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A finite element model for wave-induced scour below a pipeline

  • University of Western Australia

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Abstract

A vertical two-dimensional numerical model is established for simulating wave-induced scour below pipelines. The fluid motion due to waves is approximated by a sinusoidally oscillatory flow. The two-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations are solved with a k-ω turbulence model closure. The suspended sediment transport is described by a convection-diffusion equation of sediment concentration with prescribed boundary conditions. The bed load is calculated using an empirical formula. Time-dependent bed profiles are updated based on the period-averaged sediment mass conservation equation. The numerical model is validated against the experimental data available in literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Seventh 2006 ISOPE Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, ISOPE PACOMS 2006
Pages157-163
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event7th Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, ISOPE PACOMS 2006 - Dalian, China
Duration: 17 Sept 200621 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Seventh 2006 ISOPE Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, ISOPE PACOMS 2006

Conference

Conference7th Pacific/Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, ISOPE PACOMS 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityDalian
Period17/09/0621/09/06

Keywords

  • Finite element method
  • Oscillatory flow
  • Pipeline
  • Scour
  • Wave

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