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Fluid Dynamics and Materials Processing is an essential reading for all those concerned with complex fluids, multiphase flows and the intersection of fluid dynamics with materials processing and/or with the more general field of engineering optimization. It features original theoretical, computational, and experimental investigations. All subjects where a material, at a certain stage of its “life”, is in a fluid state, behaves as a fluid (e.g. many types of granular media) or interacts with a fluid should be considered relevant to FDMP. Relevant examples include (but are not limited to) the most modern and advanced processes for the production of inorganic (semiconductors, metal alloys, foams, plastics, polymers, ceramic materials, cement, asphalt and resins of various kinds), organic (protein crystals, drugs and medicines) materials and "living" (in vitro) biological tissues. We are especially interested in those studies where emphasis is put on the fluid-dynamic conditions under which a material is operated. However, FDMP also welcomes manuscripts dealing with more fundamental aspects such as the rheological behavior of multiphase systems or the convective currents that are produced in a fluid as a result of the thermal, chemical and/or mechanical stimuli typically applied in various processing or manufacturing methods (e.g. thermal gradients, shaking, mixing, etc). Some attention is devoted as well to all those problems of “structure/fluid” interaction that have extensive background applications in important fields such as marine, chemical, aeronautical and aerospace engineering and the oil sector, i.e. all those cases where fluid-dynamic analysis is instrumental in guiding the design/optimization of the considered systems (or related components) and the selection of the required “materials”.
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1441-1462, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.051200
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Fluid and Thermal Dynamics in the Development of Unconventional Resources II)
Abstract Horizontal well drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing technologies are at the root of commercial shale gas development and exploitation. During these processes, typically, a large amount of working fluid enters the formation, resulting in widespread water-rock interaction. Deeply understanding such effects is required to optimize the production system. In this study, the mechanisms of water-rock interaction and the associated responses of shale fabric are systematically reviewed for working fluids such as neutral fluids, acid fluids, alkali fluids and oxidative fluids. It is shown that shale is generally rich in water-sensitive components such as clay minerals,… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1463-1479, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047928
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Problems in Fluid Mechanics)
Abstract In this work, we numerically study the hydrodynamic permeability of new-generation artificial porous materials used as scaffolds for cell growth in a perfusion bioreactor. We consider two popular solid matrix designs based on triply periodic minimal surfaces, the Schwarz P (primitive) and D (diamond) surfaces, which enable the creation of materials with controlled porosity gradients. The latter property is crucial for regulating the shear stress field in the pores of the scaffold, which makes it possible to control the intensity of cell growth. The permeability of functionally graded materials is studied within the framework of… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1481-1498, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047092
Abstract The development of more environment-friendly ways to dispose of oil sludge is currently regarded as a hot topic. In this context, gasification technologies are generally seen as a promising way to combine oil sludge with coal–water slurry (CWS) and generate resourceful fuel. In this study, a novel five-nozzle gasifier reactor was analyzed by means of a CFD (Computational fluid dynamic) method. Among several influential factors, special attention was paid to the height-to-diameter ratio of the gasifier and the mixing ratio of oil sludge, which are known to have a significant impact on the flow field, More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1499-1516, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047403
Abstract In this study, the main properties of the hydraulic jump in an asymmetric trapezoidal flume are analyzed experimentally, including the so-called sequent depths, characteristic lengths, and efficiency. In particular, an asymmetric trapezoidal flume with a length of 7 m and a width of 0.304 m is considered, with the bottom of the flume transversely inclined at an angle of m = 0.296 and vertical lateral sides. The corresponding inflow Froude number is allowed to range in the interval (1.40 < F1 < 6.11). The properties of this jump are compared to those of hydraulic jumps More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1517-1537, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.046828
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Aerodynamic Analysis and Optimal Design of Fluid Machinery)
Abstract A combined experimental and numerical research study is conducted to investigate the complex relationship between the structure and the aerodynamic performances of an Archimedes spiral wind turbine (ASWT). Two ASWTs are considered, a prototypical version and an improved version. It is shown that the latter achieves the best aerodynamic performance when the spread angles at the three sets of blades are α = 30°, α = 55°, α = 60°, respectively and the blade thickness is 4 mm. For a velocity V = 10 m/s, a tip speed ratio (TSR) = 1.58 and 2, the maximum C values More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1539-1552, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047922
Abstract In response to the complex characteristics of actual low-permeability tight reservoirs, this study develops a meshless-based numerical simulation method for oil-water two-phase flow in these reservoirs, considering complex boundary shapes. Utilizing radial basis function point interpolation, the method approximates shape functions for unknown functions within the nodal influence domain. The shape functions constructed by the aforementioned meshless interpolation method have δ-function properties, which facilitate the handling of essential aspects like the controlled bottom-hole flow pressure in horizontal wells. Moreover, the meshless method offers greater flexibility and freedom compared to grid cell discretization, making it simpler… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1553-1563, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.050165
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Problems in Fluid Mechanics)
Abstract The article presents an experimental study on the flow of an eutectic gallium alloy in a cylindrical cell, which is placed in an alternating magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by a coil connected to an alternating current source. The coil is located at a fixed height in such a way that its plane is perpendicular to the gravity vector, which in turn is parallel to the axis of the cylinder. The position of the cylinder can vary in height with respect to the coil. The forced flow of the considered electrically conductive liquid… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1565-1592, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.042685
Abstract To scrutinize the characteristics of wave–current loads on a bridge shuttle-shaped cap–pile foundation, a 1:125 test model was considered in a laboratory flume. The inline, transverse and vertical wave–current forces acting on the shuttle-shaped cap–pile group model were measured considering both random waves and a combination of random waves with a current. The experimental results have shown that the wave–current forces can be well correlated with the wave height, the wavelength, the current velocity, the incident direction and the water level in the marine environment. An increase in the current velocity can lead to a More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1593-1609, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.046274
Abstract A coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM) approach is used to calculate the interaction of a flexible rag transported by a fluid current with a fixed solid cylinder. More specifically a hybrid Eulerian-Lagrangian approach is used with the rag being modeled as a set of interconnected particles. The influence of various parameters is considered, namely the inlet velocity (1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 m/s, respectively), the angle formed by the initially straight rag with the flow direction (45°, 60° and 90°, respectively), and the inlet position (90, 100, and 110 mm, respectively). The results show More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1611-1631, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048447
Abstract Recent studies have underscored the significance of the capillary fringe in hydrological and biochemical processes. Moreover, its role in shallow waters is expected to be considerable. Traditionally, the study of groundwater flow has centered on unsaturated-saturated zones, often overlooking the impact of the capillary fringe. In this study, we introduce a steady-state two-dimensional model that integrates the capillary fringe into a 2-D numerical solution. Our novel approach employs the potential form of the Richards equation, facilitating the determination of boundaries, pressures, and velocities across different ground surface zones. We utilized a two-dimensional Freefem++ finite element model… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1633-1646, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.051010
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Rheological Property Evaluation of Bitumen and Bituminous Mixtures)
Abstract Traditional asphalt rejuvenators, like aromatic oil (AO), are known to be effective in improving the low-temperature properties and fatigue performances of aged SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) modified asphalt (SBSMA) binders and mixtures. However, these rejuvenators inevitably compromise their high-temperature properties and deformation resistances because they dilute asphalt binder but do not fix the damaged structures of aged SBS. In this study, a highly-active chemical called polymerized 4,4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) was used to assist the traditional AO asphalt rejuvenator. The physical and rheological characteristics of rejuvenated SBSMA binders and the moisture-induced damage and rut deformation performances of corresponding… More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1647-1664, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.046158
Abstract To enhance the aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blades, this study proposes the adoption of a bionic airfoil inspired by the aerodynamic shape of an eagle. Based on the blade element theory, a non-uniform extraction method of blade elements is employed for the optimization design of the considered wind turbine blades. Moreover, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to determine the aerodynamic performances of the eagle airfoil and a NACA2412 airfoil, thereby demonstrating the superior aerodynamic performance of the former. Finally, a mathematical model for optimizing the design of wind turbine blades is introduced and More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1665-1665, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.053146
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1667-1686, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047959
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Problems in Fluid Mechanics)
Abstract The dynamics of a bilayer system filling a rectangular cuvette subjected to external heating is studied. The influence of two types of thermal exposure on the flow pattern and on the dynamic contact angle is analyzed. In particular, the cases of local heating from below and distributed thermal load from the lateral walls are considered. The simulation is carried out within the frame of a two-sided evaporative convection model based on the Boussinesq approximation. A benzine–air system is considered as reference system. The variation in time of the contact angle is described for both heating More >
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FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1687-1701, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.047315
Abstract Snow interacting with a high-speed train can cause the formation of ice in the train bogie region and affect its safety. In this study, a wind-snow multiphase numerical approach is introduced for high-speed train bogies on the basis of the Euler-Lagrange discrete phase model. A particle-wall impact criterion is implemented to account for the presence of snow particles on the surface. Subsequently, numerical simulations are conducted, considering various snow particle diameter distributions and densities. The research results indicate that when the particle diameter is relatively small, the distribution of snow particles in the bogie cavity More >
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