Browsing by Subject "Computational fluid dynamics"
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Assessing aerodynamic performance in cycling using computational fluid dynamics
(NUI Galway, 2016-08-29)Aerodynamic resistance is one of the leading challenges to overcome in elite cycling. To optimize cycling aerodynamics, estimates must first be made by means of wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics or track ... -
A CFD investigation of a variable-pitch vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine with incorporated flow acceleration
(Springer, 2019-02-18)This paper presents the numerical modelling of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine that incorporates localised flow acceleration and variable-pitch blades. The focus is to develop a computational fluid dynamics model of a ... -
Formal calibration methodology relating to CFD models of naturally ventilated internal environments
(2013-08-16)The building sector is responsible for 40% of total global energy consumption. Half of the energy consumed by buildings relates to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Natural ventilation can provide ... -
In silico bone tissue engineering - a multiscale and multiphysics approach
(2016-07-26)Mechanical stimulation in terms of fluid flow and mechanical strain can enhance the osteogenesis. Biomaterial scaffolds used in bone tissue engineering experiments have extremely complex geometry, which will result in the ... -
Investigation of Biomass Combustion in Grate Furnaces using CFD
(2012-12-12)Channelling is an undesirable phenomenon in the fixed-bed combustion of biomass. It is characterised by an uneven air distribution, and thus fuel conversion, throughout the fuel bed. Attempts to mitigate the channelling ... -
Linear irregular wave generation in a numerical wave tank
(Elsevier, 2015-07-09)In the design of any floating or fixed marine structure, it is vital to test models in order to understand the fluid/structure interaction involved. A relatively inexpensive method, compared to physical model testing, of ... -
Modelling shear-induced platelet aggregation in general flow
(2016-11-07)Blood-contacting biomedical devices are ubiquitous in current medical practice. Blood is very sensitive to non-physiological conditions, and it can be harmed by the biomedical device in a number of different ways. A very ... -
Numerical simulation of linear water waves and wave-structure interaction
(2012)One of the main stages in the design of wave energy converters (WEC's) is the numerical modelling of a given converter. In this paper, the numerical simulation of both linear deep water waves and linear waves for the finite ... -
OpenFOAM computational fluid dynamics studies on the ocean-atmosphere
(2015-09-05)Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the use of applied mathematics, physics, and computational software to visualize how a fluid flows around objects. CFD is based on the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe how the ... -
Operational fatigue loading on tidal turbine blades using computational fluid dynamics
(Elsevier, 2020-01-20)As the world moves to a greater reliance on renewable energy, a vital component will be the predictability and dependability of the energy source; tidal energy provides such a solution. Horizontal axis tidal turbines are ...