Advanced CFD Solutions
Engineering in the Environment Projects
With over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, we specialize in innovative technologies, systems engineering, and sustainable solutions. Our expertise spans the development of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control technologies, and resilient infrastructure designed to mitigate environmental impact. We have a proven track record of excellence in research and development, strategic design, and comprehensive analysis, ensuring operational success in complex environmental contexts.
Ship Airwake Characterization
Challenge: Operating helicopters near naval vessels presents significant challenges due to complex, turbulent ship airwakes that increase pilot workload during critical maneuvers. Our expertise in large-eddy simulations (LES) enables us to analyze and model these turbulent airflows, enhancing pilot training and informing the design of advanced flight systems for helicopters, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and drones.
Where this is going: We are working to develop real-time capabilities to better develop trainer/simulators and extending the capability to eVTOL as well as drone operation.
For detailed studies, refer to:
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Thedin, R., Kinzel, M. P., & Schmitz, S. (2018). "Simulation of a Helicopter-Ship Dynamic Interface Using Offline Database of Atmospheric Turbulence-Modified Airwake." Annual Forum Proceedings-AHS International, 2018.
Aftermath of Wilkes-Barre Tornado
Challenge: Designing tornado-resistant structures is challenging due to limited understanding of how irregular building shapes affect wind pressures. An analysis of the 2018 Wilkes-Barre EF-2 tornado revealed that current building codes may not fully address failures in such structures. The study advocates using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to better predict wind loads on complex geometries, enhancing building resilience against tornadoes.
Where this is going: Utilizing CFD and AI tools for better and modern building designs.
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Engineering Artificial Coral Reefs
Challenge: Artificial coral reefs face challenges in optimizing hydrodynamic performance, selecting suitable materials, integrating ecologically, and ensuring structural stability. CFD addresses these by simulating water-structure interactions, aiding in design optimization, material selection, ecological impact assessment, and structural integrity analysis. Integrating CFD into the design process leads to artificial reefs that are hydrodynamically efficient, environmentally friendly, and structurally robust.
Where this is going: Developing methodologies for utilizing data for engineering robust Coral Reef recovery.
For detailed studies, refer to:
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Marine Living Structures Initiative, An Innovative Artificial Reef Collaboration with The Reef Institute. https://singerstudio.com/marine-living-structures-initiative/
Engineering within an Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Challenge: Understanding the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), turbulent loading, and dispersion presents challenges in accurately modeling wind flow, predicting pollutant dispersion, and assessing structural impacts. CFD addresses these challenges by simulating ABL dynamics, enabling optimization of designs for wind energy systems, air quality management, and structural resilience. Integrating CFD into environmental engineering practices leads to solutions that are aerodynamically efficient, environmentally sustainable, and structurally sound.
Where this is going: Combining this technology with other fields and safety plans and developing tools to directly measure them.
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