CFD investigation of the aerodynamic performance of a single-stage and a two-stage centrifugal fan

Lennox, Richard (2008) CFD investigation of the aerodynamic performance of a single-stage and a two-stage centrifugal fan. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

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Abstract

An extensive CFD study of backward-curved centrifugal fans, manufactured by Howden, is undertaken using the commercial solver FLUENT and its associated pre-processor GAMBIT. Initially, a single-stage fan is analysed... The solution methods are used to lay the foundation for the CFD analysis of a two-stage, series-coupled assembly, connected by a cross-over duct. Modifications are applied to the intermediate geometry... A range of damper settings are applied to the inlet louver dampers of the single-stage and the two-stage model to analyse the part-load performance of the fans. Finally, a preliminary transient analysis is conducted on a single-stage model.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Qualification Level: Doctoral
Subjects: T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Colleges/Schools: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Supervisor's Name: Paul, Dr. Manosh
Date of Award: 2008
Embargo Date: 26 August 2011
Depositing User: Mr Richard Lennox
Unique ID: glathesis:2008-364
Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
Date Deposited: 16 Dec 2009
Last Modified: 10 Dec 2012 13:18
URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/364

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