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An efficient moving grid algorithm for large deformation

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posted on 2023-06-26, 07:13 authored by N Qin, X Liu, H Xia
A simple and efficient moving grid technique is proposed for computing unsteady flow problems with geometrical deformation, relative body movement or shape changes due to aerodynamic optimisation and fluid-structure interaction. A Delaunay graph of the solution domain is first generated, which can be moved easily during the geometric dynamic deformation, even for very large distortion. A one to one mapping between the Delaunay graph and the computational grid is maintained during the movement. The new computational grid after the dynamic movement can be generated efficiently through the mapping while maintaining the primary qualities of the grid. While most dynamic grid deformation techniques are iterative based on the spring analogy, the present method is non-iterative and much more efficient. On the other hand, in comparison with dynamic grid techniques based on transfinite interpolation for structured grids, it offers both geometric and cell topology flexibility, which is crucial for many unsteady flow problems involving geometric deformation and relative motions. Comparison with the popular spring analogy method for a wing-body combination is demonstrated regarding their efficiency and grid quality.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Modern Physics Letters B

ISSN

0217-9849

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Issue

28-29

Volume

19

Page range

1499-1502

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  • Engineering and Design Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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