Zongkai Liu^1,2,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 427-439, 2021, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2021.010528 - 02 April 2021

Abstract The so-called surface Magneto-hydro-dynamic (MHD) propulsion relies on the Lorentz force induced in weak electrolyte solutions (such as seawater or plasma) by NdFeB Magnets. The Lorentz force plays an important role in such dynamics as it directly affects the structures of flow boundary layers. Previous studies have mainly focused on the development of such boundary layers and related fluid-dynamic aspects. The main focus of the present study is the determination of electromagnetic field distributions around the propulsion units. In particular dedicated experiments and numerical simulations (based on the finite volume method) are conducted considering a More >

Lei Li, Guolai Yang^*, Jiahao Li

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.124, No.3, pp. 865-884, 2020, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2020.010720 - 21 August 2020

Abstract This paper proposes a probabilistic life calculation method of NdFeB based on brittle fatigue damage model. Firstly, Zhu-Wang-Tang (ZWT) constitutive model considering strain rate is established, and based on this, a numerical co-simulation model for NdFeB life calculation is constructed. The life distribution diagram of NdFeB under different stress levels is obtained after simulation. Secondly, a new model of brittle fatigue damage based on brittle damage mechanism is proposed. Then the parameters in the model are identified according to the life distribution diagram of NdFeB and the parameter distribution of the damage evolution model when More >