Evaluating CFD Models of Axial Fans by Comparisons with Phase-Averaged Experimental Data 2001-01-1701
In order to improve the reliability of fan design and the prediction of underhood engine cooling based on CFD, Valeo Motors and Actuators and Michigan State University have teamed up to develop a comprehensive experimental and numerical database. The initial focus has been on the simulations of the isolated fan environment in two different test facilities. To understand the discrepancies observed in the comparisons of integral performances, the first detailed hot wire measurements on the MSU test facility have been collected. The data are split into mean velocity components and RMS fluctuations. The former are successfully compared to three detailed turbulent numerical simulations of the corresponding facilities.
Citation: Foss, J., Neal, D., Henner, M., and Moreau, S., "Evaluating CFD Models of Axial Fans by Comparisons with Phase-Averaged Experimental Data," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-1701, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-1701. Download Citation
Author(s):
J. Foss, D. Neal, M. Henner, S. Moreau
Affiliated:
Michigan State University, Valeo Motors and Actuators
Pages: 12
Event:
Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Proceedings of the 2001 Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference-P-363
Related Topics:
Fans
Test facilities
Computational fluid dynamics
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