scholarly journals Investigation of Hydrodynamic Flow Characteristics in Helical Coils with Ovality and Wrinkles

2021 ◽  
pp. 570-579
Author(s):  
Govindaraj Periasamy ◽  
Senthilkumar Mouleeswaran ◽  
Prabhu Raja Venugopal ◽  
Chellapandi Perumal
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Helical Coil ◽  
Hydrodynamic Behaviour ◽  
Pressure Development ◽  
Helical Coils ◽  
Critical Portion

The forming of helical coils using a rolling process results in geometrical irregularities (wrinkles and ovality) that are likely to influence the hydrodynamic behaviour of the flow field inside the coil in applications such as air generators. In this study, the above behaviour was investigated by experimental and numerical analyses considering the heat exchanger used in dry air generators. In experimental analysis, a three-turn copper helical coil with wrinkles and ovality was investigated to estimate the global hydrodynamic characteristics inside the helical coil. The results were compared with that of the ideal geometry of a coil without wrinkles and ovality. The effect of wrinkles was assessed through friction factor, and the corresponding equivalent surface roughness was found to increase by 5.7 times, owing to the presence of wrinkles in the helical coil. Numerical simulation was conducted to determine the pressure distribution, velocity distribution, and secondary flow inside the helical coil; the results were validated with experimental data. A critical portion of the helical coil with multiple wrinkles was considered for numerical simulation to investigate the localized effects of wrinkles on the flow field behaviour. The analysis in the vicinity of wrinkles revealed negative pressure development during flow, which in turn would cause re-circulation and cavitation that are undesirable.

scholarly journals Study on the 3D Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Velocity Uniformity of a Gravity Flow Circular Flume

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 927
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Longxi Han ◽  
Lina Chen ◽  
Chenfang Wang ◽  
Bo Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Longitudinal Velocity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Straight Channel ◽  
Uniformity Coefficient ◽  
Annular Flume

Flumes have been widely used in water conservancy science and environmental science research. It is of great significance to obtain the hydrodynamic characteristics and flow field uniformity in the flume. In this study, a new type of annular flume was taken as an example. The 3D flow field was simulated by using a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, and was also measured by acoustic doppler velocimeter (ADV) to verify the simulation results. The average relative error range was between 8.37% and 9.95%, the simulated results basically reflected the actual situation of the flow field. On this basis, the structural characteristics of flow field were analyzed. A new calculation method of flow velocity uniformity was presented according to the flow characteristics of natural open channels. The velocity uniformity in the straight channel was calculated and analyzed based on this method, and the influence of speed on the velocity uniformity was further discussed. The length of uniform section was negatively correlated with the rotational speed (average velocity), which was between 39 cm and 101 cm in the straight, and the uniformity coefficient was less than 10%. Finally, the water flow characteristics in the straight channel without wheel were compared with the natural open channel flow. The longitudinal velocity was well fitted with the Prandtl logarithmic distribution formula (R2 > 0.977), and the application feasibility of the flume was analyzed. This study can provide technical support for the development and application of annular flume.

Numerical Simulation Study on the Recovery Process of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weigang Huang ◽  
Donglei Zhang ◽  
Jiawei Yu ◽  
Tao He ◽  
Xianzhou Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Hydrodynamic Performance ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Convergence Test ◽  
Motion Paths

Abstract AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) recovery is considerably influenced by the nearby flow field and simulations of AUV in different motion paths in the wake of a submarine with a propeller are presented in this paper. A commercial CFD solver STAR CCM+ has been used to research the motion and flow characteristics of AUV, which using the advanced computational continuum mechanics algorithms. The DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) SUBOFF Submarine (L1 = 4.356m) propelled with INSEAN (Italian Ship Model Basin) E1619 propeller is used in this study, and the self-propulsion characteristics of the propeller at an incoming flow velocity of 2.75m/s are obtained through numerical simulation and results are compared with the available experimental data to prove the accuracy of the chosen investigation methodology. A grid/time-step convergence test is performed for verification study. AUV (L2 = 0.4356m) is a smaller-scale SUBOFF without a sail, which approaches the submarine in different motion paths in the submarine wake at a relative speed combined with the dynamic overlapping grid technology. The hydrodynamic performance of the AUV when approaching the submarine and the velocity distribution of the surrounding flow field are analyzed, which provides a useful reference for underwater recovery of the AUV.

Research on Flow Characteristics of Aerostatic Circular Thrust Bearing with a Cone Cavity

2011 ◽  
Vol 308-310 ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Long Xing Chen ◽  
Wen Qi Ma ◽  
He Chun Yu ◽  
Hai Yan Liu ◽  
Hong Wang Du
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Flow Passage ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Simulation And Experiment

The aerostatic circular thrust bearing was taken as a study subject. The numerical simulation method was used to calculate the flow passage. Meanwhile, the single-point testing method was used to test the pressure distribution. The simulation and experiment measurement results were compared and analyzed. The results show that: The single-point testing method is effective to capture the change of flow characteristics. The overall results of simulation and testing coincide with each other well. In the range of cone cavity, the flow pattern for the gas is turbulent flow, and the flow field should be divided into different zones for simulation.

Numerical Simulation of the Effects of Baffle on Flow Field in a Stirred Tank

2013 ◽  
Vol 732-733 ◽  
pp. 432-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zong Rui Hao ◽  
Juan Xu ◽  
Hai Yan Bie ◽  
Zhong Hai Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Stirred Tank ◽  
Stirred Tanks ◽  
Double Peak ◽  
Blade Area ◽  
Radial Circulation

Flow characteristics of stirred tanks with different structures were calculated by taking RNG k-ε model as the turbulent flow model. The results showed that at the same rotational speed, a large number of axial and radial vortexes were formed in the stirred tank with the baffle. The velocity in the blade area was high, and it decreased rapidly with the increasing distance to the blade. The double peak area of the radial velocity was formed in the stirred tank with baffle, and the high and low speed cycles were obtained in the cross-section. The baffle increased not only the axial circulation of the liquid in the tank but also the radial circulation, which help to mix the liquid.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Full-Scale Three-Dimensional Fluid Flow in an Oscillating Reactor

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houjun Gong ◽  
Mengqi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Variation Patterns ◽  
Oscillating Motion ◽  
Resistance Coefficients

Marine reactors are subjected to additional motions due to ocean conditions. These additional motions will cause large fluctuation of flow rate and change the coolant flow field, making the system unstable. Therefore, in order to understand the effect of oscillating motion on the flow characteristics, a numerical simulation of fluid flow is carried out based on a full-scale three-dimensional oscillating marine reactor. In this study, the resistance coefficients of the lattice, rod buddle and steam generator are fitted, and the distribution of flow rate, velocity as well as pressure in different regions is investigated through the standard model. After additional oscillation is introduced, the flow field in an oscillating reactor is presented and the effect of oscillating angle and elevation on the flow rate is investigated. Results show that the oscillating motion can greatly change the flow field in the reactor; most of the coolant circulates in the downcommer and lower head with only a small amount of coolant entering the core; the flow fluctuation period is consistent with the oscillating period, and the flow variation patterns under different oscillating conditions are basically the same; since the flow amplitude is related to oscillating speed, the amplitude of flow rate rises when decreasing the maximum oscillating angle; the oscillating elevation has little effect on the flow rate.

Numerical Simulation and Improved Design of Inner Flow Field on Single Function Shower

2012 ◽  
Vol 246-247 ◽  
pp. 423-427
Author(s):  
Jing Huang ◽  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Hong Zhou He ◽  
Ming Fang Lu ◽  
Xiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Flow Speed ◽  
Single Function ◽  
Working Medium ◽  
Water Region ◽  
Outlet Flow ◽  
Improved Design

To reveal the variation of the inner flow field on a single function shower, numerical simulation was conducted for single-phase flow using water as the working medium. The standard k-ε turbulence model is employed to simulate inner flow characteristics. To improve the uniformity of outlet flow, according to the simulation results of the old shower, the mold structural have been modified. The results show that, the outlet shape and different size will affect the internal flow field. According to the old shower analysis of the flow, speed of the outlet fluctuations are more obvious, while the improved shower flow rate of the outlet distribution is more uniform and old shower exists of vortex in the two shares of water region, but improved shower vortex is smaller and the distribution of flow is also better than the former.

Hydrodynamic Characteristics Analysis on the Dredging Dustpan Internal Flow Field Based on CFD

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Lu ◽  
Ankang Hu ◽  
Xin Chang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Slurry Concentration ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
High Level

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) plays an important role in predicting the fluid characteristics throughout the engineering practice. With the developing of computers and CFD software, it has become a powerful tool in the hydrodynamics area. In this paper, the hydrodynamic characteristics of dredging dustpan internal flow field on the coastal engineering are further studied using CFD as a modeling and calculation tool. It is implemented in such way that the ICEM CFD software has been firstly employed to establish the full dredging dustpan model and gridding, the numerical simulation of internal flow field is then accurately performed by the FLUENT code under the conditions of different slurry concentration and particle diameter working on the dredging dustpan. Based on the calculation results, the effect of different slurry concentration and particle diameter on the dredging and transporting efficiency of dustpan is presented and discussed. It is shown that when the slurry concentration is low, particle diameter plays a leading role, and suction efficiency is proportional to particle diameter. However, the slurry concentration plays an important role and is inversely proportional to the suction efficiency as it is in a high level. It has been demonstrated that the present study is efficient and accurate for the numerical simulation of the dredging dustpan internal flow field.

Numerical Simulation of Quenchant Flow Characteristics in Large Quench Tank

2012 ◽  
Vol 271-272 ◽  
pp. 1372-1376
Author(s):  
Hui Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Inner Core ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Inner Surface ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd

The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique is employed to predict the flow of quenchant in a large quench tank. The characteristics of flow field in the existing quench tank are investigated, and the major deficiency occurred in the tank structure design is analyzed. Two different schemes for improving the tank structure design are brought forward, and further numerical simulations are carried out. Results show that the non-uniform flow field is generated throughout the quenching zone in the existing large quench tank. There is clear difference in flow rate in the regions near the inner surface of workpiece and the outer, which may cause the workpiece distortion and even cracking. Reduction in ring pipe intermediate diameter can not obviously enhance the uniformity of flow field in the quench tank. By adding an inner core in the center zone of the tank, the flow rate in the region near the inner surface of workpiece can be increased effectively, and the flow rate difference found in the quenching zone reduced significantly, which are beneficial to guarantee the quenching quality of workpiece.

Investigation on Influence of Launch Depth to the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of the Cylinder out of the Tube

2011 ◽  
Vol 328-330 ◽  
pp. 2261-2264
Author(s):  
Hai Jun Liu ◽  
Xing Zhi Peng ◽  
Cong Wang ◽  
Ben Li Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Resistance Coefficient ◽  
Viscous Drag ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Multiphase Model ◽  
Pressure Drag ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Volume Method ◽  
Mesh Technique

The influence of different the depth to the hydrodynamic characteristics of the underwater cylinder vertical launch out of the tube was researched with numerical simulation. The finite volume method based on the multiphase model, continuity equation, transport equations of liquid mass fraction,a dynamic mesh technique and a standard tow-turbulence model are adopted to solve RANS equation in conjunction. The fluid-solid coupling problem of both movement boundary of the cylinder and multiphase flow field was solved by using numerical method. Under the influence of the gravity, the flow field affected the hydrodynamic characteristics of the cylinder was derived with the numerical simulation. Simulation results show that different launch depths affect on the trajectory of underwater cylinder and hydrodynamic. The fluctuation reasons of different pressure drag coefficient, viscous drag resistance coefficient and toll resistance coefficient were derived by analyzing simulation results.

Numerical Simulation on Hydrodynamic Behaviors of Ducted Propeller in Yawing Motion of an Underwater Vehicle

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaming Wu ◽  
Chengwei Zhang ◽  
Zhijian Ye ◽  
Ying Xu ◽  
Weiwen Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Hydrodynamic Performance ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Vehicle System ◽  
Ducted Propeller ◽  
Ducted Propellers

A practical approach to simulate hydrodynamic performance of ducted propellers attached in an underwater vehicle under the influence of flow field of the vehicle is proposed, hydrodynamic characteristics of the propeller when the vehicle in a dynamic yawing motion is studied numerically. In the research, 3D geometric models of the duct, propeller and underwater vehicle are first constructed according to their geometrical features. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique based on the finite volume method and multi-sliding mesh technique are applied to solve the Navier-Stokes equations which govern the fluid motions around the duct, propeller and underwater vehicle when the vehicle are in a yawing motion. These equations are solved numerically with the CFD code FLUENT. With the proposed numerical simulation approaches, the hydrodynamic phenomenon of thrusts generated from the ducted propellers in the vehicle system under the flow field influence of the vehicle’s yawing motion are analyzed. Results of our numerical simulation indicate that the influence of flow field caused by the underwater vehicle on the thrusts of the ducted propellers is not negligible; when studying the thrust characteristics of a ducted propeller in an underwater vehicle system, the thrust nature of the propeller can only be evaluated objectively on the condition that the vehicle and the ducted propeller are combined together into an integrated system, and the numerical simulation are conducted in such an integrated system.

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