Numerical Simulation of Internal Flow Field on Diesel Centrifugal Gas-Oil Separator Based on CFD

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 409-412
Author(s):  
Zhi Guo Zhao ◽  
Wen Ming Yu
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Gas Oil ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Fluid Field ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
Import And Export ◽  
Low Efficiency

Aiming at the low efficiency problem of the traditional gas-oil separator, this paper put forward a centrifugal gas-oil separator. In order to identify out the interior fluid field character of centrifugal gas-oil separator, RANS equation, RNG k-ε model and discrete phase model was applied to simulate the interior fluid field character and separation efficiency of centrifugal gas-oil separator. The simulation results showed that the flow field in the disc clearance was mainly laminar flow, and the flow field at the import and export of the disc was turbulence. Meanwhile, the velocity and pressure of the interior fluid field were equably distributed, the velocity and pressure in the disc clearance fluctuate in a tight range along vertical direction, and decrease along horizontal direction, and the particles in the disc clearance were distributed uniformly. The separation efficiency was 96.6% and the results met the design requirements.

Numerical Simulation of Double Inlet Cylinder Cyclone Using CFD

2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 558-561
Author(s):  
Xiao Ming Yuan ◽  
Hui Jun Zhao ◽  
Jing Yi Qu
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Phase Volume Fraction ◽  
Fluid Field ◽  
Cylindrical Cyclone ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
New Type

Designed a new type of double inlet cylindrical cyclone. For search the separation performance in a cylindrical cyclone. By use of CFD，applied the RSM turbulence model and Euler two-phase flow method and ASM which to simulate separation process and flow field within a double inlet cylindrical cyclone. Then compared with the single inlet cyclone，obtained velocity distribution. Analyzed the differences of discrete phase volume fraction between different viscosity. The results show that the new-style cyclone caught more stable fluid field and higher separation efficiency. And when the viscosity is about 0.75 kg/m•s， the separation efficiency and stability of the oil core is higher. Preliminary flow field law is shown up.

scholarly journals Effects of Blade Parameters on the Flow Field and Classification Performance of the Vertical Roller Mill via Numerical Investigations

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Zuobing Chen ◽  
Weili Zhang ◽  
Chenggang Yang ◽  
Ya Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Classification Performance ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Roller Mill ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
Vertical Roller ◽  
Classification Efficiency

The vertical roller mill is an important crushing and grading screening device widely used in many industries. Its classification efficiency and the pressure difference determine the entire producing capacity and power consumption, respectively, which makes them the two key indicators describing the mill performance. Based on the DPM (Discrete Phase Model) and continuous phase coupling model, the flow field characteristics in the vertical roller mill including the velocity and pressure fields and the discrete phase distributions had been analyzed. The influence of blade parameters like the shape, number, and rotating speed on the flow field and classification performance had also been comprehensively explored. The numerical simulations showed that there are vortices in many zones in the mill and the blades are of great significance to the mill performance. The blade IV not only results in high classification efficiency but also reduces effectively the pressure difference in the separator and also the whole machine. The conclusions of the flow field analysis and the blade effects on the classification efficiency and the pressure difference could guide designing and optimizing the equipment structure and the milling process, which is of great importance to obtain better overall performance of the vertical roller mill.

Numerical Analysis of Flow Field Characteristics in Three-Z-Shaped Ultrasonic Flowmeter

2012 ◽  
Vol 226-228 ◽  
pp. 1829-1834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yuan Tang ◽  
Jian Ming Chen ◽  
Hong Bin Ma ◽  
Guang Yu Tang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Fluid Velocity ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Ultrasonic Flowmeter ◽  
Developed Turbulence ◽  
Fluid Field ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics

The flow field characteristics in U-typed bend has been extensively studied for transit time ultrasonic flowmeters designing, but for the flowmeter with three-Z-shaped round pipe there is still lack of corresponding research. This paper presents a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach for modeling of the three-Z-shaped ultrasonic flowmeter and studying of internal fluid field characteristics based on Reynolds stress model (RSM). The fluid velocity profile in the three ultrasound path is obtained using CFD and secondary flow in cross section also is analyzed. The simulation results show that the internal flow fields in the flowmeter are not fully developed turbulence with asymmetric axial velocity distribution and dramatic changes along the flow direction, and there are obvious secondary cross flows on theirs cross-sections. The CFD simulations provide useful insights into the flow field associated with ultrasonic flowmeters design.

CFD Study of Hydrodynamics and Separation Performance of a Novel Crossflow Filtration Hydrocyclone (CFFH)

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Motin ◽  
Volodymyr V. Tarabara ◽  
André Bénard
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Dispersed Phase ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Porous Filter ◽  
Discrete Phase

This research addresses various hydrodynamic aspects and the separation performance of a novel cross-flow filtration hydrocyclone (CFFH) using computational fluid dynamics. A CFFH is a device that combines the desirable attributes of a cross-flow filter and a vortex separator into one unit to separate oil from water. The velocity and pressure fields within the CFFH are estimated by numerically solving the filtered Navier-Stokes equations (by using a Large Eddy Simulation (LES) approach). The Lagrangian approach is employed for investigating the trajectories of dispersed droplets based on a stochastic tracking method called the Discrete Phase Model (DPM). The mixture theory with the Algebraic Slip Model (ASM) is also used to compute the dispersed phase fluid mechanics and for comparing with results obtained from the DPM. In addition, a comparison between the statistically steady state results obtained by the LES with the Wall Adaptive Local Eddy-Viscosity (WALE) subgrid scale model and the Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes (RANS) closed with the Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) is performed for evaluating their capabilities with regards to the flow field within the CFFH and the impact of the filter medium. Effects of the Reynolds number, the permeability of the porous filter, and droplet size on the internal hydrodynamics and separation performance of the CFFH are investigated. Results indicate that for low feed concentration of the dispersed phase, separation efficiency obtained based on multiphase and discrete phase simulations is almost the same. Higher Reynolds number flow simulations exhibit an unstable core and thereby numerous recirculation zones in the flow field are observed. Improved separation efficiency is observed at a lower Reynolds number and for a lower permeability of the porous filter.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation on Flow Field of Oilfield Three-Phase Separator

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-tu Liang ◽  
Sheng-qiu Zhao ◽  
Xia-xue Jiang ◽  
Xian-qi Jia ◽  
Wang Li
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Accuracy Requirement ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Phase Separator ◽  
The Impact

The conventional measurement method can no longer guarantee the accuracy requirement after the oilfield development entering high water cut stage, due to the water content and gas phase in the flow. In order to overcome the impact of measurement deviation the oilfield production management, the flow field of three-phase separator is studied numerically in this paper using Fluent 6.3.26. Taking into consideration the production situation of PetroChina Huabei Oilfield and the characteristics of three-phase separator, the effect of internal flow status as well as other factors such as varying flow rate, gas fraction, and water content on the separation efficiency is analyzed. The results show that the separation efficiencies under all operation conditions are larger than 95%, which satisfy the accuracy requirement and also provide the theoretical foundation for the application of three-phase separators at oilfields.

Numerical Simulation and Response Surface Optimization of Oil-Gas Separator

2012 ◽  
Vol 466-467 ◽  
pp. 396-399
Author(s):  
Chang Dong Wan
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Response Surface Optimization ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
Gas Separator ◽  
Quantified Analysis ◽  
Oil Gas

CFD (computational fluid dynamics) is a good method for simulation of the oil-gas separator. When the volume concentration is less than 10%, the oil particle tracks can be simulated by DPM （Discrete Phase Model）. The results show that the separation efficiency is obviously affected by the diameter of separator air-outlet, the diameter of separator oil-outlet, and the angle of separator cone. But the quantified analysis on separation efficiency is difficultly brought forward by CFD. RSM (response surface methods) can help to identify factors influencing the responses by experiments. Finally, the optimum responses and design parameters will be obtained altogether.

scholarly journals Assessment of Lagrangian Modeling of Particle Motion in a Spiral Microchannel for Inertial Microfluidics

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Rasooli ◽  
Barbaros Çetin
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Free Particle ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Inertial Microfluidics ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Lagrangian Modeling ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
Spiral Microchannel ◽  
Spiral Channel

Inertial microfluidics is a promising tool for a label-free particle manipulation for microfluidics technology. It can be utilized for particle separation based on size and shape, as well as focusing of particles. Prediction of particles’ trajectories is essential for the design of inertial microfluidic devices. At this point, numerical modeling is an important tool to understand the underlying physics and assess the performance of devices. A Monte Carlo-type computational model based on a Lagrangian discrete phase model is developed to simulate the particle trajectories in a spiral microchannel for inertial microfluidics. The continuous phase (flow field) is solved without the presence of a discrete phase (particles) using COMSOL Multi-physics. Once the flow field is obtained, the trajectory of particles is determined in the post-processing step via the COMSOL-MATLAB interface. To resemble the operation condition of the device, the random inlet position of the particles, many particles are simulated with random initial locations from the inlet of the microchannel. The applicability of different models for the inertial forces is discussed. The computational model is verified with experimental results from the literature. Different cases in a spiral channel with aspect ratios of 2.0 and 9.0 are simulated. The simulation results for the spiral channel with an aspect ratio of 9.0 are compared against the experimental data. The results reveal that despite certain limitations of our model, the current computational model satisfactorily predicts the location and the width of the focusing streams.

Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the Erosion Wear of an Impact Sprinkler

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuncheng Xu ◽  
Guan Lin ◽  
Haijun Yan
Keyword(s):  
Internal Flow ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
Sediment Concentration ◽  
Western China ◽  
Erosion Wear ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

In the middle and western China, agricultural irrigation water often contains a high sediment concentration. In order to save the cost, no filtration devices are required for sprinkler irrigation, which results in the wear of sprinkling irrigation equipment, especially on the nozzle. In this study, experiments on the erosion wear of an impact sprinkler (PY1-20sh with aluminum alloy nozzles) were conducted under different conditions of sediment concentration and erosion time. Using the experimental data as boundary conditions, numerical simulations based on the discrete phase model (DPM) were conducted to analyze the wear of the internal surface of the sprinkler’s full flow passage. Based on both experimental and numerical results, the erosion wear mechanism of the internal flow surface was revealed, and prediction model of the nozzle’s wear rate was established, providing the technical guidance for design and operation of the impact sprinkler.

Numerical Simulation of Flow Field in a Quench Oil Tower

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuihua Zheng ◽  
Shengchang Zhang ◽  
Zengliang Gao
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Discrete Phase Model ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Modification Method ◽  
Discrete Phase ◽  
Cfd Method

Towers are applied in the wide range of the petrochemical industry. The flow condition and the temperature distribution in the tower are the focus of the people’s attention, which would affect function of the tower and could result in unstable operation of the tower. In this paper, the flow field in a quench oil tower is simulated based on CFD method. The DPM (Discrete Phase Model) is used to calculate and analyze flow distribution and heat transfer between gas and liquid. The numerical results such as temperature and velocity distributions below lower tray in tower are obtained. According to CFD results, modification method of improving the flow distribution is proposed.

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