Volume Flow-Rate Measurements and Scaling Laws for a Transverse-Inlet Multiple-Disk Fan

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 857-860
Author(s):  
M. G. Schlutt ◽  
D. R. Dowling
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Unit Length ◽  
Scaling Law ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Force Balance ◽  
Rotating Disks ◽  
Disk Radius ◽  
Axis Of Rotation

The air moving capacity of a transverse-inlet multiple-disk fan has been measured experimentally and the results successfully collapsed with a simple scaling law. The disk fan studied was an array of several hundred closely spaced plastic disks that rotated about a common axis inside an approximately semicylindrical housing. A splitter plate lying parallel to the axis of rotation and tangent to the disks separated the inflow and outflow streams. The volume flow rate of air per unit length along the axis of rotation was measured using standard LDV techniques. For disk spacings greater than 1 mm, the volume flow rate was found to be essentially proportional to ωhR3, where ω = radian rotation rate of the disks, h = disk spacing, and R = disk radius. This scaling law was derived from a simple force balance for a small fluid element moving between rotating disks. The Reynolds number of the experiments, ωh3R/ν, was varied from 2 × 102 to 103. In addition, the air-moving capability of the disk fan was found to be nearly independent of the geometrical placement of the rotating disks within the fan housing.

scholarly journals Experimental Studies of Droplet Formation Process and Length for Liquid–Liquid Two-Phase Flows in a Microchannel

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1341
Author(s):  
Li Lei ◽  
Yuting Zhao ◽  
Wukai Chen ◽  
Huiling Li ◽  
Xinyu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Scaling Law ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Droplet Formation ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Dispersed Phase ◽  
Two Phase

In this study, changes in the droplet formation mechanism and the law of droplet length in a two-phase liquid–liquid system in 400 × 400 μm standard T-junction microchannels were experimentally studied using a high-speed camera. The study investigated the effects of various dispersed phase viscosities, various continuous phase viscosities, and two-phase flow parameters on droplet length. Two basic flow patterns were observed: slug flow dominated by the squeezing mechanism, and droplet flow dominated by the shear mechanism. The dispersed phase viscosity had almost no effect on droplet length. However, the droplet length decreased with increasing continuous phase viscosity, increasing volume flow rate in the continuous phase, and the continuous-phase capillary number Cac. Droplet length also increased with increasing volume flow rate in the dispersed phase and with the volume flow rate ratio. Based on the droplet formation mechanism, a scaling law governing slug and droplet length was proposed and achieved a good fit with experimental data.

Novel epoxy/anhydride alternatives for biological electron microscopy: Physical and performance characteristis of embed 812 and LX 112 in combination with NSA/NMA/DMAE

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 1000-1001
Author(s):  
Joe A. Mascorro ◽  
Gerald S. Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Succinic Anhydride ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Mass Density ◽  
Uranyl Acetate ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Base Resin ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Acid Anhydrides

Embedding media based upon an epoxy resin of choice and the acid anhydrides dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DDSA), nadic methyl anhydride (NMA), and catalyzed by the tertiary amine 2,4,6-Tri(dimethylaminomethyl) phenol (DMP-30) are widely used in biological electron microscopy. These media possess a viscosity character that can impair tissue infiltration, particularly if original Epon 812 is utilized as the base resin. Other resins that are considerably less viscous than Epon 812 now are available as replacements. Likewise, nonenyl succinic anhydride (NSA) and dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) are more fluid than their counterparts DDSA and DMP- 30 commonly used in earlier formulations. This work utilizes novel epoxy and anhydride combinations in order to produce embedding media with desirable flow rate and viscosity parameters that, in turn, would allow the medium to optimally infiltrate tissues. Specifically, embeding media based on EmBed 812 or LX 112 with NSA (in place of DDSA) and DMAE (replacing DMP-30), with NMA remaining constant, are formulated and offered as alternatives for routine biological work.Individual epoxy resins (Table I) or complete embedding media (Tables II-III) were tested for flow rate and viscosity. The novel media were further examined for their ability to infilftrate tissues, polymerize, sectioning and staining character, as well as strength and stability to the electron beam and column vacuum. For physical comparisons, a volume (9 ml) of either resin or media was aspirated into a capillary viscocimeter oriented vertically. The material was then allowed to flow out freely under the influence of gravity and the flow time necessary for the volume to exit was recored (Col B,C; Tables). In addition, the volume flow rate (ml flowing/second; Col D, Tables) was measured. Viscosity (n) could then be determined by using the Hagen-Poiseville relation for laminar flow, n = c.p/Q, where c = a geometric constant from an instrument calibration with water, p = mass density, and Q = volume flow rate. Mass weight and density of the materials were determined as well (Col F,G; Tables). Infiltration schedules utilized were short (1/2 hr 1:1, 3 hrs full resin), intermediate (1/2 hr 1:1, 6 hrs full resin) , or long (1/2 hr 1:1, 6 hrs full resin) in total time. Polymerization schedules ranging from 15 hrs (overnight) through 24, 36, or 48 hrs were tested. Sections demonstrating gold interference colors were collected on unsupported 200- 300 mesh grids and stained sequentially with uranyl acetate and lead citrate.

Multi-objective optimization of squirrel cage fan for range hood based on Kriging model

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622199586
Author(s):  
Qianhao Xiao ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Boyan Jiang ◽  
Weigang Yang ◽  
Xiaopei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Kriging Model ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Squirrel Cage

In view of the multi-objective optimization design of the squirrel cage fan for the range hood, a blade parameterization method based on the quadratic non-uniform B-spline (NUBS) determined by four control points was proposed to control the outlet angle, chord length and maximum camber of the blade. Morris-Mitchell criteria were used to obtain the optimal Latin hypercube sample based on the evolutionary operation, and different subsets of sample numbers were created to study the influence of sample numbers on the multi-objective optimization results. The Kriging model, which can accurately reflect the response relationship between design variables and optimization objectives, was established. The second-generation Non-dominated Sorting Genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) was used to optimize the volume flow rate at the best efficiency point (BEP) and the maximum volume flow rate point (MVP). The results show that the design parameters corresponding to the optimization results under different sample numbers are not the same, and the fluctuation range of the optimal design parameters is related to the influence of the design parameters on the optimization objectives. Compared with the prototype, the optimized impeller increases the radial velocity of the impeller outlet, reduces the flow loss in the volute, and increases the diffusion capacity, which improves the volume flow rate, and efficiency of the range hood system under multiple working conditions.

scholarly journals Influence of Magnetic Field on the Peristaltic Flow of a Viscous Fluid through a Finite-Length Cylindrical Tube

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Pandey ◽  
Dharmendra Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Viscous Fluid ◽  
Transverse Magnetic Field ◽  
Finite Length ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Hartmann Number ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Transverse Magnetic ◽  
Volume Flow

The paper presents an analytical investigation of the peristaltic transport of a viscous fluid under the influence of a magnetic field through a tube of finite length in a dimensionless form. The expressions of pressure gradient, volume flow rate, average volume flow rate and local wall shear stress have been obtained. The effects of the transverse magnetic field and electrical conductivity (i.e. the Hartmann number) on the mechanical efficiency of a peristaltic pump have also been studied. The reflux phenomenon is also investigated. It is concluded, on the basis of the pressure distribution along the tubular length and pumping efficiency, that if the transverse magnetic field and the electric conductivity increase, the pumping machinery exerts more pressure for pushing the fluid forward. There is a linear relation between the averaged flow rate and the pressure applied across one wavelength that can restrain the flow due to peristalsis. It is found that there is a particular value of the averaged flow rate corresponding to a particular pressure that does not depend on the Hartmann number. Naming these values ‘critical values’, it is concluded that the pressure required for checking the flow increases with the Hartmann number above the critical value and decreases with it below the critical value. It is also inferred that magneto-hydrodynamic parameters make the fluid more prone to flow reversal. The conclusion applied to oesophageal swallowing reveals that normal water is easier to swallow than saline water. The latter is more prone to flow reversal. A significant difference between the propagation of the integral and non-integral number of waves along the tube is that pressure peaks are identical in the former and different in the latter cases.

Partial Admission, Axial Impulse Type Turbine Design and Partial Admission Radial Turbine Test for SCO2 Cycle

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyungki Shin ◽  
Junhyun Cho ◽  
Young-Jin Baik ◽  
Jongjae Cho ◽  
Chulwoo Roh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Axial Force ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Rotating Speed ◽  
Turbo Generator ◽  
Partial Admission ◽  
Reduce Development Time

Power generation cycle — typically Brayton cycle — to use CO2 at supercritical state as working fluid have been researched many years because this cycle increase thermal efficiency of cycle and decrease turbomachinery size. But small turbomachinery make it difficult to develop proto type Supercritical Carbon dioxide (S-CO2) cycle equipment of lab scale size. KIER (Korea Institute of Energy Research) have been researched S-CO2 cycle since 2013. This paper is about 60kWe scale and sub-kWe class turbo generator development for applying to this S-CO2 cycle at the lab scale. A design concept of this turbo-generator is to use commercially available components so as to reduce development time and increase reliability. Major problem of SCO2 turbine is small volume flow rate and huge axial force. High density S-CO2 was referred as advantage of S-CO2 cycle because it make small turbomachinery possible. But this advantage was not valid in lab-scale cycles under 100kW because small amount volume flow rate means high rotating speed and too small diameter of turbine to manufacture it. Also, high inlet and outlet pressure make huge axial force. To solve these problem, KIER have attempt various turbines. In this paper, these attempts and results are presented and discussed.

Numerical Simulation on Air Volume Flow Rate Distribution of Stator Ducts for Salient Pole Synchronous Motor

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 373-376
Author(s):  
Li Liu ◽  
Yi Ping Lu ◽  
Jia De Han ◽  
Xue Mei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Domain Boundary ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Synchronous Motor ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Rate Distribution ◽  
Salient Pole ◽  
Air Volume

Air volume flow rate distribution of stator ducts along axial and circumferential for salient pole synchronous motor is strongly influenced by the air flow field in the air gap and rotor poles, which is completely different from the flow characteristics of non-salient pole motor and it directly relates to the peak temperature of stator bars and core and axial temperature difference which can affect the safety of the operation. A three-dimensional physical model of 1/8 motor was established and corresponding solution domain boundary conditions were given in this article. The air volume flow rate distribution of stator ducts along axial and circumferential was analyzed based on CFD. The study show that at the same position of the axial stator, the cooling air flow into stator ducts along the circumferential direction is uneven, the air volume flow rate distribution is largely influenced by rotor pole pieces, geometry and position of pole support block and rotor rotation direction.

Identification of Design Criteria for Converter Cooling System of Permanent Magnet Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Generator

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerardo L. Augusto ◽  
Alvin B. Culaba ◽  
Laurence A. Gan Lim
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Direct Drive ◽  
Turbine Generator ◽  
Wind Turbine Generator ◽  
System Volume

The design criteria of converter cooling system for a 2.5 MW permanent magnet direct-drive wind turbine generator were investigated. Two (2) distribution networks with pipe sizes of DN40 and DN50 were used as basis for fluid flow analysis. The theoretical system pressure drop and system volume flow rate of converter cooling system were calculated using the governing equations of mass conservation, pump performance curve and distribution network characteristics. The system of nonlinear equations was solved using multivariable Newton-Raphson method with the solution vector determined using LU decomposition method. Numerical results suggest that the DN50 pipe provides a pressure drop limit of less than 300 Pa/m in the converter cooling system better than the pressure drop obtained from a DN40 pipe. The system volume flow rate of DN50 pipe was found to be above the operating limit of heat exchanger requirement of 135.30 L/min which needs to dissipate heat with a minimum of 50 kW.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic decontamination of pharmaceutical effluent in a double tube reactor by ZnO catalyst. Physico chemical characterization and optimization. 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. NAITALI ◽  
H GHOUALEM
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Catalyst Concentration ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Photo Catalysis ◽  
Tube Reactor ◽  
Physico Chemical

Abstract This work focused on the study of the elimination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac) using heterogeneous photo catalysis as a treatment.The study investigated the effect of parameters (catalyst concentration, initial diclofenac concentration, ratio r r = . and volume flow) on the photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac. The analyses performed are pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, surface tension, chemical oxygen demand, nitrite and diclofenac concentration.The study showed that: The heterogeneous photo catalytic degradation is influenced by :The concentration of the ZnO catalyst; The concentration of 1.5 g/L gives a better degradation in diclofenac with a percentage of elimination of 52%; The initial concentration of diclofenac; The concentration of 100 mg/L of diclofenac gives a better degradation with a percentage of elimination of 52%; The ratio r = ; The three ratios (1; 5; and 10%) give a total degradation after one hour of treatment; The volume flow rate of 25 mL/s gives a total degradation after one hour of treatment. Optimal conditions for heterogeneous photo-catalysis are : [ZnO] = 1.5 g/L, [diclofenac] = 100 mg/L, Volume flow rate = 25 mL/s For a volume flow rate of 20 mL/s, optimal conditions are met by adding H2O2.

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