Flow over a cylindrical containment dike

Adrian S. Sabau, Peter E. Raad

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Abstract

In this paper, a free surface numerical technique is validated by comparing numerical and experimental results of cylindrical flows involving impact between a fluid and a solid obstacle. Numerical simulations are presented for an axisymmetric, high-speed flow during which impacts occur and the free surface changes shape dramatically. The numerical results of a flow over a dike possess the same open dome-like fluid structures observed in experiments, thus providing strong validation for the numerical technique. The manner in which the fluid surges over a given dike depends strongly on the prescribed fluid height. Different overflow fluid structures that lead to large overspills are identified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-374
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED
Volume238
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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