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Three-dimensional laminar flow in square/square contractions

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Resumo:The Newtonian fluid flow through square/square sudden contractions, with contraction ratios of 2.4:1, 4:1 and 8:1, was investigated both experimental and numerically. Flow visualisations and detailed velocity field measurements using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) were undertaken at low Reynolds numbers (Re 30). The experimental results are also compared to computation obtained using a finite-volume numerical method. In both approaches, the results show a reduction of the size and strength of the corner vortex with the increase of the flow inertia and revealed a helicoidal flow within the vortical structure.
Autores principais:Patrícia C. Sousa
Outros Autores:Paulo Martins Coelho; Mónica S. N. Oliveira; Manuel A. Alves
Ano:2007
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:livro
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade do Porto
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Aberto da Universidade do Porto
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Resumo:The Newtonian fluid flow through square/square sudden contractions, with contraction ratios of 2.4:1, 4:1 and 8:1, was investigated both experimental and numerically. Flow visualisations and detailed velocity field measurements using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) were undertaken at low Reynolds numbers (Re 30). The experimental results are also compared to computation obtained using a finite-volume numerical method. In both approaches, the results show a reduction of the size and strength of the corner vortex with the increase of the flow inertia and revealed a helicoidal flow within the vortical structure.