Different motivations for knowledge sharing and hiding: The role of motivating work design

Little research to date has focused on understanding employee motivation to share and hide knowledge. Using self‐determination theory, we tested the premise that knowledge sharing and hiding might be differentially motivated and that work design characteristics might influence the motivation to share knowledge with colleagues. In a panel survey of Australian knowledge workers and in a Chinese knowledge‐intensive organization, we asked knowledge workers, using time‐lagged designs, about perceptions of work design, motivation to share knowledge, and self‐reported knowledge sharing and hiding behaviors. Results, largely replicated across both samples, indicated that cognitive job demands and job autonomy were positively related to future reports of knowledge‐sharing frequency and usefulness via autonomous motivation to share knowledge. Unexpectedly, task interdependence was positively related to the three forms of knowledge hiding (evasive and rationalized hiding, and playing dumb) via external regulation to share knowledge. Implications for the design of jobs that motivate knowledge sharing and demotivate knowledge hiding are discussed.     

An integrated model for vent area design of hydrocarbon-air mixture explosion inside cubic enclosures with obstacles

This study aims to develop an integrated model - NFPA-68-BRANN model, which can be used to calculate the vent areas of cubic enclosures with obstacles. Seven experiments regarding vented explosion inside the obstructed enclosure are reviewed and applied to check the accuracy of two existing standards, i.e. the NFPA-68 2018 and the BS EN 14994:2007. Accordingly, the parameters to describe the flame development in the NFPA-68 2018 are amended by adopting the Bauwens model. Bayesian Regularization Artificial Neuron Network (BRANN) model presenting the non-linear relationship between the turbulent flame enhancement factor X and its affecting factors is subsequently developed. Eventually, the NFPA-68-BRANN model is generated by incorporating the BRANN model into the modified NFAP-68 2018. The accuracy of the NFPA-68-BRANN model is validated by using a series of the New Baker Test data.     

Pressure relief sizing of reactive system using DIERS simplified methods and dynamic simulation method

Incidents involving uncontrolled chemical reactions continue to result in fatality, injury and economic loss. These incidents are often the result of inadequate pressure relief system designs due to a limited knowledge of the chemical reactivity hazard. A safe process design requires knowledge of the chemical reactivity of desired as well as undesired chemical reactions due to upset conditions. Simplified, cost effective methods to relief system sizing are presented by The Design Institute of Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS). They require multiple experiments, and sizing is only valid for the system composition and thermal inertia represented by the small scale experiments. Results are often conservative, especially for gassy systems. Detailed, dynamic computer simulation is highly accurate and can be used for iterative design and multiple scenario evaluation.In this study, an accelerating rate calorimeter (ARC^®) and a low thermal inertia calorimeter (automatic pressure tracking adiabatic calorimeter – APTAC™) were used to collect chemical reactivity data for the dicumyl peroxide and toluene system. Results of the pressure relief system sizing using the dynamic simulation method are presented and compared with DIERS simplified methods.     

Geometrical characteristics of externally venting flames: Assessment of fire engineering design correlations using medium-scale compartment-façade fire tests

In a fully developed under-ventilated compartment fire, flames may spill out of external openings (e.g. windows); Externally Venting Flames (EVF) pose a significant risk of fire spreading to adjacent floors or buildings. The main aim of this work is to comparatively assess a range of fire engineering design correlations used to describe the external dimensions of the EVF envelope. The predictive accuracy of each correlation is evaluated through comparison with experimental data obtained in a medium-scale compartment-façade fire facility, using typical fire loads suggested in the Eurocode. A series of fire tests is performed, employing a ¼ scale model of the ISO 9705 room, equipped with an additional extended façade. An “expendable” fuel source (n-hexane) is utilized to effectively simulate realistic building fire conditions. An extensive sensor network is used to monitor the dynamic behaviour of a broad range of important EVF physical parameters and a dedicated image processing tool is developed to allow estimation of the EVF envelope main dimensions (e.g. height, width, projection). Digital camera imaging is used to determine the main geometrical characteristics of the EVF envelope. Comparison of fire engineering design correlation predictions with experimental data reveals that correlations for the estimation of EVF height err on the safe side in under-ventilated fire conditions; decreasing the fire load results in under-prediction of EVF height and projection. It is shown that EVF projection and width strongly depend on both excess heat release rate and height. In addition, the necessity to derive appropriate criteria for the identification of the EVF projection is demonstrated. The obtained extensive set of experimental data, covering three different fire load levels, can be also used to validate numerical simulation tools or evaluate the accuracy of other available fire design correlations.     

集成仿真在空间望远镜设计和优化中的应用

针对空间望远镜设计过程中涉及学科多、系统复杂、真实环境验证难度大等特点,集成仿真在空间望远镜设计和优化过程中具有巨大应用价值。本文给出了集成仿真在NGST、NEXUS和JWST等空间望远镜设计过程中的应用实例,介绍了集成仿真所包括的扰动源、结构、光学、控制和模型集成等方面的具体内容,并给出了集成仿真在性能分析、灵敏度分析、同效性分析、多目标优化和干扰来源定位与缓解等方面的应用。集成仿真技术及其应用案例,对我国在研大型空间望远镜的设计有指导和借鉴意义。     

总线类测试系统的技术现状及发展方向

归纳了当前测试系统的主流总线架构形式,对当前各种总线架构的测试系统性能及应用进行了分析,同时对当前测试系统的主要软件设计技术现状进行研究。在此基础上,提出了未来复杂测试系统研制的主要方向,要满足未来复杂测试任务需求,应加大应用LXI总线构建大型高精度混合型分布式测试系统。硬件方面,将VXI/PXI/PXI-E/PCI-E/USB3.0总线进行组网集成,满足大型应用测试中低速、高速、高精度的数据采集与传输测试需求;软件方面,应按照行业标准需求,研制功能完备、满足特定行业应用的软件系统。     

Emissions trading systems with cap adjustments

Emissions Trading Systems (ETSs) with fixed caps lack provisions to address systematic imbalances in the supply and demand of permits due to changes in the state of the regulated economy. We propose a mechanism which adjusts the allocation of permits based on the current bank of permits. The mechanism spans the spectrum between a pure quantity instrument and a pure price instrument. We solve the firms׳ emissions control problem and obtain an explicit dependency between the key policy stringency parameter—the adjustment rate—and the firms׳ abatement and trading strategies. We present an analytical tool for selecting the optimal adjustment rate under both risk-neutrality and risk-aversion, which provides an analytical basis for the regulator׳s choice of a responsive ETS policy.     

绿色策略选择在湿地建筑中的运用研究 ——由"REVIT杯"设计竞赛引发的思考

进入21世纪以来,保护生态环境和可持续发展已成为当下横置在世界各国面前的一道难题.论文根据"REVIT杯盘锦红海滩湿地公园候鸟之家设计大赛"所提供的条件和要求,秉着实现高速可持续发展的同时,最大限度地保留原有自然环境的原则,完成了盘锦红海滩湿地公园候鸟之家的筑内坏境、外环境、能源系统、水系统、材料选择等方面绿色策略的选择与应用.最终力求在人类活动需求与减少建筑对环境的影响之间寻找一个平衡点,从而实现可持续发展,永远保持绿色环境.     

煤矿风井噪声控制的声学设计和阻力损失计算研究

煤矿风井空气流量大 ,噪声辐射强 ,正确合理的消声器声学设计和阻力损失计算是噪声控制成功的关键。     

用于粉煤灰排放的加湿卸灰设备

针对粉煤灰排放产生二次污染问题,经过分析比较,选用了科学的加湿排放工作原理,设计了用于粉煤灰排放的新型灰料加湿卸灰机。