Flow Characteristics of Micro Diffuser/Nozzles for a Valveless Micropump

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyoung Jeong ◽  
Donghwan Kim ◽  
Hyun Keun Kim ◽  
Nahmkeon Hur
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Pump Mode ◽  
Taper Angle ◽  
Optimal Value ◽  
Middle Chamber ◽  
Throat Width ◽  
Supply Mode ◽  
Chamber Size

In this study, the flow characteristics have been experimentally investigated for various shapes of the diffuser/nozzles, and the results are compared with the numerical simulation. Three chambers (inlet, exit, and middle) and two identical diffuser/nozzles are fabricated on a silicon wafer. The inlet and middle chamber is connected by one diffuser/nozzle; and the middle and exit chamber is connected by another diffuser/nozzle. The experiments are performed in a pump mode in which pressure is applied to the middle chamber and a supply mode in which pressure is supplied to the inlet and exit chamber. The net flow rate is determined by the flow difference between the pump and supply mode. The important parameters considered in this study are the throat width (30–12μm) and the taper angle (3.15–25.2°). For the taper angle and the throat width, it is found that there exists an optimum at which the net flow rate is the greatest. The optimal taper angle is in the range of 10–20° for all the pressure differences; and the throat width indicates an optimal value near 90μm for the case of 35kPa pressure difference. This tendency has been verified by the numerical simulation. From the numerical simulation, it is also found that the net flow rate is influenced by the size of the middle chamber. With decreasing chamber size, the net flow rate is reduced because of the interference between two streams flowing into the middle chamber.

Numerical Simulation and Optimal Design Investigation on Air Duct of Floor Standing Air-Conditioner

2011 ◽  
Vol 308-310 ◽  
pp. 563-567
Author(s):  
Zhong Min Wan ◽  
Zu Yi Zheng ◽  
Huan Xin Chen ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Ting Xiang Jin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristic ◽  
Volume Flow Rate ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Volume Flow ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Air Conditioner ◽  
Duct Flow

According to the structural characteristics of floor standing air-conditioner，three dimensional numerical model of air duct system for a certain floor standing air-conditioner is developed to simulate aerodynamic characteristic of the air duct. Flow characteristics and deficiency of air duct for original floor standing air-conditioner are analyzed, and the optimal schemes of air duct are raised and numerical simulation has been carried on to obtain aerodynamic characteristic of the new air duct. The numerical results show that the volume flow rate of air-conditioner with new air duct is increased by 6.1%. The experimental results of air-conditioner with new air duct show the volume flow rate of new air duct is promoted by 5.6% at the same approximate noise level. The numerical results agree well with the previous experiment.

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.

Study on the prediction method and the flow characteristics of gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns in the suction chamber

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlei Shao ◽  
Ning Bao ◽  
Sheng Wang ◽  
Jianfeng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Flow Patterns ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a prediction method of gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns and reveal the flow characteristics in the suction chamber of a centrifugal pump. Design/methodology/approach A transparent model pump was experimentally studied, and the gas-liquid two-phase flow in the pump was numerically simulated based on the Eulerian–Eulerian heterogeneous flow model. The numerical simulation method was verified from three aspects: the flow pattern in the suction chamber, the gas spiral length and the external characteristics of the pump. The two-phase flow in the suction chamber was studied in detail by using the numerical simulation method. Findings There are up to eight flow patterns in the suction chamber. However, at a certain rotational speed, only six flow patterns are observed at the most. At some rotational speeds, only four flow patterns appear. The gas spiral length has little relationship with the gas flow rate. It decreases with the increase of the liquid flow rate and increases with the increase of the rotational speed. The spiral flow greatly increases the turbulence intensity in the suction chamber. Originality/value A method for predicting the flow pattern was proposed. Eight flow patterns in the suction chamber were identified. The mechanism of gas-liquid two-phase flow in the suction chamber was revealed. The research results have reference values for the stable operation of two-phase flow pumps and the optimization of suction chambers.

The Numerical Simulation of Flow Characteristics in T-Type Pipe

2012 ◽  
Vol 542-543 ◽  
pp. 1079-1082
Author(s):  
Yu Qin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mass Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Heating Furnaces ◽  
Fluent Simulation ◽  
Distribution Uniformity

The manifolds are flow distribution devices commonly used in the heating furnaces, heat exchangers, reactors, boilers, and so on. The flow distribution uniformity in the manifolds, to a large extent, decides the operation safety and economy of these devices. Manifolds are consisted of a number of T-type pipes, the flow characteristics in the T-type pipe takes an important role in the flow distribution non-uniformity of manifolds, so flow characteristics in T-type pipes were systematically researched and analyzed by the Fluent simulation software in this paper, exploring the influencing factors such as the inlet mass flow rate on flow distribution non-uniformity, and providing some measures to improve the flow distribution uniformity.

Numerical Simulation of Quenchant Flow Characteristics in Large Quench Tank

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 1372-1376
Author(s):  
Hui Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Inner Core ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Inner Surface ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique is employed to predict the flow of quenchant in a large quench tank. The characteristics of flow field in the existing quench tank are investigated, and the major deficiency occurred in the tank structure design is analyzed. Two different schemes for improving the tank structure design are brought forward, and further numerical simulations are carried out. Results show that the non-uniform flow field is generated throughout the quenching zone in the existing large quench tank. There is clear difference in flow rate in the regions near the inner surface of workpiece and the outer, which may cause the workpiece distortion and even cracking. Reduction in ring pipe intermediate diameter can not obviously enhance the uniformity of flow field in the quench tank. By adding an inner core in the center zone of the tank, the flow rate in the region near the inner surface of workpiece can be increased effectively, and the flow rate difference found in the quenching zone reduced significantly, which are beneficial to guarantee the quenching quality of workpiece.

scholarly journals In vitro testing of explanted shunt valves in hydrocephalic patients with suspected valve malfunction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Bettag ◽  
Christian von der Brelie ◽  
Florian Baptist Freimann ◽  
Ulrich-Wilhelm Thomale ◽  
Veit Rohde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Obstructive Hydrocephalus ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Programmable Valve ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Valve Malfunction

AbstractDiagnosis of symptomatic valve malfunction in hydrocephalic patients treated with VP-Shunt (VPS) might be difficult. Clinical symptoms such as headache or nausea are nonspecific, hence cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) over- or underdrainage can only be suspected but not proven. Knowledge concerning valve malfunction is still limited. We aim to provide data on the flow characteristics of explanted shunt valves in patients with suspected valve malfunction. An in vitro shunt laboratory setup was used to analyze the explanted valves under conditions similar to those in an implanted VPS. The differential pressure (DP) of the valve was adjusted stepwise to 20, 10, 6, and 4 cmH2O. The flow rate of the explanted and the regular flow rate of an identical reference valve were evaluated at the respective DPs. Twelve valves of different types (Codman CertasPlus valve n = 3, Miethke Shuntassistant valve n = 4, Codman Hakim programmable valve n = 3, DP component of Miethke proGAV 2.0 valve n = 2) from eight hydrocephalic patients (four male), in whom valve malfunction was assumed between 2016 and 2017, were replaced with a new valve. Four patients suffered from idiopathic normal pressure (iNPH), three patients from malresorptive and one patient from obstructive hydrocephalus. Post-hoc analysis revealed a significant difference (p < 0.001) of the flow rate between each explanted valve and their corresponding reference valve, at each DP. In all patients, significant alterations of flow rates were demonstrated, verifying a valve malfunction, which could not be objectified by the diagnostic tools used in the clinical routine. In cases with obscure clinical VPS insufficiency, valve deficiency should be considered.

Investigation of suction flow characteristic in the inertance hydraulic converters for efficiency improvement

2021 ◽  
pp. 095965182110248
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Chen ◽  
Yuchuan Zhu ◽  
Travis Wiens ◽  
Doug Bitner ◽  
Minghao Tai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Characteristic ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Check Valve ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Suction Flow

The inertance hydraulic converter relies on fluid inertance to modulate flow or pressure and is considered to be a competitive alternative to the conventional proportional hydraulic system due to its potential advantage in efficiency. As the quantification of fluid inertance, the suction flow characteristic is the crucial performance indicator for efficiency improvement. To explore the discrepancy between the passive inertance hydraulic converter featured by the check valve and the active inertance hydraulic converter driven by an equivalent 2/3 way fast switching valve in regard to suction flow characteristics, analytical models of the inertance hydraulic converters were established in MATLAB/Simulink. The validated models of the respective suction components were incorporated in the overall analytical models and their suction flow characteristics were theoretically and experimentally discussed. The analytical predictions and experimental measurements for the current configurations indicated that the active inertance hydraulic converter yields a larger transient suction flow rate than that of the passive inertance hydraulic converter due to the difference of the respective suction components. The suction flow characteristic can be modulated using the supply pressure and duty cycle, which was confirmed by experimental measurements. In addition, the suction flow characteristics are heavily affected by the resistance of the suction flow passage and switching frequency. There is a compromise between the resistance and switching frequency for inertance hydraulic converters to achieve large suction flow rate.

scholarly journals Investigation on influences of loose gas on gas-solid flows in a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) reactor using full-loop numerical simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengju Huo ◽  
Xiaohong Li ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Haiying Qi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Circulation Rate ◽  
Solid Mass ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
Mass Circulation

AbstractThe influences of loose gas on gas-solid flows in a large-scale circulating fluidized bed (CFB) gasification reactor were investigated using full-loop numerical simulation. The two-fluid model was coupled with the QC-energy minimization in multi-scale theory (EMMS) gas-solid drag model to simulate the fluidization in the CFB reactor. Effects of the loose gas flow rate, Q, on the solid mass circulation rate and the cyclone separation efficiency were analyzed. The study found different effects depending on Q: First, the particles in the loop seal and the standpipe tended to become more densely packed with decreasing loose gas flow rate, leading to the reduction in the overall circulation rate. The minimum Q that can affect the solid mass circulation rate is about 2.5% of the fluidized gas flow rate. Second, the sealing gas capability of the particles is enhanced as the loose gas flow rate decreases, which reduces the gas leakage into the cyclones and improves their separation efficiency. The best loose gas flow rates are equal to 2.5% of the fluidized gas flow rate at the various supply positions. In addition, the cyclone separation efficiency is correlated with the gas leakage to predict the separation efficiency during industrial operation.

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