ISSN 2658–5782
DOI 10.21662
Electronic Scientific Journal


© Институт механики
им. Р.Р. Мавлютова
УФИЦ РАН

Яндекс.Метрика web site traffic statistics

Mukhutdinova A.A., Nizamova A.D., Li W.Y. Numerical modelling of the effect of gas temperature non-uniformity on the geometric parameters of the heating element in a cold spraying technology. Multiphase Systems. 19 (2024) 3. 112–118 (in Russian).
2024. Vol. 19. Issue 3, Pp. 112–118
URL: http://mfs.uimech.org/mfs2024.3.016,en
DOI: 10.21662/mfs2024.3.016
Numerical modelling of the effect of gas temperature non-uniformity on the geometric parameters of the heating element in a cold spraying technology
A.A. Mukhutdinova∗, A.D. Nizamova∗, W.Y. Li∗∗
∗Mavlutov Institute of Mechanics UFRC RAS, Ufa, Russia
∗∗Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Friction Welding Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China

Abstract

In contemporary mechanical engineering, extending the lifespan of products necessitates heightened standards for the materials used in the fabrication of components and structures. One of the most promising avenues is enhancing material characteristics through the application of functional coatings. This includes boosting the material’s corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and protection against mechanical damage, as well as enabling localized repairs without disassembling the structure. Preference is given to technologies that do not adversely affect the surface to which they are applied. Cold spray technology stands out as one of the most rapidly advancing methods for applying protective coatings and imbuing materials with various functional properties. This technique not only safeguards surfaces but also enhances their operational characteristics, ensuring the longevity and reliability of products. Investigation of the influence of the dependence of the gas heating on the geometric parameters of the heating element of the cold spraying technology was considering in this work. This task was considered in two software solvers: the software product ”Thermoviscous fluids: a hydrodynamic simulator for modeling flow in annular channels with heat exchange“ and ANSYS. The modeling results show that the spiral steel tube can effectively be used for heating gas to high temperatures at high speeds. However, it is necessary to consider that at high speeds, additional hydrodynamic effects such as turbulence and shear flows may occur, which can affect the efficiency and stability of the gas (nitrogen) flow.

Keywords

gas heating,
heating element,
cold spraying technology,
nitrogen

The research work was supported by the state budget funds for the state assignment 124030400064-2 (FMRS-2024-0001).

Article outline

Currently, in mechanical engineering, in order to increase the service life of products, increased requirements are imposed on the materials used for the manufacture of parts and structures. One of the promising directions is to improve the characteristics of materials by applying functional coatings, including increasing the corrosion resistance of the material, wear resistance and protection from mechanical damage, as well as providing the possibility of local repair of products without dismantling the structure. At the same time, preference is given to technologies that do not have a negative impact on the applied surface. The technology of cold spraying is the most dynamically developing method for applying protective coatings and imparting various functional properties to materials.

Investigation of the influence of the dependence of the gas heating on the geometric parameters of the heating element of the cold spraying technology was considering in this work. This task was considered in two software solvers: the software product ”Thermoviscous fluids: a hydrodynamic simulator for modeling flow in annular channels with heat exchange“ and ANSYS.

To solve the problem of the incompressible flow of nitrogen in a flat channel, the control volume method was chosen. This approach allows solving the Navier-Stokes equations with high accuracy, which is critical for obtaining reliable results.

The geometric dimensions of the tube, the properties of nitrogen, the boundary conditions for velocity and pressure at the inlet and outlet of the tube, and the temperature at the tube walls were used as input data for modeling.

Based on the calculations, the results for the distribution of velocity, pressure, and temperature along the length of the tube were obtained. The results of the test calculation for a channel with a length of 1 m and a pressure drop of 1 Pa are shown in Fig. 1. The graph shows the distribution of temperature and velocity along the length of the channel in a dimensionless form.

From the obtained results, it follows that the distribution of the nitrogen velocity along the length of the channel has a parabolic shape. The maximum velocity is reached in the middle of the channel and decreases to zero at the tube walls.

The results of a parametric study on the influence of pressure differential on the velocity and temperature of the gas at the tube outlet are presented. An investigation into the impact of element mesh size on the solution to the problem at hand has been conducted.

The modeling results show that the spiral steel tube can effectively be used for heating gas to high temperatures at high speeds. However, it is necessary to consider that at high speeds, additional hydrodynamic effects such as turbulence and shear flows may occur, which can affect the efficiency and stability of the gas (nitrogen) flow.

References

  1. Kozlov I.A., Leshev K.A., Nikiforov А.А., Demin S.А. [Cold gas dynamic coating spraying (review)] Proceedings of VIAM [Trudy VIAM]. 2020. No. 8(90). Pp. 77–93 (in Russian).
    DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2020-0-8-77-93
  2. Kablov Е.N. [Innovative developments of FSUE ”VIAM“ of the State Research Center of the Russian Federation on the implementation of ”Strategic directions for the development of materials and technologies for their processing for the period up to 2030“] Aviation materials and Technologies [Aviatsionnyye materialy i tekhnologii]. 2015. No. 1(34). Pp. 3–33 (in Russian).
    DOI: 10.18577/2071-9140-2015-0-1-3-33
  3. Kablov Е.N., Starcev O.V. [Fundamental and applied studies of corrosion and aging of materials in climatic conditions (review)] Aviation materials and technologies [Aviatsionnyye materialy i tekhnologii]. 2015. No. 4(37). Pp. 38–52 (in Russian).
    DOI: 10.18577/2071-9140-2015-0-4-38-52
  4. Kablov Е.N., Starcev О.V., Medvedev I.M. [Review of foreign experience in corrosion research and corrosion protection products] Aviation materials and technologies [Aviatsionnyye materialy i tekhnologii]. 2015. No. 2(35). Pp. 76–87 (in Russian).
    DOI: 10.18577/2071-9140-2015-0-2-76-87
  5. Kablov Е.N., Nikiforov А.А., Demin S.А., Chesnokov D.V., Vinogradov S.S. [Promising coatings for corrosion protection of carbon steels] Steel [Stal’]. 2016. No. 6. Pp. 70–81 (in Russian).
    EDN: WCKVLX
  6. Vinogradov S.S., Nikiforov A.A., Demin S.A., Chesnokov D.V. [Corrosion protection of carbon steels] Aviation materials and technologies [Aviatsionnyye materialy i tekhnologii]. 2017. No. S. Pp. 242–263 (in Russian).
    DOI: 10.18577/2071-9140-2017-0-S-242-263
  7. Champagne V., Helfritch D. A Demonstration of the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Various Copper Surfaces. Journal of Biological Engineering. 2013. Vol. 7, article number 8. Pp. 1–8.
    DOI: 10.1186/1754-1611-7-8.
  8. Irissou E., Legoux J.-G., Ryabinin A., Jodoin B., Moreau Ch. Review of Cold Spray Process and Technology: Part I—Intellectual Property. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 2008. Vol. 17, no. 4. Pp. 495–516.
    DOI: 10.1007/s11666-008-9203-3
  9. Moridi A., Hassani-Gangaraj S., Guagliano M., Dao M. Cold spray coating: review of material systems and future perspectives. Surface Engineering. 2014. Vol. 36, no. 6. Pp. 369–395.
    DOI: 10.1179/1743294414Y.0000000270
  10. Gärtner F., Stoltenhoff T., Schmidt T., Kreye H. The cold spray process and its potential for industrial applications. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 2006. Vol. 15, no. 2. Pp. 223–232.
    DOI: 10.1361/105996306X108110
  11. Champagne V., Helfritch D. Mainstreaming cold spray — push for Applications. Surface Engineering. 2014. Vol. 30, no. 6. Pp. 396–403.
    DOI: 10.1179/1743294414Y.0000000277
  12. Van Steenkiste T., Smith J. Evaluation of coatings produced via kinetic and cold spray processes. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 2004. Vol. 13, no. 2. Pp. 274–282.
    DOI: 10.1361/10599630419427
  13. Marx S., Paul A., Köhler A., Hüttl G. Cold spraying: Innovative layers for new applications. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 2006. Vol. 15, no. 2. Pp. 177–183.
    DOI: 10.1361/105996306X107977
  14. Wan W., Li W., Wu D., Qi Zh., Zhang Zh. New insights into the effects of powder injector inner diameter and overhang length on particle accelerating behavior in cold spray additive manufacturing by numerical simulation. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2022. Vol. 444. P. 128670.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128670
  15. [Physical properties of nitrogen] Fizicheskiye svoystva azota.
    https://www.highexpert.ru/content/gases/nitrogen.html (Accessed: 09.07.2024).
  16. Kireev V.N., Mukhutdinova A.A., Urmancheev S.F. [Thermoviscous fluids: a hydrodynamic simulator for modeling flow in annular channels with heat exchange] Termovyazkiye zhidkosti: gidrodinamicheskiy simulyator dlya modelirovaniya techeniya v kol’tsevykh kanalakh s teploobmenom. Certificate of state registration of the computer program No. 2023669294 Russian Federation (application No. 2023668718, registered 12.09.2023, published 13.09.2023) (in Russian).
    EDN: JYTNYM