In this study,we propose a method for estimating the amount of expansion that occurs in subsea pipelines,which could be applied in the design of robust structures that transport oil and gas from offshore wells.We begi...In this study,we propose a method for estimating the amount of expansion that occurs in subsea pipelines,which could be applied in the design of robust structures that transport oil and gas from offshore wells.We begin with a literature review and general discussion of existing estimation methods and terminologies with respect to subsea pipelines.Due to the effects of high pressure and high temperature,the production of fluid from offshore wells is typically caused by physical deformation of subsea structures,e.g.,expansion and contraction during the transportation process.In severe cases,vertical and lateral buckling occurs,which causes a significant negative impact on structural safety,and which is related to on-bottom stability,free-span,structural collapse,and many other factors.In addition,these factors may affect the production rate with respect to flow assurance,wax,and hydration,to name a few.In this study,we developed a simple and efficient method for generating a reliable pipe expansion design in the early stage,which can lead to savings in both cost and computation time.As such,in this paper,we propose an applicable diagram,which we call the standard dimensionless ratio(SDR)versus virtual anchor length(LA)diagram,that utilizes an efficient procedure for estimating subsea pipeline expansion based on applied reliable scenarios.With this user guideline,offshore pipeline structural designers can reliably determine the amount of subsea pipeline expansion and the obtained results will also be useful for the installation,design,and maintenance of the subsea pipeline.展开更多
The results of comprehensive microscopic optical model calculations are pres-ented for the K<sup>+</sup> scattering from <sup>6</sup>Li,<sup>12</sup>C,<sup>28</sup>Si an...The results of comprehensive microscopic optical model calculations are pres-ented for the K<sup>+</sup> scattering from <sup>6</sup>Li,<sup>12</sup>C,<sup>28</sup>Si and <sup>40</sup>Ca at incident momenta 400-800MeV/c.The unconventional medium effect （i.e.the density-dependent correction forthe K<sup>+</sup>-nucleon scattering amplitude） is considered in two approaches.Both results arein agreement with recent experimental data.The influence of the correction on K<sup>+</sup> scat-tering from different nuclei are discussed in detail and only a weak dependence of thein-medium nucleon“swelling”effects on the mass number of target nuclei is found ex-cept for very light loosely-bound nucleus.展开更多
基金Supported by the Technology Innovation Program(Grant No.:10053121 and 10051279) funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MI,Korea)
文摘In this study,we propose a method for estimating the amount of expansion that occurs in subsea pipelines,which could be applied in the design of robust structures that transport oil and gas from offshore wells.We begin with a literature review and general discussion of existing estimation methods and terminologies with respect to subsea pipelines.Due to the effects of high pressure and high temperature,the production of fluid from offshore wells is typically caused by physical deformation of subsea structures,e.g.,expansion and contraction during the transportation process.In severe cases,vertical and lateral buckling occurs,which causes a significant negative impact on structural safety,and which is related to on-bottom stability,free-span,structural collapse,and many other factors.In addition,these factors may affect the production rate with respect to flow assurance,wax,and hydration,to name a few.In this study,we developed a simple and efficient method for generating a reliable pipe expansion design in the early stage,which can lead to savings in both cost and computation time.As such,in this paper,we propose an applicable diagram,which we call the standard dimensionless ratio(SDR)versus virtual anchor length(LA)diagram,that utilizes an efficient procedure for estimating subsea pipeline expansion based on applied reliable scenarios.With this user guideline,offshore pipeline structural designers can reliably determine the amount of subsea pipeline expansion and the obtained results will also be useful for the installation,design,and maintenance of the subsea pipeline.
基金The project supportcd in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The results of comprehensive microscopic optical model calculations are pres-ented for the K<sup>+</sup> scattering from <sup>6</sup>Li,<sup>12</sup>C,<sup>28</sup>Si and <sup>40</sup>Ca at incident momenta 400-800MeV/c.The unconventional medium effect （i.e.the density-dependent correction forthe K<sup>+</sup>-nucleon scattering amplitude） is considered in two approaches.Both results arein agreement with recent experimental data.The influence of the correction on K<sup>+</sup> scat-tering from different nuclei are discussed in detail and only a weak dependence of thein-medium nucleon“swelling”effects on the mass number of target nuclei is found ex-cept for very light loosely-bound nucleus.
