3D numerical simulation analysis of passive drag near free surface in swimming

Jie Min Zhan, Tian Zeng Li, Xue Bin Chen, Yok Sheung Li, Wing Hong Onyx Wai

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Abstract

The aim of this work is to build a 3D numerical model to study the characteristics of passive drag on competitive swimmers taking into account the impact of the free surface. This model solves the 3D incompressible Navier-Stokes equations using RNG k-ɛ turbulence closure. The volume of fluid (VOF) method is used to locate the free surface. The 3D virtual model is created by Computer Aided Industrial Design (CAID) software, Rhinoceros. Firstly, a specific posture of swimming is studied. The simulation results are in good agreement with the data from mannequin towing experiments. The effects of a swimmer’s arms and legs positions on swimming performance are then studied. Finally, it is demonstrated that the present method is capable of simulating gliding near the free surface.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-273
Number of pages9
JournalChina Ocean Engineering
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2015

Keywords

  • Numerical simulation
  • Passive drag
  • Swimming
  • VOF method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oceanography
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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