Numerical modeling and simulation of particulate fouling on structured heat transfer surfaces using multiphase Eulerian-Lagrangian LES


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Durch die gezielte Strukturierung von wärmeübertragenden Oberflächen, wie beispielsweise durch Dellen oder Rippen, kann die örtliche Turbulenz und damit die thermische Durchmischung gesteigert werden. Dies kann die Effizienz von Wärmeübertragern oder Bauteilkühlsystemen erheblich erhöhen. Derartige Oberflächenstrukturrierungen begünstigen jedoch das Partikelfouling, daher die Ablagerung suspendierter Partikel, wie z.B. Sand, Schlamm oder Korrosionsprodukte. Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist die Entwicklung eines universellen, numerischen CFD-Verfahrens zur Vorhersage des partikulären Foulings auf strukturierten Oberflächen, speziell Dellenoberflächen. Das entwickelte Verfahren basiert auf einer Kombination des Lagrangian-Particle-Trackings zur Beschreibung der dispersen Phase (Foulingpartikel), sowie räumlich und zeitlich aufgelöster Large-Eddy Simulation für die Berechnung der kontinuierlichen Phasen (Trägerfluid). Dieses Vorgehen ermöglicht nicht nur die Auswertung der infolge der Partikelablagerungen verminderten thermo-hydraulischen Effizienz, sondern auch die Untersuchung der Wechselwirkungen zwischen turbulenten Strömungsstrukturen und dem partikulärem Fouling. Dadurch kann gezeigt werden, dass die Verwendung von sphärischen Dellen als Oberflächenstrukturen nicht nur aus thermo-hydraulischer Sicht die optimale Wahl darstellt, sondern auch eine substantielle Verminderung des Partikelfoulings begünstigt. The application of structured heat transfer surfaces, such as dimples or ribs, increase the local turbulence and thus thermal mixing. This can improve the efficiency of heat exchangers or cooling systems significantly. However, structured surfaces are known to promote particulate fouling, hence the unwanted accumulation and deposition of suspended particles (e.g., silt, sludge or iron oxide). The scope of this work is the development of a universal numerical CFD method for the prediction of particulate fouling, especially on dimpled surfaces. The proposed approach is based on a combination of the Lagrangian point-particle tracking for the description of the disperse phase (fouling particles), and spatially and temporally resolved large-eddy simulations for the calculation of the continuous phase (carrier fluid). This approach allows not only the evaluation of the reduced thermo-hydraulic efficiency due to particle deposition, but also the investigation of the interaction between turbulent flow structures and the particulate fouling. It can be shown that the usage of spherical dimples as surface structures is not only the optimal choice from a thermo-hydraulic point of view, but also favors a substantial reduction of particulate fouling.




OpenFOAM®


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This book contains selected papers of the 11th OpenFOAM® Workshop that was held in Guimarães, Portugal, June 26 - 30, 2016. The 11th OpenFOAM® Workshop had more than 140 technical/scientific presentations and 30 courses, and was attended by circa 300 individuals, representing 180 institutions and 30 countries, from all continents. The OpenFOAM® Workshop provided a forum for researchers, industrial users, software developers, consultants and academics working with OpenFOAM® technology. The central part of the Workshop was the two-day conference, where presentations and posters on industrial applications and academic research were shown. OpenFOAM® (Open Source Field Operation and Manipulation) is a free, open source computational toolbox that has a larger user base across most areas of engineering and science, from both commercial and academic organizations. As a technology, OpenFOAM® provides an extensive range of features to solve anything from complex fluid flows involving chemical reactions, turbulence and heat transfer, to solid dynamics and electromagnetics, among several others. Additionally, the OpenFOAM technology offers complete freedom to customize and extend its functionalities.







Multiphase Flow Analysis Using Population Balance Modeling


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Written by leading multiphase flow and CFD experts, this book enables engineers and researchers to understand the use of PBM and CFD frameworks. Population balance approaches can now be used in conjunction with CFD, effectively driving more efficient and effective multiphase flow processes. Engineers familiar with standard CFD software, including ANSYS-CFX and ANSYS–Fluent, will be able to use the tools and approaches presented in this book in the effective research, modeling and control of multiphase flow problems. - Builds a complete understanding of the theory behind the application of population balance models and an appreciation of the scale-up of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and population balance modeling (PBM) to a variety of engineering and industry applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and petrochemical sectors - The tools in this book provide the opportunity to incorporate more accurate models in the design of chemical and particulate based multiphase processes - Enables readers to translate theory to practical use with CFD software




Bubbly Flows


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The book summarises the outcom of a priority research programme: 'Analysis, Modelling and Computation of Multiphase Flows'. The results of 24 individual research projects are presented. The main objective of the research programme was to provide a better understanding of the physical basis for multiphase gas-liquid flows as they are found in numerous chemical and biochemical reactors. The research comprises steady and unsteady multiphase flows in three frequently found reactor configurations, namely bubble columns without interiors, airlift loop reactors, and aerated stirred vessels. For this purpose new and improved measurement techniques were developed. From the resulting knowledge and data, new and refined models for describing the underlying physical processes were developed, which were used for the establishment and improvement of analytic as well as numerical methods for predicting multiphase reactors. Thereby, the development, lay-out and scale-up of such processes should be possible on a more reliable basis.




Two-Phase Flow


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This graduate text provides a unified treatment of the fundamental principles of two-phase flow and shows how to apply the principles to a variety of homogeneous mixture as well as separated liquid-liquid, gas-solid, liquid-solid, and gas-liquid flow problems, which may be steady or transient, laminar or turbulent.Each chapter contains several sample problems, which illustrate the outlined theory and provide approaches to find simplified analytic descriptions of complex two-phase flow phenomena.This well-balanced introductory text will be suitable for advanced seniors and graduate students in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, nuclear, environmental and aerospace engineering, as well as in applied mathematics and the physical sciences. It will be a valuable reference for practicing engineers and scientists. A solutions manual is available to qualified instructors.




1D and Multi-D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation


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1D and Multi-D Modeling Techniques for IC Engine Simulation provides a description of the most significant and recent achievements in the field of 1D engine simulation models and coupled 1D-3D modeling techniques, including 0D combustion models, quasi-3D methods and some 3D model applications.




Heat Transfer in Polymer Composite Materials


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This book addresses general information, good practices and examples about thermo-physical properties, thermo-kinetic and thermo-mechanical couplings, instrumentation in thermal science, thermal optimization and infrared radiation.




Fouling of Heat Exchangers


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This unique and comprehensive text considers all aspects of heat exchanger fouling from the basic science of how surfaces become fouled to very practical ways of mitigating the problem and from mathematical modelling of different fouling mechanisms to practical methods of heat exchanger cleaning. The problems that restrict the efficient operation of equipment are described and the costs, some of them hidden costs, that are associated with the fouling of heat exchangers are discussed. Some simple concepts and models of the fouling processes are presented as part of the introduction to the subject.Advice on the selection, design, installation and commissioning of heat exchangers to minimise fouling is given. A large part of the text is devoted to the use of chemical and other additives to reduce or eliminate the problem of fouling. Another large section is designed to give information on both on-line and off-line cleaning of heat exchangers. One of the difficulties faced by designers and operators of heat exchangers is anticipating the likely extent of fouling problems to be encountered with different flow streams. Another large section addresses the question and describes methods that have been used in attempting to define fouling potential. The book concludes with a chapter on how fouling information can be obtained using plant data, field tests and laboratory studies.




Heat Transfer in Condensation and Boiling


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I welcome the opportunity to have my book translated, because of the great emphasis on two-phase flow and heat transfer in the English-speaking world, as related to research, university education, and industrial practice. The 1988 Springer-Verlag edition of "Warmeiibergang beim Kondensieren und beim Sieden" has been enlarged to include additional material on falling film evaporation (Chapter 12) and pressure drop in two-phase flow (Chapter 13). Minor errors in the original text have also been corrected. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Professor Green, Asso ciate Professor of German at Rensselaer, for his excellent translation and co operation. My thanks go also to Professor Bergles for his close attention to technical and linguistic details. He carefully read the typescript and made many comments and suggestions that helped to improve the manuscript. I hope that the English edition will meet with' a favorable reception and contribute to better understanding and to progress in the field of heat transfer in condensation and boiling. February 1992 K. Stephan Preface to the German-Language Edition This book is a continuation of the series "Heat and Mass Transfer" edited by U. Grigull, in which three volumes have already been published. Its aim is to acquaint students and practicing engineers with heat transfer during condensa tion and boiling, and is intended primarily for students and engineers in mechanical, chemical, electrical, and industrial processing engineering.