Fuel Tank Sloshing

FLOW-3D can simulate fuel tank simulations to determine pressures, forces and stresses on a tank subjected to various 6-degree motion parameters. Shown here is a simulation of a 19 gallon tank under acceleration.

Sloshing motion in a 19 gallon fuel tank. Results are colored by pressure.

Other analysis capabilities:

An electrostatic model that can capture a charge distribution with time
Fuel level indication using the General Moving Objects model with 6 degrees of freedom to capture float variations
Fuel line pressurization
Optimal location of vents

Force plot with time on each face of the fuel tank.

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