This paper reviews the dynamics of ocean pipes aspirating fluid and presents a selective review of the research undertaken on it. It focuses on the equations of motion, fluid-solid interaction at the inlet of the free...This paper reviews the dynamics of ocean pipes aspirating fluid and presents a selective review of the research undertaken on it. It focuses on the equations of motion, fluid-solid interaction at the inlet of the free end of the pipe, the stability mechanism of pipes aspirating steady fluid, etc. In particular, some unresolved or partly resolved issues on these important aspects are discussed. Finally, the promising future development in this area is discussed.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
A 3-D geometrical nonlinear model for the entire lift system of 1000-m sea trial system of China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association was established with finite element method.The model was utilized to analyze...A 3-D geometrical nonlinear model for the entire lift system of 1000-m sea trial system of China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association was established with finite element method.The model was utilized to analyze the dynamic characteristics of the vertical pipe under the influence of moving velocity,current direction and wave.The simulation results show that the axial stress is dominant on the vertical pipe,its maximum is located at the pipe top,all stresses are much less than the allowable value of the vertical pipe and joint;the heave motion leads to violent fluctuation of the force and stress,but a period of 8 s is not likely to resonate the present pipe;against the current,0.50 m/s is the suggested moving velocity of the ship and miner,while along the current,the moving velocity can be slightly higher than 0.75 m/s.展开更多
以海洋温差能发电(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion,OTEC)平台的冷水管为研究对象,根据结构方程和尾流振子方程建立冷水管流固耦合模型,采用有限元方法和Newmark-β法对冷水管涡激振动(Vortex-Induced Vibration,VIV)进行时域分析,并在...以海洋温差能发电(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion,OTEC)平台的冷水管为研究对象,根据结构方程和尾流振子方程建立冷水管流固耦合模型,采用有限元方法和Newmark-β法对冷水管涡激振动(Vortex-Induced Vibration,VIV)进行时域分析,并在MATLAB软件中开发相应的求解程序。针对冷水管所面临的复杂工况,分别研究外部流场、内部流场、长径比和压载质量等因素对VIV产生的影响。结果表明:随着外流流速和长径比的增大,冷水管横流向VIV模态和振动幅值也发生相应改变,振动强度呈现波动上升;在不发生动态失稳的情况下,内流流速的增加可有效减小冷水管横流向振动幅值,压载质量可大幅减小冷水管自由端的振动位移。展开更多
基金The workis supported bythe National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10772071)the ScienceInvestigation Foundtion of HUST(Grant No.2006Q003B)
文摘This paper reviews the dynamics of ocean pipes aspirating fluid and presents a selective review of the research undertaken on it. It focuses on the equations of motion, fluid-solid interaction at the inlet of the free end of the pipe, the stability mechanism of pipes aspirating steady fluid, etc. In particular, some unresolved or partly resolved issues on these important aspects are discussed. Finally, the promising future development in this area is discussed.
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 (DY105-03-02-02) supported by the Deep-Ocean Technology Development Item of China
文摘A 3-D geometrical nonlinear model for the entire lift system of 1000-m sea trial system of China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association was established with finite element method.The model was utilized to analyze the dynamic characteristics of the vertical pipe under the influence of moving velocity,current direction and wave.The simulation results show that the axial stress is dominant on the vertical pipe,its maximum is located at the pipe top,all stresses are much less than the allowable value of the vertical pipe and joint;the heave motion leads to violent fluctuation of the force and stress,but a period of 8 s is not likely to resonate the present pipe;against the current,0.50 m/s is the suggested moving velocity of the ship and miner,while along the current,the moving velocity can be slightly higher than 0.75 m/s.
文摘以海洋温差能发电(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion,OTEC)平台的冷水管为研究对象,根据结构方程和尾流振子方程建立冷水管流固耦合模型,采用有限元方法和Newmark-β法对冷水管涡激振动(Vortex-Induced Vibration,VIV)进行时域分析,并在MATLAB软件中开发相应的求解程序。针对冷水管所面临的复杂工况,分别研究外部流场、内部流场、长径比和压载质量等因素对VIV产生的影响。结果表明:随着外流流速和长径比的增大,冷水管横流向VIV模态和振动幅值也发生相应改变,振动强度呈现波动上升;在不发生动态失稳的情况下,内流流速的增加可有效减小冷水管横流向振动幅值,压载质量可大幅减小冷水管自由端的振动位移。