Simulate forward kinematics of a 2R robotic arm GIVEN PROBLEM:Write a program in Matlab to simulate the forward kinematics of a 2R Robotic Arm, as shown in the video. Create an animation file of the plot.SOLUTION :2R robotic arm is a component consisting of two links as shown in the figure. for making the simulation…

simulate pendulam motion: GIVEN PROBLEM: simulate animation of pendulam motion. solution: we have to solve the following ode.this ode represents the equation of motion of a simple pendulam d^(theta)/d(t^2)  +  (b/m)*(d(theta)/d(t)) +(g/l)*sin(theta)  b= damping ,m=mass,g=gravity, l=length      A…

TO OPTIMIZE STALAGMITE FUNCTION AND FIND GLOBAL MAXIMAGiven problem:Write a code in MATLAB to optimise the stalagmite function and find the global maxima of the function.SOLUTION:stalactites are stuctures formed from mineral deposits that hangs tightly from celling of the cave.Stalagmites are same but they…

PARSING  NASA THERMODYNAMIC DATA : GIVEN PROBLEM: Write a function that extracts the 14 co-efficients and calculates the enthalpy, entropy and specific heats for all the species in the data file. You will be reading this file NASA thermodynamic data(Tip: use fopen and fgetl). The formulae are shown…

MATLAB CODE FOR GENERATING RANKINE CYCLE: GIVEN PROBLEM: Create a Rankine Cycle Simulator using OCTAVE/MATLAB. Your code should calculate the state points of the Rankine Cycle (any type of your choice) based on user inputs.  Then, plot the corresponding T-s and h-s plots for the given set of inputs. Title and axes…

Deriving 4th order approximation of a 2nd order derivative using Taylor Table method : GIVEN PROBLEM: Derive the following 4th order approximations of the second-order derivative.  1. Central difference 2. Skewed right-sided difference 3. Skewed left-sided difference After deriving these schemes, prove that your skewed…

Week 5.1 - Mid term project - Solving the steady and unsteady 2D heat conduction problem GIVEN PROBLEM:   1. Steady state analysis & Transient State Analysis Solve the 2D heat conduction equation by using the point iterative techniques that were taught in the class. The Boundary conditions for the problem are…

Week 7 - Simulation of a 1D Super-sonic nozzle flow simulation using Macormack Method GIVEN PROBLEM:   In this challenge you are going to simulate the isentropic flow through a quasi 1D subsonic-supersonic nozzle. You will derive both the conservation and non-conservation forms of the governing equations and sovle…

Week 8 - Simulation of a backward facing step in OpenFOAM GIVEN PROBLEM:  simulate an incompressible-laminar-viscous flow through the backward facing step geometry. You should perform a transient simulation. The solver can be chosen based on the described physics of the flow. You need to explain the entire simulation…

Week 11 - Simulation of Flow through a pipe in OpenFoam GIVEN PROBLEM: 1. simulate an axi-symmetric flow by applying the wedge boundary condition.  2. The flow is laminar and flows through a constant cross-section pipe at an inlet Reynold's number of 2100. 3. You can do a transient or steady state simulation…

Week 12 - Validation studies of Symmetry BC vs Wedge BC in OpenFOAM vs Analytical H.P equation GIVEN PROBLEM: 1. simulate an axi-symmetric flow by applying both wedge boundary and symmetric boundary condition.  2.The flow is laminar and flows through a constant cross-section pipe at an inlet Reynold's number…

Week 9 - FVM Literature Review Given problem: What is Finite Volume Method(FVM), write down the major differences between FDM & FVM. Also, describe the need for interpolation schemes and flux limiters in FVM. You can use the 1D linear heat conduction equation as an example.  What is Finite Volume Method(FVM)? In order…

Week 1- Mixing Tee GIVEN PROBLEM: 1.For this challenge, we have created two versions of the mixing tee. One of them is longer than the other. 2. our job is to set up steady-state simulations to compare the mixing effectiveness when hot inlet temperature is 360C & the Cold inlet is at 190C.  3.Use the k-epsilon…

Week 2 - Flow over a Cylinder. AIM: Simulate the flow over a cylinder and explain the phenomenon of Karman vortex street. Understanding the vortex shedding for different Reynolds numbers by changing the inlet velocities accordingly. Create a monitor point behind the cylinder at a distance 4 times the diameter which can…

Week 3 - External flow simulation over an Ahmed body.Aim:Q1. Describe Ahmed's body and its importance.Q2. Explain the reason for the negative pressure in the wake region. Q3. Explain the significance of the point of separation. Expected Results:1. Velocity and pressure contours. 2. The drag coefficient plot…

Week 4 - CHT Analysis on Exhaust port   AIM: 1.Description of why and where a CHT(conjugate heat transfer) analysis is used. 2. Maintain the y+ value according to the turbulence model and justify the results.  3. Calculate the wall/surface heat transfer coefficient on the internal solid surface &…

Week 5 - Rayleigh Taylor Instability AIM: Study of some practical CFD models that have been based on the mathematical analysis of Rayleigh Taylor waves Perform the Rayleigh Taylor instability simulation for 2 different mesh sizes with the base mesh being 0.5 mm. explain why a steady-state approach might not be suitable…

Week 6 - CHT Analysis on a Graphics card AIM: 1. To perform a steady-state conjugate heat transfer analysis on a model of a graphics card.  2.Run the simulation by varying the velocity from 1m/sec to 5m/sec for at least 3 velocities and discuss the results. 3.Find out the maximum temperature and heat transfer…

Simulating Cyclone separator with Discrete Phase Modelling Aim:- To perform analysis on cyclone separator and calculate the separation efficiency and pressure drop Objective:- To write a few words about any four empirical models used to calculate the cyclone separator efficiency.  To perform an analysis on a…

  Parametric study on Gate valve. AIM:To perform a parametric study on gate valve for obtining different mass flow rate at different position. Given Problem: perform a parametric study on the gate valve simulation by setting the opening from 10 % to 80%.    Obtain the mass flow rates at the outlet for each…

Week 10 - Simulating Combustion of Natural Gas AIM: 1. Simulate the process of combustion on a model using a mixture of fuel and air. 2. Plot the variation of the mass fraction of different species in the simulation using line probes at different location of the model.  GIVEN PROBLEM: The fuel species is methane and…

Week 2 Challenge : Surface meshing on a Pressure valve Aim:To study surface meshing on given geometry, Making three different models with 3 different target lengths. Geometry: Procedure: First of all we have to erase all the errors of the geometry before meshing. so we go to check manager by clicking on drop down menu…

CFD meshing on Turbocharger  Aim: For the given model of a turbocharger, check for the geometrical errors to make appropriate volumes. Create and assign PIDs accordingly. Create surface mesh and use that to create a volumetric mesh.  Objective: For the given model, check for the geometrical errors to make appropriate…

Week 4 Challenge : CFD Meshing for BMW car Objective: Do topo cleanup for BMW car Do 2D meshing, check quality criterias Use hidden mode to check failed meshes on quality criteria Use reconstruct option to  view and  clear failed meshes Do 3D Meshing for car Create a wind tunnel , either in 2D or 3D mesh depending…

Project 1 : CFD Meshing for Tesla Cyber Truck  OBJECTIVE: To Identifying & cleanup all the topological errors in the given Tesla Cyber Truck Car model. To create a surface mesh. To Create a wind tunnel around Tesla Cyber Truck Car . To create a volumetric mesh to perform an external flow CFD analysis simulation. …

Surface wrap on Automotive Assembly  AIM: The aim of this project is to surface wrap the automotive assembly. The CAD models are here Engine Gear Box Transmission Objectives: The objectives of this project are To check for the geometrical errors and delete surfaces that are unwanted for the surface wrap. To Merge…

2D meshing for sheet metal AIM: 1. Take the sheet metal cad model. 2. Capture the mid surface . 3. After that mesh that mid surface and assign quality criteria . 4. Then assign thickness to that mid surface . Procedure: 1.First we load the model in Ansa .  We will capture the mid surface of the geometry as we are…

2D meshing for sheet metal-2 AIM: 1. Take the sheet metal cad model. 2. Capture the mid surface . 3. After that mesh that mid surface and assign quality criteria . 4. Then assign thickness to that mid surface . Procedure: 1. Geometry Load 2. Cons resolution  3. Check surface connectivity / Topo 4. Geometry check 5.…

Week 7 - Simulating Fluid Sloshing effect inside a Gear-box AIM: The primary objective of this challenge is to simulate the 'sloshing' of the fluid inside a gearbox. This challenge is to be carried out in Fluent using the Volume of Fluid method with help of User-Defined Functions (UDF) that generates…

2D Meshing of plastic using casting    AIM: 1. Take the plastic cad model. 2. Capture the mid surface . 3. After that mesh that mid surface and assign quality criteria . 4. Then assign thickness to that mid surface . Procedure: 1. Geometry Load 2. Cons resolution  3. Check surface connectivity / Topo 4.…

Modal Analysis using Ansys Workbench : AIM: What is modal analysis? Purpose of modal analysis Types  How to do model analysis? Conclusion Analysis What is modal analysis? Modal analysis look for natural frequency and normal mode of  a structure.Natural frequency and modes are some of the important factors…

Explicit analysis : bullet crash analysis using Ansys AIM What is explicit analysis? Purpose  How to do explicit analysis? Conclusion Method: What is explicit analysis? structural analysis is divided into two part linear and non-linear, again the non-linear part is divided into two part implicit and explicit. Linear…

Engine Block Design And Assembly in Solidworks AIM: 1. To Design parts of Engine Block 2. Assemble Them 3. Create Animation   Method: Parts of Engine Block- 1. Connecting Rod : On the Front  plane WE have drawn The two circle below and then extrude them upto 20mm Then Again in the front plane - sketch we joined…