Investigating the interaction of two oscillating foils in tandem arrangement, using 3D unsteady boundary element method
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-018-1323-1
Abstract: Interaction of an oscillating foil in uniform flow would produce a forwarding thrust. The efficiency of this phenomenon is very dependent on the heave and pitch frequencies, and especially different phase angles. It is also… read more here.
Keywords: foils tandem; foil; oscillating foils; boundary element ... See more keywords
Effect of chordwise flexibility on propulsive performance of high inertia oscillating-foils
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2019.102750
Abstract: Abstract We performed a parametric experimental study to quantify the effects of structural properties and kinematic parameters on the propulsive performance of a low-aspect ratio oscillating-foil at a chord-based Reynolds number of 80,000. Multiple foils… read more here.
Keywords: foil; oscillating foils; effect; propulsive performance ... See more keywords
Wake-foil interactions and energy harvesting efficiency in tandem oscillating foils
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevfluids.6.074703
Abstract: Oscillating foils in synchronized pitch/heave motions can be used to harvest hydrokinetic energy. By understanding the wake structure and its correlation with the foil kinematics, predictive models for how foils can operate in array configurations… read more here.
Keywords: oscillating foils; energy; foil; efficiency ... See more keywords