Numerical prediction of maldistribution in a series of T-junctions

This work assesses the possibility/feasibility of utilizing CFD to predict water-air separation in a mini-manifold at ambient conditions. The manifold consists header with three reduced T-junctions. A combination size and operating parameters yields computationally demanding surface tension dominant flow. computational model is based on interface tracking technique FVM framework. results are validated against experiment. Findings show that can be successfully predicted, even under such Analysis cost revealed long time only limiting factor for regular use applications. paper's novelty successful prediction phase separation. Such an approach requires flow pattern capabilities straight parts physically sound split T-junctions have not been explored previously way.