Author: Michael Ademola Oyeyemi
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Languages : en
Pages : 154
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The Dynamic Devices and Solutions Lab at the University of Georgia (UGA) recently installed a high-speed water tunnel to conduct fluid-structure interaction (FSI) experiments. The tunnel is custom-designed to deliver uniform flow up to 10 m/s through a square test section. This work presents an overview of water tunnels, their primary components, and their functions. It details the design and fabrication of key components of the UGA water tunnel and provides justification for design decisions. It discusses instruments for measuring velocity and turbulence and for flow visualization. The qualification procedure and results are also described. Tunnel flow parameters were identified using a laser doppler anemometry system, and results show that the water tunnel generates uniform, laminar flow within the test section for flow speeds between 1 and 10 m/s, while also maintaining boundary layer thicknesses below 35 mm. Turbulence intensity values averaged 0.50% for flow outside the boundary layer.
The Design and Qualification of the UGA Water Tunnel
Author: Michael Ademola Oyeyemi
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Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The Dynamic Devices and Solutions Lab at the University of Georgia (UGA) recently installed a high-speed water tunnel to conduct fluid-structure interaction (FSI) experiments. The tunnel is custom-designed to deliver uniform flow up to 10 m/s through a square test section. This work presents an overview of water tunnels, their primary components, and their functions. It details the design and fabrication of key components of the UGA water tunnel and provides justification for design decisions. It discusses instruments for measuring velocity and turbulence and for flow visualization. The qualification procedure and results are also described. Tunnel flow parameters were identified using a laser doppler anemometry system, and results show that the water tunnel generates uniform, laminar flow within the test section for flow speeds between 1 and 10 m/s, while also maintaining boundary layer thicknesses below 35 mm. Turbulence intensity values averaged 0.50% for flow outside the boundary layer.
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The Dynamic Devices and Solutions Lab at the University of Georgia (UGA) recently installed a high-speed water tunnel to conduct fluid-structure interaction (FSI) experiments. The tunnel is custom-designed to deliver uniform flow up to 10 m/s through a square test section. This work presents an overview of water tunnels, their primary components, and their functions. It details the design and fabrication of key components of the UGA water tunnel and provides justification for design decisions. It discusses instruments for measuring velocity and turbulence and for flow visualization. The qualification procedure and results are also described. Tunnel flow parameters were identified using a laser doppler anemometry system, and results show that the water tunnel generates uniform, laminar flow within the test section for flow speeds between 1 and 10 m/s, while also maintaining boundary layer thicknesses below 35 mm. Turbulence intensity values averaged 0.50% for flow outside the boundary layer.
Operation and Maintenance of a High-speed Water Tunnel
Author: Haynes Curtis
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Languages : en
Pages : 154
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The University of Georgia (UGA) High-Speed Water Tunnel (HSWT) has been in op- eration since July 2017. While existing literature provided much of the information needed to design the HSWT, literature covering the operation and maintenance of such a facility is sparse. To conduct experiments in a water tunnel requires unique tools and techniques that are not always intuitive. This thesis documents the development of foundational tools, equipment, and procedures necessary for the operation and maintenance of a high-speed water tunnel, and will serve as a reference and guide to those working with similar facilities. This thesis consists of four main sections including operational safety, experimental support devices, instrumentation, and maintenance.
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Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The University of Georgia (UGA) High-Speed Water Tunnel (HSWT) has been in op- eration since July 2017. While existing literature provided much of the information needed to design the HSWT, literature covering the operation and maintenance of such a facility is sparse. To conduct experiments in a water tunnel requires unique tools and techniques that are not always intuitive. This thesis documents the development of foundational tools, equipment, and procedures necessary for the operation and maintenance of a high-speed water tunnel, and will serve as a reference and guide to those working with similar facilities. This thesis consists of four main sections including operational safety, experimental support devices, instrumentation, and maintenance.
Water Tunnel Design, Construction and Comissioning
Author: Oriol Brascó Garcés
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Languages : en
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This document covers the study, design and construction of a low cost Water Tunnel to perform practical studies and lab work at EETAC (UPC Castelldefels). This project has been divided in three principal phases: Study, Design and Construction. In the first phase of the project, a theoretical study regarding the fluid dynamics of water tunnels has been done. This study is essential in order to get an optimal design of the Water Tunnel and also fulfil the initial design requirements. The main design requirements are to achieve a homogeneous velocity at the test region and the capacity to work with Reynolds numbers comprised between 500 and 1000. Once these requirements were established, the design phase started. SolidWorks was used to create the design. Once the design was created, it needs to be validated. For this purpose, three different simulations were performed in order to validate the design with a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The chosen software was ANSYS. The objective of the first simulation was to validate the property of symmetry inside the Water Tunnel. The symmetry inside the Water Tunnel was proved and a second simulation with half the control volume and a finer mesh was realized. Finally, in order to prove the mesh convergence, one last simulation was done. All these simulations proved that the Water Tunnel design fulfilled all the initial design requirements. The construction procedure begun once the design was validated. This last phase is still ongoing; the tunnel is being built by Metalvent S.A company. This Water Tunnel has been designed with the objective of reducing costs when compared it with other water tunnels build globally. Also, the size of the Water Tunnel is also minimized so it can be a part of the laboratory equipment in EETAC. This Water Tunnel will be an interesting contribution to the University equipment, and thanks to it, other projects will be done, from implementing new systems that improve the Water tunnel to experiments that uses the Water Tunnel as the main tool.
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Languages : en
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This document covers the study, design and construction of a low cost Water Tunnel to perform practical studies and lab work at EETAC (UPC Castelldefels). This project has been divided in three principal phases: Study, Design and Construction. In the first phase of the project, a theoretical study regarding the fluid dynamics of water tunnels has been done. This study is essential in order to get an optimal design of the Water Tunnel and also fulfil the initial design requirements. The main design requirements are to achieve a homogeneous velocity at the test region and the capacity to work with Reynolds numbers comprised between 500 and 1000. Once these requirements were established, the design phase started. SolidWorks was used to create the design. Once the design was created, it needs to be validated. For this purpose, three different simulations were performed in order to validate the design with a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The chosen software was ANSYS. The objective of the first simulation was to validate the property of symmetry inside the Water Tunnel. The symmetry inside the Water Tunnel was proved and a second simulation with half the control volume and a finer mesh was realized. Finally, in order to prove the mesh convergence, one last simulation was done. All these simulations proved that the Water Tunnel design fulfilled all the initial design requirements. The construction procedure begun once the design was validated. This last phase is still ongoing; the tunnel is being built by Metalvent S.A company. This Water Tunnel has been designed with the objective of reducing costs when compared it with other water tunnels build globally. Also, the size of the Water Tunnel is also minimized so it can be a part of the laboratory equipment in EETAC. This Water Tunnel will be an interesting contribution to the University equipment, and thanks to it, other projects will be done, from implementing new systems that improve the Water tunnel to experiments that uses the Water Tunnel as the main tool.
Design, Analysis, and Validation of a Free Surface Water Tunnel
Author: Eric Stewart
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Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Hydrodynamic Design of 48 Inch Water Tunnel at the Pennsylvania State College. February 20, 1948
Author: Pennsylvania State College. Ordnance Research Laboratory
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Category : Hydrodynamics
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Category : Hydrodynamics
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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Design of a Large Water Tunnel
Author: Thomas V. Davis
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Category : Water tunnels
Languages : en
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Category : Water tunnels
Languages : en
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The Design and Manufacturing of a Water Tunnel
Author: Charbel Makhlouf
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Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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A Water Tunnel Contraction Design Method
Author: James Bailey Kelly
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Category : Tunnels
Languages : en
Pages : 37
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Category : Tunnels
Languages : en
Pages : 37
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A Design Study of a Free Surface Variable Pressure Water Tunnel
Author: James Albert Tankersley
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Category : Tunnels
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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Category : Tunnels
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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The Design of a Small Water Tunnel
Author: Roger Lincoln Steele
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Category : Water tunnels
Languages : en
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Category : Water tunnels
Languages : en
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