[Adam S]

Hi,
I´m calculating forward curved centrifugal fans in steady state with SST. Grid is ICEM structured, y+ 2...30.
The throttle curves are in (very) good accordance with experimental data (deviation < 5%). But calculated torque (needed for calculating efficiency) ist ~ 25% to low.

Has someone an idea why? What does the torque function (torque_X@...) exactly do? How ist the mathematical or numerical equation? Is there a "changeable" coefficient??

Greetz
Adam

[ghorrocks]

http://www.cfd-online.com/Wiki/Ansys..._inaccurate.3F

[Adam S]

Thanks, but this isn´t very helpful.

I checked different models, grids...and I´m advanced in CFD.

So:
Measured throttle curves (with a chamber test rig) as well as measured velocity fields (with PIV) are in (very) good accordance with the simulations...BUT NOT the torque?!

Anyone an idea?

[ghorrocks]

I´m advanced in CFD.

Then you would know that unless the basics are covered there is no point proceeding - you made no mention of that in your initial question.

I do not have any answers for you, but this exact question has been asked a few times. Makes me suspicious that there is something wrong in the software in evaluating torques. But I have no idea what.