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  Fall 2008 Research Paper Sub-TopicsTurbulence model validation

Validate which turbulence model to use. K-e realizable or K-w SST

Examines the back-step example to determine the type of turbulence model to use in FLUENT.Gtheta computationGtheta computationGtheta computation

Calculate Gθ and compare with the theoretical data

Determines the Gθ value for various flocculation height (fh) to baffle spacing (bs) ratios using a UDF in FLUENT.Reynolds effects on energy dissipation rateReynolds effects on energy dissipation rate

Analyze how energy dissipation rate is affected by Reynolds number

Examines the affect of varying the velocity inlet from .1 m/s which corresponds to a Re=10,000 to 1 m/s (Re=100,000) and .01 m/s (Re=1,000).Investigation of Turbulence Boundary ConditionInvestigation of Turbulence Boundary Condition

Investigation of Turbulence Boundary Condition

Examines the affect of varying the turbulent inlet length scale for the optimal geometry.Uniform Energy Dissipation Rate Approach in Determining Optimal GeometryUniform Energy Dissipation Rate Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry

Uniform Energy Dissipation Rate Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry

Determines the optimal geometry for the flocculation tank by varying the fh/bs, and ch/bs ratios.Performance Parameter Approach in Determining Optimal GeometryPerformance Parameter Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry

Performance Parameter Approach in Determining Optimal Geometry

Determines the optimal fh/bs ratio for the flocculation tank height by comparing performance parameters which quantify flocculation collision potentialComplementary Solution to Analysis of Energy Dissipation DistributionComplementary Solution to Analysis of Energy Dissipation Distribution

Complementary Solution to Analysis of Energy Dissipation Distribution

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Examines the energy dissipation profile for varying fh/bs ratios, and how there is a local maximum for smaller fh/bs flocculation tanks.

     Spring 2008 Research Topics

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