scholarly journals Quantifying turbulence model uncertainty in Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes simulations of a pin-fin array. Part 1: Flow field

2020 ◽  
Vol 209 ◽  
pp. 104641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zengrong Hao ◽  
Catherine Gorlé
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Model Uncertainty ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Pin Fin ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes ◽  
Pin Fin Array

Large-Eddy and Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Simulations of an Axial Flow Pump for Cardiac Support

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Torner ◽  
Sebastian Hallier ◽  
Matthias Witte ◽  
Frank-Hendrik Wurm
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Damage Parameter ◽  
Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Blood Damage ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes

The use of implantable pumps for cardiac support (Ventricular Assist Devices) has proven to be a promising option for the treatment of advanced heart failure. Avoiding blood damage and achieving high efficiencies represent two main challenges in the optimization process. To improve VADs, it is important to understand the turbulent flow field in depth in order to minimize losses and blood damage. The application of the Large-eddy simulation (LES) is an appropriate approach to simulate the flow field because turbulent structures and flow patterns, which are connected to losses and blood damage, are directly resolved. The focus of this paper is the comparison between an LES and an Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes simulation (URANS) because the latter one is the most frequently used approach for simulating the flow in VADs. Integral quantities like pressure head and efficiency are in a good agreement between both methods. Additionally, the mean velocity fields show similar tendencies. However, LES and URANS show different results for the turbulent kinetic energy. Deviations of several tens of percent can be also observed for a blood damage parameter, which depend on velocity gradients. Possible reasons for the deviations will be investigated in future works.

A Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Solver in a Turbomachinery Design System

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahua Gu ◽  
Mark R. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Design System ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Wall Functions ◽  
Machine Performance ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes

The design of turbomachinery has been focusing on the improvement of the machine efficiency and the reduction of the design cost. This paper presents an integrated design system to create the machine geometry and to predict the machine performance at different levels of approximation, including one-dimensional design and analysis, quasi-three-dimensional-(blade-to-blade, throughflow) and full-three-dimensional-steady-state CFD analysis. One of the most important components, the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes solver, is described in detail. It originated from the Dawes solver with numerous enhancements. They include the use of the low speed pre-conditioned full Navier-Stokes equations, the addition of the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model and an improvement of wall functions related with the turbulence model. The latest upwind scheme, AUSM, has been implemented too. The Dawes code has been rewritten into a multi-block solver for O, C, and H grids. This paper provides some examples to evaluate the effect of grid topology on the machine performance prediction.

Experimental and numerical analyses of gas–solid-multiphase jet in cross-flow

2012 ◽  
Vol 227 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Fu ◽  
Tong Wang ◽  
Chuangang Gu
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Transient Flow ◽  
Cross Flow ◽  
Jet Flow ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Detached Eddy Simulation ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes

In this article, jet influence on a gas–solid-multiphase channel flow was experimentally and numerically studied. The jet flow was found to have a diameter-selective controlling effect on the particles’ distribution. Jet flow formed a gas barrier in the channel for particles. While tiny particles could travel around and large particles could travel through, only particles on the 10 -µm scale were obviously affected. Three different calculation methods, Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes, unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes, and detached eddy simulation, were used to simulate this multiphase flow. By comparing the calculation results to the experimental results, it is found that all the three calculation methods could capture the basic phenomenon in the mean flow field. Nevertheless, there exist great differences in the transient flow field and particle distribution.

Benchmarking Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes Turbulence Models in Internal Pin Fin Channels

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 976-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Royce Fernandes ◽  
Mark Ricklick ◽  
Anish Prasad ◽  
Yogesh Pai
Keyword(s):  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Pin Fin ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes
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