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A Numerical Study of Spray Strips Analysis on Fridsma Hull Form

by Samuel, Andi Trimulyono, Parlindungan Manik and Deddy Chrismianto

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110420 - 22 Nov 2021

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Spray strips are deflectors added to the hull to reduce the Wetted Surface Area (WSA). The reduced WSA will decrease the total ship drag caused by the deflection of the spray strip installation. The research aimed to predict the function of the spray [...] Read more.

Spray strips are deflectors added to the hull to reduce the Wetted Surface Area (WSA). The reduced WSA will decrease the total ship drag caused by the deflection of the spray strip installation. The research aimed to predict the function of the spray strip to improve ship performance using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The numerical approach in this study used the Finite Volume Method (FVM) with the RANS (Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes) equation to solve fluid dynamics problems. VOF (Volume of Fluid) was used to model the water and air phases. The results of this study indicated that the number of spray strips would have a significant effect compared to without using a spray strip. Spray strips with three strips could reduce the total resistance by 4.9% at Fr 1.78. Spray strips would increase the total resistance value by 2.1% at low speeds. Spray strips were effective for reducing total resistance at Fr > 1 or the planing mode conditions. The total resistance prediction used three suggestion profiles with the best performance to reduce total resistance by 6.0% at Fr 1.78. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Numerical Simulations of Spray Processes)

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Rheological Characterization of Non-Newtonian Mixtures by Pressure Pipe Tests

by Armando Carravetta, Oreste Fecarotta, Riccardo Martino and Maria Cristina Morani

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 419; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110419 - 20 Nov 2021

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The rheological behavior of non-Newtonian fluids in turbulent conditions is an important topic in several fields of engineering. Nevertheless, this topic was not deeply investigated in the past due to the complexity of the experimental tests for the assessment of the constitutive parameters. [...] Read more.

The rheological behavior of non-Newtonian fluids in turbulent conditions is an important topic in several fields of engineering. Nevertheless, this topic was not deeply investigated in the past due to the complexity of the experimental tests for the assessment of the constitutive parameters. Pressure pipe tests on Herschel-Bulkley mixtures were proven to be suitable for exploring turbulent conditions, but discrepancies with the results of tests performed in laminar flow were detected. These contradictions could be attributed to the inconsistencies of the Herschel-Bulkley model (HB) for high shear rate flows, proven by Hallbom and Klein, who suggested a more general “yield plastic” model (HK). Hence, in this study, a procedure for the estimation of the rheological parameters of both HB and HK models in pressure pipe tests is defined and rated on a complete set of experiments. The HK model performed much better than HB model in the turbulent range and slightly better than the HB model in the laminar range, confirming the consistency of the “yield plastic” model. The rheological parameters obtained by the proposed procedure were used to numerically model a dam-break propagation of a non-Newtonian fluid, showing significant differences in terms of process evolution depending on the constitutive model. Full article

(This article belongs to the Collection Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics)

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Characterization and Modeling of the Viscoelastic Behavior of Hydrocolloid-Based Films Using Classical and Fractional Rheological Models

by David Ramirez-Brewer, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Jairo Useche Vivero and Luis García-Zapateiro

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110418 - 18 Nov 2021

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Hydrocolloid-based films are a good alternative in the development of biodegradable films due to their properties, such as non-toxicity, functionality, and biodegradability, among others. In this work, films based on hydrocolloids (gellan gum, carrageenan, and guar gum) were formulated, evaluating their dynamic rheological [...] Read more.

Hydrocolloid-based films are a good alternative in the development of biodegradable films due to their properties, such as non-toxicity, functionality, and biodegradability, among others. In this work, films based on hydrocolloids (gellan gum, carrageenan, and guar gum) were formulated, evaluating their dynamic rheological behavior and creep and recovery. Maxwell’s classical and fractional rheological models were implemented to describe its viscoelastic behavior, using the Vortex Search Algorithm for the estimation of the parameters. The hydrocolloid-based films showed a viscoelastic behavior, where the behavior of the storage modulus

(G^{'})

and loss modulus (

G^{″})

indicated a greater elastic behavior (

G^{'} > G^{″}

). The Maxwell fractional model with two spring-pots showed an optimal fit of the experimental data of storage modulus (

G^{'}

) and loss modulus (

G^{″})

and a creep compliance (J) (

F_{\min} < 0.1

and

R^{2} > 0.98

). This shows that fractional models are an excellent alternative for describing the dynamic rheological behavior and creep recovery of films. These results show the importance of estimating parameters that allow for the dynamic rheological and creep behaviors of hydrocolloid-based films for applications in the design of active films because they allow us to understand their behavior from a rheological point of view, which can contribute to the design and improvement of products such as food coatings, food packaging, or other applications containing biopolymers. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thin Liquid Films: From Theory to Applications)

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Comparison between R134a and R1234ze(E) during Flow Boiling in Microfin Tubes

by Andrea Lucchini, Igor M. Carraretto, Thanh N. Phan, Paola G. Pittoni and Luigi P. M. Colombo

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110417 - 18 Nov 2021

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Environmental concerns are forcing the replacement of commonly used refrigerants, and finding new fluids is a top priority. Soon the R134a will be banned, and the hydro-fluoro-olefin (HFO) R1234ze(E) has been indicated as an alternative due to its smaller global warming potential (GWP) [...] Read more.

Environmental concerns are forcing the replacement of commonly used refrigerants, and finding new fluids is a top priority. Soon the R134a will be banned, and the hydro-fluoro-olefin (HFO) R1234ze(E) has been indicated as an alternative due to its smaller global warming potential (GWP) and shorter atmospheric lifetime. Nevertheless, for an optimal replacement, its thermo-fluid-dynamic characteristics have to be assessed. Flow boiling experiments (saturation temperature T_sat = 5 °C, mass flux G = 65 ÷ 222 kg·m⁻²·s⁻¹, mean quality x_m = 0.15 ÷ 0.95, quality changes ∆x = 0.06 ÷ 0.6) inside a microfin tube were performed to compare the pressure drop per unit length and the heat transfer coefficient provided by the two fluids. The results were benchmarked for some correlations. In commonly adopted operating conditions, the two fluids show a very similar behavior, while benchmark showed that some correlations are available to properly predict the pressure drop for both fluids. However, only one is satisfactory for the heat transfer coefficient. In conclusion, R1234ze(E) proved to be a suitable drop-in replacement for the R134a, whereas further efforts are recommended to refine and adapt the available predictive models. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Boiling and Condensing Flows and Heat Transfer)

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Irreversibility Analysis for Eyring–Powell Nanoliquid Flow Past Magnetized Riga Device with Nonlinear Thermal Radiation

by Ephesus Olusoji Fatunmbi, Adeshina Taofeeq Adeosun and Sulyman Olakunle Salawu

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 416; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110416 - 16 Nov 2021

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The report contained in this article is based on entropy generation for a reactive Eyring–Powell nanoliquid transfer past a porous vertical Riga device. In the developed model, the impacts of viscous dissipation, thermophoresis alongside nonlinear heat radiation and varying heat conductivity are modelled [...] Read more.

The report contained in this article is based on entropy generation for a reactive Eyring–Powell nanoliquid transfer past a porous vertical Riga device. In the developed model, the impacts of viscous dissipation, thermophoresis alongside nonlinear heat radiation and varying heat conductivity are modelled into the heat equation. The dimensionless transport equations are analytically tackled via Homotopy analysis method while the computational values of chosen parameters are compared with the Galerkin weighted residual method. Graphical information of the various parameters that emerged from the model are obtained and deliberated effectively. The consequences of this study are that the temperature field expands with thermophoresis, Brownian motion and temperature ratio parameters as the modified Hartmann number compels a rise in the velocity profile. The entropy generation rises with an uplift in fluid material term as well as Biot and Eckert numbers whereas Bejan number lessens with Darcy and Eckert parameters. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fluids in Magnetic/Electric Fields)

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Wind Effects on a Permeable Double Skin Façade, the ENI Head Office Case Study

by Giulia Pomaranzi, Ombretta Bistoni, Paolo Schito, Lorenzo Rosa and Alberto Zasso

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110415 - 16 Nov 2021

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Currently, the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings has led to the development of cladding systems that may help to reduce the structure’s energy demand, using techniques such as the Permeable Double Skin Façade (PDSF). Given complex aerodynamic interactions, the presence of an [...] Read more.

Currently, the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings has led to the development of cladding systems that may help to reduce the structure’s energy demand, using techniques such as the Permeable Double Skin Façade (PDSF). Given complex aerodynamic interactions, the presence of an external porous screen in addition to an inner skin may play a crucial role in the fluid-dynamic characterization of such buildings, making the definition of wind effects very complex. A new methodology for the quantitative assessment of the impact of wind-loading conditions on this particular type of cladding is presented. It is based on a combined experimental–numerical approach, essentially based on wind-tunnel tests on a rigid scale model and computational fluid dynamic simulations. A case study is proposed as an application of this methodology. Results include the design pressure values for the inner glazed façade and the permeable facade. An estimation of the flow rate across the porous skin is quantified using the numerical model. Full article

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A Constitutive Equation of Turbulence

by Peter W. Egolf and Kolumban Hutter

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 414; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110414 - 15 Nov 2021

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Even though applications of direct numerical simulations are on the rise, today the most usual method to solve turbulence problems is still to apply a closure scheme of a defined order. It is not the case that a rising order of a turbulence [...] Read more.

Even though applications of direct numerical simulations are on the rise, today the most usual method to solve turbulence problems is still to apply a closure scheme of a defined order. It is not the case that a rising order of a turbulence model is always related to a quality improvement. Even more, a conceptual advantage of applying a lowest order turbulence model is that it represents the analogous method to the procedure of introducing a constitutive equation which has brought success to many other areas of physics. First order turbulence models were developed in the 1920s and today seem to be outdated by newer and more sophisticated mathematical-physical closure schemes. However, with the new knowledge of fractal geometry and fractional dynamics, it is worthwhile to step back and reinvestigate these lowest order models. As a result of this and simultaneously introducing generalizations by multiscale analysis, the first order, nonlinear, nonlocal, and fractional Difference-Quotient Turbulence Model (DQTM) was developed. In this partial review article of work performed by the authors, by theoretical considerations and its applications to turbulent flow problems, evidence is given that the DQTM is the missing (apparent) constitutive equation of turbulent shear flows. Full article

(This article belongs to the Section Turbulence)

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Schlieren Flow Visualization and Analysis of Synthetic Jets

by John E. Pellessier, Heather E. Dillon and Wyatt Stoltzfus

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 413; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110413 - 15 Nov 2021

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This work explores several low-cost methods for the visualization and analysis of pulsed synthetic jets for cooling applications. The visualization methods tested include smoke, Schlieren imaging, and thermography. The images were analyzed using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and numerical methods for videos. The [...] Read more.

This work explores several low-cost methods for the visualization and analysis of pulsed synthetic jets for cooling applications. The visualization methods tested include smoke, Schlieren imaging, and thermography. The images were analyzed using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and numerical methods for videos. The results indicated that for the specific nozzle studied, the optimal cooling occurred at a frequency of 80 Hz, which also corresponded to the highest energy in the POD analysis. The combination of Schlieren photography and POD is a unique contribution as a method for the optimization of synthetic jets. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue High Speed Flows)

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Vortex Formation Times in the Glottal Jet, Measured in a Scaled-Up Model

by Michael Krane

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110412 - 15 Nov 2021

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In this paper, the timing of vortex formation on the glottal jet is studied using previously published velocity measurements of flow through a scaled-up model of the human vocal folds. The relative timing of the pulsatile glottal jet and the instability vortices are [...] Read more.

In this paper, the timing of vortex formation on the glottal jet is studied using previously published velocity measurements of flow through a scaled-up model of the human vocal folds. The relative timing of the pulsatile glottal jet and the instability vortices are acoustically important since they determine the harmonic and broadband content of the voice signal. Glottis exit jet velocity time series were extracted from time-resolved planar DPIV measurements. These measurements were acquired at four glottal flow speeds (u_SS = 16.1–38 cm/s) and four glottis open times (T_o = 5.67–23.7 s), providing a Reynolds number range Re = 4100–9700 and reduced vibration frequency f* = 0.01−0.06. Exit velocity waveforms showed temporal behavior on two time scales, one that correlates to the period of vibration and another characterized by short, sharp velocity peaks (which correlate to the passage of instability vortices through the glottis exit plane). The vortex formation time, estimated by computing the time difference between subsequent peaks, was shown to be not well-correlated from one vibration cycle to the next. The principal finding is that vortex formation time depends not only on cycle phase, but varies strongly with reduced frequency of vibration. In all cases, a strong high-frequency burst of vortex motion occurs near the end of the cycle, consistent with perceptual studies using synthesized speech. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Turbulent Flows at Solid and Free Surface Boundaries in Memory of William W. Willmarth)

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The Role of the Double-Layer Potential in Regularised Stokeslet Models of Self-Propulsion

by David J. Smith, Meurig T. Gallagher, Rudi Schuech and Thomas D. Montenegro-Johnson

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110411 - 13 Nov 2021

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The method of regularised stokeslets is widely used to model microscale biological propulsion. The method is usually implemented with only the single-layer potential, the double-layer potential being neglected, despite this formulation often not being justified a priori due to nonrigid surface deformation. We [...] Read more.

The method of regularised stokeslets is widely used to model microscale biological propulsion. The method is usually implemented with only the single-layer potential, the double-layer potential being neglected, despite this formulation often not being justified a priori due to nonrigid surface deformation. We describe a meshless approach enabling the inclusion of the double layer which is applied to several Stokes flow problems in which neglect of the double layer is not strictly valid: the drag on a spherical droplet with partial-slip boundary condition, swimming velocity and rate of working of a force-free spherical squirmer, and trajectory, swimmer-generated flow and rate of working of undulatory swimmers of varying slenderness. The resistance problem is solved accurately with modest discretisation on a notebook computer with the inclusion of the double layer ranging from no-slip to free-slip limits; the neglect of the double-layer potential results in up to 24% error, confirming the importance of the double layer in applications such as nanofluidics, in which partial slip may occur. The squirming swimmer problem is also solved for both velocity and rate of working to within a small percent error when the double-layer potential is included, but the error in the rate of working is above 250% when the double layer is neglected. The undulating swimmer problem by contrast produces a very similar value of the velocity and rate of working for both slender and nonslender swimmers, whether or not the double layer is included, which may be due to the deformation’s ‘locally rigid body’ nature, providing empirical evidence that its neglect may be reasonable in many problems of interest. The inclusion of the double layer enables us to confirm robustly that slenderness provides major advantages in efficient motility despite minimal qualitative changes to the flow field and force distribution. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue 20 Years of Regularized Stokeslets: Applications, Computation, and Theory)

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Open AccessFeature PaperArticle

Effect of Surfactant Concentration on the Long-Term Properties of a Colloidal Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Decontamination Gel

by Alban Gossard, Fabien Frances, Camille Aloin, Clara Penavayre, Nicolas Fabrègue and Célia Lepeytre

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110410 - 12 Nov 2021

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Chemically, biologically, or radiologically contaminated surfaces can be treated using colloidal “vacuumable” gels containing alumina particles as a thickening agent, decontaminating solutions to inhibit/eliminate biological and chemical contaminants, and Pluronic PE 6200 as a surfactant to adjust the gel’s physicochemical properties. These gels [...] Read more.

Chemically, biologically, or radiologically contaminated surfaces can be treated using colloidal “vacuumable” gels containing alumina particles as a thickening agent, decontaminating solutions to inhibit/eliminate biological and chemical contaminants, and Pluronic PE 6200 as a surfactant to adjust the gel’s physicochemical properties. These gels have been shown to remain efficient even after prolonged storage. In the present study, the properties of gels with different surfactant concentrations were monitored over several months using rheological analyses, contact angle measurements, and ion chromatography. Results show that the surfactant reacts with the hypochlorite ions in the decontaminating solution. This leads to sedimentation, which modifies the rheological properties of the gel. Increasing the surfactant concentration ensures the physicochemical properties of the gel are preserved for longer, but because the surfactant reacts with the hypochlorite ions, the concentration of the latter decreases drastically and thus so do the decontamination properties of the gel. There is therefore a trade-off between the efficiency of the gel against chemical and biological contamination at a given time and how long its physicochemical properties are preserved, with the optimal balance depending on its intended use. Full article

(This article belongs to the Collection Complex Fluids)

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A Review on Process and Practices in Operation and Design Modification of Ejectors

by Ravi Koirala, Quoc Linh Ve, Baoshan Zhu, Kiao Inthavong and Abhijit Date

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110409 - 11 Nov 2021

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This work reviews the current operational condition and activities on design modification for different applications of ejectors. Ejectors being a simple mechanical system capable of performing multiple fluid related functions (vacuum generation, pumping, mixing, condensing and heat exchanging), have been an essential part [...] Read more.

This work reviews the current operational condition and activities on design modification for different applications of ejectors. Ejectors being a simple mechanical system capable of performing multiple fluid related functions (vacuum generation, pumping, mixing, condensing and heat exchanging), have been an essential part of several industrial processes. Two areas have been emphasized; internal flow and application-based modifications in components of ejectors. The geometry and inlet flow conditions were found to be the prime influencing factor of its performance. The objective and application-based modifications were performed on the primary nozzle, secondary nozzle, mixing chamber, throat and diffuser. The resultant performance was found to be dependent on operational condition and fluid type. This emphasizes the requirement of application-based design selection of the technology. In addition, the flow dynamics of condensing, non-condensing, particle and slurry flow has been studied based on available literatures. The one-point final objective is to identify the usability of primary water jet ejectors for active vapor transport and condensation, to replace vacuum pump and condenser in compact domestic water desalination system. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Multiphase Flow in Pipes with and without Porous Media)

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Proposal of a Mask and Its Performance Analysis with CFD for an Enhanced Aerodynamic Geometry That Facilitates Filtering and Breathing against COVID-19

by Boris Miguel López-Rebollar, Abad Posadas-Bejarano, Daury García-Pulido, Adrián Torres-Maya and Carlos Díaz-Delgado

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110408 - 10 Nov 2021

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As a result of the recent events associated with the SARS-CoV-2 around the world, there has been a need for research to strengthen health care. The use of masks or respirators has been an effective measure, reducing the risk of contagion caused by [...] Read more.

As a result of the recent events associated with the SARS-CoV-2 around the world, there has been a need for research to strengthen health care. The use of masks or respirators has been an effective measure, reducing the risk of contagion caused by the spread of the virus in public places. Currently, there are masks that retain up to 99% of particles >0.3 microns; however, they lack an airtight seal with the face, leading to discomfort and poor protection in conditions without social distancing and areas without ventilation. The device proposed in this study includes a geometric design of static valves with convergent spirals and interior baffles that promotes enhanced aerodynamics with bidirectional flow. According to the analysis and CFD simulation of the proposed reusable, washable, and economic mask and valve system for breathing, coughing, and sneezing events, enhanced air exchange could be maintained, facilitating a higher inhalation flow through the side of the mask (62%) and a higher exhalation through the front of the mask (74%), thereby avoiding the recirculation of the flow to the interior of the mask. The inclusion of filters with KN95 characteristics in the inlets and outlets maintains velocities below 10 cm/s, reducing the probability of infection. Full article

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Paper for Mathematical and Computational Fluid Mechanics)

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An Arbitrary Hybrid Turbulence Modeling Approach for Efficient and Accurate Automotive Aerodynamic Analysis and Design Optimization

by Saule Maulenkul, Kaiyrbek Yerzhanov, Azamat Kabidollayev, Bagdaulet Kamalov, Sagidolla Batay, Yong Zhao and Dongming Wei

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 407; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110407 - 10 Nov 2021

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The demand in solving complex turbulent fluid flows has been growing rapidly in the automotive industry for the last decade as engineers strive to design better vehicles to improve drag coefficients, noise levels and drivability. This paper presents the implementation of an arbitrary [...] Read more.

The demand in solving complex turbulent fluid flows has been growing rapidly in the automotive industry for the last decade as engineers strive to design better vehicles to improve drag coefficients, noise levels and drivability. This paper presents the implementation of an arbitrary hybrid turbulence modeling (AHTM) approach in OpenFOAM for the efficient simulation of common automotive aerodynamics with unsteady turbulent separated flows such as the Kelvin–Helmholtz effect, which can also be used as an efficient part of aerodynamic design optimization (ADO) tools. This AHTM approach is based on the concept of Very Large Eddy Simulation (VLES), which can arbitrarily combine RANS, URANS, LES and DNS turbulence models in a single flow field depending on the local mesh refinement. As a result, the design engineer can take advantage of this unique and highly flexible approach to tailor his grid according to his design and resolution requirements in different areas of the flow field over the car body without sacrificing accuracy and efficiency at the same time. This paper presents the details of the implementation and careful validation of the AHTM method using the standard benchmark case of the Ahmed body, in comparison with some other existing models, such as RANS, URANS, DES and LES, which shows VLES to be the most accurate among the five examined. Furthermore, the results of this study demonstrate that the AHTM approach has the flexibility, efficiency and accuracy to be integrated with ADO tools for engineering design in the automotive industry. The approach can also be used for the detailed study of highly complex turbulent phenomena such as the Kelvin–Helmholtz instability commonly found in automotive aerodynamics. Currently, the AHTM implementation is being integrated with the DAFoam for gradient-based multi-point ADO using an efficient adjoint solver based on a Sparse Nonlinear optimizer (SNOPT). Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modelling and Simulation of Turbulent Flows)

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Impact of High Inertia Particles on the Shock Layer and Heat Transfer in a Heterogeneous Supersonic Flow around a Blunt Body

by Andrey Sposobin and Dmitry Reviznikov

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 406; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110406 - 09 Nov 2021

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One of the most important and complex effects associated with the presence of particles in the flow is the gas-dynamic interaction of particles with the shock layer. Of particular interest is the intensification of heat transfer by high inertia particles rebounding from the [...] Read more.

One of the most important and complex effects associated with the presence of particles in the flow is the gas-dynamic interaction of particles with the shock layer. Of particular interest is the intensification of heat transfer by high inertia particles rebounding from the surface or by the products of erosion destruction, which reach the front of the bow shock wave and violate the gas-dynamic structure of the flow. In this case, according to experimental data, the increase in heat fluxes is much greater than it could be predicted based on the combined action of the kinetic energy of particles and a high-speed flow. The problem is related to the destruction of the flow structure. In this paper, the problem is studied with numerical simulation. We show that the key role in the intensification of heat transfer is played by the formation of an impact jet flowing onto the surface. An area of increased pressure and heat flux is formed in the zone of action of the impact jet. This effect is maintained over time by the successive action of particles. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue High Speed Flows)

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Numerical Bifurcation Analysis of a Film Flowing over a Patterned Surface through Enhanced Lubrication Theory

by Nicola Suzzi and Giulio Croce

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110405 - 09 Nov 2021

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The bifurcation analysis of a film falling down an hybrid surface is conducted via the numerical solution of the governing lubrication equation. Instability phenomena, that lead to film breakage and growth of fingers, are induced by multiple contamination spots. Contact angles up to [...] Read more.

The bifurcation analysis of a film falling down an hybrid surface is conducted via the numerical solution of the governing lubrication equation. Instability phenomena, that lead to film breakage and growth of fingers, are induced by multiple contamination spots. Contact angles up to

75^{\circ}

are investigated due to the full implementation of the free surface curvature, which replaces the small slope approximation, accurate for film slope lower than

30^{\circ}

. The dynamic contact angle is first verified with the Hoffman–Voinov–Tanner law in case of a stable film down an inclined plate with uniform surface wettability. Then, contamination spots, characterized by an increased value of the static contact angle, are considered in order to induce film instability and several parametric computations are run, with different film patterns observed. The effects of the flow characteristics and of the hybrid pattern geometry are investigated and the corresponding bifurcation diagram with the number of observed rivulets is built. The long term evolution of induced film instabilities shows a complex behavior: different flow regimes can be observed at the same flow characteristics under slightly different hybrid configurations. This suggest the possibility of controlling the rivulet/film transition via a proper design of the surfaces, thus opening the way for relevant practical application. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lubrication Flows)

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Development of a Numerical Investigation Framework for Ground Vehicle Platooning

by Charles Patrick Bounds, Sudhan Rajasekar and Mesbah Uddin

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110404 - 09 Nov 2021

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This paper presents a study on the flow dynamics involving vehicle interactions. In order to do so, this study first explores aerodynamic prediction capabilities of popular turbulence models used in computational fluid dynamics simulations involving tandem objects and thus, ultimately presents a framework [...] Read more.

This paper presents a study on the flow dynamics involving vehicle interactions. In order to do so, this study first explores aerodynamic prediction capabilities of popular turbulence models used in computational fluid dynamics simulations involving tandem objects and thus, ultimately presents a framework for CFD simulations of ground vehicle platooning using a realistic vehicle model, DrivAer. Considering the availability of experimental data, the simulation methodology is first developed using a tandem arrangement of surface-mounted cubes which requires an understanding on the role of turbulence models and the impacts of the associated turbulence model closure coefficients on the prediction veracity. It was observed that the prediction accuracy of the SST

k - ω

turbulence model can be significantly improved through the use of a combination of modified values for the closure coefficients. Additionally, the initial validation studies reveal the inability of the Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) approach to resolve the far wake, and its frailty in simulating tandem body interactions. The Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulations (IDDES) approach can resolve the wakes with a reasonable accuracy. The validated simulation methodology is then applied to the fastback DrivAer model at different longitudinal spacing. The results show that, as the longitudinal spacing is reduced, the trailing car’s drag is increased while the leading car’s drag is decreased which supports prior explanations of vortex impingement as the reason for drag changes. Additionally, unlike the case of platooning involving Ahmed bodies, the trailing model drag does not return to an isolated state value at a two car-length separation. However, the impact of the resolution of the far wake of a detailed DrivAer model, and its implication on the CFD characterization of vehicle interaction aerodynamics need further investigations. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Vehicles, Volume II)

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Mantle Electrical Conductivity and the Magnetic Field at the Core–Mantle Boundary

by John V. Shebalin

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 403; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110403 - 08 Nov 2021

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The Earth’s magnetic field is measured on and above the crust, while the turbulent dynamo in the outer core produces magnetic field values at the core–mantle boundary (CMB). The connection between the two sets of values is usually assumed to be independent of [...] Read more.

The Earth’s magnetic field is measured on and above the crust, while the turbulent dynamo in the outer core produces magnetic field values at the core–mantle boundary (CMB). The connection between the two sets of values is usually assumed to be independent of the electrical conductivity in the mantle. However, the turbulent magnetofluid in the Earth’s outer core produces a time-varying magnetic field that must induce currents in the lower mantle as it emerges, since the mantle is observed to be electrically conductive. Here, we develop a model to assess the possible effects of mantle electrical conductivity on the magnetic field values at the CMB. This model uses a new method for mapping the geomagnetic field from the Earth’s surface to the CMB. Since numerical and theoretical results suggest that the turbulent magnetic field in the outer core as it approaches the CMB is mostly parallel to this boundary, we assume that this property exists and set the normal component of the model magnetic field to zero at the CMB. This leads to a modification of the Mauersberger–Lowes spectrum at the CMB so that it is no longer flat, i.e., the modified spectrum depends on mantle conductance. We examined several cases in which mantle conductance ranges from low to high in order to gauge how CMB magnetic field strength and mantle ohmic heat generation may vary. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Galactic, Astrophysical and Planetary Dynamos)

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A Cartesian Method with Second-Order Pressure Resolution for Incompressible Flows with Large Density Ratios

by Michel Bergmann and Lisl Weynans

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 402; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110402 - 06 Nov 2021

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An Eulerian method to numerically solve incompressible bifluid problems with high density ratio is presented. This method can be considered as an improvement of the Ghost Fluid method, with the specificity of a sharp second-order numerical scheme for the spatial resolution of the [...] Read more.

An Eulerian method to numerically solve incompressible bifluid problems with high density ratio is presented. This method can be considered as an improvement of the Ghost Fluid method, with the specificity of a sharp second-order numerical scheme for the spatial resolution of the discontinuous elliptic problem for the pressure. The Navier–Stokes equations are integrated in time with a fractional step method based on the Chorin scheme and discretized in space on a Cartesian mesh. The bifluid interface is implicitly represented using a level-set function. The advantage of this method is its simplicity to implement in a standard monofluid Navier–Stokes solver while being more accurate and conservative than other simple classical bifluid methods. The numerical tests highlight the improvements obtained with this sharp method compared to the reference standard first-order methods. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Scientific Computing in Fluids)

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In-Vitro Validation of Self-Powered Fontan Circulation for Treatment of Single Ventricle Anomaly

by Arka Das, Ray Prather, Eduardo Divo, Michael Farias, Alain Kassab and William DeCampli

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 401; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110401 - 06 Nov 2021

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Around 8% of all newborns with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) have only a single functioning ventricle. The Fontan operation has served as palliation for this anomaly for decades, but the surgery entails multiple complications, and the survival rate is less than 50% [...] Read more.

Around 8% of all newborns with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) have only a single functioning ventricle. The Fontan operation has served as palliation for this anomaly for decades, but the surgery entails multiple complications, and the survival rate is less than 50% by adulthood. A rapidly testable novel alternative is proposed by creating a bifurcating graft, or Injection Jet Shunt (IJS), used to “entrain” the pulmonary flow and thus provide assistance while reducing the caval pressure. A dynamically scaled Mock Flow Loop (MFL) has been configured to validate this hypothesis. Three IJS nozzles of varying diameters 2, 3, and 4 mm with three aortic anastomosis angles and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) reduction have been tested to validate the hypothesis and optimize the caval pressure reduction. The MFL is based on a Lumped-Parameter Model (LPM) of a non-fenestrated Fontan circulation. The best outcome was achieved with the experimental testing of a 3 mm IJS by producing an average caval pressure reduction of more than 5 mmHg while maintaining the clinically acceptable pulmonary flow rate (Q_p) to systemic flow rate (Q_s) ratio of ~1.5. Furthermore, alteration of the PVR helped in achieving higher caval pressure reduction with the 3 mm IJS at the expense of an increase in Q_p/Q_s ratio. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Experimental and Numerical Studies in Biomedical Engineering, Volume II)

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A CFD Tutorial in Julia: Introduction to Compressible Laminar Boundary-Layer Flows

by Furkan Oz and Kursat Kara

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 400; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110400 - 05 Nov 2021

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A boundary-layer is a thin fluid layer near a solid surface, and viscous effects dominate it. The laminar boundary-layer calculations appear in many aerodynamics problems, including skin friction drag, flow separation, and aerodynamic heating. A student must understand the flow physics and the [...] Read more.

A boundary-layer is a thin fluid layer near a solid surface, and viscous effects dominate it. The laminar boundary-layer calculations appear in many aerodynamics problems, including skin friction drag, flow separation, and aerodynamic heating. A student must understand the flow physics and the numerical implementation to conduct successful simulations in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level fluid dynamics/aerodynamics courses. Numerical simulations require writing computer codes. Therefore, choosing a fast and user-friendly programming language is essential to reduce code development and simulation times. Julia is a new programming language that combines performance and productivity. The present study derived the compressible Blasius equations from Navier–Stokes equations and numerically solved the resulting equations using the Julia programming language. The fourth-order Runge–Kutta method is used for the numerical discretization, and Newton’s iteration method is employed to calculate the missing boundary condition. In addition, Burgers’, heat, and compressible Blasius equations are solved both in Julia and MATLAB. The runtime comparison showed that Julia with

f o r

loops is 2.5 to 120 times faster than MATLAB. We also released the Julia codes on our GitHub page to shorten the learning curve for interested readers. Full article

(This article belongs to the Collection Feature Paper for Mathematical and Computational Fluid Mechanics)

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Dynamics of Shock Structure and Frontal Drag Force in a Supersonic Flow Past a Blunt Cone under the Action of Plasma Formation

by Irina Znamenskaya, Vladimir Chernikov and Olga Azarova

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 399; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110399 - 04 Nov 2021

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The paper is devoted to the experimental and CFD investigation of a plasma formation impact on the supersonic flow over a body “blunt cone-cylinder”. In the experiments, a series of schlieren pictures of bow shock wave–blast waves non-stationary interaction was obtained with the [...] Read more.

The paper is devoted to the experimental and CFD investigation of a plasma formation impact on the supersonic flow over a body “blunt cone-cylinder”. In the experiments, a series of schlieren pictures of bow shock wave–blast waves non-stationary interaction was obtained with the use of high speed shadowgraphy. The accompanying calculations are based on the system of Euler equations. The freestream Mach number is 3.1. The plasmoid is modeled by the instantaneous release of energy into a bounded volume of gas, increasing the pressure in the volume. The research of the dynamics of a shock wave structure caused by the bow shock wave and blast flow interaction has been conducted. The significant value of energy released to a supersonic flow (500J) allowed constructing a diagram of the generation and dynamics of the resulting shock waves and contact discontinuities, as well as obtaining a significant drop in the drag force and stagnation pressure (up to 80%). The dynamics of a low density and high gas temperature zone, which becomes the main factor reducing the frontal body drag force, was researched. The dynamics of the front surface drag forces have been studied for different values of the plasmoid energy as well. Qualitative agreement of the numerical flow patterns with the experiment ones has been obtained. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue High Speed Flows)

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Investigation of the Effects of Nanoparticle Concentration and Cutting Parameters on Surface Roughness in MQL Hard Turning Using MoS₂ Nanofluid

by Ngo Minh Tuan, Tran Bao Ngoc, Tran Le Thu and Tran The Long

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110398 - 04 Nov 2021

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Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) has gained significant attention in various research fields and industrial applications for its advantages of being environmentally friendly and suitable for sustainable production. The effectiveness of MQL is increasing significantly by using nano cutting fluid, which can be produced [...] Read more.

Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) has gained significant attention in various research fields and industrial applications for its advantages of being environmentally friendly and suitable for sustainable production. The effectiveness of MQL is increasing significantly by using nano cutting fluid, which can be produced by suspending nanoparticles in the based cutting fluid. This study aims to investigate the effects of MoS₂ nanoparticle concentration, cutting speed, and feed rate on MQL hard turning of 90CrSi steel in terms of surface roughness and surface microstructure. The Box–Behnken experimental design was used to analyze the influence of input parameters and their interaction effects as well as to find the optimal set of variables. The obtained results prove the improvement of the machinability of carbide tools due to higher cooling and lubricating performance created by MoS₂ nanofluid MQL, which contributes to improve the surface quality and reduce the manufacturing cost. There is an interaction effect between nanoparticle concentration and feed rate which has a strong influence on surface roughness. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thermodynamic Properties of Liquid Mixtures)

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Toward a Better Understanding of Sediment Dynamics as a Basis for Maintenance Dredging in Nagan Raya Port, Indonesia

by Muhammad Zikra, Shaskya Salsabila and Kriyo Sambodho

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 397; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110397 - 03 Nov 2021

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The Port of 2 × 110 MW Nagan Raya Coal Fired Steam Power Plant is one of the facilities constructed by the State Electricity Company in Aceh Province, Indonesia. During its operation, which began in 2013, the port has dealt with large amounts [...] Read more.

The Port of 2 × 110 MW Nagan Raya Coal Fired Steam Power Plant is one of the facilities constructed by the State Electricity Company in Aceh Province, Indonesia. During its operation, which began in 2013, the port has dealt with large amounts of sedimentation within the port and ship entrances. The goal of this study is to mitigate the sedimentation problem in the Nagan Raya port by evaluating the effect of maintenance dredging. Field measurements, and hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling analysis, were conducted during this study. Evaluation of the wind data showed that the dominant wind direction is from south to west. Based on the analysis of the wave data, the dominant wave direction is from the south to the west. Therefore, the wave-induced currents in the surf zone were from south to north. Based on the analysis of longshore sediment transport, the supply of sediments to Nagan Raya port was estimated to be around 40,000–60,000 m³ per year. Results from the sediment model showed that sedimentation of up to 1 m was captured in areas of the inlet channel of Nagan Raya port. The use of a passing system for sand is one of the sedimentation management solutions proposed in this study. The dredged sediment material around the navigation channel was dumped in a dumping area in the middle of the sea at a depth of 11 m, with a distance of 1.5 km from the shoreline. To obtain a greater maximum result, the material disposal distance should be dumped further away, at least at a depth of 20 m or a distance of 20 miles from the coastline. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Hydraulics, Turbulence and Sediment Transport)

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On the Characteristics of the Super-Critical Wake behind a Circular Cylinder

by Ivette Rodriguez and Oriol Lehmkuhl

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110396 - 03 Nov 2021

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The flow topology of the wake behind a circular cylinder at the super-critical Reynolds number of

R e = 7.2 \times 10^{5}

is investigated by means of large eddy simulations. In spite of the many research works on circular cylinders, there are [...] Read more.

The flow topology of the wake behind a circular cylinder at the super-critical Reynolds number of

R e = 7.2 \times 10^{5}

is investigated by means of large eddy simulations. In spite of the many research works on circular cylinders, there are no studies concerning the main characteristics and topology of the near wake in the super-critical regime. Thus, the present work attempts to fill the gap in the literature and contribute to the analysis of both the unsteady wake and the turbulent statistics of the flow. It is found that although the wake is symmetric and preserves similar traits to those observed in the sub-critical regime, such as the typical two-lobed configuration in the vortex formation zone, important differences are also observed. Owing to the delayed separation of the flow and the transition to turbulence in the attached boundary layer, Reynolds stresses peak in the detached shear layers close to the separation point. The unsteady mean flow is also investigated, and topological critical points are identified in the vortex formation zone and the near wake. Finally, time-frequency analysis is performed by means of wavelets. The study shows that in addition to the vortex shedding frequency, the inception of instabilities that trigger transition to turbulence occurs intermittently in the attached boundary layer and is registered as a phenomenon of variable intensity in time. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue External Aerodynamics)

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Development of a Scalable Thermal Reservoir Simulator on Distributed-Memory Parallel Computers

by Hui Liu, Zhangxin Chen, Xiaohu Guo and Lihua Shen

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 395; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110395 - 02 Nov 2021

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Reservoir simulation is to solve a set of fluid flow equations through porous media, which are partial differential equations from the petroleum engineering industry and described by Darcy’s law. This paper introduces the model, numerical methods, algorithms and parallel implementation of a thermal [...] Read more.

Reservoir simulation is to solve a set of fluid flow equations through porous media, which are partial differential equations from the petroleum engineering industry and described by Darcy’s law. This paper introduces the model, numerical methods, algorithms and parallel implementation of a thermal reservoir simulator that is designed for numerical simulations of a thermal reservoir with multiple components in three-dimensional domain using distributed-memory parallel computers. Its full mathematical model is introduced with correlations for important properties and well modeling. Efficient numerical methods (discretization scheme, matrix decoupling methods, and preconditioners), parallel computing technologies, and implementation details are presented. The numerical methods applied in this paper are suitable for large-scale thermal reservoir simulations with dozens of thousands of CPU cores (MPI processes), which are efficient and scalable. The simulator is designed for giant models with billions or even trillions of grid blocks using hundreds of thousands of CPUs, which is our main focus. The validation part is compared with CMG STARS, which is one of the most popular and mature commercial thermal simulators. Numerical experiments show that our results match commercial simulators, which confirms the correctness of our methods and implementations. SAGD simulation with 7406 well pairs is also presented to study the effectiveness of our numerical methods. Scalability testings demonstrate that our simulator can handle giant models with billions of grid blocks using 100,800 CPU cores and the simulator has good scalability. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanisms of Shale/Tight Oil and Gas Transport in Nanopores)

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Aerodynamic Study of a NACA 64418 Rectangular Wing under Forced Pitching Motions

by Dimitris Gkiolas and Dimitrios Mathioulakis

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110394 - 02 Nov 2021

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The aerodynamic behavior of a pitching NACA 64418 rectangular wing was experimentally studied in a subsonic wind tunnel. The wing had a chord c = 0.5 m, a span which covered the distance between the two parallel tunnel walls and an axis of [...] Read more.

The aerodynamic behavior of a pitching NACA 64418 rectangular wing was experimentally studied in a subsonic wind tunnel. The wing had a chord c = 0.5 m, a span which covered the distance between the two parallel tunnel walls and an axis of rotation 0.35 c far from the leading edge. Based on pressure distribution and flow visualization, intermittent flow separation (double stall) was revealed near the leading edge suction side when the wing was stationary, at angles higher than 17° and Re = 0.5 × 10⁶. Under pitching oscillations, aerodynamic loads were calculated by integrating the output data of fast responding surface pressure transducers for various mean angles of attack (α_{m (max)} = 15°), reduced frequencies (k_max = 0.2) and angle amplitudes Δα in the interval [2°, 8°]. The impact of the above parameters up to Re = 0.75 × 10⁶ on the cycle-averaged lift and pitching moment loops is discussed and the cycle aerodynamic damping coefficient is calculated. Moreover, the boundaries of the above parameters are defined for the case that energy is transferred from the flow to the wing (negative aerodynamic damping coefficient), indicating the conditions under which aeroelastic instabilities are probable to occur. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Experimental Investigation of Time Dependent Aerodynamic and Biological Flows)

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A Review on BGK Models for Gas Mixtures of Mono and Polyatomic Molecules

by Marlies Pirner

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110393 - 01 Nov 2021

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We consider the Bathnagar–Gross–Krook (BGK) model, an approximation of the Boltzmann equation, describing the time evolution of a single momoatomic rarefied gas and satisfying the same two main properties (conservation properties and entropy inequality). However, in practical applications, one often has to deal [...] Read more.

We consider the Bathnagar–Gross–Krook (BGK) model, an approximation of the Boltzmann equation, describing the time evolution of a single momoatomic rarefied gas and satisfying the same two main properties (conservation properties and entropy inequality). However, in practical applications, one often has to deal with two additional physical issues. First, a gas often does not consist of only one species, but it consists of a mixture of different species. Second, the particles can store energy not only in translational degrees of freedom but also in internal degrees of freedom such as rotations or vibrations (polyatomic molecules). Therefore, here, we will present recent BGK models for gas mixtures for mono- and polyatomic particles and the existing mathematical theory for these models. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Rarefied Gas Dynamics)

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Parametric Study of Unsteady Flow and Heat Transfer of Compressible Helium–Xenon Binary Gas through a Porous Channel Subjected to a Magnetic Field

by Pornthep Pattanavanitkul and Watit Pakdee

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110392 - 01 Nov 2021

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A numerical analysis of unsteady fluid and heat transport of compressible Helium–Xenon binary gas through a rectangular porous channel subjected to a transverse magnetic field is herein presented. The binary gas mixture consists of Helium (He) and Xenon (Xe). In addition, the compressible [...] Read more.

A numerical analysis of unsteady fluid and heat transport of compressible Helium–Xenon binary gas through a rectangular porous channel subjected to a transverse magnetic field is herein presented. The binary gas mixture consists of Helium (He) and Xenon (Xe). In addition, the compressible gas properties are temperature-dependent. The set of governing equations are nondimensionalized via appropriate dimensionless parameters. The dimensionless equations involve a number of dimensionless groups employed for detailed parametric study. Consequently, the set of equations is discretized using a compact finite difference scheme and solved by using the 3rd-order Runge–Kutta method. The model’s computed results are compared with data from past literature, and very favorable agreement is achieved. The results show that the magnetic field, compressibility and variable fluid properties profoundly affect heat and fluid transport. Variations of density with temperature as well as pressure result in an asymmetric mass flow profile. Furthermore, the friction coefficient is greater for the upper wall than for the lower wall due to larger velocity gradients along the top wall. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Convection in Fluid and Porous Media)

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CFD Simulation Study on the Performance of a Modified Ram Air Turbine (RAT) for Power Generation in Aircrafts

by Magedi Moh M. Saad, Sofian Mohd, Mohd Fadhli Zulkafli, Nor Afzanizam Samiran and Djamal Hissein Didane

Fluids 2021, 6(11), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6110391 - 01 Nov 2021

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The present paper aims to study the possibility of dispensing an auxiliary power unit (APU) in an aircraft powered by fossil fuels to reduce air pollution. It particularly seeks to evaluate the amount of power generated by the ram air turbine (RAT) using [...] Read more.

The present paper aims to study the possibility of dispensing an auxiliary power unit (APU) in an aircraft powered by fossil fuels to reduce air pollution. It particularly seeks to evaluate the amount of power generated by the ram air turbine (RAT) using the novel counter-rotating technique while characterizing its optimum axial distance. The ram air turbine (RAT), which is already equipped in aircrafts, was enhanced to generate the amount of energy produced by the APU. The approach was implemented by a CRRAT system. Six airfoil profiles were tested based on 2D models and the best airfoil was chosen for implantation on the RAT and CRRAT systems. The performance of the conventional single-rotor RAT and CRRAT were analyzed using FLUENT software based on 3D models. The adopted numerical scheme was the Navier–Stokes equation with k–ω SST turbulence modeling. The dynamic mesh and user-defined function (UDF) were used to revolve the rotor turbine via wind. The results indicated that the FX63-137 airfoil profile showed a higher performance in terms of the lift-to-drag ratio compared to the other airfoils. The optimum axial distance between the two rotors was 0.087 m of the rotor diameter and the efficiency of the new CRRAT increased to almost 45% compared to the single-rotor RAT. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Wind and Wave Renewable Energy Systems, Volume II)

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