, a three-zone drag model was developed, and the kinetic theory of granular flows and the Schneiderbauer solids wall boundary model were modified to establish a new three-dimensional (3D) unsteady mathematical model for high-pressure dense-phase pneumatic conveying in horizontal pipe. With this mathematical model, the influence of the three frictional stress models, namely Dartevelle frictional stress model, Srivastava and Sundaresan frictional stress model, and the modified Berzi frictional stress model, on the simulation result was explored. The simulation results showed that the three frictional stress models accurately predicted the pressure drop and its variations with supplementary gas in the horizontal pipe, with relative errors ranging from −4.91% to +7.60%. Moreover, the predicted solids volume fraction distribution in the cross-section of the horizontal pipe using these frictional stress models exhibited good agreement with the electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) images. Notably, the influence of the three frictional stress models on the simulation results was predominantly observed in the transition region and deposited region. In the deposited region, stronger frictional stress resulting in lower solids volume fraction and a higher pressure drop in the horizontal pipe were observed. Among the three frictional stress models, the simulation results with the modified Berzi frictional stress model aligned better with the experimental data. Therefore, the modified Berzi frictional stress model is deemed more suitable for simulating high-pressure dense-phase pneumatic conveying in horizontal pipe

Energy storage capacity optimization strategy for combined wind storage system

The rapid development of wind power has imposed many challenges on the operation of the power system. Energy storage system has broad application prospects in promoting wind power to the grid. However, the high price of the energy storage restricts the development of the combined wind energy-storage system. In order to deal with the power fluctuation of the large-scale wind power grid connection, we propose an allocation strategy of energy storage capacity for combined wind-storage system considering the wind power output volatility and battery storage system’s own operational constraints. The model aims to maximize the annual avenue of the cogeneration system, which allows for the investment fee, operation and maintenance fee and penalty cost of the combined system. The calculation results validate the effectiveness of the optimal allocation strategy