The structural integrity assessment of a partially filled tank pertaining to liquid sloshing upon sudden brake applications

Abid, Hasan M. and Shah, Qasim Hussain and Faris, Waleed Fekry (2011) The structural integrity assessment of a partially filled tank pertaining to liquid sloshing upon sudden brake applications. International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing, 6 (3/4). pp. 307-317. ISSN 1745-6444 (O), 1745-6436 (P)

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Abstract

A liquid cargo contained in a partially filled tank vehicle is known to experience liquid sloshing when subjected to a sudden braking application, which generates liquid forces applied on the tank wall affecting its structural integrity. A cylindrical partially filled tank is modelled in three dimensions using arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) method in LS-DYNA code. The experimental results are compared with the simulation results and demonstrate a good agreement that validate the capability of LS-DYNA method in representing the liquid slosh inside the tank. The study also investigates the effectiveness of baffles that can significantly mitigate the liquid sloshing. In the present study, the arrangement and design of the baffles has been proposed that can reduce the sloshing inside the partially filled tank.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3563/8242
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sloshing, strain, arbitrary Langrangian Eulerian, ALE, LS-DYN
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ181 Mechanical movements
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Qasim Hussain Shah
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2011 13:42
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2011 13:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/8242

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