Numerical Simulations of the Pulsed Inductive Thruster

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavlos G. Mikellides
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Tank Wall ◽  
Excellent Correlation ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Mass Injection ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Pulsed Inductive Thruster

Numerical modeling of the Pulsed Inductive Thruster exercising the magnetohydrodynamic code, MACH2 aims to provide bilateral validation of the thruster’s measured performance and the code’s capability of capturing the pertinent physical processes. Computed impulse values demonstrate excellent correlation to the experimental data for a range of energy levels and helium propellant-mass values. The effects of the vacuum tank wall and mass-injection scheme were investigated to show trivial changes in the overall performance.

Ballistic Impact Experiments and Numerical Modelling of Parts of Sandwich Armor

2015 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Vít Sháněl ◽  
Miroslav Španiel
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Modelling ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Composite Sandwich ◽  
Modeling Approaches ◽  
Ballistic Protection ◽  
Composite Armor ◽  
Proper Material ◽  
Impact Experiments

This paper presents some experimental results of a bullet impact on composite armor together with numerical modeling approaches. The development of light composite sandwiches for ballistic protection is the target of a project in terms of which the research is being conducted. Traditionally, a vehicle ballistic protection is mainly achieved through metal-based armor which is extremely heavy, hence the increasing popularity of composite sandwiches. Numerical simulations allow for a reduction of the number of experiments needed to obtain appropriate design of ballistic protection, but they require verified modeling approaches and proper material data. Therefore, different modelling approaches for both parts of the composite sandwich have been tested and possibilities to adjust these models to experimental data were investigated.

scholarly journals Numerical Modeling of Combustion and Detonation in Aqueous Foams

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6233
Author(s):  
Alexey Kiverin ◽  
Ivan Yakovenko
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Recent Experimental Data ◽  
Flame Acceleration ◽  
Aqueous Foam ◽  
Aqueous Foams ◽  
Transition To Detonation ◽  
Reactive Gas

Combustible aqueous foams and foamed emulsions represent prospective energy carriers. This paper is devoted to the overview of model assumptions required for numerical simulations of combustion and detonation processes in aqueous foams. The basic mathematical model is proposed and used for the analysis of the combustion development in the wet aqueous foam containing bubbles filled with reactive gas. The numerical results agree with the recent experimental data on combustion and detonation in aqueous foams containing premixed hydrogen–oxygen. The obtained results allowed for distinguishing the mechanisms of flame acceleration, transition to detonation, detonation propagation, and decay.

On numerical Simulations of Polymer Extrusion Instabilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evdokia Achilleos ◽  
Georgios C. Georgiou ◽  
Savvas G. Hatzikiriakos
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Melt Fracture ◽  
Carreau Fluid ◽  
Polymer Extrusion ◽  
Extrudate Swell ◽  
Stick Slip

Abstract The objective of this study is mainly to review recent work concerning the numerical modeling of the stick-slip and gross melt fracture polymer extrusion instabilities. Three different mechanisms of instability are discussed: (a) combination of nonlinear slip with compressibility; (b) combination of nonlinear slip with elasticity; and (c) constitutive instabilities. Furthermore, preliminary numerical simulations of the time-dependent, compressible extrudate-swell flow of a Carreau fluid with slip at the wall, using a realistic macroscopic slip equation that is based on experimental data for a high-density polyethylene, are presented.

Energy Levels and Electromagnetic Transition of 90-94mo Nuclei Using Ibm-1

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-152
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Transition Probability ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Dynamical Symmetry ◽  
Interacting Boson Model ◽  
Excitation Energies ◽  
Electromagnetic Transition ◽  
Boson Model ◽  
Energy States ◽  
Good Agreement

The energy states for the J , b , ɤ bands and electromagnetic transitions B (E2) values for even – even molybdenum 90 – 94 Mo nuclei are calculated in the present work of "the interacting boson model (IBM-1)" . The parameters of the equation of IBM-1 Hamiltonian are determined which yield the best excellent suit the experimental energy states . The positive parity of energy states are obtained by using IBS1. for program for even 90 – 94 Mo isotopes with bosons number 5 , 4 and 5 respectively. The" reduced transition probability B(E2)" of these neuclei are calculated and compared with the experimental data . The ratio of the excitation energies of the 41+ to 21+ states ( R4/2) are also calculated . The calculated and experimental (R4/2) values showed that the 90 – 94 Mo nuclei have the vibrational dynamical symmetry U(5). Good agreement was found from comparison between the calculated energy states and electric quadruple probabilities B(E2) transition of the 90–94Mo isotopes with the experimental data .

COMPARISON OF NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS WITH EXPERIMENTAL DATA FOR VERTICAL ANNULAR AND CHURN GAS-LIQUID FLOWS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Steiger de Freitas ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Canhoto Alves ◽  
Rafael Rodrigues Francisco
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Liquid Flows

Capillary flows and self-assembly of porous hydrate structures

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
S.V. Amel’kin ◽  
D.Ye. Igoshin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Capillary Flow ◽  
Secondary Crystallization ◽  
Assembly Model ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Good Correspondence ◽  
Solution Formation ◽  
Capillary Flows

A self-assembly model for porous hydrate structures is proposed, which takes into account the sequence of basic physical processes: hydrate growth on the surface of the aqueous solution, formation of islet structure, capillary flow, separation and transfer of secondary crystallization nuclei to the meniscus. The model was studied within the cellular automata method. A good correspondence between the results of the simulation and the experimental data is obtained.

scholarly journals A Review of Numerical Simulations of Secondary Flows in River Bends

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 884
Author(s):  
Rawaa Shaheed ◽  
Abdolmajid Mohammadian ◽  
Xiaohui Yan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Secondary Flow ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Main Flow ◽  
Secondary Flows ◽  
River Bends ◽  
River Cross Section ◽  
River Bend

River bends are one of the common elements in most natural rivers, and secondary flow is one of the most important flow features in the bends. The secondary flow is perpendicular to the main flow and has a helical path moving towards the outer bank at the upper part of the river cross-section, and towards the inner bank at the lower part of the river cross-section. The secondary flow causes a redistribution in the main flow. Accordingly, this redistribution and sediment transport by the secondary flow may lead to the formation of a typical pattern of river bend profile. It is important to study and understand the flow pattern in order to predict the profile and the position of the bend in the river. However, there are a lack of comprehensive reviews on the advances in numerical modeling of bend secondary flow in the literature. Therefore, this study comprehensively reviews the fundamentals of secondary flow, the governing equations and boundary conditions for numerical simulations, and previous numerical studies on river bend flows. Most importantly, it reviews various numerical simulation strategies and performance of various turbulence models in simulating the flow in river bends and concludes that the main problem is finding the appropriate model for each case of turbulent flow. The present review summarizes the recent advances in numerical modeling of secondary flow and points out the key challenges, which can provide useful information for future studies.

Effect of Interaction Modeling in AFM-Based Nanomanipulation

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fakhreddine Landolsi ◽  
Fathi H. Ghorbel ◽  
James B. Dabney
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Interaction Model ◽  
Collision Process ◽  
Visual Sensing ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Interaction Modeling

AFM-based nanomanipulation is very challenging because of the complex mechanics in tip-sample interactions and the limitations in AFM visual sensing capabilities. In the present paper, we investigate the modeling of AFM-based nanomanipulation emphasizing the effects of the relevant interactions at the nanoscale. The major contribution of the present work is the use of a combined DMT-JKR interaction model in order to describe the complete collision process between the AFM tip and the sample. The coupling between the interactions and the friction at the nanoscale is emphasized. The efficacy of the proposed model to reproduce experimental data is demonstrated via numerical simulations.

The penetration and ricochet of ogive-nosed rigid projectiles obliquely impacting metallic targets

2021 ◽  
pp. 204141962110377
Author(s):  
Yaniv Vayig ◽  
Zvi Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Oblique Impacts ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Penetration Depths ◽  
Resistance To Penetration ◽  
Good Agreement

A large number of 3D numerical simulations were performed in order to follow the trajectory changes of rigid CRH3 ogive-nosed projectiles, impacting semi-infinite metallic targets at various obliquities. These trajectory changes are shown to be related to the threshold ricochet angles of the projectile/target pairs. These threshold angles are the impact obliquities where the projectiles end up moving in a path parallel to the target’s face. They were found to depend on a non-dimensional entity which is equal to the ratio between the target’s resistance to penetration and the dynamic pressure exerted by the projectile upon impact. Good agreement was obtained by comparing simulation results for these trajectory changes with experimental data from several published works. In addition, numerically-based relations were derived for the penetration depths of these ogive-nosed projectiles at oblique impacts, which are shown to agree with the simulation results.

Numerical Simulations as a Reliable Alternative for Landmine Explosion Studies: The AUTODYN Approach

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Follett ◽  
Amer Hameed ◽  
S. Darina ◽  
John G. Hetherington
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Reasonable Agreement ◽  
Specific Impulse ◽  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Time Of Arrival ◽  
Linear Dynamics ◽  
Non Linear

In order to validate the numerical procedure, the explosion of a mine was recreated within the non-linear dynamics software, AUTODYN. Two models were created and analysed for the purposes of this study — buried and flush HE charge in sand. The explosion parameters — time of arrival, maximum overpressure and specific impulse were recorded at two stand-off distances above the ground surface. These parameters are then compared with LS-DYNA models and published experimental data. The results, presented in table format, are in reasonable agreement.

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