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This chapter first deals with how ESF devices can be sized in a simple but effective way. A more accurate approach is then reviewed in which an ideal ESF (viscoplastic) model is used to gain direct and semi-iterative (CF) method) solutions of the governing equations of motion. A dimensional analysis approach in which an algorithm is used to account for non-ideal behaviour is then explained. The final section explains how the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique works and the unique advantages it offers.
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Bullough, W.A., Ellam, D.J., Atkin, R.J. (2001). Electrostructured Fluid Flow Quantification. In: Suleman, A. (eds) Smart Structures. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 429. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2686-8_13
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