This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Informatio...This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Information such as pipe material and pipe age is collected. The regression approach is developed to evaluate factors which are important and predict the condition using available information. The analysis reveals that the method can be successfully used to predict pipe condition. The specific model obtained can be used to assess the pipes for the given sewer system. For other sewer systems, the method can be directly applied to predict the condition. The results from this research are able to assist municipalities to forecast the condition of sewer pipe mains in an effort to schedule inspection, allocate budget and make decisions.展开更多
Water distribution networks are essential components of water supply systems. The combination of pipe structural deterioration and mechanics leads to the failure of pipelines. A physical model for estimating the pipe ...Water distribution networks are essential components of water supply systems. The combination of pipe structural deterioration and mechanics leads to the failure of pipelines. A physical model for estimating the pipe failure must include both the pipe deterioration model and mechanics model. Winkler pipe-soil interaction (WPSI), an analytical mechanics model developed by Rajani and Tesfamariam (2004), takes external and internal loads, temperature changes, loss of bedding support, and the elastoplastic effect of soil into consideration. Based on the WPSI model, a method to evaluate the elastic and plastic areas was proposed in the present study. An FEM model based on pipe-soil interaction (PSI) element was used to verify the analytical model. Sensitivity analyses indicate that the soft soil, long pipe and high temperature induced the axial plastic deformation more likely, which, however, may not occur in normal scenarios. The soft soil, pipes in small diameters, long unsupported bedding are prone to form flexural plastic area. The results show that the pipes subjected to the same loads have smaller stresses in the elastoplastic analysis than elastic analysis. The difference, however, is slight.展开更多
The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and stu...The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and studied. The testing results showed that, for straight and elbow pipes of mainsteam piping under theconditions of high temperature and high pressure, the numerical operating performance indexes of their metalchanged with little difference, generally both within 5%, and the Values of elbow were higher than those ofstraight pipes. These phenomena proved that the aging processes of pipe metal at different positions are thesame. And the cause for higher numerical performance indexes of elbow and higher failure rate at elbow posi-tion during operation of steam pipes were investigated.展开更多
借助船级社规范与MATLAB软件,开发可提取浮式生产储卸油装置(Floating Production Storage and Offloading,FPSO)管道任意位置处加速度的程序,以便更好地对FPSO主甲板冷却水管路系统进行应力分析。将该系统任意位置处实际加速度值和FPS...借助船级社规范与MATLAB软件,开发可提取浮式生产储卸油装置(Floating Production Storage and Offloading,FPSO)管道任意位置处加速度的程序,以便更好地对FPSO主甲板冷却水管路系统进行应力分析。将该系统任意位置处实际加速度值和FPSO船体重心处加速度值以均布载荷形式分别施加至管道上,利用CAESARⅡ软件分析在满载工况条件下该系统的应力变化。结果表明,在FPSO满载工况条件下,采用重心处加速度值得到的结果相较于其自身实际加速度值的作用结果会出现应力冗余和应力不足的情况,例如节点50应力增加1.01%,而节点2570应力减小0.19%。展开更多
With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint o...With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of water utility providers. There is also the potential for significant energy and therefore financial savings to be realised from the adoption of more energy efficient designs approaches. Water utility providers account for a significant proportion of national electricity consumption. The purpose of this research is to determine if, over the long term, opting for a larger diameter pipe at design stage can lead to significant financial and emissions savings for water utility providers when considering pumping mains. Pumping mains are widely used throughout the water and wastewater industry where a gravity solution is not possible. 72 hypothetical water main design scenarios were analysed and the long term financial and environmental impact of each hypothetical water main was assessed. It was found across all design scenarios that larger diameter water mains were capable of delivering the same rate of flow of smaller diameter pipes at a much reduced velocity and requiring reduced pumping power. It was concluded that pumped mains of larger diameters can ultimately be more energy efficient and cost effective over the long term when selected in favour of smaller diameter pumped mains in otherwise identical design scenarios.展开更多
文摘This research presents the condition prediction of sewer pipes using a linear regression approach. The analysis is based on data obtained via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection over a sewer system. Information such as pipe material and pipe age is collected. The regression approach is developed to evaluate factors which are important and predict the condition using available information. The analysis reveals that the method can be successfully used to predict pipe condition. The specific model obtained can be used to assess the pipes for the given sewer system. For other sewer systems, the method can be directly applied to predict the condition. The results from this research are able to assist municipalities to forecast the condition of sewer pipe mains in an effort to schedule inspection, allocate budget and make decisions.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50278088)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. NCET-04-0525), China
文摘Water distribution networks are essential components of water supply systems. The combination of pipe structural deterioration and mechanics leads to the failure of pipelines. A physical model for estimating the pipe failure must include both the pipe deterioration model and mechanics model. Winkler pipe-soil interaction (WPSI), an analytical mechanics model developed by Rajani and Tesfamariam (2004), takes external and internal loads, temperature changes, loss of bedding support, and the elastoplastic effect of soil into consideration. Based on the WPSI model, a method to evaluate the elastic and plastic areas was proposed in the present study. An FEM model based on pipe-soil interaction (PSI) element was used to verify the analytical model. Sensitivity analyses indicate that the soft soil, long pipe and high temperature induced the axial plastic deformation more likely, which, however, may not occur in normal scenarios. The soft soil, pipes in small diameters, long unsupported bedding are prone to form flexural plastic area. The results show that the pipes subjected to the same loads have smaller stresses in the elastoplastic analysis than elastic analysis. The difference, however, is slight.
文摘The mechanic properties, lasting strength and microstructural properties of straight and elbow pipesof 12CrMo, 10CrMo910 and 12CrlMoV low alloy steel main steam piping system after long-time service weretested and studied. The testing results showed that, for straight and elbow pipes of mainsteam piping under theconditions of high temperature and high pressure, the numerical operating performance indexes of their metalchanged with little difference, generally both within 5%, and the Values of elbow were higher than those ofstraight pipes. These phenomena proved that the aging processes of pipe metal at different positions are thesame. And the cause for higher numerical performance indexes of elbow and higher failure rate at elbow posi-tion during operation of steam pipes were investigated.
文摘借助船级社规范与MATLAB软件,开发可提取浮式生产储卸油装置(Floating Production Storage and Offloading,FPSO)管道任意位置处加速度的程序,以便更好地对FPSO主甲板冷却水管路系统进行应力分析。将该系统任意位置处实际加速度值和FPSO船体重心处加速度值以均布载荷形式分别施加至管道上,利用CAESARⅡ软件分析在满载工况条件下该系统的应力变化。结果表明,在FPSO满载工况条件下,采用重心处加速度值得到的结果相较于其自身实际加速度值的作用结果会出现应力冗余和应力不足的情况,例如节点50应力增加1.01%,而节点2570应力减小0.19%。
文摘With net zero carbon emissions targets approaching over the next 20 to 30 years, the water industry must act now to develop energy efficient techniques and designs to reduce emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of water utility providers. There is also the potential for significant energy and therefore financial savings to be realised from the adoption of more energy efficient designs approaches. Water utility providers account for a significant proportion of national electricity consumption. The purpose of this research is to determine if, over the long term, opting for a larger diameter pipe at design stage can lead to significant financial and emissions savings for water utility providers when considering pumping mains. Pumping mains are widely used throughout the water and wastewater industry where a gravity solution is not possible. 72 hypothetical water main design scenarios were analysed and the long term financial and environmental impact of each hypothetical water main was assessed. It was found across all design scenarios that larger diameter water mains were capable of delivering the same rate of flow of smaller diameter pipes at a much reduced velocity and requiring reduced pumping power. It was concluded that pumped mains of larger diameters can ultimately be more energy efficient and cost effective over the long term when selected in favour of smaller diameter pumped mains in otherwise identical design scenarios.
