Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Javier Rivero-Rodriguez, Miguel Perez-Saborid, Benoit Scheid
Summary: The article discusses solving physical problems with partial differential equations in unknown domains using the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) method, and introduces the Differential Boundary Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (DBALE) method, which is based on the boundary displacement satisfying a boundary partial differential equation, problem-independent, and leading to uniform mesh deformation.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hossein Fatahian, Esmaeel Fatahian, Rasool Erfani
Summary: The square cyclone separator is an efficient device for separating high-temperature gas in CFB boilers. This study analyzed gas flow in a square cyclone and investigated the effects of various parameters using CFD. The Taguchi method and ANOVA were used to optimize the cyclone performance. The results showed that particle mass flow rate had the least impact, while inlet velocity had the most contribution to the cyclone performance.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Mack Kenamond, Dmitri Kuzmin, Mikhail Shashkov
Summary: This paper presents a new intersection-distribution-based remapping method for hydrodynamics simulation between different polygonal meshes. By conservatively remapping mass and momentum using intersections between source and target meshes, the method aims to improve accuracy and flexibility in the simulation process.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Harshal P. Mahamure, Vagesh D. Narasimhamurthy, Lihao Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the dispersion of tiny inertial particles in the two-dimensional laminar wake of a pair of square cylinders placed side-by-side. The effect of varying the cross-stream spacing between the cylinders on the body impaction and dispersion of particles in the wake flow is examined. The results show that the impaction efficiency of different particles is dependent on the spacing ratio and their Stokes number.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIPHASE FLOW
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ali Tolooiyan, Kenneth Gavin, Ashley P. Dyson
Summary: This paper presents the design of a spudcan foundation installed off the coast of Tunisia, using traditional analytical methods. A combination of analytical techniques, 2-dimensional axisymmetric modeling, and 3-dimensional Finite Element Methods (FEM) with ALE techniques is used to predict the maximum penetration depth of the footing under the available preload. The comparison between FEM simulation results and SNAME guidelines is based on the spudcan penetration determined from CPT soil profiles simulated by FEM.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Huan Ping, Yong Cao, Kai Zhang, Zhaolong Han, Dai Zhou, Hongbo Zhu, Yan Bao
Summary: In this paper, the transverse vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of two rigidly connected circular cylinders in a tandem configuration were studied. It was found that the system's dynamic response exhibits diverse characteristics in different velocity ranges, and a quasi-periodic phenomenon was observed in the specific lower branch, which is caused by the switching between two flow states.
Article
Thermodynamics
Rainald Lohner, Lingquan Li, Orlando Antonio Soto, Joseph David Baum
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the blast loads on and the response of submerged structures. An arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian method is developed to model fluid-structure interaction problems. The difference in flow mechanisms between rigid and deforming targets is quantified and evaluated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jianzhen Qian, Zupeng Jia, Fang Qing, Pei Wang
Summary: This article presents a new interface-unaware sub-scale dynamics multimaterial cell closure model for the Lagrangian stage of the cell-centered arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian method. The model consists of two stages, utilizing a constant volume fraction model and pressure relaxation models to handle the interactions between materials in multimaterial cells.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Prabir Sikdar, Sunil Manohar Dash, Kalyan Prasad Sinhamahapatra, Atul Sharma
Summary: A numerical study is conducted to investigate the effect of a splitter plate (SP) on the unsteady wake regime of tandem square cylinders arranged with different gap widths. The results show that the length of the SP and the gap width have a significant influence on the shear layer characteristics, wake regime, and flow-induced forces on the cylinders. Four distinct flow patterns are observed, with the controlled wake regime resulting in significantly reduced drag on the cylinders.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Yapeng Li, Yegao Qu, Fangtao Xie, Guang Meng
Summary: This paper presents a numerical method for predicting the nonlinear structural-acoustic interactions between a hyperelastic solid and a compressible viscous fluid. The method accounts for the nonlinearities of both the fluid and solid, and couples the two models using finite element discretization and common interface conditions. The analysis of a hyperelastic ring in a viscous fluid reveals the nonlinear dynamics behaviors, including deformation instability and internal resonance phenomena.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Daniele Di Cristofaro, Andrea Opreni, Massimiliano Cremonesi, Roberto Carminati, Attilio Frangi
Summary: In this study, a simulation strategy for the numerical computation of quality factors in resonant MEMS micromirrors is proposed. The proposed method is validated by comparing the numerical results with experimental data, demonstrating its accuracy and efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Laura Battaglia, Ezequiel J. Lopez, Marcela A. Cruchaga, Mario A. Storti, Jorge D'Elia
Summary: This paper focuses on the validation of the evolution of the free surface in 3D sloshing models and proposes a global mass-conservation strategy for long-term simulations. The performance of the proposed model is evaluated by comparing the numerical results with experimental data.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Martin Ferrand, Jeffrey C. Harris
Summary: This study presents an Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) algorithm for simulating water wave propagation with viscous effects, and tests its capabilities for modeling water wave generation, propagation, and interaction with structures. The results show that the approach is effective at reproducing wave profiles and forces on bodies when grids with excessive numerical dissipation are avoided.
COMPUTERS & FLUIDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hongfu Zhang, Tingting Liu, Kam Tim Tse, Huanxiang Gao, Lei Zhou
Summary: A numerical investigation is conducted on the flow past two transversely oscillating cylinders in a tandem arrangement. The results show that the fluid forces and flow structures are sensitive to the oscillation amplitude and gap, and a competition of the lift forces and a transition of vortex modes are observed. This research enhances the fundamental understanding of flow-induced forces and the interaction between a flow and tandem square cylinders.
Article
Mechanics
Hongfu Zhang, Lei Zhou, Tingting Liu, Zijian Guo, Farshad Golnary
Summary: The flow characteristics of tandem square cylinders were investigated under specific parameter conditions through numerical simulation methods. The results showed that the flow structures and fluid forces are dependent on the oscillation amplitudes and gaps in the lock-in regime. Dynamic mode decomposition analysis revealed that odd-order modes contribute to lift forces, while even-order modes result in drag forces. The flow structures are dominated by a small number of modes, and the energy of high-order modes increases with increasing amplitude. Different wake characteristics were observed for various gaps and amplitudes, which are related to the local pressure shapes on the cylinders.
Article
Thermodynamics
Esmaeel Eftekharian, Maryam Ghodrat, Yaping He, Robert H. Ong, Kenny C. S. Kwok, Ming Zhao
Summary: The study aims to compare wind enhancement behavior of fire from line or point sources under similar conditions, finding that the longitudinal wind enhancement for line fire is significantly higher than for point fire, while the vertical velocity induced by the point fire is higher than that of the line fire.
HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tao He
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yu Zhang, Yong Yu, K. C. S. Kwok, Feng Yan
Summary: This paper proposes a CFD model for evaluating local haze-fog dispersion, using APRT as a measure of ventilation effectiveness. The study found that the orientation of building groups has a significant impact on APRT, and future urban designs can reduce APRT by adjusting orientation.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tao He
Summary: This research extends the CS-FEM method to FTSI analysis, incorporating thermal buoyancy through the Boussinesq approximation and utilizing a combination of smoothed algorithms and two-level mesh updating schemes. The cell-based smoothing concept is adopted to evaluate fluid forces acting on the immersed structure, and the smoothed FTSI system is iteratively solved by the block-Gauss-Seidel procedure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN FLUIDS
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Monique Foster, Natasha Singh, Kenny Kwok, Vaughan G. Macefield
JOURNAL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
A. J. Alvarez, F. Nieto, K. C. S. Kwok, S. Hernandez
Summary: Studying the wind flow around twin-box decks involves considering the slot distance between girders and the impact of the downwind box immersed in the wake of the upwind box. The presence of transversal beams is found to play a key role in flow correlation loss.
JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Esmaeel Eftekharian, Fatemeh Salehi, Yaping He, Kenny C. S. Kwok
Summary: This study used Large Eddy Simulations (LES) to investigate the effects of fire on wind flow characteristics. The results showed that higher flame temperature led to stronger wind enhancement and fire-induced pressure gradients. Additionally, baroclinic generation of vorticity decreased with distance from the fire source, but was stronger in scenarios with higher flame temperatures, resulting in greater flow enhancement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Tao He
Summary: This paper introduces a semi-implicit stabilization approach for VFSI using CS-FEM, coupling viscoelastic fluid and nonlinear solid equations through a partitioned solution strategy for improved stability and efficiency.
JOURNAL OF NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tao He
Summary: This article proposes a stabilized selective integration formulation for handling severely distorted four-node quadrilateral elements. The method is applied to model non-Newtonian fluid-structure interaction and its effectiveness and performance are demonstrated through two benchmark problems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tao He
Summary: This article discusses the numerical simulation of viscoelastic fluid flows using the edge-based smoothed finite element method (ESFEM), which decouples the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations coupled with the Oldroyd-B constitutive relation. The method allows for the use of equal-order interpolation and utilizes linear three-node triangular elements for spatial discretization. The edge-based smoothing cells facilitate gradient smoothing, and new integration points are proposed within local smoothing cells. The discrete viscoelastic system is formulated in the edge-based notion, allowing for easy smoothing of all gradient-related terms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN FLUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Tao He
Summary: The work introduces a cell-based smoothed finite-element method (CS-FEM) for simulating strongly coupled non-Newtonian fluid-structure interactions. The method softens all gradient-related terms and achieves strong coupling between the two physical media via a block Gauss-Seidel iterative procedure.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tao He, Wen-Juan Yao, Xu-Yan Zhang
Summary: This article proposes an edge-based smoothed finite element method (ESFEM) for predicting vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of multiple rigid and elastic structures. The method discretizes the Navier-Stokes and elastodynamic equations, uses triangular elements, and considers fluid excitation and dynamic grid movement. The technique is formulated under the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian description, respecting the geometric conservation law. It has been validated against low Reynolds number VIV problems with accurate predictions of flow features and structural responses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN FLUIDS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tao He
Summary: This work addresses the numerical modeling of fluid-structure interaction using the edge-based smoothed finite element method (ESFEM). The authors prove the flexibility of the smoothed Galerkin weak-form integral in the ESFEM and propose a simple integration scheme to facilitate the approximation. The ESFEM is applied to elastodynamics equation and interface conditions, and can serve as a general solution approach to various FSI examples and other real world phenomena.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Tao He, Xu-Yan Zhang, Wen-Juan Yao
Summary: This paper presents the application of an edge-based smoothed finite-element method (ESFEM) to study vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of a circular cylinder in generalized Newtonian fluids. The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, incorporating power-law and Carreau-Yasuda viscosity models, are solved using a characteristic-based split scheme under the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian description. The equation of motion for an elastically supported circular cylinder subjected to the flow of the generalized Newtonian fluid is derived using the generalize-a method. The discretization of space is based on a three-node triangular element, which is particularly suitable for ESFEM. New integration points are proposed in local smoothing domains to improve the weak-form approximation. The fluidic excitation acting on the submerged cylinder is also determined based on the edge-based notion. Grid nodes are rearranged using a cost-effective moving submesh approach. A mass source term is included in the current context to satisfy the geometric conservation law for ESFEM. The tightly coupled mechanical system is solved using a fixed-point iterative procedure. The validity of the proposed method is demonstrated through the comparison with available data for two non-Newtonian VIV examples.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
Esmaeel Eftekharian, Maryam Ghodrat, Yaping He, Robert H. Ong, Kenny C. S. Kwok, Bijan Samali
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 25TH AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE ON MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS (ACMSM25)
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Alba Ricondo, Laura Cagigal, Beatriz Perez-Diaz, Fernando J. Mendez
Summary: This research presents a site-specific metamodel based on the SWASH numerical model simulations, which can predict coastal hydrodynamic variables in a fast and efficient manner. The metamodel uses downscaled and dimensionality reduced synthetic database to accurately reproduce wave setup, wave heights associated with different frequency bands, and wave runup. This method has great potential in coastal risk assessments, early warning systems, and climate change projections.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Xiao Yu, Wangjun Ren, Bukui Zhou, Li Chen, Xiangyun Xu, Genmao Ren
Summary: This study investigated and compared the compression responses and energy absorption capacities of coral sand and silica sand at a strain rate of approximately 1000 s-1. The results showed that coral sand had significantly higher energy absorption capacity than silica sand due to its higher compressibility. The study findings suggest that using poorly graded coral sand can improve its energy absorption capacity.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Jingxi Zhang, Junmin Mou, Linying Chen, Pengfei Chen, Mengxia Li
Summary: This paper proposes a cooperative control scheme for ship formation tracking based on Model Predictive Control. A predictive observer is designed to estimate the current motion states of the leader ship using delayed motion information. Comparative simulations demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed controller.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yu Yao, Danni Zhong, Qijia Shi, Ji Wu, Jiangxia Li
Summary: This study proposes a 2DH numerical model based on Boussinesq equations to investigate the impact of dredging reef-flat sand on wave characteristics and wave-driven current. The model is verified through wave flume experiments and wave basin experiments, and the influences of incident wave conditions and pit morphological features on wave characteristics are examined.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Jayanta Shounda, Krishnendu Barman, Koustuv Debnath
Summary: This study investigates the double-average turbulence characteristics of combined wave-current flow over a rough bed with different spacing arrangements. The results show that a spacing ratio of p/r=4 offers the highest resistance to the flow, and the double-average Reynolds stress decreases throughout the flow depth. The advection of momentum-flux of normal stress shows an increase at the outer layer and a decrease near the bed region after wave imposition. Maximum turbulence kinetic energy production and diffusion occur at different layers. The turbulence structure is strongly anisotropic at the bottom region and near the outer layer, with a decrease in anisotropy observed with an increase in roughness spacing.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Meng Zhang, Lianghui Sun, Yaoguo Xie
Summary: The research proposes a method for online identification of wave bending and torsional moment in hull structures. For structures without large openings, the method optimizes sensor positions and establishes a mathematical model to improve accuracy. For structures with large openings, a joint dual-section monitoring method is proposed to simultaneously identify bending and torsional moments in multiple key cross sections.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Longming Chen, Shutao Li, Yeqing Chen, Dong Guo, Wanli Wei, Qiushi Yan
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic response characteristics and damage modes of pile wharves subjected to underwater explosions. The results showed that the main damaged components of the pile wharf were the piles, and inclined piles had a higher probability of moderate or more significant damage compared to vertical piles. The study also suggested that replacing inclined piles with alternative optimized structures benefits the blast resistance of pile wharves.
Article
Engineering, Marine
I. -C Kim, G. Ducrozet, V. Leroy, F. Bonnefoy, Y. Perignon, S. Bourguignon
Summary: Previous research focused on the accuracy and efficiency of short-term wave fields in specific prediction zones, while we developed algorithms for continuous wave prediction based on the practical prediction zone and discussed important time factors and strategies to reduce computational costs.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hang Xie, Xianglin Dai, Fang Liu, Xinyu Liu
Summary: This study investigates the load characteristics of a three-dimensional stern model with pitch angle through a drop test, and reveals complex characteristics of pressure distribution near the stern shaft. The study also shows that the vibration characteristics of the load are influenced by the drop height and pitch angle, with the drop height having a greater effect on the high-frequency components.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hangyuan Zhang, Wanli Yang, Dewen Liu, Xiaokun Geng, Wangyu Dai, Yuzhi Zhang
Summary: The deep-water bridge is more vulnerable to earthquake damage than the bridge standing in air. The larger blocking ratio has a significant impact on the added mass coefficient, which requires further comprehensive study. The generation mechanism of block effect is analyzed using numerical simulation software ANSYS Fluent. The results show that the recirculation zone with focus reduces the pressure on the back surface of the cylinder, resulting in the peak value of in-line force not occurring synchronously with the peak value of acceleration. The change in position and intensity of the recirculation zone with focus, as well as the change in water flow around the cylinder surface, are identified as the generation mechanism of the block effect, which has a 10% influence on the hydrodynamic force. The changing rule of the added mass coefficient with blocking ratio is discussed in detail, and a modification approach to the current added mass coefficient calculation method is suggested. Physical experiments are conducted to validate the modification approach, and the results show that it is accurate and can be used in further study and real practice.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Golnesa Karimi-Zindashti, Ozgur Kurc
Summary: This study examines the performance of an in-house code utilizing a deterministic vortex method on the rotation of circular and square cylinders. The results show that rotational motion reduces drag forces, suppresses fluctuating forces, and increases lift forces. The code accurately predicts vortex shedding suppression and identifies the emergence of near-field wakes in the flow over rotating square cylinders.
Article
Engineering, Marine
George Dafermos, George Zaraphonitis
Summary: The survivability of damaged ships is of great importance and the regulatory framework is constantly updated. The introduction of the probabilistic damage stability framework has rationalized the assessment procedure. Flooding simulation tools can be used to investigate the dynamic response of damaged ships.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Xuyue Chen, Xu Du, Chengkai Weng, Jin Yang, Deli Gao, Dongyu Su, Gan Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a real-time drilling parameters optimization method for offshore large-scale cluster extended reach drilling based on intelligent optimization algorithm and machine learning. By establishing a ROP model with long short-term memory neurons, and combining genetic algorithm, differential evolution algorithm, and particle swarm algorithm, the method achieves real-time optimization of drilling parameters and significantly improves the ROP.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Sung-Jae Kim, Chungkuk Jin, MooHyun Kim
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic behavior of a moored submerged floating tunnel (SFT) under tsunami-like waves through numerical simulations and sensitivity tests. The results show that design parameters significantly affect the dynamics of the SFT system and mooring tensions, with shorter-duration and higher-elevation tsunamis having a greater impact.
Article
Engineering, Marine
G. Clarindo, C. Guedes Soares
Summary: Environmental contours are constructed using the Inverse-First Order Reliability Method based on return periods. The paper proposes the use of the Burr distribution to model the marginal distribution of long-term significant wave heights. The newly implemented scheme results in different environmental contours compared to the reference approach.