Numerical modeling of nonlinear water waves over heterogeneous porous beds

The transformation of nonlinear water waves over porous beds is studied by applying a numerical model based on Chen's [2006. Fully nonlinear Boussinesq-type equations for waves and currents over porous beds. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 132:2, 220–230] Boussinesq-type equations for highly nonlinear waves on permeable beds. The numerical model uses a high-order time-marching solution and fourth-order finite-difference schemes for discretization of first-order spatial derivatives to obtain a computational accuracy consistent with the model equations. By forcing the wave celerity and spatial porous-damping rate of the linearized model to match the exact linear theory for horizontal porous bed over a prescribed range of relative depths, the values of the model parameters are optimally determined. Numerical simulations of the damped wave propagation over finite-thickness porous layer demonstrate the accuracy of both the numerical model and governing equations, which have been shown by prior theoretical analyses to be accurate for both nominal and thick porous layers. These simulations also elucidate on the significance of the higher-order porous-damping terms and the influence of the hydraulic parameters. Application of the model to the simulation of the wave field around a laboratory-scale submerged porous mound provides a measure of its capability, as well as useful insight into the scaling of the porous-resistance coefficients. For application to heterogeneous porous beds, the assumption of weak spatial variation of the porous resistance is examined using truncated forms of the governing equations. The results indicate that the complete set of Boussinesq-type equations is applicable to porous beds of nonhomogeneous makeup.     

A study of Coriolis effects on long waves propagating in an unbounded ocean, channel and basin

The effects of Coriolis force on long waves have been discussed based on gravity waves propagating in an unbounded ocean, channel and basin. In case of ocean, results show that the Coriolis effect will be significant and negligible, when the wave period is comparable to 2π/f and much shorter, respectively. Results also show in a channel, the wave amplitude and water particle velocity decrease exponentially in the positive y direction in the northern hemisphere (where f is positive). Moreover, in a basin, the Cotidal lines have been found as curves and rotate counterclockwise around the origin.     

Evaluation of bending moments and shear forces at unit connections of very large floating structures using hydroelastic and rigid body analyses

This paper investigates the characteristics of bending moments, shear forces and stresses at unit connections of very large floating structures (VLFS) under wave loads. The responses of VLFS are calculated by solving multi-body motion equation considering hydroelasticity and connection stiffness. Hydroelastic responses are calculated by the direct method. Higher-order boundary element method (HOBEM) is used for fluid analysis and finite element method (FEM) is introduced for structural analysis. The equation of motion is modified to describe the unit connections by employing spring elements. Bending moments and shear forces at the connections are obtained from the dynamic equilibrium condition for pressures and inertia forces. Two types of VLFS units such as tandem arranged units and side-by-side arranged units are considered in the numerical examples. The influences of connection stiffness, wave frequency and heading angle on responses of VLFS are investigated through the numerical examples. Rigid body analysis along with hydroelastic analysis is also carried out in the numerical analysis and comparison of those two approaches is discussed.     

东海三定点周日海流观测的准调和分析

应用短期资料的潮流准调和分析方法,对东海三定点测站获得的表、中、底3层的25h连续海流资料进行了分析,计算了3测站O1,K1,M2,S2,M4,MS4 6个主要分潮的北、东分量潮流调和常数,并给出了各测站在各层的潮流椭圆要素。计算结果表明：该海区潮流属于正规半日潮流性质,半日分潮流的北分量大于东分量,呈现旋转流的性质,按顺时针向旋转。分析结果也反映出表层、中层的浅水分潮在观测海流中所占的份额高于底层的浅水分潮。结果有助于了解该海区的潮流性质并为潮流数值模拟提供校验实测数据。通过与同期获得的悬浮物浓度剖面数据的比对,将有助于研究潮流与该地区悬浮泥沙浓度分布之间的关系。     

深水平台吸力沉箱基础工程地质问题分析

针对深水平台吸力沉箱基础,讨论了与沉箱安装有关的分析方法及涉及的工程地质参数,分析了承受竖向拉拔荷载、倾斜与水平荷载作用的吸力沉箱极限承载力的分析方法及涉及的工程地质参数,对与吸力沉箱设计有关的其它问题也进行了分析.在此基础上,阐明了与吸力沉箱设计有关的工程场地调查内容及需要确定的工程地质参数.其目的是为开发深水平台吸...     

深海下储油器系统的压力补偿动态特性研究

对深海3 000m液压源储油器,采用兼具压力补偿和体积补偿的胶囊作为其压力补偿器.针对动态运行时可能存在的补偿量不足的问题,提出了储油器系统不失稳时的压力动态补偿设计准则,然后择选一组优化参数设计出储油器系统样机,分别完成在模拟执行元件和环境压力变化时的高压舱下的实验测试,结果表明在两种变工况下储油器内压力均能很好地跟随环境压力的变化,验证了该结构及其设计准则是合理的,为水下液压源储油器系统的压力自平衡设计及可靠运行提供了相应的理论依据和技术支撑.     

漳浦县旧镇梅宅村海水入侵的动力系统模型研究

用简化动力系统模型模拟海水入侵,评估未来漳浦县旧镇梅宅村海水入侵的发展趋势,提出减缓和预防海水入侵的措施,并预测监测点海水入侵的矿化度.结果表明:要减缓海水入侵的速度需要8 a时间,矿化度变为6.243 0 g/L,这表明如果发生海水入侵,恢复的时间比较漫长.但通过增加淡水水源,并淡水水头水位保持在6.2个单位(1单位...     

油气成藏期研究方法

目前可用于确定油气成藏期的方法有多种,各有其优缺点。重点介绍了储层岩石学、流体包裹体分析、油气水界面追溯、油储磁性矿物古地磁学、油田卤水碘同位素及储层矿物沥青等方法的原理,评述了不同方法的有效性与局限性,认为不同方法结合使用可以实现油气成藏期的精确厘定。     

夏季北部湾的浮游植物群落

根据2009年8月份对北部湾(18°N～22°N,107°E～110°E)海域12个采水站住的调查,分析夏季调查区浮游植物的群落结构特征.通过Uterm?hl方法共鉴定出浮游植物4门60属90种(不包括未定种),群落组成以硅藻为主,其次是甲藻.浮游植物生态类群以广温广布型种为主,调查区的优势种为菱形海线藻(Thalas...     

自由站立式立管总体运动疲劳分析

由于良好的疲劳特性,自由站立式立管(FSHR)正广泛应用于深海油气田的开发当中。首先根据设计参数建立FSHR详细的有限元模型,然后利用谱分析方法对FSHR进行总体运动疲劳分析,以确定FSHR总体设计参数是否满足运动疲劳要求。最后对工作于相同环境下的钢悬链立管(SCR)进行总体运动疲劳分析,探讨哪种立管系统的疲劳性能更为优良。计算结果表明FSHR系统中刚性主管最大运动疲劳损伤出现在刚性主管顶部,FSHR总体设计参数满足规范要求;FSHR总体运动疲劳寿命要远大于SCR,体现了FSHR系统对浮体运动与刚性主管之间具有良好的解耦作用。