Lattice boltzmann method simulation on flow patterns of natural convection in horizontal cylindrical annulus

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Abstract

The Lattice Boltzmann method is used to simulate the flow patterns of natural convection in horizontal cylindrical annulus for aspect ratios in the range of 0.4≤A≤10 and for Prandtl numbers varying from 0.1 to 0.7. At Pr=0.3 and A=2, flow patterns on the whole range of Rayleigh number are mapped indicating the lower and upper critical values for transitions. At Pr=0.7, the influence of aspect ratio on flow pattern is analyzed acquiring the result that the oscillation flow never happens at A≤3. At A=2, several Prandtl numbers are calculated at certain Rayleigh number and the conclusion is that the steady upward flow keeps when 0.5≤Pr. The results are found in good agreement with existed studies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer and Thermal Engineering
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)9780791856345
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 15 Nov 201321 Nov 2013

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume8 A

Conference

ConferenceASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period15/11/1321/11/13

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