Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization (한국가시화정보학회지)

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Quantitative Visualization of Inlet Flow of the Centrifugal Blower

원심 블로어 입구 유동의 정량적 가시화 연구

  • Received : 2013.08.26
  • Accepted : 2013.09.11
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

The inlet flow of centrifugal blower were quantitatively visualized using particle image velocimetry. Because the centrifugal blower system is one of the key parts of EV battery cooling system, the quantitative information of flow field of centrifugal blower is important to design and optimize the cooling system. Two types of inlet parts were used in this study. One is the straight inlet and the other is a bended one. The results showed the flow asymmetry exists in the straight model due to the pressure difference in the blower. In case of the bended one, the separation bubble and the increase of head loss appeared compared with the straight model.

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