An Investigation of Methane Combustion in a Rectangular Shaped Meso Chamber

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbub Ahmed ◽  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Scott McKay ◽  
Vivek Shirsat ◽  
Jobaidur Khan
Keyword(s):  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Methane Combustion ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Flamelet Model ◽  
Power Generators ◽  
Rich Condition ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Finite Volume Approach ◽  
Power Densities

Hydrocarbon-based miniature power generators are promising any many application since hydrocarbon based fuels have higher power densities compared to conventional lithium batteries. A 40mm long meso-combustor of two different configurations, two-inlet and three-inlet, were used to investigate the combustion of methane in the meso-chamber. A non-premixed combustion of methane and oxygen was simulated numerically using a steady laminar flamelet model. The mesh generation and the CFD simulation were performed using ANSYS FLUENT software. A a finite volume approach was used for the simulation. The fuel-oxidizer mixing, thermal behavior and fuel burning efficiency were studied. An adequate mixing that supports the combustion was observed in certain locations. The exhaust gas was analyzed experimentally. The temperature distributions were also observed to predict the flame locations. According to the numerical analysis it was apparent that the flame would be anchored in the well mixed regions of the chamber the flames were found to be attached in two distinct locations. One in the upstream zone and the other one in the downstream zone. Another important finding was that the fuel lean condition produced higher efficiency than the fuel rich condition.

scholarly journals Thermal Diffusion Performance of a Diffuser by various Guide Vanes configurations

2018 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 03018
Author(s):  
Aja O. Chikere ◽  
Hussain H. Al-Kayiem ◽  
Zainal Ambri A. Karim
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Bench Mark ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Guide Vanes ◽  
Pressure Losses ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Thermal Diffuser ◽  
Crosssectional Area ◽  
Large Diffusion

The use of vane-less diffuser with large diffusion angle has shown a setback in the diffusion process of high temperature working fluids. The hot gas flow was characterized as a jet-like flow. This paper presents problem, encountered practically, using a vane-less diffuser with large diffusion angle and how the problem is solved by CFD simulation. The investigated thermal diffuser has a length of 0.3 m, an inlet to outlet crosssectional area ratio of 1:25 and diffusion angle of 115.44o. To resolve the jet-like flow problem and poor distribution of the flow temperature at the diffuser outlet, the study suggested the use of guide-vanes into the diffuser. The study employed CFD simulation by ANSYS-FLUENT software to analyze the flow and thermal process in the diffuser. Three different shapes of guide vanes; block-shaped, oval-shaped and airfoil-shaped were considered in this study and at different vanes diffusion angles, as well as vane-less case, which was adopted as the bench mark case. The simulation results of the velocity, temperature and pressure at the diffuser outlet were compared for all cases. It was found that the guide vanes with symmetrical airfoil profile provided the best performance with most uniform distribution at the outlet of the diffuser. Also, the airfoil-shaped guide vanes resulted in lower pressure losses compared to the block-shaped and oval-shaped guide vanes. According to the analysis results, the diffuser was redesigned to improve the diffusion and temperature distribution across the diffuser outlet.

Numerical Simulation of Formation of Melt Jets in Melt-Coolant Interactions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Contreras-Serna ◽  
Arturo Schiaffino ◽  
V. M. Krushnarao Kotteda ◽  
Alejandro J. García-Cuéllar ◽  
Vinod Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Vapor Film ◽  
Metal System ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Liquid Metal System ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Neural Network Algorithm ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Hot Melt

Fragmentation of molten metal droplets is an important process in steam explosions caused by melt-coolant interactions. Ciccarelli and Frost (1994) found the formation of melt jets (or spikes) in hot melt drops immersed in water. In order to gain insight into this mechanism, they carried out experiments where melt jets were formed in a stratified water/liquid metal system with local generation of high-pressure vapor at the interface. This paper is dedicated to investigating how melt jets are formed in this mechanism when a stratified water/liquid metal system is analyzed. Also, a study of the most significant parameters in this process is performed. A 2D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is carried out using ANSYS Fluent software to study these phenomena by having water above hot liquid metal, a vapor film in between and a pressure pulse in the vapor film. The results show that the larger the pressure or density, the greater the melt jet length. In order to confirm this, deep neural network algorithm created by TensorFlow library was implemented to facilitate the understanding of the studied phenomena. The formation of melt jets observed in Ciccarelli and Frost’s experiments is also observed in current simulation.

scholarly journals Determining Position of the Evaporator in a Smart Classroom Concept Using CFD Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Rosyida Permatasari ◽  
Muhammad Alwan Ridhoarto ◽  
Sally Cahyati ◽  
Martinus Bambang Susetyarto
Keyword(s):  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Temperature Limit ◽  
The South ◽  
Airflow Velocity ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
The North ◽  
South Wall ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Cfd Method ◽  
North Wall

Various, different evaporator placements in a room have produced different airflow patterns, temperature distribution, and airflow velocities. In this study, the average room temperature and airflow velocity measured at 27 points of the CFD simulation for 4 positions of the planned evaporator placements were compared to determine the most ideal position based on the comfortable temperature and the maximum airflow velocity pursuant to the SNI 03-6572-2001 recommendation. On Position 1, two evaporators were given to the west wall. Position 2, two evaporators were placed on the south wall. On Position 3, two evaporators were given to the north wall. Moreover, on Position 4, two evaporators were placed opposite to each other where an evaporator was placed on the south wall, and the other evaporator was placed on the north wall. An ANSYS Fluent software was employed to make the CFD simulation. Based on the results of the study, it was found out that Position 2 was the most ideal evaporator placement position since it met the comfortable temperature limit and has the highest number of airflow velocity points meeting the recommended maximum airflow velocity pursuant to the SNI 03-6572-2001 recommendation.

scholarly journals Combined sewer overflow chamber analysis based on CFD modelling.

2021 ◽  
Vol 1209 (1) ◽  
pp. 012019
Author(s):  
J Hrudka ◽  
M Šutúš ◽  
M Csóka ◽  
A Raczková ◽  
I Škultétyová
Keyword(s):  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Combined Sewer Overflow ◽  
Cfd Modelling ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Structural Modifications ◽  
Combined Sewer ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Sewer Overflow ◽  
The Individual

Abstract The paper deals with CFD simulation of a real combined sewer overflow chamber using Ansys fluent software. Simulations are created for various structural modifications. Within the results, the hydraulic parameters of the individual are evaluated with a proposal for optimal operation of the given relief chamber.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis between methane and hydrogen regarding ignition and combustion in diffusive mode

2021 ◽  
Vol 327 ◽  
pp. 01001
Author(s):  
Lucian Mihăescu ◽  
Dorin Stanciu ◽  
Gheorghe Lăzăroiu ◽  
Ionel Pîșă ◽  
Gabriel Negreanu
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Numerical Modelling ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Methane Combustion ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Gas Jets ◽  
Combustible Gas ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Burner Design ◽  
Ignition And Combustion

The hydrogen is expected to become the energy vector of the future. If for environmental protection this concept it is obvious, the data for the design of hydrogen combustion facilities are still insufficient. This paper discusses the fundamental actions related to the design of a hydrogen burner. Numerical modelling researches using the Ansys-Fluent software has shown the link between the flow velocity in combustible gas jets together with the required air and the combustion rates. Combustion models (both analytical and numerical) allowed finding the optimal ratios between the two specified velocities (combustion and flow) compared to those for methane combustion, correlated also with the classical directions and recommendations for the burner design.

An Investigation of the Effect of interrupted fin arrangements on the Thermal Performance of a Heat Sink under a Free Convection Condition

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Abbas Jassem Jubear ◽  
Ali Hameed Abd
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Natural Convection ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Heat Sink ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Steady State Heat ◽  
Steady State Heat Transfer

The heat sink with vertically rectangular interrupted fins was investigated numerically in a natural convection field, with steady-state heat transfer. A numerical study has been conducted using ANSYS Fluent software (R16.1) in order to develop a 3-D numerical model.  The dimensions of the fins are (305 mm length, 100 mm width, 17 mm height, and 9.5 mm space between fins. The number of fins used on the surface is eight. In this study, the heat input was used as follows: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 watts. This study focused on interrupted rectangular fins with a different arrangement and angle of the fins. Results show that the addition of interruption in fins in various arrangements will improve the thermal performance of the heat sink, and through the results, a better interruption rate as an equation can be obtained.

scholarly journals The study of the numerical diffusion in computational calculation

2020 ◽  
Vol 310 ◽  
pp. 00039
Author(s):  
Kamila Kotrasova ◽  
Vladimira Michalcova
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Differential Equation ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Continuity Equation ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Flow Process ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Numerical Diffusion ◽  
Mesh Density ◽  
Computational Calculation

The numerical simulation of flow process and heat transfer phenomena demands the solution of continuous differential equation and energy-conservation equations coupled with the continuity equation. The choosing of computation parameters in numerical simulation of computation domain have influence on accuracy of obtained results. The choose parameters, as mesh density, mesh type and computation procedures, for the numerical diffusion of computation domain were analysed and compared. The CFD simulation in ANSYS – Fluent was used for numerical simulation of 3D stational temperature flow of the computation domain.

Research on the Impacts of Screw Speed on All-Metal Screw Pump

2014 ◽  
Vol 703 ◽  
pp. 425-429
Author(s):  
Jun Fei Wu ◽  
Zhi Li ◽  
Fan Guo Meng ◽  
Ben Liang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Model ◽  
Constraint Condition ◽  
3D Flow ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Screw Pump ◽  
Single Screw ◽  
Dynamic Mesh Technique ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Mesh Technique

Compared with traditional screw pump,all-metal screw pump have more advantages in the oil extraction. In this paper, all-metal single screw pump's geometric model was made by PROE software; then the dynamic mesh technique was applied to mesh the model and constraint condition was applied in the ANSYS-FLUENT software. 3D flow field was numerical analyzed In that software, the impacts of screw speed on volume flow and volumetric efficiency were concluded, the conclusion can offer some valuable guidances to the all-metal single screw pump's design.

Investigation of Mathematical Model of Turbulent Flow for Marine Propeller

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilima C. Joshi ◽  
Ayaz J. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Modern Technology ◽  
Hydrodynamic Performance ◽  
Marine Propeller ◽  
Turbulent Model ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Flow Phenomena ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Effective Design ◽  
Mathematical And Numerical Modeling

ost of the flow phenomena important to modern technology involve turbulence. Propellers generally operate in the very complex flow field that may be highly turbulent and spatially non-uniform. Propeller skew is the single most effective design parameter which has significant influence on reducing propeller induced vibration. Up to date applications of propeller skew does not has a specified criteria for any turbulent model. This paper deals with the model which explains the effect of propeller skewness on hydrodynamic performance related to study of turbulent model via mathematical and numerical modeling. The simulation work is carried out using ANSYS-FLUENT software.

Influence of Thermal Plume on Particle Inhalability of a Lying Mannequin in a Room

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Habibi ◽  
Mohsen Heidary ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Tavakol ◽  
Goodarz Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory System ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Thermal Plume ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Thermal Plumes ◽  
Micro Particles ◽  
Upward Direction ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Turbulence Dispersion ◽  
Aspiration Efficiency

Abstract In this study, the dispersion and deposition of particles in the respiratory system attached to a mannequin lying down inside a room were investigated numerically. The respiratory system model was prepared by processing the CT scan images of a volunteer and was attached to a mannequin lying in the middle of a room. The flow field around the mannequin and effects of the thermal plume on the particle aspiration by the mannequin model was simulated using the Ansys-Fluent software. The aspiration efficiency of spherical particles in the airway was studied with the Lagrangian particle trajectory analysis, including the turbulence dispersion effects. For validation of numerical simulations, the aspiration efficiency of the particles obtained from the numerical solution was compared with the case of a standing mannequin. The results are presented for two different modes with upward and downward thermal plumes. For the first mode, due to the strong effect of the thermal plume in the upward direction, the aspiration efficiency of midrange particles increases. However, the aspiration efficiency of large micro-particles decreases for the first mode. For the second mode, with the downward thermal plume, the aspiration efficiency of small micro-particles increases significantly.

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