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79 articles for “Reynold number”
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Vortex-Induced Vibration of a Circular Cylinder at Low and Subcritical Reynolds Numbers-Part I: Low Reynolds Numbers
Abstract: The vortex-induced vibration of a circular cylinder at low and low subcritical Reynolds numbers is studied numerically over wide ranges of the influencing parameters. The cylinder dynamics is modeled using a spring-damper-mass system and the fluid dynamics is simulated using the two-dimensional approximation. An implicit, collocated moving grid finite volume algorithm implemented on an unstructured triangular mesh is adopted to solve the fluid dynamic equations. The numerical simulation confirms that …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–60 Read article
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Numerical Study of Lid Driven Cavity at Different Reynolds Number
Abstract: The present work focuses on flow inside a lid-driven cavity; main aim is to obtain the velocity field in steady state condition using Navier-Stoke equations. Navier-stoke equation has been converted into algebraic form using finite difference method (FDM). Pertinent parameter of the present study is Reynolds number. Stream-vorticity approach has been adopted to solve the physical problem. Different Reynold numbers and grid sizes have been studied. Peaks of the velocity …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Fluid Flow Inside A Rectangular Driven Cavity at Moderate Reynolds Numbers
Abstract: This work presents a numerical investigation of a 2-D incompressible driven cavity flow at moderate Reynolds numbers. Lid driven cavity is widely considered to be a benchmark problem because of its capability of displaying the cogency of different numerical schemes and easily analysing different fluid phenomenon in a simple geometrical arrangement. A steady numerical solution is determined using a pressure-based segregated algorithm; SIMPLE and the simulation is done in the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 46–60 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 Simulation of Low Reynolds Number Incompressible Flow over Two Side-by-Side Circular Cylinders
Abstract: A second-order accurate unstructured collocated implicit finite volume method based on the primitive-variable formulation is used to study the flow field around a pair of cylinders arranged in side-by-side configuration. Numerical simulations are carried out for long time on a high-resolution mesh to obtain the appropriate evolution of the overall flow field and vortex structure of the wakes. A wide range of gaps between the cylinders is considered over a …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 22–51 Read article
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Influence of Horizontal Crossflow on the Rayleigh-Taylor Instability: A Numerical Approach
Abstract: Rayleigh-Taylor Instability (RTI) is a typical occurrence in natural events, engineering, and industrial applications. When the lighter fluid (bottom medium) is forcing the heavier fluid (top medium) on top of the lighter fluid because of a gravitational field, then that phenomenon is called Rayleigh-Taylor instability (RTI). Despite extensive records of investigating this common phenomenon i.e., RTI with several unique boundary conditions, apparently, there are no prior investigations for the RTI …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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High Lift to Drag Ratio for 3D Printed Airfoil for UAV’s: An Experimental and Computational Study
Abstract: Airfoils play a pivotal role in the performance of aerodynamically designed bodies. Lift to Drag ratio is one of the primary parameters based on which the efficiency of airfoil’s are characterized. UAV’s are gaining acceptance around the world for the wide range of operations that can be remotely controlled. The primary objective of current work is to narrow in on an airfoil which is capable of producing high lift to …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 65–70 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Tube Fitted with Internal Baffles used in STHEx
Abstract: A numerical simulation was carried out for heat transfer in a circular tube fitted with rectangular internal baffles using CFD software. The Reynolds number and Prandtl number were varied in the range from 20 to 2000. In-house CFD solver is used for solving Navier-Stoke’s equation coupled with energy equation for internally fitted baffles as a computational domain. The baffles are attached alternately up and down equally spaced on the walls …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Investigation of Forced Convection Heat Transfer Efficiency Using Cuo/Water Nanofluid in A Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger with Helical Coiled Insert
Abstract: An apparatus that uses nanofluid to transport heat is called a heat exchanger. This uses a nanofluid as the working fluid. One can make nanofluid hanging nanoparticles in liquids such as petroleum products, water, oil, ethylene glycol, fluorocarbons, etc. Forced convection heat transfer using CuO/water as a Nanofluid and distilled water as the base fluid has been examined in a concentric tube heat exchanger with helical coiled insert. Tests on …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–41 Read article
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Enhancement of Horizontal Jet Impingement Heat Transfer Analysis on Vertical Flat Plate
Abstract: This research investigates the heat transfer characteristics and heat flux distribution associated with parallel jet impingement on a vertical flat plate. A comprehensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is carried out and systematically validated against available experimental data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the numerical model. The jet length is maintained constant at 12 mm, while the jet-to-plate separation distance is varied at 6, 12, 18, and 24 …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 65–80 Read article
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A Computational Study of Lift and Drag Characteristics for NACA 4415 and NACA 2412 Aerofoils
Abstract: The performance of an aerofoil is crucial in designing wind turbine blades, aircraft wings, and other aerodynamic surfaces. This project presents a comparative analysis of two widely used aerofoil profiles, NACA 4415 and NACA 2412, to study their lift and drag characteristics under different flow regimes. The aerofoil geometries were developed using the NACA four-digit notation and modeled in ANSYS Design Modeler. Numerical simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1298–1315 Read article
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Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Solar Collector Tube under Simulated Operating Conditions
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this paper, heat transfer coefficient, in solar collector tube under scaling conditions has been experimentally determined using a specifically fabricated test apparatus. The effect of various variables such as scale thickness, flow conditions and tube wall temperatures on heat transfer coefficients have been investigated. The experimental results reveals that the scale thickens has a dominating effect on heat transfer coefficient.Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Currents, Waves, and Whirls: An Academic Exploration of Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: Fluid mechanics investigates the behavior of liquids and gases in motion and at rest, revealing the principles that control natural occurrences and engineering systems alike. This article gives an easy review of essential concepts such as fluid characteristics, pressure, flow patterns, and the contrast between laminar and turbulent flow. It explores how fundamental rules, including conservation of mass and energy, impact the transport of fluids across varied settings. Through real-world …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Numerical Analysis and Comparison of Various Cross Sections of Heat Pipes in Heat Exchanger
Abstract: The present work describes about numerical analysis of heat pipe with different cross sections such as L-shape, U-shape, wave and spring configurations. The effect of various configurations of heat pipe plate exchanger are examined by considering temperatures, velocities, pressure depressions. The numerical values of Reynolds number, Nusselt number, heat transfer were calculated at different velocities. The outcome of numerical analysis found that it influences fluid flow and pressure depression. Hence, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 74–81 Read article
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Numerical Study and Comparison of Passive Mixing in Helical Micromixers
Abstract: A passive mixing inside three micromixers has been studied with water as the mixing fluid. Since the mixing at the micro-level is governed by species diffusion hence it is a time-consuming process that requires an extended length of micromixer for the required amount of mixing. The present study tackles this problem by introducing two helical micromixers, a Three-dimensional helical micromixer (TDHM), and TDHM having four inlets (TDHM-FO). These micromixers need …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Linear Stability Analysis of Taylor-Couette Flow with and without Viscous Heating
Abstract: This paper presents linear stability analysis of the incompressible viscous flow between the two concentric counter rotating cylinders. The parallel flow assumption is applied; hence the mean flow is the function of radial coordinate only. The main objective of this study is to explore the effect of the viscous heating, Nahme number and radius ratio (Ratio of inner to outer cylinder radius, η) on the stability characteristics of Taylor-Couette flow. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Heat Transfer Augmentation in Twisted Rectangular Channel
Abstract: Abstract The best way to profoundly and scientifically concentrate the heat exchange upgrade of nanofluids under turbulent course through twisted rectangular channels under consistent heat flux conditions on every one of the walls is to look at the marvel numerically. The nanofluids are fundamentally the strong nanoparticle of CuO suspended in water arranged chemically. CFD investigation is led utilizing FLUENT programming by the limited volume technique. The limit conditions connected …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 47–55 Read article
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Heat Transfer Augmentation in Twisted Rectangular Channel
Abstract: The best way to profoundly and scientifically concentrate the heat exchange upgrade of nanofluids under turbulent course through Twisted Rectangular channels under consistent heat flux conditions on every one of the walls is to look at the marvel numerically. The nanofluids are fundamentally the strong nanoparticle of CuO suspended in water arranged chemically. CFD investigation is led utilizing FLUENT programming by the limited volume technique. The limit conditions connected are …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Hydrodynamic Study of Turbulent Fluid Flow in an Axi- Symmetric Duct with Crescent
Abstract: In this article, the fluid flow analysis in an axi-symmetric duct with and without crescent hasbeen studied numerically. Fluent 6.3 based on finite volume method have been used to analyzethe flow problem. The parameters varied are non-dimensional crescent length1 ( / ) C L  S R of0.9 to 0.5 and Reynolds number of 7.5X104 to 3.5X105 respectively. An experiment has beencarried out in a straight sudden expansion pipe without …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 57–69 Read article
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A Study of The Performance of surface modified NACA 2416 Airfoils at various Angles of Attach at Re80000
Abstract: This study delves into the aerodynamic effects and characteristics of surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoils, placing a greater emphasis on the aerodynamic efficiency of a two-dimensional surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoil under subsonic flow conditions at Re=80000 and various angles of attack (AOAs). The surface-modified airfoils were crafted using CATIA V5, and simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for angles of attack ranging from 0° to 12°.The CFD results encompass a broad …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–39 Read article