3D Simulation of Combining Flows in 90° Rectangular Closed Conduits
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 132, Issue 2
Abstract
Combining flows are encountered often in environmental engineering and hydraulic engineering. Experimental data are available to assist the engineers who need the various loss coefficients associated with combining flows in closed conduits. For the combining flows in 90° rectangular conduit junctions, the Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes equations are applied, while using the three-dimensional model. The energy loss coefficients and the mean flow pattern are obtained and validated by experimental data. The numerical modeling is less time-consuming and less expensive to obtain the various flow parameters needed for engineering design.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 132 • Issue 2 • February 2006
Pages: 214 - 218
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Feb 21, 2003
Accepted: Feb 11, 2005
Published online: Feb 1, 2006
Published in print: Feb 2006
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