OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to set up and run a full hydrodynamic simulation of a SI8-PFI engine model and calculate the combustion efficiency, power and torque produced by the engine based on the simluation results The following parameters shall be considered for setting up the case Engine Geometric…
Gaurav Samanta
updated on 27 Dec 2019
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Flow over Bicycle
Objective: The objective of this study to understand the change in drag force with respect to velocity different cycling positions and drag coefficeint for constant frontal area and constant velocity. Theory: Cyclists tend to experience a drag force as they increase their cycling velocity.…
20 Feb 2021 05:02 PM IST
Washing Machine State flow & Gear Shit Logic
Objective: 1. To create a stateflow model of a washing machine using control logic with the following sequence If the power supply is available, the system gets activated If the Water supply is not available, stop the process & indicate through LED Soaking time should be 200s followed by Washing time of 100s.…
27 Sep 2020 11:35 AM IST
Calculation of work done, Solving and saving output of an equation to a file & Mass Spring Damper System Comparison
Objective: 1. Calcuting the work done by the cutting tool of a shaping machine as the tool moves through a distance of 100 mm. The force on the cutting tool w.r.t to the length traversed by the tool is given below Distance (mm) 0 20 40 60 80 100…
27 Sep 2020 10:42 AM IST
Simulink Model for Door Bell & Temperature Controlled Fan
Objective: The objective of this project is to build simulink models of a) Door Bell b)Temperature Controlled Fan Door Bell: The following schematic diagram was followed to create the simulink model Using…
27 Sep 2020 06:05 AM IST
Function Plotting and Suspension System Comparison
Objective The objective on this project is Plotting the function y(x) = (x-1) * (x-3)^2 * (x-9)^2 using Simulink blocks, Running the example “Suspension System Comparison” on Simulink, assess the models and their results respectively 1. Function Plotting: y(x) = (x-1) * (x-3)^2…
26 Sep 2020 12:29 PM IST
Ice Breaking Challenge
Objective: The objective of this project is to determine the minimum pressure required to break a given thickness of ice using an air cushion vehicle through Newton Raphson Method Equation: `p^3(1-beta^2)+(0.4hbeta^2-(sigmah^2)/r^2)p^2+((sigma^2h^4)/(3r^4))p-((sigmah^2)/(3r^2))^3=0` The following parameters shall…
12 Jan 2020 07:03 AM IST
Data Analysis
Objective: The objective of this project is to write a code for data analysis from an input file and perform the following operations 1. Compatibility Check: The program will ask for the file name with valid extension which if provided incorrect will terminate the program. In case the file name is correct it will further…
09 Jan 2020 09:27 AM IST
Curve Fitting
Objective: The objective of this project is to perform a curve fitting between the temperature and Cp values given the data file Theory: Curve Fitting: it is a process of constructing a curve that best fits the provided data series. Curve fitting in general includes either smoothening or interpolation, i.e.,…
08 Jan 2020 10:07 AM IST
Constraint Minimization
Objective: The objective of this project is to minimize a simple non-linear funtion using Lagrange Multiplier The target equation is: `f(x,y)=5-(x-2)^2-2(y-1)^2` & the constrain equation: `x+4y=3` Theory: In real engineering applications there is a need to minimize or maximize certain engineering quantity…
08 Jan 2020 06:52 AM IST
Solving 2nd order ODE
Objective: The objective of this report is the simulate the transient behaviour of a simple pendulum and the create the animation of its motion for a given time interval Theory: The following equation (Ordinary Differential Equation) for the position of the bob w.r.t. to time was used in the program. g: gravity in…
31 Dec 2019 09:11 AM IST
Air Standard Cycle
Objective: The objective of this report is to create a python based Otto Cycle simulator which can create the PV diagram and give the thermal efficiency of the engine as output Theory: Otto cycle is the set of processes used by the spark ignition engines in which a mixture of fuel and air is inducted…
31 Dec 2019 08:08 AM IST
Mixing Tee Analysis case studies
Parameters Case 1: Short Mixing Tee, Momentum Ratio:2 Case 2: Long Mixing Tee, Momentum Ratio:2 Short Mixing Tee, Momentum Ratio:4 Cell Count 106916 290649 106916 Avg. Outlet Temp (Ö¯C) 20 20 17.5 Number of iterations for convergence 400 300 250 The table above shows the results for the analysis conducted for three different…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Simulation for 2D Channel FLow
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up flow simulation within a 2D channel and understand the dependency of grid size on simulation time and results. The project encompasses the key results for three simulations setups based on the three different grid sizes given below in the table Case Grid Size, dx (m) Grid…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
3D CAD Modelling in Star CCM+
Objective: The objective of this report is to understand the CAD modeller features in Star CCM+ and use it to generate a 3D model of an Ahmed Body and a Convergent Divergent Nozzle in the same as per the drawing given below Procedure & Results: Convergent Divergent Nozzle: 1. Entered the 3D-CAD…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Full Hydro Simulation: SI8-PFI Engine
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to set up and run a full hydrodynamic simulation of a SI8-PFI engine model and calculate the combustion efficiency, power and torque produced by the engine based on the simluation results The following parameters shall be considered for setting up the case Engine Geometric…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Literature review RANS derivation and analysis
Objective: The objective of this study is to apply Reynold's decomposition to the Navier Stokes equation and obtain the expression for Reynold's stress. Apart from this get an understanding on key terms such as Reynold's stress, Turbulent Viscosity and Molecular Viscosity Theory: The Reynold's Average Navier Stokes Equation…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Analysis of Steady Vs Unsteady Flow Over cylinder
Problem Statement: For Re = 100, simulate the flow over a cylinder using steady and transient mode. In both approaches, show that the flow has converged. That is, what quantities or plots need to be looked at to determine that the flow has converged? How would you calculate Strouhal number in the steady and transient simulations?…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
CAT3410 Diesel Engine Emission Characterisation
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up a flow simulation within CAT3410 diesel engine cylinder and study emission charateristics for two different types of piston profile: Open W and Omega. The following engine parameters will be considered Bore=0.13716m Stroke=0.1651m Connecting rod length=0.263m Engine Speed=1600…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Pradtl Meyer Expansion Shock Simulation
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study are followed as given below 1. Perform a literature review on the physics behind shock waves 2. Boundary conditions associate with shock waves 3. Study the effect of Sub-Grid-Scale (SGS) criteria on the Pradtl Meyer shock wave simulation results Shock Waves: Shock waves are high pressure…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Shock Tube Simulation
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up a transient state flow simulation within a shock tube and understand the temperature and pressure distribution across the domain. The setups shall include two cases as per the grid sizes given below. Grid Size Max. Embedding Level SGS.embed (species:N2) Case…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Steady State Flow Simulation through a Throttle Body
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up a steady state flow simulation through a throttle body and understand the dependency of grid size on simulation time and results. Apart from this, the effect of fixed embedding will be analyzed in the study. The project includes the key results for three simulations setups…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Conjugate Heat Transfer Simulation for an Aluminium Hollow Pipe
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up a transient state flow simulation through a hollow pipe and understand the dependency of grid size on simulation time and results. Apart from this, the effect of supercycling stage interval on the simulation time will also be assessed in the study. The project includes…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Flow over Backward Facing Step
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up flow simulation within a 2D backward facing step and understand the dependency of grid size on simulation time and results. The project includes the key results for three simulations setups based on the three different grid sizes given below in the table Case Grid Size,…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Car Benchmarking and Recommendation
My Final recommendation would be Dzire AMT ZDI Plus. Please take a look into the presentation for detailed analysis Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wvqqQxT8OD3L3QqG8y_94hlwmYFOQDg4
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Pradtl Meyer Expansion Shock Simulation
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study are followed as given below 1. Perform a literature review on the physics behind shock waves 2. Boundary conditions associate with shock waves 3. Study the effect of Sub-Grid-Scale (SGS) criteria on the Pradtl Meyer shock wave simulation results Shock Waves: Shock waves are high pressure…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Surface Preparation & Boundary Flagging: SI8-PFI Engine with No Hydro Setup
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study to prepare the surfaces of a SI8-PFI engine model, and flag the necessary boundaries to set up a no hydro simulation case. No hydro simulations are setups in which no fluid interation takes place in the CFD domain. The significance of running such cases is to observe and ensure the…
27 Dec 2019 02:21 PM IST
Transient State Flow Simulation through a Throttle Body
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to set up a transient state flow simulation through a throttle body and understand the dependency of grid size on simulation time and results. Apart from this, the effect of fixed embedding will be analyzed in the study. The project includes the key results for three simulations…
27 Dec 2019 02:20 PM IST
Pressure Valve Geometry Cleanup & Meshing
27 Dec 2019 02:20 PM IST
2R Robotic Arm
Objective: The objective of this report is to simulate the foward kinematics of a 2R robotic arm using python programming Theory: Robotic arm manipulators are used in various industry verticals such as automotive, electronics, warehouses and logistics, food and beverage, aerospace and so on, for various…
27 Dec 2019 02:20 PM IST
Full Hydro Simulation SI8-PFI Engine
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to set up and run a full hydrodynamic simulation of a SI8-PFI engine model and calculate the combustion efficiency, power and torque produced by the engine based on the simluation results The following parameters shall be considered for setting up the case Engine Geometric…
27 Dec 2019 02:20 PM IST
Steps involved in any CFD Simulations & Industrial Applications of CFD
Objective: The objective of this report is to understand the different steps involved in any CFD simulation and the applications of CFD in Medical, Oil & Gas and Construction Industry 1. Steps involved in a CFD Simulation Step 1. CAD Modelling/Geometry Import In this stage the product is modelled using any third…
27 Dec 2019 02:20 PM IST