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Water pipe freezing
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2 Geometries 3 Meshes 1 Simulation setup 1 ResultAbout this project
This project aims to assess the influence of soil properties and pipe installation depth on the freezing potential of water infrastructure in cold environments. Using a simulation conducted in SimScale, the study subjects the soil surface to a 24-hour exposure at –25°C and analyzes three pipes installed at depths of 0.25 m, 0.5 m, and 0.75 m. The pipes are modeled as solid elements without internal water flow, and the simulation results are compared to predictions from the semi-infinite solid theory. The results indicate that pipe burial depth is critical for freeze protection, with deeper burial providing better insulation against rapid surface temperature drops. The study demonstrates high agreement with analytical theory, validating the simulation setup and providing a template for adjusting simulations to local soil and climate conditions.
