KSU Utility Tunnel – MTHW & CA Pipeline
Transient hydraulic (surge) analysis and comprehensive piping stress assessment for the Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) and Compressed Air network.
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Case Parameters & Specifications
Engineering Challenge
Mitigating extreme acoustic pressure surges caused by sudden pump trips and rapid valve closures along an extensive utility tunnel piping network carrying medium temperature hot water and compressed air.
Verified Scope of Work
- Transient hydraulic surge analysis of MTHW network
- Pump trip, power failure, and valve rapid closure simulations
- Evaluation of maximum/minimum pressure margins and vacuum collapse risks
- Surge vessel sizing and relief valve placement recommendations
- Piping flexibility and thermal stress evaluation adhering to ASME B31.1
Engineering Methodology & Analytical Steps
Hydraulic network transient modeling using the Method of Characteristics in Bentley HAMMER
Pump trip and emergency power outage transient pressure wave propagation tracking
Air vessel volume, bladder pre-charge, and surge relief valve placement sizing
Piping thermal expansion and dynamic surge force extraction into CAESAR II per ASME B31.1
Technical Deliverables
- 01.Transient Hydraulic Surge & Water Hammer Simulation Report
- 02.Surge Vessel & Air Relief Valve Sizing Calculations
- 03.ASME B31.1 Code Piping Stress & Thermal Flexibility Dossier
- 04.Dynamic Unbalanced Surge Support Load Schedule
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