Fluid-Structure Interaction Approach for Numerical Investigation of a Flexible Hydrofoil Deformations in Turbulent Fluid Flow

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Benaouicha ◽  
S. Guillou ◽  
A. Santa Cruz ◽  
H. Trigui
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Turbulent Fluid Flow ◽  
Turbulent Fluid ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Ale Formulation

The study deals with a 3D Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) numerical model of a rectangular cantilevered flexible hydrofoil subjected to a turbulent fluid flow regime. The structural response and dynamic deformations are studied by analyzing the oscillations frequencies and amplitudes, under a hydrodynamics loads. The obtained numerical results are confronted with experimental ones, for validation. The numerical model is performed in the same geometric, physical and material conditions as the experimental set-up carried out in a hydrodynamic tunnel. A polyacetal (POM) flexible hydrofoil NACA0015 with an angle of attack of 8° is considered to be immersed in a fluid flow at a Reynold number of 3 × 105. The structure is initially at rest and then moved by the action of the fluid flow. The numerical model is based on a strong coupling procedure for solving the Fluid-Structure Interaction problem. The Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation of the Navier-Stokes equations is used and an anisotropic diffusion equation is solved to compute the fluid mesh velocity and position at each time step. The finite volume method is used for the numerical resolution of the fluid dynamics equations. The structure deformations are described by the linear elasticity equation which is solved by the finite elements method. The Fluid-Structure coupled problem is solved by using the partitioned FSI implicit algorithm. A good agreement between numerical and experimental results for the hydrodynamics coefficients and hydrofoil deformations, maximum deflection and frequencies is obtained. The added mass and damping are analyzed and then the FSI effect on the dynamic deformations of the structure is highlighted.

An Immersed Boundary Proper Generalized Decomposition (IB-PGD) for Fluid–Structure Interaction Problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 1850045
Author(s):  
C. Le-Quoc ◽  
Linh A. Le ◽  
V. Ho-Huu ◽  
P. D. Huynh ◽  
T. Nguyen-Thoi
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Fluid Pressure ◽  
Immersed Boundary ◽  
Proper Generalized Decomposition ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction

Proper generalized decomposition (PGD), a method looking for solutions in separated forms, was proposed recently for solving highly multidimensional problems. In the PGD, the unknown fields are constructed using separated representations, so that the computational complexity scales linearly with the dimension of the model space instead of exponential scaling as in standard grid-based methods. The PGD was proven to be effective, reliable and robust for some simple benchmark fluid–structure interaction (FSI) problems. However, it is very hard or even impossible for the PGD to find the solution of problems having complex boundary shapes (i.e., problems of fluid flow with arbitrary complex geometry obstacles). The paper hence further extends the PGD to solve FSI problems with arbitrary boundaries by combining the PGD with the immersed boundary method (IBM) to give a so-called immersed boundary proper generalized decomposition (IB-PGD). In the IB-PGD, a forcing term constructed by the IBM is introduced to Navier–Stokes equations to handle the influence of the boundaries and the fluid flow. The IB-PGD is then applied to solve Poisson’s equation to find the fluid pressure distribution for each time step. The numerical results for three problems are presented and compared to those of previous publications to illustrate the robustness and effectiveness of the IB-PGD in solving complex FSI problems.

Fluid–Structure Interaction of High Aspect-Ratio Hair-Like Micro-Structures Through Dimensional Transformation Using Lattice Boltzmann Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 08 (08) ◽  
pp. 1650095 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Devaraj ◽  
Kean C. Aw ◽  
E. Haemmerle ◽  
R. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Drag Force ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Momentum Exchange ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Micro Structures

3D printed hair-like micro-structures have been previously demonstrated in a novel micro-fluidic flow sensor aimed at sensing air flows down to rates of a few milliliters per second. However, there is a lack of in-depth understanding of the structural response of these ‘micro-hairs' under a fluid flow field. This paper demonstrates the use of lattice Boltzmann methods (LBM) to understand this structural response towards a better optimization of the micro-hair flow sensors designed to suit the end applications' needs. The LBM approach was chosen as an efficient alternative to simulate Navier–Stokes equations for modeling fluid flow around complex geometries primarily for improved accuracy and simplicity with lesser computational costs. As the spatial dimensions of the sensor's flow channel are much larger in comparison to the actual micro-hairs (the sensing element), a multidimensional approach of combining two-dimensional (D2Q9) and three-dimensional (D3Q19) lattice configurations were implemented for improved computational speeds and efficiency. The drag force on the micro-hairs was estimated using the momentum-exchange method in the D3Q19 configuration and this drag force is transferred to the structural analysis model which determines the micro-hair deformation using Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. The entirety of the LBM Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI) model was implemented within MATLAB and the obtained results are compared against the numerical model implemented on a commercially available software package.

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.

Development of Weighted Residual Based Lattice Boltzmann Techniques for Fluid-Structure Interaction Application

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. W. Kwon ◽  
Jong Chull Jo
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Computational Techniques ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Shell Elements ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann Methods ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Domain Structures

New computational techniques were developed for the analysis of fluid-structure interaction. The fluid flow was solved using the newly developed lattice Boltzmann methods, which could solve irregular shape of fluid domains for fluid-structure interaction. To this end, the weighted residual based lattice Boltzmann methods were developed. In particular, both finite element based and element-free based lattice Boltzmann techniques were developed for the fluid domain. Structures were analyzed using either beam or shell elements depending on the nature of the structures. Then, coupled transient fluid flow and structural dynamics were solved one after another for each time step. Numerical examples for both 2D and 3D fluid-structure interaction problems, as well as fluid flow only problems, were presented to demonstrate the developed techniques.

Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulations of Flexible Cylinders in Confined Axial Flow

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joris Degroote ◽  
Lucas Delcour ◽  
Laurent De Moerloose ◽  
Henri Dolfen ◽  
Jan Vierendeels
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Tube Bundle ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Air Jet

Flexible cylinders surrounded by a fluid flow that is dominantly aligned with the axis of the cylinders can be found in several applications. Examples with a flow confined to a narrow region around the cylinder(s) can be found in tube bundles of heat exchangers and reactor cores and also in air-jet weaving machines. This research analyses the flow-induced vibration of these two different cases with flexible cylinders in confined axial flow using numerical fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulations. The FSI simulations of both cases use a partitioned framework, meaning that a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver is coupled with a finite element analysis (FEA) structural solver. The dynamic and kinematic equilibrium conditions at the contact surface between the fluid and the structure are satisfied by performing coupling iterations between both solvers in each time step. Convergence of these iterations is accelerated using quasi-Newton coupling techniques. For the case of the tube bundle, the modal characteristics have been identified for a tube bundle when they are submerged in an axial fluid flow. Furthermore, different types of flow-induced vibration have been studied. The flow speed has been increased in an FSI simulation of a single cylinder surrounded by an annular fluid domain, resulting first in static buckling and then in flutter at higher flow speeds. For the case of the air-jet weaving machines, the cylinder represents a smooth yarn which is accelerated by an air jet in the main nozzle of the machine, consisting of a long tube with small diameter. FSI simulations of a yarn clamped at the upstream end have been performed using the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulation with deforming grids in the fluid domain. This work demonstrates the feasibility of analyzing and predicting flow-induced vibration of cylinders in confined axial flow by performing FSI simulations. The results of simulations are compared with those of experiments for tubes in axial flow and for a yarn in a nozzle of an air-jet weaving machine.

Coupled Finite Element Based Lattice Boltzmann Equation and Structural Finite Elements for Fluid-Structure Interaction Application

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. W. Kwon ◽  
J. C. Jo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann Method ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Computational Technique ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Boltzmann Method

A computational technique was developed for analysis of fluid-structure interaction. The fluid flow was solved using the lattice Boltzmann method which found to be computationally simple and efficient. In order to apply the lattice Boltzmann method to irregular shapes of fluid domains, the finite element based lattice Boltzmann method was developed. In addition, the turbulent model was also implemented into the lattice Boltzmann formulation. Structures were analyzed using either beam or shell elements depending of the nature of the structures. Then, coupled transient fluid flow and structural dynamics were solved one after another for each time step. Numerical examples for both 2-D and 3-D fluid-structure interaction problems were presented to demonstrate the developed techniques.

Dynamic Analysis of the Joined-Wing Configuration in High-Altitude Long-Endurance Aircraft Using Fluid-Structure Interaction Model

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabu Ganesh Ravindren ◽  
Kirti Ghia ◽  
Urmila Ghia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Time Step ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Joined Wing ◽  
Long Endurance

Recent studies of the joined-wing configuration of the High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft have been performed by analyzing the aerodynamic and structural behaviors separately. In the present work, a fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis is performed, where the fluid pressure on the wing, and the corresponding non-linear structural deformation, are analyzed simultaneously using a finite-element matrix which couples both fluid and structural solution vectors. An unsteady, viscous flow past the high-aspect ratio wing causes it to undergo large deflections, thus changing the domain shape at each time step. The finite element software ANSYS 11.0 is used for the structural analysis and CFX 11.0 is used for the fluid analysis. The structural mesh of the semi-monocoque joined-wing consists of finite elements to model the skin panel, ribs and spars. Appropriate mass and stress distributions are applied across the joined-wing structure [Kaloyanova et al. (2005)], which has been optimized in order to reduce global and local buckling. The fluid region is meshed with very high mesh density at the fluid-structure interface and where flow separation is predicted across the joint of the wing. The FSI module uses a sequentially-coupled finite element equation, where the main coupling matrix utilizes the direction of the normal vector defined for each pair of coincident fluid and structural element faces at the interface [ANSYS 11.0 Documentation]. The k-omega turbulence model captures the fine-scale turbulence effects in the flow. An angle of attack of 12°, at a Mach number of 0.6 [Rangarajan et al. (2003)], is used in the simulation. A 1-way FSI analysis has been performed to verify the proper transfer of loads across the fluid-structure interface. The CFX pressure results on the wing were transferred across the comparatively coarser mesh on the structural surface. A maximum deflection of 16 ft is found at the wing tip with a calculated lift coefficient of 1.35. The results have been compared with the previous study and have proven to be highly accurate. This will be taken as the first step for the 2-way simulation. The effect of a coupled 2-way FSI analysis on the HALE aircraft joined wing configuration will be shown. The structural deformation history will be presented, showing the displacement of the joined-wing, along the wing span over a period of aerodynamic loading. The fluid-structure interface meshing and the convergence at each time step, based on the quantities transferred across the interface will also be discussed.

Dynamic Time-History Response of Cylindrical Tank Considering Fluid - Structure Interaction due to Earthquake

2014 ◽  
Vol 617 ◽  
pp. 66-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamila Kotrasova ◽  
Ivan Grajciar ◽  
Eva Kormaníková
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Time History ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Cylindrical Tank ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Ale Formulation ◽  
Time History Response ◽  
Dynamic Time

Ground-supported cylindrical tanks are used to store a variety of liquids. The fluid was develops a hydrodynamic pressures on walls and bottom of the tank during earthquake. This paper provides dynamic time-history response of concrete open top cylindrical liquid storage tank considering fluid-structure interaction due to earthquake. Numerical model of cylindrical tank was performed by application of the Finite Element Method (FEM) utilizing software ADINA. Arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation was used for the problem analysis. Two way Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) techniques were used for the simulation of the interaction between the structure and the fluid at the common boundary

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