Membrane and Water Treatment

Volume 17, Number 2, 2026, pages 103-119

DOI: 10.12989/mwt.2026.17.2.103

Hydrodynamic performance of nanocomposite structures in sports water systems: enhancing efficiency in athletic hydration

Kun Li , A. Horri , F. Ming

Abstract

The hydrodynamic performance optimization of sports water systems is a mandatory consideration to improve the efficiency in sports hydration. In the given research, the concept of nanocomposites structures is proposed as a method of improving fluid delivery and structural integrity of high-performance hydration pipelines in the context of competitive sports environments. We also discuss the application of nano-engineered concrete pipelines created in the research and development of nano-conduits in polymers as portable and submersible sports hydration to inspired by the advances in nano-engineered concrete pipelines to pump fluids on a mass scale. The governing equations of motion are developed using classical shell theory and Hamilton principle and the fluid-structure interactions are modeled according to the framework of Navier Stokes equations. The successful material properties of the nanocomposites are estimated with the assistance of the Mori-Tanaka method. They are determined by taking dynamic simulations, which are based on the numerical techniques such as the differential quadrature method (DQM) and the Newmark method, to the system in response to various loads, such as fluid pressure changes and external dynamic disturbances. Results show nanoparticle reinforcement compound to increase rigidity, reduce peak deflections and augmenting resistance to vibrational instabilities, however the mass of internal fluids has an overwhelming influence on modal behaviors. The parametric studies indicate that the hydrodynamic efficiency is highly dependent on geometrical ratios (thickness/ radius, length/ radius) and boundary conditions and volumes fractions of nanoparticles. The findings indicate that optimized nanocomposite pipelines are applicable to minimize the energy losses incurred in the transportation of fluids, as well as provide structural stability in the dynamic application by athletes in next-generation athletic sports hydration technologies.

Key Words

athletic hydration efficiency; fluid-structure interaction; hydrodynamic performance; nano-composite structures; sports water systems

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