Turbulent fluid and particle interaction in the boundary layer for cross flow over a tube

J. R. Fan, X. Y. Zhang, J. Jin, Y. Q. Zheng, K. F. Cen

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Abstract

The influence of solid particles on the flow characteristics of the boundary layer for cross flow over a tube has been experimentally studied. A phase-Doppler anemometer was used to measure the mean and fluctuation velocities of both phases. Two separate tests were conducted with two particle size ranges (30-60 μm and 80-150 μm) and the freestream velocity and solid mass loading ratio were fixed, allowing the effects of particle sizes on the shape of the mean velocity profile and on the turbulent intensity levels. The measurements clearly demonstrated that the larger particles damped fluid turbulence. For the smaller particles, this damping effect was less noticeable. The measurements further showed a delay in the separation point for two phase turbulent cross flow over a tube.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)213-223
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Multiphase Flow
Volume24
Issue number2-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Boundary layer
  • PDA measurement
  • Particle and fluid turbulence interaction
  • Two-phase cross flow over a tube

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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