CFD Goals

Fall 2008 Team Members

Yong Sheng Khoo

Jesse Prager

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

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