Flow Characteristics of Gerotor Motors with Pin and Nonpin Designs

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiu-Fan Hsieh ◽  
Tehseen Johar ◽  
Yi-Hao Lin
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Geometric Design ◽  
Performance Quality ◽  
Output Torque ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Velocity Pressure

Abstract The geometric design of a gerotor motor has a significant impact on its function, performance, quality, reliability and cost. When designing a gerotor motor all these features must be considered. A gerotor motor can be classified into two types based on the geometric design; gerolor (pin design) and gerotor (nonpin design). In this article geometric parameters of the two design types are discussed briefly and the operation of the gerotor motor is described as well. A numerical analysis is carried out by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool (PumpLinx) to analyze the fluid flow and predict the performance of both types of gerotor designs. Various characteristics of the two designs of the gerotor motor are investigated and compared which include the gerotor design, fluid flow rate, velocity, pressure and output torque. Comparison of the results found out that using pin design gerotor motor, the flow rate, flow velocity, pressure and torque will vary greatly. Nonpin design can significantly reduce variations in all the flow characteristics thereby enhancing the stability and reduction in the leakage risk.

scholarly journals Numerical study of flow characteristics on wing airfoil eppler 562 with whitcomb winglet variations

2018 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 04009
Author(s):  
S.P Setyo Hariyadi ◽  
Sutardi ◽  
Wawan Aries Widodo ◽  
Muhammad Anis Mustaghfirin ◽  
Arifandi Rachmadiyan
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Lower Surface ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Fluid Flow Characteristics ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Cfd Method ◽  
Wing Airfoil

Winglet is a tool used to improve the efficiency of aircraft and UAV performance by preventing fluid flow jump from lower surface to upper surface at wingtip. The addition of this winglet resulted in improved lift and reduction of drag force from the aircraft wing or UAV. From Whitcomb's research, it was found that the use of winglet on a full size airplane can increase fuel efficiency by 7%. The research led to the idea of conducting research on fluid flow characteristics on the UAV wing with the Eppler 562 airfoil combined with the whitcomb winglet. This numerical study was conducted using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method based on the advantages of using this simulation that can review the fluid flow in macroscopic way. This study is provide accurate fluid flow visualization results and can improve the performance of the wings when compared with wings without winglet (plain wing). Wing with the Eppler 562 airfoil combined with the whitcomb winglet results reduction in rotating motion that makes velocity components as opposed to lift.

Influence of fluid flow on the stability and wetting transition of submerged superhydrophobic surfaces

Soft Matter ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 4241-4246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaolei Xiang ◽  
Yahui Xue ◽  
Pengyu Lv ◽  
Dandan Li ◽  
Huiling Duan
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Drag Reduction ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Convective Diffusion ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surfaces ◽  
Diffusion Regime ◽  
Wetting Transition ◽  
The Stability

The stability of submerged superhydrophobic surfaces for drag reduction significantly depends on the flow rate by a convective diffusion regime.

Simulation of Water Mist Spray for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System Using Ansys-CFD

2014 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 704-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norzelawati Asmuin ◽  
Mohd Farid Sies ◽  
Mohamad Khairi Hassan ◽  
M.R. Pairan ◽  
N.A. Nor Salim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Water Mist ◽  
Simulation Tool ◽  
Spray Nozzle ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Nozzle Orifice ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Flow Pressure

Concept of the water mist spray in CKV system is to clean the gas filter at kitchen hood. This research aims to analyze the behavior and flow characteristics of water mist spray produced by spray nozzle. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model with k-epsilon turbulence method is a simulation tool for the characterization of sprays. The fluid flow for case1, case 2 and case 3 have the same pattern type of graph. Changes have seen in fluid flow pressure and velocity. The value of fluid flow pressure was decreasing from the first point at water inlet until to the last point at nozzle orifice. The total pressure values for case 1, case 2, and case 3 are 99.997 kPa, 199.991 kPa and 299.992 kPa respectively. The highest velocity is recorded at the liquid tip of the nozzle which is about 144.15 m/s for case 3. In the other hand, the highest value of fluid flow pressure was recorded at the water inlet part.

Numerical Simulation on the Parallel Combined Nozzles of Mini/Micro Gas Flow Standard Device

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 2000-2003
Author(s):  
Jin Long Meng ◽  
Zhao Qin Yin
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Micro Gas Flow ◽  
Actual Flow Rate ◽  
Actual Flow ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Cfd Method

The flow characteristics in mini/micro sonic nozzles have been studied in this paper using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The result shows that the flow rate of the parallel combined nozzles is not equal to but smaller than that of the sum of the nozzles. The reason is the each effect of the air after nozzles, which changes the flow field parameters .The more number of the parallel combined nozzles, the bigger error exits between actual flow rate and that of the sum of the nozzles. The result is consistent to the experiment. The study also shows the smaller of the nozzle’s diameter, the bigger error exits.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Full-Scale Three-Dimensional Fluid Flow in an Oscillating Reactor

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houjun Gong ◽  
Mengqi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Variation Patterns ◽  
Oscillating Motion ◽  
Resistance Coefficients

Marine reactors are subjected to additional motions due to ocean conditions. These additional motions will cause large fluctuation of flow rate and change the coolant flow field, making the system unstable. Therefore, in order to understand the effect of oscillating motion on the flow characteristics, a numerical simulation of fluid flow is carried out based on a full-scale three-dimensional oscillating marine reactor. In this study, the resistance coefficients of the lattice, rod buddle and steam generator are fitted, and the distribution of flow rate, velocity as well as pressure in different regions is investigated through the standard model. After additional oscillation is introduced, the flow field in an oscillating reactor is presented and the effect of oscillating angle and elevation on the flow rate is investigated. Results show that the oscillating motion can greatly change the flow field in the reactor; most of the coolant circulates in the downcommer and lower head with only a small amount of coolant entering the core; the flow fluctuation period is consistent with the oscillating period, and the flow variation patterns under different oscillating conditions are basically the same; since the flow amplitude is related to oscillating speed, the amplitude of flow rate rises when decreasing the maximum oscillating angle; the oscillating elevation has little effect on the flow rate.

A quasi one-dimensional bleed flow rate model for terminal normal shock stability in mixed compression supersonic inlet

2014 ◽  
Vol 228 (14) ◽  
pp. 2569-2583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Qiushi ◽  
Lv Yongzhao ◽  
Li Shaobin
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Normal Shock ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Rate Model ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Supersonic Inlet ◽  
The Stability

Ninety-degree (normal) bleed slots have been used to stabilize the terminal normal shock in the throat of a mixed compression supersonic inlet. In this study, a quasi-one-dimensional bleed flow rate model, consisting of a constant-area channel with a pair of normal slots symmetrically located along the upper and lower endwalls, is developed. The bleed flow rate is shown to be a function of the terminal normal shock position within the slot. Some key factors, such as the bleed discharge coefficient, taken from the Bragg model, were derived from the basic laws of conservation for a one-dimensional simplification. Furthermore, numerical simulations based on Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations were performed to analyze the flow characteristics around the bleed slots. The predictions of the bleed flow rate model agree well with computational fluid dynamics results. This method may be helpful to predict the stability of the terminal normal shock in mixed compression supersonic inlets.

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Evaluation of Fluid Flow Through a Gate Valve

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Esteves Duarte Augusto ◽  
Marcelo Cristianini
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Gate Valve ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Type Equation ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Abstract Gate valves are the most common valve in industrial plants. However, there is no work in the literature regarding the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to evaluate the fluid flow characteristics and pressure drop in gate valves. The present work evaluated the fluid flow and pressure drop through a commercial gate valve using CFD. The obtained values for the pressure loss coefficient (k) are in accordance to those described in the literature and a power type equation could be used for modeling it as function of the Reynolds Number. Fluid flow behavior through the gate valve highlighted the flow recirculation and stagnant areas, being critical for food and pharmaceutical products processing. The obtained results reinforce the advantages in using CFD as a tool for the engineering evaluation of fluid processes.

Investigation of the fluid flow during the recoating process in additive manufacturing

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-613
Author(s):  
Andrei Kozhevnikov ◽  
Rudie P.J. Kunnen ◽  
Gregor E. van Baars ◽  
Herman J.H. Clercx
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Rectangular Cavity ◽  
Cavity Depth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Distance Sensor ◽  
Step Over

Purpose This paper aims to explore the fluid flow in the stereolithography process during the recoating step. The understanding of the flow dynamics can be used as an input for an active control of the resin surface height map. The recoating over a rectangular cavity has been considered to investigate the influence of the cavity depth on the resin surface height map. Design/methodology/approach Two-dimensional numerical simulations have been used to obtain the flow characteristics as function of the cavity depth. An experimental setup, which mimics the recoating process in the stereolithography process, was used to verify the results of simulations and to test the suitability of the 2D model. The surface height profile along the centreline was measured by a confocal chromatic distance sensor and compared to the 2D numerical results. Findings By means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation, the flow in the cavity and the free-surface behaviour of the resin was explained for different cavity depths and confirmed by experiments. Research limitations/implications The study is focused only on the cavity depth variation to show feasibility and suitability of the presented CFD model and the proposed analytical expression to estimate the layer thickness. Practical implications The proposed approach can serve as a tool for designing the closed-loop control for the recoating system in the next generation of stereolithography equipment. Originality/value In the present work, the fluid flow behaviour, a source of significant imperfection in the recoating process, has been investigated during the recoating step over a rectangular cavity.

scholarly journals Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis on Membrane Behavior of a Microfluidic Passive Valve

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen-hao Lin ◽  
Xiao-juan Li ◽  
Zhi-jiang Jin ◽  
Jin-yuan Qian
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Microfluidic System ◽  
Membrane Behavior ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Constant Flow Rate ◽  
Structure Interaction

In this paper, the effect of membrane features on flow characteristics in the microfluidic passive valve (MPV) and the membrane behavior against fluid flow are studied using the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis. Firstly, the microvalve model with different numbers of microholes and pitches of microholes are designed to investigate the flow rate of the MPV. The result shows that the number of microholes on the membrane has a significant impact on the flow rate of the MPV, while the pitch of microholes has little effect on it. The constant flow rate maintained by the microvalve (the number of microholes n = 4) is 5.75 mL/min, and the threshold pressure to achieve the flow rate is 4 kPa. Secondly, the behavior of the membrane against the fluid flow is analyzed. The result shows that as the inlet pressure increases, the flow resistance of the MPV increases rapidly, and the deformation of the membrane gradually becomes stable. Finally, the effect of the membrane material on the flow rate and the deformation of the membrane are studied. The result shows that changes in the material properties of the membrane cause a decrease in the amount of deformation in all stages the all positions of the membrane. This work may provide valuable guidance for the optimization of microfluidic passive valve in microfluidic system.

Heat Transfer Analysis Of Nano-fluid Flow In A Converging Nozzle With Different Aspect Ratios

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Sathish
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Heat Transfer Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Frictional Loss ◽  
Nano Fluid ◽  
Aspect Ratios

The study evaluates the nanofluid using finite element analysis with base fluid (water) and seeding particles (Aluminum oxide). This is placed over a convergence channel consisting of varying aspect ratio that are evaluated quantitatively to enhance the heat transfer properties of the nanofluid.We have considered frictional loss characteristics that increases the flow of the fluid with Reynolds numbers varying from 100-2000 is compared.A baseline modeling is established using the methodology analysis for the fluid flow over a rectangular chamber that is designed in the form of a square duct of ratio 1:1. The analysis is carried out over the heat transfer and flow rate characteristics of the nanofluid that converges into the square ducts with different aspect ratio, is analyzed.The concentration of the nano fluid is maintained at the constant rate, which is used for studying the flow rate influence over different aspect ratios. The thermal and flow characteristics is analyzed in such situation and validated against other literatures to check the efficiency in the converging rectangular oxygen free copper channel.The simulation results shows an increase in temperature on the duct out and drop in temperature on the inlet walls of the tube.The pressure changes and shear stress along the walls of the chamber is not much noticed and it is constant throughout the entire chamber.

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