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Create a CFD simulation to predict velocity gradients, pressure losses and energy dissipation rate in the flocculation tank. Use results to optimize the design of the flocculation tank.

 
CFD Flocculation Tank Simulation goals and meeting minutes.

Research

 Fall 2008 Research Paper

CFD Analysis of Flocculation Tank and Design Recommendation

Fall 2008 Research Paper Sub-Topics

• Validate which turbulence model to use. K-e realizable or K-w SST
• Calculate G_theta and compare with the theoretical data
• Analyze how energy dissipation rate is affected by Reynolds number
• Flocculator with multiple baffles
• Automation of Mesh Creation
• Nondimensional Analysis
• Investigation of Turbulence Boundary Condition
• Uniform Energy Dissipation Rate Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry
• Performance Parameter Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry
• Complementary Solution to Analysis of Energy Dissipation Distribution

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