Introduction and application of finite volume method (FVM) for 1-D linear heat conduction equation

INTRODUCTION: Flame speed is the measured rate of expansion of a flame front in a combustion reaction. While the auto-ignition temperature and ignition delay (0-D analysis) can indicate when the reaction will take place, the flame speed (1-D analysis) is an indicator of how the flame propagates. The flame occupies a small…

INTRODUCTION: In this project, we will be simulating a 2-D flow through a rectangular channel. The size of the mesh will be varied (from coarse - fine - very fine) to compare the results. The setup is done using CONVERGE Studio and the results are post-processed in Paraview. The geometry is a simple box (channel) with…

SURFACE PREPARATION: CONVERGE CFD utilizes geometry provided in the ".stl" format, which contains a triangulated surfaces that make up the body. The geometry of the PFI engine is provided with certain geometrical errors. Some of the errors are and the methodology to correct them are listed below: 1. Intersections This…

INTRODUCTION: Auto-ignition occurs when a mixture of gases or vapors ignites spontaneously in absence of any external ignition source such as a flame or a spark. The temperature at which auto-ignition occurs is called the auto-ignition temperature. It is the lowest temperature in a system where the rate of heat evolved…