Guidelines for Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Structures
... Recently, potency of wind power generation is recognized as one of the leading renewable energy sources, and the number of wind turbines is increasing. In Europe, introduction of the wind turbines are very progressive, and many turbines have been already installed in the most of proper locations on ...
... Recently, potency of wind power generation is recognized as one of the leading renewable energy sources, and the number of wind turbines is increasing. In Europe, introduction of the wind turbines are very progressive, and many turbines have been already installed in the most of proper locations on ...
Numerical Approach for Noise Reduction of Wind Turbine Blade Tip
... Empirical models have been developed to predict the overall noise emitted by a wind turbine. However, current empirical models do not contain an accurate description of the wind turbine blade geometry and its relations to emitted noise. It is therefore necessary to develop models that take the corre ...
... Empirical models have been developed to predict the overall noise emitted by a wind turbine. However, current empirical models do not contain an accurate description of the wind turbine blade geometry and its relations to emitted noise. It is therefore necessary to develop models that take the corre ...
Aerodynamic Influence of a Half-Span Model Installation for High
... Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and computer technologies, accurate prediction has been possible for the cruising phase with the least wind tunnel test3.4. However, regarding the precise prediction of the aerodynamic forces in landing or take-off phase, it is not easy to achieve the same accuracy com ...
... Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and computer technologies, accurate prediction has been possible for the cruising phase with the least wind tunnel test3.4. However, regarding the precise prediction of the aerodynamic forces in landing or take-off phase, it is not easy to achieve the same accuracy com ...
Review of the Boundary Layer
... •As evening progresses and the surface cools via radiational cooling, a shallow stable layer of air forms that is in direct contact with the ground. This stable layer is often called the radiation inversion. •The nocturnal boundary layer can be anywhere from 0-200m or so deep and is characterized by ...
... •As evening progresses and the surface cools via radiational cooling, a shallow stable layer of air forms that is in direct contact with the ground. This stable layer is often called the radiation inversion. •The nocturnal boundary layer can be anywhere from 0-200m or so deep and is characterized by ...
DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF OFFSHORE FLOATING WIND TURBINES
... I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to my supervisor Professor Carlos Guedes Soares for his guidance, support and help during the tenure of the present research work. I am highly indebted to Professor Carlos Guedes Soares who has taken keen interest and offered valuable suggestions on the r ...
... I express my sincere thanks and appreciation to my supervisor Professor Carlos Guedes Soares for his guidance, support and help during the tenure of the present research work. I am highly indebted to Professor Carlos Guedes Soares who has taken keen interest and offered valuable suggestions on the r ...
Research on Aerodynamic Drag Reduction by Vortex Generators
... regions correspond to high velocity regions. As the figure shows, the high velocity region is expanded downward by addition of VGs, signifying that the flow separation region is narrowed. Fig. 9 shows the results of velocity distribution using the PIV method. The PIV laser light sheet was illuminate ...
... regions correspond to high velocity regions. As the figure shows, the high velocity region is expanded downward by addition of VGs, signifying that the flow separation region is narrowed. Fig. 9 shows the results of velocity distribution using the PIV method. The PIV laser light sheet was illuminate ...
Interactions between freestream turbulence and boundary layers
... statistics such as their integral length scales. Such interactions occur continually and randomly within turbulent flows and ionized fluids, for example, where small eddies impinge on large coherent structures or where the outer and inner parts of a turbulent boundary layer meet (Terry, Newman & Mat ...
... statistics such as their integral length scales. Such interactions occur continually and randomly within turbulent flows and ionized fluids, for example, where small eddies impinge on large coherent structures or where the outer and inner parts of a turbulent boundary layer meet (Terry, Newman & Mat ...
flow around wall-mounted cylinders with different geometries
... many engineering applications such as the pantographs of trains, high-rise buildings, car antennas, beams, fences and supports in internal and external flows. Therefore, the flow around cylindrical objects has been the subject of a large number of research activities. The selected geometries are bas ...
... many engineering applications such as the pantographs of trains, high-rise buildings, car antennas, beams, fences and supports in internal and external flows. Therefore, the flow around cylindrical objects has been the subject of a large number of research activities. The selected geometries are bas ...
rotational effects on vortex shedding behaviour of a cylinder
... Abstract- Mostly a wake flow can contribute to unwanted vortex shedding and vibration of different frequencies. If this phenomenon continues for a long time, a bluff body is likely to experience damage caused by inconsistent flow, which can lead to failure. This paper examines vortex shedding behavi ...
... Abstract- Mostly a wake flow can contribute to unwanted vortex shedding and vibration of different frequencies. If this phenomenon continues for a long time, a bluff body is likely to experience damage caused by inconsistent flow, which can lead to failure. This paper examines vortex shedding behavi ...
Mechanical model of the turbulence generation in the
... The issue is further complicated by the fact that flow patterns of working media flowing through various channels are highly diverse, and hardly any single set of differential equations could describe it adequately. Therefore, for example, the flow of liquid or gaseous media through a Laval’s nozzle ...
... The issue is further complicated by the fact that flow patterns of working media flowing through various channels are highly diverse, and hardly any single set of differential equations could describe it adequately. Therefore, for example, the flow of liquid or gaseous media through a Laval’s nozzle ...
Fluid Flow Lecture 1 - Pharos University in Alexandria
... Pressure coefficient Cp where, pi = surface pressure measured, = P pressure in the free-stream U∞ = free-stream velocity, ...
... Pressure coefficient Cp where, pi = surface pressure measured, = P pressure in the free-stream U∞ = free-stream velocity, ...
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... be performed with an improved blowing slot, which allows AFC also at the corners to avoid the development of these vortices because they generate a low pressure area near the base. Low base pressures leads to an increased pressure drag. These vortices were only observed on the short flaps as flow vi ...
... be performed with an improved blowing slot, which allows AFC also at the corners to avoid the development of these vortices because they generate a low pressure area near the base. Low base pressures leads to an increased pressure drag. These vortices were only observed on the short flaps as flow vi ...
Classroom Activities in Aerodynamics
... on a Straw device in your mouth, make certain that you take the necessary precautions to avoid injuries and/or ingestion of the device. If you feel that you cannot safely conduct this demonstration, do not attempt it. Place the unit in your mouth, walk forward, and blow through the straw until the p ...
... on a Straw device in your mouth, make certain that you take the necessary precautions to avoid injuries and/or ingestion of the device. If you feel that you cannot safely conduct this demonstration, do not attempt it. Place the unit in your mouth, walk forward, and blow through the straw until the p ...
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... base surfaces of the test wagon. Since no crosswind was present during testing, the pressure distribution was expected to be symmetric about the middle plane. On each of the surfaces, 49 taps were located on one half of the surface to achieve higher tap density. Additionally, 4 taps were located on ...
... base surfaces of the test wagon. Since no crosswind was present during testing, the pressure distribution was expected to be symmetric about the middle plane. On each of the surfaces, 49 taps were located on one half of the surface to achieve higher tap density. Additionally, 4 taps were located on ...
TE 336-Engineering II
... If jet transport aircraft could fly as high as space shuttles, they could shut down the engines and coast, since no drag exists if there is no air around the craft. ...
... If jet transport aircraft could fly as high as space shuttles, they could shut down the engines and coast, since no drag exists if there is no air around the craft. ...
Design of NACA 2412 and its Analysis at Different
... In this project, computational Fluid Mechanist analysis of airfoil has been done to understand the aerodynamic airfoil concepts Airfoil taken is NACA 2412, this is cambered airfoil belongs to the four digit series of the NACA airfoil classification, the general characteristics of this airfoil are:NA ...
... In this project, computational Fluid Mechanist analysis of airfoil has been done to understand the aerodynamic airfoil concepts Airfoil taken is NACA 2412, this is cambered airfoil belongs to the four digit series of the NACA airfoil classification, the general characteristics of this airfoil are:NA ...
An Aerodynamicist`s View of Lift, Bernoulli, and Newton
... Have your students research Bernoulli’s background. Bernoulli is actually three guys, a real family affair.) A streamline is the path a particle follows as it moves through a flow field. Visualize a time-lapse photo of car headlights moving along a highway at night. The light streaks are streamlines ...
... Have your students research Bernoulli’s background. Bernoulli is actually three guys, a real family affair.) A streamline is the path a particle follows as it moves through a flow field. Visualize a time-lapse photo of car headlights moving along a highway at night. The light streaks are streamlines ...
experimental study on the flow field between two square cylinders in
... ropes and the tower of suspension bridges. It is well known that serious vibrations called as “wake galloping” or “wake induced flutter” occur in the parallel cables and twin hanger ropes. Therefore, aerodynamic characteristics of tandem-arranged structures have been studied widely [Shiraishi et al. ...
... ropes and the tower of suspension bridges. It is well known that serious vibrations called as “wake galloping” or “wake induced flutter” occur in the parallel cables and twin hanger ropes. Therefore, aerodynamic characteristics of tandem-arranged structures have been studied widely [Shiraishi et al. ...
bioslurping – horizontal radial flow – theory and experimental
... Bioslurping is a technique recently used by the U.S. government to remove light nonaqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) from contaminated sites (Kittel et al., 1994; De Vantier and Hoeppel, 1996). Examples of LNAPL are jet fuel and diesel fuel. Because the volume of contamination is usually very large (in ...
... Bioslurping is a technique recently used by the U.S. government to remove light nonaqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) from contaminated sites (Kittel et al., 1994; De Vantier and Hoeppel, 1996). Examples of LNAPL are jet fuel and diesel fuel. Because the volume of contamination is usually very large (in ...
Analysis of the Maximum Efficiency of Kite
... kites can easily access altitudes of several hundred meters, where the wind is stronger and less turbulent30,31 . Some very ambitious projects even aim to harness winds at altitudes of several kilometers, where the wind is predicted to be almost an order of magnitude stronger than near the surface26 ...
... kites can easily access altitudes of several hundred meters, where the wind is stronger and less turbulent30,31 . Some very ambitious projects even aim to harness winds at altitudes of several kilometers, where the wind is predicted to be almost an order of magnitude stronger than near the surface26 ...
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... energies. Wind power generation is expected to be greatly increased as one of the options, and its development has spread throughout the world as a promising renewable energy. In order to contribute to this industry, we developed a compact Doppler Lidar system for observing wind conditions mainly re ...
... energies. Wind power generation is expected to be greatly increased as one of the options, and its development has spread throughout the world as a promising renewable energy. In order to contribute to this industry, we developed a compact Doppler Lidar system for observing wind conditions mainly re ...
semi-span testing in wind tunnels - ICAS International council of
... incorporating a specially built model which can be used as a full-span model or as two semispan models. With this concept, full-span and semi-span tests were performed using identical models in exactly the same wind tunnel and at exactly the same position. The only discrepancy between both full- and ...
... incorporating a specially built model which can be used as a full-span model or as two semispan models. With this concept, full-span and semi-span tests were performed using identical models in exactly the same wind tunnel and at exactly the same position. The only discrepancy between both full- and ...
The Physics of Sailing - University of Colorado Boulder
... yacht club), and it was thereafter known as the America’s Cup. This began a series of matches between the holder of the Cup and a challenger (or challengers) that today are known as the America’s Cup sailing regattas. Interestingly, the New York Yacht Club held the cup for 132 years after it’s first ...
... yacht club), and it was thereafter known as the America’s Cup. This began a series of matches between the holder of the Cup and a challenger (or challengers) that today are known as the America’s Cup sailing regattas. Interestingly, the New York Yacht Club held the cup for 132 years after it’s first ...
Boundary Layers - The Colorful Fluid Mixing Gallery
... the presence of the walls. Flow over flat plate is visualized by introducing bubbles that follow the local fluid velocity. Most of the flow is unaffected by the presence of the plate. However, in the region closest to the wall, the velocity decreases to zero. The flow away from the walls can be trea ...
... the presence of the walls. Flow over flat plate is visualized by introducing bubbles that follow the local fluid velocity. Most of the flow is unaffected by the presence of the plate. However, in the region closest to the wall, the velocity decreases to zero. The flow away from the walls can be trea ...
Preparation of Papers in Two-Column Format
... considering the complete boundary condition of no tangential velocity of the fluid along the sphere surface. For 5 < Re < 130, the wake forms a steady recirculating eddy of axisymmetric ring shape. In this flow regime occurs a flow detachment and the detachment angle (θ) can be accuracy measured in ...
... considering the complete boundary condition of no tangential velocity of the fluid along the sphere surface. For 5 < Re < 130, the wake forms a steady recirculating eddy of axisymmetric ring shape. In this flow regime occurs a flow detachment and the detachment angle (θ) can be accuracy measured in ...
Wind tunnel
A wind tunnel is a tool used in aerodynamic research to study the effects of air moving past solid objects. A wind tunnel consists of a tubular passage with the object under test mounted in the middle. Air is made to move past the object by a powerful fan system or other means. The test object, often called a wind tunnel model is instrumented with suitable sensors to measure aerodynamic forces, pressure distribution, or other aerodynamic-related characteristics.The earliest wind tunnels were invented towards the end of the 19th century, in the early days of aeronautic research,when many attempted to develop successful heavier-than-air flying machines. The wind tunnel was envisioned as a means of reversing the usual paradigm: instead of the air standing still and an object moving at speed through it, the same effect would be obtained if the object stood still and the air moved at speed past it. In that way a stationary observer could study the flying object in action, and could measure the aerodynamic forces being imposed on it.The development of wind tunnels accompanied the development of the airplane. Large wind tunnels were built during the Second World War. Wind tunnel testing was considered of strategic importance during the Cold War development of supersonic aircraft and missiles.Later on, wind tunnel study came into its own: the effects of wind on man made structures or objects needed to be studied when buildings became tall enough to present large surfaces to the wind, and the resulting forces had to be resisted by the building's internal structure. Determining such forces was required before building codes could specify the required strength of such buildings and such tests continue to be used for large or unusual buildings.Still later, wind-tunnel testing was applied to automobiles, not so much to determine aerodynamic forces per se but more to determine ways to reduce the power required to move the vehicle on roadways at a given speed. In these studies, the interaction between the road and the vehicle plays a significant role, and this interaction must be taken into consideration when interpreting the test results. In an actual situation the roadway is moving relative to the vehicle but the air is stationary relative to the roadway, but in the wind tunnel the air is moving relative to the roadway, while the roadway is stationary relative to the test vehicle. Some automotive-test wind tunnels have incorporated moving belts under the test vehicle in an effort to approximate the actual condition, and very similar devices are used in wind tunnel testing of aircraft take-off and landing configurations.The advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling on high speed digital computers has reduced the demand for wind tunnel testing. However, CFD results are still not completely reliable and wind tunnels are used to verify the CFD computer codes.