PIV & LIF (LaVision)
FluidMaster
Fluid-Structure Interaction
Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) is the study of fluid flow causing deformation of a surface or structure. Because of the interaction and the change of the surface profile, this results in a change in the fluid flow path: the behaviour of the fluid depends upon the surface shape, and the surface shape depends upon the fluid forces imparted on the surface. This interaction between fluid and structure may result in periodic or cycling instabilities which can establish Fluid Induced Vibrations (FIV). LaVision offer systems which can simultaneously measure and quantify the fluid and surface behaviour.
Features
- low cost systems capable of time averaged measurements measuring fluid and structure behaviour
on separate test runs - intermediate setups able to make simultaneous measurements to gather instantaneous snapshots,
time averaged, or phase locked data - fully time resolved systems simultaneously measuring fluid and structure phenomena and identifying
transient coupling features
Key Applications
- ships and yachts
- heart valves and biomechanics
- wave energy generation systems
- internal mechanics of pumps
- wind turbines
- car suspension systems
- micro air vehicles
- building design
LIF image of turbulent mixing
