Pipe Flow Simulation in SolidWorks

Aim: To write a code in Matlab/Octave to parse the NASA thermodynamic data file and then calculate thermodynamic properties of various gas species.   Objectives: To write a function that extracts the 14 coefficients for a given species from the given file. To write functions that calculate the enthalpy,…

Aim: Create a Rankine Cycle Simulator using OCTAVE/MATLAB. OBJECTIVE:  Calculate each state points of the Rankine Cycle (any type of your choice) based on user inputs.  Plot the corresponding T-s and h-s plots for the given set of inputs. Calculate Efficiency. THEORY: The Rankine cycle is an idealized thermodynamic…

Aim: To optimize the Stalagmite Function using Genetic Algorithm. Theory: How genetic algorithm works? The following outline summarizes how the genetic algorithm works: The algorithm begins by creating a random initial population. Scores each member of the current population by computing its fitness value. These values…

Problem Statement: Write the program to analyse Data of Engine output using Python Language. To calculate the area under the PV diagram. To calculate the power output of the engine (Assume that RPM is 1500). To calculate the Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC). (This engine consumed 20 micrograms of fuel (per 1 stroke cycle).…

Problem Statement: For this challenge, you will be writing a python script to solve for the minimum value of pressure using the newton raphson method.   where p denotes the cushion pressure, h the thickness of the ice field, r the size of the air cushion, σ the tensile strength of the ice and β is related…

AIM: Program to solve the otto cycle, plot P-V diagram and calculate efficiency of the cycle. Theory: The Otto cycle is the name for the cycle used in spark-ignition IC Engine such as gasoline/petrol. Its theoretical efficiency depends on the compression ratio cr of the engine and the specific heat ratio γ of the…

AIM: Write a program in python to simulate the forward kinematics of a 2R Robotic Arm. Theory: A robotic arm is a robot manipulator, usually programmable, with similar functions to a human arm. The links of such a manipulator are connected by joints allowing either rotational motion (such as in an articulated robot)…

Aim: Frequency analysis of rotating Shaft. Introduction: The resonant frequency is the oscillation of a system at its natural or unforced resonance. Resonance occurs when a system is able to store and easily transfer energy between different storage modes, such as Kinetic energy or Potential energy…

AIM: Perform a static analysis on two models of the plate with holes. Model 1: Length=300mmHeight=120mmThickness=30mmCircular Hole at the centre:Diameter=60mm   Model 2: Length=300mmHeight=120mmThickness=30mmCircular Hole at the centre:Diameter=60mm Two holes of 30 mm diameter which are placed 90mm away from…

Aim: Buckling analysis on a cyclonic separator stand and Design Study for optimization of Stiffener position. Theory: Buckling Analysis: In many design projects, engineers must calculate the factor of safety (FOS) to ensure the design will withstand the expected loadings. Calculations require correctly recognizing…

Aim: Creating a 3D model of a Centrifugal pump, run a baseline flow simulation where inlet flow takes place and then perform a parametric study for different velocities. Showing the Performance diagram and Obtain the relationship between pressure and outlet velocity. Theory: Centrifugal Pump Centrifugal pumps are…

AIM: A 3D model of a flow bench is created and a baseline flow analysis is run. A plot of lift vs mass flow rate is obtained. Flow bench is a device used to design the intake port. Usually, in the flow bench, we take the port which is required to be tested. Here in this project, we are simulating the intake port.…

Objective: To demonstrate the flow simulation over an E-423 airfoil at a different angle of attacks (0,2,4) Procedure: Download the sample airfoil data Convert the spline into a sketch using the convert entities button and then join the two open ends of the spline at the tail end of the airfoil using a line Then we…

Aim: CFD analysis of a cylinder in which external flow takes place and running a baseline simulation and then calculating the Reynolds number and also the simulation end time. Then increase the Reynolds number by a factor of 20%, 40%, and 100% then run the transient flow simulation. Animations for velocity for all…

Aim: Run a pipe flow simulation with different inlet Velocity.  For each of these cases do the following  Place line probes at 95%, 90% and 85% of the pipe length.  Compare the normalized velocity profile at each of these locations  Normalize the velocity profile by the inlet velocity. Theory:…

Aim: Multibody Dynamic study Simulation on a Piston-crank Assembly. Objective:  To design the parts of piston-Crank Assembly and study its motion by generating graphs of linear displacement of Piston at 2000 RPM with precise contacts in 3 different conditions.     Piston motion analysis: Piston motion…

Aim: Multibody Dynamic study of Planetary Gears/Epicyclic Gear Trains with the carrier. Task : Use the following inputs for designing the Planetary Gear Ring Gear Module = 2.5 (You must use the metric system in design modeller) Number of teeth = 46 Sun Gear Number of teeth = 14 Input Speed of the Gear = 200 rpm. Number…

Aim: Multibody Dynamic Study of Internal geneva mechanism. Introduction Multibody Dynamics (MBD) the system is one that consists of solid bodies, or links, that are connected to each other by joints that restrict their relative motion. The study of MBD is the analysis of how mechanical systems move under the influence…