CFD research on the influence of geometry characteristic on flow pattern and the transition mechanism in Rushton turbine stirred vessels

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinghui Wang ◽  
Lin Hao ◽  
Zhenxing Zhu ◽  
Jinjie Xu ◽  
Hongyuan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Stirred Vessel ◽  
Rushton Turbine ◽  
Stirred Vessels ◽  
Transition Mechanism ◽  
Flow Pattern Transition ◽  
Actual Space ◽  
Geometry Characteristic ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract In this paper, the transient MRF approach coupled with the standard k-ε and SST k-ω turbulence models was employed to study the effect of bottom shape, impeller diameter (D J) and bottom height (H 2) on critical impeller off-bottom clearance (C). It was found the bottom shape and bottom height (H 2) have obvious influence on the flow pattern transition from double-loop to single-loop of RT impeller. The flow pattern transition mechanism was inferred to relate to the relationship between the space required by the lower circulation zone and the actual space. The boundary conditions of critical C were further concluded to help distinguish the flow pattern and receive the expected one in the stirred vessel design.

Effect of the turbulence models on Rushton turbine generated flow in a stirred vessel

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wajdi Chtourou ◽  
Meriem Ammar ◽  
Zied Driss ◽  
Mohamed Abid
Keyword(s):  
Dissipation Rate ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Stirred Vessel ◽  
Rushton Turbine ◽  
Numerical Predictions ◽  
Volume Method

AbstractIn this paper, we performed a comparison of four turbulence models using for numerical simulation of the hydrodynamic structure generated by a Rushton turbine in a cylindrical tank. The finite volume method was employed to solve the Navier-Stokes equations governing the transport of momentum. In this study four closure models tested were: k-ɛ standard, k-ɛ RNG, k-ɛ Realizable and RSM (Reynolds Stress Model). MRF (Multi Reference Frame) technique was used with FLUENT software package. The present work aimed to provide improved predictions of turbulent flow in a stirred vessel and in particular to assess the ability to predict the dissipation rate of turbulent kinetic energy (e) that constitutes a most stringent test of prediction capability due to the small scales at which dissipation takes place. The amplitude of local and overall dissipation rate is shown to be strongly dependent on the choice of turbulence model. The numerical predictions were compared with literature results for comparable configurations and with experimental data obtained using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). A very good agreement was found with regards to turbulence.

scholarly journals Investigation of Horizontal Velocity Fields in Stirred Vessels with Helical Coils by PIV

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volker Bliem ◽  
Heyko Jürgen Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Flow Fields ◽  
Horizontal Velocity ◽  
Heat Transfer Area ◽  
Stirred Vessel ◽  
Rushton Turbine ◽  
Helical Coils ◽  
Improved Design

Horizontal velocity flow fields were measured by particle image velocimetry for a stirred vessel with baffles and two helical coils for enlargement of heat transfer area. The investigation was carried out in a cylindrical vessel with flat base and two different stirrers (radial-flow Rushton turbine and axial-flow propeller stirrer). Combined velocity plots for flow fields at different locations are presented. It was found that helical coils change the flow pattern significantly. Measurements for the axial-flow Rushton turbine showed a strong deflection by the coils, leading to a mainly tangential flow pattern. Behind baffles large areas of unused heat transfer area were found. First results for the axial-flow propeller reveal an extensive absence of fluid movement in the horizontal plane. Improved design considerations for enhanced heat transfer by more compatible equipment compilation are proposed.

Flow Pattern Transition Criteria for Upward Two-Phase Flow in Annulus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Wen ◽  
Zhao Chenru ◽  
Bo Hanliang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Flow Patterns ◽  
Flow Transition ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Transition Mechanism ◽  
Flow Pattern Transition ◽  
Transition Criteria ◽  
Asymmetric Shape ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Churn Flow

Abstract Vertical upward two-phase flows in annulus are of great importance in many industrial fields due to the closely relationship between the flow patterns and the heat transfer characteristics. Common flow patterns in annulus are bubbly (B), slug (S), churn (C) and annular (A) flow, most of which are quite similar to those in tubes. However, due to the elliptic nose and asymmetric shape of the Taylor bubble in annulus, the slug to churn flow transition could be influenced by the channel geometry which was usually ignored in most of the previous researches. The flow pattern transition criteria for tubes are thus not applicable for annulus, especially for slug to churn flow transition, which should be separately studied. Therefore, in this paper, the basic characteristics of the flow pattern in annulus and their transition mechanism are analyzed. In addition, a set of semi-empirical transition criteria with higher accuracy are assessed and selected for annulus based on theoretical analysis and comparisons with experimental data.

GAS-LIQUID FLOW-PATTERN TRANSITION IN HORIZONTAL PIPES – ANALYSIS OF REPORTED MODELS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Mendes Quintino ◽  
Davi Lotfi Lavor Navarro da Rocha ◽  
Oscar Mauricio Hernandez Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Horizontal Pipes ◽  
Flow Pattern Transition ◽  
Gas Liquid Flow

Spool Valve Hydraulic Measurement Flow Pattern Error Based on Variable Discharge Coefficient

2015 ◽  
Vol 667 ◽  
pp. 444-448
Author(s):  
Zhuo Lin
Keyword(s):  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Discharge Coefficient ◽  
Compensation Method ◽  
Measuring Process ◽  
Important Method ◽  
Flow Pattern Transition ◽  
Spool Valves ◽  
Spool Valve ◽  
Submerged Discharge

Spool valves are the main elements in electro-hydro servo valves. Hydraulic measurement is an important method for spool valve’s null cutting measuring process. Because of the flow pattern transition, the discharge coefficient is a variable. This phenomenon causes errors if we assume the discharge coefficient is a constant as we always do. In this paper, the variable discharge coefficient is considered to the submerged discharge equation, and the flow pattern error is defined. For improving the precision of overlap values measurements, a compensation method of flow pattern error is presented in this paper.

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