Simulation of magnetic positive positioning for space based fluid management systems
Abstract
Experimental and computational studies have shown that a sufficiently strong magnetic field can influence a magnetically susceptible liquid. An improved simulation integrates an electromagnetic field model and incompressible flow model to predict fluid reorientation using realistic magnetic fields. Flow fields are presented incorporating several realistic magnetic fields to verify and validate the connectivity of the integrated models. Conclusions are drawn about the fidelity of the integrated simulation in modeling magnetically induced fluid flows. The simulation is used to model the application of magnetic positive positioning of LOX in a reduced gravity experiment utilizing a realistic magnetic field. Preflight experiment predictions of the performance of the magnetic field in reorienting LOX are presented and recommendations are made for future design. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication Title
Mathematical and Computer Modelling
Recommended Citation
Marchetta, J., & Winter, A. (2010). Simulation of magnetic positive positioning for space based fluid management systems. Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 51 (9-10), 1202-1212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcm.2010.01.002
