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Explore iterative solutions of Navier-Stokes equations for hand models meshed in non-uniform grids. Achieve finer simulation results using CFD. Solve technical issues for pressure distribution and streamtraces analysis.
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GWU BME FellowshipFlow Over the Human Hand Mentor: Dr. Rajat Mittal Presenter: Ryan Kelly
Computational Fluid Dynamics • Computer Simulation of Physical Flow • Our Case: Iterative Solution of the Navier-Stokes Equations • No closed form solution • Requires Iterative Solution
Meshed Model CFD Grid I • Non-uniform cartesian grid • Concentrated resolution on the fingers • 120x100x100=1.2million units • Finer resolution -> better results
Current Results • Technical Issues Resolved • System finally debugged • Some initial qualitative results have been obtained • Pressure Distributions, Streamtraces (streamlines) are of greatest significance at this time • Quantitative results forthcoming, require further analysis
The Future • Simulate Established Flow • Extract pressure, viscosity, vorticity measurements • Compute drag on the hand for each position • Publish (?)