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Sensitivity of Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamic Parameters on Slamming Simulations

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posted on 2023-05-23, 18:19 authored by Sasson, M, Shuhong ChaiShuhong Chai, Rafieshahraki, J, Yuting Jin
The oil and gas industry requires complex subsea infrastructure in order to develop offshore oil and gas fields. Upon installation, these components may encounter high slamming loads, stemming from impact with the water surface. This paper utilises Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics to quantify these loads on a free-falling object. The investigation is interested in conducting a parameter study and determining the effect of varying simulation parameters on the prediction of slamming event kinematics and forces. The surface impact of a 2D freefalling wedge was simulated, with the results being compared to an experimental investigation. It was found through the parameters that particle resolution and the size of the SPH particle kernel are very important, whilst the diffusion terms do not play an important role. The latter is due to the very transient nature of slamming events, which do not allow sufficient time for diffusion in the domain. The close correlation of numerical and experimental results, along with the robustness and quick set up of SPH slamming simulations, indicate that SPH is a promising method of modelling more complicated slamming problems, which may involve more intricate impacting structures.

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Publication title

Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2016

Pagination

1-9

ISBN

978-1-61399-391-0

Department/School

Australian Maritime College

Publisher

Society of Petroleum Engineers

Place of publication

Texas, USA

Event title

Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2016

Event Venue

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Date of Event (Start Date)

2016-03-22

Date of Event (End Date)

2016-03-25

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Oil and gas extraction

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