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Numerical simulation of oil flow in bearing housing
Zogata, Filip ; Prokop, Aleš (referee) ; Řehák, Kamil (advisor)
This thesis is concerned with the development of a computational model of the bearing node, since in the development of a synchronous generator, great emphasis is placed on the proper design of the bearing node, as this complex component has a direct effect on the overall efficiency of the generator. A large number of engineering experiments need to be used to test on the physical model, but it is also necessary to test using the numerical model, as the production of the prototype itself for testing is very costly, and therefore it is advisable to verify the prototype itself before production by a series of numerical simulations. Another important feature is the possibility to investigate even unfavourable or even extreme conditions, which are already very difficult, sometimes impossible, to test physically in the laboratory, and these numerical simulations can be divided according to several parameters, but in the field of bearing nodes we mainly encounter structural, dynamic, temperature or flow problems. This thesis in particular is focused on establishing a basic overview of computational fluid dynamics in the oil flow domain, while this knowledge is used in practice, as another objective is to develop a numerical model of lubrication of the aforementioned bearing node. However, this is a very complex problem, and therefore a study is first carried out to investigate the key components, and only by gradually adding different elements is the numerical model created in the Particleworks software environment, while a sensitivity study is carried out focusing on particle size. Subsequently, the individual partial results are summarized in the conclusion of this paper.
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Condensation heat transfer of water steam on cylindrical wall
Horká, Lucie ; Bašta,, Jiří (referee) ; Kabele,, Karel (referee) ; Hirš, Jiří (advisor)
The doctoral thesis is aimed at condensation heat transfer of water steam on a cylindric wall. This physical phenomenon of water steam condensation is examined and published in leading scientific journals for more than 100 years. The main aim of the doctoral thesis is study of the water steam condensation on a cylindrical wall. The result of the doctoral thesis is the theoretical and experimental determination of the heat transfer coefficient during the water steam condensation on the cylindrical wall. This coefficient is a basic parameter of design of all the thermal devices, which use the condensation heat of water steam in technical practice.
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The runner for the straight-flow turbine for small hydro power Sobotín
Žižka, Jakub ; Veselý, Jindřich (referee) ; Haluza, Miloslav (advisor)
The thesis deals with the problem of optimizing an existing unused turbine for use in a different location than the designed. The goal is to reduce the flow through the turbine by changing the runner geometry while increasing the head, with the least possible decrease in efficiency. The individual modifications of the hydraulic shape are based on the knowledge of the basic relations for the designing of hydrodynamic machines. Numerical fluid mechanics is a tool for validating the effect of individual adjustments. The hydraulic design of the new runner and draft tube of the axial propeller turbine with a fixed guide vanes is performed. Based on the CFD simulation, a universal turbine characteristic with a new hydraulic shape is compiled.
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Analysis of the turbine housing design in terms of heat leakage
Diakov, Jakub ; Lošák, Petr (referee) ; Vlach, Radek (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the judgment of usability of the topology optimisation of the Ansys Workbench program combined with thermo-mechanical fatigue and the non-linear material model of a turbine housing. The first part of the thesis includes research which serves for the purpose of understanding and for theoretical support of the practical part. The research part of the thesis at first gives reasons for the choice of the main aim of the thesis. The main aim of the thesis is the decrease of heat leak from the exhaust fumes due to the reason of the sooner combustion products processing and lower emissions production. The second chapter of the research analyses the construction and function of a turbocharger from the perspective of the geometry of the components and also from the perspective of the production and use of the components. The following chapter deals with the analysis of the energetic and thermal balance of the turbocharger. This chapter mentions the fundamental simplifications of the calculation problem and these simplifications are applied in the practical example. Next, the chapter analyses the thermo-mechanical fatigue, classification of the areas of fatigue and it also analyses the approaches used for the life expectancy predictions. The chapter of the research part deals with the selected areas of calculation and their theoretical basis. The last chapter analyses the fluid mechanics and the selected methods of the topology optimisation which are available in the selected calculation program. After the research part of the thesis, there follows the practical part which discusses a multiphysical example of the turbine housing optimisation from the perspective of heat leak and of the turbine housing being exposed to the thermo-mechanical fatigue. The practical part which is composed of several steps is based on the CFD analysis and this analysis is used for the purpose of gaining thermal conditions in order to calculate the transient thermal analysis. Out of the outcomes of the coupled transient thermal analysis, there is used the spatial temperature field which as a result of the expansivity of the material causes non-homogenous stress on the turbine housing. The practical part has an individual chapter dedicated to the usability of the topological optimisation in different types of tasks. One of the parts of this chapter includes is a suggestion of the methodology for determination of voltage limitation for the selected type of topological optimisation. The penultimate chapter in the practical part is dedicated to the topological optimisation of the turbine housing on the basis of the preceding voltage analysis and determined limitation. The last chapter includes performed validation of the optimised shape of the housing after the geometry is adjusted. The validation is performed from the perspective of steady state temperature of the output combustion products, of speed of heating of the optimised geometry and from the perspective of the comparison of the life expectancy determined in the thermo-mechanical fatigue. At the end of thesis, there are included conclusions discussed and suggested, scope for improvement and possibilities for continuation of further research.
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Stress-strength analysis of an impeller shaft using fluid-structure interaction modelling
Zifčáková, Barbora ; Vondál, Jiří (referee) ; Juřena, Tomáš (advisor)
This master’s thesis deals with numerical simulations of type FSI (Fluid Structure Interaction). Software used is ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS Mechanical. The aim of this thesis is to study the interaction between fluid flow in the mixing tank used in pharmaceutical industry to process eggshells and the agitator whose shaft has deformed during operation. CFD part consists of both one-phase and multi-phase transient simulations. The impact of solid body deformation on fluid flow is neglected hence only one-way Fluid Structure Interaction is considered for the simulations. Fluid flow in the tank and stress-strain behavior of the shaft is evaluated both in quasi-steady state and during start-up of the device. Computations showed that the impact of eggshells on agitator is negligible during operation (in quasi-steady state) unlike the behavior during start-up of the device when stresses and strains of the shaft are significantly higher. Possible reasons why the shaft deformed are presented and further numerical simulations are discussed and suggested.
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Mathematical modelling of air-flow in geometrically complicated areas
Fuka, Vladimír ; Brechler, Josef (advisor) ; Fürst, Jiří (referee) ; Jaňour, Zbyněk (referee)
The Charles University Large-eddy Microscale Model (CLMM) and its application are presented. It is a numerical model for simulation of turbulent flow and dispersion in the planetary boundary layer. CLMM solves the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in the Boussinesq approximation and describes turbulence using the large eddy simulation. Three applications of the model are presented. In the first case, the model is applied to the stable boundary layer over a flat terrain. The second case presents the simulations of stably stratified flows over obstacles. The last case deals with the dispersion of a hazardous material within an urban canopy. It was performed in the frame of the COST Action ES1006 and uses the Michelstadt flow and dispersion dataset for model validation.
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Simulation of thermally activated foundation structures of buildings
Sliva, Matěj ; Adam, Pavel (referee) ; Šikula, Ondřej (advisor)
Diploma thesis deals with geothermal foundations. The aim of the thesis is to find optimal way of pipe winding for heat-carrying liquid in foundation piles. The problem is solved by CFD simulations in ANSYS Fluent. Determinative parameters like the pressure loss, heat fluxes and U-value in one pile circuit with two ways of pipe installations – Single coil, where reverse pipe is led in the middle of pile and Duplex Coil with reverse pipe in spiral shape are observed.
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Advanced computational methods for combustion of solid fuels
Strouhal, Jiří ; Vondál, Jiří (referee) ; Juřena, Tomáš (advisor)
The aim of this thesis was to create a model of thermal conversion of solid fuel. This is achieved by means of standard modelling tools included in software ANSYS Fluent in combination with user-defined functions (UDF). In first part of thesis basic approaches to CFD modelling of solid fuel combustion are presented. Building of a mathematical model and corresponding algorithms follows. Individual parts of a created model and its parts are tested on simple physical cases and then on case of experimental reactor for analysing biomass combustion.
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CFD simulation of fluid-induced vibration
Kubíček, Radek ; Vondál, Jiří (referee) ; Buzík, Jiří (advisor)
The presented diploma thesis focuses on flow-induced vibrations of a tube. The main aim and benefit is the analysis of tube stiffness in contact with the other one and the following use of obtained values and characteristics in CFD simulations. The work can be divided into three parts. The first part is about the current state of knowledge of flow-induced vibrations. It introduces the basic mechanisms of vibration and methods for their suppression. The second part deals with the determination of stiffness of defined geometry tube including the collision with the other tube. The final part demonstrates and evaluates the application of obtained characteristics in CFD simulations.
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Check valve
Nehybová, Petra ; Závorka, Dalibor (referee) ; Klas, Roman (advisor)
In this Master thesis are mentioned the most used constructions of non-return valves. Further consist of operation principles, fields of application, properties and diffi-culties connected to non-return valves. Motion plug of check valve in liquid is described based on CFD Software simulation.
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