Research on Sand-Blocking Mechanism of Fence Based on CFD Technology

Abstract:

The airflow field and sand movement path around fences of 0 and 40% porosity are of numerical calculation by CFD technology and the sand-blocking mechanism of fence is analyzed comprehensively. The results show that the two preconditions for the good sand-blocking performance of fence are to greatly reduce the coming wind velocity and form a large weak wind velocity area, and ensure the sand movement path in the weak wind velocity area. The numerical simulation research of the sand-blocking mechanism of fence is an useful supplement of traditional experimental research and of reference significance in further understanding the dynamic mechanism of fence protection.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1092-1093)
• Pages: 1283-1288
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1092-1093.1283
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Zhi Qiang Wang, Zhi Gui Qin, Zhi Kang Li, Yi Feng He, Bao Feng Fu
• Keywords: Numerical Simulation, Sand Prevention Control, Sand-Blocking Fence

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