Search results for: hydrodynamic model
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An Intergrated Model of Motion, Steering, Positioning and Stabilization of an Unmanned Autonomous Maritime Vehicle
PublicationIn the paper the aim of an interdisciplinary research is presented. The research method is introduced. An object the unmanned autonomous maritime vehicle is briefly described. The key research problem concerns a combined model of the vehicle motion including the loads of lift and hydrodynamic nature. The model takes into account the gravity and displacement forces, resistance and thrust forces, lift and other hydrodynamic forces....
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Large hydrodynamic thrust bearing: Comparison of the calculations and measurements
PublicationHydrodynamic thrust bearings, used to carry axial loads in heavily loaded shafts of water power plants hydro turbines, can reach outer diameters even exceeding 5 m. In such large objects scale effect could be observed. According to this, allowable bearing specific load assuring safe operation of the bearings has to be decreased, which increases thrust bearing dimensions. This effect is caused by excessive thermal deflections of...
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A Numerical Model Study on Ice Boom in a Coastal Lake
PublicationA numerical study on the effectiveness of the proposed ice boom to be installed near the entrance of Lake Notoro, Hokkaido, Japan to prevent sea ice moving into the lake is presented. A two-dimensional hydro–ice dynamics model was modified to allow for the treatment of ice-boom interaction with the effect of tidal current. The numerical model is a coupled hydrodynamic and ice dynamic model. The ice dynamic component uses a Lagrangian...
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Hydrodynamic pressure in micro-and nano bearing gap
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On hydrodynamic forces acting on the ship in large motions.
PublicationPraca zapoznaje czytelnika ze współczesnym stanem dynamiki statku w nieliniowym ujęciu, ukierunkowanym na unikanie zbyt daleko idących komplikacji w rozwiązaniu. Nieliniowość dotyczy przede wszystkim sił Fronda-Kryłowa oraz sił tłumienia po wejściu pokładu do wody, czy też oporu stępek przechyłowych. Do pozostałych sił towarzyszących i dyfrakcyjnych stosuje się ekstrapolację podejścia liniowego.
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RESEARCH ON HYDRODYNAMIC PEEK JOURNAL BEARINGS LUBRICATED WITH WATER AND OIL
PublicationThe main purpose of the research was to determine the possibilities and experimentally test the benefits of replacing conventional oil lubrication with ecological water lubrication. Tests were carried out on a test rig for hydrodynamic radial bearings under conditions representative of the expected applications for the bearing in water turbines. Bearings made from the polymer material PEEK (polyether ether ketone) were tested under static...
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Analysis of hydrodynamic pressure fields of motorboats and pontoons in shallow water
PublicationThe article presents the results of calculations of the pressure fields generated by a motorboat at the bottom of a shallow sea. Calculations were made using the boundary elements method (BEM), arranged on the surface of the boat and the bottom of the sea. This method is described in [3], and applied on a free surface linearized boundary condition. Results for four different lengths of motorboats, from 2.85 m to 9.5 m, sea depth...
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Compliance tests of the polymer layers used as hydrodynamic bearing coatings
PublicationOperational experience and scientific investigations results showed that polymer lined hydrodynamic bearings can withstand more severe operating conditions compared than white metal bearings. PTFE and PEEK-based coatings are the most frequently used as Babbitt alternatives. Both polymers differ significantly from the each other in material properties. According to catalogue data compression modulus of PTFE, it is about an order...
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Mutual hydrodynamic interaction between the operating propeller and the rudder
PublicationPraca przedstawia opis algorytmu i programu do analizy oddziaływania hydrodynamicznego pomiędzy pracującą śrubą a sterem. Algorytm jest oparty na jednoczesnym rozwiązaniu zadania brzegowego dla śruby i steru. Wyniki obliczeń obejmują rozkłady ciśnienia i zmienne siły hydrodynamiczne na śrubie i sterze oraz niestacjonarne zjawiska kawitacyne na obu obiektach. Wyniki obliczeń porównano z rezultatami badań eksperymentalnych.
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The analysis of hydrodynamic forces and shape of towrope for an underwater vehicle
PublicationOpisano metodę obliczania sił hydrodynamicznych oraz kształtu liny holującej pojazd podwodny pod wpływem sił indukowanych przez opływ wody wokół liny i pojazdu. Siły indukowane na linie obliczane są za pomocą równania Morison'a, natomiast siły i momenty na kadłubie pojazdu za pomocą współczynników sił hydrodynamicznych, zależnych od kątów natarcia i prękości holowania pojazdu. Przykłady obliczeń dla pojazdu podwodnego zostały wykonane...
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Influence of Collar Deformations on Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearing Performance
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Removal of Naphthalene from Wastewater Using Hydrodynamic Cavitation
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Hydrodynamic analysis of multihull floating unit the catamaran type
PublicationOpis stanu morza można przedstawić jako krótkoterminowy okres falowania lub długoterminowy okres falowania. Aby prognozować odpowiedzi statku na stochastyczne wymuszenia od falowania nieregularnego można zastosować statystyczny opis takiego falowania. W prezentowanej pracy rozpatrujemy wielokadłubową jednostkę pływającą typu katamaran. Została przedstawiona analiza rozkładu mas katamarana oraz współczynniki hydrodynamiczne w równaniach...
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Simple design criteria and efficiency of hydrodynamic vortex separators
PublicationVortex separators are locally applied for waste water treatment in different systems - from storm waste water sewerage to water treatment in fish ponds. However, the methods for separator design presented in the literature are questionable. The paper presents two simple and functional criteria that were employed to construct a laboratory test stand. The test results gave positive feed back on the efficiency of vortex separators.
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Hydrodynamic journal bearing - ''Y'' particularly for steam turbines.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono koncepcję i zasadę działania nowego, ślizgoweo łożyska poprzecznego typu ''Y''. Przedstawiono wady i zalety nowego rozwiązania. Porównano charakterystyki dynamiczne i statyczne klasycznego łożyska cytrynowego (soczewkowego) z nowym łożyskiem ''Y''.Podano przykładowe wdrożenia i ich efekty.
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A surface panel method for hydrodynamic analysis of pod propulsors
PublicationPraca przedstawia zastosowanie metody elementów brzegowych do analizy hydrodynamicznych pędników azymutalnych, czyli do wyznaczania rozkładu ciśnienia i wielkości sił hydrodynamicznych dla pędnika o znanej geometrii i o znanych parametrach pracy.
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Experimental measurements of the hydrodynamic characteristics of the pod propulsor models
PublicationPraca przedstawia wyniki pomiarów charakterystyk hydrodymicznych trzech wariantów modelu pędnika azymutalnego. Charakterystyki obejmują napór pędnika, siłę boczną i moment względem osi pionowej w zależności od współczynnika posuwu i kąta dryfu.
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Research work on water lubricated polymer hydrodynamic bearings.
PublicationW pierwszej części artykułu w skrócie omówiono stanowisko badawcze na którym przeprowadzono eksperyment. W drugiej części opisano symulowane warunki pracy łożyska i zaprezentowano wyniki badań. Z przeprowadzonej analizy rezultatów wynika, że jest możliwe uzyskania tarcia płynnego w okrętowym łożysku wału śrubowego z polimerową panwią smarowanym wodą.
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Application of the fluid–structure interaction technique for the analysis of hydrodynamic lubrication problems.
PublicationFluid–structure interaction technique seems to be one of the most promising possibilities for theoretical analysis of lubrication problems. It allows coupling of different physical fields in one computational task, taking into account the interaction between them. In this article, two sets of fluid–structure interaction analyses focusing on the bearing performance evaluation are presented. One analysis was applied to a water-lubricated...
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Recent advances in hydrodynamic cavitation-based pretreatments of lignocellulosic biomass for valorization
PublicationRecently, the hydrodynamic cavitation (HC)-based pretreatment has shown high effectiveness in laboratories and even in industrial productions for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) into value-added products. The pretreatment capability derives from the extraordinary conditions of pressures at ∼500 bar, local hotspots with ∼5000 K, and oxidation (hydroxyl radicals) created by HC at room conditions. To promote this emerging...
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Disinfection characteristics of an advanced rotational hydrodynamic cavitation reactor in pilot scale
PublicationHydrodynamic cavitation is a promising technique for water disinfection. In the present paper, the disinfection characteristics of an advanced hydrodynamic cavitation reactor (ARHCR) in pilot scale were studied. The effects of various flow rates (1.4–2.6 m3/h) and rotational speeds (2600–4200 rpm) on the removal of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were revealed and analyzed. The variation regularities of the log reduction and reaction...
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Assessing the industrialization progress of hydrodynamic cavitation process intensification technology: a review
PublicationHydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is widely acknowledged as a promising green approach for enhancing various production and waste management processes, such as water treatment, sludge pretreatment, lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) pretreatment, emulsification, and food processing. Despite demonstrating superior industrialization potential compared with other emerging technologies such as ultrasound and microwave, the widespread commercial...
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Long-term hindcast simulation of sea ice in the Baltic Sea
Open Research DataThe data set contains the results of numerical modeling of sea ice over a period of 50 years (1958-2007) in the Baltic Sea. A long-term hindcast simulation was performed using a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model PM3D (Kowalewski and Kowalewska-Kalkowska, 2017), a new version of the M3D model (Kowalewski, 1997). A numerical dynamic-thermodynamic model...
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CONTROL OF THE WAVES IN A TOWING TANK WITH THE USE OF A BLACK-BOX MODEL
PublicationThe paper describes an adaptive control system of the waves, implemented in the Ship Design and Research Centre, CTO S.A. The purpose of generating the waves in the towing tank is the modelling of the environmental conditions during hydrodynamic model tests. The tests are performed on scale models of towed or free running ships, anchored structures like oil rigs or bottommounted structures, e.g. wind turbines. In the towing tank...
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Experimental comparison of hydrodynamic thrust bearings with different pad surface materials
PublicationBabbitt is the material most frequently used as the pad surface material for hydrodynamic bearings operating at usual operating conditions. It shows many advantages important for safe bearing operation, as for example: low friction coefficient, corrosion resistance, fair mechanical properties and outstanding conformability. On the other hand, it is not free from disadvantages, such as limited fatigue strength or limited resistance...
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Description of the hydrodynamic pressure field function around the ship hull
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono metodę aproksymacji pola hydrodynamicznego okrętu, wykorzystując pole obliczone metodą elementów skończonych. Punkty kontrolne umieszczono w środku paneli rozmieszczonych na kadłubie statku, na powierzchni dna morskiego oraz na powierzchni swobodnej; w p-ktach tych znajdują się osobliwości w postaci źródeł, upustów i/lub dipoli. Przedstawione wyniki obliczeń zostały uzyskane przy użyciu tych pierwszych...
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Hydrodynamic studies in magnetically assisted external-loop airlift reactor
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Using GPUs for Parallel Stencil Computations in Relativistic Hydrodynamic Simulation
PublicationThis paper explores the possibilities of using a GPU for complex 3D finite difference computation. We propose a new approach to this topic using surface memory and compare it with 3D stencil computations carried out via shared memory, which is currently considered to be the best approach. The case study was performed for the extensive computation of collisions between heavy nuclei in terms of relativistic hydrodynamics.
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Hydrodynamic aspects of unconventional propulsor design for small fast ships.
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia przegląd niekonwencjonalnych pędników dla małych, szybkich okrętów. Przegląd ten obejmuje pędniki strugowodne, śruby superkawitacyjne, śruby częściowo zanurzone oraz śruby kawitujące. Charakterystyczne cechy hydrodynamiczne tych pędników wymieniono i przedyskutowano, ze wskazaniem wad i zalet. Pokrótce przedstawiono dostępne metody projektowania i przedyskutowano ich oczekiwaną dokładność. Przegląd zilustrowano...
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A short pictorial history of orthodox and unorthodox hydrodynamic marine propulsors.
PublicationReferat przedstawia historię rozwoju wybranych hydrodynamicznych pędników okrętowych, poczynając od czasów prehistorycznych. Prekursorem pędników jest ludzka dłoń - prymitywny ale skuteczny płat nośny. Koncepcja płata nośnego używanego w różnych konfiguracjach jest podstawą działania niemal wszystkich pędników okrętowych. W referacie opisano szczegółowo koła łopatkowe, będące w zasadzie zwielokrotnionymi wiosłami, pędniki cykloidalne...
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Hydrodynamic functions of emulsion system agitated in the draft-tube reactor
PublicationPrzeprowadzono badania podstawowe sposobu wytwarzania emulsji w reaktorze pętlicowym z mieszaniem. Badano punkt inwersji faz oraz zapotrzebowanie mocy mieszania w zależności od składu emulsji. Zaobserwowano występowanie maksimum mocy mieszania w punkcie inwersji emulsji. Zaobserwowano liniową zależność prędkości cyrkulacji ciągłej fazy wodnej od częstości obrotów mieszadła śmigłowego.
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Prediction of manoeuvring abilities of 10000 DWT pod-driven coastal tanker
PublicationThis paper aims to present a new approach in the prediction of manoeuvring abilities of pod-driven ships. A new mathematical model of motions based on MMG methodology was developed and a new type of description of forces acting on azimuth drives is presented. Captive model tests of medium-size coastal tanker and pod open water tests were carried out in CTO S.A. (Ship Design and Research Centre S.A.) to obtain hull hydrodynamic derivatives...
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Highly effective degradation of selected groups of organic compounds by cavitation based AOPs under basic pH conditions
PublicationCavitation has become on the most often applied methods in a number of industrial technologies. In the case of oxidation of organic pollutants occurring in the aqueous medium, cavitation forms the basis of numerous advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). This paper presents the results of investigations on the efficiency of oxidation of the following groups of organic compounds: organosulfur, nitro derivatives of benzene, BTEX, and...
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ANALYSIS OF THE LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY OF A HYDRODYNAMIC WATER-LUBRICATED BEARING IN A HYDROELECTRIC POwER PLANT
PublicationThe paper presents an analysis of the load-carrying capacity of a historic hydrodynamic water-lubricated radial bearing of an unconventional segment design installed in the Braniewo Hydroelectric Power Plant. The aim of the calculations was to determine whether the bearing operates in the conditions of hydrodynamic or mixed lubrication, as well as to establish the optimal geometry of the axial grooves allowing for the highest load-carrying...
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The role of hydrodynamic cavitation in tuning physicochemical properties of food items: A comprehensive review
PublicationBackground: Today, food processing industries are looking for alternative technologies with an eco-friendly character for the processing of food, beverages and agricultural crops. Ideally, such technologies may preserve the original properties of the food products while reaching their primary target of application. Scope and approach: At this point, hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is recognized as one of the potential technologies...
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Long-term Hindcast Simulation of Currents, Sea Level, Water Temperature and Salinity in the Baltic Sea
PublicationThis dataset contains the results of numerical modelling of currents, sea level, water temperature and salinity over a period of 50 years (1958–2007) in the Baltic Sea. A long-term hindcast simulation was performed using a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model (PM3D) based on the Princeton Ocean Model (POM). The spatial resolution was 3 nautical miles, i.e. about 5.5 km. Currents, water temperature, and salinity were recorded...
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Hydrodynamic Loads on Marine Propellers Subject to Ventilation and Out of Water Condition
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Hydrodynamic Loads on Marine Propellers Subject to Ventilation and Out of Water Condition
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Modelling and testing of a hydrodynamic clutch filled with electrorheological fluid in varying degree
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Application of the fluid–structure interaction technique for the analysis of hydrodynamic lubrication problems
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Decolorization of Congo red via hydrodynamic cavitation in combination with Fenton’s reagent
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Mesh dependence study for numerical assessment of hydrodynamic characteristics of windsurfing fin
PublicationThe presented research aims to assess the drag coefficient and lift coefficient versus angle of attack curves for windsurfing fin. Special attention in the research was being paid to the evaluation of the stall angle value. The angle of incidence for which the stall occurs was searched, and the sensitivity of the solution for the mesh resolution was studied. The mesh resolution sensitivity analysis was done by systematically decreasing...
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Advanced sensitivity analysis of the impact of the temporal distribution and intensity of rainfall on hydrograph parameters in urban catchments
PublicationKnowledge of the variability of the hydrograph of outflow from urban catchments is highly important for measurements and evaluation of the operation of sewer networks. Currently, hydrodynamic models are most frequently used for hydrograph modeling. Since a large number of their parameters have to be identified, there may be problems at the calibration stage. Hence, sensitivity analysis is used to limit the number of parameters....
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Novel strategies to enhance hydrodynamic cavitation in a circular venturi using RANS numerical simulations
PublicationHydrodynamic cavitation is a popular advanced oxidation technique and it has received wide range of applications from waste water treatment to the nanoparticles synthesis in recent years. The enhancement of the intensity of the hydrodynamic cavitation is always been an emerging field of research. Within this framework, we have proposed and investigated three distinct strategies to enhance the intensity of cavitation in a circular...
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Structural properties of foil bearings: a closed-form solution validated with finite element analysis
PublicationFluid film thickness in a compliant foil bearing is greatly influenced by the deflection of the bearing structure. Therefore, in order to properly model performance of a foil bearing, it is mandatory that the deflection of the compliant bearing structure due to the generated hydrodynamic pressure is determined accurately. This article proposes an easy-to-use two-dimensional model, which takes into account detailed geometry of the...
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Hybrid systems using hydrodynamic cavitation/ultrasound/Fenton processes for effective treatment of wastewater
PublicationThe present situation of rapid growth in industrialization generates complex recalcitrant pollutants that are challenging to degrade by conventional wastewater treatment processes. The new generation pollutants such as non-metals in cosmetics or household cleaning chemicals and radioactive compounds which are recalcitrant are the emerging threat to the ecosystem. The headstrong micro and macro pollutants present in wastewater are...
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Dynamics of Ice Jam Formation and Release
PublicationThe numerical model DynaRICE and its application to ice jam formation and release is presented. The model is a two-dimensional coupled flow and ice dynamic model. The ice dynamic component, which includes both the internal ice resistance and boundary friction on ice motion, uses a Lagrangian SPH method. The hydrodynamic component of the model uses a streamline upwind finite element method, which is capable of simulating trans-critical...
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Klocki samopompujące w łożyskach hydrodynamicznych = Self-pumping pads in the hydrodynamic bearings
PublicationWe współpracy z firmą ALSTOM HYDRO (Szwajcaria), zespół Katedry Konstrukcji i Eksploatacji Maszyn Politechniki Gdańskiej przeprowadził symulacje przepływowe kilku rozwiązań konstrukcyjnych mających na celu zwiększenie niezawodności turbin wodnych. W artykule opisano jedno z takich rozwiązań - tak zwane łożysko z klockami samopompującymi. Głównym celem jest uzyskanie przepływu oleju w układzie smarowania łożyska hydrodynamicznego...
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Experimental Research Concerning Hydrodynamic Clutches Controlled by Increasing Distance Between Rotors
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Morphologic and hydrodynamic conditions of Hel Peninsula's abrasion in the Kuźnica region (southern Baltic)
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