Modeling of Solid Particle Erosion for a Water–Sand Impingement System Using OpenFOAM
Journal
Coatings
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Narváez M.
Cruzatty C.
Valencia E.
Hidalgo, Víctor
Luo X.
Torres A.
Erazo J.
Altamirano G.
Cando E.
Type
Article
Abstract
The development of accurate methodologies for a thorough comprehension of the erosion phenomenon is a challenging and necessary task. This study entailed an exhaustive analysis, incorporating empirical data obtained from an experiment involving the impingement of a sand and water jet on a submerged stainless-steel plate and numerical simulations, employing the Oka Erosion model that was compilated in OpenFOAM. The primary focus of this study was to generate W-shaped profiles delineating the impingement zone, derived both from experimental observations and the developed numerical model. This comparative approach facilitated a robust evaluation of the model’s efficacy in replicating erosion patterns. The outcomes of this analysis revealed a concurrence between the experimental and simulated erosion contours, affirming the model’s proficiency in representing erosion phenomena. Nevertheless, a minor discrepancy was noted, characterized by a slight underestimation of erosion rate and thickness loss. Furthermore, the investigation unveiled a noteworthy time-dependent trend in mass loss from the experimental data denoting a pseudo stabilization of the erosion rate across the time. This research contributes to the refinement of erosion modeling parameters and underscores the nature of time-dependent erosion behavior, a pivotal consideration for optimizing material durability. © 2023 by the authors.
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