Pressure Drop and Flow Characteristics in a Diffuser with a Dimpled Tube.

Autor: Askari, Ehan Sabah Shukri, Wisnoe, Wirachman
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Zdroj: Journal of Mechanical Engineering (1823-5514); 4/15/2021, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p125-144, 20p
Abstrakt: The pressure drops and flow characteristics in a diffuser fitted with a semidimpled tube are numerically studied. Air is selected as a working fluid and its physical properties are modelled using pressure and velocity distribution. The study reveals that every semi-dimple act as a vortex generator. They provide the flow with intensive vortices between the dimpled surface and the diffuser wall. Therefore, they cause an enhancement in the pressure drop inside the diffuser. The performance of the dimples consisting of sphere type dimples with 5 mm in diameter. Three "Reynolds number" operated in the range of 25000
Databáze: Complementary Index