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Old   April 7, 2014, 00:17
Default centrifugal compressor-diffuser simulation : Overflow
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hello,
im conducting a centrifugal compressor-diffuser simulation, and i got stuck
when the compressor alone simulated, the results are good, but when it simulated with diffuser, the result is overflow

these are some details :

Compressor
  • 8 blade
  • 8 splitter
  • radial tip
  • currently simulated @73000rpm
  • 1/8 model for simulation

Diffuser
  • flat plate vanned diffuser
  • +/- 55 blades
  • 1/8 model for simulation

gap to shroud : 0,4mm

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ICEM CFD
  • prism layer : 6 (@blade)
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CFX PRE

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COMPRESSOR
  • steady state
  • air ideal gas
  • ref. pressure 1 atm
  • heat transfer : total energy
  • turbulence : k-epsilon

INLET
  • 154 m/s (0.88kg/s)
  • stat. frame tot. temp. : 288K
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DIFFUSER
  • steady state
  • air ideal gas
  • ref. pressure 1 atm
  • heat transfer : total energy
  • turbulence : k-epsilon

OUTLET
  • average static pressure : 386729 Pa
INTERFACE : stage
Pitch change : automatic

max iteration : 5000
residual target : 10^-6
the problem is Overflow, i've tried to refine the mesh (make it smaller), get a better boundary condition, but it jus didnt work

can somebody help me, please ?

thx cfd-online

ps : sorry for my bad english
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Old   April 7, 2014, 09:40
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It probably has to do with the initial condition you're using. They can be tricky for high speed compressors.

Try using a ramp for the rotor speed. For instance, start with 5000 rpm, then slowly climb your way to 73000 rpm. You can do that automatically using a 1D function such the one below. Also use a timestep in accordance with the angular velocity.

Code:
LIBRARY: 
  CEL: 
    EXPRESSIONS: 
      rot = angVel(Accumulated Iteration Number)
      timestep = 0.1 [rad] / abs(rot)
    END
    FUNCTION: angVel
      Option = Interpolation
      Profile Function = Off
      Argument Units = []
      Result Units = [rev/min]
      INTERPOLATION DATA: 
        Data Pairs = 0,5000,25,5000,500,73000
        Extend Max = On
        Extend Min = No
        Option = One Dimensional
      END
    END
  END
END
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Old   April 10, 2014, 04:18
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It probably has to do with the initial condition you're using. They can be tricky for high speed compressors.

Try using a ramp for the rotor speed. For instance, start with 5000 rpm, then slowly climb your way to 73000 rpm. You can do that automatically using a 1D function such the one below. Also use a timestep in accordance with the angular velocity.

Code:
LIBRARY: 
  CEL: 
    EXPRESSIONS: 
      rot = angVel(Accumulated Iteration Number)
      timestep = 0.1 [rad] / abs(rot)
    END
    FUNCTION: angVel
      Option = Interpolation
      Profile Function = Off
      Argument Units = []
      Result Units = [rev/min]
      INTERPOLATION DATA: 
        Data Pairs = 0,5000,25,5000,500,73000
        Extend Max = On
        Extend Min = No
        Option = One Dimensional
      END
    END
  END
END
thx bruno
can you help me with the CEL ?
I tried to put the code in the expression box, but it says "syntax error"

thx again
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thx bruno
can you help me with the CEL ?
I tried to put the code in the expression box, but it says "syntax error"

thx again
Tools -> Command editor, then past code there -> Process
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Old   April 10, 2014, 07:31
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This question is an FAQ:

Residuals flatlining:
http://www.cfd-online.com/Wiki/Ansys...gence_criteria

Overflow error:
http://www.cfd-online.com/Wiki/Ansys...do_about_it.3F
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I would recommend using the equivalent mass flow rate boundary condition on the exit if you have access to CFX V15. I have seen this help a lot with stability as it can run anywhere on the compressor map without issue. Often time these high mach number warnings like you are seeing come from being off the map. Even if you are on the map it may mess up on the way to a steady state answer. The equivalent mass flow boundary condition solves this problem. Also, why are you simulating so many diffuser passages? You are using a stage interface, why not just use one diffuser passage?
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Tools -> Command editor, then past code there -> Process
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I would recommend using the equivalent mass flow rate boundary condition on the exit if you have access to CFX V15. I have seen this help a lot with stability as it can run anywhere on the compressor map without issue. Often time these high mach number warnings like you are seeing come from being off the map. Even if you are on the map it may mess up on the way to a steady state answer. The equivalent mass flow boundary condition solves this problem. Also, why are you simulating so many diffuser passages? You are using a stage interface, why not just use one diffuser passage?
hi guys, thx a lot for the answers
i've tried the velocity ramp, and the timescale, but still.. flatlining

i haven't tried the equivalent mass flow rate boundary condition since the version of CFX is v14, but i would like to try when it's possible

i'm modeling the same angle-section for impeller and diffuser (45 deg), 45 deg diffuser contain those number of blades, and i don't know if it's possible anyway
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The FAQ I linked to discusses a lot more than just ramping the velocity and time scales. Have you tried all the other issues the FAQ mentions?
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