CFD Analysis based on the Performance Assessment Considering Different Shapes of Concentric Orifice Plate Subjected to Laminar Flow Condition

Authors

  • SA Mohan Krishna Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore-570 002, Karnataka, India
  • Karthik MS Mechanical Engineering Department, JSS University of Science & Technology, Mysore
  • GV Naveen Prakash Department of Mechanical Engineering, VVCE, Mysuru
  • KB Vinay Department of Mechanical Engineering, VVCE, Mysuru
  • KS Ravi Department of Mechanical Engineering, VVCE, Mysuru
  • Khalid Imran Department of Mechanical Engineering, VVCE, Mysuru

Keywords:

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Orifice Meter, Reynolds Number, Discharge Coefficient, Beta Value

Abstract

The orifice meter is one of the first and most extensively used orthodox differential pressure flow meter, and it is preferred in industries due to ease in fabrication, installation and maintenance. All-embracing and systematic experiments have been carried out over the years to evaluate the performance of the orifice meter. theory, calibration and installation requirement of the orifice meter are also well documented. The emphasis of the study has been directed towards the comportment of different shapes of concentric orifice plate for laminar flow. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) program/coding STAR CCM + has been employed to accomplish the research. In particular, the CFD predictions of discharge coefficients have been validated through comparison through results available in the literature. The outcomes of the simulations in terms of profiles of velocity, pressure, etc. Results or inferences have been presented in terms of predicted discharge coefficients. Reynolds numbers, beta ratio and shape of the Orifice plate deserve excessive observation when it comes to analyzing the capabilities of different shape of Concentric Orifice plate.

References

C. L. Hollingshead et al, have done experimental studies on the study been directed towards low Reynolds numbers discharge coefficients and validated using numerical analysis.

V Seshadri et al, in this work they have discussed Peristaltic the study of radial flow of viscous non-Newtonian fluids between circular and parallel plates for the laminar flow of non-Newtonian fluid is studied by Tsung Yen Na Arthur.

M M Tukiman1, M N M Ghazali1, A Sadikin1,et al, In this present paper, the commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to predict the flow features in the Orifice flow meter.

ISO 5167-4, “Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices Inserted in Circular Cross-Section Conduits Running Full – Part 4: Venturi Tubes,” 2003.

C. B. Prajapati, V. Seshadri et al, in their work discussed the use of CFD to compute the permanent pressure loss and relative pressure loss for incompressible fluid

MOHAMMAD AZIM AIJAZ, in this paper, Obstruction type flow meters are widely used in industry for flow measurement. Orifice Plates cover a wide range of applications of fluid and operating conditions.

Fox, R. W., and McDonald, A. T., Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Wiley and Sons, New York, 1992.

Chhabra, R.P. & Richardson, J.F. 1999. Non-Newtonian fluids in the process industries: fundamentals and engineering applications. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Brinkworth, BJ. 1968. An introduction to experimentation. London: English Universities Press.

Miller, R. W., Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1996.

Chadwick, A.J., Morfett, J.C. & Borthwick, M. 2004. Hydraulics in civil and environmental engineering. 4th ed. London: Spon Press.

M. M. RAHMAN, R. BISWAS &W. I.MAHFUZ , in this present paper Orifice meter is a very common flow measuring device installed in a pipe line with minimum troubles and expenses.

BUTTEUR MULUMBA NTAMBA NTAMBA, In this present paper ,Despite the extensive research work carried out on flow through short square-edged Orifice plates over the last century (e.g. Johansen, 1930; Benedict, 1977; Alvi et al., 1978; Swamee, 2005; ESDU, 2007),

Buckingham, E. 1914. On physically similar systems: illustrations of the use of dimensional equations. Physical Review, 4:345-376.

Della Valle, D., Tanguy P. A. & Carreau. P.J. 2000. Characterization of the extensional properties of complex fluids using an Orifice flow meter. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 94(1):1-13, November.

ESDU TN 07007. 2007. Incompressible flow through Orifice plates – a review of the data in the literature.

ESDU 81039. 1981. Pressure losses across Orifices plates, perforated plates and thick Orifice plates in ducts-flow of liquids.

Published

2020-04-10

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Advanced Research in Modeling and Simulation

Section

Research Article

Copyright (c) 2020 Journal of Advanced Research in Modeling and Simulation

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

We, the undersigned, give an undertaking to the following effect with regard to our article entitled
“_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________” submitted for publication in (Journal title)________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________Vol.________, Year _________:-

1. The article mentioned above has not been published or submitted to or accepted for publication in any form, in any other journal.

2. We also vouchsafe that the authorship of this article will not be contested by anyone whose name(s) is/are not listed by us here.

3. I/We declare that I/We contributed significantly towards the research study i.e., (a) conception, design and/or analysis and interpretation of data and to (b) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content and on (c) final approval of the version to be published.

4. I/We hereby acknowledge ADRs conflict of interest policy requirement to scrupulously avoid direct and indirect conflicts of interest and, accordingly, hereby agree to promptly inform the editor or editor's designee of any business, commercial, or other proprietary support, relationships, or interests that I/We may have which relate directly or indirectly to the subject of the work.

5. I/We also agree to the authorship of the article in the following sequence:-

Authors' Names (in sequence) Signature of Authors
1. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
4. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
5. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
6. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
7. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
8. _____________________________________ _____________________________________

Important

(I). All the authors are required to sign independently in this form in the sequence given above. In case an author has left the institution/ country and whose whereabouts are not known, the senior author may sign on his/ her behalf taking the responsibility.

(ii). No addition/ deletion/ or any change in the sequence of the authorship will be permissible at a later stage, without valid reasons and permission of the Editor.

(iii). If the authorship is contested at any stage, the article will be either returned or will not be
processed for publication till the issue is solved.