Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Lipke, David
Advisor's Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Funding Source
Summer Research Scholars
Abstract
After the development and successful demonstration of a hyperbaric aerodynamic levitator, work to redesign the nozzle was proposed for increasing levitation height and stability. The goal of this eight-week summer research project was to create a CFD model to aid in the optimization of this nozzle. This was to be accomplished by using ANSYS Fluent to first replicate experimental data found in a research paper to assess its validity. Next, the model was to be modified for use on the levitator project and then used to analyze the current nozzle design. Afterwards, Steps will be taken to make alterations to the nozzle design in hopes of achieving higher levitation heights and less turbulence.
Biography
Noah Brown is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering. He is involved on campus in the Christian Campus Fellowship, the Rock-Climbing Club, and the Kummer Vanguard Scholars Student Steering Committee. He also enjoys hobbies such as playing the fiddle and parkour.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Innovation Forum - 1st Floor Innovation Lab
Presentation Date
10 April 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Aerodynamic Levitator Project
Innovation Forum - 1st Floor Innovation Lab
After the development and successful demonstration of a hyperbaric aerodynamic levitator, work to redesign the nozzle was proposed for increasing levitation height and stability. The goal of this eight-week summer research project was to create a CFD model to aid in the optimization of this nozzle. This was to be accomplished by using ANSYS Fluent to first replicate experimental data found in a research paper to assess its validity. Next, the model was to be modified for use on the levitator project and then used to analyze the current nozzle design. Afterwards, Steps will be taken to make alterations to the nozzle design in hopes of achieving higher levitation heights and less turbulence.
