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- Decide on the turbulence model for modeling our flow (Use K-e realizable or K-w SST)
- Do literature search
- Compare different turbulence model with the experimental data of backstep flow
- Obtain the Gtheta value from Fluent and compare with theoretical value
- Use the user defined function in Fluent to add up each individual cell values
- Further studies of user defined function is needed to carry out this task
- Analyze the effect of Reynolds number the properties of the flow
- Use Fluent to plot energy dissipation rate, strain rate, pressure contour etc
- Model the whole flocculator instead of just one baffle turning
- Explore the different geometric space
- Look for optimal geometry that will give a evenly distributed energy dissipation rate
- Look for geometry that will give the maximum Gtheta
Goals for next semester!
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Task | Completion Date |
|---|---|
Literature Research on Turbulence Modeling | 9/22 |
Understanding how to use UDF | 9/22 |
Compare different turbulence model with experimental data | 10/5 |
Finalize the choice of turbulence model | 10/17 |
Use UDF to find the Gtheta | 10/20 |
Analyze the effect of Reynolds number on flow properties | 10/24 |
Write up Mid-term results | 10/30 |
Model flocculator in a larger scale (more turnings) | 11/12 |
Explore the different geometric space | 11/19 |
Read up literature on flocculator geometry | 11/26 |
Create a model for optimal geometry | 12/8 |
Complete Rough draft for Final Report | 12/8 |
Final Report Due | 12/12 |