Numerical Optimization and Analysis of Pressure Drop in Industrial Basket Strainers for Diesel and Water Flows

Authors

  • Seyed Mahmood Kia * Department of Mechanical & Energy Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
  • Seyed Ahmad Kia Department of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i1.34

Abstract

This paper analyzes the fluid dynamics and corresponding pressure loss within industrial hydraulic filtration mechanisms, with a special focus on basket strainers used for diesel and water flows. Hydraulic systems inevitably accumulate contaminants such as dust, sand, and metal particles that lower the efficiency of operations and cause accelerated equipment wear. Therefore, effective filtration is an absolute requirement for maintaining fluid cleanliness, extending machine life, and ensuring system reliability. In this respect, the work tries to optimize filtration efficiency by showing the effects of different inlet pressures and fluid properties at various operating conditions. One could see that for diesel, as the inlet pressure increases from 0.6 to 20 bar, the pressure drop leaps from 5.2 to 166 psi, and the flow rate rises from 3014 to 18163 GPM since diesel has higher viscosity and hence inherent opposition. The water flow shows similar trends with smaller pressure drops; for example, at 5000 GPM, the pressure drop in this case is 11.24 psi due to the lower viscosity of water. In both fluids, flows change from laminar to turbulent with increased rates, further increasing the frictional resistance and pressure drop. Model validation against empirical data showed a strong correlation, with an error margin of around 10%, thus showing that it was correct and exact in making predictions concerning fluid flow behavior in industrial filters. These results are significant in reaching optimal filtration system designs and in the continuous monitoring of pressure drops to enhance efficiency and prolong life under various conditions. In this manner, it contributes fundamental knowledge to the advancement of hydraulic filtration for industrial applications.

Keywords:

Basket strainers, Computational fluid dynamics, Pressure drop, Filtration systems

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Published

2025-02-05

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy

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Kia, S. M., & Kia, S. A. (2025). Numerical Optimization and Analysis of Pressure Drop in Industrial Basket Strainers for Diesel and Water Flows. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy, 2(1), 64-75. https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i1.34