Some Problems on Fluid Transient Phenomena

Abstract

For the analysis and design of fluid systems, especially whose systems in which fluid transients in a pipe play an important role, numerical calculation by the method of characteristics is a very useful tool. Because the method of characteristics is suitable for computer programing, even fluid transients in complicated pipelines can be analyzed with less effort. Using this method, the surge pressure and transient flow rate in a pipeline can be accurately analyzed. Due to the reliance on computer simulations, it becomes more and more important and necessary to fully comprehend physical phenomena through experiments and to make use of the results of the design and control of fluid systems.