Advances in Computational and Applied Fluid Dynamics

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

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Fluid dynamics play an important role in science, industry and life. Modern computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) techniques and models are widely used in many fields of engineering research and application. However, it is always important to validate CFD results with physical experiments. The application of CFDs allow us to simulate flow, to extrapolate results for a wider range of parameters that we are able to achieve in experiments, and to understand nature.

The current Special Issue invites authors to propose original works dealing with CFDs and their comparison with experimental results.

Dr. Andrey V. Mityakov
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  • fluid dynamics
  • validation

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Local and Parallel Stabilized Finite Element Methods Based on the Lowest Equal-Order Elements for the Stokes–Darcy Model
by Jing Han and Guangzhi Du
Mathematics 2023, 11(23), 4820; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11234820 - 29 Nov 2023
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In this article, two kinds of local and parallel stabilized finite element methods based upon two grid discretizations are proposed and investigated for the Stokes–Darcy model. The lowest equal-order finite element pairs (P1-P1-P1) are [...] Read more.
In this article, two kinds of local and parallel stabilized finite element methods based upon two grid discretizations are proposed and investigated for the Stokes–Darcy model. The lowest equal-order finite element pairs (P1-P1-P1) are taken into account to approximate the velocity, pressure, and piezometric head, respectively. To circumvent the inf-sup condition, the stabilized term is chosen as the difference between a consistent and an under-integrated mass matrix. The proposed algorithms consist of approximating the low-frequency component on the global coarse grid and the high-frequency component on the local fine grid and assembling them to obtain the final approximation. To obtain a global continuous solution, the technique tool of the partition of unity is used. A rigorous theoretical analysis for the algorithms was conducted and numerical experiments were carried out to indicate the validity and efficiency of the algorithms. Full article
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Oscillatory and Periodical Behavior of Heat Transfer and Magnetic Flux along Magnetic-Driven Cylinder with Viscous Dissipation and Joule Heating Effects
by Zia Ullah, Musaad S. Aldhabani and Muhammad Adnan Qaiser
Mathematics 2023, 11(18), 3917; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11183917 - 14 Sep 2023
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Several primary mechanisms are less utilized in engineering and recent technologies due to unsustainable heating. The impact of viscous dissipation and Joule heating is very important to examine current density and heat rate across a magnetized cylinder. The key objective of this examination [...] Read more.
Several primary mechanisms are less utilized in engineering and recent technologies due to unsustainable heating. The impact of viscous dissipation and Joule heating is very important to examine current density and heat rate across a magnetized cylinder. The key objective of this examination was to insulate excessive heat around the cylinder. The present effort investigated the impact of viscous dissipations, Joule heating, and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) on the transitory motion of convective-heat transport and magnetic flux features of dissipative flows throughout a magnetized and warmed cylinder at suitable places. The suggested turbulent dynamical structure of mathematics is offered for an associated method of partial differentiation equations impacted by boundary values. The complex equations are translated via non-dimensional shapes by using relevant non-dimensional numbers. The non-dimensional representation has been improved to make it easier to conduct uniform computational calculations. The computational answers for these linked dimensionalized formulations have been achieved using the Prandtl coefficient Pr, Joule heating parameter ζ, Eckert number Ec, the magneto-force number ξ, the buoyancy parameter λ, and multiple additional predefined factors. The important contribution of this work is based on non-fluctuating solutions that are utilized to examine the oscillating behavior of shearing stress, rate of fluctuating heat transport, and rate of fluctuating magnetic flux in the presence of viscous dissipation and Joule heating at prominent angles. It is shown that the velocity of a fluid increases as the buoyancy parameter increases. The maximum frequency of heat transmission is illustrated for each Eckert variable. Full article
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On Consequences of Carreau Nanofluid Model with Dufour–Soret Effects and Activation Energy Subject to New Mass Flux Condition: A Numerical Study
by Usman Ali and Mawia Osman
Mathematics 2023, 11(11), 2564; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11112564 - 03 Jun 2023
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Activation energy can be elaborated as the minimal energy required to start a certain chemical reaction. The concept of this energy was first presented by Arrhenius in the year 1889 and was later used in the oil reservoir industry, emulsion of water, geothermal [...] Read more.
Activation energy can be elaborated as the minimal energy required to start a certain chemical reaction. The concept of this energy was first presented by Arrhenius in the year 1889 and was later used in the oil reservoir industry, emulsion of water, geothermal as well as chemical engineering and food processing. This study relates to the impacts of mass transfer caused by temperature differences (Soret) and heat transport due to concentration gradient (Dufour) in a Carreau model with nanofluids (NFs), mixed convection and a magnetic field past a stretched sheet. Moreover, thermal radiation and activation energy with new mass flux constraints are presumed. All chemical science specifications of nanofluid are measured as constant. As a result of the motion of nanofluid particles, the fluid temperature and concentration are inspected, with some physical description. A system of coupled partial differential frameworks is used mathematically to formulate the physical model. A numerical scheme named the Runge–Kutta (R-K) approach along with the shooting technique are used to solve the obtained equations to a high degree of accuracy. The MATLAB R2022b software is used for the graphical presentation of the solution. The temperature of the nanofluid encompasses a quicker rate within the efficiency of a Dufour number. An intensifying thermal trend is observed for thermophoresis and the Brownian motion parameter. The Soret effect causes a decline in the fluid concentration, and the opposite trend is observed for rising activation energy. In addition, the local Nusselt number increases with the Prandtl number. Further, the comparative outcomes for drag force are established, with satisfying agreement with the existing literature. The results acquired here are anticipated to be applied to improving heat exchanger thermal efficiency to maintain thermal balancing control in compact heat density equipment and devices. Full article
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A New Method of Identifying the Aerodynamic Dipole Sound Source in the Near Wall Flow
by Hao Zhang, Yigang Wang and Yupeng Wang
Mathematics 2023, 11(9), 2070; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11092070 - 27 Apr 2023
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Consider that the sound dipole source in the flow field is composed of multiple micro-spherical oscillating sources. An aerodynamic sound source identification method is established by the relationship among the oscillating source, the radiated sound pressure, and the pressure gradient of flow in [...] Read more.
Consider that the sound dipole source in the flow field is composed of multiple micro-spherical oscillating sources. An aerodynamic sound source identification method is established by the relationship among the oscillating source, the radiated sound pressure, and the pressure gradient of flow in the near-wall flow field, and the formula for calculating the sound power of the sound dipole source in unsteady flow is derived. It shows that the power of sound dipole sources is proportional to the square of the oscillating force or pressure gradient. The combination of the formula and CFD method is further applied to the flow around the cylinder, which clearly presents the sound power and location characteristics of sound dipole sources. Further, the relationship between the sound source and the flow separation, or flow vortex shedding, is analyzed. The corresponding correlation analysis is also carried out, which indicates that the sound dipole source exists in a finite area of the attached wall. The front end of the area is at the separation point along the circumferential direction of the wall, and the end is at the location where the separation vortex completely falls off and a trailing vortex begins to form. In addition, the thickness of the area exists along the radial direction and gradually increases backward. Full article
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Relative Importance of Certain Factors Affecting Air Exchange in a High-Altitude Single-Heading Tunnels Based on the Numerical Simulation Method
by Ming Li, Nianhui Zhang, Junjian Wang and Xinglong Feng
Mathematics 2023, 11(7), 1700; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11071700 - 02 Apr 2023
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Single-heading tunnels in underground metal mines have high air pollutant concentrations, chaotic airflow, and low pollutant diffusion efficiency in high-altitude areas, resulting in poor air exchange. Based on Pulang copper mine (China), a computational fluid dynamics case using the steady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations [...] Read more.
Single-heading tunnels in underground metal mines have high air pollutant concentrations, chaotic airflow, and low pollutant diffusion efficiency in high-altitude areas, resulting in poor air exchange. Based on Pulang copper mine (China), a computational fluid dynamics case using the steady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations with a k-omega turbulence model was developed to study certain factors influencing the air exchange of single-heading tunnels, and was combined with an orthogonal experimental method to simulate the mean age of air (MAA) under different working conditions. This study revealed the ranking of the importance of some factors on the air exchange via sensitivity analysis. The MAA generally increases with the increasing distance between the duct and the heading face and the increasing diameter of the oxygen supply duct. This study’s optimal distance and diameter can reduce MAA by 14.7% and 9.9%, respectively. Placing the oxygen supply duct and the duct on the same side and using an 800/1000 mm inner diameter duct can effectively reduce the MAA by 6.7% and 4.2%, respectively, in this study. The findings of this study can optimize air exchange in the Pulang copper mine, and can also be referenced for the optimization of air exchange in high-altitude highway or railway tunnels being excavated. Full article
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