Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering R&D Group Universidad - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering R&D Group Universidad - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering R&D Group Universidad Politcnica de Cartagena Technical University of Cartagena UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
MURCIA Region
Spain
Cartagena
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
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Formed by part of the
- Thermal and Fluids Engineering Department
from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
- Industrial Systems Engineering Departament
from the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche Staff: 1 Professor, 6 Associate Professors, 10 Assistant Professors and several research students. Research activities: development and application of experimental and numerical methods for the solution of practical thermo-fluid problems. Financial support: public and industrial sponsors: Spanish Gov., European Union, Murcia Regional Gov., Navantia, Renault Technology Spain, HRS Spiratube, ARGEM, M Torres, ITP, ESAMUR, Soltec Energías Renovables, Aqualogy (AGABAR), EMUASA , Technological Centers.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Research Areas
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components Internal combustion engines Compressible flow Renewable energy Climatization systems
LAB
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers Enhanced heat transfer in tube heat exchangers
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers Heat transfer enhancement in flat-plate solar collectors
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers Ice Slurry production and application.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Ice slurry production in rotative scraped surface plate heat exchangers Heat transfer Heat exchangers
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers Mixing and heat transfer in
- scillatory baffled reactors
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Heat transfer Heat exchangers Mixers
KE 0. 0 000 0. 0 013 0. 0 025 0. 0 038 0. 0 051 0. 0 064 0. 0 076 0. 0 089 0. 0 102 0. 0 115 0. 0 127 0. 0 140 0. 0 153 0. 0 166 0. 0 178
0.0178 m2/s2 0.0089 m2/s2 0.0013 m2/s2 0.0038 m2/s2
Natural convection heat transfer. Bioclimatic architecture.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Renewable energy Climatization systems
Solar thermal energy
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Renewable energy Climatization systems
Evaporative cooling:
- Drift and deposition in cooling towers
- Adiabatic pre-cooling
Pump
- utput
Diffuser input Ambient air Water Humid and cooled air
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Renewable energy Climatization systems
Evaporative cooling:
- Visualization and numerical
simulation of droplets in drift eliminators
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Renewable energy Climatization systems
Wind farm power model
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
Life cycle and emissions with alternative fuels: biodiesel / gas / biogas
Dies el
Natural gas/ H2 Diesel
Motor “dual fuel”
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
Internal compressible flow
Effective Area
G A N N A
T1 T2, T3 V4 V5, V6
G A N G A N
30º 30º 30º 30º 30º 30º 30º 30º
Dividing flow types
3 Common branch 1, 2 Outlet branches 2 K32 K31
31
K 1 D1 3 D2 K32 1 3 2 3
Combining flow types
3 Common branch 1, 2 Inlet branches
13
K
23
K
23
K C2 2 C1 3
13
K 1 1 2
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Influence of injection angle in Nox emissions
Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
bsfe(g/kWh)
NOx (g(KWh)
ciclo E3
Ti 14 deg Ti 16 deg Ti 17 deg Ti 18 deg Ti 19 deg Ti 20 deg
Heat losses Maritime engines
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Changes in cooling systems to reduce surface temperature.
Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Dual fuel and gas injection control
Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Internal combustion engines Compressible flow
CFD in gas turbines
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Analysis and design of hydraulic machines Energy recovery in water networks Pump for painting roads
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering. Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Analysis and design of hydraulic machines In-line picoturbines in integral water cycle
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Fire flow test and model
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Resin vacuum infusion in composite wind turbine blades
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Biomedical flows
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Hydraulic assessment of waste water treatment plant
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Analysis and design of thermal-fluid system and components
Desalination without brine
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
LAB FACILITIES
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Thermo-hydraulic tube heat exchanger assessment:
- Pressure drop ⇒ Fanning number
- Heat transfer ⇒ Nusselt number
D d
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Ice slurry test plant
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Visualization and PIV in heat exchanger model
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Three Internal Combustion Test Benches: up to 350 kW.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
100 200 300 400 500 600 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Torque [Nm] Speed [rpm]
Torque MEC 2.4-3 litros
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Power [kW] Speed [rpm]
Power MEC 1.2-2.4 litros
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Torque [Nm] Speed [rpm]
torque Series 9.9-13.2 litros Series 7.5-9.9 litros
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Power [kW] Speed [rpm]
power Series 9.9-13.2 litros
Test benches capacities
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Exhaust gas analysers
Gas Typical Concentrations Analyzers Range CO 200÷1450 ppm S.I. 9000 Multigas 0÷1500 ppm CO2 2 ÷8% S.I. 9000 Multigas 0÷20% O2 9÷18% S.I. 9000 Multigas 0÷25% NOx 150÷550 ppm S.I. 4000 VM 0÷1000 ppm THC 180÷4500 ppm S.I. 3000 HM 0÷5000 ppm
SI 3000 THC SI 4000 VM SI 9000 MGA
UPCT Research Group in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Engineering.
Compressible Flow Test Rig: up to 8 bar and air flow rate up to 5610 l/min, steady and unsteady flow.
Secador frigorifico Regulador de presión Caudalímetros de Coriolis Depósito 1500 l Compresor de tornillo Filtros Sistema flujo transitorio
CMF050 CMF100 T Coriolis mass flow rate meter P Muffler
2 3 1
Type T-junction under test ∆
13 23
P T P T P ∆P Flow-rate regulator device MFRM FRRD MFRM Honeycomb Nozzle Flexible coupling to flow bench facility Flexible coupling to flow bench facility Measurement points 20.D 35.D Thermal insulating
COMBINING FLOW TYPE C1
1 1 2 2 3 3
Common branch
1 3 2
MFRM FRRD FRRD FRRD N H Nozzle Honeycomb N H H N