Aquatic vegetation can influence the transport of sediment and contaminants by changing the mean velocity and turbulent flow structure in channels. It is important to understand the hydraulics of the flows over vegeta...Aquatic vegetation can influence the transport of sediment and contaminants by changing the mean velocity and turbulent flow structure in channels. It is important to understand the hydraulics of the flows over vegetation in order to manage fluvial processes. Experiments in an open-channel flume with natural vegetation were carried out to study the influence of vegetation on the flows. In a half channel with two different densities of vegetation, the flow velocity, Reynolds stresses, and turbulence intensities were measured using an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter （ADV）. We obtained velocity profiles in the lateral direction, Reynolds stresses in the vertical direction, and the flow transition between the vegetated and non-vegetated zones in different flow regimes. The results show that the streamwise velocity in the vegetated zone with higher density is almost entirely blocked. Reynolds stress distribution distinguishes with two different regions： inside and above the vegetation canopies. The turbulence intensities increase with increasing Reynolds number. The coherent vortices dominate the vertical transport of momentum and are advected clockwise between the vegetated zone and non-vegetated zone by secondary currents （a relatively minor flow superimposed on the primary flow, with significantly different speed and direction）, generated by the anisotropy of the turbulence.展开更多
Particle-laden flows in a horizontal channel were investigated by means of a two-phase particle image velocimetry （PIV） technique. Experiments were performed at a Reynolds number of 6826 and the flow is seeded with ...Particle-laden flows in a horizontal channel were investigated by means of a two-phase particle image velocimetry （PIV） technique. Experiments were performed at a Reynolds number of 6826 and the flow is seeded with polythene beads of two sizes, 60μm and 110μm. One was slightly smaller than and the other was larger than the Kolmogorov length scale. The particle loadings were relatively low, with mass loading ratio ranging from 5 ×10^-4 to 4 × 10^-2 and volume fractions from 6×10×-7 to 4.8×10^-5, respectively. The results show that the presence of particles can dramatically modify the turbulence even under the lowest mass loading ratio of 5 × 10^-4. The mean flow is attenuated and de- creased with increasing particle size and mass loading. The turbulence intensities are enhanced in all the cases concerned. With the increase of the mass loading, the intensities vary in a complicated manner in the case of small particles, indicating complicated particle-turbulence interactions; whereas they increase monotonously in the case of large particles. The particle velocities and concentrations are also given. The particles lag behind the fluid in the center region but lead in the wall region, and this trend is more prominent for the large particles. The streamwise particle fluctuations are larger than the gas fluctuations for both sizes of particles, however their varying trend with the mass loadings is not so clear. The wallnormal fluctuations increase with increasing mass loadings. They are smaller in the 60μm particle case but larger in the 110μm particle case than those of the gas phase. It seems that the small particles follow the fluid motion to certain extent while the larger particles are more likely dominated by their own inertia. Finally, remarkable non-uniform distributions of particle concentration are observed, especially for the large particles. The inertia of particles is proved to be very important for the turbulence modification and particles behaviors and thus should be considered in horizonta展开更多
The turbulent fluctuation and the rotation correction of wall function law are investigated in the entrance section of a rotating channel. The one-dimensional hot wire probe and the X-type probe are utilized to measur...The turbulent fluctuation and the rotation correction of wall function law are investigated in the entrance section of a rotating channel. The one-dimensional hot wire probe and the X-type probe are utilized to measure the boundary layer at four streamwise stations. Through the analysis on the boundary layer near the leading side and trailing side, it is found that the turbulent fluctuation is promoted in the trailing side whereas suppressed in the leading side. This difference is attributed to the Coriolis instability near the trailing side. In addition, considering the local rotation parameter Rc, whose maximum absolute value is 0.014, is larger than that in previous research, whose maximum value is 0.007, the whole process of the relaminarization is captured. To understand this phenomenon better, the effects of the generation term and the Coriolis term in the transport equation of the Reynolds stress are discussed. In addition, the rotation correction of the viscous-Coriolis region and the Coriolis region are discussed, a new revising method for the wall function is proposed.展开更多
Direct numerical simulation (DNS) of incompressible magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulent channel flow has been performed under the low magnetic Reynolds number assumption.The velocity-electric field and electric-electr...Direct numerical simulation (DNS) of incompressible magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulent channel flow has been performed under the low magnetic Reynolds number assumption.The velocity-electric field and electric-electric field correlations were studied in the present work for different magnetic field orientations.The Kenjeres-Hanjalic (K-H) model was validated with the DNS data in a term by term manner.The numerical results showed that the K-H model makes good predictions for most components of the velocity-electric field correlations.The mechanisms of turbulence suppression were also analyzed for different magnetic field orientations utilizing the DNS data and the K-H model.The results revealed that the dissipative MHD source term is responsible for the turbulence suppression for the case of streamwise and spanwise magnetic orientation,while the Lorentz force which speeds up the near-wall fluid and decreases the production term is responsible for the turbulence suppression for the case of the wall normal magnetic orientation.展开更多
This work compares the threshold applied to the swirling strength as well as the vortex orientation statistics in the total and fluctuating velocity fields using direct numerical simulations of compressible and incomp...This work compares the threshold applied to the swirling strength as well as the vortex orientation statistics in the total and fluctuating velocity fields using direct numerical simulations of compressible and incompressible turbulent channel flows.It is concluded that the difference in the swirling strength for vortex identification is minimal in the logarithmic region such that these two situations share the same threshold.Regarding the vortex orientation,the inclination angle remains similar.However,as the wall-normal distance increases,a more and more obvious distinction is noticed for its orientation with respect to the spanwise(z)direction.It is mainly due to their intrinsic differences and attendant contrasting preference for the vortex identification,i.e.,vortices rotating in the−z direction for the total velocity field and in the z direction for the fluctuating one.These observations function as a reasonable explanation for various remarks in previous studies.展开更多
The predictive capability of Reynolds-averaged numerical simulation （RANS） models is investigated by simulating the flow in meandering open channel flumes and comparing the obtained results with the measured data. T...The predictive capability of Reynolds-averaged numerical simulation （RANS） models is investigated by simulating the flow in meandering open channel flumes and comparing the obtained results with the measured data. The flow structures of the two experiments are much different in order to get better insights. Two eddy viscosity turbulence models and different wall treatment methods are tested. Comparisons show that no essential difference exists among the predictions. The difference of turbulence models has a limited effect, and the near wall refinement improves the predictions slightly. Results show that, while the longitudinal velo- cities are generally well predicted, the predictive capability of the secondary flow is largely determined by the complexity of the flow structure. In Case 1 of a simple flow structure, the secondary flow velocity is reasonably predicted. In Case 2, consisting of sharp curved consecutive reverse bends, the flow structure becomes complex after the first bend, and the complex flow structure leads to the poor prediction of the secondary flow. The analysis shows that the high level of turbulence anisotropy is related with the boundary layer separation, but not with the flow structure complexity in the central area which definitely causes the poor prediction of RANS models. The turbulence model modifications and the wall treatment methods barely improve the predictive capability of RANS models in simulating complex flow structures.展开更多
In this study,we conducted numerical experiments to examine the effects of turbulence parameterization on temporal and spatial variations of suspended sediment dynamics.Then,we applied the numerical model to the Yamen...In this study,we conducted numerical experiments to examine the effects of turbulence parameterization on temporal and spatial variations of suspended sediment dynamics.Then,we applied the numerical model to the Yamen Channel,one of the main eight outfalls in the Pearl River Delta.For the field application,we implemented the k−εscheme with a reasonable stability function using the continuous deposition formula during the erosion process near the water-sediment interface.We further validated and analyzed the temporal-spatial suspended sediment concentrations(SSCs).The experimental results show that under specified initial and boundary conditions,turbulence parameterization with stability functions can lead to different vertical profiles of the velocity and SSC.The k−εpredicts stronger mixing with a maximum value of approximately twice the k−kl.The k−kl results in smaller SSCs near the surface layer and a larger vertical gradient than the k−ε.In the Yamen Channel,though the turbulent dissipation,turbulent viscosity and turbulence kinetic energy exhibit similar trends,SSCs differ significantly between those at low water and high water due to the tidal asymmetry and settling lag mechanisms.The results can provide significant insights into environmental protection and estuarine management in the Pearl River Delta.展开更多
The turbulence characteristics of both decelerating and accelerating flows under a gradually varying flume are investigated by using a three-dimensional down-looking acoustic Doppler velocimeter （ADV）. The time-aver...The turbulence characteristics of both decelerating and accelerating flows under a gradually varying flume are investigated by using a three-dimensional down-looking acoustic Doppler velocimeter （ADV）. The time-averaged velocity profiles are flatened except for the central parts, and fairly fit into logarithmic laws and those in the plane circulation under the gradual expansion are more likely to be negative. The complex secondary currents are identified under the present gradual transition attributed to the combination of driving forces induced by both the boundary configuration variation and the tmbalanced turbulence： a circulation on each side of the expansion and a pair of circulations on each side of the contraction. One sees an anisotropy in the turbulence intensities, the turbulence intensities increase or level out with the flow depth except those under expansion, and the V component of the turbulence intensity typically outweighs that in the streamwise direction. Apart from the above results, the respective particular distributions of the primary Reynolds shear stresses （ rxy and rxz ） under the gradual expansion and contraction can account for the patterns of the secondary currents in this investigation.展开更多
This paper presents a constructive discussion and inclusive review on advancements in the coded modulation free-space optical(FSO) communication system and corresponding techniques. These techniques mainly include cha...This paper presents a constructive discussion and inclusive review on advancements in the coded modulation free-space optical(FSO) communication system and corresponding techniques. These techniques mainly include channel model,forward error correction(FEC) and modulation schemes. Firstly,a complete view of FSO system is presented which contains the description,the current research situation along with the advantages over the traditional radio frequency(RF) wireless communication and fiber optical communications. Then,the channel model,FEC,modulation schemes and complete system of coded modulation FSO are analyzed successively. At last,the review work of coded modulation FSO system is summarized and further improvements are prospected.展开更多
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, 2008CB418203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50709009)the Elitist Support Project of Ministry of Education (Grant No. NCET-07-0254)
文摘Aquatic vegetation can influence the transport of sediment and contaminants by changing the mean velocity and turbulent flow structure in channels. It is important to understand the hydraulics of the flows over vegetation in order to manage fluvial processes. Experiments in an open-channel flume with natural vegetation were carried out to study the influence of vegetation on the flows. In a half channel with two different densities of vegetation, the flow velocity, Reynolds stresses, and turbulence intensities were measured using an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter （ADV）. We obtained velocity profiles in the lateral direction, Reynolds stresses in the vertical direction, and the flow transition between the vegetated and non-vegetated zones in different flow regimes. The results show that the streamwise velocity in the vegetated zone with higher density is almost entirely blocked. Reynolds stress distribution distinguishes with two different regions： inside and above the vegetation canopies. The turbulence intensities increase with increasing Reynolds number. The coherent vortices dominate the vertical transport of momentum and are advected clockwise between the vegetated zone and non-vegetated zone by secondary currents （a relatively minor flow superimposed on the primary flow, with significantly different speed and direction）, generated by the anisotropy of the turbulence.
基金The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （50276021）, and Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, Ministry of Education （NCET-04-0708） The English text was polished by Yunming Chen.
文摘Particle-laden flows in a horizontal channel were investigated by means of a two-phase particle image velocimetry （PIV） technique. Experiments were performed at a Reynolds number of 6826 and the flow is seeded with polythene beads of two sizes, 60μm and 110μm. One was slightly smaller than and the other was larger than the Kolmogorov length scale. The particle loadings were relatively low, with mass loading ratio ranging from 5 ×10^-4 to 4 × 10^-2 and volume fractions from 6×10×-7 to 4.8×10^-5, respectively. The results show that the presence of particles can dramatically modify the turbulence even under the lowest mass loading ratio of 5 × 10^-4. The mean flow is attenuated and de- creased with increasing particle size and mass loading. The turbulence intensities are enhanced in all the cases concerned. With the increase of the mass loading, the intensities vary in a complicated manner in the case of small particles, indicating complicated particle-turbulence interactions; whereas they increase monotonously in the case of large particles. The particle velocities and concentrations are also given. The particles lag behind the fluid in the center region but lead in the wall region, and this trend is more prominent for the large particles. The streamwise particle fluctuations are larger than the gas fluctuations for both sizes of particles, however their varying trend with the mass loadings is not so clear. The wallnormal fluctuations increase with increasing mass loadings. They are smaller in the 60μm particle case but larger in the 110μm particle case than those of the gas phase. It seems that the small particles follow the fluid motion to certain extent while the larger particles are more likely dominated by their own inertia. Finally, remarkable non-uniform distributions of particle concentration are observed, especially for the large particles. The inertia of particles is proved to be very important for the turbulence modification and particles behaviors and thus should be considered in horizonta
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51541605)
文摘The turbulent fluctuation and the rotation correction of wall function law are investigated in the entrance section of a rotating channel. The one-dimensional hot wire probe and the X-type probe are utilized to measure the boundary layer at four streamwise stations. Through the analysis on the boundary layer near the leading side and trailing side, it is found that the turbulent fluctuation is promoted in the trailing side whereas suppressed in the leading side. This difference is attributed to the Coriolis instability near the trailing side. In addition, considering the local rotation parameter Rc, whose maximum absolute value is 0.014, is larger than that in previous research, whose maximum value is 0.007, the whole process of the relaminarization is captured. To understand this phenomenon better, the effects of the generation term and the Coriolis term in the transport equation of the Reynolds stress are discussed. In addition, the rotation correction of the viscous-Coriolis region and the Coriolis region are discussed, a new revising method for the wall function is proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10272105 and 10602006)
文摘Direct numerical simulation (DNS) of incompressible magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulent channel flow has been performed under the low magnetic Reynolds number assumption.The velocity-electric field and electric-electric field correlations were studied in the present work for different magnetic field orientations.The Kenjeres-Hanjalic (K-H) model was validated with the DNS data in a term by term manner.The numerical results showed that the K-H model makes good predictions for most components of the velocity-electric field correlations.The mechanisms of turbulence suppression were also analyzed for different magnetic field orientations utilizing the DNS data and the K-H model.The results revealed that the dissipative MHD source term is responsible for the turbulence suppression for the case of streamwise and spanwise magnetic orientation,while the Lorentz force which speeds up the near-wall fluid and decreases the production term is responsible for the turbulence suppression for the case of the wall normal magnetic orientation.
基金fund from the Research Grants Coun-cil(RGC)of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administra-tive Region(HKSAR)with RGC/ECS Project(No.26200222)the fund from Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515011779)the fund from the Project of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooper-ation Zone(No.HZQB-KCZYB-2020083)。
文摘This work compares the threshold applied to the swirling strength as well as the vortex orientation statistics in the total and fluctuating velocity fields using direct numerical simulations of compressible and incompressible turbulent channel flows.It is concluded that the difference in the swirling strength for vortex identification is minimal in the logarithmic region such that these two situations share the same threshold.Regarding the vortex orientation,the inclination angle remains similar.However,as the wall-normal distance increases,a more and more obvious distinction is noticed for its orientation with respect to the spanwise(z)direction.It is mainly due to their intrinsic differences and attendant contrasting preference for the vortex identification,i.e.,vortices rotating in the−z direction for the total velocity field and in the z direction for the fluctuating one.These observations function as a reasonable explanation for various remarks in previous studies.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Deve-lopment Program of China(973 Program,Grant No.2012CB417002)the National Science-Technology Support Plan Projects(Grant Nos.2012BAB05B01,2012BAB04B03)+1 种基金the State Key Program of National Natural Science of China(Grant No.51039004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51579151)
文摘The predictive capability of Reynolds-averaged numerical simulation （RANS） models is investigated by simulating the flow in meandering open channel flumes and comparing the obtained results with the measured data. The flow structures of the two experiments are much different in order to get better insights. Two eddy viscosity turbulence models and different wall treatment methods are tested. Comparisons show that no essential difference exists among the predictions. The difference of turbulence models has a limited effect, and the near wall refinement improves the predictions slightly. Results show that, while the longitudinal velo- cities are generally well predicted, the predictive capability of the secondary flow is largely determined by the complexity of the flow structure. In Case 1 of a simple flow structure, the secondary flow velocity is reasonably predicted. In Case 2, consisting of sharp curved consecutive reverse bends, the flow structure becomes complex after the first bend, and the complex flow structure leads to the poor prediction of the secondary flow. The analysis shows that the high level of turbulence anisotropy is related with the boundary layer separation, but not with the flow structure complexity in the central area which definitely causes the poor prediction of RANS models. The turbulence model modifications and the wall treatment methods barely improve the predictive capability of RANS models in simulating complex flow structures.
基金Supported by the Scientific Research Start-up Funds of Guangdong Ocean University(Grant No.060302032202).
文摘In this study,we conducted numerical experiments to examine the effects of turbulence parameterization on temporal and spatial variations of suspended sediment dynamics.Then,we applied the numerical model to the Yamen Channel,one of the main eight outfalls in the Pearl River Delta.For the field application,we implemented the k−εscheme with a reasonable stability function using the continuous deposition formula during the erosion process near the water-sediment interface.We further validated and analyzed the temporal-spatial suspended sediment concentrations(SSCs).The experimental results show that under specified initial and boundary conditions,turbulence parameterization with stability functions can lead to different vertical profiles of the velocity and SSC.The k−εpredicts stronger mixing with a maximum value of approximately twice the k−kl.The k−kl results in smaller SSCs near the surface layer and a larger vertical gradient than the k−ε.In the Yamen Channel,though the turbulent dissipation,turbulent viscosity and turbulence kinetic energy exhibit similar trends,SSCs differ significantly between those at low water and high water due to the tidal asymmetry and settling lag mechanisms.The results can provide significant insights into environmental protection and estuarine management in the Pearl River Delta.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41171016)the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(Grant No.2014SZ0163)
文摘The turbulence characteristics of both decelerating and accelerating flows under a gradually varying flume are investigated by using a three-dimensional down-looking acoustic Doppler velocimeter （ADV）. The time-averaged velocity profiles are flatened except for the central parts, and fairly fit into logarithmic laws and those in the plane circulation under the gradual expansion are more likely to be negative. The complex secondary currents are identified under the present gradual transition attributed to the combination of driving forces induced by both the boundary configuration variation and the tmbalanced turbulence： a circulation on each side of the expansion and a pair of circulations on each side of the contraction. One sees an anisotropy in the turbulence intensities, the turbulence intensities increase or level out with the flow depth except those under expansion, and the V component of the turbulence intensity typically outweighs that in the streamwise direction. Apart from the above results, the respective particular distributions of the primary Reynolds shear stresses （ rxy and rxz ） under the gradual expansion and contraction can account for the patterns of the secondary currents in this investigation.
基金supported in part by the National NSFC with No. 61425022National High Technology 863 Program of China with No. 2013AA013403+5 种基金National Basic Research Program of China with No. 2010CB328300National NSFC (No. 60932004,61275074,61275158,& 61201151)National International Technology Cooperation with No.2012DFG1210Universities Ph.D. Special Research Funds with No. 20120005120007Beijing Excellent Ph.D. Thesis Guidance Foundation with No. 20121001302Open foundation of state key laboratory of optical communication technologies and networks(WRI)
文摘This paper presents a constructive discussion and inclusive review on advancements in the coded modulation free-space optical(FSO) communication system and corresponding techniques. These techniques mainly include channel model,forward error correction(FEC) and modulation schemes. Firstly,a complete view of FSO system is presented which contains the description,the current research situation along with the advantages over the traditional radio frequency(RF) wireless communication and fiber optical communications. Then,the channel model,FEC,modulation schemes and complete system of coded modulation FSO are analyzed successively. At last,the review work of coded modulation FSO system is summarized and further improvements are prospected.
