High Performance Computational Models of Synthetic Jet Actuators for Step Change Improvements in Freight Efficiency

W. David Pointer, Marc-Olivier G. Delchini, Emilian L. Popov, David Menicovich, Michael Amitay

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Abstract

The project presents results of a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model developed by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory team for a synthetic jet produced by an actuator. Numerical results were compared against experimental data provided by Actasys, Inc. Three CFD packages were used for this work that are Star-CCM+, Nek5000 and OpenFOAM. A sensitivity analysis was performed with Star-CCM+ and provided more insights on how to optimize the design of the actuator. Nek5000 was used to obtain a high-resolution solution of the synthetic jet. In a exploratory stage, a CFD model of the actuator was also developed in OpenFOAM. All CFD models were able to capture the main flow features.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationUnited States
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Keywords

  • 42 ENGINEERING

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