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Optimization of Structure and Mechanical Performance Analysis of Double-Layer Hole Oil Boom in Rapid River Channels

Liqiong Chen¹, Jie Pang¹, Kai Zhang^1,*, Juemei Pang², Haonan Liu³, Quan Fang¹

1 Petroleum Engineering School, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610000, China
2 Development and Reform Bureau of Longmatan District, Luzhou, 646000, China
3 National Pipe Network Group Southwest Pipeline Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610623, China

* Corresponding Author: Kai Zhang. Email:

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring 2025, 19(4), 937-952. https://doi.org/10.32604/sdhm.2025.063177

Received 07 January 2025; Accepted 21 February 2025; Issue published 30 June 2025

Abstract

In order to reduce the ecological environmental pollution and economic losses caused by oil spill accidents from cross-river oil pipelines, this paper studies the structures of oil containment booms used for intercepting oil spills in rapid rivers and proposes a new type of double-layer hole oil containment boom. By establishing a solid mechanics model, the geometric deformation and stress-strain distribution patterns of the double-layer hole oil containment boom under rapid flow velocities were analyzed. Additionally, the impact of the skirt angle, hole size, and porosity on the mechanical properties of the new oil containment boom structure was investigated, and the optimization range of the boom structure was determined. The results showed that, compared to the traditional single-layer oil containment boom, the optimized new boom reduced maximum tensile deformation by 91.1% and the maximum equivalent stress by 45.3%. The research findings provide an effective reference for the rational design of oil containment booms in rapid rivers to ensure the safety of energy transportation and protect the ecological environment.

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