@article {10.3844/erjsp.2010.193.196,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Modeling and Optimization of the Vortex Tube with Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis},
author = {Zin, K.K. and Hansske, A. and Ziegler, F.},
volume = {1},
year = {2010},
month = {Oct},
pages = {193-196},
doi = {10.3844/erjsp.2010.193.196},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/erjsp.2010.193.196},
abstract = {Problem statement: This study illustrated the influence of the Length to Diameter (L/D) on the fluid flow characteristics inside the counter-flow Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube predicted by Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and validated through experiment. Approach: The swirl velocity, axial velocity, radial velocity component and also secondary circulation flow (back-flow) along with the pressure within the vortex tube were simulated and proved. Results: The standard k-epsilon turbulence model which is one of the standard turbulence models of FLUENTTM was being used. As a first step, results of simulation will be presented also with varying amounts of cold faction. Conclusion/Recommendations:  In the present study, the velocity and the pressure were investigated along the axial and radial directions to understand the flow behavior inside the tube.},
journal = {Energy Research Journal},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}