Flow Characteristics of Two-Dimensional Supersonic Under-Expanded Coanda-Reattached Jet

When there is a wall near the jet, it deflects and flows while being attached to the wall owing to the Coanda effect. The flow characteristics of the incompressible and two-imensional (2D) Coanda-reattached jets have been considerably explained. However, 2D supersonic under-expanded jets, reattached to side walls, have not been sufficiently investigated. These jets are used in gas-atomization to produce fine metal powder particles of several micrometers to several tens micrometers. In this case, the supersonic under-expanded jets are issued from an annular nozzle, which is set around a vertically installed circular nozzle for molten metal. The jet flow at the center cross-section of the annular jet resembles a 2D Coanda-reattached jet that deflects and attaches on the central axis. In this study, the flow characteristics of a supersonic under-expanded Coanda air jet from a 2D nozzle that reattaches to an offset side wall are elucidated through experiment and numerical analysis. For numerical analysis, we show how much it can express experimental results. The effects of supply pressure P0 on the flow characteristics such as the flow pattern, size of shock cell, reattachment distance, and velocity and pressure distributions, etc. are examined. The flow pattern was visualized by Schlieren method and the velocity distribution was measured using a Pitot tube. These results will be also useful in understanding the flow characteristics of a gas-atomization annular nozzle approximately.

Impact of clay particle reattachment on suffusion of sand-clay mixtures

The detached clay particles directly filtrated through the sand-clay mixture lead to suffusion;however,if the detached clay particles are subjected to reattachment,the degree of suffusion may be less significant.This study investigates the impact of clay particle reattachment on suffusion of sand-clay mixtures through laboratory soil-column experiments.The observed breakthrough curves(BTCs)of kaolinite,illite,and montmorillonite for 5 different column lengths(3 in,6 in,9 in,12 in,and 18 in;1 in=2.54 cm)indicated that a higher breakthrough concentration was observed as the column length(L)decreased for kaolinite and illite,whereas a reverse trend was observed for montmorillonite.In addition,the increase in the fraction of filtrated clay particles(Me)with an increase in L(Me=10.42%for L=3 in and Me=3.59%for L=18 in)for the sand-illite mixture indicated that the reattachment effect became more significant as the travel length of detached clay particles increased.The observed BTCs,retention profiles after injection,and fraction of filtrated clay presented herein suggest the need to incorporate the reattachment effect when assessing the suffusion of clay-containing soils.

Conjugate Heat Transfer Predictions of Gas Turbine Hot Walls Jets Cooling: Influence of Short Hole Grid Resolutions Using Computational Fluid Dynamics*

Short hole investigations relevant to gas turbine (GT) hot walls cooling heat transfer techniques, were carried out using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) combined with conjugate heat transfer (CHT) code. The CFD software are commercial ones: ICEM for grid modelling and ANSYS Fluent for the numerical calculation, where symmetrical application prevails. The CFD CHT predictions were undertaken for Nimonic-75 metal walls with square (152.4 mm) arrays of 10 holes, whereby the lumped heat capacitance method was applied in order to determine the surface average heat transfer coefficient (HTC), h (W/m2 K) and the dimensionless Nusselt number, Nu. The major parameters considered for the short hole geometries are the pitch to diameter, X/D and length to diameter, L/D ratios and both were varied with range of D values, but X of 15.24 mm and L of 6.35 mm kept constant. Also applied, are variable mass flux, G (kg/s∙m2) and were used in predicting the flow aerodynamics in the short holes. The predictions were for classic thermal entry length into a round hole, as vena contracta, flow separation and reattachment dominates the holes, hence the development of thermal profile through the depth of the GT hot walls. Additionally, the acceleration of the flow along the wall surfaces as it approaches the holes, was a significant part of the overall heat transfer. This was shown to be independent of the hole length, even though the L/D parameter is a critical component to enhanced heat transfer. The CFD CHT predictions showed that validation of the HTC h, Nu and pressure loss, ∆P are in better agreement with measured data and within reasonable acceptance. The ∆P agreement signifies that the aerodynamics were predicted correctly, which is also the reason why the HTC expressed per wall hole approach surface area and Nu were better predicted. This illustrates how effective and efficient the wall internal heat transfer cooling is for gas turbine hot wall heat transfer using airflow jets cooling.

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON THE TURBULENT COHERENT STRUCTURES OF LAMINAR SEPARATION FLOW OVER A BACKWARD FACING STEP

The experimental investigation is conducted with LDV and hydrogen bubble technique in water flow. The shear layer thickness. the vorticity thickness. the maximulll value of turbulence intensities. the turbulent coherent structure. the variations of wall shear stress and the boundary layer shape factor are obtained. In the redevelopment region. the detailed analysis is first made for the streak structures in the near wall region and the turbulent boundary layer is formed at (x-xr) / h = 20.

A new mechanism for friction-induced vibration and noise

For years,friction-induced vibration and noise(FIVN)has puzzled many researchers in academia and industry.Several mechanisms have been proposed for explaining its occurrence and quantifying its frequencies,notably for automotive brake squeal,clutch squeal,and even rail corrugation.However,due to the complex and complicated nature of FIVN,there is not yet one fundamental mechanism that can explain all phenomena of FIVN.Based on experimental results obtained on a simple test structure and corresponding numerical validation using both complex eigenvalue analysis(CEA)and transient dynamic analysis(TDA),this study attempts to propose a new fundamental mechanism for FIVN,which is the repeated cycles of partial detachment and then reattachment of the contact surfaces.Since friction is ubiquitous and FIVN is very common,the insight into FIVN reported in this paper is highly significant and will help establish effective means to control FIVN in engineering and daily life.

Numerical Simulation of Deflecting Flow in a Symmetric Enlarged Channel

Numerical results of three-dimensional separated flow and heat transfer in a rectangular channel with a sudden expansion are presented in this paper. Numerical simulations of Navier-Stokes and energy equations are carried out using the finite difference method. The results of three-dimensional calculations are compared with the two-dimensional ones, and effects of the aspect ratio of channel upon the flow are shown. The transition from symmetric to asymmetric flow appears at lower Reynolds number as increasing the aspect ratio. The details of local heat transfer characteristics in two different separated flow regions on two downstream walls are clarified. Two-dimensionality of the flow and heat transfer almost disappears for the aspect ratio considered.

Computational Investigation of Blade slotting on a High-Load Low-Pressure Turbine Profile at various Reynolds Numbers:Part Ⅰ——Slotting Scheme's Verification

Boundary layer separation and reattachment is often an unavoidable feature of low pressure (LP) turbine,one of the main causes of this phenomenon is the high altitude low Reynolds number experienced by the modern LP turbine stage in aero-engine.Although an excellent turbine airfoil design can avoid flow separation on certain extent,but within flight envelope,LP turbine's characteristic Reynolds number may varied greatly,so it will be still under the risk of the presence of separation bubble.In this two parts paper a new concept of slotted-blade was raised to testify the gain of the blade slotting.A high aerodynamic loading LP turbine blade IET-LPTA was under investigated with different Reynolds number.Computational results reveal that the blade slotting could be a way of choice to suppress separation bubble and reduce profile loss under the condition of low Reynolds number,although its position and geometry need to be further investigated.

A PARTIALLY-AVERAGED NAVIER-STOKES MODEL FOR HILL AND CURVED DUCT FLOW

Turbulent flows past hill and curved ducts exist in many engineering applications. Simulations of the turbulent flow arc carried out based on a newly developed technique, the Partially-Averaged Navier-Stokes （PANS） model, including separation, recirculation, reattachment, turbulent vortex mechanism. The focus is on how to accurately predict typical separating, reattaching and secondary motion at a reasonable computational expense. The effect of the parameter, the unresolved-to-total ratio of kinetic energy （ fk ）, is examined with a given unresolved-to-total ratio of dissipation （ fE ） for the hill flow with a much coarser grid system than required by the LES. An optimal value of fk can be obtained to predict the separation and reattachment locations and for more accurate simulation of the resolved turbulence. In addition, the turbulent secondary motions are captured by a smaller fi as compared with the RANS method with the same grid.

Analysis of flow over backward facing step with transition

The present study deals with the study of the velocity distribution and the separation phenomenon of flow of air over a two dimensional backward facing step. The flow of air over a backward facing step has been investigated numerically using FLUENT. Flow simulation has been carried out in a backward facing step having an expansion ratio （ratio of the height before and after the step） of 1：1.94 and the results obtained are compared with the published experimental results. Comparison of flow characteristics between steps with three different transitions is made. The variation ofreattachment length for all the three cases are analyzed for wide range of Reynolds number ranging from 100 to 7000 which covers the laminar, transition and turbulent flow of air. Simulation of the flow over steps with expansion ratios of 1：1.24, 1：1.38, 1：1.47, 1：1.53, 1：1.94, 1：2.20 are also carried out to examine the effect of different expansion ratios on the reattachment length. It is found that the primary reattachment length increases with increase in the expansion ratio. The primary reattachment length at the bottom wall downstream of the step is minimum for the step with round edged transition and maximum for the step with a vertical drop transition.

Analysis of Turbulent Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Channels with Various Ribbed Internal Surfaces

This paper presents results of a numerical investigation of heat transfer and flow pattern characteristics of a channel with repeated ribs on one broad wall. Numerical computations are performed for seven ribs placed on the bottom wall of a channel for Reynolds numbers ranging from 10,000 to 30,000. The newly modified ribs (the ones with convex pointing upstream/downstream rib, wedge pointing upstream/downstream rib, concave pointing upstream/downstream rib and also concave-concave rib as well as convex-concave rib), are proposed for simulation with prospect to reduce flow separation and extend reattachment area compared to the unmodified square rib. The numerical results are reported in forms of flow structure, temperature field, turbulent kinetic energy, Nusselt number, friction factor and thermal enhancement factor. The results indicate the rib with concave-concave surfaces efficiently suppresses flow separation bubble in the corner of the rib and induces large recirculation zone over those of the others, hence giving the highest Nusselt number and friction factor. On the other hand, the one with convex-concave surface provides the lowest friction factor with moderate Nusselt number. Due to the prominent effect of its low friction factor, the rib with convex-concave surface offers the highest thermal enhancement factor of 1.19.

Gas-solid flow in a diffuser:Effect of inter-particle and particle-wall collisions

This article investigates the role of the specularity coefficient(φ,the extent of the energy dissipation due to particle-wall collisions),inter-particle restitution coefficient(e_(pp),the extent of the energy dissipation due to inter-particle collisions),and four combinations of these variables on the hydrodynamics,and the pressure recovery of the dilute gas-solid suspension in a diffuser.The investigation applies the two-fluid modeling approach along with the kinetic theory of the granular flow.The present investigation’s findings indicate that an increase inφor a reduction in e_(pp) reduces the pressure recovery by weakening the reverse momentum transfer phenomenon,which is recognized as the primary means for the pressure recovery.Besides,in a gas-solid flow system,a higherφor smaller e_(pp) enhances the particles’trapping in the recirculation zone.The recirculation zone’s strength and size increase asφincreases or e_(pp) reduces.Moreover,an increase in the wall-particle and inter-particle interactions strengthens the sidewise displacement of the particles.The effect of the wall-particle and inter-particle interactions are insignificant for extremely small solid loading.

Hysteresis and Multi-state Behavior of Counterflow Flame in a Blowing Cylindrical Burner

This study focuses on flame hysteresis over a porous cylindrical burner. The hysteresis results from different operation procedure of the experiment. Gradually increasing inflow velocity can transform the envelope flame into a wake flame. The blow-off curve can be plotted by determining every critical inflow velocity that makes an envelope flame become a wake flame at different fuel-ejection velocities. In contrast, decreasing the inflow veiocity can transform the wake or lift-off flame into an envelope one. The reattachment curve can be obtained by the same method to explore the blow-off curve, but the intake process is reverse. However, these two curves are not coincident, except the origin. The discrepancy between them is termed as hysteresis, and it results from the difference between the burning velocities associated with both curves. At the lowest fuel-ejection velocity, no hysteresis exists between both curves owing to nearly no burning velocity difference there. Then, raising the fuel-ejection velocity enhances hysteresis and the discrepancy between the two curves. However, as fuel-ejection velocity exceeds a critical value, the intensity of hysteresis almost keeps constant and causes the two curves to be parallel to each other.

Prediction of Turbulent Flow Structure in a Fully Developed Rib-Roughened Narrow Rectangular Channel

Fully developed turbulent water-flow structure over one-side repeated-ribs in narrow two-dimensional rectangular channels was investigated experimentally by Particle Image Velocimetry （PIV） and analytically by the standard k-ε and nonlinear k-ε turbulent models. Two rib-pitch to height ratios （p/k） of 10 and 20 were investigated while the rib height was held constant at 4 mm. The rib height-to-channel equivalent diameter ratio （k/De） was 0.1. The streamwise mean velocity and turbulent kinetic energy distributions at six selected axial stations from the center rib for the two Reynolds number （Re） of 7,000 and 20,000 were obtained and compared with the predicted one. The performance ability in predicting separating and reattaching turbulent water-flow between the standard K-ε and nonlinear k-ε models had yielded no clear conclusion. A large-scale turbulent eddy was generated by the rib promoter and then propagated into the mainstream flow, which led to the deformation of the velocity profile. The turbulent kinetic energy was increased about two times higher at p/k = 20 than that at p/k =10 under the two Reynolds numbers. The effect of the p/k value and the Reynolds number （Re） on reattachment length （XR） was investigated and showed that the p/k and Re had no significant effect on the reattachment length beyond a critical value of Re = 15,000 where XR was found to be approximately 4 times of the rib height under water-flow condition.