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Introduction
Calculation of Slug Force
Static Analysis
Inputs Required
Assumptions
Case Study showing an example
INTRODUCTION
Slug Flow is typical two phase flow where a wave is picked up periodically by the rapidly
moving gas to form a frothy slug, which passes along the pipe at a greater velocity than the
average liquid velocity.
In this type of flow, slugs can cause severe and, in some cases, dangerous vibrations in
piping systems because of the impact of the high-velocity slugs against fittings such as bend,
Tee etc.
Slug flows generate dynamic fluid forces, which may induce structural vibration.
Slug Flow
SLUG FORCE
Slug force is equal to the change in momentum with respect to time. Refer the below attached
figure:
Diagram Showing Slug Force Application
STATIC ANALYSIS
INPUTS REQUIRED FOR ANALYSIS:
It is assumed that the slug is formed across the full cross section of the pipe for the maximum
impact. This configuration is least probable for vertically down word flow as no hold – up is
possible for accumulation of liquid and eventual formation of slug. Hence slug force at elbows
for vertically downward flow lines are not considered.
It is assumed that the reader knows normal static analysis of piping system using Caesar II.
OUTPUT REPORT
Additionally We have to check code compliance for load cases L14 to L17 and ensure that
the values are well within code allowable values.
We have to check forces and displacements for load cases L1 to L9.
Refer below mentioned figures for reference:
Caesar II Code compliance check report