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Multiple scales analysis of water hammer attenuation


Authors: S. Y. Han, D. Hansen and G. Kember
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 69 (2011), 677-690
MSC (2000): Primary 76M99; Secondary 76M45
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0033-569X-2011-01258-9
Published electronically: July 7, 2011
MathSciNet review: 2893995
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Abstract: A multiple scales analysis is used to construct a uniformly accurate approximation to water hammer pressure wave attenuation that is initiated by a sudden valve opening. The method of analysis is well suited to the study of a water hammer that possesses several time scales and is applied to a mild generalization of the classical equations. It should prove useful for finding attenuation curves when effects such as unsteady friction and fluid-structure interaction are added. The analytical results are numerically verified using the method of characteristics.


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Additional Information

S. Y. Han
Affiliation: Worley-Parsons Canada, 400-10201 Southport Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2W 4X9
Email: Sang-Yoon.Han@WorleyParsons.com

D. Hansen
Affiliation: Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 1Z1
Email: David.Hansen@dal.ca

G. Kember
Affiliation: Department of Engineering Mathematics, Dalhousie University, 1340 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 1Y9
Email: Guy.Kember@dal.ca

Received by editor(s): March 2, 2010
Published electronically: July 7, 2011
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