Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2007
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The ability of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to predict fan performance over a wide range of flow rates has been demonstrated using FLUENT software. As fan designers increasingly rely on numerical simulation to optimize the design, the accuracy of tools such as CFD to be able to predict fan performance has become a subject of much interest. To address this issue, results from a CFD analysis of an axial flow fan have been compared with the data obtained from "AMCA standard 210 double chamber" over a wide range of flow rates. The results correlate closely, providing evidence that fan designers can rely on simulation to predict the performance characteristics of new and existing fan designs, allowing systems to be optimized at much lower cost than traditional "cut and dry" methods.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fans (Machinery) -- Performance
Fluid dynamics -- Computer programs
Axial flow
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
88
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Akula, Rama S., "Study of the Performance Characteristics of An Axial Flow Fan Using CFD" (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1372.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1372