Simulation on Flow Field Induced by Vibration Surface of Low Frequency

Ultrasonic cavitation generated by high-frequency ultrasonic transducer is widely studied because this phenomenon could be applied in a great variety of fields, including medical therapy, industrial cleaning as well as sewage treatment. Flow field influenced by vibration source of low frequency, however, is less studied. For the present study, a water tank of 1000×600×500mm is investigated when a vibration surface that represents a transducer of less frequency vibrates in the vicinity of one wall. Numerical computation based on the method of dynamic mesh is applied. Furthermore, two different vibration patterns are simulated, i.e., piston movement and drumhead vibration. Results show different pressure and velocity distribution within water tank when vibration surface is working at various frequencies and amplitudes. Differences of the flow fields are found between these circumstances, and similarity is found with that induced by ultrasonic transducer. Analysis on differences is discussed for further study.