Objective: to derive a fourth-order approximation of second-order derivative for central difference, skewed right-sided, and left-sided methods. Also, to verify the derived right-sided and left-sided skewed schemes are fourth-order accurate. Initially, let's assume a hypothesis function for the analytical function, and…

OBJECTIVE: To practice a detailed study on the 2-D heat conduction equation in its steady and transient states by performing different iterative methods. From the Navier-stokes equation, the 2d heat conduction equation could be derived as: Transient state:  `(delT)/(delt) = alpha((del^2T)/(delx^2)+(del^2T)/(dely^2))`…

OBJECTIVE: To solve the conservation and non-conservation form of governing equations of the isentropic flow through a 1D subsonic-supersonic nozzle using the MacCormack method. To compute the steady-state temperature distribution of primitive variables and the solutions obtained from the two forms are analyzed. To perform…

Objective: Here the objective is to simulate an incompressible laminar viscous flow through a backward-facing step geometry in OpenFOAM. Also, the simulation is performed for two case studies, one with a grading factor and one without it, and the respective results are compared. The results are post-processed in Paraview.…

Objective: To explain briefly the Finite Volume Method (FVM) and to describe how it differs from the Finite Difference Method (FDM). The need for the interpolation schemes and flux limiters is to be discussed by taking the one-dimensional heat conduction equation as an example.  Discussion Finite Volume Method: Discretization…

                       STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF MIXING EFFECTIVENESS INSIDE A MIXING TEE OBJECTIVE: The steady-state simulations of the mixing tee are to be performed for two cases with different parameters. The effectiveness of the mixing inside the geometries…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To simulate the flow over a cylinder for steady and transient solvers. Also, to explain the Karman Vortex Street. To calculate the effect of Reynold's number on the coefficient of drag. Also, to find the coefficient of lift and drag for different values of Reynolds number for the steady solver. Plots…

Objective: To simulate the flow over an Ahmed body on fluent with a fluid velocity of 25 m/s and default air properties. To explain the reason for negative pressure in the wake region and the significance of the point of separation. To perform the grid independence test and to calculate the values of coefficient of lift…

OBJECTIVE To perform Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) simulation on an exhaust export. To study and understand where and why CHT analysis is conducted. To plot appropriate wall/surface shear stress, velocity, and temperature contours. Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT):  It basically tells about the simulation of a combination…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To perform Rayleigh Taylor instability simulation for different mesh sizes with the materials being air and water and compare the results. Also, simulate one case with a user-defined material To explain why the steady-state approach is not favored for these types of simulations.  Talk about some…

 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To perform a steady-state conjugate heat transfer analysis on a graphics card model. Run the simulation for three varying inlet flow velocities and compare the results. To find the maximum temperature and heat transfer coefficient observed at the processor.  To prove that the simulation has…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To perform a steady-state analysis on cyclone separator and to compute the separation efficiency and pressure drop for various cases. To explain briefly the four empirical models used in calculating the separation efficiency. To perform the analysis for different cases by varying the values of particle…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To perform a parametric study on a gate valve simulation by setting the opening from 10% to 80%. To compute mass flow rate, flow coefficient, and flow factor at the outlet for each case. Compare and discuss the results of mass flow rate and flow coefficient. Gate Valve Model:   Fluid Volume Extracted:…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To perform a combustion simulation for a given model of the combustor. Plot the variation of the mass fraction of different species involved in the simulation. To check the effect of adding water content in the fuel in controlling the formation of NOx and soot. Also, plot necessary line plots and contour.…

                                          Geometry Simplification of an Electronic Enclosure Assembly   AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The given model of an electronic enclosure assembly is to be simplified for converting…