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  • Fluid dynamics
  • Multiphase flow analysis
  • Signal processing

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  • Gas-liquid two-phase flow is crucial in many industrial processes.
  • Accurate identification of flow patterns is essential for safe and efficient operation.
  • Existing methods may lack precision or real-time capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an intelligent method for recognizing gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns in rectangular channels.
  • To analyze the time-frequency characteristics of electrical conductivity measurements for different flow patterns.
  • To establish a robust system for online flow pattern identification.

Main Methods:

  • Visualization experiments using direct imaging technology to capture flow patterns.
  • Electrical conductivity sensing to record fluctuation characteristics.
  • Analysis of time-domain (probability density function) and frequency-domain (power spectral density) data.
  • Feature vector construction using quantized parameters (max power, std dev, power distribution range).
  • Support vector machine (SVM) classification for pattern recognition.

Main Results:

  • Distinct time-frequency characteristics were identified for bubble, elastic, and mixed flow patterns.
  • Quantized characteristic parameters effectively represented conductivity measurement features.
  • The SVM-based method achieved an overall recognition rate of 93.33% for four flow patterns.
  • The developed method demonstrates reliable online identification capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed intelligent method accurately identifies gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns in rectangular channels.
  • This technique offers significant potential for enhancing the safety and efficiency of industrial operations.
  • The approach provides a novel technical solution for real-time multiphase flow monitoring.