Please wait a minute...
Chinese Journal of Engineering Design  2019, Vol. 26 Issue (3): 305-314    DOI: 10.3785/j.issn.1006-754X.2019.03.009
Modeling, Simulation, Analysis, and Decision     
Design and simulation of triangular air-powered rotary enginebased on CFD and ADAMS
ZHONG Gong-xiang, ZOU Di, ZHANG Xing
Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Equipment, Ministry of Education Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
Download: HTML     PDF(2081KB)
Export: BibTeX | EndNote (RIS)      

Abstract  

In view of the phenomenon that the pressure energy of natural gas is wasted in the process of using the downhole throttling technology in the high pressure gas well, an idea of using triangular air-powered rotary engine to transform natural gas pressure energy to mechanical energy which drives the generator was put forward. Based on the structural features of traditional Wankel-type rotary engines, the overall structural design of a new triangular air-powered rotary engine was carried out and a new decompression scheme was set up. The internal flow field of air motor was simulated numerically by using CFD numerical simulation methods. The kinematics and dynamics simulation of mechanical system of triangular air-powered rotary engine was carried out by using ADAMS software, the contact strength between radial seal and cylinder was checked by Hertz contact theory, and the pressure endurance of cylinder was checked by using ABAQUS. Depending on the simulation data, the correctness of the design of the first stage rotary engine was verified and the design of the secondary rotary engine was defective. After raising the inlet temperature of the second stage rotary engine from 343 K to 353 K, the problem of hydrate generation when pressure and temperature dropped in cylinder was solved. The simulation results provide a new idea for the further study of triangular air-powered rotary engine.



Key wordsCFD (computational fluid dynamics)      triangular air-powered rotary engine      dynamic mesh      numerical simulation     
Received: 11 May 2018      Published: 28 June 2019
CLC:  TE 931  
  TH 122  
Cite this article:

ZHONG Gong-xiang, ZOU Di, ZHANG Xing. Design and simulation of triangular air-powered rotary enginebased on CFD and ADAMS. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2019, 26(3): 305-314.

URL:

https://www.zjujournals.com/gcsjxb/10.3785/j.issn.1006-754X.2019.03.009     OR     https://www.zjujournals.com/gcsjxb/Y2019/V26/I3/305


基于CFD与ADAMS的三角转子气动机设计与仿真

针对采用高压天然气井井下节流降压工艺时存在浪费天然气压力能的现象,提出了利用三角转子气动机将高压天然气压力能转化为机械能驱动发电机发电的思路。首先,借鉴传统三角转子发动机结构特点,对三角转子气动机进行了总体结构设计并提出全新的降压方案;然后,利用CFD (computational fluid dynamics,计算流体动力学)数值模拟方法对气动机内部流场进行了数值模拟;最后,利用ADAMS(automatic dynamic analysis of mechanical systems,机械系统动力学自动分析)软件对三角转子气动机机械系统进行了运动学与动力学仿真,运用赫兹接触理论校核了径向密封片与气缸的接触强度,利用ABAQUS分析软件校核了缸体耐压强度。仿真结果表明,第1级气动机设计合理,第2级气动机的设计存在缺陷,将第2级气动机入口温度从343 K提高到353 K后,解决了气缸中因压力、温度下降产生水合物的问题。仿真结果为后续三角转子气动机的深入研究提供了新思路。


关键词: CFD,  三角转子气动机,  动网格,  数值模拟 

1 ZHONGGong-xiang, LIUJing-wei, Zhi-zhongLÜ , et al. A kind of wellhead natural gas power generation system: CN103306761A [P]. 2013-09-18.
2 DIAOAn-na, XUQiong-yan, ZHANGQuan-ming, et al. Development and application of natural gas screw expander[J]. Chemical Engineering of Oil and Gas, 2013,42(4): 378-381.
3 YANGHui-feng, LIANGHai-feng, WANGLin-ping, et al. Utilization technology and development status of residual pressure of natural gas [J]. Energy Conservation in Petroleum & Petrochemical Industry, 2017, 7(11): 15-18.
4 ZHANGHui, LIXia-xi, XUWen-dong, et al. Research on cooling and power generation system using excess pressure from natural gas high-pressure network[J]. Gas & Heat, 2015, 35(7): 35-37.
5 VASILJEVV Y, KISELEVO M. Method of utilization of gas expansion energy and utilization power installation for implementation of this method: US20090272115[P]. 2009-11-05. doi: CA2422893 A1
6 SHEND M, FERNANDESF, SIMQES-MOREIRAJ R. Using gas pipeline pressure to liquefy natural gas or generate electricity [J]. Hydrocarbon Processing, 2006, 85(1): 47-50.
7 YozoSASAKI . The state of the TRT[C]// Proceedings of Energy Saving at Steel Plant.Beijing: Metallurgy Industry Press, 1982: 104.
8 HANYu-jing, CAOYong-jie, TAOYou-zhi. Process optimization and productive practice of Shougang Jingtang No.1 blast furnace[J]. Metallurgical Power, 2010 (4): 20-21, 25.
9 ZHURen-liang, WANGTian-qiu, WANGXun-fu. Last furnace optimization operation and low carbon production [J]. China Metallurgy, 2013, 23(1): 30-35.
10 WANGYun, LIUXiao-yong, ZHOUYong. Design and performance analysis of a triangle rotary piston air-powered engine[J]. Mechanical Science and Technology for Aerospace Engineering, 2009, 28(7): 950-954, 959.
11 DONGJing-hui. Triangulation rotor pump[J]. Chemical and General Machinery, 1980 (11): 19-26.
12 BADRO, NAIKS, O’CALLAGHANP W, et al. Rotary Wankel engines as expansion devices in steam Rankine-cycle systems[J]. Applied Energy, 1991, 39(1): 59-76. doi: 10.1016/0306-2619(91)90063-4
13 ZHENGJing-hui, SUNXuan, YANGCan-jun. Design and experimental research of pneumatic micro-rotary engine[J]. Machine Tool & Hydraulics, 2006(12):101-104, 126.
14 PANJian-feng, CHENRui, FANBao-wei, et al. Numerical simulation of combustion process in LPG rotary engine[J]. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, 2013, 12(3): 242-248.
15 FANBao-wei, PANJian-feng, LIUYang-xian, et al. Effect of pocket location on combustion process in natural gas-fueled rotary engine[J]. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2013, 316-317: 73-79. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.316-317.73
16 XINDong. Rotary polygonal piston engine[M]. Beijing: Science Press, 1981: 99-101.
17 LUFa. Rotary polygonal piston engine[M]. Beijing: National Defense Industry Press, 1990: 88-92.
18 ZENGZi-qiang, ZHANGYu-fang. Natural gas gathering and transportation project[M]. Beijing: Petroleum Industry Press, 2001:11.
19 XIAOMan. Numerical study in work process of air-powered rotary engine[D]. Zhenjiang: Jiangsu University, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 2016: 36-38.

[1] FAN Xiao-yue, LIU Qi, GUAN Wei, ZHU Yun, CHEN Su-lin, SHEN Bin. Simulation and experimental research on thermal effect of electromagnetic micro hammer peening mechanism[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2022, 29(1): 66-73.
[2] XIONG Wei, GE Zhi-hua, PANG Qiao, LI Man-di, WANG You. Theoretical design and experimental study on interference of hub bearing unit[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2021, 28(1): 41-47.
[3] ZHANG Yi-cong, ZHU Wei, WU Yu-guo, SHI Li-ping. Numerical simulation of sealing performance of Reuleaux triangular micro-dimpled textured end face[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2020, 27(1): 103-110.
[4] HOU Yong-jun, LI Fen, WU Xian-jin, LIU You-ping. Numerical simulation study of the performance of gas-liquid ejector in negative pressure drilling fluid shale shaker[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2019, 26(4): 423-432.
[5] ZHANG Xiao-dong, CHEN Long. Research on valve seat cone angle of new inner blowout preventer based on erosion wear theory[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2019, 26(3): 287-298.
[6] LI Shun-ming, WANG Yi-bo, GU Xin-zhong. Energy-saving optimization design of a lawn mower based on flow field analysis[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2018, 25(6): 683-689.
[7] ZHANG Yuan, PENG Zhen-hua, GAO Ding-xiang, REN Hai-tao, TANG Yi-xin. Design and mixing performance research of core tube heavy oil mixing and diluting mixer[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2018, 25(5): 510-517.
[8] DENG Rong, HOU Kai, LI Meng-hua, LI Xiang-dong. Study on rock breaking performance of hybrid single cone bit[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2018, 25(3): 262-269.
[9] XING Meng-long, LIU Jia-xin, LU Chun-guang, JIANG Yan-kun. Improvement and signal-to-noise ratio analysis of cooling fan for grader[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2017, 24(5): 563-571.
[10] ZHANG Lu, WU Peng, WU Da-zhuan, HONG Wei-rong. Study on pressure fluctuation control of a regenerative pump for fuel system[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2017, 24(4): 395-402.
[11] YANG Wei-jie, MENG Wen-jun, WU Si-min, LIU Bao-lin, QI Xiang-dong. Simulation analysis and experimental verification of coal suction characteristics of the new railway tunnel fallen coal dust collection device[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2017, 24(2): 174-181.
[12] XIA Li, WU Peng, WU Da-zhuan. Effects of reflux hole of volute on the performance of self-priming pump[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2015, 22(3): 284-289.
[13] ZHU Gui-hua, MA Kai, TANG Xiao, GAO Ming-quan, ZHU Hong-bin. Numerical simulation of the liquid-solid two-phase flow mixture on sludge with shifted propeller[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2015, 22(1): 49-53.
[14] MA Shan,WANG Fa-zhan,WANG Bo,WANG Xin,WU Zhen,WANG Zhe. Numerical research of gas-liquid-solid three-phase in mechanically self-absorption air flotation machine[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2014, 21(1): 62-67.
[15] ZHOU Jia-Wei, LIU Yu, LIU Song-Yong, DU Chang-Long. Characteristic analysis of dynamic meshing for shearer walking mechanism[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2013, 20(3): 230-235.