Round Pipe Research Articles

Bending Failure Behavior of Thin-walled Composite Tube Structures

Abstract The bending failure, failure load and failure mode of thin-walled circular tubes made of carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composites were investigated by experiments and numerical simulation. Three typical failure modes of circular tubes under bending load were observed in experiments, and the characteristics and mechanisms of different failure modes were analyzed. The results show that interlaminar shear induces the generation and propagation of microcracks at the interface of circular tubes, which accelerates the failure of circular tubes. In the bending failure process, because the interlayer performance of the round pipe is relatively low, it is the weak link of the structure, and the pipe wall is the first to produce interlayer delamination and splitting failure under the action of shear stress, resulting in structural instability and premature fracture failure. The lay-up and initial defects of thin-walled round pipe have great influence on the bending failure mode and failure load.

Effects of additional transmission chamber on flow dynamics of a pulsed jet in crossflow

This study examines the effects of an additional transmission chamber on a pulsed jet in crossflow using experimental and Large-eddy simulation methods, with a focus on the structural and mixing characteristics of the flow. Three pulse frequencies are selected (f = 20 Hz, 50 Hz, and 100 Hz), and the results of the model with an additional transmission chamber are compared with the round pipe model. The results show that the additional transmission chamber enhances jet penetration, diffusion, and mixing uniformity, particularly at higher pulse frequencies. The additional transmission chamber also alters the exit velocity profile, increasing peak velocity and promoting greater deflection under crossflow. These findings highlight the potential of transmission chambers to optimize pulsed jet performance in applications requiring effective mixing and penetration.

Modelling pressure dynamics in a gas pipeline with an in-line sampling

Gas pipelines, whether main, field, or urban, often operate in non-stationary modes. Changes in the operating modes of pumping stations, equipment start-up and shutdown, an in-line sampling or pumping and various factors are causes of instability of pressure, velocity, gas flow rate. Main pipelines are complex engineering systems with the pipeline itself being the main element. Fail-safety is the major factor in the operation of this system. Ensuring operational safety requires studying the movement regimes of the transported medium, particularly study of the dynamics of pressure duringstart-up or shutdown and at specific extraction points. This article aims to build a mathematical model and study the pressure dynamics in a gas pipeline with a sampling point. The theory of non-stationary motion liquid in round pipes has been strongly developed in the works of I. A. Charnyj. These works consider a large complex of engineering tasks taking into account viscous properties of the transported medium and pipe resistance in the hydraulic approximation. In the article on the basis of I. A. Charnyj's researches on the motion of real liquid in circular pipes the equation in partial derivatives of hyperbolic type is compiled. The equation describes the unsteady pressure of a horizontal section of gas pipeline with an extraction point. Using the Dirac delta function allows the formulation of the problem in the form of a single equation. Pressures are set at the ends of a given section, and the initial velocity is related to the Dirac delta function. By applying the finite Fourier sine transform, the partial differential equation is transformed into an ordinary differential equation and solved. Solution of equation is vision of a solution to the initial task. Inverse transform formulas based on Fourier theory allowed us to proceed to the solution of this task. Explicit dependences for the dynamics of unsteady pressure are obtained. The qualitative analysis of the formulas indicates the wave motion of a medium during the initial phase of operation, transitioning into a stationary mode after a brief period. The duration of the transition period depends on factors such as the hydraulic resistance coefficient and the velocity of the transported medium. Coefficient of hydraulic resistance and the velocity of the transported medium are the main factors. An example is considered for a horizontal section under isothermal flow conditions. With assumed numerical parameters, the transition to a stationary state occurs approximately 17 minutes after the process begins, as illustrated in the graphs provided in the article. Engineers can use mathematical models of the liquid and gas motion through pipes in the design of pipelines, as well as in solving tasks that arise during their operation. These tasks include monitoring the condition of the pipeline system, optimizing the operation, accumulation capacity estimates and others.

Modeling of turbulent flows through annuli with smooth and rough walls; drag reduction and heat transfer

A model of a turbulent flow in an annular channel with rough walls is developed. An effect of roughness on hydraulic resistance of the channel is accounted for through the formal dimensionless negative velocity shift at the wall by using an empirical function linking this velocity shift to the dimensionless sandgrain wall roughness. The developed annular flow model is validated by experimental data found in literature for both smooth walls, both rough walls, smooth outer wall and rough inner wall as well as vice versa. The same flow model is applied also to a polymer solution turbulent flow in annular channel with hydraulically smooth walls. A turbulent drag reduction effect, observed in this case, is accounted for by a positive velocity shift at the wall determined for a certain drag reduction chemical from experiments in a round cross-section pipe. Also, an engineering approach for modeling heat transfer through either outer or inner wall of an annular channel with rough walls is suggested. This approach is based on the known analogy of heat transfer in a hydraulically smooth annular channel and a pipe. This analogy is extended to an annular channel with rough walls by using the developed flow model. The heat transfer model developed is validated, discussed and illustrated by calculation examples. Key attention is paid to analyzing an effect of the Reynolds number on both a Nusselt number increase and an efficiency change for different wall roughening cases.

Розрахунок несної здатності аркової дорожньої споруди з гофрованого металу аналітичним способом

Introduction. One of the possible options for a simple, practical design of an arched road structure (small bridge) made of corrugated metal is considered, which can be considered as one that is more accurate and labor-intensive for the design of such a structure under the road pressure, as the “structure – soil” system for finite element method. Problem Statement. Regular normative and methodological documents for the design and maintenance of road structures (culverts, small bridges, tunnels) made of corrugated metal provide a simple formula for the structure of the structure and deformation of the body for such structures round pipes. The world is constantly streaming a wider range of rational and fairly simple types of road structures. Purpose. To show one of the possible ways of calculating an arched road structure made of corrugated metal on the basis of generally accepted initial provisions and a simple, understandable calculation scheme is the goal and task of this work.

Optimisation of Beam Member Loading

Introduction. The I-beams are deemed to have the highest load-bearing capacity. However, in practice, due to wide spreading and affordability of pipe-rolling products, the tubular beams are being used quite often. The load-bearing capacity of these beams should be compared under the condition of their equal mass per running meter. An I-beam according to the GOST R 57837-2017 with the mass of running meter equal to 194 kg and a pipe according to the GOST 33228-2015 with the mass of 194 kg/m have been compared. The load-bearing capacity of an I-beam was almost twice as high as that of a tubular beam. The data about the concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) beams, including the ones with the prestressed concrete core at the bottom, is also provided. In such beams, a steel pipe works as an external reinforcement — exo-reinforcement. The load-bearing capacity of the CFST beams is quite considerable taking into account their low cost and good processability. The present research aims at increasing the load-bearing capacity of the tubular beams, which will expand the range of the construction products.Materials and Methods. The geometric optimisation and mental experiment methods have been used. The idea of using the fluid filling material for a tubular beam is based on the well-known property of fluid — its almost complete incompressibility. The maximum volume of a geometric long body with the rectilinear generatrix of lateral surface (for a given lateral surface) is reached if its cross-section has the shape of a circle, which corresponds to a round pipe.Results. A tubular beam with the fluid filling material (a hydraulic beam) is a round pipe blanked off at both ends, completely filled with fluid (without air pockets). When a hydraulic beam is loaded, its lateral surface tends to deform. Consequently, the internal volume of the pipe tends to decrease. However, since fluid is incompressible, its volume doesn’t decrease, which, in turn, prevents the pipe from deformation.Discussion and Conclusion. In a hydraulic beam, due to fluid, the entire load is distributed relatively evenly over the whole internal surface of a beam. The load-bearing capacity of a hydraulic beam has been estimated, which is five times higher than that of an I-beam and ten times higher than that of a tubular beam.

The Influence of Gas-Dynamic Non-Stationarity of Air Flow on the Heat Transfer Coefficient in Round and Triangular Straight Pipes with Different Turbulence Intensities

Unsteady gas-dynamic phenomena in pipelines of complex configuration are widespread in heat exchange and power equipment. Therefore, studying the heat transfer level of pulsating air flows in round and triangular pipes with different turbulence intensities is a relevant and significant task for the development of science and technology. The studies were conducted on a laboratory stand based on the thermal anemometry method and an automated system for collecting and processing experimental data. Rectilinear round and triangular pipes with identical cross-sectional areas were used in the work. Flow pulsations from 3 to 15.8 Hz were generated by means of a rotating flap. The turbulence intensity (TI) of the pulsating flows varied from 0.03 to 0.15 by installing stationary flat turbulators. The working medium was air with a temperature of 22 ± 1 °C moving at a speed from 5 to 75 m/s. It was established that the presence of gas-dynamic unsteadiness leads to an increase in the TI by 47–72% in a round pipe and by 36–86% in a triangular pipe. The presence of gas-dynamic unsteadiness causes a heat transfer intensification in a round pipe by 26–35.5% and by 24–36% in a triangular pipe. It was shown that a significant increase in the TI of pulsating flows leads to an increase in the heat transfer coefficient by 11–16% in a round pipe and a decrease in the heat transfer coefficient by 7–24% in a triangular pipe. The obtained results can be used in the design of heat exchangers and gas exchange systems in power machines, as well as in the creation of devices and apparatuses of pulse action.

On the use of perforated disk inserts in a round pipe to form a gas flow of the required structure in front of an ultrasonic flow meter

Unlike conventional gas meters, ultrasonic flow meters have such advantages as contactless operation, minimal pressure loss and high accuracy. When developing ultrasonic flow meters, like any other devices, assumptions and simplifications related to the theory of ultrasonic flow meters are used. When developing such devices, researchers do not always have the necessary space to deploy such structures. Therefore, the question arises of developing devices that can replace large sections of pipelines with various turns in the role of local resistances. The paper presents some studies conducted during the development of a perforated disk capable of forming a flow profile similar to the profile after a double bend. The presented results of a study of the influence of the perforated disk geometry on the gas dynamics and flow structure. The calculations were carried out using three-dimensional computer modeling. The analysis of the influence of the hole location, their sizes and the angles of inclination of the holes relative to the disk axis on the velocity distribution and the formation of the velocity profile downstream of the disk is the purpose of this study. Scalar and vector fields of velocities downstream of the perforated disk are obtained. Velocity profiles in sections behind the disk are constructed. A comparative analysis of different designs of perforated disks is carried out. The design principles of such flow formers are indicated. The geometric factors influencing the flow structure after the former are revealed. The revealed subtleties and described design principles made it possible to develop straighteners and flow formers based on perforated disks. The final samples of disks and the results of their operation are shown

Heat Transfer under Laminar Flow of Liquid in a Round Pipe

Heat Transfer under Laminar Flow of Liquid in a Round Pipe

On the caloric capacity of irreversible deformation of the plug material in a round pipe

On the caloric capacity of irreversible deformation of the plug material in a round pipe

ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ ПЕРЕПРОФИЛИРОВАНИЯ ВОСЬМИУГОЛЬНЫХ ТРУБ ИЗ КРУГЛЫХ ДЛЯ БАЛОЧНЫХ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ

A new method for converting round pipes into octagonal ones with a ratio of width and height 1/3.018 along the median line of the design section is presented, which maximizes their bearing capacity of bending strength. Its originality has been confirmed by patent examination. The calculation of the optimal parameters of thin-walled octagonal sections is given according to an approximate method tested using profiles from a standard assortment. The entire diagram of changes in the design parameters of octagonal pipes during the transformation of their cross sections from vertical to horizontal configurations is shown, including the transition through a modification with equal dimensions of width and height, the outlines of which have the shape of an equilateral (regular) octagon. The demand for octagonal profile pipes is revealed not only in metal, but also in pipe-concrete structures. A comparative analysis of the design parameters of optimized sections of profile pipes, repurposed from round to oval, flat-oval, semi-flat, rectangular, octagonal, has been performed. Optimized tubular profiles with increased bending strength can be attributed to beam modifications.

MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE HOLLOW PROFILES FORMING PROCESS

Steel alloys containing manganese and boron are increasingly being used in mechanical engineering, including automotive and agricultural sectors. Products of critical application made from such steels, including hollow ones, have a high level of mechanical properties, surface hardness, and wear resistance. These products are obtained by profiling of previously electrically welded round pipes with a hot sheet stamping or pressure treatment (drawing, cold rolling, stamping). Technological parameters of combined processing methods are determined by the results of experimental research, which, due to the complexity and cost of materials, leads to significant expenses. The application of mathematical modeling can reduce the number of experiments and forecast the quality of finished products. The research focuses on investigating the possibility of obtaining square hollow profiles by means of push-pulling through one stand of a pipe welding unit and defining the requirements for geometric parameters of the billet.

Consideration of surface roughness during the design of internal structures for fluid transport produced by additive manufacturing of PEEK

Additive manufacturing offers new possibilities for the design of structural components used in fluid transport. Sections of hydraulic manifolds or hydraulic blocks, parts of fluid pumps or hydraulic motors can now be manufactured with details which were not achievable with conventional manufacturing technologies, e.g., optimization of internal bends to minimize pressure drops or decrease peaks in velocity fields of fluids. However, as geometric features influence operational conditions of structural elements, pressure drop and velocity field also depend on the wall roughness of internal bends. This feature thus also has to be taken into account when designing the internal structure for the given fluid and operating conditions. In this paper, a study on surface roughness produced with additive manufacturing of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is presented. PEEK is known for its excellent thermal and mechanical properties, resistance to wear, chemicals, and temperature which makes it an exciting material choice for structural elements with exceptional performance characteristics. First, flow of water and oil through a round pipe produced with additive manufacturing has been simulated. Two models have been used in simulations, a simplified pipe with a prescribed wall roughness and a detailed pipe with modeled surface roughness. Pressure losses and velocity fields in the pipe were then calculated. Finally, an experiment has been set to measure the pressure losses which are compared to the simulated values.

Analysis and Calculation of Two-Phase Flow in Industrial Pipelines Using Regime Classification

The analysis shows that using regime classification for individual phases, it is possible to obtain a more reliable design scheme for two phase flows. In contrast to the flow structure, the concept of mode is more accessible for calculating an industrial pipeline. In this case, transient processes can be determined and calculated. The analysis shows that in field conditions it is very difficult to determine transition boundaries for flow structures. However, taking into account the structural approach, it is very difficult to determine the boundaries of the flow, and based on the laws of hydrodynamics of a homogeneous liquid and gas, it is possible to determine the transition of one regime to another using the Reynolds number. This technique is based on the theory of the great Russian scientist Academician A.P. Krylov. Let us note that this theory has not yet lost its specialty in the fishing industry. Based on numerous data, a method for calculating the gas-liquid mixture in horizontal pipes is proposed. Based on the laws of homogeneous liquid and gas, an equation for the distribution of speed, flow and pressure loss in a pipeline is obtained. The analysis shows that, based on the laws of homogeneous liquid and gas, it is possible to propose a method for calculating the hydrodynamic parameters of a two-phase flow, such as liquid and gas in a round pipe. This technique is based on the theory of Academician A.P. Krylov, which characterizes the reliability of this technique.

Numerical simulation of air flow and distribution in the blast system of blast furnace

A three-dimensional geometric model of the blast system of the 5500 m3 blast furnace was established in this study. The velocity distribution of the blast system was calculated by OpenFOAM, and the velocity distribution at cross sections of the round pipe and the branch pipe was analysed. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) When the hot air enters the branch pipe, the air flow speed gradually increases and reaches its maximum value (approximately 266.7 m/s) at the tuyere outlet. (2) When the hot air enters the round pipe from the main pipe, there is momentum loss. When the hot air further reaches the opposite side of the junction between the round pipe and the main (Tuyere 1#), the speed of the hot air in the round pipe decreases to the minimum. (3) The maximum air flow average speed of the tuyere outlet is located at Tuyeres 20# and 21# at the junction of the main pipe and the round pipe, which can reach 264.5 m/s. The minimum air flow average velocity of the tuyere outlet is located at Tuyeres 19# and 22#, approximately 258.5 m/s.

Численный эксперимент в задаче о распространении малых возмущений в круглой трубе

Flow of viscous incompressible isothermal liquid in round pipe at moderate Reynolds numbers corresponding to laminar and turbulent modes is considered. The problem is solved in a non-stationary formulation, the spatial coordinate system of Euler is used. As a mathematical algorithm, quasi-hydrodynamic (QHD) equations are used. Within the framework of this algorithm, it was first shown that random perturbations of the input speed in the channel attenuate for small Reynolds numbers and lead to the formation of a turbulent mode for large Reynolds numbers.

Direct Numerical Simulation of Supersonic Gas Flow Through a Circular Cylindrical Channel

The results of the theoretical solution of the problem of braking a supersonic flow in a round pipe based on direct numerical simulation by integrating the Navier – Stokes equations without the use of additional models and empirical constants are shown. Shaded maps of density distribution depending on flow parameters are presented. The flow consists of successive rhombus-shaped shock waves distributed along the entire length of the channel. It is determined that the size of x-shaped structures depends on the flow parameters. At a lower Mach number, the rhombuses have a smaller size and, accordingly, their number increases along the length of the channel. The Reynolds number also affects the size of structures, however, it is less pronounced. With a lower Reynolds number, x-shaped structures have a smaller size. It is shown that over time the flow tends to a stationary state.

STATIONARY MODE OF FLUID FLOW IN THE PIPELINE IN THE PRESENCE OF ASSOCIATED SAMPLING AND PUMPING

Pipeline transportation of oil and petroleum products plays a significant role in the transport system of the Russian Federation. When operating oil pipelines, reliability and energy efficiency are the most important criteria. To achieve these indicators, it is necessary to perform optimal technological modes. When constructing models of technological regimes, a methodology is used in which the movement of oil and petroleum products is considered as steady. Based on this assumption, the throughput, pump operating modes, strength characteristics and other parameters are determined. During the operation of the equipment, almost every day it is necessary to switch from one mode to another, which entails unsteady fluid movement for some time. At the same time, the unsteady mode makes up a small part of the total operating time of the system.The beginning of studies of unsteady fluid processes in pipes dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. N. E. Zhukovsky made a fundamental contribution to the study of this problem. His classic work on water hammer in water pipes was the beginning for the creation of a large number of works in pipe hydraulics. The problem was solved for an ideal elastic fluid, i.e. without taking into account the friction forces against the pipe walls. The resulting formula, according to which the pressure increment is proportional to the velocity, has received numerous experimental confirmations for cases when it is possible to neglect pressure losses to overcome hydraulic resistances. N. E. Zhukovsky also obtained a formula for determining the sound velocity of a liquid droplet in a pipe with elastic walls. It is proved that this speed depends on the pipe material and its thickness.In the future, a large number of works were carried out to study the flow of liquid and gas in round pipes. The fundamental works of I. A. Charny, who obtained a mathematical model in the form of a system of partial differential equations of hyperbolic type, proved fruitful in this direction. Linearization of the equation, taking into account viscosity and hydraulic resistance allowed the researcher to obtain solutions to a number of engineering problems.The introduction of the Dirac function in the description of selectionpumping at specified points made it possible to describe processes in complex pipelines with one partial differential equation.This article discusses a horizontal section of the pipeline with sampling and pumping points. A stationary process for a drip liquid is considered. The problem is solved using the sine-Fourier transform.

Critical heat flux for downward flows in vertical round pipes

Pressurized thermal shock (PTS) is one of the causes of pressure vessel failure during nuclear reactor accidents. Critical heat flux (CHF) for downward flow is an essential thermohydraulic parameter for predicting PTS using nuclear reactor system codes. While many experimental data have been accumulated and many correlations have been proposed for CHF for upward flow, only a few studies exist on downward flow. This study reviewed the literature that measured CHF for downward flow in round pipes and arranged the proposed correlations. Then, we extracted the parameter values that determine experimental conditions and CHF values from the literature and compared the CHF values predicted from the correlation in each study and the measured CHF values under those conditions across the literature. Each correlation shows relatively good prediction accuracy (average prediction accuracy of 10%–30%) for experimental data from their literature, but the accuracies sometimes decrease for experimental data from other literature. No correlation accurately predicts all the experimental data of the literature, indicating an issue in extrapolating existing correlations. Therefore, we developed a correlation that can accurately predict the experimental data of the collected literature. First, we used a neural network to select the essential dimensionless quantities that comprise the correlation. Then, we regarded the prediction accuracy when all candidate dimensionless quantities extracted from the literature were used for the input variables of the network as the achievable limit prediction accuracy and searched for the minimum combination of dimensionless quantities required to achieve it. The results showed that only the dimensionless mass flux (G*) and the ratio of the heating length to the channel diameter (L/D) are the essential parameters to achieve it. We developed a correlation equation using these two dimensionless quantities and achieved 17.6% of the average prediction accuracy. This result considerably improved existing correlation equations with 25%–40% average prediction accuracy for the same experimental data. Furthermore, unlike many existing correlations, it has excellent practical features, such as applicability over wide parameter ranges and no need to separate cases.

A Turbulent Inflow Generation Method for the LES of High Re Flow by Scaling Low Re Flow Data

The rescaling–recycling method (RRM) is usually used to generate turbulent inflow for the LES of compressible wall-bounded flows, which can lead to relatively high computational cost for high Re flows since the mesh resolution increases exponentially with Re number. A turbulent inflow generation method based on the scaling of low Re flow, referred as TIG-LowRe, is proposed, aiming at reducing the computational cost when applying the RRM. To validate the proposed method, the TIG-LowRe method was applied to generate turbulent inflow for the LES of a non-isothermal round jet flow at Re = 86,000. Two cases were carried out with the inflow generated based on two round pipe flows at Re = 10,000 and 24,000. The results show that the mean and fluctuating temperatures of the two cases agree well with the experimental data. In the case of low Re flow at Re = 10,000, the jet flow decays too fast along the axial direction, the mean and fluctuating axial velocities are over-predicted and the radial fluctuating velocity is under-predicted. By increasing the Re of the low Re flow to 24,000, the decay rate of the jet flow decreases and the accuracies of the mean and fluctuating axial velocities are obviously improved, while the radial fluctuating velocity shifts further away from the experimental data. The main reason for the difference between the two cases is that more fine turbulent structure of the inflow in case-Re10000 is lost than in case-Re24000 during the turbulence generation process.