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- Learn to use Gambit and Fluent to build flow field model and run simulation
- Go through Fluent tutorials and play with basic problems
- Do literature research
- Run 2D simulation of the cross-section of the Sedimentation tank
- Create the geometry (the complete approach should include: analyze the feature component of the flow field, make assumptions, break down in to elementary parts that capture the major characteristics of the flow, simplify, and validate the assumptions and simplifications (not sure how to do these so far))
- Mesh the geometry and specify boundary types
- Define the problem in FLUENT and solve
- Analyze the results and modify the mesh; iterate the processes towards better approximations
Gantt chart
Task | Completion Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Consult CFD team members and faculty | 9/27 | ||
Do literature research | 9/27 | ||
Decide on the approach (computational simulation, or experimental tests, or adopt both experimental and computational approach) | 9/27 | ||
Write Mid-term report | 10/14 | ||
Go through Fluent tutorials and play with basic problems | 10/22 | ||
Do literature research | 10/22 | ||
Write up Mid-term report | 10/22 | ||
Create a first mesh of a simple decomposed part | 10/25 | ||
Simulate the simple decomposed part of flow | 11/7 | ||
simulate the flows with varied (or more complex) geometry | 11/21 | ||
Analyze the results and validate the turbulence model | 12/5 | Set up the mesh for simulation | 11/22 |
First draft of final report | 11/30 | ||
Final Report Due | 12/12 |