Max.allowable flow rate in a packed bed

June 12, 2005, 06:48

Hi all,

I am trying to simulate flow of water through a packed bed (say porous media).I give certain flow rate to the solver.I want to know,if its possible by Fluent to determine the max permissible flow rate through the packed bed so that the packing in the bed does not dislocate/dislodge or gets carried away by the flow.

In reality,you cannot exceed certain flow-rates.I want to know if Fluent can tell you that.In my model,even if I give practically not possible flow rates,it shows me the contours,which in reality may not happen.

Any solutions???

Mamata.

mkailas · May 28, 2017, 09:21

Hello frnd, Same question. Have u got any answer for this??

KaLium · May 29, 2017, 03:55

Most likely Fluent doesn't have easy option for this, but it might be possible with UDF. At least you can define the viscous and inertial resistance coefficients with UDF.

mkailas · May 29, 2017, 13:33

Thanks KaLium, i ll try this option.

June 12, 2005, 06:48	Max.allowable flow rate in a packed bed	#1
Mamata Guest Posts: n/a	Hi all, I am trying to simulate flow of water through a packed bed (say porous media).I give certain flow rate to the solver.I want to know,if its possible by Fluent to determine the max permissible flow rate through the packed bed so that the packing in the bed does not dislocate/dislodge or gets carried away by the flow. In reality,you cannot exceed certain flow-rates.I want to know if Fluent can tell you that.In my model,even if I give practically not possible flow rates,it shows me the contours,which in reality may not happen. Any solutions??? Mamata.

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mkailas New Member Kailas Muke Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 9	Hello frnd, Same question. Have u got any answer for this??

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KaLium Senior Member Kal-El Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Finland Posts: 150 Rep Power: 9	Most likely Fluent doesn't have easy option for this, but it might be possible with UDF. At least you can define the viscous and inertial resistance coefficients with UDF.

May 29, 2017, 13:33		#4
mkailas New Member Kailas Muke Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 9	Thanks KaLium, i ll try this option.