Analysis of energy separation acting in vortex tube

Abstract

This paper concludes the study on how the airflow from the compressed air acting inside the vortex tube which provides the energy separation inside the vortex tube due to vortex generation based on different parameters. These parameters are affecting the vortex tube’s efficiency. This investigation specifies on the parameters based on the design of the vortex tube which consists of length-to-diameter ratio, chamber diameter-to-diameter ratio and a specific amount of inlets.Default measurement will be taken as reference. CATIA has been used to draw and design the vortex tube for modelling. ANSYS Fluent will be used for testing and simulation for analysis of the vortex tube. The analysis is only focusing on the parameters that have been investigated. The simulation indicates how compressed air flows inside the tube. However, the flow does not show the desired results compared to the original model. The results have been investigated to ensure future improvements.