A Mesh Convergence Study for 2D Axisymmetric Pipe Wall Thickness

Authors

  • Eliza M. Yusup Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia
  • Haqeemy Azahari Manufacturing Division, Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd., Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
  • Shahzulreza Saiful Mechanical Section, Engineering Department, Group Technical Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T), Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Level 15, PETRONAS Tower 3, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Faisal Mansor Planning & Corporate Strategy, Group Technical Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T), Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Level 54, PETRONAS Tower 2, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Balasem Abdulameer Jabbar Engineering Technical College-Najaf, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, 3200 Najaf, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.23.1.7790

Keywords:

Numerical, equivalent stress, mesh convergence study, 2D axisymmetric

Abstract

A meshing size study is essential for any simulation, as it affects the accuracy of the results by approximating the real-world geometry. This paper presents a detailed mesh convergence study for a 2D axisymmetric pipe model. The model incorporates a one-quarter cross-section due to the axisymmetric nature of the pipe. Four pipe wall thicknesses were investigated: 3.40 mm, 7.11 mm, 10.97 mm, and 18.26 mm. The results revealed a significant advantage for simulations involving thin pipes. They achieved convergence, a state with stable solution values, by utilizing a less dense mesh, leading to reduced computational time. This trend was exemplified by the fact that a thinner pipe with thickness, t = 3.40 mm has converged with only 8 mesh elements, whereas a significantly thicker pipe, t = 18.26 mm necessitated 14 elements for convergence. This suggests that more complex geometries, with intricate details, may require a larger and denser mesh for convergence, leading to increased computational time. In conclusion, the mesh convergence study confirms that the finite element analysis (FEA) model has achieved a converged solution.

Author Biographies

Eliza M. Yusup, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

elizay@uthm.edu.my

Haqeemy Azahari, Manufacturing Division, Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd., Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia

mhaqeemy.azahari@prefchem.com

Shahzulreza Saiful, Mechanical Section, Engineering Department, Group Technical Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T), Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Level 15, PETRONAS Tower 3, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

shahzulreza_saiful@petronas.com

Faisal Mansor, Planning & Corporate Strategy, Group Technical Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T), Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Level 54, PETRONAS Tower 2, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

faisalmansor@petronas.com

Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

mn.hidayat@utm.my

Balasem Abdulameer Jabbar, Engineering Technical College-Najaf, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, 3200 Najaf, Iraq

balasemalquraishi@atu.edu.iq

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Published

2024-10-02

How to Cite

Yusup, Eliza M. Yusup, Haqeemy Azahari, Shahzulreza Saiful, Faisal Mansor, Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat, and Balasem Abdulameer Jabbar. 2024. “A Mesh Convergence Study for 2D Axisymmetric Pipe Wall Thickness”. Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering 23 (1):77-90. https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.23.1.7790.
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