Study on Numerical Methods for Conjugate Heat Transfer Simulation of an Air Cooling Turbine

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Chi Zhou ◽  
Zhaoyuan Guo ◽  
Peigang Yan ◽  
Guotai Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Methods ◽  
Thermal Conduction ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Coupling Method ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Computational Grids ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Transition Model ◽  
Cooling Air ◽  
Near Wall

The effects of several numerical methods, including computational grids, coupling method, transition model and inner cooling air flow prediction, on the conjugate simulations were studied in the research. Firstly a finite difference conjugate solver was developed. Such solver included an N-S solver and a thermal conduction module for fluid flow and solid thermal conduction, respectively. Then conjugate simulations of an air cooling turbine were carried out. There were four kinds of conjugate simulations: the first one employs different types of computational grids, including H-type grids and O-type grids, for discretizing near-wall regions in fluid zone; the second one employs different coupling methods including indirect and direct ones; the third one employs different models including the B-L and q-ω turbulence models, and the AGS transition model; and the forth one employs different turbulence models for the prediction of flows in the cooling channels. All of the numerical results have been compared to the experimental result. Finally it concludes that to accurately predict thermal and aerodynamic load of the air cooled turbine, the conjugate simulation should employ O-type girds to discretize the near wall regions in the fluid zone, use the direct coupling method to transfer data between solid and fluid domains, and utilize the transition model to predict accurate flow details within the boundary layers, and also account for flows in the cooling air channels.

scholarly journals Turbulence model performance for ventilation components pressure losses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Tawackolian ◽  
Martin Kriegel
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Pressure Loss ◽  
Low Reynolds Number ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Pressure Losses ◽  
Loss Coefficients ◽  
Near Wall

AbstractThis study looks to find a suitable turbulence model for calculating pressure losses of ventilation components. In building ventilation, the most relevant Reynolds number range is between 3×104 and 6×105, depending on the duct dimensions and airflow rates. Pressure loss coefficients can increase considerably for some components at Reynolds numbers below 2×105. An initial survey of popular turbulence models was conducted for a selected test case of a bend with such a strong Reynolds number dependence. Most of the turbulence models failed in reproducing this dependence and predicted curve progressions that were too flat and only applicable for higher Reynolds numbers. Viscous effects near walls played an important role in the present simulations. In turbulence modelling, near-wall damping functions are used to account for this influence. A model that implements near-wall modelling is the lag elliptic blending k-ε model. This model gave reasonable predictions for pressure loss coefficients at lower Reynolds numbers. Another example is the low Reynolds number k-ε turbulence model of Wilcox (LRN). The modification uses damping functions and was initially developed for simulating profiles such as aircraft wings. It has not been widely used for internal flows such as air duct flows. Based on selected reference cases, the three closure coefficients of the LRN model were adapted in this work to simulate ventilation components. Improved predictions were obtained with new coefficients (LRNM model). This underlined that low Reynolds number effects are relevant in ventilation ductworks and give first insights for suitable turbulence models for this application. Both the lag elliptic blending model and the modified LRNM model predicted the pressure losses relatively well for the test case where the other tested models failed.

scholarly journals Performance of Turbulence Models and Near-Wall Treatments in Discrete Jet Film Cooling Simulations

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey D. Ferguson ◽  
Dibbon K. Walters ◽  
James H. Leylek
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Viscous Sublayer ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Wall Functions ◽  
First Time ◽  
Near Wall ◽  
Non Equilibrium

For the first time in the open literature, code validation quality data and a well-tested, highly reliable computational methodology are employed to isolate the true performance of seven turbulence treatments in discrete jet film cooling. The present research examines both computational and high quality experimental data for two length-to-diameter ratios of a row of streamwise injected, cylindrical film holes. These two cases are used to document the performance of the following turbulence treatments: 1) standard k-ε model with generalized wall functions; 2) standard k-ε model with non-equilibrium wall functions: 3) Renormalization Group k-ε (RNG) model with generalized wall functions; 4) RNG model with non-equilibrium wall functions: 51 standard k-ε model with two-layer turbulence wall treatment; 6) Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) with generalized wall functions; and 7) RSM with non-equilibrium wall functions. Overall, the standard k-ε turbulence model with the two-layer near-wall treatment, which resolves the viscous sublayer, produces results that are more consistent with experimental data.

Influence of Marine Propeller Geometry on Turbulence Model Selection for CFD Simulations

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-164
Author(s):  
Mohamed R. Shouman ◽  
Mohamed M. Helal
Keyword(s):  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Transition Model ◽  
Transient Flows ◽  
Marine Propellers ◽  
Numerical Predictions

Abstract One of the big challenges yet to be addressed in the numerical simulation of wetted flow over marine propellers is the influence of propellers' geometry on the selection of turbulence models. Since the Reynolds number is a function of the geometrical parameters of the blades, the flow type is controlled by these parameters. The majority of previous studies employed turbulence models that are only appropriate for fully turbulent flows, and consequently, they mostly caused high discrepancy between numerical predictions and corresponding experimental measurements specifically at geometrical parameters generating laminar and transient flows. The present article proposes a complete procedure of computational fluid dynamics simulation for wetted flows over marine propellers using ANSYS FLUENT 16 and employing both transition-sensitive and fully turbulent models for comparison. The K-Kl-ω transition model and the fully turbulent standard K-ε model are suggested for this purpose. The investigation is carried out for two different propellers in geometrical features: the INSEAN E779a model and the Potsdam Propeller Test Case (PPTC) model. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the K-Kl-ω transition model for the INSEAN E779a propeller rather than the PPTC propeller. This can be interpreted as the narrow-bladed and small-diameter propellers have more likely laminar and transient flows over its blades.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on the Energy Properties and Failure Process of Thermal Shock Treated Sandstone Subjected to Coupled Dynamic and Static Loads

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Xiang Li ◽  
Si Huang ◽  
Tubing Yin ◽  
Xibing Li ◽  
Kang Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Shock ◽  
Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Hopkinson Pressure Bar ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Rock Engineering ◽  
Deep Rock ◽  
Pressure Bar ◽  
Cooling Air

Thermal shock (TS) is known as the process where fractures are generated when rocks go through sudden temperature changes. In the field of deep rock engineering, the rock mass can be subjected to the TS process in various circumstances. To study the influence of TS on the mechanical behaviors of rock, sandstone specimens are heated at different high temperatures and three cooling methods (stove cooling, air cooling, and freezer cooling) are adopted to provide different cooling rates. The coupled dynamic and static loading tests are performed on the heated sandstone through a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) system. The influence of heating level and cooling rate on the dynamic compressive strength, energy dissipations, and fracturing characteristics is investigated based on the experimental data. The development of the microcracks of the sandstone specimens after the experiment is analyzed utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The extent of the development of the microcracks serves to explain the variation pattern of the mechanical responses and energy dissipations of the specimens obtained from the loading test. The findings of this study are valuable for practices in rock engineering involving high temperature and fast cooling.

Optimization of LD’s Temperature Control System Using Finned Tubular Radiator

2012 ◽  
Vol 546-547 ◽  
pp. 800-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Guo ◽  
Wen Dong Zou ◽  
Hai He Xie ◽  
Qiang Du
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Temperature Control ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Temperature Control System ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Equivalent Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Temperature Controller ◽  
Control Efficiency

By analyzing of thermoelectric cooler(TEC) working characteristics and using one-dimensional heat transfer equation, mathematical relationship between TEC working power and radiator equivalent thermal conductivity is derived. Temperature control efficiency could be improved by increasing equivalent thermal conductivity was proved. So that an optimization method using finned tubular radiator in LD temperature controller was presented, including theoretical foundation of radiator selection and system structure. Compared with normal radiator, the stable-time of the LD temperature controller using finned tubular reduces 50%, and stable-error reduces 60%, which was proved by mathematical calculation and experimental result of 2W LD system. Compared with forced air cooling and forced water cooling, the system has property of low vibration disturbance and simple structure. It followed that the finned tubular radiator was suitable for temperature control of medium and small power LD, which can improve temperature control efficiency and optimize the system.

Improved Prediction of Turbomachinery Flows Using Near-Wall Reynolds-Stress Model

2001 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Gerolymos ◽  
J. Neubauer ◽  
V. C. Sharma ◽  
I. Vallet
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Reynolds Stress ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Reynolds Stress Model ◽  
Stress Model ◽  
Reynolds Stresses ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Near Wall

In this paper an assessment of the improvement in the prediction of complex turbomachinery flows using a new near-wall Reynolds-stress model is attempted. The turbulence closure used is a near-wall low-turbulence-Reynolds-number Reynolds-stress model, that is independent of the distance-from-the-wall and of the normal-to-the-wall direction. The model takes into account the Coriolis redistribution effect on the Reynolds-stresses. The five mean flow equations and the seven turbulence model equations are solved using an implicit coupled OΔx3 upwind-biased solver. Results are compared with experimental data for three turbomachinery configurations: the NTUA high subsonic annular cascade, the NASA_37 rotor, and the RWTH 1 1/2 stage turbine. A detailed analysis of the flowfield is given. It is seen that the new model that takes into account the Reynolds-stress anisotropy substantially improves the agreement with experimental data, particularily for flows with large separation, while being only 30 percent more expensive than the k−ε model (thanks to an efficient implicit implementation). It is believed that further work on advanced turbulence models will substantially enhance the predictive capability of complex turbulent flows in turbomachinery.

Study of CO2injection on the desulfurization of low-titanium slag

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
Baohua Wang ◽  
Mingbo Zhang ◽  
Rong Zhu ◽  
Shengtao Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Air Cooling ◽  
Water Cooling ◽  
Steelmaking Process ◽  
Titanium Slag ◽  
Desulfurization Rate ◽  
Sulfate Ions ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Desulfurization Process ◽  
Low Sulfur ◽  
Cooling Air

A new idea that the low-titanium slag (LTS) used in the steelmaking process after CO2injection desulfurization is proposed in this paper. The CO2injection process mainly involves the grinding of low-titanium slag, mixing of slag and water, CO2injection, filtration, and then obtains the low sulfur and low titanium slag. The effects of cooling rates (water cooling, air cooling, crucible cooling, and furnace cooling) and CO2injection on the desulfurization of LTS were studied by both experimental and thermodynamic calculations. The results showed that sulfite and sulfate ions couldn’t be removed from LTS using this method, and the main removal substance in slag was sulfide ion S2−. The desulfurization mechanism with CO2injection was that the CO2injection reacted with H2O to form H2CO3, and then the H+disrupted from H2CO3reacted with the S2−in the slag to achieve desulfurization. During the desulfurization process, the desulfurization reaction was mainly determined by S2− + CO2(aq) + H2O (l) = CO32− + H2S(g) within the first 5 min, and then the main desulfurization reaction was S2− + 2CO2(aq) + 2H2O(l) = 2HCO3− + H2S(g). As the cooling rate decreasing, the desulfurization rate of LTS increased. The desulfurization effect of furnace-cooled slag is the highest in four kinds of slag. The desulfurization rate of furnace-cooled slag reaches 72.28%, which is 4.34, 1.75 and 1.15 times than that of water-cooled slag, air-cooled slag and crucible-cooled slag, respectively. The optimal rate of desulfurization is 80.0%.

Simulation of Strongly Heated Internal Gas Flows Using a Near-Wall Two-Equation Heat Flux Model

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam H. Richards ◽  
Robert E. Spall
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Viscous Sublayer ◽  
Vertical Tube ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Gas Flows ◽  
Property Variation ◽  
Flux Model ◽  
Improve Heat Transfer ◽  
Near Wall

A two-equation k-ω model is used to model a strongly heated, low-Mach number gas flowing upward in a vertical tube. Heating causes significant property variation and thickening of the viscous sublayer, consequently a fully developed flow does not evolve. Two-equation turbulence models generally perform poorly under such conditions. Consequently, in the present work, a near-wall two-equation heat transfer model is utilized in conjunction with the k-ω model to improve heat transfer predictions.

Part II. Research on the Performance of a Type of Internally Air-cooled Turbine Blade

1953 ◽  
Vol 167 (1) ◽  
pp. 351-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. G. Ainley
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Rotor Blades ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Cooling Air ◽  
Practical Feasibility

A comprehensive series of tests have been made on an experimental single-stage turbine to determine the cooling characteristics and the overall stage performance of a set of air-cooled turbine blades. These blades, which are described fully in Part I of this paper had, internally, a multiplicity of passages of small diameter along which cool air was passed through the whole length of the blade. Analysis of the, test data indicated that, when a quantity of cooling air amounting to 2 per cent, by weight, of the total gas-flow through the turbine is fed to the row of rotor blades, an increase in gas temperature of about 270 deg. C. (518 deg. F.) should be permissible above the maximum allowable value for a row of uncooled blades made from the same material. The degree of cooling achieved throughout each blade was far from uniform and large thermal stresses must result. It appears, however, that the consequences of this are not highly detrimental to the performance of the present type of blading, it being demonstrated that the main effect of the induced thermal stress is apparently to transfer the major tensile stresses to the cooler (and hence stronger) regions of the blade. The results obtained from the present investigations do not represent a limit to the potentialities of internal air-cooling, but form merely a first exploratory step. At the same time the practical feasibility of air cooling is made apparent, and advances up to the present are undoubtedly encouraging.

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