Temperature Profiles in a Finite Element Thermal Model of the Prostate Region Under Hyperthermia Treatment

1990 ◽  
Vol 189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indira Chatterjee ◽  
Roy E. Adams ◽  
Namdar Saniei
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bioheat Transfer ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Temperature Profiles ◽  
Hyperthermia Treatment ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Transient Temperature Distribution

ABSTRACTThe detailed transient temperature distribution in an inhomogeneous model of a cross section through the prostate region of the human body undergoing hyperthermia treatment forcancer has been calculated. The finite element method has been used to solve the bioheattransfer equation. A commercially available finite element software package called ANSYS® has been adapted to the present problem.The model consists of 523 triangular elements and incorporates a tumor in the prostate.The hyperthermia device under test is an Annular Phased Array consisting of dipole antennas. The model is surrounded by a bolus of deionized water. The calculated electromagnetic energy distribution is input into the bioheat transfer equation and the resulting temperature distributions calculated.The increase in blood perfusion rates due to heating is incorporated into the model. Detailed transient temperature profiles in the finite element model are presented for various values of blood perfusion rates in the tumor and surrounding tissues. It is observed that the Annular Phased Array is effective in raising the temperature of the tumor to therapeutic values.

A Finite Element Model of Skin Subjected to a Flash Fire

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Torvi ◽  
J. D. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Bioheat Transfer ◽  
Multiple Layer ◽  
Degree Burn ◽  
Flash Fire

A variable property, multiple layer finite element model was developed to predict skin temperatures and times to second and third degree burns under simulated flash fire conditions. A sensitivity study of burn predictions to variations in thermal physical properties of skin was undertaken using this model. It was found that variations in these properties over the ranges used in multiple layer skin models had minimal effects on second degree burn predictions, but large effects on third degree burn predictions. It was also found that the blood perfusion source term in Pennes’ bioheat transfer equation could be neglected in predicting second and third degree burns due to flash fires. The predictions from this model were also compared with those from the closed form solution of this equation, which has been used in the literature for making burn predictions from accidents similar to flash fires.

scholarly journals Analysis of the effect of external heating in the human tissue: A finite element approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-262
Author(s):  
Mridul Sannyal ◽  
Abul Mukid Mohammad Mukaddes ◽  
Md. Matiar Rahman ◽  
M. A. H. Mithu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Human Tissue ◽  
Transfer Problem ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bioheat Transfer ◽  
Tissue Temperature ◽  
Blood Temperature ◽  
External Heating

AbstractThermal therapy which involves either raising or lowering tissue temperature to treat malignant cells needs precise acknowledgment of thermal history inside the biological system to ensure effective treatment. For this purpose, this study presents a two-dimensional unsteady finite element model (FEM) of the bioheat transfer problem based on Pennes bio-heat equation to analyze the thermal response of tissue subject to external heating. Crank-Nikolson scheme was used for the unsteady solution. A finite element code was developed using C language to calculate results. The obtained numerical result was compared with the analytical and other numerical results available in the literature. A good agreement was found from the comparison. Temperature distribution inside the human body due to constant and sinusoidal spatial and surface heating were analyzed. Response to point heating was also investigated. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis was carried out to know the effect of various parameters, i.e. blood temperature, thermal conductivity, and blood perfusion rate on tissue temperature. The outcome of this study will be helpful for the researchers and physicians involved in the thermal treatment of human tissue.

Transient Heat Transfer in a Partially Cooled Cylindrical Rod

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Agbezuge
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Spent Nuclear Fuel ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Transient Temperature Distribution ◽  
Nuclear Fuel Rods

Finite element and finite difference solutions are obtained for transient temperature distribution in a partially cooled cylindrical rod that generates heat at a uniform rate. A portion of the rod is immersed in a coolant reservoir that is maintained at constant temperature, and the exposed portion of the rod is cooled by convective heat transfer. Because thermal conductivity of the rod is temperature dependent, the governing partial differential equation is nonlinear. The analytical techniques utilized in solving the problem could be applied to analyzing the cooling of spent nuclear fuel rods. The finite difference method used to solve the problem utilizes an implicit formulation of the governing equation, and a numerical technique for handling the nonlinear terms. Validation of the numerical solution is obtained by comparing the results at a specified time against those generated by a commercial finite element software package. The computer model for the problem was used to estimate heat generation rates that could initiate meltdown of a fuel rod.

A pragmatic approach for the evaluation of depth-sensing indentation in the self-similar regime

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Mahdavi ◽  
Konstantinos Poulios ◽  
Christian F. Niordson
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Depth Sensing ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Unique Material ◽  
Reverse Analysis ◽  
Supplementary Material ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Force Displacement

Abstract This work evaluates and revisits elements from the depth-sensing indentation literature by means of carefully chosen practical indentation cases, simulated numerically and compared to experiments. The aim is to close a series of debated subjects, which constitute major sources of inaccuracies in the evaluation of depth-sensing indentation data in practice. Firstly, own examples and references from the literature are presented in order to demonstrate how crucial self-similarity detection and blunting distance compensation are, for establishing a rigorous link between experiments and simple sharp-indenter models. Moreover, it is demonstrated, once again, in terms of clear and practical examples, that no more than two parameters are necessary to achieve an excellent match between a sharp indenter finite element simulation and experimental force-displacement data. The clear conclusion is that reverse analysis methods promising to deliver a set of three unique material parameters from depth-sensing indentation cannot be reliable. Lastly, in light of the broad availability of modern finite element software, we also suggest to avoid the rigid indenter approximation, as it is shown to lead to unnecessary inaccuracies. All conclusions from the critical literature review performed lead to a new semi-analytical reverse analysis method, based on available dimensionless functions from the literature and a calibration against case specific finite element simulations. Implementations of the finite element model employed are released as supplementary material, for two major finite element software packages.

Calculating Mechanics Characteristics of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Materials by Finite Element Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 730 ◽  
pp. 548-553
Author(s):  
Jing Ge ◽  
Hao Jiang ◽  
Zhen Yu Sun ◽  
Guo Jun Yu ◽  
Bo Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Radial Direction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Beam Position ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
The Moment

In this paper, we establish the mechanical property analysis of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) modified beam element model based on the molecular structural mechanics method. Then we study the mechanical properties of their radial direction characteristics using the finite element software Abaqus. The model simulated the different bending stiffness with rectangular section beam elements C-C chemical force field. When the graphene curled into arbitrary chirality of SWCNTs spatial structure, the adjacent beam position will change the moment of inertia of the section of the beam. Compared with the original beam element model and the calculation results, we found that the established model largely reduced the overestimate of the original model of mechanical properties on the radial direction of the SWCNTs. At the same time, compared with other methods available in the literature results and the experimental data, the results can be in good agreement.

Finite element analysis of hydrogen effects on superelastic NiTi shape memory alloys: Orthodontic application

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (16) ◽  
pp. 3188-3198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wissem Elkhal Letaief ◽  
Aroua Fathallah ◽  
Tarek Hassine ◽  
Fehmi Gamaoun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Coupled Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Orthodontic Wires ◽  
Niti Wire ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Orthodontic Wire ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloys

Thanks to its greater flexibility and biocompatibility with human tissue, superelastic NiTi alloys have taken an important part in the market of orthodontic wires. However, wire fractures and superelasticity losses are notified after a few months from being fixed in the teeth. This behavior is due to the hydrogen presence in the oral cavity, which brittles the NiTi arch wire. In this article, a diffusion-mechanical coupled model is presented while considering the hydrogen influences on the NiTi superelasticity. The model is integrated in ABAQUS finite element software via a UMAT subroutine. Additionally, a finite element model of a deflected orthodontic NiTi wire within three teeth brackets is simulated in the presence of hydrogen. The numerical results demonstrate that the force applied to the tooth drops with respect to the increase in the hydrogen amount. This behavior is attributed to the expansion of the NiTi structure after absorbing hydrogen. In addition, it is shown that hydrogen induces a loss of superelasticity. Hence, it attenuates the role of the orthodontic wire on the correction tooth malposition.

scholarly journals Collapse Analysis of a Transmission Tower-Line System Induced by Ice Shedding

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Li ◽  
Biao Wang ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Shuhong Wang ◽  
Xiaohong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Transmission Tower ◽  
Line System ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Transmission Towers ◽  
Ice Shedding ◽  
The Impact

Ice shedding causes transmission lines to vibrate violently, which induces a sharp increase in the longitudinal unbalanced tension of the lines, even resulting in the progressive collapse of transmission towers in serious cases, which is a common ice-based disaster for transmission tower-line systems. Based on the actual engineering characteristics of a 500 kV transmission line taken as the research object, a finite element model of a two-tower, three-line system is established by commercial ANSYS finite element software. In the modeling process, the uniform mode method is used to introduce the initial defects, and the collapse caused by ice shedding and its influencing parameters are systematically studied. The results show that the higher the ice-shedding height is, the greater the threat of ice shedding to the system; furthermore, the greater the span is, the shorter the insulator length and the greater the dynamic response of the line; the impact of ice shedding should be considered in the design of transmission towers.

scholarly journals Low Cost Frictional Seismic Base-Isolation of Residential New Masonry Buildings in Developing Countries: A Small Masonry House Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1026-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Basshofi Habieb ◽  
Gabriele Milani ◽  
Tavio Tavio ◽  
Federico Milani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Non Linear

Introduction:An advanced Finite Element model is presented to examine the performance of a low-cost friction based-isolation system in reducing the seismic vulnerability of low-class rural housings. This study, which is mainly numerical, adopts as benchmark an experimental investigation on a single story masonry system eventually isolated at the base and tested on a shaking table in India.Methods:Four friction isolation interfaces, namely, marble-marble, marble-high-density polyethylene, marble-rubber sheet, and marble-geosynthetic were involved. Those interfaces differ for the friction coefficient, which was experimentally obtained through the aforementioned research. The FE model adopted here is based on a macroscopic approach for masonry, which is assumed as an isotropic material exhibiting damage and softening. The Concrete damage plasticity (CDP) model, that is available in standard package of ABAQUS finite element software, is used to determine the non-linear behavior of the house under non-linear dynamic excitation.Results and Conclusion:The results of FE analyses show that the utilization of friction isolation systems could much decrease the acceleration response at roof level, with a very good agreement with the experimental data. It is also found that systems with marble-marble and marble-geosynthetic interfaces reduce the roof acceleration up to 50% comparing to the system without isolation. Another interesting result is that there was little damage appearing in systems with frictional isolation during numerical simulations. Meanwhile, a severe state of damage was clearly visible for the system without isolation.

scholarly journals Case Study and Numerical Simulation of Excavation beneath Existing Buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Hua-feng Shan ◽  
Shao-heng He ◽  
Yu-hua Lu ◽  
Wei-jian Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Related Case ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Curing Period ◽  
Cutting Sequences ◽  
Bearing Behavior

Excavation beneath existing buildings may cause the superstructure to tilt and crack, which seriously affects the normal use of the superstructure. Due to the new working conditions of excavation beneath existing buildings, related case reports are rare and limited. In the case of No. 3 section basement construction project of Ganshuixiang, we monitored the excavation construction by burying test instruments at the designated location. Afterwards, Plaxis 3D finite element software was used to establish an underpinning pile-cap-excavation model, which can analyze the influence of different pile cutting sequences on the bearing behavior of new basement structural pillars. By comparing the in situ measurement data with the finite element model, it can be concluded that when the excavation depth rises, the axial force of the underpinning pile gradually increases, and the pile skin friction is slowly exerted from top to bottom. Different cutting sequences will influence the bearing behavior of the structural pillar. Moreover, the pile cutting process also significantly impacts its bearing behavior and the settlement behavior of the superstructure. Compared with the clockwise pile cutting sequence, the symmetrical pile cutting is more advantageous. In the whole process of the storey adding and reconstruction, the superstructure settlement is related to the working condition of digging and adding layers. In the stage from soil excavation to the concrete curing period of the structural pillar, it increases slowly with time and tends to be stable in the concrete curing period. However, in the pile cutting stage, the superstructure settlement increases sharply, and after pile cutting, it becomes stable.

Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Surface Hardening Depth in Port Crane Wheel

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 3282-3286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Wei Wu ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Surface Hardening ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Contact Stresses ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

In port crane industry, the surface hardening technique is widely used in order to improve the strength of wheel. But the hardening depth is chosen only by according to the experience, and the effect of different hardened depths is not studied theoretically. In this paper, the contact stresses in wheel with different hardening depth have been analyzed by applying three-dimensional finite element model. Based on this model, the ANSYS10.0 finite element software is used. The elastic wheel is used to verify the numerical results with the Hertz’s theory. Three different hardening depths, namely 10mm, 25mm and whole hardened wheel, under three different vertical loads were applied. The effect of hardening depth of a surface hardened wheel is discussed by comparing the contact stresses and contact areas from the numerical results.

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