In this paper, numerical simulation and experimental validation were carried out to study the turbulent flow around a small incurved Savonius wind rotor. The software “SolidWorks Flow Simulation” has been used to present the local characteristics in different transverse and longitudinal...

A finite volume method based computational fluid dynamics model has been developed and applied for a cathode-supported planar solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) operating in cross-flow configuration arrangement. The performance behavior, in terms of current density, temperature distribution...

The use of a shroud is known to improve performance. In this work, the flow physics and performance of shrouded turbines is assessed by solving the Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes equations supplemented with a transition model. Shroud geometries are evaluated for their augmentation of mass...

Horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) are the mainstream of wind power industry in the world; however, as turbines are becoming bigger, the maintenance of equipments grows more complex and costs much higher. Compared with HAWTs, Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have more technological...