High Fidelity Numerical Simulations for the Characterization of Plasma Plume Interaction Effects on Geostationary Satellites

Author(s):  
Luis M. Bermudez ◽  
Negar Noushkam ◽  
Debasis Basak ◽  
Michael J. Glogowski
2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad P. Fard ◽  
Denise Levesque ◽  
Stuart Morrison ◽  
Nasser Ashgriz ◽  
J. Mostaghimi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Augusto C. Schiavo ◽  
William Wolf ◽  
Britton J. Olson ◽  
Joao Luiz F. Azevedo

Author(s):  
H. Lüdeke ◽  
R. von Soldenhoff

AbstractTo determine allowable tolerances between successive suction panels at hybrid laminar wings with suction surfaces, direct numerical simulations of Tollmien–Schlichting waves over different steps are carried out for realistic suction rates on a wind tunnel configuration. Simulations at given suction panel positions over forward and backward facing steps are carried out by the use of a high-order method for the direct simulation of Tollmien–Schlichting wave growth. Comparisons between high-fidelity direct numerical simulations and quick linear stability calculations have shown capabilities and limits of the well-validated linear stability theory design approach.


1990 ◽  
Vol 56 (15) ◽  
pp. 1472-1474 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Girault ◽  
D. Damiani ◽  
C. Champeaux ◽  
P. Marchet ◽  
J. P. Mercurio ◽  
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Author(s):  
Marco Tarabini ◽  
Hermes Giberti ◽  
Silvio Giancola ◽  
Matteo Sgrenzaroli ◽  
Remo Sala ◽  
...  

Recent researches proved that the underbridge geometry can be reconstructed by mounting a 3D laser scanner on a motorized cart travelling on a walkway located under the bridge. The walkway is moved by a truck and the accuracy of the bridge model depends on the accuracy of the trajectory of the scanning head with respect to a fixed reference system. In this paper, we describe the metrological characterization of a method that uses non-contact systems to identify the relative motion of the cart with respect to the walkway; the orientation of the walkway with respect to the bridge is determined using inclinometers and optical rails, while the position of the truck with respect to the bridge is measured using a conventional odometer.  The measurement uncertainty of the proposed system was initially evaluated by numerical simulations and successively verified by experiments in laboratory conditions. The complete system has then been tested in operative conditions; the validity of the proposed approach has been demonstrated by comparing the geometry of buildings reconstructed with the proposed system with the geometry obtained with a static scan. Results evidenced that the errors are approximately 6 mm.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Mancini ◽  
Koen Boorsma ◽  
Marco Caboni ◽  
Marion Cormier ◽  
Thorsten Lutz ◽  
...  

Abstract. The disruptive potential of floating wind turbines has attracted the interest of both industry and scientific community. Lacking a rigid foundation, such machines are subject to large displacements whose impact on the aerodynamic performance is not yet fully acknowledged. In this work, the unsteady aerodynamic response to an harmonic surge motion of a scaled version of the DTU10MW turbine is investigated in detail. The imposed displacements have been chosen representative of typical platform motions. The results of different numerical models are validated against high fidelity wind tunnel tests specifically focused on the aerodynamics. Also a linear analytical model, relying on the quasi-steady assumption, is presented as a theoretical reference. The unsteady responses are shown to be dominated by the first surge harmonic and a frequency domain characterization, mostly focused on the thrust oscillation, is conducted involving aerodynamic damping and mass parameters. A very good agreement among codes, experiments and quasi-steady theory has been found clarifying some literature doubts. A convenient way to describe the unsteady results in non-dimensional form is proposed, hopefully serving as reference for future work.


2010 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. STEVENS

Mixing processes at cloud boundaries are thought to play a critical role in determining cloud lifetime, spatial extent and cloud microphysical structure. High-fidelity direct numerical simulations by Mellado (J. Fluid Mech., 2010, this issue, vol. 660, pp. 5–36) show, for the first time, the character and potency of a curious instability that may arise as a result of molecular mixing processes at cloud boundaries, an instability which until now has been thought by many to control the distribution of climatologically important cloud regimes.


2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Zanaty ◽  
Simon Henein

Programmable multistable mechanisms (PMM) exhibit a modifiable stability behavior in which the number of stable states, stiffness, and reaction force characteristics are controlled via their programming inputs. In this paper, we present experimental characterization for the concept of stability programing introduced in our previous work (Zanaty et al., 2018, “Programmable Multistable Mechanisms: Synthesis and Modeling,” ASME J. Mech. Des., 140(4), p. 042301.) A prototype of the T-combined axially loaded double parallelogram mechanisms (DPM) with rectangular hinges is manufactured using electrodischarge machining (EDM). An analytical model based on Euler–Bernoulli equations of the T-mechanism is derived from which the stability behavior is extracted. Numerical simulations and experimental measurements are conducted on programming the mechanism as monostable, bistable, tristable, and quadrastable, and show good agreement with our analytical derivations within 10%.


Author(s):  
Danilo Machado Lawinscky da Silva ◽  
Rodrigo Almeida Bahiense ◽  
Breno Pinheriro Jacob ◽  
Fernando Gomes da Silva Torres ◽  
Antonio Roberto Medeiros ◽  
...  

Conventional offshore pipeline installation operations in Brazil have been performed in an S-Lay procedure employing the BGL-1 barge, owned by Petrobras. However, this procedure has some limits, and may not be feasible in some particular scenarios. Therefore, the objective of this work is to present the numerical simulation of an alternative pipeline installation procedure. This procedure basically consists of performing the pipeline assembly on shore, and deflecting it to the sea using a tug boat. The numerical simulations employ the SITUA-Prosim computational tool, which is able to incorporate the correct definition of the seabed and shore from bathymetric curves. An actual pipeline installation by this lateral deflection procedure is analyzed and discussed. The characterization of the procedure passes through the determination of the better velocity and direction of the tug boat in order to minimize the efforts on the pipeline (especially due to the curvatures).


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