Optimisation of high pressure gas quenching by application of CFD analysis

2004 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 769-775
Author(s):  
P. Schobesberger ◽  
M. Mann ◽  
M. Haigis
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Reduced Cross Section ◽  
Core Strength ◽  
Charge Zone ◽  
Cylindrical Parts ◽  
Gas Quenching ◽  
Automotive Parts

At Aichelin GmbH an experimental high pressure gas quenching facility was used for heat treatment of automotive parts. Since uniformity and core strength of the heat treated parts were insufficient, a CFD-analysis was carried out to investigate the influence of the flow field on the performance of the facility. The results showed that the design of the facility was quite unfavorable from a fluid dynamics point of view. Large variations of flow velocity occurred in the charge zone and high pressure loss was produced by reduced cross section at shut-off valves. An optimization of the existing facility did not seem promising. Consequently, a new facility concept was designed, incorporating the results of the previous simulation and again tested by means of numerical simulation. The charge was simulated by a grid of cylindrical parts and in addition the gas pressure was increased to 20 bars. The new design demonstrated a very homogeneous flow field in the vicinity of the charge and pressure drop was reduced by three quarters. However the attempted quenching performance was not yet achieved with the initial blower. The results from the simulation led to the design of a full scale industrial gas quenching facility with an improved fan. This facility was able to meet the requirements in terms of core strength and uniformity from the beginning.

The Use of CFD for the Thermal Analysis of a High Pressure Compressor Rotor

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. W. Ruedel ◽  
J. R. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Temperature Profiles ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Compressor Rotor ◽  
High Pressure Compressor ◽  
Pressure Compressor

The prediction of fatigue life of components inside aircraft engines depends on the reliable numerical modelling of the temperature distribution during a mission cycle as this gives rise to life limiting thermal stresses. The transient temperature distribution is usually measured during an engine test and is then used to validate the numerical model, which in turn produces the basis for calculating the thermal stress levels. This paper describes the thermal analysis of a High Pressure Compressor Rotor (HPCR) and how the use of a 3-D Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis improved the quantitative agreement between the measured and the predicted temperature profiles. The highly complex three-dimensional flow field within the compressor rotor was modelled by exploiting symmetry conditions and using a standard k-ε turbulence model. Results of the tangential, axial and radial velocity components as well as locations of peaks in turbulence kinetic energy were predicted to help identify the flow field inside the forward cavity of the rotor. Two ways of predicting internal re-circulating rates to the rim area are proposed. Finally, plots of predicted metal temperature profiles before and after the CFD-analysis are presented.

Investigation of the Flow Field in a High-Pressure Turbine Stage for Two Stator-Rotor Axial Gaps—Part I: Three-Dimensional Time-Averaged Flow Field

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (3) ◽  
pp. 572-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Gaetani ◽  
G. Persico ◽  
V. Dossena ◽  
C. Osnaghi
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Fields ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Flow Structures ◽  
Axial Distance ◽  
Turbine Stage ◽  
High Pressure Turbine

An extensive experimental analysis on the subject of unsteady flow field in high-pressure turbine stages was carried out at the Laboratorio di Fluidodinamica delle Macchine (LFM) of Politecnico di Milano. The research stage represents a typical modern HP gas turbine stage designed by means of three-dimensional (3D) techniques, characterized by a leaned stator and a bowed rotor and operating in high subsonic regime. The first part of the program concerns the analysis of the steady flow field in the stator-rotor axial gap by means of a conventional five-hole probe and a temperature sensor. Measurements were carried out on eight planes located at different axial positions, allowing the complete definition of the three-dimensional flow field both in absolute and relative frame of reference. The evolution of the main flow structures, such as secondary flows and vane wakes, downstream of the stator are here presented and discussed in order to evidence the stator aerodynamic performance and, in particular, the different flow field approaching the rotor blade row for the two axial gaps. This results set will support the discussion of the unsteady stator-rotor effects presented in Part II (Gaetani, P., Persico, G., Dossena, V., and Osnaghi, C., 2007, ASME J. Turbomach., 129(3), pp. 580–590). Furthermore, 3D time-averaged measurements downstream of the rotor were carried out at one axial distance and for two stator-rotor axial gaps. The position of the probe with respect to the stator blades is changed by rotating the stator in circumferential direction, in order to describe possible effects of the nonuniformity of the stator exit flow field downstream of the stage. Both flow fields, measured for the nominal and for a very large stator-rotor axial gap, are discussed, and results show the persistence of some stator flow structures downstream of the rotor, in particular, for the minimum axial gap. Finally, the flow fields are compared to evidence the effect of the stator-rotor axial gap on the stage performance from a time-averaged point of view.

Research of Flow Simulation with High-Pressure and Bottom-Blowing Nitrogen

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 3110-3113
Author(s):  
Shu Huan Wang ◽  
He Jun Zhang ◽  
Ding Guo Zhao
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Molten Steel ◽  
Gas Content ◽  
High Nitrogen Steel ◽  
High Nitrogen ◽  
Nitrogen Steel ◽  
Bottom Blowing ◽  
Steel Flow ◽  
Pressure Factor

According to the actual situation of refining high nitrogen steel with the laboratory high pressure reaction axe, the molten steel flow field in the high-pressure and bottom-blowing nitrogen reactor was simulated by using the software Fluent. The rules of the influence of pressure factor on the molten steel flow field characteristics, turbulent kinetic energy and gas content were explored. According to the characteristics of the flow field and gas-liquid two phase structure, the rules of the influence of pressure factor on nitrogen concentration distribution were analyzed. So some useful theoretical basis and guidance were provided for laboratory refining high nitrogen steel and industrial production in the future.

scholarly journals Development of a two zone turbulence model and its application to the cycle-simulation

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Momir Sjeric ◽  
Darko Kozarac ◽  
Rudolf Tomic
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Turbulent Kinetic Energy ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Progress Variable ◽  
Cycle Simulation ◽  
Pressure Cycle ◽  
Turbulent Flow Field

The development of a two zone k-? turbulence model for the cycle-simulation software is presented. The in-cylinder turbulent flow field of internal combustion engines plays the most important role in the combustion process. Turbulence has a strong influence on the combustion process because the convective deformation of the flame front as well as the additional transfer of the momentum, heat and mass can occur. The development and use of numerical simulation models are prompted by the high experimental costs, lack of measurement equipment and increase in computer power. In the cycle-simulation codes, multi zone models are often used for rapid and robust evaluation of key engine parameters. The extension of the single zone turbulence model to the two zone model is presented and described. Turbulence analysis was focused only on the high pressure cycle according to the assumption of the homogeneous and isotropic turbulent flow field. Specific modifications of differential equation derivatives were made in both cases (single and two zone). Validation was performed on two engine geometries for different engine speeds and loads. Results of the cyclesimulation model for the turbulent kinetic energy and the combustion progress variable are compared with the results of 3D-CFD simulations. Very good agreement between the turbulent kinetic energy during the high pressure cycle and the combustion progress variable was obtained. The two zone k-? turbulence model showed a further progress in terms of prediction of the combustion process by using only the turbulent quantities of the unburned zone.

Flow Field Simulation of the Solo-Supported High Pressure Gas Device of Double-Layer Air Jet Looms

2011 ◽  
Vol 101-102 ◽  
pp. 512-515
Author(s):  
Yi Sheng Liu ◽  
Xu Dong Hu ◽  
Peng Dong Su
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Flow Channel ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
Middle Line ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Field Simulation

A research program is currently underway with the purpose of developing a double-layer air jet looms with solo-supported gas device. Issues related to the design and feasibility analysis of the solo-supported high pressure gas device are discussed. The results of simulations show that assistant nozzle is necessary during weft insertion motion, but too many assistant nozzles would cause the flow velocity reduce. And it is confirmed that flow channel with one main and four assistant nozzles is one of the best designs to keep the flow velocity at the middle line of flow channel more than 90m/s and make the loom work swimmingly.

CFD analysis of flow field and power consumption of in-line high shear mixers with different stator structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 98 (10) ◽  
pp. 100159
Author(s):  
Cholu Kwon ◽  
Un song Pak ◽  
Chung myong Kim ◽  
Chen ho Paek
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Power Consumption ◽  
High Shear ◽  
Cfd Analysis

Flow Field and Hot Streak Migration Through a High Pressure Cooled Vanes With Representative Lean Burn Combustor Outflow

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tommaso Bacci ◽  
Tommaso Lenzi ◽  
Alessio Picchi ◽  
Lorenzo Mazzei ◽  
Bruno Facchini
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Flame Stabilization ◽  
Lean Burn ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
University Of Florence ◽  
Hot Streak

Modern lean burn aero-engine combustors make use of relevant swirl degrees for flame stabilization. Moreover, important temperature distortions are generated, in tangential and radial directions, due to discrete fuel injection and liner cooling flows respectively. At the same time, more efficient devices are employed for liner cooling and a less intense mixing with the mainstream occurs. As a result, aggressive swirl fields, high turbulence intensities, and strong hot streaks are achieved at the turbine inlet. In order to understand combustor-turbine flow field interactions, it is mandatory to collect reliable experimental data at representative flow conditions. While the separated effects of temperature, swirl, and turbulence on the first turbine stage have been widely investigated, reduced experimental data is available when it comes to consider all these factors together.In this perspective, an annular three-sector combustor simulator with fully cooled high pressure vanes has been designed and installed at the THT Lab of University of Florence. The test rig is equipped with three axial swirlers, effusion cooled liners, and six film cooled high pressure vanes passages, for a vortex-to-vane count ratio of 1:2. The relative clocking position between swirlers and vanes has been chosen in order to have the leading edge of the central NGV aligned with the central swirler. In order to generate representative conditions, a heated mainstream passes though the axial swirlers of the combustor simulator, while the effusion cooled liners are fed by air at ambient temperature. The resulting flow field exiting from the combustor simulator and approaching the cooled vane can be considered representative of a modern Lean Burn aero engine combustor with swirl angles above ±50 deg, turbulence intensities up to about 28% and maximum-to-minimum temperature ratio of about 1.25. With the final aim of investigating the hot streaks evolution through the cooled high pressure vane, the mean aerothermal field (temperature, pressure, and velocity fields) has been evaluated by means of a five-hole probe equipped with a thermocouple and traversed upstream and downstream of the NGV cascade.

Time-Averaged and Time-Accurate Aerodynamic Effects of Forward Rotor Cavity Purge Flow for a High-Pressure Turbine: Part I—Analytical and Experimental Comparisons

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian R. Green ◽  
Randall M. Mathison ◽  
Michael G. Dunn
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Unsteady Aerodynamics ◽  
Flow Path ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
Purge Flow

The effect of rotor purge flow on the unsteady aerodynamics of a high-pressure turbine stage operating at design corrected conditions has been investigated both experimentally and computationally. The experimental configuration consisted of a single-stage high-pressure turbine with a modern film-cooling configuration on the vane airfoil as well as the inner and outer end-wall surfaces. Purge flow was introduced into the cavity located between the high-pressure vane and the high-pressure disk. The high-pressure blades and the downstream low-pressure turbine nozzle row were not cooled. All hardware featured an aerodynamic design typical of a commercial high-pressure ratio turbine, and the flow path geometry was representative of the actual engine hardware. In addition to instrumentation in the main flow path, the stationary and rotating seals of the purge flow cavity were instrumented with high frequency response, flush-mounted pressure transducers and miniature thermocouples to measure flow field parameters above and below the angel wing. Predictions of the time-dependent flow field in the turbine flow path were obtained using FINE/Turbo, a three-dimensional, Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes CFD code that had the capability to perform both steady and unsteady analysis. The steady and unsteady flow fields throughout the turbine were predicted using a three blade-row computational model that incorporated the purge flow cavity between the high-pressure vane and disk. The predictions were performed in an effort to mimic the design process with no adjustment of boundary conditions to better match the experimental data. The time-accurate predictions were generated using the harmonic method. Part I of this paper concentrates on the comparison of the time-averaged and time-accurate predictions with measurements in and around the purge flow cavity. The degree of agreement between the measured and predicted parameters is described in detail, providing confidence in the predictions for flow field analysis that will be provided in Part II.

The Unsteady Flow Field of a Purged High Pressure Turbine Based on Mode Detection

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Zerobin ◽  
S. Bauinger ◽  
A. Marn ◽  
A. Peters ◽  
F. Heitmeir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Pressure Probe ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
Low Pressure Turbine ◽  
Mode Detection

This paper presents an experimental study of the unsteady flow field downstream of a high pressure turbine with ejected purge flows, with a special focus on a flow field discussion using the mode detection approach according to the theory of Tyler and Sofrin. Measurements were carried out in a product-representative one and a half stage turbine test setup, which consists of a high-pressure turbine stage followed by an intermediate turbine center frame and a low-pressure turbine vane row. Four independent purge mass flows were injected through the forward and aft cavities of the unshrouded high-pressure turbine rotor. A fast-response pressure probe was used to acquire time-resolved data at the turbine center frame duct inlet and exit. The interactions between the stator, rotor, and turbine center frame duct are identified as spinning modes, propagating in azimuthal direction. Time-space diagrams illustrate the amplitude variation of the detected modes along the span. The composition of the unsteadiness and its major contributors are of interest to determine the role of unsteadiness in the turbine center frame duct loss generation mechanisms and to avoid high levels of blade vibrations in the low-pressure turbine which can in turn result in increased acoustic emissions. This work offers new insight into the unsteady flow behavior downstream of a purged high-pressure turbine and its propagation through an engine-representative turbine center frame duct configuration.

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