IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IRJET- Effect of Particle and Target Material Characteristics on Erosion Wear...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the effect of various parameters on erosive wear of materials due to solid particle impact. It discusses that erosive wear is influenced by impact parameters like particle velocity and impingement angle, particle properties like size, hardness and density, and target material properties. It reviews studies showing that wear increases with particle velocity, typically as a power law relationship, and is highest at intermediate impingement angles for ductile materials. Particle size effects depend on velocity, with wear increasing until a saturation point. Harder particles cause more wear up to a threshold hardness. Higher particle concentrations may slightly reduce wear. The document analyzes these parameters that influence erosive wear in industrial applications like material conveying.
Review on the Effect of Corrugated Shapes on the BEHAVIOURS of Fluidjournal ijrtem
Abstract: Corrugated pipe are pipes with rough surfaces walls of discrete grooves regularly disposed along the flow direction. Surface roughness has a significant effect on a wide range of engineering systems such as industrial piping systems, open channel flows, turbo machines, marine, vehicles, and aircraft etc. The d-types and k-type of the roughness were studies and their effect on the flow properties of fluid. Both experimental and numerical analyses of different researchers were reviewed. The rough patterns and results of the researchers were compared. The surface roughness contributed to turbulence, friction loss and enhanced heat transfer depending on the geometrical shape.
New design approach for drains coveringseSAT Journals
Abstract Drain covering is the most widely used option to try to mitigate the environmental problems that arise around the drains. The main problems which lead to a perceived need to cover a drain are: to minimize the adverse impact of a polluted drain, especially close to residential areas; need to use the land area occupied by the drain for an access road or some other use and poor soil stability leading to bank failure. The drain covering cross section can take several forms such as box section (square or rectangular) or concrete pipes. In this paper a new approach is suggested for covering. This approach is constructing as a bridge which consists of two abutments from brick on plain concrete footing and reinforced concrete slab. There are holes at certain distance to carry out maintenance works. Its parts are designed according to different live load cases and for spans 1-5m. Design curves are designed for the new approach of covering in Egypt area. Design curves include design of each part of the new approach. This approach is applied for a drain which is covered as a pipe type and another drain which is covered as box type. The hydraulic and economic study is done for this approach. Head losses are calculated for pipe, box types and for the new approach. It is found that the head losses for the new approach is less than pipe type by 98% and less than box type by97.8% . The cost of pipe, box types and for the new approach is calculated. It is found that the cost of the new approach is more than pipe type by49% and more than box type by 27%. Keywords: Drain Covering; New Approach for Covering; Design Charts; head losses and Egypt.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Constructing a mathematical models to predict compressive strength of concIAEME Publication
The document presents a study that constructed mathematical models to predict the compressive strength of concrete from non-destructive testing methods. The study used normal strength concrete and high strength concrete mixes with cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and silica fume. Non-destructive tests including the Schmidt hammer test and ultrasonic pulse velocity test were performed on samples at various ages, along with destructive compressive strength tests. Relationships between compressive strength and test results were established. The results showed correlations between strength and test values, and that combined non-destructive test methods increased strength prediction reliability.
This computational fluid dynamics study used simulations to analyze the effect of bend radius on erosion magnitude and location in an S-bend pipe carrying gas-solid or liquid-solid flows. Simulations were run for air velocities of 15.24-45.72 m/s and water velocities of 0.1-10 m/s, with particle sizes of 50-300 microns and bend radius to pipe diameter ratios (r/D) of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. Maximum erosion was found at certain velocity-particle size combinations and occurred at specific angle locations within each bend. The simulations aim to provide insight on erosion behavior to inform pipe design and operating conditions.
This document summarizes a numerical study that investigated the effects of deep excavations on existing metro tunnels located in urban areas. The study used 2D finite difference modeling software (FLAC 2D) to simulate different locations of excavations relative to a circular tunnel. The simulations accounted for stress relaxation around the tunnel before tunnel lining installation. Results showed that when the tunnel was located outside the excavation, it experienced less effect compared to when located below the excavation due to shielding by the excavation diaphragm wall. Allowable deformation limits for safe tunnel operation are also discussed.
An experimental study on the airlift packed column with adjustable heightIAEME Publication
This document presents an experimental study on an airlift packed column with adjustable height and multiple air injection points. The study aims to improve liquid flow rate and total head of the system. Experiments were conducted by varying submersion ratio, air flow rate, and number of air injection nozzles. Results show that liquid flow rate increases with higher submersion ratio, air flow rate, and number of nozzles. Using multiple nozzles distributed along the column maintains both high liquid flow rate due to increased gas holdup and total head. The system offers applications in heat and mass transfer operations with adjustable packed bed height and efficient liquid distribution.
IRJET- Effect of Particle and Target Material Characteristics on Erosion Wear...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the effect of various parameters on erosive wear of materials due to solid particle impact. It discusses that erosive wear is influenced by impact parameters like particle velocity and impingement angle, particle properties like size, hardness and density, and target material properties. It reviews studies showing that wear increases with particle velocity, typically as a power law relationship, and is highest at intermediate impingement angles for ductile materials. Particle size effects depend on velocity, with wear increasing until a saturation point. Harder particles cause more wear up to a threshold hardness. Higher particle concentrations may slightly reduce wear. The document analyzes these parameters that influence erosive wear in industrial applications like material conveying.
Review on the Effect of Corrugated Shapes on the BEHAVIOURS of Fluidjournal ijrtem
Abstract: Corrugated pipe are pipes with rough surfaces walls of discrete grooves regularly disposed along the flow direction. Surface roughness has a significant effect on a wide range of engineering systems such as industrial piping systems, open channel flows, turbo machines, marine, vehicles, and aircraft etc. The d-types and k-type of the roughness were studies and their effect on the flow properties of fluid. Both experimental and numerical analyses of different researchers were reviewed. The rough patterns and results of the researchers were compared. The surface roughness contributed to turbulence, friction loss and enhanced heat transfer depending on the geometrical shape.
New design approach for drains coveringseSAT Journals
Abstract Drain covering is the most widely used option to try to mitigate the environmental problems that arise around the drains. The main problems which lead to a perceived need to cover a drain are: to minimize the adverse impact of a polluted drain, especially close to residential areas; need to use the land area occupied by the drain for an access road or some other use and poor soil stability leading to bank failure. The drain covering cross section can take several forms such as box section (square or rectangular) or concrete pipes. In this paper a new approach is suggested for covering. This approach is constructing as a bridge which consists of two abutments from brick on plain concrete footing and reinforced concrete slab. There are holes at certain distance to carry out maintenance works. Its parts are designed according to different live load cases and for spans 1-5m. Design curves are designed for the new approach of covering in Egypt area. Design curves include design of each part of the new approach. This approach is applied for a drain which is covered as a pipe type and another drain which is covered as box type. The hydraulic and economic study is done for this approach. Head losses are calculated for pipe, box types and for the new approach. It is found that the head losses for the new approach is less than pipe type by 98% and less than box type by97.8% . The cost of pipe, box types and for the new approach is calculated. It is found that the cost of the new approach is more than pipe type by49% and more than box type by 27%. Keywords: Drain Covering; New Approach for Covering; Design Charts; head losses and Egypt.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Constructing a mathematical models to predict compressive strength of concIAEME Publication
The document presents a study that constructed mathematical models to predict the compressive strength of concrete from non-destructive testing methods. The study used normal strength concrete and high strength concrete mixes with cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and silica fume. Non-destructive tests including the Schmidt hammer test and ultrasonic pulse velocity test were performed on samples at various ages, along with destructive compressive strength tests. Relationships between compressive strength and test results were established. The results showed correlations between strength and test values, and that combined non-destructive test methods increased strength prediction reliability.
This computational fluid dynamics study used simulations to analyze the effect of bend radius on erosion magnitude and location in an S-bend pipe carrying gas-solid or liquid-solid flows. Simulations were run for air velocities of 15.24-45.72 m/s and water velocities of 0.1-10 m/s, with particle sizes of 50-300 microns and bend radius to pipe diameter ratios (r/D) of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5. Maximum erosion was found at certain velocity-particle size combinations and occurred at specific angle locations within each bend. The simulations aim to provide insight on erosion behavior to inform pipe design and operating conditions.
This document summarizes a numerical study that investigated the effects of deep excavations on existing metro tunnels located in urban areas. The study used 2D finite difference modeling software (FLAC 2D) to simulate different locations of excavations relative to a circular tunnel. The simulations accounted for stress relaxation around the tunnel before tunnel lining installation. Results showed that when the tunnel was located outside the excavation, it experienced less effect compared to when located below the excavation due to shielding by the excavation diaphragm wall. Allowable deformation limits for safe tunnel operation are also discussed.
An experimental study on the airlift packed column with adjustable heightIAEME Publication
This document presents an experimental study on an airlift packed column with adjustable height and multiple air injection points. The study aims to improve liquid flow rate and total head of the system. Experiments were conducted by varying submersion ratio, air flow rate, and number of air injection nozzles. Results show that liquid flow rate increases with higher submersion ratio, air flow rate, and number of nozzles. Using multiple nozzles distributed along the column maintains both high liquid flow rate due to increased gas holdup and total head. The system offers applications in heat and mass transfer operations with adjustable packed bed height and efficient liquid distribution.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes an improved color visual cryptography scheme using Floyd error diffusion. Visual cryptography allows images to be encrypted into shares such that the secret image is only revealed when a sufficient number of shares are stacked together, without requiring any computational decryption. Existing color visual cryptography schemes produced low quality random shares. The proposed scheme uses the concepts of visual information pixels and error diffusion to generate high quality color shares that contain meaningful visual information. It introduces a new encryption method using visual cryptography matrices and cyclic redundancy checks to identify errors and verify authentication of shares. Experimental results show the new scheme produces better quality shares than previous methods and increases security.
This paper proposes a method for content-based image retrieval using perceptual textural features. It discusses computational measures to estimate coarseness, contrast, and directionality based on the autocorrelation function of images. The autocorrelation function is applied to scaled images from the Brodatz database. The perceptual features are then used to retrieve similar images, with an average precision of 0.6 to 0.8, showing the effectiveness of the approach. The method provides an innovative way to represent and match images based on simulating important human visual perception of texture.
This document discusses pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) and methods for improving their properties. It proposes a new reseeding-mixing method to extend the period length and enhance statistical properties of a chaos-based PRNG. The reseeding method removes short periods of a digitized logistic map, while mixing with a DX generator extends the period to over 2253. It also discusses periodically changing an initial pattern to increase randomization. The proposed PRNG combines a nonlinear module, reseeding module, and vector mixing module. The reseeding module compares state values to detect fixed points and increases a reseeding counter to perturb states away from fixed points.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Mario Benedetti describe el tipo de gente que le gusta, incluyendo a aquellos que siguen sus sueños, asumen responsabilidad por sus acciones, son justos con los demás, agradecidos por lo que tienen, y ayudan a otros sin esperar nada a cambio. También le gusta la gente sincera que puede criticarlo constructivamente, reconocer cuando se equivocan, y luchar contra la adversidad buscando soluciones.
O documento descreve o Programa Cartão Família Carioca da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro, que fornece benefícios condicionais a famílias de baixa renda. O programa teve sucesso em reduzir a pobreza, aumentar a frequência escolar e melhorar os resultados acadêmicos. Plano futuro é expandir o programa e adicionar condicionalidades relacionadas à saúde.
Las tecnologías de la comunicación incluyen técnicas y dispositivos para almacenar, procesar y transmitir datos de forma digital. Algunas formas comunes de comunicar información son folletos, presentaciones, afiches y exposiciones. Folletos son una forma sencilla de publicidad impresa, presentaciones usan software para mostrar información, afiches son pósters impresos y exposiciones exhiben colecciones de objetos para el público.
Sustainability of the product is becoming a crucial factor for success in the market. Sustainability theory and methods are quite general. This research constitutes a serious attempt to assess the sustainability of plastic sheet piling, and calculate the product carbon footprint. In the case of plastic sheet piling no significant previous research has been done to address sustainability. The product lifecycle including stages such as raw material production, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and disposal/recycling, and its related supply chain have been analysed in detail to identify those factors that have impact on the product carbon footprint and the three main dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. The installation stage, which is not normally addressed in this kind of studies, has been assessed by the development of a case study.
Probabilistic approach to study the hydroformed sheetIJERA Editor
Under the leadership of the Kyoto agreements on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, the automotive sector was forced to review its methods and production technologies in order to meet the new environmental standards. In fuel consumption reduction is an immediate way to reduce the emission of polluting gases. In this paper, the study of the formability of sheet submitted to the hydroforming process is proposed. The numerical results are given to validate the proposed approach. To show the influence of uncertainties in the study process, we take some characteristics of the material as random and the probabilistic approach is done. The finding results are showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes an improved color visual cryptography scheme using Floyd error diffusion. Visual cryptography allows images to be encrypted into shares such that the secret image is only revealed when a sufficient number of shares are stacked together, without requiring any computational decryption. Existing color visual cryptography schemes produced low quality random shares. The proposed scheme uses the concepts of visual information pixels and error diffusion to generate high quality color shares that contain meaningful visual information. It introduces a new encryption method using visual cryptography matrices and cyclic redundancy checks to identify errors and verify authentication of shares. Experimental results show the new scheme produces better quality shares than previous methods and increases security.
This paper proposes a method for content-based image retrieval using perceptual textural features. It discusses computational measures to estimate coarseness, contrast, and directionality based on the autocorrelation function of images. The autocorrelation function is applied to scaled images from the Brodatz database. The perceptual features are then used to retrieve similar images, with an average precision of 0.6 to 0.8, showing the effectiveness of the approach. The method provides an innovative way to represent and match images based on simulating important human visual perception of texture.
This document discusses pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) and methods for improving their properties. It proposes a new reseeding-mixing method to extend the period length and enhance statistical properties of a chaos-based PRNG. The reseeding method removes short periods of a digitized logistic map, while mixing with a DX generator extends the period to over 2253. It also discusses periodically changing an initial pattern to increase randomization. The proposed PRNG combines a nonlinear module, reseeding module, and vector mixing module. The reseeding module compares state values to detect fixed points and increases a reseeding counter to perturb states away from fixed points.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
Mario Benedetti describe el tipo de gente que le gusta, incluyendo a aquellos que siguen sus sueños, asumen responsabilidad por sus acciones, son justos con los demás, agradecidos por lo que tienen, y ayudan a otros sin esperar nada a cambio. También le gusta la gente sincera que puede criticarlo constructivamente, reconocer cuando se equivocan, y luchar contra la adversidad buscando soluciones.
O documento descreve o Programa Cartão Família Carioca da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro, que fornece benefícios condicionais a famílias de baixa renda. O programa teve sucesso em reduzir a pobreza, aumentar a frequência escolar e melhorar os resultados acadêmicos. Plano futuro é expandir o programa e adicionar condicionalidades relacionadas à saúde.
Las tecnologías de la comunicación incluyen técnicas y dispositivos para almacenar, procesar y transmitir datos de forma digital. Algunas formas comunes de comunicar información son folletos, presentaciones, afiches y exposiciones. Folletos son una forma sencilla de publicidad impresa, presentaciones usan software para mostrar información, afiches son pósters impresos y exposiciones exhiben colecciones de objetos para el público.
Sustainability of the product is becoming a crucial factor for success in the market. Sustainability theory and methods are quite general. This research constitutes a serious attempt to assess the sustainability of plastic sheet piling, and calculate the product carbon footprint. In the case of plastic sheet piling no significant previous research has been done to address sustainability. The product lifecycle including stages such as raw material production, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and disposal/recycling, and its related supply chain have been analysed in detail to identify those factors that have impact on the product carbon footprint and the three main dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. The installation stage, which is not normally addressed in this kind of studies, has been assessed by the development of a case study.
Probabilistic approach to study the hydroformed sheetIJERA Editor
Under the leadership of the Kyoto agreements on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, the automotive sector was forced to review its methods and production technologies in order to meet the new environmental standards. In fuel consumption reduction is an immediate way to reduce the emission of polluting gases. In this paper, the study of the formability of sheet submitted to the hydroforming process is proposed. The numerical results are given to validate the proposed approach. To show the influence of uncertainties in the study process, we take some characteristics of the material as random and the probabilistic approach is done. The finding results are showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete. Part II Hydration and micro...Shakerqaidi
This document summarizes a review article on ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC). It discusses UHPFRC's hydration, microstructure, advantages, and disadvantages. Regarding hydration and microstructure: Cement hydrates similarly to traditional concrete but produces a denser matrix due to lower water content and finer supplementary cementitious materials. Increased curing temperature hastens hydration. The microstructure is highly dense and compact, with a tight fiber-matrix interface. Hydration products like calcium silicate hydrate contribute to a thick microstructure. The review aims to advance understanding of UHPFRC to promote further research and applications.
IRJET- Numerical Analysis of Slurry Flow Characteristics Through Horizontal P...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a numerical study of slurry flow characteristics in a horizontal pipeline using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The study models the flow of particles 0.125 mm in size and 2.47 specific gravity through a 4m long, 54.9 mm diameter pipe. Simulations were conducted at velocities of 2 m/s and 5 m/s and particle concentrations of 30% and 40% to analyze solid concentration distribution, velocity distribution, and pressure drop. An Eulerian two-phase model with RNG k-epsilon turbulence modeling was used to simulate the solid-liquid flow and solve the governing equations throughout the computational domain.
Design and Fabrication of Subsonic Wind TunnelIJMERJOURNAL
The document describes the design and fabrication of a subsonic wind tunnel. It discusses how wind tunnels are used to study aerodynamics of objects by moving air past stationary models. The constructed wind tunnel consists of a contraction cone, test section, and diffuser. Aerodynamic forces and drag were measured on scaled vehicle models placed in the test section. The wind tunnel was found to efficiently test aerodynamics and calculate drag, allowing more efficient vehicle design. Future work may include testing airfoils and pressure variations on obstructions.
Design and Analysis of an Air Conditioning Duct Using Equal Friction MethodIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and analysis of an air conditioning duct system using the equal friction method. It begins with an introduction to central air conditioning systems and the importance of properly designing ductwork to minimize pressure losses and costs while providing optimal indoor air quality and comfort. The document then outlines the specific steps involved in the equal friction duct design method, which involves setting the duct dimensions so that the pressure drop per unit length is equal across all ducts. The rest of the document provides an example application of this method to size ducts for a central air conditioning system serving an area of 72.2 square meters. Tables and calculations are presented to determine the equivalent diameter, dimensions, air flow rates, velocities and pressure losses for each duct section
Pneumatic conveying uses compressed air to transport granular and powder materials through closed pipelines. There are two main types: dilute phase conveying for shorter distances up to 300m, and dense phase conveying for longer distances over 500m. Pneumatic conveying systems consist of a blower/compressor, feeding device, filter, pipeline, and receiving hopper. The compressed air carries materials through the pipeline to be separated from the air stream and collected at the destination. Pneumatic conveying is widely used in manufacturing and processing industries due to its effectiveness, cost efficiency, and flexibility.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
The document describes an experiment on removing CO2 from air using a countercurrent rotating packed bed. Key findings include:
- A rotating packed bed was designed to absorb CO2, where the liquid and gas flow countercurrently under centrifugal force. This compact design improves mass transfer efficiency.
- Experiments investigated the effect of parameters like rotational speed, gas and liquid flow rates, and MEA solution concentration on the height of transfer unit (HTU) for CO2 absorption.
- HTU values for CO2 absorption ranged from 2.4 to 4 cm depending on the above parameters. Faster rotational speeds improved mass transfer and lowered HTU.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Impact of Crack Length into Pipe Conveying Fluid Utilizing Fast Fourier trans...IJECEIAES
One of the most prominent problems experienced by the oil facilities is leakage of oil from the pipes. This problem caused 55% of oil refineries to be shut off. Oil leakage is a common problem that often results in oil waste, damage, and hazard to public health. Therefore, it is necessary to use Modern technologies to reduce this phenomenon and avoid them in advance. Pipes that convey fluids have many uses in various industries and living facilities. Risk increases when the fluid inside the pipe is flammable. In this work, main case that cause damage to the pipe, longitudinal crack is investigate.This work presents a new experimental model based on computer applications with a Fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm for testing the effect of longitudinal crack length by frequency and ultrasonic measurements to measure fluid velocity. The method is used for plastic pipe with 2 cm internal diameter, 3 cm external diameter, and 1 m length. The modulus of elasticity of the material is 800 N/mm2 according to the ISO 178 test method. The pipe conveys oil with simply supported ends. The results show that FFT model shows better features compared with other ways that depends on visual inspection or localized measurements which gave an external perception of pipeline damage. FFT model offers a reliable and cheap style for ensuring pipeline integrity and warning the risks before its occurrence. From the observations made the fundamental natural frequency (FNF) decreases by increasing of crack length in the pipe that conveys fluid.
ACCESS RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCES Wastewater Pipeline Design in Accordance w...IJERA Editor
After the treatment of the wastewaters, a pipeline is used to transfer the treated water from the onshore pump station to the wastewater disposal marine environment. This technique is required for the dilution process in the marine environment instead of a secondary treatment. When the pipeline design for wastewater treatment is implemented, the stability issues of the pipelines must be considered because the pipeline design is based on factors such as currents, waves, geotechnical conditions, physical properties of the water and pipe’s material characteristics. At this point, a computer program is beneficial for the quick design of wastewater pipelines. To find a suitable design under these various design limitation and factors, the algorithm of the SUbmarine Pipeline Design (SUPLID) software was developed which is powerful tool for stability analysis of the submarine pipeline against dynamic current-wave motions and foundation characteristics. The SUPLID program provides a flexible design environment for the design engineer for dimensioning and stabilizing the pipeline system with also artificial weights. In this study, the main methodology and the structure of the SUPLID program was introduced and one of its application for a typical submarine wastewater pipeline was discussed
IRJET- A Review Paper on Evaluation of Flexible Pavement FailuresIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a review paper on evaluating failures in flexible pavements. It begins with an abstract stating that the study aims to evaluate existing flexible pavement conditions, determine the types and causes of failures, and select effective treatment methods. As a case study, a road in Ambala Cantt, India was evaluated. Field inspections found serious surface deformations, cracks, disintegration and defects caused by factors like heavy vehicle loads, poor drainage, unsuitable layer thickness, and improper mix design. The introduction provides background on flexible pavement structures and design considerations. Different failure types for flexible pavements are described, including alligator cracking, consolidation, shear cracking, and more. Prior literature on pavement deformation, wheel tracking, pothole formation
Fabrication of Semi-Automatic Molten Metal Pouring System in Casting Industries.IJERA Editor
This document summarizes the fabrication of a semi-automatic molten metal pouring system for casting industries. It aims to introduce an automated pneumatic system for transferring molten metal from an electrical furnace to a die casting, reducing manual labor and hazards. The key components of the system include an air compressor, pneumatic cylinder, flow control valves, hand level valve, hoses, motion transfer mechanism, and trolley. When operated, compressed air moves the piston to lift a bowl of molten metal from the furnace to the die casting mold. The study concludes this system minimizes manual work and travel time compared to conventional manual pouring methods.
The document summarizes an experimental investigation into solid particle erosion in an S-bend geometry. The investigation tested three air velocities (15.24, 30.48, and 45.72 m/s) and two particle sizes (150 and 300 microns) in a test loop with an S-bend pipe section having an inside diameter of 12.7 mm and radius-to-diameter ratio of 1.5. The results showed the location of maximum erosion occurred between 29-42 degrees from the inlet at 45.72 m/s air velocity with 300 micron particles. Comparison to prior studies found the results consistent in showing maximum erosion generally between 30-40 degrees in the first bend. The study provides new data on erosion
Conceptual design of transfer mould tool for rubber bumper springeSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IRJET- A Review Paper on Study on Strengthening and Drainage of Flexible Pave...IRJET Journal
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(IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com
Vol. 2, Issue 4, July-August 2012, pp.129-136
Effect of Bend Geometry on Erosion and Product Degradation
in Pneumatic Conveying Pipeline Systems
Amit Suhane 1, Vijay K. Agarwal 2
1
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, M.A.N.I.T. , Bhopal, M.P. India-462051
2
Chief Design Engineer, ITMME Centre, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India-110016
ABSTRACT
Conveying hard and the abrasive materials has been one of the major operational problems in industrial
situations. The erosion of plant components, especially the pipe bends by abrasive solid particles of a fluid stream
makes installation of pneumatic conveying systems a very costly affair for industry. Most users have either lived
with the problem or have employed expensive bend materials to reduce the bend erosion rate and prolong the life of
bends. A number of operating variables such as the impact velocity and impact angle affect the erosion and product
degradation process significantly in a dilute phase suspension flow. It is therefore important that the systems should
be designed with the lowest possible velocity of conveying. Modification in the pipeline - bend geometry by means
of tapered (converging and diverging) sections can also be used for maintaining conveying air velocity constant
along the entire length of pipeline.The current work presents erosion of G.I. bends examined in a pneumatic
conveyor under two different arrangements of mild steel pipe and G.I. bends of 51mm and 102mm bore in a test
loop of 40 m length. Silica sand particles having mean particle size of 212 μm were used as erodent for impingement
on the bend surface. This paper discuss the results of comprehensive test program to study the effect of bend
geometry on erosion and product degradation in pneumatic conveying pipeline systems .
(Key words:Bend Erosion, Dilute Phase Suspension, Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Product Degradation, Silica
Sand)
1.INTRODUCTION
Material handling, in the industries, is materials and is extensively used in chemical process
concerned with movement of materials in different industry,pharmaceutical industry, mining industry,
cases such as from supply point to store or process, agricultural industry, mineral industry, and food
between stages during processes, or to packing and processing industry. Virtually, all powders and
distribution. The transportation of wide variety of dry granular materials can be transported using this
powdered and granular solids in a gas stream through method [2].
pipelines is generally termed as pneumatic conveying. Researches during the last two decades have
In most cases the gas is normally air. However, where helped the designers to design the reliable and energy
special conditions prevail (e.g. risk of explosion, efficient pneumatic conveying systems. This design
health, fire-hazards etc.), different gases are used. It method of handling a wide range of bulk solids is still
provides an important method of transporting the bulk in a developing stage primarily due to the complex
materials. It is successfully used for transporting wide nature and interdependence of the operating variables
range of materials. The concept of pipeline and the variety of materials that can be conveyed.
transportation of fluids is by no means modern. The The nature of such a material principally depends on
history of its use dates back to antiquity. The Romans, the size, shape and density of the constituent
for instance used lead pipes for water supply and particles. Preliminary Investigations into the
sewerage disposal, whilst the Chinese conveyed natural phenomenon of erosion in pneumatic conveying
gas through bamboo tubes. The record of pipeline bends reported to 1970’s showed that the most
transportation of solids in air is more recent with the significant variables with respect to erosion damage
inception of fans to activate the first pneumatic were conveying velocity, particle concentration,
conveying in 1866.The first large scale application of particle size, particle shape and bend geometry [3].
pneumatic conveying was the vacuum conveying of Erosion and other problems has been tried to be
grain in the late 19th century. By the mid associated with successful design of pneumatic
1920’s,negative and positive pressure conveying of conveying systems showing that the erosive wear
grain was common. Since that time the practice of behaviour of rubber and mild steel is very much
pneumatic conveying has grown enormously and has product dependent[4]. Since then, the importance of
extended to cover a wide variety of particulate solids penetration rate in predicting the failure of pneumatic
like silica sand; alumina, cement, sugar, flour, plastic conveying bends has been realised and has been the
granules etc.[1].Pneumatic conveying system is subject of numerous research activities.
particularly suitable for handling toxic and hazardous
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2. PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM Pneumatic conveying systems can be positive
Pneumatic conveying system is a conventional pressure systems that blow material along a pipeline
material handling system like belt conveyor or chain or negative pressure systems that convey material by
conveyor.The main advantage of pneumatic conveying means of suction. In general positive pressure
system is that material is transferred in close loop, systems are extremely versatile due to large pressure
thereby preventing the environmental drop available and can convey material with a
effect on the material and vice versa. Other benefits capability to handle both high product throughputs
of the system includes over short distances and low product throughputs
flexibility of routing and installation of pipeline over long distances [6].
reduced maintenance and labour cost involved
relatively low capital costs and increased 3. VARIABLES ASSOCIATED
automation The factors involved in many of the problems
multiple pick up and discharge points associated with the pneumatic conveying systems
product safety. can be grouped in to the following categories:
The main disadvantages with the system The variables associated with the conveyed
are the erosion of components like bends ,diverters , product.
pipelines and the quality degradation of conveyed The variables associated with the carrier
product [5]. medium.
A typical pneumatic conveying system The variables associated with the pipe surface
comprises of four basic units, viz; air mover material.
,feeder,conveying pipe line loop and filteration unit.Air The variables associated with the geometry of
mover supplies the specified volumetric flow rate of system.
the free air maintaining the appropriate pressure in the The first two factors covers the particles being
conveying system. Air movers available for the transported and carrier gas employed, the third one
pneumatic conveying system applications ranges from covers the pipe surface material and the fourth one
the fans and blowers producing high volumetric flow covers the geometry of the system. Pipeline bends
rates at relatively low flow rates and vice versa.Feeder suffer from major losses due to erosion. Severity of
is a device that is intended to feed the material in to the erosion at the bends and diverters etc. is more
conveying loop uniformly and that to with lowest because there is change of direction of gas solids
leakages. Numerous devices have been developed to suspension flows at these components. The main
feed the materials in to the pipelines; some of them are factors affecting bend erosion and consequently
blow tank, rotary valve, screw feeder etc.Blow tank is a affecting the conveyed product quality are particle
type of feeder, which could serve the purpose both for velocity,size,shape and bend geometry [7].
low and high-pressure requirements. Material and air Amongst all the variables that influence the
mixture is conveyed through the pipeline loop, problem of erosion for a particular product and the
containing some stipulated number of bends to provide bend material, velocity is probably the most
flexibility of routing. The material of the pipeline is important of all. From extensive studies on erosion,it
usually mild steel. The bends can, however be made of is now generally accepted that the increase in the
a hard, erosion resistant material. Bends can be used as mass eroded from a surface with increase in the
horizontal section or as a vertical section in the loop velocity can be represented by a power law
depending upon the flexibility of installation.Filteration relationship;where the velocity exponent (n) is of
unit is a gas solid separation device performs two order of about 2.5 [8].
functions. Firstly, it recovers conveyed material as M = C x Vn 1 , where
much as possible for the next stage of handling or Me = mass eroded from the bend in grams.
treatment process. Secondly, it minimizes the pollution Vp = velocity of impacting particles in m/s.
of the working environment. C = a constant.
Based on the quantity of air used and pressure of the With velocity being the most important operating
system, pneumatic conveying system is divided in to variable influencing the erosion rate, it is therefore
two types ie. dense phase pneumatic conveying system important that the systems should be designed with
and dilutes phase pneumatic conveying system. In the lowest possible conveying velocity. High
dilute phase conveying, solid particles are introduced conveying air velocities also increase the chances of
into a fast flowing gas stream where solids remain product degradation; if friable material is conveyed.
suspended. Such process systems operate at relatively The value of particle hardness of the product
low pressure and consequently are comparatively being conveyed is probably the major indicator of the
inexpensive to install.Dense phase pneumatic potential erosiveness of the product. Experimental
conveying is defined as the conveying of particles by investigations carried out in 1969 have investigated
air along a pipe which is filled with particles at one or that erosion is related to hardness by expression :
more cross-sections. A wide range of different
M = C x (HP )2.4 2 ,where
pneumatic conveying systems are available to cater for
Me = mass eroded from the bend in grams.
an equally wide range of different applications.
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HP = particle hardness in kg/mm2. compressible by nature. In a single bore pipeline as
C = a constant. the air moves along the pipeline length, some
It is generally considered, however, that there is a pressure drop takes place. This pressure drop results
threshold value of particle hardness, beyond which in excessive high conveying air velocities towards the
erosion is decreased or remains relatively constant [9- end of pipeline. So it is needed to be controlled
12]. This occurs at a particle hardness of about 800 precisely. Tapered sections could be fitted on the
kg/mm2 and so materials with particle hardnesses much upstream and down stream of each bend in the
greater than this would not be substantially more pipeline to cater for the air expansion effect. A
erosive than the sand particles. tapered section provides modified bend geometry
Particle size is another variable that shows a resulting in safer impingement impact angles and
threshold value above which there is no further lower impact velocities.
increase in erosion. Experimental investigations carried
out by Tilly have indicated that the threshold value 4. MECHANISM OF EROSION
occurs at a particle size of about 60 microns, in the Extensive analysis of the eroded surfaces
velocity range appropriate to the pneumatic conveying metallographically both of brittle and ductile
[13,14]. Thus it can be concluded that the threshold materials have been carried out by using scanning
value increases with the increase in velocity. electron microscope. Based on such analysis various
Bend provides pneumatic conveying systems researchers have concluded that the mechanism of
with their flexibility in routing ,but conveying abrasive erosion can be classified as plastic deformation and
product in dilute suspension form at higher velocities cutting wear. Ductile materials; annealed low carbon
can lead to rapid wear.Suitable design considerations at steel, copper, aluminium etc. erodes predominantly
the pipeline bend interface can potentially reduce the by plastic deformation at low impingement angles
complications of wear and prove to be (100-200). Brittle materials; glass, ceramics, cast iron
economical.Bend geometry refers to the curvature of etc. erodes predominantly by cutting or shearing
bends where the particle makes an impact with the action and shows drastic erosion at higher
surface and the adjoining particles. In order to impingement angles (800-900).
investigate the potential influence of expanded bends When an elastically deformable particle
on parameters such as bend erosion, minimum impinges on the flat surface, highly localised hertzian
conveying velocity, pressure drop, a series of tests stresses are induced due to elastic deformation of
were conducted with two inch bore pipe line conveying both the surface and particles. The maximum induced
silica sand. In the second set of experiments, the last stress in the flat surface generally occurs at a depth
two bends of the pipeline loop were replaced by the about half the radius of projection of contact area. As
two and half inch bore bends.The tests results have soon as the stress induced due to collision between
shown that the expanded bends presents a potential the two goes above the elastic limit of material
solution to reduce the severity of erosion. The potential surface, plastic deformation sets in at the location of
life of the bends has increased to at least four times maximum stress. This repeated collision of large
only by changing a two-inch bore to two and half inch number of particles forms plastically deformed
bore bend. The larger bore bend also showed layers. The plastically deformed layers gets detached
improvements in the product degradation and pressure from the material surface due to the further collisions.
drop in conveying. This type of wear is termed as deformation wear. If
Similarly, experimental study of bend erosion in conveyed hard particles strikes the flat surface at an
pneumatic conveying pilot plant with modified test acute angle and penetrates in to the surface, shear
pipeline, have been carried on 53 mm bore and 81mm stress is induced in the material over the contact area.
bore bends; respectively. It has been shown that the Furthermore; if the induced shear stress exceeds the
bend erosion and product degradation in modified proof shear stress value, material removal from the
pipeline seems much less comparatively surface starts. This removal of material by cutting
[15-18]. To a certain extent bend wear is a problem action is termed as cutting wear[19-21].Analysis by
with which industry has learned to live. There are a various researchers have also shown that there
number of ways by which the severity of the problem usually exists an incubation period during which little
can be reduced, but a number of factors relating to the erosion occurs. This incubation period is followed by
product conveyed and the system itself have to have an accelerated period and then a steady state period.
taken in to account. Expense is obvious a consideration
with some methods of solution, some techniques may 5. EXPERIMENTATION
lead to a reduction in the product conveying capacity of 5.1Test Rig The pneumatic conveying test rig
the plant, and if the product being conveyed is friable reported in the work consist of top discharge type
then a solution which minimizes the effect of blow tank 1m3 capacity with a safe working pressure
degradation must be sought. Favourable operating of 7-bar gauge used as a product-feeding device for
conditions like conveying air velocity and particle the pipeline. The blow tank is fitted with a fluidising
impact angle can be utilised to solve the potential membrane consisting of filter cloth sandwiched
problem of erosion and product degradation. Air is between perforated metal plates. The discharge pipe
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is positioned about 40 mm above the center of the from the blow tank prior to the conveying line. At the
fluidising membrane. The product is conveyed from start of each run, conveying commences when the
the blow tank through the conveying line and is blow tank vent line to the receiver is closed. The
received in to a storage hopper mounted above the blow tank pressure soon builts up to a steady
blow tank. The storage hopper of capacity similar to operating pressure to convey the abrasive. The load
that of the blow tank and is mounted on 3 load cells, cell reading and the conveying line pressure drop are
positioned 1200 apart in order to record the product to be recorded for each conveying run.
mass flow rates. A bag filtration unit with a mechanical 5.3 Conveying Conditions for Constant Bore and
shaker is mounted on the top of the hopper to separate Modified Test Pipeline Loop In first phase of the
air from the product and to retain as much of the comprehensive test, experiments were performed on
conveyed product as possible. Compressed air required 51mm bore pipeline loop fitted with 51mm (constant)
for conveying the material is supplied from a two-stage bore bends. The bend material was galvanized iron
sliding blade rotary compressor. Compressed air from whereas pipeline material was mild steel. The length
the compressor via. receiver is then passed through a of pipeline loop was 40 m.
set of two desiccant type air driers connected in series
to get dry air free from the moisture. The compressed
air line is connected to a nozzle bank consisting of two
manifolds, bottom of the blow tank to provide
fluidising air to fluidise the product, each containing 8
choked flow convergent-divergent nozzles. The first
line is connected to the bottom of the blow tank to
provide fluidising air to fluidise the product ,pressurise
the blow tank and to discharge the product in to the
conveying line. The second line is connected to the
discharge line to provide air to convey the product
through the pipeline. Both air supply lines are fitted
Fig.2. Schematic Diagram of Constant Bore Test
with the isolating valves, pressure gauges and airflow
Loop
nozzles. The plant test rig is instrumented with nozzle
bank containing calibrated nozzles, digital pressure
In the second phase, experiments were performed on
gauges, bourdon type pressure gauges
51mm bore pipeline loop fitted with 102mm
, multimeter and load cell for the measurement of all
(modified) bore bends. Modification in the bend
the major operating variables (air mass flow rate,
geometry has been achieved by using tapered
product mass flow rate and conveying air pressure)
sections having larger bore and fitted to the smaller
involved in pneumatic conveying systems.
bore pipeline of gradually expanding sections.
Fig.3. Schematic Diagram of Modified Test Pipeline
Loop
tapered divergent section is fitted to upstream of
Fig.1. Schematic Diagram of Pneumatic Conveying each bend and convergent tapered section is fitted to
Test Rig downstream of each bend. The conveying conditions
used for the phase-1 and 2 of test programme are
5.2 Operation and Control After loading thoroughly shown in table 1. Pipeline loop used in phase-1 and 2
dried silica sand in to the hopper, the ratio of air supply of the programme are shown in fig.2 and fig.3.
to the blow tank to that of the total air supply is set to
attain the material conveying at a particular velocity.
Abrasive is then fed in the blow tank by opening both
the butterfly valves. The vent line is kept open for the
displaced air from the from the blow tank to escape.
There is no valve in the conveying rig at the outlet
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Table.1. Conveying Conditions for Test Loops. m/s, highest among all the other bends. This is due to
the air expansion effect. The weight losses for the
Loop/ Air flow Product Inlet (Avg). other three bends located at position 1 to 3 are found
Test No. rate,Kg/s Flow rate velocity to be in increasing order. This is expected since the
,Kg/s (m/s) velocity of conveying and the velocity at which the
(I)1-25 0.0900 3.47 17.54 particles impact on the bend is increasing from bend
1 to bend 3. Weight loss details of 102 mm bore
(II)1-25 0.0900 3.51 18.23
bends at all four locations in modified test pipeline is
(II)26-50 0.0968 4.47 18.30 shown in table 3 . Erosion rate for 102 mm bore
bends in the modified test loop has been found to be
6. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Table.3. Cumulative Weight Loss in Grams for
It is a well established fact, that in pneumatic
conveying system, silica sand can only be conveyed in Runs Bend1 Bend2 Bend3 Bend4
dilute phase suspension flow[22]. Various researches 2 9.8 10.1 14.9 15.2
have also shown that a minimum pick up velocity of 7 15.6 19.5 29.1 34.7
order 13 m/s is required for conveying silica sand. In 13 21.4 28.0 45.5 51.4
phase 1 of the experimental test programme with 51 19 24.3 38.5 52.2 67.0
mm bore bends yielded an average air inlet and exit
25 28.4 47.5 57.7 81.3
velocities of 17.54 m/s and 36.22m/s,respectively with
Failed
bend impact velocities increasing althroughout the test
loop.Experiments with modified test pipeline loop 30 31.3 48.9 62.3 91.0
yielded an average air inlet velocity of 18.23 m/s 35 33.9 53.6 66.8 100.4
,average impact velocities of 8m/s and average exit 40 36.7 59.2 67.9 109.3
velocity of 34.95m/s.Dilute phase suspension flow has 45 40.7 62.4 69.0 114.3
been maintained successfully during the tests.
50 44.7 67.9 70.0 119.3
6.1 Bend Erosion In each test programme, at four Total 44.7 67.9 70.0 119.3
locations bend erosion has been monitored. For this
purpose weight loss of the bends are measured at 102mm Bore Bends
regular intervals. Both test programmes have been much less compared to the bends of constant bore
carried out in similar conveying conditions. Weight pipeline. Referring again to the bend number 4 of the
loss details of 51 mm bore bends at all four locations in modified loop, which is at the highest velocity
a single bore pipeline is shown in table 2. amongst the four test bends, the cumulative weight
loss is found to be 81.3 gms after 25 runs compared
Runs Bend1 Bend2 Bend3 Bend4 to 99.6 gms of 51mm bore bends at the same
2 12.1 14.1 16.1 17.8 position. It is expected, as there is reduction in impact
velocities at the bend by the virtue of tapered sections
7 29.6 32.1 36.7 45.8 ie. improved bend geometry thus safer impingement
8 34.3 35.7 38.8 49.3 angles. The impact velocities calculated at the bend
Failed Failed are of order 8 m/s. In this case also the weight losses
10 38.9 39.9 48.0 60.1 for the other three bends located at position 1 to 3 are
Failed found to be in increasing order.
13 42.6 50.0 55.8 74.4
Failed 6.2 Modified Bend Geometry Experiments have
shown that the conveyed particles made impact at an
15 48.9 53.3 60.5 79.5 angle of 240 in 51 mm bore bends. Whereas; by
Failed virtue of bends with tapered sections the same
19 53.3 55.9 63.7 89.6 particles made impact on the bend at an angle of 32 o
25 60.3 60.8 71.3 99.6 shown in fig. 4 & fig.5.It is felt that the increase in
Failed the impact angle reduced the erosion rate of bends.
Same facts have been also shown by various
Total 60.3 60.8 71.3 99.6
researchers that the ductile material offer good
Table.2. Cumulative Weight Loss in Grams for 51 mm resistance above 20o and the erosion resistance of the
Bore Bends ductile material increase with the increase in the
impact angle.
It shows that bend number 3 and 4 have failed only
after 8 runs of conveying silica sand. The cumulative
weight loss for the fourth bend is highest (99.6gms).
This seems to be due to the fact that at the bend
number 4, the conveying gas velocity is of order 30
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swept with the flow of the gas without impacting at
the bend, thus reducing the chances of product
degradation.
6.4 Wear Profile The bends used in the
experimentation process for both the phases is shown
in photo.1. At the end of conveying tests, three bends
shown in photo.2 have been cut in to two halves
along the centerline to examine the wear profile of
the bend surfaces. Two failed bends of 51 mm bore
showed very deep ripple formation with material
removal mainly concentrated with in a narrow zone.
Ripples have been also observed in the larger bore
(102 mm) bends too; but it is not pronounced like in
Fig.4. Dimensional Sketch of 51 mm Bore Bend case of the smaller bore (51mm) bends.The material
removal from 102 mm bore bend is spread over a
larger area of cross section. It is felt that due to the
gradual increasing area of cross section of pipeline
before the entry to bend, the conveying air velocity
have significantly reduced in case of tapered sections.
As a result, wear in 102 mm bore bend is spread over
much larger surface area. 51 mm bore bends showed
no provision to reduce impact velocity, thus resulting
in weight loss from a narrow concentrated zone.
Fig.5. Dimensional Sketch of 102 mm Bore Bend
6.3 Product Degradation In pneumatic conveying
situations, the size, the shape and the relative hardness
of the particle dictates the erosion and the conveying
performance of the system[23,24]. The mean particle
size of fresh sand was found to be 212.5 μm by sieve
analysis. The sieve analysis performed on sieve
analyzer shows that the product degradation in 102 mm
bore bends is much lower to 51 mm bore bends. The
mean particle size of silica sand for phase-1 of the tests
came out to be 106 μm after 25 runs that is much lower
to the mean particle size of sand (135 μm) for phase- 2
of the tests after same number of runs, table.4.
S.No. Test Runs Mean Particle Size
Phase μm
1 I 25 106
Photo.1. Bends of 51mm and 102 mm bore used in
2 II 25 135 the experimentation process
3 II 50 125
Table.4. Mean Particle size of silica sand at different
phases of tests
It is felt that the particles would spread out due to the
divergent section of the pipeline immediately before
the bend in modified loop and many particles would be
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safely recommended where product degradation
during conveying is a matter of concern.
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