Performance Enhancement of Coal Classifier on the Effect of the Geometry

2013 ◽  
Vol 465-466 ◽  
pp. 1380-1384
Author(s):  
Norasikin Mat Isa ◽  
J.A.R. Bansin ◽  
Azmahani Sadikin
Keyword(s):  
Computational Models ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Vortex Finder ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Air Classifier ◽  
Good Agreement

The paper presents a set of parametric studies performed on a coal pulveriser by means of scale model classifier. In this study, there were two aspect of geometry have been investigated, the number of vanes and the length of vortex finder. This study has been conducted using ANYSY FLUENT 14.0. The study includes the initial classifier model with 12 vanes and 230mm vortex finder length. An experimental result used to validate the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) result. Velocity measurements were taken at different axial locations within the scale model classifier. In conclusion, the two sets of data indicate good agreement and show the utility of CFD as a rating and design tool for coal pulveriser manufacturers. This work also shows that simplified experimental and computational models can be used to assist in the designing of a fully functional coal air classifier.

scholarly journals Numerical and Experimental Investigation on a Moonpool-Buoy Wave Energy Converter

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hengxu Liu ◽  
Feng Yan ◽  
Fengmei Jing ◽  
Jingtao Ao ◽  
Zhaoliang Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
Point Absorber ◽  
Motion Responses ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper introduces a new point-absorber wave energy converter (WEC) with a moonpool buoy—the moonpool platform wave energy converter (MPWEC). The MPWEC structure includes a cylinder buoy and a moonpool buoy and a Power Take-off (PTO) system, where the relative movement between the cylindrical buoy and the moonpool buoy is exploited by the PTO system to generate energy. A 1:10 scale model was physically tested to validate the numerical model and further prove the feasibility of the proposed system. The motion responses of and the power absorbed by the MPWEC studied in the wave tank experiments were also numerically analyzed, with a potential approach in the frequency domain, and a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code in the time domain. The good agreement between the experimental and the numerical results showed that the present numerical model is accurate enough, and therefore considering only the heave degree of freedom is acceptable to estimate the motion responses and power absorption. The study shows that the MPWEC optimum power extractions is realized over a range of wave frequencies between 1.7 and 2.5 rad/s.

Optimized Laminar Axisymmetrical Nozzle Design Using a Numerically Validated Thwaites Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Versailles ◽  
Jeffrey M. Bergthorson
Keyword(s):  
Design Tool ◽  
Pressure Gradients ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Internal Flows ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Integral Boundary ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Historical Developments ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper presents the Thwaites method as an accurate and efficient design tool for laminar, axisymmetrical nozzles. Based on historical developments, it is improved to describe internal flows with highly favorable pressure gradients in cylindrical coordinates. The calculation of the core flow velocity distribution based on the continuity equation is proposed as a replacement to other sophisticated numerical methods. A remarkably good agreement is obtained when comparing the results of the current Thwaites method against those of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, for which the integral boundary layer thicknesses are calculated with equations developed from first principles in the course of the work. This consistency among the results and the low time and resource costs of the Thwaites method confirm its applicability and usefulness as an engineering design and optimization tool.

On Computational Model of Nafion Membrane with Molecular Dynamic Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 536-541
Author(s):  
Isamu Riku ◽  
Keisuke Kawanishi ◽  
Ryoma Oka ◽  
Koji Mimura
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamic ◽  
Loading Condition ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Md Simulations ◽  
Nafion Membrane ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Flat Wall ◽  
Periodic Loading ◽  
Wall Loading ◽  
Good Agreement

To clarify the effect of loading conditions on mechanical behavior of Nafion membrane, at first, molecular dynamic (MD) method is employed to constitute the computational models for Nafion membranes under periodic loading condition and for Nafion membrane under LJ flat wall loading condition. And then, a series of MD simulations are performed for Nafion membrane under different relative humidity (RH) circumstance. It is found that the computational results of the model under LJ flat wall loading condition gives a good agreement with the experimental result and is useful for the discussion on the localization of molecular chains at microscopic region.

Ground Flutter Simulation Test Based on Reduced Order Modeling of Aerodynamics by CFD/CSD Coupling Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 1950008
Author(s):  
Binwen Wang ◽  
Xueling Fan
Keyword(s):  
Aerodynamic Force ◽  
Test System ◽  
Simulation Test ◽  
Robust Controller ◽  
Test Technique ◽  
Reduced Order ◽  
Aerodynamic Model ◽  
Flutter Boundary ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Good Agreement

Flutter is an aeroelastic phenomenon that may cause severe damage to aircraft. Traditional flutter evaluation methods have many disadvantages (e.g., complex, costly and time-consuming) which could be overcome by ground flutter test technique. In this study, an unsteady aerodynamic model is obtained using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code according to the procedure of frequency domain aerodynamic calculation. Then, the genetic algorithm (GA) method is adopted to optimize interpolation points for both excitation and response. Furthermore, the minimum-state method is utilized for rational fitting so as to establish an aerodynamic model in time domain. The aerodynamic force is simulated through exciters and the precision of simulation is guaranteed by multi-input and multi-output robust controller. Finally, ground flutter simulation test system is employed to acquire the flutter boundary through response under a range of air speeds. A good agreement is observed for both velocity and frequency of flutter between the test and modeling results.

Analysis of Late Phase Severe Accident Phenomena in CANDU Plant

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Dupleac
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Severe Accident ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Water Depletion ◽  
Sources Of Uncertainty ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Containment Pressure

The paper overviews the analytical studies performed at Politehnica University of Bucharest on the analysis of late phase severe accident phenomena in a Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) plant. The calculations start from a dry debris bed at the bottom of calandria vessel. Both SCDAPSIM/RELAP code and ansys-fluent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code are used. Parametric studies are performed in order to quantify the effect of several identified sources of uncertainty on calandria vessel failure: metallic fraction of zirconium inside the debris, containment pressure, timing of water depletion inside calandria vessel, steam circulation in calandria vessel above debris bed, debris temperature at moment of water depletion inside calandria vessel, calandria vault nodalization, and the gap heat transfer coefficient.

scholarly journals Numerical Study of Pressure Attenuation Effect on Tunnel Structures Subjected to Blast Loads

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5646
Author(s):  
Cheng-Wei Hung ◽  
Ying-Kuan Tsai ◽  
Tai-An Chen ◽  
Hsin-Hung Lai ◽  
Pin-Wen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Orifice Plate ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Pressure Reduction ◽  
Expansion Chamber ◽  
Pressure Relief ◽  
Attenuation Effect ◽  
The One ◽  
Better Than

This study used experimental and numerical simulation methods to discuss the attenuation mechanism of a blast inside a tunnel for different forms of a tunnel pressure reduction module under the condition of a tunnel near-field explosion. In terms of the experiment, a small-scale model was used for the explosion experiments of a tunnel pressure reduction module (expansion chamber, one-pressure relief orifice plate, double-pressure relief orifice plate). In the numerical simulation, the pressure transfer effect was evaluated using the ALE fluid–solid coupling and mapping technique. The findings showed that the pressure attenuation model changed the tunnel section to diffuse, reduce, or detour the pressure transfer, indicating the blast attenuation effect. In terms of the effect of blast attenuation, the double-pressure relief orifice plate was better than the one-pressure relief orifice plate, and the single-pressure relief orifice plate was better than the expansion chamber. The expansion chamber attenuated the blast by 30%, the one-pressure relief orifice plate attenuated the blast by 51%, and the double-pressure relief orifice plate attenuated the blast by 82%. The blast attenuation trend of the numerical simulation result generally matched that of the experimental result. The results of this study can provide a reference for future protective designs and reinforce the U.S. Force regulations.

Mechanism and Flow Control on the Mismatching of Impeller and Vaned Diffuser Caused by Inlet Prewhirl for Centrifugal Compressors

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiangqiang Huang ◽  
Xinqian Zheng ◽  
Aolin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Vaned Diffuser ◽  
Inlet Distortion ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Stagger Angle ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Matching Relation

Air often flows into compressors with inlet prewhirl, because it will obtain a circumferential component of velocity via inlet distortion or swirl generators such as inlet guide vanes. A lot of research has shown that inlet prewhirl does influence the characteristics of components, but the change of the matching relation between the components caused by inlet prewhirl is still unclear. This paper investigates the influence of inlet prewhirl on the matching of the impeller and the diffuser and proposes a flow control method to cure mismatching. The approach combines steady three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations with theoretical analysis and modeling. The result shows that a compressor whose impeller and diffuser match well at zero prewhirl will go to mismatching at non-zero prewhirl. The diffuser throat gets too large to match the impeller at positive prewhirl and gets too small for matching at negative prewhirl. The choking mass flow of the impeller is more sensitive to inlet prewhirl than that of the diffuser, which is the main reason for the mismatching. To cure the mismatching via adjusting the diffuser vanes stagger angle, a one-dimensional method based on incidence matching has been proposed to yield a control schedule for adjusting the diffuser. The optimal stagger angle predicted by analytical method has good agreement with that predicted by computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The compressor is able to operate efficiently in a much broader flow range with the control schedule. The flow range, where the efficiency is above 80%, of the datum compressor and the compressor only employing inlet prewhirl and no control are just 25.3% and 31.8%, respectively. For the compressor following the control schedule, the flow range is improved up to 46.5%. This paper also provides the perspective of components matching to think about inlet distortion.

Study on Surface Roughness Muring Metal Manufacturing Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 325 ◽  
pp. 731-736
Author(s):  
Zheng Yi Jiang ◽  
Shu Jun Wang ◽  
Dong Bin Wei ◽  
Hei Jie Li ◽  
Hai Bo Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Crack Nucleation ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Strip Rolling ◽  
Surface Asperity ◽  
Asperity Flattening ◽  
Cold Strip Rolling ◽  
Effect Of Surface ◽  
Good Agreement

In the paper, a crystal plasticity finite element method (CPFEM) model was developed based on ABAQUS to analyse the surface roughness transfer during metal manufacturing. The simulation result shows a good agreement with the experimental result in the flattening of surface asperity, and the surface roughness decreases significantly with an increase of reduction with considering friction effect. Lubrication can delay surface asperity flattening. The effect of surface roughness on produced metal defect (crack) was also studied, and the surface roughness affects the crack initiation significantly in cold strip rolling. In addition, the surface roughness variation along the metal plate width contributes to stress distribution and then inhibition of crack nucleation.

Parametric Studies of Pipe Diffuser on Performance of a Highly Loaded Centrifugal Compressor

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ge Han ◽  
Xingen Lu ◽  
Shengfeng Zhao ◽  
Chengwu Yang ◽  
Junqiang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Flow Distortion ◽  
Flow Solver ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Physical Mechanisms ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Compressor Performance ◽  
Highly Loaded

Pipe diffusers with several different geometries were designed for a highly loaded centrifugal compressor originally using a wedge diffuser. Parametric studies on the effect of pipe diffuser performance of a highly loaded centrifugal compressor by varying pipe diffuser inlet-to-impeller exit radius ratio, throat length, divergence angle, and throat area on centrifugal compressor performance were performed using a state-of-the-art multiblock flow solver. An optimum design of pipe diffuser was obtained from the parametric study, and the numerical results indicate that this pipe diffuser has remarkable advantageous effects on the compressor performance. Furthermore, a detailed comparison of flow visualization between the pipe diffuser and the wedge diffuser was conducted to identify the physical mechanism that account for the beneficial effects of the pipe diffuser on the performance and stability of the compressor. It was found that the performance enhancement afforded by the pipe diffuser is a result of the unique diffuse inlet flow pattern. Alleviating flow distortion in the diffuser inlet and reducing the possibility of a flow separation in discrete passages are the physical mechanisms responsible for improving the highly loaded centrifugal compressor performance.

An anti-crystallization design of selective catalytic reduction nozzle holder

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702097084
Author(s):  
Dewen Liu ◽  
Kai Lu ◽  
Shusen Liu ◽  
Yan Wu ◽  
Shuzhan Bai
Keyword(s):  
Selective Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Reduction ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Verification Methods ◽  
Crystallization Risk ◽  
Protective Cover ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Cfd Method ◽  
Good Agreement

From the aspect of reducing the risk of crystallization on nozzle surface, a new design of nozzle protective cover was to solve the problem in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) urea injection system. The simulation calculation and experimental verification methods were used to compare different schemes. The results show that reducing the height of nozzle holder can reduce the vortex currents near nozzle surface and effectively reduce the risk of crystallization on the nozzle surface. It is proposed to install a protective cover in the nozzle holder under the scheme of reducing the height of nozzle holder, which can further eliminate the vortex. Simulation and test results demonstrate good agreement under the rated running condition. The scheme of adding a protective cover in the nozzle holder shows the least crystallization risk by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The crystallization cycle test shows that, after the height of nozzle holder is reduced, the risk of crystallization on the nozzle surface is reduced correspondingly. The addition of a protective cover in the nozzle holder solves the problem of crystallization on the nozzle surface, which provides a new method for anti-crystallization design.

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