A Numerical Study on Motion of a Sphere Coated With a Thin Liquid Film at Intermediate Reynolds Numbers

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kawano ◽  
H. Hashimoto
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Liquid Film ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Thin Liquid Film ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Rigid Sphere ◽  
Flow Past A Sphere

The steady viscous flow past a sphere coated with a thin liquid film at low and intermediate Reynolds numbers (Re ≤ 200) was investigated numerically. The influences of fluid physical properties, film thickness, and Reynolds number on the flow pattern were clarified. Temperature field around the compound drop was also analyzed. The strong dependence of flow pattern on the characteristics of heat transfer was recognized. The empirical equation of the drag coefficient for the compound drop was proposed. Furthermore, the explicit adaptability of the drag coefficient equation for a gas bubble, a liquid drop, and a rigid, sphere in the range of Reynolds number Re ≤ 1000 was confirmed.

The Drag on Spheres and Cylinders in a Stream of Dust-Laden Air

1959 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-586
Author(s):  
Thomas Gillespie ◽  
A. W. Gunter
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Dust Concentration ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Coefficient Versus

Abstract A system has been developed for measuring the drag on small spheres and cylinders in a stream of dust-laden air. The drag was found to be proportional to the kinetic energy of the air plus the kinetic energy of the dust, and to be independent of particle size for particles having diameters in the range of 50 to 400μ. The well-known drag-coefficient versus Reynolds-number plots are the same for dust-free and dust-laden air provided the drag coefficient is calculated using the density of the two-phase system and the Reynolds numbers are calculated using the density of air alone. This suggests that the dust has little effect on the flow pattern. The results indicate that an instrument utilizing the drag principle to measure dust concentration could be developed.

Low Reynolds Number Flow Computations of a Sphere With Slip

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Pulat ◽  
R. N. Parthasarathy
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Water Medium ◽  
Reynolds Number Flow ◽  
Drag Forces ◽  
Falling Sphere ◽  
Number Flow ◽  
High Reynolds ◽  
Flow Past A Sphere

A computational fluid dynamics package (FLUENT) was used to simulate the conditions of a falling sphere through a water medium with a zero shear stress condition (full slip) for Reynolds numbers in the range. Comparisons of the results were made with simulations of the flow past a sphere with no slip. Specific differences were observed in the drag coefficient, drag forces, axial velocity, radial velocity, and wake characteristics. A significant reduction in the drag coefficient was observed with the presence of slip on the surface. With a decrease in the Reynolds number the decreases in the wake structure became negligible, however, the differences in drag coefficient became significant. At high Reynolds numbers, the wake was skewed towards the rear of the sphere, under the full slip condition.

scholarly journals Numerical study of gas dynamics and heat transfer in matrix channels at various rib angles

2021 ◽  
Vol 2057 (1) ◽  
pp. 012026
Author(s):  
A V Barsukov ◽  
V V Terekhov ◽  
V I Terekhov
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Gas Dynamics ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Separation Flow ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Transfer

Abstract The results of numerical simulation of the separation flow in matrix channels by the RANS method are presented. The simulation is performed at the Reynolds number Re = 12600, determined by the mass-average velocity and the height of the channel. The distribution of the local Nusselt number is obtained for various Reynolds numbers in the range of 5÷15⋅103 and several rib angles. It is shown that the temperature distribution on the surface is highly nonuniform; in particular, the maximum heat transfer value is observed near the upper edge facets, in the vicinity of which the greatest velocity gradient is observed.

Added Mass and In-Line Steady Drag Coefficient of Multiple Risers

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Overvik ◽  
G. Moe
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Added Mass ◽  
Central Cylinder ◽  
Lock In

Part of the results of an investigation with multiple rise configuration exposed to steady currents are presented. These tests were performed on smooth sectional riser models in a water flume at Reynolds numbers in the range 0.5 × 104 to 0.5 × 105. Reynolds number is based upon the diameter of the central cylinder (DC). Both the added mass, the frequency of vibration and the in-line steady drag coefficient are discussed both for vibration in the lock-in range and in the galloping mode.

Numerical Investigation on Turbulence Statistics and Heat Transfer of a Circular Jet Impinging on a Roughened Flat Plate

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Alenezi ◽  
Abdulrahman Almutairi ◽  
Hamad Alhajeri ◽  
Abdulaziz Gamil ◽  
Faisal Alshammari
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Roughness Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Target Plate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flow Physics ◽  
Baseline Case

Abstract A detailed heat transfer numerical study of a three-dimensional impinging jet on a roughened isothermal surface is presented and is investigated from flow physics vantage point under the influence of different parameters. The effects of the Reynolds number, roughness location, and roughness dimension on the flow physics and heat transfer parameters are studied. Additionally, the relations between average heat transfer coefficient (AHTC) and flow physics including pressure, wall shear and flow vortices with thermodynamic nonequilibrium are offered. This paper studies the effect of varying both location and dimension of the roughness element which took the shape of square cross-sectional continuous ribs to deliver a favorable trade-off between total pressure loss and heat transfer rate. The roughness element was tested for three different radial locations (R/D) = 1, 1.5, and 2 and at each location its height (i.e., width) (e) was changed from 0.25 to 1 mm in incremental steps of 0.25. The study used a jet angle (α) of 90 deg, jet-to-target distance (H/D = 6), and Re ranges from 10,000 to 50,000, where H is the vertical distance between the target plate and jet exit. The results show that the AHTC can be significantly affected by changing the geometry and dimensions of the roughness element. This variation can be either an augmentation of, or decrease in, the (HTC) when compared with the baseline case. An enhancement of 12.9% in the AHTC was achieved by using optimal location and dimensions of the roughness element at specific Reynolds number. However, a diminution between 10% and 30% in (AHTC) was attained by the use of rib height e = 1 mm at Re = 50k. The variation of both rib location and height showed better contribution in increasing heat transfer for low-range Reynolds numbers.

Unsteady flow about a sphere at low to moderate Reynolds number. Part 1. Oscillatory motion

1994 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 347-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene J. Chang ◽  
Martin R. Maxey
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Oscillatory Flow ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Oscillatory Motion ◽  
Rigid Sphere ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Steady Streaming ◽  
Moderate Reynolds Number

A direct numerical simulation, based on spectral methods, has been used to compute the time-dependent, axisymmetric viscous flow past a rigid sphere. An investigation has been made for oscillatory flow about a zero mean for different Reynolds numbers and frequencies. The simulation has been verified for steady flow conditions, and for unsteady flow there is excellent agreement with Stokes flow theory at very low Reynolds numbers. At moderate Reynolds numbers, around 20, there is good general agreement with available experimental data for oscillatory motion. Under steady flow conditions no separation occurs at Reynolds number below 20; however in an oscillatory flow a separation bubble forms on the decelerating portion of each cycle at Reynolds numbers well below this. As the flow accelerates again the bubble detaches and decays, while the formation of a new bubble is inhibited till the flow again decelerates. Steady streaming, observed for high frequencies, is also observed at low frequencies due to the flow separation. The contribution of the pressure to the resultant force on the sphere includes a component that is well described by the usual added-mass term even when there is separation. In a companion paper the flow characteristics for constant acceleration or deceleration are reported.

scholarly journals Fluctuations of the non-Newtonian fluid flow in a Kenics static mixer: An experimental study

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylwia Peryt-Stawiarska ◽  
Zdzisław Jaworski
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Newtonian Fluid ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Test Fluid ◽  
Static Mixer ◽  
Flow Fluctuations

Fluctuations of the non-Newtonian fluid flow in a Kenics static mixer: An experimental study The measurements for a Kenics static mixer were carried out using Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA). The test fluid was non-Newtonian solution of CMC, Blanose type 9H4. The velocity data inside the 5th Kenics insert were collected for the axial components at five levels of Reynolds number, Re = 20 ÷ 120. Velocity fluctuations were also analyzed in the frequency domain, after processing them with the help of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) procedure. The spectra of fluctuations provided information about level of the fluctuations in the observed range of Reynolds number. The obtained data were then also used to plot the velocity profiles for the fifth insert of the Kenics mixer. It was concluded that in the investigated range of Reynolds numbers (Re = 20 ÷ 120) a strong dependence of the velocity profiles and the flow fluctuations on Reynolds number was observed.

Experimental Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Compound Wing in Ground Effect

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Jamei ◽  
Adi Maimun Abdul Malek ◽  
Shuhaimi Mansor ◽  
Nor Azwadi Che Sidik ◽  
Agoes Priyanto
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Lift Coefficient ◽  
Angle Of Attack ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Ground Effect ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Ground Clearance

Wing configuration is a parameter that affects the performance of wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft. In this study, the aerodynamic characteristics of a new compound wing were investigated during ground effect. The compound wing was divided into three parts with a rectangular wing in the middle and two reverse taper wings with anhedral angle at the sides. The sectional profile of the wing model is NACA6409. The experiments on the compound wing and the rectangular wing were carried to examine different ground clearances, angles of attack, and Reynolds numbers. The aerodynamic coefficients of the compound wing were compared with those of the rectangular wing, which had an acceptable increase in its lift coefficient at small ground clearances, and its drag coefficient decreased compared to rectangular wing at a wide range of ground clearances, angles of attack, and Reynolds numbers. Furthermore, the lift to drag ratio of the compound wing improved considerably at small ground clearances. However, this improvement decreased at higher ground clearance. The drag polar of the compound wing showed the increment of lift coefficient versus drag coefficient was higher especially at small ground clearances. The Reynolds number had a gradual effect on lift and drag coefficients and also lift to drag of both wings. Generally, the nose down pitching moment of the compound wing was found smaller, but it was greater at high angle of attack and Reynolds number for all ground clearance. The center of pressure was closer to the leading edge of the wing in contrast to the rectangular wing. However, the center of pressure of the compound wing was later to the leading edge at high ground clearance, angle of attack, and Reynolds number.

scholarly journals Gas–Liquid Slug Flow Studies in Microreactors: Effect of Nanoparticle Addition on Flow Pattern and Pressure Drop

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Zong ◽  
Jun Yue
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Liquid Film ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Slug Flow ◽  
Base Fluid ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Colloidal Suspensions ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Nanoparticle Suspension

Colloidal suspensions of nanoparticles (e.g., metals and oxides) have been considered as a promising working fluid in microreactors for achieving significant process intensification. Existing examples include their uses in microflow as catalysts for enhancing the reaction efficiency, or as additives to mix with the base fluid (i.e., to form the so-called nanofluids) for heat/mass transfer intensification. Thus, hydrodynamic characterization of such suspension flow in microreactors is of high importance for a rational design and operation of the system. In this work, experiments have been conducted to investigate the flow pattern and pressure drop characteristics under slug flow between N2 gas and colloidal suspensions in the presence of TiO2 or Al2O3 nanoparticles through polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) capillary microreactors. The base fluid consisted of water or its mixture with ethylene glycol. The slug flow pattern with nanoparticle addition was characterized by the presence of a lubricating liquid film around N2 bubbles, in contrast to the absence of liquid film in the case of N2-water slug flow. This shows that the addition of nanoparticles has changed the wall wetting property to be more hydrophilic. Furthermore, the measured pressure drop under N2-nanoparticle suspension slug flow is well described by the model of Kreutzer et al. (AIChE J 51(9):2428–2440, 2005) at the mixture Reynolds numbers ca. above 100 and is better predicted by the model of Warnier et al. (Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 8(1):33–45, 2010) at lower Reynolds numbers given a better consideration of the effect of film thickness and bubble velocity under such conditions in the latter model. Therefore, the employed nanoparticle suspension can be considered as a stable and pseudo single phase with proper fluid properties (e.g., viscosity and density) when it comes to the pressure drop estimation.

Simulation of Flow Around a Cube at Moderate Reynolds Numbers Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Hassan Khan ◽  
Atul Sharma ◽  
Amit Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Drag Coefficient ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann Method ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Flow Regime ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Side Force ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Boltzmann Method

Abstract This article reports flow behavior around a suspended cube obtained using three-dimensional (3D) lattice Boltzmann method (LBM)-based simulations. The Reynolds number (Re) range covered is from 84 to 770. Four different flow regimes are noted based on the flow structure in this range of Re: steady axisymmetric (84 ≤ Re ≤ 200), steady nonaxisymmetric (215 ≤ Re ≤ 250), unsteady nonaxisymmetric in one plane and axisymmetric in the other plane (276 ≤ Re ≤ 300), and unsteady nonaxisymmetric in streamwise orthogonal planes (339 ≤ Re ≤ 770). Recirculation length and drag coefficient follow inverse trend in the steady flow regime. The unsteady flow regime shows hairpin vortices for Re ≤ 300 and then it becomes structureless. The nature of force coefficients has been examined at various Reynolds numbers. Temporal behavior of force coefficients is presented along with phase dependence of side force coefficients. The drag coefficient decreases with increase in Reynolds number in the steady flow regime and the side force coefficients are in phase. Drag coefficients are compared with established correlations for flow around a cube and a sphere. The side force coefficients are perfectly correlated at Re = 215 and they are anticorrelated at Re = 250. At higher Reynolds numbers, side force coefficients are highly uncorrelated. This work adds to the existing understanding of flow around a cube reported earlier at low and moderate Re and extends it further to unsteady regime at higher Re.

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