scholarly journals Digital Twinning Process for Stirred Tank Reactors/Separation Unit Operations through Tandem Experimental/Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulations

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1511
Author(s):  
Blaž Oblak ◽  
Simon Babnik ◽  
Vivian Erklavec-Zajec ◽  
Blaž Likozar ◽  
Andrej Pohar
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Mixing Time ◽  
Tracer Tests ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Separation Unit ◽  
Time Required

Computational fluid dynamics simulations (CFD) were used to evaluate mixing in baffled and unbaffled vessels. The Reynolds-averaged Navier−Stokes k–ε model was implemented in OpenFOAM for obtaining the fluid flow field. The 95% homogenization times were determined by tracer tests. Experimental tests were conducted by injecting sodium chloride into the vessel and measuring the conductivity with two conductivity probes, while the simulations replicated the experimental conditions with the calculation of the transport of species. It was found that the geometry of the system had a great effect on the mixing time, since the irregular flow distribution, which can be obtained with baffles, can lead to local stagnation zones, which will increase the time needed to achieve the homogenization of the solute. It was also found that measuring local, pointwise concentrations can lead to a high underestimation of the global mixing time required for the homogenization of the entire vessel. Dissolution of sucrose was also studied experimentally and by mathematical modeling. The dissolution of sucrose was found to be kinetically limited and a very good agreement was found between the experiments and the modeling approach. The extent of the applicability of CFD simulations was evaluated for enabling rapid process design via simulations.

scholarly journals Using Splitters to Control Secondary Flow

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (09) ◽  
pp. 58-59
Author(s):  
C. Clark ◽  
G. Pullan
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Secondary Flow ◽  
Boundary Layers ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Automated Optimization

This article elaborates the concept of splitter vanes in controlling secondary flow. Secondary flow vortices are formed by the rotation of vorticity filaments, located in the endwall boundary layers, as the filaments move through the passage. The connection between the number of stators and the secondary kinetic energy suggests that the only way to significantly reduce the mixing loss is to increase the number of blades in the row. The designs evaluated were produced with fast turn-around computational fluid dynamics (10 minutes per solution) and automated optimization techniques. Experimental tests showed that the theory was correct, and that by increasing vane count, the secondary kinetic energy was reduced by up to 80%.

scholarly journals Rapid pivot feeding in pipefish: flow effects on prey and evaluation of simple dynamic modelling via computational fluid dynamics

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (28) ◽  
pp. 1291-1301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Van Wassenbergh ◽  
Peter Aerts
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Dynamic Modelling ◽  
Head Rotation ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Deceleration Phase ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Flow Effects

Most theoretical models of unsteady aquatic movement in organisms assume that including steady-state drag force and added mass approximates the hydrodynamic force exerted on an organism's body. However, animals often perform explosively quick movements where high accelerations are realized in a few milliseconds and are followed closely by rapid decelerations. For such highly unsteady movements, the accuracy of this modelling approach may be limited. This type of movement can be found during pivot feeding in pipefish that abruptly rotate their head and snout towards prey. We used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to validate a simple analytical model of cranial rotation in pipefish. CFD simulations also allowed us to assess prey displacement by head rotation. CFD showed that the analytical model accurately calculates the forces exerted on the pipefish. Although the initial phase of acceleration changes the flow patterns during the subsequent deceleration phase, the accuracy of the analytical model was not reduced during this deceleration phase. Our analysis also showed that prey are left approximately stationary despite the quickly approaching pipefish snout. This suggests that pivot-feeding fish need little or no suction to compensate for the effects of the flow induced by cranial rotation.

scholarly journals Effect of hydraulic and geometric factors upon leakage flow rate in pressurized pipes

RBRH ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayara Francisca da Silva ◽  
Fábio Veríssimo Gonçalves ◽  
Johannes Gérson Janzen
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Leakage Flow Rate ◽  
Geometric Factors ◽  
Leakage Area ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

ABSTRACT Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of a leakage in a pressurized pipe were undertaken to determine the empirical effects of hydraulic and geometric factors on the leakage flow rate. The results showed that pressure, leakage area and leakage form, influenced the leakage flow rate significantly, while pipe thickness and mean velocity did not influence the leakage flow rate. With relation to the interactions, the effect of pressure upon leakage flow rate depends on leakage area, being stronger for great leakage areas; the effects of leakage area and pressure on leakage flow rate is more pronounced for longitudinal leakages than for circular leakages. Finally, our results suggest that the equations that predict leakage flow rate in pressurized pipes may need a revision.

scholarly journals The Aerodynamics of a Diabolo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Jia
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
High Spin ◽  
Angular Speed ◽  
Geometric Shape ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Resistive Torque ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Diabolo is a popular game in which the object can be spun at up to speeds of 5000 rpm. This high spin velocity gives the diabolo the necessary angular momentum to remain stable. The shape of the diabolo generates an interesting air flow pattern. The viscous air applies a resistive torque on the fast spinning diabolo. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations it's shown that the resistive torque has an interesting dependence on the angular speed of the diabolo. Further, the geometric shape of the diabolo affects the dependence of torque on angular speed.

Verification Benchmarks to Assess the Implementation of Computational Fluid Dynamics Based Hemolysis Prediction Models

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasanna Hariharan ◽  
Gavin D’Souza ◽  
Marc Horner ◽  
Richard A. Malinauskas ◽  
Matthew R. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Flow Models ◽  
Flow Acceleration ◽  
Blood Damage ◽  
Eulerian Models

As part of an ongoing effort to develop verification and validation (V&V) standards for using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the evaluation of medical devices, we have developed idealized flow-based verification benchmarks to assess the implementation of commonly cited power-law based hemolysis models in CFD. The verification process ensures that all governing equations are solved correctly and the model is free of user and numerical errors. To perform verification for power-law based hemolysis modeling, analytical solutions for the Eulerian power-law blood damage model (which estimates hemolysis index (HI) as a function of shear stress and exposure time) were obtained for Couette and inclined Couette flow models, and for Newtonian and non-Newtonian pipe flow models. Subsequently, CFD simulations of fluid flow and HI were performed using Eulerian and three different Lagrangian-based hemolysis models and compared with the analytical solutions. For all the geometries, the blood damage results from the Eulerian-based CFD simulations matched the Eulerian analytical solutions within ∼1%, which indicates successful implementation of the Eulerian hemolysis model. Agreement between the Lagrangian and Eulerian models depended upon the choice of the hemolysis power-law constants. For the commonly used values of power-law constants (α  = 1.9–2.42 and β  = 0.65–0.80), in the absence of flow acceleration, most of the Lagrangian models matched the Eulerian results within 5%. In the presence of flow acceleration (inclined Couette flow), moderate differences (∼10%) were observed between the Lagrangian and Eulerian models. This difference increased to greater than 100% as the beta exponent decreased. These simplified flow problems can be used as standard benchmarks for verifying the implementation of blood damage predictive models in commercial and open-source CFD codes. The current study used only a power-law model as an illustrative example to emphasize the need for model verification. Similar verification problems could be developed for other types of hemolysis models (such as strain-based and energy dissipation-based methods). And since the current study did not include experimental validation, the results from the verified models do not guarantee accurate hemolysis predictions. This verification step must be followed by experimental validation before the hemolysis models can be used for actual device safety evaluations.

CFD Simulations and Experiments of a Submarine in Turn, Zigzag, and Surfacing Maneuvers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Pablo M. Carrica ◽  
Maarten Kerkvliet ◽  
Frans Quadvlieg ◽  
J. Ezequiel Martin
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Vertical Control ◽  
Calm Water ◽  
Turning Maneuver ◽  
Horizontal Control ◽  
Research Institute

We present simulations and experiments of the generic submarine Joubert BB2 performing standard turn, zigzag, and surfacing maneuvers in calm water at depth. The free sailing experiments, performed at Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN), are unique in that they present an open dataset for the community to benchmark maneuvering prediction methodologies. Computations were performed with explicitly gridded sailplanes, tail planes, and propellers using a dynamic overset technique. This study analyzes a 20-degree turning maneuver with vertical control commanding the stern planes and a 20/20 zigzag maneuver with vertical control commanding both sail and stern planes, both of them at a nominal speed of 10 knots, and a 20-degree rise maneuver with horizontal control at 12 knots. The results show that computational fluid dynamics can predict well motions and speeds for free-sailing conditions, but controller commands are harder to replicate. Computations of the rise maneuver with surfacing compare well with experiments, including a crashback maneuver to stop the submarine.

scholarly journals Comparison of Blade Element Method and CFD Simulations of a 10 MW Wind Turbine

Fluids ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galih Bangga
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Separation ◽  
Spatial Interpolation ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Correction Terms ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Blade Element

The present studies deliver the computational investigations of a 10 MW turbine with a diameter of 205.8 m developed within the framework of the AVATAR (Advanced Aerodynamic Tools for Large Rotors) project. The simulations were carried out using two methods with different fidelity levels, namely the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and blade element and momentum (BEM) approaches. For this purpose, a new BEM code namely B-GO was developed employing several correction terms and three different polar and spatial interpolation options. Several flow conditions were considered in the simulations, ranging from the design condition to the off-design condition where massive flow separation takes place, challenging the validity of the BEM approach. An excellent agreement is obtained between the BEM computations and the 3D CFD results for all blade regions, even when massive flow separation occurs on the blade inboard area. The results demonstrate that the selection of the polar data can influence the accuracy of the BEM results significantly, where the 3D polar datasets extracted from the CFD simulations are considered the best. The BEM prediction depends on the interpolation order and the blade segment discretization.

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