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    This thesis proposal involves benchmarking the open source CFD code OpenFOAM against the commercial code FLUENT for predicting flow induced noise. The student will conduct incompressible and compressible simulations using existing Volvo vehicle and generic geometries. Results will be analyzed against wind tunnel tests. The goals are to evaluate OpenFOAM for robustness, efficiency and solution quality compared to FLUENT, and update OpenFOAM to better match Volvo's existing computational procedures. The work involves large eddy simulation of an XC90 to identify noise sources, compressible simulations of a generic geometry to predict resonances, and potentially steady simulations of sidewind door loading.

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    This thesis proposal involves benchmarking the open source CFD code OpenFOAM against the commercial code FLUENT for predicting flow induced noise. The student will conduct incompressible and compressible simulations using existing Volvo vehicle and generic geometries. Results will be analyzed against wind tunnel tests. The goals are to evaluate OpenFOAM for robustness, efficiency and solution quality compared to FLUENT, and update OpenFOAM to better match Volvo's existing computational procedures. The work involves large eddy simulation of an XC90 to identify noise sources, compressible simulations of a generic geometry to predict resonances, and potentially steady simulations of sidewind door loading.

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    This thesis proposal involves benchmarking the open source CFD code OpenFOAM against the commercial code FLUENT for predicting flow induced noise. The student will conduct incompressible and compressible simulations using existing Volvo vehicle and generic geometries. Results will be analyzed against wind tunnel tests. The goals are to evaluate OpenFOAM for robustness, efficiency and solution quality compared to FLUENT, and update OpenFOAM to better match Volvo's existing computational procedures. The work involves large eddy simulation of an XC90 to identify noise sources, compressible simulations of a generic geometry to predict resonances, and potentially steady simulations of sidewind door loading.

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    This thesis proposal involves benchmarking the open source CFD code OpenFOAM against the commercial code FLUENT for predicting flow induced noise. The student will conduct incompressible and compressible simulations using existing Volvo vehicle and generic geometries. Results will be analyzed against wind tunnel tests. The goals are to evaluate OpenFOAM for robustness, efficiency and solution quality compared to FLUENT, and update OpenFOAM to better match Volvo's existing computational procedures. The work involves large eddy simulation of an XC90 to identify noise sources, compressible simulations of a generic geometry to predict resonances, and potentially steady simulations of sidewind door loading.

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    Volvo Cars Thesis Work Proposal

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    Title

    OpenFOAM a tool for predicting flow induced noise


    * Location
    Gteborg

    * Category/SubCategory

    Product Development Complete Vehicle Environment and


    Fluid dynamics centre/Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Description of thesis work


    Background:
    The CFD-group at Volvo Cars is working with a wide range of attributes such as flow induced noise,
    aerodynamics, thermodynamics, climate control and contamination. These flow fields have until now
    been solved by commercial codes, such as FLUENT. In recent years, open source codes has gained
    in interest mainly due to cost reductions. One of these codes, namely OpenFOAM has shown great
    potential for industrial use which is characterized by fast turn around time and low user interaction
    while still proving to be robust for complex meshes. This thesis aims at benchmarking the two codes
    (FLUENT and OpenFOAM) and to some extent tailor the latter code for matching the existing
    computational procedures.
    Description of thesis work:
    By using existing CFD models of an XC90 as well as a more generic geometry, a number of different
    studies should be done, the simulation results will be analyzed against existing wind tunnel tests.
    i) Incompressible LES simulations on the XC90 will be the base for evaluating the sources to flow
    induced noise. Lead time, robustness and quality of results will be focus areas.
    ii) Compressible simulations will be conducted for predicting resonanse phenomenas on a generic
    geometry. FLUENT and experimental results exists to some extent, the OpenFOAM solver will be
    updated to work in future production environment.
    iii) (Optional) Incompressible steady state simulations will be conducted for predicting the load on the
    door bow under sidewind conditions.
    Suitable Student background
    Good knowledge and interest in fluid mechanics/numerics and CFD computations.
    Starting date
    09-01-01
    Tutor / Contact person
    Jonas Ask
    Address
    Volvo Car Corporation
    Fluid Dynamics Centre
    Dept. 91780, PVT3
    SE-405 31 Gteborg

    Number of students
    1
    Contact E-mail
    jask5@volvocars.com

    Telephone
    031-3259410

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