Validation of computational fluid dynamics simulation methods for venous pulsatile tinnitus

Author(s):  
Yue-Lin Hsieh ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Xiaobing Xu ◽  
Dengtao Yu ◽  
Yongzhen Wu ◽  
...  

There has been a growing interest in the investigation of hydroacoustic characteristics of pulsatile tinnitus (PT). However, a proper technique for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation has yet to be discussed. The primary goal of this paper was to investigate the intrasinus hydroacoustic characteristics of PT at the transverse-sigmoid junction (TSJ) using Doppler ultrasound and examine the validity of CFD techniques in simultaneity. The preoperative and intraoperative Doppler ultrasound were performed on a patient with PT at upper jugular vein and TSJ, respectively. Canonical CFD techniques were applied to solve the computational transverse-sigmoid sinus flow domain and compared with the Doppler’s measurements. In addition, the spectro-temporal analysis was performed for the sonification of PT. PT was associated with the recirculating flows at the TSJ according to ultrasonographic detection. This pathogenic region was characterized by a sudden deceleration of flow velocity and inverse increase of flow static pressure, which large eddy simulation (LES) resulted in the smallest 6% velocity difference compared to the measured Doppler data, albeit with little differences compared to other solvers. Therefore, based on this case study, the transient LES approach is an optimal CFD method for the computational simulation of the complex hemodynamics at the TSJ. Further numerical studies with large case series are warrranted.

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunduo Charles Zhao ◽  
Parham Vatankhah ◽  
Tiffany Goh ◽  
Rhys Michelis ◽  
Kiarash Kyanian ◽  
...  

AbstractDisturbed blood flow has been increasingly recognized for its critical role in platelet aggregation and thrombosis. Microfluidics with hump shaped contractions have been developed to mimic microvascular stenosis and recapitulate the prothrombotic effect of flow disturbance. However the physical determinants of microfluidic hemodynamics are not completely defined. Here, we report a refined computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation approach to map the shear rate (γ) and wall shear stress (τ) distribution in the stenotic region at high accuracy. Using ultra-fine meshing with sensitivity verification, our CFD results show that the stenosis level (S) is dominant over the bulk shear rate (γ0) and contraction angle (α) in determining γ and τ distribution at stenosis. In contrast, α plays a significant role in governing the shear rate gradient (γ′) distribution while it exhibits subtle effects on the peak γ. To investigate the viscosity effect, we employ a Generalized Power-Law model to simulate blood flow as a non-Newtonian fluid, showing negligible difference in the γ distribution when compared with Newtonian simulation with water medium. Together, our refined CFD method represents a comprehensive approach to examine microfluidic hemodynamics in three dimensions and guide microfabrication designs. Combining this with hematological experiments promises to advance understandings of the rheological effect in thrombosis and platelet mechanobiology.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulistiya Sulistiya ◽  
Alief Sadlie Kasman

AbstractNumerical simulation using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method is one way of predicting airflow characteristics on the model. This method is widely used because it is relatively inexpensive and faster in getting desired results compared with performing direct testing. The correctness of a computational simulation output is highly dependent on the input and how it was processed. In this paper, simulation is done on Onera M6 Wing, to investigate the effect of a turbulence model’s application on the accuracy of the computational result. The choice of Onera M6 Wing as a simulation’s model is due to its extensive database of testing results from various wind tunnels in the world. Among Turbulence models used are Spalart-Allmaras, K-Epsilon, K-Omega, and SST.Keywords: CFD, fluent, Model, Turbulence, Onera M6, Spalart-Allmaras, K-Epsilon, K-Omega, SST.AbstraksSimulasi numerik dengan menggunakan metode Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) merupakan salah satu cara untuk memprediksi karakteristik suatu aliran udara yang terjadi pada model. Metode ini banyak digunakan karena sifatnya yang relatif murah dan cepat untuk mendapatkan hasil dibandingkan dengan melakukan pengujian langsung. Benar tidak hasil sebuah simulasi komputasi sangat tergantung pada inputan yang diberikan serta cara memproses data inputan tersebut. Pada tulisan ini dilakukan simulasi dengan menggunakan sayap onera M6 dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model turbulensi terhadap keakuratan hasil komputasi. Pilihan sayap onera M6 sebagai model simulasi dikarenakan model tersebut sudah memiliki database hasil pengujian yang cukup lengkap dan sudah divalidasi dari berbagai terowongan angin di dunia. Model turbulensi yang digunakan diantaranya Spalart-Allmaras, K-Epsilon, K-Omega dan SST.Kata Kunci : CFD, fluent, Model, Turbulensi, Onera M6, Spalart-Allmaras, K-Epsilon, K-Omega, SST.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2053 (1) ◽  
pp. 012013
Author(s):  
N. Abdul Settar ◽  
S. Sarip ◽  
H.M. Kaidi

Abstract Wells turbine is an important component in the oscillating water column (OWC) system. Thus, many researchers tend to improve the performance via experiment or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation, which is cheaper. As the CFD method becomes more popular, the lack of evidence to support the parameters used during the CFD simulation becomes a big issue. This paper aims to review the CFD models applied to the Wells turbine for the OWC system. Journal papers from the past ten years were summarized in brief critique. As a summary, the FLUENT and CFX software are mostly used to simulate the Wells turbine flow problems while SST k-ω turbulence model is the widely used model. A grid independence test is essential when doing CFD simulation. In conclusion, this review paper can show the research gap for CFD simulation and can reduce the time in selecting suitable parameters when involving simulation in the Wells turbine.


Author(s):  
Guangyao Wang ◽  
Ye Tian ◽  
Spyros A. Kinnas

This work focuses on the study of the flow around a rigid cylinder with both particle image velocimetry (PIV) experiment and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. PIV measurements of the flow field downstream of the cylinder are first presented. The boundary conditions for CFD simulations are measured in the PIV experiment. Then the PIV flow is compared with both Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) two-dimensional (2D) and large eddy simulation (LES) three-dimensional (3D) simulations performed with ANSYS fluent. The velocity vector fields and time histories of velocity are analyzed. In addition, the time-averaged velocity profiles and Reynolds stresses are analyzed. It is found that, in general, LES (3D) gives a better prediction of flow characteristics than RANS (2D).


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-193
Author(s):  
Nur Amira Adam ◽  
Ahmad Fitriadhy ◽  
W. S. Kong ◽  
Faisal Mahmuddin ◽  
C. J. Quah

A reliable prediction approach to obtain a sufficient thrust and torque to propel the ship at desired forward speed is obviously required. To achieve this objective, the authors propose to predict the thrust coefficient (KT), torque coefficient (KQ) and efficiency (η) of the propeller in open-water model test condition using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation approach. The computational simulation presented in the various number of rotational speed (RPM) within the range of advance ratio J=0.1 up to 1.05. The higher value of J lead to decrease 10KQ and KT. While the η increased steadily at the lower value of J and decreased at the higher value of J. The results also showed that the propeller with 1048 rpm obtain a better efficiency at J=0.95 with η= 88.25%, 10KQ=0.1654 and KT= 0.0942. The computation result is very useful as preliminary data for propeller performance characteristics.


Author(s):  
H. Hayashi ◽  
T. Yamaguchi

The beating motion of the heart wall, to which the major coronary arteries are fixed, is interesting, due to its possible mechanical influence on the flow inside the artery, and hence its effect on atherogenesis [1–2]. In this study, we conducted a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation using a simplified model of the right coronary artery, which deforms with heart contractions. The results are discussed with respect to the local hemodynamics characteristics, particularly the streamline pattern and the wall shear stress distribution.


Author(s):  
Gil Jun Lee ◽  
Jay Kim ◽  
Tod Steen

Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) are used in high-speed turbomachinery to provide external damping to the system. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is a highly effective tool to predict the performance of SFDs and obtain design guidance. It is shown that a moving reference frame (MRF) can be adopted for CFD simulation, which saves computational time significantly. MRF-based CFD analysis is validated, then utilized to design oil plenums of SFDs. Effects of the piston ring clearances, the oil groove, and oil supply ports are studied based on CFD and theoretical solutions. It is shown that oil plenum geometries can significantly affect the performance of the SFD especially when the SFD has a small clearance. The equivalent clearance is proposed as a new concept that enables quick estimation of the effect of oil plenum geometries on the SFD performance. Some design practices that have been adopted in industry are revisited to check their validity. Based on simulation results, a set of general design guidelines is proposed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 969-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-Jiang Chen ◽  
Qin-Yu Wu ◽  
Dan-Dan Huang ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Wang Lu ◽  
...  

The fabric air dispersion system (FADS) is a ventilation terminal made of special polymer fabric. The porous structure of the fabric causes complex flow motion. Due to its advantages over the conventional ventilation system, i.e. ducts and diffusers, the FADS has been widely favoured by architects and researchers. In computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation the FADS is usually simplified into a free opening with an area equal to all pores and perforations, called the free area (FA) method in this present work. However, the effectiveness of this simplified method has not been validated. The present work took a half cylindrical FADS without orifices as an example and employed the FA method to simulate the airflow properties inside a chamber under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. The simulated distributions of air velocity and temperature were compared with those by the direct description (DD) method. Meanwhile, the uniformity of air velocity distribution close to the FADS was validated against test data and the flow visualization using the dry ice as a smoking material. Results demonstrate that the FA method is effective and easy to implement, and performs as well as the DD method in predicting the distribution of airflow generated by the FADS without orifices.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arifin Rasyadi Soemaryanto ◽  
Nurhayyan Halim Rosid

Prediction of an aerodynamic load acting on a wing or usually called wing loading becomes an important stage for structural analysis. Several methods have been used in estimating the wing loading. Schrenk approximation method is commonly used to achieve the fast estimation of lift distribution along wingspan, but in order to achieve a high level accuracy of aerodynamic prediction, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with Navier Stokes-based equation can be used. LAPAN Surveillance UAV (LSU series) has been chosen to represent an aerodynamics analysis on generic small unmanned aircraft with twinboom vertical stabilizer configuration. This study was focused to verify the Schrenk approximation method using high accuracy numerical simulation (CFD). The goal of this study was to determine the lift distribution along wingspan and a number of errors between Schrenk approximation and CFD method. In this study, Schrenk approximation result showed similarity with the CFX simulation. So the two results have been verified in analysis of wing loading. ABSTRAKPrediksi dari beban aerodinamika yang terjadi pada sayap menjadi salah satu tahap yang penting dalam analisis struktur perancangan pesawat. Beberapa metode telah digunakan untuk mengestimasi besarnya beban aerodinamika pada sayap. Metode Schrenk umum digunakan untuk estimasi cepat perhitungan besar distribusi gaya angkat di sepanjang sayap. Guna mencapai tingkat akurasi yang tinggi dari prediksi aerodinamika, simulasi Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) dengan berbasis persamaan Navier-Stokes dapat digunakan. Pesawat nirawak LSU dipilih untuk merepresentasikan analisis aerodinamika pada pesawat nirawak dengan konfigurasi twin-tailboom pusher. Fokus dari studi yang dilakukan adalah untuk memverifikasi dari metode pendekatan dari Schrenk dengan menggunakan metode yang memiliki akurasi tinggi seperti simulasi CFD. Tujuan dari studi adalah untuk menghitung distribusi gaya angkat sepanjang sayap dan menentukan seberapa besar error dari kedua metode.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Bayatian ◽  
Khosro Ashrafi ◽  
Zahra Amiri ◽  
Elahe Jafari

Abstract Viruses can be transmitted in indoor environments. Important factors in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) are air velocity, relative humidity, temperature, and airflow pattern and Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can use for IAQ assessment. The objective of this study is to CFD simulation in the living room to the prediction of the air pattern and air velocity. A computational fluid dynamic model was applied for airflow pattern and air velocity simulation. For simulation, GAMBIT, FLUENT, and CFD post software were used as preprocessing, processing, and post-processing, respectively. CFD validation was carried out by comparing the computed data with the experimental measurements. The final mesh number was set to 1,416,884 elementary cells and SIMPLEC algorithm was used for pressure-velocity coupling. PERSTO, and QUIK schemes have been used for the pressure terms, and the other variables, respectively. Simulations were carried out in ACH equals 3, 6 and 8 in four lateral walls. The maximum error and root mean square error from the air velocity were 14% and 0.10, respectively. Terminal settling velocity and relaxation time were equal to 0.302 ×10− 2 m/s and 0.0308 ×10− 2 s for 10 µm diameter particles, respectively. The stopping distance was 0.0089m and 0.011m for breathing and talking, respectively. The maximum of mean air velocity is in scenario 4 with ACH = 8 that mean air velocity is equal to 0.31 in 1.1m height, respectively. The results of this study showed that avoiding family gatherings is necessary for exposure control and suitable airflow and pattern can be improving indoor air conditions.


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