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Numerical Analysis of Unsteady Internal Flow Characteristics in a Bidirectional Axial Flow Pump
A bidirectional axial flow pump that utilizes an S-shaped hydrofoil design exhibits low efficiency and hydraulic instability when operated in reverse. In order to understand the unsteady flow characteristics of this bidirectional axial pump under different operating conditions, the SST k–ω turbulence model was applied to carry out a three-dimensional unsteady numerical simulation of the full flow channel of the pump. The reliability of the numerical calculation model was verified by comparing it with the experimental head and efficiency. The pressure pulsation characteristics on the impeller surface and the pump device under different operating conditions and the transient forces on the impeller were analyzed. The results show that the head and efficiency in reverse operation were lower than in forward operation and the flow streamline of the impeller outlet area was more turbulent in the reverse operation condition. The monitoring points at the inlet and the top of the impeller surface showed the largest pressure pulsation amplitude. The radial and axial forces on the impeller in the reverse operation were greater than those in the forward operation. Under a reverse 1.0 Qdes condition, the average pressure pulsation amplitudes at the inlet of the impeller were 19.2 times and 5.7 times of that at the inlet of the guide vane and the outlet of the impeller, respectively. This study provides a reference for the hydraulic design and optimization of bidirectional axial flow pumps.
Numerical Analysis of Unsteady Internal Flow Characteristics in a Bidirectional Axial Flow Pump
A bidirectional axial flow pump that utilizes an S-shaped hydrofoil design exhibits low efficiency and hydraulic instability when operated in reverse. In order to understand the unsteady flow characteristics of this bidirectional axial pump under different operating conditions, the SST k–ω turbulence model was applied to carry out a three-dimensional unsteady numerical simulation of the full flow channel of the pump. The reliability of the numerical calculation model was verified by comparing it with the experimental head and efficiency. The pressure pulsation characteristics on the impeller surface and the pump device under different operating conditions and the transient forces on the impeller were analyzed. The results show that the head and efficiency in reverse operation were lower than in forward operation and the flow streamline of the impeller outlet area was more turbulent in the reverse operation condition. The monitoring points at the inlet and the top of the impeller surface showed the largest pressure pulsation amplitude. The radial and axial forces on the impeller in the reverse operation were greater than those in the forward operation. Under a reverse 1.0 Qdes condition, the average pressure pulsation amplitudes at the inlet of the impeller were 19.2 times and 5.7 times of that at the inlet of the guide vane and the outlet of the impeller, respectively. This study provides a reference for the hydraulic design and optimization of bidirectional axial flow pumps.
Numerical Analysis of Unsteady Internal Flow Characteristics in a Bidirectional Axial Flow Pump
Yurui Dai (author) / Weidong Shi (author) / Yongfei Yang (author) / Zhanshan Xie (author) / Qinghong Zhang (author)
2023
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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