Numerical investigation on the effect of the cross-sectional aspect ratio of a rectangular cylinder in FIM on hydrokinetic energy conversion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.09.138
Abstract: Abstract FIM (Flow Induced Motion) is a kind of widespread and high-energy phenomenon. In application, FIM could be used to harvest hydrokinetic energy from ocean/river currents. In this study, a spring-mounted rectangular cylinder were numerically… read more here.
Keywords: energy; rectangular cylinder; hydrokinetic energy; fim ... See more keywords
Numerical and experimental studies on the aerodynamics of a 5:1 rectangular cylinder at angles of attack
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104097
Abstract: Abstract The aerodynamic behavior of a 5:1 rectangular cylinder at angles of attack (AoA) up to 15° is investigated based on Three-dimensional Large-Eddy Simulations (3D LES) and instantaneous pressure measurements. The numerical results indicate that… read more here.
Keywords: rectangular cylinder; separation bubble; angles attack; cylinder angles ... See more keywords
Side-surface openings effects on galloping instability for a rectangular cylinder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104303
Abstract: Abstract Discretely distributed side-surface openings have a stabilizing effect on box girders against galloping. This research intends to further investigate the relationship between the size of the openings and galloping instability with respect to aerodynamic… read more here.
Keywords: rectangular cylinder; side surface; galloping instability;
Effects of free-stream turbulence on non-Gaussian characteristics of fluctuating wind pressures on a 5:1 rectangular cylinder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2021.104759
Abstract: Abstract The statistical characteristics of fluctuating pressures on three 5:1 rectangular cylinder models with different scale ratios were measured in three turbulent flow fields, and the effects of turbulence parameters on the non-Gaussian features of… read more here.
Keywords: fluctuating pressures; gaussian features; rectangular cylinder; turbulence ... See more keywords