The unwanted sound, noise, can lead to health problems, e.g. hearing loss and stress-related problems. A pre-knowledge of noise generation by machines is of great importance due to the ever-shorter product development cycles and stricter noise legislation. The noise from a machine radiates to the environment indirectly via the foundation structure and directly via the surrounding fluid. A fluid machine converts the energy from the fluid into mechanical energy or vice versa. Examples of the fluid machines are internal combustion engines (IC-engines), pumps, compressors, and fans. Predicting and controlling noise from a fluid machine requires a model of the noise sources themselves, i.e. acoustic source data. In the duct systems connected to the fluid machines, the acoustic source interacts strongly with the system boundaries, and the source characteristics must be described using in-duct methods. Above a certain frequency, i.e. first non-plane wave mode cut-on frequency, the sound pressure varies over the duct cross-section and non-plane waves are introduced. For a number of applications, the plane wave range dominates and the non-plane waves can be neglected. But for machines connected to large ducts, the non-plane wave range is also important. In the plane wave range, one-dimensional process simulation software can be used to predict, e.g. for IC-engines, the acoustic in-duct source characteristics. The high frequency phenomena with non-plane waves are so complicated, however, that it is practically impossible to simulate them accurately. Thus, in order to develop methods to estimate the sound produced, experimental studies are also essential. This thesis investigates the acoustic in-duct source characterization of fluid machines with applications to exhaust noise from medium speed IC-engines.  This corresponds to large engines used for power plants or on ships, for which the non-plane wave range also becomes important. The plane wave source characterization methods are extended into the higher frequency range with non-plane waves. In addition, methods to determine non-plane wave range damping for typical elements in exhaust systems, e.g. after-treatment devices, are discussed. / <p>QC 20151119</p>

Resumo: Quatro métodos de dimensionamento de dutos em sistemas de refrigeração, ventilação e ar condicionado são comparados em relação ao custo do ciclo de vida e à diferença de pressão que determinará a escolha do ventilador. Dois métodos comumente usados, denominados de método da velocidade e método da igual perda de carga e dois métodos otimizados, método T e método IPS são aplicados a dois sistemas, o primeiro mais simples, com coeficientes de perda de pressão pré-definidos e o segundo, um sistema mais complexo e que é indicado pela ASHRAE como padrão para estudos de métodos de dimensionamento de dutos. Neste caso os componentes têm seus coeficientes de perdas de pressão dependentes de parâmetros como vazão, dimensão e número de Reynolds. Os métodos foram estudados, aplicados e comparados e os métodos T e IPS apresentaram vantagens quanto ao custo de ciclo de vida e praticidade de aplicação, principalmente em sistemas mais complexos / Abstract: Four heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems duct design methods are compared in relation to life-cycle cost and pressure differential that will determine the fan choice. Two methods commonly used, named velocity reduction method and equal friction method and two optimized methods, T-method and IPS method, were applied in two systems. The first one is a simple system, with fixed loss coefficients and the second, is a more complex system suggested by ASHRAE as standard system for duct sizing methods studies. In the second system, the fittings were considered to have dynamic loss coefficient dependents on parameters like flow, size and Reynolds number. The methods were studied, applied and compared and the optimized methods presented advantages about life-cycle cost in practicality of all the applications, especially in more complex systems / Orientador: Mauricio Araujo Zanardi / Coorientador: José Antonio Perrella Balestieri / Banca: Luiz Roberto Carroccci / Banca: José Rui Camargo / Mestre

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-08-15Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:40:00Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 oliveira_rm_me_guara.pdf: 802847 bytes, checksum: 4df8785af5e9e77ed619a6b784735871 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Quatro métodos de dimensionamento de dutos em sistemas de refrigeração, ventilação e ar condicionado são comparados em relação ao custo do ciclo de vida e à diferença de pressão que determinará a escolha do ventilador. Dois métodos comumente usados, denominados de método da velocidade e método da igual perda de carga e dois métodos otimizados, método T e método IPS são aplicados a dois sistemas, o primeiro mais simples, com coeficientes de perda de pressão pré-definidos e o segundo, um sistema mais complexo e que é indicado pela ASHRAE como padrão para estudos de métodos de dimensionamento de dutos. Neste caso os componentes têm seus coeficientes de perdas de pressão dependentes de parâmetros como vazão, dimensão e número de Reynolds. Os métodos foram estudados, aplicados e comparados e os métodos T e IPS apresentaram vantagens quanto ao custo de ciclo de vida e praticidade de aplicação, principalmente em sistemas mais complexos / Four heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems duct design methods are compared in relation to life-cycle cost and pressure differential that will determine the fan choice. Two methods commonly used, named velocity reduction method and equal friction method and two optimized methods, T-method and IPS method, were applied in two systems. The first one is a simple system, with fixed loss coefficients and the second, is a more complex system suggested by ASHRAE as standard system for duct sizing methods studies. In the second system, the fittings were considered to have dynamic loss coefficient dependents on parameters like flow, size and Reynolds number. The methods were studied, applied and compared and the optimized methods presented advantages about life-cycle cost in practicality of all the applications, especially in more complex systems

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第19224号 / 医博第4023号 / 新制||医||1010(附属図書館) / 32223 / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 長船 健二, 教授 稲垣 暢也, 教授 斎藤 通紀 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

An experimental investigation was performed to understand the development and suppression of the secondary flow structures within a compact, serpentine jet engine inlet duct. By employing a variety of flow diagnostic techniques, the formation of a pair of counter-rotating vortices was revealed. A modular fluidic actuator system that would apply several different methods of flow control was then designed and manufactured to improve duct performance. At the two bends of the inlet, conformal flow control devices were installed to deliver varying degrees of boundary layer suction, suction and steady fluid injection, and suction and oscillatory injection. Testing showed that suction alone could delay flow separation and improve the pressure recovery of the duct by as much as 70%. However, this technique was not able to rid the duct completely of the nonuniformities that exist at the engine face plane. Suction with steady blowing, however, increased pressure recovery by 37% and reduced distortion by 41% at the engine face. Suction with pulsed injection had the least degree of success in suppressing the secondary flow structures, with improvements in pressure recovery of only 16.5% and a detrimental impact on distortion. The potential for gains in the aerodynamic efficiency of serpentine inlets by active flow control was demonstrated in this study.

This thesis focuses on the forensic analysis of ten full-scale post-tensioned beam specimens after four years of aggressive exposure testing. The research was funded by FHWA and TxDOT. Post-tensioned structures have been under scrutiny due to their vulnerability to corrosion damage. Recent corrosion failures have been traced to inadequate materials and construction procedures. The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the corrosion performance of new and upcoming post-tensioning materials and systems and to determine their suitability for preventing durability issues which were found in older structures. The following variables were tested in the full-scale beam specimens: strand type, duct type, duct coupler type, anchorage type, tendon encapsulation. Non-destructive and destructive testing methods for evaluating corrosion damage were examined. Cost analysis of each material was conducted using tendon quantities from a typical post-tensioned bridge for comparison. Galvanized steel ducts performed poorly, showing substantial pitting and area loss. Plastic ducts were intact, but elevated grout chloride levels indicate that moisture was able to enter the ducts at the locations of couplers and grout vents. Strand corrosion was minor and uniform for all the types which were examined, suggesting that chloride traveled the length of the tendons through strand interstices. Stainless steel strands were nearly corrosion-free. Pourback quality was found to protect anchorages more than galvanization of bearing plates. The electrically isolated tendon did not completely prevent strand corrosion, but the system resulted in much lower chloride concentrations along the tendon than the conventional systems. / text

In a gas turbine, a small portion of air is bled from the compressor to provide cooling to keep the turbine at a safe operating temperature. The air flows through several passages in between where the components of the turbine are assembled. In this study, the heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics of two of these passages are investigated experimentally. The first of the two passages investigated is the passage in between the turbine blade root and disc. This passage has a unique geometry resembling an S-shape. The heat transfer and pressure loss characteristic of this passages in not well documented. For this study, a model of the realistic S-shaped passage has been made. In addition, a simplified rectangular duct with hydraulic diameter similar to that of the realistic S-shaped passage was constructed along with three other rectangular passages at aspect ratios, 17.33, 8.81, 3.93, and 2.02. This study aims to determine if rectangular duct correlations are valid for the realistic S-shaped model. Specifically, flow in low Reynolds number ranges of less than 3000 are of interest. With the effect or rotation and aspect ratio being of primary concern in the study, an experimental rig was constructed to measure the heat transfer and pressure loss in these models. The experiments were conducted with both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation to account for the passage on the pressure side and suction side of the passage. The centerline Nusselt number distribution measured to check if the flow was fully developed. The effect of rotation caused swirling, increasing the entrance length in the duct and also enhanced heat transfer. The rotation also enhanced the heat transfer in the fully developed region. The fully developed experimental data for the simplified rectangular ducts showed good correlation with that of literature. However, the realistic S-shaped duct showed lower heat transfer values than the simplified rectangular ducts. Still, the effect of rotation is seen enhancing the rotation inf the realistic S-shaped duct. Additionally, the friction factor which was measured using the cross-sectional average static pressure showed similar results for the realistic S-shaped duct and the simplified rectangular duct. The passage between turbine disc bore and shaft is modeled as an annular duct with inner surface rotation. Flow in the turbulent region is studied and the test sections are made to have short length to hydraulic dimeter ratios. Along the centerline, the onset of Taylor vortices can be seen enhancing the Nusselt number in regions where the flow should be fully developed. This effect can also be seen enhancing the heat transfer in the fully developed region. The presence of Taylor vortices also adds resistance increasing the pressure loss across the duct. / Master of Science / Industrial gas turbines are designed to have an optimum overall pressure ratio for target temperatures rise. The demand for higher efficiency and power continues to push the operating pressure and temperature. Air systems is the flow network to provide necessary cooling to keep the machinery at a safe operating temperature. In this study, two passages of the air system in the turbine are of interest. The passage between turbine blade root and disc, and the passage between the turbine disc and shaft. The effect of rotation on the flow through the two passages are of primary interest with focus on heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics. This experimental study presents unique results as a realistic model of the passage which resembles an S-shape was constructed and tested. The passage in between the turbine disc and shaft forms a rotating annular passage. There is limited data available representing the realistic geometrical shape of the annular passage under rotation. Therefore, the present study aims to present data for more realistic geometry and operating conditions. In addition, simplified rectangular ducts and annular ducts are also tested for comparison purpose. The results of the study showed that the rotation does provide a significant increase in heat transfer and pressure loss in experiment modeling the passage between the turbine blade root and disc. Comparing the realistic S-shape passage and the rectangular passage with similar aspect ratio, the realistic S-shape passage showed less heat transfer and less sensitivity to the effect of rotation. The pressure loss characteristics on the other hand proved to be very similar. For the experiments modeling the passage between turbine disc and shaft, the effect of rotation once again showed to increase the heat transfer and pressure loss. The effect is more prominent when there is less axial flow.

Over the past decade, underground power distribution has become increasingly popular due to its reliability, safety, aesthetic characteristics, as well as the ever increasing focus on the environmental impacts of the various stages of power generation and distribution. With the technological advances in this area, the process of running these cables have become more economical and efficient. This thesis explores the practice of grouping multiple three phase cables in a common conduit, using the duct bank process, and analyzes the thermal and ampacity consequences on the individual lines. This analysis is done in an effort to better define and understand the various limitations of the practice and explore future possibilities in its expansion.

Master of Science / Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering / B. Terry Beck / The purpose of the research was to quantify the influence of several duct disturbances on volumetric flow rate measurements and use these in developing guidelines for field technicians. This will assist the field technicians in making more accurate volumetric air flow measurements in rectangular ducts during a test and balance operation. Multiple duct sizes, fittings, probes, traverse algorithms, and locations upstream and downstream of the disturbances are used to compare a variety of situations. The two traverse algorithms used are the log-Tchebycheff and equal area methods. Two upstream and five downstream locations are tested for each duct configuration. Two air velocity probes are used for local velocity measurements on each traverse: a pitot-static probe and a hot wire anemometer. A nozzle bank and Air Flow Measurement Station are used as the flow measurement standards for comparison with each traverse. This paper discusses the setup and initial results of ASHRAE 1245-RP. Data collected subsequent to this thesis will complete the balance of results and will be collected and analyzed by other researchers. Results will be summarized and presented in a way which allows technicians to use it in the field for more accurate balancing results.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is any flying vehicle which is not controlled by actual human pilots sitting in the cockpit but is installed with proper avionics that can either fly autonomously or by using the commands from its base. Some rotorcraft UAVs use a ducted propeller for two main reasons- safety and to increase the thrust produced by the propellers. While ducted rotors can increase the thrust produced, it also adds weight to the UAV. It was therefore hypothesized that by removing part of the duct materials (i.e. adding perforations in the duct) would benefit from both decreased duct weight and increased thrust. However, it is not clear how much trade-off would be between these two factors. Hence, the objective of this study is to explore the relationship between the change of thrust and addition of different numbers or sizes of perforations. Cases with and without duct, and duct with perforations were simulated using a commercial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) software Ansys/Fluent. The physics of the rotating propeller was modeled by a simplified disc with a pressure jump across an infinitesimal volume. Three different RPM speeds of the propellers were simulated by varying the strength of the pressure jump. The results show that the thrust decreases as the duct is added. As perforations are added, the result shows that with more perforations (i.e. more open area on the duct wall), the thrust increases accordingly until the thrust reaches a maximum value without the duct. The result is in contrast to a published experimental data stating that installation of duct can increase thrust. It is speculated that the current duct with a flat wall has caused such difference from the experimental data. Further study is recommended to continue more detailed computational simulation using a duct with cambered airfoil configuration to reduce the aerodynamic losses.