A Numerical Study of Flow Field in a Hydrocyclone for Potash Ore Desliming

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 3847-3850
Author(s):  
Da Li ◽  
Fang Qin Cheng ◽  
Jian Feng Li ◽  
Yun Shan Guan
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Feed Composition ◽  
Accurate Design ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Despite the widespread use of hydrocyclone in the process of potash ore desliming, its accurate design is often difficult because the feed composition is complicated and the viscosity is high in the brine system. In this study, a numerical approach based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was performed to describe the flow field. The numerical simulation of flow pattern in hydrocyclones for potash ore desliming was presented. Some basic information concerning the velocity and pressure distribution is given, and the results can be used as the fundamental basis for its design.

Numerical Simulation of Microenvironment Inside Mobile Operating Room

2014 ◽  
Vol 1030-1032 ◽  
pp. 819-822
Author(s):  
Xiu Guo Zhao ◽  
Xin Xi Xu ◽  
Chen Su ◽  
Fu Niu ◽  
Shu Lin Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Temperature Gradient ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to design the position of the inlet and outlet of the air conditioning and analyzing the air flow field and temperature distribution inside the operating room .The result showed the purification air conditioning of the mobile operating room can make air flow along only single direction with effectively avoiding the contamination gathering in the surgical area. It also can improve air cleanness of surgical area and fight against the infection of the patient wound. In the surgical area, the temperature is distributed around 23°C with perfect temperature distribution without obviously temperature gradient.

Construction Ventilation Scheme Optimization of Underground Main Powerhouse Based on CFD

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 619-623
Author(s):  
Zhen Liu ◽  
Xiao Ling Wang ◽  
Ai Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Scheme Optimization ◽  
Pressure Distributions ◽  
Air Volume ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Ventilation Scheme

For the purpose of avoiding the deficiency of the traditional construction ventilation, the ventilation of the underground main powerhouse is simulated by the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize ventilation parameters. A 3D unsteady RNG k-ε model is performed for construction ventilation in the underground main powerhouse. The air-flow field and CO diffusion in the main powerhouse are simulated and analyzed. The two construction ventilation schemes are modelled for the main powerhouse. The optimized ventilation scheme is obtained by comparing the air volume and pressure distributions of the different ventilation schemes.

scholarly journals Effect of Doppler flow meter position on discharge measurement in surcharged manholes

2017 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 647-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoming Yang ◽  
David Z. Zhu ◽  
Yanchen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Regimes ◽  
Flow Meter ◽  
Flow Meters ◽  
Flow Discharge ◽  
Doppler Flow ◽  
Sewer Systems ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

Abstract Determining the proper installation location of flow meters is important for accurate measurement of discharge in sewer systems. In this study, flow field and flow regimes in two types of manholes under surcharged flow were investigated using a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code. The error in measuring the flow discharge using a Doppler flow meter (based on the velocity in a Doppler beam) was then estimated. The values of the corrective coefficient were obtained for the Doppler flow meter at different locations under various conditions. Suggestions for selecting installation positions are provided.

CFD Leakage Predictions of Unworn and Worn Labyrinth Seals With and Without Tooth Axial Offset

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasham H. Chougule ◽  
Alexander Mirzamoghadam
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Labyrinth Seals ◽  
Small Clearance ◽  
Total Leakage ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Flow Deflection

The objective of this study is to develop a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based methodology for analyzing and predicting leakage of worn or rub-intended labyrinth seals during operation. The simulations include intended tooth axial offset and numerical modeling of the flow field. The purpose is to predict total leakage through the seal when an axial tooth offset is provided after the intended/unintended rub. Results indicate that as expected, the leakage for the in-line worn land case (i.e. tooth under rub) is higher compared to unworn. Furthermore, the intended rotor/teeth forward axial offset/shift with respect to the rubbed land reduces the seal leakage. The overall leakage of a rubbed seal with axial tooth offset is observed to be considerably reduced, and it can become even less than a small clearance seal designed not to rub. The reduced leakage during steady state is due to a targeted smaller running gap because of tooth offset under the intended/worn land groove shape, higher blockages, higher turbulence and flow deflection as compared to worn seal model without axial tooth offset.

Numerical Analysis of the LCS 2 airwake to understand potential interactions during helipcopter operations

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent S. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Flight Envelope ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Potential Interactions ◽  
Flight Deck

The successful integration of aviation capabilities aboard ships is a complex endeavor that must balance ship design with the flight envelope of the helicopter. This can be particularly important when considering air wakes and other flow around the superstructure as it impacts the flight deck. This flow can generate unsteady structures that may interfere with safe helicopter operations. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is commonly used to characterize the flow field and assess potential impacts to the flight envelope, which can be used to help define an operating envelope for helicopter operations.

The Design of Refinement Criteria for Dynamic Grid Adaptation Applied to Airfoil Flow Modeling

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melih Demir ◽  
Govert de With ◽  
Arne E. Holdo̸
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Mesh Refinement ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Wall Region ◽  
Grid Adaptation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

At present a large number of fluid dynamics applications are found in aerospace, civil and automotive engineering, as well in medical related fields. In many applications the flow field is turbulent and the computational modelling of such flows remains a difficult task. To resolve all turbulent flow phenomena for flow problems where turbulence is of key interest is a priori not feasible in a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) investigation with a conventional mesh. The use of a Dynamic Grid Adaptation (DGA) algorithm in a turbulent unsteady flow field is an appealing technique which can reduce the computational costs of a CFD investigation. A refinement of the numerical domain with a DGA algorithm requires reliable criteria for mesh refinement which reflect the complex flow processes. At present not much work has been done to obtain reliable refinement criteria for turbulent unsteady flow. The purpose of the work is to implement a new refinement technique for the boundary layer in the vicinity of the wall. It is aimed to model the flow around an airfoil with a LES turbulence model and a new DGA algorithm. In addition to that several simulations have been carried out for parametric studies. In these studies the incompressible solver in REACFLOW has been used. This Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code REACFLOW was developed in collaboration with the joint Research Centre (JRC) in Italy. The following aims are aspired: • A new mesh refinement criteria method suitable for boundary layers; • To carry out LES simulations to establish the performance of the refinement criteria. The new criteria which are created in this work are for the near wall region. This criteria uses the wall shear stresses for the refinement technique. For the main flow stream the refinement criteria proposed by de With et al [6] will be used.

Research Progress of Simulation on the Flow Field in Anaerobic Reactor

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 2098-2101
Author(s):  
Qin Zhang ◽  
Qiang Li ◽  
Jia Tang
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Anaerobic Reactor

The flow field in anaerobic reactor is very complex, but it has been given wide attention because of its important impact to wastewater treatment effect. It is often studied by numerical simulation. The paper explored the research progress of simulation on the flow field in anaerobic reactor by the summary of development of anaerobic reactor and principle and characteristics of computational fluid dynamics simulation and introduction of study and application status on numerical simulation. And then it gave its opinion on the development of simulation on the flow field in anaerobic reactor in future.

Numerical and Experimental Study on a Honeycomb Ceramic Monolith

2012 ◽  
Vol 532-533 ◽  
pp. 431-435
Author(s):  
Chong Zhi Mao ◽  
Qian Jian Guo ◽  
Lei He
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Regenerative Process ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Honeycomb Ceramic ◽  
Oxidation Reactor

Honeycomb ceramic is the key component of the regenerative system. The numerical simulation was performed using FLUENT, a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, to compare simulation results to the test data. The regenerative process of a honeycomb ceramic regenerator was simulated under different conditions. Experiments were carried out on honeycomb regenerators that are contained in a methane oxidation reactor. The calculated temperatures of flue gas inlet were compared with the ones measured. The tendency of the temperature is the same as the experiment.

Experimental and numerical study of vortex gripper with a diversion body

2011 ◽  
Vol 226 (6) ◽  
pp. 1526-1534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q Wu ◽  
Q Ye ◽  
G X Meng
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Swirling Flow ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Lifting Force ◽  
Handling Device ◽  
Simulation Results

This article introduces a new vortex gripper with a diversion body. Vortex gripper, as a pneumatic non-contact handling device, can generate lifting force to hold a workpiece without any contact. In order to predict the characteristics of this new vortex gripper, including pressure distribution on the upper surface of the workpiece, lifting force, supporting stiffness, and flowrate, a computational fluid dynamics study has been carried out. In the vortex cup, air swirling flow is a complex turbulent one; so Reynolds stress model (RSM) was used to describe internal air swirling flow. In addition, an experiment was carried out to study the characteristics of the vortex gripper. When compared with the experimental results, the reliability of numerical simulation results by RSM was verified. The vortex gripper with a diversion body could generate greater lifting force when compared with those designed by Xin et al. with the same air consumption. Therefore, the efficiency of the vortex gripper is improved.

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