Ibrahim Akinjobi Aromoye¹, Hai Hiung Lo¹, Patrick Sebastian¹, Ghulam E Mustafa Abro^2,*, Shehu Lukman Ayinla^1,3

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 1155-1197, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.058598 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) technology is rapidly advancing, offering innovative solutions for various industries, including the critical task of oil and gas pipeline surveillance. However, the limited flight time of conventional UAVs presents a significant challenge to comprehensive and continuous monitoring, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of pipeline infrastructure. This review paper evaluates methods for extending UAV flight endurance, focusing on their potential application in pipeline inspection. Through an extensive literature review, this study identifies the latest advancements in UAV technology, evaluates their effectiveness, and highlights the existing gaps in achieving prolonged flight… More > Graphic Abstract

Nurlan Zhangabay^1,*, Ulzhan Ibraimova², Marco Bonopera^3,*, Ulanbator Suleimenov¹, Konstantin Avramov⁴, Maryna Chernobryvko⁴, Aigerim Yessengali¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 1-23, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.053391 - 15 November 2024

Abstract Using the software ANSYS-19.2/Explicit Dynamics, this study performed finite-element modeling of the large-diameter steel pipeline cross-section for the Beineu-Bozoy-Shymkent gas pipeline with a non-through straight crack, strengthened by steel wire wrapping. The effects of the thread tensile force of the steel winding in the form of single rings at the crack edges and the wires with different winding diameters and pitches were also studied. The results showed that the strengthening was preferably executed at a minimum value of the thread tensile force, which was 6.4% more effective than that at its maximum value. The analysis… More >

Kairuo Chen¹, He Wang^1,*, Xiangliang Wang²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2721-2739, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.055174 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Pneumatic conveying technology, as an efficient material transportation method, has been widely used in various industrial fields. To study the powder transportation in horizontal ash conveying pipes, this study relies on the Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics (CPFD) numerical method. The characteristics of the gas-solid two-phase flow under continuous air supply conditions are analyzed, and the effects on particle movement of factors such as feed port spacing, inlet air velocity, and the number of discharge ports are explored accordingly. The research results show that when the inlet velocity is 5 m/s, adjacent discharged particles come into More >

Tatyana P. Lyubimova¹, Sergey A. Plotnikov², Albert N. Sharifulin², Vladimir Ya. Modorskii², Sergey S. Neshev², Stanislav L. Kalyulin^2,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2775-2788, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.054498 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Transporting and storing hydrogen is a complex technological task. A typical problem relates to the need to minimize the strength of fluid motion and heat transfer near the walls of the container. In this work this problem is tackled numerically assuming an infinite cavity of pipe square cross-section, located in a constant external temperature gradient. In particular, a method based on the application of vibrations to suppress the gravitational convection mechanism is explored. A parametric investigation is conducted and the limits of applicability of the method for small Grashof numbers (10e4) are determined. It is More >

Yanbo Shao¹, Xuewen Cao^1,*, Wei You¹, Shan Zhao¹, Zilong Nan², Jiang Bian^1,3,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2867-2885, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.053774 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Transporting massive quantities of carbon dioxide through a pipeline in its supercritical state is extremely convenient. Because of the unique properties of supercritical carbon dioxide, however, leakage occurring in such conditions can be extremely intricate, resulting in the dispersion area following leakage being influenced by numerous factors. In this study, this problem is addressed in the frame of the so-called Unified Dispersion Model (UDM), and various influential parameters are considered, namely, leakage pressure, leakage temperature, leakage aperture, leakage angle, atmospheric stability, wind speed, and surface roughness. The results show that the supercritical carbon dioxide dispersion More >

Léonor Fasse^1,2,*, François Blot²

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 367-375, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.049544 - 04 December 2024

Abstract Arrière-plan: L’information sur la possibilité de rédiger des Directives Anticipées (DA) est une nécessité et représente un enjeu majeur sur les plans médical, éthique, légal. Les difficultés sont nombreuses, organisationnelles ou culturelles, et c’est aussi vrai dans l’univers de la cancérologie, où les DA (et plus largement les discussions anticipées) revêtent une importance cruciale. Sujet éminemment sensible, l’abord des DA (donc d’une réflexion sur la fin de vie) nécessite un travail d’acculturation à la fois sociétale et médico-soignante. Une démarche institutionnelle a donc été élaborée, dans l’objectif d’un déploiement d’outils d’information, de formation des professionnels,… More >

Pengfei Duan^1,*, Luling Li¹, Jianhui Liu¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012431

Abstract The supply of hydrogen-blended natural gas to civil and industrial users can assist downstream firm to achieve carbon emission reduction, and ensure energy security as an alternative gas source. This application mode has been widely concerned by urban gas enterprises. This paper focuses on the leakage problem of hydrogen-blended pipelines in utility tunnel due to corrosion and other reasons. Using dimensional analysis method, a model experiment is designed to verify that the three-dimensional compressible fluid model coupled with transport equations can effectively simulate the concentration change of hydrogen-blended natural gas after leakage in the utility… More >

Zhenhua Gao¹, Bin Han^1,*, Shengyuan Niu¹, Liying Li¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.3, pp. 1-4, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.013339

Abstract With the rapid development of industry and globalization, the demand and strategic importance of oil and natural gas have become increasingly significant, leading to energy extraction in more complex corrosive environments [1, 2]. Bimetallic composite pipes, which offer strength and corrosion resistance, exhibit promising potential. For the welding of bimetallic composite plates, it is optimal to follow the welding sequence of the base layer, transition layer, and inner layer [3, 4]. For the welding of bimetal composite pipes, due to the diameter limit, the inner layer is usually welded first, followed by the transition layer,… More >

Zhengyuan Pei¹, Yasushi Koito^2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1381-1397, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056624 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Extended experiments were conducted on the oscillation characteristics of merged liquid slugs in a horizontally oriented polymer pulsating heat pipe (PHP). The PHP’s serpentine channel comprised 14 parallel channels with a width of 1.3 and a height of 1.1 . The evaporator and condenser sections were 25 and 50 long, respectively, and the adiabatic section in between was 75 mm long. Using a plastic 3D printer and semi-transparent filament made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, the serpentine channel was printed directly onto a thin polycarbonate sheet to form the PHP. The PHP was charged with hydrofluoroether-7100.… More >

Mahyar Kargaran^*, Hamid Reza Goshayeshi, Ali Reza Alizadeh Jajarm

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 1461-1476, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056284 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Solar energy is a valuable renewable energy source, and photovoltaic (PV) systems are a practical approach to harnessing this energy. Nevertheless, low energy efficiency is considered a major setback of the system. Moreover, high cell temperature and reflection of solar irradiance from the panel are considered chief culprits in this regard. Employing pulsating heat pipes (PHPs) is an innovative and useful approach to improving solar panel performance. This study presents the results of the power performance of a PV panel attached to a newly designed spiral pulsating heat pipe, while graphene oxide nanofluid with three More >