scholarly journals Influence of Vortex Finder Structure on Separation Performance of Double-Overflow Three-Product Hydrocyclones

Separations ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Yuekan Zhang ◽  
Jiangbo Ge ◽  
Lanyue Jiang ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Junru Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Insertion Depth ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Vortex Finder ◽  
Fine Classification

In view of the difficulty of traditional hydrocyclones to meet the requirements of fine classification, a double-overflow three-product (internal overflow, external overflow and underflow) hydrocyclone was designed in this study. Numerical simulation and experimental research methods were used to investigate the effects of double-overflow flow field characteristics and structural parameters (i.e., internal vortex finder diameter and insertion depth) on separation performance. The research results showed that the larger the diameter of the internal vortex finder, the greater the overflow yield and the larger the cut size. The finest internal overflow product can be obtained when the internal vortex finder is 30 mm longer than the external vortex finder. The separation efficiency is highest when the internal vortex finder is 30 mm shorter than the external vortex finder.

Study on Separation Performance of Gas-Liquid Cyclone Separator with Pulsating Feeds

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangrong Lu ◽  
Yongjun Hou ◽  
Xianjin Wu ◽  
Hang Wu ◽  
Rui Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Stable State ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Liquid Separation ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Feed Condition

Background: In recent years, a kind of drilling method of Solid-Liquid separation combined with pulsating vacuum formed by vibrating screen and compressed air injection has emerged in oil drilling, which greatly improves the gas, solid and liquid separation ability of the drilling fluid vibration screen. Objective: Based on the above ideas, a kind of hydrocyclone used for gas-liquid separation with the pulsating feed boundary was proposed. The separation performance of gas-liquid hydrocyclone may change greatly due to the mixed pulsation of the gas-liquid fluid transported by the jet pump. Therefore, the flow characteristics of the pulsating feed hydrocyclone need to be analyzed and explored to provide basic data for further improvement of structure. Methods: The development status of cyclone separators are summarized through related literatures and patents investigation. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software ANSYS Fluent 2019 R3 is used to analyze the flow field characteristics and optimize the parameters of the hydrocyclone with stable feed. Then, programming by the User-Define-Function (UDF) of Fluent is used to simulate the flow field of the separator under the condition of pulsating feed, meanwhile, the flow field analysis and parameter optimization are carried out accordingly. Results: The optimal parameters in stable state and pulsed state are obtained through the analysis of efficiency curve. The results show that the flow field can be stabilized in the pulsating feed state, and the sinusoidal pulsing with a frequency of 0.4Hz is used to achieve the highest separation efficiency, reaching 85.5%. Conclusion: The separators with pulsating feed and stable feed have similar flow field characteristics, and the optimal structural parameters under pulsating feed are obtained. Compared with the stable feed condition, the pulsating feed condition can connect multiple cyclone separators, which can separate more drilling fluid in unit time, and the work efficiency could be improved. It has a strong practicability, which provides an important basis for the structure optimization in future.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Flow Field Characteristics and Separation Performance Test of Multi-Product Hydrocyclone

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuekan Zhang ◽  
Peikun Liu ◽  
Lanyue Jiang ◽  
Xinghua Yang ◽  
Junru Yang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Size Fractions ◽  
Overflow Pipe ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Fine Classification

A traditional hydrocyclone can only generate two products with different size fractions after one classification, which does not meet the fine classification requirements for narrow size fractions. In order to achieve the fine classification, a multi-product hydrocyclone with double-overflow-pipe structure was designed in this study. In this work, numerical simulation and experimental test methods were used to study the internal flow field characteristics and distribution characteristics of the product size fraction. The simulation results showed that in contrast with the traditional single overflow pipe, there were two turns in the internal axial velocity direction of the hydrocyclone with the double-overflow-pipe structure. Meanwhile, the influence rule of the diameter of the underflow outlet on the flow field characteristics was obtained through numerical simulation. From the test, five products with different size fractions were obtained after one classification and the influence rule of the diameter of the underflow outlet on the size fraction distribution of multi-products was also obtained. This work provides a feasible research idea for obtaining the fine classification of multiple products.

Study of Operating Parameters’ Impact on Separation Performance of Cyclone Separator

2011 ◽  
Vol 422 ◽  
pp. 794-798
Author(s):  
Xue Ping Wang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Ju Guang Xue ◽  
Zhen Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Cyclone Separator ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Secondary Particles

The numerical simulation can be obtained by taking advantage of turbulence model of Fluent to study the gas-solid flow field of cyclone separator. The pressure of the cyclone drops increases with the enhancement of the inlet flow velocity, and the increase amplitude can become larger and larger. The separation efficiency of the cyclone enhances gradually as the increase of the flow. The increase amplitude of small and secondary particles is much lager compared with the increase amplitude of big ones. The overall separation efficiency can strengthen gradually with increasing of particles concentration as well as the each part’s efficiency. But the separation efficiency will stay in stable level when the concentration reaches a certain value with the big particles in the low concentration and small ones in a relatively high concentration.

scholarly journals Analysis and Optimization of a Cyclone Integrated with a Cartridge Filter in a Hazardous Materials Collection Truck

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shuwen Zhou ◽  
Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Exhaust Pipe ◽  
Insertion Depth ◽  
Filter Cartridge

In order to meet the filtration separation of hazardous materials on hazardous materials collection truck, the most popular separation devices, such as the cyclone separator and the filter cartridge, are combined to form a new filtration device in this study. The advantages of the two devices are utilized to achieve effective separation of solid particles and prevent secondary pollution. Among the various structural influence factors of filtration equipment, four structural parameters that affect the separation performance significantly are selected as optimization variables. The response surface methodology was used to design the simulation experiment. Using fluid mechanics analysis software, multiple sets of parameters were simulated. Then, the simulation data was used to establish a mathematical model of separation efficiency, and structural optimization analysis was performed based on the mathematical model. Finally, the results show that the inner exhaust pipe diameter and the cone height have more influence on the efficiency of the cyclone separation structure. The interaction between the diameter and insertion depth of the inner exhaust pipe is also obvious. Among the four optimization variables, there is an optimum value for the inner exhaust pipe insertion depth, and the effect of the other three factors on the separation efficiency is monotonic. In the case of a total separation efficiency of 99.9% and after optimizing the combined model within a reasonable interval, 81.25% of the 1-μm particles can be removed by the cyclone separation part, and only 18.75% are removed by the filter cartridge.

Numerical Simulation and Analysis for the Flow Field of the Main Nozzle in an Air-Jet Loom Based on FLUENT

2011 ◽  
Vol 105-107 ◽  
pp. 172-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ding Ding Liu ◽  
Zhi Hua Feng ◽  
Bao Hui Tan ◽  
Yin Ping Tang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Static Pressure ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Parameters Optimization ◽  
Airflow Velocity ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Air Jet Loom

Due to the complicated structure and the high speed turbulence, it is difficult to measure and analyze the flow field characteristics of the main nozzle by experimental methods, naturally, some software such as FLUENT become a powerful tool to perform the numerical simulation for flow field of the main nozzle of an air-jet loom. The distribution of the airflow velocity and static pressure along axial and radial direction in main nozzle were investigated. The results indicated that the airflow in the main nozzle was extremely complex, its velocity in throat could be sonic and a certain backflow was produced. The research results will play an important role on the structural parameters optimization and energy conservation.

scholarly journals Coupled Fluid–Solid Numerical Simulation for Flow Field Characteristics and Supporting Performance of Flexible Support Cylindrical Gas Film Seal

Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Junfeng Sun ◽  
Meihong Liu ◽  
Zhen Xu ◽  
Taohong Liao ◽  
Xiangping Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Rotational Speed ◽  
Flexible Support ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics

A new type of cylindrical gas film seal (CGFS) with a flexible support is proposed according to the working characteristics of the fluid dynamic seal in high-rotational-speed fluid machinery, such as aero-engines and centrifuges. Compared with the CGFS without a flexible support, the CGFS with flexible support presents stronger radial floating characteristics since it absorbs vibration and reduces thermal deformation of the rotor system. Combined with the structural characteristics of a film seal, an analytical model of CGFS with a flexible wave foil is established. Based on the fluid-structure coupling analysis method, the three-dimensional flow field of a straight-groove CGFS model is simulated to study the effects of operating and structural parameters on the steady-state characteristics and the effects of gas film thickness, eccentricity, and the number of wave foils on the equivalent stress of the flexible support. Simulation results show that the film stiffness increases significantly when the depth of groove increases. When the gas film thickness increases, the average equivalent stress of the flexible support first decreases and then stabilizes. Furthermore, the number of wave foils affects the average foils thickness. Therefore, when selecting the number of wave foils, the support stiffness and buffer capacity should be considered simultaneously.

Contrast Study on the Radial Velocity of the Flow Field of the Hydrocyclones with Different Inlet Structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 624-629
Author(s):  
Lian Cheng Ren ◽  
Zheng Liang ◽  
Jiang Meng ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Jia Lin Tian
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Axial Symmetry ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
The Other ◽  
Contrast Study ◽  
The One ◽  
Tangential Inlet

On the base of numerical simulation and theoretical analysis, the flow field of a conventional single-tangential-inlet Hydrocyclone and a newly put forward axial-symmetry double-tangential-inlet hydrocyclone were contrasted. The study shows that the inlet structure of the Hydrocylone has a great influence on the radial velocity of the flow field in the hydrocyclone and that the radial velocity in the hydrocyclone with single-tangential-inlet is not symmetry about the axis of the hydrocyclone; and on the other hand the radial velocity in the hydrocyclone with axial-symmetry double-tangential-inlet is symmetry about the axis of the hydrocyclone. The magnitude of the radial velocity of the flow in the hydrocyclone with single-tangential-inlet is greater than that in the hydrocyclone with axial-symmetry double-tangential-inlet hydrocyclone, which means the hydrocyclone with axial-symmetry double-tangential-inlet has greater capability than the rival one with single-tangential inlet. The symmetry about the axis of the hydrocyclone of the radial velocity means the radial velocities in the place where the radio is the same are constant, which means the hydrocyclone has a great separation efficiency. The conclusion is that changing the conventional hydrocyclone into the one with axial-symmetry double-tangential-inlet structure can offer greater separation capability and efficiency.

scholarly journals Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation of Ejector Precipitator in a Fully Mechanized Mining Face

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 9815-9833
Author(s):  
Guodong Zhai ◽  
Wentao Zhang ◽  
Yaozong Li ◽  
Xinghao Lu ◽  
Wenyuan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Coal Dust ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Dust Concentration ◽  
Dust Removal ◽  
Measuring Point ◽  
Mining Face ◽  
Supply Water

AbstractIn order to effectively reduce the coal dust concentration in a fully mechanized mining face, this research used laboratory experiment, numerical simulation, and field test to conduct an in-depth exploration of the ejector precipitator installed at the low-level caving coal hydraulic support. Firstly, through the experimental platform in the laboratory, the dust removal effect of the nozzle with different structural parameters was tested, and the 3D particle dynamic analyzer was adopted to verify its atomization characteristics; then, the structural parameters corresponding to the nozzle in the best test results were obtained. Secondly, by using Fluent, the negative pressure flow field in the ejector barrel was numerically simulated. The results indicated that when the pressure of supply water was 12 MPa, the negative pressure value formed in the flow field was the lowest and the inspiratory velocity was the largest, which was conducive to dust removal. Finally, the tests of liquid–gas ratio and dust removal ratio were carried out in a fully mechanized mining face. The results showed that when the nozzle specification recommended by the experiment and the pressure of supply water recommended by the numerical simulation were used, the removal ratios of the total coal dust and the respirable coal dust were 89.5% and 91.0%, respectively, at the measuring point of the highest coal dust concentration. It indicates that the ejector precipitator has a good application effect in reducing the coal dust concentration in a fully mechanized mining face and improving the work environment of coal mine workers.

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