Theoretical analyses and numerical simulations of the torsional mode for two acoustic viscometers with preliminary experimental tests

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 648-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhui Ai ◽  
R.A. Lange
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Torsional Mode ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

scholarly journals AC Current Ripple in Three-Phase Four-Leg PWM Converters with Neutral Line Inductor

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1430
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Viatkin ◽  
Riccardo Mandrioli ◽  
Manel Hammami ◽  
Mattia Ricco ◽  
Gabriele Grandi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Neutral Line ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Ac Current ◽  
Current Ripple

This paper presents a comprehensive study of peak-to-peak and root-mean-square (RMS) values of AC current ripples with balanced and unbalanced fundamental currents in a generic case of three-phase four-leg converters with uncoupled AC interface inductors present in all three phases and in neutral. The AC current ripple characteristics were determined for both phase and neutral currents, considering the sinusoidal pulse-width modulation (SPWM) method. The derived expressions are simple, effective, and ready for accurate AC current ripple calculations in three- or four-leg converters. This is particularly handy in the converter design process, since there is no need for heavy numerical simulations to determine an optimal set of design parameters, such as switching frequency and line inductances, based on the grid code or load restrictions in terms of AC current ripple. Particular attention has been paid to the performance comparison between the conventional three-phase three-leg converter and its four-leg counterpart, with distinct line inductance values in the neutral wire. In addition to that, a design example was performed to demonstrate the power of the derived equations. Numerical simulations and extensive experimental tests were thoroughly verified the analytical developments.

An Improved MMSE Pre-Coding Method for the Downlink Multi-User MIMO System

2012 ◽  
Vol 457-458 ◽  
pp. 600-606
Author(s):  
Xian Kun Gao ◽  
Yan Cui ◽  
Ji Lai Ying ◽  
Yong Chang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Mimo System ◽  
Multiple Antennas ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Block Diagonalization ◽  
Coding Method ◽  
Diagonalization Method ◽  
Noise Ratio ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

Recently many practical downlink multi-user MIMO linear pre-coding methods have been proposed, such as the channel inversion method and the block diagonalization method (BD). Considering the channel inversion method based on MMSE criterion (MMSE-CI) which is confined to a single receives antenna case, the BD has more advantages in multiple antennas cases, however, it has poor performance at the low and medium SNR regime on account of no consideration on the noise. In this paper, an improved MMSE pre-coding method is proposed with multi receive antennas of each user. Based on MMSE-CI, the cooperation of multiple antennas is adopted to further suppress the residual interference during designing the pre-coding matrix, which could increase the signal-to- interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) at each user’s receiver. The proposed method obtains a better performance than the MMSE-CI and the BD algorithms, and its effectiveness is validated by both theoretical analyses and numerical simulations.

Trapping patterns during capillary displacements in disordered media

2022 ◽  
Vol 933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanli Liu ◽  
Moran Wang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Disordered Media ◽  
Pore Geometry ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Pore Throat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Analyses

We investigate the impact of wettability distribution, pore size distribution and pore geometry on the statistical behaviour of trapping in pore-throat networks during capillary displacement. Through theoretical analyses and numerical simulations, we propose and prove that the trapping patterns, defined as the percentage and distribution of trapped elements, are determined by four dimensionless control parameters. The range of all possible trapping patterns and how the patterns are dependent on the four parameters are obtained. The results help us to understand the impact of wettability and structure on trapping behaviour in disordered media.

Heat Transfer Increase by Flow Structures Modifications

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles-Andre´ Lemarie´ ◽  
Nachida Bourabaa ◽  
Franc¸ois Monnoyer ◽  
Tewfik Benazzouz
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Simple Model ◽  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Flow Structures ◽  
Driven Cavity ◽  
Simple Geometry ◽  
Through Flow ◽  
Do So

This paper makes use of a new methodology for heat transfer increase through flow structures modifications. Intended to help railway designers in handling cooling issues, it is applied to improve the roof-mounted equipment design of a modern railway coach, namely the CORADIA TER 2N NG produced by the ALSTOM Transport company. The brake resistor, a key equipment in charge of dissipating the train kinetic energy as heat into the surrounding air during braking phases, has been particularly considered. To do so, a simple model including a heated obstacle inside a three-sided lead-driven cavity is used, and simple geometry variations are suggested. Their impact on heat transfer is then estimated through numerical simulations while experimental tests validate the results obtained.

Rounded Fin Edge and Step Position Effects on Discharge Coefficient in Rotating Labyrinth Seals

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Rapisarda ◽  
Alessio Desando ◽  
Elena Campagnoli ◽  
Roberto Taurino
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Pollutant Emission ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Labyrinth Seals ◽  
Position Effects ◽  
Impact Reduction

The design of modern aircrafts propulsion systems is strongly influenced by the important objective of environmental impact reduction. Through a great number of researches carried out in the last decades, significant improvements have been obtained in terms of lower fuel consumption and pollutant emission. Experimental tests are a necessary step to achieve new solutions that are more efficient than the current designs, even if during the preliminary design phase, a valid alternative to expensive experimental tests is the implementation of numerical models. The processing power of modern computers allows indeed the simulation of more complex and detailed phenomena than the past years. The present work focuses on the implementation of a numerical model for rotating stepped labyrinth seals installed in low-pressure turbines. These components are widely employed in sealing turbomachinery to reduce the leakage flow between rotating components. The numerical simulations were performed by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodology, focusing on the leakage performances at different rotating speeds and inlet preswirl ratios. Investigations on velocity profiles into seal cavities were also carried out. To begin with, a smooth labyrinth seal model was validated by using the experimental data found in the literature. The numerical simulations were extended to the honeycomb labyrinth seals, with the validation performed on the velocity profiles. Then, the effects of two geometrical parameters, the rounded fin tip leading edge, and the step position were numerically investigated for both smooth and honeycomb labyrinth seals. The obtained results are generally in good agreement with the experimental data. The main effect found when the fin tip leading edge was rounded was a large increase in leakage flow, while the step position contribution to the flow path behavior is nonmonotone.

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