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Area of Science:

  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Hydraulic Engineering

Background:

  • Dynamic viscosity is crucial for accurate water hammer modeling, influencing pressure and velocity decay.
  • Existing models face challenges in precisely capturing these complex dynamic behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for the inverse Laplace transform of a complex dynamic viscosity function.
  • To derive time-domain solutions for water hammer analysis using Bessel functions.
  • To facilitate a complete analytical solution for the water hammer phenomenon.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel inverse Laplace transform method for a function involving the ratio of Bessel functions.
  • Utilized infinite exponential series and Calogero-Ahmed summation formulas based on Bessel function zeros.
  • Derived time-domain solutions dependent on these mathematical constructs.

Main Results:

  • Obtained time-domain solutions for the dynamic viscosity function.
  • The solutions are expressed using infinite exponential series and Calogero-Ahmed summation formulas.
  • Demonstrated a method applicable to inverse Laplace transforms of similar Bessel function ratios.

Conclusions:

  • The presented analytical inverse method is a significant step towards solving the water hammer problem analytically.
  • This approach allows for accurate simulation of water hammer events across various conditions, including oil-hydraulic systems.
  • The methodology offers potential for preventing pipeline failures and continuous monitoring of hydraulic systems.