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Abstract

Junction flow loss is one of the sources of flow losses in many engineering pipe systems. An experimental study was carried out in order to investigate the combining steady pressure loss coefficients at 45° T-junctions with three area ratios between lateral branch and main duct. Extensive measurement data were obtained at a wide range of Mach number (0.1–0.6) and mass flow rate ratios using air as the tested fluid. Comparative analysis of the results includes the pressure difference in the two flow paths of the junction, the effect of Mach number in common branch due to gas compressibility, as well as the loss coefficients with various geometry condition. The following conclusion is drawn: the total pressure loss coefficient (K) was mainly dependent on the Mach number (M₃), mass flow rate ratio (q), and area ratio (a), while almost independent on Reynolds number. The results provide reference for the research of junction flow and can be valuable in the correction of the boundary condition in one-dimensional simulation models.

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Junction compressible flow pressure loss coefficient Mach number;area ratio mass flow rate ratio

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An experimental study of compressible combining flow at 45° T-junctions

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