[Other] Pump sump flow pattern

rama261 · April 25, 2013, 07:16

Hi everybody!
I have just joined the Forum. Trying to determine the flow pattern in the forebay and sump including column pipes of several vertical turbine pumps separated from each other by piers. Would be grateful for advice on the best way to generate the mesh. Domain plan and elevation attached.

vatavuk · April 28, 2013, 08:38

Hi Rama,
I think it's possible to generate this mesh in two steps. First you create a mesh inside the forebay using blockMesh, and then you include the pipes and the pier using snappyHexMesh.
Best Regards,
Paulo

rama261 · April 28, 2013, 11:11

Thanks Paulo! I will try it.

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April 28, 2013, 08:38		#2
vatavuk Senior Member Paulo Vatavuk Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Campinas, Brasil Posts: 200 Rep Power: 18	Hi Rama, I think it's possible to generate this mesh in two steps. First you create a mesh inside the forebay using blockMesh, and then you include the pipes and the pier using snappyHexMesh. Best Regards, Paulo

April 28, 2013, 11:11		#3
rama261 New Member Rama Prasad Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 13	Thanks Paulo! I will try it.