Search Results - subject:"Computational fluid dynamics"

3D CFD Analysis of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Alaimo, Andrea; Esposito, Antonio; Messineo, Antonio; … - In: Energies 8 (2015) 4, pp. 3013-3033

To analyze the complex and unsteady aerodynamic flow associated with wind turbine functioning, computational fluid … dynamics (CFD) is an attractive and powerful method. In this work, the influence of different numerical aspects on the accuracy …

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Simulation of a Standalone, Portable Steam Generator Driven by a Solar Concentrator

Sabry, Mohamed; Nahas, Mouaaz; Al-Lehyani, Saud H. - In: Energies 8 (2015) 5, pp. 3867-3881

Fluid Dynamics simulation, we propose a ‎system that comprises a trough solar concentrator and a pipe—with flowing water … Middle East that have not been electrified yet or are ‎under electrification. In ‎this paper, with the aid of a Computational …

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Modelling and experimental validation of calcium looping CO2-capture process for near-zero CO2-emission power plants (CAL-MOD) : final report

Duelli, G. (contributor); Bidwe, A. (contributor); … - 2015

The Project objective is the development of advanced modelling tools required for implementing Calcium Looping (CaL) at commercial scale. In this regard the research focused on studying the optimization of limestone utilization, developing models and investigating the process feasibility. Thus,...

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Numerical Study of Urban Canyon Microclimate Related to Geometrical Parameters

Vollaro, Andrea de Lieto; Simone, Giuseppe De; … - In: Sustainability 6 (2014) 11, pp. 7894-7905

In this study a microclimate analysis on a particular urban configuration: the—street canyon—has been carried out. The analysis, conducted by performing numerical simulations using the finite volumes commercial code ANSYS-Fluent, shows the flow field in an urban environment, taking into...

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Experimental and Numerical Study of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of an Archimedes Spiral Wind Turbine Blade

Kim, Kyung Chun; Ji, Ho Seong; Kim, Yoon Kee; Lu, Qian; … - In: Energies 7 (2014) 12, pp. 7893-7914

aerodynamic characteristics and performance of the designed Archimedes wind turbine were examined using computational fluid … dynamics (CFD) simulations. The CFD simulations showed that the new type of wind turbine produced a power coefficient (C …

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CFD Study on Aerodynamic Power Output Changes with Inter-Turbine Spacing Variation for a 6 MW Offshore Wind Farm

Choi, Nak Joon; Nam, Sang Hyun; Jeong, Jong Hyun; Kim, … - In: Energies 7 (2014) 11, pp. 7483-7498

MW wind farm composed of three sets of 2 MW wind turbines using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The wind farm layout …

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Examining the Impact of Greenspace Patterns on Land Surface Temperature by Coupling LiDAR Data with a CFD Model

Su, Weizhong; Zhang, Yong; Yang, Yingbao; Ye, Gaobin - In: Sustainability 6 (2014) 10, pp. 6799-6814

urban greenspace. Although coupling remote sensing data with a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model has widely been used …

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Modeling of Proton-Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Fueled with Syngas

Ni, Meng; Shao, Zongping; Chan, Kwong Yu - In: Energies 7 (2014) 7, pp. 4381-4396

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with proton conducting electrolyte (H-SOFCs) are promising power sources for stationary applications. Compared with other types of fuel cells, one distinct feature of SOFC is their fuel flexibility. In this study, a 2D model is developed to investigate the...

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Investigation of the Wind Resource Assessment over 2D Continuous Rolling Hills Due to Tropical Cyclones in the Coastal Region of Southeastern China

Zhang, Mingming; Liu, Mengting - In: Energies 7 (2014) 2, pp. 913-933

based on a field test analysis of the coastal region of Southeast China. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method was …

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The Performance Test of Three Different Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) Blade Shapes Using Experimental and Numerical Methods

Hsiao, Fei-Bin; Bai, Chi-Jeng; Chong, Wen-Tong - In: Energies 6 (2013) 6, pp. 2784-2803

simulations were performed using a full three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method using the <i …

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