Behaviour of Energetic Coherent Structures in Turbulent Pipe Flow at High Reynolds Numbers

Behaviour of Energetic Coherent Structures in Turbulent Pipe Flow at High Reynolds Numbers
Author: Zeinab Hallol
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 373696501X

In this thesis, coherent turbulent structures in turbulent pipe flow are investigated at relatively high Reynolds numbers and study their association in both total kinetic energy and Reynolds shear stress. Experimental investigations have been performed in Cottbus Large Pipe test facility (CoLaPipe) for pipe flow over a wide range of Reynolds number 8 × 104 ≤ ReD ≤ 1 × 106, located at the Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Department, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus- Senftenberg (BTU). The first part of the thesis focuses on determining the contribution of the coherent structures using one-dimensional spectral analysis and assessing the structures behaviour in the outer region of pipe flow using high spatial resolution Hot-wire measurement up to 30kHz. The results of the power and pre-multiplied spectrum of stream-wise velocity indicate that the wavelength value of very large scale motions (VLSMs) acquires 19R at a maximum Reynolds number range ReD=1 × 106 (Reτ =19000). On the other hand, large-scale motions have a wavelength value of 3R over different Reynolds number range. Regarding the identified wavelength values, it is observed that contribution to energy for structures greater than 3R carries 55% of total kinetic energy. In addition, temporal-spatial resolution using the High-speed PIV measurements has been performed in CoLaPipe to estimate the contribution magnitude of stream-wise/wall-normal velocity fluctuations to total kinetic energy and Reynolds shear stress in the logarithmic and outer layer.

Experiments in Pipe Flows at Transitional and Very High Reynolds Numbers

Experiments in Pipe Flows at Transitional and Very High Reynolds Numbers
Author: Emir Öngüner
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-05-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3736987838

The present work aims at investigating the turbulence in pipe flow. Experiments have been performed in two unique pipe facilities: CoLaPipe (CottbusLarge-Pipe) and CICLoPE (Center for International Cooperation in Long Pipe Experiments). The first part of the thesis is focusing on the development of flow considering pressure fluctuations measured along the axial direction to find the location where the flow becomes fully developed turbulent. Results show that application of ring disturbance to the incoming flow initiates turbulence much earlier upstream. The second aim of the thesis is determining the streamwise lengths of large-scale structures in fully developed turbulent state with respect to their wavenumber dependency and spatial correlation using hot-wire anemometry and Particle Image Velocimetry. Meandering structures usually referred as VLSM (very large-scale motions), have been identified with claimed extension up to 20R, where R is the pipe radius. The location of the outer spectral peaks (OSP) which represent the largest energy content per wavenumber outside the viscous wall region is moving towards to the wall as the Reynolds number increases.

The Structure of Turbulent Shear Flow

The Structure of Turbulent Shear Flow
Author: A. A. R. Townsend
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 450
Release: 1976
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521298193

Develops a physical theory from the mass of experimental results, with revisions to reflect advances of recent years.

Turbulent Flows

Turbulent Flows
Author: Stephen B. Pope
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 810
Release: 2000-08-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521598866

This is a graduate text on turbulent flows, an important topic in fluid dynamics. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, designed for teaching, and is based on a course taught by the author at Cornell University for a number of years. The book consists of two parts followed by a number of appendices. Part I provides a general introduction to turbulent flows, how they behave, how they can be described quantitatively, and the fundamental physical processes involved. Part II is concerned with different approaches for modelling or simulating turbulent flows. The necessary mathematical techniques are presented in the appendices. This book is primarily intended as a graduate level text in turbulent flows for engineering students, but it may also be valuable to students in applied mathematics, physics, oceanography and atmospheric sciences, as well as researchers and practising engineers.

Investigation of High Reynolds Number Pipe Flow

Investigation of High Reynolds Number Pipe Flow
Author: Franziska König
Publisher: Cuvillier Verlag
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3736980493

Untersuchungen an Rohrströmungen bei hohen Reynoldszahlen sind bis heute eine große Herausforderung aufgrund der komplexen Mechanismen, die innerhalb turbulenter Rohrströmung auftreten. Daher ist es notwendig geeignete Experimente zu etablieren, um turbulente dynamische Prozesse aufzulösen und somit das Wissen zur Verfügung zu stellen, diese vollständig zu verstehen. Aufgrund dessen beschäftigt sich die vorliegende Dissertation mit der Konzeptionierung und dem Aufbau eines neuen Rohrwindkanals mit dem Fokus auf hohen Reynoldszahlen. Außerdem umfasst diese Arbeit erste experimentelle Untersuchungen und Ergebnisse. Diese zeigen, dass die neu konzipierte und aufgebaute Anlage geeignet ist, um eben diese Untersuchungen zur Turbulenz durchzuführen. Diese Aussage kann anhand intensiver Studien zum Verhalten der Einlauflange in Rohrströmungen bei verschiedenen Randbedingungen bestätigt werden. Weiterführende Experimente zur Bestimmung der Wandschubspannung unter Einbeziehung verschiedener Methoden haben gezeigt, dass an dieser Stelle große Schwierigkeiten und damit Abweichungen der Ergebnisse auftreten. Das wiederum spiegelt sich direkt im Skalierungsverhalten der Hauptströmungs- und Schwankungsgeschwindigkeit wieder. Neben der Einführung der neuen CoLaPipe und der Diskussion der ersten Ergebnisse beinhaltet diese Dissertation eine umfassende Literaturrecherche.

Laminar to turbulent transition in pipe flow through puffs and slugs

Laminar to turbulent transition in pipe flow through puffs and slugs
Author: Mina Nishi
Publisher: Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschriften AG
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9783838103181

A classical problem in fluid mechanics, laminar to turbulent transition in pipe flow, was investigated. Transition in pipe flow was first studied in detail by Reynolds (1883) and continued subsequently by numerous researchers. Nevertheless, there are still number of unknown issues that need clarification. As is well known, two distinct types of flow structure exist during a laminar to turbulent transition in pipes, namely puffs and slugs, termed by Wygnanski (1973). Investigations described in this dissertation were concentrated in the development of puffs and slugs in a pipe at different Reynolds numbers, following some preliminary research works. Also considered is a transformation from puffs to slugs through puff splittings, occurring while they propagate in a pipe or by an increase in Reynolds number. In low Reynolds number pipe flows, a dissipation of puffs was observed and then investigated. The time between when puffs were created and dissipated was termed `full- lifetime' and measured directly by a pressure transient. According to the investigations, possible evolutions of puffs were found and discussed.

Flow at Ultra-High Reynolds and Rayleigh Numbers

Flow at Ultra-High Reynolds and Rayleigh Numbers
Author: Russell J. Donnelly
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461222303

Scientists have learned to use liquid and gaseous helium to overcome the limitations imposed by the usual wind and water tunnels for testing the performance of aircraft or the behavior of the atmosphere. This book covers fundamental studies of the turbulence problem, practical applications of turbulence, superfluid turbulence, cryogenic turbulence research, and new types of miniature flow instrumentation, all which are crucial for high Reynolds number research. This state-of-the-art presentation will interest physicists in fluid dynamics, engineers working with turbulent flows, and naval and aerospace engineers testing realistic parameter ranges.

A Study of Turbulent Flow in Rough Pipes

A Study of Turbulent Flow in Rough Pipes
Author: James Mueller Robertson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1965
Genre: Fluid dynamics
ISBN:

The considerable literature on turbulent flow past rough surfaces is correlated in terms of modes of presenting the smooth-to-rough transition and the influences of roughness density and shape. Flow measurements in a 3 in. smooth and sand roughened pipe and in an 8 in. steel pipe with 'natural' roughness are reported. The temporal-mean velocity and friction measurements show transitional (between smooth and fully rough behavior) variations. The pipe factor variation is also elucidated; the sand-roughened pipe studies indicate a shift in Nikuradse's presentation. The turbulence - as intensity divided by shear velocity and macroscale in ratio to pipe radius - in rough pipe flow appears the same in rough as in smooth pipe flow. The relative turbulence intensity is constant, or at most decreases slowly with increase in flow Reynolds number. (Author).