In this study,the performance of a contra rotating vertical-axis tidal-current turbine was investigated.The incompressible unsteady Reynolds-averagedNavier-Stokes(U-RANS)equations were solved via two-dimensional(2D)nu...In this study,the performance of a contra rotating vertical-axis tidal-current turbine was investigated.The incompressible unsteady Reynolds-averagedNavier-Stokes(U-RANS)equations were solved via two-dimensional(2D)numerical simulation using ANSYS Fluent computational fluid dynamics(CFD)code.An algorithm known as SIMPLE from the CFD code was used to calculate the pressure-velocity coupling and second-order finite-volume discretization for all the transport equations.The base turbine model was validated using the available experimental data.Three given scenarios for the contra rotating turbine were modeled.The contra rotating turbine performs better in a low tip speed ratio(TSR)than in a high TSR operation.In a high TSR operation,the contra rotating turbine inefficiently operates,surviving to rotate in the chaotic flow distribution.Thus,it is recommended to use contra rotating turbine as a part of new design to increase the performance of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine with a lower TSR.展开更多
The instantaneous angle of attack on the blade has a significant effect on the hydrodynamic performance of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine with straight blades. This paper investigates the influence of different...The instantaneous angle of attack on the blade has a significant effect on the hydrodynamic performance of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine with straight blades. This paper investigates the influence of different preset angles of attack on the hydrodynamic performance of a three-bladed, vertical-axis, tidal-current turbine both experimentally and numerically. Experiments are carried out in a towing tank. This tested turbine＇s solidity is 0.1146. The preset angles of attack on the blade are -3°, 0°, 3°, and 5°, in the experiments. Experimental results show that with the increase of the preset angle of attack from -3°, to 5°, the hydrodynamic performance of the turbine is improved significantly with the power coefficients being increased from 15.3% to 34.8%, respectively. Compared to the result of a 0° preset angle of attack, the performance of the turbine with positive preset angles of attack is experimentally demonstrated to be beneficial. This performance improvement is also shown by numerical simulations based on the Unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations. In addition, the numerical results show that the optimal positive preset angle of attack is 7° for the turbine studied. The corresponding power coefficient is 38%. Beyond this optimal preset angle of attack, the hydrodynamic performance of the turbine decreases. Therefore, due to the dynamic stall phenomenon, an optimal preset angle of attack exists for any vertical-axis turbine. This value should be considered in the design of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine. words：展开更多
基于有限体积三维水动力海洋数值模型FVCOM(Finite-Volume Community Ocean Model)对库克海峡邻近海域的潮汐潮流进行了数值模拟分析,同时搜集了验潮站的潮位数据及其潮汐调和分析数据,对模型结果进行了对比验证。结果表明,库克海峡两...基于有限体积三维水动力海洋数值模型FVCOM(Finite-Volume Community Ocean Model)对库克海峡邻近海域的潮汐潮流进行了数值模拟分析,同时搜集了验潮站的潮位数据及其潮汐调和分析数据,对模型结果进行了对比验证。结果表明,库克海峡两侧潮汐存在着显著差异,北侧由新西兰海岸向塔斯曼海的方向上,振幅逐渐降低,南侧由南部宽阔海域向新西兰南部岸线的方向上,振幅逐渐升高,且该区域的潮汐过程受地形和岸线影响较大。库克海峡中部存在典型的往复流,且以向南流动为主。库克海峡南侧存在的隆起地形和海沟是海峡之外该海域潮汐过程的重要影响因子,具体表现在南部海洋中隆起区域的潮流流速显著增加,流向也随之改变。与实测资料的对比结果表明,本研究的数值模拟结果与实测资料基本吻合,能够准确地模拟库克海峡邻近海域的潮汐潮流状况,为相关海洋工程建设以及科学研究等提供了重要的试验依据。展开更多
基金funded by the Directorate General of Resources for Science,Technology and Higher Education,Ministry of Research,TechnologyHigher Education of Republic Indonesia under a scheme called The Education of Master DegreeLeading to Doctoral Program for Excellent Graduates(PMDSU)undercontract number 135/SP2H/LT/DRPM/IV/2017
文摘In this study,the performance of a contra rotating vertical-axis tidal-current turbine was investigated.The incompressible unsteady Reynolds-averagedNavier-Stokes(U-RANS)equations were solved via two-dimensional(2D)numerical simulation using ANSYS Fluent computational fluid dynamics(CFD)code.An algorithm known as SIMPLE from the CFD code was used to calculate the pressure-velocity coupling and second-order finite-volume discretization for all the transport equations.The base turbine model was validated using the available experimental data.Three given scenarios for the contra rotating turbine were modeled.The contra rotating turbine performs better in a low tip speed ratio(TSR)than in a high TSR operation.In a high TSR operation,the contra rotating turbine inefficiently operates,surviving to rotate in the chaotic flow distribution.Thus,it is recommended to use contra rotating turbine as a part of new design to increase the performance of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine with a lower TSR.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.DUT13JN10)the Doctoral Starting Up Funds of Liaoning Province(Grant No.20111029)
文摘The instantaneous angle of attack on the blade has a significant effect on the hydrodynamic performance of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine with straight blades. This paper investigates the influence of different preset angles of attack on the hydrodynamic performance of a three-bladed, vertical-axis, tidal-current turbine both experimentally and numerically. Experiments are carried out in a towing tank. This tested turbine＇s solidity is 0.1146. The preset angles of attack on the blade are -3°, 0°, 3°, and 5°, in the experiments. Experimental results show that with the increase of the preset angle of attack from -3°, to 5°, the hydrodynamic performance of the turbine is improved significantly with the power coefficients being increased from 15.3% to 34.8%, respectively. Compared to the result of a 0° preset angle of attack, the performance of the turbine with positive preset angles of attack is experimentally demonstrated to be beneficial. This performance improvement is also shown by numerical simulations based on the Unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes （URANS） equations. In addition, the numerical results show that the optimal positive preset angle of attack is 7° for the turbine studied. The corresponding power coefficient is 38%. Beyond this optimal preset angle of attack, the hydrodynamic performance of the turbine decreases. Therefore, due to the dynamic stall phenomenon, an optimal preset angle of attack exists for any vertical-axis turbine. This value should be considered in the design of a vertical-axis tidal-current turbine. words：
文摘基于有限体积三维水动力海洋数值模型FVCOM(Finite-Volume Community Ocean Model)对库克海峡邻近海域的潮汐潮流进行了数值模拟分析,同时搜集了验潮站的潮位数据及其潮汐调和分析数据,对模型结果进行了对比验证。结果表明,库克海峡两侧潮汐存在着显著差异,北侧由新西兰海岸向塔斯曼海的方向上,振幅逐渐降低,南侧由南部宽阔海域向新西兰南部岸线的方向上,振幅逐渐升高,且该区域的潮汐过程受地形和岸线影响较大。库克海峡中部存在典型的往复流,且以向南流动为主。库克海峡南侧存在的隆起地形和海沟是海峡之外该海域潮汐过程的重要影响因子,具体表现在南部海洋中隆起区域的潮流流速显著增加,流向也随之改变。与实测资料的对比结果表明,本研究的数值模拟结果与实测资料基本吻合,能够准确地模拟库克海峡邻近海域的潮汐潮流状况,为相关海洋工程建设以及科学研究等提供了重要的试验依据。
