ON ANALYSIS OF THE STEADY FLOW IN AN IRRECTANGULARPARALLEL-PLATE FLOW CHAMBER

The parallel-plate flow chamber (PPFC), of which the height is far smaller than its own length and width, is one of the main apparatus for the in vitro study of the mechanical behaviors of cultured cells at the bottom of PPFC undergoing shear stress. The PPFC of which the upper and lower plates are rectangular is usually used by research workers, and the flow field in this kind of PPFC (except for the regions near the entrance and exit) is uniform([1]), so only the effect the shear stress with one value has on cultured cells can be observed during each experiment. A kind of PPFC of which the upper and lower plates are not rectangular is proposed in this paper. The distributions of the velocities inside and the shear stresses at the bottom of the chamber are given by analyzing the flow field of the steady flow in the PPFC. The results show that the mechanical behaviors of cultured cells undergoing the shear stresses with various values may be simultaneously observed by the use of this kind of irrectangular PPFC. The theoretical and experimental results obtained by Ultrasonic Doppler Technique show good agreement.

ANALYSIS OF PULSATILE FLOW IN THE PARALLEL-PLATE FLOW CHAMBER WITH SPATIAL SHEAR STRESS GRADIENT

The Parallel-Plate Flow Chamber （PPFC）, of which the height is far smaller than its own length and width, is one of the main apparatus for the in-vitro study of the mechanical behavior of cultured vascular Endothelical Cells （ECs） exposed to fluid shear stress. The steady flow in different kinds of PPFC has been extensively investigated, whereas, the pulsatile flow in the PPFC has received little attention. In consideration of the characteristics of geometrical size and pulsatile flow in the PPFC, the 3-D pulsatile flow was decomposed into a 2-D pulsatile flow in the vertical plane, and an incompressible plane potential flow in the horizontal plane. A simple method was then proposed to analyze the pulsatile flow in the PPFC with spatial shear stress gradient. On the basis of the method, the pulsatile fluid shear stresses in several reported PPFCs with spatial shear stress gradients were calculated. The results were theoretically meaningful for applying the PPFCs in-vitro, to simulate the pulsatile fluid shear stress environment, to which cultured ECs were exposed.

Flow Chamber流动实验中非定常流动特性的研究

利用本征函数法得到了ＦｌｏｗＣｈａｍｂｅｒ流动实验中非定常流动的速度表达式。它不仅满足任意激励形式下的速度变化过程，而且可以描述速度从初始时刻到任意时刻的变化过程。

全边壁条件下CASSON流体在Flow Chamber中流动特性的研究

针对Casson流体在FlowChamber中的流动问题，考虑全边壁条件，用Galerkin有限元方法对流场进行了分析，并将结果与平面应力假设条件下的牛顿流体和Casson流体的情况进行了比较。

Flow Chamber流动试验模型

从Navier-Stokes方程出发,运用无量纲化及虚宗量Bessel函数法求解。导得Flow Chamber系统中流体流动的速度场、切应力场等分布规律.并且,本文公式简化为定常状态时,无论是和Cao等人的理论结果,还是和他们的实验结果比较。都是相当一致的.

Flow Chamber流动腔高度的数值研究

平行平板流动腔是当前研究不同切应力下细胞的变形特点的主要工具之一,通过ANSYS计算力学软件,对相同压力边界条件下不同高度的流动腔内的定常不可压粘性流体的流动进行了数值研究,发现FlowChamber流动腔底部切应力只有在离两端有一定距离的中间部分才是均匀分布的,而在入口和出口都有比较大的跳跃,入口处的切应力值明显要大于出口处.

Converging Parallel Plate Flow Chambers for Studies on the Effect of the Spatial Gradient of Wall Shear Stress on Endothelial Cells

Many in vitro studies focus on effects of wall shear stress (WSS) and wall shear stress gradient (WSSG) on endothelial cells, which are linked to the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis in the arterial system. Limitation in available flow chambers with a constant WSSG in the testing region makes it difficult to quantify cellular responses to WSSG. The current study proposes and characterizes a type of converging parallel plate flow chamber (PPFC) featuring a constant gradient of WSS. A simple formula was derived for the curvature of side walls, which relates WSSG to flow rate (Q), height of the PPFC (h), length of the convergent section (L), its widths at the entrance (w0) and exit (w1). CFD simulation of flow in the chamber is carried out. Constant WSSG is observed in most regions of the top and bottom plates except those in close proximity of side walls. A change in Q or h induces equally proportional changes in WSS and WSSG whereas an alteration in the ratio between w0 and w1 results in a more significant change in WSSG than that in WSS. The current design makes possible an easy quantification of WSSG on endothelial cells in the flow chamber.

Equations of two-phase flow in spray chamber

The downstream water-air heat and moisture transfer system in a moving coordinate was studied. The relationship between the diameter of the misted droplets and the spray pressure was determined. Based on the theory of the relative velocity,the two-phase flow mode of the spray chamber and the efficiency equation for heat and moisture exchange were established. Corrections were carried out for the efficiency equation with spray pressure of 157 kPa. The results show that the pressure plays an important part in determining the efficiency of heat and moisture exchange. When the spray pressure is less than 157 kPa,better coincidence is noticed between the theoretical analysis and the test results with the error less than 6%. Greater error will be resulted in the case when the spray pressure is beyond 157 kPa. After the correction treatment,the coincidence between the theoretical and the experimental results is greatly improved.

Effects of Expansion Chamber on the Flow Pattern and Performance of Cyclones

To improve the performance of the Stairmand cyclone, the effects of an expansion chamber on the flow field, the pressure drop and the separation efficiency were investigated numerically and experimentally. The experimental results showed that compared with the Stairmand cyclone, the cyclone with an upper expansion chamber worked better at low inlet velocity(less than 14 m/s in this study), while the cyclone with a lower expansion chamber achieved higher efficiency at a relatively high inlet velocity(14-20 m/s). The presence of an expansion chamber can generally result in a slight decrease in the cyclone pressure drop. The simulated results, which were used to further analyze the reason behind the experimental phenomena, suggested that the expansion chamber had insignificant effects on the tangential velocity profiles in the cylindrical part of cyclones. While in the cone part, the expansion chamber and the dipleg, the tangential velocity slightly decreased. Nevertheless, the expansion chamber decreased the possibility of the vortex end to sweep the wall and then reduce the particle re-entrainment. Therefore, installing the expansion chamber at a proper position could improve the separation performance of Stairmand cyclones. Both the experimental and simulated results represent a potential improvement of the Stairmand cyclone performance.

Optimization Analysis of the Mixing Chamber and Diffuser of Ejector Based on Fano Flow Model

An improved model to calculate the length of the mixing chamber of the ejector was proposed on the basis of the Fano flow model,and a method to optimize the structures of the mixing chamber and diffuser of the ejector was put forward.The accuracy of the model was verified by comparing the theoretical results calculated using the model to experimental data reported in literature.Variations in the length of the mixing chamber L_(m) and length of the diffuser L_(d) with respect to variations in the outlet temperature of the ejector T_(c),outlet pressure of the ejector p_(c),and the expansion ratio of the pressure of the primary flow to that of the secondary flow p_(g)/p_(e) were investigated.Moreover,variations in L_(m) and L_(d) with respect to variations in the ratio of the diameter of the throat of the motive nozzle to the diameter of the mixing chamber d_(g0)/d_(c3) and ratio of the outlet diameter of the diffuser to the diameter of themixing chamber d_(c)/d_(c3) were investigated.The distribution of flow fields in the ejector was simulated.Increasing L_(m) and d_(c3) reduced T_(c) and p_(c).Moreover,reducing p_(g)/p_(e) or d_(g0)/d_(c3) reduced T_(c) and p_(c).The length of the mixed section L_(m2),which was determined on the basis of the Fano flow model,increased as pg increased and decreased as d_(c3) increased.The mixing length L_(m1),which was considered the primary flow expansion,showed the opposite trend with that of L_(m2).Moreover,Ld increased as p_(g)/p_(e) and d_(c)/d_(c3) increased.When the value of d_(c) was 1.8 to 2.0 times as high as that of dc3,the semi-cone angle of the diffuser ranged between 6°and 12°.At a constant dc/dc3,decreasing T_(c) and pc increased Ld.

The optimized design of a double-layer flow chamber

Introduction Blood flow provides a mechanical condition for blood cells and vessels,especially for endothelial cells.It is important to understand the mechanical characteristics of

Dual-radiation-chamber coordinated overall energy efficiency scheduling solution for ethylene cracking process regarding multi-parameter setting and multi-flow allocation

Ethylene cracking process is the core production process in ethylene industry,and is paid more attention to reduce high energy consumption.Because of the interdependent relationships between multi-flow allocation and multi-parameter setting in cracking process,it is difficult to find the overall energy efficiency scheduling for the purpose of saving energy.The traditional scheduling solutions with optimal economic benefit are not applicable for energy efficiency scheduling issue due to the neglecting of recycle and lost energy,as well as critical operation parameters as coil outlet pressure(COP)and dilution ratio.In addition,the scheduling solutions mostly regard each cracking furnace as an elementary unit,regardless of the coordinated operation of internal dual radiation chambers(DRC).Therefore,to improve energy utilization and production operation,a novel energy efficiency scheduling solution for ethylene cracking process is proposed in this paper.Specifically,steam heat recycle and exhaust heat loss are considered in cracking process based on 6 types of extreme learning machine(ELM)based cracking models incorporating DRC operation and three operation parameters as coil outlet temperature(COT),COP,and dilution ratio according to semi-mechanism analysis.Then to provide long-term decision-making basis for energy efficiency scheduling,overall energy efficiency indexes,including overall output per unit net energy input(OONE),output-input ratio per unit net energy input(ORNE),exhaust gas heat loss ratio(EGHL),are designed based on input-output analysis in terms of material and energy flows.Finally,a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition(MOEA/D)is employed to solve the formulated multi-objective mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MOMINLP)model.The validities of the proposed scheduling solution are illustrated through a case study.The scheduling results demonstrate that an optimal balance between multi-flow allocation,multi-parameter setting,and DRC coordinated operation is reached,which achieves 3.37%and 2.63%decreases in net energy input for same product output and conversion ratio,as well as the 1.56%decrease in energy loss ratio.

Full Cycle Cold Flow Analysis of the Effect of Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber Design in a Diesel Engine

New designs and adaptation methods are experimented to ensure compliance to ever increasing emissions and efficiency requirements of modern diesel engines. Piston head structure which influences the mixing rate and timing of the fuel within in the combustion chamber is known to enable increase in combustion efficiency and thus lower emission rates. In this paper, computation analysis of flow within a diesel engine cylinder with a twin swirl combustion chamber design throughout a full cycle is presented. The results obtained indicate that the effect of the twin swirl combustion chamber on the cold flow conditions is noteworthy and further analysis together with experiments may reveal information that may prove to be useful in further new designs.

Numerical simulation of flow field characteristics and the improvement of pressure oscillation of rotating detonation engine

Due to the inherent working mode of rotating detonation engine(RDE),the detonation flow field has the characteristics of pressure oscillation and axial kinetic energy loss,which makes it difficult to design nozzle and improve propulsion performance.Therefore,in order to improve the characteristics of detonation flow field,the three-dimensional numerical simulation of annular chamber and hollow chamber is carried out with premixed hydrogen/air as fuel in this paper,and then tries to combine the two chambers to weaken the oscillation characteristics of detonation flow field through the interaction of detonation flow field,which is a new method to regulate the detonation flow field.The results show that there are four states of velocity vectors at the outlet of annular chamber and hollow chamber,which makes RDE be affected by rolling moment and results in the loss of axial kinetic energy.In the external flow field of combined chamber,the phenomenon of cyclic reflection of expansion wave and compression wave on the free boundary is observed,which results in Mach disk structure.Moreover,the pressure monitoring points are set at the external flow field.The pressure signal shows that the high-frequency pressure oscillation at the external flow field of the combined chamber has been greatly weakened.Compared to the annular chamber,the relative standard deviation(RSD) has been reduced from 14.6% to5.6%.The results thus demonstrate that this method is feasible to adjust the pressure oscillation characteristics of the detonation flow field,and is of great significance to promote the potential of RDE and nozzle design.

基于SolidWorks Flow Simulation的矿用烟雾传感器气室结构流体仿真分析

针对矿用烟雾传感器气室结构容易进水且烟雾进出困难、影响烟雾传感元件响应时间的问题,为改善烟雾传感器气室结构对探测元件的影响并提高其防水性能,通过SolidWorks Flow Simulation对3种不同夹角投影的开孔气室结构进行流体仿真分析,研究了不同夹角开孔影响的气流、水流分布特征及变化规律。结果表明:气室结构设计为60°夹角投影的开孔防水、进烟雾程度对传感元件的影响最小,能极大地提高烟雾传感元件的检测灵敏性。

开口条件下高速离心机机室流场模拟及试验研究

为研究离心机机室开口条件下机室内流场特性及开口对风阻功率的影响,首先基于CFD(计算流体力学)方法建立了某离心机机室流场分析模型,针对机室开口状态进行了模拟,对比了风口竖直及倾斜对换热的影响;其次在某高速离心机上开展了流场测试试验,获得了机室内压力及风速的空间分布,及随离心机转速的变化规律,并对比了圆盘转子与转臂转子的风阻功率差异。研究表明滑移网格技术可用于计算离心机机室内旋转流场,倾斜通风口更有利于机室通风换热,并降低离心机运行的风阻功率;对旋转部件上凹坑等进行整流可有效降低风阻功率;圆盘转子的压差阻力远小于转臂转子。通过合理设计通风口可提高机室换热效率,研究可为高速离心机机室及温控设计提供参考。

基于滑移流模型的真空容器内羽流流场数值仿真

预示真空容器内羽流的力、热分布规律是制定大型真空羽流试验方案、提升试验环境模拟有效性的关键前提之一。针对“嫦娥七号”飞跃器点火试验,利用考虑H_(2)O与CO_(2)吸附的滑移流计算流体力学(CFD)方法,对真空容器内羽流流场压力、温度及气体组分时空分布的初期变化进行了仿真计算。结果表明,流场整体温度与H_(2)O组分质量分数均随时间推移呈急剧上升后平稳下降趋势,而压力则随时间推移呈波动上升趋势。基于该结论提出了试验优化建议。该方法为真空容器内羽流流场仿真提供了新思路,可为后续相关试验方案设计提供支撑。

多室内环流反应器中液体循环量的试验验证与模拟

目的对液相氧化脱硫多室内环流反应器液体循环量的影响因素进行模拟和验证。方法采用CFD数值模拟,基于欧拉-欧拉多相流模型,对液相氧化脱硫多室内环流反应器进行气液两相流模拟,考查了酸气流量和空气流量对液体循环量的影响。结果利用数值模拟得到的液体循环量与利用靶式流量计测得的液体循环量误差小于10%。当酸气中H 2S体积分数不超过3%时,液体循环量(z)与酸气流量(x)、空气流量(y)之间的关系式为:z=-474.996+0.358 x+0.4873 y。结论欧拉-欧拉两相流模型能够准确地预测液相氧化脱硫反应器内液体循环量。

破孔面积对燃气弹射性能影响机理分析

为探究发射筒破损面积对燃气弹射过程的影响,采用RNG k-ε湍流模型、有限速率/涡耗散模型和动态分层网格技术,建立包含筒壁损伤的发射筒三维数值模型,在数值验证的基础上通过改变破孔直径,仿真得到不同破孔面积下发射筒内流场分布与内弹道参数。结果表明:在发射筒内部整体流场形态近似呈对称分布,但由于燃气产生附壁效应和旋转涡的出现,局部流场呈现非对称性;随孔径增大筒内压力减小,孔径为160 mm时,t_(0)时速度相比完整筒壁的速度下降高达13.17%,在设定的出筒条件下当孔径大于140 mm后不能满足出筒要求;进行各参数相关性分析时发现破孔面积与第一次压力峰值及t_(0)时速度之间呈负线性相关。

双支点对转轴承腔两相流动及换热特性的数值研究

为探究双支点对转轴承腔两相流动及换热特性,利用耦合的CLSVOF两相流方法开展数值研究,对比高低压轴同转、对转形式下的轴承腔流动及换热特征,重点探讨对转条件下,高低压轴转速及双侧供油流量对轴承腔壁面油气分布特征与换热特性的影响。结果表明:不同转向下轴承腔壁面油膜形成过程类似,滑油在壁面以油滴、油矢、油带形式分布;同转形式下壁面流线旋向相同,对转形式下壁面流线旋向则相反,对转提高了轴承腔壁面剪切力及湍流强度,平均换热系数相对提升了16.47%;对转转速越大或转速比越高时,壁面滑油体积分数增大而油膜厚度降低,油膜流速平均增加72.95%,双侧供油量或供油流量比越大时,壁面滑油体积分数与油膜厚度均上升,油膜流速平均增加31.02%;增加转速与供油流量均可提高壁面热流密度,增大换热系数,采用双支点对转形式布局能够一定程度提高轴承腔换热性能,有利于保障发动机的安全可靠运转。