The motivation of the investigation is the critical pressure loss in cryogenic flexible hoses used for LNG transport in offshore installations. Our main goal is to estimate the friction factor for the turbulent flow in this type of pipes. For this purpose, two-equation turbulence models ( and ) are used in the computations. First, the 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 us 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, the 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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February 2011
Ocean Engineering
Friction Factor Estimation for Turbulent Flows in Corrugated Pipes with Rough Walls
Maxim Pisarenco,
e-mail: m.pisarenco@tue.nl
Maxim Pisarenco
Eindhoven University of Technology
, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Bas van der Linden,
Bas van der Linden
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Arris Tijsseling,
Arris Tijsseling
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Emmanuel Ory,
Emmanuel Ory
Single Buoy Moorings Inc.
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Jacques Dam
Jacques Dam
Stork Inoteq
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Maxim Pisarenco
Eindhoven University of Technology
, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlandse-mail: m.pisarenco@tue.nl
Bas van der Linden
Eindhoven University of Technology
, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Arris Tijsseling
Eindhoven University of Technology
, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Emmanuel Ory
Single Buoy Moorings Inc.
, P.O. Box 199, MC 98007 Monaco Cedex, Monaco
Jacques Dam
Stork Inoteq
, P.O. Box 379, 1000 AJ Amsterdam, The NetherlandsJ. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. Feb 2011, 133(1): 011101 (9 pages)
Published Online: November 3, 2010
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September 7, 2009
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January 20, 2010
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November 3, 2010
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November 3, 2010
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Pisarenco, M., van der Linden, B., Tijsseling, A., Ory, E., and Dam, J. (November 3, 2010). "Friction Factor Estimation for Turbulent Flows in Corrugated Pipes with Rough Walls." ASME. J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. February 2011; 133(1): 011101. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001439
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