ISSN:
0271-2091
Keywords:
three-dimensional
;
two-phase flow
;
Eulerian modelling
;
RNG k-∊ turbulence model
;
particle-wall collision
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power utility boilers
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Engineering
;
Numerical Methods and Modeling
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
A two-fluid Eulerian model in combination with a particle-wall collision model and generalized Eulerian boundary conditions for the particulate phase is employed to predict complex three- dimensional fly-ash flows which often cause severe erosion to boiler tubes located in power utility boilers. Mean momentum and mass conservation equations are solved for each phase using a finite volume scheme with two-way coupling and a modified renormalization group (RNG)-based k -∊ turbulence model. Comparison of predicted particle concentration with measured data is made and excellent agreement is obtained. The detailed character of the particulate velocity field and concentration just downstream of the 180° bend shows a marked dependence on the Stokes number not previously reported. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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