Performance Optimization of Ejector using Computation Fluid Dynamics

Abstract

Ejector is a device used for carry low pressure fluids with no mechanical force, high pressure flow. This contains the main nozzle, chamber for suction, chamber for mixing and diffuser.It is used in vaccum pumps, condensers, steam refrigeration, Because of its simple structure, gas mixing, pneumatic transport (no moving parts) and reliable operation. It is also used in pumps for lifting slurries and waste material containing solids from tanks and sumps. Due to their simplicity and high reliability, however, jet ejectors are widely used in industries with low efficiency. The project's goal is to optimize the efficiency of jet ejectors for each operating condition.Consequently, the primary fluid consumption and operating cost is minimized. A commercial computational fluid dynamics tool would be used to analyse the flow characteristics inside the ejector geometry. The results of the CFD simulation could be used to understand the effect of fluid velocity and pressure ratio on the ejector performance. The analysis would also be carried out by varying the primary and secondary nozzle dimensions. Performance of ejectors under various operating conditions is generally obtained through an experimental testing of prototype or scaled ejectors. The availability of performance parameters for such ejectors is limited, and experimental testing can be cost prohibitive.