Fundamental Study on Laser Spraying Phenomena——Analization of axisymmetric jet field

This paper theoretically analyzed the jet field of laser spraying method of coaxial type.The results that were got by means of analyzing the model of axisymmetric turbulent jet field showed that jet field consists of two parts,flow developing region and fully developed flow region.In flow develop- ing region exists a potential core region of a constant initial jet velocity.Using π theorem,we have got the relations of u_m∝C(1/x)and b∝x,and the form that velo city distribution has series solution of Tollmien type.This paper provides theo- retical basis for nozzle design,choice of spraying conditions and explanation of spraying phenomena of laser spraying method.

An axisymmetric characteristic model for enhancing prediction of centrifugal compressor characteristics

Rapid and accurate determination of compressor characteristic maps is essential for the initial design of centrifugal compressors in aircraft power systems. The accuracy of existing methodologies, which rely on combinations of loss models, varies significantly depending on the compressor's geometry and operational range. This variance necessitates substantial experimental or Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) data for coefficient calibration. To address this challenge, this study presents an axisymmetric characteristic model for compressor performance assessment. This model incorporates the factors of blade angle, meridional passage area, and the radial deflection angle of meridional streamlines of the compressor. These factors are derived from fundamental aerodynamic equations encompassing mass, momentum, and energy conservation of the compressor. In contrast to conventional one-dimensional approaches, the proposed method reduces the number of loss coefficients and more effectively accounts for the impact of geometric alterations on centrifugal compressor properties. Furthermore, the model reduces dependence on experimental and CFD data. Efficacy of the model is validated using experimental data from four distinct types of centrifugal compressors. Correlation analysis reveals that the model's coefficients can be expressed as functions of the ratio of the Reynolds number to the impeller tip speed. This ratio serves as a characteristic parameter for the design and optimization of centrifugal compressors. Consequently, the proposed method offers an efficient and accurate means for the quick computation of centrifugal compressor characteristics. This is of great significance for improving the efficiency of centrifugal compressors and reducing energy consumption.

Numerical Investigation of the Temperature and Flow Fields in a Solar Chimney Power Plant

In this work,a parametric two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics(CFD)analysis of a solar chimney power plant(a prototype located in Manzanares,Spain)is presented to illustrate the effects of the solar radiation mode in the collector on the plant performances.The simulations rely on a mathematical model that includes solar radiation within the collector;energy storage;air flow and heat transfer,and a turbine.It is based on the Navier-Stokes equation for turbulent flow formulated according to the standard k-εmodel.Moreover,the Boussinesq approach is used to account for the fluid density variations.Different solar radiation modes in the collector are compared and discussed.The obtained results are also compared with available experimental results.It is shown that the radiation model is essential to avoid overestimation of the energy absorbed by the plant and that results based on a two-dimensional model can resemble closely those produced by three-dimensional models.

Investigating Plasma Jets Behavior using Axisymmetric Lattice Boltzmann Model under Temperature Dependent Viscosity

This study aims to investigate turbulent plasma flow using the lattice Boltzmann(LB)method.A double population model D2Q9-D2Q4 is employed to calculate the plasma velocity and temperature fields.Along with the calculation process a conversion procedure is made between the LB and the physical unit systems,so that thermo-physical properties variation is fully accounted for and the convergence is checked in physical space.The configuration domain and the boundary condition treatment are selected based on the most cited studies in order to illustrate a realistic situation.The jet morphology analysis gives credible results by comparison with commonly published works.It was demonstrated also that accounting for the substrate as wall boundary condition modify greatly the flow and temperature structures with may affect absolutely the particles behavior during its in-flight in the hot gas.

Simplified method for predicating consolidation settlement of soft ground improved by floating soil-cement column

A simplified method is presented for predicting consolidation settlement of soft ground improved by floating soil-cement column on the basis of double soil-layer consolidation theory. Combining the axisymmetric consolidation model and equal strain assumption, the governing equation was derived for the consolidation of clayey subsoil reinforced by soil-cement column. By modifying the boundary condition of the interface between the improved layer and underlying layer on seepage and pore-water pressure, the analytical solution of consolidation of soft ground improved by floating soil-cement column was developed under depth-dependent ramp load. The results of the parameter analysis of consolidation behavior show that the consolidation rate is closely related with the depth replacement ratio by the column and the permeability of upper layer. The influence of column-soil constrained modulus ratio and radius ratio of the influence zone to the column on consolidation is also affected by depth replacement ratio. The column-soil total stress ratio increases with time and approaches the final value accompanied with the dissipation of excess pore water pressure.

Hyperbolically Shaped Centrifugal Compressor

Starting from the classical centrifugal compressor, cone shaped in meridional cross section, two modifications are considered on the basis of results from 2D and 3D flow models. The first modification is the change of the meridional cross section to hyperbolically shaped channel. The second modification, proposed on the basis of 2D axisymmetric solution, concerns the shape of blading. On the strength of this solution the blades are formed as 3D shaped blades, coinciding with the recent tendency in 3D designs. Two aims were considered for the change of meridional compressor shape. The first was to remove the separation zone which appears as the flow turns from axial to radial direction. The second aim is to uniformize the flow at exit of impeller. These two goals were considered within the frame of 2D axisymmetric model. Replacing the cone shaped compressor by a hyperbolically shaped one, the separation at the corner was removed. The disc and shroud shape of the compressor was chosen in the way which satisfies the condition of most uniform flow at the compressor exit. The uniformity of exit flow from the rotor can be considered as the factor which influences the performance of the diffuser following the rotor. In the 2D model a family of stream surfaces of S1 type is given in order to find S2 surfaces which may be identified with the midblade surfaces of compressor blading. A computation of 3D type has been performed in order to establish the relations between 2D and 3D models in the calculation of flow parameters. In the presented example the 2D model appears as the inverse model which leads to 3D shape of blading whereas the 3D model has been used for the direct solution. In the presented example the confrontation of two models, 2D and 3D, leads to a better understanding of the application of these models to the design procedure.