Cavitation has a significant e ect on the flow fields and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump. In this study, the unsteady flow and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump are investigated numerically under ...Cavitation has a significant e ect on the flow fields and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump. In this study, the unsteady flow and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump are investigated numerically under di erent cavitation conditions. A strong two-way coupling fluid-structure interaction simulation is applied to obtain interior views of the e ects of cavitating bubbles on the flow and structural dynamics of a pump. The renormalization-group k-ε turbulence model and the Zwart–Gerbe–Belamri cavitation model are solved for the fluid side, while a transient structural dynamic analysis is employed for the structure side. The di erent cavitation states are mapped in the head-net positive suction head(H-NPSH) curves and flow field features inside the impeller are fully revealed. Results indicate that cavitating bubbles grow and expand rapidly with decreasing NPSH. In addition, the pressure fluctuations, both in the impeller and volute, are quantitatively analyzed and associated with the cavitation states. It is shown that influence of the cavitation on the flow field is critical, specifically in the super-cavitation state. The e ect of cavitation on the unsteady radial force and blade loads is also discussed. The results indicate that the averaged radial force increased from 8.5 N to 54.4 N in the transition progress from an onset cavitation state to a super-cavitation state. Furthermore, the structural behaviors, including blade deformation, stress, and natural frequencies, corresponding to the cavitation states are discussed. A large volume of cavitating bubbles weakens the fluid forces on the blade and decreases the natural frequencies of the rotor system. This study could enhance the understanding of the e ects of cavitation on pump flow and structural behaviors.展开更多
The self-priming process of a pump involves a complex gas-liquid two-phase flow.Studying the distribution of gas and water and the evolution of their flow in the pump is of great importance to optimize this process an...The self-priming process of a pump involves a complex gas-liquid two-phase flow.Studying the distribution of gas and water and the evolution of their flow in the pump is of great importance to optimize this process and shorten the pump self-priming time.In the present study,a standard k-εturbulence model and a multiphase flow model have been used to simulate the self-priming pump process considering four different reflux hole areas.A comparison of the distribution of air and water distribution on the axial surface and inside the volume have been carried out for the different considered cases.The pattern formed by the streamlines at different times during the whole self-priming process has also been investigated.The results show that the velocity at the trailing edge of the impeller outlet is the largest.The flow in the pump cavity is.complicated by the formation of vortices.The number,shape and location of the vortices change depending on the considered configuration.展开更多
Stall phenomena increase the complexity of the internal flow in centrifugal pump impellers.In order to tackle this problem,in the present work,a large eddy simulation(LES)approach is applied to determine the character...Stall phenomena increase the complexity of the internal flow in centrifugal pump impellers.In order to tackle this problem,in the present work,a large eddy simulation(LES)approach is applied to determine the characteristics of these unstable flows.Moreover,a vorticity identification method is used to characterize quantitatively the vortex position inside the impeller and its influencing area.By comparing the outcomes of the numerical simulations and experimental results provided by a Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV)technique,it is shown that an apparent“alternating stall”phenomenon exists inside the impeller when relatively small flow rate conditions are considered.The stall is generated near the suction side of the blade inlet,grows towards the high-pressure side of the blade in the circumferential direction,and gradually attenuates.As the flow rate decreases,the number of stalls remains unchanged,while the related influencing area and strength gradually increase and the circumferential velocity increases.展开更多
In order to improve the performances of a cycloid gerotor pump,the variations of the radial force induced by different rotating speeds and outlet pressures are analyzed numerically.Using the numerical simulations as a...In order to improve the performances of a cycloid gerotor pump,the variations of the radial force induced by different rotating speeds and outlet pressures are analyzed numerically.Using the numerical simulations as a basis,an improved oil inlet and outlet groove structure is proposed.The results show that the radial force decreases with the decrease of the outlet pressure and of the rotor speed.Compared with the original model,the large-end oil inlet line and pressure line of the new oil groove are claw-shaped.This configuration can effectively weaken the pressure changes inside the gerotor pump and reduce accordingly the radial force on the inner rotor.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51609212,51606167)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2016M590546)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2016C31043)
文摘Cavitation has a significant e ect on the flow fields and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump. In this study, the unsteady flow and structural behaviors of a centrifugal pump are investigated numerically under di erent cavitation conditions. A strong two-way coupling fluid-structure interaction simulation is applied to obtain interior views of the e ects of cavitating bubbles on the flow and structural dynamics of a pump. The renormalization-group k-ε turbulence model and the Zwart–Gerbe–Belamri cavitation model are solved for the fluid side, while a transient structural dynamic analysis is employed for the structure side. The di erent cavitation states are mapped in the head-net positive suction head(H-NPSH) curves and flow field features inside the impeller are fully revealed. Results indicate that cavitating bubbles grow and expand rapidly with decreasing NPSH. In addition, the pressure fluctuations, both in the impeller and volute, are quantitatively analyzed and associated with the cavitation states. It is shown that influence of the cavitation on the flow field is critical, specifically in the super-cavitation state. The e ect of cavitation on the unsteady radial force and blade loads is also discussed. The results indicate that the averaged radial force increased from 8.5 N to 54.4 N in the transition progress from an onset cavitation state to a super-cavitation state. Furthermore, the structural behaviors, including blade deformation, stress, and natural frequencies, corresponding to the cavitation states are discussed. A large volume of cavitating bubbles weakens the fluid forces on the blade and decreases the natural frequencies of the rotor system. This study could enhance the understanding of the e ects of cavitation on pump flow and structural behaviors.
文摘The self-priming process of a pump involves a complex gas-liquid two-phase flow.Studying the distribution of gas and water and the evolution of their flow in the pump is of great importance to optimize this process and shorten the pump self-priming time.In the present study,a standard k-εturbulence model and a multiphase flow model have been used to simulate the self-priming pump process considering four different reflux hole areas.A comparison of the distribution of air and water distribution on the axial surface and inside the volume have been carried out for the different considered cases.The pattern formed by the streamlines at different times during the whole self-priming process has also been investigated.The results show that the velocity at the trailing edge of the impeller outlet is the largest.The flow in the pump cavity is.complicated by the formation of vortices.The number,shape and location of the vortices change depending on the considered configuration.
基金This research was funded by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.LGG21E090002,LY21E060004,LGG21E090003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51779226)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2021M691383).
文摘Stall phenomena increase the complexity of the internal flow in centrifugal pump impellers.In order to tackle this problem,in the present work,a large eddy simulation(LES)approach is applied to determine the characteristics of these unstable flows.Moreover,a vorticity identification method is used to characterize quantitatively the vortex position inside the impeller and its influencing area.By comparing the outcomes of the numerical simulations and experimental results provided by a Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV)technique,it is shown that an apparent“alternating stall”phenomenon exists inside the impeller when relatively small flow rate conditions are considered.The stall is generated near the suction side of the blade inlet,grows towards the high-pressure side of the blade in the circumferential direction,and gradually attenuates.As the flow rate decreases,the number of stalls remains unchanged,while the related influencing area and strength gradually increase and the circumferential velocity increases.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY19E050003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51779226).
文摘In order to improve the performances of a cycloid gerotor pump,the variations of the radial force induced by different rotating speeds and outlet pressures are analyzed numerically.Using the numerical simulations as a basis,an improved oil inlet and outlet groove structure is proposed.The results show that the radial force decreases with the decrease of the outlet pressure and of the rotor speed.Compared with the original model,the large-end oil inlet line and pressure line of the new oil groove are claw-shaped.This configuration can effectively weaken the pressure changes inside the gerotor pump and reduce accordingly the radial force on the inner rotor.
