Large eddy simulation of hydrocyclone—prediction of air-core diameter and shape |
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| Authors: | M Narasimha Mathew Brennan PN Holtham |
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| Institution: | 1. R&D Division, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 831 007, India;2. Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Isles Road, Indooroopilly 4068, Queensland, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Hydrocyclones are widely used in the mining and chemical industries. An attempt has been made in this study, to develop a CFD (computational fluid dynamics) model, which is capable of predicting the flow patterns inside the hydrocyclone, including accurate prediction of flow split as well as the size of the air-core. The flow velocities and air-core diameters are predicted by DRSM (differential Reynolds stress model) and LES (large eddy simulations) models were compared to experimental results. The predicted water splits and air-core diameter with LES and RSM turbulence models along with VOF (volume of fluid) model for the air phase, through the outlets for various inlet pressures were also analyzed. The LES turbulence model led to an improved turbulence field prediction and thereby to more accurate prediction of pressure and velocity fields. This improvement was distinctive for the axial profile of pressure, indicating that air-core development is principally a transport effect rather than a pressure effect. |
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| Keywords: | hydrocyclones computational fluid dynamics Navier Stokes equation turbulence large eddy simulations Reynolds stress model air-core modeling viscosity |
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