CFD Techniques and Energy Applications

Description

This book focuses on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) techniques and the recent developments and research works in energy applications. It is devoted to the publication of basic and applied studies broadly related to this area. The chapters present the development of numerical methods, computational techniques, and case studies in the energy applications. Also, they offer the fundamental knowledge for using CFD in energy applications through new technical approaches. Besides, they describe the CFD process steps and provide benefits and issues for using CFD analysis in understanding the flow complicated phenomena and its use in the design process. The best practices for reducing errors and uncertainties in the CFD analysis are further described. The book reveals not only the recent advances and future research trends of CFD Techniques but also provides the reader with valuable information about energy applications. It aims to provide the readers, such as engineers and PhD students, with the fundamentals of CFD prior to embarking on any real simulation project. Additionally, engineers supporting or being supported by CFD analysts can take advantage from the information of the book’s different chapters. ​ Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Theoretical Analysis of the Performance of a Solar Chimney Coupled with a Geothermal Heat Exchanger (A. Dhahri, A. Omri, J. Orfi)....Pages 1-27 Study of the Turbulence Model Effect on the Airflow Characteristics Inside a Solar Chimney Power Plant (Ahmed Ayadi, Abdallah Bouabidi, Zied Driss, Haithem Nasraoui, Moubarek Bsisa, Mohamed Salah Abid)....Pages 29-47 Numerical Study of the Fluid Characteristics Effect on the Penetration of a Negatively Buoyant Jet (Oumaima Eleuch, Noureddine Latrache, Sobhi Frikha, Zied Driss)....Pages 49-70 Computer Simulation of Liquid Motion in a Container Subjected to Sinusoidal Excitation with Different Turbulence Models (Abdallah Bouabidi, Zied Driss, Mohamed Salah Abid)....Pages 71-95 Numerical Investigation for a Vanned Mixed Flow Turbine Volute Under Steady Conditions (Ahmed Ketata, Zied Driss)....Pages 97-127 CFD Investigation of the Hydrodynamic Structure Around a Modified Anchor System (Zied Driss, Abdelkader Salah, Dorra Driss, Brahim Necib, Hedi Kchaou, Mohamed Salah Abid)....Pages 129-150 Laminar Flow for a Newtonian Thermodependent Fluid in an Eccentric Horizontal Annulus (A. Horimek, N. Ait Messaoudene)....Pages 151-160 Study of the Incidence Angle Effect on a Savonius Wind Rotor Aerodynamic Structure (Sobhi Frikha, Zied Driss, Hedi Kchaou, Mohamed Salah Abid)....Pages 161-177 Study of Swirl Contribution to Stabilization Turbulent Diffusion Flame (Djemoui Lalmi, Redjem Hadef)....Pages 179-194