Experimental Design and Numerical Modelling of Suspending the Sediments Inside the Pipeline Along with the Pipe
Sivakumar Karthikeyan1, Krishnakumar. S2, Mithunn Balaji. S3
1Dr. Sivakumar Karthikeyan, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Krishnakumar. S, Final Year Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Mithunn Balaji. S, Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, California, USA.
Manuscript received on 08 February 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 16 February 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 20 April 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 May 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2025 | PP: 9-22 | Volume-14 Issue-1, May 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijrte.E461814050625 | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.E4618.14010525
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Abstract: In this paper, we present a novel approach to addressing challenges in existing sewage pipeline systems by designing a new blending instrument that operates using the force exerted by sediment within the pipelines. The instrument incorporates an impeller that suspends particles along the pipeline flow, effectively preventing blockages. This innovation enhances the efficiency of the pipeline system and mitigates issues inherent in current pipeline infrastructure. The impeller blade is designed for installation inside the pipeline, requiring minimal maintenance while being capable of withstanding the corrosive environment of sewage systems. This is particularly critical given the highly acidic conditions, as evidenced by a maximum recorded pH value of 4.5 in the sewage.
Keywords: ANSYS CFX, Impeller, Rack and Pinion, Ratchet and Pawl.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Design