Experimental and Numerical Analysis for Fluid-Structure Interaction for an Enclosed Hexagonal Assembly

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Sargentini ◽  
Benjamin Cariteau ◽  
Morena Angelucci
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Method ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction

This paper is related to fluid-structure interaction analysis of sodium cooled fast reactors core (Na-FBR). Sudden liquid evacuation between assemblies could lead to overall core movements (flowering and compaction) causing variations of core reactivity. The comprehension of the structure behavior during the evacuation could improve the knowledge about some SCRAMs for negative reactivity occurred in PHÉNIX reactor and could contribute on the study of the dynamic behavior of a FBR core. An experimental facility (PISE-2c) is designed composed by a Poly-methyl methacrylate hexagonal rods (2D-plan similitude with PHÉNIX assembly) with a very thin gap between assemblies. Another experimental device (PISE-1a) is designed and composed by a single hexagonal rod for testing the dynamic characteristics. Different experiments are envisaged: free vibrations and oscillations during water injection. A phenomenological analysis is reported showing the flow behavior in the gap and the structure response. Also computational simulations are presented in this paper. An efficient numerical method is used to solve Navier-Stokes equations coupled with structure dynamic equation. The numerical method is verified by the comparison of analytic models and experiments.

scholarly journals Bottom rack intake improvement as a fluid physics application through a computational fluid dynamics model

2021 ◽  
Vol 2118 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
H E Calderón ◽  
L M Rada ◽  
J S De Plaza
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Fluid Physics ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Surrounding Areas

Abstract This research focuses on improving the hydraulic behavior of a traditionally design bottom rack intake, from variations in roughness parameters, free height, and the inclusion of chamfers, establishing a contribution to the contrast between classical physics and the physics that takes over the partial resolution of the Navier-Stokes equations. To make possible the structure in OpenFOAM, it is necessary to use the geometric tool Salome-Meca, as well as a meshing tool (snappyHexMesh), and the InterFOAM solver in the processing stage. In the same way, through the turbulence model (K-E) local effects are evidenced in the Fluid-Structure interaction, as well as the identification of events and the development of the phenomenon of vorticity. The results show the improvement presented in some areas of the structure from the stabilization of the water flow through of the fluid-structure interaction change, the modification of the geometry and roughness, minimizing the presence of vertical vortices, cavitation, and surrounding areas. This allows us to conclude that traditional hydraulic do not consider the real physical flow behavior within the structure and neither the subsequent phenomena that develop, establishing as a starting point the need to rethink the design of the bottom rack intakes.

scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Simulation of Fluid–Structure Interaction Problems Using Monolithic Semi-Implicit Algorithm

Fluids ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornel Marius Murea
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Dimensional Simulation ◽  
Updated Lagrangian

A monolithic semi-implicit method is presented for three-dimensional simulation of fluid–structure interaction problems. The updated Lagrangian framework is used for the structure modeled by linear elasticity equation and, for the fluid governed by the Navier–Stokes equations, we employ the Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian method. We use a global mesh for the fluid–structure domain where the fluid–structure interface is an interior boundary. The continuity of velocity at the interface is automatically satisfied by using globally continuous finite element for the velocity in the fluid–structure mesh. The method is fast because we solve only a linear system at each time step. Three-dimensional numerical tests are presented.

Fluid - Structure Interaction Modeling of Elastohydrodynamically Lubricated Line Contacts

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-39
Author(s):  
Kushagra Singh ◽  
Farshid Sadeghi ◽  
Thomas Russell ◽  
Steven J. Lorenz ◽  
Wyatt L. Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Line Contacts

Abstract This paper presents a partitioned fluid-structure interaction (FSI) solver to model elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) of line contacts. The FSI model was constructed using the multiphysics simulation software ANSYS wherein an iterative implicit coupling scheme is implemented to facilitate the interaction between fluid and solid components. The model employs a finite volume method (FVM) based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver to determine the lubricant flow behavior using the Navier-Stokes equations. Additionally, the finite element method (FEM) is utilized to model the structural response of the solid. Fluid cavitation, compressibility, non-Newtonian lubricant rheology, load balance algorithm and dynamic meshing were incorporated in the FSI model. The pressure and film thickness results obtained from the model are presented for a wide range of loads, speeds, slide to roll ratios (SRR), surface dent, material properties (elastic plastic), etc. The model presents a detailed understanding of EHL contacts by removing any assumptions relative to the Reynolds equation. It provides the (i) two-dimensional variation of pressure, velocity, viscosity etc. in the fluid, and (ii) stress, elastic/plastic strain in the solid, simultaneously. The FSI model is robust, easy to implement and computationally efficient. It provides an effective approach to solve sophisticated EHL problems. The FSI model was used to investigate the effects of surface dents, plasticity and material inclusions under heavily loaded lubricated line contacts as can be found in gears and rolling element bearings. The results from the model exhibit excellent corroboration with published results based on the Reynolds equation solvers.

Review on Fluid Structure Interaction Solution Method for Biomechanical Application

2014 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 927-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazri Huzaimi bin Zakaria ◽  
Mohd Zamani Ngali ◽  
Ahmad Rivai
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Structural Parameter ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction

Fluid-Structure Interaction engages with complex geometry especially in biomechanical problem. In order to solve critical case studies such as cardiovascular diseases, we need the structure to be flexible and interact with the surrounding fluids. Thus, to simulate such systems, we have to consider both fluid and structure two-way interactions. An extra attention is needed to develop FSI algorithm in biomechanic problem, namely the algorithm to solve the governing equations, the coupling between the fluid and structural parameter and finally the algorithm for solving the grid connectivity. In this article, we will review essential works that have been done in FSI for biomechanic. Works on Navier–Stokes equations as the basis of the fluid solver and the equation of motion together with the finite element methods for the structure solver are thoroughly discussed. Important issues on the interface between structure and fluid solvers, discretised via Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian grid are also pointed out. The aim is to provide a crystal clear understanding on how to develop an efficient algorithm to solve biomechanical Fluid-Structure Interaction problems in a matrix based programming platform.

A Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling Approach of Lubricated Bearing-Type Sliding Contacts

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah N. Mpagazehe ◽  
C. Fred Higgs
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Moving Boundary ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Fluid Pressure ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Processing Power ◽  
Interaction Modeling

In many tribological applications, such as journal bearings and gears, a fluid film is used to accommodate velocity between moving surfaces. To model the behavior of this film and to predict its ability to carry load, the Reynolds equation is predominantly employed. As computational processing power continues to increase, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is increasingly being employed to predict the fluid behavior in lubrication environments. Using CFD is advantageous in that it can provide a more general approximation to the Navier-Stokes equations than the Reynolds equation. Moreover, using CFD allows for the simulation of multiphase flows as could occur during bearing contamination and bearing exit conditions. Because the bearing surfaces move relative to each other as they obtain equilibrium with the fluid pressure, there is a need to incorporate the moving boundary into the CFD calculation, which is a non-trivial task. In this work, a fluid-structure interaction (FSI) technique is explored as an approach to model the dynamic coupling between the moving bearing surfaces and the lubricant. The benefits of using an FSI approach are discussed and the results of its implementation in a lubricated sliding contact model are presented.

scholarly journals Multi-fidelity Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Membrane Blade Concept in non-rotating, uniform flow condition

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehran Saeedi ◽  
Kai-Uwe Bletzinger ◽  
Roland Wüchner
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Equilibrium Shape ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
External Loading ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Drag Ratio ◽  
Lift To Drag Ratio

Abstract. In order to study the aerodynamic performance of a semi-flexible membrane blade, Fluid-Structure Interaction simulations have been performed for a non-rotating blade under steady inflow condition. The studied concept blade has a length of about 5 m. It consists of a rigid mast at the leading edge, ribs along the blade, tensioned edge cables at the trailing edge and membranes forming upper and lower surface of the blade. Equilibrium shape of membrane structures in absence of external loading depends on the location of the supports and the pre-stresses in the membranes and the supporting edge cables. Form finding analysis is used to find the equilibrium shape. The exact form of a membrane structure at the service condition depends on the internal forces and also on the external loads which in turn depend on the actual shape. As a result, two-way coupled Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis is necessary to study this class of structures. The fluid problem has been modeled using two different approaches which are the vortex panel method and the numerical solution of the Navier–Stokes equations. Nonlinear analysis of the structural problem is performed using the Finite Element Method. The goal of the current study is twofold: First, to make a comparison between the converged FSI results obtained from the two different methods to solve the fluid problem. This investigation is a prerequisite for the development of an efficient and accurate multi-fidelity simulation concept for different design stages of the flexible blade. The second goal is to study the aerodynamic performance of the membrane blade in terms of lift and drag coefficient as well as lift to drag ratio and to compare them with those of the equivalent conventional rigid blade. The blade configuration from the NASA-Ames Phase VI rotor is taken as the baseline rigid blade configuration. The studied membrane blade shows a higher lift curve slope and higher lift to drag ratio compared with the rigid blade.

scholarly journals Multi-fidelity fluid–structure interaction analysis of a membrane blade concept in non-rotating, uniform flow condition

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehran Saeedi ◽  
Kai-Uwe Bletzinger ◽  
Roland Wüchner
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Equilibrium Shape ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
External Loading ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Drag Ratio ◽  
Lift To Drag Ratio

Abstract. In order to study the aerodynamic performance of a semi-flexible membrane blade, fluid–structure interaction simulations have been performed for a non-rotating blade under steady inflow condition. The studied concept blade has a length of about 5 m. It consists of a rigid mast at the leading edge, ribs along the blade, tensioned edge cables at the trailing edge and membranes forming the upper and lower surface of the blade. Equilibrium shape of membrane structures in the absence of external loading depends on the location of the supports and the prestresses in the membranes and the supporting edge cables. Form-finding analysis is used to find the equilibrium shape. The exact form of a membrane structure for the service conditions depends on the internal forces and also on the external loads, which in turn depend on the actual shape. As a result, two-way coupled fluid–structure interaction (FSI) analysis is necessary to study this class of structures. The fluid problem has been modelled using two different approaches, which are the vortex panel method and the numerical solution of the Navier–Stokes equations. Nonlinear analysis of the structural problem is performed using the finite-element method. The goal of the current study is twofold: first, to make a comparison between the converged FSI results obtained from the two different methods to solve the fluid problem. This investigation is a prerequisite for the development of an efficient and accurate multi-fidelity simulation concept for different design stages of the flexible blade. The second goal is to study the aerodynamic performance of the membrane blade in terms of lift and drag coefficient as well as lift-to-drag ratio and to compare them with those of the equivalent conventional rigid blade. The blade configuration from the NASA-Ames Phase VI rotor is taken as the baseline rigid-blade configuration. The studied membrane blade shows a higher lift curve slope and higher lift-to-drag ratio compared with the rigid blade.

scholarly journals Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of Parachute Finite Mass Inflation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinglong Gao ◽  
Qingbin Zhang ◽  
Qiangang Tang
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Finite Mass ◽  
Central Difference ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Mass Inflation ◽  
Opening Phase

Parachute inflation is coupled with sophisticated fluid-structure interaction (FSI) and flight mechanic behaviors in a finite mass situation. During opening, the canopy often experiences the largest deformation and loading. To predict the opening phase of a parachute, a computational FSI model for the inflation of a parachute, with slots on its canopy fabric, is developed using the arbitrary Lagrangian-Euler coupling penalty method. In a finite mass situation, the fluid around the parachute typically has an unsteady flow; therefore, a more complex opening phase and FSI dynamics of a parachute are investigated. Navier-Stokes (N-S) equations for uncompressible flow are solved using an explicit central difference method. The three-dimensional visualization of canopy deformation as well as the evolution of dropping velocity and overload is obtained and compared with the experimental results. This technique could be further applied in the airdrop test of a parachute for true prediction of the inflation characteristics.

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