Flow simulation with SolidWorks
Jonuskaite, Akvile (2017)
Jonuskaite, Akvile
Yrkeshögskolan Arcada
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017091014953
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017091014953
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Abstract:
The idea of this thesis is to design a pipe system and run a flow simulation for the observation of the flow of fluids in pipes and compare it with the results obtained in the laboratory.
First, a pipe system was modelled in SolidWorks software. Separate parts were designed, and then brought together into the final assembly.
Secondly, an experimental analysis was performed in Heat Transfer laboratory. Volumetric flow rate was obtained using flow meter. This value was used in a velocity calculation.
Finally, fluid flow simulations were performed using FloXpress and Flow Simulation add-ins. Different velocity and pressure magnitudes were observed along the pipeline.
The average velocity in experimental analysis was found to be 0.531 m/s while the average velocity from Flow Simulation depending on the boundary conditions were 0.532 m/s and 1.375 m/s respectively. Head loss was also calculated for experimental and Flow Simulation values. Head loss from laboratory experiment was calculated to be 2.446 m. Head loss calculated from Flow Simulation values depending on boundary conditions were 0.409 m and 2.428 m respectively.
The idea of this thesis is to design a pipe system and run a flow simulation for the observation of the flow of fluids in pipes and compare it with the results obtained in the laboratory.
First, a pipe system was modelled in SolidWorks software. Separate parts were designed, and then brought together into the final assembly.
Secondly, an experimental analysis was performed in Heat Transfer laboratory. Volumetric flow rate was obtained using flow meter. This value was used in a velocity calculation.
Finally, fluid flow simulations were performed using FloXpress and Flow Simulation add-ins. Different velocity and pressure magnitudes were observed along the pipeline.
The average velocity in experimental analysis was found to be 0.531 m/s while the average velocity from Flow Simulation depending on the boundary conditions were 0.532 m/s and 1.375 m/s respectively. Head loss was also calculated for experimental and Flow Simulation values. Head loss from laboratory experiment was calculated to be 2.446 m. Head loss calculated from Flow Simulation values depending on boundary conditions were 0.409 m and 2.428 m respectively.