scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of a Propeller-Type Turbine for In-Pipe Installation

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Oscar Darío Monsalve Cifuentes ◽  
Jonathan Graciano Uribe ◽  
Diego Andrés Hincapié Zuluaga
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hydraulic Efficiency ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Mesh Independence ◽  
Using Data

In this work, a 76 mm diameter propeller-type turbine is numerically investigated using a parametric study and computational fluid dynamics. The three-dimensional model of the turbine is modeled using data available in the bibliography. A mesh independence study is carried out utilizing a tetrahedron-based mesh with inflation layers around the turbine blade and the pipe wall. The best efficiency point is determined by the maximum hydraulic efficiency of 64.46 %, at a flow rate of 9.72x10-3 m3/s , a head drop of 1.76 m, and a mechanical power of 107.83 W. Additionally, the dimensionless distance y+, pressure, and velocity contours are shown.

scholarly journals Design of a three-dimensional hand/forearm model to apply computational fluid dynamics

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 436-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Almeida Marinho ◽  
Victor Machado Reis ◽  
João Paulo Vilas-Boas ◽  
Francisco Bessone Alves ◽  
Leandro Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Model ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Perfect Agreement ◽  
Computational Data ◽  
Processing Techniques

The purpose of this study was to develop a three-dimensional digital model of a human hand and forearm to apply Computational Fluid Dynamics to propulsion analysis in swimming. Computer tomography scans of the hand and forearm of an Olympic swimmer were applied. The data were converted, using image processing techniques, into relevant coordinate input, which could be used in Computational Fluid Dynamics software. From that analysis, it was possible to verify an almost perfect agreement between the true human segment and the digital model. This technique could be used as a means to overcome the difficulties in developing a true three-dimensional model of a specific segment of the human body. Additionally, it could be used to improve the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics generally in sports and specifically in swimming studies, decreasing the gap between the experimental and the computational data.

Numerical Simulation on Solidification of Flow inside an Elliptical Pipe

2015 ◽  
Vol 799-800 ◽  
pp. 751-755
Author(s):  
Lan Li ◽  
Huan Ma ◽  
Feng Qi Si ◽  
Kang Ping Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Short Axis ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Axis Direction ◽  
Lower Reynolds Number ◽  
Flow Through

The aim of this investigation is to study the characteristics of solidification of flow through an elliptical pipe and to avoid the solidification and blockage in the pipe. A three-dimensional model has been completed using the commercial fluid dynamics code, Fluent. Analyses under different conditions show that different factors affect the characteristics of solidification and heat transfer in the pipe. The lower Reynolds number is or the higher dimensionless wall temperature turns, the thicker the ice layer becomes, which will increase the risk of blockage. The thickness at the long axis direction will grow with the increase of ellipse aspect ratio while it turns out contrary at short axis direction.

scholarly journals Research on Parametric Design of Hydraulic Retarder Based on Multi-Field Coupling of Heat, Fluid and Solid

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuiyang Wang ◽  
Jinhua Tang ◽  
Guoqing Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Field Coupling ◽  
Sequential Coupling ◽  
Fluid Coupling ◽  
Hydraulic Retarder

In order to optimize the design method and improve the performance of hydraulic retarder, the numerical simulation of multi-field coupling of heat, fluid and solid is carried out to hydraulic retarder, based on the numerical computation and algorithm of heat-fluid coupling and fluid-solid coupling. The computation models of heat-fluid coupling and fluid-solid coupling of hydraulic retarder are created. The three dimensional model of hydraulic retarder is established based on CATIA software, and the whole flow passage model of hydraulic retarder is extracted on the basis of the three dimensional model established. Based on the CFD calculation and the finite element numerical simulation, the temperature field, stress field, deformation and stress state are analysised to hydraulic retarder in the state of whole filling when the rotate speed is 1600 r/min. In consideration of rotating centrifugal force, thermal stress and air exciting vibration force of blade surface, by using the sequential coupling method, the flow field characteristics of hydraulic retarder and dynamic characteristics of blade structure are analysised and researched based on multi-field coupling of heat, fluid and solid. These provide the theoretical foundation and references for parametric design of hydraulic retarder.

A three-dimensional model for analyzing the effects of salmon redds on hyporheic exchange and egg pocket habitat

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (12) ◽  
pp. 2157-2173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Tonina ◽  
John M. Buffington
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Content ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hyporheic Exchange ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Channel Hydraulics

A three-dimensional fluid dynamics model is developed to capture the spatial complexity of the effects of salmon redds on channel hydraulics, hyporheic exchange, and egg pocket habitat. We use the model to partition the relative influences of redd topography versus altered hydraulic conductivity (winnowing of fines during spawning) on egg pocket conditions for a simulated pool–riffle channel with a redd placed at the pool tail. Predictions show that altered hydraulic conductivity is the primary factor for enhancing hyporheic velocities and dissolved oxygen content within the egg pocket. Furthermore, the simulations indicate that redds induce hyporheic circulation that is nested within that caused by pool–riffle topography and that spawning-related changes in hyporheic velocities and dissolved oxygen content could create conditions suitable for incubation in locations that otherwise would be unfavorable (reinforcing the notion that salmonids actively modify their environment in ways that may be beneficial to their progeny).

scholarly journals Computational fluid dynamics analysis of the hydraulic (filtration) efficiency of a residential swimming pool

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 750-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Zhang ◽  
N. Sinha ◽  
M. Ross ◽  
A. E. Tejada-Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Dead Zone ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Circulation Pattern ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Swimming Pools ◽  
Hydraulic Efficiency ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis

Abstract Hydraulic or filtration efficiency of residential swimming pools, quantified in terms of residence time characteristics, is critical to disinfection and thus important to public health. In this study, a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model together with Eulerian and Lagrangian-based techniques are used for investigating the residence time characteristics of a passive tracer and particles in the water, representative of chemicals and pathogens, respectively. The flow pattern in the pool is found to be characterized by dead zone regions where water constituents may be retained for extended periods of times, thereby potentially decreasing the pool hydraulic efficiency. Two return-jet configurations are studied in order to understand the effect of return-jet location and intensity on the hydraulic efficiency of the pool. A two-jet configuration is found to perform on par with a three-jet configuration in removing dissolved constituents but the former is more efficient than the latter in removing or flushing particles. The latter result suggests that return-jet location and associated flow circulation pattern have an important impact on hydraulic efficiency. Thus return-jet configuration should be incorporated as a key parameter in the design of swimming pools complementing current design standards.

Three-Dimensional Numerical Analysis of Horizontal and Vertical Coalescence of Bubbles at Two Submerged Horizontal Orifices on the Wall

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. P. Li ◽  
L. Q. Sun ◽  
X. L. Yao ◽  
Y. Piao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Ventilation Rate ◽  
Smoothing Technique ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Mesh Smoothing ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Coalescence Time ◽  
Ventilation Rates

Abstract In the process of bubbling from two submerged adjacent orifices, bubbles coalescence becomes inevitable. But the study of the evolution and interaction of bubbles from submerged orifices is little, especially numerical simulation. In this paper, combined with mesh smoothing technique, mesh subdivision technique and the technique of axisymmetric coalescence and 3D coalescence, a three-dimensional model of bubbles coalescence at two submerged adjacent orifices on the wall is established by the boundary element method. Then, numerical simulations were carried out for horizontal and vertical coalescence before detachment. Finally, by changing the ventilation rate and the Froude number, the effects of different ventilation rates and buoyancy on the process of bubbles coalescence at two adjacent orifices were investigated. The results show that for horizontal coalescence, the effect of ventilation rate is more pronounced than buoyancy. As the ventilation rate increases or the influence of buoyancy is decreased, the amplitude of internal pressure fluctuation of the bubble decreases and the coalescence time decreases. For vertical coalescence, the effect of buoyancy is more pronounced than ventilation rate. With the influence of buoyancy is decreased, the vertical coalescence time is increased, the internal pressure of the bubble is decreased. The influence of ventilation rate is similar to that of horizontal coalescence.

Transient Simulation of a Three-Dimensional Moving Downburst

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 3875-3878
Author(s):  
Bai Feng Ji ◽  
Wei Lian Qu
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Wind Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Transient Simulation ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Transient Wind

Thunderstorm microbursts, which are sources of extreme wind loadings in nature, have caused numerous structural failures, especially collapses of transmission tower around the world. Numerical simulation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has recently made significant progress in simulating downbursts. In this paper, transient simulation of a three-dimensional moving downburst was studied using computational fluid dynamics simulation method. Transient simulation of a three-dimensional moving downburst was conducted using time-filtered Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) numerical simulation method. The three-dimensional transient wind field characteristics in a moving downburst were studied in detail. The results indicate that transient wind field characteristics in a moving downburst present quite different characteristics compared with stationary downburst at different heights and radial positions.

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