Effect of Produced Liquid Viscosity on Flow Characteristics and Separating Property of Downhole Hydrocyclone Desander

2014 ◽  
Vol 933 ◽  
pp. 250-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Juan Yan ◽  
Zun Ce Wang ◽  
Yan Xu Shang ◽  
Sen Li ◽  
Yan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Axial Velocity ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Liquid Viscosity ◽  
Separating Property ◽  
Viscosity Changes

A new style single outlet downhole hydrocyclone desander with spiral deflectors was designed according to the working characters of downhole desander, which combined hydrocyclone separation and sediment separation. Numerical simulation was conducted to analysis effect of produced liquid viscosity on flow characteristics and separating property. The results show that the tangential velocity of hydrocyclone desander decreases rapidly and the axial velocity and radial velocity of hydrocyclone desander changes slightly when the produced liquid viscosity changes in the range of 1.5mPa·s ~ 30mPa·s. Separation efficiency drops sharply and pressure drop decreases slightly with the increasing of produced liquid viscosity.

Numerical Simulation of Flow Field and Separation Efficiency of Inclined Cut-In Double-Inlet Cyclone

2012 ◽  
Vol 184-185 ◽  
pp. 341-347
Author(s):  
Cai Jin Wu ◽  
Zheng Fei Ma ◽  
Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Axial Velocity ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Three Dimension ◽  
Inclined Angle

The three-dimension flow field and the separation efficiency of the inclined cut-in double-inlet cyclone were simulated numerically with Reynolds Stress Model (RSM). Numerical results show that the flow field nonsymmetry is improved in the inclined cut-in double-inlet cyclone and the swirl in the flow field was decreased greatly compared to that in the single-inlet cyclone. With the increase of inclined angle, both the tangential velocity and the axial velocity first increase and then decrease, reaching a peak at inclined 12 ° angle and at inclined 10 ° angle, respectively. The pressure drop in the inclined cut-in double-inlet cyclone increases first and then decreases with the increase of inclined angle, reaching a maximum far lower than that in the single-inlet cyclone, while the change of the radial velocity is not obvious. The separation efficiency of the inclined cut-in double-inlet cyclone could be effectively improved and the optimum inclined angle is 10 °.

Study on Characteristics and Operating Parameters of Axial Rotating Hydrocyclone

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Zunce Wang ◽  
Fengxia Lv ◽  
Sen Li
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Axial Rotation ◽  
Rotating Wall ◽  
Simulation Results

The axial rotation of the hydrocyclone affects its internal flow characteristics and separating effect directly, as some local applications require the static hydrocyclone rotates about its own axis. Based on CFD, velocity distribution in the axial rotating hydrocyclone is studied. It is shown that as the rotation speed increasing, the tangential velocity improves and its gradient reduces in free vortex region observably, while the radial velocity has an incremental trend in the section of the small cone. The laboratory experiments are carried out for the static hydrocyclone of disposal capacity of 4 m3/h at 100r/min ∼ 300r/min. The relationships among rotation speed, flowrate, pressure drop and separated efficiency are achieved, which agree well with the numerical simulation results. The results indicate that the disposal capacity of hydrocyclone subjected to the rotation wall can be more flexible than that with no-rotating wall, the scope of best disposal capacity gradually enlarges with the increase of rotation speed of wall. Appropriate rise of the rotation speed is favor of the separation efficiency at the steady flowrate, however the increase of the flowrate and rotation speed induces the growth of the hydrocyclone’s pressure drop correspondingly to some extent.

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 A Numerical Study of Chemical Reaction in a Nanofluid Flow Due to Rotating Disk in the Presence of Magnetic Field

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ramzan ◽  
Poom Kumam ◽  
Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar ◽  
Ilyas Khan ◽  
Wasim Jamshed
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Axial Velocity ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Suction Parameter ◽  
Matlab Programming

Abstract In this paper, a numerical study of MHD steady flow due to the rotating disk with chemical reaction was explored. Effect of different parameters such as Schmidt number, chemical reaction parameter, Prandtl number, Suction parameter, heat absorption/generation parameter, Nano-particle concentration, Reynold number, Magnetic parameter, skin friction, shear stress, temperature distribution, Nusselt number, mass transfer rate, radial velocity, axial velocity, and tangential velocity was analyzed and discussed. For the simplification of non-linear partial differential equations (PDEs) into the nonlinear ordinary differential equation (ODEs), the method of Similarity transformation was employed, and the resulting partial differential equation was solved by using finite difference method through MATLAB programming. This work's remarkable finding is that with the expansion of nanoparticle concentration radial velocity, tangential velocity and temperature of the fluid was enhanced but reverse reaction for axial velocity. Furthermore, the present results are found to be in excellent agreement with previously published work.

Modeling of Newtonian Fluids in Annular Geometries With Inner Pipe Rotation

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Sorgun ◽  
Jerome J. Schubert ◽  
Ismail Aydin ◽  
M. Evren Ozbayoglu
Keyword(s):  
Axial Velocity ◽  
Pressure Loss ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Flow Loop ◽  
Eccentric Annulus ◽  
Pressure Losses ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Pipe Rotation

Flow in annular geometries, i.e., flow through the gap between two cylindrical pipes, occurs in many different engineering professions, such as petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, food engineering, etc. Analysis of the flow characteristics through annular geometries is more challenging when compared with circular pipes, not only due to the uneven stress distribution on the walls but also due to secondary flows and tangential velocity components, especially when the inner pipe is rotated. In this paper, a mathematical model for predicting flow characteristics of Newtonian fluids in concentric horizontal annulus with drill pipe rotation is proposed. A numerical solution including pipe rotation is developed for calculating frictional pressure loss in concentric annuli for laminar and turbulent regimes. Navier-Stokes equations for turbulent conditions are numerically solved using the finite differences technique to obtain velocity profiles and frictional pressure losses. To verify the proposed model, estimated frictional pressure losses are compared with experimental data which were available in the literature and gathered at Middle East Technical University, Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering Flow Loop (METU-PETE Flow Loop) as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The proposed model predicts frictional pressure losses with an error less than ± 10% in most cases, more accurately than the CFD software models depending on the flow conditions. Also, pipe rotation effects on frictional pressure loss and tangential velocity is investigated using CFD simulations for concentric and fully eccentric annulus. It has been observed that pipe rotation has no noticeable effects on frictional pressure loss for concentric annuli, but it significantly increases frictional pressure losses in an eccentric annulus, especially at low flow rates. For concentric annulus, pipe rotation improves the tangential velocity component, which does not depend on axial velocity. It is also noticed that, as the pipe rotation and axial velocity are increased, tangential velocity drastically increases for an eccentric annulus. The proposed model and the critical analysis conducted on velocity components and stress distributions make it possible to understand the concept of hydro transport and hole cleaning in field applications.

CFD Analysis of Circle Grid Fractal Plate Thickness on Turbulent Swirling Flow

2013 ◽  
Vol 465-466 ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bukhari Manshoor ◽  
Izzuddin Zaman ◽  
Mohamad Jaat ◽  
Amir Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Swirling Flow ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Turbulent Model ◽  
Swirl Angle ◽  
Ansys Cfx ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Different Thickness

In this paper, steady state, incompressible, swirling turbulent flow through circle grid fractal plate has been simulated. The aim of the simulation is to investigate an effect of the circle grid fractal plate thickness in order to reduce swirling due to swirl disturbance in pipe flow. The simulation and analysis were carried out using finite volume CFD solver ANSYS CFX. Three different thickness of fractal plate were used in the simulation work with the thickness of 1 mm, 3 mm and 6 mm. The simulation results were compared with the pressure drop correlation of BS EN ISO 5167-2:2003 and turbulent model used, standard k-ε model gave the best agreement with the ISO pressure drop correlation. The effects of circle grid fractal plate thickness on the flow characteristics which are swirl angle and tangential velocity have been investigated as well.

The Structure Design and Numerical Simulation Research on Downhole Hydrocyclone Desander

2014 ◽  
Vol 933 ◽  
pp. 434-438
Author(s):  
Yue Juan Yan ◽  
Yan Xu Shang ◽  
Zun Ce Wang ◽  
Mi Tian ◽  
Yue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Geometrical Model ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Structure Parameters ◽  
Effect Of Structure

A new downhole hydrocyclone desander with spiral deflector and cyclone cone was designed to apply in downhole solid-liquid separation according to the downhole operating conditions, such as a high produced liquid viscosity, narrow radial working space and closed bottom flow, etc. The structure parameters were designed primarily based on the effect of structure size on pressure drop, production capacity and separation efficiency. Numerical simulation was conducted on the base of Mixture model and Reynolds stress (RSM) turbulent model by Fluent CFD software. The geometrical model of single inlet and single outlet was established. The simulation calculations were carried out to analysis the effect of structure parameters change on separation efficiency and pressure drop, obtained the influence rules. The optimum structural parameters were confirmed. The numerical simulation results lay the foundation for the next experimental study.

scholarly journals Effects of Shell on Bore center Annular Shaped Charges Formation and Penetrating into Steel Targets

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Wenlong Xu ◽  
Cheng Wang ◽  
Jianming Yuan ◽  
Weiliang Goh ◽  
Bin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Axial Velocity ◽  
Shaped Charge ◽  
Shell Structures ◽  
Steel Shell ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Good Agreement

Annular shaped charge can efficiently create large penetration diameter, which can solve the problem of small penetration diameter of a traditional shaped charge, and thus meeting the requirements of large penetration diameter in some specific situations. In this paper, the influence of five kinds shell structures, i.e. no shell, aluminum shell with thickness of 2.0 mm and steel shell with thickness of 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm, on bore-center annular shaped charges (BCASCs) formation and penetrating steel targets was investigated by numerical simulations and experiments. The numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental results. The results showed that, from no shell to aluminum shell of 2.0 mm and then to steel shell of 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm for BCASCs, the diameter and radial velocity of projectile head decrease, the axial velocity of BCASC projectiles increases gradually, the penetration diameter of the targets decreases, and the penetration depth increases. The penetration diameter caused by the BCASC with no shell is the largest, being 116.0 mm (1.16D), D is the charge diameter. The penetration depth caused by the BCASC with steel shell of 4.0 mm thickness is the deepest, being 76.4 mm (0.76D).

scholarly journals Relationship between Axial Width and Flow Characteristics of Pump Chamber in Double Volute Centrifugal Pump

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 1322-1329
Author(s):  
Wei Dong ◽  
Qingnan He ◽  
Wuke Liang ◽  
Qingxi Wei ◽  
Yan Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Core Area ◽  
Chamber Pressure ◽  
Axial Distribution ◽  
Pump Chamber ◽  
The Mean

The axial width of pump chamber has a great influence on the flow characteristics of the pump chamber in the centrifugal pump. A single-stage single-suction double volute centrifugal pump with a semi-open impeller was selected as the object. For the 6 different pump chamber axial width, it was concluded that the pump chamber pressure at the different angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) along the radial variation characteristics according to the contrast analysis of the pump cavity pressure field, velocity field distribution. The correlation between the pump chamber pressure and the impeller radius was revealed. The tangential velocity and radial velocity along the axial distribution curves were draw. The results show that when the axial width of pump chamber increases from 23.9 mm to 43.9 mm, the pressure value of the same radial position increases gradually. The radial pressure difference is decreasing. At the same axial width of pump chamber, the pressure mean increases along the radial approximately parabola. The tangential velocity of different angular directions has little difference in axial distribution. The mean of dimensionless tangential velocity in the turbulent core area decreases from 0.32 to 0.19 with the increasing of pump chamber axial width. The radial velocity varies is greatly along the axial direction. There are eddies at the directions of 0ånd 180°, but the mean of radial velocity in the turbulent core area is about 0. This research provides the reference for centrifugal pump hydraulic design, structural design and the accurate calculation of axial force.

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