Team Members
Jorge Rodriquez
Yong Sheng Khoo
Motivation & Objective
Create a CFD simulation to predict velocity gradients and pressure losses for each baffle in the flocculation tank. Use results to optimize the design of the flocculation tank.
Semester Research Goals
- Model and validate a simple 180 degree turn over two baffles.
*Perform a 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
*Create fully second order accurate model
*Analyze the sensitivity of the model to convergence residuals
- Model flocculation tank and compare Simulation to Experimental results.