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Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for Electrically Conducting Flows

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
76911 		Program Year/Program:
2006 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A062-018-0741 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Combustion Research and Flow Technology,
6210 Kellers Church Road Pipersville, PA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2006
Title: Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for Electrically Conducting Flows
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: W31P4Q-07-C-0031
Award Amount: $70,000.00
 

Abstract:

The solution of the 3D unsteady Navier-Stokes fluid mechanics equations, coupled to the Maxwell's equations for electrical propagation, is being conducted utilizing an innovative Multi-Physics Simulation (MPS) Architecture. The MPS Architecture provides efficient resolution of a key technical problem that arises in the formulation of numerical solution schemes for these coupled equation sets, namely the definition of the solution grid space by: (1) enabling utilization of overlapping/non-overlapping grids; (2) dynamic and adaptive grid development to achieve adequate grid resolution both spatially and temporally to capture the flowfield features; (3) implements hybrid structured and/or unstructured grids, as appropriate; and, (4) optimal selection of individual numerical algorithms for fluid dynamic and Maxwell's equation sets to resolve numerical stiffness arising out of widely disparate time-scales. The MPS architecture incorporates state-of-the-art solution techniques from computational electromagnetics, as well as intelligent processor control for domain decomposition among multi-processors. The numerical developments are based on the framework of a well-tested and extensively validated, time-accurate, three-dimensional, finite-volume, structured and unstructured grid, Reynolds-averaged, Navier-Stokes flowfield solution methodology that includes detailed models for two- and three-phase gas/particle/liquid droplet flows, and generalized finite-rate chemical kinetics. The new model will be applicable to magnetohydrodynamics, electrohydrodynamics and Radar Cross Section predictions.

Principal Investigator:

Neeraj Sinha
Vice President & Technical Director
2157661520
sinha@craft-tech.com

Business Contact:

Neeraj Sinha
Vice President & Technical Director
2157661520
sinha@craft-tech.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

COMBUSTION RESEARCH & FLOW TECHNOLOGY, INC.
6210 Keller's Church Road Pipersville, PA 18947

EIN/Tax ID: 232759059
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No