scholarly journals The Hydrodynamic Coefficient Analysis and Motion Control of the Lingyun Moveable Lander

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Guoxin Li ◽  
Shaowei Zhang

A moveable lander has the advantages of low cost and strong controllability and is gradually becoming an effective autonomous ocean observation platform. In this study, the hydrodynamic property of the Lingyun moveable lander, which has completed experiments in the Mariana Trench in 2020, is analyzed with the semiempirical method and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) method. We calculate the inertial hydrodynamic coefficients and viscous hydrodynamic coefficients of the lander. The results show that the CFD can provide the hydrodynamic property for the moveable lander’s design. The dynamic equations and kinematic equations are completely constructed combined with the hydrodynamic coefficients. Subsequently, this paper utilized the PID control method and S control method to control the motions of the lander. The simulation results show that the methods accurately follow the preplanned path.

2014 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 653-656
Author(s):  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Hui Fang Liu

Hydrodynamic coefficients of solar underwater glider robot are one of the important indicators to measure its maneuverability. Based on solar underwater glider robot, using ANSYS CFX software simulate analysis, and through the MATLAB data fitting to body hydrodynamic coefficients. Drawing hydrodynamic coefficient curves for the robot is the critical study of underwater robot hydrodynamics, its shape optimization for subsequent theoretical data is important.


1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Tindell

The impact of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods on the development of advanced aerospace vehicles is growing stronger year by year. Design engineers are now becoming familiar with CFD tools and are developing productive methods and techniques for their applications. This paper presents and discusses applications of CFD methods used at Grumman to design and predict the performance of propulsion system elements such as inlets and nozzles. The paper demonstrates techniques for applying various CFD codes and shows several interesting and unique results. A novel application of a supersonic Euler analysis of an inlet approach flow field, to clarify a wind tunnel-to-flight data conflict, is presented. In another example, calculations and measurements of low-speed inlet performance at angle of attack are compared. This is highlighted by employing a simplistic and low-cost computational model. More complex inlet flow phenomena at high angles of attack, calculated using an approach that combines a panel method with a Navier-Stokes (N-S) code, is also reviewed. The inlet fluid mechanics picture is rounded out by describing an N-S calculation and a comparison with test data of an offset diffuser having massively separated flow on one wall. Finally, the propulsion integration picture is completed by a discussion of the results of nozzle-afterbody calculations, using both a complete aircraft simulation in a N-S code, and a more economical calculation using an equivalent body of revolution technique.


Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Zhang ◽  
Imen Bahri ◽  
Xavier Mininger ◽  
Cristina Vlad ◽  
Hongqin Xie ◽  
...  

Due to their inherent advantages such as low cost, robustness and wide speed range, switched reluctance machines (SRMs) have attracted great attention in electrical vehicles. However, the vibration and noise problems of SRMs limit their application in the automotive industry because of the negative impact on driver and passengers’ comfort. In this paper, a new control method is proposed to improve the vibratory and acoustic behavior of SRMs. Two additional control blocks —direct force control (DFC) and reference current adapter (RCA)—are introduced to the conventional control method (average torque control (ATC)) of SRM. DFC is adopted to control the radial force in the teeth of the stator, since the dynamic of the radial force has a large impact on the vibratory performance. RCA is proposed to handle the trade-off between the DFC and ATC. It produces an auto-tuning current reference to update the reference current automatically depending on the control requirement. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategy is verified by experimental results under both steady and transient condition. The results show that the proposed method improves the acoustic performance of the SRM and maintains the dynamic response of it, which proves the potential of the proposed control strategy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83
Author(s):  
Saygin Siddiq Ahmed ◽  
Ahmed R. J. Almusawi ◽  
Bülent Yilmaz ◽  
Nuran Dogru

Abstract. This study introduces a new control method for electromyography (EMG) in a prosthetic hand application with a practical design of the whole system. The hand is controlled by a motor (which regulates a significant part of the hand movement) and a microcontroller board, which is responsible for receiving and analyzing signals acquired by a Myoware muscle device. The Myoware device accepts muscle signals and sends them to the controller. The controller interprets the received signals based on the designed artificial neural network. In this design, the muscle signals are read and saved in a MATLAB system file. After neural network program processing by MATLAB, they are then applied online to the prosthetic hand. The obtained signal, i.e., electromyogram, is programmed to control the motion of the prosthetic hand with similar behavior to a real human hand. The designed system is tested on seven individuals at Gaziantep University. Due to the sufficient signal of the Mayo armband compared to Myoware sensors, Mayo armband muscle is applied in the proposed system. The discussed results have been shown to be satisfactory in the final proposed system. This system was a feasible, useful, and cost-effective solution for the handless or amputated individuals. They have used the system in their day-to-day activities that allowed them to move freely, easily, and comfortably.


2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 709-717
Author(s):  
Venkata Shashank Shankar Rayaprolu ◽  
R Vijayakumar

Autonomous underwater gliders (AUG) are a class of underwater vehicles that move using a buoyancy engine and forces from wings. Gliders execute turning motion with the help of a rudder or an internal roll control mechanism and the trajectory of the turn is a spiral. This paper analyses the sensitivity of the characteristics of spiral manoeuvre on the hydrodynamic coefficients of the glider. Based on the dynamics model of a gliding fish whose turn is enabled by a rudder, the effect of hydrodynamic coefficients of the hull and the rudder on the spiral motion are quantified. Local sensitivity analysis is undertaken using the indirect method. The order of importance of hydrodynamic coefficients is evaluated. It is observed that the spiral path parameters are most sensitive to the side force created by the rudder and the effect of the drag coefficient is predominant to that of the lift coefficients. This study will aid in quantifying the effect of change of geometry on the manoeuvrability of AUGs.


Author(s):  
Agus Sifa ◽  
Dedi Suwandi ◽  
Tito Endramawan ◽  
Alam Aulia Rachman

In the metal machining process, especially in the milling process, the parameters that affect the quality milling process results are cooling media because it affects the tool life used. This paper aims to determine the performance of using fan chips as the coolant in the dry milling process area. The method used is the computational fluid dynamic (CFD) method and the experimental milling process on a workpiece made from aluminum alloy 5086. In experimental testing using a variation of the milling machine spindle rotation. The simulation test results on the fluid flow character on fan chips with a protector producing a central character with a small area. In contrast, fan chips without a protector make a central character with a broader area. The wind speed data in simulation testing and experimental testing produced the same trend graph. The results of the performance of fan chips after experimented with variations in spindle rotation, cooling process on area occurs when the motor spindle rotates above 1120 Rpm on the fan chips with a protector, and the engine spindle rotates above 770 Rpm on the fan chips without a protector. The effect of fan chips on tool life affects increasing tool life by 8 minutes on installing fan chips with a protector and increasing tool life by 12 minutes on installing fan chips without a protector.


Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Youngbum Song ◽  
Sang-Young Park ◽  
Geuk-Nam Kim ◽  
Dong-Gu Kim

For the low-cost improvement of laser communication, which is critical for various applications such as surveillance systems, a study was conducted on relative distance control based on orbital drift rate modulations for multiple CubeSats during formation flying. The VISION mission covered in this paper comprises two CubeSats to demonstrate laser communication technology in space. During the mission, the deputy CubeSat changes the relative distance to execute mission objectives within various scenarios. Impulsive controls decrease, maintain, and increase the relative distance between the CubeSats by changing the orbital drift rates. The simulation results indicated that the desired orbital operation can be conducted within a given ΔV budget. In addition, the errors in the orbit determination, thrust maneuvers, and time synchronization were analyzed to satisfy the mission requirements. The mass-to-area ratio should be matched to adjust the relative distance between satellites with different properties by drift rate modulation. The proposed orbit control method appropriately operated the VISION mission by adjusting the drift rate modulation. The results of this study serve as a basis for the development of complex orbit control simulations and detailed designs that reflect the characteristics of the thrust module and operational aspects.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hatta M. Yusof ◽  
M. Zarkashi Sulaiman ◽  
Rahimah A. Halim ◽  
Nurfaridah Ahmad Fauzi ◽  
Ahgheelan Sella Thurai ◽  
...  

Abstract This paper discusses the Case study of Field A in offshore Sarawak, Malaysia which focus on re-thinking development based on statistical analysis of the fields. Conventionally, well design is driven by subsurface requirement by targeting the high-reserve sand and well is designed to meet subsurface objectives. However, the conventional way may not be efficient to develop matured field environment due to the high CAPEX and the inconsistencies among well design especially in current volatile oil price period. The objective of this fit-for-purpose approach which is called "Cone Concept Statistical Approach" is to steer away from the conventional way of targeting only sweet spots whilst leaving the remaining potential resources undeveloped. Based on the statistical analysis and subsurface fields pattern, the "Cone Concept Statistical Approach" in which standardizing well design and trajectories was developed to extract the whole fields’ reserve at maximum. Well design boundaries were introduced to ensure this approach can be replicated throughout the field. Not only this study covers drilling perspective, completion perspective was also taken into consideration by exploring a cheaper and fit for purpose sand control method, considering it is a matured field with relatively short remaining field life. The Well Cost Catalogue for this field-specific approach was also developed which contains different types of design and completion, in order to holistically evaluate sand control method and identify the best option for the project moving forward. This "Cone Concept Statistical Approach" aims to enable operator to drill simple wells within the same allocated budget in which poses low-to-no risk in the design and execution phase. This promotes a learning curve to improve operation & HSE, and ultimately gets positive project economics. Since this simple approach can be implemented early on even during the pre-FEL stage, the FDP team & host authority can come together to jointly discuss the targets/platform ranking and segregate them into various phases. Hence, the number of platforms or drilling centers, and its location also can be optimized early on with this concept, and again, translating into further reduction in overall project cost. This paper will help other operators and host authority to understand better on how a specific development concept on statistical approach can result and turn the matured-challenging fields into more economically attractive projects – low overall development cost and maximizing the recovery.


Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1770 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Marturano ◽  
Jean-François Ciparisse ◽  
Andrea Chierici ◽  
Francesco d’Errico ◽  
Daniele Di Giovanni ◽  
...  

This study addresses the optimization of the location of a radioactive-particle sensor on a drone. Based on the analysis of the physical process and of the boundary conditions introduced in the model, computational fluid dynamics simulations were performed to analyze how the turbulence caused by drone propellers may influence the response of the sensors. Our initial focus was the detection of a small amount of radioactivity, such as that associated with a release of medical waste. Drones equipped with selective low-cost sensors could be quickly sent to dangerous areas that first responders might not have access to and be able to assess the level of danger in a few seconds, providing details about the source terms to Radiological-Nuclear (RN) advisors and decision-makers. Our ultimate application is the simulation of complex scenarios where fluid-dynamic instabilities are combined with elevated levels of radioactivity, as was the case during the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plant accidents. In similar circumstances, accurate mapping of the radioactive plume would provide invaluable input-data for the mathematical models that can predict the dispersion of radioactivity in time and space. This information could be used as input for predictive models and decision support systems (DSS) to get a full situational awareness. In particular, these models may be used either to guide the safe intervention of first responders or the later need to evacuate affected regions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (06) ◽  
pp. 2050079 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Pish ◽  
Tran Dinh Manh ◽  
M. Barzegar Gerdroodbary ◽  
Nguyen Dang Nam ◽  
Rasoul Moradi ◽  
...  

Heat and drag reduction on the nose cone is a significant issue for increasing the speed of the supersonic vehicles. In this paper, computational fluid dynamic method is applied to investigate the thermal and drag coefficient on the sharp nose cone with different cavity shapes. In order to simulate our model, the CFD method with SST turbulence model is applied to study the flow feature and temperature distribution in the vicinity of the nose body. The effect of depth and length of the cavity on the thermal characteristic of the nose cone is comprehensively investigated. In addition, the influence of the number of the cavity in the thermal performance of the main body is studied. According to our results, increasing the length of the cavity highly efficient for the reduction of the drag at Mach = 3. As the Mach number is increased to 3, the number of the cavity becomes a significant role and it is observed that case 9 with four cavities is more efficient. Obtained results also show that increasing the cavity depth declines the temperature on the main body. Our findings confirm that the main source of the expansion is the edge of the cavity.


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