A Numerical Investigation on the Volute/Diffuser Interaction due to the Axial Distortion at Impeller Exit

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahua Gu ◽  
Abraham Engeda ◽  
Mike Cave ◽  
Jean-Luc Di Liberti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Vortex Structure ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Mass Flows

Abstract A numerical simulation is performed on a single stage centrifugal compressor using the commercially available CFD software, CFX-TASCflow. The steady flow is obtained by circumferentially averaging the exit fluxes of the impeller. Three runs are made at design condition and off-design conditions. The predicted performance is in agreement with experimental data. The flow details inside the stationary components are investigated, resulting in a flow model describing the volute/diffuser interaction at design and off-design conditions. The recirculation and twin vortex structure are found to explain the volute loss increase at lower and higher mass flows, respectively.

A Numerical Investigation on the Volute/Diffuser Interaction Due to the Axial Distortion at the Impeller Exit

2001 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahua Gu ◽  
Abraham Engeda ◽  
Mike Cave ◽  
Jean-Luc Di Liberti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Vortex Structure ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Mass Flows

A numerical simulation is performed on a single-stage centrifugal compressor using the commercially available CFD software, CFX-TASCflow. The steady flow is obtained by circumferentially averaging the exit fluxes of the impeller. Three runs are made at the design condition and off-design conditions. The predicted performance is in agreement with experimental data. The flow details inside the stationary components are investigated, resulting in a flow model describing the volute/diffuser interaction at design and off-design conditions. The recirculation and twin vortex structure are found to explain the volute loss increase at lower and higher mass flows, respectively.

Numerical Simulation of the Viscous Flow for the Supersonic Jet Element

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 2362-2365
Author(s):  
Yong Yu ◽  
Guo Qing Zhang ◽  
Fei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Viscous Flow ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Supersonic Jet ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Numerical Precision ◽  
Good Agreement

The viscous flow of the supersonic jet element was simulated numerically based on CFD technology, and many tests have been done to verify the numerical precision. The results show that the calculated data are good agreement with the experimental data. So the numerical simulation of the viscous flow for the supersonic jet element is accurate and reliable, and it can be applied to investigate the steady flow and unsteady flow in supersonic jet element.

Numerical Investigation on Primary Atomization of the Fuel Spray in Diesel Engines

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 634-637
Author(s):  
Zhi Xia He ◽  
Li Li Tian ◽  
Ju Yan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Fuel Spray ◽  
New Model ◽  
Turbulence Flow ◽  
Primary Breakup ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Breakup Model

In addition to the aerodynamic effects, turbulence and cavitation play an important role on the primary atomization. Different spray breakup models were analysized and evaluated though simulation of spray with them and then a new model of coupling the nozzle cavitating and turbulence flow to the spray primary breakup was put forward. The numerical simulation results with all these different spray primary breakup models were comparied with the experimental data and then the new model were proved to be much better. The study may effectively help establish the accurate spray breakup model.

Investigation of a Centrifugal Compressor Stage With Two Volutes and the Same Impeller

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinghui Dai ◽  
Abraham Engeda ◽  
Michael Cave ◽  
Jean-Luc Di Liberti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Sudden Expansion ◽  
Compressor Stage ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor Stage ◽  
Compressor Impeller ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Good Agreement

Volute scroll, conic diffuser and sudden expansion discharge loss account for 4–6 points of efficiency decrement in a typical centrifugal compressor stage. The flow in a volute is highly complex. It is strongly believed that understanding of the detailed flow structure in a volute will provide insights on minimizing the losses by isolating the mechanisms that contributes to entropy generation. The result will be a more efficient centrifugal compressor product for customers and users and a product at higher profitability levels for manufacturers. This paper presents the experimental and numerical investigation on the matching of two different overhung volutes to the same centrifugal compressor impeller. The experimental data were measured from flange to flange firstly, then three Kiel probes were installed on pinch position circumferentially. At the same time, a detailed numerical simulation of the performance of the two volutes has been carried out. A computational model, using the k-ε turbulence model and the wall function, has been used to predict the internal flow of the both volutes. A good agreement between experimental data and numerical simulation results is found. The overall performance of the two volutes was also discussed in detail.

Numerical Simulation of Flow over Aerators on the Chute with an Anti-Arc Section by Turbulence Flow Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 2543-2547
Author(s):  
Yi Min Xu ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Ji Rui Hou ◽  
Hua Qiang Wu ◽  
Xian Dong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Velocity Fields ◽  
Aerated Flow ◽  
Turbulence Flow ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Complex Boundary ◽  
Simulation Results

For a flow chute with complex boundary conditions, such as with an anti-arc section, the flow behaviors and characteristics of aeration after the aerator are more complex than that in the straight chute. Based on the k~ε turbulence flow model together with VOF method, flow velocity fields over the aerator on the chute with anti-arc section were numerical simulated. Model experiments were investigated to verify the simulation results. Comparison shows that the calculation results agree well with the observed experimental data. Some factors including radius of the anti arc, aerator’s height and takeoff angel which influence aerated flow are discussed.

Numerical Investigation of the Unsteady Flow Inside a Centrifugal Compressor Stage With Pipe Diffuser

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel R. Grates ◽  
Peter Jeschke ◽  
Reinhard Niehuis
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Numerical Investigation ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Compressor Stage ◽  
Centrifugal Compressor Stage ◽  
Transonic Centrifugal Compressor ◽  
The Subject

The subject of this paper is the investigation of unsteady flow inside a transonic centrifugal compressor stage with pipe-diffuser by utilizing unsteady 3D Navier-Stokes simulations (unsteady 3D URANS). The CFD results obtained are compared with detailed experimental data gathered using various steady and unsteady measurement techniques. The basic phenomena and mechanisms of the complex and highly unsteady flow inside the compressor with pipe-diffuser are presented and analyzed in detail.

Theoretical and Experimental Study on Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow in a Downhole Venturi Meter

2012 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 284-287
Author(s):  
Si Huang ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
Yu Hui Guan
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Venturi Tube ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Oil Water

This paper presents a study on an oil-water two-phase flow model in a downhole Venturi meter by theoretical calculation, numerical simulation and experimental testing. The flow field and pressure characteristics with different flow and oil-water ratios in Venturi tube are investigated. It is found that the flow is stratified in the Venturi tube, the water phase accumulates in the tube center and the oil phase concentrates on the wall; the pressure drop is increased with flow; theoretical and numerical results are verified by experimental data.

500 An in vitro steady flow model of mitral regurgitation by three-dimensional Doppler

1999 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. S86-S86
Author(s):  
R DESIMONE ◽  
G GLOMBITZA ◽  
C VAHL ◽  
H MEINZER ◽  
S HAGL
Keyword(s):  
Mitral Regurgitation ◽  
Steady Flow ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Three Dimensional
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