Comparison Between Different Finite Element Analyses of Unbonded Flexible Pipe via Different Modeling Patterns

Three kinds of models based on the same flexible pipe with 8 layers have been separately created to investigate the effects of different modeling approaches on numerical simulation results of finite element(FE)models for unbonded flexible pipes.Then the mechanical property of the unbonded flexible pipe under tension,torsion and bending load has been analyzed and compared via ABAQUS software on the basis of three created models.The research shows that different modeling methods of flexible pipes make a great difference in the results.Especially,modeling simplifications of the carcass and pressure armor have a great impact on the accuracy of the results.Model 3,in which the carcass is simulated by spiral isotropic shell and other layers are simulated by solid element,possesses good adaptability,which has been proved by comparing the experiment data and other models.This paper can offer a reference for the FE modeling methods' selection and mechanical property analysis of unbonded flexible pipe.     

附加重块和弹簧刚度对垂直悬臂输流管动力学稳定性的影响研究

基于哈密尔顿原理建立考虑附加重块和弹簧的悬臂输流管道动力学理论模型，采用微分求积法求解模型控制方程。分别研究了附加重块的质量、弹簧的刚度、重力参数和附加重块/弹簧与重力参数对管道内流体临界流速的影响。结果表明：附加重块和弹簧对悬臂输流管道系统内流体的临界速度有显著影响；在流体质量比一定范围内，垂直悬臂管道自由端附加重块和弹簧时可以显著提高管道内流体的临界速度。