In the present study, multi-objective optimization of Forward-Curved (FC) blade centrifugal fans is performed in three steps. In the first step, Head rise (HR) and the Head loss (HL) in a set of FC centrifugal fan is numerically investigated using commercial software NUMECA. Two meta-models based on the evolved group method of data handling (GMDH) type neural networks are obtained, in the secon...

Defining the four vectors n and τ of Abramowicz’s covariant formalism of inertial forces, in terms of the lapse function α, shift vector β, the metric γij and the velocity 3-vector V , we derive the components of centrifugal and Coriolis accelerations acting on a fluid element with four velocity U. We show that while for purely radial flow the centrifugal acceleration component is zero in stati...

The dynamics and the transition to the centrifugal regime are studied analytically and numerically for particles in rotating drum. The importance of the particle-wall friction coefficient is demonstrated by studying first the motion of one non-rotating particle where three different regimes are found in the transition to the centrifugal motion. When a few rotating particles are considered, they...

The effect of centrifugal force and length of centrifugation time on the sedimentation of plant organelles was determined for corn (Zea mays L.) root homogenates. A centrifugal force of 6000g for at least 20 minutes was necessary to pellet 90% of the mitochondrial marker (cytochrome c oxidase). This initial centrifugation step is optimal for separating mitochondria from microsomes, since cross-...

In Japanese Recommendation for Design of Building Foundation, the method to estimate steel pile’s ultimate strength in liquefied soil at collapsing due significant earthquake is proposed. However, there are some cases, which piles do not fail and continue carry dead load, even though they become plastic previous seismic motion. The piles, have already accumulated damage multiple earthquakes, ma...

A group of empirical equations were developed in order to estimate the performance curves (H Q, n Q, P -Q, NPSHr -Q) of a centrifugal pump, using quite small amount of pumps geometric data. The results of the present study prove that centrifugal pumps performance curves direct estimation could be accomplished without using complex mathematical models. Furthermore more, all-basic parameters affe...

We have developed a centrifugal minidisc module, which extends the versatility of the centrifugal analyzer system with respect to radiation sources, wavelength selectors, radiation detectors, and the analysis performed by the system. The motor, brake, power supply, and control circuitry for the sample/reagent minidisc unit has been repackaged in a compact module, which is easily attached to an ...

Solidification rate of the casting affects greatly on the microstructure, quality as well as the mechanical properties of the casting. In centrifugal castings solidification rate is faster compared to gravity casting but still solidification depends on various process parameters like, die wall temperature, pouring temperature of the molten metal, wall thickness of the die and also rotational sp...

As small fans are widely used to dissipate the heat of electronic components, a series special requirements put forward on airflow performance and stress characteristics. In present study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is adopted study characteristics specific type fan, including pressure distribution, flow velocity field streamline distribution. The fan blades systematically analyz...