Calendering Pseudoplastic and Viscoplastic Fluids With Slip at the Roll Surface

2005 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Mitsoulis ◽  
S. Sofou
Keyword(s):  
Yield Stress ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Sheet Thickness ◽  
Power Input ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Slip Coefficient ◽  
Bingham Number ◽  
Roll Separating Force ◽  
Power Law Index ◽  
Infinite Reservoir

The lubrication approximation theory (LAT) is used to provide numerical results for calendering a sheet from an infinite reservoir. The Herschel–Bulkley model of viscoplasticity is employed, which reduces with appropriate modifications to the Bingham, power-law, and Newtonian models. A dimensionless slip coefficient is introduced to account for the case of slip at the roll surfaces. The results give the final sheet thickness as a function of the dimensionless power-law index (in the case of pseudoplasticity), the Bingham number or the dimensionless yield stress calculated at the nip (in the case of viscoplasticity), and the dimensionless slip coefficient in both cases. Integrated quantities of engineering interest are also calculated. These include the maximum pressure, the roll-separating force, and the power input to the rolls. Decreasing the power-law index or increasing the dimensionless yield stress lead to excess sheet thickness over the thickness at the nip. All engineering quantities calculated in dimensionless form increase substantially with the departure from the Newtonian values. The presence of slip decreases pressure and the engineering quantities and increases the domain in all cases.

Thermorheological Characterization of Elastoviscoplastic Carbopol Ultrez 20 Gel

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Hassan ◽  
Manabendra Pathak ◽  
Mohd. Kaleem Khan
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Viscous Dissipation ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Power Law Index

The temperature and concentration play an important role on rheological parameters of the gel. In this work, an experimental investigation of thermorheological properties of aqueous gel Carbopol Ultrez 20 for various concentrations and temperatures has been presented. Both controlled stress ramps and controlled stress oscillatory sweeps were performed for obtaining the rheological data to find out the effect of temperature and concentration. The hysteresis or thixotropic seemed to have negligible effect. Yield stress, consistency factor, and power law index were found to vary with temperature as well as concentration. With gel concentration, the elastic effect was found to increase whereas viscous dissipation effect was found to decrease. Further, the change in elastic properties was insignificant with temperature in higher frequency range of oscillatory stress sweeps.

A Numerical Study of Dean Instability in Non-Newtonian Fluids

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Fellouah ◽  
C. Castelain ◽  
A. Ould El Moctar ◽  
H. Peerhossaini
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Rectangular Cross Section ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Dean Number ◽  
Bingham Number ◽  
Curved Channels ◽  
Power Law Index

We present a numerical study of Dean instability for non-Newtonian fluids in a laminar 180deg curved-channel flow of rectangular cross section. A methodology based on the Papanastasiou model (Papanastasiou, T. C., 1987, J. Rheol., 31(5), pp. 385–404) was developed to take into account the Bingham-type rheological behavior. After validation of the numerical methodology, simulations were carried out (using FLUENT CFD code) for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in curved channels of square or rectangular cross section and for a large aspect and curvature ratios. A criterion based on the axial velocity gradient was defined to detect the instability threshold. This criterion was used to optimize the grid geometry. The effects of curvature and aspect ratio on the Dean instability are studied for all fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian. In particular, we show that the critical value of the Dean number decreases with increasing curvature ratio. The variation of the critical Dean number with aspect ratio is less regular. The results are compared to those for Newtonian fluids to emphasize the effect of the power-law index and the Bingham number. The onset of Dean instability is delayed with increasing power-law index. The same delay is observed in Bingham fluids when the Bingham number is increased.

A theoretical analysis of the calendering of Ellis fluid

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif Javed ◽  
Nasir Ali ◽  
Muhammad Sajid
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Velocity Profile ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Sheet Thickness ◽  
Power Input ◽  
Lubrication Approximation ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Operating Variables ◽  
Roll Separating Force

We present a theoretical analysis of calendering of Ellis fluid based on lubrication approximation. The equations governing the flow are nondimensionalized and solved to get closed form expressions of velocity and pressure gradient. Runge–Kutta algorithm is employed to compute the pressure distribution. The operating variables which are used in the calendering process, i.e. roll-separating force, power input to the rolls and exiting sheet thickness are calculated. The influence of the material parameters on the velocity profile, pressure gradient, pressure distribution and operating variables is shown graphically and discussed in detail.

Computational Modeling of Enhanced Laminar Flow Heat Transfer in Viscoplastic Fluids in Corrugated-Plate Channels

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossam M. Metwally ◽  
Raj M. Manglik
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Shear Thinning ◽  
Bingham Plastic ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Colburn Factor ◽  
Power Law Index

The enhanced heat transfer in laminar viscoplastic, shear thinning, Herschel-Bulkley fluid flows in sinusoidal corrugated-plate channels is investigated. With uniform-temperature plate walls, periodically developed flows are considered for a wide range of flow rates (10 ≤ Reg ≤ 700) and pseudoplastic flow behavior indices (n = 0.54, 0.8, and 1.0; the latter representing a Bingham plastic). The effects of fluid yield stress are simulated for the case where τy = 1.59 N/m2, representing a 0.5% xantham gum aqueous solution. Typical velocity and temperature distributions, along with extended results for isothermal friction factor ƒ and Colburn factor j are presented. The effect of the yield stress is found to be most dominant at low Reg regardless of the power law index n, and the recirculation or swirl in the wall trough regions is weaker than in the cases of Newtonian and power-law liquids. At higher Reg, the performance of the Herschel-Bulkley fluid asymptotically approaches that of the non-yield-stress power-law fluid. At low Reg, the yield stress increases ƒ by an order of magnitude and j is enhanced because of the higher wall gradients imposed by the plug-like flow field. The relative heat transfer enhancement, represented by the ratio (j/ƒ), and the role of the fluid yield stress and shear-thinning (or pseudoplastic) behaviors are also discussed.

Mathematical model for a Herschel-Bulkley fluid flow in an elastic tube

Open Physics ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuppalapalle Vajravelu ◽  
Sreedharamalle Sreenadh ◽  
Palluru Devaki ◽  
Kerehalli Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Wall Shear Stress ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Newtonian Fluid ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Fluid Model ◽  
Elastic Tube ◽  
Yield Stress Fluid ◽  
Power Law Index

AbstractThe constitution of blood demands a yield stress fluid model, and among the available yield stress fluid models for blood flow, the Herschel-Bulkley model is preferred (because Bingham, Power-law and Newtonian models are its special cases). The Herschel-Bulkley fluid model has two parameters, namely the yield stress and the power law index. The expressions for velocity, plug flow velocity, wall shear stress, and the flux flow rate are derived. The flux is determined as a function of inlet, outlet and external pressures, yield stress, and the elastic property of the tube. Further when the power-law index n = 1 and the yield stress τ 0 → 0, our results agree well with those of Rubinow and Keller [J. Theor. Biol. 35, 299 (1972)]. Furthermore, it is observed that, the yield stress and the elastic parameters (t 1 and t 2) have strong effects on the flux of the non-Newtonian fluid flow in the elastic tube. The results obtained for the flow characteristics reveal many interesting behaviors that warrant further study on the non-Newtonian fluid flow phenomena, especially the shear-thinning phenomena. Shear thinning reduces the wall shear stress.

Numerical Simulation of the Steady-State Herschel-Bulkley Fluid Flow in a Channel with Sudden Expansion

2017 ◽  
Vol 743 ◽  
pp. 474-479
Author(s):  
Efim Hegaj ◽  
Evgeny Borzenko
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Sudden Expansion ◽  
Bingham Number ◽  
Power Law Index ◽  
The Impact

In this paper, the steady-state flow of non-Newtonian fluid in a planar channel with sudden expansion is investigated. The rheological behavior of this media is described by the Herschel-Bulkley model. To determine both steady-state velocity and pressure fields, a numerical algorithm based on the relaxation method and SIMPLE procedure is used.The mathematical problem statement includes three non-dimensional parameters: the Reynolds number, the Bingham number (non-dimensional viscoplasticity parameter), and the power-law index. The results of numerical simulation are obtained in a range of the Reynolds number 1 ≤ Re ≤ 40, Bingham number 0 ≤ Se ≤ 2, and power-law index 0.4 ≤k ≤ 2 (for shear thinning, Newtonian, and shear thickening fluids).The distribution of the main fluid flow characteristics and localization of the two-dimensional region in an expansion zone is presented. The impact of main parameters of the problem on a dead zone distribution in the fluid flow is shown.

Elasto-hydrodynamic analysis of journal bearing operating with nanolubricants

2020 ◽  
pp. 135065012093197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pravez Khan ◽  
Anil Dhanola ◽  
HC Garg
Keyword(s):  
Power Law ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
Force Increase ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Static Performance ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Power Law Index

In this study, performance parameters of a rigid and flexible journal bearing using non-Newtonian nanolubricants have been investigated and compared. Krieger-Dougherty viscosity model has been implemented with a non-Newtonian model (power law) to evaluate the effective viscosity of nanolubricants. In order to attain the pressure field of nanolubricants, a numerical solution of the modified Reynolds equation has been derived with initial assumptions and boundary conditions using finite difference method. The static performance parameters for both the bearings have been examined at different values of power law index and eccentricity ratio. The results demonstrate that the load-carrying capacity, maximum pressure and friction force increase significantly using nanolubricant in comparison to base lubricant. Also, the values of these parameters increase with increase of power law index. An insignificant effect of elastic deformation is observed on performance parameters except attitude angle at a particular power law index value.

Effect of Pressure-Dependent Viscosity on the Exiting Sheet Thickness in the Calendering of Newtonian Fluids

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Hernández ◽  
Oscar E. Bautista ◽  
Eric G. Bautista ◽  
Jose C. Arcos
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Sheet Thickness ◽  
Pressure Effects ◽  
Momentum Balance ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Pressure Fields ◽  
Pressure Dependent Viscosity ◽  
Pressure Independent ◽  
Roll Separating Force ◽  
Dependent Viscosity

A theoretical model was developed to describe the calendering process in Newtonian sheets of finite initial thickness taking into account that the viscosity of the fluid is a well-defined function of the pressure. We predict the influence of the pressure effects on the leave-off distance that is related to the exiting sheet thickness in the calendering process. The mass and momentum balance equations, which are based on lubrication theory, were nondimensionalized and solved for the velocity and pressure fields by using perturbation techniques, where the leave-off distance represents an eigenvalue of the mathematical problem. When the above variables were obtained, the dimensionless leave-off distance in the calendering process was determined. Moreover, quantities of engineering interest were calculated, including the maximum pressure, the roll-separating force and the power transmitted to the fluid by the rolls. The analytical results show that the inclusion of pressure-dependent viscosity effect increases about 3.37 percent the dimensionless exiting sheet thickness or 9.4 percent the leave-off distance in comparison with the case of pressure-independent viscosity.

Dean Instability in Non-Newtonian Fluids

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Fellouah ◽  
C. Castelain ◽  
A. Ould El Moctar ◽  
H. Peerhossaini
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Rectangular Cross Section ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Dean Number ◽  
Bingham Number ◽  
Curved Channels ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Power Law Index

We present a numerical study of Dean instability in non-Newtonian fluids in a laminar 180° curved-channel flow of rectangular cross section. A methodology based on the Papanastasiou model [1] was developed to take into account Bingham-type rheological behavior. After validation of the numerical methodology, simulations were carried out (using Fluent CFD code) for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in curved channels of square and rectangular cross section and of large aspect and curvature ratios. A criterion based on the axial velocity gradient was defined to detect the instability threshold. This criterion is used to optimize the grid geometry. The effects of curvature and aspect ratios on the instability are studied for all fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian. In particular, we show that the critical value of the Dean number decreases with increasing duct curvature ratio. The variation of the critical Dean number with duct aspect ratio is less regular. The results are compared with those for Newtonian fluids to emphasize the effect of the power-law index and the Bingham number. The onset of Dean instability is delayed with increasing power-law index. The same delay is observed in Bingham fluids when the Bingham number is increased.

Analysis of the lubrication approximation theory in the calendering/sheeting process of upper convected Jeffery’s material

2020 ◽  
pp. 875608792096254
Author(s):  
M Zahid ◽  
NZ Khan ◽  
AM Siddiqui ◽  
S Iqbal ◽  
A Muhammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Approximation Theory ◽  
Material Parameter ◽  
Sheet Thickness ◽  
Power Input ◽  
Lubrication Approximation ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Velocity Flow ◽  
Roll Separating Force

This paper analyses an isothermal calendering for an upper convected Jeffery’s Material. Lubrication Approximation Theory (LAT) is applied to simplify the flow equations. Analytical solutions of velocity, flow rate, and pressure gradient are carried out. Outcomes of sheet thickness, detachment point, roll separating force, power input to the roll, and pressure distribution are obtained. The effects of some involved parameters are displayed through graphs and tables. It is noted that the material parameter is a controlling device for sheet thickness, flow rate, detachment point, roll separating force, power input, and the pressure distribution. We observed that as the material parameter increases, the detachment point increases which results in increased sheet thickness.

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