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May 25, 2012, 14:47 |
CFD Analysis of 2D Turbulent Pipe Flow
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Mert
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Hi, I'm a beginner level fluent user and i need to make some analysis' for my homework.
Geometry and mesh is done but I have some problems about Fluent. I need to make analysis of a pipe flow between 3000 -10000 Re number, and my fluids will be liquid water and antifreeze. I looked over fluent but can't find any spesific section for entering reynolds number, so i guess i'll have to calculate velocity from reynolds equation and that will be my inlet velocity number, right ? For example, my diameter is 0,2m and for Re=10000 and liquid water and after calculation, velocity is 0,01 m/s. Is this a normal value for a inlet velocity ? Also i think i've arranged my variables correctly in boundary conditions and cell zone conditions, but do you have any tips that i should do in these settings ? Or some parts that i've to be careful ? Also in the velocity inlet section, what should my turbulent intensity value be ? And i couldn't find antifreeze material in fluent material database, did i miss it or do i have to find it on internet and add it myself ? P.S: Sorry about my English, it's not my native language and i may have done some mistakes |
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May 30, 2012, 06:22 |
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Hi Mert,
Yes you will have to calculate the velocity or mass flow rate and use either of those two as yout inlet BC. Turbulent intensity can be between 5-10% for your Re number. Antifreeze might not be there in the database, you might have to input the properties manually. Regards Luke |
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