Numerical Simulation of Hysteresis on Head/Discharge Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masamichi Iino ◽  
Kazuhiro Tanaka ◽  
Kazuyoshi Miyagawa ◽  
Takeshi Okubo
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Hysteresis Loop ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Swirl Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Discharge Characteristics ◽  
Discharge Characteristic ◽  
Partial Load

The objectives of the present study were to investigate influences of fins, set in a suction part, on the positive slope and hysteresis loop in head/discharge characteristic curves of centrifugal pumps in the experiment as well as in the numerical prediction. The fins were located in upstream side of a pump impeller to suppress swirl flow occurring before the impeller inlet at partial load operation. We had two kinds of centrifugal pump with/without the fins, the number of which is 16. These two centrifugal pumps had a shrouded impeller with 7 blades and a diffuser with 20 guide vanes with the same configuration. In the experiment, the pump with them had a large hysteresis loop at partial load operation in the head/discharge characteristic curve, although the pump without them had no hysteresis loop. In the numerical simulation based on periodic flow, the incompressible turbulent flow field was calculated for partial blade-passages with periodic boundary conditions. As a result, the simulated characteristics had the same tendencies as the experimental results. Furthermore, the causes of the discontinuous head/discharge characteristics depending on the direction of partial load operation were clarified through calculating and comparing the internal flow fields in the cases with/without the fins. The pumps had the large backflow and recirculation areas in two places, one of which was near the shroud at the impeller inlet including the fins area and another near the central part of the diffuser. The difference in the hysteresis loop between with and without the fins was caused by the existence of the fins, which suppressed or promoted the backflow at the impeller.

scholarly journals Optimal Design of Slit Impeller for Low Specific Speed Centrifugal Pump Based on Orthogonal Test

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Ling Zhou ◽  
Hongtao Zhou ◽  
Wanning Lv ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Initial Model ◽  
Low Specific Speed ◽  
Specific Speed ◽  
Four Levels

Marine centrifugal pumps are mostly used on board ship, for transferring liquid from one point to another. Based on the combination of orthogonal testing and numerical simulation, this paper optimizes the structure of a drainage trough for a typical low-specific speed centrifugal pump, determines the priority of the various geometric factors of the drainage trough on the pump performance, and obtains the optimal impeller drainage trough scheme. The influence of drainage tank structure on the internal flow of a low-specific speed centrifugal pump is also analyzed. First, based on the experimental validation of the initial model, it is determined that the numerical simulation method used in this paper is highly accurate in predicting the performance of low-specific speed centrifugal pumps. Secondly, based on the three factors and four levels of the impeller drainage trough in the orthogonal test, the orthogonal test plan is determined and the orthogonal test results are analyzed. This work found that slit diameter and slit width have a large impact on the performance of low-specific speed centrifugal pumps, while long and short vane lap lengths have less impact. Finally, we compared the internal flow distribution between the initial model and the optimized model, and found that the slit structure could effectively reduce the pressure difference between the suction side and the pressure side of the blade. By weakening the large-scale vortex in the flow path and reducing the hydraulic losses, the drainage trough impellers obtained based on orthogonal tests can significantly improve the hydraulic efficiency of low-specific speed centrifugal pumps.

An Experimental Investigation of Flow Fields Within Miniature Scale Centrifugal Pumps

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Kearney ◽  
J. Punch ◽  
R. Grimes
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Flow Fields ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Model Verification ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Forced Air

Thermal management has become a key point in the development of contemporary electronics systems. It is evident that heat fluxes are currently approaching the limits of conventional forced air cooling, and that liquid technologies are now under consideration. The objective of this paper is to investigate the flow fields within a miniature scale centrifugal pump in order to determine velocity profiles describing the flow. The experimental setup consisted of a hydrodynamic test bed constructed to measure the pressure-flow characteristic of a centrifugal pump with a rated volumetric flow of 9 l/min. The impeller diameter of the pump under consideration was 34.3mm, and the characterisation experiments were carried out at a constant impeller speed. Particle-Image Velocimetry (PIV) was used to measure velocity profiles within the volute section of the pump. Synchronised velocity profiles are illustrated for three operating points on the pump characteristic curve. A hydrodynamic analysis of the velocity vectors at the impeller tip is also included, and pump model verification is then discussed based on the comparison between the theoretical predictions and the PIV data.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Gas–Liquid Two-Phase Flow Characteristics of Centrifugal Pump Based on the CFD–PBM

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Lufeng Zhu ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Weicheng Yan ◽  
Desmond Appiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Balance Model ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Coalescence Rate ◽  
Breakage Rate

This work seeks to apply the computational fluid dynamics–population balance model (CFD–PBM) to investigate the gas distribution and flow mechanism in the gas–liquid two-phase flow of a centrifugal pump. The findings show that the numerical simulation accurately captures the bubble distribution characteristics in the process of coalescence and breakage evolution. In addition, comparing the CFD–PBM with the Double Euler, the hydraulic head of the pump are similar, but the efficiency using the Double Euler is much higher—even close to single-phase. This is in contrast to previous experimental research. Then, the unsteady flow usually led to the formation of bubbles with larger diameters especially where vortices existed. In addition, the rotor–stator interaction was a main reason for bubble formation. Generally, it was observed that the coalescence rate was greater than the breakage rate; thus, the coalescence rate decreased until it equaled the breakage rate. Thereafter, the average diameter of the bubble in each part tended to be stable during the process of bubble evolution. Finally, the average diameter of bubbles seemed to increase from inlet to outlet. The results of this study may not only enhance the gas–liquid two-phase internal flow theory of centrifugal pumps, but also can serve as a benchmark for optimizations of reliable operation of hydraulic pumps under gas–liquid two-phase flow conditions.

Comparison of Inlet Curved Disk Arrangements for Suppression of Recirculation in Centrifugal Pump Impellers

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munther Y. Hermez ◽  
Badih A. Jawad ◽  
Liping Liu ◽  
Vernon Fernandez ◽  
Kingman Yee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Unstable Flow ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Flow Recirculation ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics

The present work aims to numerically study the inlet flow recirculation and modified impeller interaction in a centrifugal pump. An optimization of modified shrouded impeller with curved disk arrangement to suppress the unsteady flow recirculation is pursued. This modification will enhance the impeller characteristics with a wider operation range at both low and high flow rates in a high speed centrifugal pump type. The unstable flow in the centrifugal pumps is a common problem that leads to damage in the pump’s internal parts, consequently increases the operating cost. At certain flow rates, generally below the Best Efficiency Point (BEP), all centrifugal pumps are subject to internal recirculation occurs at the suction and discharge areas of the impeller. For decades, experimental work has been done to investigate the complex three-dimensional flow within centrifugal pumps impellers, before computational work gains momentum due to advancement of computing power and improved numerical codes. In this study the impeller with a curved disk arrangement has been investigated by using a three-dimensional Navier-Stokes code with a standard k-ε turbulence model. The purpose is to evaluate and select the optimum impeller modification that would increase the pump suction flow rate range. Three-dimensional numerical Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools are used to simulate flow field characteristics inside the centrifugal pump and provide critical hydraulic design information. In the present work, ANSYS v.16.1 Fluent solver is used to analyze the pressure and velocity distributions inside impeller suction and discharge passages. The ultimate goal of this study is to manufacture and validate the most optimized and efficient centrifugal pump impeller with a curved disk. The best case curve identifies the highest increase of total pressure difference by 22.1%, and highest efficiency by 92.3% at low flowrates.

scholarly journals Optimization and Analysis of Centrifugal Pump considering Fluid-Structure Interaction

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Sanbao Hu ◽  
Yunqing Zhang ◽  
Liping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Kriging Model ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Transient Vibration ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Vibration Performance

This paper presents the optimization of vibrations of centrifugal pump considering fluid-structure interaction (FSI). A set of centrifugal pumps with various blade shapes were studied using FSI method, in order to investigate the transient vibration performance. The Kriging model, based on the results of the FSI simulations, was established to approximate the relationship between the geometrical parameters of pump impeller and the root mean square (RMS) values of the displacement response at the pump bearing block. Hence, multi-island genetic algorithm (MIGA) has been implemented to minimize the RMS value of the impeller displacement. A prototype of centrifugal pump has been manufactured and an experimental validation of the optimization results has been carried out. The comparison among results of Kriging surrogate model, FSI simulation, and experimental test showed a good consistency of the three approaches. Finally, the transient mechanical behavior of pump impeller has been investigated using FSI method based on the optimized geometry parameters of pump impeller.

scholarly journals Study on the Effects of the Wear-Rings Clearance on the Solid-Liquid Two-Phase Flow Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2003
Author(s):  
Chaoshou Yan ◽  
Jianfei Liu ◽  
Shuihua Zheng ◽  
Bin Huang ◽  
Jiacheng Dai
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Suction Surface ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Wear Area ◽  
Fluid Medium ◽  
Solid Liquid

In order to study the wear law of the centrifugal pump flowing surface under different wear-rings clearance, the McLaury wear model was used to conduct the full-passage numerical simulation of solid-liquid two-phase flow in a single-stage single-suction centrifugal pump. The reliability of the numerical calculation method is verified by comparing the experimental data and numerical simulation results. The clearance is 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 mm, respectively. The results show that the wear of the centrifugal pump blades is mainly concentrated in the end part and the inlet part of the blade, and the wear of the pressure surface at the end of the suction surface and the front of the blade is more serious. As the clearance increases, the maximum wear value in the impeller increases first and then decreases, reaching a maximum at 0.15 mm. With the increase of the clearance, the wear degree and the wear rate of the volute wall surface first increase and then decrease, and reach the maximum at 0.2 mm. With the increase of the clearance and the concentration of the fluid medium, the wear at the clearance of the centrifugal pump is more serious, and the severe wear area exhibits a point-like circumferential distribution.

Design and Analysis of Airfoil-Shaped Impeller Blades of Centrifugal Pump

2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 539-544
Author(s):  
Parth Shah ◽  
M. Ashwin Ganesh ◽  
Thundil Kuruppa Raj
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Suction Side ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Outlet Pressure ◽  
Shear Stress Transport Model ◽  
Centrifugal Pump Impeller

This paper deals with a comparative study of the outlet pressure-energy between a conventional and normal blade impeller and an airfoil-shaped blade impeller of a centrifugal pump. Although the volute casing is an important component along with an impeller [1], the present comparative analysis makes the volute casing redundant to the study, hence neglected. All centrifugal pumps are usually designed and manufactured using backward swept blades with equal camber on the top and bottom sides. An increased camber on the top side is an ideal trait for a lift generating airfoil. The purpose is to implement the principle of lift generation of airfoil for centrifugal pumps. As a result, a local suction side and pressure side can be visualized using CFX-post processor. The 3D analysis of such a centrifugal pump impeller is designed in SOLIDWORKS® and analyzed using ANSYS® CFX. The SST (Menter’s Shear Stress Transport) model is used as it combines both the k-ω and k-ε turbulence models.

Comparative modeling and analysis of the flow asymmetricity in a centrifugal pump impeller at partial load

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Tao ◽  
Zhengwei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Regime ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Channel Flow ◽  
Pressure Pulsation ◽  
Rotating Stall ◽  
Pressure Pulsations ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Partial Load ◽  
Load Conditions ◽  
Centrifugal Pump Impeller

Undesirable flow regime occurs at partial-load conditions of the centrifugal pump. Flow separates at the leading edge and pulses in the blade channel with complex stall cell transfer law. The passing capability of the blade channel becomes important when rotating stall happens. In this study, the blade channel number influence on the flow stability in a centrifugal pump impeller was studied by unsteady flow simulations after numerical-experimental verification. The 5-, 6-, and 7-blade impellers were discussed under the same partial-load flow rate condition and the same rotating speed. Results show that the internal flow pattern was strongly influenced by the blade channel number. Periodic half-blockage was observed in the 5-blade impeller. Alternating stall with three stalled and three well-behaved channels existed in the 6-blade impeller. Complex aperiodic flow pattern occurred in the 7-blade impeller with the well-behaved, half-blocked, and fully stalled passages were all observed with stall cell transfer. The different flow regime caused different pressure pulsations. In the 5-blade impeller, the inter-channel flow frequencies, which were induced by the fluid extruded from blocked channels flowed into other channels, dominated. In the 6-blade impeller, the pressure pulsations performed low-in-amplitude and high-in-frequency. The flow regime was stable even under the rotating stall. In the 7-blade impeller, the rotating stall frequency dominated. The inter-channel flow frequencies were also obvious. The stable rotating stall pattern does not strongly influence the pressure pulsation and impeller axial and radial forces. The transferring stall cell induces extra mild pressure pulsation and impeller forces. The inter-channel flow adds strong pressure pulsation and impeller forces. When centrifugal pumps are operating at partial-load conditions, the flow characters especially the inter-channel flow caused by half-channel-blockage should be checked to avoid operation instability and security.

Effect of Vibrations on the Performance of a Centrifugal Pump-Impeller When Using a Variable Frequency Drive

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Lara-Rodriguez ◽  
O. Begovich ◽  
J. L. Naredo
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Incidence Angle ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rapid Decline ◽  
Variable Frequency ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Or Efficiency ◽  
Pump Impeller ◽  
Variable Frequency Drive ◽  
Partial Load

This paper deals with turbomachinery, such as pumps or turbines, which are very sensitive to changes in fluid speed over the contours of the blades when the volumetric flow is varied. These changes modify the fluid incidence angle, causing a rapid decline in pump performance. Our research focuses on an analysis of the performance or efficiency of a centrifugal pump with a variable frequency drive, where losses in efficiency are caused by turbulence generating harmful vibrations in the installation. The methodology consists of measuring the magnitude of the vibrations. The data obtained are compared to the performance reached when the change in velocity has been produced with the regulation of the volumetric flow to a partial load of the pump. This suggests an analysis to attempt to resolve the issue of density variation that occurs when pumping liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under regular operating conditions.

The Influence of Speed on the Performance of Centrifugal Pump

2012 ◽  
Vol 249-250 ◽  
pp. 512-516
Author(s):  
Hui Min Zhang ◽  
Guang Ji Li ◽  
Dong Mei Peng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Common Life ◽  
Standard Curve ◽  
3D Software

Centrifugal pump is widely used in plants as well as in common life. In many conditions, the centrifugal pumps do not operate in their optimal points for various reasons. In order to increase the efficiency, it is often used that the centrifugal pump rotates in different speed. In this paper, the 3D software UG is used to establish the model of pump. The simulation software FLUENT is used to analysis the flow field and pressure in the impeller. The numerical simulation shows that when the speed changed the flow field is similar in the impeller. The performance get from numerical simulation is compared with standard curve.

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