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Aerodynamically generated noise affects passenger comfort in cars, high-speed trains, and airplanes, and thus, automobile manufacturers aim for its reduction. Investigation methods of noise and vibration sources can be divided into two groups, i.e. experimental research and mathematical research. Recently, owing to the increase in computing power, research in aerodynamically generated noise (aero-acoustics) is beginning to use modern methods such as computational fluid dynamics or fluid-structure interaction. The mathematical model of turbulent flow is given by the system of partial differential equations, its solution is ambiguous and thus requires verification by physical experiment. The results of numerical methods are affected by the boundary conditions of high quality gained from the actual experiment. This article describes an application of complex measurement methodology in the aerodynamic and acoustic (vibro-acoustic) fields. The first part of the paper is focused on the specification of the experimental equipment, i.e. the wind tunnel, which was significantly upgraded in order to obtain the relevant aerodynamics and vibro-acoustics data. The paper presents specific results from the measurement of the aerodynamic and vibro-acoustic fields.

This paper deals with CFD incorporation in a process of designing inducer with variable pitch. The introductory part is devoted to the theory of centrifugal pumps, cavitation and inducer itself followed by a description of the mathematical models of turbulence, multiphase fluid and cavitation. The main part of this paper consists of CFD evaluation, first, of inducer itself, later in application with centrifugal pump with regards to cavitation properties with and without the aplication of inducer, for interest, the comparison with different type of inducer, with constatnt pitch, is also included. At the end of this paper the advantages and some disadvantages are given for CFD based design of the hydrodynamic machines.

The paper deals with the flow of oil through an experimental hydraulic circuit with a convergent divergent nozzle with a circular cross-section. Under different physical conditions, i.e. changes in pressure, flow and temperature, the formation and development of cavitation is monitored. As it is a highly dynamic flow in a transparent nozzle, cavitation is monitored using a high-speed camera and the frequency of formation and dissolution of the cavitation bubble and the movement of the cavitation cloud is then determined. The authors deal with the issue of the amount of dissolved or undissolved air in the hydraulic oil. Both variants of air influence the formation, development and size of the cavitation area. This cavitation is in this case called air cavitation. In technical practice, the issue of air cavitation is relevant, especially in the pump suction, where vacuum, leaks and hence air intake may occur.

The identification of cavitation is very important in technical practice for operational and especially economic reasons. The article deals with the use of another way to measure noise during cavitation. The current approach of measuring noise with an intensity probe is used in practice for identification, but it does not immediately address the position of the cavitation source for a given frequency range. Measurement by an acoustic camera is not entirely common in practice, but it allows to determine the location of the noise source for a given frequency range. To test the acoustic camera, the authors focused on the cavitating flow in a hydraulic circuit with three previously tested nozzles. Noise was measured for these nozzles using an acoustic intensity probe with two microphones. The results were evaluated by statistical methods and compared with measurements using an acoustic camera. The aim of the article is to point out the advantages of using this approach for accurate area identification of the problem. Research background: The work is focused on the issue of cavitation and its identification in the hydraulic circuit. For cavitation research, a variant of cavitation identification by noise was chosen. However, this measurement brings problems that are only revealed through more sophisticated and accurate measurements. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to point out other possibilities of measuring cavitation noise using modern technologies and subsequently verify the results. Methods: Metody: A common way of measuring noise is to measure it with a suitably located acoustic intensity probe. A more modern approach is area noise measurement. Measurement methodology and benefits are described. Findings & Value added: The commonly used way of measuring noise using an acoustic intensity probe has proved to be insufficient, as it is not possible to distinguish the location of sources in the case of complex measurements. When using an acoustic camera, there are more sources of noise in a given circuit and they are detected according to the required frequencies in different places than expected. The article points out the specific identification of noise sources using the frequency spectrum of noise for selected elements.

The article deals with experimental investigation of water cavitation in the convergent-divergent nozzle of rectangular cross-section. In practice, a quick and simple determination of cavitation is essential, especially if it is basic cavitation or cavitation generated additionally by the air being sucked. Air influences the formation, development and size of the cavity area in hydraulic elements. Removal or reduction of the cavity area is possible by structural changes of the element. In case of the cavitation with the suction air, it is necessary to find the source of the air and seal it. The pressure gradient, the flow, the oxygen content in the tank, and hence the air dissolved in the water, the air flow rate, the noise intensity and the vibration velocity on the nozzle wall were measured on laboratory equipment. From the selected measurements the frequency spectrum of the variation of the water flow of the cavity with cavitation without air saturation and with air saturation was compared and evaluated.

The article deals with the cavitation phenomenon affected by full and partial wetting of the wall. For the numerical computation of flow in the Laval nozzle the Schnerr-Sauer cavitation model was tested and was used for cavitation research of flow within the nozzle considering partial surface wetting. The coefficient of wetting for various materials was determined using experimental, theoretical and numerical methods of fluid flow due to partial surface wetting.

The effective and reliable performance of any pump can be significantly impacted by the piping system design. One of the essential points is the pump suction pipe. Poor design and dimension of the suction piping can lead to cavitation in the pump which affects its head and efficiency. The primary objective is to reduce the hydraulic losses of the suction piping in order to maintain a Net Positive Suction Head required by the pump. Suction piping is recommended to be short and straight, and branch connections, valves and elbows should be avoided, which is not always possible. In addition, cavitation can occur in the actual hydraulic elements installed on the pump suction. This work is focused on the investigation of cavitating hydraulic element in the suction pipe on the pump performance. A converging-diverging nozzle with a circular cross-section was used for this purpose. A straight pipe segment of constant diameter and the same length was used for comparison. Both elements were characterized by the loss coefficient and the cavitation number. Their influence on the pump head and the Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) was investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cavitation is a phenomenon with both positive and negative effects and with dynamic manifestations in hydraulic, food, chemical and other machinery. This article deals with the detection and dynamic behavior of cavitation clouds in water flows through a rectangular cross-section convergent-divergent nozzle. Cavitation was measured by methods applicable in engineering practice. Pressure, flow rate, noise, vibration, and amount of air dissolved in the liquid were measured and cavitation region was recorded with a high-speed camera. Evaluation of acquired images in connection with measured pressure pulsations and mechanical vibrations was performed with the use of the FFT method. In certain cases, dimensionless parameters were used to generalize the measurements. The results will be used to specify multiphase mathematical cavitation model parameters.

The availability of reliable modeling tools and input data required for the prediction of surface removal rate from the lithium fluoride targets irradiated by the intense photon beams is essential for many practical aspects. This study is motivated by the practical implementation of soft X-ray (SXR) or extreme ultraviolet (XUV) lasers for the pulsed ablation and thin film deposition. Specifically, it is focused on quantitative description of XUV laser-induced desorption/ablation from lithium fluoride, which is a reference large band-gap dielectric material with ionic crystalline structure. Computational framework was proposed and employed here for the reconstruction of plume expansion dynamics induced by the irradiation of lithium fluoride targets. The morphology of experimentally observed desorption/ablation craters were reproduced using idealized representation (two-zone approximation) of the laser fluence profile. The calculation of desorption/ablation rate was performed using one-dimensional thermomechanic model (XUV-ABLATOR code) taking into account laser heating and surface evaporation of the lithium fluoride target occurring on a nanosecond timescale. This step was followed by the application of two-dimensional hydrodynamic solver for description of laser-produced plasma plume expansion dynamics. The calculated plume lengths determined by numerical simulations were compared with a simple adiabatic expansion (blast-wave) model.

The research of liquids composed of two (or more) mutually immiscible components is a new emerging area. These liquids represent new materials, which can be utilized as lubricants, liquid seals or as fluid media in biomechanical devices. The investigation of the problem of immiscible liquids started some years ago and soon it was evident that it will have a great application potential. Recently, there has been an effort to use ferromagnetic or magnetorheological fluids in the construction of dumpers or journal bearings. Their advantage is a significant change in dynamic viscosity depending on magnetic induction. In combination with immiscible liquids, qualitatively new liquids can be developed for future technologies. In our case, immiscible fluids increase the dynamic properties of the journal hydrodynamic bearing. The article focuses on the stability of single-phase and subsequently multiphase flow of liquids in the gap between two concentric cylinders, one of which rotates. The aim of the analysis was to study the effect of viscosity and density on the stability/instability of the flow, which is manifested by Taylor vortices. Methods of experimental and mathematical analysis were used for the analysis in order to verify mathematical models of laminar and turbulent flow of immiscible liquids.

When designing pipeline networks, the knowledge of loss coefficient respectively resistance coefficient when flowing through various types of fluids through hydraulic elements, e.g. control valves, which are often used in the engineering and energy industry. Their specification is performed mainly experimentally. However, there are applications where the experimental approach of their determination is unrealistic and then mathematical methods can be considered. The article presents a methodology for determining the static characteristics of the DN25 control valve for different opening. The measurement of the characteristics was performed with an incompressible flowing medium - water and with a compressible flowing medium - air. Subsequently, a comparison of measurement and evaluation of loss and flow coefficients was performed. The measured values will be further used to verify the results of modelling and to precisely define mathematical models, so that the models can be subsequently used at vapour flow, where the experimental method of determination is difficult. Frequent applications are found in the flow of saturated and superheated vapour through control valves.

The hydraulic equipment and elements are designed so that the flow is not significantly affected by the content of gases in the fluid. In the case of cavitation, there is a change in the volumetric amount of gas, which in water is due to the air and water vapour present, and in the case of oils, especially the air content. This phenomenon causes a significant change in the loss coefficient of the element. The problem of cavitation is solved in the literature for water flow, for other hydraulic fluids (e.g. hydraulic oils operated at different temperatures) the problem is still not solved to a sufficient extent. The article deals with the issue of cavitation in systems in which different types of liquids are used. In the introduction, the physical properties of the used liquids are evaluated, because they significantly influence the origin and development of cavitation. Subsequently, an experimental device with a transparent nozzle is described, on which the measurement. The dependence of the loss coefficient and the cavitation number on the Reynolds number is evaluated. Cavitation is evaluated by a high-speed camera, where it is possible to monitor the behaviour of the cavitation cloud.

Fluid flow in hydraulic systems, fittings, and piping causes hydraulic losses due to the change of flow direction and friction in the fluid. The main consequence of the resulting losses is the increase in the overall pressure gradient of the circuit. The paper is focused on the investigation of valve losses and the determination of resistance coefficients, the definition of which depends on the valve type. Methods of determination are of two types, i.e. experimental methods and mathematical methods. In the case of experimental methods, the procedures prescribed by the standards and regulations must be respected. Mathematical methods are related to defining an appropriate mathematical model and numerical approach. Both methods are applied to the ball valve and model verification is performed at the same time. The output of the thesis is the methodology for determination of resistance coefficients of valves with other diameters and other flowing media based on verified mathematical modeling.

The paper describes the experimental measurements concerning the formation of critical concentrations of methane in a closed space. Measurements were carried out in order to monitor the formation, propagation and distribution of methane-air mixture in a confined space. Experimental data are also used for verification of numerical simulations of methane distribution and formation of its local critical concentrations in a closed space. Within experiments, the spaces with low velocities of flow of flammable gas were primarily watching and the measurements provided information about local changes of methane concentration in time. During experiments more points could be monitored at the same time so compact description of flammable gas propagation through given space was obtained. Gained results will be used for choice of suitable mathematical model for numerical simulations.

In engineering applications the noisiness of a component or the whole device is a common problem. Currently, a lot of effort is put to eliminate noise of the already produced devices, to prevent generation of acoustic waves during the design of new components, or to specify the operating problems based on noisiness change. The experimental method and the mathematical modelling method belong to these identification methods. With the power of today’s computers the ability to identify the sources of the noise on the mathematical modelling level is a very appreciated tool for engineers. For example, the noise itself may be generated by the vibration of the solid object, combustion, shock, fluid flow around an object or cavitation at the fluid flow in an object. For the given task generating the noise using fluid flow on the selected geometry and propagation of the acoustic waves and their subsequent identification are solved and evaluated. In this paper the principle of measurement of variables describing the fluid flow field and acoustic field are described. For the solution of fluid flow a mathematical model implemented into the CFD code is used. The mathematical modelling evaluation of the flow field is compared to the experimental data.

The article deals with the determination of flow characteristics and loss coefficients of control valve when the water flows in the interval of operating parameters, including the evaluation of vapour and air cavitation regime. The characteristics of the control valve are measured on the experimental equipment and subsequently loss coefficients are determined. Data from experimental measurements are used for creating of mathematical model with vapour and air cavitation and verification results. This validation will enable the application of methods of numerical modelling for valves of atypical dimensions e.g. for use in nuclear power industry. The correct knowledge of the valve characteristics and fundamental coefficients (e.g. flow coefficient, cavitation coefficient and loss coefficient) is necessarily required primarily for designers of pipe networks.

Very rapid physical and chemical processes during the explosion require both quality and quantity of detection devices. CFD numerical simulations are suitable instruments for more detailed determination of explosion parameters. The paper deals with mathematical modelling of vented explosion and turbulent flame spread with use of ANSYS Fluent software. The paper is focused on verification of preciseness of calculations comparing calculated data with the results obtained in realised experiments in the explosion chamber.

Partially surface wetting has a great influence on friction losses in the fluid flow in both the pipeline system and the complex shape of hydraulic elements. In many hydraulic elements (valves, pump impellers), cavitation is generated, which significantly changes the hydraulic flow parameters, so the last part of the article is devoted to the mathematical solution of this phenomena and evaluates the impact of wall wetting on the size and shape of the cavitation area which appears in the nozzle and in small gaps at special conditions. If the cavitation appears e. g. near the wall of pipes, the blades of turbine or a pump, then it destroys the material surface. On the basis of this physical experiment (nozzle), a two-dimensional (2D) mathematical cavitation model of Schnerr-Sauer was made and calculated shape and size of the cavitation region was compared with the experiment. Later this verified model of cavitation was used for cavitation research flow with partial surface wetting. The pressure drop and the size of the cavitation area as it flows from partially surface wetting theory was tested depending on the adhesion coefficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cavitation is undesirable phenomenon occurring mainly in the flow of water in pumps and turbines, and therefore it is necessary to pay attention to it. The purpose is to explore the possibility of the mathematical modelling of the cavitation using Singhal cavitation model, which solves the multiphase flow of water and vapour. The issue can be solved taking into account the non-condensable gas (air). Singhal cavitation model was selected on the basis of good experience in the modelling of dynamic cavitation changes in the Laval nozzle [2], [10]. This article presents two alternatives. The first variant is testing a mathematical model for flow in a simple geometry of the cone. The second variant resolves the formation of cavitation rope behind vortex generator and the results are compared with experiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, the correct understanding of the issue of oil and water cavitation is important due to the growing demands on working conditions in hydraulic systems (pressure and flow rate). This article deals with the measurement and subsequent mathematical modeling of cavitation in a convergent-divergent nozzle of circular cross-section. Cavitation depends on the physical properties of the flowing medium as a function of temperature. Usually, cavitation in water is defined by a two-phase flow of water and vapor, but the air contained in the water significantly affects cavitation. There is usually no vapor cavitation in the oil. Far more often, cavitation in oil is caused by the air it contains. For comparison, cavitation in water and oil was generated in experiments with an identical nozzle. The measurement was used to define boundary conditions in mathematical models and to verify simulations. The problem of cavitation was solved by three variants of multiphase flow, single-phase flow (water, oil), two-phase flow (water–vapor, oil–air) and three-phase flow (water–vapor–air, oil–vapor–air). A turbulent model with cavitation was used for all variants. The verification of simulations shows that for water cavitation it is necessary to use a three-phase model (water, vapor, air) and for oil cavitation a two-phase model (oil, air) is sufficient. The measurement results confirm the importance of the air phase in modeling cavitation in both water and oil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]