Venu Chandra

Bio: Venu Chandra is an academic researcher from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vortex & Settling. The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 24 publications receiving 112 citations. Previous affiliations of Venu Chandra include Eindhoven University of Technology & Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

In situ observation of flocs in natural waters

Abstract: Abstract An in situ suspension camera in combination with an image-analysis system was developed at NIOZ to measure the in situ particle size of suspended matter. It differs from other methods in that in sit particle size is measured from ∼ 4 μm upwards in a relatively simple and direct way. It can be used in any waters down to ∼ 4000 m depth (with some adjustments to 7000 m) and in water with a suspended matter concentration up to 200 mg·dm −3 . In very clear ocean water the system becomes inconvenient because of the large number of photographs that have to be taken to obtain a reliable size distribution. This paper describes the camera and the image-analysis system and gives some results of measurements in the Scheldt river and estuary in April 1989. These measurements show a continuous size distribution by volume between 3.6 μm and 644 μm and a good agreement of the data obtained with the 1:1 and 1:10 cameras.

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Impacts in South West Coastal Zone of Bangladesh and Fact-Finding on Tidal River Management (TRM)

Abstract: The south west coastal zone of Bangladesh have been affected by rampant water logging due to vulnerable climate, silted rivers and stumpy terrain; and introduction of IWRM and TRM at some places of the zone has substantially safeguarded the circumstance. This study aims to assess the benefits achieved due to implementation of IWRM in parts of Khulna and Jessore districts, and investigate some technical aspects evolving TRM. Analyses have been carried out using satellite images, RS and GIS technology, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and field investigations. A mathematical formulation has been made to assess rate of tidal sedimentation due to TRM and selection strategies of tidal basins. The study comes up with evidences of considerable advancements in regional livelihood i.e. flood resistance, cultivated lands, cultivable area, cropping intensities and food security due to IWRM. Moreover, the technical facts established on TRM would help planners to have vivid perception regarding the process.

Research on Flow-Induced Vibration and Energy Harvesting of Three Circular Cylinders with Roughness Strips in Tandem

Abstract: The flow-induced vibration (FIV) of multiple cylinders is a common phenomenon in industry and nature. The FIV and energy harvesting of three circular cylinders in tandem are numerically studied by 2D-URANS simulations in Reynolds number range of 30,000 < Re < 105,000. Simulation results match well with experiments in the tested cases. Four branches of FIV are clearly captured in the amplitude and frequency ratio curves of the three cylinders with roughness, including initial branch of vortex-induced vibration (VIV), VIV upper branch, transition from VIV to galloping, and galloping. It is shown that the vortices from downstream cylinder are strongly disrupted and modified by vortices of upstream cylinder. The third cylinder is almost suppressed in VIV initial branch. The 2P vortex pattern is observed for the first cylinder in the VIV upper branch. For Re = 90,000 in the transition regime, the vortex patterns of the first and second cylinders are 2P + 4S and 2P + 2S, respectively. In the galloping branch, the shear layer motion is in synchronization with the motion of the cylinder, and the maximum amplitude of 2.8D is reached by the first cylinder. The total converted power of the three cylinders increases with U*water both in the simulation and experiment. For the three cylinders, the maximum power reaches up to 85.26 W with the increase of Reynolds number. The energy conversion efficiency is stable and higher than 35% in the starting region of VIV upper branch, and the maximum value of 40.41% is obtained when Re = 40,000.