In this study, experimental measurements were undertaken using non-intrusive particle image velocimetry (PIV) to investigate fluid flow within a 180° rectangular, curved duct geometry of a height-to-width aspect ratio of 0.167 and a curvature of 0.54...
Pressure losses in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) duct elbows significantly increase fan power requirements and reduce overall system efficiency. This study presents a comprehensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation...
Rapid surrogate prediction of ducted propeller performance is challenging when only a limited number of independent geometries are available and operating points belonging to the same geometry are strongly correlated. This study proposes a sensitivit...
In this study, a new inverse design method is proposed for the full 3-D inverse design of S-ducts using curvature-based dimensionless pressure distribution as a target function. The wall pressure distribution in a 3-D curved duct is a function of the...
As an important over-current component of the waterjet propulsion system, the main function of a nozzle is to transform the mechanical energy of the propulsion pump into the kinetic energy of the water and eject the water flow to obtain thrust. In th...
The use of mechanic waves for assessing structural integrity is a well-known non-destructive technique (NDT). The ultrasound applied in the guided wave in particular requires significant effort in order to understand the complexities of the propagati...
A computational study is conducted on shock wave propagation and diffraction in an annular duct. The curved geometry and central obstruction of the annular configuration generate complex wave phenomena not typically observed in linear channels. The e...
Oscillating Water Column (OWC) systems harness wave energy using a partially submerged chamber with an underwater opening. The Savonius turbine, a vertical-axis wind turbine, is well-suited for this purpose due to its efficiency at low speeds and sel...
Designing blades for efficient energy transfer by turning the flow and angular momentum change is both an art and iterative multidisciplinary engineering process. A robust parametric design tool with few inputs to create 3D blades for turbomachinery...
The complex jet-ground interactions of Short Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft are critical to flight safety and performance, yet studying them with traditional full-scale wind tunnel tests is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming,...
To address the scientific gap concerning optimal urban wind turbine morphology, this work presents an experimental performance comparison between two small-scale wind turbine designs: a conventional three-blade horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) and...
Tapes are widely utilized across various industries, offering versatile solutions for bonding, sealing, and packaging applications. Their ease of use, strength, and adaptability make them essential in manufacturing, construction, and consumer markets...