Unsteady Pipe Friction & Turbulence
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Unsteady Friction
The prediction of unsteady friction is one of the key issues encountered in the development of understanding and modeling of unsteady flows in pipeline systems. Further success in this area is hampered by inadequate understanding of turbulence dynamics in transient pipeline flows. Fundamental turbulence dynamics in unsteady flows of pipeline systems and its influence on unsteady friction are investigated. This will contribute to better models of transient skin friction in pipes which will advance the design capability of hydraulic systems. A key application is in transient leak detection in pipelines which has the potential of reducing the cost of water supply both nationally and internationally.
EPSRC Grants
Much of the work was sponsored by the EPSRC with the principal investigators and researchers based at University of Aberdeen and University of Dundee. Project period: 01/2006 - 12/2008.
Hydralab Project Some of the important experiments detailed within this website were carried out at Deltares with funding through the EU. |
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Contact: Dr Chanchala Ariyaratne |
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