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YANG Zhenglong,YU Jianxing,LI Zhigan,CHEN Haicheng,JIANG Meirong,CHEN Xi. 2018. Application of computational fluid dynamics simulation for submarine oil spill. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 37(11):104-115
Application of computational fluid dynamics simulation for submarine oil spill
Application of computational fluid dynamics simulation for submarine oil spill
Received:November 24, 2017  
DOI:10.1007/s13131-018-1256-7
Key words:oil spill  computational fluid dynamics (CFD)  oil particles  current velocity
中文关键词:  oil spill  computational fluid dynamics (CFD)  oil particles  current velocity
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YANG Zhenglong State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Ship and Deep-Sea Exploration, Shanghai 200240, China 
 
YU Jianxing State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Ship and Deep-Sea Exploration, Shanghai 200240, China 
 
LI Zhigan State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd., China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Tianjin 300451, China
CNOOC Research Institute Co. Ltd., China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Beijing 100028,China 
 
CHEN Haicheng State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Ship and Deep-Sea Exploration, Shanghai 200240, China 
 
JIANG Meirong State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd., China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Tianjin 300451, China
CNOOC Research Institute Co. Ltd., China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Beijing 100028,China 
meirongjiang@live.cn 
CHEN Xi State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Ship and Deep-Sea Exploration, Shanghai 200240, China 
 
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Abstract:
      Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes are being increasingly used in the simulation of submarine oil spills. This study focuses on the process of oil spills, from damaged submarine pipes, to the sea surface, using numerical models. The underwater oil spill model is developed, and a description of the governing equations is proposed, along with modifications required for the particalization of the control volume. Available experimental data were introduced to evaluate the validity of the CFD predictions, the results of which proved to be in good agreement with the experimental data. The effects of oil leak rate, leak diameter, current velocity, and oil density are investigated, by the validated CFD model, to estimate the undersea leakage time, the lateral migration distance, and surface diffusion range when the oil reaches the sea surface. Results indicate that the leakage time and lateral migration distance increase with decreasing leak rates and leak diameter, and increase with increasing current velocity and oil density. On the other hand, a large leak diameter, high density, high leak rate, or fast currents result in a greater surface diffusion range. The findings and analysis presented here will provide practical predictions of oil spills, and guidance for emergency rescues.
中文摘要:
      Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes are being increasingly used in the simulation of submarine oil spills. This study focuses on the process of oil spills, from damaged submarine pipes, to the sea surface, using numerical models. The underwater oil spill model is developed, and a description of the governing equations is proposed, along with modifications required for the particalization of the control volume. Available experimental data were introduced to evaluate the validity of the CFD predictions, the results of which proved to be in good agreement with the experimental data. The effects of oil leak rate, leak diameter, current velocity, and oil density are investigated, by the validated CFD model, to estimate the undersea leakage time, the lateral migration distance, and surface diffusion range when the oil reaches the sea surface. Results indicate that the leakage time and lateral migration distance increase with decreasing leak rates and leak diameter, and increase with increasing current velocity and oil density. On the other hand, a large leak diameter, high density, high leak rate, or fast currents result in a greater surface diffusion range. The findings and analysis presented here will provide practical predictions of oil spills, and guidance for emergency rescues.
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