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ASME 2002 Engineering Technology Conference on Energy

February 4–5, 2002

Houston, Texas, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-3591-X

In This Volume

Combustion and Alternative Energy (18)
Composite Materials Design and Analysis (14)
Computers in Engineering (5)
Drilling (4)
Environmental Engineering (21)
Manufacturing and Services (5)
Offshore Technology (13)
Plant Engineering and Reliability (5)
Pipeline (7)
Production (14)
Structural Dynamics and Vibrations (18)
Tribology/Design Methodology (5)

Engineering Technology Conference on Energy, Parts A and B

Combustion and Alternative Energy

The Transient Development of Natural Convective Flow Due to Liquid Evaporation Within a Vertical, Open Cylindrical Enclosure

R. M. Bunama, G. A. Karim

ETCE 2002; 1-9doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29006

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Topics: Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Natural convection , Temperature , Density , Heat , Momentum , Transport processes , Vapors

Numerical Modeling of a Turbulent Gas Jet Flame in a Swirling Air Stream

Ala R. Qubbaj, S. R. Gollahalli, John Villarreal

ETCE 2002; 11-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29007

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flames , Swirling flow , Turbulence , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Burner technologies , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Chemistry , Computation

Aspect Ratio Effects of Elliptic Co-Flow on Turbulent Jet Flame Structures

Ahsan R. Choudhuri, Sayela P. Luna, S. R. Gollahalli

ETCE 2002; 21-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29008

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Topics: Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Emissions , Combustion , Fuels , Pollution , Reynolds number , Soot , Diffusion flames

Submerged Gas Injection in Microgravity

J. Carrera, R. N. Parthasarathy, S. R. Gollahalli

ETCE 2002; 29-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29009

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Topics: Bubbles , Buoyancy , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Gravity (Force) , Surface tension , Water

Linear Temporal Stability Analysis of a Low-Density Round Gas Jet Injected Into a High-Density Gas

Anthony L. Lawson, Ramkumar N. Parthasarathy

ETCE 2002; 37-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29010

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Topics: Density , Stability , Gravity (Force) , Eigenvalues , Flow (Dynamics) , Helium , Shear (Mechanics) , Boundary-value problems , Buoyancy , Differential equations

Effects of Burner Diameter and Fuel Type on Smoke Point and Radiation Characteristics of Diffusion Flames

S. F. Goh, S. Kusadomi, S. R. Gollahalli

ETCE 2002; 47-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29011

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Fuels , Radiation (Physics) , Smoke , Flow (Dynamics) , Flames , Nitrogen , Emissions , Reynolds number , Shapes

Modelling and Simulation of PEM Fuel Cells With CO Poisoning

Jeffrey J. Baschuk, Xianguo Li

ETCE 2002; 55-62doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29012

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Topics: Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Simulation , Anodes , Catalysts , Electrolytes , Proton exchange membranes , Desorption , Electrodes , Fuel cells

Examination of the Flame Blowout Characteristics of a Jet Diffusion Flames Burner in Co- and Cross-Flowing Air

M. G. Kibrya, G. A. Karim

ETCE 2002; 63-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29014

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Flames , Fuels , Cross-flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Jets , Combustion , Flashing , Jet fuels , Methane

Unsteady Heat Transfer During the Rapid Compression and Expansion of Air

Y. Bakhshan, G. A. Karim, S. H. Mansouri

ETCE 2002; 69-75doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29015

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Topics: Compression , Heat transfer , Turbulence

Performance of a Co-Fired Boiler Burner With Water Injection

K. Annamalai, C. J. Chen, B. Thien, J. Sweeten

ETCE 2002; 77-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29016

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Topics: Boilers , Underground injection , Biomass , Coal , Fuels , Water , Nitrogen oxides , Co-firing , Ejectors , Emissions

Numerical Simulation of Combustion in a Cylindrical Porous Medium

A. A. Mohamad

ETCE 2002; 85-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29017

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Topics: Combustion , Computer simulation , Porous materials , Flames , Nitrogen oxides , Convection , Fuels , Heat transfer , Stress , Temperature

Lift-Off, Reattachment and Blowout Limits of Co-Flow Jet Diffusion Flames

M. Karbasi, I. Wierzba

ETCE 2002; 93-98doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29018

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Topics: Diffusion flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Flames , Geometry , Hydrogen , Methane , Nozzles , Stability

Ignition and Propagation of Flammable Gas Mixtures in Vessels With Small, Complex Geometries

Michael D. Morgan, S. A. Mehta, T. J. Al-Himyary, R. G. Moore

ETCE 2002; 99-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29062

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Topics: Ignition , Vessels , Combustion , Fuels , Pressure , Exhaust systems , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Hazards , Oil fields

The Mechanism of Flue Gas Injection for Enhanced Light Oil Recovery

O. S. Shokoya, S. A. Mehta, R. G. Moore, B. B. Maini, M. Pooladi-Darvish, A. K. Chakma

ETCE 2002; 107-113doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29063

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Topics: Flue gases , Petroleum extraction , Reservoirs , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , High pressure (Physics) , Ignition , Permeability , Porosity , Displacement , Floods

Excess Enthalpy Flames

V. S. Babkin, I. Wierzba, G. A. Karim

ETCE 2002; 115-121doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29064

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Topics: Enthalpy , Flames , Combustion , Chemical kinetics , Heat , Mass transfer , Particle spin , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Turbulence

The Catalytic Oxidation of Heated Lean Homogeneously Premixed Gaseous-Fuel Air Streams

A. Depiak, I. Wierzba

ETCE 2002; 123-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29065

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Topics: Fuels , Oxidation , Catalysts , Atmospheric pressure , Carbon , Cobalt , Emissions , Gaseous fuels , Hydrogen , Low temperature

Oxidation Characteristics of Light Hydrocarbons for Underbalanced Drilling Applications

Helen A. Ferguson, S. A. Mehta, R. Gordon Moore, Nancy E. Okazawa, Matthew G. Ursenbach

ETCE 2002; 129-135doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29066

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Topics: Drilling , Oxidation , Oxygen , Fluids , Minerals , Safety , Temperature , Differential scanning calorimetry , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , Oils

A Neural Network Based Predictive Emission Monitoring Model for NOx Emission From a Gas Turbine Combustor

G. Kibrya, K. K. Botros

ETCE 2002; 137-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CAE-29174

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides , Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature , Errors , Proton exchange membranes , Combustion

Composite Materials Design and Analysis

Microscopic Studies of Syntactic Foams Tested Under Three-Point Bending Conditions

Nikhil Gupta, Eyassu Woldesenbet

ETCE 2002; 147-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29069

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Topics: Foams (Chemistry) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Absorption , Composite materials , Compression , Compressive strength , Damage , Glass , Resins

Investigation of the Manufacturability of Smart Composite Piping Structures Using Life Cycle Cost Modeling and Uncertainty Analysis

Rahul R. Maharsia, H. Dwayne Jerro

ETCE 2002; 153-160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29070

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Topics: Composite materials , Life cycle costing , Modeling , Pipes , Uncertainty analysis , Fiber reinforced plastics , Maintenance , Failure , Inspection , Bridges (Structures)

The Effect of Solid Surface Roughness on Dynamic Contact Angles in Solid-Liquid-Liquid Systems

Dandina N. Rao, Hussain H. Radwani

ETCE 2002; 161-168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29071

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Topics: Surface roughness , Water , Rocks , Fluids , Glass , Reservoirs , Adhesion , Quartz , Surface tension , Adhesives

Buckling Analysis of a Taper-Taper Adhesive-Bonded Composite Joint

Jack E. Helms, Guoqiang Li, Su-Seng Pang

ETCE 2002; 169-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29072

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Topics: Adhesives , Buckling , Composite materials , Eigenvalues , Stress , Displacement , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Finite element analysis , Fourier series

Transient Two-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Asymmetric Curing Process

Patrick F. Mensah, Omer Soysal, Guoqiang Li, Amitava Jana, Michael A. Stubblefield

ETCE 2002; 177-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29073

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Topics: Computer simulation , Hardening (Curing) , Transients (Dynamics) , Pipes , Alloys , Modeling , Boundary-value problems , Composite materials , Copper , Epoxy adhesives

Finite Element Analysis of Adhesive-Bonded Single-Lap Joints

Charles Yang, Zhidong Guan, John S. Tomblin, Wenjun Sun

ETCE 2002; 185-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29074

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Topics: Adhesives , Finite element analysis , Shear (Mechanics) , ASTM International , Failure , Stress , Stress-strain relations , Tension , Computer software , Mechanical behavior

Numerical Study on Shock Wave Profiles in 6061-T6 Aluminum Using Shock Viscous Stresses

Akihisa Abe

ETCE 2002; 191-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29075

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Topics: Aluminum , Shock (Mechanics) , Shock waves , Stress , Computational methods , Interferometers , Particulate matter , Shapes , Temperature , Waves

A Study of Joining of Different Melting Point Materials by Charging With Electromagnetic Energy

T. Haneji, K. Miyagi, T. Sueyoshi, Z. Nakao, K. Sakugawa, H. Yara, M. Ushio

ETCE 2002; 199-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29076

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Topics: Electromagnetic radiation , Joining , Melting point , Aluminum , Bending (Stress) , Materials testing , Mechanical properties , Metal powders , Shapes , Stiffness

Piezoelectric Materials as Microelectromechanical Devices for Structural Engineering Applications

Gianluca Piazza, Mircea Driga, David Fowler

ETCE 2002; 205-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29077

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Topics: Piezoelectric materials , Structural engineering , Polymer concrete , Actuators , Sensors , Stress , Compression , Oscillations , Reliability , Vibration

Torsional Vibration of an External Circular Crack in a Transversely Isotropic Composite

Y. M. Tsai

ETCE 2002; 219-225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29078

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Topics: Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Vibration , Anisotropy , Displacement , Stress , Fibers , Metal matrix composites

Using Torsion Bar Testing to Determine Fracture Toughness of Ceramic Materials

J. A. Wang, K. C. Liu, G. A. Joshi

ETCE 2002; 227-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29079

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Topics: Ceramics , Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Testing , Torsion

Fatigue Damage at Open Holes in Laminated Composite Under Thermo Mechanical Loads

Arvind Nagar

ETCE 2002; 243-246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29080

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Topics: Composite materials , Fatigue damage , Stress , Thermomechanics , Temperature , Fracture (Materials) , Computers , Errors , Temperature controls , Titanium

The Plasma Spraying of Nitride Coatings

Artur Rusowicz

ETCE 2002; 247-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29085

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Topics: Coatings , Plasma spraying , Oxygen , Ceramics , Oxidation , Vacuum , Atmospheric pressure , Carbon , Gases , Graphite

The Developmental Trends in Heat Spraying of Ceramic Coating

Adam Rucin´ski, Artur Rusowicz

ETCE 2002; 251-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/CMDA-29086

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Topics: Ceramic coatings , Heat , Plasma spraying , Coatings , Ceramics , Atmospheric pressure , Blades , Corrosion resistance , Electrical properties , Flames

Computers in Engineering

Roadmap Leading to a Step Change in Profitability Improvement

Folkert J. Herlyn, Susan C. Starr

ETCE 2002; 255-265doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/COMP-29056

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Topics: Profitability , Modeling , Visualization

Ontology-Based Automatic Classifier for Classifying the Web Pages

Rudy Prabowo, Mike Jackson, Peter Burden, Heinz-Dieter Kno¨ll

ETCE 2002; 267-278doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/COMP-29057

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Topics: Ontologies

Evaluation of Topical Approaches to the Implementation of Standardised ERP-Systems

Roland W. A. Ku¨hl, H.-D. Kno¨ll

ETCE 2002; 279-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/COMP-29058

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Topics: Computer software , Cycles , Optimization

An Improved Approach to the Semi-Process-Oriented Implementation of Standardised ERP-Systems

Lukas W. H. Ku¨hl, Heinz D. Kno¨ll

ETCE 2002; 285-292doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/COMP-29059

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Topics: Computer software , Cycles , Teams

Protecting Proprietary Software in the Petroleum Industry

Tyson Winarski, Tuan Ahn Nguyen

ETCE 2002; 293-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/COMP-29061

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Topics: Computer software , Patents , Petroleum industry

Drilling

Experimental Evaluation of Control Fluid Fallback During Off-Bottom Well Control

Fernando S. Flores-Avila, John Rogers Smith, Adam T. Bourgoyne, Jr., Darryl A. Bourgoyne

ETCE 2002; 297-304doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/DRILL-29030

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Topics: Fluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Drilling , Drops , Natural gas , Water

Investigation of Drillstring Transverse Vibrations at Rotary Drilling of Inclined Wells

Vadim S. Tikhonov, Alexander I. Safronov, Michael Ya. Gelfgat

ETCE 2002; 305-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/DRILL-29031

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Topics: Drill strings , Drilling , Vibration , Wells , Stress , Buckling , Compression , Shapes , Computation , Drills (Tools)

Recent Advances in Barite Sag Technology

William M. Dye, Gregory A. Mullen, Bruce R. Ewen

ETCE 2002; 317-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/DRILL-29032

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Topics: Density , Drilling , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pipes , Shear rate , Wells

Evaluation of a New Thermally Stable Polycrystalline Diamond Material in Soft and Hard Formations

Kris A. Zacny, George A. Cooper

ETCE 2002; 325-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/DRILL-29033

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Topics: Diamonds , Thermal stability , Wear , Rocks , Abrasion , Composite materials , Cutting , Cylinders , Friction , Machining

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Responsibility: A Panacea for Operational Disturbances

Ifebajo J. Adebayo, O. Ibizugbe

ETCE 2002; 335-340doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29067

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Topics: Pressure , Regulations , Risk , Uncertainty

Environmental Protection Management in INA

Svea Svel-Cerovecki

ETCE 2002; 341-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29068

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Topics: Fuels , Oil refining , Sales , Sustainable development , Transportation systems

Environmental Control Technologies in Drilling and Production Operations Within Austrian Oilfields

Reinhard Bacher, Gerhard Ruthammer

ETCE 2002; 347-353doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29122

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Topics: Control systems , Drilling , Oil fields , Electrical resistivity , Water treatment , Leakage , Risk

The Use of Aniline Blue for the Determination of Dead Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Meroplankton in LC₅₀ Testings After 96 Hours: A Re-Evaluation of the US Environmental Protection Agency Methodology

Balram Seepersad, Kelvin Ramnath, Shyam Dyal, Reeza Mohammed

ETCE 2002; 355-357doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29123

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Topics: Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Management Programmes for Onshore Seismic Activity and Exploratory Drilling Operations in South East Trinidad

Avryl A. Mohammed, Paul van Rijswijck, Shyam Dyal

ETCE 2002; 359-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29134

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Topics: Drilling , Clearances (Engineering) , Governments , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , Noise (Sound) , Petroleum , Regulations , Water pollution , Wells

Geochemical and Mineralogical Assessment of Lime Stabilized Waste From Petroleum Industry in Croatia

Goran Durn, Nediljka Gaurina-Međimurec, Ivan Meandzˇija, Boris Veronek, Sanja Mesic´

ETCE 2002; 367-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29135

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Topics: Petroleum industry

Oxygen Consumption as a Measure of Oil Impacted Soil Treatability

Lloyd E. Deuel, Jr., George H. Holliday

ETCE 2002; 375-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29136

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Topics: Oxygen , Soil , Petroleum , Biodegradation , Contamination , Carbon , Diesel , Gasoline , Half-life , Nitrogen

How Crosco — A Drilling, Workover and Well Service Contractor — Meets the Requirements of Environmental Protection

Huberta Flerin-Biber

ETCE 2002; 383-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29137

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Topics: Drilling , Well services , Waste treatment

The Petroleum Refining Regulation in Brazil and the ISO 14000 Standard: Can the Volunteer Become Compulsory?

George Rodrigues da Silva, Marina Elisabete Espinho Tavares

ETCE 2002; 389-396doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29139

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Topics: Oil refining , Engineering standards , Petroleum , Damage , Gas industry , Regulations

Environmental Impact of Over-Regulation

Dean Hargis

ETCE 2002; 397-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29140

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Topics: Minerals , Ocean engineering

Gas Re-Injection in the Laminaria and Corallina Fields, Timor Sea: Established Techniques, New Environmental and Commercial Benefits

David M. Gordon, Scott A. Ryan, Steve K. Twartz

ETCE 2002; 405-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29141

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Displacement , Emissions , Fuels , Ocean engineering , Oil fields , Petroleum extraction , Reservoirs , Seas , Tertiary petroleum recovery

Surface Water Quality in Onshore E&P Activities in State of Espi´rito Santo, Brazil

Glauco F. Fontanelli

ETCE 2002; 413-420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29142

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Topics: Water pollution , Raw materials , Fluorescence , Petroleum , Shorelines , Water quality monitoring , X-ray diffraction , X-rays

The Application of Bonding Mechanisms for Environmental Compliance and Its Economic Impacts on Oil Projects

Doneivan F. Ferreira, Saul B. Suslick

ETCE 2002; 421-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29143

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Topics: Bonding , Damage , Failure , Governments , Instrumentation , Nuclear decommissioning

Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems Auditing for an Integrated Oil and Gas Company in Trinidad and Tobago

Priya S. Maharaj, Shyam Dyal, Kelvin Ramnath

ETCE 2002; 429-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29144

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Topics: Safety

Background Noise Definition for Acoustic Emission Leak Monitoring System at GTP Molve

Goran Hudec, Boris Muvrin

ETCE 2002; 435-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29145

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Leakage , Monitoring systems , Noise (Sound) , Acoustics , Natural gas , Safety , Sands , Energy resources , Fluids

A Review of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Discharge-Permit Requirements for EPA Region 6

Patrick J. Finley

ETCE 2002; 443-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29167

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Topics: Pollution , Water , Environmental Protection Agency , Gulf of Mexico , Ocean engineering , Wells

Use of Offshore Drilling Waste in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Concrete as Aggregate Replacement

N. M. Wasiuddin, Nouman Ali, M. R. Islam

ETCE 2002; 451-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29168

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Topics: Asphalt , Concretes , Hot melt adhesives , Underwater drilling , Drilling , Fluids , Recycling , Asphalt pavements , Building materials , Contamination

A Management Plan for the Offshore Disposal of Drilling Muds and Cuttings in Brunei: A Receiving Environment Based Approach

T. Earle Hickey, Mike M. J. Seymour, Stephen D. Sayle

ETCE 2002; 459-466doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29170

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Topics: Drilling , Ocean engineering

Decommissioning Offshore Production Facilities

Fabio M. Ruivo, Celso K. Morooka

ETCE 2002; 467-474doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29171

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Topics: Nuclear decommissioning , Ocean engineering , Production facilities , Governments , Natural gas fields

Calculating Benzene Concentration Emitted During Tanker Loading

Takahiro Majima, Hiroshi Yamanouchi, Katsuji Yamaguchi

ETCE 2002; 475-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29172

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Topics: Benzene , Tankers , Diffusion (Physics) , Emissions , Modeling , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Roofs , Temperature

Decommissioning of Offshore Installations — Experience Related to Safety and Environment and the Philosopy: “How Clean is Clean Enough?”

Mina Hynne Bjerkelund

ETCE 2002; 483-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/EE-29173

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Topics: Nuclear decommissioning , Offshore installations , Safety , North Sea , Ocean engineering , Risk , Risk management , Sediments , Spar platforms , Statistics

Manufacturing and Services

Use of Multiphase Meters in Process Control for Oil Field Well Testing: Performance Enhancement Through GVF Control

Jack D. Marrelli, Ram S. Mohan, Shoubo Wang, Luis Gomez, Ovadia Shoham

ETCE 2002; 489-498doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/MANU-29102

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Topics: Oil fields , Process control , Well testing services , Control systems , Drilling , Separation (Technology) , Water , Decision analysis , Feedback , Reservoirs

Performance and Control of Liquid-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone Separators

Rajkumar Mathiravedu, Shoubo Wang, Ram S. Mohan, Ovadia Shoham, Jack D. Marrelli

ETCE 2002; 499-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/MANU-29103

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Topics: Computer software , Control systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Matlab , Separation (Technology) , Simulation , System dynamics , Water

The Role of Well Testing in Recognizing Deferred Production Revenue

P. Mehdizadeh, D. T. Perry

ETCE 2002; 507-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/MANU-29105

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Topics: Well testing services , Gravity (Force) , Probability , Water

Test Facility for Multiphase Flow Problems

Charles L. Britton

ETCE 2002; 517-520doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/MANU-29106

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Topics: Multiphase flow , Test facilities , Condensed matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Fluids , High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas , Pipes , Water

Effect of Inlet Configuration on Flow Behavior in a Cylindrical Cyclone Separator

Ferhat M. Erdal, Siamack A. Shirazi

ETCE 2002; 521-529doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/MANU-29110

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Kinetic energy , Separation (Technology) , Lasers , Nozzles , Petroleum industry , Reynolds number , Velocimeters

Offshore Technology

New Micromechanics Formulations for the Assessment of Elastic Moduli of Granular Assemblies

Linbing Wang, Emir Macari, Eyassu Woldesenbet

ETCE 2002; 531-534doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29019

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Composite materials , Fluids , Particulate matter , Shapes

A Parametric Study on Natural Frequency of Sandwich Panel Using Refined Shear Model

Qunli Liu, Yi Zhao

ETCE 2002; 535-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29112

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Shear deformation , Finite element analysis , Plate theory , Polynomials , Shear modulus , Vibration

Development of High Pressure Composite Butt-Weld Joint

Guoqiang Li, Su-Seng Pang, Randy J. Jones, Mark Hale, Ben T. McCurry, Kevin Schmit

ETCE 2002; 541-546doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29146

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Topics: Composite materials , High pressure (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Stress

Preliminary Development of a Composite Pipe Tee-Joint Using Heat Coupling Technology

Su-Seng Pang, Liangfeng Sun, Arthur M. Sterling, Randy A. Jones

ETCE 2002; 547-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29147

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Topics: Composite materials , Heat , Pipes , Epoxy resins , Cutting , Pressure , Adhesives , Bonding , Compression , Cycles

Sensors in Virtual Reality Experiments

Wei Guo, Amitava Jana, Patrick F. Mensah, Samuel Ibekwe, Mariea C. Dunn

ETCE 2002; 555-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29148

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Topics: Sensors , Virtual reality , Computer software , Computers , Doors , Education , Hazards , Students

Shear Strength Characteristics of an Ultrasonic Welded Lap Shear Joint

Samuel Ibekwe, Patrick F. Mensah, Amitava Jana, Guoqiang Li, Michael A. Stubblefield

ETCE 2002; 561-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29149

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Shear strength , Adhesives , Composite materials , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Glass fibers , Joining , Surface finishing

Finite Element Analysis of Composite-Concrete Adhesion

Eyassu Woldesenbet, Haftay Hailu

ETCE 2002; 567-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29150

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Topics: Adhesion , Composite materials , Concretes , Finite element analysis , Bridges (Structures) , Crack propagation , Finite element methods , Plates (structures) , Shear stress , Stress

A Fuzzy Logic Control Model for the Curing Process of Heat-Activated Coupling of FRP Composites to Alloy Pipes

Omer M. Soysal, Patrick F. Mensah, Amitava Jana

ETCE 2002; 573-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29151

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Topics: Alloys , Composite materials , Fiber reinforced plastics , Fuzzy logic , Hardening (Curing) , Heat , Pipes , Laminates , Bonding , Heat sinks

Enhancement of Composite Sucker Rods for Use in the Oil Industry

Eyassu Woldesenbet

ETCE 2002; 581-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29152

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Topics: Composite materials , Rods , Stress , Compressive stress , Design , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue failure , Finite element analysis

Preliminary Analysis of Grid Stiffened Composite Cylinders

Samuel Kidane, Eyassu Woldesenbet, Guoqiang Li, Jack Helms, Brett H. Smith

ETCE 2002; 589-596doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29153

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Topics: Composite materials , Cylinders , Buckling , Stress , Aerospace industry , Design , Pipes , Reliability , Shells , Stiffness

Rheological Analysis of Curing Process of Epoxy Prepreg Used as Composite Pipe Joints

Liangfeng Sun, Arthur M. Sterling, Su-Seng Pang, Michael A. Stubblefield

ETCE 2002; 597-604doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29154

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Topics: Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Hardening (Curing) , Pipe joints , Rheology , Viscosity , Temperature , Fittings , Rheometers

A Mathematical Model to Overcome the Discrepancies Between Continuous Systems and Their Discrete Approximation

Kumar V. Singh, Yitshak M. Ram

ETCE 2002; 605-611doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29157

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Topics: Approximation , Eigenvalues , Algebra , Finite element analysis , Structural dynamics

Nodal Control in a Vibrating Beam

Akshay N. Singh, Yitshak M. Ram, Su-Seng Pang

ETCE 2002; 613-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/OT-29176

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Topics: Displacement , Excitation , Steady state

Plant Engineering and Reliability

The Top Ten Myths of Reliability Management

Michael R. (Rick) Hoffman

ETCE 2002; 619-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PER-29124

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Topics: Reliability , Errors

Effectively Using Risk-Based Inspection Results to Implement a Corrosion Under Insulation Program

Joe Don Sanders

ETCE 2002; 635-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PER-29125

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Topics: Corrosion , Insulation , Risk-based inspection , Errors

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Reliability Study

Carlos Gamio, F. Walter Pinto

ETCE 2002; 651-662doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PER-29126

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Reliability , Shells , Design , Teams , Construction , Downtime , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Inspection

How to Develop and Implement a Successful Maintenance Skills Training Program

Ricky Smith

ETCE 2002; 663-667doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PER-29128

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Topics: Maintenance , Training programs

A Top Ten List of Guideposts to Help Prepare for a Project Negotiation

Ben E. Voivedich, Jr.

ETCE 2002; 669-674doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PER-29132

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Topics: Negotiation , Teams

Pipeline

Dynamic Response of a Pipe Having Bolted Flange Connection With a Gasket

William H. Semke, George D. Bibel, Sanjay B. Gurav, Adam L. Webster, Sukhvarsh Jerath

ETCE 2002; 675-681doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29026

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Dynamic response , Flanges , Gaskets , Pipes

On the Burst of Pipes Under Internal Pressure and Elevated Temperature: Part 1 — Rate Independent Study

Maoye Sun, Paul Bunch

ETCE 2002; 683-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29027

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Topics: Pipes , Pressure , Temperature

A Pipe Flange for the New Millennium

William J. Baker

ETCE 2002; 693-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29028

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Topics: Flanges , Pipes , Patents , Testing

Dealing With Low-Frequency-Welded ERW Pipe and Flash-Welded Pipe With Respect to HCA-Related Integrity Assessments

John F. Kiefner

ETCE 2002; 699-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29029

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Topics: Pipes , Pipelines , Inspection , Deformation , Failure , Metals , Regulations

VIV Predictions for an SCR in Sheared Ocean Currents

Christopher J. Wajnikonis

ETCE 2002; 707-727doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29053

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Topics: Ocean currents , Steel catenary risers , Vortex-induced vibration

Considerations in Gas Pipeline Commissioning to Prevent Hydrate Formation

Boyun Guo, Ali Ghalambor, Chengcai Xue

ETCE 2002; 729-735doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29054

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Topics: Pipelines , Fluids , Methane hydrate , Water , Deepwater development

Pressure Testing of Airport Underground Aviation Fuel Hydrant With Jet A-1 Fuel on Completion of Construction

Barry Clearwater

ETCE 2002; 737-745doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PIPE-29133

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Topics: Aviation , Construction , Fuels , Hydrants , Pressure testing

Production

Performance Analysis of Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) Handling Two-Phase Mixtures

Jose´ Caridad, Frank Kenyery

ETCE 2002; 747-753doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29035

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Topics: Pumps , Submersibles , Impellers , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Pressure , Simulation , Suction , Blades

Numerical Performance Prediction and Experimental Validation of an Axial Pump Under Two-Phase Flow (Liquid/Gas)

Andre´s Tremante, Nathaly Moreno, Robert Rey, Ricardo Noguera

ETCE 2002; 755-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29036

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Topics: Pumps , Two-phase flow , Compressibility , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Momentum , Optimization , Separation (Technology) , Viscosity

Modeling of Transient Two-Phase Flow in a Well After Startup of Electrical Submersible Pump

Oscar Ruiz-Maldonado, Yuri V. Fairuzov

ETCE 2002; 761-769doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29038

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Topics: Modeling , Pumps , Submersibles , Transients (Dynamics) , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Reservoirs , Centrifugal pumps , Computer simulation , Inflow

Worldwide Field Experience of Mobile Well Testing Services With Multiphase Flowmeters

Bertrand C. Theuveny, Jean Francois Pithon, Olivier Loicq, Ge´rard Se´ge´ral

ETCE 2002; 771-785doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29039

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Topics: Flowmeters , Well testing services , Fluids , Water , Computer software , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Gamma rays , Ocean engineering , Pressure

Unified Model for Gas-Liquid Pipe Flow Via Slug Dynamics: Part 2 — Model Validation

Hong-Quan Zhang, Qian Wang, Cem Sarica, James P. Brill

ETCE 2002; 787-810doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29113

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Model validation , Pipe flow , Slug flows , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pipes

Unified Model for Gas-Liquid Pipe Flow Via Slug Dynamics: Part 1 — Model Development

Hong-Quan Zhang, Qian Wang, Cem Sarica, James P. Brill

ETCE 2002; 811-820doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29114

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Model development , Pipe flow , Slug flows , Flow (Dynamics) , Momentum , Pressure gradient , Two-phase flow

A Slug Damper for Compact Separators

Gene E. Kouba

ETCE 2002; 821-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29116

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Topics: Dampers , Slug flows , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Pipes

A Method for Planning and Performing a Pressure Survey to Achieve Desired Accuracy of Pressure Gradient

Joel J. Hebert

ETCE 2002; 831-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29117

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Topics: Pressure , Pressure gradient , Patents , Fluid bearings , Pressure measurement

A Unified Two-Fluid Model for Multiphase Flow in Natural Gas Pipelines

Luis F. Ayala, Eltohami S. Eltohami, Michael A. Adewumi

ETCE 2002; 839-845doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29119

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Topics: Fluids , Multiphase flow , Natural gas distribution , Flow (Dynamics) , Condensed matter , Differential equations , Equations of state , Equilibrium (Physics) , Natural gas , Pipelines

Avoiding Pitfalls in Multiphase Thermo-Hydrodynamic Coupling

Luis F. Ayala, Eltohami S. Eltohami, Michael A. Adewumi

ETCE 2002; 847-855doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29120

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Topics: Continuum mechanics , Fluid mechanics , Modeling , Multiphase flow , Ocean engineering , Petroleum , Petroleum industry , Physical laws , Pipelines , Reservoirs

Prediction of Slug Length Distribution Along a Hilly Terrain Pipeline Using Slug Tracking Model

Eissa M. Al-Safran, Yehuda Taitel, James P. Brill

ETCE 2002; 857-865doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29162

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Topics: Pipelines , Slug flows , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Pipes , Piping design , Pressure drop , Separation (Technology)

Phase Re-Distribution and Heat Transfer in Gas/Condensate Flow Shut-In in a Deepwater Lazy-Wave Riser

Y. Doreen Chin, K. Krishnathasan, I. Roberts

ETCE 2002; 867-876doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29163

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Topics: Condensed matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Multiphase flow , Pipeline risers , Temperature , Waves

Thermodynamic Model of a Twin-Screw Multiphase Pump

Celso Yukio Nakashima, Silvio de Oliveira Ju´nior, Elisio F. Caetano

ETCE 2002; 877-885doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29164

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Topics: Pumps , Screws , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Compression , Fluids , Multiphase flow , Petroleum , Pressure , Separation (Technology)

Effect of 2-Phase Oil-Water Flow and Friction Pressure Loss in the Wellbore on Water Cresting in Horizontal Wells

Solomon O. Inikori, Andrew K. Wojtanowicz

ETCE 2002; 887-896doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/PROD-29165

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Pressure , Water , Wells , Pipes , Modeling , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Geometry

Structural Dynamics and Vibrations

Analysis of Coupling Between Axial and Torsional Vibration in a Compliant Model of a Drillstring Equipped With a PDC Bit

M. A. Elsayed, David W. Raymond

ETCE 2002; 897-904doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29002

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Topics: Drill strings , Polycrystalline diamond compact bits , Vibration , Drilling , Rocks , Chatter , Diamonds , Stick-slip

Studies Toward the Development of a Continuous Position Monitoring and Discontinuous Repositioning System of a Motorway Bridge

G. A. Danieli

ETCE 2002; 905-911doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29003

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Highways , Columns (Structural) , Actuators , Displacement , Bearings , Computers , Degrees of freedom , Electronic systems , Failure

Proposal of a Bridge Deck Displacement Continuous Measuring Device and Periodical Realignment System Designed to Minimize Traffic Interruptions

G. A. Danieli, G. Fragomeni, D. Mundo, M. Vigna

ETCE 2002; 913-918doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29004

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Displacement , Traffic , Columns (Structural) , Landslides , Stress , Ball bearings , Bearings , Computers , Construction

Mechanical Fault Diagnosis Using Numerical Hilbert Analysis

Baozhong Yang, C. Steve Suh

ETCE 2002; 919-925doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29005

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Topics: Bearings , Failure mechanisms , Fault diagnosis , Impulse (Physics) , Nonlinear systems , Reliability , Safety , Shock (Mechanics)

Three Dimensional Stress Analysis and Optimisation of Elevators for Drilling by Photoelasticity

Z. E. Abdulaliyev, N. A. Egrican, Vedat Karadag

ETCE 2002; 927-932doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29020

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Topics: Drilling , Elevators , Optimization , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Tubing , Computers , Freezing , Oil well drilling , Oil wells

Force Vibration Analysis of Thick Beams on Two Parameter Elastic Foundation by Finite Element Method

Ali Bahcivan, Vedat Karadag

ETCE 2002; 933-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29021

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Topics: Finite element methods , Vibration analysis , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Shear deformation , Design , Free vibrations , Inertia (Mechanics) , Rotation , Shear (Mechanics)

Theoretical Analysis of Fatigue Strength of a Double-Deck Bus Body Using FEM

I. Murat Ereke, Kubilay Yay

ETCE 2002; 941-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29023

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Topics: Buses , Fatigue strength , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Theoretical analysis , Roads , Stress , Approximation , Vehicles , Algorithms

Lateral and Torsional Vibration Analysis of Elastic Robot Manipulators With Prismatic Joint

Mete Kalyoncu, Fatih M. Botsalı

ETCE 2002; 949-956doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29024

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Topics: Manipulators , Vibration analysis , Equations of motion , Vibration , Computer simulation , Computer software , Deformation , Dynamic analysis , End effectors , Robots

Force Control of a Robot Arm During Contact Task

A. Yetik, V. Karadag

ETCE 2002; 957-962doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29025

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Topics: Force control , Robots , Algorithms , End effectors , Manipulators , Simulation results , Computer software , Control algorithms , Control systems , Design

New Results on Mesh Adaptation in Space-Time Finite Element Method

Hector Adelaide, Claude Bohatier, Franck Jourdan

ETCE 2002; 963-972doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29042

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Topics: Finite element methods , Spacetime , Contact mechanics , Finite element analysis

Blade Modeling of an Axial Flow Fan Under Vibration Constraints: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation

Giuseppe Catania, Giovanni Naldi

ETCE 2002; 973-979doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29043

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Topics: Axial flow , Blades , Modeling , Optimization , Vibration

Non Linear Active Control of the Dynamic Behavior of Bi-Articulated Flexible Structures

Ste´phane Bochard, Luc Gaudiller, Johan Der Hagopian

ETCE 2002; 981-988doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29046

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Topics: Flexible structures , Control algorithms , Control equipment , Electric fields , Engines , Finite element analysis , Interpolation , Motors , Piezoelectric actuators , Piezoelectricity

Nonlinear Model for Dynamic Behavior of Drill-String

Hayat Melakhessou, Alain Berlioz, Guy Ferraris

ETCE 2002; 989-996doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29047

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Topics: Drill strings , Friction , Compression , Coulomb's law , Degrees of freedom , Drilling , Drills (Tools) , Failure , Manufacturing , Nonlinear equations

Neuro-Fuzzy Active Control of Mechanical Structures

Pierre-Yves Couzon, Johan Der Hagopian, Luc Gaudiller

ETCE 2002; 997-1003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29048

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Control equipment , Degrees of freedom , Electromagnetic actuators , Fuzzy logic , Mechanical structures , Modeling , Neural network models , Nonlinear systems

Data Reducing in Machine Diagnostics With Neural Networks

Veli Erkki Lumme, Janne Tervokoski

ETCE 2002; 1005-1010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29158

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Machinery , Control rooms , Internet , Software development

Vibration Isolation of a Test Bench Founded on Sand Layer

Juha-Matti Kivinen, Erno Keskinen, Robert Hildebrand, Ville Ja¨rvinen

ETCE 2002; 1011-1018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29159

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Topics: Modal analysis , Paper machines , Sands , Vibration isolation , Finishing , Polymers , Calenders (Machinery) , Coating processes , Coatings , Machinery

Wireless Operation Monitoring System for Polymer Covered Cylinders in Rolling Contact

Juha Miettinen, Pekka Salmenpera¨, Ville Ja¨rvinen, Matti Hirvonen

ETCE 2002; 1019-1023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29160

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Topics: Cylinders , Monitoring systems , Polymers , Rolling contact , Computers , Deformation , Acoustic emissions , Fracture (Materials) , Wireless LAN , Calenders (Machinery)

Diagnosis of Heat Leveler by Vibration Signature Monitoring

Pekka Salmenpera¨, Juha Miettinen, Tapio Ma¨a¨tta¨

ETCE 2002; 1025-1028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/STRUC-29161

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Topics: Heat , Vibration , Machinery , Sensors , Acoustic emissions , Vibration measurement , Bearings , Computers , Cylinders , Deformation

Tribology/Design Methodology

On the Transient Response of the Thrust Bearing

C. F. Kettleborough, F. L. Goldsberry

ETCE 2002; 1029-1040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/TRIB-29093

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Topics: Thrust bearings , Transients (Dynamics) , Bearings , Stress , Pressure , Slider bearings , Thrust , Boundary layers , Computers , Displacement

Stress Analysis of Composite Tubes Under Tensile Fatigue Loading in a Simulated Seawater Environment

Christopher G. Lindsey, Houshang Masudi

ETCE 2002; 1041-1045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/TRIB-29094

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Topics: Composite materials , Fatigue , Seawater , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Carbon fibers , Density , Fibers , Glass , Temperature , Water

Intercalation of Layered Double Hydroxide Polymer Nanocomposites

C. Monica Hudson

ETCE 2002; 1047-1049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/TRIB-29096

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Topics: Polymer nanocomposites , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Aluminum , Magnesium (Metal) , Nanocomposites , Nitrogen , Polymers , Sodium , Surfactants , X-ray diffraction