Intake shape and boundary-related considerations in the operation and design of storm-sewer drop structures

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 1825-1834 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Auckland ◽  
I. Nistor ◽  
R. Townsend
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Experimental Work ◽  
Vortex Formation ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Hydraulic Efficiency ◽  
Local Shape ◽  
Geometrical Characteristics ◽  
Storm Sewer

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the hydraulic efficiency of a vertically oriented water intake. Under low submergence conditions, the operation of such an intake is affected significantly by the formation of surface vortices, which result in significant flow reduction and the downstream entrainment of air and swirl. The experimental work considered the fact that vortex formation is governed by the geometrical characteristics of the intake, including the diameter, local shape, submergence, surrounding boundary, etc, and the velocity distribution in the approaching flow. Therefore, an experimental study was conducted to investigate the influence that the local shape and the proximity to nearby boundaries have on the hydraulic performance of a vertical water intake. The results of this experimental investigation will hopefully lead to a better understanding of the phenomena governing the flow in such structures and to the elaboration of improved engineering design guidelines.

An Experimental Investigation of the Efficacy of Lawyers' Letters

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack L. Krogstad ◽  
Mark H. Taylor ◽  
Maribeth J. Stock
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Lower Bound ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Law Students ◽  
Potential Loss

This experimental study investigates the efficacy of lawyers' letters in providing auditors with corroborating evidence about litigation contingencies. Fifty second- and third-year law students indicate their willingness to provide auditors with estimates of the likelihoods of unfavorable outcomes and potential damages for two realistic litigation cases. The findings indicate that (1) the potential loss of attorney-client privilege and (2) likelihoods of unfavorable litigation outcomes that approach auditors' lower bound for accrual both may inhibit lawyers' responses to auditors. Overall, these findings raise doubts about the efficacy of this widely utilized auditing procedure and lead to concerns about whether litigation contingencies and corresponding losses may be underreported in financial statements.

scholarly journals An Experimental Study on Hydraulic Model of Water Intake Canal at Steam and Gas Power Plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 698 (1) ◽  
pp. 012029
Author(s):  
Suntoyo ◽  
Taufiq Wibawa Muslim ◽  
Febrian Tegar Wicaksana ◽  
Shade Rahmawati ◽  
Silvianita
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Hydraulic Model

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FLAME PROPAGATION IN A STRAIGHT PIPE

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (8-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Zubaidah Sulaiman ◽  
Rafiziana Md Kasmani ◽  
A. Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Flame Propagation ◽  
Experimental Work ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Straight Pipe ◽  
Pipe Length ◽  
Operating Condition ◽  
Consistent Trend ◽  
Length To Diameter Ratio

Flame propagation in a closed pipe with diameter 0.1 m and 5.1 m long, as well as length to diameter ratio (L/D) of 51, was studied experimentally. Hydrogen/air, acetylene/air and methane/air with stoichiometric concentration were used to observe the trend of flame propagation throughout the pipe. Experimental work was carried out at operating condition: pressure 1 atm and temperature 273 K. Results showed that all fuels are having a consistent trend of flame propagation in one-half of the total pipe length in which the acceleration is due to the piston-like effect. Beyond the point, fuel reactivity and tulip phenomenon were considered to lead the flame being quenched and decrease the overpressures drastically. The maximum overpressure for all fuels are approximately 1.5, 7, 8.5 barg for methane, hydrogen, and acetylene indicating that acetylene explosion is more severe. 

Experimental Investigation of Microcutting Mechanisms in Marble Grinding

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
LJ. Tanovic ◽  
P. Bojanic ◽  
R. Puzovic ◽  
S. Klimenko
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Surface Finish ◽  
Normal Component ◽  
Natural Material ◽  
Grinding Process ◽  
Force Component ◽  
Diamond Grain

This paper offers an experimental study of the microcutting mechanisms in marble grinding to aid the optimization of the marble grinding process. The necessity for investigating these mechanisms is dictated by the increased use of marble in many applications and the fact that grinding and polishing processes are the dominant technologies used to meet surface finish requirements in this natural material. The experiments are aimed at the determination of the normal component of the cutting force and of the grain traces in microcutting with a single diamond grain. The investigations carried out make provisions for establishing critical grain penetration and cutting depths and allow the prediction of the normal cutting force component as a function of grain penetration speed and depth.

Experimental Investigation of Tip Vortex Formation Noise Produced by Wall-Mounted Finite Airfoils

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 04021079
Author(s):  
Tingyi Zhang ◽  
Thomas Geyer ◽  
Charitha de Silva ◽  
Jeoffrey Fischer ◽  
Con Doolan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Vortex Formation ◽  
Tip Vortex

Experimental Study on Sand and Cement Replacement by Termite Mound Soil

2019 ◽  
pp. 279-287
Author(s):  
Harish R ◽  
Ramesh S ◽  
Tharani A ◽  
Mageshkumar P
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Termite Mound ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation of the compressive strength of concrete cubes containing termite mound soil. The specimens were cast using M20 grade of concrete. Two mix ratios for replacement of sand and cement are of 1:1.7:2.7 and 1:1.5:2.5 (cement: sand: aggregate) with water- cement ratio of 0.45 and varying combination of termite mound soil in equal amount ranging from 30% and 40% replacing fine aggregate (sand) and cement from 10%,15%,20% were used. A total of 27 cubes, 18 cylinders and 6 beams were cast by replacing fine aggregate, specimens were cured in water for 7,14 and 28 days. The test results showed that the compressive strength of the concrete cubes increases with age and decreases with increasing percentage replacement of cement and increases with increasing the replacement of sand with termite mound soil cured in water. The study concluded that termite mound cement concrete is adequate to use for construction purposes in natural environment.

Experimental Investigation on the Use of Bispectral Analysis in Detecting Nonlinear Faults in Hydraulic Machines

2014 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
pp. 147-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Somia Alfatih ◽  
M. Salman Leong ◽  
L.M. Hee
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Signal Processing ◽  
Spectral Analysis ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Suction Side ◽  
Bispectral Analysis ◽  
Detection And Identification ◽  
Hydraulic Machines

Bispectral analysis is one of the relatively more recent tools in signal processing used for detection and identification of higher harmonics in a signal. It is also acknowledged to be one of Higher Order Spectral Analysis (HOSA) effective tools for detecting nonlinear behavior in mechanical systems. In this study, vibration sources in a hydraulic machine which may have features of nonlinear behavior were investigated. An experimental study was undertaken to formulate a more sensitive and effective method using Bispectral analysis to diagnose cavitation in a centrifugal pump facility. Cavitation was induced on the suction side of the pump. The cavitation signal was analyzed with and without induced cavitation conditions at different locations on the pump, and analyzed using FFT and bispectrum methods. It was observed that bispectral analysis could be used as an early indicator of cavitation with changes for severity of cavitation.

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