19 research outputs found

    Detecci贸n de v贸rtices en d谩rsenas de bombeo mediante modelaci贸n matem谩tica

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    El trabajo tiene como finalidad verificar la capacidad de un modelo matem谩tico comercial de fluidodin谩mica computacional (CFD) para predecir la formaci贸n de v贸rtices en una d谩rsena de bombeo. Se propone identificar v贸rtices de distinto origen e intensidad en una d谩rsena de bombeo de geometr铆a sencilla, de la cual se cuenta con resultados experimentales de las mismas condiciones de operaci贸n. Las velocidades calculadas muestran tendencias y magnitudes similares a las medidas, mientras que los valores m谩ximos de vorticidad calculados resultan varios 贸rdenes mayores que los medidos, lo cual se explica por las caracter铆sticas de la medici贸n en modelo f铆sico. La modelaci贸n predice la presencia de v贸rtices superficiales cuya ocurrencia fue detectada en el modelo f铆sico de referencia, pero adem谩s detecta v贸rtices de pared y de fondo que no fueron registrados en el trabajo de referencia. La representaci贸n de la vorticidad total, expresada por su valor absoluto, y seleccionada como superficie equipotencial, resulta ser una herramienta de visualizaci贸n muy 煤til para realizar un seguimiento de la ubicaci贸n, trayectoria y variaci贸n temporal de los v贸rtices concentrados.The present work is aimed at verifying the ability of a commercial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) mathematical model to predict the formation of vortices in a pump basin. It was intended to identify vortices of diverse origin and intensity in a geometrically simple pump basin of which experimental results under the same operating conditions are known. Calculated velocities correlate well to trends and magnitudes of measured ones, whereas the maximum values of vorticity calculated are several orders of magnitude higher than those measured, which is explained by the characteristics of measurement in the physical model. Model results predict the presence of surface vortices which were seen in the reference physical model, but also wall vortices and bottom vortices which were not reported in the reference work under the same working conditions. For lower submergences, the presence of the bottom vortex in the physical model is inferred from the cavitation of its core. The representation of total vorticity, in terms of its absolute value, and selected as an equipotential surface, may turn into a very useful tool to visualize and follow the actual location, trajectory and time variation of concentrated vortices.Facultad de Ingenier铆

    Modelaci贸n matem谩tica aplicada al estudio de estaciones de bombeo

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    El trabajo se bas贸 en la correspondencia de la ubicaci贸n y estructura de distintos tipos de v贸rtices visualizados sobre un modelo f铆sico con las vorticidades que pudieran ser identificadas en la modelaci贸n de CFD. La construcci贸n y operaci贸n del modelo f铆sico estuvo a cargo del grupo de trabajo de Jun Matsui en Jap贸n. As铆 mediante el software comercial FLOW-3D se simularon las mismas condiciones de ensayo utilizadas en el modelo f铆sico, para luego ver si los v贸rtices que se identificaron se representaban satisfactoriamente mediante este modelo matem谩tico.Facultad de Ingenier铆

    Physical Modeling and CFD Comparison: Case Study of a Hydro-Combined Power Station in Spillway Mode

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    ABSTRACT: This study presents comparisons between the results of a commercial CFD code and physical model measurements. The case study is a hydro-combined power station operating in spillway mode for a given scenario. Two turbulence models and two scales are implemented to identify the capabilities and limitations of each approach and to determine the selection criteria for CFD modeling for this kind of structure. The main flow characteristics are considered for analysis, but the focus is on a fluctuating frequency phenomenon for accurate quantitative comparisons. Acceptable representations of the general hydraulic functioning are found in all approaches, according to physical modeling. The k-蔚 RNG, and LES models give good representation of the discharge flow, mean water depths, and mean pressures for engineering purposes. The k-蔚 RNG is not able to characterize fluctuating phenomena at a model scale but does at a prototype scale. The LES is capable of identifying the dominant frequency at both prototype and model scales. A prototype-scale approach is recommended for the numerical modeling to obtain a better representation of fluctuating pressures for both turbulence models, with the complement of physical modeling for the ultimate design of the hydraulic structures

    Comparaci贸n de simulaciones en CFD y modelaci贸n f铆sica de una central hidrocombinada

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    En los 煤ltimos a帽os, los modelos CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) han evolucionado hasta convertirse en una alternativa viable a la modelaci贸n f铆sica en los procesos de dise帽o hidr谩ulico y optimizaci贸n. No obstante, el empleo de estos modelos requiere de observaci贸n y an谩lisis cr铆tico para poder obtener resultados confiables al estudiar cambios de dise帽o. En este sentido, este art铆culo pretende contribuir al an谩lisis de la comparaci贸n de los resultados obtenidos por medio de una u otra modalidad de modelaci贸n, y evaluar las similitudes y diferencias encontradas, a fin de corroborar si la confiabilidad de la herramienta num茅rica est谩 justificada. El trabajo muestra los resultados de la modelaci贸n f铆sica y matem谩tica de una central hidrocombinada funcionando en el modo de vertedero. Sendos resultados se sometieron luego a la comparaci贸n cuantitativa y cualitativa de las variables clave, tales como la elevaci贸n de la superficie libre, la presi贸n en puntos selectos del contorno hidr谩ulico, y la amplitud y frecuencia de las fluctuaciones de presi贸n del escurrimiento, as铆 como su comportamiento general.During the last years, CFD models have turned into a valuable alternative to physical modeling when applied to hydraulic design and optimization processes. However, observation and critical analysis should be exercised in order to use their results with confidence when dealing with hydraulic design changes. The present work is thus intended to contribute to the analysis of the relative performance of either approach and evaluate similarities and differences found, with the aim of corroborating if the reliability on numerical tools is actually warranted. This work shows the results of physical and mathematical modeling of a hydrocombined plant when working in spillway mode. Both sets of results (including key parameters such as the height of the free surface, pressure at selected points of the hydraulic contour, and frequency of the flow fluctuations, as well as the general flow patterns) were then subjected to quantitative and qualitative comparison.Facultad de Ingenier铆a (FI

    Comparaci贸n de simulaciones en CFD y modelaci贸n f铆sica de una central hidrocombinada

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    En los 煤ltimos a帽os, los modelos CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) han evolucionado hasta convertirse en una alternativa viable a la modelaci贸n f铆sica en los procesos de dise帽o hidr谩ulico y optimizaci贸n. No obstante, el empleo de estos modelos requiere de observaci贸n y an谩lisis cr铆tico para poder obtener resultados confiables al estudiar cambios de dise帽o. En este sentido, este art铆culo pretende contribuir al an谩lisis de la comparaci贸n de los resultados obtenidos por medio de una u otra modalidad de modelaci贸n, y evaluar las similitudes y diferencias encontradas, a fin de corroborar si la confiabilidad de la herramienta num茅rica est谩 justificada. El trabajo muestra los resultados de la modelaci贸n f铆sica y matem谩tica de una central hidrocombinada funcionando en el modo de vertedero. Sendos resultados se sometieron luego a la comparaci贸n cuantitativa y cualitativa de las variables clave, tales como la elevaci贸n de la superficie libre, la presi贸n en puntos selectos del contorno hidr谩ulico, y la amplitud y frecuencia de las fluctuaciones de presi贸n del escurrimiento, as铆 como su comportamiento general.During the last years, CFD models have turned into a valuable alternative to physical modeling when applied to hydraulic design and optimization processes. However, observation and critical analysis should be exercised in order to use their results with confidence when dealing with hydraulic design changes. The present work is thus intended to contribute to the analysis of the relative performance of either approach and evaluate similarities and differences found, with the aim of corroborating if the reliability on numerical tools is actually warranted. This work shows the results of physical and mathematical modeling of a hydrocombined plant when working in spillway mode. Both sets of results (including key parameters such as the height of the free surface, pressure at selected points of the hydraulic contour, and frequency of the flow fluctuations, as well as the general flow patterns) were then subjected to quantitative and qualitative comparison.Facultad de Ingenier铆a (FI

    Data underlying the research of Bank erosion processes in regulated navigable rivers

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    This data set contains field measurements of ship waves and topography of a riverbank of the Meuse river in the Netherlands. It was used to study bank erosion processes in navigable rivers (search for the related publication). The methods used are structure from motion photogrammetry with UAV aerial photos, RTK-GPS, aerial photos for bankline delineation, and Acoustic Doppler velocimeter (ADV) to measure ship waves. The data also include simulated bank profiles from a model developed to predict bank retreat produced by ship waves. Finally, there is a video showing typical ship-induced waves at the location of the surveys
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