Pei Zou¹, Zhiqiang Huang^1,*, Yian Tong², Leichuan Tan³, Rui Li⁴, Kai Wei^1,5, Deng Qiao^1,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 689-699, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019470

Abstract The sealing integrity of cement sheath in offshore wells is seriously threatened under high-temperature conditions, resulting in gas channeling and other problems. Given the lack of experimental results, in this study relevant samples of a cement slurry sealing section of a typical offshore high-temperature well have been prepared and analyzed. In particular, the mechanical properties have been assessed with a triaxial pressure servo instrument and a high-temperature curing kettle. The density and the Poisson’s ratio of the samples have also been tested. The stress-strain curve has been drawn to obtain the elastic modulus and the compressive strength. The rock brittleness… More >

Hairong Zhang¹, Yongde Gao², Wei Li², Deng Liu^3,*, Jing Cao³, Luoyi Huang³, Xun Zhong³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 609-628, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019446

Abstract History matching is a critical step in reservoir numerical simulation algorithms. It is typically hindered by difficulties associated with the high-dimensionality of the problem and the gradient calculation approach. Here, a multi-step solving method is proposed by which, first, a Fast marching method (FMM) is used to calculate the pressure propagation time and determine the single-well sensitive area. Second, a mathematical model for history matching is implemented using a Bayesian framework. Third, an effective decomposition strategy is adopted for parameter dimensionality reduction. Finally, a localization matrix is constructed based on the single-well sensitive area data to modify the gradient of… More >

Yanyue Li¹, Changlong Liu¹, Wenbo Bao^1,*, Baoqing Xue¹, Peng Lv¹, Nan Wang¹, Hui Li¹, Wenguo Ma²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 737-749, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019139

Abstract

Due to long-term water injection, often oilfields enter the so-called medium and high water cut stage, and it is difficult to achieve good oil recovery and water reduction through standard methods (single profile control and flooding measures). Therefore, in this study, a novel method based on “plugging, profile control, and flooding” being implemented at the same time is proposed. To assess the performances of this approach, physical simulations, computer tomography, and nuclear magnetic resonance are used. The results show that the combination of a gel plugging agent, a polymer microsphere flooding agent, and a high-efficiency oil displacement agent leads to… More >

Pengfei Ju^1,2, Fangfei Ning^3,4,*, Zhiting Tong^1,2, Jingying Wang^5,6

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 761-773, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.018841

Abstract In this paper, a numerical investigation into a spike-type rotating stall process is carried out considering a transonic compressor rotor (the NASA Rotor 37). Through solution of the Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations, the evolution process from an initially circumferentially-symmetric near-stall flow field to a stable stall condition is simulated without adding any artificial disturbance. At the near-stall operating point, periodic fluctuations are present in the overall flow of the rotor. Moreover, the blockage region in the channel periodically shifts from middle span to the tip. This fluctuating condition does not directly lead to stall, while the full-annulus calculation eventually… More >

S. M. Sivagami¹, A. Bovas Herbert Bejaxhin^2,*, R. Gayathri¹, T. Raja Vijay¹, K. Punitharani³, P. Keerthi Vasan¹, M. Meignanamoorthy⁴

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 521-536, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.018752

Abstract A foot bracket is a metal panel bracket used to mount and support the footrest in two-wheeler systems. It holds the footrest in place while rigidly supporting it. In working conditions, this element has often been observed to fail when specific load-fluctuation conditions are established at its rear end. Appropriate materials therefore need to be identified to overcome such a recurring failure. To address these issues, the present study has been implemented with the specific objective to determine the response of selected Al6061-T6 and Al7075-T6 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (HMMC). The results, obtained using the ANSYS Software, show that the… More >

Shu Zheng^1,*, Yang Yaln², Shuyu Liu³, Mingxuan Xia^1,2, Shaojie Li^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 537-548, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.018500

Abstract A new device is designed to promote the mixing of high-pressure water jets and powders in typical industrial applications. The water and powder mixing devices traditionally used on offshore platforms are detrimentally affected by the geometrical configuration of the water nozzle and the powder spraying pipe, which are parallel, resulting in small intersecting volumes of liquid and powder. By allowing the related jets to intersect, in the present work the optimal horizontal distance, vertical distance and intersection angle are determined through a parametric investigation. It is also shown that such values change if the number of water layers is increased… More >

Yifang Shi^*, Lingfeng Tang, Yinwu Tan, Wenbin Luo

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 713-736, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.018434

Abstract The structural design parameters of a plastic centrifugal pump were calculated and modeled, and flow field simulation analysis of the model was performed using CFD, in the framework of an orthogonal design method (or experiment). The inlet mounting angle β1, outlet mounting angle β2, wrap angle ϕ, and impeller inlet diameter D1 of the pump impeller were the four factors assumed for the application of the orthogonal experiment, using the efficiency and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) as evaluation indices. Moreover, taking the maximum efficiency and minimum NPSH of the plastic centrifugal pump as the evaluation factors, the parameters of… More >

Hongxiang Liu^1,2,,*, Neng Xiong^1,2, Songli Wang^1,2, Wei Zhang^1,2, Bo Yong^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 549-561, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.017979

Abstract

The effects of a magnesium-based layered composite on the flammability of a phenolic epoxy resin (EP) are studied. In order to produce the required composite material, first, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum salt and deionized water are mixed into a reactor according to a certain proportion to induce a hydrothermal reaction; then, the feed liquid is filtered out using a solid-liquid separation procedure; finally, the material is dried and crushed. In order to evaluate its effects on the flammability of the EP, first, m-phenylenediamine is added to EP and vacuum defoamation is performed; then, EP is poured into a polytetrafluoroethylene mold, cooled… More >

Lisha Shang^*, Yajuan Jia, Liming Zheng, Erna Shi, Min Sun

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 511-519, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.017920

Abstract A genetic algorithm is proposed to optimize the yaw control system used for the stable and efficient operation of turbines in wind power plants. In particular, the factors that produce yaw static deviation are analyzed. Then, the sought optimization method for the yaw static deviation of the wind turbine is implemented by using a lidar wind meter in the engine room in order to solve the low accuracy problem caused by yaw static deviation. It is shown that fuzzy control can overcome problematic factors such as the randomness of wind direction and track the change of wind direction accurately. Power… More >

Xi Wang^*, Guangping Zeng

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 563-576, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.017884

Abstract An efficient and versatile intelligent algorithm is developed for the control of the cabin environment of wind power generators. The method can be used to monitor and solve wind power generation problems at the same time. It also provides several advantages with respect to other traditional methods which imply significant workload and maintenance personnel. The functional requirements of the intelligent control system are analyzed, and a control algorithm for the stepping motor is selected and evaluated. Through the comparative analysis of the active power and internal temperature curve for three kinds of output power of the prototype, it is proved… More >