Numerical simulation of gas-solid two-phase reaction flow with multiple moving boundaries

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Luo ◽  
Xiaobing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Physical Phenomenon ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Moving Boundaries ◽  
Charge Weight ◽  
Phase Reaction ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Chamber Volume

Purpose – In engineering applications, gas-solid two-phase reaction flow with multi-moving boundaries is a common phenomenon. The launch process of multiple projectiles is a typical example. The flow of adjacent powder chambers is coupled by projectile’s motion. The purpose of this paper is to study this flow by numerical simulation. Design/methodology/approach – A one-dimensional two-phase reaction flow model and MacCormack difference scheme are implemented in a computational code, and the code is used to simulate the launch process of a system of multiple projectiles. For different launching rates and loading conditions, the simulated results of the launch process of three projectiles are obtained and discussed. Findings – At low launching rates, projectiles fired earlier in the series have little effect on the launch processes of projectiles fired later. However, at higher launching rates, the projectiles fired first have a great influence on the launch processes of projectiles fired later. As the launching rate increases, the maximum breech pressure for the later projectiles increases. Although the muzzle velocities increase initially, they reach a maximum at some launching rate, and then decrease rapidly. The muzzle velocities and maximum breech pressures of the three projectiles have an approximate linear relationship with the charge weight, propellant web size and chamber volume. Originality/value – This paper presents a prediction tool to understand the physical phenomenon of the gas-solid two-phase reaction flow with multi-moving boundaries, and can be used as a research tool for future interior ballistics studies of launch system of multiple projectiles.

Numerical simulation of serial launch process of multiple projectiles considering the aftereffect period

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1720-1734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Luo ◽  
Xiaobing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Engineering Problem ◽  
Phase Reaction ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computational Code ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Head Pressure ◽  
Pass Through

Purpose The numerical simulation of the serial launch process of multiple projectiles is an important engineering problem. However, the projectiles’ motion law is hard to obtain completely only by interior ballistic model. The muzzle flow field affects the projectiles’ velocities when the projectiles pass through it. Also, the propellant gas from previous projectiles may decelerate the later projectiles. Therefore, the aftereffect period should be simulated together with the interior ballistic process of multiple projectiles when researching the serial launch process for accurate motion law of the projectiles. Design/methodology/approach The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software is used to simulate the muzzle flow field. A one-dimensional two-phase reaction flow model is implemented in a computational code for the numerical simulation of gas-solid two-phase reaction flow, during the serial launch process. The computational code is coupled with CFD software by a user-defined function. Findings Compared with the first projectile, the formation process of the shock bottle of the second projectile is different. After the projectile head flies out of the muzzle, the projectile head pressure decreases rapidly, but then, it is not always equal to 0.1 MPa. After the projectiles leave the muzzle, the velocity increments of each projectile are mainly determined by muzzle pressure. Originality/value This paper presents a prediction tool to understand the projectiles’ motion law during the serial launch process of the multiple projectiles considering aftereffect period, and can be used as a research tool for future ballistic studies of a serial launch system of multiple projectiles.

Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer in a Closed Two-Phase Thermosiphon

2017 ◽  
Vol 743 ◽  
pp. 449-453
Author(s):  
Vladimir Arkhipov ◽  
Alexander Nee ◽  
Lily Valieva
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Difference Method ◽  
Mathematical Modelling ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
The Finite Difference Method

This paper presents the results of mathematical modelling of three–dimensional heat transfer in a closed two-phase thermosyphon taking into account phase transitions. Three-dimensional conduction equation was solved by means of the finite difference method (FDM). Locally one-dimensional scheme of Samarskiy was used to approximate the differential equations. The effect of the thermosyphon height and temperature of its bottom lid on the temperature difference in the vapor section was shown.

Influence of selected parameters on phenomena of two-phase flow and heat exchange in TSL furnace – numerical investigation

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 2799-2815
Author(s):  
Ewa Kolczyk ◽  
Zdzisław Miczkowski ◽  
Józef Czernecki
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Heat Exchange ◽  
Liquid Slag ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Submerged Lance

Purpose The purpose of this study is application of a numerical simulation for determination of the influence of geometric parameters of a furnace and hydrodynamics of the gas introduced by a vertical submerged lance on the process of feed mixing and temperature distribution. Design/methodology/approach A numerical simulation with Phoenics software was applied for modeling of liquid phase movement and heat exchange between the gas supplied through a lance and the slag feed in a top submerged lance (TSL) furnace. The simulation of a two-phase flow of a slag–gas mixture based on the inter phase slip algorithm module was conducted. The influence of selected parameters, such as depth of lance submergence, gas flow rate and change of furnace geometry, on the phenomena of movement was studied. Findings Growth of dynamics of mixing with the depth of lance submergence and with increase of gas velocity in the lance was observed. Formation of a recirculation zone in the liquid slag was registered. Movement of the slag caused by the gas flow brought homogenization of the temperature field. Originality/value The study applied the simulation of a two-phase flow in the liquid slag–gas system in steady state, taking into account heat transfer between phases. It provides possibilities for optimization and selection of process parameters within the scope of the developed new technology using a TSL furnace.

Numerical simulation of two-dimensional fins using the meshless local Petrov – Galerkin method

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 2913-2938
Author(s):  
Rajul Garg ◽  
Harishchandra Thakur ◽  
Brajesh Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Mlpg Method ◽  
Convection Model ◽  
Good Agreement

Purpose The study aims to highlight the behaviour of one-dimensional and two-dimensional fin models under the natural room conditions, considering the different values of dimensionless Biot number (Bi). The effect of convection and radiation on the heat transfer process has also been demonstrated using the meshless local Petrov–Galerkin (MLPG) approach. Design/methodology/approach It is true that MLPG method is time-consuming and expensive in terms of man-hours, as it is in the developing stage, but with the advent of computationally fast new-generation computers, there is a big possibility of the development of MLPG software, which will not only reduce the computational time and cost but also enhance the accuracy and precision in the results. Bi values of 0.01 and 0.10 have been taken for the experimental investigation of one-dimensional and two-dimensional rectangular fin models. The numerical simulation results obtained by the analytical method, benchmark numerical method and the MLPG method for both the models have been compared with that of the experimental investigation results for validation and found to be in good agreement. Performance of the fin has also been demonstrated. Findings The experimental and numerical investigations have been conducted for one-dimensional and two-dimensional linear and nonlinear fin models of rectangular shape. MLPG is used as a potential numerical method. Effect of radiation is also, implemented successfully. Results are found to be in good agreement with analytical solution, when one-dimensional steady problem is solved; however, two-dimensional results obtained by the MLPG method are compared with that of the finite element method and found that the proposed method is as accurate as the established method. It is also found that for higher Bi, the one-dimensional model is not appropriate, as it does not demonstrate the appreciated error; hence, a two-dimensional model is required to predict the performance of a fin. Radiative fin illustrates more heat transfer than the pure convective fin. The performance parameters show that as the Bi increases, the performance of fin decreases because of high thermal resistance. Research limitations/implications Though, best of the efforts have been put to showcase the behaviour of one-dimensional and two-dimensional fins under nonlinear conditions, at different Bi values, yet lot more is to be demonstrated. Nonlinearity, in the present paper, is exhibited by using the thermal and material properties as the function of temperature, but can be further demonstrated with their dependency on the area. Additionally, this paper can be made more elaborative by extending the research for transient problems, with different fin profiles. Natural convection model is adopted in the present study but it can also be studied by using forced convection model. Practical implications Fins are the most commonly used medium to enhance heat transfer from a hot primary surface. Heat transfer in its natural condition is nonlinear and hence been demonstrated. The outcome is practically viable, as it is applicable at large to the broad areas like automobile, aerospace and electronic and electrical devices. Originality/value As per the literature survey, lot of work has been done on fins using different numerical methods; but to the best of authors’ knowledge, this study is first in the area of nonlinear heat transfer of fins using dimensionless Bi by the truly meshfree MLPG method.

Study on the prediction method and the flow characteristics of gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns in the suction chamber

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlei Shao ◽  
Ning Bao ◽  
Sheng Wang ◽  
Jianfeng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Flow Patterns ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a prediction method of gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns and reveal the flow characteristics in the suction chamber of a centrifugal pump. Design/methodology/approach A transparent model pump was experimentally studied, and the gas-liquid two-phase flow in the pump was numerically simulated based on the Eulerian–Eulerian heterogeneous flow model. The numerical simulation method was verified from three aspects: the flow pattern in the suction chamber, the gas spiral length and the external characteristics of the pump. The two-phase flow in the suction chamber was studied in detail by using the numerical simulation method. Findings There are up to eight flow patterns in the suction chamber. However, at a certain rotational speed, only six flow patterns are observed at the most. At some rotational speeds, only four flow patterns appear. The gas spiral length has little relationship with the gas flow rate. It decreases with the increase of the liquid flow rate and increases with the increase of the rotational speed. The spiral flow greatly increases the turbulence intensity in the suction chamber. Originality/value A method for predicting the flow pattern was proposed. Eight flow patterns in the suction chamber were identified. The mechanism of gas-liquid two-phase flow in the suction chamber was revealed. The research results have reference values for the stable operation of two-phase flow pumps and the optimization of suction chambers.

Transient numerical investigation of a large-scale hydro-pneumatic suspension considering variations in check valve parameters and operational conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 1967-1990
Author(s):  
Sha Zhang ◽  
Zhengqi Gu ◽  
Wenguang Wu ◽  
Ledian Zheng ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Dump Truck ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Operational Parameter ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pneumatic Suspension

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a numerical model used for calculating the nonlinearities of large-scale hydro-pneumatic suspension (HPS) and investigating the effects of variations in flow path and operational parameter on suspension damping response. Design/methodology/approach To parameterization nonlinearities of the suspension, the author developed a two-phase flow model of a large-scale HPS based on computational fluid dynamics and volume of fluid method. Considerable effort was made to verify the nonlinearities by field measurements carried out on an off-highway mining dump truck. The investigation of effects of variations in flow path and operational parameter on damping characteristics highlights the necessity of the numerical simulation. Findings The two-phase flow model can represent the gas-oil interaction and simulate the suspension operational movement conveniently. Transient numerical simulation results can be used to model the nonlinearities of large-scale HPS accurately. A new phenomenon was discovered that the pressure in rebound chamber presents reduction trend during compression stroke in special cases. It has never been reported before. Originality/value Developed a two-phase flow model of a large-scale HPS, which can manage the gas-oil interaction and capture the complex flow field structure in it. The paper is the first study to model the nonlinearities of a large-scale HPS used in off-highway mining dump truck through transient numerical simulation. Compared with previous researches, such a research not only gives new insight and thorough understanding into the suspension internal fluid structure but also can give good guiding opinions to the optimal design of HPS.

Numerical simulation of a two-phase flow in the electrospinning process

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1755-1761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan Xu ◽  
HongYing Liu ◽  
Na Si ◽  
Eric Wai Ming Lee
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Fiber Morphology ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Vof Model

Purpose – An electrospinning process is a multi-phase and multi-physics process. The purpose of this paper is to numerically simulate the two-phase flow in the electrospinning process. The numerical results can offer in-depth insight into physical understanding of many complex phenomena which cannot be fully explained experimentally. Design/methodology/approach – The two-phase flow can be calculated by solving the modified Navier-Stokes equations under the influence of electric field and the interface between the two fluids has been determined by using the Volume of Fluids (VOF) method. A realizable k-e model is used to model the turbulent viscosity. The numerical results can be obtained using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques. Findings – The numerical simulation is a powerful tool to controlling over electrospinning parameters such as voltage, flow rate, and others. Research limitations/implications – The numerical simulation of two-phase flow model will take into account solvent evaporation and solidification of the jet, which play pivotal roles in determining the internal fiber morphology of the jet to be described here. Originality/value – This paper deals with studying numerically the two-phase flow in the electrospinning process by applying CFD techniques. And the flow is modeled by ANSYS(FLUENT) using the VOF model.

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