Penetration of vertical pulsed jets in crossflow at low velocity ratio

Using the visualization method, the initial rise and penetration of a circular turbulent pulsed jet into a transverse air flow are studied at the ratio of jet velocities to the transverse flow r = u j /u f = 0.67–2.33. A comparative assessment of the penetration of a pulsating jet into a transverse flow for frequencies from 0 to 20 Hz is carried out. The cases of both stationary and oscillating jet flows are analyzed. The penetration of a pulsating jet into a transverse flow is shown to be more significant than for a stationary one and depends on an increase in the ratio of velocities and frequency: it increases linearly at a fixed frequency and passes through a minimum at a fixed ratio of velocities.

Predicting the Flow Velocity at the Toe of a Labyrinth Stepped Spillway

The velocity at the toe of a spillway is a major variable when designing a stilling basin. Reducing this velocity leads to reduce the size of the basin as well as the required appurtenances which needs for dissipating the surplus kinetic energy of the flow. If the spillway chute is able to dissipate more kinetic energy, then the resulting flow velocity at the toe of spillway will be reduced. Typically, stepped spillway is able to dissipate more kinetic energy than that of a smooth surface. In the present study, the typical uniform shape of the steps has been modified to a labyrinth shape. It is postulated that a labyrinth shape can increase the dissipation of kinetic energy through increasing the overlap between the forests of nappe will circulating the flow that in turns leading to further turbulence. This action can reduce the jet velocities near the surfaces, thus minimizing cavitation. At the same time the increasing of circulation regions will maximize the opportunity for air entrainment which also helps to dissipate more kinetic energy. The undertaken physical models were consisted of three labyrinth stepped spillways with magnification ratios (width of labyrinth to width of conventional step) WL/W are 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 as well as testing a conventional stepped spillway (WL/W=1). It is concluded that the spillway chute coefficient is directly proportional to the labyrinth ratio and its value decreases as this ratio increases.

Passive Tracer Visualization to Simulate Aerodynamic Virus Transport in Noninvasive Respiratory Support Methods

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Various forms of noninvasive respiratory support methods are used in the treatment of hypoxemic CO­VID-19 patients, but limited data are available about the corresponding respiratory droplet dispersion. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of this study was to estimate the potential spread of infectious diseases for a broad selection of oxygen and respiratory support methods by revealing the therapy-induced aerodynamics and respiratory droplet dispersion. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The exhaled air-smoke plume from a 3D-printed upper airway geometry was visualized by recording light reflection during simulated spontaneous breathing, standard oxygen mask application, nasal high-flow therapy (NHFT), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). The dispersion of 100 μm particles was estimated from the initial velocity of exhaled air and the theoretical terminal velocity. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Estimated droplet dispersion was 16 cm for unassisted breathing, 10 cm for Venturi masks, 13 cm for the nebulizer, and 14 cm for the nonrebreathing mask. Estimated droplet spread increased up to 34 cm in NHFT, 57 cm in BiPAP, and 69 cm in CPAP. A nonsurgical face mask over the NHFT interface reduced estimated droplet dispersion. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> During NHFT and CPAP/BiPAP with vented masks, extensive jets with relatively high jet velocities were observed, indicating increased droplet spread and an increased risk of droplet-driven virus transmission. For the Venturi masks, a nonrebreathing mask, and a nebulizer, estimated jet velocities are comparable to unassisted breathing. Aerosols are transported unboundedly in all these unfiltered therapies. The adequate use of protective measures is of vital importance when using noninvasive unfiltered therapies in infectious respiratory diseases.

Consequences of the Integration of a Hyperbolic Funnel into a Showerhead for Droplets, Jet Break-Up Lengths, and Physical-Chemical Parameters

Introducing a hyperbolic vortex into a showerhead is a possibility to achieve higher spray velocities for a given discharge without reducing the nozzle diameter. Due to the introduction of air bubbles into the water by the vortex, the spray is pushed from a transition (dripping faucet) regime into a jetting regime, which results in higher droplet and jet velocities using the same nozzle diameter and throughput. The same droplet and jet diameters were realized compared to a showerhead without a vortex. Assuming that the satisfaction of a shower experience is largely dependent on the droplet size and velocity, the implementation of a vortex in the showerhead could provide the same shower experience with ~14% less water consumption compared to the normal showerhead. A full optical and physical analysis was presented, and the important chemical parameters were investigated.

ON APPLICABILITY OF ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCING NOZZLES FOR JET NOISE INVESTIGATIONS

The split-type conical nozzles with replaceable exit sections with diameters of 30, 40 and 50 mm were designed and produced from steel by machine turning. In addition, the replaceable output parts of the nozzles with the same diameters were produced by additive technology (fused deposition manufacturing) from ABS plastic. In the acoustic anechoic chamber, the noise measurements of a single-stream cold air jet for all the nozzles at jet velocities in the range of 0.3-0.7 Mach numbers were carried out. The noise measurements were performed on distance of 2 m from the center of the nozzle exit section at angles from 30 to 105o. For different directions of noise radiation and different velocities of the jet, the power spectral density and overall sound pressure level were determined. The obtained results demonstrates that the jet noise for nozzles with diameter of 40 and 50 mm from steel and ABS plastic differs by no more than 1 dB, which is within the measurement error for these types of experiments. The nozzles with diameter 30 mm have a higher difference in noise, which can be explained by the more sensitivity of a nozzle with a small diameter to the deviations of geometric parameters when it produced by additive technology.

Surface Temperature Effect on Convective Heat Transfer Coefficients for Jet Impingement Cooling of Electric Machines With Automatic Transmission Fluid

In this study, the results of NREL’s continued work on experimental characterization of the thermal performance of free-surface jets of automatic transmission fluid impinged on a heated target surface are presented. The measured heat transfer coefficients are useful for understanding factors influencing performance of driveline fluid-based cooling systems for electric machines and help designers in developing high-performance, power-dense and reliable machines. Experiments were carried out for different fluid and target surface temperatures (50°C, 70°C, and 90°C for the fluid and 90°C, 100°C, 110°C, and 120°C for the target surface). Impinging jet velocities (0.5 m/s to 7.5 m/s) and the jet position on the target surface (center versus edge) were also varied. The impinging angle was kept at 90° relative to the target surface. It was found that higher target surface temperature increased heat transfer coefficients, namely, increasing surface temperature from 90°C to 120°C enhanced heat transfer coefficient values at higher impinged jet velocities (7.5 m/s) by up to 15%.