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COURSE NAME Computer Aided Engineering II (CAE II)

COURSE CODE MMK36003 LAB No. 1

LAB MODULE

MESH GENERATION AND ANALYSIS

GROUP MEMBERS:
NO. NAME MATRIC NO.
1

PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN:
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
COMPLEX
GUIDED MECHANIZE
PERCEPTION SETTING COVERT ADAPTATION ORIGINATION
RESPONSE RESPONSE
RESPONSE
√

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
1.0 OBJECTIVE
1.1 To apply the CFD method in mesh generation and analyzing the simple real engineering
problem.

1.2 To analyze free-falling droplet into the tank.

2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Concept and Application

All CFD meshing methods have the same high-level objective: to create a grid of points that
are used to solve the system of partial differential equations that govern fluid behavior in a
CFD simulation. The geometric mesh used in a given CFD problem can be rather complex.
The geometry formed by the mesh points (tetrahedra, trapezoids, hexagons, etc.) can also
shift between different regions of the system while also having a varying density across the
structure.

Different CFD simulation software packages will use various algorithms for generating a set
of mesh points along the structure to be simulated. Mesh points can be applied along a
surface in three dimensions as well as within a 3D volume (i.e., volumetric mesh) (Figure 1).
As the density of mesh points increases, the accuracy of the solution within a given region of
the system will also increase, just as is the case in multiphysics problems or mechanical
problems. The two considerations in applying CFD meshing are as follows:

Mesh density: The density of grid points in the mesh will depend on the solution gradient in
the system. In CFD problems, regions with high flow velocity gradient or in boundary layers
near curved surfaces are good candidates for higher mesh density, as these regions may
require higher accuracy.

Mesh geometry: As was mentioned above, the mesh points can be connected to define cells
that are hexahedra, tetrahedra, or even more complex tessellations.

Figure 1: Mesh hierarchy

Meshing is a very important part of numerical analysis. If the number of cells in a meshed
domain are high the accuracy of analysis will be greater. Mesh is kept fine in the areas where
capturing the physics of phenomenon is important. Mesh independence is one of the most
important step in meshing. Mesh Independence is achieved by refining the mesh till the value
of required variable becomes constant. Mesh refining requires high computational
capabilities. Mesh can be classified into different types based on the uniformity and shape
(Figure 2).
Figure 2: Type of mesh.

3.0 Equipment

The equipment that will be used in the CFD analysis is the computer that is installed with
computational fluid dynamics software.

4.0 Procedures

1. Create the case and geometry using the CFD software by a given dimension.
2. Define the face group for boundary conditions.
3. Create the meshing on the model.
4. Define the boundary conditions on the geometry.
5. Select the solver for the analysis.
6. Set the monitor.
7. Running to solve the simulation.
8. Visualize the results.

5.0 Problem Descriptions

In Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), proper meshing is a crucial step in the simulation
process, and if meshing is not done correctly, it can lead to various issues and inaccuracies in
the simulations. The meshing density influences the convergence and accuracy of the CFD
simulation. 2D free-falling droplet into the tank is shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: 2D free-falling droplet into the tank.


Using the CFD software to create the geometry (0.5 m × 0.5 m) and estimate the maximum
velocity of the droplet when:

(a) The mesh divisions (x,y) are 90,90; 100,100 and 110,110, with constants droplet radius
0.025 m.
(b) The droplet radius varies from 0.02 m, 0.03 m and 0.04 m, with mesh divisions 80,80.

Compare (i) the maximum velocity versus mesh divisions and (ii) maximum velocity versus
the droplet radius in the graph.

6.0 Task

In this task, the students should demonstrate their comprehension in analyzing internal flow
through a simple T-pipe geometry using CFD software. Solve the problem and prepare a
laboratory report which its contents should include at least the following criteria:

a) Introduction (Problem Description)


b) Methods
c) Results
d) Discussion
e) Conclusions
f) References
g) Appendix 1 (Computational Analysis Data)

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