Optimization of Hydraulic Bifurcation by Computational Fluid Dynamics

Autor: Joon-Yong Yoon, Sin-Hyoung Kang, Nak-Won Sung, Seung-Kyu Kang
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Journal of Fluid Machinery. 10:7-13
ISSN: 1226-9883
Popis: This study proposes a modified bifurcation model with a computational fluid analysis according to variation of a bifurcation geometry. FLUENT is used for a calculation of the head losses in case of a generation and a pumping. The pressure, velocity field and turbulent intensity are simulated in a bifurcation. With consideration about these flow properties, we propose the modified model to improve a flow efficiency and reduce a sound. The proposed model is able to cut down a head loss by 45% when a generation and 36% when a pumping.
Databáze: OpenAIRE