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Minimizing Run Time Of Finite Element Analyses: Applications In Conformable Cng Tank Modeling, Paul M. Roehm
Minimizing Run Time Of Finite Element Analyses: Applications In Conformable Cng Tank Modeling, Paul M. Roehm
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
REL Inc. has proposed a CNG tank that deviates from typical cylindrical storage methods. The goal of REL working with Michigan Tech is to minimize mass and meet NGV2 safety standards for pressure and drop testing for this tank.
The model has undulated outer surfaces and Schwarz P-surface internal geometry. To accurately mesh this, a small element size is necessary; this creates a model with millions of elements. In explicit analyses, this requires a large amount of computational resources to run.
This report focuses on methods to reduce model run time without reducing accuracy. Methods covered include creating symmetric building …
Analysis Of Flow Of Compressed Natural Gas Through A Fuel Injector, Erin E. Eldridge
Analysis Of Flow Of Compressed Natural Gas Through A Fuel Injector, Erin E. Eldridge
Honors College
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss the determination of the mass flow rate of compressed natural gas through a Delphi Multec CNG Injector. Three methods are used to find the mass flow rates at various pressures. First, SolidWorks Flow Simulation is employed to calculate the mass flow rate with computational fluid dynamics. An analytical solution to the problem is also presented. Finally, experimental results from a previous year’s Capstone team are presented. Fuel flow curves are provided to compare the results from each methodology. The results from the SolidWorks Flow Simulation and analytical calculation agree at the extrema …