Comparison of pressure-loss evaluation fidelity in turbulent energy dissipation models of poppet check valves using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software

Maciej Jerzy Kobielski

Silesian University of Technology / Sanhua-Aweco Appliance Systems

Wojciech Skarka

Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18A, 44-100 Gliwice

Michał Skarka

Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Kluyverweg 1


Abstract

Check valves are critical components of fluid systems and have various applications, including house appliances. This article presents a methodology for mapping geometry-specific constriction pressure loss as a function of flow and turbulence in a check valve. This study aimed to gain insight on which Ansys Fluent available turbulent energy dissipation model should be used for further design optimization. This methodology consists of a statistical comparison of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation results obtained using the turbulent energy dissipation models. The key components of the simulation process are discussed. The study’s main results are a comparison of empirical results among flow models’ estimated pressure loss, shown as a function of flow rate in specific geometry and identification of the most suitable model for the considered application. This study concludes that the K-Epsilon (Standard) model best represents the empirically measured behavior of naturally occurring flow energy losses in the considered geometry.


Keywords:

CFD, check valve, computational fluid dynamics, Ansys Fluent, digital twin, systems engineering


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2024-02-12

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Kobielski, M. J., Skarka, W., & Skarka, M. (2024). Comparison of pressure-loss evaluation fidelity in turbulent energy dissipation models of poppet check valves using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Technical Sciences, 27(27), 19–31. https://doi.org/10.31648/ts.9732

Maciej Jerzy Kobielski 
Silesian University of Technology / Sanhua-Aweco Appliance Systems
Wojciech Skarka 
Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18A, 44-100 Gliwice
Michał Skarka 
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Kluyverweg 1



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