Chao Wei^1,2, Zhongjin Peng², Yunfei Chen³, Yanhai Cheng^1,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 973-984, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019772

Abstract Ag₃PO₄ exhibits a high photocatalytic activity if exposed to visible light, however, it displays bottlenecks such as poor cycle-stability and mediocre ability to degrade methyl orange (MO) because of limited adsorption of MO molecules onto its surface. In this study, nano TiO₂ prepared by a one-step method was combined with Ag₃PO₄ to form a TiO₂@Ag₃PO₄ heterojunction in order to improve this material both in terms of photocatalysis and photostability. After adding a KH-570 silane coupling agent, the photocatalytic performance of TiO₂@Ag₃PO₄ could be improved even further, with the degradation rate of MO maintained at more than 90% after three cycles… More >

Peng Liu¹, Man Chen¹, Zhiguo He¹, Wei Luo^2,3,*, Shiyu Miao^2,3

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 933-955, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019736

Abstract The problem of efficient gas lift for gas well annulus packers that rely on their own energy plungers is considered. The complex related gas-liquid problem is addressed in the frame of model where the gas inflow dynamics and liquid inflow dynamics of the considered shale gas wells are weakly coupled. On this basis, and with the aiding support of indoor simulation experimental data, a new gas plunger lift design taking into account liquid leakage is obtained. Finally, a dedicated software relying on this approach is developed and used to verify the reliability of the model by means of field examples. More >

Wei Zhang^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1153-1167, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019719

Abstract Magnetic induction-free abrasive wire sawing (MIFAWS) is a method that combines magnetic fields with traditional free abrasive wire sawing technologies. Magnetic abrasive particles (MAPs) are attracted on a magnetized wire, thus leading to an increase in their number into the cutting zone. The number of instantaneous-effective abrasive particles (IEAPs) adsorbed on the wire surface has a great influence on the cutting efficiency of the saw wire. In this study, a mathematic model of the movement of the MAP is presented, and the factors influencing the IEAPs number, including slurry-supply speed and slurry dynamic viscosity, are investigated both by means of… More >

Zhaiyk Tokhtarov^1,*, Vitaly Perov², Vitaly Borisov³, Evgeny Tikhomirov⁴, Olga Grunina⁵, Nadezhda Kapustina^5,6, Elmira Cherkasova⁷, Natalya Suray⁵

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1015-1024, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019534

Abstract After conducting a critical survey of the different categories of existing heat exchangers, the results of several experiments about the behaviour of a two-phase current in an open channel are reported. The results confirm the complexity of the problems induced in heat exchangers by flow maldistribution, especially when two-phase flows are considered in multi-channel systems. It is shown that severe misalignment of heat exchangers can lead to a loss of economic performance of more than 25%. Improper distribution of fluid flow causes longer fluid coils to form, and the liquid cochlea can eventually occupy a large space, thereby reducing heat… More >

Oleg R. Kuzichkin^1,*, Muneam Hussein Ali², Ayad F. Alkaim³, Lis M. Yapanto⁴, Gabdrakhman H. Valiev⁵, L. S. Abdullah⁶, Mustafa M. Kadhim⁷

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1039-1048, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019532

Abstract A systematic study of two-phase (water-air) currents in open channels (water-air) has been conducted by means of experiments and numerical simulations. A dedicated device has been designed and manufactured on purpose. The numerical simulations have been based on the solution of a system of mass, momentum and energy balance equations for a two-phase fluid. The effect of different influential parameters has been explored, namely, velocity and dimensions of the channel, surface pressure and tension. More >

Gunawan Widjaja¹, Mohaimen Al-Thamir², Farshid Mehran³, Lis M. Yapanto⁴, Irina N. Fardeeva⁵, Alim Al Ayub Ahmed⁶, Supat Chupradit⁷, V. A. Kukushkina⁸, Oleg R. Kuzichkin^9,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1099-1109, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019489

Abstract In this study, structural theory was used to examine the geometric configuration of channels embedded inside an object in the presence of internal heat generation for cooling by a heat transfer mechanism. The growth and development of gas transmission lines and the lack of up-to-date integrated information systems have made the design and maintenance of pipelines, as well as the handling of problems caused by various accidents in the pipeline, very complex in many cases. Using accurate descriptive and spatial information in tolls on gas transmission line maps such as pipes, booster stations, valves, and forks in a spatial reference… More >

Yongkang Zheng¹, Qinxue Jiang^1,*, Hao Tian¹, Youda Ye¹, Jingying Wang²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 957-971, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019048

Abstract In this study, the flow field structure inside a scramjet combustor is numerically simulated using the flamelet/progress variable model. Slope injection is considered, with fuel mixing enhanced by means of a streamwise vortex. The flow field structure and combustion characteristics are analyzed under different conditions. Attention is also paid to the identification of the mechanisms that keep combustion stable and support enhanced mixing. The overall performances of the combustion chamber are discussed. More >

Songhua Hu^*, Lixiong Sun, Hongying Xiong^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1083-1088, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019038

Abstract An analysis of a booster arm made of a carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite material is conducted by means of a finite element analysis method. The mechanical properties are also determined through stretching and compression performance tests. It is found that the surface treatment of the fibers causes the silane coupling agent to undergo a chemical reaction on the surface of the glass fiber. The used material succeeds in producing significant vibrations damping (vibration attenuation effect is superior to that obtained with conventional alloy materials). More >

Changlin Wang^1,2,*, Yu Tang², Xiao Shen³, Wenjing Sun², Guanyong Li²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 919-932, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019036

Abstract This study proposes three possible keel-surface layer combinations to implement a new type of thermally insulating decorative wall system. A set of 8 samples has been studied. In particular, through theoretical calculations, simulations, and experimental verification, the influence of different types of connecting structures on the overall thermal performance of the wall system has been determined. It has been found that a proper combination of these elements can meet existing energy-saving standards and effectively reduce the energy loss caused by thermal bridges due to the installation of steel keels at the edges of integrated wall panels. More >

Jianlu Cheng¹, Kaiyong Hu^1,*, Jiang Shen¹, Lu Jia^1,2, Rui Niu¹, Zhaoxian Yang³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 1049-1066, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019007

Abstract The use of ammonia in large-scale refrigeration systems (such as those used for a stadium) requires adequate ammonia leakage prevention mechanisms are put in place. In the present study, numerical simulations have been conducted to study the dispersion law in the ammonia machinery room of the refrigeration system for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The wind speed, and release location have been varied to investigate their effects on the dispersion profile. Different positions of the leakage points in the ammonia storage tank have been found to lead to different areas affected accordingly. In general, the dangerous region area decreases with… More >