Study of a Port Design for Silo Blenders

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. G. Scrivens ◽  
E. E. Michaelides ◽  
F. M. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Angle Of Repose ◽  
Particle Properties ◽  
Geometric Characteristics ◽  
Port Design ◽  
Active Channel ◽  
Visual Observations

Experimental results are reported on two silo-blenders equipped with a new design of ports in their downcomers. None of the mixing streams was falling freely. The mixing of pellets within the ports is determined as a function of the port geometric characteristics such as awning angle, height of port, width of awning and width of the downcomer, and of the particle properties such as the angle of repose. It was observed that two dimensionless quantities are sufficient to describe the mixing fraction at the port. Visual observations on the flow near the port were made and the port’s mixing response surface was estimated. When the new port design was fitted in a cylindrical blender the active channel of the port was recorded as well as the average velocity distribution in the channel.

scholarly journals Assessment of TiO2 Nanoconcentration and Twin Impingement Jet of Heat Transfer Enhancement—A Statistical Approach Using Response Surface Methodology

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Mahir Faris Abdullah ◽  
Rozli Zulkifli ◽  
Hazim Moria ◽  
Asmaa Soheil Najm ◽  
Zambri Harun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Heat Transfer Rate ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Tio2 Nanoparticle ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Design Expert ◽  
Impingement Jet

Impinging jets are considered to be a well-known technique that offers high local heat transfer rates. No correlation could be established in the literature between the significant parameters and the Nusselt number, and investigation of the interactions between the correlated factors has not been conducted before. An experimental analysis based on the twin impingement jet mechanism was achieved to study the heat transfer rate pertaining to the surface plate. In the current paper, four influential parameters were studied: the spacing between nozzles, velocity, concentration of Nano solution coating and nozzle-plate distance, which are considered to be effective parameters for the thermal conductivity and the heat transfer coefficient of TiO2 nanoparticle, an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis were done, which highlighted the structure and showed that the nanosolution coated the surface homogenously. Moreover, a comparison was done for the experimental results with that of the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software, Version 7 User’s Guide, USA. A response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to improve a mathematical model by accounting for a D-optimal design. In addition, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed for testing the significance of the models. The maximum Nu of 91.47, where H = S = 1 cm; Reynolds number of 17,000, and TiO2 nanoparticle concentration of 0.5% M. The highest improvement rate in Nusselt was about 26%, achieved with TiO2 Nanoparticle, when S = 3 cm, H = 6 cm and TiO2 nanoparticle = 0.5 M. Furthermore, based on the statistical analysis, the expected values were found to be in satisfactory agreement with that of the empirical data, which was conducted by accounting for the proposed models’ excellent predictability. Multivariate approaches are very useful for researchers, as well as for applications in industrial processes, as they lead to increased efficiency and reduced costs, so the presented results of this work could encourage the overall uses of multivariate methods in these fields. Hypotheses: A comparison was done for the predicted responses generated by the Design Expert software with the experimental results and then studied to verify the following hypotheses: ► Preparation of three concentrations of TiO2 nanosolution was done and studied. ► The heat transfer rate could be increased by surface coating with TiO2 nanoparticle. ► The heat transfer could be improved by the impingement jet technique with suitable adjustments.

A Fast Response Surface Thermocouple

1974 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. S. Donaldson ◽  
R. A. Haslett
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface ◽  
Rise Time ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Fabrication Technique ◽  
Surface Thermocouple

A fabrication technique is described for a cheap, robust surface thermocouple having a rise time of the order of 5 μs. Experimental results using the thermocouple are also presented.

scholarly journals OPTIMIZATION OF LEVOFLOXACIN REMOVAL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION USING ELECTROCOAGULATION PROCESS BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 204-217
Author(s):  
Mohammed & Mohammed-Ridha
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Iron Hydroxide ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Good Agreement

This study was aimed to investigate the response surface methodology (RSM) to evaluate the effects of various experimental conditions on the removal of levofloxacin (LVX) from the aqueous solution by means of electrocoagulation (EC) technique with stainless steel electrodes. The EC process was achieved successfully with the efficiency of LVX removal of 90%. The results obtained from the regression analysis, showed that the data of experiential are better fitted to the polynomial model of second-order with the predicted correlation coefficient (pred. R2) of 0.723, adjusted correlation coefficient (Adj. R2) of 0.907 and correlation coefficient values (R2) of 0.952. This shows that the predicted models and experimental values are in good agreement. The results of the kinetic study showed that the second-order kinetic model was in good agreement with the experimental results and suggested that the mechanism of chemisorption controlled the LVX adsorption. The experimental results indicated that the adsorption of LVX on iron hydroxide flocs follows Sips isotherm with the value of the correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.937. Sips isotherm shows that both homogenous and heterogeneous adsorption can occur.

scholarly journals Process Parameter Optimization in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salman Mustafa ◽  
Muhammad Qasim Zafar ◽  
Muhammad Arslan Muneer ◽  
Muhammad Arif ◽  
Farrukh Arsalan Siddiqui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Printing Parameters

Abstract Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a widely adopted additive manufacturing process to produce complex 3D structures and it is typically used in the fabrication of biodegradable materials e.g. PLA/PHA for biomedical applications. However, FDM as a fabrication process for such material needs to be optimized to enhance mechanical properties. In this study, dogbone and notched samples are printed with the FDM process to determine optimum values of printing parameters for superior mechanical properties. The effect of layer thickness, infill density, and print bed temperature on mechanical properties is investigated by applying response surface methodology (RSM). Optimum printing parameters are identified for tensile and impact strength and an empirical relation has been formulated with response surface methodology (RSM). Furthermore, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed on the experimental results to determine the influence of the process parameters and their interactions. ANOVA results demonstrate that 44.7% infill density, 0.44 mm layer thickness, and 20C° printing temperatures are the optimum values of printing parameters owing to improved tensile and impact strength respectively. The experimental results were found in strong agreement with the predicted theoretical results.

Investigation of the Submerged Depth of Aeration Impellers in an Oxidation Ditch by Numerical Simulation

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 429-432
Author(s):  
Y. L. Liu ◽  
B. Lv ◽  
W.L. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Processing System ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Velocity Fields ◽  
Oxidation Ditch ◽  
Depth Direction ◽  
Sewage Treatment System

In this paper, the flow structure of the oxidation ditch was studied using numerical simulation method and different submerged depth of aeration impellers. The computed velocity fields were analyzed, which shows that under the same conditions, and by using the optimal submerged depth the average velocity of the flow in oxidation ditch is increased and the velocity near-bottom has increased significantly. The results of comparisons show that the velocity distribution is more uniform along the depth direction, and that the flow velocity distribution structure can prevent sludge from settling in the oxidation ditch processing system at the submergence ratio called the optimal submergence ratio, which helps to improve the efficiency of oxidation ditch sewage treatment system.

Laser Investigations of the Dynamics of Molecule-Surface Interaction

1983 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Hager ◽  
H. Walther
Keyword(s):  
Energy Distribution ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Average Velocity ◽  
Boltzmann Distribution ◽  
Rotational Energy ◽  
Solid Surfaces ◽  
Measured Velocity ◽  
Small Influence ◽  
Molecule Surface

ABSTRACTThe internal energy distribution of NO molecules scattered from different solid surfaces (Pt(111), graphite, and Pt(111) covered with various adlayers) was investigated by the laser-induced fluorescence method. In the case of the NO/graphite system, moreover, the velocity distribution of the scattered molecules could be measured in a time-offlight experiment. The rotational energy distribution, which can always be described as a Boltzmann distribution, exhibits only partial accommodation to the surface temperature for all surfaces investigated. The measurements of the velocity of the NO molecules scattered from the graphite surface show only a small influence of the surface temperature on the average velocity and on the velocity distribution. Furthermore, the measured velocity distribution is independent of the final rotational state of the scattered molecules. On the basis of these results, a rather complete description of the behavior of the NO molecules during the scattering process can be presented.

Accuracy Investigation of Active Flow Control Using Synthetic Jets

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
Na Gao ◽  
Chen Pu ◽  
Bao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Active Flow Control ◽  
Flow Fields ◽  
Synthetic Jet ◽  
Synthetic Jets ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Center Line ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
The Mean

2nd order implicit format is implemented in the Navier-Stokes code to deal with instantaneous item unsteady flows. Three simulations are made to testify the method on flow control. First, the external flow fields of synthetic jets are simulated, the mean velocity on the center line, the jet width and velocity distribution are compared well with experimental results. Secondly, the flow fields of synthetic jet in a crossflow are simulated, orifice slot, the mean velocity on the center line and velocity distribution are compared well with experimental results. Finally, the flow control experiments on separation of airfoil are simulated, control methods include steady suction and synthetic jets. Both methods show their ability to favorably effect the flow separation, shortening the length of separation bubble and improving the pressure levels in separation areas in different degrees.

scholarly journals Parametric optimization of rice bran oil extraction using response surface methodology

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed W. Ahmad ◽  
Farhan Javed ◽  
Sajjad Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Akram ◽  
Abdur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Parametric Optimization ◽  
Rice Bran Oil ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Stirring Rate

Abstract Use of bran oil in various edible and nonedible industries is very common. In this research work, efficient and optimized methodology for the recovery of rice bran oil has been investigated. The present statistical study includes parametric optimization, based on experimental results of rice bran oil extraction. In this study, three solvents, acetone, ethanol and solvent mixture (SM) [acetone: ethanol (1:1 v/v)] were employed in extraction investigations. Response surface methodology (RSM), an optimization technique, was exploited for this purpose. A five level central composite design (CCD) consisting four operating parameter, like temperature, stirring rate, solvent-bran ratio and contact time were examined to optimize rice bran oil extraction. Experimental results showed that oil recovery can be enhanced from 71% to 82% when temperature, solvent-bran ratio, stirring rate and contact time were kept at 55°C, 6:1, 180 rpm and 45 minutes, respectively while fixing the pH of the mixture at 7.1.

scholarly journals Optimization of the electrochemical oxidation of textile wastewater by graphite electrodes by response surface methodology and artificial neural network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Saleh ◽  
Rabia Yildirim ◽  
Zelal Isik ◽  
Ahmet Karagunduz ◽  
Bulent Keskinler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Dyeing Wastewater ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Graphite Electrodes ◽  
Artificial Neural

Abstract In this study, electrochemical oxidation of combed fabric dyeing wastewater was investigated using graphite electrodes. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to design the experiments via the central composite design (CCD). The planned experiments were done to track color changes and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal. The experimental results were used to develop optimization models using RSM and the artificial neural network (ANN) and they were compared. The developed models by the two methods were in good agreement with the experimental results. The optimum conditions were found at 150 A/m2, pH 5, and 120 min. The removal efficiencies for color and COD reached 96.6% and 77.69%, respectively. The operating cost at the optimum conditions was also estimated. The energy and the cost of 1 m3 of wastewater required 34.9 kWh and 2.58 US$, respectively. The graphite electrodes can be successfully utilized for treatment of combed fabric dyeing wastewater with reasonable cost.

scholarly journals Trajectory and Spreading of a Turbulent Jet in the Presence of a Crossflow of Arbitrary Velocity Distribution

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. W. Bowley ◽  
J. Sucec
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Velocity Component ◽  
Constant Velocity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Turbulent Jet ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Arbitrary Velocity ◽  
Good Agreement

The trajectory and spreading of a turbulent circular jet of air issuing from a wall in a perpendicular or near perpendicular fashion into a crossflow whose velocity component along the wall may vary arbitrarily in the direction normal to the wall is treated in a semianalytic fashion. The method of attack on the problem was instigated by the work of Abramovich on the turbulent circular jet of air in a constant velocity crossflow. Results for the trajectories and spreading are presented for the two special cases of a constant velocity crossflow and a crossflow whose velocity varies linearly in a direction normal to the wall. For the constant velocity case, experimental results are available in Abramovich and the analysis undertaken here shows good agreement with those results.

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