01 Oct 702: Vehicle Steady state fluid flow (CFD) analysis of a vehicle moving at two different speeds to find the drag of the vehicle at these speeds. A mesh and domain sensitivity study was also completed to ensure that the mesh and domain size used would not affect the results accuracy. As expected the higher speed produced a higher drag force. Recommendations were given on how to reduce the drag force of the vehicle to increase vehicle efficiency. Posted at 08:58h in Read More
30 Sep 821: Vessel Linear static stress analysis of existing vessels, analysing the vessels with new nozzles and nozzle loads due to a changed purpose of usage. The nozzles that were added to the vessels were then optimised, with the addition of saddle plates where required. Posted at 08:56h in Read More
27 Sep 829: Optical Sensor Manufacturing Non-linear stress analysis of a push fit to verify why real-world failures were occurring during manufacturing. Multiple analyses were performed with different material models to replicate the failures seen. The interference of the push fit was found to be too large, and the stress state after manufacturing was determined to help show why failures were occurring. The project was completed within a week from first contact, to ensure manufacturing in China could continue. Posted at 09:18h in Read More
24 Sep 825: Aircraft Water Tank Stress and Linear Buckling analysis of a water tank subjected to various transport loads and pressure conditions. Analysis performed and recommendations given to how the design can be improved especially with regards to increasing the supports on the large flat surfaces which were buckling. Posted at 08:09h in Read More
23 Sep 823: Renewable Energy Heat Battery Stress analysis of a heat battery used in renewable energy, considering transportation and operating loads. The design was optimised over 5 iterations to reduce stresses in critical areas, as well as reducing the thickness of parts which were safe. Posted at 08:52h in Read More
22 Sep 822: Ion Source Body Pie-Cut Stress and Linear-Buckling analysis of a ion source body, considering a internal vacuum pressure. This was a larger version of a design already in use. Recommendations were made to increase the wall thickness in highly stressed areas to further improve the design. Posted at 08:45h in Read More
20 Sep 778: Crane Support Mat Non-Linear Stress analysis of a mat used to distribute loads from a crane. Analysis required the modelling of different soil types, and a number of different configurations to find the optimum number of mats for a particular load. Results showed the product has superior performance to traditional design, and that the number of mats required for a particular load could be reduced, hence saving cost. Posted at 10:44h in Read More
17 Sep 849: Juliette Balcony Balustrade Stress analysis of a balustrade, subjected to loads according to BSEN6399. Analysis verified that the design was suitable, and the analysis was performed quickly and simply to ensure on-site work could continue. Posted at 12:44h in Read More
12 Jul 028: Cartridge Sleeve 2D axisymmetric and 3D model of cartridge sleeve subjected to internal explosion. Quasi-static and transient analyses with non-linear material models. The results highlighted possible reasons for failures that occurred in field. Posted at 10:19h in Read More
30 Jun 280: Hip Joint Implant Stress analysis of hip joint implant including detailed bone representation. Ten versions of the implant have been compared, with different assumptions for the bone to represent variations amongst the population. Project included research on bone material properties. Posted at 10:48h in Read More