Orifice and Impingement Flow Fields in Confined Jet Impingement

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. K. Morris ◽  
S. V. Garimella

The flow fields in the orifice and the confinement region of a normally impinging, axisymmetric, confined, and submerged liquid jet were computationally investigated. Numerical predictions were made for orifice diameters of 3.18 and 6.35 mm at several orifice-to-target plate spacings, with turbulent jet Reynolds number ranging from 8500 to 23,000. The commercial finite-volume code FLUENT was used to solve the flow fields using a modified k–ε model based on renormalization group theory. The predicted characteristics of the separation region at the entrance of the orifice agree with experiments in the literature. The pressure drop across the orifice was predicted to within 5 percent of proposed empirical correlations based on published experimental data. The computed flow patterns in the confinement region of the impinging jet were in good qualitative agreement with flow visualizations; however, a secondary recirculation zone observed in experiments was not predicted by the models. The results presented for the flow (and pressure drop) in the orifice, as well as that in the confined outflow region, influence heat transfer on the impingement surface and are important considerations in electronics packaging design.

Author(s):  
Sabu Kurian ◽  
Tide P Sunny ◽  
Biju N

Use of baffles in jet impingement systems in presence of initial cross-flow disturbs boundary layer that results in rise in heat transfer. Two configurations of baffle assisted impingement systems were considered and a comparative study on heat transfer and pressure drop is carried out based on operating parameters such as baffle clearance, blow ratio and h/D ratio using commercially available CFD package. Numerical predictions showed that both heat transfer and pressure drop in segmented configuration were higher than louvered configuration for all blow ratio employed in this study. Parametric studies showed that, thermo-hydraulic performance parameter is higher only for louvered configurations at low blow ratio. When cross-flow velocity is comparable with jet velocity, segmented baffles resulted in relatively higher thermo-hydraulic performance because of its higher heat transfer rate relative to the incurring pressure drop. An increase in clearance proportionally increases performance parameter. However, as jet to plate distance increases, thermo hydraulic performance declines significantly.


Author(s):  
Tong Li ◽  
Yibin Wang ◽  
Ning Zhao

The simple frigate shape (SFS) as defined by The Technical Co-operative Program (TTCP), is a simplified model of the frigate, which helps to investigate the basic flow fields of a frigate. In this paper, the flow fields of the different modified SFS models, consisting of a bluff body superstructure and the deck, were numerically studied. A parametric study was conducted by varying both the superstructure length L and width B to investigate the recirculation zone behind the hangar. The size and the position of the recirculation zones were compared between different models. The numerical simulation results show that the size and the location of the recirculation zone are significantly affected by the superstructure length and width. The results obtained by Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes method were also compared well with both the time averaged Improved Delayed Detached-Eddy Simulation results and the experimental data. In addition, by varying the model size and inflow velocity, various flow fields were numerically studied, which indicated that the changing of Reynolds number has tiny effect on the variation of the dimensionless size of the recirculation zone. The results in this study have certain reference value for the design of the frigate superstructure.


Author(s):  
Flavia Barbosa ◽  
Senhorinha Teixeira ◽  
Carlos Costa ◽  
Filipe Marques ◽  
José Carlos Teixeira

Abstract The motion of the target plate is important in some industrial applications which apply multiple jet impingement, such as reflow soldering, drying and food processing. Multiple jet impingement is widely used due to its ability to generate high heat transfer rates over large and complex areas. This convective process is characterized by several flow interactions essentially due to adjacent jets mixing prior the impingement, wall jets collision after the impingement, as well as crossflow interactions induced by the motion of the wall jets that flow through the exits of the domain. These interactions lead to strong flow recirculation, pressure gradients and boundary layer development. However, the complexity of the flow interactions is increased with the surface motion in confined space, due to the generation of strong shear regions. These interactions can induce problems and product defects due to complicated thermal behavior and non-uniform heating or cooling, being important to fully understand the process in order to reduce time and costs. This work addresses the experimental analysis of multiple air jets impinging on a moving flat plate. The experiments are conducted on a purpose-built test facility which has been commissioned, using a 2D-PIV system. Through this technique, the flow structure and velocity profiles will be analyzed in detail. The effects of the impinging plate motion on the resulting global and local velocity profile is compared with a static flat plate. The multiple jet configuration consists on air flowing through 14 circular nozzles, at a Reynolds number of 690 and 1,380. The experiments are conducted for a nozzle-to-plate distance of 8 and a jet-to-jet spacing of 2. The target plate motion remains constant throughout the experiments and equal to 0.03 m/s. The results are compared for both stationary and moving flat plates cases and express the increased complexity of the flow due to strong interaction between jets and the target surface, which affects the heat transfer performance. The results obtained experimentally are important to clearly define this complex flow and these data can be used in future works for numerical model validation.


Author(s):  
Brian J. Daniels ◽  
James A. Liburdy ◽  
Deborah V. Pence

Experimental results of adiabatic boiling of water flowing through a fractal-like branching microchannel network are presented and compared to numerical simulations for identical flow conditions. The fractal-like branching channel network had channel length and width ratios between adjacent branching levels of 0.7071, a total flow length of 18 mm, a channel height of 150 μm and a terminal channel width of 100 μm. The channels were DRIE etched into a silicon disk and pyrex was anodically bonded to the silicon to form the channel top and allowed visualization of the flow within the channels. The water flowed from the center of the disk where the inlet was laser cut through the silicon to the periphery of the disc. The flow rates ranged from 100 to 225 g/min and the inlet subcooling levels varied from 0.5 to 6 °C. Pressure drop across the channel as well as void fraction in each branching level were measured for each of the test conditions. The measured pressure drop ranged from 20 to 90 kPa, and the measured void fraction ranged from 0.3 to 0.9. The pressure drop results agree well with the numerical predictions. The measured void fraction results followed the same trends as the numerical results.


Author(s):  
Michael J. Denton ◽  
Samir B. Tambe ◽  
San-Mou Jeng

The altitude relight of a gas turbine combustor is an FAA and EASA regulation which dictates the successful re-ignition of an engine and its proper spool-up after an in-flight shutdown. Combustor pressure loss, ambient pressure, ambient temperature, and equivalence ratio were all studied on a full-scale, 3-cup, single-annular aviation combustor sector to create an ignition map. The flame development process was studied through the implementation of high-speed video. Testing was conducted by placing the sector horizontally upstream of an air jet ejector in a high altitude relight testing facility. Air was maintained at room temperature for varying pressure, and then the cryogenic heat exchanger was fed with liquid nitrogen to chill the air down to a limit of −50 deg F, corresponding with an altitude of 30,000 feet. Fuel was injected at constant equivalence ratios across multiple operating conditions, giving insight into the ignition map of the combustor sector. Results of testing indicated difficulty in achieving ignition at high altitudes for pressure drops greater than 2%, while low pressure drops show adequate performance. Introducing low temperatures to simulate the ambient conditions yielded a worse outcome, with all conditions having poor results except for 1%. High-speed video of the flame development process during the relight conditions across all altitudes yielded a substantial effect of the pressure drop on ignitability of the combustor. An increase in pressure drop was associated with a decrease in the likelihood of ignition success, especially at increasing altitudes. The introduction of the reduced temperature effect exacerbated this effect, further hurting ignition. High velocity regions in the combustor were detrimental to the ignition, and high area, low velocity regions aided greatly. The flame tended to settle into the corner recirculation zone and recirculate back into the center-toroidal recirculation zone (CTRZ), spreading downstream and likewise into adjacent swirl cups. These tests demonstrate the need for new combustor designs to consider adding large recirculation zones for combustor flame stability that will aid in relight requirements.


Author(s):  
Srivatsan Madhavan ◽  
Kishore Ranganath Ramakrishnan ◽  
Prashant Singh ◽  
Srinath V. Ekkad

Abstract Jet impingement is a cooling technique commonly employed in combustor liner cooling and high-pressure gas turbine blades. However, jets from upstream impingement holes reduce the effectiveness of downstream jets due to jet deflection in the direction of crossflow. In order to avoid this phenomenon and provide an enhanced cooling on the target surface, we have attempted to come up with a novel design called “crossflow diverters”. Crossflow diverters are U-shaped ribs that are placed between jets in the crossflow direction (under maximum crossflow condition). In this study, the baseline case is jet impingement onto a smooth surface with 10 rows of jet impingement holes, jet-to-jet spacing of X/D = Y/D = 6 and jet-to-target spacing of Z/D = 2. Crossflow diverters with thickness ‘t’ of 1.5875 mm, height ‘h’ of 2D placed in the streamwise direction at a distance of X = 2D from center of the jet have been investigated experimentally. Transient liquid crystal thermography technique has been used to obtain detailed measurement of heat transfer coefficient for four jet diameter based Reynolds numbers of 3500, 5000, 7500, 12000. It has been observed that crossflow diverters protect the downstream jets from upstream jet deflection thereby maximizing their stagnation cooling potential. An average of 15–30% enhancement in Nusselt number is obtained over the flow range tested. However, this comes at the expense of increase in pumping power. Pressure drop for the enhanced geometry is 1–1.5 times the pressure drop for baseline impingement case. At a constant pumping power, crossflow diverters produce 9–15% enhancement in heat transfer coefficient as compared to baseline smooth case.


2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (14n16) ◽  
pp. 2040069
Author(s):  
Tong Li ◽  
Yi-Bin Wang ◽  
Ning Zhao ◽  
Ning Qin

When air passes through the hangar of a frigate, the unstable airwake appears in the rear of the hangar, which may significantly increase the workload of the ship-borne helicopter pilot. Therefore, there must be a profound understanding of the characteristics of the airwake. In this paper, the airwake was numerically studied by using the Improved Delayed Detached-Eddy Simulation (IDDES) turbulence model on structured grids. The flow fields of the different simplified frigate afterbody models, consisting of hangar and flight deck, were compared regarding the size of the recirculation zone. A parametric study was conducted by varying the hangar length to find the optimal afterbody model with minimal recirculation zone behind the hangar. The results show that the size as well as the location of the recirculation zone are significantly affected by the hangar length, and the optimal afterbody model has been obtained.


Author(s):  
M. Oliviero ◽  
S. Cunsolo ◽  
W. M. Harris ◽  
M. Iasiello ◽  
W. K. S. Chiu ◽  
...  

Their light weight, open porosity, high surface area per unit volume and thermal characteristics make metal foams a promising material for many industrial applications involving fluid flow and heat transfer. Pressure drop and heat transfer of porous media have inspired a number of experimental and numerical studies. Many models have been proposed in the literature that correlate the pressure gradient and the heat transfer coefficient with the mean cell size and porosity. However, large differences exist among results predicted by different models. Most studies are based on idealized periodic cell structures. In this study, the true 3-D micro-structure of the metal foam is obtained by employing x-ray computed microtomography (XCT). For comparison, ideal Kelvin foam structures are developed in the free-to-use software “Surface Evolver” surface energy minimization program. Pressure drop and heat transfer are then investigated using the CFD Module of COMSOL® Multiphysics code. A comparison between the numerical predictions from the real and ideal geometries is carried out.


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