Browsing by Subject "Computational fluid dynamics"
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3D modelling of transversal grates comparison of numerical result with experimental data
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-06)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe full scale (1:1) test platform located at the UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) allows us to reproduce the local runoff process and the study of inlet grates or other types of capture systems. Over the last ... -
A 1D lumped-parameter/3D CFD approach for pressure drop in the aortic coarctation
(Springer, 2012)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyAortic Coarctation is a congenital constriction of the aorta that increases blood pressure above the constriction and hinders the flow below it. Based on a 3D surface mesh of a moderate thoracic coarctation, a high quality ... -
A 3D CFD numerical study of the bubble generation process into a bubble Tjunction generator and its comparison with experimental data: Part I
(2016)
Conference report
Open AccessThis work presents a 3D numerical study of the bubble generation process into a bubble generator obtained with the commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics solver ANSYS Fluent v15.0.7, and its comparison with experimental ... -
A 3D CFD numerical study of the bubble generation process into a bubble Tjunction generator and its comparison with experimental data: Part II
(2016)
Conference report
Open AccessThis work is a continuation of the 3D numerical study of the bubble generation process into a T-junction bubble generator (1 mm of internal diameter) obtained with the commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics solver ANSYS ... -
A 3D numerical study of the bubble generation process into a bubble T-junction generator and its comparison with experimental data: part I
(2016)
Conference report
Open AccessThis work presents a 3D numerical study of the bubble generation process into a bubble generator obtained with the commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics solver ANSYS Fluent v15.0.7, and its comparison with experimental ... -
A Chimera method for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations
(2014-05-30)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe Chimera method was developed three decades ago as a meshing simplification tool. Different components are meshed independently and then glued together using a domain decomposition technique to couple the equations ... -
Active Aerodynamics applied on the Arcfox-GT Supercar
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-23)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionIn this project an aerodynamic study is developed on a supercar, integrating different aerodynamic elements from the active aerodynamics. The model where this innovating technology is applied is the ArcFox-GT, a Chinese ... -
Advanced methodology for wind resource assessment near hydroelectric dams in complex mountainous areas
(2019-11-05)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyTo increase renewable energy generation in some hydroelectric dams, a solution consisting in installing wind turbines close to dams is proposed. Indeed, dam surroundings are prone to benefit from wind speed-up effect, extra ... -
Aerodynamical study of a photovoltaic solar tracker
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2016-04-29)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessState of the art. Literature review about CFD applied to solar panels. Analytic approach of the problem. Application of CFD analysis. Validation of the results. Discussion of the results. Improvements proposal. -
Aerodynamic performance of the rear spoiler of a Formula Renault V3.5 2007
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2011-04-13)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionL’objectiu d’aquest projecte és simular el comportament de l’aleró posterior d’un cotxe de competició de les World Series by Renault 3.5 a mesura que es mou per l’aire. Per tant, s’estudiaran les diverses forces ... -
A finite point method for compressible flow
(John Wiley & sons, 2002-03)
Article
Open AccessA weighted least squares finite point method for compressible flow is formulated. Starting from a global cloud of points, local clouds are constructed using a Delaunay technique with a series of tests for the quality of ... -
A level-set method for mass transfer in bubble swarms
(2018)
Conference lecture
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Algebraic implementation of a flux limiter for heterogeneous computing
(2018)
Conference report
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A load balancing method for parallel genetic CFD optimizations
(2015)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyCFD optimizations are characterized by long and highly variable objective function evaluation times. The aim of this study is to improve the parallel performance using a new load balancing master-worker parallelization ... -
A modified Finite Element formulation for the imposition of the slip boundary condition over embedded volumeless geometries
(2019-08)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work describes a novel formulation for the simulation of Navier–Stokes problems including embedded objects. The new proposal is based on the use of a modified finite element space, which replaces the standard one ... -
A multi-method approach towards understanding the pathophysiology of aortic dissections – the complementary role of in-silico, in-vitro and in-vivo information
(Springer, 2010)
Part of book or chapter of book
Restricted access - publisher's policyManagement and follow-up of chronic aortic dissections continues to be a clinical challenge due to progressive aortic dilatation. To predict dilatation, guidelines suggest follow-up of the aortic diameter. However, dilatation ... -
Anàlisi numèric mitjançant OpenFOAM d’un tractament tèrmic
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-10)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessAquest treball pretén aprofundir en l’ús del programari lliure OpenFOAM com a eina útil i versàtil de simulació per Dinàmica de Fluids Computacional; tot centrant-se en l’àmbit de la transferència de calor i les diferents ... -
Análisis CFD aerodinámico de “JukeNismo” con recursos de MareNostrum y CSUC. Diseño de alerón trasero para las "24SERIES"
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-10)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessEl análisis computacional de fluidos (CFD) es un recurso muy valioso para muchas vertientes de la Ingeniería moderna. En este proyecto se aprovecha el Supercomputador MareNostrum, entre otros medios, para realizar dicho ... -
Analysis of low temperature carbon dioxide capture in a supersonic nozzle
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Technishe Universität München, 2011)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Restricted access - author's decisionMost energy scenarios suggest carbon capture and storage (CCS) from power generation might contribute to achieve the carbon emissions reduction necessary to stabilize the long-term global average atmospheric temperature. ... -
An analysis of the aerodynamic performances of an ancient Spanish windmill
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-07-11)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe windmill generates power by extracting part of the kinetic energy of the wind, and it was aimed to satisfy the basic needs on XVIII and XIX century in Southern Spain. Wind power has been used as long as humans have put ...
