The main goal of this project is to conduct a heat transfer simulation for the NICA-MPD-Platform RACK cabinet, using a new cooling system. The configuration includes a set of two RACKs and one cooling cabinet. During the practice, students will prepare a simple 3D model and conduct a heat transfer simulation for it. Moreover, students will get the general idea of the entire NICA-MPD-Platform project and the issues of temperature stability.

Tasks

• get acquainted with the basic technical documentation of the NICA-MPD-Platform
• prepare a geometry model of typical RACK equipment
• conduct a heat transfer simulation for the model of typical RACK equipment
• compare the simulation results with the measured values
• prepare a geometry model of a RACK with equipment
• prepare a geometry model of a cooling cabinet
• prepare a geometry model of a set of two RACKs and a cooling cabinet
• conduct a heat transfer simulation for the set of two RACKs and a cooling cabinet
• carry out the analysis of the results
• prepare the final report
• prepare the final presentation

Preliminary schedule by topics/tasks

The expected project duration is 4-6 weeks.
The work schedule will be agreed upon with the student(s).

Required skills

English: level B2

Acquired skills and experience

The student(s) will be able to:
• interpret technical documentation
• use Autodesk Inventor Pro to create simple 3D geometry
• use Autodesk CFD to conduct heat transfer and gas flow simulations
• compile formal technical documentation
• make a simple engineering drawing

Recommended literature

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-38FD0129-6A24-40D5-8596-B354344F4F91-htm.html