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    This document summarizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of cylindrical and Stairmand cyclonic separators performed using the software programs Fluent and XFLOW. For both separator geometries, XFLOW simulations using large eddy simulation (LES) and warped mesh LES (WMLES) models best matched experimental velocity profile data, capturing the unsteady swirling flow. Steady RANS models in Fluent could not replicate vortex core structures observed experimentally. While XFLOW LES agreed qualitatively with experiments, some quantitative differences remained due to boundary conditions and grid resolution. XFLOW simulations required less computational resources than equivalent Fluent simulations.

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    This document summarizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of cylindrical and Stairmand cyclonic separators performed using the software programs Fluent and XFLOW. For both separator geometries, XFLOW simulations using large eddy simulation (LES) and warped mesh LES (WMLES) models best matched experimental velocity profile data, capturing the unsteady swirling flow. Steady RANS models in Fluent could not replicate vortex core structures observed experimentally. While XFLOW LES agreed qualitatively with experiments, some quantitative differences remained due to boundary conditions and grid resolution. XFLOW simulations required less computational resources than equivalent Fluent simulations.

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    This document summarizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of cylindrical and Stairmand cyclonic separators performed using the software programs Fluent and XFLOW. For both separator geometries, XFLOW simulations using large eddy simulation (LES) and warped mesh LES (WMLES) models best matched experimental velocity profile data, capturing the unsteady swirling flow. Steady RANS models in Fluent could not replicate vortex core structures observed experimentally. While XFLOW LES agreed qualitatively with experiments, some quantitative differences remained due to boundary conditions and grid resolution. XFLOW simulations required less computational resources than equivalent Fluent simulations.

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    Cylindrical Cyclone Separator

    Tanaka Lab.

    Analysis Condition
    Cf.article
    (Akiyama)

    Z=0

    Analysis Condition

    Analysis
    Program

    FrontFlow/blue

    Fluent 15.0

    Xflow2014

    Time

    Unsteady

    Steady/
    Unsteady

    Unsteady

    Analysis
    Model

    LES

    SST k-, LES


    Standard k-
    Standard k-

    WMLES

    Element
    Number

    17,000,000

    820,000/
    7,900,000

    4,000,000

    Element
    Structure

    Hexa

    Tetra,
    Hexa

    Octant tree

    Inlet

    9.47 [m/s] Re = 4.38104

    Outlet

    0 [Pa]
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    Tangential Velocity
    Comparisons of computed and measured tangential velocity in Z/D=-2.43, -3.57
    z/D=-3.57

    z/D=-2.43
    2.0

    2.0

    u/ UIN

    u/ UIN

    Exp
    LES Akiyama
    SST k-
    k-
    k-
    XFLOW
    LES(FLUENT)
    1.0

    1.0

    0.0

    0.0
    -0.5

    0.0

    0.5

    -0.5

    x/D

    0.0

    0.5

    x/D

    An analysis result of XFLOW is the closest to experimental value in each model.


    LES (FLUENT) approximately 50% are overestimated in comparison
    with experimental value.
    SST k-, k-, k- model computed steady-state analysis.
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    Axial Velocity
    Comparisons of computed and measured axial velocity in Z/D=-2.43, -3.57
    z/D=-2.43

    z/D=-3.57
    1.0

    1.0

    Exp
    LES Akiyama
    SST k-
    k-
    k-
    XFLOW
    LES(FLUENT)

    0.5

    w / UIN

    w / UIN

    0.5

    0.0

    0.0

    -0.5

    -0.5
    -0.5

    0.0

    0.5

    -0.5

    x/D

    0.0

    0.5

    x/D

    In five models, a tendency of XFLOW make advances in comparison with an experimental data in
    z/d=-2.43 , z/d=-3.57.

    Tanaka Kazuhiro Lab

    Comparison of Tangential Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    2.5

    u /UIN

    LES(FLUENT)

    u /UIN

    2.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Computed
    x

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    A tendency seems similar and can catch a whirlpool core clearly qualitatively.
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    Comparison of Axial Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    1.5

    -0.5

    w/UIN
    x

    w/UIN
    x
    -0.5

    z/D = -0.335

    LES(FLUENT)

    1.5

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    A tendency comes closer qualitatively.


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    Comparison of Tangential Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    2.5

    u /UIN
    x

    SST k-
    z

    u /UIN

    2.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Computed
    x

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The circumferential high-speed flow around the central axis of the spiral whirl core could not be confirmed.
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    Comparison of Axial Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    1.5

    -0.5

    w/UIN
    x

    SST k-
    z

    w/UIN

    x
    -0.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Computed
    1.5

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The flow suddenly damps below at z/D=-2.43, and the high-speed upswing around the central axis could not be confirmed.
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    Comparison of Tangential Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    2.5

    u /UIN
    x

    Standard k-
    z

    u /UIN

    2.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The high-speed circumferential flow around the central axis of the spiral whirlpool could not be confirmed.
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    Comparison of Axial Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    1.5

    -0.5

    w/UIN
    x

    w/UIN

    x
    -0.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Standard k-

    1.5

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The flow suddenly damps below at z/D=-2.43, and the high-speed upswing around the central axis could not be confirmed.
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    Comparison of Tangential Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    2.5

    u /UIN
    x

    u /UIN

    2.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Standard k-

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    I cannot confirm the high-speed turning speed of the central axis circumference of the spiral whirlpool.
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    Comparison of Axial Velocity (Steady)


    y

    Cf.article
    1.5

    -0.5

    w/UIN
    x

    w/UIN
    x
    -0.5

    z/D = -0.335

    Standard k-

    1.5

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The flow suddenly damps below at z/D=-2.43, and the high-speed upswing around the central axis could not be confirmed.
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    Comparison of Tangential Velocity at t=3.0[s]


    y

    Cf.article
    2.5

    u /UIN
    x

    u/UIN

    z/D = -0.335

    LES(XFLOW)

    2.5

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The influence through difference of the calculation lattice can be seen, but the circumferential velocity distributions
    comes closer qualitatively.
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    Comparison of Axial Velocity at t=3.0[s]


    y

    Cf.article
    1.5

    -0.5

    w/UIN
    x

    w/UIN

    -0.5

    z/D = -0.335

    LES(XFLOW)

    1.5

    Computed

    z/D = -0.335
    Flow

    z/D = -2.43

    z/D = -2.43

    Vortex
    Table

    z
    y

    z/D = -3.57

    z/D = -3.57

    The flow comes closer qualitatively. Because the width of contour cannot be controlled, the comparison is difficult.
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    Comparison between XFLOW and FLUENT


    FLUENT 7,900,000element

    XFLOW 3,900,000 element

    z
    y
    x
    x

    z/D = -0.335

    z/D = -2.43

    u /UIN

    u/UIN
    z/D = -3.57

    2.5

    Because line-formed distributions are seen in XFLOW, so XFLOW realizes higher precision than FLUENT.
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    2.5

    Conclusion
    conclusions

    Using each model of the numerical analysis, the comparison between


    the experimental values, used for the article of Akiyama and the calculated values
    through XFLOW and FLUENT.
    The vortex core of the spiral whirlpool could not arrive at to a vortex table
    in SST k-, Standard k-, Standard k- model, even the phenomena could be
    seen in the experiment of Akiyama.
    In all calculation models, XFLOW gives the closest results with the
    experimental value quantitatively.

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    Stairmand Cyclone Separator


    Tanaka Lab.

    Cf. Article
    Derksen, J.J., Separation Performance Predictions of a Stairmand High-Efficiency Cyclone,
    AIChE Journal, Vol. 49, No. 6 (2003), pp. 1359-1371.
    2D

    4D

    1.5D
    1.5D

    2.5D
    D

    0.14D
    0.5D

    0.84D

    0.52D

    y
    D

    0.37D

    0.5D

    Dust Collection Box

    Vortex Finder

    Feed Chamber

    0.62D

    Inlet

    Outlet

    0.2D

    Swirl Stop
    z

    0.36D

    0.51D

    D = 0.29 [m]

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    Analysis Condition
    Cf. article
    (Derksen)
    Measurement
    Location

    Analysis Condition

    Analysis
    Program

    Fluent 15.0

    Xflow2014

    Time

    Unsteady

    Steady/
    Unsteady

    Unsteady

    Analysis
    Model

    LES

    SST k-, LES


    Standard k-
    Standard k-

    WMLES

    Element
    Number

    7,700,000

    380,000/
    8,800,000

    100,000/
    9,300,000

    Element
    Structure

    Hexa

    Hexa

    Octant tree

    3.25D

    z
    y

    16.1 [m/s] Re 2.8105

    Inlet
    Outlet

    =0

    19

    0 [Pa]
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    Tangential Velocity and Axial Velocity


    Steady Viscosity model 3,800,000element(FLUENT)
    2

    11
    LES Darksen

    Exp Hoekstra

    Exp Hoekstra

    SST k-

    SST k-

    Realizable k-e

    Realizable k-e

    Velocity uz/Uin

    Velocity u/Uin

    LES Darksen

    RNG k-e
    RSM
    Standard k-

    RNG k-e

    0.5
    0.5

    RSM
    Standard k-

    00

    -1

    -2

    -1

    -0.5
    -0.5

    -1
    -1

    Location x/R

    00

    11

    Location x/R

    The evaluation of tangential velocity near the wall is not appropriate.


    The distribution of axial velocity is much different at the center of pipe, compared with experimental result.

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    Tangential Velocity and Axial Velocity


    Unsteadyt = 0.735 [s] LES

    8,800,000 element(FLUENT)
    100,000 element(XFLOW)
    1

    LES Darksen

    Exp Darksen

    Exp Darksen

    LES(FLUENT)

    LES(FLUENT)
    XFLOW

    XFLOW

    Velocity uz/Uin

    Velocity u/Uin

    LES Darksen

    0.5

    -1

    -2

    -0.5
    -1

    Location x/R

    -1

    Location x/R

    The gap of the peak values is caused by unsteady flow analysis. The results of XFLOW are instantaneous values.
    The difference of axial velocity is caused by strong unsteadiness of the vortex core of the spiral whirlpool.
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    Tangential Velocity and Axial Velocity


    Average(Time) (1[s]~3[s])

    WMLES

    9,300,000element(XFLOW)
    0.75D

    2
    LES Darksen

    LES Darksen

    Exp Darksen

    Exp Darksen

    Xflow

    w/

    Xflow

    Measurement
    location

    -2
    0.5

    -0.5
    0.5
    -0.5

    x/D

    -0.5

    x/D

    Both of tangential velocity and axial velocity correspond to experimental result qualitatively.
    The peak value of tangential velocity is 25% bigger than the experimental result in our evaluation.
    The peak value of axial velocity is 10% bigger than the experimental result in our evaluation.
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    The time required in the XFLOW analysis

    XFLOW
    FLUENT

    Analysis

    Element
    number

    time

    Simulation
    CPU(core)
    time

    Stairmand cyclone

    9,300,000

    Unsteady

    3.0[s]

    40(20)

    180[h]

    Stairmand cyclone

    100,000

    Unsteady

    10.0[s]

    6[h]

    Akiyama cyclone

    3,920,000

    Unsteady

    3[s]

    16

    140[h]

    Stairmand cyclone

    8,800,000

    Unsteady

    5[s]

    20

    168[h]

    Stairmand cyclone

    3,800,000

    Unsteady

    5[s]

    20

    72[h]

    Akiyama cyclone

    7,900,000

    Unsteady

    3[s]

    20

    168[h]

    Analysis

    Unsteady analysis only


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    Conclusion
    Conclusions
    The analysis through LES of XFLOW realizes unsteady motion of inside flow correctly.
    The results of XFLOW LES shows that the velocity near the wall is different from the experimental results
    because of influence of boundary condition and calculation lattice.
    Even though LES XFLOW result with 9,300,000 element still has a little gap compared with the experiments, but
    the LES result and peak values agree with the experiments qualitatively.

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