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13 articles for “Swirl flow”
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CFD Analysis of Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Circular Pipe Flow by Swirl Flow
Abstract: Heat transfer enhancement techniques are very important to save more energy by using optimal energy sources. Heat transfer rate depends upon different parameters like Reynolds number, properties of fluid, nature of surface, mass flow rate, velocity, temperature and pressure. Many techniques are used for heat transfer enhancement in which swirl flow devices are effective. For enhancement of heat transfer, smooth pipe with tangentially injected swirl flow is better option than …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–44 Read article
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Numerical Study on Thermal Performance Assessment of a Compact Heat Exchanger Equipped with Two Broken Twisted Strips
Abstract: Twisted strips are a widely used technique for heat transfer enhancement. In the present study, it proposed that two broken twisted strips aiming at achieving good thermohydraulic performance. Effects of the two broken twisted strips (BTS) on the heat transfer, friction factor and thermal performance factor behaviours in a heat exchanger are reported along with smooth duct. The computations are based on the finite volume method with the SIMPLE algorithm …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Study on the Profile and Flow Field Variation of Parachute Coating by Seven-hole Probe Method
Abstract: In general, the parachute test is a long test cycle, expensive, and difficult to measure with accuracy, which makes it a very laborious and time-consuming task. Therefore, attempts have been made to overcome this by using a parachute test stand or by simulation, but in our country, there is no numerical simulation of the parachute and there is no research on it. In this paper, the variation of the shape …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Development and Investigation of Minimum Power Non-contact Swirl Vane Gripper
Abstract: The Swirl vane gripper is a new non-contact gripper, which uses negative pressure created by the air swirling flow to create an upward lifting force. This upward force can be used to lift an object, which is placed underneath the gripper. In comparison with other non-contact grippers, this gripper is electrically actuated (rather than pneumatically) and hence require less power to generate same lifting force as produced by other grippers. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Twisted Tape Insert Effect on Heat Transfer Enhancement Placed in Smooth Tube: A Review
Abstract: Today heat exchangers are commonly used with twisted-tape inserts to improve convectiveheat transfer in various industries such as thermal power plants, chemical processing plants,air conditioning equipment, refrigerators, petrochemical, biomedical, and food processingplants. By using the twisted tape patch, the fluid flow swirls together, interrupting a thermalboundary layer on the surface of the pipeline. Heat exchanger thermal efficiency can beenhanced by heat transfer increase techniques. Tape insert is one of the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Study of Effectiveness of Cone Cruciform Vortex Breaker Device in Reducing the Swirl Angle by Modifying the Number of Vanes Using CFD Technique
Abstract: AbstractMany of the large-scale vertical pumps installed in various pumping stations have experienced some sort of vibration, impeller damage due to local cavitation, excessive bearing wear, or loss of pumping efficiency, combinations of which are considered to be caused primarily by undesirable pump approach flow conditions such as vortices, swirl in intake structure, and inappropriate geometrical layout surrounding the bellmouth. Conventional fixes to resolve these problems include vortex breaker devices …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Effect of Distributor Angle Variation on Flow Characteristics in a Hollow Frustum: A Numerical Study
Abstract: The key factor in determining the flow characteristics of a fluidized bed is the outlet vane angle of the distributor. It helps to predict the flow type, bed thickness and hence helps to obtain the required characteristics by selecting an appropriate angle. This study provides a detailed report about the analysis of important flow characteristics such as velocity, pressure, curl velocity, velocity swirl normal and turbulence with respect to different …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Flow Mixing in Combustion System of Gas Turbine Engines: A Review
Abstract: This paper gives an overview of present knowledge, literature and research regarding the different flow mixing mechanisms and their characteristics in case of combustion system of gas turbine combustors. It covers existing literature related to vortex flow, its properties and applications, types of combustion systems, potential application of Helmholtz’s theorem, numerical and experimental investigation on fluid mixing behavior in flow with different combinations of vortexes in gas turbine combustion system. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 49–54 Read article
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Experimental Investigations of Mass Flow Rate on Regression Rate of Hybrid Rocket
Abstract: A number of practical hybrid propulsion systems developed for booster and upper stage application,at different Centers across the globe. The regression rate of hybrid fuel plays an important role ondevelopment of viable hybrid propulsion system. In the present investigation an effort has been madeto study the regression rate behavior of PVC-DBP((C 2 H 3 Cl) n )-DBP(C 16 H 22 O 4 ) hybrid fuel burning inthe stream of gaseous …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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Hydraulic and Thermal Performances of a Counter-Flow Heat Exchanger with Fins
Abstract: Computational analysis has been conducted to examine the flow and heat transfer characteristics in a two-dimensional iso-thermal-fluxed circular-duct fitted with fins. The computations are based on finite volume methods employed with the simple algorithm. Paper reports are based on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling studies on laminar flow heat transfer, friction factor and thermal performance of a counter-flow heat exchanger equipped with two types of tube insert, one including …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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COMBUSTION OPTIMIZATION OF 75 HP AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR DIESEL ENGINE TO MEET THE BHARAT STAGE (TREM) III A EMISSION NORMS
Abstract: Major challenged faced by most of the engine manufacturers with improving performance of heavy duty diesel vehicles is to meet the stringent exhaust emission norms, with least modification in design. Heavy duty diesel engines have been recently equipped with various electronically controlled components, such as turbocharger, fuel injection pump (FIP), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), etc. Simplicity of design is to be maintained by optimizing the available emission control technique in …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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CFD Approach for Analyzing the Variation of Flow Parameters and Losses in a Mixed Flow Francis Turbine
Abstract: Francis turbine can be used for a wide range of head and discharge, thus it is the most versatile water turbine in use [1]. As load varies from full load; the regime of operation changes for meeting the required power demand on electric system [2]. Efficiency of Francis turbine drops significantly at part load and overloading operations due to increased shock losses at the entry to runner, eddy formation and …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 54–65 Read article
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Damage Potential of Extreme Wind Events– Downburst and Tornado
Abstract: Thunderstorms have always impressed humans and cumulonimbus cloud is one of the most visually striking and photogenic natural phenomena. Unfortunately, the thunderstorms are associated with hazardous weather. Severe thunderstorms are responsible for large amount of wind induced damage around the globe. Unlike large and continental cyclones, severe local storms intensify very rapidly and dissipate after causing damage. Lightning causes many fires around the world each year and leads to severe …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–46 Read article