2D Numerical Simulation of a Micro Scale Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube

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1 Islamic Azad University, Semnan Branch

2 Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University

3 Semnan University

Abstract

In this study, fluid flow and energy separation in a micro-scale Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube are numerically investigated. The flow is assumed as 2D, steady, compressible ideal gas, and shear-stress-transport  is found to be a best choice for modeling of turbulence phenomena.  The results are in a good agreement with the experimental results reported in the literature. The results show that fluid flow and energy separation inside the micro-scale vortex tube is quite similar to those of traditional ones. Moreover, it is found that non-dimensional forms of cold-temperature difference and refrigerating capacity are only dependent on cold mass fraction. In addition, two correlations have been proposed to estimate non-dimensional forms of cold temperature difference and refrigeration capacity in the micro-scale vortex tube.

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  • Receive Date: 31 May 2014
  • Revise Date: 27 July 2014
  • Accept Date: 08 September 2014

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