FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing

ISSN: 1555-256X (print)
ISSN: 1555-2578 (online) Publication Frequency: Bimonthly

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The Journal is intended to cover some "frontier" aspects of materials science and, in particular, the most modern and advanced processes for the production of inorganic (semiconductors and metal alloys), organic (protein crystals) materials and "living" (in vitro) biological tissues, with emphasis on the fluid-dynamic conditions under which they are operated. The Journal focuses on the final properties of these materials as well as on fluid-mechanical aspects pertaining to the technological processes used to grow them. Some attention is devoted as well to all those problems of “structure/fluid” interaction that have extensive background applications in important fields such as marine, aeronautical and aerospace engineering.

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CFD Analysis of the Influence of Ionic Liquids on the Performances of a Refrigeration System
Jianghao Niu^*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1003-1013, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.015225
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: EFD and Heat Transfer III)
Abstract The falling film of an ionic liquid ([EMIM] [DMP] + H₂O) and its effect on a refrigeration system are numerically simulated in the framework of a Volume of Fluid (VOF) method (as available in the ANSYS Fluent computational platform). The properties of the liquid film and the wall shear stress (WSS) are compared with those obtained for a potassium bromide solution. Different working conditions are considered. It is noted that the ionic liquid demonstrates a better absorption capability, with a coefficient of performance (COP) of 0.55. It is proved that the [EMIM] [DMP] + H₂O ionic liquid working substance is… More
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Needleless Electrospinning: Reciprocation vs. Rotation
Xiaoxia Li^1,2, Manyu Qian², Dan Tian³, Jihuan He^2,3,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1015-1019, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.015430
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Nanoscale Flow and Nanomaterial Fabrication)
Abstract Needleless electrospinning is a versatile method to produce nanofibers. In particular, the rotary version of this technique has enjoyed widespread use because there is no need to clean the spinneret. The rotation speed is limited by the potential deviation of the jet due to the centrifugal force. Other limitations are due to the fast volatilization of the solvent from the opened spinning system. In order to overcome these drawbacks, here a novel reciprocating system based on a moving spinning-plate is proposed. The spinning process is implemented in a half-closed system with the spinning-plate immersed in the solution tank. When the… More
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A Study on the Unsteady Flow Characteristics and Energy Conversion in the Volute of a Pump-as-Turbine Device
Senchun Miao^1,2,*, Hongbiao Zhang¹, Wanglong Tian¹, Yinqiang Li²
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1021-1036, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016925
Abstract To study the unsteady flow and related energy conversion process in the volute of a pump-as-turbine (PAT) device, six different working conditions have been considered. Through numerical calculation, the spatio-temporal variation of static pressure, dynamic pressure, total pressure and turbulent energy dissipation have been determined in each section of the volute. It is concluded that the reduction of the total power of two adjacent sections of the PAT volute is equal to the sum of the power lost by the fluid while moving from one section to the other and the power output from the two adjacent sections. For a… More
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An Experimental Study on the Void Fraction for Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flows in a Horizontal Pipe
Li Lei¹, Jun An¹, Fushun Liang¹, Cheng Cheng¹, Naixiang Zhou², Yanhong Ning³, Jingzhi Zhang^1,4,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1037-1048, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016081
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)
Abstract The flow patterns and the void fraction related to a gas-liquid two-phase flow in a small channel are experimentally studied. The test channel is a transparent quartz glass circular channel with an inner diameter of 6.68 mm. The working fluids are air and water and their superficial velocities range from 0.014 to 8.127 m/s and from 0.0238 to 0.556 m/s, respectively. The void fraction is determined using the flow pattern images captured by a high-speed camera, while quick closing valves are used for verification. Four flow patterns are analyzed in experiments: slug flow, bubbly flow, annular flow and stratified flow.… More
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Assessment of the Application of Subcooled Fluid Boiling to Diesel Engines for Heat Transfer Enhancement
Xiaoyu Hu, Yi Wang, Siyuan Li, Qiang Sun, Shuzhan Bai, Guoxiang Li^*, Ke Sun^*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1049-1066, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016763
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)
Abstract The increasing demand of cooling in internal combustion engines (ICE) due to engine downsizing may require a shift in the heat removal method from the traditional single phase liquid convection to the application of new technologies based on subcooled fluid boiling. Accordingly, in the present study, experiments based on subcooled flow boiling of 50/50 by volume mixture of ethylene glycol and water coolant (EG/W) in a rectangular channel heated by a cast iron block are presented. Different degrees of subcooling, velocity and pressure conditions are examined. Comparison of three empirical reference models shows that noticeable deviations occur especially when low… More
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On the Development of an Effective Pressure Driving System for Ultra-Low Permeability Reservoirs
Yapu Zhang^1,2, Zhengming Yang^1,2, Dajian Li³, Xuewei Liu¹, Xinli Zhao^1,2,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1067-1075, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016725
Abstract Given its relevance to the exploitation of ultra-low permeability reservoirs, which account for a substantial proportion of the world’s exploited and still unexploited reserves, in the present study the development of an adequate water injection system is considered. Due to the poor properties and weak seepage capacity of these reservoirs, the water injection pressure typically increases continuously during water flooding. In this research, the impact on such a process of factors as permeability, row spacing, and pressure gradient is evaluated experimentally using a high-pressure large-scale outcrop model. On this basis, a comprehensive evaluation coefficient is introduced able to account for… More
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A Numerical Study on the Extinguishing Performances of High-Pressure Water Mist on Power-Transformer Fires for Different Flow Rates and Particle Velocities
Yongheng Ku¹, Jinguang Zhang^2,3, Zhenyu Wang^3,4, Youxin Li^3,5, Haowei Yao^3,5,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1077-1090, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.015779
Abstract In order to study the extinguishing performance of high-pressure-water-mist-based systems on the fires originating from power transformers the PyroSim software is used. Different particle velocities and flow rates are considered. The evolution laws of temperature around transformer, flue gas concentration and upper layer temperature of flue gas are analyzed under different boundary conditions. It is shown that the higher the particle velocity is, the lower the smoke concentration is, the better the cooling effect on the upper layer temperature of flue gas layer is, the larger the flow rate is and the better the cooling effect is. More
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Numerical Study on the Blade Channel Vorticity in a Francis Turbine
Zhiqi Zhou^*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1091-1100, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016618
Abstract A relevant way to promote the sustainable development of energy is to use hydropower. Related systems heavily rely on the use of turbines, which require careful analysis and optimization. In the present study a mixed experimental-numerical approach is implemented to investigate the related mixed water flow. In particular, particle image velocimetry (PIV) is initially used to verify the effectiveness of the numerical model. Then numerical results are produced for various conditions. It is shown that an increase in the guide vane opening can reduce the extension of the region where the fluid velocity is 0 at the inlet of the… More
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A Study on the Pyrolytic Characteristics of Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Husk and Its Crude Cellulose Extract
Hongmei Zhang^1,*, Quancheng Zhou²
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1101-1111, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017202
Abstract Huge amounts of Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks (XSH) are typically discarded after oil extraction. Since pyrolysis represents a promising solution to harness the bio-energy of XSH, in the present work the pyrolytic and kinetic characteristics of XSH and related crude cellulose extract (CCE) were studied considering different rates of heating (10, 30 and 50°C min⁻¹). The pyrolysis activation energy, pre-exponential factors and mechanism function were computed using different models namely Popescu, FWO (Flynn-Wall-Ozawa) and KAS (Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose). The pyrolysis process was articulated into three stages: dehydration (Stage I), primary devolatilization (Stage II), residual decomposition (Stage III). Marked variations in the average activation… More
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Numerical and Experimental Study of a Tornado Mixer
Yibao Wang, Dongsheng Wang, Yudan Xue, Dailong Shi^*, Xiaoli Zhang, Yang Chai, Bang An
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1113-1127, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017591
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Advances in Fluid Flow, Heat and Thermal Sciences)
Abstract A new design of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) mixer called tornado was developed for a heavy-duty diesel engine to solve the urea deposition problem. A combination of CFD simulation and experimental studies was used to comprehensively evaluate the performance of the tornado mixer. According to the numerical simulations, this mixer can improve the front surface flow uniformity of the SCR carrier by 6.67% and the NH₃ distribution uniformity by 3.19% compared to a traditional mixer. Similarly, steady state SCR conversion efficiency test results have shown that the tornado mixer can increase the average SCR conversion efficiency by 1.73% compared… More
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Experimental Study on the Axial Compression Behavior of Short Columns of Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Chunyang Liu^1,2,*, Jia Xu¹, Yifan Gu¹, Ruofan Shi¹
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1129-1142, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017376
Abstract In order to study the axial compression performances of short columns made of recycled aggregate concrete, four samples were designed with different recycled aggregate replacement rates and carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) sheets. Then, monotonic loading was implemented to assess the variation trends of their axial compression properties. The ABAQUS finite element software was also used to determined the compression performances. Good agreement between experimental and numerical results has been found for the different parameters being considered. As shown by the results, recycled coarse aggregates result in improved ductility and better deformation performance of the specimens. The failure of specimens… More
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Relationship between Pressure and Drip Rate in a Vertical Polypropylene Infusion Bag
Weiwei Duan^*, Lingfeng Tang
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1143-1164, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.016692
Abstract Vertical infusion (self-emptying) bags used for Intravenous infusion are typically obtained by moulding a soft envelope of polypropylene. In normal conditions a continuous flow of liquid can be obtained with no need to use a pump. In the present study, the relationship between air pressure effects and the drug drip rate have been investigated experimentally and numerically. After determining relevant experimental data about the descending height of liquid level, the dropping speed and pressure, the ordinary least square method and MATLAB have been used to reconstruct the related variation and interrelation laws. Numerical simulations have been performed to determine the… More
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On the Stability of Carbon Shale Slope under Rainfall Infiltration
Haifeng Huang¹, Zhao Li^2,*, Junhui Luo¹, Zhenchao Chang¹
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1165-1178, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017256
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: EFD and Heat Transfer III)
Abstract Carbonaceous shale is a sedimentary rock containing a large amount of dispersed carbonaceous organic material. It is easy to crack and soften when exposed to water. In the present work, the stability of such a rock and its sensitivity to the formation of infiltrations due to rainfall are analyzed numerically using the GeoStudio software. The slope stability coefficient is calculated and verified using the landslide thrust calculation method. The results show that under the action of heavy rainfall, water infiltrates into the slope layer by layer, and, accordingly, the soil volume water content is different with respect to that typical… More
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Development and Application of a Heating Remote Monitoring System Based on KingSCADA
Chunlei Liu, Tian Gao, Chen Wang, Peiqi Wang, Limin Wang, Yi Wang, Yong Sun^*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1179-1193, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017543
Abstract A remote monitoring system for a secondary heating pipe network is designed on the basis of the KingSCADA software. Remote data communication is implemented through the IP mapping technology. Remote data are sorted through IOServer, and the remote monitoring of the pipe network unit port return is implemented accordingly. Using data such as water temperature and pressure of the water supply and return pipes, valve opening can be remotely adjusted to optimize the performances of the network to meet user needs in real time. The research results show that this remote monitoring system displays a reasonable degree of stability and… More
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Simplified Calculation of Flow Resistance of Suspension Bridge Main Cable Dehumidification System
Zhiyuan Tu¹, Fusheng Peng^1,*, Zijie Wei¹, Guo Qian², Jie Wang¹, Chunjie Huang¹
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1195-1211, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.011753
Abstract To calculate the flow resistance of a main cable dehumidification system, this study considers the air flow in the main cable as the flow in a porous medium, and adopts the Hagen–Poiseuille equation by using average hydraulic radius and capillary bundle models. A mathematical derivation is combined with an experimental study to obtain a semi-empirical flow resistance formula. Additionally, Fluent software is used to simulate the flow resistance across the main cable relative to the experimental values. Based on the actual measured results for a Yangtze River bridge, this study verifies the semi-empirical formula, and indicates that it can be… More
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Using Image Processing Technology and General Fluid Mechanics Principles to Model Smoke Diffusion in Forest Fires
Liying Zhu^*, Ang Wang, Fang Jin
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 1213-1222, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.017572
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: EFD and Heat Transfer III)
Abstract In the present study, the laws of smoke diffusion during forest fires are determined using the general principles of fluid mechanics and dedicated data obtained experimentally using an “ad hoc” imaging technology. Experimental images mimicking smoke in a real scenario are used to extract some “statistics”. These in turn are used to obtain the “divergence” of the flow (this fluid-dynamic parameter describing the amount of air that converges to a certain place from the surroundings or vice versa). The results show that the divergence of the smoke depends on the outside airflow and finally tends to zero as time passes.… More
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Droplet Breakup Regime in a Cross-Junction Device with Lateral Obstacles
Tawfiq Chekifi^1,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.15, No.5, pp. 545-555, 2019, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2019.01793
Abstract Numerical simulation using Ansys Fluent code is performed, to investigate droplet generation in cross-junction based VOF method. Droplets of water are generated by the shear stress applied by continuous phase (oil), two configurations of cross-junction are suggested; the first is a simple model no modification is performed at the outer channel, while the second model is characterized by a lateral obstacle. we study the effect of velocity ratio, viscous parameter, interfacial tension, flow condition on droplet size and frequency, the effect of lateral obstacles on droplets generation is also focused and analysed. The numerical simulations showed that the velocity ratio… More
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An Investigation into the Effects of the Reynolds Number on High-Speed Trains Using a Low Temperature Wind Tunnel Test Facility
Yundong Han¹, Dawei Chen¹, Shaoqing Liu¹, Gang Xu²
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.16, No.1, pp. 1-19, 2020, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2020.06525
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Train Aerodynamics)
Abstract A series of tests have been conducted using a Cryogenic Wind Tunnel to study the effect of Reynolds number (Re) on the aerodynamic force and surface pressure experienced by a high speed train. The test Reynolds number has been varied from 1 million to 10 million, which is the highest Reynolds number a wind tunnel has ever achieved for a train test. According to our results, the drag coefficient of the leading car decreases with higher Reynolds number for yaw angles up to 30º. The drag force coefficient drops about 0.06 when Re is raised from 1 million to 10… More
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Influence of the Hole Chamfer on the Characteristics of a Multi-hole Orifice Flowmeter
Caizhe Hao¹, Xiaoming Song^{1, *}, Zhining Jia¹
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 391-401, 2019, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2019.07771
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: EFD and Heat Transfer)
Abstract In order to analyze the influence of the hole chamfer on the metering performances of a Multi-hole Orifice Flowmeter and optimize the related orifice structure, a multi-hole orifice flowmeter with DN80 and throttle ratio of 0.45 was considered in the present study. The flow field characteristics were determined in the framework of a CFD technique. The results show that the multi-hole orifice flowmeter with filleting transition around the throttle orifice has higher accuracy in a wide range of the space of parameters, and is more suitable for accurate measurement of fluid in process control. More
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Constrained Groove Pressing (CGP): Die Design, Material Processing and Mechanical Characterization
Reham Reda^{1, *}
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 171-185, 2019, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2019.03923
Abstract Constrained groove pressing (CGP) is a severe plastic deformation (SPD) technique used as a strengthening method for sheet metal. In the current work, an optimal/cost-saving design for CGP dies was attained using the stress analysis tool in SolidWorks Simulation Xpress wizard. This study examined low-cost and widely industrially applied aluminium materials, i.e., pure 1050 Al and 5052 Al alloy. Each material was subjected to three passes of the CGP process using a 150 tons capacity press. For both materials, inter-pass annealing treatment was undertaken before the third pass. The effect of the number of CGP passes on the microstructure and… More
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Determination of the Thermodynamic Properties of Water and Steam in the p-T and p-S Planes via Different Grid Search Computer Algorithms
Dugang Guo^{1, *}
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 419-430, 2019, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2019.07831
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: EFD and Heat Transfer)
Abstract The role of different grid search computer algorithms for the determination of the thermodynamic properties of water and steam in the p-T and P-S planes has been investigated via experimental and analytical methods. The results show that the spline interpolation grid search algorithm and the power grid search algorithm are more efficient, stable and clear than other algorithms. More
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On the Application of the Adomian’s Decomposition Method to a Generalized Thermoelastic Infinite Medium with a Spherical Cavity in the Framework Three Different Models
Najat A. Alghamdi¹, Hamdy M. Youssef^2,3,*
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.15, No.5, pp. 597-611, 2019, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2019.05131
Abstract A mathematical model is elaborated for a thermoelastic infinite body with a spherical cavity. A generalized set of governing equations is formulated in the context of three different models of thermoelasticity: the Biot model, also known as “coupled thermoelasticity” model; the Lord-Shulman model, also referred to as “generalized thermoelasticity with one-relaxation time” approach; and the Green-Lindsay model, also called “generalized thermoelasticity with two-relaxation times” approach. The Adomian’s decomposition method is used to solve the related mathematical problem. The bounding plane of the cavity is subjected to harmonic thermal loading with zero heat flux and strain. Numerical results for the temperature,… More
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