scholarly journals Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4373
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Junci Cao ◽  
Qingbin Tong ◽  
Guoping An ◽  
Ruifang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Heat Generation ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Ball Bearings ◽  
Convection Heat ◽  
Rolling Bearings ◽  
Traction Motors

The transient thermal performance of rolling bearings affects the mechanical performance and system safety of traction motors. Most of the traditional empirical formulas used in temperature analysis have been simplified and cannot be completely applied to the calculation of heat generation and convection heat transfer coefficients. Based on the comparative analysis of finite element transient temperature and experimental data, this paper proposes a correction method of mathematical model and derives an accurate calculation formula for the heat generation and lubricant convection heat transfer coefficient of ball bearings applicable for the non-driving end in the traction motor of a high-speed EMU (Electric Multiple Unit). The accuracy of the results has been verified by durability experiment data. In addition, with changes in speed, radial load and other factors taken into account, we have analyzed the influence of these time-varying factors on ball bearing temperature, as well as the temperature distribution law of each component in a grease-lubricated bearing, in a bid to lay a foundation for follow-up research on the heat transfer laws of traction motors and rolling bearings.

A Numerical Study of the Thermal Performance of Two Stationary Insert Designs in Internal Compressible Flows

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emad Y. Tanbour ◽  
Ramin K. Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Forced Convection ◽  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Compressible Flows ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Convection Heat ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Stationary Heat Transfer

Enhancement of the natural and forced convection heat transfer has been the subject of numerous academic and industrial studies. Air blenders, mechanical agitators, and static mixers have been developed to increase the forced convection heat transfer rate in compressible and incompressible flows. Stationary inserts can be efficiently employed as heat transfer enhancement devices in the natural convection systems. Generally, a stationary heat transfer enhancement insert consists of a number of equal motionless segments, placed inside of a pipe in order to control flowing fluid streams. These devices have low maintenance and operating costs, low space requirements and no moving parts. A range of designs exists for a wide range of specific applications. The shape of the elements determines the character of the fluid motion and thus determines thermal effectiveness of the insert. There are several key parameters that may be considered in the design procedure of a heat transfer enhancement insert, which lead to significant differences in the performance of various designs. An ideal insert, for natural conventional heat transfer in compressible flow applications, provides a higher rate of heat transfer and a thermally homogenous fluid with minimized pressure drop and required space. To choose an insert for a given application or in order to design a new insert, besides experimentation, it is possible to use Computational Fluid Dynamics to study the insert performance. This paper presents the outcomes of the numerical studies on industrial stationary heat transfer enhancement inserts and illustrates how a heat transfer enhancement insert can improve the heat transfer in buoyancy driven compressible flows. Using different measuring tools, thermal performance of two different inserts (twisted and helix) are studied. It is shown that the helix design leads to a higher rate of heat transfer, while causes a lower pressure drop in the flowfield, suggesting the insert effectiveness is higher for the helix design, compared to a twisted plate.

Thermal Response Characteristics of Flat Plate Heated by High Temperature and High Speed Flow

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 3316-3319
Author(s):  
Chuang Sun ◽  
Yang Zhao ◽  
De Fu Li ◽  
Qing Ai ◽  
Xin Lin Xia
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Temperature Field ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
Convection Heat ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient

According to the view of heat transfer, the process of the fluid flow with high temperature and high speed over a flat plate may be considered as the heat transfer process within a compressible thermal boundary layer. Based on the numerical results of thermal isolation assumption, combining the temperature comparison with modification method, a coupled method of convection heat transfer coefficient with temperature field of the plate is established, and the characteristics of the thermal response for the flat plate is dominated. Take some ribbed plates as instances, the convection heat transfer coefficient and temperature field of the plate are simulated through the provided coupled method. The results show that, not only the position and materials of the plate influence the convection heat transfer coefficient, but also the time.

scholarly journals MHD Heat Transfer in W-Shaped Inclined Cavity Containing a Porous Medium Saturated with Ag/Al2O3 Hybrid Nanofluid in the Presence of Uniform Heat Generation/Absorption

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Dhia Massoudi ◽  
Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida ◽  
Hussein A. Mohammed ◽  
Mohammed A. Almeshaal
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Porous Medium ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Heat Generation ◽  
Heat Transfer Performance ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Hybrid Nanofluid ◽  
Transfer Performance ◽  
Convection Heat ◽  
Uniform Heat

In this paper, a 2D numerical study of natural convection heat transfer in a W-shaped inclined enclosure with a variable aspect ratio was performed. The enclosure contained a porous medium saturated with Ag/Al2O3 hybrid nanofluid in the presence of uniform heat generation or absorption under the effect of a uniform magnetic field. The vertical walls of the enclosure were heated differentially; however, the top and bottom walls were kept insulated. The governing equations were solved with numerical simulation software COMSOL Multiphysics which is based on the finite element method. The results showed that the convection heat transfer was improved with the increase of the aspect ratio; the average Nusselt number reached a maximum for an aspect ratio (AR) = 0.7 and the effect of the inclination was practically negligible for an aspect ratio of AR = 0.7. The maximum heat transfer performance was obtained for an inclination of ω = 15 and the minimum is obtained for ω = 30 . The addition of composite nanoparticles ameliorated the convection heat transfer performance. This effect was proportional to the increase of Rayleigh and Darcy numbers, the aspect ratio and the fraction of Ag in the volumetric fraction of nanoparticles.

Free convection and thermal radiation of nanofluid inside nonagon inclined cavity containing a porous medium influenced by magnetic field with variable direction in the presence of uniform heat generation/absorption

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Dhia Massoudi ◽  
Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida ◽  
Mohammed A. Almeshaal
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Generation ◽  
Shape Factor ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Convection Heat ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Uniform Heat ◽  
Heated Source

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the natural convection and radiation heat transfer inside Nonagon inclined cavity with variable heated source length, which contains a porous medium saturated with nanofluid in the presence of uniform heat generation or absorption under the effect of uniform magnetic field with variable direction. The shape factor of nano particles is taking account for the model of nanofluid. Design/methodology/approach This study is established in two-dimensional space. The 2D numerical study is effectuated with Comsol Multiphysics based on the on the finite element method. The 2D equation system is exposed on dimensionless form taking into account the boundary conditions. Findings Results obtained show that the convection heat transfer is ameliorated with the augmentation of heated source length. The convection heat transfer is enhanced by increasing Rayleigh, Darcy numbers and the heated source length; however, it is reduced by rising Hartmann number. The presence of radiation parameter lead to improve the convection heat transfer in the presence of both uniform heat generation/absorption. The average Nusselt number reaches a maximum for an inclination of cavity γ = 45° and a minimum for γ = 60°. Both the increase of the shape factor of nano particles and the solid fraction of nano particles improve the convection heat transfer. Originality/value Different studies have been realized to study the heat transfer inside cavity contains porous medium saturated with nanofluid under magnetic field effect. In this work, the Nonagon geometric of cavity studied has never been studied. In addition, the effect of radiation parameter with relation of the shape factor of nanoparticles in the presence of uniform heat generation/absorption on the heat transfer performance have never been investigated. Also, the effect of magnetic field direction with relation of the inclination cavity on heat transfer performance.

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