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Numerical study of solid particle erosion in a centrifugal pump for liquid–solid flow

Journal of Fluids Engineering • 2019
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Authors Fen Lai, Yu Wang, Saeed A EI-Shahat, Guojun Li, Xiangyuan Zhu
Keywords Centrifugal pumps, Erosion, Flow (Dynamics), Particulate matter, Impellers, Blades
Journal Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection
Volume 141
Issue 12
Pages Not Available
publication.type International
Paper Link Open Link
Supplementary Materials Not Available
Abstract
Solid particle erosion is a serious issue in centrifugal pumps that may result in economic losses. Erosion prediction in centrifugal pump is complex because the flow field inside it is three-dimensional (3D) unsteady and erosion can be affected by numerous factors. In this study, solid particle erosion of the entire centrifugal pump for liquid–solid flow is investigated numerically. Two-way coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian approach is adopted to calculate the liquid–solid interaction. The reflection model proposed by Grant and Tabakoff and the erosion model proposed by the Erosion/Corrosion Research Center are combined to calculate the erosion rate and predict the erosion pattern. Results show that for the baseline case, the inlet pipe is the least eroded component, whereas the impeller is the most eroded component. The highest average and maximum erosion rates occur at the hub of impeller. The most severe erosion …