Flow simulation over oblique cylindrical weirs

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 389-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ishak Yuce ◽  
Aemad A.H. Al-Babely ◽  
Mohammad A. Al-Dabbagh
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Closure Model ◽  
Absolute Value ◽  
Turbulence Closure Model ◽  
Inclination Angles ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

This paper presents a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to investigate the effects of the obliqueness of cylindrical weirs on the flow velocity distribution, the pressure distribution and the distribution of water depth over the weir crest. Three different cylindrical weirs with diameters of 0.114 m, 0.09 m, and 0.0635 m, with three dissimilar inclination angles of 90°, 135°, and 150° were used. The SSG Reynolds stress turbulence closure model was utilized in the analyses. The results show that the flow patterns are affected by the inclination angle with respect to the flow direction. It was noticed that inclination angle increment increases the velocity of flow at the downstream surface of the weir, thus increases the absolute value of the negative pressure, at the inward-moved end of the weir. The outward-moved end of the weir was observed not to be covered with water and extending with the increase of the inclination angle.

scholarly journals Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation on Mixing in T-Shaped Micromixer

2020 ◽  
Vol 932 ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
S N A Ahmad Termizi ◽  
C Y Khor ◽  
M A M Nawi ◽  
Nurlela Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Ikman Ishak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Computed Effects of Rotor-Induced Swirl on Brush Seal Performance—Part 2: Bristle Force Analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 920-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Sharatchandra ◽  
D. L. Rhode
Keyword(s):  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Brush Seal ◽  
Swirl Flows ◽  
Lift Off ◽  
Square Configuration ◽  
Periodic Module

This paper analytically investigates the aerodynamic bristle force distributions in brush seals used in aircraft gas turbine engines. These forces are responsible for the onset of bristle tip lift-off from the rotor surface which significantly affects brush seal performance. In order to provide an enhanced understanding of the mechanisms governing the bristle force distributions, a full Navier-Stokes flow simulation is performed in a streamwise periodic module of bristles corresponding to the staggered square configuration. As is the case with a companion paper (Sharatchandra and Rhode, 1996), this study has the novel feature of considering the combined effects of axial (leakage) and tangential (swirl) flows. Specifically, the effects of intra-bristle spacing and bristle inclination angle are explored. The results indicate that the lifting bristle force increases with reduced intra-bristle spacing and increased inclination angle. It was also observed that increases in the axial or tangential flow rates increased the force component in the normal as well as the flow direction.

A Study on the Performance of Stratified Air Conditioning Design in Assembly Halls – A Case Study at the Dazhi Cultural Center in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 599-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Hung ◽  
Hsien Te Lin ◽  
Yu Chung Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Indoor Temperature ◽  
Cultural Center ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

This study focuses on the performance of air conditioning design at the Dazhi Cultural Center and uses a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to discuss the differences in wind velocity and ambient indoor temperature between all-zone air conditioning design and stratified air conditioning design. The results have strong implications for air conditioning design and can improve the indoor air quality of assembly halls.

Design Approach for the Development of the Flow Field of Bipolar Plates for a PEMFC Stack Prototype

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Sala ◽  
Paola Gallo Stampino ◽  
Giovanni Dotelli
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Bipolar Plates ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
Auxiliary Power ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Enhance Mass

This work is part of a project whose final aim is the realization of an auxiliary power fuel cell generator. It was necessary to design and develop bipolar plates that would be suitable for this application. Bipolar plates have a relevant influence on the final performances of the entire device. A gas leakage or a bad management of the water produced during the reaction could be determinant during operations and would cause the failure of the stack. The development of the bipolar plates was performed in different steps. First, the necessity to make an esteem of the dynamics that happen inside the feeding channels led to perform analytical calculations. The values found were cross-checked performing a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation; finally, it was defined the best pattern for the feeding channels, so that to enhance mass transport and achieve the best velocity profile. The bipolar plates designed were machined and assembled in a laboratory scale two cells prototype stack. Influences of the temperature and of the humidity were evaluated performing experiments at 60 deg and 70 deg and between 60% and 100% of humidity of the reactant gasses. The best operating point achieved in one of these conditions was improved by modifying the flow rates of the reactant, in order to obtain the highest output power, and it evaluated the reliability of the plates in experiments performed for longer times, at fixed voltages.

scholarly journals SIMULASI DISTRIBUSI TEMPERATUR DAN KELEMBABAN RELATIF RUANGAN DARI SISTEM DEHUMIDIFIKASI MENGGUNAKAN COMPUTATIONAL FLUIDS DYNAMICS (CFD)

ROTASI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eflita Yohana ◽  
Bambang Yunianto ◽  
Ade Eva Diana
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Liquid Desiccant ◽  
Humidity Ratio ◽  
Computational Fluids Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluids ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Dehumidifikasi merupakan proses pengurangan kadar uap air  yang berpengaruh terhadap besar nilai kelembaban relatif dan temperatur suatu ruangan. Dalam mengkondisikan kadar uap air dalam suatu ruangan tersebut agar dapat sesuai dengan kebutuhan, maka perlu diketahui distribusi kelembaban relatif dan temperatur dalam ruangan menggunakan Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Pada penelitian ini, pengambilan data dilakukan selama 20 menit dan dilakukan pada pukul 08.00 WIB.  Liquid desiccant yang digunakan dijaga pada temperatur 10°C dengan variasi konsentrasi 40% dan 50%. Sensor DHT 11 dipasang pada lima sisi, atap, dinding, lantai, inlet, outlet, yang berfungsi untuk mencatat perubahan kelembaban dan temperatur selama pengujian berlangsung. Pada kondisi normal tanpa menyalakan alat dehumidifier, sensor mencatat temperatur rata-rata di dalam ruangan sebesar 29,9°C dan RH 58,9%. Simulasi dilakukan menggunakan software CFD Solidworks Flow Simulation 2014. Validasi hasil eksperimen dengan hasil simulasi dengan membandingan bahwa liquid desiccant 40% dan 50%, nozzle sprayer 0.2 mm dengan temperatur yang dijaga pada 10°C mempunyai distribusi yang cukup merata dengan konsentrasi 40% memiliki nilai RH terendah sebesar 65,21%, nilai RH tertinggi sebesar 68,99%, nilai ω = 18 gr/kg, serta mempunyai temperatur tertinggi 31,11°C dan temperatur terendah 30,05°C. Sedangkan dengan konsentrasi 50% distribusi dalam ruangan juga cukup merata karena memiliki nilai RH terendah sebesar 59,21%., nilai RH tertinggi sebesar 62,80%, nilai ω = 17 gr/kg, serta mempunyai temperatur tertinggi 31,71°C dan temperatur terendah 30,93°C. Sehingga liquid desiccant dengan konsentrasi 50% mempunyai nilai Humidity Ratio (ω) lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan yang memiliki konsentrasi 40%.

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