Print Email Facebook Twitter Measurement of turbulence statistics in single-phase and two-phase flows using ultrasound imaging velocimetry Title Measurement of turbulence statistics in single-phase and two-phase flows using ultrasound imaging velocimetry Author Gurung, A. (TU Delft Fluid Mechanics) Poelma, C. (TU Delft Multi Phase Systems) Date 2016 Abstract Ultrasound imaging velocimetry (UIV) has received considerable interest as a tool to measure in non-transparent flows. So far, studies have only reported statistics for steady flows or used a qualitative approach. In this study, we demonstrate that UIV has matured to a level where accurate turbulence statistics can be obtained. The technique is first validated in laminar and fully developed turbulent pipe flow (single-phase, with water as fluid) at a Reynolds number of 5300. The flow statistics agree with the literature data. Subsequently, we obtain similar statistics in turbulent two-phase flows at the same Reynolds number, by adding solid particles up to volume fraction of 3 %. In these cases, the medium is completely opaque, yet UIV provides useable data. The error in the measurements is estimated using an ad hoc approach at a volume load up to 10 %. For this case, the errors are approximately 1.9 and 0.3 % of the centerline velocity for the streamwise and radial velocity components, respectively. Additionally, it is demonstrated that it is possible to estimate the local concentration in stratified flows. To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9ca9dcb3-cdd4-4957-b547-8652bd32b01a DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00348-016-2266-x ISSN 0723-4864 Source Experiments in Fluids: experimental methods and their applications to fluid flow, 57 (11) Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2016 A. Gurung, C. Poelma Files PDF art_10.1007_s00348_016_2266_x.pdf 1.18 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:9ca9dcb3-cdd4-4957-b547-8652bd32b01a/datastream/OBJ/view