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Team Members

Jesse PragerJorge Rodriquez
Yong Sheng Khoo

Motivation & Objective

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Johannes Haarhoff and Jeremia J. van der Walt , J Water SRT - Aqua 50 (2001) 149-160 - - Towards optimal design parameters for around-the-end hydraulic flocculators.


Fall 2008 Research Proposals

  • Validate which turbulence model to use.

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  • K-e realizable or K-w SST
  • Calculate G_theta and compare with the theoretical data
  • Analyze how energy dissipation rate is affected by Reynolds number
  • Model entire flocculator instead of single baffle turning
  • Explore different geometric space and achieve optimal geometry

Spring 2008 Research Goals

  • 1. Model and validate a simple 180 degree turn over two baffles:*
  • Create fully second order accurate model
  • Perform mesh sensitivity analysis (using coarse, medium and fine meshes)
  • Model the baffles using alternate Turbulence models (K-e Standard, K-e Realizable, K-w)
  • Analyze the effects of changing the baffle clearance height
  • Understand and analyze the relationship between Strain Rate, Energy Dissipation and Kinematic Viscosity
  • Create a flexible mesh that uses parametrization to easily change geometry dimensions
  • Analyze the effect of the Reynolds Number on the results
  • Analyze the sensitivity of the model to convergence residuals
  • 2. Model flocculation tank and compare Simulation to Experimental results.*

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