Mathematical model of energy conversion mechanism in screw centrifugal pump based on load criteria of blade airfoil

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 2168-2188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Quan ◽  
Baiheng Fu ◽  
Rennian Li ◽  
Guangxian Li ◽  
Zhengjie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Lift Coefficient ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wrap Angle

Purpose To analyze the work principle and capacity of energy conversion in each segment of profile lines, the energy transfer from impeller to transmission medium is separated into head coefficient and load coefficient to analyze the energy transfer process. The concepts of airfoil lift coefficient and drag coefficient are used; the third manifestation of the Euler equations is used as well. Design/methodology/approach The numerical simulation of energy conversion mechanism based on load criteria of vane airfoil has been established in screw centrifugal pump to explain its energy conversion mechanism in an impeller. Upon this basis, the velocity and pressure along the entire blade are investigated through the numerical simulation of internal solid–liquid flow in the pump. The energy conversion process under load criteria in the blade airfoil has also been obtained. Findings The research suggests that the mathematical model of energy conversion mechanism based on the load criteria of the vane airfoil is reliable in the screw centrifugal pump. The screw centrifugal blade has twice or even several times the wrap angle than the ordinary centrifugal blade. It is a large wrap angle that forms the unique flow channel which lays the foundation for solid particles to pass smoothly and for soft energy conversion. At the same time, load distribution along the profile line on the long-screw centrifugal blade is an important factor affecting the energy conversion efficiency of the impeller. Originality/value The quantitative analysis method of energy in the screw centrifugal pump can help the pump designer improve certain features of the pump and shorten the research cycle.

Improved energy conversion efficiency of the ultrasonic motor with surface texture

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 1729-1736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoliang Liu ◽  
Jinhao Qiu ◽  
Gai Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Ultrasonic Motor ◽  
Frictional Material ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Output Performance ◽  
Frictional Materials ◽  
Ptfe Composites

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the effect of frictional materials and surface texture on the energy conversion efficiency and the mechanical output performance of the ultrasonic motor (USM). Design/methodology/approach A newly designed testing system was set up to measure the mechanical output performance of the USM. The influence of different frictional materials on the output performance of the USM was studied under the same assembly process and parameters. The surface texture was fabricated by laser ablation processing. The effects of surface texture and input parameters on the energy conversion efficiency and mechanical output performance of the USM were studied. Findings The results show that polyimide (PI) composites as frictional material can significantly improve the output performance of the USM compared to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites. When the pre-load is 240 N, the energy conversion efficiency of the USM using textured PI composites as frictional material can reach 41.93 per cent, increased by 29.21 per cent compared to PTFE composites, and the effective output range of the USM is increased to 0.7-1.1 N m. Besides, the pre-load and surface texture have a great influence on the output performance of the USM. Originality/value PI composites can improve the mechanical output performance of the USM. Surface texture can also improve the interface tribological properties and the energy conversion efficiency based on the advanced frictional materials, which will contribute to the increment of the output performance of the USM under the same input conditions.

PIV validation of different turbulence models used for numerical simulation of a centrifugal pump diffuser

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Zhou ◽  
Ling Bai ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Weidong Shi ◽  
Chuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Piv Measurements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rotating Speed ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Image Velocimetry ◽  
Velocity Flow

Purpose The purpose of this study is to validate the different turbulence models using in the numerical simulation of centrifugal pump diffuser. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has become the main method to study the pump inner flow patterns. It is important to understand the differences and features of the different turbulence models used in turbomachinery. Design/methodology/approach The velocity flow fields in a compact return diffuser under different flow conditions are studied and compared between CFD and particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements. Three turbulence models are used to solve the steady flow field using high-quality fine structured grids, including shear stress transport (SST) k-w model, detached-eddy simulation (DES) model and SST k-w model with low-Re corrections. Findings SST k-w model with low-Re correction gives better results compared to DES and SST k-w model, and gives a good predication about the vortex core position under strong part-loading conditions. Originality/value A special test rig is designed to carry out the 2D PIV measurements under high rotating speed of 2850 r/min, and the PIV results are used to validate the CFD results.

Numerical study on instantaneous radial force of a centrifugal pump for different working conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-480
Author(s):  
Xiaoqi Jia ◽  
Sheng Yuan ◽  
Zuchao Zhu ◽  
Baoling Cui
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pressure Pulsation ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Leakage Rate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Three Components

Purpose Instantaneous radial force induced from unsteady flow will intensify vibration noise of the centrifugal pump, especially under off-design working conditions, which will affect safety reliability of pump operation in severe cases. This paper aims to conduct unsteady numerical computation on one centrifugal pump; thus, unsteady fluid radial force upon the impeller and volute is obtained, so as to study the evolution law of instantaneous radial force, the internal relationship between radial force and pressure pulsation, the relationship among each composition of radial force that the impeller received and the influence of leakage rate of front and back chamber on radial force. Design/methodology/approach The unsteady numerical simulation with SST k-ω turbulence model was carried out for a low specific-speed centrifugal pump using computational fluid dynamics codes FLUENT. The performance tests and pressure tests were conducted by a closed loop system. The performance curves and the pressure distribution from numerical simulation agree with that of the experiment conducted. The unsteady pressure distributions and the instantaneous radial forces induced from unsteady flow were analyzed under different flow rates. Contribution degrees of three components of the radial force on the impeller and the relation between the radial force and leakage rate were analyzed. Findings Radial force on the volute and pressure pulsation on the volute wall have the same distribution tendency, but in contrast to the distribution trend of the radial force on the impeller. In the component of radial force that the impeller received, radial force on the blade accounts for the main position. With the decrease of flow rate, ratio of the radial force on front and back casings will be increased; under large flow rate, vortex and flow blockage at volute section will enhance the pressure and radial force fluctuation greatly, and the pulsation degree may be much more intense than that of a smaller flow rate. Originality/value This paper revealed the relation of the radial force and the pressure pulsation. Meanwhile, contribution degrees of three components of the radial force on the impeller under different working conditions as well as the relation between the radial force and leakage rate of front and rear chambers were analyzed.

Simulation the sedimentation of a finely dispersed medium under the impact of pressure waves

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
C.I. Mikhaylenko ◽  
Yu.R. Valeeva
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Disperse System ◽  
Dispersion Medium ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Pressure Waves ◽  
Dispersed Particles ◽  
Coagulation Of Particles ◽  
Dispersed Medium ◽  
The Impact

A mathematical model for a disperse system of gas-solid particles when passing pressure waves is decribed. The following assumptions are made: dispersed particles are capable of coagulation with increasing concentration; the dispersed particles are acted upon by the Stokes forces on the side of the dispersion medium and by gravity. The results of numerical simulation of the processes of sedimentation of a dispersed medium are presented. It is shown that one of the mechanisms of precipitation of fine disperced medium can be coagulation of particles during the passage of pressure waves.

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE PROPAGATION OF A GAS SHOCK WAVE IN ELECTRICALLY CHARGED AND NEUTRAL GAS SUSPENSION IN A FLAT CHANNEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
D.A. TUKMAKOV
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Grid Function ◽  
Heat Conducting ◽  
Gas Suspension ◽  
Carrier Medium ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Electrically Charged

In this paper, we consider the propagation of a shock wave from a pure gas into a heterogeneous mixture consisting of solid particles suspended in a gas and having an electric charge. The applied mathematical model takes into account the speed and thermal interaction of the carrier and dispersed components of the mixture. The force interaction of particles and gas was described by the Stokes force. The carrier medium was described as a viscous compressible heat–conducting gas. The equations of the mathematical model were solved by the explicit finite–difference method of the second order of accuracy, using the non–linear correction of the grid function. The system of equations of the mathematical model was supplemented by boundary and initial conditions for the desired functions. As a result of numerical simulation, it was found that in an electrically charged gas suspension there is a difference in gas pressure and velocity, “average density” and velocity of the dispersed component, compared with similar values in a gas suspension with an electrically neutral dispersed component. The revealed differences in the dynamics of neutral and electrically charged dusty media can be explained by the fact that the dispersed component of an electrically charged gas suspension is affected by both aerodynamic drag forces and Coulomb forces. Due to interfacial interaction, the dynamics of the carrier medium changes.

Blood flow of MHD non-Newtonian nanofluid with heat transfer and slip effects

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 4883-4908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmaa F. Elelamy ◽  
Nasser S. Elgazery ◽  
R. Ellahi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Heart Valve ◽  
Vascular Resistance ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Valve Prosthesis ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to investigate a mathematical model with numerical simulation for bacterial growth in the heart valve. Design/methodology/approach For antibacterial activities and antibodies properties, nanoparticles have been used. As antibiotics are commonly thought to be homogeneously dispersed through the blood, therefore, non-Newtonian fluid of Casson micropolar blood flow in the heart valve for two dimensional with variable properties is used. The heat transfer with induced magnetic field translational attraction under the influence of slip is considered for the resemblance of the heart valve prosthesis. The numeral results have been obtained by using the Chebyshev pseudospectral method. Findings It is proven that vascular resistance decreases for increasing blood velocity. It is noted that when the magnetic field will be induced from the heart valve prosthesis then it may cause a decrease in vascular resistance. The unbounded molecules and antibiotic concentration that are able to penetrate the bacteria are increased by increasing values of vascular resistance. The bacterial growth density cultivates for upswing values of magnetic permeability and magnetic parameters. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate a mathematical model with numerical simulation for bacterial growth in the heart valve.

Transient simulation of helical coil electromagnetic launchers

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 280-292
Author(s):  
Dong Yang ◽  
Zhenxiang Liu ◽  
Ting Shu ◽  
Lijia Yang ◽  
Jianming Ouyang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Equivalent Circuit Model ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Transient Simulation ◽  
Helical Coil ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electromagnetic Launchers

Purpose Helical coil electromagnetic launchers (HEMLs) using motion-induced commutation strategy solve the problem of synchronization control perfectly. HEMLs can meet the requirements of multiple applications such as the electromagnetic catapult, electromagnetic mortar and high-velocity coilgun. The trade-off between the velocity and efficiency is an important basis for these different applications. To optimize such objectives before actual design, the purpose of this paper is to focus on the efficient and flexible calculation model and algorithm. A novel structure of HEML is proposed after the transient simulation by this algorithm, which can improve the energy conversion efficiency and suppress the muzzle arc without affecting the velocity too much. Design/methodology/approach The equivalent circuit model of the launcher is established and the governing equations are derived. A combination of the four-stage Runge–Kutta method and the trapezoidal quadrature formula are used to solve the governing equations. Findings With smaller number of turns in the coils of HEML, the velocity is larger and the efficiency is lower. The non-uniform HEML is an effective option to improve the energy conversion efficiency and to suppress the muzzle arc with almost the same muzzle velocity as the conventional HEML. Originality/value The paper presents a common model and a flexible fast numerical method which can be used in multi-objective optimization of HEMLs such as the genetic algorithm. A new structure of the non-uniform HEML is proposed to improve the energy conversion efficiency and to suppress the muzzle arc of the launcher.

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