Optimizing nozzle convergent angle using central composite design on the particle velocity and acoustic power level for single-hose dry ice blasting nozzle

Abstract

One of the important parameters in developing dry ice blasting nozzle is the high-speed dry ice pellets. However, many studies focus primarily only on its performance without considering the noise emission that comes from an operating nozzle. In this method, the central composite optimization tool has been used. The two-way mass momentum and energy exchange are successfully modeled using the two-way mass momentum model. As an attempt to theoretically verify the model accuracy, a comparison is conducted on the density, pressure, temperature, as well as Mach number ratios corresponding to various ratios of nozzle area. In return, the smallest value of the convergent angle results in the highest velocity of 516.75 m s−1, as well as the highest level of the acoustic power level of 144.36 dB. Besides, one of the vital influencing factors on the emitted acoustic power level is the turbulence intensity, which can achieve a maximum of 1% intensity for an angle of 20° at the throat section. Besides, the same negative sensitivity of around − 0.99% is provided by the velocity and acoustic power level, which is highly responsive toward the convergent angle variation. Furthermore, the optimum nozzle convergent angle for the minimization of the acoustic power level and maximization of the velocity is 7.03°. The novelty of this research lies in the findings on the effective convergent angle of the dry ice blasting nozzle that accelerates the particle flow and minimizes the noise emission from the operating nozzle.