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Modeling and Experimental Analysis of the Single-Shaft Coaxial Motor-Pump Assembly in Electrohydrostatic Actuators
Published on: June 13, 2022
Numerical study on the hydrodynamic performance and internal flow of an axial-flow pump with various inlet flow
Yong-Jin Son1,2, Yong-In Kim3, Hyeon-Mo Yang1,4
1Carbon Neutral Technology R&D Department, Research Institute of Clean Manufacturing System, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, 89 Yangdaegiro-gil, Ipjang-Myeon, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, 31056, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
In this study, numerical simulation was employed to predict the performance and internal flow characteristics of the inlet of an axial-flow pump by assigning an absolute flow angle to the inlet guide vane (IGV) trailing-edge flow. Further, the finite volume method based on the three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations was employed to discretize the governing equations. The shear stress transport model was used as the turbulence model, and an appropriate number of nodes were selected for the hexahedral grid system through a grid-dependency test. The performance curve and changes in the internal flow field were investigated based on the variation in the flow angle at the inlet of the axial-flow pump. These results can be used to establish an efficient operational plan by adjusting the IGV angle of IGV when installing a variable IGV for an axial-flow pump.
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