Numerical Model of Wave Flume

2011 ◽  
Vol 138-139 ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
Ya Mei Lan ◽  
Yong Guo Li ◽  
Wen Hua Guo

Based on the finite volume method, the Navier-Stokes equations was used as the governing equations to develop a new module of the wave generating and absorbing function. The wave generating was introduced as the man-made source terms into the momentum equations, which was suitable for the volume of fluid method (VOF). Within the numerical wave flume, the reflected waves from the construction could be absorbed effectively. The absorbing section arranged at the end of the wave flume was for absorbing the incident wave, which allows for random and effective working time within the reletively smaller computation domain. Consequently, the computation efficiency was greatly improved. Finally, the validity of the absorbing section arranged at the front and end of the wave flume was investigated individually.

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 4971-4977
Author(s):  
Ya Mei Lan ◽  
Wen Hua Guo ◽  
Yong Guo Li

The CFD software FLUENT was used as the foundation to develop the numerical wave flume, in which the governing equations are the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and the standard k~ε turbulence model. The wave generating and absorbing were introduced into the RANS equations as the source terms using the relaxation approach. A new module of the wave generating and absorbing function, which is suitable for FLUENT based on the volume of fluid method (VOF), was established. Within the numerical wave flume, the reflected waves from the model within the computation domain can be absorbed effectively before second reflection appears due to the wave generating boundary. The computational results of the wave pressures on the bottom of the rectangular slab were validated for the different relative clearance by the experimental data. Good agreements were found.


2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 495-499
Author(s):  
Xing Feng ◽  
Wan Qing Wu ◽  
Feng Li Zhang

The 2-D numerical wave flume, based on the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations and the standard turbulence model, was developed to simulate the turbulent flows with the free surface, in which the volume of fluid (VOF) method was used to handle the large deformation of the free surface and the relaxation approach of combined wave generation and absorbing was implemented, utilizing the commercial CFD software-FLUENT. The relationship of the wave parameters, initial failure velocity and the deflection angle was investigated.


2013 ◽  
Vol 760-762 ◽  
pp. 1753-1757
Author(s):  
Hong Kun He ◽  
Shuang Qi Yang ◽  
Guang Yu Li ◽  
Hong Min Gao

In this study, numerical simulation of XCP probe was executed. The 3D Navier-Stokes equations were used as governing equations, and the finite volume method combining two-equations turbulence model was applied. The flow field of XCP Probe was analyzed, especially around the XCP Probe's head. The results show that the arc design of the XCP Probe's head plays an important role on the steady falling speed. In addition, when the radian is 27°, the resistance of the probe is smallest and a larger falling speed can be achieved; The electrodes of probe should be located in front end of a conduit which is in the middle of the probe.


2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 489-492
Author(s):  
DALIN ZHANG ◽  
TAO WEI

Aerodynamic characteristics of an Ejection Seat System at different angles of attack are studied by the numerical method and the flow mechanisms for such flows are carefully analyzed. The governing equations are Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations which are solved by the unstructured finite volume method. Upwind Osher scheme is used for spatial discretization and five-stage Runge-Kutta scheme is applied for temporal discretization. The DES model based on S-A one equation turbulence model is adopted. Parallel computation is based on the domain decomposition method and multi-block is achieved by using METIS system. The experimental data is used to validate this method. This research is helpful to understand the aerodynamic characteristics and flow mechanisms of Ejection Seat System at different angles of attack and Mach numbers, and can provide reasonable reference for Ejection Seat System design.


Fluids ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adair ◽  
Jaeger

An efficient and thorough strategy to introduce undergraduate students to a numerical approach of calculating flow is outlined. First, the basic steps, especially discretization, involved when solving Navier-Stokes equations using a finite-volume method for incompressible steady-state flow are developed with the main aim being for the students to follow through from the mathematical description of a given problem to the final solution of the governing equations in a transparent way. The well-known ‘driven-cavity’ problem is used as the problem for testing coding written by the students, and the Navier-Stokes equations are initially cast in the vorticity-streamfunction form. This is followed by moving on to a solution method using the primitive variables and discussion of details such as, closure of the Navier-Stokes equations using turbulence modelling, appropriate meshing within the computation domain, various boundary conditions, properties of fluids, and the important methods for determining that a convergence solution has been reached. Such a course is found to be an efficient and transparent approach for introducing students to computational fluid dynamics.


Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 841
Author(s):  
Yuzhen Jin ◽  
Huang Zhou ◽  
Linhang Zhu ◽  
Zeqing Li

A three-dimensional numerical study of a single droplet splashing vertically on a liquid film is presented. The numerical method is based on the finite volume method (FVM) of Navier–Stokes equations coupled with the volume of fluid (VOF) method, and the adaptive local mesh refinement technology is adopted. It enables the liquid–gas interface to be tracked more accurately, and to be less computationally expensive. The relationship between the diameter of the free rim, the height of the crown with different numbers of collision Weber, and the thickness of the liquid film is explored. The results indicate that the crown height increases as the Weber number increases, and the diameter of the crown rim is inversely proportional to the collision Weber number. It can also be concluded that the dimensionless height of the crown decreases with the increase in the thickness of the dimensionless liquid film, which has little effect on the diameter of the crown rim during its growth.


2010 ◽  
Vol 297-301 ◽  
pp. 924-929
Author(s):  
Inès Bhouri Baouab ◽  
Nejla Mahjoub Said ◽  
Hatem Mhiri ◽  
Georges Le Palec ◽  
Philippe Bournot

The present work consists in a numerical examination of the dispersion of pollutants discharged from a bent chimney and crossing twin similar cubic obstacles placed in the lee side of the source. The resulting flow is assumed to be steady, three-dimensional and turbulent. Its modelling is based upon the resolution of the Navier Stokes equations by means of the finite volume method together with the RSM (Reynolds Stress Model) turbulent model. This examination aims essentially at detailing the wind flow perturbations, the recirculation and turbulence generated by the presence of the twin cubic obstacles placed tandem at different spacing distances (gaps): W = 4 h, W = 2 h and W = 1 h where W is the distance separating both buildings.


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