On the behavior of nonlinear hydrodynamic coefficients of a submerged cylinder beneath the water surface

This study aims at numerically exploring the behavior of flow fields and nonlinear hydrodynamic coefficients of a horizontal cylinder beneath the free surface flow considering the effects of nonlinear surface waves and various cylinder shapes. The computational model is based on two-dimensional incompressible Navier-Stokes solvers along with the treatment of the free surface flow using the volume of fluid method. The effect of the turbulent flow is also considered by using the shear stress transport turbulence model. The simulation result of a benchmark case study of the submerged cylinder is first validated with available experiment data, where a mesh convergence analysis is also performed. Afterward, the flow fields and hydrodynamic force coefficients around the cylinder surface are analyzed, and the influences of various cylinder shapes and Reynolds numbers on the hydrodynamic coefficients are investigated. A state diagram representing the hydrodynamic behavior including stable and unstable stages is finally proposed; this is an important criterion for the practice design of submerged civil structures under the free surface flow.

Freezing fraction in freezing rain

Freezing rain can cause significant tree damage with fallen trees and branches blocking roads and taking power distribution lines out of service. Power transmission lines are designed for ice loads from freezing rain, using models to estimate equivalent radial ice thicknesses from historical weather data. The conservative simple flux model assumes that all the freezing rain that impinges on a horizontal cylinder, representing vegetation or components of the built infrastructure, freezes. Here I present a simplified heat-balance formulation to calculate the fraction of the impinging precipitation that freezes, using parameters measured at ASOS weather stations and an estimate of solar heating. Radial ice thickness estimates from this approach are compared with the simple model and those generated from the ASOS icing sensor. These estimates can all be tested by comparing to measurements on cylinders at weather stations. A link to an Excel spreadsheet that calculates freezing fraction using user-input weather data is provided. In forecast freezing rain events, this tool could be used by utility crews and emergency response teams to estimate the likely range of equivalent radial ice thicknesses over the affected region and plan their response accordingly.

Temperature coverage simulation of horizontal cylinder type coffee roasting machine

This study aims to simulate the temperature distribution of coffee roasting machines and study the profile of coffee beans roasted using a horizontal cylinder-type roaster. The coffee used in this study is arabica. The simulation method for the temperature estimation in the coffee roasting process uses the Solidworks Flow Simulation 2016 software, while the actual temperature measurement using a thermocouple is simulated with the Surfer software version 16. Furthermore, each stage of the coffee roasting process has been carried out, including the weight of the material, the roasting temperature, and the bulk density. The final step is to observe the profile of the roasted coffee beans at every minute of treatment. The study results indicate a difference between the approximate temperature simulation (top 176.85°C, bottom 191.97°C) and the actual temperature measured results (upper 214°C, bottom 220°C). The weight of the material (coffee green bean), the roasting temperature, and the bulk density during the test experienced regular movements from the beginning to the end of the treatment. The profile of roasted coffee beans shows a darker color movement along with the longer roasting time used. The profile of the roasted coffee beans will be beneficial in determining at which level of roasting you want (light, medium, medium-dark, dark).

Analytic Signal Depth from High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data over the Gongola Basin Upper Benue Trough Northeastern Nigeria

The study of high-resolution aeromagnetic data was carried out over the Gongola basin, upper Benue trough, northeastern Nigeria, for analytic signal depth determination. Total intensity magnetic map obtained from the data using the Oasis Montaj TM programming software was used to get the residual map by polynomial fitting, from where the analytic signal was obtained with the use of anomaly width at half the amplitude (X1/2). This was used to carry out depth estimations over the study area. The results showed that it peaks over the magnetic structure with local maxima over its edges (boundaries or contact), and the amplitude is simply related to magnetization, likewise results also showed that the depth estimates were in the range of 1.2 to 5.9 km and were calculated for contact, dyke/sill and horizontal cylinder respectively. The lowest values are from DD profiles, while the highs are from AA profiles. This work is important in identifying dykes, contacts and intrusives over an area.

Quantitative depth estimation using analytic signal at low-latitude for ground gravity survey of Gbede, Oyo State

This paper presents the insitu gravity survey of basement complex rock in Southwestern Nigeria. In the E-W direction, LaCoste and Romberg Gravity Meter type G309 was used to carry out a ground gravity survey where ten traverses were established over a distance of 1000 m by 500 m with station spacing of 20m and a traverse interval of 50 m. Observed gravity values were corrected, analyzed and interpreted quantitatively. The corrected bouguer gravity data were presented as bouguer anomaly graphs. Analytic Signal at low-latitude was adopted to compute the depth to source of iron-ore for a contact, a thin sheet (dyke) and a horizontal cylinder. The result revealed a depth range of 5.45 m-8.25 m for a contact, 9.44 m-14.29 m for a thin sheet (dyke) while a depth range of 12.31 m-18.05 m was estimated for a horizontal cylinder respectively. An average depth of 11.81±3.64 m was estimated for the entire area irrespective of the structural model, this was compared with published magnetic results of the study area and a small disparity of potential field measurements was recorded. The overall computed results signified the existence of iron mineral deposits at low depths across the study area.

Numerical Study of Boiling Heat Transfer Around Horizontal and Inclined Cylinders

Pool boiling around a heated cylinder having a diameter larger than the departure diameter of bubbles has been simulated numerically. Thermally uniform heat flux condition has been maintained at the outer surface of the cylinder, submerged at saturated water at atmospheric pressure. Using the Volume of Fluid type framework of liquid phase fraction in the domain, bubble life cycle around the horizontal cylinder has been analyzed to understand different stages of growth, sliding, merging prior to departure. An effort has also been made to characterize the bubble population, emerging from different sites over the cylindrical surface. The influence of cylinder inclination along its axis on these interfacial features has also been discussed using representative numerical simulation. Temperature profiles of the cylinder surface have been portrayed for both horizontal and inclined situations before presenting respective heat transfer coefficients.