A coupled density based solver in the framework of foam-extend is used to perform simulations of transonic flows. The solver is based on an explicit and time-accurate algorithm and is coupled to a compressible Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) and a Large Eddy Simulation (LES) module. The solver is first attested on canonical compressible flow scenarios such as a 1-D shock tube and the transonic flow through a 2-D channel. Following this, a 2-D URANS simulation of the flow within the passages of a High Pressure Turbine Nozzle Guide Vane (HPT-NGV) is performed and compared against experimental data. Finally, preliminary results of a 3-D LES on a simplified geometry of the HPT-NGV are presented. In the future, this numerical setup will be used to study indirect combustion noise in aircraft engines.

A series of experiments were conducted in a F109 turbofan engine to investigate the unsteady wake profiles of an Inlet Guide Vane (IGV) at a typical spacing to the downstream fan at subsonic and transonic relative blade velocities. The sharp trailing-edge vanes were designed to produce a wake profile consistent with modern IGV. Time averaged baseline measurements were first performed with the IGV located upstream of the aerodynamic influence of the fan. Unsteady experiments were performed with an IGV-fan spacing of 0.43 fan chords. High-frequency on-vane pressure measurements showed strong peak-to-peak amplitudes at the blade passing frequency (BPF) of 4.7 psi at the transonic fan speeds. High-frequency total pressure measurements of the IGV wake were taken between the IGV and fan. Results showed that the total pressure loss coefficient of the time averaged IGV wake is reduced by 30% for the subsonic fan, and increased by a factor of 2 for the transonic fan compared to the baseline. Time resolved wake profiles for subsonic fan speeds show constructive and destructive interactions over each blade pass generated by the fan potential flow field. Time resolved wake profiles for the transonic fan speeds show that shock interactions with the IGV surface result in the wake shedding off of the vane at the BPF. Furthermore, the effectiveness of trailing edge blowing (TEB) flow control was investigated. TEB is the method of injecting air aft of the IGV to reduce the low pressure regions (deficits) in the viscous wakes shed by the vanes. Minimizing the IGV wakes reduces the forcing function on the downstream fan blades, thereby reducing high cycle fatigue. The TE span of the vane contains discrete holes at the axial centerline for TEB. Baseline results showed that TEB eliminates the IGV wake, while using only 0.03% of the total engine mass flow per IGV. TEB for the subsonic fan at the close spacing shows complete wake filling using the same mass flow as the baseline. TEB for the transonic fan shows a reduction of 68% in the total pressure loss coefficient, while requiring 2.5 times the mass flow as the baseline. / Ph. D.

Vane-type in-stream structures and step pool storm conveyance (SPSC) are more ecologically friendly alternatives to traditional stream channel stabilization and stormwater conveyance techniques. Vane-type structures have been widely accepted as elements of stream restoration projects and are regularly implemented in streams throughout the United States. However, these structures commonly experience partial or total failures of function or stability, often due either to improper installation or misapplication. This study undertook a thorough review of the available design guidance for the single-arm vane, j-hook vane, cross vane, and w-weir, which revealed that the existing guidance is composed of non-standardized recommendations largely based on practitioner experience and rules of thumb. Existing guidance was synthesized with current structure research and practitioner surveys to create factsheets for each of the four structures and the SPSC, with the intent of improving structure application and offering concise general guidance. This study also endeavored to improve the design of the SPSC by determining the most accurate of several common prediction methods for Manning's roughness coefficient n, used in SPSC design velocity calculations. This was done by using Rhodamine WT dye tracer experiments to determine n values during storm flows in two SPSC structures in Annapolis, MD, which were then compared to predicted n values. Values of Manning's n determined in the SPSCs at low flows (0.28-12) often exceeded the predicted n values (-0.17-3.9) by several orders of magnitude. Though the applicability of these results is limited, an increase in design n to 0.1-0.2 is still recommended. / Master of Science / Vane-type in-stream structures are stone or wood structures installed within a stream channel for purposes such as streambank stabilization or aquatic habitat creation. Step pool storm conveyance (SPSC) is a technique which converts an existing steep stream or gully into a step-pool channel. Both of these techniques are more ecologically friendly than many traditional stream channel stabilization or stormwater conveyance techniques such as riprap or concrete storm drains. Vane-type structures in particular have been widely accepted as elements of stream restoration projects and are regularly implemented in streams throughout the United States. However, these structures commonly experience partial or total failures, either through structural collapse or failure to function properly. This is often either because they were improperly installed or because they were installed at a stream site where they were inappropriate or unnecessary. A review of the available guidance for the design of these structures revealed that the existing guidance is composed of non-standardized and sometimes contradictory recommendations which are largely based on designer trial and error and rules of thumb, rather than on the results of scientific experiments or modeling. The goal of this study was to improve the success of vane-type in-stream structures and the SPSC by providing factsheets offering clear and concise general design guidelines and sound recommendations for structure application. Flow studies of two SPSC structures in Annapolis, MD were also conducted to improve the design of that structure by measuring its flow characteristics in the field.

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Tato práce se zabývá problematikou aerodynamického zatížení statorových lopatek turbodmychadla s variabilní geometrií turbíny a jeho následnou optimalizací. Metody výpočtového modelování tekutin jsou aplikovány s využitím komerčního softwaru ANSYS CFX. Výpočtový model celého turbínového stupně je použit pro analýzu aerodynamického zatížení statorových lopatek v několika polohách a pro různé operační podmínky. Provedená byla detailní analýza vlivu rozložení tlaku v turbínové skříni, úhlu natočení lopatky, jakož i vlivu distančních pinů na aerodynamické zatížení. Následně bylo vyvinuto experimentální zařízení pro přímé měření aerodynamického momentu statorových lopatek s využitím testovacího zařízení s názvem Gas Stand. Toto zařízení spaluje zemní plyn a dokáže vytvořit velmi stabilní podmínky proudění při vysokých teplotách, což umožňuje vyloučit vliv pulzací plynu, vibrací motoru, jakož i vlivu řídící strategie motoru na měřenou veličinu. Výsledky experimentu jsou následně porovnány s vypočtenou hodnotou pomocí CFD modelu a je dosažená velmi dobrá shoda. Validovaný CFD model je následně zredukován s využitím podmínek cyklické symetrie na model jen jednoho segmentu statoru a rotoru. Umožňuje to výrazně zvýšit produktivitu simulací a prozkoumat několik návrhových parametrů statoru v celém rozsahu pohybu statorových lopatek. Provedená analýza citlivosti těchto parametrů položila výborný základ pro jejich následnou optimalizaci a ukázala významný potenciál několika z nich. Na základě analýzy požadavků na aerodynamické zatížení statorových lopatek byla následně vytvořena definice ideálního zatížení, která byla ustavena jako cíl pro jeho optimalizaci. Použitých bylo několik optimalizačních strategií s využitím metody analýzy působících silových vektorů a jejich výsledky byly následně zhodnoceny a porovnány z více aspektů. Výsledné optimalizované řešení bylo následně přepočteno pomocí modelu celého turbínového stupně, čímž se prokázali jeho výborné vlastnosti z hlediska aerodynamického zatížení a zvýšení účinnosti ve spodní části charakteristiky.

Tato práce se zabývá problematikou aerodynamického zatížení statorových lopatek turbodmychadla s variabilní geometrií turbíny a jeho následnou optimalizací. Metody výpočtového modelování tekutin jsou aplikovány s využitím komerčního softwaru ANSYS CFX. Výpočtový model celého turbínového stupně je použit pro analýzu aerodynamického zatížení statorových lopatek v několika polohách a pro různé operační podmínky. Provedená byla detailní analýza vlivu rozložení tlaku v turbínové skříni, úhlu natočení lopatky, jakož i vlivu distančních pinů na aerodynamické zatížení. Následně bylo vyvinuto experimentální zařízení pro přímé měření aerodynamického momentu statorových lopatek s využitím testovacího zařízení s názvem Gas Stand. Toto zařízení spaluje zemní plyn a dokáže vytvořit velmi stabilní podmínky proudění při vysokých teplotách, což umožňuje vyloučit vliv pulzací plynu, vibrací motoru, jakož i vlivu řídící strategie motoru na měřenou veličinu. Výsledky experimentu jsou následně porovnány s vypočtenou hodnotou pomocí CFD modelu a je dosažená velmi dobrá shoda. Validovaný CFD model je následně zredukován s využitím podmínek cyklické symetrie na model jen jednoho segmentu statoru a rotoru. Umožňuje to výrazně zvýšit produktivitu simulací a prozkoumat několik návrhových parametrů statoru v celém rozsahu pohybu statorových lopatek. Provedená analýza citlivosti těchto parametrů položila výborný základ pro jejich následnou optimalizaci a ukázala významný potenciál několika z nich. Na základě analýzy požadavků na aerodynamické zatížení statorových lopatek byla následně vytvořena definice ideálního zatížení, která byla ustavena jako cíl pro jeho optimalizaci. Použitých bylo několik optimalizačních strategií s využitím metody analýzy působících silových vektorů a jejich výsledky byly následně zhodnoceny a porovnány z více aspektů. Výsledné optimalizované řešení bylo následně přepočteno pomocí modelu celého turbínového stupně, čímž se prokázali jeho výborné vlastnosti z hlediska aerodynamického zatížení a zvýšení účinnosti ve spodní části charakteristiky.

O presente trabalho tem como proposição investigar a hipótese de que a diminuição da tensão superficial do líquido favorece o comportamento reológico de suspensões concentradas, uma vez que as partículas estão mais próximas e a contribuição da força de capilaridade possivelmente aumenta. Como suspensões concentradas tendem ao comportamento viscoelástico, investigou-se métodos reológicos propícios para analisar possíveis consequências devido à alteração da tensão superficial da água. Foram utilizados dois carbonatos de cálcio equivalentes (P1 e P5) que se diferenciam pela distribuição granulométrica. Utilizou-se dois dispersantes de mercado e etilenoglicol como modificadores de tensão superficial. A análise de superfície pelo ensaio de potencial zeta, revelou carga superficial positiva. Embora os pós sejam equivalentes, a mobilidade eletroforética do P5 é menor. Verificou-se que o íon cálcio é determinante do potencial. Verificou-se contribuição eletrostática apenas dos dispersantes. O ensaio de gota pendente constatou diminuição da tensão superficial da água com os três aditivos. Ensaios de ascensão capilar pelo método de Washburn revelaram maiores ângulos de contato para ensaios com aditivos, sendo menor para P5. Avaliou-se geometrias e métodos reológicos a fim de selecionar bom conjunto para medidas de viscoelasticidade, sendo oscilatório de tensão e geometria vane escolhidos. O acréscimo dos dispersantes resultou em menores valores de G\' e tensões de escoamento, enquanto o etilenoglicol resultou em maiores. Não há relação clara entre valores calculados de ângulo de contato e mobilidade eletroforética. Os ensaio reológicos e de mobilidade relacionaram-se apenas para os dispersantes. A hipótese foi verificada pelos valores de tensão de escoamento e IPS. Para os dispersantes, foi possível observar comportamento próximo à hipótese, quanto menor foi a tensão superficial do líquido, menores valores de tensão para menores IPS. Explorou-se também a hipótese pelos ensaios de ângulo de contato, observou-se novamente curva próxima a hipótese. Embora necessidade de mais ensaios, o presente trabalho contribuiu para metodologia de exploração de características de superfície, dispersão e reológicas de suspensões concentradas. / The proposition of the present work is to investigate the hypothesis that the reduction of the surface tension of the liquid favors the rheological behavior of concentrated suspensions, since the particles are closer and the contribution of capillarity forces possibly increases. As concentrated suspensions tend to viscoelastic behavior, rheological methods were examined to analyze possible consequences due to changes of surface tension of the water. Two equivalent calcium carbonates (P1 and P5) were used and differ by particle-size distribution. Two market dispersants and ethylene glycol were used as surfactant. Surface analysis by the zeta potential test revealed positive surface charge and, although the powders are equivalent, the electrophoretic mobility of P5 is lower. The reults show that calcium is potential determining ion. Electrostatic contribution was found only for the dispersants. Pendant drop test showed a decrease in the surface tension of the water with the three additives. Washburn capillary rise technique estimated greater contact angles for tests with additives and lower ones for P5. Rheological geometries and methods were evaluated in order to select good set for viscoelasticity measurements, choosing oscillatory stress sweep and vane geometry. The addition of the dispersants resulted in lower values G \'and yield stress, while ethylene glycol resulted in higher values. There is no clear relation between contact angle and electrophoretic mobility. The rheological and eletrophoretic mobility showed relation only for dispersants. The hypothesis was verified by the values yield stress and IPS. For the dispersants, it was possible to observe behavior close to the hypothesis, the lower the surface tension of the liquid, the lower the yield stress for lower IPS. The hypothesis was also explored by the contact angle tests, a curve next to the hypothesis was observed again. Although the need for more tests, the present work contributed to the methodology of exploration of surface characteristics, dispersion and rheological characteristics of concentrated suspensions.

Vegetation can increase the resistance of slopes against landsliding. The mechanical contribution of roots to the shear strength of the soil is however difficult to measure in situ. Existing methodologies are time-consuming and therefore not suitable to quantify spatial variability on the slope. Furthermore, some existing methods, for example large in situ shear box testing, can be difficult to apply on remote sites with difficult access, e.g. steep slopes. Therefore in this thesis novel, simple and portable methods to quantify mechanical root-reinforcement in the field were developed. The ‘blade penetrometer method’, one of these new methods, was based on standard penetrometer testing but used an adapted tip shape to increase sensitivity to roots. Root depths and diameters could be quantified based on characteristics of the depth–resistance trace, both in the laboratory and in the field. Several new analytical interpretive models were developed to predict the force–displacement behaviour of roots loaded under various conditions: one assuming roots broke in tension and another assuming roots broke in pure bending. Both methods did take root–soil interaction into account. Based on these models, some roots were shown to have broken in bending and others in tension, depending on plant species and root diameter. Two new methods were developed to measure the root-reinforced soil strength directly. The ‘pin vane’ was an adaptation of a standard field shear vane, replacing the cruciform blades of the latter by prongs to minimise the effects of soil disturbance and root breakage during installation. This was one of the main problems encountered when using standard vanes in rooted soil. This ‘pin vane’ method was qualitatively shown to be able to measure the reinforcing effects of both fine and thick roots (or root analogues), both in the laboratory and the field. This method will be most useful when the strength of densely rooted surface layers is to be analysed, e.g. for erosion resistance purposes. Another newly developed shear device was the ‘corkscrew’. Rotational installation of the screw ensured minimal soil and root disturbance. During vertical extraction the root-reinforced shear strength was mobilised along the interface of the soil plug caught within the screw. The measured extraction force could be related to the reinforced soil strength. This method underestimated the strength in surface layers (especially at 0–125 mm and less so at 125–250 mm depth) but functioned well in deeper soil layers important for landsliding. Although laboratory results were promising, during in situ testing in deeper layers ( > 125 mm) local variation in soil stress, gravel content and water content, combined with low root volumes, made it difficult to accurately quantify the effect of the roots. Where the effect of roots was pronounced, e.g. in more heavily rooted surface layers (0–125 mm), significant positive trends between the measured soil strength and root strength and quantity were found. Measured reinforcements were small compared with various root-reinforcement model predictions but comparable to direct shear tests on rooted soil reported by others. These new methods, although still in the early stages of development, showed promising results for practical use in field conditions. The equipment was simple to use and portable, enabling measurements on sites with difficult accessibility. However, more work is required to validate the interpretive models developed and to calibrate these methods for a wider range of soil and root conditions.

Apesar dos sistemas hidráulicos estarem entre os mais antigos meios de transmissão de energia usados pelo homem, atualmente vem recebendo muita atenção nas pesquisas científicas. A busca por maios controle da energia gerada impulsionou um aumento da utilização e aplicação e novas investigações tecnológicas de tais sistemas. Além da alta capacidade de controle e precisão, a sensibilidade, rigidez, força e potência conferem aos sistemas hidráulicos um conjunto completo de propriedades, permitindo sua ampla aplicação nos mais diferentes ramos. Porém a não linearidade da dinâmica de suas partes faz a modelagem dos sistemas hidráulicos ser complexa. Sabendo que a bomba é a parte mais importante do circuito hidráulico, este estudo apresenta um modelo matemático e a simulação computacional de uma bomba de palhetas auto-compensada por pressão com controle tipo integral. O modelo teórico está baseado na aplicação leis da física em quatro partes das bomba: Lei de Newton no carretel de válvulas e no conjunto dos pistões e o anel, e, Lei da Conservação da Massa nos volume de controle sob a pressão de operação Po e no volume sob a pressão interna da carcaça (pressão no servo cilindro), Pcc. O comportamento do sistema foi verificado com a aplicação de uma carga hidráulica proporcionada por um orifício com abertura instantânea (entrada tipo degrau). Dessa maneira a pressão de operação, saída do sistema, apresenta um pequeno transiente no início da simulação e rapidamente entra em regime. No momento no qual a carga hidráulica atua o transiente volta e em seguida entra em regime com o mesmo valor que apresentava antes da entrada degrau, comportamento específico de sistemas com controle tipo PI, proporcional e integral. / Despite the hydraulic systems are among the oldest means of energy transmission used by man, currently they are receiving special attention in scientific researchs. The search for greater control of energy generated spurred an increase in the use and application of technology and new research such systems. Besides high capacity of control and precision, sensitivity, stiffness, speed, strength, power hydraulic systems give a complete set of properties allowing their wide applications in many different areas. But the non-linearity of the dynamics of its parts is the modeling of hydraulic system is complex. Knowing that pumb is the most important part of the hydraulic circuits, this study presents a mathematical model and computer stimulation of a vane-type pump offset by pressure with integral control type. The theoretical model is based on the application laws of physics in four parts of the pumb: Newton\'s law of the spool valves and the coupling of the piston ring and with the Law of Conservation of Mass in volumes of controlling the pressure, and the Po inside if the carcass (pressure in the slave cylinder), Pcc. The behavior of the system was checked with the application of a hydraulic load (request) type entry step. Thus the pressure, leaving the system, presents a transient at the beginning of the simulation and quickly enter into arrangements. At the moment in which the hydraulic load transient operates the back and then enter into arrangements with the same value as presented before the step, specific behavior of systems with full control type.