A subsonic wind tunnel facility was built and tested as part of a base line test investigating flow within a diffuser-collector. Facility controls allowed the quarter scale model to match both Reynolds number and Mach number. Mass averaged conditions at the diffuser inlet during testing were determined as 1.939 ? 106 for Reynolds number based upon diffuser inlet hydraulic diameter, and 0.418 for Mach number. A flow conditioning section prior to test section contained several interchangeable sections. Flow conditioning components were used to create flow characteristic of that leaving the last stage of a land-based gas turbine. The diffuser-collector subsystem was evaluated through the use of wall static pressure measurements, a variety of probe traverse measurements, and Stereo-PIV. Flow within the collector and diffuser were determined to be heavily dependent upon the collector geometry. PIV measurements showed the development of two large counter rotating vortices within the collector. Each symmetric vortex grew and shifted according to the collector geometry while creating complex regions of flow. Pressure recovery within the diffuser was in range of 0.47 to 0.78, and would drop to 0.52 at the collector exit. The drop in pressure recovery was presumed to be a combination of inefficient diffusion in the collector and losses due to the vortices. The baseline test was found to be successful in terms of facility design, and determining the critical flow phenomena. Further testing and experimentation are necessary to evaluate specific details of the collector geometry's effect upon the pressure recovery and flow development. / Master of Science

The treatment of single ventricle anomalies is a formidable challenge for clinical teams caring for patients with congenital heart disease. Those patients fortunate to survive surgical palliation contend with lifelong physical limitations and late stage pathophysiology. A mechanical blood pump specifically designed to increase pressure in the great veins would augment flow through the lungs and provide hemodynamic stability until a donor heart is located. To support the development of such medical devices, this research characterized the fluid dynamics of mechanical assistance in the Fontan circulation by performing numerical analyses and particle image velocimetry (PIV) studies in a patient-specific in vitro model. This project investigated the performance of three pump prototype configurations. ANSYS-CFX was used to conduct the computational studies for a range of operating conditions and degrees of Fontan dysfunction. Pressure generation, blood trauma predictions, shear stresses, fluid streamlines, and velocity profiles were examined. Three-dimensional PIV studies were completed and compared to the numerical estimations. Computational findings and experimental data correlated to within literature expectations. Blood damage levels, shear stresses, and fluid residence times remained reasonable or below threshold limits. The blood pump configurations met expectations by achieving target design specifications for clinical application. The pumps enhanced the rate of hydraulic power gain in the cavopulmonary circuit, reduced inferior vena cava pressure, and minimally increased pulmonary arterial pressure. The blood pump with the twisted protective stent produced the most rapid increase in the rate of power gain and the highest pressure generation. The PIV measurements illustrated a strong dependency of the fluid dynamics on the patient-specific vessel geometry and the particular pump design. The pump having the twisted cage outperformed the other designs and had a dominating impact on the blood flow distribution in the cavopulmonary circuit. A strong rotational component in the flow was observed leaving the pumps. These results confirm that mechanical cavopulmonary assistance is a viable therapeutic option. Significant knowledge into a new class of blood pumps and how these pumps interact with a single ventricle physiology was gained, thus advancing the state-of-the-art in mechanical circulatory support and addressing a significant human health problem.

Towing-tank experiments are performed for a surface combatant as it undergoes static and dynamic planar motion mechanism maneuvers in calm water. The data includes global forces/moment/motions and phase-averaged local flow-fields, and uncertainty assessment. The geometry is DTMB model 5512, which is a 1/46.6 scale geosym of DTMB model 5415, with L = 3.048 m. The experiments are performed in a 3.048 × 3.048 × 100 m towing tank. The measurement system features a custom designed planar motion mechanism, a towed stereoscopic particle image velocimetry system, a Krypton contactless motion tracker, and a 6-component loadcell. The forces/moment and UA are conducted in collaboration with two international facilities (FORCE and INSEAN), including test matrix and overlapping tests using the same model geometry but with different scales. Quality of the data is assessed by monitoring the statistical convergence, including tests for randomness, stationarity, and normality. Uncertainty is assessed following the ASME Standards (1998 and 2005). Hydrodynamic derivatives are determined from the forces/moment data by using the Abkowitz (1966) mathematical model, with two different 'Multiple-Run (MR)' and 'Single-Run (SR)' methods. The results for reconstructions of the forces/moment indicate that usually the MR method is more accurate than the SR. Comparisons are made of the hydrodynamic derivatives across different facilities. The scale effect is small for sway derivatives, whereas considerable for yaw derivatives. Heave, pitch, and roll motions exhibit cross-coupling between the motions and forces and moment data, as expect based on ship motions theory. Hydrodynamic derivatives are compared between different mount conditions. Linear derivatives values are less sensitive to the mounting conditions, whereas the non-linear derivatives are considerably different. Phase-averaged flowfield results indicate maneuvering-induced vortices and their interactions with the turbulent boundary layer. The tests are sufficiently documented and detailed so as to be useful as benchmark EFD data for CFD validation.

Afin de répondre à des problématiques bâtimentaires et des enjeux de sécurité incendie, cette thèse aborde l’écoulement de convection mixte à travers un orifice horizontal reliant deux compartiments. L’objectif est d’améliorer la connaissance et la modélisation de l’échange de gaz de masse volumique variable à travers l’orifice. Une étude expérimentale à échelle réduite couplée à une approche théorique est proposée. L'étude est d'abord focalisée sur l’influence du rapport géométrique L/D de l’orifice sur la variation de débit échangé pour un régime de convection naturelle. Les mesures non intrusives de ces débits, par suivit de l'interface entre deux liquides non miscibles lors d'une première approche densimétrique, ainsi que par Stéréo PIV en sortie d'orifice dans une approche thermique, permettent de décrire le processus d'échange bidirectionnel et de conforter les corrélations existantes.Des expériences en régime de convection mixte visent ensuite à caractériser l’influence d’une ventilation mécanique (en soufflage et en extraction) sur les débits échangés. La confrontation des corrélations existantes avec les points expérimentaux montre des écarts importants. Une modification de la corrélation de Cooper 89 est proposée et permet d'en accroître la précision. En parallèle, une approche théorique issue des équations de Navier Stokes simplifiées et sous l’approximation de Boussinesq permet de discuter la construction des corrélations existantes. L'ajustement de coefficients de pertes de charge à partir des points expérimentaux permet de proposer un modèle plus performant que ceux disponibles dans la littérature. / To answer to building issues and fire safety challenges, this thesis deals with the mixed convection flow through a horizontal orifice linking two compartments. The aim is to improve the understanding and modeling of the exchange of variable density gas through the opening. A small scale experimental study and a theoretical approach are proposed.The study is first focussed on the impact of the geometrical ratio L/D of the opening on the exchanged flow rate variation for free convection regime. Non-intrusive measurements of these flow rates, via the tracking of the interface between two non miscible liquids in an isothermal approach, and thanks to the SPIV in a thermal approach, permit to describe the bidirectional exchange process and to consolidate existing correlations.Experiments in mixed convection regime aim to study the impact of mechanical ventilation (in blowing and extracting mode) on the exchanged flow rates. The comparison between existing correlations and experimental data shows large differences. A change making the coorelation of Cooper 89 more accurate is proposed. A theoretical approach from the simplified Navier Stokes equations and with the Boussinesq approximation permits to discuss the construction of existing correlations. From this theory, a model more accurate than those available in the literature is proposed thanks to an adjustment of discharge coefficients from experimental data.

[pt] Escoamentos intermitentes gás-líquido são encontrados em diversas aplicações de engenharia, como em linhas de produção de petróleo e em sistemas de refrigeração de reatores nucleares. O conhecimento detalhado deste padrão de escoamento é indispensável para a construção de modelos matemáticos representativos deste fenômeno físico complexo. No presente trabalho, foi desenvolvido um estudo experimental com o objetivo de fornecer informações que possibilitem a melhoria dos modelos existentes para o escoamento bifásico intermitente em duto horizontal. A técnica de velocimetria por imagem de partículas estereoscópica (SPIV) de alta frequência foi empregada, em conjunto com a técnica de fluorescência induzida por laser (LIF), permitindo a obtenção de campos de velocidade na região do pistão de líquido, a jusante da bolha alongada, e na região do filme líquido, a montante da bolha. O arranjo experimental possibilitou a medição das três componentes do vetor velocidade do escoamento bifásico água-glicerina e ar na seção transversal de uma tubulação horizontal de 40mm de diâmetro interno. Os resultados obtidos, originais na literatura, mostraram a evolução detalhada das três componentes dos campos médios do vetor velocidade ao longo da passagem da bolha alongada durante o escoamento intermitente. / [en] Gas-liquid intermittent flows can be found in many engineering applications, such as oil production lines and nuclear reactors cooling systems. The detailed knowledge of this flow pattern is necessary for the development of accurate mathematical models of this complex phenomenon. In this work, an experimental study was developed with the goal to provide data that could be used to improve the existing models for two-phase intermittent flow in horizontal pipes. The high-frequency stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (SPIV) technique was employed along with the laser induced fluorescence (LIF) technique, allowing the measurement of velocity fields in the liquid slug, downstream of the elongated bubble, and in the liquid film, upstream of the elongated bubble. The experimental arrangement allowed the measurement of the three components of the velocity vector in an intermittent two-phase water-glycerine and air flow, in a transversal sections of a 40mm internal diameter horizontal pipe. The results obtained revealed original detailed information on the evolution of the three components of the averaged velocity field associated with the passage of the elongated bubble characteristic of the intermittent flow.

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Cette thèse CIFRE est le fruit d’une collaboration entre Renault Trucks et le LMFA dans la perspective d’une évaluation de la pertinence du contrôle actif pour la réduction de traînée de véhicule industriel. Les deux principaux objectifs de ces travaux expérimentaux consistent à l’analyse de l’influence de l’écoulement de soubassement sur la dynamique du sillage et l’étude d’une stratégie de contrôle d’écoulement combinant des volets déflecteurs (positionnés sur les bords supérieurs et latéraux du culot) à des actionneurs de type jets pulsés dans l’optique d’une réduction de la traînée aérodynamique d’un corps non profilé à culot droit. Le développement du sillage pour différentes vitesses de soubassement évoluant de 10% à plus de 80% de la vitesse de l’écoulement infini amont est étudié sur une maquette simplifiée de véhicule poids lourd à l’échelle 1/43e. Des mesures de pression au culot permettent d’identifier quatre classes d’écoulement associées à des structures de sillage différentes mises en évidence par des mesures PIV 2D-3C. Le sillage de la première classe d’écoulement obtenu pour les très faibles vitesses de soubassement ressemble au sillage derrière une marche 3D. Pour des vitesses de soubassement plus élevées, l’écoulement de soubassement décolle au niveau du sol et impacte soit le culot ou soit la couche de cisaillement supérieure favorisant le développement des instabilités de type Kelvin-Helmoltz dans ce dernier cas. Enfin, la dernière classe est caractérisée par un sillage comparable à celui d’un corps d’Ahmed. L’ajout de volets déflecteurs à l’arrière du culot engendre une augmentation de la pression au culot pour l’ensemble des classes d’écoulement. Cette augmentation réside principalement dans l’effet de vectorisation de l’écoulement. Un système de contrôle actif est intégré sur une maquette 1/8e géométriquement identique à celle à l’échelle 1/43e et équipée de volets déflecteurs. Deux angles de volet supérieur sont testés afin d’obtenir en moyenne (i) un écoulement naturel attaché à la paroi du volet et (ii) un écoulement naturel détaché du volet. Par rapport au cas sans contrôle actif, des gains sur la traînée sont obtenus pour une certaine gamme de fréquence d’actionnement uniquement dans le cas (ii). Ces gains sont obtenus suite au recollement de l’écoulement sur le volet. Enfin, la robustesse des gains sur la pression au culot est testée avec succès en mettant la maquette en dérapage pour simuler un vent de travers. / This PhD thesis was realized in the scope of a collaboration with Renault Trucks and the LMFA in view of an evaluation of the relevance of active flow control for the drag reduction industrial vehicle. The two main objectives of this experimental work are to analyze the impact of the underbody flow on the wake dynamics and to study a flow control strategy combining inclined flaps (located on the upper and lateral edges of the rear base) with pulsed jet actuators for reducing the aerodynamic drag of a square-back bluff body. The wake development for several underbody velocities ranging from 10% to more than 80% of the free-stream velocity is studied on a simplified truck model at scale 1 :43. Rear base pressure measurements lead to the identification of four flow classes associated with different wake structures highlighted by 2D-3C PIV measurements. The wake of the first flow class obtained for very low underbody velocities looks like that of the wake of a 3D backward facing step. For higher underbody velocities, the underbody flow is separated from the ground impaging either the rear base or the upper shear layer triggering Kelvin-Helmoltz instabilities for this last case. Finally, the fourth class is characterized by a wake comparable to that of the Ahmed body. The implementation of inclined flaps at the rear base increases the base pressure for all classes. This increase is mainly due to the vectoring effect of the flow. An active control system is integrated to a 1 :8 scale model geometrically identical to that of the 1 :43 scale model with flaps. Two upper flap angles are tested to have (i) a natural flow attached to the flap and (ii) a natural flow detached from the flap. In comparison to the case without active flow control, drag reductions are obtained only for a specific range of actuation frequencies only in case (ii). These gains are associated with the reattachment of the flow on the flap. Finally, the robustness of the pressure gains is successfully tested in crosswind conditions.

Cette thèse de doctorat a été réalisée dans le cadre du projet HARVEST, programme de recherche initié en 2001 au LEGI et consacré au développement d'un nouveau concept d'hydrolienne à axe vertical inspiré des turbines Darrieus pour la récupération de l'énergie cinétique des courants marins et fluviaux. Ce travail s'est focalisé sur la mise en place d'un moyen de mesure par Vélocimétrie par Image de Particules deux dimensions – deux composantes (2D-2C) et deux dimensions – trois composantes (2D-3C). L'objectif est d'une part de constituer une base de données expérimentale pour la validation locale des simulations numériques RANS 2D et 3D menées dans le cadre de travaux précédents, et d'autre part d'améliorer la compréhension des phénomènes hydrodynamiques instationnaires rencontrés dans ces machines et en particulier du décrochage dynamique. La confrontation des mesures expérimentales et des simulations a notamment permis de mettre en évidence les points forts et les limites des modèles numériques dans les différents régimes de fonctionnement de la machine. / This PhD thesis has been carried out within the framework of the HARVEST project. This research program, initiated in 2001 by the LEGI laboratory (Grenoble, France), is devoted to the development of a new marine turbine concept inspired from Darrieus turbines in order to convert kinetic energy of marine, tidal or river currents into electric energy. This work has been focused on the development of an experimental apparatus based on two dimensions – two components (2D-2C) and two dimensions – three components (2D-3C) Particle Image Velocimetry. The objective is to provide an experimental database for the local validation of 2D and 3D RANS computations and to improve our understanding of unsteady hydrodynamics phenomena experienced in this type of turbine and especially of dynamic stall. Comparison between measurements and computations enabled to identify strengths and limitations of numerical models for various operating conditions of this type of turbine.

[pt] O estudo do escoamento intermitente de gás e líquido é de enorme relevância. Devido a sua vasta ocorrência em diversos problemas industriais, como na indústria do petróleo, em escoamentos de água e vapor em trocadores de calor e em sistemas de refrigeração de usinas nucleares, diversos estudos experimentais e numéricos buscam obter um conhecimento mais profundo deste complexo fenômeno. Devido a esta complexidade, se fazem necessários experimentos detalhados de maneira a dar suporte aos modelos matemáticos desenvolvidos. O presente trabalho descreve um estudo experimental de um escoamento turbulento gás-líquido no regime intermitente para tubo horizontal. As técnicas de velocimetria por imagem de partícula estereoscópica de alta frequência (SPIV ) e fluorescência induzida por laser (LIF) foram usadas para medir todos os três componentes do vetor de velocidade em diferentes seções do tubo, referenciadas pelo nariz da bolha de gás. A seção de testes consistiu de uma tubulação de acrílico com diâmetro interno de 40mm e 17,7m de comprimento. Os fluidos de trabalho utilizados foram água e ar, com velocidades superficiais de jL igual 0,3 0,4 e 0,5m/s e jG igual 0,5m/s que formaram o padrão de escoamento intermitente. Um sistema de sensores fotossensíveis foi utilizado para medir a velocidade de translação da bolha de gás, além de acionar o sistema SPIV. Desta forma, foi possível determinar os campos médios das três componentes de velocidade da fase líquida do escoamento turbulento gás-líquido em regiões de interesse na vizinhança da bolha alongada. Os dados obtidos revelaram a influência das bolhas de gás de maior velocidade, na dinâmica do campo de velocidade do líquido. Tais dados contém informações valiosas que contribuem não apenas para uma melhor compreensão da física que rege o escoamento, mas também como forma de validação e aprimoramento de modelos numéricos. / [en] The analysis of gas-liquid intermittent flow in horizontal pipes is of great relevance importance due its applications in many industrial problems, such as in the petroleum industry, boiler and heat exchanger tubes and cooling systems of nuclear power plants. A considerable number of experimental and analytical studies have been carried out on the pursuit of a deeper knowledge of this complex phenomenon. The present work describes an experimental study of a horizontal, gas-liquid pipe flow in the intermittent regime. Experimental techniques such as high frequency stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (SPIV ) and laser induced fluorescence (LIF), were applied in order to obtain all three components of the velocity vector at different pipe sections, referred to the gas bubble nose tip. A 40mm inner diameter, 17.7m long acrylic pipe was used as test section (L/D approximately 450). The working fluids, water and air formed the intermittent flow pattern, with superficial velocities of jL equal 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 m/s and jG equal 0.5 m/s. A set of three photogate sensors, equally-spaced along the pipe, were used to measure the bubble translational velocities, and to trigger the SPIV system, allowing for the determination of ensemble-averaged, threecomponent velocity fields of the turbulent liquid flow in cross-stream planes around the gas bubble. The original data obtained revealed the influence of the faster-moving gas bubbles on the dynamics of the liquid velocity field, providing valuable information that contribute to a better understanding of the physics governing the flow, also serving for the validation of numerical simulations.