Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "CFD"
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Combined experimental testing and numerical modelling of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine
(NUI Galway, 2018-11-30)This research presents a study of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine (VATT) – the GKinetic turbine – using experimental testing of scale devices and numerical modelling. The primary aims of the thesis were: (1) to assess ... -
Computational modelling of thermofluid flashing in MSF desalination
(2017-08-21)Phase change inside a desalination flashing chamber arises from the surface evaporation with self-boiling of liquid brine flow due to a reduction of pressure. Flashing flow is the key to desalination of the feed water in ... -
Design, analysis and testing of a spiral blade vertical-axis tidal turbine
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-04)The aim of this thesis is to develop a combined analytical, computational and experimental methodology for characterisation and optimisation of the hydrodynamic performance of a novel vertical-axis tidal turbine concept. ... -
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 ... -
The mechanical environment of the stem cell niche in bone marrow
(2014-06-13)Understanding how bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) contribute to new bone formation and remodelling in vivo is of principal importance for informing the development of effective bone tissue engineering strategies ...