Effect of Solid Particles on Cavitation and Lubrication Characteristics of Upstream Pumping Mechanical Seal Liquid Membrane

Chen, Huilong,Sun, Dongdong,Wu, Yuanzheng,Chen, Miaomiao,Zhang, Peilin Korean Society for Fluid machinery 2017 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.10 No.4

In order to investigate the effect of solid particles on the cavitation characteristics and lubricating properties of the micro-gap liquid film in Upstream pumping mechanical seals,the Eulerian multiphase flow model was used to simulate the liquid film with different diameter and volume fraction of solid particles to analyze the influence of the particles on the distribution of vacuole, opening force and friction torque of the film under different working conditions. The results showed that the particles have an inhibitory effect on the cavitation, and the cavitation area and the volume fraction of the bubbles were both decreased.The cavitation area increased with the increase of particle diameter, which indicated that the inhibition of cavitation was weakened with the increase of particle diameter. The cavitation area decreased with the increase of the particle volume fraction, and the volume fraction increased the cavitation inhibition effect. The presence of particles improved the opening force of liquid film to a certain extent and increased with the increase of particle volume fraction, but the effect of particle diameter on opening force was different under different rotating speed and different medium pressure.The friction torque did not change obviously with the particle diameter,and decreased only slightly with the increase of the particle volume fraction.In the working condition range, the cavitation degree is not related to the pressure of the medium, but increases with the increase of the rotational speed, and the cavitation area and volume fraction of bubbles Were significantly decreased when there were solid particles.

Effect of Solid Particles on Cavitation and Lubrication Characteristics of Upstream Pumping Mechanical Seal Liquid Membrane

Huilong Chen,Dongdong Sun,Yuanzheng Wu,Miaomiao Chen,Peilin Zhang 한국유체기계학회 2017 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.10 No.4

In order to investigate the effect of solid particles on the cavitation characteristics and lubricating properties of the micro-gap liquid film in Upstream pumping mechanical seals, the Eulerian multiphase flow model was used to simulate the liquid film with different diameter and volume fraction of solid particles to analyze the influence of the particles on the distribution of vacuole, opening force and friction torque of the film under different working conditions. The results showed that the particles have an inhibitory effect on the cavitation, and the cavitation area and the volume fraction of the bubbles were both decreased. The cavitation area increased with the increase of particle diameter, which indicated that the inhibition of cavitation was weakened with the increase of particle diameter. The cavitation area decreased with the increase of the particle volume fraction, and the volume fraction increased the cavitation inhibition effect. The presence of particles improved the opening force of liquid film to a certain extent and increased with the increase of particle volume fraction, but the effect of particle diameter on opening force was different under different rotating speed and different medium pressure. The friction torque did not change obviously with the particle diameter, and decreased only slightly with the increase of the particle volume fraction. In the working condition range, the cavitation degree is not related to the pressure of the medium, but increases with the increase of the rotational speed, and the cavitation area and volume fraction of bubbles Were significantly decreased when there were solid particles.

Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Cylindrical Spiral Grooves for Pump Annular Seals

Yuanzheng Wu,Huilong Chen,Benjamin Bernard Uzoejinwa,Binjuan Zhao,Dong Xu 한국유체기계학회 2020 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.13 No.2

The hydrodynamic characteristics of pump annular seals are closely related to the internal flow characteristics and the pump operation stability. Previous studies of annular seals texture focus on damp rather than stiffness. Here a new spiral groove texture on cylindrical surface of annular seals is proposed. Based on the N-S equations, CFD method considering cavitation is used to simulate the internal flow of the spiral groove annular seals. Eccentricity is ensured by the moving mesh technology. The flow characteristics are studied, and comparatively analyzed with that of the smooth annular seals. Results show that: the spiral groove can generate the dynamic pressure effect and the pumping effect. Obvious changes in the pressure field appear. With eccentricity, the spiral groove can respectively enhance the stiffness, reset force and reduce the offset angle, which indicates that the spiral groove is helpful to acquire better rotor concentricity. The spiral groove also reduces the leakage and has little impact on the frictional torque. The above results demonstrate that the spiral groove is beneficial to improve the hydrodynamic characteristics of the annular seals and the concentricity of the rotor, which also reduces friction and wear.

A comprehensive study on ship motion and load responses in short-crested irregular waves

Jiao, Jialong,Chen, Chaohe,Ren, Huilong The Society of Naval Architects of Korea 2019 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.11 No.1

Wave-induced ship motion and load responses are usually investigated on the assumption that the incident waves are long-crested. The realistic sea waves are however short-crested irregular waves. Real practice reveals that the ship motion and load responses induced by short-crested waves are different from those induced by long-crested waves. This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive study on ship motions and loads in different wave fields. For this purpose, comparative studies by small-scale model towing tank test and large-scale model sea trial are conducted to experimentally identify the difference between ship motions and loads in long-crested and short-crested irregular waves. Moreover, the influences of directional spreading function of short-crested waves on ship motions and loads are analyzed by numerical seakeeping calculation. The results and conclusions obtained from this study are of great significance for the further extrapolation and estimation of ship motions and loads in short-crested waves based on long-crested wave response results.

A comprehensive study on ship motion and load responses in short-crested irregular waves

Jialong Jiao,Chaohe Chen,Huilong Ren 대한조선학회 2019 International Journal of Naval Architecture and Oc Vol.11 No.1

Wave-induced ship motion and load responses are usually investigated on the assumption that the incident waves are long-crested. The realistic sea waves are however short-crested irregular waves. Real practice reveals that the ship motion and load responses induced by short-crested waves are different from those induced by long-crested waves. This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive study on ship motions and loads in different wave fields. For this purpose, comparative studies by small-scale model towing tank test and large-scale model sea trial are conducted to experimentally identify the difference between ship motions and loads in long-crested and short-crested irregular waves. Moreover, the influences of directional spreading function of short-crested waves on ship motions and loads are analyzed by numerical seakeeping calculation. The results and conclusions obtained from this study are of great significance for the further extrapolation and estimation of ship motions and loads in short-crested waves based on long-crested wave response results.

Robust Design Optimization of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Airfoil 791

Chenghu ZHANG,Binjuan ZHAO,Zhongfu HUANG,Yanxia FU,Qi LIU,Huilong CHEN 한국유체기계학회 2018 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.11 No.3

In this paper, the influence of the continuous random variation of the flow velocity on hydrodynamic characteristics of airfoil 791 was discussed, and a robust design optimization method was proposed to reduce the influence of uncertain factors on the stability of hydrodynamic performance. Firstly, Bezier curve was used to parameterize the suction side of the airfoil, and its thickness was controlled by four points, which was then taken as the optimization variables. Secondly, the criterion of robustness was given, and then a robust mathematical model was established. Finally, two objective functions of robust optimization were gained on the basis of uncertainty analysis with surrogate model. Combined with multi-objective genetic algorithm, a robust optimal solution with better hydrodynamic characteristics was obtained. The results showed that compared with original case, the thickness near trailing edge altered more smoothly, the resistance and surface wave intensity were obviously decreased, and the maximum reduction of drag-lift ratio and wake unevenness were 6.89% and 25.04% respectively, which contributed to the improvement of wake quality. The change of surface pressure and resistance coefficients were also more stable under the variable inlet flow velocity conditions, and then the robustness was strengthened accordingly. In conclusion, the robust design optimization can obviously improve the hydrodynamic characteristics of the airfoil while reducing the sensitivity to uncertain factors, meanwhile, it can provide better stability during the operating process.

Design Improvement of the Splitter Blade in the Centrifugal Pump Impeller Based on Theory of Boundary Vorticity Dynamics

ZHAO, Binjuan,ZHANG, Chenghu,ZHAO, Youfei,FU, Yanxia,LIU, Qi,CHEN, Huilong Korean Society for Fluid machinery 2018 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.11 No.1

To improve the design of the splitter blade in the centrifugal pump impeller, inner flow numerical simulations are performed on the centrifugal pump impeller without splitter blades firstly, inner flow diagnoses are performed based on the theory of the boundary vorticity dynamics, and distributions of the boundary vorticity flux (BVF), friction force as well as vorticity on the inner walls of the impeller are carefully analyzed to find the location of bad flows and their dynamic sources. Later, according to the inner flow diagnosis results, splitter blades are designed and reformed for the original impeller. The inner flow filed in the impellers equipped with the preliminary splitter blade and reformed splitter blade are numerically simulated and diagnosed. Finally, comparisons are made among the three impellers, and it is found that, compared to the original impeller (impeller 0), the BVF, friction force and vorticity distribution in the impeller equipped with the preliminary splitter blade (impeller 1) has no obvious improvement, although the pump head increases, the efficiency decreases; the BVF, friction force and vorticity distribution in the impeller equipped with the reformed blade (impeller 2) has improved obviously, BVF peak decreases evidently and BVF distributes more uniformly, flow separation is inhibited, the hydraulic force acting on the impeller increases, with the pump head and efficiency increasing dramatically. It is proven that, flow diagnosis based on the theory of the boundary vorticity dynamics is an effective supplemental way for the design of the splitter blade in the centrifugal pump impeller, and will provide reference for the design of other turbo machinery as well.

Design Improvement of the Splitter Blade in the Centrifugal Pump Impeller Based on Theory of Boundary Vorticity Dynamics

Binjuan ZHAO,Chenghu ZHANG,Youfei ZHAO,Yanxia FU,Qi LIU,Huilong CHEN 한국유체기계학회 2018 International journal of fluid machinery and syste Vol.11 No.1

To improve the design of the splitter blade in the centrifugal pump impeller, inner flow numerical simulations are performed on the centrifugal pump impeller without splitter blades firstly, inner flow diagnoses are performed based on the theory of the boundary vorticity dynamics, and distributions of the boundary vorticity flux (BVF), friction force as well as vorticity on the inner walls of the impeller are carefully analyzed to find the location of bad flows and their dynamic sources. Later, according to the inner flow diagnosis results, splitter blades are designed and reformed for the original impeller. The inner flow filed in the impellers equipped with the preliminary splitter blade and reformed splitter blade are numerically simulated and diagnosed. Finally, comparisons are made among the three impellers, and it is found that, compared to the original impeller (impeller 0), the BVF, friction force and vorticity distribution in the impeller equipped with the preliminary splitter blade (impeller 1) has no obvious improvement, although the pump head increases, the efficiency decreases; the BVF, friction force and vorticity distribution in the impeller equipped with the reformed blade (impeller 2) has improved obviously, BVF peak decreases evidently and BVF distributes more uniformly, flow separation is inhibited, the hydraulic force acting on the impeller increases, with the pump head and efficiency increasing dramatically. It is proven that, flow diagnosis based on the theory of the boundary vorticity dynamics is an effective supplemental way for the design of the splitter blade in the centrifugal pump impeller, and will provide reference for the design of other turbo machinery as well.