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Internship Report: Fluid Flow Simulations

The internship report details a week of simulations conducted by Chirag and Haroon Rashid at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, focusing on laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, as well as compressible flow in nozzles. Each day includes steps for geometry creation, meshing, and simulation using ANSYS Fluent, with results validating mass conservation and matching theoretical expectations. The report highlights the importance of mesh quality and various turbulence models in achieving accurate results.

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Internship Report: Fluid Flow Simulations

The internship report details a week of simulations conducted by Chirag and Haroon Rashid at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, focusing on laminar and turbulent flow in pipes, as well as compressible flow in nozzles. Each day includes steps for geometry creation, meshing, and simulation using ANSYS Fluent, with results validating mass conservation and matching theoretical expectations. The report highlights the importance of mesh quality and various turbulence models in achieving accurate results.

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DR BR AMBEDKAR NATIONAL

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
JALANDHAR

INTERSHIP REPORT
WEEK 1

SUBMITTED BY :
CHIRAG (23109031)
HAROON RASHID(231109047)
DAY 1
LAMINAR FLOW IN A PIPE

PROBLEM SPECIFICATION

We'll verify the results by following a systematic process which includes comparing
the results with the analytical solution in the full-developed region.

BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
STEP 1 : GEOMETRY
MAKING A PIPE USING COORDINATES FEATURE

STEP 2 : BLOCKING AND MESHING


Using blocking feature for meshing.
Associate edges of block to edges of
geometry(curves) and vertices association.

Deciding mesh law, no. of nodes and spacing


for different edges
STEP 3 : SIMULATION USING ANSYS FLUENT
Choose axis symmetric and pressure based solver
Select material properties and boundary
conditions according to the problem.

initialize and run calculations after giving no. of


iterations
STEP 4 : RESULTS AND VALIDATION
Developing( left ) and developed( right ) velocity
profiles

Pressure contour
Velocity contour

velocity profile along the radius of the pipe


Axial velocity profile along centerline

Difference in mass flow rate of in and out is of the


order 10-12 kg/sec, confirming that simulation satisfies
mass conservation.

THEORETICAL ANALYSIS AND VELOCITY PROFILE

The simulation results closely matched the analytical


solution for fully developed laminar pipe flow,
validating the mesh and solver settings
DAY 2
TURBULENT FLOW IN A 2D PIPE

PROBLEM SPECIFICATION

BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
STEP 1 : GEOMETRY
MAKING A PIPE USING COORDINATES FEATURE

STEP 2 : BLOCKING AND MESHING


USING BLOCKING FEATURE FOR MESHING
ASSOCIATING EDGES AND VERTICES OF BLOCK
TO THE GEOMERRY ( CURVE)

Appropriate no. of nodes, spacing, and mesh laws


were assigned to each edge to ensure accuracy and
refinement.
STEP 3 : SIMULATION USING ANSYS FLUENT
Choose axis symmetric and pressure based solver.
Select k-omega or k-epsilon with enhanced wall
treatment as viscous model.
Select material properties and boundary
conditions according to the problem.
Initialize and run calculations
STEP 4 : RESULTS
Velocity contour

velocity profile
Skin friction coefficient along the wall

Velocity magnitude curve along centerline


Wall Y plus curve

Difference in mass flow rate of in and out is of the


order 10-12 kg/sec, confirming that simulation
satisfies mass conservation.
COMPARING VELOCITY PROFILE FOR
DIFFERENT VISCOUS MODELS

The results are almost same for all viscous models.


DAY 3
3D BLOCKING MESHING USING 0-GRID

Step 1: Geometry and Blocking Setup


Circular and square geometries were created in
ICEM.
Initial blocks created and then split to prepare for O-
grid.
Step 2: O-Grid Implementation
Applied O-Grid splitting around the inner circular
surface to create layers wrapping concentrically.
This improves resolution near the wall (important
for accurate y+ values in turbulence modeling).
Step 3: Edge Parameter Setup
edge divisions applied with biasing to refine mesh
near wall regions.
Edge parameters defined along radial, axial, and
circumferential directions.

Step 4: Mesh Generation


Mesh generated after setting blocking associations.
MESH QUALITY

Mesh quality before o-grid creation

Mesh Quality after 0-grid creation


Other geometry created using 0-grids
DAY 4
Simulation of Compressible Flow in 2D
Nozzle
Geometry, Blocking and Meshing
MESH-1 (20×100)

MESH-2 (40×200)

MESH-3 (60×300)
Pre-Analysis
Physical Setup
Result And Analysis

Mach no. Contour

Static Pressure Contour

Static Temperature Contour


Comparison with other turbulence models.
Mesh Independence Test
DAY 5
SIMULATION OF COMPRESSIBLE FLOW IN
3D NOZZLE

STEP 1 : GEOMETRY
2D profile of nozzle was revolved 360
degrees around the X-axis (axis of symmetry)
to generate a full 3D nozzle geometry.

STEP 2 : BLOCKING AND MESHING


Use blocking feature and association of edges to
curves and vertices association.
Use of O-grid to improve mesh Quality
Appropriate number of nodes, spacing, and mesh
laws were assigned to each edge to ensure
accuracy and refinement.
Mesh Quality

Quality Determinant 3×3×3

Aspect Ratio
STEP 3: Physical Setup in Ansys Fluent
Set the solver to density based type .
Turn on the Energy equation as we are dealing
with compressible flow.
Inlet and Outlet Boundary Conditions

For walls- No slip condition.


Set centerline to be axis as we are assuming
axisymmetric case.
Initialiazation and Calculations
STEP 4: RESULTS

Static Pressure Contour

Static Temperature Contour


Mach no. Contour

Difference in mass flow rate of in and out is of the


order 10^-9 kg/sec, confirming that simulation
satisfies mass conservation.

The Mach contour shows a clear supersonic expansion


in the diverging section, validating expected nozzle
behavior.

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