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Numerical Simulation about Reconstruction of the Boundary Layer

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  • Yan Li

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

  • Chuan Li

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

  • Yajie Wu

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

  • Cong Liu

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

  • Han Yuan

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

  • Ning Mei

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, China)

Abstract

In this paper, the reconstruction mechanism of the boundary layer in the channel is studied using the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM). By comparing the distribution of velocity in the channel, the conclusion that LBM has feasibility and superiority is obtained. Based on this, a physical model of square cylinders is set up to simulate the velocity distribution and the effect on the thickness of boundary layer. When the square cylinder moves at a certain speed, the velocity distribution in the flow field changes drastically. As well, it is found that the thickness of the boundary layer decreases with the cylinders’ height increasing in the given range. Furthermore, double cylinders model is also set up, and the results show that the optimal interval distance of the cylinders is between 90 and 140 lattice units. It is found that the moving cylinders have a significant effect on the thickness of the boundary layer, which will change the fluid flow and enhance the heat transfer.

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  • Yan Li & Chuan Li & Yajie Wu & Cong Liu & Han Yuan & Ning Mei, 2017. "Numerical Simulation about Reconstruction of the Boundary Layer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:10:y:2017:i:12:p:2074-:d:121942
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