Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
4.0
2.3
Journals
Mathematics
Special Issues
Trends in Computational Fluid and Structural Dynamics Including Fluid Structure...
share announcement

Trends in Computational Fluid and Structural Dynamics Including Fluid Structure Interactions

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 880

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zeeshan A. Rana

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
1. Centre for Computational Engineering Sciences, School of Aerospace Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
Interests: computational engineering; computational fluid dynamics; compressible flows; computational aerodynamics; turbulence; numerical methods; gas turbines; wind turbines
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Mahak Mahak

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
Interests: computational fluid dynamics; aero-acoustics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Today numerical methods are capable of providing solutions for non-linear problems in a more efficient and accurate manner where complex differential equations are solved iteratively for intricate problems that would otherwise be extremely difficult to resolve. Such complex problems may include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational structural dynamics (CSD). One of the strengths of numerical methods is their ability to handle complicated boundary conditions such as those encountered in problems involving fluid structure interaction (FSI) where both of these complex areas are married to provide a solution for coupled system dynamics.

This Special Issue of Mathematics will focus on the latest trends and advancements in CFD, CSD and FSI for various applications in engineering, sciences, technology and biological applications. This Special Issue aims to collate original and significant research contributions in these areas along with applications of latest numerical methods to solve complex problems.

Dr. Zeeshan A. Rana
Dr. Mahak Mahak
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Mathematics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • numerical methods
  • computational fluid dynamics
  • structural dynamics
  • fluid structure interactions
  • one/two way system coupling
  • aerodynamics
  • aeroelasticity
  • hydrodynamics
  • blood flows through heart/arteries
  • flow in lungs
  • biological flows
  • environmental flows
  • internal flows
  • external flows
  • heat/mass transfer

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (2 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

22 pages, 12508 KiB  
Article
Investigating the Impact of Structural Features on F1 Car Diffuser Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
by Eugeni Pérez Nebot, Antim Gupta and Mahak Mahak
Mathematics 2025, 13(9), 1455; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13091455 - 29 Apr 2025
Abstract
This study utilizes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to optimize the aerodynamic performance of a Formula 1 (F1) car diffuser, investigating the effects of vane placements, end-flap positions, and other structural modifications. Diffusers are critical in managing airflow, enhancing downforce, and reducing drag, directly [...] Read more.
This study utilizes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to optimize the aerodynamic performance of a Formula 1 (F1) car diffuser, investigating the effects of vane placements, end-flap positions, and other structural modifications. Diffusers are critical in managing airflow, enhancing downforce, and reducing drag, directly influencing vehicle stability and speed. Despite ongoing advancements, the interaction between diffuser designs and turbulent flow dynamics requires further exploration. A Three-Dimensional k-Omega-SST RANS-based CFD methodology was developed to evaluate the aerodynamic performance of various diffuser configurations using Star CCM+. The findings reveal that adding lateral vane parallel to the divergence section improved high-intensity fluid flow distribution within the main channel, achieving 13.49% increment in downforce and 5.58% reduction in drag compared to the baseline simulation. However, incorporating an airfoil cross-section flap parallel to the divergence end significantly enhances the car’s performance, leading to a substantial improvement in downforce while relatively small increase in drag force. This underscores the critical importance of precise flap positioning for optimizing aerodynamic efficiency. Additionally, the influence of adding flaps underneath the divergence section was also analyzed to manipulate boundary layer separation to achieve improved performance by producing additional downforce. This research emphasizes the critical role of vortex management in preventing flow detachment and improving diffuser efficiency. The findings offer valuable insights for potential FIA F1 2023 undertray regulation changes, with implications for faster lap times and heightened competitiveness in motorsports. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Trends in Computational Fluid and Structural Dynamics Including Fluid Structure Interactions)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

18 pages, 1187 KiB  
Article
MHD Taylor–Couette Flow of Oldroyd-B Fluids Through a Porous Medium in an Annulus Induced by Time-Dependent Couples
by Constantin Fetecau and Dumitru Vieru
Mathematics 2025, 13(5), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13050719 - 23 Feb 2025
Viewed by 360
Abstract
The Taylor–Couette flow of electrically conducting incompressible Oldroyd-B fluids induced by time-dependent couples in an annulus is analytically investigated when magnetic and porous effects are taken into account. Closed-form expressions are established for the dimensionless shear stress, fluid velocity and Darcy’s resistance by [...] Read more.
The Taylor–Couette flow of electrically conducting incompressible Oldroyd-B fluids induced by time-dependent couples in an annulus is analytically investigated when magnetic and porous effects are taken into account. Closed-form expressions are established for the dimensionless shear stress, fluid velocity and Darcy’s resistance by means of the integral transforms. Similar solutions for the MHD Taylor–Couette flow of the same fluids through a porous medium induced by a time-dependent couple in an infinite circular cylinder are obtained as limiting cases of previous results. In both cases, the obtained results can generate exact solutions for any motion of this kind of the respective fluids. Consequently, the two MHD motions of the respective fluids through a porous medium are completely solved. For illustration, two case studies are considered and the fluid behavior is graphically investigated. The convergence of the starting solutions to their permanent components is proved and the required time to touch the permanent state is determined. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Trends in Computational Fluid and Structural Dynamics Including Fluid Structure Interactions)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-2
Back to TopTop