CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a versatile means to predict the characteristics of flow in fluid mechanics problems under a wide range of design and operating conditions . Applying the CFD in many engineering fields alleviates the problem of the usual engineering design. Recent advance in...

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Main Authors: Delgadillo J.A., Al Kayed M., Vo D., Ramamurthy A.S.
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Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, Bor 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200028D.pdf
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author Delgadillo J.A.
Al Kayed M.
Vo D.
Ramamurthy A.S.
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description Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a versatile means to predict the characteristics of flow in fluid mechanics problems under a wide range of design and operating conditions . Applying the CFD in many engineering fields alleviates the problem of the usual engineering design. Recent advance in computational methods and computer technology make CFD an efficient means to study the dynamics of many physical systems. CFD simulations use three dimensional grid and the Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) to investigate the flow without air core in a 6˝ hydrocyclone have been conducted using FLUENT. The numerical results are compared with the experimental data related to the Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) measurements of velocity. In the experimental study, a new procedure is developed to reorient the laser beams that permit one to measure two velocity components at a single point using LDA. The conclusion developed from these experiments enables one to use the LDA directly in the hydrocyclone wall without recourse to auxiliary attachments such as an enclosing box that usually used to minimize the refraction effects of laser beams which are caused by the curved solid wall of the hydrocyclone and the refractive index of the test medium.
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spelling doaj-art-8788f2d21b234853adf04f793155ac162025-02-02T09:02:03ZengUniversity of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, BorJournal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy1450-53392012-01-0148219720610.2298/JMMB111123028DCFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air coreDelgadillo J.A.Al Kayed M.Vo D.Ramamurthy A.S.Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a versatile means to predict the characteristics of flow in fluid mechanics problems under a wide range of design and operating conditions . Applying the CFD in many engineering fields alleviates the problem of the usual engineering design. Recent advance in computational methods and computer technology make CFD an efficient means to study the dynamics of many physical systems. CFD simulations use three dimensional grid and the Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) to investigate the flow without air core in a 6˝ hydrocyclone have been conducted using FLUENT. The numerical results are compared with the experimental data related to the Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) measurements of velocity. In the experimental study, a new procedure is developed to reorient the laser beams that permit one to measure two velocity components at a single point using LDA. The conclusion developed from these experiments enables one to use the LDA directly in the hydrocyclone wall without recourse to auxiliary attachments such as an enclosing box that usually used to minimize the refraction effects of laser beams which are caused by the curved solid wall of the hydrocyclone and the refractive index of the test medium.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200028D.pdfLDACFDhydrocycloneReynolds Stress Model (RSM)
spellingShingle Delgadillo J.A.
Al Kayed M.
Vo D.
Ramamurthy A.S.
CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
LDA
CFD
hydrocyclone
Reynolds Stress Model (RSM)
title CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
title_full CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
title_fullStr CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
title_full_unstemmed CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
title_short CFD simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
title_sort cfd simulations of a hydrocyclone in absence of an air core
topic LDA
CFD
hydrocyclone
Reynolds Stress Model (RSM)
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200028D.pdf
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