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Y
axis of y
rotation
CFD domain
r
r
r R
frame origin ro r translation
Vt
z moving x
frame
stationary r
ω
rotation
frame
Z X
Note: R is perpendicular
to axis of rotation
inlet outlet
y
rotating
reference x
axis of rotation
frame
hub surface
blade surface
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Stationary Walls in SRF Models (Mixing
Tank)
baffle
stationary wall
rotor
Correct Wrong!
Wall with baffles not a surface
of revolution!
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SRF Problem Setup
Planar Axisymmetric
rotational axis
• Example applications
– Reacting gas flows in high pressure
turbines
– Chemical mixing tanks
– Cavitating pumps
– Particle erosion
Cavitating Centrifugal Pump