Numerical Simulation of the 3D Turbulent Flow Field in a Cross-Flow Fan Used in the Air Conditioner

Abstract:

Aiming at a cross-flow fan used in some kind of air conditioner, the full field 3D model was built, and the numerical simulation of the inner turbulent flow under design condition is resented. The results display the characteristics of flow field in the cross-flow fan, especially the velocity field, pressure field and the velocity distributing before the evaporator. The results can provide basis for optimizing the fan design and the internal flow, and have important value of engineering applications in the increase of the overall performance in operation.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 538-541)
• Pages: 462-465
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.538-541.462
• Online since: June 2012
• Authors: Yong Chao Zhang, Qing Guang Chen, Wei Bin Wang, Bin Xie
• Keywords: Air Conditioner, Cross-Flow Fan, Numerical Simulation, Turbulent Flow

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