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SEE MSc. Thesis
CFD simulation of flow field in a hydraulic turbine
2008-05-20 Meeting
KTHSWECOTURAB
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Overview of the Project Work Flow
Project Timing
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Project Approach
• 3 Main parts• Structured meshing• Using symmetry in mesh
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G.V B.R D.T
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Meshing of Guide Vane
• Modified G.V geometry & opening angle
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Meshing of Guide Vane
Passage geometry Passage mesh
O-grid around GV
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Challenges
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Challenges
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Challenges
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Challenges
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Solution
• Method 1
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Solution
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• Method 1
• Method 2
Meshing of Guide Vane- Solution
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Meshing of Guide Vane- Solution
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• Method 1
• Method 2
Meshing of Guide Vane- Solution
• Method 3
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Next Steps
• Exporting the meshes to the solver (Fluent)
• Taking a down to top approach (part to total)
• Each passage and part will be solved with inlet mass flow boundary condition seperatly
• ? Using pridiodicity for 3 G.V+4 B.R then apply the outlet as the inlet of D.T
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Open questions
• Confirmation of the B.R spatial location relative to the rotor shaft
• CFX Turbo instead of the Fluent
• Turab factory+site visit