Computational methods of erosion wear in centrifugal pump: A state-of-the-art review

MA El-Emam, L Zhou, E Yasser, L Bai, W Shi - Archives of Computational …, 2022 - Springer
Erosion wear of the centrifugal pump components is considered one of the principal hurdles
for pumping and transporting the particle-fluid flow in the hydraulic system. Although the …

Interstage difference of pressure pulsation in a three-stage electrical submersible pump

Y Yang, L Zhou, W Shi, Z He, Y Han, Y Xiao - Journal of Petroleum Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) are the key equipment for oil exploration. The
hydraulic noise and vibration inside ESP are mainly induced by the internal pressure …

Influence of Bingham fluid viscosity on energy performances of a vortex chamber pump

A Rogovyi, V Korohodskyi, Y Medvediev - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
One of the problems in the development of coal-water technologies is the use of reliable and
long-lasting pumps. To date, classic pumps, due to the use of mechanical moving parts and …

Predicting the performance of aero-type cyclone separators with different spiral inlets under macroscopic bio-granular flow using CFD–DEM modelling

MA El-Emam, L Zhou, AI Omara - Biosystems Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Highlights•Evaluation of flow and performance of single and double spiral inlet
cyclones.•CFD is used to model the gas flow, and DEM to model and track …

Effects of sediment properties on abrasive erosion of a centrifugal pump

S Bandi, J Banka, A Kumar, AK Rai - Chemical Engineering Science, 2023 - Elsevier
The presence of sediment particles in flows of centrifugal pumps significantly enhances the
erosion rate which leads to reduced efficiency and shortened operational life of the pump …

Energy characteristics and optimal design of diffuser meridian in an electrical submersible pump

Y Yang, L Zhou, J Hang, D Du, W Shi, Z He - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Electrical submersible pump (ESP) is widely used as an artificial lifting machinery in the
petroleum production and geothermal usage. Its energy efficiency is related to the amount of …

Solid-liquid multiphase flow and erosion characteristics of a centrifugal pump in the energy storage pump station

M Chen, L Tan, H Fan, C Wang, D Liu - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to achieve the goal of carbon neutralization, a new concept of energy storage pump
station is proposed, which uses the large pump to store water from the downstream reservoir …

Performance evaluation of standard cyclone separators by using CFD–DEM simulation with realistic bio-particulate matter

MA El-Emam, L Zhou, W Shi, C Han - Powder Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
As an abatement emissions control and energy-consuming device, cyclone separators are
the most common device used in bioprocessing to separate fine and coarse particulate …

CFD-DEM bidirectional coupling simulation and experimental investigation of particle ejections and energy conversion in a spouted bed

L Zhou, C Han, L Bai, W Li, MA El-Emam, W Shi - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Fluidized bed has gained popularity in the renewable energy industry due to its superior
thermochemical conversion efficiency. Investigating the flow patterns inside the fluidized bed …

A real-time green construction optimization strategy for engineering vessels considering fuel consumption and productivity: A case study on a cutter suction dredger

G Shang, L Xu, J Tian, D Cai, Z Xu, Z Zhou - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy saving in the process of engineering construction is an indispensable measure to
achieve industrial low carbon emissions. To reduce fuel consumption in the construction …