This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Informatio...This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Information such as pipe material and pipe age is collected. The regression approach is developed to evaluate factors which are important and predict the condition using available information. The analysis reveals that the method can be successfully used to predict pipe condition. The specific model obtained can be used to assess the pipes for the given sewer system. For other sewer systems, the method can be directly applied to predict the condition. The results from this research are able to assist municipalities to forecast the condition of sewer pipe mains in an effort to schedule inspection, allocate budget and make decisions.展开更多
The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and stu...The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and studied. The testing results showed that, for straight and elbow pipes of mainsteam piping under theconditions of high temperature and high pressure, the numerical operating performance indexes of their metalchanged with little difference, generally both within 5%, and the Values of elbow were higher than those ofstraight pipes. These phenomena proved that the aging processes of pipe metal at different positions are thesame. And the cause for higher numerical performance indexes of elbow and higher failure rate at elbow posi-tion during operation of steam pipes were investigated.展开更多
With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint o...With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of water utility providers. There is also the potential for significant energy and therefore financial savings to be realised from the adoption of more energy efficient designs approaches. Water utility providers account for a significant proportion of national electricity consumption. The purpose of this research is to determine if, over the long term, opting for a larger diameter pipe at design stage can lead to significant financial and emissions savings for water utility providers when considering pumping mains. Pumping mains are widely used throughout the water and wastewater industry where a gravity solution is not possible. 72 hypothetical water main design scenarios were analysed and the long term financial and environmental impact of each hypothetical water main was assessed. It was found across all design scenarios that larger diameter water mains were capable of delivering the same rate of flow of smaller diameter pipes at a much reduced velocity and requiring reduced pumping power. It was concluded that pumped mains of larger diameters can ultimately be more energy efficient and cost effective over the long term when selected in favour of smaller diameter pumped mains in otherwise identical design scenarios.展开更多
文摘This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Information such as pipe material and pipe age is collected. The regression approach is developed to evaluate factors which are important and predict the condition using available information. The analysis reveals that the method can be successfully used to predict pipe condition. The specific model obtained can be used to assess the pipes for the given sewer system. For other sewer systems, the method can be directly applied to predict the condition. The results from this research are able to assist municipalities to forecast the condition of sewer pipe mains in an effort to schedule inspection, allocate budget and make decisions.
文摘The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and studied. The testing results showed that, for straight and elbow pipes of mainsteam piping under theconditions of high temperature and high pressure, the numerical operating performance indexes of their metalchanged with little difference, generally both within 5%, and the Values of elbow were higher than those ofstraight pipes. These phenomena proved that the aging processes of pipe metal at different positions are thesame. And the cause for higher numerical performance indexes of elbow and higher failure rate at elbow posi-tion during operation of steam pipes were investigated.
文摘With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of water utility providers. There is also the potential for significant energy and therefore financial savings to be realised from the adoption of more energy efficient designs approaches. Water utility providers account for a significant proportion of national electricity consumption. The purpose of this research is to determine if, over the long term, opting for a larger diameter pipe at design stage can lead to significant financial and emissions savings for water utility providers when considering pumping mains. Pumping mains are widely used throughout the water and wastewater industry where a gravity solution is not possible. 72 hypothetical water main design scenarios were analysed and the long term financial and environmental impact of each hypothetical water main was assessed. It was found across all design scenarios that larger diameter water mains were capable of delivering the same rate of flow of smaller diameter pipes at a much reduced velocity and requiring reduced pumping power. It was concluded that pumped mains of larger diameters can ultimately be more energy efficient and cost effective over the long term when selected in favour of smaller diameter pumped mains in otherwise identical design scenarios.
