Mathematical Dynamics of Fluid Motion Inside of a Spherical Boundary

Authors

Taylor Killian, Brigham Young University
Dr. Tadd Truscott, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fluid motion, spherical boundary, fluid numerically

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of the proposed research was to mathematically define and model the flow of fluid within a partially filled sphere. The goal of this modeling was to aid the study of the effects an enclosed fluid had on its boundary. We desired to demonstrate the movements of the fluid numerically. Professor Truscott’s laboratory observed that the rebound of a sphere, partially filled with fluid, is greatly reduced by the motion of the fluid inside the sphere and wanted to understand the dynamics of this event.

Recommended Citation

Killian, Taylor and Truscott, Dr. Tadd (2013) "Mathematical Dynamics of Fluid Motion Inside of a Spherical Boundary," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2014.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2014