HYDRODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A TURBULENT FLOW IN AN ANNULAR SPACE WITH INSERTED WIRE SPIRAL

 

J. Imbert-González, O. García-Valladares, R. Guillen-Gordin

 

 

  • Use of visualization techniques to identify the transition to turbulence (critical Reynolds number) in a flow inside an annular space.

  • Selection of the geometry of the wires coil inserted, based on previous experiences.

  • Use of visualization techniques to identify the wires coil to induce turbulence with a lower mass flow rate.

  • Development of critical Reynolds number equations for fluid flow in an annulus with spiral wires inserted.

  • Determination of the pressure drop caused by wires coil inserted in an annular space for Reynolds numbers between 1500 and 5000.

  • Obtainment of friction coefficient equations for turbulent flow in an annular space where wires coil are inserted.