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The development of a simulation model of pipeline network systems with check valve

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The development of a simulation model of pipeline network systems with check valve

Wen, Tianhe (2001) The development of a simulation model of pipeline network systems with check valve. Masters thesis, Concordia University.

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The objective of this thesis is to design and implement a software package to model and simulate pipeline network systems with check valves. The application package is written under the window's environment to provide the hydraulic engineer a user friendly interface for ease of simulation and analysis without requiring to write code. Discussion of the phenomenon of hydraulic transients, derivation of the differential equations, comparison of different kinds of analysis methods, and investigation of the method of characteristics solution and basic boundary conditions are all established. The check valve dynamic equation is investigated for the analysis of pipeline transients, and formulae for flow torque acting on the valve discs are derived by introducing the orifice sequence model. Dynamic behavior of pumps is considered during the pipeline transients, and the analysis of this behavior combines the method of characteristics with check valve dynamics, pump characteristic and pump boundary conditions both for pump failure and pump start up. Numerical solutions to pipeline transients, check valve dynamics, and pump characteristic are established. Finally, the implementation into a working simulation program of a dynamic model for pipeline network systems with check valves is described, and a user guide for the software HydroAnalysis and HydroGraphic is presented

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Item Type:Thesis (Masters)
Authors:Wen, Tianhe
Pagination:xiii, 194 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:M.A. Sc.
Program:Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Date:2001
Thesis Supervisor(s):Svoboda, J. V
Identification Number:TJ 930 W46 2001
ID Code:1479
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:19
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 19:49
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