The present paper investigates the simplified evaluation methods of positive and negative peak wind force coefficients, Ĉf and Čf, for designing the cladding/components of domed free roofs based on a wind tunnel exper...
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Wind forces acting on high-rise buildings are usually evaluated from wind tunnel tests. With recent improvements in computational capabilities, wind forces can also be evaluated from computational fluid dynamics (CFD)...
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The stability of a rocket during flight is the one of the most crucial factors from the perspective of a design engineer. Without stability, a rocket is equivalent to an uncontrolled and unpredictable, high-speed proj...
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Introduction: During dental treatment procedures ultrasonic scalers generate droplets containing microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Hence, it is necessary to study the dynamic properties of generated droplet...
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Introduction: During dental treatment procedures ultrasonic scalers generate droplets containing microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Hence, it is necessary to study the dynamic properties of generated droplets in order to investigate the risks associated with the spread of infection. The aim of this study was to visualise the flow state of droplets and to evaluate the impact of droplets generated during the use of an ultrasonic scaler during an oral surgical procedure. Methods: We studied the spatial flow of liquid droplets through a combination of imaging and numeric simulation of a simulated dental treatment processes. First, we photographed the real time images of the ultrasonic scaler and evaluated the images using image-processing software Image J to visualise the flow of liquid droplets. Finally we simulated the flow process of liquid droplets by using the initial velocity of droplet splashing and the angle of the obtained information using computerised fluiddynamics technology. Results: Under different working conditions, the droplet particle splashing velocity, maximum height, and spray angle varied, but the particle trajectory was generally parabolic. The maximum droplet velocity varied between 3.56 and 8.56 m/s, and the splashing height was between 40 and 110 mm. Conclusions: During risk assessment of an ultrasonic scaler usage, difficulties arise due to the insufficient research on droplet velocity and distribution. This study aims to address this gap by visualising the flow trajectories of droplets generated by ultrasonic scalers. The obtained data will assist in developing more effective interventions based on spatial and temporal distribution of droplets. This provides a new approach for droplet particle research and offers new strategies for public health prevention and control. (c) 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of FDI World Dental Federation. (http://***/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
The inherent randomness of fluiddynamics problems or human cognitive limitations results in non-negligible uncertainties in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation, leading to doubts about the cred...
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The inherent randomness of fluiddynamics problems or human cognitive limitations results in non-negligible uncertainties in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation, leading to doubts about the credibility of CFD results. Therefore, scientific and rigorous quantification of these uncertainties is crucial for assessing the reliability of CFD predictions and informed engineering decisions. Although mature uncertainty propagation methods have been developed for individual output quantities, the challenges lie in the multidimensional correlated flow field variables. This article proposes an advanced uncertainty propagation modeling approach based on proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) and artificial neural networks (ANN). By projecting the multidimensional correlated responses onto an orthogonal basis function space, the dimensionality of output is significantly reduced, simplifying the subsequent model training process. An artificial neural network that maps the uncertain parameters of the CFD model to the coefficients of the basis functions are established. Due to the bidirectional representation of flow field variables and basis function coefficients through proper orthogonal decomposition, combined with artificial neural network modeling, rapid prediction of flow field variables under any model parameters is achieved. To effectively identify the most influential model parameters, we employ a multi-output global sensitivity analysis method based on covariance decomposition. Through two exemplary cases of NACA0012 airfoil and M6 wing, we demonstrate the accuracy and efficacy of our proposed approach in predicting multidimensional flow field variables under varying model coefficients. Large-scale random sampling is conducted to quantify the uncertainties and identify the key factors that significantly impact the overall flow field.
Background: Recent studies, based on clinical data, have identified sex and age as significant factors associated with an increased risk of long COVID. These two factors align with the two post-COVID-19 clusters ident...
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Background: Recent studies, based on clinical data, have identified sex and age as significant factors associated with an increased risk of long COVID. These two factors align with the two post-COVID-19 clusters identified by a deep learning algorithm in computed tomography (CT) lung scans: Cluster 1 (C1), comprising predominantly females with small airway diseases, and Cluster 2 (C2), characterized by older individuals with fibrotic -like patterns. This study aims to assess the distributions of inhaled aerosols in these clusters. Methods: 140 COVID survivors examined around 112 days post -diagnosis, along with 105 uninfected, nonsmoking healthy controls, were studied. Their demographic data and CT scans at full inspiration and expiration were analyzed using a combined imaging and modeling approach. A subject -specific CT -based computational model analysis was utilized to predict airway resistance and particle deposition among C1 and C2 subjects. The cluster -specific structure and function relationships were explored. Results: In C1 subjects, distinctive features included airway narrowing, a reduced homothety ratio of daughter over parent branch diameter, and increased airway resistance. Airway resistance was concentrated in the distal region, with a higher fraction of particle deposition in the proximal airways. On the other hand, C2 subjects exhibited airway dilation, an increased homothety ratio, reduced airway resistance, and a shift of resistance concentration towards the proximal region, allowing for deeper particle penetration into the lungs. Conclusions: This study revealed unique mechanistic phenotypes of airway resistance and particle deposition in the two post-COVID-19 clusters. The implications of these findings for inhaled drug delivery effectiveness and susceptibility to air pollutants were explored.
Adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) is fairly practiced in the context of high-dimensional, mesh-based computational models. However, it is in its infancy in that of low-dimensional, generalized-coordinate-based computatio...
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Adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) is fairly practiced in the context of high-dimensional, mesh-based computational models. However, it is in its infancy in that of low-dimensional, generalized-coordinate-based computational models such as projection-based reduced-order models. This paper presents a complete framework for projection-based model order reduction (PMOR) of nonlinear problems in the presence of AMR that builds on elements from existing methods and augments them with critical new contributions. In particular, it proposes an analytical algorithm for computing a pseudo-meshless inner product between adapted solution snapshots for the purpose of clustering and PMOR. It exploits hyperreduction—specifically, the energy-conserving sampling and weighting hyperreduction method—to deliver for nonlinear and/or parametric problems the desired computational gains. Most importantly, the proposed framework for PMOR in the presence of AMR capitalizes on the concept of state-local reduced-order bases to make the most of the notion of a supermesh, while achieving computational tractability. Its features are illustrated with CFD applications grounded in AMR and its significance is demonstrated by the reported wall-clock speedup factors.
This paper addresses the prediction of spontaneous self-sustained transverse combustion instabilities in multi-injector engines using a multi-dimensional non-linear low-order Eulerian model. The approach utilizes a ph...
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This paper addresses the prediction of spontaneous self-sustained transverse combustion instabilities in multi-injector engines using a multi-dimensional non-linear low-order Eulerian model. The approach utilizes a physically aware response function that directly links pressure oscillations to fuel mass flow rate, independent of external data. This enables accurate capture of the behavior of shear coaxial injectors that have been proven to show a peculiar dynamics of cyclic fuel accumulation and release in response to acoustic waves. A NASA test case is employed as a reference, and a comprehensive analysis is conducted to investigate the behavior of the model. Firstly, a preliminary analysis is performed within a quasi-one-dimensional framework for a reduced single-injector configuration. This analysis provides insights into the influence of key parameters on the instability onset. Subsequently, the full-scale geometry is considered in a multi-dimensional framework, and the low-order solver is employed to analyze the thermo-acoustic behavior of the engine. The model successfully captures the instability dynamics, including temporal evolution, dominant frequency, and mode shapes. Sensitivity analyses are conducted to examine the impact of the model free parameters on the unstable modes. Additionally, the effect of introducing baffles as damping devices within the combustion chamber is investigated. The results highlight the model predictive capabilities and its potential for guiding the design and optimization of liquid rocket engines.
Background Because the threat of wildfires to global ecosystems and society continues to rise, this study provides an experimental simulation framework that assesses the spread and reduction of wildfires to evaluate t...
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Background Because the threat of wildfires to global ecosystems and society continues to rise, this study provides an experimental simulation framework that assesses the spread and reduction of wildfires to evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation methods in reducing their impact. The process entails selecting a vulnerable wildfire area and adaptation method, then generating the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model. Monitoring data are then used to configure the model, set boundary conditions, and simulate the fire. The effectiveness of the adaptation method in minimizing damage in the area of interest is evaluated by comparing simulations with and without the chosen adaptation method. Our focus area was a natural recreational forest in Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea, and our adaptation method was a water sprinkler system. Results Our framework provides aims to provide an experimental means of assessing the wildfire spread path and spread area based on exogenous variables of wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, and more. The sprinkler adaptation had a reduction effect of 20% in the wildfire spread rate for the 10-h period, which refers to the time limit of the simulation after ignition. We revealed that at higher wind speeds, the fire primarily follows the wind direction;whereas at lower wind speeds, the fire is more influenced by the topography. Additionally, 60 min after ignition, the adaptation methods can suppress wildfire spread by > 70%. Notably, sprinklers reduce smoke concentrations by up to 50% (ppm) over the affected area. Conclusions This study demonstrates the potential effectiveness of a comprehensive CFD model in mitigating wildfire spread using sprinkler systems as an experimental analysis. Key results include a 20% reduction in wildfire within 10 h of ignition, significant influence of wind speed on spread patterns, and a reduction of smoke concentrations, improving air quality. These findings highlight the potential of CFD-based frameworks t
As one of the promising renewable energies, ocean renewable energy (ORE) in the form of tidal energy can be extracted through a horizontal-axis tidal turbine (HATT). HATT performance relies on various environmental fa...
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