Exploratory study of Flow-Particle interaction using Particle Image Velocimetry

F. Bigillon, M. H. Garcia

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Abstract

This paper presents an exploratory study of flow-particle interaction in a small water tunnel. Images are recorded following the Particle Image Velocimetry technique. The frames are analyzed in order to get information on flow turbulence and particles carried by the flow. The turbulence of the flow is considered in terms of the coherent structures that developed essentially in the wall region. The methods investigated allow the detection and quantitative description of these structures. Concerning the solid phase, two kinds of methods were considered: one to locate particles on the frames, and the other to track the particles. The methods are tested with simple experiments performed in a small water tunnel. Results concerning the fluid and solid phases are analyzed together. They show two kinds of particle behavior: particles that travel following coherent structures and particles that do not follow any particular turbulent structure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods
EditorsT.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen, T.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen
Pages1034-1043
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2002
EventHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002 - Estes Park, CO, United States
Duration: Jul 28 2002Aug 1 2002

Publication series

NameHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods

Other

OtherHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEstes Park, CO
Period7/28/028/1/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • General Engineering

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