Design and Simulation of Engineering Systems: CFD Project

This project encompasses the design and simulation of various engineering systems using CFD/SolidWorks/CAD software. It includes four distinct topics: the design of microfluidic flow channel fuel cells for the electrochemical reduction of CO2, focusing on increasing residence time and conversion rates; the design of a membrane separation system for capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere, considering 3D printing compatibility; the design and simulation of a system to extract CO2 from flue gas using adsorption separation techniques, aiming for a non-toxic and cost-effective device; and the analysis of flow and heat transfer within a rotor-stator cavity. Each topic requires at least 3000 words of explanation, design details, and discussion of simulation results, with a comparison between a reference design and an improved design. The project emphasizes the use of simulation plots and figures to support the design process and analysis.

Topic 1: Design of microfluidic flow channel fuel cell for electrochemical reduction of
CO2
Brief: In this study, the main aim is to design the flow channels in a fuel cell device in order
to increase the residence time of CO2 in a fuel cell which may typically results in high
conversion rate of CO2 electrochemical reduction.
Design needs to be performed in CFD/Solidwork/CAD with simulation results. At least 3000
words required for explanation of the design and discussion of the simulation plots. Basically
2 designs will be required, one could be from the reference (just a repeat with results) and
second you own improved design with simulation for comparison with the first one.
Some initial thoughts for the design:
Fig.1 [2]
Fig.2 [2]

Fig. 3 [3]
References:
1.
http://www.scs.illinois.edu/kenis/Files/139_CompAidChemEng_Modeling_simulating_electr
ochem_2014.pdf
2. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/26356/Whipple_Devin.pdf?
sequence=1
3. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/903f/a08a1bd33bc5986797665c6022329f17c975.pdf

Topic 2: Extraction of CO2 from Atmosphere using Membrane Separation Technique
Brief: The aim of this project is to design a system of CO2 capture direct from the
atmosphere based on membrane separation technology. Design a system using membrane
separation technique that can remove CO2, N2 and O2 with CO2 concentration of 0.04%.
For this 1 design would be enough if the design giving good simulation results at the first
attempt. We need a lot of figures to explain. Also, a design must be compatible for 3D
printing. So please make sure it can actually work if printed. Design needs to be performed in
CFD/Solidwork/CAD with simulation results. At least 3000 words required for explanation
of the design and discussion of the simulation plots.
Some initial thoughts for the design:
Fig.1 [1]
Fig.2 [2]
References:
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260269457_CO2-
selective_membranes_for_hydrogen_production_and_CO2_capture_-
_Part_I_Membrane_development/figures?lo=1
2. http://www.neuralenergy.info/2011/09/carbon-capture.html

Topic 3: Design and Simulation of CO2 Capture from Flue Gas Using Adsorption
Separation Techniques
Brief: The main aim of this project is to design and simulate a system that can be extract CO2
from flue gas using adsorption CO2 separation techniques. To design a non-toxic, cost
effective device that can be used to capture CO2 from flue gas using adsorption technique.
Further objectives of this project will be to try and get the experimental work by possibly
meeting the 3D print-out of the device.
Design needs to be performed in CFD/Solidwork/CAD with simulation results. At least 3000
words required for explanation of the design and discussion of the simulation plots. Basically
2 designs will be required, one could be from the reference (just a repeat with results) and
second you own improved design with simulation for comparison with the first one
Some initial thoughts for the design:
Fig.1 [1]
Fig.2 [2]

Fig.3 [3]
Fig.4 [3]
References:
1. file://campus/home/home41/b3058806/Downloads/Final_thesis%20(1).pdf
2. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610214018335
3. file://campus/home/home41/b3058806/Downloads/828131.pdf

Topic 4: Flow and Heat transfer of Rotor-Stator Cavity
Brief: CFD/ solidwork to be used to do design Rotor-stator cavity to understand the flow and
heat transfer and then the design will be simulated and simulation results will then be
obtained for the reference design. Once the reference design has been justified, further
improvement to the design will be made to the design and then compared.
Design needs to be performed in CFD/Solidwork/CAD with simulation results. At least 3000
words required for explanation of the design and discussion of the simulation plots. Basically
2 designs will be required, one could be from the reference (just a repeat with results) and
second you own improved design with simulation for comparison with the first one.
Some initial thoughts for the design:
Fig.1 [1]

Fig.2 [2]
References:
1. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359431114003548
2. http://www.wccm-eccm-ecfd2014.org/admin/files/filePaper/p2751.pdf