CONCLUSIONS

AND FUTURE SCOPE

7.0 CONCLUSION
After the effective discussion over the results of Investigation of the
flow in Blower volute casing, the following conclusions are drawn as per
the experimental analysis, CFD analysis and optimization o f volute
casing.
1) Experimental results show that at different positions of volute, as we
move along the axis of volute from minimum cross section (Tongue)
to maximum cross section (exit), static and total pressure increases.
So, it can be concluded that the volute serves its function of
pressure recovery in all the types of volute.
2) The flow within the volute casing based on “Constant velocity
method” gives better flow condition than the “Free vortex design”.
The gradient of various flow parameters in the casi ng are less in
case of “Constant velocity design”. Flow became more uniform in the
volute casing design based on “Constant velocity method” compared
to “Free vortex method”. As per the figure:6.24
3) Modification in volute casing has shown increase in 10%
effectiveness of the volute, as shown in figure:6.21 -A. This has also
removed maximum losses in overhung portion of the volute. These
results are presented in conference.[42]
4) It is observed good agreement between experimental and CFD
analysis. The depth of un steady flow region with experiment was not
predicted, but only area was identified. Simulation has predicted a
highly unsteady flow region near the tongue region where flow
measurement is very difficult as shown in figure:6.27. These results
are discussed in conference.[43]
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 5) In mismatching of impeller with different casing, within the certain
range of outlet blade angle. As we change β 2 from 15 0 to 90 0 head
coefficient increases with reduction in flow coefficient. So we can
change in the system as per requir ement. Experimentally and CFD
analysis have predicted that forward impeller cannot be fitted in
casing designed for backward, which will lead to large losses and
increase in power consumption as shown in figure:6.28 to 6.31.
These results are discussed in conference. [45]
6) An uncertainty analysis of experimental measurements of ±0.5 %
interval about the result in the band within which the experimenter is
95% confident the true value of the result lies. The experiment is
performed many times under the same co nditions and using the
same instruments as shown in figure: 6.32.
7) A direct search optimization procedure, i.e. combined heuristic
method, was employed to optimize design parameters. After
optimization, Original efficiency was near 79%. It was improved to
89% and the maximum efficiency obtained with GA is 90.5%.
8) As per new method of design of casing f rom the figure: 6.41 to 6.44
we can select the complete design of the casing as per our
requirement. These results are presented in ASME conference. [48]
9) The experimental result of volute casing designed on the basis of
optimization shows progressively increase in the static pressure in
the casing. This shows that design of the casing is successfully
working as per the requirement and effectiveness of casing is i n the
range of 75 to 79%. These results are discussed in journal. [49]
10) Static and dynamic analysis results conclude the selection of
material for Blower with the consideration of pressure distribution
as per CFD results can be more economical.

Proper sizing of blowers involves determining many system factors

and prioritizing them into requirements versus preferences. Some of these

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factors are the static pressure the blower must overcome, the average air
flow volume required, the shape and direction of the desired air flow,
space limitations, available power, efficiency, air density, and cost. The
first two of these, air flow and static pressure, along with available power
considerations are generally the most critical for system designers. These
three addresses the fundamental need, which are satisf ied by complete
analysis of flow in Volute casing of blower.

7.1 FUTURE SCOPE

This design should be implemented on the higher speed and
capacity of machine.
1. The flow within the volute casing is three dimension al; I feel that the
flow due to presence of overhung portion forms a vortex. The flow
may have the axial component within the volute casing; may be
surveyed by using PIV.
2. The flow condition within the volute casing may be surveyed at off -
design condition.
3. The flow may be surveyed within the casing of different shape and
behavior may be determined within the volute at different rotational
speed.
4. The detailed analysis may be performed for the tongue region and
for the different shape of tongue.
5. Flow visualization may be carried out using appropriate flow
visualization technique.
6. The flow within the volute casing may be surveyed with different
values of blade angle at exit covering whole range of angle i.e.
backward to forward type of impeller.

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