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Hydrodynamic theory of the “Struya” former-flowmeter

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We have formulated the fundamentals of the hydrodynamic theory of the “Struya” former-flowmeter — a device for measuring the fluid flow rate and forming a homogeneous flow and a representative sample for subsequent qualitative analysis of the fluid medium composition. On the basis of the numerical solution of the Navier–Stokes equations, computer simulation of the flow of a viscous medium in the “Struya” former has been carried out. Models of homogeneous flow of a single incompressible fluid and of inhomogeneous flow of a two-phase dispersive fluid have been considered. Numerical calculations have confirmed the high characteristics of the “Struya” former which, as compared to the standard restrictions, has the lowest level of hydraulic losses and the highest accuracy of differential pressure formation.

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    V. P. Starikov

  2. Prof. N. E. Zhukovskii Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute, 1 Zhukovskii Str., Zhukovskii, Moscow Region, 140180, Russia

    N. A. Vladimirova

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Translated from Inzhenerno-Fizicheskii Zhurnal, Vol. 82, No. 2, pp. 308–319, March–April, 2009.

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Starikov, V.P., Vladimirova, N.A. Hydrodynamic theory of the “Struya” former-flowmeter. J Eng Phys Thermophy 82, 303–314 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10891-009-0191-z

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