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Substituting the above values we get Re = 995.22 which implies that the regime of flow is laminar.
Since our Reynolds number is low, we do not use any turbulence model. Our flow is laminar.
The first step towards solving the problem is to create the geometry associated with the flow analysis.
We use ICEM for this purpose. The computational domain is a square encompassing a 2D cylinder. To
study the drag coefficients and the boundary layer formation which are near wall effects, it is necessary
to have a finer mesh at the vicinity of the wall. Also a fine grid from the vicinity of the cylinder and
extending forward would provide an accurate depiction of vortex formation downstream. A coarser grid
is recommended to be employed over the remaining flow domain. Using a coarser grid will reduce the
computational time necessary in solving the problem.
Let us first get acquainted with the GUI of ANSYS ICEM meshing software.
Similarly join AB, BK, KL, LC & CD and name them bottom, out1, out2, out3 & up respectively.
Let us now draw a circle through point F & G having E as the mid-point. Let us name it as
construction.
Geometry (function tab) > Create/Modify curve > Change part name to construction > Circle > Select E, F
and G > APPLY
Now let us draw an ARC through point H, I and J and straight lines connecting JK and HL.
Geometry (function tab) > Create/Modify curve > from 3 points (drop menu) > select H, I, and J > APPLY
Geometry (function tab) > Create/Modify curve > from points > select J & K> APPLY > select H & L >
APPLY
Note: While drawing arc and lines through points F, G, H, I, J, K & L, the part name should be
construction only.
Step 4: Create a surface & Cylinder.
Geometry (function tab) > Create/Modify surface > Change Part name to Surface > simple surface >
from 4 points (select from drop down menu) > select A,B,C&D > middle click > APPLY
Geometry (function tab) > Create/Modify surface >change part name to Cylinder>Standard shapes >
Drill a hole > select the surface that you just created > Radius = 0.05 > Location = select point E > Apply
To study the surface parameters accurately, the mesh at the surface should be very fine while the one
away can be coarser. We need to have a boundary layer at the surface of the cylinder.
Mesh (function tab) > Curve mesh setup > Method-general > Select the cylinder > Enter the following
values > APPLY
Maximum size = 0.005
Number of nodes = 64
Height = 0.001
Height Ratio = 1.1
Number of layers = 10
For the lines CL and KB we use the bunching law as the mesh distribution is not even.
Save the case file !!, we have set up the case now.
Now Run the FLUENT Solver.
Results: