Essays about: "fluid-solid interactions"

Found 2 essays containing the words fluid-solid interactions.

  1. 1. MODELLING OF HEAT TRANSFER OF RAILWAY SWITCH HEATING

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Siddharth Suresh Sumathi; [2023]
    Keywords : Conjugate Heat transfer analysis; transient analysis; CFD; insulation; measurement data uncertainties.; Konjugat Värmeöverföringsanalys; transientanalys; CFD; isolering; mätdata osäkerheter.;

    Abstract : Switches and crossings are vital components of the railway network. Obstacles to the smooth functioning of these components could result in delays and network traffic. Given the geographical location of Sweden, snow is one of the major obstacles for the switches. READ MORE

  3. 2. Experimental Investigation of Hydrodynamic Effects on a Vibrating Kaplan Runner

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Strömningslära och experimentell mekanik

    Author : Jakob Hedlund; [2017]
    Keywords : FSI; fluid-solid interactions; Kaplan runner; hydrodynamic; added mass; added damping; vibrations;

    Abstract : An experimental investigation of a vibrating Kaplan turbine runner was performed in order to understand the hydrodynamic effects and to obtain or confirm the mass and damping coefficients used for dimensioning at the design stage. Improved design can lead to increased efficiency and lifetime of hydropower stations. READ MORE