Affiliation:
1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
2. I-ENTEC Co., Ltd., 18-Gil 33, Seongseogongdanbukro, Dalseogu, Daegu 42712, Republic of Korea
Abstract
Wastewater invariably accumulates soluble and insoluble waste and requires treatment at a wastewater treatment plant (WTP) to become reusable. The preliminary screening of insoluble waste occurs through a wastewater screening mechanism (WSM) before entering the WTP. The present study computationally investigates the impact of a WSM, comprising a main screen, sliding sub-screen, and rake, on channel flow distribution, deformation, and stresses. Various sub-screen configurations, fully and partially lowered, are examined. The fluid–structure interaction between sewage water and the WSM was solved using the arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian approach. Unlike similar studies in the past which have been conducted in 2D, the present study considers the 3D design and thus captures a greater complexity of the WSM assembly. The velocity distribution inside the channel, structural deformation, and von Mises stresses of WSM components were analyzed for a range of inlet velocities at different stages of the screening process. The results reveal that a fully lowered sub-screen with an inactive rake ensures a uniform flow through the WSM, while a partially lowered sub-screen induces persistent flow separation. Structural analysis reveals significant deformation in the upper mid-region of the sub-screen and fluctuating deformations in the rake, accompanied by elevated von Mises stresses. The study serves as a design guideline for manufacturing and operating a WSM, ensuring the prevention of unfavorable stress and deformation in the WSM and the WTP.
Funder
National Research Foundation of Korea
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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