On String Graph Limits and the Structure of a Typical String Graph

We study limits of convergent sequences of string graphs, that is graphs with an intersection representation consisting of curves in the plane. We use these results to study the limiting behavior of a sequence of random string graphs. We also prove similar results for several related graph classes.     

Symbolic computation of flow in a rotating pipe

A perturbation solution of the fully developed flow through a pipe of circular cross-section, which rotates uniformly around an axis oriented perpendicularly to its own, is considered. The perturbation parameter is given by R = 2Ωa²/ν in terms of the angular velocity Ω, the pipe radius a and the kinematic viscosity ν of the fluid. The two coupled non-linear equations for the axial velocity ω and the streamfunction ? of the transverse (secondary) flow lead to an infinite system of linear equations. This system allows first the computation of a given order ?_n, n ? 1, of the perturbation expansion ? = ∑ Rⁿ?_n in terms of ω_n-1, the (n-1)-th order of the expansion ω = ∑ Rⁿω_n, and of the lower orders ?₁,…,?_{n ? 1}. Then it permits the computation of ω_n from ω₀,…,ω_{n ? 1} and ?₁,…,?;_n. The computation starts from the Hagen–Poiseuille flow ω₀, i.e. the perturbation is around this flow. The computations are performed analytically by computer, with the REDUCE and MAPLE systems. The essential elements for this are the appropriate co-ordinates: in the complex co-ordinates chosen the two-dimensional harmonic (Laplace, Δ) and biharmonic (Δ²) operators are ideally suited for (symbolic) quadratures. Symmetry considerations as well as analysis of the equations for ω_n, ?_n and of the boundary conditions lead to general (polynomial) formulae for these functions, with coeffcients to be determined. Their determination, order by order, implies, in complex co-ordinates, only (symbolic) differentiation and quadratures. The coefficients themselves are polynomials in the Reynolds number c of the (unperturbed) Hagen–Poiseuille flow. They are tabulated in the paper for the orders n ? 6 of the perturbation expansion.     

Numerical solutions of pulsating flow and heat transfer characteristics in a pipe

Numerical studies are made of flow and heat transfer characteristics of a pulsating flow in a pipe. Complete time-dependent laminar boundary-layer equations are solved numerically over broad ranges of the parameter spaces, i.e., the frequency parameter β and the amplitude of oscillation A. Recently developed numerical solution procedures for unsteady boundary-layer equations are utilized. The capabilities of the present numerical model are satisfactorily tested by comparing the instantaenous axial velocities with the existing data in various parameters. The time-mean axial velocity profiles are substantially unaffected by the changes in β and A. For high frequencies, the prominent effect of pulsations is felt principally in a thin layer near the solid wall. Skin friction is generally greateer than that of a steady flow. The influence of oscillation on skin friction is appreciable both in terms of magnitude and phase relation. Numerical results for temperature are analyzed to reveal significant heat transfer characteristics. In the downstream fully established region, the Nusselt number either increases or decreases over the steady-flow value, depending on the frequency parameter, although the deviations from the steady values are rather small in magnitude for the parameter ranges computed. The Nusselt number trend is amplified as A increases and when the Prandtl number is low below unity. These heat transfer characteristics are qualitatively consistent with previous theoretical predictions.     

Cumulation of Seismic Waves During Formation of Kimberlite Pipes

A possible mechanism of formation of kimberlite pipes is considered. It is shown that they could have formed upon impact of a large cosmic body on the Earth in the impact's antipode region during focusing of seismic surface waves. It is established that convergence of a surface wave to the antipode region is accompanied by an increase in the wave amplitude and the wave energy density. Focusing of such a wave results in an almost vertical rupture of the Earth's crust and formation of a channel diverging to the surface — a burst pipe. Along this channel, kimberlite magma, additionally heated by deep focusing of the other waves, rises to the Earth's surface to form a kimberlite pipe. The absence of ideal cylindrical symmetry due to the inhomogeneity of the Earth's crust along the path of wave propagation leads to wave defocusing and formation of several centers of convergence, i.e., formation of a pipe field.     

On the effect of Reynolds number on von Kármán’s constant

Fully developed turbulence measurements in pipe flow were made in the Reynolds number ranging from 10×10³ to 350×10³ with a hot-wire anemometer and a Pitot tube. Comparisons were made with the experimental results of previous work. The mean velocity profile and the turbulent intensity in the experiments indicate that for the mean velocity profile, in the fully developed turbulent pipe flow, von Kármán's constant κ is a function of Reynolds number, i.e. κ increases slowly with the Reynolds number. The empirical relationships could not be considered to be accurate enough to describe the fully developed turbulence over the whole Reynolds number range in pipe flow. The project supported by the Deutscher Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD)     

A Numerical Study of Laminar Reciprocating Flow in a Pipe of Finite Length

A numerical investigation has been carried out for a laminar incompressible reciprocating flow in a circular pipe with a finite length. An examination of the governing equations and boundary conditions indicates that a sinusoidally reciprocating flow is governed by three similarity parameters: the kinetic Reynolds number Re, the dimensionless oscillation amplitude A_o, and the length to diameter ratio L/D. The numerical solution for the velocity profiles of a developing reciprocating flow shows that at any instant of time, there exist three flow regimes in the pipe, namely, an entrance regime, a fully developed regime and an exit regime. The numerical results for the fully developed region are shown to be in excellent agreement with the analytical solution. Based on the numerical results, a correlation equation of the space-cycle averaged friction coefficient for a laminar developing reciprocating pipe flow has been obtained in terms of the three similarity parameters.     

轴向运动弦线横向振动的频域分析

轴向运动弦线是多种工程系统的模型。为明确轴向运动横向振动的频域特性，及探索频域方法的应用特点．本文用频域方法分析轴向运动弦线的横向振动。基于轴向运动弦线横向振动方程和边界条件．通过Laplace变换导出频率域中的控制方程，并将该控制方程和边界条件用状态变量表示。由状态空间中的控制方程导出特征方程，从而求出固有频率。由轴向运动弦线的矩阵函数计算得到系统的传递函数，然后用留数定理计算传递函数的Laplace逆变换．这样就可以得到时域响应。最后分析了轴向运动弦线的横向共振，若简谐外激励的频率与系统固有频率相同，系统响应将随时间无限增加。     

HOPF BIFURCATION OF A NONLINEAR RESTRAINED CURVED PIPE CONVEYING FLUID BY DIFFERENTIAL QUADRATURE METHOD

This paper proposes a new method for investigating the Hopf bifurcation of a curved pipe conveying fluid with nonlinear spring support. The nonlinear equation of motion is derived by forces equilibrium on microelement of the system under consideration. The spatial coordinate of the system is discretized by the differential quadrature method and then the dynamic equation is solved by the Newton-Raphson method. The numerical solutions show that the inner fluid velocity of the Hopf bifurcation point of the curved pipe varies with different values of the parameter,nonlinear spring stiffness. Based on this, the cycle and divergent motions are both found to exist at specific fluid flow velocities with a given value of the nonlinear spring stiffness. The results are useful for further study of the nonlinear dynamic mechanism of the curved fluid conveying pipe.     

管道及管路系统流固耦合振动问题的研究动态

对管道及管路系统流固耦合振动问题在近二十年来的进展作了综述。根据问题特点，将本课题分为三个分支，即从紊流到振动噪声源的研究，流－弹耦合振动的研究和声－弹耦合振动的研究。在分别总结这三个分支的研究成果的同时指出了尚需进一步研究的某些问题。     

Pulsatile pipe flow of pseudoplastic fluids

This note is concerned with a laminar pipe flow of a non-Newtonian fluid under the action of a small pulsating pressure gradient superposed to a steady one. The constitutive law describing the rheological behaviour of the fluid is the so-called power law (Ostwald–de Waele). An approximated analytical solution is found for the velocity, as power series of the amplitude of the periodic disturbance. The analytic solution is compared with a direct numerical solution and the perfect accord of the values obtained is underscored.