Structural and stability characteristics of jets in crossflow

2014 ◽  
Vol 760 ◽  
pp. 342-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Getsinger ◽  
L. Gevorkyan ◽  
O. I. Smith ◽  
A. R. Karagozian
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Vortex Pair ◽  
Absolute Instability ◽  
Layer Transition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transverse Jet ◽  
Planar Laser ◽  
Density Ratios ◽  
Sectional Shape

AbstractThis experimental study examines the relationship between transverse jet structural characteristics and the shear layer instabilities forming on the upstream side of the jet column. Jets composed of mixtures of helium and nitrogen were introduced perpendicularly into a low-speed wind tunnel using several alternative injectors: convergent circular nozzles mounted either flush with or elevated above the tunnel floor, and a flush-mounted circular pipe. Both non-intrusive optical diagnostics (planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) and particle image velocimetry (PIV)) and intrusive probe-based (hot-wire anemometry) measurements were used to explore a range of jet-to-crossflow momentum flux ratios and density ratios for which previous studies have identified upstream shear layer transition from convective to absolute instability. Remarkable correspondences were identified between formation of the well-known counter-rotating vortex pair (CVP) associated with the jet cross-section and conditions producing strong upstream shear layer vorticity rollup, arising typically from absolute instability in the shear layer. In contrast, asymmetries in the jet mean cross-sectional shape and/or lack of a clear CVP were observed to correspond to weaker, convectively unstable jet shear layers.

Transverse jet mixing characteristics

2016 ◽  
Vol 790 ◽  
pp. 237-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Gevorkyan ◽  
T. Shoji ◽  
D. R. Getsinger ◽  
O. I. Smith ◽  
A. R. Karagozian
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Vortex Pair ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jet Mixing ◽  
Transverse Jet ◽  
Jet Trajectory ◽  
Mixing Characteristics ◽  
Planar Laser ◽  
Density Ratios

This experimental study explores and quantifies mixing characteristics associated with a gaseous round jet injected perpendicularly into cross-flow for a range of flow and injection conditions. The study utilizes acetone planar laser-induced fluorescence imaging to determine mixing metrics in both centreplane and cross-sectional planes of the jet, for a range of jet-to-cross-flow momentum flux ratios ($2\leqslant J\leqslant 41$), density ratios ($0.35\leqslant S\leqslant 1.0$) and injector configurations (flush nozzle, flush pipe and elevated nozzle), all at a fixed jet Reynolds number of 1900. For the majority of conditions explored, there is a direct correspondence between the nature of the jet’s upstream shear layer instabilities and structure, as documented in detail in Getsingeret al.(J. Fluid Mech., vol. 760, 2014, pp. 342–367), and the jet’s mixing characteristics, consistent with diffusion-dominated processes, but with a few notable exceptions. When quantified as a function of distance along the jet trajectory, mixing metrics for jets in cross-flow with an absolutely unstable upstream shear layer and relatively symmetric counter-rotating vortex pair cross-sectional structure tend to show better local molecular mixing than for jets with convectively unstable upstream shear layers and generally asymmetric cross-sectional structures. Yet the spatial evolution of mixing with downstream distance can be greater for a few specific convectively unstable conditions, apparently associated with the initiation and nature of shear layer rollup as a trigger for improved mixing. A notable exception to these trends concerns conditions where the equidensity jet in cross-flow has an upstream shear layer that is already absolutely unstable, and the jet density is then reduced in comparison with that of the cross-flow. Here, density ratios below unity tend to mix less well than for equidensity conditions, demonstrated to result from differences in the nature of higher-density cross-flow entrainment into lower-density shear layer vortices.

Secondary Flow in Variable Stator Vanes With Penny-Cavities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Stummann ◽  
Daniel Pohl ◽  
Peter Jeschke ◽  
Hannes Wolf ◽  
Alexander Halcoussis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Secondary Flow ◽  
Free Stream ◽  
Vortex Pair ◽  
Transverse Jet ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Stator Vane ◽  
Flow Phenomena ◽  
Counter Rotating Vortex Pair ◽  
Variable Stator

This paper presents a description of Detached Eddy Simulations being carried out on a variable stator vane with a penny-cavity in order to determine the secondary flow phenomena in the main flowpath. Variable stator vanes are common in multi-stage compressors to prevent flow separations on rotor and stator blades at off-design operation points. The bearing of the stators at hub and tip generate unavoidable circular-shaped ring gaps, which are called penny-cavities. The aim of this paper is to determine secondary flow phenomena in variable stator vanes on an annular cascade testbed resulting from the throughflow of the penny-cavities. Reynolds-Averaged-Navier-Stokes simulations and scale resolving Detached-Eddy-Simulations of a variable stator vane with hub penny-cavity were therefore performed using Ansys CFX. The results of these simulations will be compared to corresponding simulations without penny-cavity. The study shows secondary flow phenomena, which are comparable to the interaction of a transverse jet in a free stream. Due to the low momentum ratio of R = 0.5, the jet immediately veers in the direction of the main flow. The typical vortices which develop from a transverse jet in a free stream are identified. The steady RANS simulation shows an asymmetrical counter-rotating vortex pair. A lack of unsteady secondary flow interaction can be seen in the RANS simulations in contrast to the Detached-Eddy-Simulations, which resolve large turbulent scales. Hence an interaction between the counter-rotating vortex pair and the unsteady shear layer vortices in the stator is visible. In the Detached Eddy Simulations the counter-rotating vortex pair is superimposed by the unsteady shear-layer vortices. The vortices produce significant additional mixing losses, which will be shown in detail. By comparing simulations with and without penny-cavity, the penny-cavity losses are quantified. In conclusion, this paper will help design engineers become more aware of the significance of the penny-cavity with variable stator vanes.

On the cross-sectional shape of the cellulose crystallites in the tunicate Halocynthia papillosa

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-567
Author(s):  
J.-F. Revol ◽  
Y. Van Daele ◽  
F. Gaill
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Imaging ◽  
Animal Kingdom ◽  
Bright Field ◽  
Field Mode ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ultrathin Sections ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Sectional Shape ◽  
Valonia Ventricosa ◽  
C Nmr

The only form of cellulose which could unequivocally be ascribed to the animal kingdom is the tunicin that occurs in the tests of the tunicates. Recently, high-resolution solid-state l3C NMR revealed that tunicin belongs to the Iβ form of cellulose as opposed to the Iα form found in Valonia and bacterial celluloses. The high perfection of the tunicin crystallites led us to study its crosssectional shape and to compare it with the shape of those in Valonia ventricosa (V.v.), the goal being to relate the cross-section of cellulose crystallites with the two allomorphs Iα and Iβ.In the present work the source of tunicin was the test of the ascidian Halocvnthia papillosa (H.p.). Diffraction contrast imaging in the bright field mode was applied on ultrathin sections of the V.v. cell wall and H.p. test with cellulose crystallites perpendicular to the plane of the sections. The electron microscope, a Philips 400T, was operated at 120 kV in a low intensity beam condition.

Structure characterization of ground calcium carbonate flocs by fractal analysis and their effects on handsheet properties

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
WANHEE IM ◽  
HAK LAE LEE ◽  
HYE JUNG YOUN ◽  
DONGIL SEO
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Analysis ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
Structure Characterization ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Floc Size ◽  
Mass Fractal ◽  
Handsheet Properties

Preflocculation of filler particles before their addition to pulp stock provides the most viable and practical solution to increase filler content while minimizing strength loss. The characteristics of filler flocs, such as floc size and structure, have a strong influence on preflocculation efficiency. The influence of flocculant systems on the structural characteristics of filler flocs was examined using a mass fractal analysis method. Mass fractal dimensions of filler flocs under high shear conditions were obtained using light diffraction spectroscopy for three different flocculants. A single polymer (C-PAM), a dual cationic polymer (p-DADMAC/C-PAM) and a C-PAM/micropolymer system were used as flocculants, and their effects on handsheet properties were investigated. The C-PAM/micropolymer system gave the greatest improvement in tensile index. The mass fractal analysis showed that this can be attributed to the formation of highly dense and spherical flocs by this flocculant. A cross-sectional analysis of the handsheets showed that filler flocs with more uniform size were formed when a C-PAM/micropolymer was used. The results suggest that a better understanding of the characteristics of preflocculated fillers and their influence on the properties of paper can be gained based on a fractal analysis.

ABSOLUTE INSTABILITY OF A SUPERCRITICAL SHEAR LAYER

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 815-826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing-fei Fu ◽  
Li-Jun Yang ◽  
Chao-Jie Mo
Keyword(s):  
Shear Layer ◽  
Absolute Instability

Automated 3D measurement of fiber cross section morphology in handsheets

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Lorbach ◽  
Ulrich Hirn ◽  
Johannes Kritzinger ◽  
Wolfgang Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Image Plane ◽  
3D Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fiber Cross Section ◽  
Fiber Wall ◽  
Sectional Shape ◽  
Cross Section Geometry

Abstract We present a method for 3D measurement of fiber cross sectional morphology from handsheets. An automated procedure is used to acquire 3D datasets of fiber cross sectional images using an automated microtome and light microscopy. The fiber cross section geometry is extracted using digital image analysis. Simple sample preparation and highly automated image acquisition and image analysis are providing an efficient tool to analyze large samples. It is demonstrated that if fibers are tilted towards the image plane the images of fiber cross sections are always larger than the true fiber cross section geometry. In our analysis the tilting angles of the fibers to the image plane are measured. The resulting fiber cross sectional images are distorted to compensate the error due to fiber tilt, restoring the true fiber cross sectional shape. We use an approximated correction, the paper provides error estimates of the approximation. Measurement results for fiber wall thickness, fiber coarseness and fiber collapse are presented for one hardwood and one softwood pulp.

scholarly journals Fractal Nature of Advanced Ni-Based Superalloys Solidified on Board the International Space Station

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1724
Author(s):  
Vojislav Mitić ◽  
Cristina Serpa ◽  
Ivana Ilić ◽  
Markus Mohr ◽  
Hans-Jörg Fecht
Keyword(s):  
International Space Station ◽  
Fractal Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Space Station ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Space

Materials science is highly significant in space program investigation, energy production and others. Therefore, designing, improving and predicting advanced material properties is a crucial necessity. The high temperature creep and corrosion resistance of Ni-based superalloys makes them important materials for turbine blades in aircraft engines and land-based power plants. The investment casting process of turbine blades is costly and time consuming, which makes process simulations a necessity. These simulations require fundamental models for the microstructure formation. In this paper, we present advanced analytical techniques in describing the microstructures obtained experimentally and analyzed on different sample’s cross-sectional images. The samples have been processed on board the International Space Station using the MSL-EML device based on electromagnetic levitation principles. We applied several aspects of fractal analysis and obtained important results regarding fractals and Hausdorff dimensions related to the surface and structural characteristics of CMSX-10 samples. Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Zeiss LEO 1550, we analyzed the microstructure of samples solidified in space and successfully performed the fractal reconstruction of the sample’s morphology. We extended the fractal analysis on the microscopic images based on samples solidified on earth and established new frontiers on the advanced structures prediction.

Study of Correctly Expanded Sonic Jet with Air Tabs

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Prasad R ◽  
Thanigaiarasu S ◽  
Sembaruthi M ◽  
Rathakrishnan E
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Core ◽  
Convergent Nozzle ◽  
Jet Mixing ◽  
Pressure Profiles ◽  
Constant Diameter ◽  
Sonic Jet ◽  
Sectional Shape ◽  
Length Reduction

AbstractThe present numerical study is to understand the effect of air tabs located at the exit of a convergent nozzle on the spreading and mixing characteristics of correctly expanded sonic primary jet. Air tabs used in this study are two secondary jets issuing from constant diameter tubes located diametrically opposite at the periphery of the primary nozzle exit, normal to the primary jet. Two air tabs of Mach numbers 1.0 to 1.4, in steps of 0.1 are considered in this study. The mixing modification caused by air tabs are analysed by considering the mixing of uncontrolled (free) primary jet as a reference. Substantial enhancement in jet mixing is achieved with Mach 1.4 air tabs, which results in 80 % potential core length reduction. The total pressure profiles taken on the plane (YZ) normal to the primary jet axis, at various locations along the primary jet centreline revealed the modification of the jet cross sectional shape by air tabs. The stream-wise vortices and bifurcation of the primary jet caused by air tabs are found to be the mechanism behind the enhanced jet mixing.

Experimental investigation and optimization on field shaper structure parameters in magnetic pulse welding

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440542110148
Author(s):  
Yingzi Chen ◽  
Zhiyuan Yang ◽  
Wenxiong Peng ◽  
Huaiqing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Light Metal ◽  
Magnetic Pulse ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Magnetic Pulse Welding ◽  
Pulse Welding ◽  
Sectional Shape ◽  
Welding System ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Magnetic pulse welding is a high-speed welding technology, which is suitable for welding light metal materials. In the magnetic pulse welding system, the field shaper can increase the service life of the coil and contribute to concentrating the magnetic field in the welding area. Therefore, optimizing the structure of the field shaper can effectively improve the efficiency of the system. This paper analyzed the influence of cross-sectional shape and inner angle of the field shaper on the ability of concentrating magnetic field via COMSOL software. The structural strength of various field shapers was also analyzed in ABAQUS. Simulation results show that the inner edge of the field shaper directly affects the deformation and welding effect of the tube. So, a new shape of field shaper was proposed and the experimental results prove that the new field shaper has better performance than the conventional field shaper.

Blast Wave Shaping by Altering Cross‐Sectional Shape

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Williams ◽  
Martin J. Langenderfer ◽  
Gayla Olbricht ◽  
Catherine E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Blast Wave ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sectional Shape
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