In order to provide a theoretical basis for methane sensor placement in the vertical direction of a tunnel,the software Fluent was used to simulate methane distribution. A geometric roadway model was established and d...In order to provide a theoretical basis for methane sensor placement in the vertical direction of a tunnel,the software Fluent was used to simulate methane distribution. A geometric roadway model was established and divided by grids. Methane distribution in both level and vertical sections was simulated using a realizable k-ε model with the Fluent software according to a conservation equation in a turbulent state,a turbulent kinetic energy equation and a turbulent dissipation rate equation. The realizable k-ε model and the Fluent software were used to simulate methane distribution according to the principle of the conservation equation in a state of turbulent flow. The results show that after overflow-ing,a methane level with a certain thickness is formed. Methane density curves at three specific levels were internally consistent and methane density at higher levels is denser than that at lower levels. Methane distribution becomes thinner in the direction of wind and methane in the vertical direction becomes uniform if wind speed is high. The distance be-tween sensors and roof should be less than 300 mm which is in agreement with mine safety regulations.展开更多
<div style="text-align:justify;"> Due to the poor anti-clogging performance of the common drip irrigation emitters, this paper designed a new bionic flow channel in the emitter based on the shape of sh...<div style="text-align:justify;"> Due to the poor anti-clogging performance of the common drip irrigation emitters, this paper designed a new bionic flow channel in the emitter based on the shape of shark dorsal fin. After preliminary structural design, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation showed that the bionic emitter exhibited superior anti-clogging performance and reasonable hydraulic performance. The passage rate of particles of the bionic emitter in simulation reached 96.3% which was 37.6% higher than 70% of traditional emitter, and the discharge exponent reached 0.4995 which was close to traditional emitter. Physical experiments were consistent with the CFD results, which confirmed the correctness of simulation. After a short cycle anti-clogging performance experiment, the bionic emitter still maintained 96.09% of the initial flow rate. </div>展开更多
The hydraulic characteristics at the side inlet/outlet of pumped storage plants is studied by numerical simulations,covering the flow distribution,head loss,vortex,and others.Based on the physical model test,the reali...The hydraulic characteristics at the side inlet/outlet of pumped storage plants is studied by numerical simulations,covering the flow distribution,head loss,vortex,and others.Based on the physical model test,the realizable k-εturbulence model is used in the 3-D simulation of the side inlet/outlet.A new scheme is suggested to obtain the uneven flow distribution over three branch orifices.The variation of the free surface with the reservoir water level under the pumped condition is simulated,with results consistent with the experimental results.展开更多
Air entrainment is known to be one of efficient and inexpensive methods to prevent cavitation damages in hydropower projects.The shape of sudden expansion-fall is used as a common device for mitigating cavitation eros...Air entrainment is known to be one of efficient and inexpensive methods to prevent cavitation damages in hydropower projects.The shape of sudden expansion-fall is used as a common device for mitigating cavitation erosions.The complex flow patterns with cavitation are numerically simulated by using the realizable k-εturbulence model and the air-water mixture model.The calculated results are compared well with the experimental results as well as those obtained with the k-εturbulence model with the Volume Of Fluid（VOF）Model.The calculated results agree well with the experimental data for the aeration cavity and wall pressure.Moreover,the air concentration near sidewall is simulated by a mixture model.It is found that the mixture turbulence model is superior to the VOF turbulence model.展开更多
In this work, experimental and numerical investigations are undertaken for confined buoyant turbulent jet with varying inlet temperatures. Results of the experimental work and numerical simulations for the problem und...In this work, experimental and numerical investigations are undertaken for confined buoyant turbulent jet with varying inlet temperatures. Results of the experimental work and numerical simulations for the problem under consideration are presented. Four cases of different variable inlet temperatures and different flow rates are considered. The realizable k-ε turbulence model is used to model the turbulent flow. Comparisons show good agreements between simulated and measured results. The average devia- tion of the simulated temperature by realizable k-ε turbulent model and the measured temperature is within 2%. The results indicate that temperatures along the vertical axis vary, generally, in nonlinear fashion as opposed to the approximately linear varia- tion that was observed for the constant inlet temperature that was done in a previous work. Furthermore, thermal stratification exits, particularly closer to the entrance region. Further away from the entrance region the variation in temperatures becomes relatively smaller. The stratification is observed since the start of the experiment and continues during the whole course. Numerical experime- nts for constant, monotone increasing and monotone decreasing of inlet temperature are done to show its effect on the buoyancy force in terms of Richardson number.展开更多
The mixing characteristics of a Horizontal Momentum Jet in Cross flow （HMJC） were investigated using the CFD code Fluent. The realizable k-ε model was employed for turbulent closure of the Reynolds-averaged Navier-...The mixing characteristics of a Horizontal Momentum Jet in Cross flow （HMJC） were investigated using the CFD code Fluent. The realizable k-ε model was employed for turbulent closure of the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The computed results, including concentration field and velocity field, agree well with the relations of dimen sional analysis, as well as the experimental results by Sherif and Pletcher, Ali and Yu et al.展开更多
基金Projects 2005AA133070 supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China[2005]688 and [2005]555 by the Devel-opment Fund for Electronic and Information Industry
文摘In order to provide a theoretical basis for methane sensor placement in the vertical direction of a tunnel,the software Fluent was used to simulate methane distribution. A geometric roadway model was established and divided by grids. Methane distribution in both level and vertical sections was simulated using a realizable k-ε model with the Fluent software according to a conservation equation in a turbulent state,a turbulent kinetic energy equation and a turbulent dissipation rate equation. The realizable k-ε model and the Fluent software were used to simulate methane distribution according to the principle of the conservation equation in a state of turbulent flow. The results show that after overflow-ing,a methane level with a certain thickness is formed. Methane density curves at three specific levels were internally consistent and methane density at higher levels is denser than that at lower levels. Methane distribution becomes thinner in the direction of wind and methane in the vertical direction becomes uniform if wind speed is high. The distance be-tween sensors and roof should be less than 300 mm which is in agreement with mine safety regulations.
文摘<div style="text-align:justify;"> Due to the poor anti-clogging performance of the common drip irrigation emitters, this paper designed a new bionic flow channel in the emitter based on the shape of shark dorsal fin. After preliminary structural design, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation showed that the bionic emitter exhibited superior anti-clogging performance and reasonable hydraulic performance. The passage rate of particles of the bionic emitter in simulation reached 96.3% which was 37.6% higher than 70% of traditional emitter, and the discharge exponent reached 0.4995 which was close to traditional emitter. Physical experiments were consistent with the CFD results, which confirmed the correctness of simulation. After a short cycle anti-clogging performance experiment, the bionic emitter still maintained 96.09% of the initial flow rate. </div>
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50579048)
文摘The hydraulic characteristics at the side inlet/outlet of pumped storage plants is studied by numerical simulations,covering the flow distribution,head loss,vortex,and others.Based on the physical model test,the realizable k-εturbulence model is used in the 3-D simulation of the side inlet/outlet.A new scheme is suggested to obtain the uneven flow distribution over three branch orifices.The variation of the free surface with the reservoir water level under the pumped condition is simulated,with results consistent with the experimental results.
基金Project supported by the Key Science Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 2008108111)the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, Grant No. 2007CB714105)the Program of New Century Excellent Talents in University (Grant No. NCET-08-0378)
文摘Air entrainment is known to be one of efficient and inexpensive methods to prevent cavitation damages in hydropower projects.The shape of sudden expansion-fall is used as a common device for mitigating cavitation erosions.The complex flow patterns with cavitation are numerically simulated by using the realizable k-εturbulence model and the air-water mixture model.The calculated results are compared well with the experimental results as well as those obtained with the k-εturbulence model with the Volume Of Fluid（VOF）Model.The calculated results agree well with the experimental data for the aeration cavity and wall pressure.Moreover,the air concentration near sidewall is simulated by a mixture model.It is found that the mixture turbulence model is superior to the VOF turbulence model.
基金the Institute of Scientific Research and Revival of Islamic Heritage, Umm Al-Qura University, for the support of the project (Grant No.43308012)
文摘In this work, experimental and numerical investigations are undertaken for confined buoyant turbulent jet with varying inlet temperatures. Results of the experimental work and numerical simulations for the problem under consideration are presented. Four cases of different variable inlet temperatures and different flow rates are considered. The realizable k-ε turbulence model is used to model the turbulent flow. Comparisons show good agreements between simulated and measured results. The average devia- tion of the simulated temperature by realizable k-ε turbulent model and the measured temperature is within 2%. The results indicate that temperatures along the vertical axis vary, generally, in nonlinear fashion as opposed to the approximately linear varia- tion that was observed for the constant inlet temperature that was done in a previous work. Furthermore, thermal stratification exits, particularly closer to the entrance region. Further away from the entrance region the variation in temperatures becomes relatively smaller. The stratification is observed since the start of the experiment and continues during the whole course. Numerical experime- nts for constant, monotone increasing and monotone decreasing of inlet temperature are done to show its effect on the buoyancy force in terms of Richardson number.
基金Project supported by the programfor New Century Excellent Talents in University (Grant No : NCET-04-0494) ,theNational Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No :50479068) and the National High Technology Research and Develop-ment Programof China 863 Program(Grant No :2003AA601100)
文摘The mixing characteristics of a Horizontal Momentum Jet in Cross flow （HMJC） were investigated using the CFD code Fluent. The realizable k-ε model was employed for turbulent closure of the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The computed results, including concentration field and velocity field, agree well with the relations of dimen sional analysis, as well as the experimental results by Sherif and Pletcher, Ali and Yu et al.
