Computer and Experimental Models of Transient Flow in a Pipe Involving Backflow Preventers
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 134, Issue 4
Abstract
Transient flow in a pipe was studied using both experimental and computer models. In the present study, three different numerical models: The method of characteristics model, the axisymmetrical model, and the implicit scheme model are utilized and compared. Experiments for transient flow in a simple pipeline have been conducted to verify the results from the computer models. It was found that head loss coefficient for the 1D models, such as the method of characteristics model and the implicit scheme model, should be much bigger than the Darcy-Weisbach frictional coefficient. Experiments for transient flow with the backflow preventer in a pipe were conducted. Results show that backflow preventer serves as a strong damper to the water hammer generated by the hydraulic transients. Numerical investigation simulating a backflow preventer in transient flow has been performed in this study. It was found that different values of head loss coefficient should be applied for the upstream and downstream of backflow preventer. All of the numerical models were compared with the experiments. The results of different computer models developed in the present study agree well with the experimental data.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 4 • April 2008
Pages: 426 - 434
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Received: May 11, 2006
Accepted: Jun 22, 2007
Published online: Apr 1, 2008
Published in print: Apr 2008
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