Gas Technology Institute Investigates Pipeline Maintenance Standards
Oren Lever, Energy Delivery & Utilization, Gas Technology Institute, USA
Gas Technology Institute (GTI), a leader in natural gas research, development, and training, investigated industry standards for squeeze-off length in gas pipelines to make pipes more accessible. Squeeze-off is a procedure that involves compressing a pipe to completely stop the flow of gas. The GTI team created a fully parametric time-dependent model using the Structural Mechanics Module and the Nonlinear Structural Materials Module in the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. They created a hybrid mesh by integrating structured and unstructured meshes. This approach, together with a contact analysis and custom constitutive model, allowed the team to accurately analyze large pipe deformations.
Suggested Stories
Optimized Induction Heating Techniques Improve Manufacturing Processes
Induction heating has become a valuable tool used by the steel industry for manufacturing various metal products. The ...
Get an Inside Look at an Innovative Rainwater Drainage System
Step into a busy neighborhood in Copenhagen, Denmark, to see how a multidisciplinary urban planning team used ...
Multiphase Flow Simulation Guides Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
To improve the health of the Dommel river, an aeration unit has been added to the Eindhoven wastewater treatment plant ...
Boost Sales and Build Stronger Relationships with the Deployment of Simulation Apps
Proofs of concept are often the deciding factor in gaining the trust of a customer and generating a sale. But for high ...
