Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of renewable energy turbine wake interactions

This thesis presents Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of renewable turbines akin to those used for wind, hydro, and tidal applications. The models developed took the form of actuator discs with the solution of incompressible Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations with the k-ω SST turbulence models. Simulations were initially conducted of a single turbine in water and air and then two axially aligned turbines to study the flow field interactions. These models were compared with previous theoretical, experimental and numerical data evident in the literature.. The actuator disc method was underpinned

Name dc:type.qualificationname

phd

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

doctoral

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Central Lancashire

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Johnson, Benjamin Michael Carver

• H200 - Civil engineering

Language dc:language

en