scholarly journals Squeeze flow modeling with the use of micropolar fluid theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 927-933
Author(s):  
A. Kucaba-Piętal
Keyword(s):  
Micropolar Fluid ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Squeeze Flow ◽  
Flow Modeling ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Microstructural Parameters ◽  
Fluid Theory ◽  
Micropolar Model ◽  
Time Required

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to study the applicability of micropolar fluid theory to modeling and to calculating tribological squeeze flow characteristics depending on the geometrical dimension of the flow field. Based on analytical solutions in the lubrication regime of squeeze flow between parallel plates, calculations of the load capacity and time required to squeeze the film are performed and compared – as a function of the distance between the plates – for both fluid models: the micropolar model and the Newtonian model. In particular, maximum distance between the plates for which the micropolar effects of the fluid become significant will be established. Values of rheological constants of the fluids, both those experimentally determined and predicted by means of using equilibrium molecular dynamics, have been used in the calculations. The same analysis was performed as a function of dimensionless microstructural parameters.

FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATION OF MICROPOLAR FLUID FLOW IN THE LID-DRIVEN SQUARE CAVITY

2013 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 1350045 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. ASADI ◽  
K. JAVAHERDEH ◽  
S. RAMEZANI
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Excellent Agreement ◽  
Micropolar Fluid ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Square Cavity ◽  
Micropolar Fluid Flow ◽  
Fluid Theory

The micropolar fluid theory augments the laws of classical continuum mechanics by incorporating the effects of fluid molecules on the continuum. So, the micropolar theory has been able to explain many phenomena at micro and nano scales. In this paper, a finite element formulation for the numerical analysis of micropolar laminar fluid flow is developed. In order to validate the results of the FE formulation, analytical solution of the Poiseuille flow of micropolar fluid in a microchannel is presented, and an excellent agreement between the results of the analytical solution and those of the FE formulation is observed. It is shown that the micropolar viscosity and the length scale parameter have significant roles on changing the flow characteristics. Then, the behavior of an incompressible viscous fluid flow in a lid-driven square cavity is investigated. The obtained results are compared to the results reported in the literature, and an excellent agreement is observed.

Performance of a Short Multi-Grooved Capillary Compensated Hydrostatic Journal Bearing

1968 ◽  
Vol 183 (16) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
J. K. Patrick ◽  
N. N. S. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Capillary Type ◽  
First Time ◽  
Oil Film Pressure

This paper presents the results of an extensive experimental investigation into the performance of a short multi-grooved bearing subjected to a range of static and alternating loads. Lubricating oil was supplied, at pressures of up to 2000 lb/in2, to capillary type restrictors connected to 10 closed-end axial grooves in the bearing. The bearing had a length/diameter ratio of 1/3 and operated with a journal speed and load frequency of 327 c/min. Measured load capacity, stiffness, and flow characteristics indicate that bearings of this type have a significant load-carrying capacity at zero journal speed and that the load capacity is increased by journal rotation. A feature of the journal behaviour under alternating loads is the movement of the journal centre along a straight line coincident with the load plane. The extensive oil film pressure surveys indicate for the first time the pressure distribution within narrow hydrostatic bearings and provide a basis for a realistic theoretical analysis of this type of bearing.

scholarly journals Unsteady Heat and Mass Transfer of Chemically Reacting Micropolar Fluid in a Porous Channel with Hall and Ion Slip Currents

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odelu Ojjela ◽  
N. Naresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Heat And Mass Transfer ◽  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Micropolar Fluid ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Electrically Conducting ◽  
Similarity Transformations ◽  
Ion Slip ◽  
Chemically Reacting

This paper presents an incompressible two-dimensional heat and mass transfer of an electrically conducting micropolar fluid flow in a porous medium between two parallel plates with chemical reaction, Hall and ion slip effects. Let there be periodic injection or suction at the lower and upper plates and the nonuniform temperature and concentration at the plates are varying periodically with time. The flow field equations are reduced to nonlinear ordinary differential equations using similarity transformations and then solved numerically by quasilinearization technique. The profiles of velocity components, microrotation, temperature distribution and concentration are studied for different values of fluid and geometric parameters such as Hartmann number, Hall and ion slip parameters, inverse Darcy parameter, Prandtl number, Schmidt number, and chemical reaction rate and shown in the form of graphs.

Micropolar Fluid Flow Between Two Inclined Parallel Plates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Hazbavi ◽  
Sajad Sharhani
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Micropolar Fluid ◽  
Constant Heat Flux ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Micropolar Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
The Magnetic Field

In this study, the hydrodynamic characteristics are investigated for magneto-micropolar fluid flow through an inclined channel of parallel plates with constant pressure gradient. The lower plate is maintained at constant temperature and upper plate at a constant heat flux. The governing equations which are continuity, momentum and energy are are solved numerically by Explicit Runge-Kutta. The effect of characteristic parameters is discussed on velocity and microrotation in different diagrams. The nonlinear parameter affected the velocity microrotation diagrams. An increase in the value of Hartmann number slows down the movement of the fluid in the channel. The application of the magnetic field induces resistive force acting in the opposite direction of the flow, thus causing its deceleration. Also the effect of pressure gradient is investigated on velocity and microrotation in different diagrams.

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