Study of Flow Characteristics of Oil and Water in the Process of Stirring

Abstract:

To study the flow pattern in the process of oil-water stirring in three paddle stirring tank, RNG k-ε turbulent model and VOF model are adopted to simulate the flow field at different time in the stirred tank with the baffle. The results showed that, in the stirring process, inverted cone manifold was formed in the center of the stirring shaft. The stratified area was formed in the baffle and gradually transported to the bottom of the tank. The two circular flows were formed among three groups of blades. And the axially acting of the fluid was strong, which made homogeneous stirring in the stirred tank. At the same time the radial flow of the cross-section inside the tank increased because of the baffle.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 353-356)
• Pages: 3190-3193
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.353-356.3190
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Zong Rui Hao*, Juan Xu, Hai Yan Bie, Zhong Hai Zhou
• Keywords: Flow Pattern, Multiphase Flow, Numerical Simulation, Stirring

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