Research on the ejection performance of an ejector with low pressure and back pressure
摘要
This study investigates the influence of back pressure on the mass ejection coefficient (u) of low-pressure methane-air ejectors through a combined approach of one-dimensional mathematical modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. By establishing a quadratic relationship between u and back pressure (hc), we reveal three distinct operational regimes: a slow growth phase, a rapid escalation phase, and a critical degradation phase. CFD results validate the theoretical model with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9941 in the quadratic region. A key finding is the identification of a linear correlation between the critical back pressure (hc,crit) and nozzle pressure (hn), expressed as hc,crit = − 0.0629 hn + 0.8966 Pa. This work provides actionable guidelines for optimizing ejector geometry and operating conditions in residential gas appliances.