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Flow visualization around a non-circular tube
Nouri Borujerdi, A ; Sharif University of Technology | 2006
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- Type of Document: Article
- Publisher: Materials and Energy Research Center , 2006
- Abstract:
- The flow behavior around a cam shaped tube in a cross flow has been investigated experimentally using flow visualization and pressure distribution measurements. The range of attack angle and Reynolds number based on an equivalent circular diameter are within 0 < α < 360° and 2×104Reeq <3.4×104, respectively. The pressure drag features are clarified in relation to the flow behavior around the tube. It is found that the highest pressure drag coefficient occurs at α = 90° and 270° over the whole range of Reynolds number. Results show that the pressure drag coefficient of the cam - shaped tube is lower than that of a circular tube with the same surface area for more of the attack angles
- Keywords:
- Cams ; Drag ; Drag coefficient ; Flow visualization ; Fluid dynamics ; Reynolds number ; Attack angle ; Circular tubes ; Cross flow ; Cross flows ; Distribution measurement ; Flow behaviors ; Non-circular ; Non-circular tube ; Pressure drag ; Pressure drag coefficients ; Surface area ; Tubes (components)
- Source: International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications ; Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2006 , Pages 73-82 ; 1728-144X (ISSN)
- URL: https://www.ije.ir/article_71619.html