Experimental study on local droplet parameters in a deformed 2 × 2 Rod bundle under air-water annular-mist flow

Khasawneh, Khalid; Moon, Joonho; Ko, Youngchang; Jeong, Jae Jun; Yun, Byong-Jo

doi:10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2022.104374

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“…Gas-liquid two-phase flows, characterized by the simultaneous transport of gas and liquid phases within various flow components, represent a fundamental yet challenging phenomenon critical to a wide range of industrial applications. These applications span a broad spectrum, including nuclear reactors [1,2], oil and gas pipelines [3][4][5], bio/chemical processes [6,7], and thermal management systems [8]. A comprehensive understanding and characterization of two-phase flow phenomena is necessary due to the critical role that the dynamic interaction between gas and liquid phases within flow components plays in determining system behavior, performance, and safety.…”

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Air–Water Two-Phase Flow Dynamics Analysis in Complex U-Bend Systems through Numerical Modeling

Kükrer,

Eskin

2024

Computation

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This study aims to provide insights into the intricate interactions between gas and liquid phases within flow components, which are pivotal in various industrial sectors such as nuclear reactors, oil and gas pipelines, and thermal management systems. Employing the Eulerian–Eulerian approach, our computational model incorporates interphase relations, including drag and non-drag forces, to analyze phase distribution and velocities within a complex U-bend system. Comprising two horizontal-to-vertical bends and one vertical 180-degree elbow, the U-bend system’s behavior concerning bend geometry and airflow rates is scrutinized, highlighting their significant impact on multiphase flow dynamics. The study not only presents a detailed exposition of the numerical modeling techniques tailored for this complex geometry but also discusses the results obtained. Detailed analyses of local void fraction and phase velocities for each phase are provided. Furthermore, experimental validation enhances the reliability of our computational findings, with close agreement observed between computational and experimental results. Overall, the study underscores the efficacy of the Eulerian approach with interphase relations in capturing the complex behavior of the multiphase flow in U-bend systems, offering valuable insights for hydraulic system design and optimization in industrial applications.

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