The double-beam system is a crucial foundational structure in industry,with extensive application contexts and significant research value.The double-beam system with damping and gyroscopic effects is termed as the dam...The double-beam system is a crucial foundational structure in industry,with extensive application contexts and significant research value.The double-beam system with damping and gyroscopic effects is termed as the damped gyroscopic double-beam system.In such systems,the orthogonality conditions of the undamped double-beam system are no longer applicable,rendering it impossible to decouple them in modal space using the modal superposition method(MSM) to obtain analytical solutions.Based on the complex modal method and state space method,this paper takes the damped pipe-in-pipe(PIP) system as an example to solve this problem.The concepts of the original system and adjoint system are introduced,and the orthogonality conditions of the damped PIP system are given in the state-space.Based on the derived orthogonality conditions,the transient and steady-state response solutions are obtained.In the numerical discussion section,the convergence and accuracy of the solutions are verified.In addition,the dynamic responses of the system under different excitations and initial conditions are studied,and the forward and reverse synchronous vibrations in the PIP system are discussed.Overall,the method presented in this paper provides a convenient way to analyze the dynamics of the damped gyroscopic double-beam system.展开更多
The dynamic analysis of a pipe system is one of the most crucial problems for the entire mining system. A discrete element method （DEM） is proposed for the analysis of a deep-ocean mining pipe system, including the ...The dynamic analysis of a pipe system is one of the most crucial problems for the entire mining system. A discrete element method （DEM） is proposed for the analysis of a deep-ocean mining pipe system, including the lift pipe, pump, buffer and flexible hose. By the discrete element method, the pipe is divided into some rigid elements that are linked by flexible connectors. First, two examples representing static analysis and dynamic analysis respectively are given to show that the DEM model is feasible. Then the three-dimensional DEM model is used for dynamic analysis of the mining pipe system. The dynamic motions of the entire mining pipe system under different work conditions are discussed. Some suggestions are made for the actual operation of deep-ocean mining systems.展开更多
The coupling vibration of a hydraulic pipe system consisting of two pipes is studied.The pipes are installed in parallel and fixed at their ends,and are restrained by clips to one bracket at their middle points.The pi...The coupling vibration of a hydraulic pipe system consisting of two pipes is studied.The pipes are installed in parallel and fixed at their ends,and are restrained by clips to one bracket at their middle points.The pipe subjected to the basement excitation at the left end is named as the active pipe,while the pipe without excitation is called the passive pipe.The clips between the two pipes are the bridge for the vibration energy.The adjacent natural frequencies will enhance the vibration coupling.The governing equation of the coupled system is deduced by the generalized Hamilton principle,and is discretized to the modal space.The modal correction is used during the discretization.The investigation on the natural characters indicates that the adjacent natural frequencies can be adjusted by the stiffness of the two clips and bracket.The harmonic balance method(HBM)is used to study the responses in the adjacent natural frequency region.The results show that the vibration energy transmits from the active pipe to the passive pipe swimmingly via the clips together with a flexible bracket,while the locations of them are not node points.The adjacent natural frequencies may arouse wide resonance curves with two peaks for both pipes.The stiffness of the clip and bracket can release the vibration coupling.It is suggested that the stiffness of the clip on the passive pipe should be weak and the bracket should be strong enough.In this way,the vibration energy is reflected by the almost rigid bracket,and is hard to transfer to the passive pipe via a soft clip.The best choice is to set the clips at the pipe node points.The current work gives some suggestions for weakening the coupled vibration during the dynamic design of a coupled hydraulic pipe system.展开更多
This study is the result of ongoing research for a European Union 7th Framework Program Project regarding energy converters for very low heads, and aims to analyze optimization of new cost-effective hydraulic turbine ...This study is the result of ongoing research for a European Union 7th Framework Program Project regarding energy converters for very low heads, and aims to analyze optimization of new cost-effective hydraulic turbine designs for possible implementation in water supply systems （WSSs） or in other pressurized water pipe infrastructures, such as irrigation, wastewater, or drainage systems. A new methodology is presented based on a theoretical, technical and economic analysis. Viability studies focused on small power values for different pipe systems were investigated. Detailed analyses of alternative typical volumetric energy converters were conducted on the basis of mathematical and physical fundamentals as well as computational fluid dynamics （CFD） associated with the interaction between the flow conditions and the system operation. Important constraints （e.g., size, stability, efficiency, and continuous steady flow conditions） can be identified and a search for alternative rotary yolumetric converters is being conducted. As promising cost-effective solutions for the coming years, adapted rotor-dynamic turbomachines and non-conventional axial propeller devices were analyzed based on the basic principles of pumps operating as turbines, as well as through an extensive comparison between simulations and experimental tests.展开更多
The vibration failure of pipe system of aeroengine seriously influences the safety of aircraft.Its damping design is determined by the selection of the design target,method and their feasibility.Five objective functio...The vibration failure of pipe system of aeroengine seriously influences the safety of aircraft.Its damping design is determined by the selection of the design target,method and their feasibility.Five objective functions for the vibration design of a pipeline or pipe system are introduced,namely,the frequency,amplitude,transfer ratio,curvature and deformation energy as options for the optimization process.The genetic algorithms(GA)are adopted as the opti- mization method,in which the selection of the adaptive genetic operators and the method of implementation of the GA process are crucial.The optimization procedure for all the above ob- jective functions is carried out using GA on the basis of finite element software-MSC/NASTRAN. The optimal solutions of these functions and the stress distribution on the structure are calculated and compared through an example,and their characteristics are analyzed.Finally we put forward two new objective functions,curvature and deformation energy for pipe system optimization.The calculations show that using the curvature as the objective function can reflect the case of minimal stress,and the optimization results using the deformation energy represent lesser and more uni- form stress distribution.The calculation results and process showed that the genetic algorithms can effectively implement damping design of engine pipelines and satisfy the efficient engineering design requirement.展开更多
The flow field in junction is complicated due to the ripple property of oil flow velocity and different frequencies of two pumps in aircraft. In this study, the flow fields of T-junction and Y-junction were analyzed u...The flow field in junction is complicated due to the ripple property of oil flow velocity and different frequencies of two pumps in aircraft. In this study, the flow fields of T-junction and Y-junction were analyzed using shear stress transport （SST） model in ANSYS/CFX software. The simulation results identified the variation rule of velocity peak in T-junction with different frequencies and phase-differences, meanwhile, the eddy and velocity shock existed in the corner of the T-junction, and the limit working state was obtained. Although the eddy disappeared in Y-junction, the velocity shock and pressure loss were still too big. To address these faults, an arc-junction was designed. Based on the flow fields of arc-junction, the eddy in the junction corner disappeared and the maximum of velocity peak declined compared to T-and Y-junction. Additionally, 8 series of arc-junction with different radiuses were tested to get the variation rule of velocity peak. Through the computation of the pressure loss of three junctions, the arc-junction had a lowest loss value, and its pressure loss reached the minimum value when the curvature radius is 35.42 mm, meanwhile, the velocity shock has decreased in a low phase.展开更多
The pipe system roles as a main bridge between membrane modules and pumps in membrane water treatment plants. Membrane operation modes generally consist of filtration and backwash processes in a normal mode, a pressur...The pipe system roles as a main bridge between membrane modules and pumps in membrane water treatment plants. Membrane operation modes generally consist of filtration and backwash processes in a normal mode, a pressure decay test as an integrity test and a chemical circulation through pipe system in a cleaning mode. Thus factors effecting on membrane performance should be sufficiently considered before design and operation. This study evaluated flow analysis for vibration diagnostic and evaluation of the fatigue lifetime in the microfiltration system applied for a drinking water treatment plant. Vibration of main membrane pipelines was measured to identify the source of vibration. Also natural frequency and fluid dynamics was calculated by computational fluid dynamics. It showed that maximum magnitude frequencies were at 12 Hz and 22 Hz, respectively at water and air pipeline during filtration and backwash. Backwash process caused mainly vibration on the backwash water pipe. The calculated frequency from analysis of frequency response and CFD was in a good agreement with the measured frequency. Fatigue analysis showed that pipelines were getting little damage caused by vibration. Fatigue lifetime was predicted more than 15 years under the operation condition of daily filtration, and more than 27 years under the operation condition of a daily backwash mode, resulting in minor damage on the pipe lifetime.展开更多
Bernoulli’s principle states that an increase in the speed of a fluid is directly related to the decrease in the fluid’s potential energy. Many engineers refer to Bernoulli’s equations to calculate the pressure of ...Bernoulli’s principle states that an increase in the speed of a fluid is directly related to the decrease in the fluid’s potential energy. Many engineers refer to Bernoulli’s equations to calculate the pressure of a system. The objective of this undergraduate research endeavor is to illustrate the accuracy of his theory and apply it to one of the most common fluid systems in residential homes, a pump pipe system. The research team consisted of a diverse body of undergraduate students with different educational and cultural backgrounds. Completing this objective further improved every member’s problem solving, communication skills, self-confidence, ability to rationalize and transcribe physical phenomena as well visually express them to rest of the engineering community. The findings of this research showed a relationship between various parameters such as, pipe length, pipe roughness, diameter, and specific gravity of the liquid.展开更多
To improve the thermal performance and temperature uniformity of battery pack,this paper presents a novel battery thermal management system(BTMS)that integrates oscillating heat pipe(OHP)technology with liquid cooling...To improve the thermal performance and temperature uniformity of battery pack,this paper presents a novel battery thermal management system(BTMS)that integrates oscillating heat pipe(OHP)technology with liquid cooling.The primary innovation of the new hybrid BTMS lies in the use of an OHP with vertically arranged evaporator and condenser,enabling dual heat transfer pathways through liquid cooling plate and OHP.This study experimentally investigates the performance characteristics of the⊥-shaped OHP and hybrid BTMS.Results show that lower filling ratios significantly enhance the OHP’s startup performance but reduce operational stability,with optimal performance achieved at a 26.1%filling ratio.Acetone,as a single working fluid,exhibited superior heat transfer performance under low-load conditions compared to mixed fluids,while the acetone/ethanol mixture,forming a non-azeotropic solution,minimized temperature fluctuations.At 100 W,the⊥-shaped OHP with a horizontally arranged evaporator demonstrated better heat transfer performance than 2D-OHP designs.Compared to a liquid BTMS using water coolant at 280 W,the hybrid BTMS reduced the equivalent thermal resistance(RBTMS)and maximum temperature difference(ΔTmax)by 8.06%and 19.1%,respectively.When graphene nanofluid was used as the coolant in hybrid BTMS,the battery pack’s average temperature(Tb)dropped from 52.2℃ to 47.9℃,with RBTMS andΔTmax decreasing by 20.1%and 32.7%,respectively.These findings underscore the hybrid BTMS’s suitability for high heat load applications,offering a promising solution for electric vehicle thermal management.展开更多
This study investigates the feasibility of a novel dual two-phase cooling system for thermal management in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles(EVs).The proposed system aims to combine low-boiling dielectri...This study investigates the feasibility of a novel dual two-phase cooling system for thermal management in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles(EVs).The proposed system aims to combine low-boiling dielectric fluid immersion cooling and pulsating heat pipes(PHPs),in order to leverage the advantages of both technologies for efficient heat dissipation in a completely passive configuration.Experimental evaluations conducted under different discharge conditions demonstrate that the systemeffectivelymaintains battery temperatureswithin the optimal range of 20–40℃,with enhanced temperature uniformity and stability.While the PHP exhibited minimal impact at low power,its role became critical under higher discharge rates,ensuring efficient vapor condensation and pressure stability.The results highlight the potential of this passive cooling system to improve battery performance and safety,supporting its application in EV battery thermal management.Future work aims to optimize design parameters and evaluate real battery modules under ultra-fast charging scenarios.展开更多
Targeting spontaneous coal combustion during stacking,we developed an efficient heat dissipation&self-supplied wireless temperature measurement system(SPWTM)with gravity heat pipe-thermoelectric integration for du...Targeting spontaneous coal combustion during stacking,we developed an efficient heat dissipation&self-supplied wireless temperature measurement system(SPWTM)with gravity heat pipe-thermoelectric integration for dual safety.The heat transfer characteristics and temperature measurement optimization of the system are experimentally investigated and verified in practical applications.The results show that,firstly,the effects of coal pile heat production power and burial depth,along with heat pipe startup and heat transfer characteristics.At 60 cmburial depth,the condensation section dissipates 98%coal pile heat via natural convection.Secondly,for the temperature measurement error caused by the heat pipe heat transfer temperature difference,the correction method of“superimposing the measured value with the heat transfer temperature difference”is proposed,and the higher the coal temperature,the better the temperature measurement accuracy.Finally,the system can quickly(≤1 h)reduce the temperature of the coal pile to the spontaneous combustion point,significantly inhibiting the spontaneous combustion phenomenon,the maximum temperature does not exceed 49.2℃.Meanwhile,it utilizes waste heat to drive thermoelectric power generation,realizing self-supplied,unattended,and long-term accurate temperature measurement and warning.In a word,synergistic active heat dissipation and self-powered temperature monitoring-warning ensure dual coal pile thermal safety.展开更多
Centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe is a high-temperature,semi-continuous production process.However,conducting laboratory research on the solidification process of centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe presen...Centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe is a high-temperature,semi-continuous production process.However,conducting laboratory research on the solidification process of centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe presents significant challenges.In this study,a novel research method was introduced for investigating the solidification process of ductile iron pipe,namely thermal simulation of ductile iron pipe.Comparative research was conducted on the microstructure and properties of the thermal simulation sample and the ductile iron pipe.The findings indicate that the thermal simulation sample and ductile iron pipe exhibit good heat transfer similarity and microstructure similarity.The difference of cooling rate between thermal simulation sample and ductile pipe is less than 0.24℃·s^(-1),and the difference of microstructure content of free cementite,ferrite,and pearlite is less than 5%.The tensile strength of annealed ductile iron pipe is 466 MPa,with an elongation of 16.1%and a Brinell hardness of 156.5 HBW.In comparison,the tensile strength of annealed thermal simulation sample is 482.0 MPa,with an elongation of 15.5%and a Brinell hardness of 159.0 HBW.These results suggest that the thermal simulation experimental research method is both scientific and feasible,offering an objective,reliable,and cost-effective approach to laboratory research on ductile iron pipe.展开更多
Developing precision forming of magnesium alloy micro-grooved heat pipes is of great significance for improving the lightweight level of aerospace thermal management systems.In this paper,the electrically-assisted ext...Developing precision forming of magnesium alloy micro-grooved heat pipes is of great significance for improving the lightweight level of aerospace thermal management systems.In this paper,the electrically-assisted extrusion of magnesium alloy heat pipes is explored,and the effects of extrusion and electrical parameters on the forming accuracy,microstructures,and mechanical properties are studied.Finite element simulation found that electrifying the extrusion ram and preheating the extrusion cylinder could effectively ensure the billet temperature,and an extrusion window(30-60 s)could be obtained.Reducing the extrusion velocity and increasing the current could both reduce the extrusion load.Within the range of the studied parameters,the micro-grooved heat pipes are relatively fully formed.It is found that increasing the extrusion velocity and electrical parameters would increase the grain size of the magnesium alloy.While the electrical parameter increases from 0 to 300 A,the grain size increases from~5.9 to~12.6μm,and the tensile strength and yield strength of the extruded profiles are also 20.7%and 16.8%lower than those without current.The tensile fracture surface shows that under the parameters of high extrusion velocity and high current,the fracture morphology changes from dimples and cleavage planes to large-area river patterns,and the fracture mode changes from the mixed ductile-brittle fracture to the brittle fracture.Under the extrusion parameters of 0.5 mm/s and 100 A,the extrusion load is reduced by 1.0-1.6 T,the cross-sectional filling rate is as high as 97.5%,and the size deviation of the micro-ribs(0.8 mm)is only±5μm.Simultaneously,under these parameters,the grain size does not significantly coarsen,and the strength and plasticity of the heat pipe increase slightly.This work provides theoretical and technical support for the development of precision forming technology of lightweight aerospace heat pipes.展开更多
Uncertain parameters are widespread in engineering systems.This study investigates the modal analysis of a fluid-conveying pipe subjected to elastic supports with unknown-but-bound parameters.The governing equation fo...Uncertain parameters are widespread in engineering systems.This study investigates the modal analysis of a fluid-conveying pipe subjected to elastic supports with unknown-but-bound parameters.The governing equation for the elastically supported fluid-conveying pipe is transformed into ordinary differential equations using the Galerkin truncation method.The Chebyshev interval approach,integrated with the assumed mode method is then used to investigate the effects of uncertainties of support stiffness,fluid speed,and pipe length on the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the pipe.Additionally,both symmetrical and asymmetrical support stiffnesses are discussed.The accuracy and effectiveness of the Chebyshev interval approach are verified through comparison with the Monte Carlo method.The results reveal that,for the same deviation coefficient,uncertainties in symmetrical support stiffness have a greater impact on the first four natural frequencies than those of the asymmetrical one.There may be significant differences in the sensitivity of natural frequencies and mode shapes of the same order to uncertain parameters.Notably,mode shapes susceptible to uncertain parameters exhibit wider fluctuation intervals near the elastic supports,requiring more attention.展开更多
As a controllable power generation method requiring no energy storage,Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC)technology demonstrates characteristics of abundant reserves,low pollution,and round-the-clock stable operatio...As a controllable power generation method requiring no energy storage,Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC)technology demonstrates characteristics of abundant reserves,low pollution,and round-the-clock stable operation.The free-standing cold-water pipe(CWP)in the system withstands various complex loads during operation,posing potential failure risks.To reveal the deformation and stress mechanisms of OTEC CWPs,this study first analyzes wave particle velocity and acceleration to determine wave loads at different water depths.Based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam model,a quasi-static load calculation model for OTEC CWPs was established.The governing equations were discretized using the finite difference method,and matrix equations were solved to analyze bending deformation,bending moments,and surface stresses at discrete points along the pipe.Results indicate that water depths within 50 m represent a critical zone where wave particle velocity,acceleration,and wave loads exhibit significant variations in harmonic patterns,while beyond 50 m depth wave loads decrease linearly.Ocean currents and surface wind-driven currents substantially influence the CWP’s lateral displacement.Considering the effect of clump weights,the maximum lateral displacement occurs at 600–800 m below sea level.Utilizing large-wall-thickness high-strength pipes at the top section significantly enhances the structural safety of the CWP system.展开更多
A new kind of governing equations for water hammer based on the elasticcolumn theory was proposed and adopted to analyse water hammer phenomenon in the pipe system with avertical column surge chamber and water level f...A new kind of governing equations for water hammer based on the elasticcolumn theory was proposed and adopted to analyse water hammer phenomenon in the pipe system with avertical column surge chamber and water level fluctuation in the surge chamber during pressuretransient. The wrongness existing in the classical governing equations for water hammer wasanalysed. A typical reservoir-valve pipe system was chosen as an example to verify the new governingequations numerically and experimentally. The finite difference method based on the method ofcharacteristics was used to solve numerically the nonlinear characteristic equations. The temporalevolutions of transient volume flux and head and of water level fluctuation for various surgechamber configurations were worked out, assuming that the air in the surge chamber are compressible.The relevant experiment was conducted to verify the new governing equations and numerical method.The numerical and experimental results show that the new governing equations are valid and theconventional assumption that the pressure head at the base of a surge chamber equals that of thestatic head above it during pressure transient is not always valid. The surge chamber generallyreises the period of transient pressure wave in pipe system, reduces the maximum pressure envelopeand lifts the minimum envelope substantially. The water level fluctuation in the surge chamber wasnumerically and experimentally observed. Increasing the size of the surge chamber and/or decreasingthe initial air pressure in the surge chamber enhance the effectiveness of the surge chamber insuppressing pressure wave.展开更多
Seperated heat pipe systems are widely used in the fields of waste heat recovery and air conditioning due to their high heat transfer capability,and optimization of heat transfer process plays an important role in hig...Seperated heat pipe systems are widely used in the fields of waste heat recovery and air conditioning due to their high heat transfer capability,and optimization of heat transfer process plays an important role in high-efficiency energy utilization and energy conservation.In this paper,the entransy dissipation analysis is conducted for the separated heat pipe system,and the result indicates that minimum thermal resistance principle is applicable to the optimization of the separated heat pipe system.Whether in the applications of waste heat recovery or air conditioning,the smaller the entransy-dissipation-based thermal re-sistance of the separated heat pipe system is,the better the heat transfer performance will be.Based on the minimum thermal resistance principle,the optimal area allocation relationship between evaporator and condenser is deduced,which is numeri-cally verified in the optimation design of separated heat pipe system.展开更多
The method of characteristics was adopted to analyze water level fluctuationexisting in Bull-Horn surge chamber in reservoir-valve pipe system during waterhammer caused byvalve closure operation. The Finite Difference...The method of characteristics was adopted to analyze water level fluctuationexisting in Bull-Horn surge chamber in reservoir-valve pipe system during waterhammer caused byvalve closure operation. The Finite Difference Method (FDM) based on the method of characteristicswas used to solve numerically the nonlinear two-parameter characteristic equations governingwaterhammer. The finite fixed mesh was applied to obtaining the discrete form of the governingequations and discrete flow-field. The temporal trends of the y -directional flow, water level,velocity of water level and head difference for different heights of water in surge chamber,diameters of cylinder, cutting angles of surge chamber, lengths of horizontal cylinder and lengthsof inclined cylinder were obtained under the condition that the air in surge chamber iscompressible. The conclusions on water level fluctuation in Bull-Horn surge chamber were given basedon the analyses of the obtained transient numerical results. These conclusions can play a guidingrole in designing pipe system and executing surge suppression.展开更多
The filling and solidification of a malleable iron pipe casting manufactured by DISA casting mold line with different design parameters were calculated by using software MAGMASOFT. Then the shrinkage porosity was pred...The filling and solidification of a malleable iron pipe casting manufactured by DISA casting mold line with different design parameters were calculated by using software MAGMASOFT. Then the shrinkage porosity was predicted by thermal criterion. Based on the simulation results, the influences of the runner ratio and feeder position on the porosity were discussed. The results show that synchronization of injection can be significantly influenced by the size of downsprue section, and an de-sign structure of DISA gating system was used to solve the problem of flow imbalance in the filling procegs. At the same time, the riser was designed on the hotspot for feeding shrinkage. At last, the optimizated gating system and feeding system were ac-complished to eliminate shrinkage porosity.展开更多
The simulation model of a valve control hydraulic system with long pipe isestablished in Simulink4.0, and then the step responses of the systems with difference pipeparameters are investigated by simulation. Simulatio...The simulation model of a valve control hydraulic system with long pipe isestablished in Simulink4.0, and then the step responses of the systems with difference pipeparameters are investigated by simulation. Simulation results show that the long pipes will slowdown the step response of system and make it fluctuate periodically. The results of simulationconform to the results of experiment on the whole, which proves the mathematic model is correct.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 12272323)。
文摘The double-beam system is a crucial foundational structure in industry,with extensive application contexts and significant research value.The double-beam system with damping and gyroscopic effects is termed as the damped gyroscopic double-beam system.In such systems,the orthogonality conditions of the undamped double-beam system are no longer applicable,rendering it impossible to decouple them in modal space using the modal superposition method(MSM) to obtain analytical solutions.Based on the complex modal method and state space method,this paper takes the damped pipe-in-pipe(PIP) system as an example to solve this problem.The concepts of the original system and adjoint system are introduced,and the orthogonality conditions of the damped PIP system are given in the state-space.Based on the derived orthogonality conditions,the transient and steady-state response solutions are obtained.In the numerical discussion section,the convergence and accuracy of the solutions are verified.In addition,the dynamic responses of the system under different excitations and initial conditions are studied,and the forward and reverse synchronous vibrations in the PIP system are discussed.Overall,the method presented in this paper provides a convenient way to analyze the dynamics of the damped gyroscopic double-beam system.
基金This researchis part of a project financially supported by the National Natural Science Goundation of China(GrantNo.50275152)National Deep-Sea Technology Project of Development and Research.(Grant No.DY105-3-2-2)
文摘The dynamic analysis of a pipe system is one of the most crucial problems for the entire mining system. A discrete element method （DEM） is proposed for the analysis of a deep-ocean mining pipe system, including the lift pipe, pump, buffer and flexible hose. By the discrete element method, the pipe is divided into some rigid elements that are linked by flexible connectors. First, two examples representing static analysis and dynamic analysis respectively are given to show that the DEM model is feasible. Then the three-dimensional DEM model is used for dynamic analysis of the mining pipe system. The dynamic motions of the entire mining pipe system under different work conditions are discussed. Some suggestions are made for the actual operation of deep-ocean mining systems.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12002195)the Pujiang Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission of China(No.20PJ1404000)。
文摘The coupling vibration of a hydraulic pipe system consisting of two pipes is studied.The pipes are installed in parallel and fixed at their ends,and are restrained by clips to one bracket at their middle points.The pipe subjected to the basement excitation at the left end is named as the active pipe,while the pipe without excitation is called the passive pipe.The clips between the two pipes are the bridge for the vibration energy.The adjacent natural frequencies will enhance the vibration coupling.The governing equation of the coupled system is deduced by the generalized Hamilton principle,and is discretized to the modal space.The modal correction is used during the discretization.The investigation on the natural characters indicates that the adjacent natural frequencies can be adjusted by the stiffness of the two clips and bracket.The harmonic balance method(HBM)is used to study the responses in the adjacent natural frequency region.The results show that the vibration energy transmits from the active pipe to the passive pipe swimmingly via the clips together with a flexible bracket,while the locations of them are not node points.The adjacent natural frequencies may arouse wide resonance curves with two peaks for both pipes.The stiffness of the clip and bracket can release the vibration coupling.It is suggested that the stiffness of the clip on the passive pipe should be weak and the bracket should be strong enough.In this way,the vibration energy is reflected by the almost rigid bracket,and is hard to transfer to the passive pipe via a soft clip.The best choice is to set the clips at the pipe node points.The current work gives some suggestions for weakening the coupled vibration during the dynamic design of a coupled hydraulic pipe system.
基金supported by the FCT (PTDC/ECM/65731/2006)the 7FP European HYLOW Project (Grant No. 212423)
文摘This study is the result of ongoing research for a European Union 7th Framework Program Project regarding energy converters for very low heads, and aims to analyze optimization of new cost-effective hydraulic turbine designs for possible implementation in water supply systems （WSSs） or in other pressurized water pipe infrastructures, such as irrigation, wastewater, or drainage systems. A new methodology is presented based on a theoretical, technical and economic analysis. Viability studies focused on small power values for different pipe systems were investigated. Detailed analyses of alternative typical volumetric energy converters were conducted on the basis of mathematical and physical fundamentals as well as computational fluid dynamics （CFD） associated with the interaction between the flow conditions and the system operation. Important constraints （e.g., size, stability, efficiency, and continuous steady flow conditions） can be identified and a search for alternative rotary yolumetric converters is being conducted. As promising cost-effective solutions for the coming years, adapted rotor-dynamic turbomachines and non-conventional axial propeller devices were analyzed based on the basic principles of pumps operating as turbines, as well as through an extensive comparison between simulations and experimental tests.
基金Project supported by Shenyang Aviation Engine Institute of Aviation Industrial Group(No.2483-9704).
文摘The vibration failure of pipe system of aeroengine seriously influences the safety of aircraft.Its damping design is determined by the selection of the design target,method and their feasibility.Five objective functions for the vibration design of a pipeline or pipe system are introduced,namely,the frequency,amplitude,transfer ratio,curvature and deformation energy as options for the optimization process.The genetic algorithms(GA)are adopted as the opti- mization method,in which the selection of the adaptive genetic operators and the method of implementation of the GA process are crucial.The optimization procedure for all the above ob- jective functions is carried out using GA on the basis of finite element software-MSC/NASTRAN. The optimal solutions of these functions and the stress distribution on the structure are calculated and compared through an example,and their characteristics are analyzed.Finally we put forward two new objective functions,curvature and deformation energy for pipe system optimization.The calculations show that using the curvature as the objective function can reflect the case of minimal stress,and the optimization results using the deformation energy represent lesser and more uni- form stress distribution.The calculation results and process showed that the genetic algorithms can effectively implement damping design of engine pipelines and satisfy the efficient engineering design requirement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51175014)
文摘The flow field in junction is complicated due to the ripple property of oil flow velocity and different frequencies of two pumps in aircraft. In this study, the flow fields of T-junction and Y-junction were analyzed using shear stress transport （SST） model in ANSYS/CFX software. The simulation results identified the variation rule of velocity peak in T-junction with different frequencies and phase-differences, meanwhile, the eddy and velocity shock existed in the corner of the T-junction, and the limit working state was obtained. Although the eddy disappeared in Y-junction, the velocity shock and pressure loss were still too big. To address these faults, an arc-junction was designed. Based on the flow fields of arc-junction, the eddy in the junction corner disappeared and the maximum of velocity peak declined compared to T-and Y-junction. Additionally, 8 series of arc-junction with different radiuses were tested to get the variation rule of velocity peak. Through the computation of the pressure loss of three junctions, the arc-junction had a lowest loss value, and its pressure loss reached the minimum value when the curvature radius is 35.42 mm, meanwhile, the velocity shock has decreased in a low phase.
文摘The pipe system roles as a main bridge between membrane modules and pumps in membrane water treatment plants. Membrane operation modes generally consist of filtration and backwash processes in a normal mode, a pressure decay test as an integrity test and a chemical circulation through pipe system in a cleaning mode. Thus factors effecting on membrane performance should be sufficiently considered before design and operation. This study evaluated flow analysis for vibration diagnostic and evaluation of the fatigue lifetime in the microfiltration system applied for a drinking water treatment plant. Vibration of main membrane pipelines was measured to identify the source of vibration. Also natural frequency and fluid dynamics was calculated by computational fluid dynamics. It showed that maximum magnitude frequencies were at 12 Hz and 22 Hz, respectively at water and air pipeline during filtration and backwash. Backwash process caused mainly vibration on the backwash water pipe. The calculated frequency from analysis of frequency response and CFD was in a good agreement with the measured frequency. Fatigue analysis showed that pipelines were getting little damage caused by vibration. Fatigue lifetime was predicted more than 15 years under the operation condition of daily filtration, and more than 27 years under the operation condition of a daily backwash mode, resulting in minor damage on the pipe lifetime.
文摘Bernoulli’s principle states that an increase in the speed of a fluid is directly related to the decrease in the fluid’s potential energy. Many engineers refer to Bernoulli’s equations to calculate the pressure of a system. The objective of this undergraduate research endeavor is to illustrate the accuracy of his theory and apply it to one of the most common fluid systems in residential homes, a pump pipe system. The research team consisted of a diverse body of undergraduate students with different educational and cultural backgrounds. Completing this objective further improved every member’s problem solving, communication skills, self-confidence, ability to rationalize and transcribe physical phenomena as well visually express them to rest of the engineering community. The findings of this research showed a relationship between various parameters such as, pipe length, pipe roughness, diameter, and specific gravity of the liquid.
基金funded by the Science and Technology Research Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education(GJJ2404911)the Ministry of Higher Education,Malaysia through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme:FRGS/1/2024/TK10/UMP/02/15 and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah(RDU240117).
文摘To improve the thermal performance and temperature uniformity of battery pack,this paper presents a novel battery thermal management system(BTMS)that integrates oscillating heat pipe(OHP)technology with liquid cooling.The primary innovation of the new hybrid BTMS lies in the use of an OHP with vertically arranged evaporator and condenser,enabling dual heat transfer pathways through liquid cooling plate and OHP.This study experimentally investigates the performance characteristics of the⊥-shaped OHP and hybrid BTMS.Results show that lower filling ratios significantly enhance the OHP’s startup performance but reduce operational stability,with optimal performance achieved at a 26.1%filling ratio.Acetone,as a single working fluid,exhibited superior heat transfer performance under low-load conditions compared to mixed fluids,while the acetone/ethanol mixture,forming a non-azeotropic solution,minimized temperature fluctuations.At 100 W,the⊥-shaped OHP with a horizontally arranged evaporator demonstrated better heat transfer performance than 2D-OHP designs.Compared to a liquid BTMS using water coolant at 280 W,the hybrid BTMS reduced the equivalent thermal resistance(RBTMS)and maximum temperature difference(ΔTmax)by 8.06%and 19.1%,respectively.When graphene nanofluid was used as the coolant in hybrid BTMS,the battery pack’s average temperature(Tb)dropped from 52.2℃ to 47.9℃,with RBTMS andΔTmax decreasing by 20.1%and 32.7%,respectively.These findings underscore the hybrid BTMS’s suitability for high heat load applications,offering a promising solution for electric vehicle thermal management.
基金National Recovery and Resilience Plan(NRRP)Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.5-Call for tender No.3277 of 30/12/2021 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU(Award Number:Project code ECS00000033,Concession Decree No.1052 of 23 June 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of,CUP D93C22000460001,“Ecosystem for Sustainable Transition in Emilia-Romagna”(Ecosister)).
文摘This study investigates the feasibility of a novel dual two-phase cooling system for thermal management in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles(EVs).The proposed system aims to combine low-boiling dielectric fluid immersion cooling and pulsating heat pipes(PHPs),in order to leverage the advantages of both technologies for efficient heat dissipation in a completely passive configuration.Experimental evaluations conducted under different discharge conditions demonstrate that the systemeffectivelymaintains battery temperatureswithin the optimal range of 20–40℃,with enhanced temperature uniformity and stability.While the PHP exhibited minimal impact at low power,its role became critical under higher discharge rates,ensuring efficient vapor condensation and pressure stability.The results highlight the potential of this passive cooling system to improve battery performance and safety,supporting its application in EV battery thermal management.Future work aims to optimize design parameters and evaluate real battery modules under ultra-fast charging scenarios.
基金supported by the Engineering Research Centre for Digital Grid Technology for Coordinating New Energy under Grant[Grant number 2021GCZX003]Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects under Grant[Grant number 202301CF070031]+2 种基金Hundred Talents Project 2023 under Grant[Grant number B0201001]2024 Distinctive Innovation Scientific Research Projects for Higher Education Institutions[Grant number 2024KTSCX157]Young Innovative Talent Project under Grant[Grant numbers K0223021,K0224014].
文摘Targeting spontaneous coal combustion during stacking,we developed an efficient heat dissipation&self-supplied wireless temperature measurement system(SPWTM)with gravity heat pipe-thermoelectric integration for dual safety.The heat transfer characteristics and temperature measurement optimization of the system are experimentally investigated and verified in practical applications.The results show that,firstly,the effects of coal pile heat production power and burial depth,along with heat pipe startup and heat transfer characteristics.At 60 cmburial depth,the condensation section dissipates 98%coal pile heat via natural convection.Secondly,for the temperature measurement error caused by the heat pipe heat transfer temperature difference,the correction method of“superimposing the measured value with the heat transfer temperature difference”is proposed,and the higher the coal temperature,the better the temperature measurement accuracy.Finally,the system can quickly(≤1 h)reduce the temperature of the coal pile to the spontaneous combustion point,significantly inhibiting the spontaneous combustion phenomenon,the maximum temperature does not exceed 49.2℃.Meanwhile,it utilizes waste heat to drive thermoelectric power generation,realizing self-supplied,unattended,and long-term accurate temperature measurement and warning.In a word,synergistic active heat dissipation and self-powered temperature monitoring-warning ensure dual coal pile thermal safety.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52130109)。
文摘Centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe is a high-temperature,semi-continuous production process.However,conducting laboratory research on the solidification process of centrifugal casting of ductile iron pipe presents significant challenges.In this study,a novel research method was introduced for investigating the solidification process of ductile iron pipe,namely thermal simulation of ductile iron pipe.Comparative research was conducted on the microstructure and properties of the thermal simulation sample and the ductile iron pipe.The findings indicate that the thermal simulation sample and ductile iron pipe exhibit good heat transfer similarity and microstructure similarity.The difference of cooling rate between thermal simulation sample and ductile pipe is less than 0.24℃·s^(-1),and the difference of microstructure content of free cementite,ferrite,and pearlite is less than 5%.The tensile strength of annealed ductile iron pipe is 466 MPa,with an elongation of 16.1%and a Brinell hardness of 156.5 HBW.In comparison,the tensile strength of annealed thermal simulation sample is 482.0 MPa,with an elongation of 15.5%and a Brinell hardness of 159.0 HBW.These results suggest that the thermal simulation experimental research method is both scientific and feasible,offering an objective,reliable,and cost-effective approach to laboratory research on ductile iron pipe.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U24B2056,52505361)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2025M774308)。
文摘Developing precision forming of magnesium alloy micro-grooved heat pipes is of great significance for improving the lightweight level of aerospace thermal management systems.In this paper,the electrically-assisted extrusion of magnesium alloy heat pipes is explored,and the effects of extrusion and electrical parameters on the forming accuracy,microstructures,and mechanical properties are studied.Finite element simulation found that electrifying the extrusion ram and preheating the extrusion cylinder could effectively ensure the billet temperature,and an extrusion window(30-60 s)could be obtained.Reducing the extrusion velocity and increasing the current could both reduce the extrusion load.Within the range of the studied parameters,the micro-grooved heat pipes are relatively fully formed.It is found that increasing the extrusion velocity and electrical parameters would increase the grain size of the magnesium alloy.While the electrical parameter increases from 0 to 300 A,the grain size increases from~5.9 to~12.6μm,and the tensile strength and yield strength of the extruded profiles are also 20.7%and 16.8%lower than those without current.The tensile fracture surface shows that under the parameters of high extrusion velocity and high current,the fracture morphology changes from dimples and cleavage planes to large-area river patterns,and the fracture mode changes from the mixed ductile-brittle fracture to the brittle fracture.Under the extrusion parameters of 0.5 mm/s and 100 A,the extrusion load is reduced by 1.0-1.6 T,the cross-sectional filling rate is as high as 97.5%,and the size deviation of the micro-ribs(0.8 mm)is only±5μm.Simultaneously,under these parameters,the grain size does not significantly coarsen,and the strength and plasticity of the heat pipe increase slightly.This work provides theoretical and technical support for the development of precision forming technology of lightweight aerospace heat pipes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12272211,12072181,and 12121002).
文摘Uncertain parameters are widespread in engineering systems.This study investigates the modal analysis of a fluid-conveying pipe subjected to elastic supports with unknown-but-bound parameters.The governing equation for the elastically supported fluid-conveying pipe is transformed into ordinary differential equations using the Galerkin truncation method.The Chebyshev interval approach,integrated with the assumed mode method is then used to investigate the effects of uncertainties of support stiffness,fluid speed,and pipe length on the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the pipe.Additionally,both symmetrical and asymmetrical support stiffnesses are discussed.The accuracy and effectiveness of the Chebyshev interval approach are verified through comparison with the Monte Carlo method.The results reveal that,for the same deviation coefficient,uncertainties in symmetrical support stiffness have a greater impact on the first four natural frequencies than those of the asymmetrical one.There may be significant differences in the sensitivity of natural frequencies and mode shapes of the same order to uncertain parameters.Notably,mode shapes susceptible to uncertain parameters exhibit wider fluctuation intervals near the elastic supports,requiring more attention.
基金funded by Nansha District Science and Technology Project(Grant Number.2024ZD008)funded by China Geological Survey(Grant number:No.DD20230066,DD20242659).
文摘As a controllable power generation method requiring no energy storage,Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC)technology demonstrates characteristics of abundant reserves,low pollution,and round-the-clock stable operation.The free-standing cold-water pipe(CWP)in the system withstands various complex loads during operation,posing potential failure risks.To reveal the deformation and stress mechanisms of OTEC CWPs,this study first analyzes wave particle velocity and acceleration to determine wave loads at different water depths.Based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam model,a quasi-static load calculation model for OTEC CWPs was established.The governing equations were discretized using the finite difference method,and matrix equations were solved to analyze bending deformation,bending moments,and surface stresses at discrete points along the pipe.Results indicate that water depths within 50 m represent a critical zone where wave particle velocity,acceleration,and wave loads exhibit significant variations in harmonic patterns,while beyond 50 m depth wave loads decrease linearly.Ocean currents and surface wind-driven currents substantially influence the CWP’s lateral displacement.Considering the effect of clump weights,the maximum lateral displacement occurs at 600–800 m below sea level.Utilizing large-wall-thickness high-strength pipes at the top section significantly enhances the structural safety of the CWP system.
文摘A new kind of governing equations for water hammer based on the elasticcolumn theory was proposed and adopted to analyse water hammer phenomenon in the pipe system with avertical column surge chamber and water level fluctuation in the surge chamber during pressuretransient. The wrongness existing in the classical governing equations for water hammer wasanalysed. A typical reservoir-valve pipe system was chosen as an example to verify the new governingequations numerically and experimentally. The finite difference method based on the method ofcharacteristics was used to solve numerically the nonlinear characteristic equations. The temporalevolutions of transient volume flux and head and of water level fluctuation for various surgechamber configurations were worked out, assuming that the air in the surge chamber are compressible.The relevant experiment was conducted to verify the new governing equations and numerical method.The numerical and experimental results show that the new governing equations are valid and theconventional assumption that the pressure head at the base of a surge chamber equals that of thestatic head above it during pressure transient is not always valid. The surge chamber generallyreises the period of transient pressure wave in pipe system, reduces the maximum pressure envelopeand lifts the minimum envelope substantially. The water level fluctuation in the surge chamber wasnumerically and experimentally observed. Increasing the size of the surge chamber and/or decreasingthe initial air pressure in the surge chamber enhance the effectiveness of the surge chamber insuppressing pressure wave.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 50906042,51036003)
文摘Seperated heat pipe systems are widely used in the fields of waste heat recovery and air conditioning due to their high heat transfer capability,and optimization of heat transfer process plays an important role in high-efficiency energy utilization and energy conservation.In this paper,the entransy dissipation analysis is conducted for the separated heat pipe system,and the result indicates that minimum thermal resistance principle is applicable to the optimization of the separated heat pipe system.Whether in the applications of waste heat recovery or air conditioning,the smaller the entransy-dissipation-based thermal re-sistance of the separated heat pipe system is,the better the heat transfer performance will be.Based on the minimum thermal resistance principle,the optimal area allocation relationship between evaporator and condenser is deduced,which is numeri-cally verified in the optimation design of separated heat pipe system.
文摘The method of characteristics was adopted to analyze water level fluctuationexisting in Bull-Horn surge chamber in reservoir-valve pipe system during waterhammer caused byvalve closure operation. The Finite Difference Method (FDM) based on the method of characteristicswas used to solve numerically the nonlinear two-parameter characteristic equations governingwaterhammer. The finite fixed mesh was applied to obtaining the discrete form of the governingequations and discrete flow-field. The temporal trends of the y -directional flow, water level,velocity of water level and head difference for different heights of water in surge chamber,diameters of cylinder, cutting angles of surge chamber, lengths of horizontal cylinder and lengthsof inclined cylinder were obtained under the condition that the air in surge chamber iscompressible. The conclusions on water level fluctuation in Bull-Horn surge chamber were given basedon the analyses of the obtained transient numerical results. These conclusions can play a guidingrole in designing pipe system and executing surge suppression.
文摘The filling and solidification of a malleable iron pipe casting manufactured by DISA casting mold line with different design parameters were calculated by using software MAGMASOFT. Then the shrinkage porosity was predicted by thermal criterion. Based on the simulation results, the influences of the runner ratio and feeder position on the porosity were discussed. The results show that synchronization of injection can be significantly influenced by the size of downsprue section, and an de-sign structure of DISA gating system was used to solve the problem of flow imbalance in the filling procegs. At the same time, the riser was designed on the hotspot for feeding shrinkage. At last, the optimizated gating system and feeding system were ac-complished to eliminate shrinkage porosity.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.59875076).
文摘The simulation model of a valve control hydraulic system with long pipe isestablished in Simulink4.0, and then the step responses of the systems with difference pipeparameters are investigated by simulation. Simulation results show that the long pipes will slowdown the step response of system and make it fluctuate periodically. The results of simulationconform to the results of experiment on the whole, which proves the mathematic model is correct.
