Mathematical Modeling of the Transport of H2O–CH4 Steam–Gas Mixtures in Hydrodynamic Devices: The Role of Helical Screws
Mamytbekov G. Shayakhmetov N. Aizhulov D. Kurmanseiit M. Tungatarova M. Zhakanbayev Y. Danko I. Rakhimbayev A.
November 2024Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Processes
2024#12Issue 11
The pressing issue of global warming, coupled with the increasing depletion of fossil fuels, highlights the necessity for sustainable energy solutions. In this context, hydrogen stands out as a viable option, possessing the capacity to revolutionize critical industries, including fuel cells, internal combustion engines, and gas turbines. An effective approach to enhancing numerous chemical and technological processes in liquid and steam–gas mixtures is the establishment of cavitation mixing zones for the reacting components. These zones are produced in specialized reactors that operate on the principles of hydrodynamic effects applied to the reaction medium. The study focused on the design of the cavitation-jet chamber utilizing the k– (Formula presented.) Turbulence Model and Particle Tracing Model. As a result, the influence of the inlet velocity on cavitation formation and the uniformity of mixing was investigated. Ripley’s K-function was used to analyze the results of particle distribution. The influence of the screw on flow turbulence and the uniformity of particles was evaluated. Analysis through the K-function indicated a decrease in uniformity at lower velocities, with noticeable turbulization of the flow occurring at high velocities, which facilitated better mixing. In contrast, without the screw, the flow exhibited a high longitudinal velocity and minimal transverse velocity, limiting particle dispersion to the radius of the nozzle and resulting in inefficient mixing. It was found that the inclusion of the screw not only enhanced particle distribution but also maintained the size of the cavitation zones, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the design.
aerosol particles , cavitation , hydrogen production , k–ω turbulence model , particle tracing method , Ripley’s K-function , steam reforming of methane
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Institute of Nuclear Physics, Almaty, 050032, Kazakhstan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Satbayev University, Almaty, 050013, Kazakhstan
Department of Software Engineering, Satbayev University, Almaty, 050013, Kazakhstan
Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Astana, Astana, 050013, Kazakhstan
Institute of Nuclear Physics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Software Engineering
Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Astana
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