Investigation Of The Flow Field In A Single-Cylinder Spark Ignition Engine Using OPENFOAM ”.
Investigation performed on Darmstadt spray-guided research engine, using LES turbulence modelling.
Tools and methods for pre-installation seabed surveysTorben Haagh
An offshore cable installation requires a detailed knowledge of the seabed conditions. Therefore, a cable route survey is an indispensable prerequisite. Dr. Klaus Michels, Head of Geology and Geophysics at Fugro OSAE, explains in the presentation below the scope of an ideal cable route survey, its results and limitations.
For more information read the presentation for free here:http://bit.ly/SP_Michels_Presentation
and visit our website here: http://bit.ly/offshore_cabling_Website
Machining of sharp corners using rotating toolskoshyp
The document proposes using rotating curvilinear tools shaped like Reuleaux triangles to efficiently machine polygonal shapes with sharp corners using electric discharge machining (EDM). A Reuleaux triangle can rotate inside a square while maintaining contact with the edges, machining 98.8% of the square's area. This approach improves flushing in the interelectrode gap compared to stationary circular tools, enabling higher removal rates and better surface quality. The kinematics of rotating Reuleaux triangle tools are analyzed and the concept is extended to machine regular and irregular polygons.
This document discusses several computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental studies:
1) A CFD study of the aerodynamic benefits of V formation during Canadian goose migration using unsteady k-epsilon modeling.
2) A CFD optimization of guide vane angles in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to improve flow uniformity.
3) An experimental study of film cooling effectiveness on a flat plate using temperature measurements which found maximum effectiveness at a blowing ratio of 0.5.
4) Design and preliminary testing of a 1/16th scale model of a very high temperature reactor (VHTR) facility to study loss of coolant accidents using particle image velocimetry (PIV) for
The document summarizes research on using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to predict the efficiency and cavitation of hydraulic machines like turbines and pumps. It discusses using CFD to analyze flow conditions in Francis turbines, predict losses in labyrinth seals, model pressure pulsations in draft tubes, and simulate efficiency and cavitation in axial turbines and Pelton turbines. It also presents a case study using CFD to analyze a Kaplan turbine and compare different turbulence models for predicting cavitation.
Fatigue Analysis of a Pressurized Aircraft Fuselage Modification using Hyperw...Altair
Fatigue Analyses of modifications on pressurized aircraft fuselages are both necessary and tedious. Using the Hyperworks software suite and StressCheck, RUAG has developed a fatigue analysis method which streamlines the process from the creation of the spectrum up to the detailed analysis of selected fastener holes and delivers results quickly and efficiently.
This method was then used to certify the installation of two large windows in the floor of a single engine turboprop A/C for aerial survey applications.
Speakers
David Schmid, Manager Structural Analysis, RUAG Schweiz AG
Due to recurrent lack of on time delivery of Drilling grid (made of a 2cm thick aluminium pad), 3D printing can potentially propose an alternative enlightened solution in 3D printing (topology optimization).
Speakers
Sébastien Haudrechy, Engineer, Airbus Group Aerospace
Exploring the capabilities of the tight integration of HyperWorks and ESACompAltair
More than 3 years ago RUAG Space started to look into ways how the very powerful meshing and post-processing capabilities of Altair HyperWorks could be combined with the advanced composite failure analysis methods provided by the ESAComp software from Componeering. RUAG’s vision behind this idea was to streamline the time consuming composite analysis process by a tight integration of the two pieces of software, thus eliminating as much as possible unnecessary breaks in the data flow. Both Altair and Componeering carefully listened to RUAG’s needs and eventually it was decided to make a common effort in providing step by step the requested functionality. The initially slow process accelerated considerably when Componeering joined the Altair Partner Alliance in 2012. Today the bi-directional interface between HyperWorks and ESAComp is considered mature enough to be challenged by a demanding real world use case: the dimensioning and verification of the load carrying structure of the MetOp-SG satellite (Meteorological Operational Satellite - Second Generation). The presentation will focus on how HyperWorks and ESAComp were used to set up the finite element model, to run the quasi-static and dynamic load cases and to evaluate the results. It will be shown in which way HyperWorks and ESAComp can support the process, what the benefits of a tight integration are and which limitations still exist.
Speakers
Ralf Usinger, Product Lead Engineer Satellite Structures, RUAG Schweiz AG
Slotted tools for electrical discharge drillingkoshyp
The document analyzes the use of slotted tools to enhance productivity in electrical discharge drilling (EDD). Computational fluid dynamics were used to model fluid flow with different slotted tool designs. Testing showed slotted tools outperformed cylindrical and helical tools, with a tool featuring a single extended slot increasing removal rate by 300% over a cylindrical tool. The modeling provided insights into flow fields and supported the optimization of slot geometry to improve flushing effectiveness in EDD.
Aircraft Finite Element Modelling for structure analysis using Altair ProductsAltair
The Airbus airframe design process has considerably evolved since 20 years with the constant improvement of numerical simulation capability and the computational means capacity. Today the size of Finite Element Models for aircraft structural behaviour study is exceeding the boundary of airframe components (fuselage section, wing); for the A350, a very large scale non-linear model of more than 60 million degrees of freedom has been developed to secure the static test campaign. This communication will illustrate the partnership with Altair and the use of Altair products for the creation and verification of very large models at Airbus. It will deal with: - Geometry preparation - Meshing - Property assignment - Assembly - Checking More generally, numerical simulation will play more and more a major role in the aircraft process, from the development of new concepts / derivatives to the support of the in-service fleet. Then, this presentation will also state the coming needs regarding model creation tools to cope with Airbus strategy.
Speakers
Marion Touboul, Ingénieur en Simulation Numérique - Calcul Structure, Airbus Opérations SAS
The document discusses numerical simulation of cavitation in Francis turbines. It presents (1) different forms of cavitation that can occur, such as leading edge cavitation, (2) methods used to model cavitation including the homogeneous model and Zwart mass transfer model, and (3) results showing the model can predict the shape and extent of cavitation and its effects on efficiency and pressure pulsation compared to experiments. The research was funded by the European Union and Slovenian government.
New HyperWorks Pedestrian Impact Tool for vehicle engineering and CAE simulationAltair
The engineering challenges according to the pedestrian safety requirements have an important impact on the vehicle development time line and on vehicle design. The different pedestrian safety regulations that a vehicle has to fulfill (legal (ECE, GTR…) or consumer (EuroNCAP)) represent a high number of impact points that have to be defined depending on the regulation protocol. For each impact point, a FEM simulation has to be performed in order to evaluate the overall pedestrian protection performances. The integration of this process into an innovative virtual prototyping method needs a CAE tool allowing the automatic definition of the impact points and the automatic generation of ready-to-run FE models for impact simulation. Moreover, pedestrian requirements have a direct influence on vehicle design. That’s the reason why, an automatic definition of the impact points based on CAD design surfaces is a key to allow engineering judgment and design changes in the early phase of the vehicle development. The new HyperWorks Pedestrian Impact Tool, developed by Altair Engineering in cooperation with the Ford of Europe Pedestrian Protection Team, offers a perfect solution to these challenges. During the presentation, an overview of the tool capabilities will be given as well as results of an application on a Ford vehicle model.
Speakers
Dany Tapigue, Engineer, Ford Werke GmbH
Large scale topological optimisation: aircraft engine pylon caseAltair
1) The document discusses using topology optimization to design an improved engine pylon concept for an aircraft. It aims to reduce mass, part count, and assembly time compared to the current design.
2) Topology optimization was performed on the engine pylon and aft pylon fairing using Altair OptiStruct to minimize compliance. This provided optimized structural designs with up to 200kg mass savings per plane.
3) Preliminary analysis shows the optimized design could reduce the part count from over 650 parts to just 14 parts, and assembly time from over 2600 fixes to around 350 fixes.
This document summarizes Dr. Nikola Jakšić's presentation on using simulation in the development of transformers at Kolektor Etra. It discusses how they used ANSYS to simulate the transformer core dynamics, winding dynamics, and complete transformer dynamics. It also describes how they used TrafoS, a program developed with ANSYS, to optimize transformer design through virtual prototyping and automatically calculate electromagnetic forces and stresses to ensure structural integrity. The presentation shows how simulation helped optimize the transformer tank wall design through parametric modeling and design optimization in ANSYS.
Presentation given by Dr Zia Wadud at the18th World Conference of the Air Transport Research Society, Bordeaux, France, July 2014.
atrs2014.org
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/z.wadud
The document discusses using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze the aerodynamics of a car model. Specifically, it aims to simulate real car running conditions by comparing air flow when the car is moving in a straight line versus taking a corner. The key steps of the CFD analysis are outlined as obtaining a 3D car model, generating a mesh grid for calculation, setting boundary conditions, running the simulation, and visualizing the results. Preliminary results show pressure distribution and air streamlines around the car, but the quality needs improvement for better understanding.
This document discusses the determination of pump capacity for a well design project. It provides background on head, head loss, and velocity calculations. Data on the well diameter, lift height, discharge rate, and friction factor are used to calculate the total head of 547.39 feet. The pump capacity is then determined to be approximately 30 HP based on the calculated head and discharge rate.
A presentation given at the SAE COMVEC conference this year during the CFD expert panel. Focuses on the new adjoint solver that is part of the automotive CFD suite, Elements, from Streamline Solutions.
Unsteady Potential Flow Calculations on a Horizontal Axis Marine Current Turb...João Baltazar
Three-dimensional unsteady potential flow calculations for a horizontal axis marine current turbine with a low order potential based panel method, originally developed for marine propellers, are presented. The analysis is carried out for straight and yawed flow conditions for a turbine with controllable pitch for two different pitch settings in a wide range of tip-speed-ratios. An empirical vortex model is assumed for the turbine wake which includes the variation of pitch of the helicoidal vortices behind the blades. Comparison of numerical calculations with experimental measurements available in the literature and effect of the tidal velocity profile on the turbine blade loadings are presented.
The document outlines several national and international composite material projects that involve CAD modeling, manufacturing, and testing of composite structures. Specifically, it discusses projects focused on modeling and producing composite stator blades, wind turbine blades, satellite boxes, cube satellites, self-healing composites, and recycled composite materials. The manufacturing techniques included laminate production, mould fabrication, and curing of composite parts using autoclave technology. Testing involved mechanical performance analysis and vibration qualification.
AVL software and related services support the entire range of virtual prototyping in the powertrain industry. Altair Engineering is used by a number of major automotive companies as their high-fidelity finite element analysis tool. The highest priority is given to the completion of the workflow for different use cases for strength and durability analysis of engine components as well as NVH analysis of engines and power units. All related simulation tasks are connected by specific interfaces to ensure reduction of overall workflow time and increase in project confidence. The dynamic behavior of engine components (crankshaft, connecting rod, piston, etc.) is simulated using AVL EXCITE as Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) tool and central software in the workflow. Each component of the crank train and the engine/power unit structure is considered as flexible structure, performing local vibrations as well as global motion. The components are coupled within the MBD tool using various non-linear joints like the elasto-hydrodynamic bearing model. The model setup and meshing is performed with Altair SimLab, which has special plugins fulfilling EXCITE mesh requirements like inserting kinematic couplings at journal/pin center nodes and defining retained nodes at predefined areas. The model reduction is performed with Altair OptiStruct using a very efficient multi-level eigensolver (AMSES). OptiStruct directly generates the flexible body input data (.exb) for AVL EXCITE, whereas the required specification data is just a single command in the input file. After the dynamic simulation in AVL EXCITE the transient results can be passed back to OptiStruct for post processing transient or frequency response analysis. OptiStruct will than calculate motion, stresses and strains whereas results can be passed directly to .h3d or .op2 file format for further fatigue or airborne noise analysis with e.g. EXCITE Acoustics. An overview of the workflows for the use cases strength and durability analysis as well as NVH analysis, together with the integrated FEA tasks and the interaction between the different analysis tasks is given in the presentation.
Speakers
Bernhard Loibnegger, Senior software development engineer, AVL List G.m.b.H.
WARP is a software developed by the company to compute the full aerodynamic behavior of wind turbine rotor blades. It provides computation of power coefficients based on a proprietary aerodynamic code. WARP also allows for highly automated power curve computation using advanced techniques like peak shaving and pitch regulation. The software enables creation of detailed CAD geometry for up to 100 blade sections that can be imported into CATIA V5.
The document summarizes a student project aimed at studying laminar flow control. It describes setting up tests to measure wind tunnel turbulence levels using spheres and hot wire probes. Sphere tests indicated a turbulence intensity of 0.9%, while hot wire tests gave lower and inconsistent readings. Plans were made to test flat and wavy plates but the flat plate could not be manufactured due to budget and facility limitations. While initial goals were to study laminar flow transition on different plate designs, the project focused on characterizing the wind tunnel turbulence levels which showed discrepancies between the sphere and hot wire methods.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION ANALYSIS OF SINGLE CYLIND...IRJET Journal
1) The document describes an experimental investigation of the performance and emissions of a single cylinder diesel engine with a modified cylinder head.
2) Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to model and simulate air flow in the modified combustion chamber. The modification aims to generate air swirl to improve combustion.
3) Experiments were conducted to test the performance and emissions of the engine with the modified head, and results were compared to the conventional head. Preliminary results showed reduced emissions but no change in performance.
Aircraft Finite Element Modelling for structure analysis using Altair ProductsAltair
The Airbus airframe design process has considerably evolved since 20 years with the constant improvement of numerical simulation capability and the computational means capacity. Today the size of Finite Element Models for aircraft structural behaviour study is exceeding the boundary of airframe components (fuselage section, wing); for the A350, a very large scale non-linear model of more than 60 million degrees of freedom has been developed to secure the static test campaign. This communication will illustrate the partnership with Altair and the use of Altair products for the creation and verification of very large models at Airbus. It will deal with: - Geometry preparation - Meshing - Property assignment - Assembly - Checking More generally, numerical simulation will play more and more a major role in the aircraft process, from the development of new concepts / derivatives to the support of the in-service fleet. Then, this presentation will also state the coming needs regarding model creation tools to cope with Airbus strategy.
Speakers
Marion Touboul, Ingénieur en Simulation Numérique - Calcul Structure, Airbus Opérations SAS
The document discusses numerical simulation of cavitation in Francis turbines. It presents (1) different forms of cavitation that can occur, such as leading edge cavitation, (2) methods used to model cavitation including the homogeneous model and Zwart mass transfer model, and (3) results showing the model can predict the shape and extent of cavitation and its effects on efficiency and pressure pulsation compared to experiments. The research was funded by the European Union and Slovenian government.
New HyperWorks Pedestrian Impact Tool for vehicle engineering and CAE simulationAltair
The engineering challenges according to the pedestrian safety requirements have an important impact on the vehicle development time line and on vehicle design. The different pedestrian safety regulations that a vehicle has to fulfill (legal (ECE, GTR…) or consumer (EuroNCAP)) represent a high number of impact points that have to be defined depending on the regulation protocol. For each impact point, a FEM simulation has to be performed in order to evaluate the overall pedestrian protection performances. The integration of this process into an innovative virtual prototyping method needs a CAE tool allowing the automatic definition of the impact points and the automatic generation of ready-to-run FE models for impact simulation. Moreover, pedestrian requirements have a direct influence on vehicle design. That’s the reason why, an automatic definition of the impact points based on CAD design surfaces is a key to allow engineering judgment and design changes in the early phase of the vehicle development. The new HyperWorks Pedestrian Impact Tool, developed by Altair Engineering in cooperation with the Ford of Europe Pedestrian Protection Team, offers a perfect solution to these challenges. During the presentation, an overview of the tool capabilities will be given as well as results of an application on a Ford vehicle model.
Speakers
Dany Tapigue, Engineer, Ford Werke GmbH
Large scale topological optimisation: aircraft engine pylon caseAltair
1) The document discusses using topology optimization to design an improved engine pylon concept for an aircraft. It aims to reduce mass, part count, and assembly time compared to the current design.
2) Topology optimization was performed on the engine pylon and aft pylon fairing using Altair OptiStruct to minimize compliance. This provided optimized structural designs with up to 200kg mass savings per plane.
3) Preliminary analysis shows the optimized design could reduce the part count from over 650 parts to just 14 parts, and assembly time from over 2600 fixes to around 350 fixes.
This document summarizes Dr. Nikola Jakšić's presentation on using simulation in the development of transformers at Kolektor Etra. It discusses how they used ANSYS to simulate the transformer core dynamics, winding dynamics, and complete transformer dynamics. It also describes how they used TrafoS, a program developed with ANSYS, to optimize transformer design through virtual prototyping and automatically calculate electromagnetic forces and stresses to ensure structural integrity. The presentation shows how simulation helped optimize the transformer tank wall design through parametric modeling and design optimization in ANSYS.
Presentation given by Dr Zia Wadud at the18th World Conference of the Air Transport Research Society, Bordeaux, France, July 2014.
atrs2014.org
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/z.wadud
The document discusses using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze the aerodynamics of a car model. Specifically, it aims to simulate real car running conditions by comparing air flow when the car is moving in a straight line versus taking a corner. The key steps of the CFD analysis are outlined as obtaining a 3D car model, generating a mesh grid for calculation, setting boundary conditions, running the simulation, and visualizing the results. Preliminary results show pressure distribution and air streamlines around the car, but the quality needs improvement for better understanding.
This document discusses the determination of pump capacity for a well design project. It provides background on head, head loss, and velocity calculations. Data on the well diameter, lift height, discharge rate, and friction factor are used to calculate the total head of 547.39 feet. The pump capacity is then determined to be approximately 30 HP based on the calculated head and discharge rate.
A presentation given at the SAE COMVEC conference this year during the CFD expert panel. Focuses on the new adjoint solver that is part of the automotive CFD suite, Elements, from Streamline Solutions.
Unsteady Potential Flow Calculations on a Horizontal Axis Marine Current Turb...João Baltazar
Three-dimensional unsteady potential flow calculations for a horizontal axis marine current turbine with a low order potential based panel method, originally developed for marine propellers, are presented. The analysis is carried out for straight and yawed flow conditions for a turbine with controllable pitch for two different pitch settings in a wide range of tip-speed-ratios. An empirical vortex model is assumed for the turbine wake which includes the variation of pitch of the helicoidal vortices behind the blades. Comparison of numerical calculations with experimental measurements available in the literature and effect of the tidal velocity profile on the turbine blade loadings are presented.
The document outlines several national and international composite material projects that involve CAD modeling, manufacturing, and testing of composite structures. Specifically, it discusses projects focused on modeling and producing composite stator blades, wind turbine blades, satellite boxes, cube satellites, self-healing composites, and recycled composite materials. The manufacturing techniques included laminate production, mould fabrication, and curing of composite parts using autoclave technology. Testing involved mechanical performance analysis and vibration qualification.
AVL software and related services support the entire range of virtual prototyping in the powertrain industry. Altair Engineering is used by a number of major automotive companies as their high-fidelity finite element analysis tool. The highest priority is given to the completion of the workflow for different use cases for strength and durability analysis of engine components as well as NVH analysis of engines and power units. All related simulation tasks are connected by specific interfaces to ensure reduction of overall workflow time and increase in project confidence. The dynamic behavior of engine components (crankshaft, connecting rod, piston, etc.) is simulated using AVL EXCITE as Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) tool and central software in the workflow. Each component of the crank train and the engine/power unit structure is considered as flexible structure, performing local vibrations as well as global motion. The components are coupled within the MBD tool using various non-linear joints like the elasto-hydrodynamic bearing model. The model setup and meshing is performed with Altair SimLab, which has special plugins fulfilling EXCITE mesh requirements like inserting kinematic couplings at journal/pin center nodes and defining retained nodes at predefined areas. The model reduction is performed with Altair OptiStruct using a very efficient multi-level eigensolver (AMSES). OptiStruct directly generates the flexible body input data (.exb) for AVL EXCITE, whereas the required specification data is just a single command in the input file. After the dynamic simulation in AVL EXCITE the transient results can be passed back to OptiStruct for post processing transient or frequency response analysis. OptiStruct will than calculate motion, stresses and strains whereas results can be passed directly to .h3d or .op2 file format for further fatigue or airborne noise analysis with e.g. EXCITE Acoustics. An overview of the workflows for the use cases strength and durability analysis as well as NVH analysis, together with the integrated FEA tasks and the interaction between the different analysis tasks is given in the presentation.
Speakers
Bernhard Loibnegger, Senior software development engineer, AVL List G.m.b.H.
WARP is a software developed by the company to compute the full aerodynamic behavior of wind turbine rotor blades. It provides computation of power coefficients based on a proprietary aerodynamic code. WARP also allows for highly automated power curve computation using advanced techniques like peak shaving and pitch regulation. The software enables creation of detailed CAD geometry for up to 100 blade sections that can be imported into CATIA V5.
The document summarizes a student project aimed at studying laminar flow control. It describes setting up tests to measure wind tunnel turbulence levels using spheres and hot wire probes. Sphere tests indicated a turbulence intensity of 0.9%, while hot wire tests gave lower and inconsistent readings. Plans were made to test flat and wavy plates but the flat plate could not be manufactured due to budget and facility limitations. While initial goals were to study laminar flow transition on different plate designs, the project focused on characterizing the wind tunnel turbulence levels which showed discrepancies between the sphere and hot wire methods.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION ANALYSIS OF SINGLE CYLIND...IRJET Journal
1) The document describes an experimental investigation of the performance and emissions of a single cylinder diesel engine with a modified cylinder head.
2) Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to model and simulate air flow in the modified combustion chamber. The modification aims to generate air swirl to improve combustion.
3) Experiments were conducted to test the performance and emissions of the engine with the modified head, and results were compared to the conventional head. Preliminary results showed reduced emissions but no change in performance.
Design and Stress Analysis of High Pressure AccumulatorIRJET Journal
This document discusses the design and stress analysis of a high pressure accumulator. It begins with an introduction to accumulators and their uses in hydraulic systems. It then describes the motivation and methodology for designing a 250 bar accumulator to be used in a descaling system at a steel plant. Calculations are shown for determining the total volume, longitudinal stress, and hoop stress of the accumulator for various wall thicknesses. A Solidworks model of the accumulator is created and meshed for analysis. Results of the stress, strain, and displacement under 250 bars of pressure are presented for wall thicknesses of 20mm, 30mm, 35mm, and 55mm. The stresses determined from the analysis are then compared to the theoretical calculations.
Pressure drop analysis of flow through pin fin channelIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the pressure drop of coolant flow through pin fin channels used in electric vehicle traction inverters. Three channel designs with pin diameters of 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm were simulated using ANSYS Fluent. The pressure drop of ethylene glycol coolant was analyzed at temperatures from -17.8°C to 80°C. Pressure drop decreased with increasing temperature up to around 60°C then increased. Larger pin diameters resulted in higher pressure drops due to reduced flow area. The results provide guidance on designing coolant systems for electric vehicle inverters.
Design, CFD Analysis and Fabrication of Solar Flat Plate CollectorIRJET Journal
This document discusses the design, CFD analysis, and fabrication of a solar flat plate collector for drying food products. It aims to compare different shapes of absorber plates using CFD to determine the most efficient design. A 3D model was created in NX and analyzed in ANSYS for four plate shapes. Type D showed the highest temperatures in simulation. A prototype of Type D was fabricated and tested, with results matching CFD predictions. The CFD analysis proved an effective design tool for selecting the optimal plate shape to increase collector efficiency without building prototypes of all options.
Static Analysis and Mass Optimization of Automotive Valve SpringIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research conducted to optimize the mass of an automotive valve spring through static analysis and finite element modeling. The researchers first modeled and analyzed an existing valve spring design. They validated the finite element model by comparing stress results to conventional calculations. Next, they performed a response surface study to optimize the spring design by varying the spring index and identifying combinations of design parameters that reduce mass while maintaining stress and deformation limits. Their optimized design achieved a 5.74% reduction in mass. In conclusion, static modeling and finite element analysis enabled validation of the initial design and optimization to develop a lighter valve spring that meets performance requirements.
IRJET- A Literature Review on Investigation of Design Parameter of Cyclone Se...IRJET Journal
This document reviews literature on the design of cyclone separators. It discusses how cyclone separators work by using centrifugal force to separate particles from gas streams. Several studies are summarized that used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze cyclone separator design parameters and evaluate designs. One study found that a symmetrical tangential inlet design improved separator performance over a traditional single inlet design. Another study evaluated cyclone performance at different temperatures. A third study compared a single inlet design to a symmetrical dual inlet design and found the symmetrical design reduced pressure drop. The document discusses how cyclone separator design and operating parameters can impact efficiency and pressure drop.
A Study on Process Improvement in the Assembly Line of Switch Manufacturingijceronline
The paper is about the process improvement in the assembly line at switch manufacturing company and to improve the process by focusing into the areas viz. Process flow, Time study and rework minimization. This improvement are made by using cause-and-effect diagram, critical path method and root cause analysis. The analysis will help to reduce the amount of rework that occurs during manufacturing of modular switches in the assembly line process
The project aimed to develop a cost-effective design for pico-propeller turbines smaller than 5kW for use in developing countries. A prototype turbine was installed in Peru and initial testing showed problems. CFD simulations were used to analyze design modifications, including a redesigned rotor. Field testing of the new design showed improved performance over the original design. Future work will focus on further design optimizations and additional testing.
HAWT Parametric Study and Optimization PPTGAURAV KAPOOR
This document discusses exploring a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) integrated design methodology for application to wind turbine blades. It first summarizes background on increasing global energy needs and the growth of wind energy. It then outlines CFD analysis performed on airfoil sections and a full turbine blade to validate simulation results against experimental data. A parametric correlation study identifies the most sensitive design parameters for blade geometry. Finally, a response surface optimization approach is employed to optimize the blade design for maximum power output. The optimized design is then validated using CFD simulations showing an improvement in power output over the original blade design.
Study of the existing design of impeller of 4 submersible pump and improving ...IAEME Publication
“Harson Pumps and Motors” a company that manufactures high quality submersible pumps of various sizes and capacity. This project deals with the modification in the existing design of
radial flow impeller made out of plastic material in many cases may be called rotor.
Mr. Pra Nav Jadhav's portfolio includes projects in CAE, CFD, and CAD. For his CAE projects, he performed static, fatigue, and modal analyses of an engine block using HyperWorks and structural/acceleration analysis of a trolley frame using ANSYS Workbench. His CFD project used ANSYS Fluent to analyze the effects of rear slant angles on flow characteristics of an Ahmed body design. Finally, his CAD projects involved part, assembly, and surface modeling in CATIA V5 and SolidWorks of components like an automobile rear axel, radial engine, and automated trolley structure.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Composite Top Frame of Hydraulic Valve Test...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on designing and analyzing a composite top frame for a hydraulic valve test bench. The study involved manufacturing an epoxy/E-glass composite frame using hand layup. Finite element analysis was conducted using ANSYS to compare the stress and deformation of the composite frame to a conventional steel frame under the same loading conditions. Analytical calculations were also performed to calculate bending stress, shear stress, moment of inertia, and total deformation of both frame materials. The results from the numerical analysis were validated by comparing them to the analytical calculations. The goal of the study was to investigate if a composite frame could withstand the same loads as a steel frame but with reduced weight, thickness, and resistance to corrosion.
IRJET- Design and Finite Element Analysis of Fabricated Panama Chock with 225...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and finite element analysis of a fabricated Panama chock with a 225 metric ton capacity. The Panama chock was designed as an alternative to cast steel chocks by fabricating it from large diameter pipe bends and plates. A finite element model of the fabricated chock was created and analyzed under the design load of 675 metric tons to evaluate stresses and deflections. The analysis found a maximum deflection of 0.07 inches and maximum von Mises stress of 49.22 kilopounds per square inch, below the allowable limits. Therefore, the fabricated Panama chock design was determined to be suitable for safely handling the required 225 metric ton safe working load.
Current research on simulations of flaoting offshore wind turbinesRicardo Faerron Guzmán
The document summarizes research on simulations of floating offshore wind turbines conducted at the University of Stuttgart. It provides an overview of wind energy research and testing at the university. It also describes optimization of offshore wind turbine design through a project to qualify two innovative floating substructure designs. Wave tank testing was conducted on a scaled model of a floating triple-spar platform to validate simulations including aerodynamic and hydrodynamic models.
Design and Fabrication of Inbuilt Hydraulic Jack for Four WheelersIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of an inbuilt hydraulic jack system for four-wheel vehicles. The system is designed to lift vehicles from inside the cabin using switches on the dashboard, eliminating the need for manual jacking. It consists of hydraulic cylinders installed on both sides of the vehicle frame powered by a hydraulic pump. The cylinders can lift either side of the vehicle independently. The document provides details on the components, design calculations, methodology, cost analysis and conclusions on the potential benefits of the system for improving vehicle maintenance efficiency.
IRJET- Experimental Investigation of Flow through Perforated Plate in Conical...IRJET Journal
This document describes an experimental investigation of flow through a perforated plate inside a conical diffuser. The goal is to improve the axial flow and achieve higher static pressure rise without total pressure loss. A supersonic wind tunnel was used to test a conical diffuser with an angle of 7 degrees that had two perforated plates placed inside at a distance of 450mm from the inlet. Pressure values were measured using a manometer at various ports and the coefficient of pressure was calculated both without and with the perforated plates. The results found that the addition of the perforated plates improved the flow uniformity and increased the static pressure rise inside the diffuser compared to when no plates were used.
Accelerating the Development of Aluminium Lightweighting SolutionsConstellium
Accelerating the Development of Aluminium Lightweighting Solutions for Body-In-White and Crash Management Systems.
Need for innovative aluminium lightweight solutions - Market growth of aluminium sheet & extrusion - Driving innovation in the Constellium University Technology Center
Contact Pressure Validation of Steam Turbine Casing for Static Loading ConditionIJMER
International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) is Peer reviewed, online Journal. It serves as an international archival forum of scholarly research related to engineering and science education.
In this paper, the cost and weight of the reinforcement concrete cantilever retaining wall are optimized using Gases Brownian Motion Optimization Algorithm (GBMOA) which is based on the gas molecules motion. To investigate the optimization capability of the GBMOA, two objective functions of cost and weight are considered and verification is made using two available solutions for retaining wall design. Furthermore, the effect of wall geometries of retaining walls on their cost and weight is investigated using four different T-shape walls. Besides, sensitivity analyses for effects of backfill slope, stem height, surcharge, and backfill unit weight are carried out and of soil. Moreover, Rankine and Coulomb methods for lateral earth pressure calculation are used and results are compared. The GBMOA predictions are compared with those available in the literature. It has been shown that the use of GBMOA results in reducing significantly the cost and weight of retaining walls. In addition, the Coulomb lateral earth pressure can reduce the cost and weight of retaining walls.
David Boutry - Specializes In AWS, Microservices And PythonDavid Boutry
With over eight years of experience, David Boutry specializes in AWS, microservices, and Python. As a Senior Software Engineer in New York, he spearheaded initiatives that reduced data processing times by 40%. His prior work in Seattle focused on optimizing e-commerce platforms, leading to a 25% sales increase. David is committed to mentoring junior developers and supporting nonprofit organizations through coding workshops and software development.
[PyCon US 2025] Scaling the Mountain_ A Framework for Tackling Large-Scale Te...Jimmy Lai
Managing tech debt in large legacy codebases isn’t just a challenge—it’s an ongoing battle that can drain developer productivity and morale. In this talk, I’ll introduce a Python-powered Tech Debt Framework bar-raiser designed to help teams tackle even the most daunting tech debt problems with 100,000+ violations. This open-source framework empowers developers and engineering leaders by: - Tracking Progress: Measure and visualize the state of tech debt and trends over time. - Recognizing Contributions: Celebrate developer efforts and foster accountability with contribution leaderboards and automated shoutouts. - Automating Fixes: Save countless hours with codemods that address repetitive debt patterns, allowing developers to focus on higher-priority work.
Through real-world case studies, I’ll showcase how we: - Reduced 70,000+ pyright-ignore annotations to boost type-checking coverage from 60% to 99.5%. - Converted a monolithic sync codebase to async, addressing blocking IO issues and adopting asyncio effectively.
Attendees will gain actionable strategies for scaling Python automation, fostering team buy-in, and systematically reducing tech debt across massive codebases. Whether you’re dealing with type errors, legacy dependencies, or async transitions, this talk provides a roadmap for creating cleaner, more maintainable code at scale.
Construction Materials (Paints) in Civil EngineeringLavish Kashyap
This file will provide you information about various types of Paints in Civil Engineering field under Construction Materials.
It will be very useful for all Civil Engineering students who wants to search about various Construction Materials used in Civil Engineering field.
Paint is a vital construction material used for protecting surfaces and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings and structures. It consists of several components, including pigments (for color), binders (to hold the pigment together), solvents or thinners (to adjust viscosity), and additives (to improve properties like durability and drying time).
Paint is one of the material used in Civil Engineering field. It is especially used in final stages of construction project.
Paint plays a dual role in construction: it protects building materials and contributes to the overall appearance and ambiance of a space.
AI-Powered Data Management and Governance in RetailIJDKP
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the retail industry’s approach to data management and decisionmaking. This journal explores how AI-powered techniques enhance data governance in retail, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance in an era of big data and real-time analytics. We review the current landscape of AI adoption in retail, underscoring the need for robust data governance frameworks to handle the influx of data and support AI initiatives. Drawing on literature and industry examples, we examine established data governance frameworks and how AI technologies (such as machine learning and automation) are augmenting traditional data management practices. Key applications are identified, including AI-driven data quality improvement, automated metadata management, and intelligent data lineage tracking, illustrating how these innovations streamline operations and maintain data integrity. Ethical considerations including customer privacy, bias mitigation, transparency, and regulatory compliance are discussed to address the challenges of deploying AI in data governance responsibly.
Welcome to MIND UP: a special presentation for Cloudvirga, a Stewart Title company. In this session, we’ll explore how you can “mind up” and unlock your potential by using generative AI chatbot tools at work.
Curious about the rise of AI chatbots? Unsure how to use them-or how to use them safely and effectively in your workplace? You’re not alone. This presentation will walk you through the practical benefits of generative AI chatbots, highlight best practices for safe and responsible use, and show how these tools can help boost your productivity, streamline tasks, and enhance your workday.
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to take your skills to the next level, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team make the most of these powerful tools-while keeping security, compliance, and employee well-being front and center.
Chalmers Presentation: Flow Field In A Single-Cylinder Spark Ignition Engine Using OPENFOAM
1. Investigation of the flow field
in a single-cylinder Spark Ignition
engine using OpenFOAM
Antonio D’Andrea
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Examiner: Prof. Michael Oevermann
Combustion and Propulsion system
Chalmers University of Technology
3. Objectives
Overall fluid-dynamic
domain
• Full-cycle 3D simulation
Main objective is to capture the
correct in-cylinder turbulence.
• To Investigate
In-Cylinder Pressure
Velocity field
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12. 60 CAD bTDC 30 CAD bTDC
15 CAD bTDC TDC
Sampling line at z = 5mm
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Results – Quantitative Analysis
Sampling line position z=5mm
z
xy
Reference U magnitude field
cycle2
14. Sampling line at z = 0mm
60 CAD bTDC 30 CAD bTDC
15 CAD bTDC TDC
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Results – Quantitative Analysis
z
xy
Sampling line position z=0mm
Reference U magnitude field
cycle2
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Results – Quantitative Analysis
Ux[m/s]Uz[m/s]
X axis [mm] X axis [mm] X axis [mm] X axis [mm]
16. Sampling line at z = -10mm
60 CAD bTDC 45 CAD bTDC
15 CAD bTDC TDC
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Results – Quantitative Analysis
z
xy
Sampling line position z=-10mm
Reference U magnitude field
cycle2
23. Conclusion - Future work
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• Multi-cycles simulations:
more motored cycles to improve results
towards TDC;
• Implementation of combustion model:
Fired engine simulations in stratified condition.
Spray direct injection simulation within engine
model;
24. T
Conclusion – Preliminary Fired case
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• Implementation of Weller
combustion model:
Fired engine simulation
with premixed fuel.