scholarly journals Numerical study on extracting energy efficiency by autorotation of elliptic cylinder from low velocity flow

Author(s):  
T Li ◽  
Y C Wang ◽  
Y Y Fu
2015 ◽  
Vol 665 ◽  
pp. 277-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniello Riccio ◽  
S. Saputo ◽  
A. Sellitto ◽  
A. Raimondo ◽  
R. Ricchiuto

The investigation of fiber-reinforced composite laminates mechanical response under impact loads can be very difficult due to simultaneous failure phenomena. Indeed, as a consequence of low velocity impacts, intra-laminar damage as fiber and matrix cracking and inter-laminar damage, such as delamination, often take place concurrently, leading to significant reductions in terms of strength and stability for composite structure. In this paper a numerical study is proposed which, by means of non-linear explicit FEM analysis, aims to completely characterize the composite reinforced laminates damage under low velocity impacts. The numerical investigation allowed to obtain an exhaustive insight on the different phases of the impact event considering the damage formation and evolution. Five different impact locations with the same impact energy are taken into account to investigate the influence on the onset and growth of damage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 168781402110391
Author(s):  
Ben Abdelmlek Khaoula ◽  
Ben Nejma Fayçal

This paper deals with a numerical study of mixed convection heat transfer in horizontal eccentric annulus. The inner cylinder is supposed hot and rotating, however the outer one is kept cold and motionless. The numerical problem was solved using COMSOL Multiphysics® which is based on finite element method. The resolution of the partial differential equations was conducted through an implicit scheme with the use of the damped Newton’s method. The present numerical analysis concerns the effect of eccentricity, rotation speed and Rayleigh number on the flow patterns, heat transfer rate, and energy efficiency of the process. It was found that the heat transfer rate increases with the increase of Rayleigh number. In addition, the heat transfer rate drops with the increase of rotation speed. Finally, we have demonstrated that maximum energy efficiency is achieved not only with higher Rayleigh number but also it is maximum with small eccentricity.


Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (13) ◽  
pp. 731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Devaraj ◽  
Rajnish Sharma ◽  
Enrico Haemmerle ◽  
Kean Aw

We present, for the first time, the design, development and testing of a portable ultra-lowvelocity flow sensor with a disposable architecture for use in medical applications. 3Dmicroprintingtechnique was used to fabricate high aspect ratio microscopic hair-like structuresfrom conducting polymers, in particular, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene-sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS). These high aspect ratio micro-hairs are flexible and conductive that can respond toair flowing over them. A disposable and portable flow sensor with a modular design that allowstuning of measurement range was developed, for integration with an automated neonatalresuscitator to provide closed-loop feedback. The developed portable sensor architecture is capableof real-time indication of the air flow velocity range down to few millimeters/second.


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