Team Members

Jorge Rodriquez
Yong Sheng Khoo

Motivation & Objective

Create a CFD simulation to predict velocity gradients and pressure losses for each baffle in the flocculation tank. Use results to optimize the design of the flocculation tank.

Semester Research Goals

• *# Model and validate a simple 180 degree turn over two baffles:*

       *Perform a mesh sensitivity analysis (using coarse, medium and fine meshes)

       *Model the baffles using alternate Turbulence models (K-e Standard, K-e Realizable, K-w)

       *Analyze the effects of changing the baffle clearance height

       *Understand and analyze the relationship between Strain Rate, Energy Dissipation and Kinematic Viscosity

       *Create a flexible mesh that uses parametrization to easily change geometry dimensions

       *Analyze the effect of the Reynolds Number on the results

       *Create fully second order accurate model

       *Analyze the sensitivity of the model to convergence residuals

1. Model flocculation tank and compare Simulation to Experimental results.

Simulation

1. Results
2. Findings

Presentations

MidTerm Teach-in Presentation

Midterm evaluation

1. Team Contribution