In this paper we derive an accurate composite friction factor vs. Reynolds number correlation formula for laminar, transition and turbulent flow in smooth pipes. The correlation is given as a rational fraction of rational fractions of power laws which is systematically generated by smoothly connecting linear splines in log-log coordinates with a logistic dose curve algorithm. This kind of corre...

This article presents studies of the abrasive wear resistance fiber-glass composite pipes inner surface, which are laid us-ing microtunneling technology under construction drinking water pipes, irrigation and sewerage systems. Due to a very smooth have high coefficient fluid flow speed transmission through pipe low coeffi-cient roughness. When in long-term operation, movement solid particles pi...

Basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) composite pipe is an excellent alternative to glass and carbon pipes in industry promising high recycling for used aerospace, marine, automotive. To enhance the solid particle erosion (SPE) properties of filament-wound BFRP while preserving its mechanical properties, were prepared employ non-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) at a reinforcement c...

Abstract: In this paper we extend the theory of Radio Frequency (RF) propagation as it relates to propagation within metal circular pipes. This work is motivated by a need to understand the operation of UHF Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) systems when the tags are placed within the pipes. These circular pipes are shown to be similar to metal tube waveguides which are hollow. We derive the...

Reprocessing cells of nuclear plants are constituted by a great number of specular metallic pipes. When they are illuminated, this kind of pipes generates areas of high light intensity, called highlights. The latter can produce erroneous results, especially in edge detection. The matter of this paper is to suppress and further to exploit the highlight effects. With this aim in view, we propose ...

Pollutants discharged from stormwater pipes can cause water quality and ecosystem problems in coastal bayous. A study was conducted to characterize sediment and nutrients discharged by small and large (< 20 cm and >20 cm in internal diameters, respectively) pipes under different rainfall intensities (< 2.54 cm and > 2.54 cm, respectively). Results showed that large pipes had greater discharge t...