Simulations of 3D Separation in the Diffuser

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amitkumar Shende ◽  
Manoj Verma ◽  
T. K. Vashist ◽  
Joseph Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Deflection Angle ◽  
Quantitative Agreement ◽  
Fully Developed Flow ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Rans Models ◽  
Inlet Length ◽  
Secondary Flow Structure ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Inflow Conditions

Large eddy simulations of an asymmetric diffuser characterized by complex 3-D flow separation for which RANS models provide qualitatively wrong predictions have been performed.. An incompressible, turbulent, fully-developed flow in a rectangular duct (aspect ratio 1:3.33) expands into this diffuser. Two such diffusers were constructed by deflecting a pair of adjacent walls for the experiments in Cherry et al. [1, 2] (2006, 2008) and Buice, C. U. and Eaton, J. K. [3]. Most of our simulations consider Diffuser 1 with wall deflection angles 11.3° and 2.56°. In the experiments, flow begins to separate at the corner formed by the two deflected walls and then spreads so that flow is separated from the wall at the larger deflection angle. In simulations with RANS models, flow separates from the wall with the smaller deflection. It has been possible to obtain solutions with LES where flow separates correctly, off the wall at the larger deflection angle, as in the experiment. The LES finds a qualitatively correct separation, with characteristics in close quantitative agreement (within 5%) with the experimental values for Diffuser 1. The effects of variations in grid aspect ratio, grid refinement, inlet length, number of flow passes, and secondary flow structure upstream of the diffuser on solutions were determined. An LES was carried out for Diffuser 2 (deflection angles of 9° and 4° respectively), applying all lessons learnt in Diffuser 1 studies. It was found that the results for Diffuser 2 are not as quantitatively close to the experimental results as in case of the Diffuser 1, but the discrepancies appear to have a similar origin in some finer aspect of diffuser inflow conditions.

Simulating flow separation from continuous surfaces: routes to overcoming the Reynolds number barrier

2009 ◽  
Vol 367 (1899) ◽  
pp. 2885-2903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Leschziner ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Fabrizio Tessicini
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Wall Layer ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Rans Models ◽  
High Reynolds ◽  
Near Wall

This paper provides a discussion of several aspects of the construction of approaches that combine statistical (Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes, RANS) models with large eddy simulation (LES), with the objective of making LES an economically viable method for predicting complex, high Reynolds number turbulent flows. The first part provides a review of alternative approaches, highlighting their rationale and major elements. Next, two particular methods are introduced in greater detail: one based on coupling near-wall RANS models to the outer LES domain on a single contiguous mesh, and the other involving the application of the RANS and LES procedures on separate zones, the former confined to a thin near-wall layer. Examples for their performance are included for channel flow and, in the case of the zonal strategy, for three separated flows. Finally, a discussion of prospects is given, as viewed from the writer's perspective.

On LES Methods Applied to Seal Geometries

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Tyacke ◽  
Richard Jefferson-Loveday ◽  
Paul Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Error ◽  
Labyrinth Seal ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Final Solution ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Rans Models ◽  
Flow Through

Nine Large Eddy Simulation (LES) methods are used to simulate flow through two labyrinth seal geometries and are compared with a wide range of Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) solutions. These involve one-equation, two-equation and Reynolds Stress RANS models. Also applied are linear and nonlinear pure LES models, hybrid RANS-Numerical-LES (RANS-NLES) and Numerical-LES (NLES). RANS is found to have a maximum error and a scatter of 20%. A similar level of scatter is also found among the same turbulence model implemented in different codes. In a design context, this makes RANS unusable as a final solution. Results show that LES and RANS-NLES is capable of accurately predicting flow behaviour of two seals with a scatter of less than 5%. The complex flow physics gives rise to both laminar and turbulent zones making most LES models inappropriate. Nonetheless, this is found to have minimal tangible results impact. In accord with experimental observations, the ability of LES to find multiple solutions due to solution non-uniqueness is also observed.

Influence of Circumferential Inflow Distortion on the Performance of a Low Speed, High Aspect Ratio Contra Rotating Axial Fan

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chetan Mistry ◽  
A. M. Pradeep
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
High Aspect Ratio ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Total Pressure ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Low Speed ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Design Speed ◽  
Inflow Conditions

The influence of circumferential inflow distorted on the performance and flow behavior of a high aspect ratio, low speed contra rotating fan is reported in this paper. The total pressure at the inlet is artificially distorted by means of 90 deg mesh sector with a porosity of 0.70. The performance of the contra rotating fan was studied under different speed combinations of the two rotors under clean and distorted inflow conditions. Detailed flow analyses were conducted under design and off-design conditions. In order to understand the effect of distortion and its extent, the distortion sector was rotated circumferentially at intervals of 15 deg to cover the entire annulus. Detailed measurements of the total pressure, velocity components, and flow angles were carried out at the inlet of the first rotor, between the two rotors, and at the exit of the second rotor. The study reveals a few interesting aspects on the effect of inflow distortion on the performance of a contra-rotating stage. For the design speed combination and lower rotational speed of rotor-2, a reduction in the overall operating range with a shift of the peak pressure point towards higher mass flow rate, was observed. It is observed that the effect of inflow distortion at the inlet of rotor-1 gets transferred in the direction of rotor-1 rotation and spreads across the entire annulus. The opposite sense of rotation of rotor-2 causes the distortion effect to get transferred in the direction of rotation of rotor-2 with an associated reduction in the total pressure near the hub. It is observed that a higher rotational speed of the second rotor has a beneficial effect on the overall performance due to the strong suction by generated higher rotational speed of rotor-2.

Competitive reactions in the irradiation of anthracene + cyclohexane solutions

1959 ◽  
Vol 249 (1256) ◽  
pp. 51-64 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Intensity ◽  
Quantitative Agreement ◽  
Radical Scavenger ◽  
Organic Systems ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Radiation Induced ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Very High ◽  
Intensity Radiation ◽  
Good Agreement

Anthracene acts as a radical scavenger when present at low concentrations in irradiated hydrocarbons. A study has been made of the effect of radiation intensity and anthracene concentration on G( — A) , the number of anthracene molecules lost per 100 eV of energy absorbed. A theoretical calculation is made of the dependence of G( — A) on radiation intensity 1 and anthracene concentration ( A ), assuming that radiation-induced radicals (R.) are formed at random, and can either disappear by direct combination with one another, or with the anthracene to give RAR or RAAR bridges, or possibly some form of stabilized RA molecules. This theory is in good agreement with the experimental values of G( — A) measured at various low radiation intensities and anthracene concentrations. From the comparison estimates of the reactivity constants are derived. With very high intensity radiation quantitative agreement is less satisfactory, due to the non-steady conditions prevailing in a pulsed beam. The results obtained are compared with previous work on anthracene + hexane and iodine + cyclo hexane mixtures, in which the effect of radiation intensity was not investigated. The results reported here are of interest to the study of reaction kinetics in irradiated organic systems.

Inflow conditions for large-eddy simulations of mixing layers

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 935-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Li ◽  
E. Balaras ◽  
U. Piomelli
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulations ◽  
Mixing Layers ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Inflow Conditions

Current Capabilities of DES and LES for Submarines at Straight Course

2010 ◽  
Vol 54 (03) ◽  
pp. 184-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Alin ◽  
R.E. Bensow ◽  
C. Fureby ◽  
T. Huuva ◽  
U. Svennberg
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Moments ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
First Order ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Actuator Disc ◽  
Rans Models ◽  
Coarse Grids

The flow around an axisymmetric hull, with and without appendages, is investigated using large eddy simulation (LES), detached eddy simulation (DES), and Reynolds averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) models. The main objectives of the study is to investigate the effect of the different simulation methods and to demonstrate the feasibility of using DES and LES on relatively coarse grids for submarine flows, but also to discuss some generic features of submarine hydrodynamics. For this purpose the DARPA Suboff configurations AFF1 (bare hull) and AFF8 (fully appended model) are used. The AFF1 case is interesting because it is highly demanding, in particular for LES and DES, due to the long midship section on which the boundary layer is developed. The AFF8 case represents the complex flow around a fully appended submarine with sail and aft rudders. An actuator disc model is used to emulate some of the effects of the propulsor for one of the AFF8 cases studied. Results for the AFF8 model are thus presented for both "towed" and "self-propelled" conditions, where as for the bare hull, only a "towed" condition is considered. For the AFF1 and the "towed" AFF8 cases experimental data are available for comparison, and the results from both configurations show that all methods give good results for first-order statistical moments although LES gives a better representation of structures and second-order statistical moments in the complex flow in the AFF8 case.

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