scholarly journals CFD Analysis on Pumps Working as Turbines

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 35-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu Nautiyal ◽  
Varun Kumar ◽  
Anoop Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Recent Attempt ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Centrifugal Pumps ◽  
Small Hydropower ◽  
Hydropower Plants ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Turbine Mode

 Reverse running centrifugal pumps are  an effective source of reducing the equipment cost in small hydropower plants. The manufacturers do not provide any information on the performance and fow characteristics when pumps are operated in turbine mode. Lack of Pump as Turbine (PAT) performance data is a signifcant barrier to the wider use of PAT. Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a recent attempt for predicting the performance of PAT. CFD analysis is an effective design tool for predicting the performance of reverse running operation of centrifugal pumps. But some deviationsstill exist in experimental and CFD results of reverse operation of pumps. Future works in the feld of computational analysis can further improve the prediction of pumps in reverse operation. Key words:  Pump as Turbine (PAT); Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); PumpDOI: 10.3126/hn.v6i0.4191   Hydro Nepal Vol 6, January 2010 Page : 35-37 Uploaded Date:24 January, 2011

Analysis of an Airfoil Using a Transition and Turbulence Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 819 ◽  
pp. 356-360
Author(s):  
Mazharul Islam ◽  
Jiří Fürst ◽  
David Wood ◽  
Farid Nasir Ani
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Transitional Region ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

In order to evaluate the performance of airfoils with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools, modelling of transitional region in the boundary layer is very critical. Currently, there are several classes of transition-based turbulence model which are based on different methods. Among these, the k-kL- ω, which is a three equation turbulence model, is one of the prominent ones which is based on the concept of laminar kinetic energy. This model is phenomenological and has several advantageous features. Over the years, different researchers have attempted to modify the original version which was proposed by Walter and Cokljat in 2008 to enrich the modelling capability. In this article, a modified form of k-kL-ω transitional turbulence model has been used with the help of OpenFOAM for an investigative CFD analysis of a NACA 4-digit airfoil at range of angles of attack.

CFD Comparison of Clearance Flow in a Rotor-Casing Assembly Using Asymmetric vs. Symmetric Lobe Rotors

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassam Abu-Hijleh ◽  
Jiyuan Tu ◽  
Aleksander Subic ◽  
Huafeng Li ◽  
Katherine Ilie
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Mesh Generation ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Air Leakage ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Leakage Path ◽  
Clearance Flow ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

The performance of a Rotor-Casing Assembly is influenced more by the internal air leakages than by any other thermo-fluid aspect of its behaviour. The pressure difference driving the air along a leakage path varies periodically and does so in a manner that may not be the same for every leakage path. So the distribution of leakage through the various leakage paths within the machine is important for the improvement of its performance. The total volume of air leakage and the distribution of the leakage among the different paths depend on the rotor-rotor and rotor-casing clearances as well as the geometry of the rotors’ lobes. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis was carried out using the FLUENT. Geometry definition, mesh generation, boundary and flow conditions, and solver parameters have all been investigated as the part of the numerical analysis. This analysis was conducted for static rotors at different positions. The results indicate that the size of the clearances as well as the geometry of the rotors’ lobes can have a significant effect on the total volume of the air leakage as well as the distribution of the leakage among the three main leakage paths. The results can be used to ascertain the proper levels of clearances to be used and the best rotor lobes geometry to be used for the practical reduction of air leakage.

scholarly journals Aerodynamic performance of X-plane with two different types of inboard stores

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.13) ◽  
pp. 202-204
Author(s):  
Mahadhir A Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Yazdi Harmin ◽  
Mohd Fuad Koslan ◽  
Mohd Rashdan Saad ◽  
Mohd Faisal Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Aircraft Model ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

This paper presents the investigation of aerodynamic performance of inboard Store-X and Store-Y configurations on the X-plane aircraft model through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. The X-plane and Store-Y represent the default store and pylon integration while Store-X provides a possibility for other types of store to be integrated. These stores are loosely based upon the two most commonly used by the western and eastern blocks. The resultant lift, drag and moment forces are of interest in order to observe their impact with respect to the two different stores configurations. The finding shows that the aerodynamic impact with respect to Store-X installation on the inboard pylon station is insignificant when compared to default system, hence offers the safety of delivering the Store-X from the X-plane aircraft.

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