This paper presents a non-contact measurement of the realistic catenary geometry deviation in the Norwegian railway network through a laser rangefinder.The random geometry deviation is included in the catenary model t...This paper presents a non-contact measurement of the realistic catenary geometry deviation in the Norwegian railway network through a laser rangefinder.The random geometry deviation is included in the catenary model to investigate its effect on the pantograph–catenary interaction.The dispersion of the longitudinal deviation is assumed to follow a Gaussian distribution.A power spectrum density represents the vertical deviation in the contact wire.Based on the Monte Carlo method,several geometry deviation samples are generated and included in the catenary model.A lumped mass pantograph with flexible collectors is employed to reproduce the high-frequency behaviours.The stochastic analysis results indicate that the catenary geometry deviation causes a significant dispersion of the pantograph–catenary interaction response.The contact force standard deviations measured by the inspection vehicle are within the scope of the simulation results.A critical cut-off frequency that covers 1/16 of the dropper interval is suggested to fully describe the effect of the catenary geometry deviation on the contact force.The statistical minimum contact force is recommended to be modified according to the tolerant contact loss rate at high frequency.An unpleasant interaction performance of the pantograph–catenary can be expected at the catenary top speed when the random catenary geometry deviation is included.展开更多
An experimental analysis of the slug-induced vibration(SIV)of a flexible catenary riser with an aspect ratio of 130 is reported in this work.The vibration responses and internal slug flow details at different gas-liqu...An experimental analysis of the slug-induced vibration(SIV)of a flexible catenary riser with an aspect ratio of 130 is reported in this work.The vibration responses and internal slug flow details at different gas-liquid ratios(Q_(g)/Q_(l))and mixture velocities(vm)are non-intrusively and simultaneously captured by high-speed cameras.Both the in-plane and out-of-plane responses of the catenary riser are excited in all considered cases.The slug flow characteristics,including translational velocities,slug lengths,recurrence frequencies,and pressure variations,are analyzed and dis-cussed,as are the dynamic responses of the riser in terms of the amplitudes,space-varying frequency,and modal weight.The dominant modal response based on the root-mean-square amplitude profiles does not match that based on the dominant frequency.Three mode switching types are identified based on the RMS amplitude profiles and the dominant frequency.When vm is small,no mode switching(NMS)is observed in either the in-plane or out-of-plane responses.For mode switching I(MS I),the switching between the first and second modes in the in-plane response is induced by slug flow with different recurrence frequencies in cases of large Q_(g)/Q_(l).However,there is no mode switching in the out-of-plane response.The switching between the first and third modes for the in-plane response and the second and fourth modes for the out-of-plane response(MS II)occurs in cases of relatively high vm and low Q_(g)/Q_(l).展开更多
Steel catenary riser represents the pioneering riser technology implemented in China’s deep-sea oil and gas opera-tions.Given the complex mechanical conditions of the riser,extensive research has been conducted on it...Steel catenary riser represents the pioneering riser technology implemented in China’s deep-sea oil and gas opera-tions.Given the complex mechanical conditions of the riser,extensive research has been conducted on its dynamic analysis and structural design.This study investigates a deep-sea oil and gas field by developing a coupled model of a semi-submersible platform and steel catenary riser to analyze it mechanical behavior under extreme marine condi-tions.Through multi-objective optimization methodology,the study compares and analyzes suspension point tension and touchdown point stress under various conditions by modifying the suspension position,suspension angle,and catenary length.The optimal configuration parameters were determined:a suspension angle of 12°,suspension position in the southwest direction of the column,and a catenary length of approximately 2000 m.These findings elucidate the impact of configuration parameters on riser dynamic response and establish reasonable parameter layout ranges for adverse sea conditions,offering valuable optimization strategies for steel catenary riser deployment in domestic deep-sea oil and gas fields.展开更多
As oil and gas exploration moves into deeper waters,marine risers are subjected to increasingly complex service conditions,including vessel motions,ocean currents,seabed-soil interactions,and internal flow effects.Thi...As oil and gas exploration moves into deeper waters,marine risers are subjected to increasingly complex service conditions,including vessel motions,ocean currents,seabed-soil interactions,and internal flow effects.This work establishes a dynamic behavior model of steel catenary risers(SCRs)with varying curvatures subjected to internal flow and external currents and considers the effects of pipe-soil interactions on the curvature profile.The governing equation is solved via the generalized integral transform technique(GITT),which yields a semi-analytical solution of a high-order nonlinear partial differential equation.Parametric studies are then performed to analyze the effects of varying curvature on the vibration frequency and amplitude of SCRs.The vibration frequency and amplitude increase with the touchdown angle and hang-off angle,although the effect of the hang-off angle is negligible.Additionally,as the curvature increases along the centerline axis,the position of the maximum amplitude of the SCR moves upward.展开更多
Purpose-As a key structure in the railway power supply system,the overhead catenary pillar carries the entire weight and dynamic load of the contact suspension device and supporting equipment.Its stability and reliabi...Purpose-As a key structure in the railway power supply system,the overhead catenary pillar carries the entire weight and dynamic load of the contact suspension device and supporting equipment.Its stability and reliability are directly related to the operational safety and efficiency of electrified railways.Design/methodology/approach-Regarding the phenomenon of abnormal shedding of coating above the support under the cantilever of the catenary pillar in the track running line,a three-dimensional model is established to analyse the rigid cantilever type catenary and the force analysis of the cantilever part is carried out by using ABAQUS to calculate the contact force of the bow network under different running speeds of the highspeed train.The load is applied at the locator end of the simplified model of the cantilever to get the support reaction force at the connection between the cantilever and the support.Findings-The support reaction force is applied as a load to the three-dimensional model of the pillar support;the stress cloud and the stress extreme value of 86.14 MPa are obtained for the pillar and the support part and the fatigue life of the pillar’s key parts is calculated to be 12.02 years,respectively.Originality/value-The upper part of the lower support of the high-speed rail catenary pillar is subjected to the alternating load transmitted by the bow net,which causes the fretting damage at this position,resulting in the abnormal peeling of the coating on the upper part of the lower support.Through combining the ABAQUS analysis with the structural characteristics and operating conditions of the catenary system,the main causes of component failure are determined.展开更多
Purpose-The rapid development of China’s railway construction has led to an increase in data generated by the high-speed rail(HSR)catenary system.Traditional management methods struggle with challenges such as poor i...Purpose-The rapid development of China’s railway construction has led to an increase in data generated by the high-speed rail(HSR)catenary system.Traditional management methods struggle with challenges such as poor information sharing,disconnected business applications and insufficient intelligence throughout the lifecycle.This study aims to address these issues by applying building information modeling(BIM)technology to improve lifecycle management efficiency for HSR catenary systems.Design/methodology/approach-Based on the lifecycle management needs of catenary engineering,incorporating the intelligent HSR“Model-Data Driven,Axis-Plane Coordination”philosophy,this paper constructs a BIM-based lifecycle management framework for HSR catenary engineering.Findings-This study investigates the full-process lifecycle management of the catenary system across various stages of design,manufacture,construction and operation,exploring integrated BIM models and data transmission methods,along with key technologies for BIM model transmission,transformation and lightweighting.Originality/value-This study establishes a lossless information circulation and transmission system for HSR catenary lifecycle management.Multi-stage applications are verified through the construction of the Chongqing-Kunming High-Speed Railway,comprehensive advancing the intelligent promotion and highquality development of catenary engineering.展开更多
Purpose–Adding an appropriate pre-sag to the geometry of simple catenary systems for electric railways can improve their performance in dynamic interaction with the pantographs of trains operating under them.The valu...Purpose–Adding an appropriate pre-sag to the geometry of simple catenary systems for electric railways can improve their performance in dynamic interaction with the pantographs of trains operating under them.The value of pre-sag can be obtained by empirical approximation or computationally expensive optimisation.This study aims to define a simple but accurate method to determine a suitable pre-sag without dynamic simulations and to find its limitations.Design/methodology/approach–A quasi-static method to determine the ideal value of pre-sag is described based on elasticity variations.It considers variations of the static contact force.The limits of this method are investigated by comparing it to a parametric dynamic simulation study.In the dynamic simulation,an optimal level of pre-sag is identified for each contact force level.The influence of the speed in the dynamic simulation results is expressed in two parameters:the quasi-static influence in the mean contact force and the dynamic influence in the ratio between the vehicle speed and the wave propagation speed in the contact wire.Findings–The comparison between the suggested method and the dynamic simulations shows a high consistency up to a speed limit of around 40%of the wave propagation speed.The best agreement with the dynamic results is achieved by calculating the optimal pre-sag based on the absolute elasticity variation.Practical implications–The simplified approach for determining the pre-sag is valid for low-speed applications,such as suburban railway lines.For these cases,a highly suitable geometry can be obtained with the suggested method,meaning a significantly reduced computational effort.As a case study for this work,the results are applied to a Swedish suburban rail line upgrade case.Originality/value–The static uplift force is added as a varied parameter in dynamic simulations.The shift in system behaviour from low to high dynamics is described,and how the benefits from pre-sag are visible and then disappear.The limit value of the low-dynamics regime is identified to be 40%.展开更多
This study proposed a novel experimental platform to conduct dynamic loading tests of a truncated model steel catenary riser(SCR)within the touchdown zone(TDZ).The facilities of the platform,including a soil tank,a lo...This study proposed a novel experimental platform to conduct dynamic loading tests of a truncated model steel catenary riser(SCR)within the touchdown zone(TDZ).The facilities of the platform,including a soil tank,a loading system,and a soil stirring system,are introduced in detail.A steel pipe with the same diameter as the in situ SCR has been used in the laboratory tests to investigate the vertical motion of the pipe and the effect of the trench on the lateral motion.As the amplitude of the vertical motion increases,the depth of the trench deepens,the bending moment range increases,and the excess pore water pressure at the bottom of the pipeline first accumulates and then dissipates during loading.The development trend of the trench depth and the influence of the soil strength on the SCR bending moment are also studied.During the test,a seabed trench develops,and its shape is similar to that of the in situ trench.展开更多
Steel catenary risers （SCR） have become an enabling technology for deepwater environments. A comprehensive review was conducted on recent research that examined interactions between deepwater steel catenary risers a...Steel catenary risers （SCR） have become an enabling technology for deepwater environments. A comprehensive review was conducted on recent research that examined interactions between deepwater steel catenary risers and soft clay seabeds. This included the STRIDE （steel risers in deepwater environments） and CARISIMA （catenary riser soil interaction model for global riser analysis） joint jndustry jrogram＇s test data as well as information from existing papers.展开更多
The Luang Prabang Maintenance Management Center of the ChinaLaos Railway is still brightly lit late into the night.Zhao Renjie,director of power supply,is overseeing catenary maintenance with steady concentration.Next...The Luang Prabang Maintenance Management Center of the ChinaLaos Railway is still brightly lit late into the night.Zhao Renjie,director of power supply,is overseeing catenary maintenance with steady concentration.Next to him are Lao team leader Phouthong and his apprentice,catenary worker Khang Meng.Their busy figures form a routine yet vivid snapshot of therailway's daily operations.展开更多
文摘This paper presents a non-contact measurement of the realistic catenary geometry deviation in the Norwegian railway network through a laser rangefinder.The random geometry deviation is included in the catenary model to investigate its effect on the pantograph–catenary interaction.The dispersion of the longitudinal deviation is assumed to follow a Gaussian distribution.A power spectrum density represents the vertical deviation in the contact wire.Based on the Monte Carlo method,several geometry deviation samples are generated and included in the catenary model.A lumped mass pantograph with flexible collectors is employed to reproduce the high-frequency behaviours.The stochastic analysis results indicate that the catenary geometry deviation causes a significant dispersion of the pantograph–catenary interaction response.The contact force standard deviations measured by the inspection vehicle are within the scope of the simulation results.A critical cut-off frequency that covers 1/16 of the dropper interval is suggested to fully describe the effect of the catenary geometry deviation on the contact force.The statistical minimum contact force is recommended to be modified according to the tolerant contact loss rate at high frequency.An unpleasant interaction performance of the pantograph–catenary can be expected at the catenary top speed when the random catenary geometry deviation is included.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52301338)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2024NSFSC0968).
文摘An experimental analysis of the slug-induced vibration(SIV)of a flexible catenary riser with an aspect ratio of 130 is reported in this work.The vibration responses and internal slug flow details at different gas-liquid ratios(Q_(g)/Q_(l))and mixture velocities(vm)are non-intrusively and simultaneously captured by high-speed cameras.Both the in-plane and out-of-plane responses of the catenary riser are excited in all considered cases.The slug flow characteristics,including translational velocities,slug lengths,recurrence frequencies,and pressure variations,are analyzed and dis-cussed,as are the dynamic responses of the riser in terms of the amplitudes,space-varying frequency,and modal weight.The dominant modal response based on the root-mean-square amplitude profiles does not match that based on the dominant frequency.Three mode switching types are identified based on the RMS amplitude profiles and the dominant frequency.When vm is small,no mode switching(NMS)is observed in either the in-plane or out-of-plane responses.For mode switching I(MS I),the switching between the first and second modes in the in-plane response is induced by slug flow with different recurrence frequencies in cases of large Q_(g)/Q_(l).However,there is no mode switching in the out-of-plane response.The switching between the first and third modes for the in-plane response and the second and fourth modes for the out-of-plane response(MS II)occurs in cases of relatively high vm and low Q_(g)/Q_(l).
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2806100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U22B20126 and 52374020)+1 种基金Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462025QNXZ009)Beijing Nova Program(Grant No.20250484913).
文摘Steel catenary riser represents the pioneering riser technology implemented in China’s deep-sea oil and gas opera-tions.Given the complex mechanical conditions of the riser,extensive research has been conducted on its dynamic analysis and structural design.This study investigates a deep-sea oil and gas field by developing a coupled model of a semi-submersible platform and steel catenary riser to analyze it mechanical behavior under extreme marine condi-tions.Through multi-objective optimization methodology,the study compares and analyzes suspension point tension and touchdown point stress under various conditions by modifying the suspension position,suspension angle,and catenary length.The optimal configuration parameters were determined:a suspension angle of 12°,suspension position in the southwest direction of the column,and a catenary length of approximately 2000 m.These findings elucidate the impact of configuration parameters on riser dynamic response and establish reasonable parameter layout ranges for adverse sea conditions,offering valuable optimization strategies for steel catenary riser deployment in domestic deep-sea oil and gas fields.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52201312).
文摘As oil and gas exploration moves into deeper waters,marine risers are subjected to increasingly complex service conditions,including vessel motions,ocean currents,seabed-soil interactions,and internal flow effects.This work establishes a dynamic behavior model of steel catenary risers(SCRs)with varying curvatures subjected to internal flow and external currents and considers the effects of pipe-soil interactions on the curvature profile.The governing equation is solved via the generalized integral transform technique(GITT),which yields a semi-analytical solution of a high-order nonlinear partial differential equation.Parametric studies are then performed to analyze the effects of varying curvature on the vibration frequency and amplitude of SCRs.The vibration frequency and amplitude increase with the touchdown angle and hang-off angle,although the effect of the hang-off angle is negligible.Additionally,as the curvature increases along the centerline axis,the position of the maximum amplitude of the SCR moves upward.
基金Supported by the State Railway Administration of China(J2022G008).
文摘Purpose-As a key structure in the railway power supply system,the overhead catenary pillar carries the entire weight and dynamic load of the contact suspension device and supporting equipment.Its stability and reliability are directly related to the operational safety and efficiency of electrified railways.Design/methodology/approach-Regarding the phenomenon of abnormal shedding of coating above the support under the cantilever of the catenary pillar in the track running line,a three-dimensional model is established to analyse the rigid cantilever type catenary and the force analysis of the cantilever part is carried out by using ABAQUS to calculate the contact force of the bow network under different running speeds of the highspeed train.The load is applied at the locator end of the simplified model of the cantilever to get the support reaction force at the connection between the cantilever and the support.Findings-The support reaction force is applied as a load to the three-dimensional model of the pillar support;the stress cloud and the stress extreme value of 86.14 MPa are obtained for the pillar and the support part and the fatigue life of the pillar’s key parts is calculated to be 12.02 years,respectively.Originality/value-The upper part of the lower support of the high-speed rail catenary pillar is subjected to the alternating load transmitted by the bow net,which causes the fretting damage at this position,resulting in the abnormal peeling of the coating on the upper part of the lower support.Through combining the ABAQUS analysis with the structural characteristics and operating conditions of the catenary system,the main causes of component failure are determined.
基金supported by China Academy of Railway Sciences Foundation(Research on Multi Agent Collaborative Mechanism of Intelligent High Speed Rail System Based on Complex Adaptive System Theory,Grant 2023YJ392).
文摘Purpose-The rapid development of China’s railway construction has led to an increase in data generated by the high-speed rail(HSR)catenary system.Traditional management methods struggle with challenges such as poor information sharing,disconnected business applications and insufficient intelligence throughout the lifecycle.This study aims to address these issues by applying building information modeling(BIM)technology to improve lifecycle management efficiency for HSR catenary systems.Design/methodology/approach-Based on the lifecycle management needs of catenary engineering,incorporating the intelligent HSR“Model-Data Driven,Axis-Plane Coordination”philosophy,this paper constructs a BIM-based lifecycle management framework for HSR catenary engineering.Findings-This study investigates the full-process lifecycle management of the catenary system across various stages of design,manufacture,construction and operation,exploring integrated BIM models and data transmission methods,along with key technologies for BIM model transmission,transformation and lightweighting.Originality/value-This study establishes a lossless information circulation and transmission system for HSR catenary lifecycle management.Multi-stage applications are verified through the construction of the Chongqing-Kunming High-Speed Railway,comprehensive advancing the intelligent promotion and highquality development of catenary engineering.
基金Trafikföorvaltningen Region Stockholm and Trafikverket for funding and supporting this study.
文摘Purpose–Adding an appropriate pre-sag to the geometry of simple catenary systems for electric railways can improve their performance in dynamic interaction with the pantographs of trains operating under them.The value of pre-sag can be obtained by empirical approximation or computationally expensive optimisation.This study aims to define a simple but accurate method to determine a suitable pre-sag without dynamic simulations and to find its limitations.Design/methodology/approach–A quasi-static method to determine the ideal value of pre-sag is described based on elasticity variations.It considers variations of the static contact force.The limits of this method are investigated by comparing it to a parametric dynamic simulation study.In the dynamic simulation,an optimal level of pre-sag is identified for each contact force level.The influence of the speed in the dynamic simulation results is expressed in two parameters:the quasi-static influence in the mean contact force and the dynamic influence in the ratio between the vehicle speed and the wave propagation speed in the contact wire.Findings–The comparison between the suggested method and the dynamic simulations shows a high consistency up to a speed limit of around 40%of the wave propagation speed.The best agreement with the dynamic results is achieved by calculating the optimal pre-sag based on the absolute elasticity variation.Practical implications–The simplified approach for determining the pre-sag is valid for low-speed applications,such as suburban railway lines.For these cases,a highly suitable geometry can be obtained with the suggested method,meaning a significantly reduced computational effort.As a case study for this work,the results are applied to a Swedish suburban rail line upgrade case.Originality/value–The static uplift force is added as a varied parameter in dynamic simulations.The shift in system behaviour from low to high dynamics is described,and how the benefits from pre-sag are visible and then disappear.The limit value of the low-dynamics regime is identified to be 40%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51879189 and 52071234).
文摘This study proposed a novel experimental platform to conduct dynamic loading tests of a truncated model steel catenary riser(SCR)within the touchdown zone(TDZ).The facilities of the platform,including a soil tank,a loading system,and a soil stirring system,are introduced in detail.A steel pipe with the same diameter as the in situ SCR has been used in the laboratory tests to investigate the vertical motion of the pipe and the effect of the trench on the lateral motion.As the amplitude of the vertical motion increases,the depth of the trench deepens,the bending moment range increases,and the excess pore water pressure at the bottom of the pipeline first accumulates and then dissipates during loading.The development trend of the trench depth and the influence of the soil strength on the SCR bending moment are also studied.During the test,a seabed trench develops,and its shape is similar to that of the in situ trench.
文摘Steel catenary risers （SCR） have become an enabling technology for deepwater environments. A comprehensive review was conducted on recent research that examined interactions between deepwater steel catenary risers and soft clay seabeds. This included the STRIDE （steel risers in deepwater environments） and CARISIMA （catenary riser soil interaction model for global riser analysis） joint jndustry jrogram＇s test data as well as information from existing papers.
文摘The Luang Prabang Maintenance Management Center of the ChinaLaos Railway is still brightly lit late into the night.Zhao Renjie,director of power supply,is overseeing catenary maintenance with steady concentration.Next to him are Lao team leader Phouthong and his apprentice,catenary worker Khang Meng.Their busy figures form a routine yet vivid snapshot of therailway's daily operations.
