Analysis of plug zones in steady flow in undulating channels

Mario F. Letelier, Pierre Svensson, Dennis A. Siginer, Juan S. Stockle

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Abstract

Undulating channels are important in several industrial applications related to heat transfer and also as a modeling resource for complex flow through pores or fibers. In this paper, flow of a Bingham plastic in an undulating channel is studied. An analytical model is developed which allows to determine the regions in the flow where solid (plug) or quasisolid behavior appears. The parameters considered are the dimensionless yield stress, the channel amplitude and the Reynolds number. A variety of cases are presented, in which the characteristics of the flows are described. The main results are presented by means of the streamlines, isobars, constant shear stress lines, isovelocities, and velocity profiles. Good consistency if found among all variables analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFluids and Thermal Systems; Advances for Process Industries
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages217-222
Number of pages6
EditionPARTS A AND B
ISBN (Print)9780791854921
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2011 - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: Nov 11 2011Nov 17 2011

Publication series

NameASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2011
NumberPARTS A AND B
Volume6

Other

OtherASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period11/11/1111/17/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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