Water wave overwash of a step

2018 ◽  
Vol 839 ◽  
pp. 293-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Skene ◽  
L. G. Bennetts ◽  
M. Wright ◽  
M. H. Meylan ◽  
K. J. Maki
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Spatial Dimensions ◽  
Incident Waves ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Water wave overwash of a step by small steepness, regular incident waves is analysed using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model and a mathematical model, in two spatial dimensions. The CFD model is based on the two-phase, incompressible Navier–Stokes equations, and the mathematical model is based on the coupled potential-flow and nonlinear shallow-water theories. The CFD model is shown to predict vortices, breaking and overturning in the region where overwash is generated, and that the overwash develops into fast-travelling bores. The mathematical model is shown to predict bore heights and velocities that agree with the CFD model, despite neglecting the complicated dynamics where the overwash is generated. Evidence is provided to explain the agreement in terms of the underlying agreement of mass and energy fluxes.

Mathematical study of a single leukocyte in microchannel flow

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Boujena ◽  
O. Kafi ◽  
A. Sequeira
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Numerical Approximation ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Microchannel Flow ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Coupled Problem ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Rate Type

The recruitment of leukocytes and subsequent rolling, activation, adhesion and transmigration are essential stages of an inflammatory response. Chronic inflammation may entail atherosclerosis, one of the most devastating cardiovascular diseases. Understanding this mechanism is of crucial importance in immunology and in the development of anti-inflammatory drugs. Micropipette aspiration experiments show that leukocytes behave as viscoelastic drops during suction. The flow of non-Newtonian viscoelastic fluids can be described by differential, integral and rate-type constitutive equations. In this study, the rate-type Oldroyd-B model is used to capture the viscoelasticity of the leukocyte which is considered as a drop. Our main goal is to analyze a mathematical model describing the deformation and flow of an individual leukocyte in a microchannel flow. In this model we consider a coupled problem between a simplified Oldroyd-B system and a transport equation which describes the density considered as non constant in the Navier–Stokes equations. First we present the mathematical model and we prove the existence of solution, then we describe its numerical approximation using the level set method. Through the numerical simulations we analyze the hemodynamic effects of three inlet velocity values. We note that the hydrodynamic forces pushing the cell become higher with increasing inlet velocities.

Study of Maneuverability of Container Ship With Nonlinear and Roll-Coupled Effects by Numerical Simulations Using RANSE-Based Solver

2016 ◽  
Vol 138 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rajita Shenoi ◽  
P. Krishnankutty ◽  
R. Panneer Selvam
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Container Ship ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Hydrodynamic Derivatives ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The examination of maneuvering qualities of a ship is necessary to ensure its navigational safety and prediction of trajectory. The study of maneuverability of a ship is a three-step process, which involves selection of a suitable mathematical model, estimation of the hydrodynamic derivatives occurring in the equation of motion, and simulation of the standard maneuvering tests to determine its maneuvering qualities. This paper reports the maneuvering studies made on a container ship model (S175). The mathematical model proposed by Son and Nomoto (1981, “On Coupled Motion of Steering and Rolling of a High Speed Container Ship,” J. Soc. Nav. Arch. Jpn., 150, pp. 73–83) suitable for the nonlinear roll-coupled steering model for high-speed container ships is considered here. The hydrodynamic derivatives are determined by numerically simulating the planar motion mechanism (PMM) tests in pure yaw and combined sway–yaw mode using an Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Equations (RANSE)-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver. The tests are repeated with the model inclined at different heel angles to obtain the roll-coupled derivatives. Standard definitive maneuvers like turning tests at rudder angle, 35 deg and 20 deg/20 deg zig-zag maneuvers are simulated using the numerically obtained derivatives and are compared with those obtained using experimental values.

scholarly journals Mathematical Model of Spool Valve with Rectangular Grooves

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 516-521
Author(s):  
Jia Chen ◽  
Zhaohui Yuan ◽  
Qiang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Coordinate System ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Lateral Force ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate ◽  
Spool Valve ◽  
The Mathematical Model

A spool valve of aerospace hydraulic breaks down because of uneven pressure distribution between sleeve and spool, which is called as hydraulic lock. The rectangular grooves on the spool surface can effectively weaken the lateral force, thereby preventing the hydraulic lock. So the mathematical model of spool valve with rectangular grooves is established according to the Navier-Stokes equations based on the cylindrical coordinate system. To verify the effectivity of the mathematical model, the numerical simulation is compared and used to modified the mathematical model.

Numerical Modeling of Evolution of Boundary Between Incompressible Gas and Liquid in Two-Dimensional Region

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 224-236
Author(s):  
A.S. Topolnikov
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Interphase Boundary ◽  
Incompressible Liquid ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Numerical Code ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Incompressible Media ◽  
Good Agreement

The paper is devoted to numerical modeling of Navier–Stokes equations for incompressible media in the case, when there exist gas and liquid inside the rectangular calculation region, which are separated by interphase boundary. The set of equations for incompressible liquid accounting for viscous, gravitational and surface (capillary) forces is solved by finite-difference scheme on the spaced grid, for description of interphase boundary the ideology of Level Set Method is used. By developed numerical code the set of hydrodynamic problems is solved, which describe the motion of two-phase incompressible media with interphase boundary. As a result of numerical simulation the solutions are obtained, which are in good agreement with existing analytical and experimental solutions.

NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF ISOTHERMAL AND THERMAL TWO-PHASE FLOWS USING PHASE-FIELD MODELING

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 536-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
NAOKI TAKADA ◽  
AKIO TOMIYAMA
Keyword(s):  
Phase Field ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Phase Field Modeling ◽  
Two Phase Flows ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Field Modeling ◽  
High Density Ratio

For interface-tracking simulation of two-phase flows in various micro-fluidics devices, we examined the applicability of two versions of computational fluid dynamics method, NS-PFM, combining Navier-Stokes equations with phase-field modeling for interface based on the van der Waals-Cahn-Hilliard free-energy theory. Through the numerical simulations, the following major findings were obtained: (1) The first version of NS-PFM gives good predictions of interfacial shapes and motions in an incompressible, isothermal two-phase fluid with high density ratio on solid surface with heterogeneous wettability. (2) The second version successfully captures liquid-vapor motions with heat and mass transfer across interfaces in phase change of a non-ideal fluid around the critical point.

scholarly journals Do the Volume-of-Fluid and the Two-Phase Euler Compete for Modeling a Spillway Aerator?

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3092
Author(s):  
Lourenço Sassetti Mendes ◽  
Javier L. Lara ◽  
Maria Teresa Viseu
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Volume Of Fluid ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Type Model ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Entrained Air ◽  
Computational Resources ◽  
Mesh Convergence

Spillway design is key to the effective and safe operation of dams. Typically, the flow is characterized by high velocity, high levels of turbulence, and aeration. In the last two decades, advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) made available several numerical tools to aid hydraulic structures engineers. The most frequent approach is to solve the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations using an Euler type model combined with the volume-of-fluid (VoF) method. Regardless of a few applications, the complete two-phase Euler is still considered to demand exorbitant computational resources. An assessment is performed in a spillway offset aerator, comparing the two-phase volume-of-fluid (TPVoF) with the complete two-phase Euler (CTPE). Both models are included in the OpenFOAM® toolbox. As expected, the TPVoF results depend highly on the mesh, not showing convergence in the maximum chute bottom pressure and the lower-nappe aeration, tending to null aeration as resolution increases. The CTPE combined with the k–ω SST Sato turbulence model exhibits the most accurate results and mesh convergence in the lower-nappe aeration. Surprisingly, intermediate mesh resolutions are sufficient to surpass the TPVoF performance with reasonable calculation efforts. Moreover, compressibility, flow bulking, and several entrained air effects in the flow are comprehended. Despite not reproducing all aspects of the flow with acceptable accuracy, the complete two-phase Euler demonstrated an efficient cost-benefit performance and high value in spillway aerated flows. Nonetheless, further developments are expected to enhance the efficiency and stability of this model.

Modeling of Cell Motion in Micro-Scale Hydrodynamic-Electrical Field

2009 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
Ting Ye ◽  
Hua Li
Keyword(s):  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Elastic Shell ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Cell Manipulation ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Maxwell Stress Tensor ◽  
Cell Motion

A modeling of two-phase system is presented for investigation of the cell motion and deformation in the microchannel subject to the mechanical and electrical coupled forces. In order to evaluate the mechanical force developed by cell membrane, it is treated as an incompressible and elastic shell with uniform thickness capable of shearing and bending deformation. Due to the irregular and complex cell configuration after deformation, the Maxwell stress tensor (MST) method is successfully employed to analyze the dielectrophoretic force. The modified particle binary level set (MPBLS) method is presented to accurately track the moving interface between the two phases, which is vital for a modeling of two-phase system. Afterwards the modified SIMPLER coupled with SIMPLEC is used to numerically solve the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations governing the entire flow field. On basis of the series of methods, the motion and deformation of red blood cell (RBC) in the microchannel under the mechanical and electrical forces are simulated to demonstrate the deformation process and the moving trajectory of RBC. The present study is not only of great value for deeper understanding of some diseases caused by cell abnormality, but also of practical significance for cell manipulation and separation.

Discussion on Clustering Effects in Vertical Gas-Particle Flows

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eivind Helland ◽  
Rene Occelli ◽  
Lounes Tadrist
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Lagrangian Approach ◽  
Inelastic Collisions ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Coupling Term ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Drag Forces ◽  
Particle Flows

Abstract Simulations of 2D gas-particle flows in a vertical riser using a mixed Eulerian-Lagrangian approach are addressed. The model for the interstitial gas phase is based on the Navier-Stokes equations for two-phase flow with a coupling term between the gas and solid phases due to drag forces. The motion of particles is treated by a Lagrangian approach and the particles are assumed to interact through binary, instantaneous, non-frontal, inelastic collisions with friction. In this paper different particle clustering effects in the gas-particle flow is investigated.

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