scholarly journals Modeling of the dynamics of tornado structures in a pipe with turbulators of square, semicircular and triangular profiles

Author(s):  
I. E. Lobanov

Objectives. To carry out mathematical simulations of changes in time of tornado compositions in channels with projections of semicircular, triangular, square profiles for average Reynolds criteria based on multiblock computing technology with the solution of finite- volume factorized methods of the Reynolds equation and energy equations.Method. The calculations were carried out on the basis of theoretical approaches based on the solution of Reynolds equations by finite-volume factorized methods, which were closed using the simulation of Menter stresses, and the energy of a structured grid.Result. The calculations of time-dependent flow and heat transfer parameters carried out in the article showed that the excess dissipation of turbulence generation for projections of sharp profiles - square profile, triangular profile - and rounded profiles - semicircular profile, segment profile - is provided with radically different hydraulic losses: channels with protrusions of rounded profiles, for example, semicircular, have much lower hydraulic resistance coefficients than channels with protrusions with sharp profiles, for example, triangular or square, rectangular.Conclusion. In the article, mathematical simulations of time-dependent tornado compositions were performed in channels with transversal profiles in the form of a square, triangle and semicircle, which is as informative as possible in terms of studying turbulent flows and heat transfer arising under average Reynolds criteria based on computer multiblock technology when using solutions of finite-volume factorized methods (FCOM-am) Reynolds equations and energy equations. The following protrusions were considered in the article: square transversal profiles, in which tornadoes are most pronounced, and side tornadoes affect the flow in the maximum way; triangular transversal profiles, where tornadoes are not so strong, and side tornadoes affect the main flow weaker than with square protrusions; semicircular transversal profiles, in which the incoming main tornado moves along the stream with the generation of limited side tornadoes. The calculated information obtained in the article correlates to a high degree with the available experimental data, which indicates the verification of the mathematical modeling involved in the article.

2013 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek G. Ramgadia ◽  
Arun K. Saha

Present study focuses on numerical investigation of fully developed flow and heat transfer through three channels having sine-shaped, triangle-shaped, and arc-shaped wall profiles. All computations are performed at Reynolds number of 600. Finite volume method on collocated grid is used to solve the time-dependent Navier–Stokes and energy equations in primitive variable form. For all the geometries considered in the study, the ratios Hmin/Hmax and L/a are kept fixed to 0.4 and 8.0, respectively. The thermal performances of all the three wall configurations are assessed using integral parameters as well as instantaneous, time-averaged and fluctuating flow fields. The geometry with the sinusoidal-shaped wall profile is found to produce the best thermal properties as compared to the triangle-shaped and the arc-shaped profiles though the obtained heat transfer is the highest for the arc-shaped geometry.


2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad A. Elyyan ◽  
Danesh K. Tafti

The use of an interrupted plate fin with surface roughness in the form of split-dimples is investigated. Time-dependent high-fidelity simulations are conducted for laminar, early turbulent, and fully turbulent flows, ReH = 360, 800, and 2000. Detailed analysis of the domain’s flow structure, turbulent statistics, and heat transfer distribution is presented. Regions of high heat transfer occur at the fin and protrusion leading edges, at flow impingement on the protrusion faces, and flow acceleration region between protrusions. Flow separation and large wakes induced by the large protruding surfaces of the split-dimples, increase friction losses and reduce heat transfer from the fin. The split-dimple fin has a heat conductance 60–175% higher than that of the plate fin, but at 4–8 times the pressure drop.


Objectives: To carry out mathematical modeling of the structure of vortex zones between periodic flow turbulators with a surface arrangement of triangular and square transverse profiles on the basis of multi-block computing technologies based on solutions of the Reynolds equations (closed by means of the Menter shear stress transfer model) and energy equations (on multi-scale intersecting structured grids) with high Reynolds criteria Re = 106 with an exhaustive analysis of the corresponding current lines. Method: The calculations were carried out on the basis of a theoretical method based on the solution of the Reynolds equations by the factorized finite-volume method, which are closed using the low-Reynolds model of the Menter shear stress transfer, and the energy equation on multi -scale intersecting structured grids (FCOM). Result: Mathematical simulations of the heat exchange process in straight and round pipes with turbulators with d / D = 0.95 ... 0.90 and t / D = 0.25 ... 1.00 square and triangular cross-sections at large Reynolds numbers (Re = 106) on a foundation with multi-block computing technologies, which are based on solutions of the Reynolds equations and energy equations in a finite-volume and factorized way. It is found that the relative intensification of heat transfer [(Nu / Nusm) | Re = 106] / [(Nu / Nusm) | Re = 105] in round pipes with square air turbulators for large Reynolds numbers (Re = 106), which may well be relevant in the channels used in heat exchangers, may be higher with a large-scale increment of hydraulic resistance than for slightly smaller numbers (Re = 105), for relatively high flow turbulators d / D = 0. 90 for the entire range under consideration for the parameter of the relative step between them t / D = 0.25 ... 1.00 a little more than 3%; for turbulators of triangular cross-section, similar indicators are approximately the same. For lower square turbulators with d / D = 0.95, this increase in relative heat transfer for large Reynolds numbers (Re = 106) compared to smaller numbers (Re = 105) does not exceed 6%; for triangular cross-section turbulators, similar indicators are slightly more than 4%. Conclusion: According to the results of calculations based on the developed model, it is possible to optimize the intensification of double turbulators, as well as to control the process of heat transfer intensification. It is shown that for higher square turbulators and at higher Reynolds numbers, a slight increase in the relative Nusselt number Nu / Nusm is accompanied by a significant increase in the relative hydraulic resistance due to the very significant influence of return currents, which can flow directly on the turbulator itself to the greater extent, the higher the Reynolds number; for triangular turbulators, the above trend persists and even deepens.


Author(s):  
Ramlala P. Sinha

Abstract A solution of the highly complex unsteady high speed oscillating compressible flow field inside a cylindrical tube has been obtained numerically, assuming one dimensional, viscous, and heat conducting flow, by solving the appropriate fluid dynamic and energy equations. The tube is approximated by a right circular cylinder closed at one end with a piston oscillating at very high resonant frequency at the other end. An iterative implicit finite difference scheme is employed to obtain the solution. The scheme permits arbitrary boundary conditions at the piston and the end wall and allows assumptions for transport properties. The solution would also be valid for tapered tubes if the variations in the cross-sectional area are small. In successfully predicting the time dependent results, an innovative simple but stable solution of unsteady fluid dynamic and energy equations is provided here for wide ranging research, design, development, analysis, and industrial applications in solving a variety of complex fluid flow heat transfer problems. The method is directly applicable to pulsed or pulsating flow and wave motion thermal energy transport, fluid-structure interaction heat transfer enhancement, and fluidic pyrotechnic initiation devices. It can further be easily extended to cover muzzle blasts and nuclear explosion blast wave propagations in one dimensional and/or radial spherical coordinates with or without including energy generation / addition terms.


2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 749-756
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nasir ◽  
Sufian Munawar ◽  
Asif Ali

Author(s):  
Sulfickerali Noor Mohamed ◽  
John W. Chew ◽  
Nicholas J. Hills

Previous studies have indicated some differences between steady CFD predictions of flow in a rotor-stator disc cavity with rotating bolts compared to measurements. Recently time-dependent CFD simulations have revealed the unsteadiness present in the flow and have given improved agreement with measurements. In this paper unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) 360° model CFD calculations of a rotor-stator cavity with rotor bolts were performed in order to better understand the flow and heat transfer within a disc cavity previously studied experimentally by other workers. It is shown that the rotating bolts generate unsteadiness due to wake shedding which creates time-dependent flow patterns within the cavity. At low throughflow conditions, the unsteady flow significantly increases the average disc temperature. A systematic parametric study is presented giving insight into the influence of number of bolts, mass flow rate, cavity gap ratio and the bolts-to-shroud gap ratio on the time depended flow within the cavity.


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