Priyambada Praharaj^1,*, Chandrakant R. Sonawane^2,*, Arunkumar Bongale²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.3, pp. 2021-2064, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.056289 - 31 October 2024

Abstract This paper represents a detailed and systematic review of one of the most ongoing applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in biomedical applications. Beyond its various engineering applications, CFD has started to establish a presence in the biomedical field. Cardiac abnormality, a familiar health issue, is an essential point of investigation by research analysts. Diagnostic modalities provide cardiovascular structural information but give insufficient information about the hemodynamics of blood. The study of hemodynamic parameters can be a potential measure for determining cardiovascular abnormalities. Numerous studies have explored the rheological behavior of blood experimentally and numerically.… More >

Yuezheng Lan¹, Yu Zhao^2,*, Zhiping Zhai¹, Meihua Fan², Fushun Li²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.11, pp. 2565-2583, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.053362 - 28 October 2024

Abstract The quality of crushing, power consumption, and discharging performance of a straw crusher are greatly influenced by the characteristics of its internal flow field. To enhance the straw crusher’s flow field properties and improve the efficiency with which crushed material is discharged, first, the main structural parameters influencing the air flow in the crusher are discussed. Then, the coupled gas-solid flow field in the straw crusher is numerically calculated through solution of the Navier-Stokes equations and application of the discrete element method (DEM). Finally, the discharge performance index of the crusher is examined through detailed More >

Deqing Han, Yong Zeng^*, Jintong Gu, Bin Yan

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.10, pp. 2393-2415, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.053114 - 23 September 2024

Abstract To accurately predict the film thickness distribution during dynamic spraying performed with air guns and support accordingly the development of intelligent spray painting, the spray problem was analyzed numerically. In particular, the Eulerian-Eulerian approach was employed to calculate the paint atomization and film deposition process. Different spray heights, spray angles, spray gun movement speeds, spray trajectory curvature radii, and air pressure values were considered. Numerical simulation results indicate that the angle of spray painting significantly affects the velocity of droplets near the spray surface. With an increase in the spraying angle, spraying height and spray… More >

Mahdi Goucem^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.10, pp. 2265-2279, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.052365 - 23 September 2024

Abstract In hot and arid regions like the Saharan area, effective methods for cooling and humidifying intake air are essential. This study explores the utilization of a water trickle cooler as a promising solution to meet this objective. In particular, the HASSI MESSAOUD area is considered as a testbed. The water trickle cooler is chosen for its adaptability to arid conditions. Modeling results demonstrate its effectiveness in conditioning air before it enters the compressor. The cooling system achieves a significant temperature reduction of 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, enhancing mass flow rate dynamics by 3 percent More >

Kaiyong Hu^1,2,*, Zhaoyi Chen¹, Yunqing Hu¹, Huan Sun¹, Zhili Sun¹, Tonghua Zou^1,3, Jinghong Ning¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.9, pp. 2109-2126, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.050773 - 23 August 2024

Abstract The current study focuses on spray cooling applied to the heat exchange components of a cooling tower. An optimization of such processes is attempted by assessing different spray flow rates and droplet sizes. For simplicity, the heat exchanger of the cooling tower is modeled as a horizontal round tube and a cooling tower spray cooling model is developed accordingly using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. The study examines the influence of varying spray flow rates and droplet sizes on the heat flow intensity between the liquid layer on the surface of the cylindrical tube… More > Graphic Abstract

Xulei Wu¹, Hailong Yu^1,*, Panrong Wu¹, Chaoqian Wang¹, Haiqun Chen¹, Yunlan Sun¹, He Zheng²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1481-1498, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047092 - 23 July 2024

Abstract The development of more environment-friendly ways to dispose of oil sludge is currently regarded as a hot topic. In this context, gasification technologies are generally seen as a promising way to combine oil sludge with coal–water slurry (CWS) and generate resourceful fuel. In this study, a novel five-nozzle gasifier reactor was analyzed by means of a CFD (Computational fluid dynamic) method. Among several influential factors, special attention was paid to the height-to-diameter ratio of the gasifier and the mixing ratio of oil sludge, which are known to have a significant impact on the flow field, More >

Yun Ren^1,*, Lianzheng Zhao², Xiaofan Mo², Shuihua Zheng², Youdong Yang¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1593-1609, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.046274 - 23 July 2024

Abstract A coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM) approach is used to calculate the interaction of a flexible rag transported by a fluid current with a fixed solid cylinder. More specifically a hybrid Eulerian-Lagrangian approach is used with the rag being modeled as a set of interconnected particles. The influence of various parameters is considered, namely the inlet velocity (1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 m/s, respectively), the angle formed by the initially straight rag with the flow direction (45°, 60° and 90°, respectively), and the inlet position (90, 100, and 110 mm, respectively). The results show More > Graphic Abstract

Yuanjun Dai^1,4,*, Dong Wang¹, Xiongfei Liu², Weimin Wu³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1647-1664, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.046158 - 23 July 2024

Abstract To enhance the aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blades, this study proposes the adoption of a bionic airfoil inspired by the aerodynamic shape of an eagle. Based on the blade element theory, a non-uniform extraction method of blade elements is employed for the optimization design of the considered wind turbine blades. Moreover, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to determine the aerodynamic performances of the eagle airfoil and a NACA2412 airfoil, thereby demonstrating the superior aerodynamic performance of the former. Finally, a mathematical model for optimizing the design of wind turbine blades is introduced and More >

Shaokun Liu¹, Zhiying Gao^1,2,*, Rina Su^1,2, Mengmeng Yan¹, Jianwen Wang^1,2

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.8, pp. 2213-2229, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049616 - 19 July 2024

Abstract Although the aerodynamic loading of wind turbine blades under various conditions has been widely studied, the radial distribution of load along the blade under various yaw conditions and with blade flapping phenomena is poorly understood. This study aims to investigate the effects of second-order flapwise vibration on the mean and fluctuation characteristics of the torque and axial thrust of wind turbines under yaw conditions using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In the CFD model, the blades are segmented radially to comprehensively analyze the distribution patterns of torque, axial load, and tangential load. The following results are… More >

Liqiong Chen¹, Kui Zhao¹, Kai Zhang^1,*, Duo Xv¹, Hongxvan Hu², Guoguang Ma¹, Wenwen Zhan³

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.8, pp. 2143-2165, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049362 - 19 July 2024

Abstract The leakage gas from a buried natural gas pipelines has the great potential to cause economic losses and environmental pollution owing to the complexity of the mountainous environment. In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method was applied to investigate the diffusion law and hazard range of buried natural gas pipeline leakage in mountainous environment. Based on cloud chart, concentration at the monitoring site and hazard range of lower explosion limit (LEL) and upper explosion limit (UEL), the influences of leakage hole direction and shape, soil property, burial depth, obstacle type on the diffusion law… More >