Accession Number:

ADP007707

Title:

Three Dimensional Flow in Sharp Bends,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

THESSALONIKI UNIV SALONIKA (GREECE)

Personal Author(s):

• Fotea, K.
• Prinos, P.
• Goulas, A.

Report Date:

1992-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

The three - dimensional flow in sharp bends is computed by solving the fully elliptic three - dimensional Navier - Stokes equations in conjunction with a k - Epsilon model of turbulence. Computed isovelocity patterns before and after the sharp bend and recirculation lengths are compared with experimental measurements taken using Laser Doppler Anemometry. In general good agreement is obtained although refinements in the turbulence modelling can improve the predictions. The computational results show that the recirculating region to depends strongly on the inlet velocity profile. Finally an increase of the aspect ratio of the duct indicates an increase of the region of the recirculation.

Descriptors:

• *NAVIER STOKES EQUATIONS
• *THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOW
• *DUCT BENDS
• ASPECT RATIO
• DUCTS
• EQUATIONS
• FLOW
• INLETS
• LASERS
• MEASUREMENT
• MODELS
• PATTERNS
• PREDICTIONS
• PROFILES
• RATIOS
• RECIRCULATION
• REGIONS
• THREE DIMENSIONAL
• TURBULENCE
• VELOCITY

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE