Turbulence intensity evaluation in a radial-tangential plane within a cyclone separator using PIV

C. Del C Gutiérrez-Torres, J. A. Jimenez-Bernal, J. A. Garcia-Sanchez, H. Aguilar Morales

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Abstract

Experimental results for turbulence intensity measurements within a cyclone separator are presented in this work. Experimental data was obtained in a tangential-radial plane located 5 mm from the top wall of the cyclone separator. PIV technique was used v.o obtain experimental data at three different flow conditions (Re = 3.66×104, Re = 9.15×l04 and Re = 1.46×105). Reynolds number calculations was carried out using flow inlet velocity and cyclone diameter as characteristic length. Although the flow inside a cyclone separator is a swirling flow, velocity fields obtained using the PIV technique are reported in an orthogonal coordinate system. Therefore, turbulence intensity measurements presented are for u and v velocity components, Maximum values for turbulence intensities increase as Reynolds number increases; however, this increase is not a proportional one.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2009, IMECE 2009
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages909-913
Number of pages5
EditionPART B
ISBN (Print)9780791843826
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009 - Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
Duration: 13 Nov 200919 Nov 2009

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
NumberPART B
Volume9

Conference

ConferenceASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLake Buena Vista, FL
Period13/11/0919/11/09

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