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Three-dimensional numerical investigations on rectangular cross-section ejector
Kodamkayath Mani Arun, ,
Published in Elsevier Masson SAS
2017
Volume: 122
   
Pages: 257 - 265
Abstract
The performance and flow structure in a three-dimensional rectangular ejector have been numerically investigated by using air as the working fluid. Commercial software ANSYS Fluent 15.5 has been used for numerical simulation of supersonic, compressible, turbulent flow ejectors. In order to confirm the appropriate turbulence model, the computed results are validated against indigenous experimental data. The study aims to optimize the convergent-divergent (C-D) nozzle position for each operating condition and to bring out the influence of reflected shock waves and boundary layer in the constant area mixing chamber on the performance of the ejector. Also, the variation of entrainment ratio (ER) for a range of primary, secondary and exit pressure has been investigated. Both the on-design and the off-design characteristics and local flow structure of a rectangular ejector have been considered. © 2017
About the journal
JournalData powered by TypesetInternational Journal of Thermal Sciences
PublisherData powered by TypesetElsevier Masson SAS
ISSN12900729
Open AccessNo
Concepts (19)
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    Air
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    Atmospheric thermodynamics
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    Boundary layers
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    Compressible flow
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    Computational fluid dynamics
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    Computer software
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    EJECTORS (PUMPS)
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    Flow structure
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    Shock waves
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    Turbulence models
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    Commercial software
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    ENTRAINMENT RATIO
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    LOCAL FLOW STRUCTURE
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    Numerical investigations
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    Operating condition
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    RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTIONS
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    Reflected shock waves
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    Shock formation
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    AIR EJECTORS