Table 2.
Comparison of the mean velocities at the planes of study calculated by the CFD simulation and measured during the PIV experiments.
| Plane of study | Mean VCFD (cm/s) | Mean VPIV (cm/s) | Relative difference with respect to VPIV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| 1 | 10.1 | 11.3 | −10.4 |
| 2 | 9.47 | 10.9 | −13.1 |
| 3 | 9.13 | 9.70 | −5.87 |
| 4 | 7.95 | 8.81 | −9.76 |