Abstract
An efficient quasi-2D numerical waterhammer model for turbulent waterhammer flows has previously been developed for a single pipe system (reservoir-pipe-valve system). Basic boundary conditions, such as valves, reservoirs, and external flows, were also implemented. This paper extends this previously developed efficient scheme to a general model for multi-pipe system. More precisely, an approach for matching the family of characteristics equations in each pipe at a junction of two or more pipes is proposed. The resulting model is applied to two system involving pipes in series and another system involving a pipe network. From the case studies, it is found that the quasi-2D model is highly efficient, robust and suitable for application to waterhammer problems in real complex pipe system.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering - Proceedings of 16th IAHR-APD Congress and 3rd Symposium of IAHR-ISHS |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 2185-2191 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540894643 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 16th Congress of Asia and Pacific Division of International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research, APD 2008 and the 3rd IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, ISHS 2008 - Nanjing, China Duration: 20 Oct 2008 → 23 Oct 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 16th Congress of Asia and Pacific Division of International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research, APD 2008 and the 3rd IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures, ISHS 2008 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Nanjing |
Period | 20/10/08 → 23/10/08 |
Keywords
- Complex pipe system
- Numerical stability
- Quasi-2D model
- Waterhammer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering