Flow Characteristics of Water Jets Discharging From Rectangular and Elliptical Injectors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Jaberi ◽  
Mehran Tadjfar
Keyword(s):  
Weber Number ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Jet Flows ◽  
Reference Case ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water Jets ◽  
Switching Phenomenon ◽  
Axis Switching

The flow and breakup characteristics of water jets issuing from rectangular and elliptical injectors into still atmosphere were experimentally compared. Injectors were of the same cross-sectional area and a circular injector was also employed as the reference case. Digital images taken by a diffused backlight technique were processed to extract the main characteristics of the jet column at different jet velocities. The measurements were carried out for mass flow rates varying from 2 L/h to 120 L/h with small enough steps at low speeds to capture Rayleigh regime. Aside from the qualitative description of the jet flows, stability curve was plotted to make a comparison between different jets. The comparison revealed that the ellipse jet is the first one to reach the critical Weber number, while the circular jet remains laminar at higher velocities than the other two jets. Moreover, axis-switching phenomenon was carefully studied as the common characteristic of rectangular and elliptical jets. The wavelength and maximum amplitude of axis-switching were measured at different flow conditions and the results were compared. Though the axis-switching wavelength of both jets demonstrated a linear increment with Weber number, the rectangular jet was found to increase with a higher slope. Furthermore, the non-dimensional maximum amplitude of axis-switching showed an approximate behavior.

Comparative study on interfacial oscillations of rectangular and elliptical liquid jets

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (7) ◽  
pp. 1272-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Jaberi ◽  
Mehran Tadjfar
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Weber Number ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Nozzle Geometry ◽  
Liquid Jets ◽  
High Speed Photography ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Water Jets ◽  
Switching Phenomenon ◽  
Axis Switching

The instability characteristics and flow structures of water jets injected from rectangular and elliptical nozzles with aspect ratios varying from 2 to 6 were experimentally studied and compared. Shadowgraph technique was employed for flow visualization, and structures on the liquid jet surface were captured using high speed photography. It was found that disturbances originating from the nozzle geometry initially perturbed the liquid column, and then, at high jet velocities, disturbances generated within the flow dominated the jet surface. It was also found that rectangular nozzles introduced more disturbances into the flow than the elliptical ones. The characteristic parameters of axis-switching phenomenon including wavelength, frequency, and amplitude were measured and compared. Axis-switching wavelength was found to increase linearly with Weber number. Also, the wavelengths of rectangular jets were longer than the elliptical jets. Further, the frequency of axis-switching was shown to be reduced with increase of both Weber number and aspect ratio. It was observed that the axis-switching amplitude increased monotonically, reached a peak, and then decreased gradually. It was also found that the axis-switching amplitude varied with Weber number. At lower values of Weber number, the rectangular nozzles had higher amplitude than the elliptical nozzles. However, at higher values of Weber number, this relation was reversed, and the elliptical nozzles had the higher axis-switching amplitudes. This reversal Weber number decreased with the orifice aspect ratio. The reversal Weber number for aspect ratio of 4 was about 289, and it had decreased to 144 for the aspect ratio of 6.

Axis-Switching Behavior of Liquid Jets Issued from Non-Circular Nozzles Under Low-Intermediate Pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-378
Author(s):  
Lin Hua ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Yue Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Deformation Process ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
High Speed Photography ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Intermediate Pressure ◽  
Water Jets ◽  
Switching Phenomenon ◽  
Circular Jets ◽  
Axis Switching

HighlightsThe flow behavior of water jets discharged from different orifices was investigated.High-speed photography (HSP) was used to obtain surface structures and spread characteristics of water jets.The deformation process in axis switching related to the corner vortices effect of non-circular jets was researched by numerical simulation.The axis switching of non-circular jets enhances entrainment ability of the jet.ABSTRACT. Low-intermediate pressure sprinkler irrigation systems are important research topics in the field of water-saving irrigation. Non-circular nozzles improve spray uniformity at lower pressures and are key components of sprinkler irrigation systems. In this article, the behavior of discharged water jets from nozzles with circular, square, and equilateral triangular orifices designed with the same flow rate was investigated. High-speed photography (HSP) was used to capture jet characteristics in the near field (z<20D). The largest spread angle was obtained for the square jet, which was on average 37% larger than that of the circular jet. In addition, numerical simulations were performed to analyze the axis-switching process using the large-eddy simulation (LES) method and the coupled level-set and volume of fluid (CLSVOF) method. The axis-switching phenomenon was observed in non-circular jets, in which surrounding air mixed with the jet and promoted the formation of thin diaphragm structures. The deformation process that occurs in axis switching is described according to the simulated vorticity and velocity fields. The research results suggest the axis-switching phenomenon is induced by corner vortex motions produced by the polygonal orifice, which accelerate the decay of the axial velocity and increase the jet entrainment rate. Thus, the effect of corner vortices should be considered in the design of polygonal nozzles. Keywords: Axis switching, High-speed photography, Liquid jet, Low-intermediate pressure sprinkler irrigation, Non-circular nozzle, Numerical simulation.

Cardiovascular Responses to Muscle Stretching: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewan Thomas ◽  
Marianna Bellafiore ◽  
Ambra Gentile ◽  
Antonio Paoli ◽  
Antonio Palma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Vascular Function ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Cardiovascular Responses ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quantitative Synthesis

AbstractThe aim of this study will be to review the current body of literature to understand the effects of stretching on the responses of the cardiovascular system. A literature search was performed using the following databases: Scopus, NLM Pubmed and ScienceDirect. Studies regarding the effects of stretching on responses of the cardiovascular system were investigated. Outcomes regarded heart rate(HR), blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWV of which baPWV for brachial-ankle and cfPWV for carotid-femoral waveforms), heart rate variability and endothelial vascular function. Subsequently, the effects of each outcome were quantitatively synthetized using meta-analytic synthesis with random-effect models. A total of 16 studies were considered eligible and included in the quantitative synthesis. Groups were also stratified according to cross-sectional or longitudinal stretching interventions. Quality assessment through the NHLBI tools observed a “fair-to-good” quality of the studies. The meta-analytic synthesis showed a significant effect of d=0.38 concerning HR, d=2.04 regarding baPWV and d=0.46 for cfPWV. Stretching significantly reduces arterial stiffness and HR. The qualitative description of the studies was also supported by the meta-analytic synthesis. No adverse effects were reported, after stretching, in patients affected by cardiovascular disease on blood pressure. There is a lack of studies regarding vascular adaptations to stretching.

scholarly journals Bayesian Optimization Design of Inlet Volute for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Radial-Flow Turbine

Machines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Chao Bian ◽  
Shaojie Zhang ◽  
Jinguang Yang ◽  
Haitao Liu ◽  
Feng Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Radial Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Bayesian Optimization ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pressure Loss Coefficient ◽  
Flow Capacity ◽  
Cycle Efficiency ◽  
Total Pressure Loss Coefficient

The radial-flow turbine, a key component of the supercritical CO2 (S-CO2) Brayton cycle, has a significant impact on the cycle efficiency. The inlet volute is an important flow component that introduces working fluid into the centripetal turbine. In-depth research on it will help improve the performance of the turbine and the entire cycle. This article aims to improve the volute flow capacity by optimizing the cross-sectional geometry of the volute, thereby improving the volute performance, both at design and non-design points. The Gaussian process surrogate model based parameter sensitivity analysis is first conducted, and then the optimization process is implemented by Bayesian optimization (BO) wherein the acquisition function is used to query optimal design. The results show that the optimized volute has better and more uniform flow characteristics at design and non-design points. It has a smoother off-design conditions performance curve. The total pressure loss coefficient at the design point of the optimized volute is reduced by 33.26%, and the flow deformation is reduced by 54.55%.

scholarly journals Performance and Exit Flow Characteristics of Mixed-Flow Turbines

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Arcoumanis ◽  
R. F. Martinez-Botas ◽  
J. M. Nouri ◽  
C. C. Su
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Velocity Ratio ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Mixed Flow ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flow Angle ◽  
Turbine Efficiency ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Inlet Angle

The performance and exit flow characteristics of two mixed-flow turbines have been investigated under steady-state conditions. The two rotors differ mainly in their inlet angle geometry, one has a nominal constant incidence (rotor B) and the other has a constant blade angle (rotor C), but also in the number of blades. The results showed that the overall peak efficiency of rotor C is higher than that of rotor B. Two different volutes were also used for the tests, differing in their cross-sectional area, which confirm that the new larger area volute turbine has a higher efficiency than the old one, particularly at lower speeds, and a fairly uniform variation with velocity ratio.The flow exiting the blades has been quantified by laser Doppler velocimetry. A difference in the exit flow velocity for rotors B and C with the new volute was observed which is expected given their variation in geometry and performance. The tangential velocities near the shroud resemble a forced vortex flow structure, while a uniform tangential velocity component was measured near the hub. The exit flow angles for both rotor cases decreased rapidly from the shroud to a minimum value in the annular core region before increasing gradually towards the hub. In addition, the exit flow angles with both rotors were reduced with increasing rotational speeds. The magnitude of the absolute flow angle was reduced in the case of rotor C, which may explain the improved steady state performance with this rotor. The results also revealed a correlation between the exit flow angle and the performance of the turbines; a reduction in flow angle resulted in an increase in the overall turbine efficiency.

Flow Characteristics of Pulsating Flow Obstructed by an Array of Square Rods

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Murata ◽  
Ken-ichi Sawada ◽  
Michiyuki Kobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Pulsating Flow ◽  
Pulsation Period ◽  
Simulation Code ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gradient Parameter ◽  
Streamwise Pressure Gradient ◽  
Time Variations ◽  
Visualization Experiments

Abstract A series of flow visualization experiments of pulsating flow obstructed by an array of square rods was carried out to investigate its characteristics. When the pulsation is absent, Karman vortices shed periodically from each rod. When the pulsation period is relatively long compared with the shedding period and its amplitude is large, the flow is stabilized during the accelerating phase and, during the decelarating phase, the flow is destabilized and Karman vortices break down. When the pulsation period is shorter than shedding period and its amplitude is large, the flow pulsation controls the generation and breakdown of the Karman vortices. A numerical simulation code was developed and compared with the experimental results. When the pressure gradient parameter of the code is changed sinusoidally with time, computed results become the pulsating flow. Time variations of the streamwise pressure gradient and cross-sectional averaged velocity show similarity between the experimental and computed results.

Global Coagulation Assays in Transgender Women on Oral and Transdermal Estradiol Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (7) ◽  
pp. e2369-e2377
Author(s):  
Hui Yin Lim ◽  
Shalem Y Leemaqz ◽  
Niloufar Torkamani ◽  
Mathis Grossmann ◽  
Jeffrey D Zajac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thrombin Generation ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Platelet Poor Plasma ◽  
Coagulation Assays ◽  
Coagulation Tests ◽  
Transdermal Estradiol ◽  
Fibrinolytic Potential ◽  
General Community

Abstract Context The thrombotic effects of estradiol therapy in transgender women are unclear. Global coagulation assays (GCA) may be better measures of hemostatic function compared with standard coagulation tests. Objective To assess the GCA profiles of transgender women in comparison to cisgender controls and to compare how GCA differ between routes of estradiol therapy in transgender women. Design Cross-sectional case-control study. Setting General community. Participants Transgender women, cisgender male and cisgender female controls. Main outcome measures Citrated blood samples were analyzed for (i) whole blood thromboelastography (TEG®5000), (ii) platelet-poor plasma thrombin generation (calibrated automated thrombogram); and (iii) platelet-poor plasma fibrin generation (overall hemostatic potential assay). Mean difference (95% confidence intervals) between groups are presented. Results Twenty-six transgender women (16 oral estradiol, 10 transdermal estradiol) were compared with 98 cisgender women and 55 cisgender men. There were no differences in serum estradiol concentration (P = 0.929) and duration of therapy (P = 0.496) between formulations. Transgender women demonstrated hypercoagulable parameters on both thromboelastography (maximum amplitude + 6.94 mm (3.55, 10.33); P < 0.001) and thrombin generation (endogenous thrombin potential + 192.62 nM.min (38.33, 326.91); P = 0.009; peak thrombin + 38.10 nM (2.27, 73.94); P = 0.034) but had increased overall fibrinolytic potential (+4.89% (0.52, 9.25); P = 0.024) compared with cisgender men. No significant changes were observed relative to cisgender women. Route of estradiol delivery or duration of use did not influence the GCA parameters. Conclusion Transgender women on estradiol therapy demonstrated hypercoagulable GCA parameters compared with cisgender men with a shift towards cisgender female parameters. Route of estradiol delivery did not influence the GCA parameters.

Matching Optimization of Impeller and Volute for Double-Channel with Double-Suction Pump

2014 ◽  
Vol 904 ◽  
pp. 311-314
Author(s):  
Bao Jie Luo ◽  
Lin Long Song ◽  
Pan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suction Pump ◽  
Uniform Distributions ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Tongue Position ◽  
Frequency Components ◽  
Suspended Matters ◽  
Double Channel

In order to study the matching optimization of the impeller and volute as well as the flow characteristics of double-channel with double-suction pump ,this paper based on CFD performance prediction method uses the same impeller to match the volute with different base diameters, guaranteeing the volute inlet width, flow cross-sectional area, and tongue position unchanged .The calculation results show that scheme A with the largest volute base diameter can not only achieve the excellent energy characteristics and the velocity-pressure uniform distributions, but also the exchange of the fluid energy is more sufficient in the volute. On one hand, a large clearance can not only make the movement interference intensity weaken between the impeller and volute, but also can decrease the high frequency components of the pressure pulsations .On the other hand, the big gap can maximum exert the pump effects to convey liquids containing solid suspended particles as well as the fibrous suspended matters. The research can not only provide some references to further study on matching optimization of the impeller and volute but also can contribute to the hydraulic design of the impeller and volute.

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