Optimizing conventional and unconventional nozzles for increasing the thrust

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Date
2011Author
Advisor
Version
Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Type
Proyecto Fin de Carrera / Ikasketen Amaierako Proiektua
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Abstract
This project arises from the fact nowadays the engineering process is becoming
more and more experimental, so the knowledge on design software is very important in
order to save money and time.
Under these circumstances, new mathematical methods are being applied to
design softwares to develop new tools for solving a huge number of design analyses.
In this particular case, the study will be ...
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This project arises from the fact nowadays the engineering process is becoming
more and more experimental, so the knowledge on design software is very important in
order to save money and time.
Under these circumstances, new mathematical methods are being applied to
design softwares to develop new tools for solving a huge number of design analyses.
In this particular case, the study will be done with Fluent, a software based on
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which fundamental basis are the Navier-Stokes
equations, that define any single-phase fluid flow. This software will perform a 3
dimensional analysis of conventional and unconventional nozzles which will be
designed in Gambit, software that allows building the geometry and mesh of the models
that later will be analyzed in Fluent.
The final purpose of this project is to optimize the thrust produced by several
designs of conventional and unconventional nozzles, compare its performance
characteristics and understand and be aware of the effects the heat transfer has over the
nozzles; and the needed of cooling techniques to minimize it. [--]
Subject
Nozzles,
Thrust,
Fluent (Software),
Gambit (Software)
Departament
Universidad Pública de Navarra. Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica /
Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa. Ingeniaritza Elektrikoa eta Elektronikoa Saila
Degree
Ingeniería Industrial /
Industria Ingeniaritza