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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Submerged Gas Injection in Microgravity

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Modelling and Simulation of PEM Fuel Cells With CO Poisoning

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Unsteady Heat Transfer During the Rapid Compression and Expansion of Air

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

View Articletitled, Performance of a Co-Fired Boiler Burner With Water Injection

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

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Combustion in a Cylindrical Porous Medium

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, The Mechanism of Flue Gas Injection for Enhanced Light Oil Recovery

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

View Articletitled, Excess Enthalpy Flames

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Oxidation Characteristics of Light Hydrocarbons for Underbalanced Drilling Applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Buckling Analysis of a Taper-Taper Adhesive-Bonded Composite Joint

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

View Articletitled, Transient Two-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Asymmetric Curing Process

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

View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of Adhesive-Bonded Single-Lap Joints

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Piezoelectric Materials as Microelectromechanical Devices for Structural Engineering Applications

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Using Torsion Bar Testing to Determine Fracture Toughness of Ceramic Materials

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

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

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

View Articletitled, The Plasma Spraying of Nitride Coatings

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

View Articletitled, The Developmental Trends in Heat Spraying of Ceramic Coating

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

View Articletitled, Roadmap Leading to a Step Change in Profitability Improvement

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

View Articletitled, Ontology-Based Automatic Classifier for Classifying the Web Pages

Topics: Ontologies

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

Roland W. A. Ku¨hl, H.-D. Kno¨ll

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

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Topical Approaches to the Implementation of Standardised ERP-Systems

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

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

Topics: Computer software , Cycles , Teams

Protecting Proprietary Software in the Petroleum Industry

Tyson Winarski, Tuan Ahn Nguyen

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

View Articletitled, Protecting Proprietary Software in the Petroleum Industry

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

View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Control Fluid Fallback During Off-Bottom Well Control

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

View Articletitled, Investigation of Drillstring Transverse Vibrations at Rotary Drilling of Inclined Wells

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

View Articletitled, Recent Advances in Barite Sag Technology

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Environmental Responsibility: A Panacea for Operational Disturbances

Topics: Pressure , Regulations , Risk , Uncertainty

Environmental Protection Management in INA

Svea Svel-Cerovecki

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

View Articletitled, Environmental Protection Management in INA

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

View Articletitled, Environmental Control Technologies in Drilling and Production Operations Within Austrian Oilfields

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

View Articletitled, The Use of Aniline Blue for the Determination of Dead Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Meroplankton in LC<sub>50</sub> Testings After 96 Hours: A Re-Evaluation of the US Environmental Protection Agency Methodology

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

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

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

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

Topics: Petroleum industry

Oxygen Consumption as a Measure of Oil Impacted Soil Treatability

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

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

View Articletitled, Oxygen Consumption as a Measure of Oil Impacted Soil Treatability

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Impact of Over-Regulation

Dean Hargis

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

View Articletitled, Environmental Impact of Over-Regulation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Topics: Safety

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

Goran Hudec, Boris Muvrin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Topics: Drilling , Ocean engineering

Decommissioning Offshore Production Facilities

Fabio M. Ruivo, Celso K. Morooka

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

View Articletitled, Decommissioning Offshore Production Facilities

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

View Articletitled, Calculating Benzene Concentration Emitted During Tanker Loading

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Performance and Control of Liquid-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone Separators

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

View Articletitled, The Role of Well Testing in Recognizing Deferred Production Revenue

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

Test Facility for Multiphase Flow Problems

Charles L. Britton

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

View Articletitled, Test Facility for Multiphase Flow Problems

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

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

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

View Articletitled, New Micromechanics Formulations for the Assessment of Elastic Moduli of Granular Assemblies

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Development of High Pressure Composite Butt-Weld Joint

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Sensors in Virtual Reality Experiments

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

View Articletitled, Shear Strength Characteristics of an Ultrasonic Welded Lap Shear Joint

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

View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of Composite-Concrete Adhesion

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Enhancement of Composite Sucker Rods for Use in the Oil Industry

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

View Articletitled, Preliminary Analysis of Grid Stiffened Composite Cylinders

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Nodal Control in a Vibrating Beam

Topics: Displacement , Excitation , Steady state

Plant Engineering and Reliability

The Top Ten Myths of Reliability Management

Michael R. (Rick) Hoffman

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

View Articletitled, The Top Ten Myths of Reliability Management

Topics: Reliability , Errors

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

Joe Don Sanders

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

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

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

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Reliability Study

Carlos Gamio, F. Walter Pinto

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

View Articletitled, Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Reliability Study

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

View Articletitled, How to Develop and Implement a Successful Maintenance Skills Training Program

Topics: Maintenance , Training programs

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

Ben E. Voivedich, Jr.

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Dynamic Response of a Pipe Having Bolted Flange Connection With a Gasket

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

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

Topics: Pipes , Pressure , Temperature

A Pipe Flange for the New Millennium

William J. Baker

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

View Articletitled, A Pipe Flange for the New Millennium

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

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

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

VIV Predictions for an SCR in Sheared Ocean Currents

Christopher J. Wajnikonis

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

View Articletitled, VIV Predictions for an SCR in Sheared Ocean Currents

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

View Articletitled, Considerations in Gas Pipeline Commissioning to Prevent Hydrate Formation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Worldwide Field Experience of Mobile Well Testing Services With Multiphase Flowmeters

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, A Slug Damper for Compact Separators

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Avoiding Pitfalls in Multiphase Thermo-Hydrodynamic Coupling

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Thermodynamic Model of a Twin-Screw Multiphase Pump

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Mechanical Fault Diagnosis Using Numerical Hilbert Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Force Control of a Robot Arm During Contact Task

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Model for Dynamic Behavior of Drill-String

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

View Articletitled, Neuro-Fuzzy Active Control of Mechanical Structures

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

View Articletitled, Data Reducing in Machine Diagnostics With Neural Networks

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

View Articletitled, Vibration Isolation of a Test Bench Founded on Sand Layer

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

View Articletitled, Wireless Operation Monitoring System for Polymer Covered Cylinders in Rolling Contact

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

View Articletitled, Diagnosis of Heat Leveler by Vibration Signature Monitoring

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

View Articletitled, On the Transient Response of the Thrust Bearing

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

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

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

View Articletitled, Intercalation of Layered Double Hydroxide Polymer Nanocomposites

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

Machining Al₂O₃/6061Al Metal Matrix Composites Using Coated Tungsten Carbide Inserts

Abdul B. Sadat

ETCE 2002; 1051-1054https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/TRIB-29098

View Articletitled, Machining Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/6061Al Metal Matrix Composites Using Coated Tungsten Carbide Inserts

Topics: Machining , Metal matrix composites , Tungsten , Cutting , Wear , Turning , Coolants , Machinery , Surface roughness

Unilateral Contact With Friction of Polyhedron Multibody Systems: Numerical Aspects

Claude Bohatier, Gilles Saussine

ETCE 2002; 1055-1059https://doi.org/10.1115/ETCE2002/TRIB-29100

View Articletitled, Unilateral Contact With Friction of Polyhedron Multibody Systems: Numerical Aspects

Topics: Friction , Multibody systems , Modeling , Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Granular materials , Simulation , Solids