Sea Water Pump Station Basin Mathematical Hydraulic Model Test (CFD Analysis)

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadegh Barzegar ◽  
Alireza Elhami Amiri ◽  
Pooyan Rahbar ◽  
Mehdi Assadi Niazi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Pumping Station ◽  
Water Pumping ◽  
Pump Station ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Background and aim: A sea water intake, with original design of the six drum screen and twenty sea water pump intake with very different flow rate connected to header bay. The capacity of Origin Sea water intake including huge pump station and drum screen is 200,000 m3/hr. The purpose of the mathematical hydraulic model test of the sea water pumping station is to verify that the basin allows a good operating condition for each pump. To ensure a good operating condition for each pump, the design of the seawater basin has to insure: • A correct filter working; • Low transversal velocities; • A flow without vortex. Method and material: The mathematical model of the basin allows to know the flow and to verify: • The main dimensions of the pumping station; • The distance between the inlet ducts and the filters; • The distance between the filters and pump chambers. Result: in the first basin, the flow patterns no problems. Only swirl at the exit of culverts and near the free surface, and two areas where the flow has no velocity were observed. In the downstream other filters, we observe also a circulation that generates a tangential velocity. Conclusion: The mathematical model of the sea water pumping station has allowed calculating three cases (without and with filter stopped) for the low water level and nominal flow rate. In most difficult case, we observe some recirculation, mainly near the free surface, without more influence on principal flow. In the three cases, the distribution of the flow rate between the drum screens is uniform; the gap is inferior to 2%. At the entry of the pump chambers, the velocity fluctuations and the angle are low. Consequently, the secondary flows in pump chambers will be limited.

Dynamic Analysis for the Design of CALM System in Shallow and Deep Waters

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.-L. Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Time Domain Analysis ◽  
Mooring Lines ◽  
Deep Waters ◽  
Wave Drift ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Survival Condition

This paper presents a time domain analysis approach to evaluate the dynamic behavior of the catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM) system under the maximum operational condition when a tanker is moored to the terminal, and in the survival condition when the terminal is not occupied by a tanker. An analytical model, integrating tanker, hawser, buoy, and mooring lines, is developed to dynamically predict the extreme mooring loads and buoy orbital motions, when responding to the effect of wind, current, wave frequency, and wave drift response. Numerical results describing the dynamic behaviors of the CALM system in both shallow and deepwater situations are presented and discussed. The importance of the line dynamics and hawser coupled buoy-tanker dynamics is demonstrated by comparing the present dynamic analysis with catenary calculation approach. Results of the analysis are compared with model test data to validate the mathematical model presented.

scholarly journals Vertical Motions Damping Model Test of a Lifeboat Lowered Onto a Flat Sea Surface

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (s1) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Aleksander Kniat ◽  
Paweł Dymarski
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Model Test ◽  
Water Surface ◽  
Vertical Motion ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Damping Factor ◽  
Initial Speed ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Damping Model

Abstract The article presents the experiment’s results of the lifeboat model lowered with an initial speed and then released to fall onto a flat water surface. The purpose of the research is to determine the trajectory of the vertical boat motion and describe it with a mathematical model. This is closely related to determining the damping factor since the vertical motion is damped and the lifeboat gets balanced and stops moving after some time. The procedure of selecting parameters in the mathematical model to adjust to the results of the experiment was described in details. The summary describes the imperfections of the presented damping model and their probable causes.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN DAN ANALISIS KELAYAKAN INVESTASI PROYEK PEMASANGAN KAPASITOR BANK PADA INSTALASI PEMANFAATAN ENERGI LISTRIK

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Epiwardi ◽  
Ruwahyoto ◽  
Heri sungkowo
Keyword(s):  
Payback Period ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Capacitor Banks ◽  
Water Pumping ◽  
Pump Station ◽  
Pumping Stations ◽  
Feasibility Test ◽  
The Cost

The low power factor in the electricity installation of Sumber Wendit 3 water pumping stations causes a bill of excess reactive energy usage or kVARh, so that the cost of using electricity becomes higher. The excess use of reactive energy can be compensated by additional investment in installing capacitor banks in the main distribution panel (MDP) Sumber Wendit 3 water pump station. Based on the data and problems, it is planned to install capacitor banks that meet the standards with a target of 0.90 and 0.95 lagging. From the results of the planning, we need 150 kVAR and 250 kVAR capacitors, with an investment value of Rp. 94,983,790 and - Rp. 120,781,210. After an investment feasibility test using the Payback Period (PP) method, it is known that for a 150 kVAR bank capacitors, the investment return is technically 2.88 months and economically is 4.01 and 3.17 months. For 250 kVAR bank capacitors, the return on investment is technically 3.66 months and economically 5.1 and 4.03 months. When compared with the economic life of the investment is 10 years, the investment of the bank capacitor installation project is very profitable and feasible to carry out

scholarly journals Analysis of the Binding of Analyte-Receptor in a Micro-Fluidic Channel for a Biosensor Based on Brownian Motion

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 570
Author(s):  
Sunghak Choi ◽  
Woo Il Lee ◽  
Gyu Hee Lee ◽  
Yeong-Eun Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Brownian Motion ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Channel Height ◽  
Micro Channel ◽  
Analyte Concentration ◽  
Fluidic Channel ◽  
Binding Characteristics ◽  
Detection Characteristics ◽  
The Mathematical Model

This study experimentally analyses the binding characteristics of analytes mixed in liquid samples flowing along a micro-channel to the receptor fixed on the wall of the micro-channel to provide design tools and data for a microfluidic-based biosensor. The binding or detection characteristics are analyzed experimentally by counting the number of analytes bound to the receptor, with sample analyte concentration, sample flow rate, and the position of the receptor along the micro-channel length as the main variables. A mathematical model is also proposed to predict the number of analytes transported and bound to the receptor based on a probability density function for Brownian motion. The coefficient in the mathematical model is obtained by using a dimensionless mathematical model and the experimental results. The coefficient remains valid for all different conditions of the sample analyte concentration, flow rate, and the position of the receptor, which implies the possibility of deriving a generalized model. Based on the mathematical model derived from mathematical and experimental analysis on the detection characteristics of the microfluidic-based biosensor depending on previously mentioned variables and the height of the micro-channel, this study suggests a design for a microfluidic-based biosensor by predicting the binding efficiency according to the channel height. The results show the binding efficiency increases as the flow rate decreases and as the receptor is placed closer to the sample-injecting inlet, but is unaffected by sample concentration.

scholarly journals Research on the Deposition Characteristics of Integrated Prefabricated Pumping Station

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 760
Author(s):  
Kai Wang ◽  
Jianbin Hu ◽  
Houlin Liu ◽  
Zixu Zhang ◽  
Li Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deposition Rate ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
High Speed Photography ◽  
Pump Operation ◽  
Pumping Station ◽  
Movement Trajectories ◽  
Pump Station ◽  
The Right

Based on the discrete phase model (DPM) solid–liquid two-phase flow model and MATLAB image processing technology, an integrated prefabricated pumping station was taken as the research object to study deposition characteristics under different flow rates, different particle diameters, and different liquid levels. Considering the incomplete symmetry of the internal flow of the prefabricated pumping station, deposition characteristics of the prefabricated pumping station under single/double pumps were also analyzed. Double pumps were symmetrically distributed in the integrated prefabricated pump station, and the movement trajectories of particles at the bottom of the pump pit under the closing inlet valve were measured through the use of a high-speed photography experiment. Results showed that with the increase of the flow rate, the deposition rate of the separated prefabricated pumping station decreased. With an increase of the particle diameter, the movement of particles was farther away from the vertical barrier weir. In the range of particle diameter of 6 to 10 mm, the deposition rate decreased with the increase of the particle diameter. With the increase of the liquid level, the deposition rate decreased, first, and then increased again. In the case of the single pump operation, the deposition rate of the right pump operation was smaller than that of the left pump operation. The variation of the deposition rate when the right pump operated was basically the same as that when the dual pumps operated. The movement path of particle N1 was longer. With the decrease of the flow rate and the increase of the particle diameter, the following feature of the particle decreased, and it was easier to impact the walls and edges, which caused long-term deposition. The research results could provide some suggestions for the design of anti-deposition performance of prefabricated pumping station.

Low-cost flow-rate estimate in separate layers along gas wells from temperature and pressure profiles

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Emile Barrett ◽  
Imran Abbasy ◽  
Chii-Rong Wu ◽  
Zhenjiang You ◽  
Pavel Bedrikovetsky
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pressure Sensors ◽  
Gas Wells ◽  
Production Rates ◽  
Pressure Profiles ◽  
Temperature And Pressure ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Estimation of rate profile along the well is important information for reservoir characterisation since it allows distinction of the production rates from different layers. The temperature and pressure sensors in a well are small and inexpensive; while flow meters are cumbersome and expensive, and affect the flow in the well. The method presented in this peer-reviewed paper shows its significance in predicting the gas rate from temperature and pressure data. A mathematical model for pressure and temperature distributions along a gas well has been developed. Temperature and pressure profiles from nine well intervals in field A (Cooper Basin, Australia) have been matched with the mathematical model to determine the flow rates from different layers in the well. The presented model considers the variables as functions of thermal properties at each location, which is more accurate and robust than previous methods. The results of tuning the mathematical model to the field data show good agreement with the model prediction. Simple and robust explicit formulae are derived for the effective estimation of flow rate and thermal conductivity in gas wells. The proposed approach has been applied to determine the well gas rate and formation thermal conductivity from the acquired well pressure and temperature data in field A. It allows for recommending well stimulation of layers with low production rates.

scholarly journals Commissioning tests of the first hydro-generator of the Bajo de Mina HPP (Panama)

2020 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 05044
Author(s):  
Andrey Zuikov
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Vertical Distributions ◽  
Oil Flow ◽  
The Mathematical Model

A mathematical model has been developed for calculating the distribution of azimuthal velocities and the shape of the free surface of oil in the compartments of an oil bath of a hydro-generator. The mathematical model of oil flow is verified by comparing the calculated radial-vertical distributions of normalized azimuthal velocities obtained on its basis with the free surface of the oil with the empirical data of third-party authors. The verification showed a good fit between the calculated and experimental distributions, which allows recommending the developed mathematical model for use in engineering practice. Calculations were carried out for the modes of the oil movement in the thrust bearing and the guide bearing of the hydro-generator of the Bajo de Mina HPP. Recommendations are made for the elimination of emergency modes associated with oil overflow through the fencing of the thrust bearing oil bath, which separate oil bath from the shaft of hydro-generator.

A Research Based on the Deep Self-Balanced Hydraulic Pump

2011 ◽  
Vol 305 ◽  
pp. 411-415
Author(s):  
Bao De Jing ◽  
Bin Bin Lv ◽  
Zeng Jun Pan ◽  
Long Yi ◽  
Zhu Ge Gang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
Technology Research ◽  
Hydraulic Pump ◽  
Pump Housing ◽  
The Status ◽  
Water Hydraulic ◽  
Simulation Results

The article will give information about the status of sea water pump technology research, carry out the analysis of the water pump slipper, piston and water pump housing and other key parts of hydraulic pumps, and finally make some optimization and innovation. In addition, there will be a mathematical model simulation for four major friction of the hydraulic pump sea water through the MatLab . The simulation results of the design of water hydraulic pump has a certain significance.

Numerical investigations of vortex flows and vortex suppression schemes in a large pumping-station sump

2011 ◽  
Vol 225 (6) ◽  
pp. 1459-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
X L Tang ◽  
F J Wang ◽  
Y J Li ◽  
G H Cong ◽  
X Y Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Vortex Flows ◽  
Pumping Station ◽  
Pump Station ◽  
Pump Sump ◽  
Under Construction

This work uses a commercial computational fluid dynamics code to predict three-dimensional (3D) vortex flows in a large centrifugal-pump station under construction in China and proposes relevant vortex-eliminating schemes. Because of the complex nature of the vortex flows in sumps, different turbulence models, namely, standard k–ε, re-normalization group k–ε and realizable k–ε models, are first used to investigate their feasibility in predicting flows in a small physical model of an open pump sump, and various vortex streamlines and strength in the sump are predicted, analysed, and compared with the experimental data. The comparisons show that the realizable k–ε model predicts the position and strength of free-surface, sidewall-attached, and floor-attached vortices more accurately than the other two models. Then, the realizable k–ε model is used here to investigate 3D vortex flows in a large pumping-station sump. All the various vortices, such as free-surface, wall-attached vortices, are successfully predicted. Thus, based on the information of location, shape, size, and strength of the calculated vortices, three types of vortex-eliminating devices are proposed and their corresponding vortex suppression effects are analysed. These results will be used as reference for the safe and stable operation of the Hui–Nan–Zhuang pumping station in the future.

Mathematical Modeling of Impingement of an Air Jet in a Liquid Bath

2010 ◽  
Vol 1276 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Solórzano-López ◽  
R. Zenit ◽  
M. A. Ramírez-Argáez
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Arc Furnaces ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Image Velocimetry ◽  
Oxygen Gas ◽  
The Mathematical Model

AbstractPhysical and mathematical modeling of jet-bath interactions in electric arc furnaces represent valuable tools to obtain a better fundamental understanding of oxygen gas injection into the furnace. In this work, a 3D mathematical model is developed based on the two phase approach called Volume of Fluid (VOF), which is able to predict free surface deformations and it is coded in the commercial fluid dynamics software FLUENTTM. Validation of the mathematical model is achieved by measurements on a transparent water physical model. Measurements of free surface depressions through a high velocity camera and velocity patterns are recorded through a Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Technique. Flow patterns and depression geometry are identified and characterized as function of process parameters like distance from nozzle to bath, gas flow rate and impingement angle of the gas jet into the bath. A reasonable agreement is found between simulated and experimental results.

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