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NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF MULTIPHASE FLOW USING LEVEL CONTOUR RECONSTRUCTION METHOD (Level Contour Reconstruction 방법을 이용한 다상유동 수치해석)

  • Shin, Seung-Won
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.11a
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    • pp.193-200
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    • 2009
  • Recently, there have been efforts to construct hybrids among the existing methodologies for multiphase flow such as VOF, Level Set, and Front Tracking with the intention of facilitating simulations of general three-dimensional problems. As one of the hybrid method, we have developed the Level Contour Reconstruction Method (LCRM) for general three-dimensional multiphase flows including phase change. The main idea was focused on simplicity and a robust algorithm especially for the three-dimensional case. It combines characteristics of both Front Tracking and Level Set methods. While retaining an explicitly tracked interface using interfacial elements, the calculation of a vector distance function plays a crucial role in the periodic reconstruction of the interface elements in the LCRM method to maintain excellent mass conservation and interface fidelity. In addition, compact curvature formulation is incorporated for the calculation of the surface tension force thereby reducing parasitic currents to a negligible level.

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NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF MULTIPHASE FLOW BY NUFLEX (NUFLEX를 이용한 다상유동의 수치해석)

  • Yu, Tae-Jin;Suh, Young-Ho;Son, Gi-Hun;Hur, Nahm-Keon
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.21-25
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    • 2007
  • A general purpose program NUFLEX has been extended for two-phase flows with topologically complex interface and cavitation flows with liquid-vapor phase change caused by large pressure drop. In analysis of two-phase flow, the phase interfaces are tracked by employing a LS(Level Set) method. Compared with the VOF(Volume-of-Fluid) method based on a non-smooth volume-fraction function, the LS method can calculate an interfacial curvature more accurately by using a smooth distance function. Also, it is quite straightforward to implement for 3-D irregular meshes compared with the VOF method requiring much more complicated geometric calculations. Also, the cavitation process is computed by including the effects of evaporation and condensation for bubble formation and collapse as well as turbulence in flows. The volume-faction and continuity equations are adapted for cavitation models with phase change. The LS and cavitation formulation are implemented into a general purpose program for 3-D flows and verified through several test problems.

Numerical Study on Rayleigh-Taylor Instability Using a Multiphase Moving Particle Simulation Method (다상유동형 입자법을 이용한 Rayleigh-Taylor 불안정성의 수치해석)

  • Kim, Kyung Sung;Koo, Bonguk;Kim, Moo-Hyun;Park, Jong-Chun;Choi, Han-Suk;Cho, Yong-Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Marine Environment & Energy
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.37-44
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    • 2017
  • Complexity of multiphase flows due to existence of more than two interface including free-surface in one system, cannot be simulated easily. Since more than two fluids affect to flows and disturb interface, non-linearities such as instabilities can be appeared. Among several instabilities on multiphase flows, one of representative is Rayleigh-taylor instability. In order to examine in importance of density disparity, several cases with numerous Atwood number are set. Moreover, investigation of influence on initial disturbance were also considered. Moving particle simulation (MPS) method, which was employed in this paper, was not widely used for multiphase problem. In this study, by adding new particle interaction models such as self-buoyance correction, surface tension, and boundary condition at interface models, MPS were developed having more strength of physics and robust. By applying newly developed multiphase MPS, considered cases are performed and compared each other. Additionally, though existence of disagreement of magnitude of rising velocity between theoretical values from linear potential theory and that of numerical simulation, agreement of tendency can be proved of similarity of result. the discordance of magnitude can be explained due to non-linear effects on numerical simulation which was not considered in theoretical result.

A Study on Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Gas-Particle Flows in a rectangular chamber Using Eulerian-Eulerian Method (오일러리언 접근법을 이용한 기류제트에 의한 가스-입자 2상 난류 유동특성 모델링 연구)

  • Kim, Tae-Kuk;Min, Dong-Ho;Yoon, Kyung-Beom;Chang, Hee-Chul
    • 한국연소학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.202-208
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this research is to model numerically the turbulent gas-particle flows in a rectangular chamber using Eulerian-Eulerian Method. A computer code using the ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}-Ap$ two-phase turbulence model is developed for the numerical study. This code and the Eulerian multiphase model in FLUENT were used for the numerical simulations of the two-phase flow in a rectangular chamber. The numerical results calculated by the two different turbulent gas-particle codes have shown that the ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}-Ap$ model results in a stronger diffusion of the flow momentum in the gas-particle turbulence interaction than the Eulerian multiphase model in FLUENT.

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The Effect of Second Order Refraction on Optical Bubble Sizing in Multiphase Flows

  • Qiu, Huihe;Hsu, Chin-Tsau;Liu, Wei
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.15 no.12
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    • pp.1801-1807
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    • 2001
  • In multiphase flne the bubble size and velocity. To achieve this, one of approaches is to utilize laser phase-Doppler anemometry. However, it was found that the second order refraction has great impact on PDA sizing method when the relative refractive index of media is less than one. In this paper, the problem of second order refraction is investigated and a model of phase-size correlation to eliminate the measurement errors is introduced for bubble sizing. As a result, the model relates the assumption of single scattering mechanism in conventional phase-Doppler anemometry. The results of simulations based on this new model by using Generalized Lorenz Mie Theory (GLMT) are compared with those based on the conventional method. An optimization method for accurately sizing air-bubble in water has been suggested.

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Multiphase CFD Analysis of Microbubble Generator using Swirl Flow (선회유동을 이용한 마이크로버블 발생기의 다상유동 전산유체역학 해석)

  • Yun, S.I.;Kim, H.S.;Kim, J.K.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Heat Treatment
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2022
  • Microbubble technology has been widely applied in various industrial fields. Recently, research on many types of microbubble application technology has been conducted experimentally, but there is a limit in deriving the optimal design and operating conditions. Therefore, if the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of multiphase flow is used to supplement these experimental studies, it is expected that the time and cost required for prototype production and evaluation tests will be minimized and optimal results will be derived. However, few studies have been conducted on multiphase flow CFD analysis to interpret fluid flow in microbubble generators using swirl flow. In this study, CFD simulation of multiphase flow was performed to analyze the air-water mixing process and fluid flow characteristics in a microbubble generator with a dual-chamber structure. Based on the simulation results, it was confirmed that a negative pressure was formed on the central axis of rotation due to the strong swirling flow. And it could be seen that the air inside the suction tube was introduced into the inner chamber of the microbubble generator. In addition, as the high-speed mixed fluid collided with external water sucked by the negative pressure near the outlet, a large amount of microbubbles was ejected due to the shear force between the two flows flowing in opposite directions.

Development of Light Transmission Fluctuation for Particle Measurement in Solid-Gas Two Phase Flows

  • YANG, Bin;WANG, Zhan-ping;HE, Yuan;CAI, Xiao-Shu
    • Particle and aerosol research
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.21-26
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    • 2016
  • In order to realize In-line and convenient measurement for solid-gas two phase flows, Light Transmission Fluctuation (LTF) based on the random variation of transmitted light intensity, light scattering theory and cross-correlation method was presented for online measurement of particle size, concentration and velocity. The statistical relationship among transmitted light intensity, particle size and particle number in measurement zone was described by Beer-Lambert Law. Accordingly, the particle size and concentration were determined from the fluctuation signal of transmitted light intensity. Simultaneously, the particle velocity was calculated by cross-correlation analysis of two neighboring light beams. By considering the influence of concentration variation in industrial applications, the improved algorithm based on spectral analysis of transmitted light intensity was proposed to improve measurement accuracy and stability. Therefore, the online measurement system based on LTF was developed and applied to measure pulverized coal in power station and raw material in cement plant. The particle size, concentration and velocity of powder were monitored in real-time. It can provide important references for optimal control, energy saving and emission reduction of energy-intensive industries.

THE FAST PYROLYSIS CHARACTERISTICS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS IN A BUBBLING FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR (기포 유동층 반응기내 목질계 바이오매스의 급속열분해 특성)

  • Choi, Hang-Seok
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.94-101
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    • 2011
  • The fast pyrolysis characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass are investigated for a bubbling fluidized bed reactor by means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). To simulate multiphase reacting flows for gases and solids, an Eulerian-Eulerian approach is applied. Attention is paid for the primary and secondary reactions affected by gas-solid flow field. From the result, it is scrutinized that fast pyrolysis reaction is promoted by chaotic bubbling motion of the multiphase flow enhancing the mixing of solid particles. In particular, vortical flow motions around gas bubbles play an important role for solid mixing and consequent fast pyrolysis reaction. Discussion is made for the time-averaged pyrolysis reaction rates together with time-averaged flow quantities which show peculiar characteristics according to local transverse location in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor.

Application of Image Technique and Optical Fiber Sensor for Air-water Mixture Flow (기포흐름 측정을 위한 영상기법 및 광섬유센서 적용)

  • Ryu, Yonguk;Jung, Tae-Hwa
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.48 no.7
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    • pp.535-543
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    • 2015
  • Measurements of multiphase flows containing bubbles have been limited because most existing methods target one phase flows. Especially, multiphase flows with a high void ratio have been rarely successful in measurements due to the sudden change of density and thick interfaces between air and water. This study introduces two methods that are capable of measuring flow fields regardless of bubble void ratio, named bubble image velocimetry and bundle fiber optic flow meter. The calculation of the depth of field is suggested to reduce and estimate errors by perspective image velocimetry. The bundle fiber optic flow meter is designed to increase a measurement rate using many optical fibers with a thin diameter. The two methods measured bubble plumes to test reliability and the velocity measurements show good agreement. In addition a hydraulic jump, one of the multiple flows in rivers was measured to test applicability of the methods.

Analysis of conventional drag and lift models for multiphase CFD modeling of blood flow

  • Yilmaz, Fuat;Gundogdu, Mehmet Yasar
    • Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.161-173
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    • 2009
  • This study analyzes especially drag and lift models recently developed for fluid-solid, fluid-fluid or liquid-liquid two-phase flows to understand their applicability on the computational fluid dynamics, CFD modeling of pulsatile blood flow. Virtual mass effect and the effect of red blood cells, RBCs aggregation on CFD modeling of blood flow are also shortly reviewed to recognize future tendencies in this field. Recent studies on two-phase flows are found as very useful to develop more powerful drag-lift models that reflect the effects of blood cell's shape, deformation, concentration, and aggregation.