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Turbulence modelling for RANS CFD analyses of multi-nozzle annular jet pump swirling flows

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Article number108652
<mark>Journal publication date</mark>1/10/2020
<mark>Journal</mark>International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
Volume85
Number of pages14
Publication StatusPublished
Early online date22/07/20
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

This study focusses on the fluid mechanic analysis and performance assessment of a one-phase swirling flow multi-nozzle annular jet pump using Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes simulations and experimental measurements carried out with a bespoke test rig. The numerical investigation of the flow physics of the device, key to understanding its fluid dynamics and optimising its performance, is made particularly challenging by the existence of flow swirl. Thus, the predictive capabilities of two alternative approaches for the turbulence closure of the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations, namely the k-omega shear stress transport and the Reynolds stress model, are assessed against measured static pressure fields for three regimes characterised by different swirl strength, and a thorough cross-comparative analysis of the flow physics using the two closures is performedto complement the information provided by the experimental measurements. At the lowest swirl level, the two simulation types are in very good agreement, and they both agree very well with the measured static pressure fields. As the flow swirl increases, the two numerical results differ more and the Reynolds stress model is in better agreement with the measured static pressure. At the highest swirl level the shear stress transport analysis predicts weaker dissipation of the jet energy and stronger mixing of injected and pumped streams, resulting in higher performance predictions than obtained with the Reynolds stress model. A CFD-based sensitivity analysis also highlights the impact of nozzle diameter and flow swirl on the pump performance, providing new guidelines for the design optimisation of this pump.

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This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 85, 2020 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2020.108652