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CFD analysis of fluid flow through the labyrinth seal
PublicationSteam and gas turbines are some of the fundamental means of power generation. The energy efficiency of the turbines, however, is not satisfactory. Ever since the start-up of the first turbine in the world, engineers have been striving for their increased efficiency. Multiple solutions to the problem of steam loss in an operating turbine are available. The use of seals is one of them. Empirical methods or numerical calculations...
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CFD analysis of natural convection between two superposed fluids: role of corrugated bottoms
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CFD analysis of a flow in commutation window in PWK pump
Open Research DataThe included data is a result of CFD analysis of a flow in a commutation window in PWK pump. The results were obtained for different pressures, viscosities and geometrical parameters of the gap. All the rows and columns have descriptions similar as in PhD Thesis: "Kompensacja skoków ciśnienia w pompie tłoczkowej o zmiennej wydajności z rozrządem krzywkowym",...
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The CFD analysis of influence the start of fuel injection (SOI) on combustion parameters and exhaust gas composition of the marine 4-stroke engine
PublicationThe paper presents a theoretical analysis of the impact of injection timing on the parameters of the combustion process and the composition of exhaust gas from a 4-stroke engine designed to shipbuilding. The analysis was carried out based on a three-dimensional multi-zone model of the combustion process. This model has been prepared on the basis of properties of the research facility. The input data to the model were obtained through...
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Numerical analysis of the ostiomeatal complex aeration using the CFD method
PublicationWe aimed to analyse ostiomeatal complex (OMC) aeration using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method of simulation based on human craniofacial computed tomography (CT) scans. The analysis was based on CT images of 2 patients: one with normal nose anatomy and one with nasal septal deviation (NSD). The Reynolds-Average Simulation approach and turbulence model based on linear eddy viscosity supplemented with the two-equation...
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Application of advanced CFD simulations in seakeeping analysis of ships (case study)
PublicationThe novel design process of many types of ships needs estimation of seakeeping properties. Especially ships like Offshore Supply Vessels, Wind Farm Support Vessels, Research Vessels, ferries, military vessels, rescue vessels require extended analysis of ship behavior on rough sea. The main reason for improving ships operability in different sea conditions is need of rising efficiency of propulsion system, reducing hull added resistance,...
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Obliczeniowa dynamika płynów w analizie zagadnień smarowaniahydrodynamicznego = CFD in analysis of hydrodynamic lubrication
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wybrane problemy związane z wykorzystaniem obliczeniowej dynamiki płynów (ang. CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics)do obliczeń łożysk hydrodynamicznych. Omówione zostało zagadnienie przyjmowania rodzaju przepływu w analizie łożyska oraz przyjmowania warunków brzegowych dotyczących wymiany ciepła oraz problem zbieżności obliczeń.
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Analiza przepływu oleju przez rowek smarowy wzdłużnego łożyska ślizgowego z wykorzystaniem komputerowej dynamiki płynów (CFD) = Analysis of the lubricant flow through the hydrodynamic thrust bearings groove with the use of computational fluid dynamic
PublicationSmarowanie zanurzeniowe jest tradycyjnym sposobem smarowania wzdłużnych łożysk ślizgowych. Jednak rozwiązanie to wykazuje umiarkowaną skuteczność w zapewnieniu optymalnie niskich temperatur w filmie smarowym a ponadto jest przyczyną strat mocy związanych z mieszaniem oleju w obudowie łożyska, co jest szczególnie widoczne w łożyskach szybkoobrotowych. Obecnie wymagania stawiane nowym konstrukcjom łożysk ślizgowych to zwiększanie...
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Numerical analysis of chip removing system operation in circular sawing machine using CFD software
PublicationPaper presents the analysis of the results of numerical simulations of the air flow process of wood chips removing system in the circular sawing machine. The attention is focused on the upper cover and bottom shelter of the chip removing system. Within the framework of the work a systematic numerical modeling of the air flow distribution in the cover and shelter during operation of the selected rotational speed of saw blade with...
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CFD and FEM model of an underwater vehicle propeller
PublicationDuring the project execution of design and optimization the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) research on its propulsion has been carried out. The entire project was supported by CFD and FEM calculations, which taking into account the characteristics of underwater vehicle. One of the tasks was to optimize the semi-open duct for horizontal propellers, which provided propulsion and controllability in horizontal plane. In order to...
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Prediction of ship resistance with the use of Full-scale CFD simulations
PublicationIn recent years, the IMO has introduced new regulations to reduce the negative impact of ships on the natural environment. A particularly important step forcing technological innovations is the increasing requirement of ship energy efficiency. It is expressed by the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). Another important step towards green shipping is rising the required quality of fuel used for propulsion, so called Tier limits....
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Estimation of the steam condensation flow via CFD methods
PublicationThe results of numerical simulations to predict the performance of different steam models have been presented. All of the considered models of steam condensation have been validated on the base of benchmark experiment employing expansion in nozzle and next on the low pressure part of the steam turbine stage. For numerical analysis three models have been finally used – the ideal steam model without condensation, an equilibrium steam...
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TIME-DOMAIN NUMERICAL EVALUATION OF SHIP RESISTANCE AND MOTION IN REGULAR WAVES BY USING THE CFD URANS METHOD
PublicationTaking into account the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) strategy to radically reduce the GHG emitted by the shipping industry towards zero emission operation, today's assessment of ship behaviour in waves, its seakeeping characteristics and resistance and their interrelation with fuel consumption and emissions are one of the most attended research subject. There are three methods to conduct this analysis, which are...
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Supporting development of the smart ship technology by CFD simulation of ship behavior in close to real operational conditions
PublicationThe shipping industry is at the milestone of technological development – autonomous ships. Involving smart technologies accelerates development of green and safe shipping. Also IMO regulations, especially EEDI en-hanced application of new technologies. Meeting economic and ecological requirements future ships need to be designed with respect to increased reliability and operational performance. Design process of ships may be improved...
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Analiza porównawcza sposobów wyznaczania obciążeń wiatrem na podstawie norm projektowych i analizy przepływu CFD
PublicationW pracy poruszono tematykę wykorzystania analizy przepływu CFD do wyznaczania obciążeń wiatru na konstrukcje. Przedstawiono analizę trzech modeli budynków o dachu dwuspadowym o różnych kątach nachylenia, dla których dokonano porównania wielkości współczynników parcia z wynikami dostępnymi w literaurze. Obliczenia analityczne wykonano zgodnie z normą z PN-EN 1991-1-4, natomiast obliczenia numeryczne wykonano w programie R-Wind Simulation....
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TIME-DOMAIN NUMERICAL EVALUATION OF SHIP RESISTANCE AND MOTION IN REGULAR WAVES BY USING THE CFD URANS METHOD
PublicationTaking into account the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) strategy to radically reduce the...
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Co-simulation strategy of transient CFD and heat transfer in building thermal envelope based on calibrated heat transfer coefficients
PublicationThe paper presents a strategy to develop a fully transient numerical model of a heat transfer in building, using a transient CFD model of indoor air and a thermal envelope model, running in a co-simulation. The strategy relies on the utilization of RANS with a high-Re turbulence model and a wall function, which enables to use a coarse computational mesh limiting the computational time. Since wall functions give invalid heat transfer...
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Full scale CFD seakeeping simulations for case study ship redesigned from V-shaped bulbous bow to X-bow hull form
PublicationIncreasing propulsion efficiency, safety, comfort and operability are of the great importance, especially for small ships operating on windy sites like the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Seakeeping performance of ships and offshore structures can be analysed by different methods and the one that is becoming increasingly important is CFD RANS. The recent development of simulation techniques together with rising HPC accessibility...
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The CFD modeling in bioreactor tracer studies
PublicationW artykule zaprezentowano badania traserowe w bioreaktorach z osadem czynnym. Przedstawiono efekty działania procesu dyspersji na podstawie obliczonych podłużnych profili koncentracji znacznika w komorach osadu czynnego zlokalizowanych na Oczyszczalni Ścieków "Wschód" w Gdańsku. W ramach badań wykonano symulację przepływu substancji nieaktywnej (bazując na pomierzonych profilach stężenia znacznika) stosując jednowymiarowe równanie...
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On the internal efficiency of a turbine stage: classical and CFD definitions
PublicationAlmost entire fleet of steam turbines in Poland was designed between 1950 – 1980 with the use of the so-called zero dimensional (0D) calculation tools. For several years, design and modernization of the turbines occur in assistance with the state of the art methods that describe working fluid flow field based on 3D models and CFD codes. This cooperation between 0D and 3D codes requires exchange of overall, integral information...
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Experimental Verification of the CFD Model of the Squeeze Film Lifting Effect
PublicationAbstract: The presented study shows the results of the research into the squeeze film levitation phenomena. The system introduced in the investigation is composed of a vibrating surface, air squeeze film, and the surface of the body freely suspended over the film. The use of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) model used in the system allows us to determine the steady state, periodic behavior of the air film (described by Navier–Stokes,...
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Assessment of ship squat in shallow water using CFD
PublicationReferat zawiera wstęp do problemu modelowania efektów wody ograniczonej przy użyciu komercyjnego programu Fluent opartego na metodzie elementów skończonych.
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Assessment of ship squat in shallow water using CFD
PublicationArtykuł zawiera wstęp do problemu modelowania efektów wody ograniczonej przy użyciu komercyjnego programu Fluent opartego na metodzie elementów skończonych.
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CFD Simulations and Tests of a Prototype Flow Control Valve
PublicationIn this paper a prototype of a flow control valve is described and numerically simulated. The flow control valve is used in hydraulic systems to maintain constant fluid flow despite changing loads of a receiver. The standard construction of this type of valves is modified mainly by eliminating the spring. The prototype consists the hydrostatically unloaded throttle valve and pressure ratio valve substituting pressure difference...
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Numerical analysis of the container vessel's self-propulsion at different rudder deflection angles
PublicationNowadays, CFD becomes one of the most commonly used research method in ship hydrodynamics, limited to the analyses of hull resistance in calm water. With continuously improving computing power and increasingly more accurate numerical methods it is possible to simulate more complex cases. State of the art CFD tools also enable development of new ways of assessing ship maneuvering performance. This paper presents an attempt on...
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Numerical analysis of the container vessel's self-propulsion at different rudder deflection angles
PublicationNowadays, CFD becomes one of the most commonly used research method in ship hydrodynamics, limited to the analyses of hull resistance in calm water. With continuously improving computing power and increasingly more accurate numerical methods it is possible to simulate more complex cases. State of the art CFD tools also enable development of new ways of assessing ship maneuvering performance. This paper presents an attempt on using...
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Trawl-Door Shape Optimization with 3D CFD Models and Local Surrogates
PublicationDesign and optimization of trawl-doors are key factors in minimizing the fuel consumption of fishing vessels. This paper discusses optimization of the trawl-door shapes using high-fidelity 3D computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models. The accurate 3D CFD models are computationally expensive and, therefore, the direct use of traditional optimization algorithms, which often require a large number of evaluations, may be prohibitive....
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Improvement of ships seakeeping performance by application of the full-scale cfd simulations
PublicationThe ship’s fuel economy is increasingly important. The paper presents the effect of redesigning a case study ship for increasing seakeeping performance. Selected wave parameters reflect very difficult operational conditions existing on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The analyzed variants of a case study ship represent the latest developments of modern hull forms. The concepts similar to V-shaped bulbous bow, X-bow, X-aft, B-bow...
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Modeling of capillary fluid flow in concrete using a DEM-CFD approach
PublicationSformułowano połączone podejście do modelowania dwufazowego przepływu wody napędzanego hydraulicznie i kapilarnie w nienasyconym betonie. Proces przepływu analizowano numerycznie w mezoskali w warunkach dwuwymiarowych (2D), łącząc metodę elementów dyskretnych (DEM) z obliczeniową dynamiką płynów (CFD) w warunkach izotermicznych. Przeprowadzono w pełni sprzężone hydromechaniczne testy symulacyjne na małych próbkach betonu o uproszczonej...
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Comparative study of high‑pressure fluid flow in densely packed granules using a 3D CFD model in a continuous medium and a simplified 2D DEM‑CFD approach. Granular Matter
PublicationIzotermiczny ściśliwy jednofazowy przepływ cieczy przez niejednorodną masę ziarnistą składającą się z gęsto upakowanych zachodzących na siebie kul imitujących skałę pod wysokim ciśnieniem zbadano numerycznie przy użyciu dwóch różnych podejść. Pierwsze podejście zwane pełnym modelem 3D CFD stosowało metodę skończonych objętości (FVM) do rozwiązania uśrednionego równania Naviera-Stokesa zakładając model naprężeń Reynoldsa (BSL) w...
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"Oprogramowanie CFD narzędziem modelowania przepływów występujących w urządzeniach energetycznych"
PublicationOprogramowanie CFD umożliwia między innymi modelowanie przepływów występujących w urządzeniach energetycznych. Poprawnie utworzony model numeryczny stanowi zatem narzędzie analizy pracy poszczególnych urządzeń w interesujących nas warunkach projektowych, a także narzędzie diagnostyki już istniejących obiektów. Niniejsze opracowanie stanowi opis kolejnych etapów tworzenia modelu numerycznego, na przykładzie niskotemperaturowego...
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Flow Analysis of a Kaplan Turbine
PublicationThis monograph is a guide to a method of experimental and numerical flow investigations for Kaplan - type turbines. The numerical calculations were compared with the test results of the model Kaplan turbine. The tests were carried out on the model test rig in the Gdańsk University of Technology. The turbine has been thoroughly experimentally investigated, resulting in the identification of optimum setting combination of the stator...
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Flows in turbine blade seals: CFD calculations versus experiment
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki numerycznej analizy przepływu w uszczelnieniu nadbandażowym stopnia turbinowego. Rezultaty obliczeń porównano z danymi doświadczalnymi. Eksperymenty przeprowadzono na modelowej turbinie powietrznej przy różnych częstościach obrotów wału i różnym obciążeniu turbiny.
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Karol Niklas dr inż.
PeopleKarol NIKLAS is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk University of Technology (GUT), Poland. Awarded a Master of Science degree (Naval Architect, specialty: Design of vessels and yachts) by GUT in 2007. Postgraduate study in 'Novel Simulation Methods in Engineering' at the Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics in 2008. In 2014 awarded a PhD degree by GUT...
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Maxillary sinus aeration analysis using computational fluid dynamics
PublicationThe maxillary sinus aeration using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method based on individual adult patients’ computed tomography (CT) scans were analyzed. The analysis was based on CT images of 4 patients: one with normal nose anatomy and three with nasal septal deviation (NSD) and concha bullosa (CB). The CFD simulation was performed using the Reynolds-Average Simulation approach and turbulence closure based on linear...
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Simulations of high-pressure fluid flow in a pre-cracked rock specimen composed of densely packed bonded spheres using a 3D CFD model and simplified 2D coupled CFD-DEM approach
PublicationW artykule zastosowano dwa różne podejścia do opisu jednofazowego przepływu płynu w wstępnie spękanej próbce skały o niskiej porowatości pod wysokim ciśnieniem. Głównym celem pracy było bezpośrednie porównanie rozkładu ciśnień, gęstości i prędkości płynów we wstępnie pękniętej próbce. Zachowanie próbki imitującej skałę zostało opisane przez gęsto upakowane połączone kohezją kulki z nakładającymi się na siebie elementami. Pierwsze...
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CFD ship squat determination method validation by GPS-RTK measurements
PublicationArtykuł zawiera porównanie numerycznych obliczeń osiadania statku z wynikami badań rzeczywistych z wykorzystaniem metody GPS-RTK.
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Mathematical Modeling of Hydrodynamics in Bioreactor by Means of CFD-Based Compartment Model
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CFD model and experimental verification of water turbine integrated with electrical generator
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Improvement of ships seakeeping performance by application of the Full-scale CFD simulations – case study
PublicationThe ship’s fuel economy is increasingly important. The paper presents the effect of redesigning a case study ship for increasing seakeeping performance. Selected wave parameters reflects very difficult operational con-ditions existing on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The analyzed variants of a case study ship represent the latest developments of modern hull forms. The concepts similar to V-shaped bulbous bow, X-bow, X-aft,...
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Computer analysis of dynamic phenomena in PWK-type pumps
PublicationReferat przedstawia wstępne wyniki analizy CFD dynamicznych zmian ciśnienia zachodzących w komorze cylindrowej pompy z rozrządem krzywkowym PWKZ-95. Analizy prowadzono dla pompy wyposażonej w elastyczną komorę kompensacyjną oraz dla pompy bez kompensacji.
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On design and analysis of flow characteristics of the last stage of gas-steam turbine
PublicationResearch regarding blade design and analysis of flow have been conducted for over a century. Meanwhile new concepts and design approaches were created and improved. Advancements in information technologies allowed to introduce computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational flow mechanics (CFM). Currently a combination of mentioned methods is used for design of turbine blades. These methods enabled us to improve flow efficiency...
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Analiza bezpieczeństwa ruchu statku na wodach ograniczonych przy użyciu metod CFD
PublicationPodjęto próbę zbadania przydatności komercyjnego oprogramowania CFD do analizy rezerwy dynamicznej i porównania wyników z istniejącymi metodami szacowania osiadania. Skoncentrowano się na porównaniu układu falowego oraz sił hydrodynamicznych działający na kadłub statku w ruchu na płytkowodziu.
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Opinia techniczna dotycząca analizy wiatrowej, wykonanej na podstawie wyników symulacji CFD
PublicationCelem opracowania jest oszacowanie obciążenia środowiskowego generowanego wiatrem działającego na fasadę Zespołu Dwóch Budynków Biurowych realizowanych przez Zamawiającego na nieruchomości położonej w Gdańsku przy Al. Grunwaldzkiej 343-345. Zakres opracowania obejmuje: • analizę dokumentacji obiektu oraz sąsiadującej zabudowy pod kątem szacowania wpływu oddziaływania wiatru na budowlę; • analizę możliwości zastosowania wskazań...
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CFD-based evaluation of current-carrying capacity of power cables installed in free air
PublicationEvaluation of current-carrying capacity of power cables and selection of cross-sectional area of their conductors are mainly performed in accordance with requirements of EN, IEC or IEEE standards. However, these standards do not provide all methods of cables installation and location which occur in practice. Thus, in some cases, performance of advanced modeling of various thermal phenomena, affecting power cables current-carrying...
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Variable-fidelity CFD models and co-Kriging for expedited multi-objective aerodynamic design optimization
PublicationPurpose – Strategies for accelerated multi-objective optimization of aerodynamic surfaces are investigated, including the possibility of exploiting surrogate modeling techniques for computational fluid dynamic (CFD)-driven design speedup of such surfaces. The purpose of this paper is to reduce the overall optimization time. Design/methodology/approach – An algorithmic framework is described that is composed of: a search space reduction,...
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The Motion Analysis of Attacus Atlas Rigid Wing
PublicationThe remarkable aerodynamic efficiency of flapping insect wings has fascinated researchers for many years. Butterfly wings are distinguished by a much larger lifting surface, and thus, a different style of flapping flight. The considerations described in the article are an introduction to a fully flexible analysis of the wing in motion. The study of the rigid wing gives the basic knowledge necessary in the further process. The yaw,...
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Full-scale CFD simulations for the determination of ship resistance as a rational, alternative method to towing tank experiments
PublicationResults of ship resistance predictions obtained from towing tank experiments are affected by the method used to extrapolate from a model scale to a ship scale. Selection of method to determine a form factor is subjective and the extrapolation method is accurate for typical hull forms. For innovative hull forms the proper method for calculating the form factor is questionable. Moreover, the influence of the extrapolation method...
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Modelling of Capillary Pressure-driven Water Flow in Unsaturated Concrete Using Coupled DEM/CFD Approach.
PublicationSformułowano nowatorskie, połączone podejście do modelowania dwufazowego przepływu wody napędzanego kapilarami w nienasyconym betonie. Dzięki połączeniu metody elementów dyskretnych (DEM) z obliczeniową dynamiką płynów (CFD) w warunkach izotermicznych proces został zbadany numerycznie w mezoskali w warunkach dwuwymiarowych. Niewielkie próbki betonu o uproszczonej mezostrukturze cząstek poddano w pełni sprzężonym hydromechanicznym...
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How much a geometrical model of a honeycomb seal can be simpli ed in the CFD calculation
PublicationThis paper presents the inuence of geometry simplication on the results obtained in the computational fluid dynamics simulation. The subject of simulation was part of the honeycomb seal located at the inlet to high pressure part of a steam turbine. There were three different geometrical models assumed in the calculations. First one was two-dimensional case and two others were three dimensional, one with the radius of curvature...