Wind barriers optimization for minimizing collector mirror soiling in a parabolic trough collector plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.05.027
Abstract: Abstract Wind barriers, according to their sizes and shapes, can effectively control, shift and even modify the airflow field in their downstream. These structures can accelerate the wind flow over the mirror field and move… read more here.
Keywords: plant; wind barriers; field; collector ... See more keywords
Influence of wind barriers on the aerodynamic forces of trains on a bridge deck at different attack angles
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0284788
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of wind barriers on the aerodynamic forces of trains on a wide bridge girder at varying angles of attack (AOA). Through force measurement wind tunnel tests, the aerodynamic forces of… read more here.
Keywords: forces trains; force; side; wind barriers ... See more keywords
Influences of Wind Barriers on the Train Running Safety on a Highway-Railway One-Story Bridge
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219455421400095
Abstract: In this study, the influences of wind barriers on the aerodynamic characteristics of trains (e.g. a CRH2 train) on a highway-railway one-story bridge were investigated by using wind pressure measurement tests, and a reduction factor… read more here.
Keywords: wind; wind barrier; wind barriers; bridge ... See more keywords