1997/11/01 by E. B. Wylie, E. Benjamin Wylie · 26 citations
Engineering · #Computer science #Engineering #Event (particle physics) #Excursion #Flow (mathematics) #Geology #Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures #Mechanical engineering #Mechanics #Physics #Pipe flow #Pipeline transport #Reynolds number #Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis #Transient (computer programming) #Turbulence #Water Systems and Optimization
paper · doi:10.1115/1.3101843
published in Applied Mechanics Reviews 50(11S), S241-S244 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
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In the simulation of rapid transient events in fluid-filled pipelines, the method of characteristics is recognized to provide reliable results during the first pressure excursion. However, if a long term oscillatory response of a rapid event is needed, traditional methods of evaluating viscous losses are inadequate in low Reynolds number turbulent flow events. This paper looks at a method to implement frequency-dependent viscous losses in the method of characteristics for turbulent flow and provides comparisons with experimental records.