The motivation of the investigation is critical pressure loss in cryogenic flexible hoses used for LNG transport in offshore installations. The main goal is to estimate the friction factor for the turbulent flow in this type of pipes. For this purpose, two equation turbulence models (k and k (0)) are used in the computations. First, fully developed turbulent flow in a conventional pipe is considered. Simulations are performed to validate the chosen models, boundary conditions and computational grids. Then a new boundary condition is implemented based on the 'combined' law of the wall. It enables to model the effects of roughness (and maintain the right flow behavior for moderate Reynolds numbers). The implemented boundary condition is validated by comparison with experimental data. Next, turbulent flow in periodically corrugated (flexible) pipes is considered. New flow phenomena (such as flow separation) caused by the corrugation are pointed out and the essence of periodically fully developed flow is explained. The friction factor for different values of relative roughness of the fabric is estimated by performing a set of simulations. Finally, the main conclusion is presented: the friction factor in a flexible corrugated pipe is mostly determined by the shape and size of the steel spiral, and not by the type of the fabric which is wrapped around the spiral.


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    Title :

    Friction factor estimation for turbulent flows in corrugated pipes with rough walls


    Additional title:

    Reibungsfaktor-Schätzung für turbulente Strömungen in Wellrohren mit rauhen Wänden


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 16 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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