Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section

The gas–liquid Venturi injector has been widely applied in industrial production due to its advantages of high entrainment and low energy consumption. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was employed to investigate the effect of the gas–liquid interface structure within the mixing sect...

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Main Authors: Yihan Zu, Wenchen Zhong, Enle Xu, Zhenyong Miao
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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description The gas–liquid Venturi injector has been widely applied in industrial production due to its advantages of high entrainment and low energy consumption. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was employed to investigate the effect of the gas–liquid interface structure within the mixing section on entrainment behavior by varying the geometry of the mixing section during gas–liquid coaxial flow. The simulation results indicate that along the jet direction, the gas–liquid interface generally transitions from a smooth cylindrical shape to a lobed structure in the mixing section. Surface waves mainly appear in the lobed region. Furthermore, lobed and surface wave structures reduce pressure loss and enhance entrainment. Additionally, the study found that longer mixing sections enhance entrainment under low flow resistance. This study provides valuable insights for achieving high jet entrainment and offers supplementary research on gas–liquid interface structures in jets constrained by solid boundaries.
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spelling doaj-art-0de0ff23df314f49a5f2b60f7db981202025-08-20T02:38:43ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231083910.3390/app142310839Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing SectionYihan Zu0Wenchen Zhong1Enle Xu2Zhenyong Miao3School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaThe gas–liquid Venturi injector has been widely applied in industrial production due to its advantages of high entrainment and low energy consumption. In this study, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was employed to investigate the effect of the gas–liquid interface structure within the mixing section on entrainment behavior by varying the geometry of the mixing section during gas–liquid coaxial flow. The simulation results indicate that along the jet direction, the gas–liquid interface generally transitions from a smooth cylindrical shape to a lobed structure in the mixing section. Surface waves mainly appear in the lobed region. Furthermore, lobed and surface wave structures reduce pressure loss and enhance entrainment. Additionally, the study found that longer mixing sections enhance entrainment under low flow resistance. This study provides valuable insights for achieving high jet entrainment and offers supplementary research on gas–liquid interface structures in jets constrained by solid boundaries.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10839Venturi injectorCFDgas–liquid interface structuresurface wavejet entrainment
spellingShingle Yihan Zu
Wenchen Zhong
Enle Xu
Zhenyong Miao
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
Applied Sciences
Venturi injector
CFD
gas–liquid interface structure
surface wave
jet entrainment
title Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
title_full Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
title_fullStr Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
title_full_unstemmed Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
title_short Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Gas Suction in Coaxial Flow Venturi Injector: Impact of Gas–Liquid Interface Structure in Mixing Section
title_sort computational fluid dynamics analysis of gas suction in coaxial flow venturi injector impact of gas liquid interface structure in mixing section
topic Venturi injector
CFD
gas–liquid interface structure
surface wave
jet entrainment
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10839
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