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Numerical investigation of turbulent lid-driven flow using weakly compressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics CFD code with standard and dynamic LES models

  • Tae Soo Choi;Eung Soo Kim
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.55 no.9
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    • pp.3367-3382
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    • 2023
  • Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is a Lagrangian computational fluid dynamics method that has been widely used in the analysis of physical phenomena characterized by large deformation or multi-phase flow analysis, including free surface. Despite the recent implementation of eddy-viscosity models in SPH methodology, sophisticated turbulent analysis using Lagrangian methodology has been limited due to the lack of computational performance and numerical consistency. In this study, we implement the standard and dynamic Smagorinsky model and dynamic Vreman model as sub-particle scale models based on a weakly compressible SPH solver. The large eddy simulation method is numerically identical to the spatial discretization method of smoothed particle dynamics, enabling the intuitive implementation of the turbulence model. Furthermore, there is no additional filtering process required for physical variables since the sub-grid scale filtering is inherently processed in the kernel interpolation. We simulate lid-driven flow under transition and turbulent conditions as a benchmark. The simulation results show that the dynamic Vreman model produces consistent results with experimental and numerical research regarding Reynolds averaged physical quantities and flow structure. Spectral analysis also confirms that it is possible to analyze turbulent eddies with a smaller length scale using the dynamic Vreman model with the same particle size.

LIQUID FLOW AND EVAPORATION SIMULATION OF CRYOGENIC FLUID IN THE WALL OF CRYOGENIC FLUID CARGO CONTAINMENT SYSTEM (극저온 유체 화물창 방벽 내의 액체유동 및 기화 시뮬레이션)

  • Park, Bum-Jin;Lee, Hee-Bum;Rhee, Shin-Hyung;Bae, Jun-Hong;Lee, Kyung-Won;Jeong, Wang-Jo;An, Sang-Jun
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2009
  • The cargo containment system (CCS) for ships carrying cryogenic fluid consists of at least two levels of barriers and insulation layers. It is because, even though there is a small amount of leak through the primary barrier, the liquid tight secondary barrier blocks further leakage of the cryogenic fluid. However, once the secondary barrier is damaged, it is highly possible that the leaked cryogenic fluid flows through the flat joint made of glass wool and reaches the inner hull of the ship. The primary objective of the present study is to investigate the influence of the damage extent in the secondary barrier on the amount of leaked cryogenic fluid reaching the inner hull and the temperature distribution there. Simulation results using a computational fluid dynamics tool were compared with the experimental data for the leaked cryogenic fluid flow and evaporation in the secondary insulation layer. The experimental and computational results suggest that, unless there is a massive leak, the cryogenic fluid mostly evaporates in the insulation layer and does not reach the inner hull in the state of liquid.

Simulation of direct methanol fuel cells employing computational fluid dynamics (직접 메탄올 연료전지의 전산모사에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Yeong Jin;Oh In Hwan;Hong Seong An;Kim Hyeok Nyeon;Lee Tae Hui;Ha Heung Yong
    • 한국전기화학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2002.07a
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    • pp.189-192
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    • 2002
  • An analytical study on BMFCS was carried out by employing the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method. In this study, the commercial CFD code Fluent(ver. 5.5) was used, and many assumptions were adopted to simplify the situation in the fuel cell. From the simulation, many valuable informations were obtained in terms of distributions of velocity, pressure, temperature, density and current density over the flow field. And thus, it was anticipated that the simulation results were very helpful in developing DMFCs by facilitate optimization of structures of electrodes and flow field of the separator.

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Case study on Remodeling Clearwell Hydraulic Structure using Transient CFD Simulation Technique (Transient CFD 모사기법을 이용한 정수지 최적설계 사례연구)

  • Kim, Seon-Jin;Kim, Seong-Su;Park, No-Suk;Cha, Min-Whan;Wang, Chang-Keun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.425-432
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    • 2010
  • From the results of tracer test for the existing clearwell in Y water treatment plant, $T_{10}$ and T10/T were calculated as 150 min and 0.24, respectively. Therefore it required the modification schemes for improving hydraulic efficiency, surrogated by $T_{10}$ and $T_{10}$/T, and disinfection performance. In this study, using transient CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation technique, tracer tests on dynamic condition for the suggested schemes were simulated. From the results of simulation, it was revealed that 8~6 baffles are necessary to guarantee the disinfection ability in the existing clearwell. Also, installing orifice baffle in the vicinity of inlet could increase plug flow fraction within clearwell.

CFD prediction of vortex induced vibrations and fatigue assessment for deepwater marine risers

  • Kamble, Chetna;Chen, Hamn-Ching
    • Ocean Systems Engineering
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.325-344
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    • 2016
  • Using 3D computational fluid dynamics techniques in recent years have shed significant light on the Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) encountered by deep-water marine risers. The fatigue damage accumulated due to these vibrations has posed a great concern to the offshore industry. This paper aims to present an algorithm to predict the crossflow and inline fatigue damage for very long (L/D > $10^3$) marine risers using a Finite-Analytical Navier-Stokes (FANS) technique coupled with a tensioned beam motion solver and rainflow counting fatigue module. Large Eddy Simulation (LES) method has been used to simulate the turbulence in the flow. An overset grid system is employed to mesh the riser geometry and the wake field around the riser. Risers from NDP (2003) and Miami (2006) experiments are used for simulation with uniform, linearly sheared and non-uniform (non-linearly sheared) current profiles. The simulation results including inline and crossflow motion, modal decomposition, spectral densities and fatigue damage rate are compared to the experimental data and useful conclusions are drawn.

Simulation and Damage Analysis of an Accidental Jet Fire in a High-Pressure Compressed Pump Shelter

  • Jang, Chang Bong;Choi, Sang-Won
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.42-48
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    • 2017
  • Background: As one of the most frequently occurring accidents in a chemical plant, a fire accident may occur at any place where transfer or handling of combustible materials is routinely performed. Methods: In particular, a jet fire incident in a chemical plant operated under high pressure may bring severe damage. To review this event numerically, Computational Fluid Dynamics methodology was used to simulate a jet fire at a pipe of a compressor under high pressure. Results: For jet fire simulation, the Kemeleon FireEx Code was used, and results of this simulation showed that a structure and installations located within the shelter of a compressor received serious damage. Conclusion: The results confirmed that a jet fire may create a domino effect that could cause an accident aside from the secondary chemical accident.

Modifications to Hydraulic Structures for Anti-submerged Vortex in a Multi Pump Intake using CFD simulation Technique (수리구조 개선을 통한 다중 펌프 흡수정에서 발생하는 보텍스 방지 대책 수립에 관한 연구)

  • Park, No-Suk;Kim, Seong-Su;Jeong, Woo-Chang;Kim, Jong-Oh
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.31-39
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    • 2011
  • In order to suggest the methodology for achieving anti-vortex device within multi pump intake well, CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation were conducted for two alternative suggestions. Multi-intake sump model with anti-vortex device basins were designed and the characteristics of submerged vortex were investigated in the flow field by numerical simulation. From the results of simulations, to install the horizontal plate and vertical cross plates within basins were effective for preventing air-induction vortex.

Simulation-Based Prediction of Steady Turning Ability of a Symmetrical Underwater Vehicle Considering Interactions Between Yaw Rate and Drift/Rudder Angle

  • Park, Jeong-Hoon;Shin, Myung-Sub;Jeon, Yun-Ho;Kim, Yeon-Gyu
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.99-112
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    • 2021
  • The prediction of maneuverability is very important in the design process of an underwater vehicle. In this study, we predicted the steady turning ability of a symmetrical underwater vehicle while considering interactions between the yaw rate and drift/rudder angle through a simulation-based methodology. First, the hydrodynamic force and moment, including coupled derivatives, were obtained by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The feasibility of CFD results were verified by comparing static drift/rudder simulations to vertical planar motion mechanism (VPMM) tests. Turning motion simulations were then performed by solving 2-degree-of-freedom (DOF) equations with CFD data. The turning radius, drift angle, advance, and tactical diameter were calculated. The results show good agreement with sea trial data and the effects on the turning characteristics of coupled interaction terms, especially between the yaw rate and drift angle.

A fast reconstruction technique for nonlinear ocean wave simulation (비선형 해양파 수치 모사를 위한 고속 재현 기법)

  • Lee, Sang-Beom;Choi, Young-Myung
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2022
  • An improvement of computational resources with a large scale cluster service is available to the individual person, which has been limited to the original industry and research institute. Therefore, the application of powerful computational resources to the engineering design has been increased fast. In naval and marine industry, the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics, which requires a huge computational effort, to a design of ship and offshore structure has been increased. Floating bodies such as the ship or offshore structure is exposed to ocean waves, current and wind in the ocean, therefore the precise modelling of those environmental disturbances is important in Computational Fluid Dynamics. Especially, ocean waves has to be nonlinear rather than the linear model based on the superposition due to a nonlinear characteristics of Computational Fluid Dynamics. In the present study, a fast reconstruction technique is suggested and it is validated from a series of simulations by using the Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Fluid Flow Characteristics for Minimizing the Area of Rapid Flow Inside the Water Tank to which the Multiple Hoe Screw Nozzle Incurrent Canal is Applied, by Using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation (전산유체해석(CFD) 모의를 이용한 다공형 스크류 노즐 입수관이 적용된 물탱크 내부의 사류구역 최소화에 대한 유동특성)

  • Song, Jun-Hyuck;Kwon, Jong-Woo;Choi, Jong-Woong;Wang, Chang-Keun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 2015
  • This study was carried out for the purpose of minimizing the area of rapid flow inside the water tank. And the shape of incurrent canal was improved, and then the characteristics of fluid flow occurring inside the water tank was analyzed by using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation method. better multiple hoe screw nozzle incurrent canal was used instead of conventional drop current canal used for the water tank. And according to the results of analyzing the characteristics of fluid flow, in case a screw blade was installed inside the nozzle, fluid flow was sprayed wide. And wide fluid flow was shown inside the cylindrical water tank too. Besides, a tracer simulation was carried out, in case of installing 1 and 2 multiple hoe screw nozzle incurrent canals at the cubic water tank. As a result, MODAL, MODAL index value was close to 1, in case of installing 2 canals. Therefore, it was possible to obtain the results of being close to the characteristics of plug flow.