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Research on transitional flow characteristics of labyrinthchannel emitter

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

A physical model for flow characteristics analysis of labyrinth-channel emitter is reconstructed by Reverse Engineering from an injection molded part, and both laminar flow and turbulence models are adopted to simulate the flow state under the condition of low Reynolds numbers. According to the distribution of separation and reattachment points, the onset of transition from laminar to turbulent flow in labyrinth channels occurs at a range of Re=250-300. Furthermore, a visualization system of the flow field inside the labyrinth channels is also established and two kinds of tracers are used in the experiments. The experiment of tracing particles verifies the calculated flow field distribution, and another experiment using dyeing liquor showed the critical Reynolds number characterizing the transition, which is reasonably consistent with numerical simulation results. The critical Reynolds number obtained shows the fact that the flow inside this emitter is turbulent under the pressures of 40~150 kPa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture II - The 2nd IFIP International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture, CCTA2008
EditorsChunjiang Zhao, Daoliang Li
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages881-890
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781441902108
StatePublished - 2009
Event2nd IFIP International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture, CCTA2008 - Beijing, China
Duration: 18 Oct 200820 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume294
ISSN (Print)1868-4238

Conference

Conference2nd IFIP International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture, CCTA2008
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period18/10/0820/10/08

Keywords

  • Emitter
  • Labyrinth channel
  • Transitional flow
  • Visualization

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