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Numerical Simulation of Flow Field, Fountain Flow and Associated Noise in Supersonic Impinging Twin Jet using Large Eddy Simulation
Abstract: A three-dimensional flow field is produced by a supersonic twin-jet impingement. It is studied using the turbulence model Large Eddy Simulation (LES). The numerical model consists of two parallel jets of diameter 3D apart, which are issued from a plane which is at a distance H = 2D, 3D, 4D above the ground. The Nozzle Pressure Ratio (NPR) is kept at 3.7 for all the flow conditions. The study is …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Numerical Simulation for Strength Increase on Flat Plate Impacted By Bird Using ANSYS-AUTODYN
Abstract: Bird strike term indicates the collision between an aircraft and bird as occurred during flight can lead to structural damage of an aircraft. This work leads to improvement in aircraft structure by improving its strength and will be able to satisfy the FAR requirements. First of all considering a square flat plate and impacting the impactor at a velocity of 90 m/s performing analysis in ANSYS-AUTODYN software. Results validate with …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Numerical Analysis over a Low Reynolds Number 3D Wing
Abstract: A micro air vehicle (MAV) is defined as class of unmanned air vehicle (UAV) having a linear dimension of less than 15 cm and a mass of less than 100 g with flight speeds of 6 to 12 m/sec. MAVs fall within a Reynolds number (Re) range of 50,000 and 120,000, in which many causes of unsteady aerodynamic effects are not fully understood. The research field of low Reynolds number …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Macro Flow Dynamics of Downburst Wind Over Buildings and the Interference Effect
Abstract: A “Downburst” is an important weather phenomenon in which an air mass comes down with high velocity towards the ground from the cloud level during a Thunderstorm. Thunderstorms occur frequently in the eastern and Northeastern part of India. Thunderstorms over the Gangetic West Bengal and Assam are popularly known as ‘Kalbaishakhi’ and ‘Bardoisila’, respectively. Severe thunderstorms are known to cause detrimental impact on various facets of national activity like civil …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Efficient Two-dimensional Based Perovskite Solar Cell by Changing the Hole Transporting Layer
Abstract: In the designing of Photo Solar Cell (PSC) the choice of suitable electron transport layer (ETL)/ absorber layer / hole transport layer (HTL) with optimal thickness is very important. In the present device configuration of perovskite solar cell is TCO/ electron transport layer (TiO2)/ absorber layer (CH3NH3PbI3)/ hole transport layer (MoTe2/MoSe2/MoS2)/ metal back contact (Au). In the suggested device Hole transport layer was changed one by one with the MoTe2, …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Missile Strike over an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Abstract: Objectives: The present work deals with the impact analysis of missile over an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the missile is made to strike on the UAV with various angles on the different locations and structural behaviour of the UAV will be investigated through the intended work. Novelty: There is very limited data concerning structural failure modes caused by impact and explosion loading on an UAV due to missiles. Method: The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Oblique Impinge shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interaction Using Reynolds Average Navier Stroke Equations
Abstract: Interaction of shock waves with turbulent boundary layer plays an important role in the design and operability of high-speed aerospace vehicles and air-breathing engines. During interaction, the adverse pressure gradient of the shock is often strong enough to separate the boundary layer. Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes simulations using conventional turbulence models do not predict the correct size and shape of the separation bubble in strong shock/turbulent boundary-layer interactions. The corresponding surface …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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Improved Unified Power Quality Conditioner Design and Numerical Simulation for Power Quality Improvement
Abstract: Harmonic currents can distort the waveform voltage, resulting in a weak signal. There is also an increase in the number of loads requiring enough sinus tension to function properly. As electronic devices become more power-sensitive, people are becoming increasingly interested in power conditioning solutions. Therefore, if the amount of electricity being generated falls below a certain threshold, some type of compensation must be provided. Unified Power Quality Controller (UPQC) is …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 4, 2022 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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Numerical Studies on Deep Drawability of the Aluminium Alloy, AA6082 and Parameters Affecting It
Abstract: Deep drawing is a metal forming operation used for manufacturing sheet-metal components for application in the automobile, aerospace, and packaging industries. The objective of the present work was to study the various parameters influencing the drawability of AA6082. The deep-drawing process was modeled and simulated in Ls-Dyna Pre-Post(R) V4.6.17 software. The tensile test was performed according to the ASTM-E8M standard on AA6082-T6 material and subsequently annealed to attain higher ductility. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Battery Thermal Management Using Phase Change Material Concerning Melting Fraction and Temperature
Abstract: This work, analysis and simulates a phase change material melting for battery thermal management (BTM). Phase change materials (PCM) are the substances that, undergo through a phase transition, such as melting from solid to liquid by absorbing or releasing a significant amount of energy as heat. PCM is advantageous for the thermal control of batteries because of this characteristic. As the battery produces heat, the PCM surrounding it absorbs the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Numerical simulation and Artificial neural network illustration of phase-change material integrated into lattice structures printed in 3D
Abstract: This work examines the phase change material (P.C.M.) deposited in various lattice formations—such as “S.C., B.C.C., and F.C.C”.—at varied characteristics. The test concentrates on comprehending heat transport properties and thermal activity throughout the “melting and solidification processes”. The heater's maximum temperature, P.C.M. “melting and solidification”, and Nusselt number are among the essential factors examined. According to the findings, the heater's maximum temperature drops as porosity increases. Although the Nusselt values …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 175–183 Read article
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Geometrical, Numerical and Materialistic Parameters used for Studying and Reducing Tube-Side Flow Inconsistency in Tube and Shell Heat Exchangers: An Overview
Abstract: A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) exchanges heat between two fluids flowing at different temperatures. More than 60% of the market is occupied by STHE’s out of all the different kinds of heat exchangers. Maldistribution is the uneven fluid flow distribution in the tubes of the STHE. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed review on the various methods used by researchers for reducing the maldistribution …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 603–621 Read article
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Codal Validation and Optimization of Gantry Girders Under Variable Wheelbase and Impact Loads: A Review of Analytical, Numerical, and Codal Approaches
Abstract: Gantry girders serve as critical structural elements in industrial facilities such as steel plants, workshops, and heavy manufacturing units, where electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes operate. The design of these girders is governed by stringent codal provisions to ensure safety under bending, shear, and deflection. However, discrepancies between codal predictions, analytical formulations, and finite element analysis (FEA) results, particularly under variable wheelbase and dynamic impact loads, have been widely reported. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Straight Wire and Helical Wire wrap 2x2 Rod Bundle with Supercritical Water
Abstract: Investigations using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have been conducted on a 2x2 rod bundle that has been wrapped with both straight and helical spacer wires. The bundle has been wrapped with both types of spacer wires. There have been investigations conducted in this regard. The wires that have been coiled have been wrapped around another rod bundle that has been looped around them. An examination and investigation into the employment …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Interfacial Engineering of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates Using Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets: Experimental and Numerical Study
Abstract: Current research work studies the influence of amines(–NH₂) and carboxyl(–COOH) functionalized graphene nanoplatelets on the mechanical and thermomechanical behavior of unidirectional hybrid composite. Composites having different graphene concentration from 0 to 0.7 wt% were fabricated, characterized and analyzed for multiple testing - tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Tensile testing indicates better elastic modulus and tensile strength due to efficient load transfer between nanoparticles …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 61–77 Read article
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Thermo-hydraulic Performance of Annular-Finned Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Metallic and Polymer Composite Tube Wall Materials
Abstract: Double-pipe heat exchangers are central to the process industries — dependable, easily maintained, and straightforward to fabricate. Their conventional form relies on metallic tube materials, most often copper or stainless steel. Both metals conduct heat well, but they are dense, prone to corrosion in aggressive service environments, and increasingly at odds with the light-weighting goals that drive modern system design. Fibre-reinforced polymer composites, epoxy-based materials, and thermally enhanced thermoplastics such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 891–909 Read article
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Low-Weight, High-Durability Crankshaft Development Using Glass Fiber Composites: Numerical and Experimental Investigations
Abstract: The present paper aims towards the weight reduction of crankshaft by replacing conventional medium carbon steel for a two-wheeler with composite material. The replacement is such that it significantly reduces load on other components without compromising structural integrity. It will also serves in terms of operating reliability or durability over its life span. A geometric specifications and dimensions were obtained using a 3D CAD model developed in CATIA V5. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 310–325 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Cyclone Separator
Abstract: The fluid dynamics of a three-dimensional cyclone separator were studied computationally. Commercial CFD software package, Fluent was used for the simulation. A multiphase Eulerian-Eulerian model incorporating the kinetic theory of granular flow (KTGF) was applied for simulating the air-solid movement. Momentum exchange coefficients were calculated using the Gidaspow drag functions. The kinetic energy fluctuation of mixture was characterized by varying the pressure values from 98Pa to 180Pa. Further computational and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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An Experimental Analysis on Diesel Engine with Coil Cooler System by Numerical Approach
Abstract: Heat exchangers are very essential devices for the industrial applications such as power plant industries, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and automobiles systems etc. One of the sources to produce electric power is diesel engine with generator called diesel generator. Diesel is a working fluid in this system. In general diesel generators are equipped with radiators or cooling tower systems for cooling the system. For low capacity diesel generators such …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Forged Ploughing Disc
Abstract: Forging operation is the oldest metal forming process known for producing a product of a reduced void and improved physical properties which make it suitable for manufacturing of a ploughing disc that can be applied in sticky soil, for deep plough. It can also be used safely in stony and stumpy soil without much danger of breakage. This study focuses on identifying appropriate parameters for the manufacturing of a proper …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–42 Read article