Numerical Flow Simulation using Star CCM+

Abstract

The accuracy of numerical simulation of any physical process depends on the technique adopted for the simulation and the software used. Many software i.e., ANSYS, PHONICS, NUMECA, STAR-CCM+, etc. have been developed to solve the governing equations in discretizing the flow domain. Each software has its own capabilities and limitations. In the present work, STAR-CCM+ has been used for numerical simulation in draft tube of hydraulic turbine and result are presented in graphical and tabular form.

Keyword: Elbow draft tube, numerical flow simulation, efficiency, head loss.