TRANSPORT TECHNICS. INVESTIGATION OF ELEMENTS. RELIABILITY
Geometric design and efficiency of ship ventilation flow: analysis of sudden expansion in laminar flow by numerical simulation with ansys
- 1 Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechatronics – Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Bulgaria
Abstract
This scientific report focuses on investigating the influence of geometric design on ship ventilation flow efficiency through numerical simulation with ANSYS. Many sources on the subject state that in a ship’s ventilation system, the flowing fluid encounters various devices and fixtures such as valves, fans, and bends that can cause sudden expansions or contractions of the flow. These geometric factors cause energy loss, which can be of importance to the efficiency of the ship’s ventilation system, especially in the complex conditions of power generation. Such energy losses are considered significant in these industries and are the subject of serious design and optimization of flow systems. Using engineering simulations, this report investigates steady laminar flow through a pipe with sudden expansion in order to understand and predict the energy losses resulting from the expansion. The practical example of application can be the analysis of the ventilation system of a ship, where such geometric designs can affect the efficiency of the ventilation and therefore the performance and safety of the crew and passengers. Such research is essential to improve the manufacturing and operational processes of ships and to ensure their optimal working conditions.
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