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  • Open Access

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    Numerical Simulation of the Seismic Response of a Horizontal Storage Tank Based on a SPH–FEM Coupling Method

    Peilei Yan1,2,*, Endong Guo1,2, Houli Wu1,2, Liangchao Zhang1,2

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1655-1678, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044760

    Abstract A coupled numerical calculation method combining smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and the finite element method (FEM) was implemented to investigate the seismic response of horizontal storage tanks. A numerical model of a horizontal storage tank featuring a free liquid surface under seismic action was constructed using the SPH–FEM coupling method. The stored liquid was discretized using SPH particles, while the tank and supports were discretized using the FEM. The interaction between the stored liquid and the tank was simulated by using the meshless particle contact method. Then, the numerical simulation results were compared and analyzed against seismic simulation shaking table… More >

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    Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Seal Presence on the Behavior of Double-Deck Floating Roofs in Cylindrical Steel Storage Tanks

    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 of the most destructive natural… More >

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    The Equal-Norm Multiple-Scale Trefftz Method for Solving the Nonlinear Sloshing Problem with Baffles

    Chao-Feng Shih1, Yung-Wei Chen1,3,*, Jiang-Ren Chang2, Shih-Ping Soon1

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.127, No.3, pp. 993-1012, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2021.012702

    Abstract

    In this paper, the equal-norm multiple-scale Trefftz method combined with the implicit Lie-group scheme is applied to solve the two-dimensional nonlinear sloshing problem with baffles. When considering solving sloshing problems with baffles by using boundary integral methods, degenerate geometry and problems of numerical instability are inevitable. To avoid numerical instability, the multiple-scale characteristic lengths are introduced into T-complete basis functions to efficiently govern the high-order oscillation disturbance. Again, the numerical noise propagation at each time step is eliminated by the vector regularization method and the group-preserving scheme. A weighting factor of the group-preserving scheme is introduced into a linear system… More >

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    The Data Analyses of a Vertical Storage Tank Using Finite Element SOFT Computing

    Lin Gao, Mingzhen Wang

    Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.24, No.3, pp. 643-651, 2018, DOI:10.31209/2018.100000031

    Abstract With the rapid development of the petrochemical industry, the number of largescale oil storage tanks has increased significantly, and many storage tanks are located in potential seismic regions. It is very necessary to analyze seismic response of oil storage tanks since their damage in an earthquake can lead to serious disasters and losses. In this paper, three models of vertical cylindrical oil storage tank in different sizes, which are commonly used in practical engineering are established. The dynamic characteristics, sloshing wave height and hydrodynamic pressure of the oil tank considering the liquid-structure coupling effect are analyzed by using ADINA finite… More >

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    A Study on Dynamic Modeling Considering Fuel Sloshing for Korean Lunar Module

    Sanghyun Shim, Kwangjin Kim, Sangchul Lee, Sangho Ko, Jayoung Kang, Dongyoung Rew, Gwanghyeok Ju

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.19, No.3, pp. 73-74, 2011, DOI:10.3970/icces.2011.019.073

    Abstract The aim of this paper is to discuss the main issues related to modeling and simulation of the Korean lunar module. Lunar module usually consists of a rigid platform, attitude control actuators and a fuel tank. For dynamical modeling, we first assumed the lunar module as a rigid body and derived equations of motion by considering allocation of reaction thrusters and reaction wheel assembly(RWA). Fuel sloshing in lunar module and its influence on attitude dynamics are an important issue in the research field of space technology. In order to include the effect of fuel sloshing on the dynamics, we model… More >

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    Numerical Investigation on Resonant Sloshing Characteristics of 2-D Baffled Liquid Container

    Jong-Kook Cha1, Jin-Rae Cho1

    The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.7, No.3, pp. 129-134, 2008, DOI:10.3970/icces.2008.007.129

    Abstract Sloshing flow is formulated based on the linearized potential flow theory, while an artificial damping term is employed into the kinematic free-surface condition to reflect the eminent dissipation effect in resonant sloshing. Through the numerical analysis of sloshing frequency response with respect to the number, location and opening width of baffle, the sloshing damping characteristics by baffle are parametrically investigated. More >

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    Moving Particle Simulation for Mitigation of Sloshing Impact Loads Using Surface Floaters

    B.-H. Lee1, J.-C. Park2, M.-H. Kim3, S.-C. Hwang2

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 89-112, 2011, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2011.075.089

    Abstract The violent free-surface motions and the corresponding impact loads are numerically simulated by using the refined Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) method, which was originally proposed by Koshizuka and Oka (1996) for incompressible flows. In the present method, accuracy and efficiency are significantly improved compared to the original MPS method by using optimal source term, optimal gradient and collision models, and improved solid-boundary treatment and search of free-surface particles. The refined MPS method was verified through comparisons against Kishev et al.'s (2006) sloshing experiment. It is also demonstrated that the refined MPS method is excellent in mass conservation regardless of length… More >

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    A Particle Simulation of 2-D Vessel Motions Interacting with Liquid-Sloshing Cargo

    Byung-Hyuk Lee1, Se-min Jeong2, Sung-Chul Hwang2, Jong-Chun Park3, Moo-Hyun Kim4

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.91, No.1, pp. 43-63, 2013, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2013.091.043

    Abstract The violent free-surface motions interacting with floating vessels containing inner liquid tanks are investigated by using the newly developed Moving Particle Semi-implicit (MPS) method for 2-dimensional incompressible flow simulation. In the present numerical examples, many efficient and robust algorithms have been developed and applied to improve the overall quality and efficiency in solving various highly nonlinear free-surface problems and evaluating impact pressures compared to the original MPS method proposed by Koshizuka and Oka (1996). For illustration, the improved MPS method is applied to the simulation of nonlinear floating-body motions, violent sloshing motions and corresponding impact loads, and vessel motions with… More >

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    Simulation of Sloshing Effect on Vessel Motions by Using MPS (Moving Particle Simulation)

    K.S. Kim1, B.H. Lee2, M.H. Kim1, J.C. Park3

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.79, No.3&4, pp. 201-222, 2011, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2011.079.201

    Abstract The coupling and interactions between vessel motion and inner-tank sloshing are investigated by a potential-CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) hybrid method in time domain. Potential-theory-based 3D diffraction/radiation panel program is used to obtain the hydrodynamic coefficients and wave forces for the simulation of vessel motion in time domain. The liquid sloshing in tanks is simulated in time domain by using the improved Moving Particle Simulation (PNU-MPS) method and it is validated through comparison against sloshing experiments. The calculated sloshing tank forces and moments are applied to the vessel-motion simulation as excitation forces and moments. The updated ship motion, which is influenced… More >

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    Simulation of Sloshing with the Volume of Fluid Method

    M.H. Djavareshkian1, M. Khalili2

    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.2, No.4, pp. 299-308, 2006, DOI:10.3970/fdmp.2006.002.299

    Abstract This paper opens a new horizon on the simulation of sloshing phenomena. One of the most popular Finite Volume methods called VOF (Volume Of Fluid) method is used for tracking the flow in containers. The algorithm is tested for different fluid elevations, physical conditions in different road curves and liquid properties. The method is then validated against an analytical and another numerical solution. These comparisons show that the VOF can effectively solve the sloshing problem for different fluids and a variety of physical and geometrical conditions. More >

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