Optimization of pressure drop in curved conduits using Ansys DesignXplorer

This paper describes the effects of guide vanes installed in curved conduits with main emphasis on pressure loss reduction. In parts conduits, eddy zones are created due to flow separation resulting an increased value drop. Installation can prevent creation large zones. On other hand, cross-section conduit is decreased by placing vanes, leading growth That why properties needed be selected carefully. The goal this describe process finding optimal number order obtain lowest drop conduit. achieved a parametric case study Ansys DesignXplorer combined CFD simulations Fluent. parameters and thickness dimensions conduit, inlet velocity. Our results compared recommendations from Idelchik [1].