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Flow Across A Cylinder
Flow Across A Cylinder
across a cylinder
Flow Structure
Cd vs Re
Assignment #4
• Create model based on the cylinder diameter assigned to you
• Model steady state flow across cylinder under laminar flow conditions
(Re<150)
• Run grid independence study to make sure the grid distribution is good
enough for your study (within the upper limit of the s/w)
• Use the best grid as obtained above to generate Cd values for different
Reynolds numbers, and plot Cd vs Re
• For one case, discuss boundary layer growth along the surface, Show plots
indicating the vortex generation behind the cylinder
• For one case (Re of your choice), run transient analysis and generate flow
field to show the vortex shedding
• Impart axial rotation to the cylinder and find out the lift force generated
• Note: Use water as the fluid for this problem, but you can choose other
fluids also