Full-field analysis of gas flow within open-cell foams: comparison of micro-computed tomography-based CFD simulations with experimental magnetic resonance flow mapping data
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DOI: 10.1007/s00348-020-02960-4
Abstract: Abstract Pattern of fluid flow through open-cell foams is important because of its influence on the performance of processes such as filtration, adsorption and heterogeneous catalysis that make use of such foams. So far, however,… read more here.
Keywords: gas flow; flow; cell foams; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
Cross-ventilation in a generic isolated building equipped with louvers: Wind-tunnel experiments and CFD simulations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.03.019
Abstract: Abstract Natural ventilation can be used to improve indoor air quality, remove contaminants from spaces and to remove heat from a building during the day, or during the night. In some cases, openings for natural… read more here.
Keywords: part; ventilation; wind tunnel; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
On the feasibility of affordable high-fidelity CFD simulations for indoor environment design and control
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107144
Abstract: Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a reliable tool for indoor environmental applications. However, accurate CFD simulations require large computational resources, whereas significant cost reduction can lead to unreliable results. The high cost prevents CFD… read more here.
Keywords: environment design; cfd simulations; high fidelity; indoor environment ... See more keywords
Dimensional analysis and CFD simulations of microcarrier ‘just-suspended’ state in mesenchymal stromal cells bioreactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.04.001
Abstract: Abstract Large-scale mesenchymal stem/stromal cells culture uses 3D culture systems involving spherical solid particles, called microcarriers. Cells adhere on these spheres, which are then set in suspension in stirred tank bioreactors. This work was more… read more here.
Keywords: simulations microcarrier; dimensional analysis; analysis cfd; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
Single and multiphase CFD simulations for designing cavitating venturi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.06.036
Abstract: Abstract Hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is becoming a popular process intensification tool for many industrial processes. It has its applications in emulsification, advanced oxidation processes, nano-material synthesis etc. Venturi is one of the most commonly used… read more here.
Keywords: multiphase cfd; designing cavitating; multiphase; single multiphase ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of two-dimensional CFD simulations for Darrieus VAWTs: a combined numerical and experimental assessment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.01.026
Abstract: Abstract Thanks to the continuous improvement of calculation resources, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is expected to provide in the next few years a cost-effective and accurate tool to improve the understanding of the unsteady aerodynamics… read more here.
Keywords: two dimensional; dimensional cfd; effectiveness two; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
On the accuracy of turbulence models for CFD simulations of vertical axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.053
Abstract: A comparative analysis of seven commonly-used eddy-viscosity turbulence models for CFD simulations of VAWTs is presented. The models include one- to four-equations, namely the Spalart-Allmaras (SA), RNG k-e, realizable k-e, SST k-ω, SST k-ω with… read more here.
Keywords: turbulence; accuracy turbulence; models cfd; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
Optimising the computational domain size in CFD simulations of tall buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06723
Abstract: Recently, there has been a growing interest in utilizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for wind resistant design of tall buildings. A key factor that influences the accuracy and computational expense of CFD simulations is the… read more here.
Keywords: domain; domain size; cfd simulations; tall buildings ... See more keywords
An example of comparison between ISO Norm calculations and full CFD simulations of thermal performances of hollow bricks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2017.03.011
Abstract: Abstract Coupled heat transfers by conduction, convection and radiation through hollow clay bricks are numerically investigated thanks to the use of CFD simulations based on a finite volume method. The heat flow is governed by… read more here.
Keywords: comparison iso; iso norm; example comparison; cfd simulations ... See more keywords
CFD simulations of wind loads on a container ship: Validation and impact of geometrical simplifications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.03.015
Abstract: Due to the increasing windage area of container ships, wind loads are playing a more important role in navigating the ship at open sea and especially through harbor areas. This paper presents 3D steady RANS… read more here.
Keywords: container; simulations wind; validation; wind loads ... See more keywords
Generation and validation of virtual nonwoven, foam and knitted filter (separator/coalescer) geometries for CFD simulations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.07.052
Abstract: Abstract Pivotal to efficient optimization of filter media using highly resolved pore-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD), is the ability to generate virtual filter geometries with controllable geometric properties including packing density, fibre (or element) diameters,… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; virtual nonwoven; generation; filter ... See more keywords