Global CFD Practice Leader Black and Vetach, Illinois, United States
Abstract Submission:
Objective: To advance the practice of using CFD modeling as alternative or complementary approach to traditional empirical models to optimize the design water infrastructure such river intakes, spillways, outfalls, sediment traps, wastewater treatment plants, detention basins, and hydrodynamic separators.
Generalities: The workshop will entitle discussion about two topics: 1. Introduction to CFD Modeling Best Practices An inadequately designed CFD model can result in non-convergence, and even generate poor and unreliable results. This workshop aims to showcase the minimum set of steps that need to be considered when developing and running a CFD model to ensure simulations results are accurate and reliable. 2. Showcase practical applications regarding Mixing Optimization in Wastewater Treatment Units Development of Rating Curves for Dam Spillways Sediment Trap Efficiency Optimization in Settling Tanks
Learning Objectives/Expected Outcome (Optional) : A concept flow chart for best CFD modeling practices include but are not limited to: - Problem Formulation and Geometry Creation, - Meshing and Mesh Independence analysis, - Initial and Boundary Conditions, - Choosing the right Numerical Methods, - Choosing the right Turbulent Closure Scheme, - Definition of physical Models, - Model Calibration and Validation, and - Uncertainty Analysis.
