Control of flows around bluff bodies mediated by porous materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2020.110048
Abstract: Abstract There is evidence that the application of porous media to the surfaces of bluff bodies immersed in turbulent fluid flows has a profound effect on the associated aerodynamic phenomena. This idea is explored by… read more here.
Keywords: square rectangular; control flows; effect; bluff bodies ... See more keywords
Enhancing heat transfer performance analyses of a hydrogen-fueled meso-combustor with staggered bluff-bodies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.106867
Abstract: Abstract To improve the energy conversion efficiency of a thermo-photo-voltaic system, there is a need to optimize the combustor performance. This work considers applying staggered bluff-bodies to enhance thermal performance in a hydrogen-fueled meso-combustor. Effects… read more here.
Keywords: performance; combustor; bluff bodies; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Geometrical investigation of bluff bodies array subjected to forced convective flows for different aspect ratios of frontal body
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2020.106724
Abstract: Abstract The present computational study comprises the geometrical investigation using the Constructal Design of a triangular array of bluff bodies subjected to incompressible, transient, and forced convective flows in a two-dimensional domain. It is considered… read more here.
Keywords: geometrical investigation; bluff bodies; forced convective; convective flows ... See more keywords
Spanwise correlation of vortex-induced forces on typical bluff bodies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.03.020
Abstract: Abstract The spanwise correlation of vortex-induced forces (VIFs) on rectangular cylinders has been studied extensively. However, little knowledge exists regarding the differences and the evolution of the spanwise correlations of VIFs on blunt and streamlined… read more here.
Keywords: induced forces; correlation vortex; vortex induced; spanwise correlation ... See more keywords
Performance of an optimized k−ϵ turbulence model for flows around bluff bodies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechrescom.2020.103518
Abstract: Abstract The flow over a bluff body is an important phenomena in many engineering applications such as aerodynamic performance, buildings, bridges, and pipelines in cross flow. In this sense, such complex flow dynamics has become… read more here.
Keywords: optimized turbulence; turbulence; flows around; bluff bodies ... See more keywords
Model reduction and mechanism for the vortex-induced vibrations of bluff bodies
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2017.525
Abstract: We present an effective reduced-order model (ROM) technique to couple an incompressible flow with a transversely vibrating bluff body in a state-space format. The ROM of the unsteady wake flow is based on the Navier–Stokes… read more here.
Keywords: lock; mechanism; frequency; reynolds number ... See more keywords
Flows over surface-mounted bluff bodies with different spanwise widths submerged in a deep turbulent boundary layer
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2019.617
Abstract: The spatio-temporal dynamics of separation bubbles induced by surface-mounted bluff bodies with different spanwise widths and submerged in a thick turbulent boundary layer is experimentally investigated. The streamwise extent of the bluff bodies is fixed… read more here.
Keywords: separation bubbles; bluff bodies; separation; boundary layer ... See more keywords
A fast three-dimensional flow field prediction around bluff bodies using deep learning
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0188603
Abstract: This study presents a deep learning approach for predicting the flow field in the incompressible turbulent three-dimensional (3D) external flow around right-rhombic prism-shaped bluff bodies. The approach involves treating the nodes of the unstructured grid… read more here.
Keywords: deep learning; field; flow field; bluff bodies ... See more keywords
Vortex-induced vibration energy harvesting with tandem square bluff bodies: Spacing ratio effects
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0245437
Abstract: The horizontal (L/D) and vertical H/D) spacing ratios of square bluff bodies are critical parameters influencing the efficiency of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) wind energy harvesting. This study investigates a tandem stationary square bluff body (SSBB)… read more here.
Keywords: bluff bodies; square bluff; induced vibration; energy harvesting ... See more keywords
Spatio-temporal behavior of long submerged bluff bodies located near a wall
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0294212
Abstract: This study focuses on a comprehensive evaluation of the spatiotemporal dynamics of near-wall submerged bluff bodies, building upon the work of Edegbe et al. [Phys. Fluids 36(11), 115182 (2024)]. Three objects of the same cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: submerged bluff; bluff bodies; streamwise length; near wall ... See more keywords