Fluid & Thermal
Overview
Fluid mechanics and thermal physics are important fields in a wide range of industries.
Aerospace engineering: Fluid mechanics is important in the design and operation of aircraft, as it determines the lift and drag forces acting on the aircraft. Thermal physics is also important in the design of aircraft engines, as it determines the efficiency of the engine and the amount of heat that it generates.
Automotive engineering: Fluid mechanics is used in the design of car engines, as it determines the flow of fuel and air through the engine. Thermal physics is also important in the design of car engines, as it determines the efficiency of the engine and the amount of heat that it generates.
Chemical engineering: Fluid mechanics is important in the design and operation of chemical plants, as it determines the flow of fluids through pipes and tanks. Thermal physics is also important in chemical processes, as it determines the efficiency of the process and the amount of heat that is generated or absorbed.
Civil engineering: Fluid mechanics is important in the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, as it determines the flow of fluids through pipes and tanks. It is also important in the design of hydroelectric power plants, as it determines the flow of water through the turbines. Thermal physics is also important in the design of buildings, as it determines the energy efficiency of the building and the amount of heat that is lost or gained.
Mechanical engineering: Fluid mechanics is important in the design of machines that use fluids, such as pumps, compressors, and hydraulic systems. Thermal physics is also important in the design of machines, as it determines the efficiency of the machine and the amount of heat that it generates.
Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) refers to the phenomenon in which the motion and deformation of a structure are influenced by the presence and flow of a fluid around or through it, and the motion and pressure of the fluid are affected by the presence and deformation of the structure. FSI is a complex and multidisciplinary field that involves the principles of fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and solid mechanics.
Examples of fluid-structure interactions include the motion of an aircraft wing in air, the deformation of a bridge deck due to wind and water, and the vibration of a building due to wind loads. FSI can also occur in biological systems, such as the motion of blood vessels and the deformation of the heart due to blood flow.
DV Research uses computational modeling and simulation techniques, as well as experimental methods, to understand and predict the behavior of the system by incorporating different approaches to modeling and analyzing FSI, including finite element analysis, boundary element analysis, and particle methods.
Thermomechanical Simulation
Thermomechanical simulation involves the simulation of the coupled effects of thermal and mechanical phenomena in a system. This can be used to predict the behavior of materials and structures under various conditions, such as temperature changes, mechanical loading, and the presence of heat sources or sinks.
There are many different techniques that can be used to perform thermomechanical simulation, ranging from simple analytical models to more complex numerical methods. Some examples of techniques that are commonly used in thermomechanical simulation include finite element analysis, boundary element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics.
DV Research conduct thermomechanical simulation in a wide range of applications, including the design and analysis of structural components, the optimization of heat transfer systems, and the prediction of fatigue and failure in materials. It can be particularly useful in situations where the temperature and mechanical loading of a system are coupled, such as in the design of engines, aircraft, and other high-temperature systems.