The effect of Reynolds number on junction flow dynamics

N. Apsilidis, P. Diplas, C. L. Dancey, F. Sotiropoulos

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Abstract

The characteristics of the turbulent horseshoe vortex wrapping around a wallmounted bodywere investigated experimentally by application of the high resolution Digital Particle ImageVelocimetry technique. Three levels of Reynolds numbers based on the bulk approach velocity and the obstacle diameter were studied: 26,000, 48,000 and 117,500. Through a comparative evaluation of time-averaged flowparameters, we elucidated the dominant features of junction flows. Moreover, we performed basic statistical analysis for the values of fluctuating velocity components. Our results show that the flow is exhibiting Reynolds-number dependency and they provide a new basis for evaluating findings from previous studies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEnvironmental Hydraulics - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages827-832
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780415595469
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics - Athens, Greece
Duration: Jun 23 2010Jun 25 2010

Publication series

NameEnvironmental Hydraulics - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics
Volume2

Other

Other6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period6/23/106/25/10

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