CFD Flocculation Tank 3D Simulation Goals

Spring 2009 Members

Wenqi Yi

Spring 2009 Goals

1. Validation of CFD models in terms of energy dissipation map: compare different turbulence models and with experimental data, and generate a reliable energy dissipation map
   • Further work with 3D rke
     1. Solve the puzzle of different prediction from 2D and periodic 3D models
     2. Finer mesh
     3. Run simulation on SGI servers
     4. Check grid convergence of 3D models and the result sensitivity to other parameters
   • Run simulations with Reynolds Stress Model
     1. Start from 2D simulation, with default parameter settings
     2. Compare model performance(time,convergence, etc.) with other models
   • Case and literature research
     1. Find literature on similar simulation cases
     2. Find literature on experimental data of similar flows
     3. Compare with and analyze similar simulation cases and experimental data of similar flows
2. Data analysis, interpretation, geometry variation and design recommendation
   • Dimensional analysis and statistical analysis of the performance parameters with UDFs
   • Automate mesh generation procedure for vary the geometry
   • Investigate various dimensions and detailed designs to give recommendations