Design Analysis of the Volumatic: A CFD and Experimental Study

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Jalili ◽  
Mayur K. Patel ◽  
Christopher Bailey ◽  
Steve Begg ◽  
Henk Versteeg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Laser Doppler Anemometry ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Initial Part ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Visualization Techniques

The aim of this paper has been to describe the novel approach adopted in studying the flow field within the Volumatic. In this study a combination of engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and Flow visualization techniques have been employed. The initial part of the study involved the use of CFD in modelling the drug entering the Volumatic. The CFD model was then validated against measurements made using LDA. The agreement obtained was very good; this was particularly encouraging as the CFD analysis was carried out some six months prior to the experimental study.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Seabed Stability and Scour Control Around Subsea Gravity Protection Structures

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. S. Whitehouse ◽  
Carlos Lam ◽  
Stephen Richardson ◽  
Peter Keel
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
North Sea ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Study Application

Results from an advanced 3-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model have proven to form an effective basis on which to design stable and scour resistant subsea structures in areas of seabed which are prone to scouring. A case study application from the UK sector of the southern North Sea is presented to demonstrate the benefits of the CFD analysis.

CFD Analysis of Reversed Installation on Flow Measurements by a Plate Orifice

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dezhi Zheng ◽  
Haibo Ma ◽  
Armin K. Silaen ◽  
Chenn Q. Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Orifice Plate ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Flow Measurements ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Abstract The accidental reversal installation of an orifice plate could occur during maintenance operations and a long time may have elapsed before being noticed. The reversal installation can result in a significant mismeasurement of flow in a pipe. In the paper, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model has been developed to simulate the pressure and velocity distribution in a pipe with the correct and the reversed installation of an orifice plate. The results shown that there is a significant difference between the correct and reversed installation in terms of pressure. Using the CFD pressure drop results for flows in both installations, an estimate correlation between those installations was found. This result provides the method to solve the issue about the accidental reversal of an orifice plate using a correction factor.

scholarly journals A Ducted Photovoltaic Façade Unit with Buoyancy Cooling: Part I Experiment

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdel Rahman Elbakheit
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Incident Radiation ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Module Efficiency ◽  
Cooling Part

A ducted photovoltaic façade (DPV) unit was studied using experimental prototype and simulated in a full scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model. The study comes in two parts; this is Part I, as detailed in the title above, and Part II is titled “A Ducted Photovoltaic Façade Unit with Buoyancy Cooling: Part II CFD Simulation”. The process adopted in the experimental study is replicated in the simulation part. The aim was to optimize the duct width behind the solar cells to allow for a maximum buoyancy-driven cooling for the cells during operation. Duct widths from 5 to 50 cm were tested in a prototype. A duct width of 45 cm had the maximum calculated heat removed from the duct; however, the lowest cell-operating temperature was reported for duct width of 50 cm. It was found that ΔT between ducts’ inlets and outlets range from 5.47 °C to 12.32 °C for duct widths of 5–50 cm, respectively. The ducted system enhanced module efficiency by 12.69% by reducing photovoltaic (PV) temperature by 27 °C from 100 °C to 73 °C. The maximum measured heat recovered from the ducted PV system was 422 W. This is 48.98% from the incident radiation in the test. The total sum of heat recovered and power enhanced by the ducted system was 61.67%.

scholarly journals A Ducted Photovoltaic Façade Unit with Buoyancy Cooling: Part I Experiment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdel Rahman Elbakheit
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Incident Radiation ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Module Efficiency ◽  
Cooling Part

A ducted photovoltaic façade (DPV) unit Studied using experimental Prototype and simulated in a full scale Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD Model. The Study comes in two parts; This is Part I with the title detailed above and Part II titled ‘A Ducted Photovoltaic Façade Unit with Buoyancy Cooling: Part II CFD Simulation’.. The process adopted in the experimental study is replicated in the simulation Part.  The aim was to optimize the duct width behind the solar cells to allow for maximum buoyancy-driven cooling for the cells during operation. Duct widths from 5 to 50 cm were tested in a Proto-type. A duct width of 45 cm had the maximum calculated heat removed from the duct; however, the lowest cell-operating temperature was reported for duct width of 50 cm. It was found that the DT between ducts' inlets and outlets range from 5.47 °C to 12.32 °C for duct widths of 5–50 cm, respectively. The ducted system enhanced module efficiency by 12.69% by reducing PV temperature by 27 °C from 100°C to 73 °C. The maximum calculated heat recovered from the ducted PV system is 422 W. This is 47.98% from the incident radiation in the test. Total summation of heat recovered and power enhanced by the ducted system is 61.67%.

Effects of Over Fire Air on the Combustion and NOx Emission Characteristics of a 600 MW Opposed Swirling Fired Boiler

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 2135-2142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Peng Wu ◽  
Zhi Yong Wen ◽  
Yue Liang Shen ◽  
Qing Yan Fang ◽  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Experimental Data ◽  
Empirical Method ◽  
Nox Emission ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Nitrogen Release ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Low Nox Emission

A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of a 600 MW opposed swirling coal-fired utility boiler has been established. The chemical percolation devolatilization (CPD) model, instead of an empirical method, has been adapted to predict the nitrogen release during the devolatilization. The current CFD model has been validated by comparing the simulated results with the experimental data obtained from the boiler for case study. The validated CFD model is then applied to study the effects of ratio of over fire air (OFA) on the combustion and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission characteristics. It is found that, with increasing the ratio of OFA, the carbon content in fly ash increases linearly, and the NOx emission reduces largely. The OFA ratio of 30% is optimal for both high burnout of pulverized coal and low NOx emission. The present study provides helpful information for understanding and optimizing the combustion of the studied boiler

scholarly journals Design of Novel Flash Ironmaking Reactors for Greatly Reduced Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Hong Yong Sohn ◽  
De-Qiu Fan ◽  
Amr Abdelghany
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Large Diameter ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Fine Iron ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
High Reduction ◽  
Iron Ore Concentrate

The development of a novel ironmaking technology based on fine iron ore concentrate in a flash reactor is summarized. The design of potential industrial reactors for flash ironmaking based on the computational fluid dynamics technique is described. Overall, this simulation work has shown that the size of the reactor used in the novel flash ironmaking technology (FIT) can be quite reasonable vis-à-vis the blast furnaces. A flash reactor of 12 m diameter and 35 m height with a single burner operating at atmospheric pressure would produce 1.0 million tons of iron per year. The height can be further reduced by either using multiple burners, preheating the feed gas, or both. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based design of potential industrial reactors for flash ironmaking pointed to a number of features that should be incorporated. The flow field should be designed in such a way that a larger portion of the reactor is used for the reduction reaction but at the same time excessive collision of particles with the wall must be avoided. Further, a large diameter-to-height ratio that still allows a high reduction degree should be used from the viewpoint of decreased heat loss. This may require the incorporation of multiple burners and solid feeding ports.

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