Author(s): Erik Damgaard Christensen; Mark Chr. Degn Eskesen; Jeppe Buhrkall; Bjarne Jensen
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Keywords: Offshore intake; Velocity cap; CFD-analyses
Abstract: The hydraulic performance of a velocity cap has been investigated. Velocity caps are often used in connection with offshore intakes. CFD (computational fluid dynamics) examined the flow through the cap openings and further down into the intake pipes. This was combined with dimension analyses in order to analyse the effect of different layouts on the flow characteristics. In particular, flow configurations going all the way through the structure were revealed. A couple of suggestions to minimize the risk for flow through have been tested.
Year: 2014