Numerical investigation of effect of a centrifugal boost impeller on suction performance of an aircraft hydraulic pump

An integrated boost impeller can effectively improve the suction performance of an aircraft hydraulic pump (AHP). It must be designed very carefully; however, few studies thus far have investigated boost impellers. To explore the effect of the boost impeller, this study developed a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model for an AHP based on the k-ε turbulence model and full cavitation model. The results of verification tests demonstrated that the model is reliable for simulating the delivery characteristics of piston pumps and the boost capacity of the inlet impeller. Steady-state simulations reveal that the boost impeller can remarkably improve the suction performance and mitigate the cavitation damage due to insufficient fluid filling while only consuming a small proportion of the total input power. Transient-state simulations show that the pump with an impeller is more capable of catching up with a sudden increase in flow demand, and it has a lower suction flow ripple and impact. However, such a boost impeller also has some limitations such as magnifying the suction pressure fluctuation and having little effect on mitigating the cavitation caused by the back-flow jet.     

单气泡上浮运动的层析PIV实验研究

为了揭示上浮过程中的尾流涡结构及其与气泡之间的相互作用，分别采用阴影图像法和层析PIV技术，对单个气泡在静止水中自由Z字型上浮的过程进行了实验研究，得到气泡的形状、运动和三维的尾流速度场。采用"λ" _"ci" 涡判据和有限时间李雅普诺夫指数（Finite-Time Lyapunov Exponent，FTLE），从速度场识别出三维的尾流涡结构和二维的拉格朗日拟序结构。结果表明，Z字型上浮过程中，气泡周围环绕有涡环，涡环会沿运动路径脱落交替的、方向相反的发卡涡；单个发卡涡脱落过程中，涡环一侧的FTLE脊线会闭合形成拉格朗日涡。由此可得到结论，发卡涡的周期性脱落，使涡环相对于气泡的对称性被周期性交替破坏，导致气泡形成Z字型周期运动；单个发卡涡脱落过程中，涡环两侧各自对发卡涡的流体输运存在显著差异。     

Numerical investigation on leakage and rotordynamic performance of the honeycomb seal with swirl-reverse rings

Honeycomb seals are a crucial component to restrict the leakage flow and improve system stability for the turbomachines and aero-engines. In this work, the leakage and rotordynamic performance of honeycomb seals with the Swirl-Reverse Ring(SRR) is predicted by employing the approach of Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) and the multifrequency whirling model theory.Numerical results show that the positive preswirl flow and circumferential velocity can be effectively weakened for the honeycomb seal...     

气液比对气液同轴离心式喷嘴缩进室内流动过程的影响

为了研究气液同轴离心式喷嘴缩进室内部非定常流动过程,采用Level Set和VOF相耦合的方法结合网格自适应技术对缩进长度为8 mm的液体中心式气液同轴离心式喷嘴流动过程进行了数值仿真研究,计算得到了较为精细的液膜一次破碎过程、流场结构和压力振荡特性。结果表明：液膜的破碎模式受气液比的影响较大,随气液比的增加,液膜破碎模式由曲张表面波主导的破碎变为穿孔破碎。此外,清晰获得了自激振荡过程,分析了缩进室内部压力场及速度场分布特征,研究发现随着气体压降增加,气体环缝出口会出现膨胀波和激波,形成一个“扇环形”的超声速流场区域；激波后气流分离,出现旋涡,形成局部高压区,旋涡中心随激波面周期性地上下移动,致使局部压力出现周期性振荡。     

Optimization for aerodynamic performance of double serpentine nozzles with spanwise offsets using Taguchi-based CFD analysis

Serpentine nozzles are widely used in combat aircraft to realize strong stealth characteristics. Based on the layout characteristics within a confined space, a series of double serpentine nozzles with spanwise offsets are established. Using computational fluid dynamics and Taguchi method, the influence mechanisms of the Distribution of Area (DA), Distributions of Centerline for the first and second ‘S’ sections in the Vertical direction (DCV1 and DCV2), and Distribution of Centerline in the Spanwise direction (DCS) are analyzed. The impact of these factors on the total pressure recovery coefficient can be ranked as DA > DCV2 > DCS > DCV1, whereas their impacts on the discharge coefficient and axial thrust coefficient can be ranked as DCV2 > DCS > DA > DCV1. Considering the statistical significance of these factors, a nozzle in which DA changes rapidly at the exit and DCV1, DCV2, and DCS change rapidly at the entrance gives the best aerodynamic performance. Compared to the worst configuration, the total pressure recovery coefficient, discharge coefficient, and axial thrust coefficient are improved by 1.6%,3.5% and 3.6%, respectively. DA influences the gas flow acceleration in the entire serpentine channel, resulting in different wall shear stress and friction losses. The various centerline distributions influence the gas flow acceleration effects and form complex wave structures in the constant-area extension section, resulting in different local and friction losses.