Vladimir Ya. Modorskii, Ivan E. Cherepanov^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 1031-1043, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048494

Abstract A transition to clean hydrogen energy will not be possible until the issues related to its production, transportation, storage, etc., are adequately resolved. Currently, however, it is possible to use methane-hydrogen mixtures. Natural gas can be transported using a pipeline system with the required pressure being maintained by gas compression stations. This method, however, is affected by some problems too. Compressors emergency stops can be induced by vibrations because in some cases, mechanical methods are not able to reduce the vibration amplitude. As an example, it is known that a gas-dynamic flow effect in labyrinth… More >

Qiuyue Wu^1,2,3, Zhicheng Wang², Tao Li^2,3,*, Lu Wang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1237-1243, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.046844

Abstract This research was to investigate the intervention effect of art-making on the anxiety symptoms of college students. A sample of 400 college students took part in this research. They were assigned to the experiment group (n = 200) and the control group (n = 200) according to Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) scores. Unlike the control group, the experiment group received a standard art-making program under the supervision of trained instructors for a period of twelve sessions two times weekly which was continued for six weeks. Self-Rating Anxiety Seale (SAS) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) were More >

Pandi Zhao¹, Zebang Zheng^1,*, Mei Zhan¹, Hongwei Li¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09508

Abstract Metallic sealing rings made from nickel-based superalloys are critical components of aero engines that prevent the leakage of high-pressure liquid or gas fuel. As one of the main failure modes, fatigue cracking has been a concern for the aerospace industries because the formation of even a micro-crack may cause an aviation accident. For the purpose of manufacturing fatigue-resisting sealing rings, much effort has been spent on the lifetime predicting under fatigue loadings. However, the fatigue analysis of metallic sealing rings is challenging due to several aspects. On the one hand, the diameter of the rings… More >

Alireza Doustvandi, Mehrzad Tahamouli Roudsari^*, Behnoush Niazi

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.1, pp. 55-70, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2022.017458

Abstract Liquid storage, particularly oil and petrochemical products which are considered hazardous liquid, are an important part of the oil industry. Thin-walled vertical cylindrical steel storage tanks are widely used in recent years. Due to high sensitivity of these structures in an earthquake and other external excitations may lead to catastrophic consequences. For instance, huge economic losses, environmental damages, and casualities, many studies have been done about these structures. past studies showed that liquid storage tanks, equipped with a floating roof, are potentially vulnerable while subjected to seismic loads and earthquake has been considered as one… More >

Shengjun Deng^1,2,3,*, Yang He¹, Xiaonan Gong², Jiajin Zhou², Xiangdong Hu⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.134, No.1, pp. 495-516, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.020386

Abstract Due to the large number of finite element mesh generated, it is difficult to use full-scale model to simulate largesection underground engineering, especially considering the coupling effect. A regional model is attempted to achieve this simulation. A variable boundary condition method for hybrid regional model is proposed to realize the numerical simulation of large-section tunnel construction. Accordingly, the balance of initial ground stress under asymmetric boundary conditions achieves by applying boundary conditions step by step with secondary development of Dynaflow scripts, which is the key issue of variable boundary condition method implementation. In this paper, More >

Xuesong Xing¹, Renjun Xie¹, Yi Wu¹, Zhiqiang Wu¹, Huanqiang Yang^2,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 1719-1735, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019799

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The bonding quality of the cement sheath interface decreases during well completion because of the change in the casing pressure. To explore the root cause of such phenomena, experiments on the mechanical properties and interface bonding strength of a cement sheath have been carried out taking the LS25-1 high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) gas field as an example. Moreover, a constitutive model of the cement sheath has been defined and verified both by means of a full-scale HTHP cement sheath sealing integrity evaluation experiment and three-dimensional finite element simulations. The results show that the low initial cementing

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Shengjun Deng^1,2,3, Haolin Chen¹, Xiaonan Gong², Jiajin Zhou², Xiangdong Hu⁴, Gang Jiang^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.132, No.1, pp. 251-266, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.020388

Abstract Freeze-sealing pipe roof method is applied in the Gongbei tunnel, which causes the ground surface uplift induced by frost heave. A frost heaving prediction approach based on the coefficient of cold expansion is proposed to simulate the ground deformation of the Gongbei tunnel. The coefficient of cold expansion in the model and the frost heaving rate from the frost heave test under the hydration condition can achieve a good correspondence making the calculation result closer to the actual engineering. The ground surface uplift along the lateral and longitudinal direction are respectively analyzed and compared with… More >

Xulan Wang^1,*, Zezhong Chen¹, Changzhen Liu¹, Wei Ren², Bo Wu¹, Shude Ji¹, Xiaofei Chen¹, Shijie Wen¹, Yonggang Hao¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.4, pp. 821-831, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.014707

Abstract Taking the combustor composite structure of a high-strength diesel engine as the main research object, dedicated tests have been conducted to verify the accuracy of three distinct cylinder gasket pressure simulation models. Using the measured cylinder gasket compression rebound curve, a gasket unit has been designed and manufactured. For this unit, the influence of the bolt pretension, cylinder body and cylinder head material on gasket sealing pressure has been investigated systematically in conditions of thermo-mechanical coupling. The results show that the bolt pretension force is one of the most important factors affecting the cylinder gasket More >

Matthew I. Jones¹, Matthew Murphy², Eric Rosenthal¹, Kevin P. Walsh^2,3, Damien Kenny^2,3, Shakeel A. Qureshi¹, Gianfranco Butera^1,4,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.3, pp. 197-203, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.015222

Abstract Objectives: We report our experience of using the 65 cm large diameter GORE^® DrySeal Flex Introducer sheath to facilitate transcatheter implantation of the Venus P-valve in the pulmonary position. Background: Transcatheter implantation of pulmonary valves can be difficult due to rigidity of the valve delivery system or the anatomy of the RVOT and pulmonary artery bifurcation and the risk of iatrogenic damage to the tricuspid valve support apparatus. Using long sheaths to pass and protect the tricuspid valve may facilitate the procedure. Methods: Multi-centre registry of patients who underwent transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation of the Venus P-valve… More >

Jinguang Yang, Feng Zhao, Min Zhang^*, Yan Liu, Xiaofang Wang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.126, No.3, pp. 935-953, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2021.014176

Abstract For a radial inflow turbine (RIT), leakage flow in impeller backface cavity has critical impacts on aerodynamic performance of the RIT and axial force acting on the RIT impeller. In order to control this leakage flow, different types of labyrinth seals are numerically studied in this paper based on a supercritical carbon dioxide (S-CO₂) RIT. The effects of seal clearance and cavity outlet pressure are first analyzed, and the impacts of seal design parameters, including height, number and shape of seal teeth, are evaluated. Results indicate that adding labyrinth seal can improve cavity pressure and hence More >