CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines

In industrial facilities, a considerable amount of waste heat is often generated. However, due to the high costs associated with traditional methods of recovery, which do not align with the economic interests of enterprises, this waste heat is frequently wasted. With technological advancements, the...

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Main Authors: Sun Sheng Yang, Dong Ya Li, David Kupka, Jan Kolonicny, Punit Singh
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Dong Ya Li
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description In industrial facilities, a considerable amount of waste heat is often generated. However, due to the high costs associated with traditional methods of recovery, which do not align with the economic interests of enterprises, this waste heat is frequently wasted. With technological advancements, the bristle turbine has been proposed as a solution capable of effectively managing waste gases and providing added value to enterprises. Its advantages lie in its simple structure, easy installation, low rotational speed, and high reliability, offering a new option for waste heat recovery and utilization. Despite its potential, no previous research has conducted a detailed simulation of the bristle turbine, particularly focusing on internal flow dynamics, energy loss mechanisms, drag forces, and entropy generation. This study is the first to explore these critical aspects, making a novel contribution to the field. The paper presents the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of a 20 kW bristle turbine. The numerical simulation results are in good agreement with experimental results. Subsequently, the isentropic efficiency of the turbine at different speeds is simulated, and the performance of the turbine under off-design conditions is analyzed. By investigating the energy loss mechanisms within the turbine, optimization designs are proposed.
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spelling doaj-art-d837646d770e4c21af097683a97f02cf2024-12-07T08:26:33ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2024-12-0164105436CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbinesSun Sheng Yang0Dong Ya Li1David Kupka2Jan Kolonicny3Punit Singh4National Research Center of Fluid Machinery Engineering and Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, ChinaNational Research Center of Fluid Machinery Engineering and Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, ChinaEnergy Research Centre, CEET, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00, Ostrava, Poruba, Czech RepublicEnergy Research Centre, CEET, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00, Ostrava, Poruba, Czech RepublicCentre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, CV Raman Road, Bangalore, 560012, India; Corresponding author.In industrial facilities, a considerable amount of waste heat is often generated. However, due to the high costs associated with traditional methods of recovery, which do not align with the economic interests of enterprises, this waste heat is frequently wasted. With technological advancements, the bristle turbine has been proposed as a solution capable of effectively managing waste gases and providing added value to enterprises. Its advantages lie in its simple structure, easy installation, low rotational speed, and high reliability, offering a new option for waste heat recovery and utilization. Despite its potential, no previous research has conducted a detailed simulation of the bristle turbine, particularly focusing on internal flow dynamics, energy loss mechanisms, drag forces, and entropy generation. This study is the first to explore these critical aspects, making a novel contribution to the field. The paper presents the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of a 20 kW bristle turbine. The numerical simulation results are in good agreement with experimental results. Subsequently, the isentropic efficiency of the turbine at different speeds is simulated, and the performance of the turbine under off-design conditions is analyzed. By investigating the energy loss mechanisms within the turbine, optimization designs are proposed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24014679Bristle turbineBladeless rotorWaste heat recoveryCFD simulationInternal flow analysis
spellingShingle Sun Sheng Yang
Dong Ya Li
David Kupka
Jan Kolonicny
Punit Singh
CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Bristle turbine
Bladeless rotor
Waste heat recovery
CFD simulation
Internal flow analysis
title CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
title_full CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
title_fullStr CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
title_full_unstemmed CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
title_short CFD numerical simulation, verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
title_sort cfd numerical simulation verification with experimental results and internal flow analysis of bristle turbines
topic Bristle turbine
Bladeless rotor
Waste heat recovery
CFD simulation
Internal flow analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24014679
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